Agree w Rick,
I find the scale left behind by a barnacle easily peels away from the paint
using a sharp (new) wood chisel and a gentle touch.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Rick Brass via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.co
Congrats on the 24!
Mainsheet arrangements can be changed. Priorities. Suggest you check the other
boats in you marina and copy the one you like best.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Alex Wolfe via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc
have a hydrolock? As mentioned by a lister, first
check your impeller in the raw water pump..if it is fine and all intact, I
don't know how you could have a hydrolock but I am no marine engine mechanic.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
On 2015-10-22 8:55 PM, Chu
David,
Bright light and a mirror. Lay mirror under the pan and shine the light and
check for a leak. It might be time for a new drain hose?
FYI, Mine came with the drain hose setup. The hose has a nice brass ferrel with
plug. The plug has a hole in it and that gets Tie-Wrapped to something abo
David,
Congratulations for making the race to Bermuda. That's a great achievement.
Thanks for sharing what went wrong. A thorough debrief should include "what
went right". Please share those nuggets of wisdom too?
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original
Dennis, Pete,
Does Selden require backing plates under the deck for the ring and outer
Wichard padeye?
And how far out should it extend? I thought I needed 5 ft for my 36 footer but
the Selden guy at the boat show said 3 feet was enough. He added a longer pole
would be beneficial if I wa
Water Phantom
C&C 36 XL/kcb
Sent from my iPad
On Oct 28, 2015, at 9:48 PM, Chuck S via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com >
wrote:
Dennis, Pete,
Does Selden require backing plates under the deck for the ring and outer
Wichard padeye?
And how far out should it extend? I thought I
Hi Danny,
It's nice that so many C&C listers responded to your request to find a winter
haulout marina for your Tartan.
Can you please change the subject line to something other than "boom furling
complications" ? That's misleading.
May I suggest: "Reconmmended marinas for haulout and winter
Can't see ever moving to a forum concept. My other sailing group is on a Google
forum and it has the benefit of letting you add a picture, but is harder to
navigate. Facebook is photo based and so full of posts, I had to unfollow a lot
of people.
I think Stu's List is the best available and th
Hi David,
Can you take a picture with your cell phone?
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
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From: "David Knecht via CnC-List"
To: "CnC CnC discussion list"
Cc: "David Knecht"
Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2015 11:15:57 AM
Subject: Re:
I use the ziplock bag method and put an oil absorbent mat under to catch drips.
I keep those onboard w my spare filters, belts, zincs, etc.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Indigo via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc:
I think the K means the hull was molded in November.
Found the HIN explained on the web:
The first 3 characters are what are referred to as the MIC or Manufacturers
Index Code. There are several sites on the internet that can help you decode
the MIC of your HIN. One such site is through the
Neil,
Read your story. How long has Annapolis Rigging had your stuff? Shame you
didn't come to the boat show. You could have cornered them there.
Be persistent. They should be open Saturday. I'll bet they lost your stuff, or
never got started on it.
Boy you missed a beautiful day Friday. I we
I would hesitate to touch the keelbolts if it's not leaking. I wouldn't want to
change anything, except maybe the one that shows exposed threads? You won't
have a problem if you deal with one at a time, keeping the rest snug. But the
best method is to haul the boat and block up the keel, so all
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From: "Rick Brass via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Rick Brass"
Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2015 9:44:50 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Keel attachment issues on a C&C 25
>From the pictures you sent, it appears that the fiberglass layup is virtually
Hi Rick,
I'm curious about the 25 model. I looked thru the brochures on the
cncphotoalbum.com site and did not find the MkI '73 or '75 C&C 25 listed. The
brochures appear to be 80's vintage. I think our local yard has MkI 25? It has
a cabin top that fairs into the foredeck, no bump, and a very
25 mk1 info.
I might have something in my archives too, I’ll look through them tonight.
Rick Taillieu
Nemesis
'75 C&C 25 #371
Shearwater Yacht Club
Halifax, NS.
