Re: Stus-List keel swap

2013-10-24 Thread Chuck S
mine in lingth. On 10/22/13, Chuck S wrote: > I doubt anyone else would trade you a keel. Possible, but not very likely. > I changed our keel, Mars Metals took my old keel in trade and saved me > thousands of dollars. They cast me a new beautiful one . > The total cost includi

Re: Stus-List keel swap

2013-10-24 Thread Chuck S
install my self. Hard work but I saved a ton of cha-ching$ Here is a link to the blog if you want to see her. Again sory for being a butt. Curtis, http://eastcostlady.blogspot.com/ On 10/24/13, Chuck S wrote: > Curtis, You're a lucky guy. You got a great deal on your boat I guess?

Re: Stus-List Jacklines and safety tethers

2013-10-26 Thread Chuck S
Our jacklines are flat nylon webbing in blue, in a Y.  I set them up tight, clipping a single Wichard carribiner to a deck mounted padeye 6 feet from the bow and run each leg down the side decks to a padeye just outside the forward end of the cockpit, near the toe rail.  You can click in while seat

Re: Stus-List Jacklines

2013-10-26 Thread Chuck S
FWIW, I made our jacklines from 1" nylon webbing in 2003.  Following the wisdom from several sailing books, I started with single length of webbing in a contrasting color, (I chose blue) twice the length of the boat, and made a loop in the middle that I hand sewed to match the pattern seen in store

Re: Stus-List Head odours - Now pissing safely

2013-10-26 Thread Chuck S
That's hillarious! Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Martin DeYoung" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 1:03:36 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Head odours - Now pissing safely In 1994 I was hired as the navigator (I me

Re: Stus-List SOLAR VENTS Sunsei vs Nicro

2013-10-27 Thread Chuck S
Installed two Nicros and two Sunsei on our boat in 2008. Pros and Cons; Both move air and don't leak when it rains. Neither one of the models I chose can be removed, but have a feature to close them off from inside when needed offshore. The Sunsei requires you to slide the fan up inside the hou

Re: Stus-List keep the prop shaft from turning

2013-10-27 Thread Chuck S
The coupling on ours is cast steel. A 14" or an 18" Pipe wrench on the coupling inside or on a zinc mounted to shaft, wedged under hull? Throwable cushions are handy to have when working in tight places. You can lay on them or place one under a wrench handle to protect the hull. You can press

Re: Stus-List New Boat

2013-10-28 Thread Chuck S
Sounds like you are past this step if you have an "Accepted Offer"? There's a great book that explains how to check boats yourself. Many things you can check yourself, before hiring a surveyor. http://www.amazon.com/Inspecting-Sailboat-International-Marine-Library/dp/0071445455 Ask your insu

Stus-List Getting young people into sailing?

2013-10-30 Thread Chuck S
Yes, we need to get younger people into sailing and cruising and racing. How can that be done? I noticed at my boatyard or at the dock, I'm probably the youngest boatowner working on any sailboat and I'll be 60 next summer. There is one 30 year old who bought a desperation sale Hunter last Spr

Re: Stus-List boom goose neck

2013-10-31 Thread Chuck S
Ryan, Offshore Spars made our rigs. Not sure what broke on your gooseneck? There is a fiber reinforced plastic part that seems designed to break before the metal parts. You could easily make one of those from aluminum billet? I expect Offshore will have the part you need. In 2003 I emailed Mi

Re: Stus-List Build File

2013-11-01 Thread Chuck S
That's a shame about the build file. FWIW, the build files for our boat were very dissapointing. Mostly just hand written lists of parts ordered and typed invoices for the same stuff with items backordered, complaints from weekly inspections about work pending. If I hadn't bought the file long

Re: Stus-List Navy 44s being auctioned

2013-11-02 Thread Chuck S
Has the Navy bought new boats? The Coast Guard is buying new Dave Pedrick design to replace their old Bill Luders 44' yawls? I wonder what design the Navy chose? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Aaron Rouhi" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Se

