Re: Stus-List Replacement fuel sender for Landfall 38

2014-09-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
33-240 ohms is a USA standard for engine gauges. Oil pressure, temperature, fuel level, etc. will all use 33-240 ohm senders. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of PME via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 9:57 AM To: cnc-l

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38

2014-09-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Unless there is such a thing as a centerboard 37, the 6'7" draft is a killer for many cruising areas. Other than that the 37 is very nice :) Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, September 1

Re: Stus-List CnC Photo Album site is down

2014-09-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Yes - it is down :( Joe Della BarbaCoquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of PME via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2014 9:07 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List CnC Photo Album site is down Hi, I am not sure if others have noticed this,

Re: Stus-List C&C30MK1 windows and hatch replacements

2014-09-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Doesn't the 30 MK I have the same aluminum frame ports the 35 MK I has? Those are pretty easy to DIY. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 1:28 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-li

Re: Stus-List Mast removal for winter?

2014-09-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
This must be a regional thing. Mast pulling is fairly rare in Maryland. I am almost never hauled out during the winter, but the few times I have been the yard didn’t even ask about the mast. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of J

Re: Stus-List Mast removal for winter?

2014-09-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Also, if someone could get my mast off in 15 minutes I would expect they could do my bottom paint and zincs in 10 minutes and replace my engine in 5 minutes. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: Josh Muckley [mailto:muckl...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 9:29 AM To: Della Barba, Joe; C

Re: Stus-List Mast removal for winter?

2014-09-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
n 5 minutes. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: Josh Muckley [mailto:muckl...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 9:29 AM To: Della Barba, Joe; C&C List Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast removal for winter? Exactly my expierience Joe. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Sep

Re: Stus-List Wife doesn’t like it when the boat leans

2014-09-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My wife does not really enjoy rough weather or extended trips with a lot of heel. Her usual strategy is to go up to the V-berth and sleep until we get in to port. She is happy if our end destination includes interesting things to do on shore and showers are a big plus too. She isn’t afraid, she

Re: Stus-List Wife doesn’t like it when the boat leans

2014-09-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Joe Della Barba OTSO DCSI DMB SSA 410.966.7255 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:07 PM To: Rick Brass; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Wife dosen't like it when the boat leans

Re: Stus-List Boat Batteries

2014-10-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I switched back to gel. I had too many issues with AGM batteries and golf carts don't fit my battery locker. If you do want AGMs, the sweet spot is Group 31s. Truckers use them for running stuff while parked, so they get produced in large quantities. The cheapest 31 is a DuraCell labeled 31 at S

Stus-List CP180 GPS

2014-10-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I just got a Standard-Horizon CP180 GPS/chartplotter/fishfinder/radar from Fleabay for a good price. This is a 5 inch screen unit that is about 8"x5". I am in a bit of a quandary on where to mount it. On the bulkhead at the forward end of the cockpit will make wiring easier and be fairly protect

Re: Stus-List CP180 GPS

2014-10-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Wow – I can’t believe the amount of information I got in such a short time period ☺ I think I can set this up pretty easily with the information I got. THANKS Joe Della Barba Coquina ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-

Re: Stus-List Solar panels and charge controllers

2014-10-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
1st off - you can parallel them into one controller with only the very tiniest loss of efficiency despite shadows. 2nd - many controllers out there are crap at best. Morningstar makes excellent PWM and MPPT controllers. I have had great luck with mine. I would not even consider cheap FleaBay con

Stus-List sailing this weekend

2014-10-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Anyone headed out? It looks like we'll have frontal passage here Saturday night, so the plan is to go to Baltimore and then sail home with 15 knots on the stern Sunday. We were going to go to Saint Michaels, but the forecast is uphill both ways and I don't trust Kent Narrows with a strong northe

Re: Stus-List sailing this weekend

2014-10-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Saturday, then frostbiting out of West River Sunday. Enjoy Charm City! Joel On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 10:20 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Anyone headed out? It looks like we’ll have frontal passage here Saturday night, so the plan is to go to Baltimore and t

Re: Stus-List sailing this weekend

2014-10-20 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I finally did it – downhill both ways ☺ We had strong SW winds on Friday and I was going NW and we had strong NW winds on Sunday and I was going SW. Usually I get the reverse. I also had the unique issue of overtaking a car carrier. He was doing 13 knots coming up the channel, slowed down to abo

