Re: Stus-List Part numbers for 3GMF seawater pump

2013-10-23 Thread Bill Connon
Bill Coleman wrote: If you are talking about the front cover and it's seal, why not get a Speedseal cover? I ordered one several years ago, it got here from UK in a week, works great. Uses an O ring instead of a gasket, on and off in a minute with no tools. You could probably give dimensions an

Re: Stus-List floorboards

2013-11-07 Thread Bill Connon
wwadjo...@aol.com wrote: I am planning to remake floorboards this winter. I have old ones for pattern. Would be interested in any tips, on or off list, that anyone has for patterning, cutting, finishing. Plan to epoxy all sides, then varnish. Thinking of m making full size masonite patter

Re: Stus-List further questions about replacing the bellows on a PYI shaft seal

2013-11-11 Thread Bill Connon
Eric Frank wrote: Thanks to the list's advice last week about getting the bolts loose on the universal to shaft coupling, I got them all out with an impact wrench. Worked beautifully. But now I am stuck again getting the shaft coupling off the prop shaft. Removed the bolts that grip the coup

Re: Stus-List Installing shaft zincs

2013-11-27 Thread Bill Connon
Wally Bryant wrote: Well, I still give them a whack, but with a light ball peen hammer, and then tighten them down really good. It might not be as important with these 'CAMP' shaft zincs that I use these days. They have an imbedded rounded contact point inside each half of the zinc, to mainta

Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing removal tool

2013-12-13 Thread Bill Connon
Joel Aronson wrote: All, Does anyone in the Annapolis area have a cutlass bearing removal tool for a 1 inch shaft that I could borrow? Thanks! Joel 35/3 The Office Annapolis -- Joel 301 541 8551 Joel, I'm a long way from you but I have a tool that I made and used on my 36. Jim Watts also

Re: Stus-List Harken Furler Mark 1 Unit 0

2014-01-18 Thread Bill Connon
Peter Fell wrote: Just wondering if anyone local has a manual and parts list for a Mark 1 Unit 0 furling unit that I could borrow and copy. Looking for parts too. Mine is missing a chunk out of the top of the uppermost foil + the top cap. So I’m looking for a foil piece, cap, possibly foil conn

Re: Stus-List Datamarine Auction (Della Barba, Joe)

2014-02-07 Thread Bill Connon
Della Barba, Joe wrote: We have a winner! */Joe Della Barba/* Coquina Please send $221.87 to the Photo Album. Let me know when that is done and where to ship the instruments. Thanks everyone for supporting the list and forum. * Well done Joe. I guess it's time to send Stu another $20 by P

Re: Stus-List Harken Furler Mark 1 Unit 0

2014-02-10 Thread Bill Connon
Peter Fell wrote: Success I think! After a bit of a search I’ve found a new section of foil here locally in the ‘parts bin’ of a rigging shop (it’s actually new ... still in the plastic wrap). The rigger has a 2nd piece as well that has been cut down. Now he says he can’t be 100% sure it

Re: Stus-List Edson steering issue

2013-05-20 Thread Bill Connon
Wwadjourn wrote: On my 1981 CnC 36 the steering gets "stiff" when boat is heeled and travelling to the wind. Before launch, there was no play when manually tugged it to and fro, side to side, front to back. Noticed end of last season. I have never lubricated in three years I have own boat

Stus-List Splash and no messages

2013-05-28 Thread Bill Connon
All, I've had no list traffic for the past two days. C&C related- I splashed my 36 at 5:00 AM this morning. Generally cold and wet. There was frost on the roofs of some of the houses when I drove to the marina this morning. Bill Caprice 1 New Richmond, Qc 48 08 N - almost halfway to the north

Re: Stus-List MORE QUESTIONS ON EDSON RUDDER INSTALL

2013-07-17 Thread Bill Connon
Ken Heaton wrote: The 35-1 I race on has no stuffing box. The top of the tube has a plastic washer sitting on it with a stainless steel collar locked to the shaft just above it to keep the rudder from dropping out of the boat. Just above that is the steering quadrant. In this photo the quad

Stus-List C&C smile

2013-09-02 Thread Bill Connon
I've been fixing the smile with Bondo over the past few years. This season I've noticed that I'm getting some sea water into the bilge ( along with rainwater that comes down the mast ). On haulout this year I'm planning on making a more permanent fix. Has anybody used G-Flex epoxy for this proj

Re: Stus-List water tank capacity 36-foot

2013-09-03 Thread Bill Connon
Richard Walter wrote: Greetings, Our 1978 36-footer has a hard plastic water tank mounted under the starboard settee, It extends from the nav. station through 2/3 of the settee. Any idea what the capacity may be? We also have a soft tank that empties to the hot water heater/shower/head sink.

