Re: Stus-List LInk monitor and solar panel issue

2013-08-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
* Nothing * absolutely *nothing*, can be connected on the battery side of the shunt or it won't work right. Joe Della Barba Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Prime Interest Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 2:46 PM To: cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

2013-08-28 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I am interested also! Thanks Joe Della Barba Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Mike Brannon Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:05 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot Ron,

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

2013-08-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I fly my sym spinnaker as an asym more often than not. I am too lazy to do dip-pole jibes when cruising. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 8:55 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

2013-08-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe
: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail Same here, Joe. As a matter of fact, I'm too lazy to do any kind of spinnaker gybe when cruising! Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Della Barba, Joe mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>> wrot

Re: Stus-List self-cleaning shaft

2013-09-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I have paid anyplace between $60 and $150, depending on who does it and how dirty the boat is. I have my own gear too, but my wife is convinced I'll get a horrible disease from swimming in the marina. She only wants me cleaning the boat up at the yacht club or some other semi-clean place. So fa

Re: Stus-List Rendezvous on Block Island

2013-09-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I rode around the island on a moped with no issues years ago. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 7:58 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Rendezvous on Block Island I have only been

Re: Stus-List self-cleaning shaft

2013-09-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe
A bottom scrub with a happy ending? NTTIAWWT ;) Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 10:59 AM To: j...@dellabarba.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List self-cleaning shaft I'm

Re: Stus-List self-cleaning shaft

2013-09-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe
ail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 8:41 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List self-cleaning shaft I just paid $100 for my 37+ (40') in Solomons. That's about half of what a short haul was gonna cost. Josh On Sep 3, 2013

Re: Stus-List How would you prepare a C&C to cross the Atlantic

2013-09-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Reasons and methods to go across: 1. Delivery: you need the boat on the other side of the ocean. Add a liferaft and EPIRB and go. Fix anything that looks defective. This is what a paid crew would do. Pick time and route to avoid "perfect storms". The boat will remain on the other side an

Re: Stus-List How would you prepare a C&C to cross the Atlantic

2013-09-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe
with a crossing of > the pond > > > > Jonathan > > > > _ > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of > Della Barba, Joe > Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 1:59 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List How

Re: Stus-List How would you prepare a C&C to cross the Atlantic

2013-09-05 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Motion is way different. Going to windward it is BANG BANG if the waves hit the bridgedeck. The motion can be much nicer too off the wind, but it is not as predictable. You can't get in the groove to move around on deck as well. It seems just at random times the boat jerks a few inches one way o

Stus-List OT: Pearson 35 Ches. Bay area

2013-09-05 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I am trying to find a buyer for a 70s era Pearson 35 with a diesel, new Imron, and good sails. Anyone know of someone that would want this boat? I think $15K would do the trick. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ This List is provided by the C&C Ph

Re: Stus-List How would you prepare a C&C to cross the Atlantic (cats v monos vs tris)

2013-09-05 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Don't forget trimarans. A Condor 40 will do over 20 knots and not spill your drink! Joe Della Barba Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joe at Zialater Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 11:37 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subjec

Re: Stus-List C&C sold..

2013-09-05 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I hope this ends the "if you wanted *that feature* you should buy a Tartan" design work! When I talked to them at shows years ago they seemed conflicted about where C&C fit in with the Tartan line. Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sen

Re: Stus-List C&C sold..

2013-09-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I always fear that C&C has not much in the way of a customer base anymore. To me, the magic of C&C was literally coming back from a 2 week cruise, dumping the dinghy off, grabbing a few more people, and going out to win a race. Now I think cruisers want a BenHunCat and racers want some stripped

Re: Stus-List C&C sold..

2013-09-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe
ist.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 11:35 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C sold.. I always fear that C&C has not much in the way of a customer base anymore. To me, the magic of C&C was literally c

Stus-List 6 part mainsheet

2013-09-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I was sailing aboard The Office, a 35 MK III, last week and really liked the 6:1 Garhauer mainsheet system. My boat has the stock 3:1 system that runs forward to the mast and then aft to a cabin top winch. If I had this 6:1 system I could adjust the main from the helm, which would be nice. Does

Re: Stus-List 6 part mainsheet and also traveller location

2013-09-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
RT CT On Sep 9, 2013, at 7:49, "Della Barba, Joe" mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>> wrote: I was sailing aboard The Office, a 35 MK III, last week and really liked the 6:1 Garhauer mainsheet system. My boat has the stock 3:1 system that runs forward to the mast and then aft to a