Stus-List oldest sail contest

2014-10-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I am going to take the working jib down to the boat in case we get a honking 25 knot day so I can get a good beat in and it occurred to me that the jib came from C&C when the boat was new in 1973. Does anyone have an older sail than that? Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I __

Re: Stus-List oldest sail contest

2014-10-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
lander via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 9:16 AM To: Della Barba, Joe; cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List oldest sail contest You win. Mine is a 1980, still feels new, but as you know, we don't use working jibs much around

Re: Stus-List oldest sail contest

2014-10-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
ruined my sailing work ethic though - it seems SO MUCH trouble to get the furling drum off and use the big sails. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: Ron Casciato [mailto:rjcasci...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 11:36 AM To: Della Barba, Joe; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sub

Re: Stus-List Graveyard of the atlantic claims another

2014-10-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Well it won't be hard to find the tug LOL. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Petar Horvatic via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 12:06 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Graveyard of the atlantic claims another This

Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

2014-10-31 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
FYI - the running lights standard on the 1973 35 MK I, if you can find them, are sold as "not approved for new construction", so I think they do not meet modern standards either. I long ago switched to an Aquasignal 25 mounted on the pulpit which is MUCH more visible. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&

Re: Stus-List Planing/Surfing C&C hulls?

2014-10-31 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The 35 MK I does not come close to planning like a modern sport boat. The best I have done in flat water is 11 knots boatspeed with 50-60 knots on the stern and the working job up. At that speed the stern is sunk nearly to water level. In any kind of the waves the boat will surf/plane DOWN the wa

Re: Stus-List Autopilot Gremlin - Caution!

2014-11-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Bridges are full of rebar and will turn an autopilot quite a bit. So will sitting near the fluxgate with an iPhone on your belt with the magnetic closing latch holster. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Watts via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Autopilot Gremlin - Caution!

2014-11-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
entu...@rogers.com] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 10:58 AM To: Della Barba, Joe; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilot Gremlin - Caution! I had a similar experience however after great confusion and frustration I tracked the problems down. I have a tiller with a Raymarine ST2000

Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

2014-11-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
FYI - I *never* use my tricolor anymore inshore. I discovered after nearly being rammed twice that NO ONE looks up that high except freighter captains. You also may want to consider the legal liability of having non-standard lights - not that that stops powerboats from having any weird combinati

Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

2014-11-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
weeper or dredge or something. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: Josh Muckley [mailto:muckl...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 1:06 PM To: Della Barba, Joe; C&C List Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs Same goes for the anchor light. No one l

Re: Stus-List Autopilot Gremlin - Caution!

2014-11-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
everything you do. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: Martin DeYoung [mailto:mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 1:15 PM To: Della Barba, Joe; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: RE: Stus-List Autopilot Gremlin - Caution! Back in the mid 80’s when I owned and operated the first Vessel

Re: Stus-List advice on oil filter brands

2014-11-08 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
FYI I use WIX on my wife's car. The guy at the parts store said WIX > Fram. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 8:32 PM To: Eric Frank; C&C List Subject: Re: Stus-List advice on oil

Re: Stus-List Some background on possibly the first c&c 34 3/4 ton

2014-11-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
For a few years we raced against a ¾ ton Special. We could beat them boat-for-boat, but saving our time against them was hard. The PHRF ratings of the time made the ¾ Ton look a lot slower than the 35 than it really was. Boat for boat we were very close. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I __

Re: Stus-List Anchor question

2014-11-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
If you weld a rollbar onto a Delta I think you are close to the newest anchors LOL. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:09 PM To: Paul Baker; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stu

Re: Stus-List Exhaust hose replacement for 33-1

2014-11-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Is the thru-hull part bolted on or done with self-tapping screws? Maybe the whole thing comes off and pulls the hose with it??? There has to be a way unless C&C put it in before the deck went on. You just may be cutting an access port. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:

Stus-List teak grab rail help 35 MK I

2014-11-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I decided to attack some long deferred maintenance and removed the teak grab rail that is on the forward part of the cabin top, port side. It looks like water has been getting into the screw holes and my wife says 41 years of natural look teak is enough. So I figured I could take the teak off, s

Re: Stus-List teak grab rail help 35 MK I

2014-11-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
the boat when it needs to be re-attached and plugged. The area around the plug never seems to match once you sand the plug down and finish it. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 12:20 PM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wr