From: CnC-List [mailto: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com ] On Behalf Of Chuck S
via CnC-List
Sent: November-07-15
My throttle cable came with a small clamp that squeezes the outer plastic
sheath against the inner SS rod. I've seen this same setup on several other
boats. Without it, the throttle spring pulls the lever till the engine slows to
an idle. Some Edson binacles have a screw that serves the same pur
Removing old windows.
Someone earlier suggested using a MultiTool with the "putty knife" like blade.
Fein made it first and there are many copies. Harbor Freight has it on sale.
That's what I'll use.
http://www.harborfreight.com/Oscillating-Multifunction-Power-Tool-68861.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIj
lade
will not touch it. I spent a good part of today trying to grind it away with
little progress.
Gary
~~~ _ / ) ~~
On Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 7:17 PM, Chuck S via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com >
wrote:
Removing old windows.
Someone earlier suggested using a MultiTool
Hi Gary,
When I do my windows, I plan to try that tool with a blade like this:
http://multitoolblade.com/bosch-multi-x-oscillating-multi-tool-blades/1-1-4-flush-cut-diamond-blade.html
It might help to heat the window edge first with a heat gun? Or heat the window
acrylic on a cold day, to he
Gorgeous! Love the black tapes on white cloth. Very classy.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Tom Buscaglia"
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2015 1:51:13 PM
Subject: S
Charlie,
3 hrs seems perfect for a distance race where you race one direction on
Saturday, have a party or a raft-up and race back Sunday. 3 hrs is a fair
commute to the start or back home, if sailors can only do one race.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
-
That's amazingly small. Think I'll get one.
C
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From: "Indigo via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Indigo"
Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 2:40:39 PM
Subject: Stus-List Jumper Batteries
I bought a mPower Jump last winter to replace an old clunky start
Hi Edd,
What does UK typically charge for this service?
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Edd Schillay via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Edd Schillay"
Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 1:11:17 PM
Subject: Re: St
Do you mean the spinnaker pole lift?
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From: "Pamela & David via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Pamela & David"
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 5:07:55 PM
Subject: Stus-List Spinnaker pole
Hello
Does anyone know the length of rope for the UPHAUL o
I like to differentiate two very different animals:
The Topping Lift" goes to the boom end. The "Spinnaker Pole Lift" controls the
Pole end while there is an uphaul and downhaul on the spin pole car on the
mast, I prefer to name the mast control lines, "spin pole car uphaul and
downhaul".
Chu
Welcome to the group. You seem to be considering your options wisely.
Systems relying on shorepower seem to be the most common way to go. You could
probably run refrigeration off of batteries, but AC needs more amps to start
the compressor and lying at anchor will eventually require a good sized
Hi Andrew,
I use the following method to measure draft in the boatyard. I use a tape
measure or folding rule and a laser level.
I use the watermark waterline on the boat's bottom paint. I set a 2 x 4 against
the side of the boat. Then use a laser level or a string level, to bring the
bottom of
You probably just didn't see it the first time. I wouldn't worry too much about
a hairline crack.
FYI, I read somewhere that 90% of the boat should rest on the keel and 10% on
the stands. 12000# boat should have only 1200# on the stands. If you have 6
stands and a bow stand that's less than 20
Spent a lot of time rowing a 9' Whaler years ago. Ours had the pram shape,
square front end and very round cross section. My brother and I would go bar
hopping in it around the marina on Friday afternoons. When I later chose a
proper dinghy, I he wanted me to take the Whaler, but I went for a mu
Nice image. Since you asked, the sword could be longer, and a + should be added
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Gary Russell via CnC-List"
To: "C&C List"
Cc: "Gary Russell"
Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 4:50:20 PM
Subje
Agree. My 2 cents. I usually don't see a problem mold until the spring, but
this winter near Annapolis, I had the white mildew on wood panels and doors and
some black on white ceilings, all due I think to condensation collecting where
verticles meet horizontals. Spent half a day wiping down the
Agree with you about higher moisture this year on the Chesapeake.
