Stus-List Re: Spring Checklist

Re replacement flares. You can now buy a USCG approved battery operated strobe light on Amazon that replaces flares. It does not expire though routine battery replacement is required. Get Outlook for Android From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via C

Stus-List Re: Spring Checklist

Hi Korbey, I read that battery operated flares were excellent devices and getting very popular but USCG were not accepting them as basic requirement, because they require batteries that can die at any time. I read you can carry the battery flares, but you still need to still carry the old style

Stus-List Re: Spring Checklist

The electronic flares that flash SOS are acceptable replacements. You don't have to carry pyrotechnic flares if you have an electronic one. You do need a daytime signal such as a flag, since the laser flares are difficult to see during the day. Alan On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 6:25 AM CHARLES SCHEAF

Stus-List Re: Defender

Yesterday I ordered some recharge cartridges for my PFDs yesterday. The sale price savings was almost equal to the marked-up shipping charges. Last night I got a shipping confirmation. At least they are still efficient. Joel On Sun, Mar 27, 2022 at 3:11 PM Martin DeYoung via CnC-List < cnc-list@

Stus-List Re: Spring Checklist

Chuck I believe the new electronic flares are acceptable as long as it carries the USCG approval stamp.  Of course that is the most expensive one available Don On 3/29/2022 9:24 AM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List wrote: Hi Korbey, I read that battery operated flares were excellent devices a

Stus-List Re: Engine Oil Staining Transom

After a thorough scrubbing and cleaning of old residue try Penetrol coating. It was originally designed tor coating the inside of gas pipelines to stop them from corroding. The gelcoat has to be clean or it will film over any residue or oxidation. They make a Marine version but the lumber store

Stus-List Corroded Centerboard Pendant Tube 1981 36-1

Looking for experience on procurement and replacement of the Centerboard Pendant Tube (or whatever it's called) on 1981 C&C 36-1. This one shows signs of corrosion and pinhole weeping on the aft facing part of the lower radius. Is this common? Going through the list of sources for drawings (Marin

Stus-List Re: Spring Checklist

Mine says USCG approved nightime beacon. We all carry loads of outdated flares. This just keeps you legal. Get Outlook for Android From: Donald Kern via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 7:19:13 AM To: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List

Stus-List USCG flares vs electronic devices

Hey Korbey, I'm no expert but I believe the electronic signaling device qualifies for night, but does not meet the daytime requirement for three devices. Found this: http://www.uscgaux-ocnj.org/checklst.html C

Stus-List Re: USCG flares vs electronic devices

When I bought my electronic signaling device a red distress flag for daytime use came with it. > On Mar 29, 2022, at 5:11 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hey Korbey, > I'm no expert but I believe the electronic signaling device qualifies for > night, but does not meet t

Stus-List Re: USCG flares vs electronic devices

Guess you do qualify under combination (2). 4. VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS - Recreational boats 16 feet and over used on coastal waters or the Great Lakes are required to carry a minimum of either (1) 3 day and 3 night pyrotechnic devices (like flares), (2) one day non-pyrotechnic device (flag) a