Stus-List Re: Another Solar question

Just to clarify some of the half answers posted previously: The wires from the panels to the charge controller must be sized to handle the short circuit current of the entire array (additive if parallel array). Because the maximum current under normal conditions is often ~95% of short circuit curr

Stus-List Re: Baby stay vs new headsail

Interesting. Our 38-ii had a babystay but it was removed by the previous owner. I've been told by a local rigger that the babystay does not support the mast in any significant manner, but rather adds bend for going upwind. Then again, our boat also had a hydraulic backstay adjuster (also for adding

Stus-List Re: anyone gone lithium?

Hi Joe and any others interested in this topic. I install lithium batteries as my side job and after installing lithium on our 38-ii and other large boats and consulting on another half dozen boats, I can speak with some authority on this topic. *The risk of serious electrical or fire damage can

Stus-List Re: anyone gone lithium?

essive heat, which leads > to thermal runaway (ie. fire/explosions), the LiFePO4 does not. > > > - > Paul E. > 1981 C&C Landfall 38 > S/V Johanna Rose > Fort Walton Beach, FL > > http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/ > > > > > *From:* Riley Anderson vi

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

Hi Marek, I have a Raymarine T120 wireless wind anemometer that I'm trying to sell. If you want wireless wind data that will talk to your Raymarine autopilot, you'll need Raymarine's "Micro-talk wireless performance gateway" Part number E70361 for $265 at Defender. This part will take the wireless

Stus-List Re: anyone gone lithium?

Hi Joe, You have the direction right. The ATEM charger will do you no good. The Victron Orion Smart is designed for this specific task. The question now is how big is your alternator? What is its rated output in amps? Victron recommends a 70 Amp alternator for use with their 30 Amp Orion. On Tue,

Stus-List Re: anyone gone lithium?

&C 35 MK I > > Kent Island MD USA > > > > > > > > *From:* Riley Anderson via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3:48 PM > *To:* Stus-List > *Cc:* Della Barba, Joe ; Riley Anderson < > svfreighttr...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: anyone g

Stus-List Re: Insurance

Same here, BoatUS is an absolute rip-off. My coverage with BoatUS was $16,000 for $1400/year. With Amica, bundled with my car insurance, my policy is now $880/year and the boat is covered up to $60,000. On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 3:48 PM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I r

Stus-List Re: Insurance

I think that is more a function of your policy choice. BoatUS won't even take on new clients with a boat that is more than 20 years old. Most insurance companies will require a survey if the boat is older, otherwise they will insure it for ~$10k. With my policy, any damage will be covered up to the

Stus-List Re: 12 volt DC power supply

Dennis, I would get a 120 VAC to 12VDC adapter like this: https://amzn.to/3Gjb4AN, and a terminal block . Snip the DC plug off, strip the wires, use a multimeter to determine polarity, and then wire it to the distribution block. You could throw a fuse in line if you're cau

Stus-List Re: What's this thingy?

It's meant to catch kelp/seaweed from snagging the rudder shaft at its entry point in the hull. On Thu, Dec 23, 2021, 11:11 AM Brian Davis via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Good day C&C'ers, > > Wishing all a very merry Christmas! > > What's the little stainless steel rod about 2"

Stus-List Re: Batteries again

Paul makes some good points but I want to remind everyone that there is no such thing as a drop in replacement lithium battery for boats. Accommodations must be made on the charge side. Charge profiles need to be 3 stage and specific to lithium chemistries. Also, you can do serious damage to your a

Stus-List Re: Bed-It butyl tape

Defender has is for <$30. Keep it in the fridge for easy use without the mess. On Tue, Jul 26, 2022, 12:19 PM nausetbeach--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hey Chuck, > > > > Try this link – I just successfully put it in the cart to test it. Did > not try to check out though as

Stus-List Re: C&C 34 Winch replacement

Replaced our Barient 28 primaries with Lewmar 46 self tailing. Power factor increased but drum diameter decreased. I can't tell the difference in terms of cranking effort but then again we also don't use a genoa bigger than 130 (no racing, only cruising). The main reason for the switch was to have

Stus-List Re: Running Lights Blowing Fuses

Interesting that it only blows the breaker when screwed into the (aluminum?) toe rail. Let us know if the nylon screws solve the short. If so, you definitely have a short in some wiring running in the channel at the deck/hull joint that is touching a bolt causing a short circuit through the toe rai

Stus-List Re: Bilge blower & pumps

I use SeaFlo for my fresh water pump and a large diaphragm bilge pump. Both are great and have withstood 3 years of full time cruising without a hiccup. If you're concerned about premature failure, buy two (one for a backup), still cheaper than mainstream brands. They are no worse than anything at

Stus-List Re: Long Island sound

Gardiner's Bay and Shelter Island (eastern LI) have top notch gunkholing. You can basically anchor anywhere as the holding is primarily thick mud. To anchor: Pipe's Cove (west of Greenport) Coecles Harbor (east side Shelter island) West Neck Harbor (SW side Shelter island) Three Mile Harbor (S Gar