Once the temps stay below 40, it should be less of a problem? But for now, the
sun warms the air and the moisture condenses on cold surfaces of the boat
interior.
I'm reading the other responses, but I'm not sure that DampRid is
ist@cnc-list.com
> wrote:
Chuck,
Does your nameplate have an "R" on it? I can't see any evidence that mine had a
"+" on it. I will check the dimensions on the sword.
Thanks,
Gary
Sent from my iPhone. ~~~_/)~~~
On Jan 6, 2016, at 12:01 AM, Chuck S via CnC-Li
Wally,
You have been silent for too long yet, living your dream in Mexico/Baja, you
remain a legend and are missed like Harrison Ford from a Star Wars movie.
Bit of advice if you have a son; don't give him a hug if he carries a "Light
Saber" Just sayin.
Welcome back. Happy holidays all
Sounds like salt water. I'd recommend Micron 66. It works great in saltwater
areas.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Curtis via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Curtis"
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2016 12:17:51 PM
Su
Hi Gary,
Can you post pictures of the finished product?
I'm very interested in getting them for my boat, a C&C 34R
Thanks,
Chuck
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From: "Gary Russell via CnC-List"
To: "C&C List"
Cc: "Gary Russell"
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 5:47:09 PM
Subject: Stus-L
I use Pinesol to remove mildew on wood. I thought it had natural pesticide
properties. Am I wrong? It cleans nicely, smells great, removes a little of the
old teak oil and I mix it so I don't have to rinse. It probably would hold up
better if I oiled the wood immediately after wiping down w Pine
My boat is documented w USCG. The initial doc fee was $80 to change the owner's
name and hailing port, than the annual renewal is free.
Here in NJ, I have to renew state registration each year and pay that fee, but
I don't have to display the state numbers on the bow. Asthetics.
Chuck
Resolut
Great story about APS and glad you shared it.
I had a similar experience w Defender.
Before I knew about the Warehouse Sale at Defender, I ordered a bunch of stuff
before their big sale. Their marketing person actually emailed me and suggested
I wait a week. I did and saved about 15% over what
could the oil cooler be a tube in shell "heat exchanger"?
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From: "Jim Watts via CnC-List"
To: "1 CnC List"
Cc: "Jim Watts"
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 8:44:30 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mixing elbow and Oil cooler concerns
If it's a Yanmar, the mixing elbo
That socket trick is slick. Plumbers use a tool for this that is fairly cheap.
It is made of cast iron and has several different sized steps to fit inside the
valve and capture the two tits inside. Another trick it to slide the handle of
a pipe wrench or an adjustable wrench inside and hold that
Hi Josh,
I have a MaxProp and the annual service is simple.
Keep anodes changed as on any prop.
You grease with Lubriplate 130A. I keep a grease gun just for the prop.
I'm an HVAC mechanic and learned long ago to grease outdoor bearings in the
fall before winter so they don't freeze. If I pull
Jim,
I liked the engineering on the Gori, but didn't like all the exposed gears.
Maybe your model is different than what I looked at? What's the annual
maintenance like?
IIRC, I was told prop walk is caused by the angle of the shaft, and you should
have it with any prop if your shaft is
Agree with Martin. I would replace any wet wood; plywood or teak or oak with a
more modern, non organic solution.
I like solid glass sheet products for wet locations and starboard or expanded
PVC sheet for above deck stuff. My logic is driven by the "Let's not ever have
to do his again" approac
I've made some neat projects using expanded PVC sheet available from the lumber
yard. 3/8" x 4' x 8' sheets are $75 and bend nicely. 3/4" x 4' x 8' sheets are
stiff and can be structural and cost $125. The common color is bright white
which looks good on deck. They sell a glue ($12 for a 12oz tu
I would remove the cutless bearing from the strut and take more measurements.
The outer dimension may be different once you get it out. Maybe there is a
sleeve in there? Once it's out, you can take it to a shop and say, "give me one
of these."
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magoth
What's the acronym for "f_ _ _k a bunch of sport boats?"