Re: Stus-List scoring

2013-09-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Almost forgot: This would also mean if the skipper is not on the boat, the points go to whomever replaced him and not the skipper. THAT would not go over well and you can't have it both ways! Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba,

Re: Stus-List scoring

2013-09-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Disagree. We are YACHT racing, not SKIPPER racing. Once you let one guy slide on the rules, you have to let the next guy do it too. If I had two boats and I saw one person get by with multi-boat scoring I would damn well insist that I get to do it too. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [

Re: Stus-List Rudder Stops 35-II

2013-09-10 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I have rudder stops. They are pieces of aluminum that limit how far you can turn the quadrant. I can take photos if you want. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Alex Giannelia Sent: Tuesday, September

Re: Stus-List Fwd: C&C Yachts new owners

2013-09-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe
They were never cheap. We paid more for our 35 MK I then we paid for our house. What we need is for C&C to make something that will sell and populate the used market for the rest of us in a few years ;) Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of B

Re: Stus-List C&C Yachts new owners

2013-09-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Coming to the Annapolis show? Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Risch Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 1:18 PM To: CNC CNC Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C Yachts new owners Will, We already met yesterday...the tall guy who talked about th

Re: Stus-List Winter sail storage

2013-09-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe
My extra sails used to be under the bed until my wife kicked them out and they are now in the shed. They are flat, dry, and out of the sun. Unless you have old cotton sails, that will do. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Kno

Stus-List narrow is good

2013-09-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Our marina has a 45 foot slip they are renting for $ 1,000 less than the going rate because the pilings are 11 feet apart and no one can fit in there. Well almost no one...I tried it and I fit :) Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ This

Re: Stus-List narrow is good

2013-09-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe
got a place to tie up the dinghy, too! :^) Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI On Sep 17, 2013, at 11:55 AM, "Della Barba, Joe" mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>> wrote: Our marina has a 45 foot slip they are renting for $ 1,000 less tha

Re: Stus-List narrow is good

2013-09-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I chartered a Catalina 36 for the day when visiting relatives in San Diego. Never been there before and we stayed out until well after dark. It was then I discovered that unlike Maryland, the marinas pretty much all got built the same way and all look the same. We had to try about 4 until we fou

Re: Stus-List Photo Album Upgrade

2013-09-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Our club is a GREAT place to camp with bald eagles and ospreys as your daily companions. Let me know if you ever want a spot to enjoy rural Maryland. We have no heat though, so the showers get turned off in the winter. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List America's Cup.

2013-09-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I want to carry on with the idea the boat is built in the challenging country and sails to the race venue on her own bottom. Worked wonders for light air racing in Newport where our boats could be light and our friends across the ocean – not so much LOL Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cn

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

2013-09-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I got a 25 watt panel from FleaBay that has been doing well for me. I got a MorningStar controller that is way better than some of the junk out there as well. You can see the daily voltage swing with the sun rise and set here: http://aprs.fi/telemetry/a/N3HGB-5?range=week Joe Della Barba -- __

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

2013-09-27 Thread Della Barba, Joe
did you guys wire the panel into the battery charging system? Run wires directly to the battery or some kind of plug through the deck? Dave On Sep 26, 2013, at 2:53 PM, "Della Barba, Joe" mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>> wrote: I got a 25 watt panel from FleaBay that has been

Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

2013-09-27 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Just *FYI*, a transponder transmits AIS info as well as receives. You all have been talking about AIS receivers. Speaking of which, I have this one: http://www.milltechmarine.com/Smart-Radio-SR161-AIS-Receiver_p_167.html It has been working well for me for many years now. I may sell it when I g

Re: Stus-List Booze on Board?