Stus-List Re: Bilge monitor

Len, I'm installing a Victron Cerbo GX. It can do everything you're asking and will transmit data remotely to the Victron VRM app/website. It needs an internet connection. Either wifi or hardwired. Victron also sells a GSM device with a SIM card (~$12/month) if you don't want to rely on marina wifi

Stus-List Re: Bilge monitor

; Bob Boyer > s/v Rainy Days > C&C Landfall 38 (Hull # 230) > (Spending winters in warm places, and summers on the Chesapeake Bay) > blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com > email: dainyr...@icloud.com > > On Mar 2, 2021, at 1:43 PM, Riley Anderson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-

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

No sale this year. Just went in the other day and asked. The issue is that they're still struggling to fill their inventory. Many manufacturers are at reduced capacity these days. If you walk around in there, you'll see half empty shelves. On Wed, Mar 3, 2021, 9:09 AM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-Lis

Stus-List Re: windlass battery under vee-berth

I have to disagree with Dave. A lithium battery for the windlass would be a huge waste of money and drastically overcomplicate things. Lithium batteries are great but require substantial alterations to the boat's electrical system. Even for the windlass application, precautions need to be taken. A

Stus-List Re: C&C 40 rigging

FWIW, our 1976 38-ii was partially rerigged in 2013. The previous owner swapped all of the shrouds for Dyneema and new turnbuckles. The forestay was replaced with wire before the PO bought it. Probably around the time the harken furler was installed (my guess is 2003-2006). The backstay is still ro

Stus-List Re: water tanks interconnected, or not?

The iSeries seems like a good product but for that price, you might as well go for a Victron Cerbo GX , it will read 4 resistive tank senders, 4 temperature sensors, 4 digital inputs (bilge alarms, open hatches, engine data, etc.), can integrate with all CAN bus systems inc

Stus-List Raymarine RD424 Radar Free!!!

Giving away a Raymarine RD424, at least that's what I think it is. Was helping a friend with his recently purchased Cal 28 and he just wanted it gone. He cut the cable at the chart plotter side and gave it to me thinking I could use it. These radars aren't compatible with the new chart plotters so

Stus-List Re: Raymarine RD424 Radar Free!!!

your hands if you're offering :) > > V. best, > Lee > > On Tue, 13 Apr 2021 at 15:06, Riley Anderson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Giving away a Raymarine RD424, at least that's what I think it is. Was >> helping a friend wi

Stus-List Navtec Hydraulic backstay adjuster, soon to be free

Hello all, I'm getting rid of my Navtec backstay adjuster, it needs a rebuild ($620 from Navtec). I put it on eBay for cheap, but I'm only going to leave the listing up for a month. If it doesn't sell in that time, consider it free to any lister who wants it. My guess is shipping should be about $

Stus-List Re: Navtec Hydraulic backstay adjuster, soon to be free

go for $260. > > Still no leaks—! > > Charlie Nelson > > > > Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS > <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aol-news-email-weather-video/id646100661> > > On Thursday, April 15, 2021, 5:54 PM, Riley Anderson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cn

Stus-List Re: Navtec Hydraulic backstay adjuster, soon to be free

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Stus-List Lee Christiansen

I'm trying to reach Lee Christiansen, I don't have your email and can't message you through eBay. Please email me at rmander...@wesleyan.edu Sorry for the mass message everyone. -- Fair winds and following seas, Charlotte Freeland & Riley Anderson SV Freight Train Middletown, CT USA Thanks to a

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] clogged head hoses

Doug, Check out this thread on Cruisersforum . I wrote up the build process for my custom holding tank here (username RMA). I was in the same position. Fortunately, the previous owner had already ripped out the head and all hos

Stus-List Insurance survey cost

Hi all, Can any listers provide the cost of insurance surveys for boats in the 38' range? I'd like to know what others have paid and if you have recommendations for particular surveyors around Old Saybrook, CT. Thanks in advance, Riley Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list

Stus-List Re: C&C 35 mk3 shaft line questions

Keith, You are not overthinking this. You are correct that the coupler is a designed interference fit. When I repowered our 38-2 I had a new coupler to install, but getting it on the shaft was not possible with the tools I had. You'd need a sledge hammer on the engine side and someone holding an a

Stus-List Re: Does anyone know if Winchmate is still in business?

I think most of the responders are confusing Barton's "Wincher" for the Winchmate product. These are very different products. The Wincher is a rubber jammer that slides over the top of the winch and is essentially useless, especially for large winches like Rick's. The Winchmate is a highly engineer

Stus-List Re: new jib sheet

Don't use a dyneema core line for jib sheets. The lack of stretch coupled with a dynamic load can rip your hardware right off the deck. Sta-set is perfectly suited for this application. Halyards on the other hand, do benefit from low stretch high tech cores. On Mon, May 27, 2024, 8:28 AM Bill Cole