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Bill Coleman via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Bill Coleman"
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 4:09:01 PM
Subject: Re: Stus
Brian,
I think I would trim the excess length (because I've never seen one stick out
beyond the strut). And you need room for the zincs and the prop.
I think I would apply three coats of wax to the bronze surface to prep it for
an epoxy filler shim coat. The wax prevents the epoxy from bonding
FYI, What is drawn on paper and what is actually fabricated can sometimes be
very different.
I have the drawing for my boat model and the keel maker placed the bolts
differently. It was probably a change approved by the designer but never
updated on the drawings. Just sayin.
Chuck
Resolute
Whoa David,
Just my 2 cents, but I'd lube Barients as Barient recommends: Winch grease on
the gears and shafts and light oil on the pawls.
Harken is a different animal and I'd follow their recommendations for their own
products. I'd reserve the "One Drop" for Harken products.
Chuck
Resolut
Thanks, That's exactly what I'd like to do.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Josh Muckley via CnC-List"
To: "C&C List"
Cc: "Josh Muckley"
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 6:51:28 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Stainless grab rail
Looks like the enforcement stopped March 9th anyway. No worries.
- Original Message -
From: "Rick Brass via CnC-List"
To: "Della Barba, Joe" , cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:20:04 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List I guess no sailing this weekend
No sailing until
I'd like to put forward a vote to try the forum.
I've been using this list for over 12 years. I'm a big fan and try to give back
and help newer skippers as I was helped when I first got my C&C. But I'm
starting to think the forum format might be better? Sometimes I google a
question on the web
The other list etiquette thing is "Boat model" and "location" in the signature.
This has been brought up several times and so important when considering a
proper response.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Jim Watts via CnC-List"
Agree w Jim.
I had some bad experience w snubbers when the line went straight and the
snubbers just twisted so the line went straight and my boat was pinned against
the dock. I removed them and use only 3 strand twisted nylon and nylon double
braid for docklines. I met a gentleman who lives abo
You don't need to run the jackline to the bow pulpit. I allow for my 6 ft
tether and keep the jacklines inboard by using a padeye on centerline about 5
feet back from the bow. Because I have that padeye, I made my jacklines with a
loop in the center (hand sewn) and a carabiner in the loop meant
Hi Brent,
Had similar experience w VC-Offshore in salt water. Used it for 4 years. Very
slippery and required if you want to sail to PHRF rating. Miss one tack and
throw that away. I think a grey auto primer would work as well. Had to scrub
the bottom before each race (mfr design criteria) and
Ron, Gary, Rick,
Curious. Does your RC allow adjustable whisker poles longer than J length to be
used during a race in your areas?
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
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Email address:
CnC-List@cnc-list.com
To change your
Some people thicken the line where it passes through the clutch in one of two
ways. If the core is hollow, it's easy to pull a short length of small diameter
line into it. If the core is solid, it's a little harder to can add a cover.
The jib halyard clutch area is small if all of your sails are
You can help worn clutches live longer if you make it a habit to put the tail
around the winch and take up tension before releasing the clutch lever,
especially on the main and jib halyards which are loaded up. A friend of mine
has undersized clutches and insists this procedure be followed all t
Very good summary of things I saw too when racing against different style boats
in the same fleet.
Instead of the fleet placings, we found we could measure our performance best
by comparing us against similar C&Cs. I lost interest in racing when similar
boats stopped competing and we had to ra
I've been there a few times. Great store. Great people and great deals. The
sale is a great way to see everything and touch it and try it on. They usually
have bins of clearance stuff and sale items not listed online. Just remember if
you order online you save paying the tax which is usually fiv
Like your videos. Always meant to do that for my boat and crew.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Joel Aronson via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 1:02:54 PM
Subject: Stus-List Rigging set-
Brad,
Try Edsonmarine.com.
http://www.edsonmarine.com/support/customer_service/index.php
They have cataloges, tech manuals and videos.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Bradley Lumgair via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
I've been binge reading John Kretschmer's books, because the flu has me
grounded. They are funny stories of his many sailboat deliveries. I am grateful
to vicariously live his life of crossing oceans, sailing thru gales, from the
comfort of a warm armchair. They instruct as well as entertain. In
Brent,
I see a trend for 5) 34plus on the market, lowering their price to catch a
spring buyer. Check Yachtworld.com
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Brent Driedger via CnC-List"
To: "Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List" , "Tom Buscag
The pole on the bow looks like a hinged sprit, stored in the upright position,
Dutch Botter style?
