Re: Stus-List Real nice 35-1 coming on market soon

2018-05-24 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I am trying and failing to see where I would put a generator! Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I On 5/24/2018 6:29 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: No, it's not Touche' but might even be better. One of the reasons I bought Touche' was my impressions of my friend's 35-1, Hull #61.  He told me today h

Re: Stus-List Raymarine Autopilot gone mad!

2018-05-25 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
My old AH-4000 has gone nuts for three reasons: 1. Counterweight came off the flux gate 2. Stood near flux gate with magnetic cell phone holder. 3. Water got into it. Joe Coquina On 5/25/2018 1:34 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List wrote: Try going to the Raymarine Forum with your problem: http

Re: Stus-List C&C Rescue Committee finds

2018-06-11 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
inds. Florida already seems overrun with half-dead boats. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list -

Re: Stus-List CNG Gas Stove Instructions

2018-06-12 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Is it all hooked up or are you looking for instructions for that? Joe Coquina On 6/12/2018 6:46 PM, Ray Macklin via CnC-List wrote: Hello I have a 1985 C&C 33 that has a CNG gas stove I had the tank refilled but since I bought the boat I was to afraid to try it without instructions. I wou

Stus-List 39 not selling

2018-06-15 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1973/C%26C--3009645/Baddeck/Canada#.WyPWCyApCUk Is it the deep draft? I would need to chop 3-1/2 feet off that keel to get into my slip. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions

Re: Stus-List Going to the DARK SIDE

2018-06-24 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I chartered a Catalina 36 in San Diego once. She sailed fine, not C&C level but not too bad. I would rather be on my 35 offshore, but the Catalina 36 seemed very well optimized for cruising in a warm climate. Ventilation was great with a huge companionway. Joe Coquina On 6/24/2018 9:47 AM,

Re: Stus-List May have found "the one" ... C&C 35 in Seattle for living aboard

2018-07-17 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I have had a C&C 35 MK I since 1977. She is Atomic 4 powered. Here is the deal: *Any* engine in *any* boat that old is suspect. Lucky for you the Atomic 4 is very well supported and even if the original engine is shot a new one is relatively cheap compared to a diesel. I looked at the ad and t

Re: Stus-List Standard Horizon CMP23(b or w)

2018-07-23 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
If no one else wants it I might be interested. Joe Coquina On 7/23/2018 2:09 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: I have one that I'm planning to sell but haven't taken the time. It's a CMP23w with the uncut extension cord.  Hell you can buy the radio too if you're interested.  SH - INTREPI

Re: Stus-List Standard Horizon CMP23(b or w)

2018-07-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I have the radio part, so I'll buy the mic and cable or sell the radio to someone who has the other parts. Joe Coquina On 7/27/2018 7:48 AM, detroito91 via CnC-List wrote: Thanks. Yes I'm aware of that one with the cut wire. Looking for radio and ram mike as a set Jim Sent from my Verizo

Re: Stus-List C&C 34 - 3GM30F oil pressure warning - theory or solved -Gauge results

2018-08-05 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Those pressure readings sound OK to me.  I would permanently mount a good gauge IMHO. Joe Coquina On 8/5/2018 5:33 AM, SEAN CONNER via CnC-List wrote: I was able to get an oil pressure gauge and install it temporarily on the 3GM30F. I definitely have oil pressure, but it was interesting to

Re: Stus-List Mast step issue

2018-09-02 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Sounds similar to the 30 MK I and 35 MK I issue. I'll type more when I get a chance, but TLDR; is not much money and a lot of time with a hammer and chisel. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I On 9/2/2018 8:29 PM, James Hesketh via CnC-List wrote: I've got a '78 C&C 26, which is a perfect boat for my n

Re: Stus-List Tree Trimming

2018-09-26 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I am still going with "not your problem". Kind of like when a shop ran my car into a pole, I didn't show up and start working on it. I l let my insurance and their insurance fight it out. Joe Coquina On 9/26/2018 12:12 AM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List wrote: Hi Randy, I offered for you to ge