Re: Stus-List Fuel consumption

2013-11-03 Thread Chuck S
That sounds like one heck of a trip. I usually figure .75 gallon per hour. Headwinds and rough seas, or pushing above cruising speed can increase that, especially with a two blade prop. Adverse currents or anything that slows the boat can also increase consumption. Our boat slows a lot when driv

Stus-List power boat accident video

2013-11-05 Thread Chuck S
Found this video showing, "what not to do". Though I hate to see anyone get hurt, here's an awesome video of what can happen when 7 people push the envelope in a speed boat. Note: no one knows how to operate the boat after the skipper takes a header. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=boat+ac

Re: Stus-List power boat accident video

2013-11-05 Thread Chuck S
Looked like the mom faired best, but doesn't know how to radio for help. One caption stated they were racing. Nobody bothered to sit in those thick cushioned seats and strap in. Guess those seats are just for show? The video made me realize how often I take people sailing and I am the only qu

Re: Stus-List Low Bridge

2013-11-06 Thread Chuck S
Most people don't know the height of their cars or trucks. I think semi's are 13' to 13' 6". Saw several Ryder trucks, rented by people who just don't consider clearance. Oops. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Alan Bergen" To: "C&C Photoal

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History; now a Dose of reality !!!!

2013-11-07 Thread Chuck S
Hey guys, Reality check? We are probably not the best council for the new C&C company. Having sailed for 40 years and owned my present boat for 11 years. If I ever hit the lottery, I still wouldn't buy a new boat. For the same money, I can get twice the boat fully equipped and fitted out w sail

Re: Stus-List Anchoring floorboards - was Re: floorboards

2013-11-08 Thread Chuck S
Home Depot and Lowes stock square drive (Robertson) fasteners here in the US. I have several assorted tip kits that fit a battery powered drill/driver or a common 4 in 1 hand driver. The kits include straight, phillips, square, torx, allen. Harbor Freight sells tools cheap enough, you can setup

Re: Stus-List Anchoring floorboards-battery powered drill/drivers

2013-11-08 Thread Chuck S
ith a battery powered driver and the right tip would take less than 15 minutes. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Chuck S" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 11:24:34 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Anchoring f

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History; now a Dose of reality !!!!

2013-11-08 Thread Chuck S
Hi Dwight, FWIW, I read that catamaran hulls need to have a 10:1 length to width ratio to work well as cats. The hulls need to pretty long to get any livable space inside. They also need to be kept light or they never perform well. The optimum length to accomadate beds and a head and carry stor

Re: Stus-List New C&C's and smaller trailerable boats

2013-11-08 Thread Chuck S
Dennis, I can understand your view. I like the Left Coast Dart, but there aren't many places around here where I could use a 6 ft draft boat except the ocean. Might as well have 10ft draft. I checked the website and the boat seems to need a 4 to 5 crew on the rail to keep her upright. You may

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History; now a Dose of reality !!!!

2013-11-08 Thread Chuck S
Current C&C History; now a Dose of reality A 42 footer would be OK with me but they may not get too popular because of beam…at the dock From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: November 8, 2013 7:08 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject:

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History; now daysailors

2013-11-08 Thread Chuck S
o: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Current C&C History; now a Dose of reality A 42 footer would be OK with me but they may not get too popular because of beam…at the dock From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: November 8

Re: Stus-List floorboards

2013-11-09 Thread Chuck S
When I redid our floorboards, I gave the top edge of the beams a single layer of electrical vinyl tape to add a little cushion between the epoxy coating on the boards and the fiberglass beams. I know they are called "floors" but it's confusing. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ

Re: Stus-List Flying lead keel

2013-11-10 Thread Chuck S
Hey Dwight , That's an amazing canting keel design. Guess we have to wait and see if such ideas will sell in the future? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "dwight veinot" To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 9:55:44

Re: Stus-List Flying lead keel + New Wing sail for monohulls ala AC72.