Re: Stus-List teak grab rail help 35 MK I

2014-11-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-fiberglass-rods/=ulaeub It looks like getting a rod to cut up wouldn't even be that expensive. I may try that or do the foam+epoxy idea. I think I might try one of these rods for hardware mounting. I have a long delayed project to remount some deck hardware, so

Re: Stus-List teak grab rail help 35 MK I

2014-11-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Me too. That would be a $1K job in Annapolis! Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 10:31 AM To: Rick Brass; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List teak grab rail

Re: Stus-List Winter worries

2014-11-20 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Had some worry yesterday morning. Our temps here in Maryland would be cold for *January*, let alone November. I usually don’t winterize until around Christmas, so I just turned the heat on the low 500 watt setting and set the thermostat to 50. Apparently it was not enough and when I got to work

Re: Stus-List Winter worries

2014-11-20 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
that turn off if they fall over. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: Joel Aronson [mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 9:32 AM To: Della Barba, Joe; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Winter worries Chuck, I would not mix thread types. Your seal is

Re: Stus-List Winter worries

2014-11-20 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
to sink! Also got a call from a fellow boater in the area of the marina that said my shrinkwrap experiment didn't work. I wish I would have taken engineering classes instead of accounting classes. On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 9:26 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.co

Re: Stus-List Using 12v trickle charger to test components?

2014-11-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Danger Will Robinson: Some battery chargers are designed to be stand-alone power supplies. Most are not. If your charger does not specifically say it can be used this way, do not try it. Absent a battery you may have poor regulation and very high noise. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From

Re: Stus-List keel bolts

2014-11-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Yes - having cracks through the bottom of the boat is not a trivial thing to fix. A friends boat had an issue like this that was repaired in a quickie put-epoxy-on-it manner and it opened up while he was out. That trip was not fun :( His crack was above the keel, so we could get at it with the k

Re: Stus-List keel bolts

2014-11-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
. Re: keel bolts (mcrom...@bell.blackberry.net<mailto:mcrom...@bell.blackberry.net>) 2. Re: keel bolts (Della Barba, Joe) 3. Re: Using 12v trickle charger to test components? (Marek Dziedzic) -- Message: 1

Re: Stus-List keel bolts

2014-11-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
t.com<mailto:cnc-list-ow...@cnc-list.com> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of CnC-List digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: keel bolts (mcrom...@bell.blackberry.net<mail

Re: Stus-List bird spikes

2014-12-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I did that and it worked for a while. The ospreys eventually figured out how to break it ☹ Did I mention all ospreys must die a long and painful death? In case I forgot, I think they need to be tied up and watch me make an omelet out of osprey eggs before being staked out in the desert next to a

Re: Stus-List Navigation

2014-12-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I am not sure where “where ever” is, but some areas out of the 1st world are using surveys from 100-200 years ago to make those electronic charts. Recently the US Navy drove a minesweeper onto a reef for just this reason. Also note the vector chart plotters will lose major details when zoomed ou

Re: Stus-List smart phone navigation programs

2014-12-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I like the Navionics app I have on my iPhone. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Fred Hazzard via CnC-List Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 2:06 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List smart phone navigation programs What to listers

Re: Stus-List Furl 1st or Reef 1st ?

2014-12-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Cruising mode, I will very likely roll in the genoa first. Reefing the main is a better bet to go faster. Funny story – I had a non-furling #3 genoa and full main up. We are crashing through a steep chop going to windward at 7.6 knots with the rail frequently under water. I was having a fun time

Stus-List C-Map pricing is nuts

2014-12-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Some of you may remember I got a S-H plotter a little while ago. It came with no maps, so I have been searching FleaBay for used C-Map cartridges. I have found out three things: 1. It costs about $90 to update an outdated cartridge. 2. I can buy a new C-Map Max cartridge for Block Island to Norfol

Re: Stus-List Spreaders? now PO as idiots

2014-12-10 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
When you have had the same boat since 1977, the PO idiot ends up being YOU. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 8:35 AM To: Jim Watts; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-

Re: Stus-List Indigo is for sale.