Re: Stus-List 2018 Mid-Atlantic C&C Rendezvous

2018-10-08 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I am waiting to see if I will want power. Probably get a slip Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2018, at 15:51, Aaron Rouhi via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hello, > How many of you are planning to dock in Ego Ally? I'm next door in Back Creek > and trying to decide if I should grab a mooring or get

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

2018-10-19 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but IMHO not having AIS display ability is a non-starter in 2018. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to suppo

Re: Stus-List C&C 35 Mk 1 Owners Manual

2016-10-01 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
The manual is in my head ;) We did get a detailed sail plan and a manual for the engine. I could draw the original wiring from memory. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]

Re: Stus-List Anyone headed out?

2016-10-19 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Rounding love point. No wind at all, 80, and humid. Nice summer day lol. Joe coquina Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 19, 2016, at 10:44, bushmark4--- via CnC-List > wrote: > > I had a "wonderful" time refueling the diesel from a jerry jug on my boat > watching the clouds go by in the dark

Re: Stus-List Oil Pressure Switch

2016-11-10 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Last roll of yellow I had was thicker than the white. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 4:04 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List List discussions on list

2016-11-26 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Certain firms have done vastly more damage to their reputation by trying to shut down discussion than they ever can recover by trying to stifle the discussion IMHO. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com ___ This list is supported by the generous

Stus-List WAS List discussions on list NOW moving boats

2016-11-26 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
shipper, and then do it again. 3. Besides for making sure you have insurance coverage for the boat from day 1 of ownership, look into specific insurance for the shipment. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina C&C 35 MK I ___ This list is suppo

Re: Stus-List man overboard pole refurb?

2016-11-26 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
, the strobe will charge and go off every now and again. No harm, but it can startle the helmsman :) Also look into getting a Lifesling for recovery operations. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-li

Re: Stus-List List discussions on list

2016-11-26 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Aren’t these disputes in Canada? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com From: Jerome Tauber [mailto:jrtau...@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2016 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joe Della Barba Subject: Re: Stus-List List discussions on list <https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w

Re: Stus-List man overboard pole refurb?

2016-11-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
You might have to call Defender. It is not obvious to me what activates it. My light is stored upside-down and turns on rightside-up. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com On Nov 26, 2016 5:24 PM, "Dave S via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Thanks Jake.

Re: Stus-List Fire aboard

2016-12-06 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
“Soldering Iron” effect. A controller handling 100 watts can get pretty hot and not blow a fuse if the fault is a 9.99 amp fault and not a dead short. My solar wiring is only fused on the battery end, the controller itself has no fuse between it and the panel. Joe Della Barba j

Re: Stus-List C&C 35 Mk1 Bow Hatch Replacement

2017-01-20 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Are we talking about the metal frame hatch? Mine seems like it would survive a nuclear war. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Brandon Gaspard via CnC

Re: Stus-List 35 MK I battery locations

2017-01-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
That was why I was thinking of wet cell golf carts – they are SO much cheaper than anything else. A gel 4D fits my spot perfectly and doesn’t need a box (gel and agm don’t leak), but it is like $700 for 190 AH vs. about $160 for 2 golf carts. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailt

Re: Stus-List 35 MK I battery locations

2017-01-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I had a wet battery not in a box split open in a hurricane and dump the acid in the bilge, which then also got into a locker where our canned food was. We were both hungry and lacking power :( So the acid thing has stuck with me. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List AP - Old vs New

2017-01-29 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
everything I can tell it is much much better than anything that came before it. You can get trapped in an endless cycle of scavenging EBay for expensive spares - just go new. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina Original 1988 AH4000 (just like George Washington's ax, a few new head

Re: Stus-List C&C 37/40+ Universal M-35 heat exchanger

2017-02-16 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Does it leak or overheat? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 1:02 PM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 37/40+ Universal M-35 heat excha

Re: Stus-List Re-wiring, looking for suggestions

2017-02-17 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Nothing wrong with Paneltronics, I just could never find them on FleaBay. BlueSeas has *lighted* labels that I really like. I can’t recall if the others do. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Paul Wyand via CnC-List Sent