2013-11-10 Thread Chuck S
ot saying these are insurmountable problems, but I don't see them addressed in Speed Dream. Gary On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 7:22 PM, Chuck S < cscheaf...@comcast.net > wrote: Hey Dwight, That's an amazing canting keel design. Guess we have to wait and see if such idea

Re: Stus-List winterizing engine "hose rig"

2013-11-17 Thread Chuck S
FWIW, I use a little "hose rig" that makes winterizing the engine very easy and is a great thing to keep on any boat. It consists of a short 4 ft stiff hose (match your engine's intake gose) with shutoff ball valve and a barb fitting. Replace the ell at your engine intake thruhull with a threade

Re: Stus-List Dehumidifier?

2013-11-17 Thread Chuck S
Hi Tom, I know the Seattle area is very different so what I do may not work for you. Here in Jersey, we haul the boat most years. I winterize the engine and all tanks, etc. I keep two ceramic heaters ready for when I work inside, but don't leave anything plugged in while away. I worry about mil

Re: Stus-List winterizing engine "hose rig"

2013-11-18 Thread Chuck S
Marek, You are totally right about possible flooding and not to use PVC. The tee and hose make a great solution for many problems. This rig was used by the engine speacialist who test ran my engine for me prior to purchase. It has worked well for me for ten years. Didn't want to get too techn

Re: Stus-List Hampton to Bermuda aboard a 35-2

2013-11-18 Thread Chuck S
congratulations! Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Aaron Rouhi" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 1:30:41 PM Subject: Stus-List Hampton to Bermuda aboard a 35-2 Just completed a passage from Hampton, Virginia to S

Re: Stus-List winterizing engine "hose rig"

2013-11-18 Thread Chuck S
I think Merek's concern is well founded because water pressure from a marina hose can be as high as 60PSI, so might overwhelm the impeller and flood the engine if left unattended. There is zero pressure when the boat is in the water at the dock or sailing. Big difference. Simply shutoff the wate

Re: Stus-List More EDSON

2013-11-20 Thread Chuck S
FWIW, When I bought our boat ten years ago, the Ritchie compass had a bubble. I took it to a compass repair guy who refilled the liguid, and replaced a seal. He advised that it was best to remove the compass each winter, however he stated the cause for a bubble is a seal leak or sun induced pres

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

2013-11-20 Thread Chuck S
Hi David,If you ran the engine long enough that the pink stuff ran out the exhaust, you shouldn't have to drain the muffler or strainer, you're done.ChuckResolute1990 C&C 34RAtlantic City, NJFrom: "David Knecht" To: "CnC CnC discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 6:19:20 PMSubject: Re: S

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

2013-11-20 Thread Chuck S
I tried the Toronto Bucket Method today. Nice to have that option. It works. It is environmentally friendly since it captures antifreeze escaping the exhaust. My marina hauled my boat today, but the water was turned off everywhere because of the risk of freezeup for the last few weeks. It works

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

2013-11-21 Thread Chuck S
he thermostat opened. No need to do that if your engine has a heat exchanger like mine does Dwight Veinot Alianna C&C 35 MKII Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 10:50 PM, Chuck S < cscheaf...@comcast.net > wrote: I tried the Toronto Bucket Method to

Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

2013-11-25 Thread Chuck S
What boat are you running? Sailboat? C&C?? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Andrew Burton" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 7:05:16 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Black Magic C&C 34+ Going to head outside from Beaufo

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

2013-11-25 Thread Chuck S
ut away in Portsmouth, Ri. But don't think I haven't considered how much fun it would be to do this in my boat! Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 On Nov 25, 201

Stus-List Sailing book for a winter's read

2013-11-26 Thread Chuck S
Jack, Your idea to suggest a book is a good one for this list and this time of year. Hopefully others will make suggestions? A sailing book I enjoyed and would recommend is: The Boat Who Wouldn't Float , by Farley Mowat, 1969. A funny story about a guy buying a dilapidated wooden schooner fro