2013-10-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Rum. More rum. Some rum. Some different kinds of rum. Joe Della Barba -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Curtis Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 2:25 PM To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Booze on Board? O.k, I'm trying to sto

Re: Stus-List Season's Over

2013-10-21 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Darn! We had a great weekend up in the Corsica and our club had our annual dinner Sunday night. The boat is still there, so we'll have another weekend up there and home next Sunday. Some years we get good sailing in November and December, other years not so much. The way to know which way it goe

Re: Stus-List Season's Over

2013-10-21 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Must be odd to have the ability for the water to go out...and not come back! Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 3:46 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Season's Over Suhana is o

Re: Stus-List keel swap

2013-10-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Ask my wife about so much money! $2500 doesn't cover our SLIP and then there is the actual boat to pay for. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Curtis Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 7:47 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List keel swap

2013-10-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I’d be happy with a positive number….. Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 3:19 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List keel swap $4 ? Rich On Oct 23, 2013, at 15:46, Brent Driedger ma

Re: Stus-List Folding/feathering Props

2013-10-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Electric motor torque is usually flat from 0 RPM to max HP RPM and drops from there. --\ \ \ Joe Della Barba -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Beh

Re: Stus-List Marine systems

2014-02-20 Thread Della Barba, Joe
* this particular instrument won’t go suddenly into a BSOD only because you installed an app for watching movies or playing music.* This is why my navigation laptop does NOTHING else. It is never ever connected to any network, has no anti-virus software, no movie players, no office, nor anythin

Re: Stus-List Reason to wear your dinghy kill switch on a lanyard

2014-02-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Note to self: Bring 12 gauge with me when doing runaway boat rescues and deflate the damn thing with extreme prejudice! BTW - I do always wear the kill switch cord. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of

Re: Stus-List Prop Recommendation on Indigo Industries

2014-02-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Not sure about a 4 blade, but the three blade Indigo prop I have is fantastic. Only drawback is for racing. I have no idea if the fixed prop credit is more or less than the actual performance hit. Joe Della Barba Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-li

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 - cruising & showering

2014-02-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe
In cold weather we are either showering ashore or using a pot of hot water and a towel to wash off in the head. For better weather we have something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Elements-Private-Shower-Enclosure/dp/B001Q3L71Q/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1393338708&sr=8-15&keywords=camp+s

Re: Stus-List Help me win a free sail!

2014-02-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
It seems like you need to be a Facebook user to vote :( Joe Della Barba ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Exhaust Riser Replacement

2014-02-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Use black iron pipe. Zinc gives off nasty fumes the first few hours that are poisonous. There is actually something like "welder's flue" you get from breathing it. I usually plan on getting 4 years or so out of the pipe before I take it off and check it. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I Fro

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2GM from C&C 32 available

2014-02-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
IMHO you will have a lot more than $2K in that project before it is done AND you will find going from 4 to 2 cylinders means ViBrAtIoN. One of my "rules of old and surplus stuff" is don't do it for things that need a lot of work to be installed. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cn

Re: Stus-List Fwd:

2014-02-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Someone got hacked :( No one click that link! Joe Della Barba -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Lee Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 2:54 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Fwd: Hello, http://technocode.nichost.ru/_redire

Re: Stus-List Isotemp hot water heater (35-1 install)

2014-02-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Not all water heaters work like that. What came with our boat had the entire supply of engine cooling water going through the water heater and then back to the engine. There was no separate loop for it. In our case small hose would have been bad. The hose ran from the exhaust manifold to the wat

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2GM from C&C 32 available

2014-02-28 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Bangkok. Those things are used as water taxies IIRC. In North America I have seen them called something like "mud devils". Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Russ & Melody Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 1:16 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subj

Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

2014-03-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe
As a general FYI, I have found "dive lights" to be the best boat lights. Joe Della Barba Coquina ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

2014-03-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe
My best tool for night is good 7X50 binoculars. It is amazing how much you can see at night with good ones. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 2:27 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-Li

Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights + binocs

2014-03-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I'll have to look. They were a birthday present and were whatever the top line West Marine binoculars were at the time. Any high quality 7x50 set with good coated lenses will make something you can just maybe barely see stand out plain as day. Obviously rain, fog, pitch dark, and looking into mo

Re: Stus-List Spring Projects

2014-03-21 Thread Della Barba, Joe
The wx here in Maryland has been beyond frustrating. For at least the last month it seems every week includes a perfect day for sailing and a snow storm! Joe Della Barba Coquina ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.c

Re: Stus-List NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 conversion

2014-03-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe
0183 and 2000 are totally different. They cannot be interconnected without a device to translate back and forth. For one thing, 0183 is a one talker - many listener system and 2000 is a many talker - many listener system. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun..