Re: Stus-List GFCI outlets

2017-02-25 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Not sure offhand, but I use them. Considering the damp salty environment, I would not want to be without them. They work on inverter power as well :) Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina C&C 35 MK I -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List GFCI outlets

2017-02-26 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Yes it does matter. Only downstream outlets are protected. Joe. Coquina Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2017, at 07:25, Alex Giannelia via CnC-List > wrote: > > So after reading all the responses, I am left with one question: > > If you have for example 3 outlets in parallel and one of

Re: Stus-List GFCI outlets

2017-02-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Just FYI: The GFCI is *not* a shock preventer. It will save you from a hot-to-ground shock, but if you manage to get your fingers across hot and neutral it could not care less. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&

Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue

2017-02-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I my experience, something with that much flat surface against the deck is going to be very well glued on by the caulk. I doubt it will ever come loose unless I run a blade under it, so do I need to bother with the mounting screws into the deck? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina C&

Re: Stus-List caulk question and West 6-10 to the rescue

2017-02-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
That could work. It sure would be easier to get it back off if I ever have to. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 mk i From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, F

Re: Stus-List Exterior Teak Varnish Recommendation?

2017-03-02 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
first step. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2017 5:08 PM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Re: Stu

Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase

2017-03-04 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Warning: once you go RIB, you don't go back! (My son now wants a 25 hp engine) Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:55, Andrew Burton via CnC-List > wrote: > > A friend has an almost new 9.5' aluminum inflatable with a 15 hp electric > start Honda at my place that he's looking to sell.

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo

2017-03-17 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
if you get loose you will hit one or more things pretty hard. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Rohwer via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 11:19 PM To: Joel Arons

Re: Stus-List Jacklines/Harnesses/Tethers

2017-03-30 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
sailors, if the MOB has a PLB, you need a way to call the CG and find out where it is! Coquina Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dave via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 10:17 AM To: Bill Bina - gmail ; cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Cable for starter

2017-04-02 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I used 4 gauge. I have a hydraulic tool to crimp. Tell me how long and what sized ends and I can make it. Send a twenty to Stu. Joe. Coquina Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2017, at 10:09, David Knecht via CnC-List > wrote: > > I am planning to do the upgrade recommended in Maine Sailor > (

Re: Stus-List Oil Pressure Gauge Install

2017-04-04 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Use the original sender? Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jake Brodersen via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 9:41 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jake Brodersen Subject: Stus-List Oil Pressure Gauge Install

Re: Stus-List Kids entertainment

2017-04-12 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
We always had card games like Uno onboard, drawing materials, and a laptop to play movies on for down below plus water toys. My son has spent a lot of time with his buddies getting towed around in a tube behind the dinghy. Cheap binoculars are fun too as are Mad Libs. Joe Della Barba j

Re: Stus-List WESTERBEKE VS ATOMIC HEAT EXCHANGER

2017-05-06 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
As long as you can get hoses on the heat exchanger and it either has an expansion tank or you add one, it will work. You'll need either a mechanical or electrical coolant pump too. I am on year 2 of FWC on my A4 now, I just did this conversion. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina C

Re: Stus-List A C&C 39 that has not been trashed! Was C&C 39 trash project

2017-05-24 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I would have to take a chainsaw to the keel to get into my marina. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jerome Tauber via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, May 2

Re: Stus-List C&C 39 King's Courier

2017-05-26 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
The A4 is well supported but 39 feet is a lot of boat for one Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2017, at 09:24, John Irvin via CnC-List > wrote: > > Atomic 4’s are virtually bulletproof. Not a good engine for long hauls (gas > vs diesel$$) but for in and out of the harbour they’re great. John

Re: Stus-List C&C 39 King's Courier

2017-05-26 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
This 39 has been for sale for seemingly forever and ever: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1973/C%26C-39-Sail-1437090/Portsmouth/VA/United-States#.WShN-Ny1uvQ Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of svpegasus38 via CnC