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

2013-12-01 Thread Chuck S
Hi Jake,It sounds like a good idea and I wish I had done that.  It could double the life to the engine because it removes a half year of corrosion each year?  Wish I did that.ChuckResolute1990 C&C 34RAtlantic City, NJFrom: "Jake Brodersen" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.comSent: Saturday, November 30, 2013

Re: Stus-List Winterizing Touche'

2013-12-01 Thread Chuck S
Dennis, You Da Man. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Dennis C." To: "Cn Clist" Sent: Friday, November 29, 2013 10:18:39 PM Subject: Stus-List Winterizing Touche' Although I don't have a set procedure for winterizing Touche', here are

Re: Stus-List installing shaft zincs

2013-12-01 Thread Chuck S
Wow. Installed the bullet shaped zinc last Spring but launched late, early July. Haulout in mid November revealed it was fully intact while the MaxProp cone was half gone. I intend to try the Tefgel next season. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - Fr

Re: Stus-List installing shaft zincs

2013-12-02 Thread Chuck S
They still look pretty good and the bullet was nearly gone when I hauled. It seems like we are getting differential erosion. What are you thinking the Tefgel would do? Dave On Dec 1, 2013, at 9:50 PM, Chuck S < cscheaf...@comcast.net > wrote: Wow. Installed the bullet shaped zinc

Re: Stus-List installing shaft zincs

2013-12-02 Thread Chuck S
design. They have a copper collar that stays on after the sacrificial zinc portion is gone. Unfortunately, Touche' has a 7/8 inch shaft and Godfrey doesn't make zincs that small. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA From: Chuck S To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sen

Re: Stus-List Old Sails Suck

2013-12-03 Thread Chuck S
I believe wire is the benchmark. All manmade line materials stretch slightly more than wire. Do your research. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "sam c salter" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2013 9:28:26 PM Subject: R

Re: Stus-List wire halyards

2013-12-03 Thread Chuck S
I believe possible solutions are endless. Wire is the benchmark, least stretch, but eventualy fish hooks. Amsteel is amazing. It's strong as steel but flexible. The area around cutches can be improved by adding a cover. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

2013-12-05 Thread Chuck S
I also pull the water pump impeller and the zip lock it with the key.  I pull the speedo (it's hard wired so can't be pulled too far out of the bilge) and insert the plug before haulout.  I found a small tupperware container to fit in the bilge to hold the speedo, the depth sounder plug and a tube

Re: Stus-List Impeller change - thanks

2013-12-05 Thread Chuck S
I keep a tube of vaseline aboard for the water pump impeller and O-rongs on my speedo. Skiiers waterproof Lip Baum also works well. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Josh Muckley" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2013 1

Re: Stus-List Canadians - retail sales tax used boat

2013-12-05 Thread Chuck S
Yeah Steve, Your complaint drew a lot of responses. It was fun to learn that Rhode Island has no tax on boats! Amazing. I had to pay 7% state sales tax upon registration here in New Jersey plus an extra $80 to the USCG to change owner and homeport on my documentation. But it doesn't make you f

Re: Stus-List C&C 27-II on YouTube

2013-12-05 Thread Chuck S
Wow! Using a C&C 30 to deliver farm produce on Puget Sound? Part of me says, I'm glad someone is doing that and another part of me wonders how this can be more economical than trucking it. Many times, that area has little to no wind and kayaks are faster than sailboats. They must truck it to and

Re: Stus-List Tuning a Boom Furled Main

2013-12-05 Thread Chuck S
Tom, I wish I had your problem. You have a very high performance oriented cruiser that seems tweaked even further by a very knowledgable and generous previous owner. Seriously, I can't give qualified advice but suggest you actual contact the sailmaker who made your mainsail and hire him for hal

Re: Stus-List Now Stability - was List halyards again( 10 aloft = 1 on the rail )