Re: Stus-List Wiring

2014-03-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I suspect C&C got a deal way back in the day on 16 gauge untinned rolls of copper wire. That seems to have been what all the old boats were wired with whether they needed it or not. Now in 2014 most boat builders would have rolls of tinned duplex sitting around. It really is a "style" issue more

Re: Stus-List Boat AC Outlets

2014-03-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe
For an entire boat these things are what is suggested: http://www.bluesea.com/products/category/Circuit_Breakers/ELCI_and_GFCI Were you using these or a home GFCI? Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Coleman Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014

Re: Stus-List NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 conversion

2014-03-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe
ence to do that. If the actisence only works with specific versions and v1.5 is not one of them then this whole discussion is pointless since that was the original topic. Josh On Mar 24, 2014 9:15 AM, "Della Barba, Joe" mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>> wrote: 0183 and 2000 are t

Re: Stus-List Inverters

2014-03-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I am getting a 1000 watt inverter to run the shop-vac on the boat. It overheats my 400 watt unit after about 2 minutes. We have a small "travel" hair dryer that is 1000 watts that should work. If you have a 120+ amp alternator you can run the engine and keep up with it. Don't forget Peukert's fo

Re: Stus-List Inverters

2014-03-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Due to Peukert’s formula it is going to be a lot more than 15 AH. Maybe as much as double that. Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of j...@svpaws.net Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 12:37 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Inverters

Re: Stus-List FW: Nightmare winter

2014-03-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I think this is the coldest winter in Maryland in decades at least. We have had over 40 inches of snow when we can go years between seeing ANY stick to the road on the island. I still have anti-freeze in the engine in frickin MARCH and almost April. For the past 4-5 weeks we have got ONE good sa

Re: Stus-List Inverters

2014-03-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe
My dinghy goes about 20 knots. I cannot understand why that is not a good enough dryer for anyone. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 6:12 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Inverters

Re: Stus-List Inverters

2014-03-27 Thread Della Barba, Joe
West Marine has 1000 watt inverters for about $100. I seriously don’t get the hair drying thing in the first place. I feel like putting a sign in the head: TO: WIFE FROM: THE CAPTAIN RE: HAIR You are not being paid by the hour to be a fashion model on this trip. No one cares if your hair is damp

Re: Stus-List Inverters

2014-03-27 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Too hot. Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 11:26 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Inverters My charger is mounted inside the engine compartment .. would that be a suitable location fo

Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF

2014-03-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I have both Standard Horizon and Icom HTs. The Icom has better sound both receiving and transmitting. The HX-370S is rugged enough to pound in nails with and was easily modded to do ham radio frequencies with a program SH gave me for free. Icom is nowhere near that cooperative when trying to modi

Re: Stus-List wildlife

2014-04-08 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Spring is FINALLY here and the ospreys are coming back. In recognition of their return, here is a short video showing them in action. http://www.dellabarba.com/flying/CRCY_EAGLE.mp4 I have actually seen the eagles getting chased a lot, but this is the only time I had a camera in my hand and was cl

Re: Stus-List Take pity on Lake Superior sailors...

2014-04-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I was feeling sorry for myself - this weekend is "scrub the bottom and change the zinc" day and the water is still in the 40s here - but then again I'll just be cold. No ice diving required! Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ This List is provide

Re: Stus-List Rebel Heart - an ignorant woman blogs...

2014-04-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Nothing wrong with sailing with kids in general. I remember a boat pulling into Bermuda with an infant and a puppy! Obviously YMMV on this. Having no crew but the 2 parents with only one really able to sail is a bit undermanned for ocean sailing IMHO. I still remember from birth to age 3 my son

Re: Stus-List Rebel Heart - an ignorant woman blogs...

2014-04-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
to lately involving children, terrifying stuff. The world is full of these judgemental people because they have to justify their safe, boring and miserable existence, which it must be for them to focus so much on other people's lives. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Wed, Apr 9, 201

Re: Stus-List Rebel Heart - an ignorant woman blogs...

2014-04-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
n Bayfield, WI :^( On Apr 9, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Della Barba, Joe mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>> wrote: I still remember watching the east coast drop out of view astern with nothing but Atlantic Ocean ahead at age 12. It was a BIG thrill at that age :)

Re: Stus-List Rebel Heart - an ignorant woman blogs...