Re: Stus-List One more kick at windlass for C&C 34

2017-05-29 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I have never seen a 34 or 35 with a windlass. IMHO a horizontal one would be best. Joe Coquina Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2017, at 07:17, John and Maryann Read via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi Don > > We do not have a windlass but I know there are lots of threads of windlasses > for larg

Re: Stus-List C&C 40 for sale

2017-05-31 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
It isn’t like or dislike, it is the boat physically cannot get into my marina. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Burton via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, Ma

Re: Stus-List Solar panels - now charger/inverters

2019-09-24 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
t inverter. It has a fan you can hear, so we don’t use it when we don’t need to. All 3 together are less than a big inverter/charger. */Joe Della Barba/* Coquina C&C 35 MK I *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *sv Rebecca Leah via CnC-List *Sent:* Tuesd

Re: Stus-List Flooded Batteries

2019-09-24 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I left the foam batteries out of my discussion because I heard they are almost impossible to get now. Joe Coquina On 9/24/2019 6:13 PM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List wrote: I have had (4) Group 31 Firefly Oasis carbon-foam AGM batteries (in parallel) on board Rainy Days for nearly five years now

Stus-List Sea level going up

2019-10-12 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Had to walk through floods at boat show yesterday. In Rock Hall now and flooded here too! Joe Coquina Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 12, 2019, at 18:29, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > I always hate the remaining water left in the bilge after the pump looses > suction. I hav

Re: Stus-List Engine cut out in rough seas

2019-10-18 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Put a vacuum gauge on the filter. Clog = high vacuum and air or free flowing fuel = no vacuum. I might possible even have one, I'll look around. Donation to Stu if I can find it. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your

Re: Stus-List Engine cut out in rough seas

2019-10-19 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Make sure you cut open the rubber plug on top of the gauges or their readings will be way off. Joe. Coquina Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 19, 2019, at 09:57, bwhitmore wrote: > >  > I just bought vacuum gauges through Amazon, they are liquid-filled (to reduce > shake from vibration) and ar

Re: Stus-List St Michael's rendezvous

2019-10-20 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Everyone get home today safely? I had a wet trip back right into the NorEaster. No real issues besides the voltage regulator dying for some reason - maybe being 25 years old ??? - so I kluged a cabin light bulb as a regulator and it held a about 12.9 volts. The Narrows had the current against

Re: Stus-List C&C Regatta on Lake Ontario

2019-10-24 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I don't get enough vacation time for Lake Ontario and back. It would be what - close to 2 weeks each way? We could drive up :) Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appr

Re: Stus-List 2020 Mid-Atlantic C&C Rendezvous

2019-10-24 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Baltimore and Solomon's are both fine for us. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- htt

Re: Stus-List 2020 Mid-Atlantic C&C Rendezvous

2019-10-28 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
FYI: I feel like we have had 2 in a row within 3 hours of my dock, so we are fine with going a bit further. Solomons to Havre De Grace is fine for us. Hampton/Norfolk to Cape May is a stretch but doable. Past that gets iffy. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I On 10/28/2019 8:2

Re: Stus-List Florida Rendezvous

2019-11-10 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
3 to 5 boats + land/air travelers is fine. I think our Chesapeake rendezvous have been about 5 boats and that plus the land contingent makes for a lot of fun. Joe Coquina On 11/10/2019 12:46 PM, Laird Loughlin via CnC-List wrote: I have been following the thread for a rendezvous in Florida. 

Re: Stus-List Boat insurance...reimbursement vs. depreciated coverage...

2019-11-10 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
This is why I just switched to Progressive. How the does STAINLESS STEEL depreciate? Joe Coquina On 11/10/2019 5:36 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List wrote: Geico marine insurance is depreciating my anchor roller, blow pulpit and stanchions by 80% because they say those parts are from 198

Re: Stus-List Blue Seas Battery Switch Failure

2019-11-18 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Yikes! I have one of these switches for my inverter. Job one before the boat moves again is securing the wires to not pull on the switch at all! Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every on

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2019-11-25 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Next dumb question - assuming someone decides to lower Lake Ontario a bit, how well does that lower the other lakes, if at all? It seems like too much flow could flood Montreal. Last time I was in Montreal the current headed east was pretty strong anyway, so I assume this really could effect s

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2019-11-25 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
We have really high tides sometimes, but it goes back out 6 hours later, not NEXT YEAR. I did not realize the Lakes were variable to that extent. Joe Coquina On 11/25/2019 8:59 AM, schiller via CnC-List wrote: Joe, As I understand it, not really.  The water levels were really low in 2013 an

Re: Stus-List My outboards..

