Re: Stus-List Raising the boom?

2018-08-07 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I'm adding a vote for raising the boom end by altering the mainsail. My gooseneck is welded. I expect I could find a new mast fitting that fit and screw it onto the mast above the OEM product. I'd leave the old fitting as it adds strength and wouldn't be in the way of anything. In 2012, I had a

Re: Stus-List Idler plate corrosion & imminent failure

2018-08-20 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Hi Bruce, FYI, Photos of our idler plate replacement are still on the website. The link is listed on the main page of http://cncphotoalbum.com/ > On August 20, 2018 at 3:23 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hello all, > > This issue has been brought up numerous times, but

Re: Stus-List Attractions on Long Island?

2018-08-30 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I am a member of Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic Conn and know you could spend a full day there. They have the whaler Charles W Morton, the sail training ship Joseph Conrad, The Grand Banks schooner LA Duntan and many other fine yachts. Chuck > On August 30, 2018 at 10:23 AM "Dennis C. via

Re: Stus-List FWD: 2018 C&C Northeast Rendezvous -- The Details (Registration Closes Friday, 3:00p)

2018-08-31 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Edd, I fully appreciate you pulling the Northeast C&C rendezvous together. Sorry, I've been in coma all summer. I was suddenly let go from my job in July and I've been enjoying some unexpected but rare time off and got back into windsurfing. My boat is on the hard near Baltimore in the Chesapeak

Re: Stus-List Deck core repair advice sought

2018-09-01 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Hi James, I replaced balsa core on my 34R around my mast collar back in 2007. I have to look on an older computer for my pictures. I wound up making a G10 boss around the deck opening and epoxying a 1/4" sleeve around the opening to protect the balsa from water. I find kevlar in every part of t

Re: Stus-List Deck core repair advice sought

2018-09-02 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
hard to come by up here. I could tent and heat but my thought is > to heat the interior even though I’ve been reading about how difficult it is > to do working underneath. > > Thanks again for the follow up. > > James Bibb. > > > > > >

Re: Stus-List Love tap while racing or "rough start"

2018-09-23 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Hopefully nobody had their legs over when he came crashing through the line. FWIW, my local club made it a rule that the start line is one way and boats over early have to go around the pin end or the committee boat to restart. Anyone else have that rule? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad

Re: Stus-List years a C&C owner

2018-10-02 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Have owned Resolute, a C&C 34R, now for 16 years. > On October 2, 2018 at 1:20 PM David Knecht via CnC-List > wrote: > > Have owned Aries (C&C 34+) since 2013. Previously had a C&C 34 which we > owned from 2005 until 2011. > Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New Lond

Re: Stus-List Painting pedestal

2018-10-12 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I painted our black pedestal using Brightside, Matterhorn White back in 2003. It still looks good except for a few small places where it got hit by a winch handle and scraped off. I'll touchup with Brightside. First, I sanded and primed with that green primer first and then painted two coats

Re: Stus-List RC issues.

2016-09-29 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
FWIW, If or when you help RC, suggest you take a good camera or a good cell phone and take pictures at the start. It's the best seat in the house. I took 450 pictures during one race and sent the best 120 pics to the group afterwards. Highlight of the summer for me, as I got to know the compe

Re: Stus-List Birds

2016-09-30 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I sympathize fully. I once had an encounter with a cormorant. It loved to sit atop my mast at the end of the fall and fish from there as I was located so conveniently in the slip closest to the channel, waiting for haulout. I actually love those birds because they can both fly, fish and dive

Re: Stus-List Slip Choice, backing in

2016-10-21 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I'm lucky to have gotten a very good slip. It's a goofy slip no one else wanted, with the dock on an angle, the two rear piling are on an angle. There is a pair of bow piling, 30 feet out from the nearest rear one and another pair another 20 feet out. The previous boat was a 50 footer. Everyo

Stus-List mold killer product Wet and Forget question

2016-10-22 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Anyone have any experience with a product called, "Wet and Forget". ?? It is supposed to be enviromentally safe, but kills mold by simply spraying on and let it air dry. Available at Lowes and Home Depot. I'm interested in treating the ceiling and walls of my boat's cabin, as last year it was

Re: Stus-List Folding Prop won't open

2016-10-26 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
FWIW, I heard it explained that propwalk originates because the shaft is at an angle to horizontal. The more angle the more prop walk. Also, more surface area of the prop causes more prop walk. Sail drives have the least prop walk because their shaft is horizontal, not at an angle. Power boats w

Stus-List boat handling, spring lines and fenders

2016-10-30 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Fender location is critical to sailboats because of the curved shape. If I tie to a floating dock, I found I can get away with using two big fenders at max beam, one at the gate and the other at the stanchion 5 ft forward of the gate, and keep a round ball handy if I need to protect the bow or