Doesn't look very strong.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Joel Aronson via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Tuesda
I hate to hear if idiots getting rescued. I don't think he deserved it. He put
USCG resources and good people at risk for no reason. The CG should have left
him on the German ship. His life wasn't in any danger. He should have been made
to find his own way home from Germany. None of his comments
Francois,
Cabin Sole:
The Best Practice method is to seal the wood w clear epoxy; the bottom gets
three coats and one or two coats on top side. Then varnish the topside as a
wearing surface. There are varnishes that are shiny and not so slippery.
When refinishing the sole, the top surface ven
RH,
The furler should roll up by hand. Never use a winch to roll it up. I learned
this the hard way when I first installed my furler. I allowed a spin halyard to
get caught in the sail as I rolled it up, and then when it jambed, I used a
winch to finish the roll. Bad. The line caught the schack
A very noble cause. I remember those crew descriptions.
You won't need many descriptions if the boats have roller furled jibs.
Helm, Mainsheet Trimmer, Genoa Trimmer each side? Maybe a Floater who skirts
the jib, and works the halyards, Cunningham, Vang, Outhaul, Preventer?
The most intimidat
Joel,
The OEM setup on our boat clipped the front of the pole to a large ring on the
pulpit and the aft end went onto a rail mounted SS toggle. The toggle was
missing when I bought the boat and it was sail tied to the toerail, crew
complained when they sat on the rail over the pole. I leater le
Camping supply stores offer great quality headlamps at great prices. Check
Campmor and REI. Dicks and Walmart.
I find the $7 LED variety work fine and anything over $20 is just not worth it.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Kev
Steve,
Great read. Thanks for finding that.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "Steve Sharkey via CnC-List"
To: "Rick Brass" , "robert"
, cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Friday, May 1, 2015 6:05:48 AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List longes
I want a whisker pole!
- Original Message -
From: "Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2015 7:37:51 PM
Subject: Stus-List Spinnaker pole storage
We have 2 poles on the boat now, the spinnaker pole and the whisker pole.
T
Mike,
I don't like the two part teak cleaners cause they raise the grain requiring a
lot of sanding.
I found the best treatment for dirty teak is; Joy dish detergent in warm water
and scrub with bronze wool. (Steel wool leaves metal hairs that will rust and
stain the wood) Start with rough br
Hi Richard,
I just replaced my idler plate and chain and cables. The tension is not to be
banjo string tight, but only tight enough that the rudder turns immediately
when you turn the wheel, also no noticeable slack in the lazy cable. Here's a
youtube video from Edson Marine. The tension is exp
I clean my copper tube heat exchanger with 1/8" diameter wooden dowels bought
from an art supply store like Michaels. Once a year. Pipe cleaners would be
better, but can't find them anymore.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
- Original Message -
From: "sv
In light winds you may have to smack the foot of the sail lightly to get it to
belly out.
- Original Message -
From: "Barbara Hickson Fellers via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: blhick...@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 4:31:50 PM
Subject: Stus-List Internal out haul
Hi Allen,
Defender sells the wire to rope halyards. All rope halyards can work in your
sheaves if they are not chewed up. The choices for halyards are many, mostly
driven by cost. I like Chrystalyne or V100 for Jib and main halyards. The
halyards on my 36 footer are 3/8". You may be able to go
Hi Josh,
Great website articles on line. Like your color scheme ideas too. Some sailors
get carried away with red and green indicating port and starboard.
I added solid red racing sheets for the genoa after a friend blew two tacks
when he stood or sat on the tails during the release.