2019-12-16 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I have a couple old fashioned metal cans with the spring-loaded handles that I love. They do not let ANY gas smell escape, so they don't smell up my car.  I got the first one for free when someone left it in our "freecycle" spot, AKA next to the dumpster*, and I liked it so much I bought a seco

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump switches

2019-12-16 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
My bilge pumps are on circuit breakers, so I don't have that issue, but I suppose I would if I ever get an automatic pump. I do have a few things that use those connections and so far none have ever come off on their own. The fit is pretty tight. You can always get vice grips and squeeze the fi

Re: Stus-List listed weights

2019-12-16 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
So does the 35 MK I really weigh 10,500 pounds? Joe Coquina On 12/16/2019 4:02 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List wrote: Sometimes marketing people adjust specifications to sell boats.  I would call it lying, but sales people call it marketing.  I'm a person who would pour over data and spec

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump switch

2019-12-19 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Until you take the back cover off you don't know what kind of connectors are back there out of sight ;) Joe Coquina On 12/19/2019 11:38 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List wrote: I found one that does not have spade connectors: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P9WC6V1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_ti

Re: Stus-List Atomic 4 replacement

2019-12-24 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I am on A4 number 3. Take the manifold off starter off alternator off before you start. Also analyze mounts. Mine come off the engine beds or you can lift the engine up and over Joe. Coquina Sent from my iPhone >> On Dec 24, 2019, at 11:43, Dave. via CnC-List wrote: > I did this a couple

Re: Stus-List Fitting transmission with different gear ratio

2020-01-01 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Different gear ratio = different prop, so factor that expense in unless you want to be like driving a car stuck in 2nd gear. Also make sure you CAN fit the correct prop for that ratio. Joe Coquina On 1/1/2020 4:43 PM, Olivier Chatot via CnC-List wrote: Hi all, I have an interesting situatio

Re: Stus-List cleaning the bilge

2020-01-02 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I have never heard of a bilge pump being damaged by any cleaner, but in the interest of not pumping oil overboard I usually clean out all the oil I can with rags before doing the bilge pump thing. Joe Coquina On 1/2/2020 10:54 AM, Bev Parslow via CnC-List wrote: Need to clean out an oily bilg

Re: Stus-List Painful and/or lingering decisions

2020-01-09 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Another one: Back in the 1980s before I knew what I know now about batteries and charging, I got tired of replacing the batteries and dead batteries, so I bought what the battery shop told me was the best they had. I paid big $$ for a Rolls 4D battery and hauled that heavy hunk of lead down

Stus-List furling fail annoyance on a warm day

2020-01-11 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Today was a GREAT day for sailing, 20+ from the south so we had flat water and great wind. We hit about 7.2 with just 2/3s of a jib :) Heading back to the marina the wind was increasing and when we went to roll the sail up, it was not rolling :( We ended up dropping it and folding it up like it

Re: Stus-List furling fail annoyance on a warm day

2020-01-11 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
pared for, but I'm sure glad we got out. Snow in the forecast next week, and we probably won't get out again for a month or so as I tackle the electrical. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com <mailto:shawngwri...@gmail.com> S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com

Re: Stus-List furling fail annoyance on a warm day

2020-01-12 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
The whole boat? Joe Coquina On 1/12/2020 6:01 PM, margaret christiansen via CnC-List wrote: Norrmal procedure in case of FAILURE is to REPLACE IT!!! Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ___ Thanks ever

Re: Stus-List battery charger

2020-01-17 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
p;sr=8-2 Between both of them I have about $120 or so in this setup. I use it also cruising while at anchor. The panel is not mounted, I have it on a long cord and place it to get the most sun. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I   Kent Island MD USA

