I was "involved" with a 1990 C&C 37+ named "Blue Pearl" out of Mt Sinai
Harbor. It must be the only other 37+ cb'er in existence. I fully agree with
you about board up/down on performance. The best use of the centerboard was
when staying at Newport YC in Jersey city. With the board down it re
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>On Jun 3, 2014, at 6:37 PM, Michael Cotton via CnC-List
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>I was "involved" with a 1990 C&C 37+ named "Blue Pearl" out of Mt Sinai
>Harbor.
In the old days before diesel was "winterized" it was SOP to add 10% gas to
your diesel tank, then fill with diesel (insures mixing). This was done to
prevent the diesel from "jelling".
Michael Cotton
S/V M'aisling
On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 4:20 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List
wrote:
RE:
Flush well and enjoy the Jell-O shots
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> On Oct 26, 2015, at 9:12 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List
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> I've asked this same question and the answer is that the alcohol will damage
> rubber parts in the system. So we have to flush well in the spring.
>
> Andy
> C&C 4
Jell-O shots taste much better.
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> On Oct 26, 2015, at 10:26 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List
> wrote:
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> Waste of good liquor. Like Andrew said, might damage something.
>
> Lots of substances will lower the freezing point of water. Salt will take it
> down to -6F if fully sa
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> On Nov 20, 2015, at 8:12 PM, John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
> wrote:
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> David
>
> Is your insurance up to date and premium paid?? A hard grounding that
> removes lead is by definition a serious stress on the keel and associated
> hull structure and needs to be
Defender had Pro Furl for $850.
On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 7:40 PM, Graham Collins via CnC-List
wrote:
If you are reasonably handy then you can install it. Best to drop the mast,
but it can be done mast up if you can keep the forestay. And keeping the
forestay will depend on what
- Hi Gary, Yes they are cored below the waterline. Additionally pay careful
attention to the backstay chainplates. They are a known weak spot. One of mine
failed. One more thing, remove one of the draw assemblies on the port side in
the stateroom to inspect the tableing between the bulkh
7:56 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List
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> Hi Mike,
> Yes, that is the boat I am looking at, so we will pay special attention
> to those areas.
> Best regards,
> Gary
>
> ~~~_/)~~
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>
>> On Sun, Jun 14, 2015 at 9:40 AM, Michael Cotton via
Gary, Congrats on buying Ron's boat. I would think Expresso will sell quickly
at that (surprisingly) low price. I think a C&C 37+ is a spectacular boat for
Narragansett Bay.Michael
On Thursday, June 25, 2015 5:41 PM, - - via CnC-List
wrote:
Engine?
IIRC they came with an A4 or a
A follow up on TBD, "Tango Delta Bravo""Mike Cotton
On Thursday, September 17, 2015 11:00 AM, Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List
wrote:
A fellow here couldn't think of a name, so he called it TDB (to be
determined).RonWild CheriC&C 30-1STL
These are beautiful fast boats but very poorly constructed. Backstay chain
plates are a known weak point . The Tabling from hull to bulkhead is spotty.
Owned one - never again.
Michael Cotton
Ex 37+ c/b owner
On Thursday, September 25, 2014 10:27 PM, Us via CnC-List
wrote:
Good evening al
Many years ago I had a new autopilot and was cruising parallel to Northport
beach. Looked around, all clear and I went below to make coffee. Several
minutes later I heard the autopilot engage and it made a 90 degree turn
directly toward the beach! Of course this was a Sunday so tech support wa
My experiences with Atlantic Spars was not good.
On Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:27 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List
wrote:
Not very convenient, but Herrington Harbor North has excellent trades on site.
Atlantic Spars for rigging and rudders, Osprey for fiberglass. Plenty of
mechanics as w
I sailed Chatfield for a few years. They seem to have their own rules for
navigation. VHF 16 has no value, orange flags all over the place( we just
finished a year of cruising from Md to New England then to the Bahamas and Key
West, never saw an orange flag). Orange flags are for extreme emerge
This is sailing in the Rocky Mountain region. Their sailing rules are quite
different from anywhere else I've sailed. I sailed there for a few years. Prior
to coming to Colorado I sailed under YRALIS (Long Island Sound) and NBYA
(Narragansett Bay) rules for over 20 years. Not surprised a hand he
That's an old one. I had one when they were new. It was terrible. I think I had
it about a week when I was 1/4 mile off a beach. It was a clear day, no other
boat traffic around, so I went below to make coffee. About 3 minutes later I
heard the auto pilot engage for a long time. It turned the b
About 10 years ago I used Annapolis rigging in Herrington harbor North. It was
a very negative experience.