Our mai
That's great news Edd, Resolute is finally ready to sail too. Though she spent
the winter in her slip, I had to rebuild the steering and finally got that done
along with the changes to the mainsheet, cleaned her up and got her sails on.
Dove on her Sat and scrubbed the growth off her bottom and
My heat exchanger on a Universal M4-30 has caps on the ends. I remove the
single 9/16" cap screw on each end cap and remove them exposing the tubes. The
raw water is what leaks out. The antifreeze is inside the shell, and it doesn't
leak out. I rod out the tubes using small 1/8" wooden dowels I
.25" rod diameter x 200 = 50 inches or 4' 2" diameter circle. When I had my
headstay done, I made an X using 1 x 4, and made the coil about 5 ft around.
Fit easily on the roof racks of my car, and I drove the 2 1/2 hrs to the rigger
to save time and talk about options and give him a check to sta
Insurance is a necessity if your boat is worth a lot, but many people cruise
without it. When I was single, I self insured my brand new Cape Dory 22 for 5
years. Now I own a house and I carry full coverage on my 36 footer cause I race
and have to be responsible for crew and avoid losing our hous
Try Edd's suggestion. Find the shift lever at the engine transmission. You
should be able to move the lever from center neutral to forward (reverse gear)
and backward (forward gear). You should be able to do this with everything as
is, no tools, but you need to overcome the cable friction. If it
Had my first sail of the year last Saturday. Did a 10 mile distance race from
Annapolis to Gibson Island singlehanded. First singlehanded race of my life.
Great sun, 80 degree air and 65 degree water and wind was 8 to 12 knots.
Finished in the back of the fleet of crewed boats but not last. Shou
I reuse my old gasket every time I take the exchanger apart which is at least
once a year to change the zinc and more often if I experience over heating.
I've had the boat 12 years of it's 25 years. I think this proves the rubber
gasket and O-ring are reusable.
The bolts require a 9/16" wrench
at to singlehand. I sailed mine solo to West River one
time, found a summer thunderstorm just as I got in to the mooring. Interesting
time was had.
Chris Price
Pradel 35 MK I
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From: "Chuck S via CnC-List"
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I read somewhere the primary cause of prop walk is the shaft angle . Sail
drives and outboards have zero prop walk because the shaft is straight.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
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From: "Rick Brass via CnC-List"
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.
I left the oil cap off once. Ran the boat hard for 6 hours before I noticed.
Also had the mess.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
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Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 10:23
A carbon mast would look sharp with those colors.
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Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 7:07:25 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mirage in Newport
This afternoon I meet a buddy who used to own and
I believe it is possible.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
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From: "Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List"
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Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 11:45:24 AM
Subject: Stus-List Scum Drag
OK. I get that o
Hi Derek,
Good advice. Your switch was probably fine and the problem is a poor
connection. Look at this as a learning opportunity. There several ways to
troubleshoot this. A meter is the best but there is an old school, one
screwdriver way.
First, check the battery voltage w an inexpensive di
You can make a siphon using a hand fuel pump. Get good one. The cheap ones
don't work very well.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=siphon+bulb&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=4960658202&hvqmt=b&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3ki07vzjzk_b
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From: "Aaron Rouhi via Cn
I'd suggest calling a hydraulic ram repair company nearest to you. The guys who
repair dozers and backhoe rams. My local guys rebuilt my leaking Navtec -10
system, ram and remote pump station for $35 when Navtec dealer quoted $750.
Been good for at least 5 years so far.
Chuck
Resolute
1990
Edd,
It's normal for dark smoke (unburned fuel) to exhaust if it takes longer to
fire. Do you have glow plugs on your Universal like on mine? You may just need
more glow plug time?
Universal recommends, "Turn key on to energize electric fuel pump, shifter in
neutral, thottle 1/3rd, hold the g
Very clever Francois. I'm copying the 34/36 group.
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From: "Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List"
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Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 4:49:44 PM
Subject: Stus-List Pictures of my DIY whisker pole mounts
Hi, A while
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