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Condensation

2020-01-22 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
;>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2020, 3:20 PM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List >>>> wrote: >>>> I have never had an issue with my engine from sitting during the winter, >>>> but I do very generously treat it with fogging oil. >>>> >>>> I am not sure abou

Re: Stus-List general warning on LED lights

2020-02-10 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Turning off the squelch is key to finding noise with FM. I have found it is not blanket white noise, it can be only on certain frequencies. What you need to do is test every channel, not just 16. Yes it is a PITA. Joe Coquina On 2/10/2020 8:23 PM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List wrote: Hi Jeff,

Re: Stus-List 37/40+ Propane sensor location?

2020-02-18 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
AFAIK they react to any flammable gas, so the engine room sensor would have also reacted to gasoline fumes. For CNG it is a little harder, the gas does not settle. Maybe a midpoint or higher??? Joe Coquina On 2/18/2020 10:00 AM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List wrote: Our 35-2 came with an older sen

Stus-List low power nav PC

2020-02-24 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
My nav PC still works at age 22, which in computer-years is like being a 300 year old human, but it has always been a power hog at around 3.5 amps or so. I decided to see how low I could go and ordered a used Dell Chromebook from FleaBay for $45. These little things run forever on small batteri

Re: Stus-List Interior teak painting

2020-03-01 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Resale value was not even a consideration when I painted the head bulkhead, so YMMV on that. I do like how it came out well enough to think about doing it to some other areas too. For the head at least it makes cleanup a lot easier. Joe Coquina  C&C 35 MK I On 3/1/2020 5:26 AM, Neil Anderse

Re: Stus-List Painted/Awlgrip Hulls

2020-03-06 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Coquina was painted dark blue in 1979 and again in 1985. The paint has done well, no fading or anything, more like just gloss fading to not so glossy. The boat *really* needs another paint job, but that is from getting run into or other signs of use over the decades, not paint failure. I am not

Re: Stus-List Painted/Awlgrip Hulls

2020-03-06 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
e responses thus far... (and keep 'em coming!); Richard s/v Bushmark4; 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596; Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -Original Message- From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List To:

Re: Stus-List 35 MkII Rudder removal.

2020-03-14 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
On the MK I, once you get the collar and the quadrant off, it should be free. I had to wiggle mine and pull it to get it out. It was surprisingly light once I got it loose, no issue carrying it around. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I On 3/14/2020 3:18 PM, Garry Cross via CnC-List wrote: Hi all, I sta

Re: Stus-List Emergency tiller

2020-03-20 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Fortunately the 35 MK I tiller is actually usable to sail the boat and if it were 1 foot longer and had a hinge it would be like the boat was designed to be tiller steered. I used to use it to sail from under the dodger. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks eve

Re: Stus-List Covid 19 update MD & USVI

2020-03-25 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
As of 1 hour ago my marina is the same - they are "closed to the public", the public does not include boat owners, and they'll talk to you on the phone or from 10 feet away if you make them come out. There is no real way to physically keep people out if they really want to get in. I have no id

Re: Stus-List Covid 19 update MD & USVI

2020-03-26 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
From the Haven Harbour website: March 25, 2020 – Due to a clarification provided by the Maryland Governor's Office, our boatyard and yacht services department will resume non-public operations effective Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The Inn at Haven Harbour is reopened to the public and

Re: Stus-List Covid 19 update MD & USVI

2020-03-26 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
-8800 *From:* CnC-List on behalf of Joe Della Barba via CnC-List *Sent:* Thursday, March 26, 2020 8:09:38 AM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Joe Della Barba *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Covid 19 update MD & USVI From the Haven Harbour website: March 25, 2020 –

Re: Stus-List COVID-19 Marina Closures (was Re: Covid 19 update MD & USVI)

2020-03-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I would be calling them today and explaining marinas in Maryland are NOT CLOSED to boat owners. Also would be the last time my boat was ever in that place. I am grateful to be in the water and operational, I can leave at will. I think my marina would be too afraid to not get any more slip fees