2013-12-05 Thread Chuck S
Neil, Sorry, I'm heavily biased by life experience, logic, hundreds of books on boats. Read Skene's Elements of Sailboat Design. Center of buoyancy on a keelboat is always above center of gravity. On my boat the CB is a foot above the WL while the CG is 4 feet below. The Drawings prove it. Buo

Re: Stus-List Now Stability - was List halyards again( 10 aloft =1on the rail )

2013-12-05 Thread Chuck S
ined to topple over??? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: December 5, 2013 8:38 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Now Stability - was List halyards again( 10 aloft = 1 on the rail ) Neil, Sorry, I'm heavily biased b

Re: Stus-List Tuning a Boom Furled Main

2013-12-05 Thread Chuck S
at said, I am wondering what, if any, tuning I can get using the baby stay and whether a backstay adjustment might be worth getting. Tom B At 04:45 PM 12/5/2013, you wrote: Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2013 00:25:25 + (UTC) From: Chuck S To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subjec

Re: Stus-List Now Stability - was List halyards again( 10 alof=1on the rail )

2013-12-05 Thread Chuck S
Ok Neil, Guess you are right about the CB being below the waterline. Had to google it. I was considering the entire hull as having volume and reserve buoyancy beyond the displacement value. I learned that that volume above the waterline doesn't apply to CB until it is wet, like when a wave lift

Re: Stus-List Bowsprit/Asym

2013-12-07 Thread Chuck S
I share your frustration finding/keeping experienced crew for racing. There are so many other things going on, family commitments, work, travelling, in everyone's life, it's hard to get a strong commitment from enough people to field a strong team on a regular basis. I like the two handed races

Re: Stus-List C&C 30MK!

2013-12-10 Thread Chuck S
Hi Curtis, Checked the brochure section of Stu's website, mast height of the C&C 30 MkI, 42' 6" above waterline. http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/ Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Curtis" To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, December 10

Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing removal tool

2013-12-13 Thread Chuck S
Option A: Make your own: Harbor Freight and other discount tool suppliers sell bearing pullers. The puller is cheap but you need a piece behind the bearing called a bearing separater and a 6" pipe nipple cut in half to clamp around the shaft to apply pressure to the bearing properly. You might n

Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing removal tool

2013-12-14 Thread Chuck S
Hi Joel, Not sure how far along you are on your bearing removal? I have heard a few people found the cutless bearing came out fairly easily. Have you removed the two set screws holding it in place? The cool temperatures this winter may work to your advantage and the thing may fall out after a f

Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing removal tool

2013-12-14 Thread Chuck S
se for the sleeve. I'm hoping a piece of PVC will fit, but I doubt it. I'll remember the set screws!! Joel On Saturday, December 14, 2013, Chuck S wrote: Hi Joel, Not sure how far along you are on your bearing removal? I have heard a few people found the cutless bearing c

Re: Stus-List Old Sails Suck

2013-12-17 Thread Chuck S
Thanks David,I never tire of these tips.  It just reenforces.UK is very cool. ChuckResolute1990 C&C 34RAtlantic City, NJFrom: "David Knecht" To: "CnC CnC discussion list" Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 10:14:52 AMSubject: Re: Stus-List Old Sails SuckRelated to this discussion, I came across this

Re: Stus-List Blocking w boatstands

2013-12-18 Thread Chuck S
40% of a boat's weight on stands? That might work for center console but sounds too high for a keelboat. I read somewhere that the keel should support 80 to 90% of hull weight and the stands 10 to 20%. That makes sense to me as the lead keel is already half the weight of the whole boat, and you

Re: Stus-List Blocking w boatstands

2013-12-18 Thread Chuck S
think he said his owner's manual said that a minimum of 60% of the weight should be on the keel. Chuck S wrote: 40% of a boat's weight on stands? __ _ This List is provided b

Re: Stus-List books by Don Casey and Nigel Calder

2013-12-19 Thread Chuck S
I second the advice to invest in Don Casey and Nigel Calder books. I have many. I have found that each one has saved me more money than the book costs, several times. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Stevan Plavsa" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.co

Re: Stus-List The new 30!