Re: Stus-List Prop recommendation

2013-09-05 Thread Bill Connon
Persuasion wrote: I'm thinking of replacing my prop. It was a temporary/emergency repair about 5 years ago when half of my folding prop decided it like being in the Murray canal more than on my boat. My current prop is 16 X 10 I believe (can't remember exactly). I've been checking on line

Re: Stus-List Leaking H2O tank-how to remove failed adhesive

2013-09-29 Thread Bill Connon
kelly petew wrote: My forward tank had [still has] a slow leak at its lowest point where the water line exists. I used a tube of adhesive [polyurethane, I think, but not sure] in an attempt to seal it. It appears the adhesive did not bond well with the tank [polypropylene] In any event, it'

Stus-List Part numbers for 3GMF seawater pump

2013-10-22 Thread Bill Connon
Group, On haulout this year I noticed water drops from the seawater pump. I changed the bearings and seal and afterwards the pump would no longer self prime. I changed the impeller and was able to pump water using a 600 RPM half inch drill but the boat motor would not self prime and pump anti

Re: Stus-List Part numbers for 3GMF seawater pump

2013-10-22 Thread Bill Connon
Joel Aronson wrote: Try looking here: http://j30.us/files/yanmar-manual.pdf or http://l-36.com/read_pdf.php?file=manuals4/Documentation/Yanmar/GM-HM_WorkshopManual&title='Yanmar:%20GM-HM_WorkshopManual%20-%20Yanmar%20diesel%20inbord%20shop%20manual,%20one,%20two%20and%20three%20cylinders%20engin

Re: Stus-List Part numbers for 3GMF seawater pump

2013-10-22 Thread Bill Connon
Indigo wrote: My impeller part number is Yanmar 124223-42092 and the gasket is Yanmar 124223-42110. I have never had to replace the cover or cam, so I don't have those part numbers. Jonathan Indigo 35 III (with 3GMF) Not sure where you are located but Mike in the parts department at Rex Marine

Re: Stus-List Part numbers for 3GMF seawater pump

2013-10-22 Thread Bill Connon
Prime Interest wrote: Since you are able to get some pumping action when using the drill I would concentrate on the water supply or discharge side of the pump or something wrong with the impellor key-way. It would have to be a significant gasket or cover problem to let enough water bypassing to c

Re: Stus-List Part numbers for 3GMF seawater pump

2013-10-22 Thread Bill Connon
Rich Knowles wrote: There is a possibility that the rubber impeller has detached from the metal drive insert and is spinning while the impeller either doesn't move or only turns slowly. Check the Jabsco website for impellers. Rich Rich, I took out the impeller that was getting weak and put

Re: Stus-List Part numbers for 3GMF seawater pump

2013-10-22 Thread Bill Connon
Steve Thomas wrote: Yup, seen that detachment thing happen with a brand new impeller. Brand name part too, not some no-name that "fits" xx. Had to get towed by a power boat... Steve A power boat. That must have been embarrassing! Bill ___ This Li

Re: Stus-List Part numbers for 3GMF seawater pump

2013-10-22 Thread Bill Connon
Gary Nylander wrote: Also check the inside of the engine. I began having overheating problems a couple of years ago (just once in a while). Chased everything through the system and could not find a problem. Finally (after having done it before) I took off the square headed 'bolt' which holds t

Re: Stus-List Part numbers for 3GMF seawater pump

2013-10-22 Thread Bill Connon
Alan Bergen wrote: These are the numbers I got from the local Yanmar dealer for the 3GMF (not the 3GM30F although they might be the same): Water Pump 721575-42000 Water Pump Gasket 124223-42110 Water Pump Impeller 124223-42091 Make sure your water strainer cover is attached correctly. If

Stus-List Seawater pump parts

2013-10-23 Thread Bill Connon
Thanks to all, Dennis I'm sure that I found the proper pump on the Depco site. Bruno I'll call Diesel Bec today and see if they can get me the parts that I want. Bill Caprice 1 ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum

Re: Stus-List Impeller/gear puller

2014-03-23 Thread Bill Connon
Rich Knowles wrote: Check this out: http://www.westmarine.com/jabsco--impeller-puller-tools--P011_335_003_502 Rich On Mar 23, 2014, at 9:49, David Knecht > wrote: I need to change my impeller and after an earlier discussion and difficulty removing the present

Re: Stus-List floor board fasteners

2014-03-26 Thread Bill Connon
Gary Nylander wrote: As most screws get 'screwed' up - no pun intended' , I would vote for the Robertson head screws in stainless, and an electric screwdriver. Gary - Original Message - *From:* RAYMOND SHIBE *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Prop Mussel Farm

2013-01-07 Thread Bill Connon
Robert Abbott wrote: The topic is back.last year, in an attempt to inhibit the growth of mussels on the prop and prop shaft, I coated them with lanolin.was told or read this would help. When the boat was hauled in October, the prop/shaft were completely encased in mussels, again. The

Re: Stus-List Sextant

2013-01-28 Thread Bill Connon
dwight veinot wrote: Is it not common knowledge that the sun essentially remains fixed for all intents and purposes and the earth does the moving? Do sextants work in the southern hemisphere? Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS ---

Re: Stus-List Cabin sole refinish

2013-02-01 Thread Bill Connon
Joel Aronson wrote: I'm applying epoxy to the topside of the sole using West 105 and 207. I added a couple before/after pictures to facebook.com/theoffice35 under the photo timeline. Next week I'll start applying Cetol to as many board as I can fit into my breakfast rom at one time. Joel Sent f

Re: Stus-List Old style aluminum frame portlight gasket

2013-02-07 Thread Bill Connon
David Paine wrote: Ron, Not cheap is right! 4 windows * 5 ft of spline/window * $4.00/ft = $80.00 (approx) I'll probably have to bite the bullet but here's hoping someone has found a reasonable alternative. David David Holland Marine has the spline at $21.47 for a 37 foot roll. I

Re: Stus-List third battery

2013-04-28 Thread Bill Connon
Don Siddall wrote: In my 35-1 on placed a big red surrette 8D in the locker on the port side beside the mast. This put 240 lbs low and in the center of the boat. The battery had 375 CCA that I used to run refrigeration, SSB, windlass, radar ... a whole bunch of cruising gear. I kept a size 24

Re: Stus-List CDI furling drifter on a CC30-1 with Furlex furler

2013-05-13 Thread Bill Connon
Russ & Melody wrote: Hi Bryan, It's okay advice up to the point of welding an attachment to the pulpit and reinforcing this to the bow.. that's just dumb. Why transfer the load to the stem when it can go there directly? The tack of the assy or drifter can be restrained nicely by an ATN produc

Re: Stus-List Extremely stiff throttle

2012-08-11 Thread Bill Connon
Indigo wrote: Up to recently my throttle has, if anything, been on the loose side. However this last Wednesday I had to use a great deal of force to increase the revs from idle and a similar force to return to idle. I plan to take a close look at the cable and clips, but has anyone experience

Re: Stus-List Edson Steering System

2012-08-20 Thread Bill Connon
Helen Abbott wrote: Recently, we have noticed a little 'play' in the steering system..by a little 'play' I mean the wheel turns approx. a 1/4 inch before it engages the rudder. Is something wearing away in the steering system and needs to be replaced or is this a case where an adjustment

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Bill Connon
Joel Aronson wrote: My Martec will vibrate if it is not in the right position. I put the gearbox into reverse for a second or two and the vibration stops. I assume it is in the feathered position. (Don't sail with the gearbox in reverse.) Joel 35/3 The Office Annapolis Joel, What are

Re: Stus-List Asymetrical Spinnaker

2012-11-13 Thread Bill Connon
Alan Bergen wrote: One of our yacht club members is a representative for Lee Sails. He has an A-sail that was built for a customer who chose not to buy it after he ordered it. The sail has a 53' luff, and is 1609 square feet. If there is someone on the list who is looking to buy an A-sail,

Re: Stus-List Missing Sail Track

2012-11-17 Thread Bill Connon
Alan Bergen wrote: Eric: The track on my boat is similar to yours. When I reef, I remove the pin that keeps the slugs from dropping off the track, slack the halyard allowing the slugs to drop out of the track, attach the reefing cringle to the "horns" at the forward end of the boom, and tig