2014-12-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
+1. Unless you just want a different boat or no boat anyway, I can easily see it being cheaper in the long run just to move the boat. Someone from Annapolis did the Northwest Passage in an old POS Albin Vega, so a Landfall should be a luxury cruise ☺ Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mail

Re: Stus-List Android nav app

2014-12-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have the premium Navionics app on my phone and it works quite well. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 5:20 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' Blackwater Tank

2014-12-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
How do you like the airhead? Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Evan Morgan via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 12:51 PM To: Dan Utinske; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 26' Blackwater Tank Dan, ours w

Re: Stus-List Diving your own boat

2014-12-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
For many years I have bought the West Marine ablative paint. Usually it was good for one year, marginal the second year, and the third year required frequent cleaning. This last time I had to dive within 8 weeks of launch! The paint was in “late 2nd year” mode from new. Maybe the EPA has convinc

Re: Stus-List Too cold to email?

2015-01-08 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
It was 12 facking degrees this morning. Boat cabin temp was 34 this morning at sunrise and is now up to 46 and that is with the heater going at 500 watts. My car started right up but it was not going to be shifting gears very easily until it ran for a bit. Joe Della Barba Coquina -Original

Re: Stus-List Too cold to email?

2015-01-08 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I actually have been out on a windy 19 degree night. Constant supply of hot cider from below kept me going. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 1:59 PM To: Ronald B

Re: Stus-List C&C Landfall 35 For Sale

2015-01-08 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
That boat is on Yachtworld. It has the normal layout that I like, not the giant table in the bow version I don’t care for as much. (YMMV depending on how many you sail with). The new-ish engine seems like a nice thing to have. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-

Re: Stus-List The stern squats at high speed

2015-01-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Yes – it is simple physics. At 11-12 knots my stern is nearly under. A modern boat won’t sink, more like half-plane like those monster “motor yachts” from the 60s-70s with the huge V-12 Detroit Diesels that go up the river leaving a 6 foot wake. An old narrow clipper ship could potentially be sa

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 one design

2015-01-20 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The new 30 looks just like all the other hot-racer-of-the-month boats. It may or may not succeed as a racing boat, but I can't see it ever accomplishing what the original C&Cs did. I can't see them having second and third and fourth lives being family daysailors, cruisers, live-aboards, ocean vo

Re: Stus-List 34 offshore

2015-01-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
We had a 34 in the first Bermuda Race we did. They had a funny emergency and then a serious one. First one was someone pumped the hell out of the head, not realizing how the valves were set, and made a hose pop and spew sewage all over the place. This happened during the daily radio schedule too

Re: Stus-List Universal M4-30 (Eric Baumes)

2015-01-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
+ 1 A 30 HP diesel is HUGE for a 29 foot boat. An A4 powered 29 would have the 1:1 tranny, so depending on the prop you would have between about 15 and 25 HP available. Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Gallagher via CnC-List Sent: Thursda

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
On Feb 23, 2015, at 8:50 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Wally: What do you use it for? ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the b

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Soap is the usual way to remove oils. Wally: What do you use it for? I thought only A4s made us of the stuff. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Russ & Melody via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 9:02 AM To: Russ & Melody; cnc-list@c

Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF with DSC

2015-02-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
http://www.thegpsstore.com/Standard-Horizon-HX851-Handheld-VHF-Radio-with-GPS-P2312.aspx Unless there is a flaw in these radios I am not aware of, this is the VHF handheld bargain of the century. I would buy one or two of these PHRF or not. I think I’ll get one myself just on general principles o

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM?

2015-02-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
One thing to keep in mind is wet cells can lose up to 10% of charge per month and gels only lose around 1%. For a boat on a mooring or otherwise off shore power this can be a factor. If you go wet cells on a mooring you will want a solar panel to keep them topped off. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&

Re: Stus-List Alternator Output Question

2015-03-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The idea is that the house bank will need about 95% of the charging. The engine start battery will usually be very close to full unless you have issues with the engine. Therefore you are running the most current straight to the house bank and only taking minor charging current through the ACR.