2013-12-20 Thread Chuck S
Amazing evolution! Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Andrew Burton" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 5:48:22 PM Subject: Stus-List The new 30! Check out these pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.

Stus-List Thru hull transducer replacement

2013-12-20 Thread Chuck S
Replaced the old 1 1/2" speed and depth through hulls w new style 2" thru-hulls two years back. The newer style AirMar sleeves are much better including a spring loaded shutoff so when you pull the speedo, less than a teaspoon of water leaks in. Before about two cups of water would sneak in, bu

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 - off center hatch

2013-12-22 Thread Chuck S
Hi Will, I wish you much success and appreciate you defending your new boat's design. I think the off-center bow hatch choice deserves explanation , though my comment was directed to how "awesome" the video is. The evolution from nothing to a finished boat is amazing. Again, I never commented o

Re: Stus-List All the best

2013-12-24 Thread Chuck S
Wishing the best to all on the list! Merry Chrismahannakwanza! Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Stu" To: "C&C Email List" Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 8:50:31 AM Subject: Stus-List All the best Wishing everyone a very, Merry Ch

Re: Stus-List Winch replacement, holes, etc.

2013-12-28 Thread Chuck S
Read somewhere that the Barient model number relates to a designed line load. 28 equates to 2800# line load. The winches were improved over time (80's) with better roller bearings and made stronger so that the load ratings became higher than their model number. Barient's catalog of 1986 is on St

Re: Stus-List Needing the brain trust-new winch installation, old hole filling, etc.

2013-12-28 Thread Chuck S
Antoine, Have you tried a 12" handle for the wife? More leverage. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Rick Brass" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 1:14:09 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Needing the brain trust-new winch

Re: Stus-List Needing the brain trust-new winch installation, old hole filling, etc.

2013-12-28 Thread Chuck S
c. H… in the interest of correctness, I think I’ll leave this one alone… :^) Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Dec 28, 2013, at 2:03 PM, Chuck S < cscheaf...@comcast.net > wrote: Antoine, Have you tried a

Re: Stus-List methods of self-rescue?

2014-01-01 Thread Chuck S
Stay aboard at all costs. KISS. Manage yourself as if no one is available to help you, like you are driving an Open 60 in the Vendee Globe, thousands of miles from any coast. Stay on board. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Eric Frank" To:

Re: Stus-List single handing

2014-01-03 Thread Chuck S
Tom, I agree. Docking is the hardest thing to do singlehanded. I have learned a few tips trial and error. Tips for leaving a slip singlehanded bow in 1) Always warm up the engine before leaving the slip to prevent a stall at a critical moment. cause you can always rig a line to hold you tigh

Re: Stus-List single handing

2014-01-03 Thread Chuck S
ng very little practice nowadays From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: January 3, 2014 7:01 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List single handing Tom, I agree. Docking is the hardest thing to do singlehanded. I have learned a f

Re: Stus-List single handing

2014-01-03 Thread Chuck S
Agree about dockside help. Many times a powerboater not used to pointy boats, will pull my sailboat's bowline too tight to the finger. Last year, A 20 year veteran boatyard worker helped me to tie up. I had all my lines coiled at the gate and was motoring in neutral into a slip with a slight hea

Re: Stus-List booms on 37

2014-01-04 Thread Chuck S
Avoiding Boom failure: IMHO, you could check the area where the mainsheet block attaches to the Boom and look for cracks or ovaling of the holes. You can add a second bail through the boom, or change the attachment, so you divide up the point loading. Our boom has two bails so each carry half t

Stus-List Mooring or Slip for 2014 season

2014-01-04 Thread Chuck S
Hi listers, I'm looking to find a different mooring or slip for 2014 and hope East Coast listers can make recommendations. Looking to stay between 3 to 5 hours from home, Mays Landing, NJ so somewhere between Washington DC and Mystic Conn. Hoping to race singlehanded or doublehanded a few time