2014-04-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I am that way with horses. What - why can't I get on this side? I never touched a horse until I was in my 30s. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 12:00 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject

Re: Stus-List LF 38 rudder post grease fitting (again)

2014-04-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
On the 35 there is no bearing. It is just a metal shaft in a fiberglass tube. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Sheer Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 12:13 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List LF 38 rudder post grease fitti

Re: Stus-List Rebel Heart - an ignorant woman blogs...

2014-04-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe
x27;t forget it. I started sailing at 30 and closing the gap on things that you simply learn by osmosis growing up around sailors is hard. (as is evident by my high post count to this list) Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 10:50 AM, Della Barba, Joe mailto:joe.della.ba...

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 3HM35F low compression

2014-04-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Marvel Mystery Oil has been unsticking rings since the 1920s, but I am not sure how to use it with a diesel. For a gas engine you remove the sparkplugs and pour some in. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley Sent: Friday, April 11

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 3HM35F low compression

2014-04-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe
mp;C List Subject: Re: Stus-List Yanmar 3HM35F low compression Joe, Does it work or is that just what the label says? I would use it the same way except maybe roll the engine by hand first to release some of the oil. Josh On Apr 11, 2014 11:09 AM, "Della Barba, Joe" mailto:joe.della

Re: Stus-List AIS? Not as secure as you might think

2014-04-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe
??? AIS has NO security. It is the easiest thing in the world to fake. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 7:59 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List AIS? Not as secure as you might

Re: Stus-List AIS? Not as secure as you might think

2014-04-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe
ought about that possibility. That is why I posted the links for them to learn about it. Bill Bina On 4/14/2014 9:15 AM, Della Barba, Joe wrote: ??? AIS has NO security. It is the easiest thing in the world to fake. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc

Re: Stus-List ActiveCaptain/Defender AutoPilot Special

2014-04-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe
We used to use those all the time with Autohelm/Raytheon autopilots instead of the Raytheon version. If memory serves they are sold by Teleflex or were back then. You could always look here : http://www.octopusdrives.com/ Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.c

Re: Stus-List ActiveCaptain/Defender AutoPilot Special

2014-04-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Some advice from someone that used to be a Raytheon dealer: 1. The X5 and other wheel-pilots are all fair weather devices. They work fine for motoring or sailing in easy conditions. If you can steer without too much trouble, so can they. Going downwind with any kind of sea is usually hope

Re: Stus-List Insurance Premium Decrease

2014-04-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I think mine is the same this year, but last year it went up to cover hurricane losses. Last hurricane we had I was on my boat when BOATUS called and offered to haul me out for free. I guess they REALLY didn't want any more claims. I declined and told the nice lady our marinas were on flat groun

Re: Stus-List ABYC compliance issue.

2014-04-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Actually diesel engines have caused WAY more fires than gasoline engines over the years. Gas *fires* are pretty rare. Usually it is a gas explosion and THEN a fire, at which point a fire extinguisher is kinda pointless. Joe Della Barba Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:c

Re: Stus-List ABYC compliance issue.

2014-04-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Halon or CO2 won’t ruin the food ;) Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Martin DeYoung Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 6:50 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List ABYC compliance issue. Jim, The fire blanket onboard makes great

Re: Stus-List wiring solar panel to battery

2014-04-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Don't forget to fuse this wire within 12 inches of the battery. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 12:25 AM To: C&C List Subject: Re: Stus-List wiring solar panel to battery Assuming that the 37+ an

Re: Stus-List How NOT to use propwalk

2014-04-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe
The reason you can’t anchor in the Sassafras anywhere west of Georgetown is the “Philadelphia Navy” headed out on Saturday and back on Sunday leaving huge wakes behind. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Nylander Sent: Friday, April 1

Re: Stus-List LED BULBS IN GENERAL

2014-04-22 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Tons and tons and tons of LEDs all over FleaBay and superbrightleds.com < http://www.superbrightleds.com/> ;) You can find some LEDs to put in the existing fixtures for anywhere from a couple dollars on up. I am right now putting red LEDs and a while cold-cathode light into an Aqua Signal cabin

Re: Stus-List (no subject)

2014-04-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe
My keel bolts all had steel backing plates that were rusting to pieces. I replaced them with stainless steel. Not a hard job out of the water if you have a B-A-S (big..socket) Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of andrew rothweile