Re: Stus-List Stove

2015-03-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have CNG. We have a number of places to get tanks around Annapolis. I also found a device on FleaBay to hook up a tank to a car CNG refill nozzle. IIRC,, a stove tank holds about $3 worth of gas. Might try it. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List Stove

2015-03-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I really do not like pressure alcohol one bit. Strike 1: I am not prone to seasickness, but making a pancake breakfast in heavy seas with the cabin closed up made me sick as a dog from alcohol fumes. Strike 2: The fuel lines started leaking and caused a fire during a race that was a fair PITA to

Re: Stus-List Two anchors - one boat

2016-03-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I routinely use two anchors off the bow. The only time I have done bow and stern is when putting the bow on the beach. I’ll have a stern anchor and the bow anchor is on dry land. There are a few places in the Bay where the bottom slop is very steep and this works. Also for the dinghy, I use a ste

Re: Stus-List Rudder tangs/C&C 44

2016-03-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
An industrial X-Ray machine might do it. Joe Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of sthoma20--- via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 13:19 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: sthom...@bellnet.ca Subject: Re: Stus-List Rudder tangs/C&C

Re: Stus-List Rudder tangs/C&C 44

2016-03-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Something like this: https://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/markets/mv/ndt/ I have no idea what they charge, for all I know a new rudder is cheaper. Joe Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent

Re: Stus-List Solar charger selector switch

2016-04-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I was going to say this - just get another panel. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 12:32 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Bina - gmail Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar charger selector switc

Re: Stus-List Auto Bilge Pump on RIB

2016-04-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have an electric pump in my RIB right now, but it is not automatic. The wires run up to the dock and I have a little battery to run the pump without having to climb down. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, April 0

Re: Stus-List Ground loop?

2016-04-08 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
What you have is what I would expect to see as a ground system for a SSB, AM transmitter (really old), or LORAN. Also note I don’t really like using the engine as a central grounding point. BlueSea sells a number of terminals you can use as the central grounding point and then run one heavy grou

Re: Stus-List Automatic Charging --> alternator field

2016-04-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have a "Zap-Stopper", which is a $2 15 volt zener diode that used to sell for about $20 back in the day. It connects across the alternator and shorts out temporary transient high voltage spikes. I think there are no longer sold because a permanent over-voltage condition will cause them to melt

Re: Stus-List head hoses

2016-04-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
To avoid this in the future, flush a head full of vinegar through every couple of months ;) Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Fred Hazzard via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 12:47 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Fred Hazzard Subject: Stus-List he

Re: Stus-List Orcas on Puget Sound

2016-04-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
If my wife sees this she’ll make me move – she loves whales. VERY nice! Speaking of which, up near Lubec, Maine we saw finbacks that are up to 90 feet long! It makes you feel very small to be on the bow of a 30 foot powerboat and see a 90 foot whale go by about 10 feet under the boat. One of the

Re: Stus-List please, unsubscribe me

2016-04-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Sorry - this is like the mafia. Only one way out -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Louise Lemay via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 15:22 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Louise Lemay Subject: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List starter switch in engine compartment

2016-04-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have one. I have a fuse in line with it that is not normally kept in so that it does not get activated accidently. It is very handy when you are working on the engine. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 1

Re: Stus-List Kent Narrows Water Depth

2016-04-20 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Last year I could get through no problem with my 5-1/2 foot or so draft. I never tried low tide, but mid tide or better was fine. I haven’t tried this year yet. I think I saw the dredge barges out there at one point, but I really don’t know what they did. How soon are you going through? I might b

Re: Stus-List Kent Narrows Water Depth

2016-04-20 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
feet? OUCH! It sounds like you might have to squeeze by on the green side. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 08:10 To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com' Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List Kent

Re: Stus-List Diesel fuel lines questions

2016-04-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Do you have something like AeroQuip lines with AN fittings? http://anfittingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/aeroquip-startlite-hose.jpg These hoses come in a hug variety of materials and quality from many different vendors. Many of the cheaper ones will leak when old as the rubber dries out

Re: Stus-List Diesel fuel lines questions

2016-04-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
016 6:25 AM, "Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List" wrote: > > Do you have something like AeroQuip lines with AN fittings? > > http://anfittingguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/aeroquip-startlite-hose.jpg > > These hoses come in a hug variety of materials and quality from

Stus-List boarding ladder

2016-04-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-STEPS-STAINLESS-STEEL-BOARDING-STERN-TRANSOM-MOUNT-BOAT-LADDER-FIVE-OCEANS-/281812641478?hash=item419d57a6c6:g:9GEAAOSwsB9WCfcn&vxp=mtr Does anyone know how these work? Does the bottom freely hinge back and forth or can it only fold down until it is in a straight line? J

Re: Stus-List Stuffing box options on LF38

2016-04-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have had the PSS shaft seal since about 1987 or so. I am on my second one, when I had a bent shaft replaced a few years ago the yard swapped it out for a new one. The original had started to leak after 20+ years. I have been happy with it so far. The only maintenance it needs has been burping