Re: Stus-List single handed docking

2014-01-06 Thread Chuck S
Rob, Sounds like something I could make this winter. Can you possibly send a picture? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Robert Abbott" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, January 6, 2014 10:01:12 AM Subject: Stus-List single handed do

Re: Stus-List Record high maybe

2014-01-08 Thread Chuck S
Dwight, You are so right. Record bad weather produces record high list activity. Had to bring the beer inside so it wouldn't freeze out on the porch in it's cooler. Yesterday 6 to 15 degrees F w west winds to 40 knots. Today 9 to 27 deg F. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ -

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 fluxgate

2014-01-13 Thread Chuck S
Curtis, The great thing about sailboats is there is so much to learn. No one knows it all so this list is a great resource. Learning is a lifelong endevour. I'm still learning and I've owned my boat for 11 years. I find I can't remember it all, so I follow the manuals to install and troublesho

Re: Stus-List Prop Question

2014-01-13 Thread Chuck S
I bought a sailboat to sail. If I wanted a powerboat, I'd buy a bass boat or a ski boat or a fishing boat or a house boat. I choose what's best for sailing and bought a MaxProp in 2007. Personal choice is what it's all about. The cost differences are very different as is performance . I changed

Re: Stus-List troubleshooting Airmar speed transducer

2014-01-14 Thread Chuck S
Curtis, Found this neat description when I googled, "troubleshooting airmar speed transducer" http://faq.airmar.com/index.php?sid=846053&lang=en&action=artikel&cat=1&id=39&artlang=en Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ ___ This List

Re: Stus-List Locking the prop for sailing; C&C 29-2

2014-01-15 Thread Chuck S
RFM! After motoring out and getting the sails set, idle the engine for a few minutes to cool down your diesel and trim sails, then when you are ready, shut her down. Then shift the transmission into reverse. Last, check the coupling for alignment as Edd described. This will lock the prop from

Re: Stus-List Electronics GPS

2014-01-17 Thread Chuck S
BTW, you may want to place a slice of bread in your faraday cage/oven with your VHF. That way you can prove to the insurance company, it got struck by lightning when you show them the toast? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Andrew Burton"

Re: Stus-List Speed Vr. Acceleration set up

2014-01-19 Thread Chuck S
Curtis, I suggest you find some books or videos on racing, sail trim, etc. Rounding the windward mark is a dynamic problem with many ever changing variables. Wind speed, waves, other boats approaching and transitioning. You approach hard on the wind, and exit on a broad reach if there is a wing

Re: Stus-List Using ST50+ (Airmar) transducer wires for new NMEA 2000 Equipment

2014-01-20 Thread Chuck S
Francois, If the boat was in the water, I'd try to use the existing sensors and wiring. If she is on stands, I think I'd change out the old sensors before doing a bottom job, Interprotect. Consider using Flush style thruhulls if you're racing. I sent you pics separately. Chuck Resolute 199

Stus-List Winch grease, Harken or Lewmar?

2014-01-23 Thread Chuck S
Thought I'd ask the experts, "Which winch grease is better to service my 1989 Barient (aluminum drum) winches?" 21, 27, 28 Harken synthetic? Black, waterproof, non-aging. 3.5 oz for $12.89 Lewmar Multi-Purpose? Tan, Calcium-sulphonate based, like Lubriplate AA 3.5 oz for $15.49 Chuck Res

Re: Stus-List Advice Wanted: Cleaning out a Fuel Tank C&C 30mkII

2014-01-24 Thread Chuck S
Alternative to polishing fuel. Here are some ideas: Swap your old fuel stale diesel for fresh. When I started to have problems with starting and worried about dirty fuel, I used the onboard electric fuel pump to pump the fuel out of the tank and into jerry cans that I gave to the landscaper at

Re: Stus-List Winch Barient 28

2014-01-24 Thread Chuck S
Hi Dwight, You probably already know this. I recently learned the trick to do the 28's is to remove the drum to remove four allen head screws to remove the whole winch from the base. Brought them home and I work on them where it's warm. Reading the Barient maintenance article on Stu's website

