Re: Stus-List Racing Marks Question -- Not C&C Related

I have no firsthand experience with “virtual marks” in my racing history. But one of the best features of sailboat racing is mark roundings, especially when competition is close and there are tactical decisions that would allow one boat to gain places over another. How in the world are you goi

Stus-List Re: Anyone Affected By Henri?

Randy, I've looked closely at the photos of at least two of the boats that broke loose in Narragansett Bay and it appears they had adequate chafe protection on the lines, but the rope appeared to be old and well weathered 3 strand. One of the boats was a heavy Shannon ketch that in my opinion,

Stus-List Re: Another Solar question

My Renogy MPPT controler calls for a 20A Fuse. I have 2 100w semi flexible panels. Output is often close to 18amps Chuck Gilchrest s/v Half Magic 1983 LF 35 Padanaram, MA From: cenelson via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2021 5:42 PM To: Stus-List Cc: cenelson Subject: Stus-List R

Stus-List Re: Bimini for 1984 37

More suggestions for the bimini design: When I acquired our Landfall 35, the previous owner had a bimini built that extended to the back of the cockpit but had the backstay running through an opening in the middle of the bimini, with 2 of the support struts forward of the back stay and one behind.

Stus-List Re: Cancelled again

Hey Stu, Just a thought: having the virtual rendezvous is a great idea and its always good to see who shows up for any number of random discussions about our boats, but perhaps we’d get more interest if the meet up was a bit more focused, like when John Kelly Cuthbertson was able to talk about

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

Peter, For your depth and speed instrument update from Datamarine to the Tridata unit from Raymarine, are you able to incorporate your existing Datamarine analog transducers using the Raymarine ITC-5 or will you need to change through hull transducers as well? I’d very much like to integrate m

Stus-List Engine controls and Auto Pilots

I'm contemplating adding a new wheel mount auto pilot (Raymarine EV-100) on my 1983 Landfall 35, equipped with an Edson 737 dual lever engine control (the type with the two extra stainless tubes that carry the control cables). I was curious to see if anyone on the list may have attempted to add thi

Stus-List Re: Whisker pole with a 37/40+?

Bruce, I did foredeck for a number of years on a C&C 40 TM/DK and when racing in the cruising class we ALWAYS used a whisker pole to sail wing on wing. We actually carried two poles on board, one for to 100% jib and a second for the 135% and 150%. Yes we took a rating penalty but it made the

Stus-List Re: Looking for a transmission for a yanmar

Joel, Probably a good idea to list the specific boat it is supposed to fit. I have a 3HM in my Landfall 35 but it is fit with a Hurth V-Drive transmission, which I was told by my boatyard service manager that it may be a difficult item to replace once it starts to have issues. I don’t know if

Stus-List Re: Engine Oil Staining Transom

David and Andy, Most 2 cycle engines make for marine use in the past 25 years have oil injector systems with a separate oil tank that independently mixes the 2 stroke oil with the gasoline inside the engines. If your engine is flinging oil up against the transom, it could be from a fitting on t

Stus-List Re: Engine Oil Staining Transom

hough! -Original Message- From: Novabraid via CnC-List Sent: Monday, March 28, 2022 4:26 PM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net Subject: Stus-List Re: Engine Oil Staining Transom David and Andy, Most 2 cycle engines make for marine use in the past 25 years have oil injector

Stus-List Re: Jamestown distributors

Jamestown Distributors has adopted an online only sales model. In years past, in addition to the retail outlet, they ran delivery trucks to the regions around Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts to service wholesale accounts such as the many boatbuilders and marine businesses in the are

Stus-List Re: Annapolis boat show vs Newport

I’ve been an exhibitor at both Newport and Annapolis over the past 20 years. Now that Newport is no long a strictly sail show, the power to sail ratio for boats and aftermarket gear has leaned decidedly towards power. Annapolis, however, is still the go to source for information on virtually a

Stus-List Re: Genoa sheets catch on shrouds

Dave, I think the size of the soft shackle (if you’re just using one) may be part of the issue. Soft shackles are made from high modulus fibers, usually either Dyneema or Spectra (both UHMWPE) or some generic version of the same material. All of which are far stronger than your sheets thus allo

Stus-List Re: Yanmar 2 GMF

Rob, Recommending two things: 1. Change both filters and perform this task annually (or more often if your source of diesel is questionable.) 2. Find out if your mechanic is willing to have you “help” perform the filter change as it will likely be the first thing he’ll want to do. You really

Stus-List Re: Insurance... what is to much?

