Stus-List Cockpit drain valve thru-hull

2013-06-15 Thread Patrick Wesley
Newly installed in 2007 this now so stiff that I can't close it, although I used to remember to close it and open it again on a regular basis. Looks as if it is plastic. Anyway to unfreeze it short of haul-out? Also, when and why would I need to close it? Legal requirement? Patrick Wesley

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 90, Issue 81

2013-07-25 Thread Patrick Wesley
As back-up to the Garmin chartplotter I have a Dual XGPS150A that picks up a GPS signal and it works well with Navionics in my wifi-only iPad but I always carry the paper charts! Patrick Wesley, The Boat, Sidney BC Sent from my iPad On 2013-07-25, at 3:14 PM, Tortuga wrote: > I have a

Re: Stus-List New genoa sheets soft shackles

2013-07-28 Thread Patrick Wesley
Hi Dennis, yes please. Patrick Wesley Sent from my iPad On 2013-07-27, at 3:39 PM, "Dennis C." wrote: > Just installed the new genoa sheets with soft shackles. Haven't gone out to > try them but they HAVE to work better than bowline knots. They are smooth. I > thin

Re: Stus-List 37+ Shower

2013-02-24 Thread Patrick Wesley
Wasn't aware that was technically possible. Patrick Wesley Sent from my iPad On 2013-02-24, at 12:27 PM, Jim Watts wrote: > You can save some pumping capacity by not peeing while you are having a > shower. > > > > On 24 February 2013 10:42, Colin Kilgour wrote:

Stus-List Tsunamis

2013-03-20 Thread Patrick Wesley
Does anyone have sources for advice to be given to boaters by Emergency Managers if there is time to warn that a tsunami is imminent? I think I remember a thread from a number of years ago. Thanks, Patrick Wesley, Victoria BC Sent from my iPad

Re: Stus-List Photo Album Update

2013-04-03 Thread Patrick Wesley
Stu, sorry to hear of the burglary. We had a comparatively minor one some years ago but the unpleasant feeling is still with us. Rgds, Patrick Wesley Sent from my iPad ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum

Re: Stus-List Ross MacLennan

2012-08-27 Thread Patrick Wesley
so I said he should come down to Victoria because I sail through the winter. He said, matter-of-factedly, that he would if he lasted that long. Patrick Wesley Sent from my iPad On 2012-08-27, at 6:44 AM, Colin Kilgour wrote: > Very sad news. > > I've enjoyed Ross' con

Re: Stus-List outboard size

2015-11-03 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
If you're going to beach the dinghy and leave it unattended get an OB with a removable deadman switch. Patrick Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 26, 2015, at 11:54 AM, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List > wrote: > > Mike, > > We used a +- 2 hp on an 10” high pressure floor inflatable around the PNW fo

Re: Stus-List Rigging/chain-plate tie-rods

2015-06-01 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
Several years ago I noticed a leak in the cabin roof under the place where the chain-plate tie rod goes up to meet with the deck fitting u bolt to which the shrouds are attached. The fibreglass guy sealed the leak. Several weeks ago I noticed a white deposit (calcium–like) on the tie rod at the

Re: Stus-List Rigging/chain-plate tie-rods

2015-06-01 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
Sam, you're breaking my heart! I hadn't thought of that horrible fate. You don't have to convince me but I have to try to be fair to my wife. Rgds, Patrick Patrick Wesley The Boat C & C 24 Sidney BC On Jun 01, 2015, at 07:57 PM, Sam Salter via CnC-List wrote: Patrick, $

Re: Stus-List Rigging/chain-plate tie-rods

2015-06-01 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
Hi Bill, it is entirely possible that the rigger did not express himself exactly in his email. Anyway I plan to meet him at the boat tomorrow and try to sort it out and will keep your comment in mind, thanks. Patrick On Jun 01, 2015, at 08:33 PM, Bill Connon via CnC-List wrote: Patrick

Re: Stus-List Rigging/chain-plate tie-rods

2015-06-02 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
; drove through the starting sequence and a bit longer, and then said "take >>> the wheel, I need to go below" and went down and took a nap. He was up for >>> the finish. >>> >>> Gary >>>- Original Message - >>>From: Patri

Re: Stus-List Rigging/Chainplates

2015-06-29 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
roved. Patrick Wesley The Boat 24 Sidney BC Sent from my iPhone ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Rigging/Chainplates