Re: Stus-List Battery options

2014-04-30 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I use a U-1 sized battery for a starting battery. These are about 35 AH and are easily picked up with one hand. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 11:37 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List DSC

2013-01-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe
What model GPS is this? Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Alan Dechovitz Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 11:52 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List DSC Wally Any idea how to identify the ground and TX wire out of the five wires. Fr

Re: Stus-List Prop Mussel Farm

2013-01-07 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I tried the paint and it did not work :( Your hose idea is quite dangerous. NEVER try and use a snorkel longer than the kind you buy in the store. Joe Della Barba -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott Sent: Monday, January 07,

Re: Stus-List Stus-Trip Planning

2013-01-10 Thread Della Barba, Joe
We'll be doing the usual weekend sails plus: I'll be a week anchored at the club (CRYC) for sailing class for my son. After that we'll be out around July 3rd to 9th - likely around Saint Michaels - and might be in Annapolis the rest of that week and going to work from there. Speaking of which -

Re: Stus-List Stus-Trip Planning

2013-01-10 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Planning Joe, Baltimore Light is the same thing as Seven Foot Knoll light, right? I have a four days off that weekend. Rick Bushie s/v Anchovy 1971 30-1 Hull 1 Worton, MD -- Message: 10 Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:16:37 -0500 From: "Della Barba

Re: Stus-List Stus-Trip Planning

2013-01-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe
day night. Oh well... Gary 30-1 St. Michaels, MD - Original Message - From: Della Barba, Joe<mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 2:16 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Stus-Trip Planning We'll be do

Re: Stus-List Keel stub cracks

2013-01-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe
The 35-1 will have a "crack" if the keel bolts need tightening, AKA the C&C Smile, but AFAIK the keel stub itself stays on the hull with no cracks. BTW - while the 35 is a lightly built boat and a bit flexible, ours has taken a pounding and then some in 20 foot breaking seas and hung in there. J

Re: Stus-List Stus-Trip Planning

2013-01-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe
here - probably no Wednesday race on July 4, as they tend to avoid holidays - too many powerboats. Are you going to be at Higgins Yacht Yard again? Gary - Original Message - From: Della Barba, Joe<mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Stus-List ANNUAL C&C 35 MK I FUEL DANGER WARNING

2013-01-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I have posted this before, but I don't want to miss anyone. If you have a C&C 35 MK I with *any* of the original fuel system in place, you may have a dangerous condition. My original fuel fill hose and 90 degree rubber elbow were both being eaten away by ethanol gas. The elbow leaked fuel onto th

Re: Stus-List 1979 LF 38 on eBay

2013-01-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe
IMHO a LF38 is the wrong boat for a budget refurb operation. The hull is cored along with the deck, the rigging is rod, and the engine is a V-drive unit. A new engine, rod rigging, and sails are going to be very expensive. If the boat has really been let go, you might have hull issues to deal wit

Re: Stus-List What else, the C&C smile and keel-bolt corrosion...

2013-01-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe
The washer plates under the nuts were badly corroded on my boat. I replaced them with stainless steel ones and have had no more issues. The bolts themselves looked fine, but I am not sure how easy it is to tell visually. Joe Della Barba C&C 35 MK I Coquina 1973-2013 40 years old! -Original

Re: Stus-List Do I really need OPV Valve on LPG tanks

2013-01-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe
The valves will drive you nuts. My grill tank has one and it causes a lot of low gas pressure issues. Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Brass Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 11:41 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Do I really

Re: Stus-List Repair/Replace Framed Windows

2013-01-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I am too busy now, but tonight I will write up how I did mine. It actually is not that hard. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I 40 years of C&C sailing 1973 to 2013 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of james taylor Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1:55 PM To: cnc

Re: Stus-List Do I really need OPV Valve on LPG tanks

2013-01-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe
What mine does is barely run 1 burner out of 4. It seems to get stuck partway or Seems to be worse with a fresh fill. Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 3:08 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Su

Re: Stus-List Do I really need OPV Valve on LPG tanks

2013-01-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe
No. CNG is not a liquid and cannot be overfilled the same way. Joe Della Barba CNG STOVE USER ;) From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bob Moriarty Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 3:16 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Do I really need OPV Valve o

Re: Stus-List LED lights

2013-01-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe
YES! They are diodes. If you put them in backwards they will not light up. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Fred Hazzard Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 2:30 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List LED lights I am abou

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