When I purchased my insurance for Half Magic (Landfall 35) I reached out to a fellow sailor who has been a life long insurance agent (and son of a noted boat builder) and asked if he’d secure insurance for my boat to cover a range possible needs. At the time I was more concerned about who I wou

Stus-List Re: Engine not turning over

Marek, The vast majority of issues relating to maintenance and especially replacement of components are caused by “efficiencies” in the build process. Specifically regarding the order in which the hull, interior structure, headliner, and subsequently the deck are assembled. Until you’ve seen

Stus-List Re: Asym Rigging and Trim

Randy, I found it to be very important to have a clutch for the tack line. When the tack line is pulled to set the chute,it needs to be deployed with the clutch closed. The only time you release the tack line is when the sail is almost all the way down, just enough to get the sail below deck.

Stus-List Re: Solar Panel on Bimini top

My canvas maker has sewn sunbrella tabs with fuzzy Velcro underneath on the bimini that run the length and width of the solar panel. We were able to sew lengths of the toothed Velcro directly to the perimeter of the panels. The tabs go over the outer edges of the panels, securing them in place

Stus-List Rob Ball

List folks, As you all have heard, Rob Ball is no longer with us. I was very fortunate to know Rob and his family quite well as he and I worked together at Edson, we raced together on various C&C's and Etchells and shared numerous dinners and glasses of wine over the past few decades. His family

Stus-List Re: Woodpecker attacks genoa

I had a tougher time when the ospreys left and the cormorants moved in. Yes, the osprey can turn your boat into a sushi bar garbage bin with fishbones and guts scattered everywhere, but the cormorants seem to be able to spray bird poo all over the boat even better than a commercial painting out

Stus-List Re: charger/inverter

Pete, I have a newer Xantrex 2000W inverter/charger that I use on my Landfall 35. I have 2 type 31 lead acid house batteries. Because I’m on a mooring and run 12v refrigeration, I’m also using 2 100w solar panels mounted on the bimini. But with regards to the Xantrex inverter/charger, when we

Stus-List Re: charger/inverter

coffee machine such as Keurig which draws 600w? How is this on the batteries? Thanks Mike Hoyt Persistence Halifax, NS From: Novabraid via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: November 18, 2022 12:07 PM To: 'Stus-List' mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Stus-List Re: Moving 43 landfall from GA to FL and riggers.

Brownell Transportation hauls quite a few boats headed south from New England and has been one of the primary transportation companies for boat manufacturers attending various boat shows around country. www.Brownellboattransport.com Tom Brownell has been

Stus-List Re: Replacing Original Boom

Randy, While I've never experienced a Selden boom on any C&C, I've been racing on a Beneteau First 40 (Farr Yacht Design) for the past few years which has a Selden spar set up. I do "pit" on race nights. The in-boom outhaul, reef lines, and vang controls work seamlessly and can be adjusted i

Stus-List Re: Broken C&C 36' Stern Chocks (aka Fairleads)

Newport Nautical in Newport RI deals with used marine parts as well. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic From: Tim Rutherford via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 2:59 PM To: cnc-list Cc: Tim Rutherford Subject: Stus-List Broken C&C 36' Stern Chocks (aka Fairleads) Looking for

Stus-List Re: Boats to avoid; formerly- Boatless again

One thing to be careful about is the potential or lack thereof of builder or manufacturer support further down the road. Saga Yachts were very cool boats with an awesome design, but a mercurial and dishonest owner and builder company. Saga merged (bought up?) Pacific Seacraft when it was locat

Stus-List Re: Furling Sail C&C 35 Mk I

North Sails used to make a jib sock to put over a roller furled jib. I’m curious if the lofts still offer it. I know the one in Annapolis used to make them. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic From: Bob Mann via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 9:55 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Bob Mann

Stus-List Re: Chandleries

Having been a supplier to many marine chandleries over the past 20+ years while working for Edson and now Novabraid, there’s definitely been some decline in quality retail access in the past 24 months. Surprisingly many of these issues came in the wake of a huge surge in retail boat and accesso

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Lifeline safety netting

The few times I've sailed single handed on my boat, I kept my Edson One Step boarding ladder on deck hooked to midships stanchions near the gate. I then keep a line attached to the One step that hangs overboard at a height that could be easily reached with me in the water with an inflated PFD (eve

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Lifeline safety netting

Joe, When I did bow on Zoomer (C&C 40) back in the early 2000’s we set up our bow pulpit and the forward two lifeline stanchions just like that to keep the jib on board during a douse. It was pretty effective. Chuck Gilchrest Half Magic Landfall 35 Padanaram, MA From: Joe Della Barba via

Stus-List Re: Americas Cup racing

Maybe I’m one of the few that enjoy both yacht racing AND auto racing. The golden age of auto racing mirrored that of yacht racing competition. No big sponsor logos, national pride (Italian marques drove red cars, British Green, French Blue, etc). But to sustain the interest, there needed to

Stus-List Re: Question for the group;

Richard, I’ve never chartered a sailboat but I’ve worked at a bazillion boat shows and the vast majority of new boat buyers are looking more towards interior space rather than sail ability. Perhaps the perception of owning a sailboat that doesn’t heel over is a confidence builder. I guess to

Stus-List Re: C&C Rendezvous at Maritime Museum in Kingston?