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

2020-03-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I think you want a time counter, not a cycle counter. Any leak the pump cannot keep up with is only 1 cycle! Joe On 3/27/2020 2:33 PM, ed vanderkruk via CnC-List wrote: Earlier today there was a post about Raspberry Pi and the Internet Of Boats ... Tarts Sensors, as an example, has a voltage

Re: Stus-List Marinas in Md, Covid-19

2020-03-28 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I am not going NEAR the bath house! That is going to be virus central if anyplace is. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list

Re: Stus-List Insurance Broker

2020-03-31 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Is someone paying $3,000 for insurance? Yikes! I am paying about $600 for THREE boats full coverage with Progressive. IIRC, declared value of $25K on Coquina and $1500 each for the dinghy and the Whaler. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I Kent Island MD USA ___

Re: Stus-List Insurance Broker

2020-04-01 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
$3000 to get back across. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 08:57 Joe Della Barba via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Is someone paying $3,000 for insurance? Yikes! I am paying about $600 for THREE boats full coverag

Re: Stus-List Maryland shutdown

2020-04-01 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
That is my plan - bring your fishing license! Joe On 4/1/2020 5:35 PM, CHRIS PRICE via CnC-List wrote: I think when I go sailing this weekend I’ll throw a line over and if stopped I’ll say I’m fishing to feed my family. chris Price C&C 35-1 Pradel Black Hole Creek, MD On March 30, 2020 at 11:5

Re: Stus-List Maryland shutdown

2020-04-01 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
That is my fear. I think they would LOVE to write you up for fishing or crabbing without a license. My Whaler is licensed already, but I think I need a license for me while sailing too. Meanwhile the headboats can still go out! Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I On 4/1/2020 5:54 PM, Neil Andersen via C

Re: Stus-List Mooring pendants

2020-04-04 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
During hurricanes I use at least 2 pennants if not more. They will be staggered in length so the first one has all the strain and the others don't have strain or chafe until the first one lets loose. I have never had one chafe through, but it could happen. You *must* have a swivel, I tried to d

Re: Stus-List Mooring pendants

2020-04-05 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Swimming pool noodles work way better Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 4, 2020, at 07:47, David Knecht via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi - I read that Marine How-To article and then came across this which was > not encouraging: > https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/mooring-pendant-debacle.18563

Re: Stus-List Cruising Love

2020-04-09 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
ROFLMAO Possible recruiting ground: https://www.singlesonsailboats.org/ You have a problem that is hard to solve, captains looking for female crew outnumber the reverse by probably 1000:1. You really might be better off singlehanding (THE BOAT!!!) and seeing who you meet along the way. Joe

Stus-List CNG fill

2020-04-11 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Anyone with CNG might want to look at this: http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11436 A bright spot in these dark times - cheap CNG gas :D  At two fills the adapter has paid for itself. For the truly cheap sailor I discovered the hose traps enough gas to put about 600 PSI i

Re: Stus-List CNG fill

2020-04-11 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
:01 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: What is a $1.23 equivalent to compared to a 20# propane tank? Bill Coleman -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2020 4:12 PM To: cnc-list@cnc

Re: Stus-List CNG fill

2020-04-11 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
rom:* CnC-List on behalf of Joe Della Barba via CnC-List *Sent:* April 11, 2020 5:11:37 PM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Joe Della Barba *Subject:* Stus-List CNG fill Anyone with CNG might want to look at this: http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11436 A bright spot

Re: Stus-List 35 MK III keel bolt plates

2020-04-25 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Be warned -the 35 MK III has a failure mode more complicated to fix than adding new backing plates. A MK III owner can explain exactly what to look for, you will want to check for that too. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I On 4/24/2020 6:47 PM, David Swensen via CnC-List wrote: I am new to mail list,

Re: Stus-List Hatch screens

2020-04-25 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I got some mosquito screen from a camping store and cut two big squares out of it. I drape them over the hatches from the outside and use a piece of heavy dockline to hold them in place. I can easily open and close the hatches from inside for passing showers. I still have my wood framed inside

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