2015-06-30 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
Oops, meant to mention on-site visit by Jim Watts whose second opinion was a great help. Patrick Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 29, 2015, at 2:37 PM, Patrick Wesley wrote: > > To those who replied to my earlier posting, all went well and there was > minimal damage to the aluminum

Stus-List Heaving-to - sail ratios for higher winds

2015-08-14 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
understand since my understanding is that you need to balance the foresail and the main? I prefer to have both sails up and furled or reffed than foresail or main alone. Patrick Wesley C & C 24 The Boat Sidney, BC Canada On Aug 14, 2015, at 09:34 AM, PME via CnC-List wrote: Fred and Andy,

Re: Stus-List boat names

2015-09-18 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
Make sure the name makes sense when calling on VHF. Ask me how I know! Patrick Wesley The Boat Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2015, at 12:18 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List > wrote: > > Take your last boat name and throw a 2 after it ... > > -Original Message

Re: Stus-List Anchor chain cover

2014-09-21 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
"A stitch in time saves nine", amazing how valid are some of the old sayings. If I had replaced the chain securing the anchor chain cover when I first noticed it my crew would not have dropped it overboard while anchoring in Suchia! Would anyone in the Victoria/Sidney BC area have any ideas abo

Stus-List Battery charger

2014-09-27 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
plenty of air circulation to dissipate the hydrogen produced during charging. So why print the vertical requirement!? Btw, seems to be working well. Patrick Wesley, The Boat. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2014, at 2:20 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > wrote: > > Anybody know

Re: Stus-List Battery charger

2014-09-27 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
e) separated by a significant distance. > > I must have missed that in the instructions. (Would have helped if I read > them.) Mine is installed vertically with no problems. Ventilation is not > horrible but could be better...still no problems. > > Josh > >> O

Stus-List Bilge pump for C & C 1983 24

2014-11-14 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
f the hydrostatic head will be too high for the small size of pump that will fit in my bilge? Thanks in advance.   Patrick Wesley, The Boat, Sidney BC___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change

Re: Stus-List water leaks.

2014-12-10 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
been fresh until I took her out recently in 20 knots gusting 25 and maybe 30, so we were heeling a lot, and when we came back in there was new water in the bilge and it tasted slightly salty. This suggests that a primary source of the leaks is the toe-rail.   Patrick Wesley S/V The Boat C& C 2

Re: Stus-List water leaks.

2014-12-10 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
  Rotating the fasteners increases the potential of breaking the seal.  If I want to tighten the nuts from beneath, I use a 1/4 inch drive handle with a flexible drive extension and the appropriate size socket. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 5:55 PM, Patr

Re: Stus-List Wiring Diagram

2015-02-02 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
Hello Rich, welcome to the Wet Coast. I'm in Sidney but happy to confuse you with any local advice you might need! Patrick Wesley, The Boat, 24. On Feb 01, 2015, at 09:41 PM, Knowles Rich via CnC-List wrote: Hi All! I’ve been busy moving to Vancouver Island and not keeping up with the

Stus-List Preparing to sell C & C 24 Sidney BC

2020-05-13 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
Regret to say that the time has come to part with The Boat after many years of great fun. Watch this space. Any advice on how to do this, I have little practice! Patrick Wesley ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions

Re: Stus-List Preparing to sell C & C 24 Sidney BC

2020-05-14 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
copies of survey, etc (redact personal information) and extra pictures and put them up on a image hosting site like Flickr. Then link in the ad. By the way I hate ads that show multiple interior shots and nothing of any of the systems, engine, etc. On Wed., May 13, 2020, 9:01 a.m. Patrick Wesle

Stus-List Selling C & C 24 Sidney BC

2020-05-25 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
My 1983 24 ft Mk II is now up for sale, asking C$7,500. https://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1983-24-ft-C--C-sloop_35825144 Patrick Wesley On May 13, 2020 at 8:59 a.m., Patrick Wesley wrote: Regret to say that the time has come to part with The Boat after many years of great

Re: Stus-List Stupid Sailing Trick Contest

2020-05-28 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
Hi Joe, thanks for this, I'm wrestling with sale process and needed a laugh! My other response is, how long have you got? Patrick. The Boat. 24 Mk II On May 28, 2020 at 7:36 a.m., Joe Della Barba via CnC-List wrote: Has anyone got me beat for 2020? I backed out of my slip right onto the din

Stus-List Two things:

2020-05-30 Thread Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
D. Is there anyone in legal range of Victoria, BC who could use it and could be relied upon to pick it up for free at the time and day agreed?? Regards, Patrick Wesley ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and