Re: Stus-List Missing Sail Track

2012-11-18 Thread Bill Connon
Sam Salter wrote: Your talking about a mast gate - like this: http://www.beneteau235.com/f235_mods-mast_gate.htm sam :-) On 2012-11-17, at 8:32 PM, Bill Connon wrote: Sam, That looks even better than the one that I hatched up! Bill Caprice 1 - C&C 36 New Richmond

Re: Stus-List Missing Sail Track

2012-11-18 Thread Bill Connon
Alan Bergen wrote: I tried doing what Bill suggested, adding metal strips to narrow the gap, but the slugs bent the stainless strips out of shape, and the slugs pulled free of the mast. I mounted the strips with five screws, and that still wasn't enough to prevent the strips from bending. The

Re: Stus-List C&C Nameplate - Now printing dwg file problem

2016-01-04 Thread Bill Connon via CnC-List
S Thomas via CnC-List wrote: To any lister with AutoCAD experience: The plate holding the cable idler sheaves that bolts to the bottom of the Edson steering pedestal on my recent C&C36 purchase has almost completely disintegrated. I downloaded a .dwg drawing of the assembly from the Edson web

Stus-List Keel bolt pattern '78 36 footer

2016-03-08 Thread Bill Connon via CnC-List
A few months back somebody posted a drawing of the keel bolts on the C&C 36. I saved a copy but can no longer find it. If anybody has a copy could they please send it to me at my e-mail address. Bill Caprice 1 ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.co

Re: Stus-List New bearing arrived. How to make it tighter.

2016-03-08 Thread Bill Connon via CnC-List
Brian Fry via CnC-List wrote: As the heading says my new bearing has arrived. It slid right in with minimal resistance. It is also 1/2 inch too long. Is any of this an issue. Should I cut it down to fit? Do I need to add some sort of glue or epoxy? Or will the two set screws be enough? Here

Re: Stus-List Rigging/chain-plate tie-rods

2015-06-01 Thread Bill Connon via CnC-List
Patrick Wesley via CnC-List wrote: Several years ago I noticed a leak in the cabin roof under the place where the chain-plate tie rod goes up to meet with the deck fitting u bolt to which the shrouds are attached. The fibreglass guy sealed the leak. Several weeks ago I noticed a white deposit (

Stus-List Caulking for keel bolts

2014-09-19 Thread Bill Connon via CnC-List
Gentlemen, I raised the mast about 2 ft. yesterday for the first time in several years and found the keel bolt relatively loose with very little caulking under the SS washer. I would like to know what are the best choices in caulking compound to use under the washer. I would assume that you la

Re: Stus-List Need help from a fellow Cnc listers in Florida

2015-02-18 Thread Bill Connon via CnC-List
Chuck S via CnC-List wrote: Bruno, You are a very good friend. What make and model boat does your friend have? 1" Shaft". Length? Keyway dimensions? Taper for the prop? Cutless bearing OD and length? There is a slim chance someone on this list has replaced theirs so your friend may hav

Re: Stus-List Cutless Bearing

2016-03-30 Thread Bill Connon via CnC-List
a 35 III I believe so the puller is for a 1" shaft. I'll send a couple of pictures to your e-mail address so that you can see how the puller is set up. Pics courtesy of Jim Watts. Bill Connon Caprice 1 ___ This list is supported by

Re: Stus-List 3gm30f airlock

2016-04-09 Thread Bill Connon via CnC-List
Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: any suggestions on how to work around this? started and ran yesterday. no luck today ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donat

Stus-List Boat for sale

2016-05-16 Thread Bill Connon via CnC-List
yachtworld.com/boats/1978/C%26C-36-2959463/NEW-RICHMOND/Canada#.VzqV7BOgswK We live in a lightly populated area and so far have had very few inquiries. I'm wondering if there might be some interest in the Chaleur Bay - Northumberland Strait area. Bill Connon __

Stus-List Sales tax in Canada

2016-06-17 Thread Bill Connon via CnC-List
We've been having a discussion at the marina over sales tax payable in Canada. One thought is that a sale between two private owners incurs no tax whereas a sale by a broker brings on PST and GST. Does anybody out there have definite knowledge, especially where Quebec is involved? ( we still op