Re: Stus-List zinc location

2016-10-30 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
FWIW, In our area, any boat with a strut has a zinc forward of the cutless bearing. An engine guy advised me to leave a good 1 inch gap between the zinc and the bearing to allow for movement caused by engine thrust and to help water to lubricate the bronze bearing. Full keeled boats or boats w

Re: Stus-List Boat Handling Skill

2016-10-30 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I had a chance to see a Dock And Go system first hand aboard a friend's boat. We cruised 10 days thru Holland and docked in many different scenarios aboard a Beneteau Sense 55.. The owner was very technical and loved the system, though the bow thruster was sometimes underpowered in the conditi

Re: Stus-List Force on the midship cleat

2016-11-01 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
FWIW, I installed midship cleats 12 years ago. Think I paid $25 for 4 hole Schaefer stainless 8 inch. I added big and thick aluminum backing plates under the deck. http://www.shopsoundboatworks.com/sc6alcl.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=sc6alcl&gclid=CO6i-JD-iNACFRdbhgodCUAFjQ http://www.shopso

Re: Stus-List Chart plotter problem

2016-11-01 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Usually, there is a shop that specializes in alternator and starter repairs for cars somewhere nearby. Google that for the best price. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md > On November 1, 2016 at 2:26 PM David Knecht via CnC-List > wrote: > > I took the altern

Re: Stus-List Radar mount

2016-11-01 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Saw some nice pole installs on newer boats using a SS bracket that has a rubber ball. The radar pole sits on the ball and needs minimal support by the stern rail. Two guys used these to add an outboard engine davit with purchase. Looked like Edson fittings. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad

Re: Stus-List Cracked Boom

2016-11-03 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Boom cracked at boom vang attachment: I'd get it welded and ask for some reinforcement like an aluminum pipe be welded or screwed inside to spread the load of the vang. You have a chance to make the thing stronger, take it. If you replace it, I'd highly recommend Selden. My personal favori

Re: Stus-List Sail Flaking

2016-12-03 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Hi Dennis, I read your suggestion about "pocketing the main". 30 to 40% from the gooseneck positions me on the cabintop. And we are not flaking, but making a burrito that we stuff and roll up onto the boom and tie with a single sail tie? Is that right? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Cr

Re: Stus-List Looking at C&C 37/40+ CB as next boat

2016-12-05 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
A "hand hole" is an inspection hole with a cover large enough to get a hand through. A "manhole" is larger allowing a man to get through. > On December 5, 2016 at 2:08 PM "Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List" > wrote: > > Inspection plate??? > > From: David via CnC-List mailto:cnc-l

Re: Stus-List Possible Boom modification

2017-01-01 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Our boom used to swing across the cockpit right at head level. I had a sailmaker add a cringle 18" higher on our mainsail leech, kind of a flattening reef. I heard a cruiser did it to keep his boom above his bimini and called it a bimini reef. It kept our boom just higher than my head and wor

Re: Stus-List mast wedge and hatch lens

2017-01-02 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
My boat had green treated pine deck lumber for wedges. I replaced them with wedges of teak from scaps I had. But once wood compresses, it doesn't come back. If I did it again I'd look for hard rubber matting like a thick door matt and cut that into shapes to fit the mast collar. Spartit

Re: Stus-List C&C 37+ Backstay Inspection/Improvements

2017-01-04 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
FWIW, I looked into splitting the backstay for my 34R and determined I would forgoe using U Bolts and substitute a length of Stainless Tee section from McMaster Carr. That would allow me to shape the Tee bar into a proper tang with one hole for the backstay and six to eight bolts through the tr

Re: Stus-List Solvent for cleaning winches indoors?

2017-01-17 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I clean winches in the garage or on the boat using Diesel fuel or old Kerosene. I use an acid brush to wipe the gears and wipe off gunk with terry cloth (old face cloths) and final wipe off of solvent using cotton cloth (old tee shirt). Chuck S > On January 17, 2017 at 3:15 PM ALAN BERGEN via

Re: Stus-List C&C 25 MarkII mast step

2017-02-01 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I lowered and raised the mast on my Cape Dory 22 every year using the boom as a gin pole. I also lead a team of guys to raise the mast on an O'Day 24. Doesn't make me an expert, but we got it done safely and securely. The topping lift must be attached for this. Two guys who work well tog

Re: Stus-List Metal sextant

2017-02-09 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Funny, I was just at Bacon's yesterday. Picked up a used mainsail for my boat. It was 74 degrees, so I went for a harbor cruise and moved my boat to her new slip. Today we are prepping for an inch of snow and 17 degree temp. Crazy weather. > On February 8, 2017 at 10:30 AM "Della Barba, Joe vi

Re: Stus-List Solar Fans

2017-02-11 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Solar Fans: I considered adding some Lewmar opening ports, till I noticed many cruisers had solar fans installed thru them. So I added two solar fans instead of ports, one over the Galley, and one over the Ice Box which are the highest points on the cabin. They made a huge difference. I adde

Re: Stus-List Bad Race Start Last Night

2017-04-01 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
At one point early on when the boat is further out it looks like they are motoring. They could have anchored to buy time to fix their mainsail, sort things out, and wait for a tow, but that needed to be set well outside before they steered themselves into the breaker zone. Chuck Resolute

Re: Stus-List Windows Pt 2.