On Monday, September 18, 2017, 1:30:51 PM MDT, Brian Fry via CnC-List
wrote:
I got 3 quotes for standing rigging replacement (rod), mast and boom strip
and paint. 2 were for 190
I had an ignition coil fail on my A4. It would start and run then cut out.
Sometimes restart sometimes not. A coil replacement corrected the problem.
On Monday, September 18, 2017, 5:38:28 PM MDT, Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
wrote:
Might try checking the ground on the engine. Min
You could do a short crank and stop then CAREFULLY feel the starters cables
for heat(don't forget the ground). Intermittent no crank could also be inside
the starter solenoid. One more thing on the no start but cranking. If you are
still using a distributor with points the symptom you are givi
Went through Moyers years ago. Absolutely great stuff. A short cut for
ignition problems is an induction timing light. You have spark or you don't.
Can't wait to find out what is wrong.Michael
On Thursday, September 21, 2017, 7:30:46 PM MDT, Paul Fountain via CnC-List
wrote:
If the fu
Before you go do all that work and expense test the glow plugs. Use a digital
laser thermometer and with a cold engine activate the glow plugs. Maybe even do
it twice. Aim the laser thermometer at each glow plug. If you see any temp rise
that glow plug is working. Glow plugs are 100% or 0% work
Same thing in RI. They wanted $750. Hydraulic shop did it for $45.
On Sunday, January 28, 2018, 11:06:04 AM EST, Chuck S via CnC-List
wrote:
Hi Edd,
Suggest you take the pump and ram cylinders to a local hydraulics shop that
works on back hoes, loaders and heavy equip. It probably
Very well put!
On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 7:05:29 PM EST, Matthew L. Wolford via
CnC-List wrote:
Thanks for clarifying things, Bill – and sorry for apparently causing
exasperation. Time to beat the dead horse: For those who understand what’s
going on, it is not that complicated.
Hi Randy, Congrats on winning.
On Thursday, April 19, 2018, 5:48:29 PM EDT, Randy Stafford via CnC-List
wrote:
Hello Listers,
Just as an FYI / data point, I bought a new mainsail for Grenadine this
offseason. I couldn’t justify the cost of a pure racing sail made of exotic
material,
I used Tri Power hydraulics in Warwick for swedging. Don't know if they still
do it.
On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 10:51:02 AM MDT, Dennis C. via CnC-List
wrote:
Gary,
I bought a used Johnson Lifeline No 15 lever crimper on eBay for under $100 a
few years back. Has worked well for me.
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> On Oct 27, 2016, at 10:48 AM, Dreuge via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
> I agree.But just like with Navigation, there are some great navigators,
> but nearly everyone else relies on technology.
>
> Here is a nice YouTube video showing some docking gymnastics via an Optimus
Sun Electric in Miami. The best prices on panels and controllers. I have a 500
watt system. 2 250watt Sharp panels and an Outback MTTP controller. It runs
everything except the AC. The panels were .51 cents per watt and the controller
was $495. I used 6061-T6 aluminium tubing 2" dia. The suppor
I had A '90 37+. Port backstay failed in 20 to 25 kts of wind with a reefed
main and a 135% headsail.
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> On Dec 30, 2016, at 10:54 AM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
> wrote:
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> I have also heard rumors of delamination issues with the Kevlar hull on
> 37+/40's. While this se
Was that Tri-Power in Warwick?
On Friday, December 30, 2016 12:49 PM, David via CnC-List
wrote:
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{margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}#yiv7345346783 I took mine to a truck repair
shop after I paid a "Navtec Approved" repair shop $500 only have it fail agai
Except boat speed.
On Friday, February 24, 2017 8:04 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List
wrote:
I'm guessing the prep and protection when would easily eat up any time saved
by spraying. Rolling is pretty quick work.
Danny
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>From my experience, I'd be very careful with Raymarine.
On Saturday, April 22, 2017 2:01 PM, Rich Knowles via CnC-List
wrote:
Hello all!
Apologies! It’s been a while and I forgot to change the subject.
This is a voice from the past with a question:
I am preparing to do an electronics
Go to Tri-Power in Warwick.
On Monday, June 5, 2017 2:38 PM, Ron Ricci via CnC-List
wrote:
I had a rigger replace
the two hydraulic hoses for the Navtec backstays. The shop he used seems
pretty expensive. Is there anything special about the hoses? What have others
paid for these h
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