Re: Stus-List Winch Barient 28

2014-01-24 Thread Chuck S
#x27;s are nearly identical. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA From: Chuck S To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Subject: Re: Stus-List Winch Barient 28 Hi Dwight, You probably already know this. I recently learned the trick to do the 28's is to remove the drum

Re: Stus-List Winch Barient 28

2014-01-25 Thread Chuck S
re. The Barlow and Barient 28's are nearly identical. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA From: Chuck S To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Subject: Re: Stus-List Winch Barient 28 Hi Dwight, You probably already know this. I recently learned the trick to do the 2

Re: Stus-List Otter Problem

2014-01-26 Thread Chuck S
Chasing Otters sounds like an endless battle, like chasing squirrels from my back yard. Suggest somebody provide the Otters a place to do their business away from people? Maybe anchor a small 6 x 10 floating dock away from the yachtclub docks? Anybody at the Yacht Club have a dog to police th

Re: Stus-List Delivery crew needed Bermuda to Annapolis

2014-01-28 Thread Chuck S
Hi Joel, What a great offer and I'm think it's very cool you present it to the C&C owner's list! I'm interested but I get very limited time off from work. Your plan is to leave Bermuda , June 15th and 16th? Q1. When do you plan on reaching Norfolk? June 24, 25? Q2. Do you want crew to disembar

Re: Stus-List Documentation

2014-01-28 Thread Chuck S
I see many responses to your request. My experience: I applied to redocument my vessel to change the hailing port and owner's name and address. The fee was around $80 and took 6 weeks in 2003. Free to renew each year since. I think there is a fee (of $80) to make any changes like boat name, own

Re: Stus-List Documentation

2014-01-28 Thread Chuck S
m waiting for the renewal now. Don't they come in around now? -- Original Message -- From: Chuck S To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Documentation Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 21:16:30 + (UTC) I see many responses to your request. My experience: I appli

Re: Stus-List Atlantic City Boat Show in February

2014-01-28 Thread Chuck S
Count me in! OK, I must be slippin. There are a few things to see in Atlantic City, but she's a bit bleak in winter and Feb is usually our worst weather of the entire year. I would suggest the following places: Back Bay Ale House at: backbayalehouse.com/ (order the "cheeseburger in Paradise"

Re: Stus-List Bad expierience with Torrenson Marine (TOAD)

2014-01-28 Thread Chuck S
Josh, These days, $20 is a tip. Torrenson was never wrong. Get over it. Move on. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Josh Muckley" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 5:58:39 PM Subject: Stus-List Bad expierience with

Re: Stus-List Atlantic City Boat Show in February

2014-01-29 Thread Chuck S
land, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log Website On Jan 28, 2014, at 7:03 PM, Chuck S < cscheaf...@comcast.net > wrote: Count me in! OK, I must be slippin. There are a few things to see in Atlantic City, but she's a bit bleak in winter and Feb is usually our worst weather

Re: Stus-List boot stripe

2014-02-04 Thread Chuck S
FWIW, Brightside works fine for me for bootstripe. I can easily touch up any scars in the bootstripe each spring and PoliGlow does an amazing job of making the touchups blend and it all looks brand new. I don't see the value in the two part paints as they need measuring and mixing and if you ad

Re: Stus-List boot stripe

2014-02-04 Thread Chuck S
1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Chuck S" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 3:48:14 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List boot stripe FWIW, Brightside works fine for me for bootstripe. I can easily touch up any scars in the b

Re: Stus-List Hot water heater

2014-02-10 Thread Chuck S
I'm just sayin. Shower at the marina. The solar shower can be rigged to work in the enclosed head. Hang the bag on the goosneck and run the hose through the porthole for the head? The way to keep a 16 yr old cruising? Tell her she can invite her friends. Decide early on how many friends, maybe

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