2017-04-04 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Forwarding a message from Rod Desborough; (Chuck Resolute) Rod asks: Have you ordered the new windows - is it possible to get in on the order? I have two windows on Aurora ,36XL 1995, that need replacement. Rod Desborough Halifax, NS On April 4, 2017 at 12:39 PM Eric Baumes via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List 33-2 Deck organizer - Who manufactured? Parts?

2017-05-17 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I have similar organizers on my boat and the builder's log states they were made in the C&C metal shop. Note the bases are stainless and the cover is aluminum. The sheeves have a bronze sleeve. Mine were frozen when I bought the boat, but a simple take apart, clean and lube with oil freed them u

Re: Stus-List furling line

2017-05-29 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
i do > On May 29, 2017 at 9:48 PM "Dennis C. via CnC-List" > wrote: > > How many of you have a ratcheting block on your furling line? > > Dennis C. > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >

Re: Stus-List C&C 40 for sale

2017-05-31 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Just sharing an interesting story about 39) J-105's on Chesapeake Bay that converted from shallow draft to 6' 6" deep draft to be more competitive back in 2003/4. Both Rob Ball and Robert Perry stated to go as deep as you can for best performance. http://www.j105fleet3.org/files/knowledge/Ke

Re: Stus-List Hydraulic Hoses - C&C 37+

2017-06-05 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
The Navtec product is high quality but I found they are super expensive. Years ago I had fluid leaking from the top of the Ram cyliner and unable to hold pressure for 10 minutes. Tthe closest Navtec dealer, 2.5 hrs away wanted $750 to rebuild it and I had to pay up front before they would even

Re: Stus-List Filling diesel tank

2018-10-25 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
FWIW, I also hate the new fuel cans but learned they do work if used correctly. I found I have to forego the funnel and lift the can so it is over the fill hole. Then I lower the can so the nozzle enters the fill and guide the nozzle so the little step rests on the edge of the fill and lower the

Re: Stus-List someone step up, we are down to the scrap value of the keel!

2018-11-14 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Hi Gary, I think I'll eventually donate my boat, so I'm interested in the process of your organzation. Can you send me an application or what you require? Can you send me a list of boats that sold this year and the prices fetched? Thanks Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy

Re: Stus-List Dirty fuel?

2018-11-14 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Like Dennis says, there's no one way to do this. My 2 cents on Fuel Polishing. Fuel worried me a great deal when I bought my boat since it had sat for two years. I don't motor much so the fuel sits and gets older each year. I have an 18 gallon tank, so I got me three 5 gallon jerry cans an

Re: Stus-List Anchor chain advice

2018-11-20 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Curious, How does someone get 300# of chain from the store to the boat? At 1.10#/ft that will weigh 302#. Split it up into 6) 5gal buckets, the portions would be more manageble at 50# each and that would fit in a dolly/cart and could be safely handled by one person, as in lifted in and out

Re: Stus-List Close Hauled Indicator

2018-11-30 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Jeremy, The mystery switch may simply be power to the masthead Windex? That shows close haul indication if the guide bars are adjusted. > On November 29, 2018 at 12:24 PM David via CnC-List > wrote: > > Separate instrument in which it shows a view of 45 degree (in lieu of 360 > degrees)

Re: Stus-List Winter Battery Maintenance

2018-11-30 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Had the boat fifteen years. I leave my batteries on the boat connected with everything switched off. I go to the boat at least once a month to connect a power cord that powers the charger and top them off while I check the cover and interior and work on projects. On the hard, I keep a power cord

Re: Stus-List Winter battery maintenance.

2018-12-03 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Nice article on batteries in winter. Thanks for the clarity. > On December 2, 2018 at 10:53 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List > wrote: > > > Another decent article on winter self-discharge can be found here: > http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/self_discharge . > > > > Not on th

Re: Stus-List replacing anodes

2018-12-03 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Hi Dennis, Thanks for the great resource to heat exchanger maintenance. FWIW, I keep several 1/8" wooden dowels aboard (Walmart or Michaels) to ream out the scale buildup in the heat exchanger of my Universal M4-30. It makes a huge difference cleaning the tubes out and I do that each fall after

Stus-List Re: MAX Prop pitch discussion

2020-12-28 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Hi Martin, Thanks for your detailed response regarding MaxProp and PYI. Great advice as always. It's the first time I've heard of changing the prop pitch for conditions. Did that work out for you? Was it worth the trouble? I'm still looking for "actual settings" by owners with a C&C 34/36

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