Re: Stus-List boarding ladder

2016-04-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I ordered one. There are 3 left now. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 08:35 To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list Cc: Chuck S Subject: Re: Stus-List boarding ladder Joe, That's a great price on a ladder. The

Re: Stus-List Stuffing box options on LF38

2016-04-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I think that burping is no longer required since there is a vent in the PSS (??) Marek From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 08:31 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Della Barba, Joe<mailto:joe.dell

Re: Stus-List boarding ladder

2016-04-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
quite narrow, particularly if the boat is rocking side to side. A close friend picked up some nice bruises using a similar set up. Allen Septima From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 9:01 AM To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com' Cc:

Re: Stus-List boarding ladder

2016-04-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
over $200 for an Hella or Aqua Signal), and $39 is about $2 over my buddies cost. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 9:01 AM To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com' mailto:cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List New C&C 37 Owner SSB antenna

2016-04-27 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
One SSB idea I have been wanting to try: You add only a bottom insulator. The ground connection from the tuner is run to the base of the mast. This loads up a version of a big loop antenna that may work better and saves $$$ on insulators. If the backstay chainplate does not have a grounding wire

Re: Stus-List New C&C 37 Owner SSB antenna

2016-04-27 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
anding rigging when you’re transmitting. — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Apr 27, 2016, at 3:34 PM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: One SSB idea I have been wanting to try: You ad

Re: Stus-List Lightning protection by design?

2016-04-28 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My keel has no fiberglass on it at all – it is painted lead. I have a 4 gauge cable from my mast to a keel bolt for grounding. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Saur via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:54 AM To: cnc-list@cnc

Re: Stus-List Lightning protection by design?

2016-04-28 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
FYI good info on this site: http://www.marinelightning.com/Siedarc.htm From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tim Goodyear via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 10:01 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Tim Goodyear; Chuck Saur Subject: Re: Stus-List Lightning prote

Re: Stus-List C&C 35-2 Mast step position

2016-04-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Do you know that measurement for the MK I? Joe Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 10:08 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 35-2 Mast step posit

Re: Stus-List Adding weatherproof USB port

2016-04-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
FYI – this is a charging port. If you wanted a USB connection to something below, this would not work. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Brian Davis via CnC-List Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 11:04 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Brian Davis Subject:

Re: Stus-List Electronics installation

2016-05-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
FYI PayPal is doing the 6 month thing, not the vendor, so anyone that can take PayPal can "offer" this ;) The reason some vendors do not like to deal with PayPal is you get hit with a good % for processing and there are issues where PayPal decides you really didn't ship and takes the money back

Re: Stus-List boarding ladder

2016-05-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Good news is the vendor has a 14 day return policy ☺ Bad news is I cannot find the ladder I want *anywhere*, cheap or not! Did the standard sailboat stern ladder become illegal or something? Anyone got a hint? Thanks! Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of

Re: Stus-List West System cored hull time to cure

2016-05-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Why not the hole the correct size, dig the core out between the inner and outer glass, fill that space with thickened epoxy, and install the transducer? A solid glob of hardened epoxy is not even close to being as strong as the hull. If I were doing it, I would put the epoxy in day 1, mount the t

Re: Stus-List Electronics installation

2016-05-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
oice, I paid $2633.10 and $9.00 for shipping. So after rebate, I'll have paid $2342 for a complete below deck AP! I just check Hodges again and it is now $2714.00 The retail is like $3200 and defender has it $2950. I'm glad I jumped on it! Danny On 5/2/2016 9:40 AM, Della Barba, Jo

Re: Stus-List Propane hot water heater

2016-05-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The only one I have seen on a boat was installed in a nice stainless enclosure above deck. I would really think twice and three times about a propane heater mounted below. Unlike a stove, it will be on all the time and turning itself on and off. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc

Re: Stus-List Leak in my fuel Tank

2016-05-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The original C&C 35 MK I tanks were ternplate that did not need ANY help corroding. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I PS - Here is my PSA for the day. The 90 degree fitting that C&C used for the MK I fuel fill was some hardware store special never intended for fuel use and the original fuel fill hose was

Re: Stus-List Stus List Marine grills

2016-05-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have a Cabo as well. It cooks really well, better than my grill at home. The only issue is food that rolls - like a brat - can roll back and get stuck where the cover is. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-

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