Perhaps we change to Kingston Jamaica. Descend upon Port Royal and become pirates.arghh.. I suspect the weather there in January-March would be much more desirable and there would be significantly more rum.. Just a thought. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: Acid flushing heat exchanger?

Many of our boats from the early 80's have aftermarket heat exchangers from a company called Sen-Dure. While most have the removable end caps (with O-rings) that have been mentioned previously, the heat exchangers are VERY expensive to replace ( I was quote approximately $600-700 USD). While m

Stus-List Re: Sprits and Asyms

>From a different Chuck: Randy, Did the Ranger dude take a rating penalty for the sprit? Also, if my son stays out in Colorado this summer between semesters at CSU, you’ll have access to an awesome bowman with tons of Asym experience (as well as conventional). He’ll be looking for a ride for

Stus-List Re: 1984 Landfall 43

David, I had a C&C 25 Mk 1 for about 14 years, cruised and raced on occasion in the Jib and Main class. I had a 100% mylar jib, 130 dacron jib and a 150 Mylar Genoa, all attached with a Tuff Luff headstay foil. No furler which allowed the jibs to really be a deck sweeper. I had separate inboa

Stus-List Re: Will Defender have it's annual sale?

Chuck, I work for a company that sells product to Defender. They are having their sale this year but the physical store will not be open and the sale will be strictly an online sale. However it will be held over a much longer period of time from March 18-28. While I’m sure vendor fulfillment

Stus-List Re: Asymmetical Spinnaker outside jibe

John, I can understand where you want to pull the tack line to make a “firm luff”. I tend to do this in light air before a gybe. What I don’t understand is trying to feed the “tack” between the luff and forestay. Are you sure you don’t mean the clew of the sail (where your sheets are attache

Stus-List Re: Rigging replacement

Charlie, I had to have Half Magic (83 Landfall 35) surveyed for insurance purposes with the mast down and a rig inspection. Rod rigging, single spreader. My surveyor is a former C&C Landfall 38 owner. He looked at the attachment points at the mast to make sure they weren’t seized or cracked,

Stus-List Re: Rudder post bearing for 33ii

Matt, Edson still makes a rudder roller bearing (I think Rob may have had something to do with that) but see page 10 of the catalog attached. https://edsonmarine.com/content/Edson_T1.pdf Whether they still have inventory in house is the question. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 83 Landfall 35 Pada

Stus-List Re: Line question

Marek, As a rope guy and racing sailor I have to disagree with regards to using a dynamic rope for traveler control. While there is the occasional desirability of shock absorbing capabilities for the traveler (which is why most have rubber bumpers or dampers on the cars or track ends, one could j

Stus-List Re: Water along toe rail

John, Historically, baggywrinkles are pieces of old rope or fabric attached to shrouds to reduce chafe on sails. Maybe baggywrinkles that fall off the shrouds can absorb water on the deck, but I don't think that's the intended use. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 Landfall Padanaram, MA

Stus-List Re: Edson Acquired

Chip is a good guy and a life long one design and big boat sailor. As a former Edson employee, I’m very happy the company didn’t get purchased by some private equity firm looking to trim the fat and flip the company to somebody looking to own a marine company as a hobby job. Will and his broth

Stus-List Re: Our next online rendezvous

Stu, I don't know about the other folks in the group, but Wednesday nights in the summer are beer can racing nights for me. Any chance that could get moved to a Monday or Tuesday? The choice between sailboat racing and sitting in a Zoom meeting is a no brainer for me.. Cheers, Chuck Gilchrest

Stus-List Re: Rendezvous re-scheduled

Thanks Stu!! From: Stu via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 12:05 PM To: C&C Email List Cc: Stu Subject: Stus-List Rendezvous re-scheduled In order to accommodate some of our Wednesday nite beer can racers, I have rescheduled our next rendezvous to: Thursday, July 8, 2021 at

Stus-List Re: Propeller Strut

Peter, Personally I wouldn’t worry about its strength. When I bought my ’83 Landfall 35, it had a bent drive shaft from where previous owner’s boatyard lifted the boat with the sling too far aft and the rear sling slid back onto the prop shaft. We replaced the shaft and the cutlass bearing

Stus-List Re: CO2 cartridge Re: Inflatable PFDs

If I have expired bobbins and antique CO2 cartridges and I’m wondering if the bladder on my PFD has leaks, why not pull the cord and inflate the PFD and check for leaks? You’re going to replace the bobbins and cartridges anyway so save yourself the hassle of trying to blow the PFD up manually (