Stus-List C&C 32

2014-05-01 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Here is the C&C Photo Album site for all C&C designs..might help with your quest for sail dimensions. Will I agree there is no C&C 32 MKII, there are four (4) 32'2 and are deemed 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D'I have yet to understand the difference(s) between all of them..the hull desig

Stus-List C&C 32

2014-05-01 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Sorry, forgot to attach the C&C Photo Album site addresson far left side, look for C&C Brochures: http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/ Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/05/01 9:37 AM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: Here is the C&C Photo Album site for

Stus-List Shroud roller

2014-05-08 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
David: I have a baby stay as well.as Ken pointed out on the Binnacle site, I use both the six foot length of 'cable cover' on the babystay itself and then the 'turnbuckle cap cover' on the turnbuckle on the bottom. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax. N.S. On 2014/05/08 6:21 AM, Ken H

Stus-List Shroud roller

2014-05-08 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
. Never again. Rich On May 8, 2014, at 9:20, Robert Abbott via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: David: I have a baby stay as well.as Ken pointed out on the Binnacle site, I use both the six foot length of 'cable cover' on the babystay itself and then the

Stus-List Standing water on deck

2014-05-14 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Mike: Do not cut or drill the toerail.there is no need todrain the water out as some here have explained, rope or sponge, whatever works for youI cut about an 8 to 9 inch piece of cotton 1/4" ropeplace about 3 inches on the deck where the water pools...tie it to the toerail wi

Stus-List List help

2014-05-14 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Dan: With all the specific advice from the listers, you will get this forum transferred to your hotmail account. Like you, I have a separate e-mail address for the C&C list that does not come to my mobile phone. Was wondering where Ocean Pearl went when it left our club.now I know...co

Stus-List Plugged exhaust - help!

2014-05-20 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Dave: I am with Rich on this one..maybe time to replace the mixing elbow if it is original.two things not good happen to them over timethey corridor from the inside out, especially in a salt water environment, and they 'soot up' and/or carbon up inside.I have seen cleaning the

Stus-List Mixing elbow

2014-05-21 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Dave: I agree that the lining up of the exhaust flange to the exhaust manifold to bolt them back together is a challenge. The guy that helped me with my replacement had the same size 'bolts' that screw into the exhaust manifold with the 'heads cut off' and then he filed a groove into the bo

Stus-List Edson Wheel Brake

2014-05-21 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Has anyone installed an Edson Wheel Brake Replacement Kit? When I remove the Danforth compass and look down at where the new kit should go, I wonder if this is a DIY job? Reminds me of replacing my mixing elbow.if you were doing it on a work bench, no big deal.doing it in the constric

Stus-List A 1972 C&C 35

2014-05-21 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
made it around the world.I saw this guy set sail in Dec. 2011 and I was there today when he returned. Should give us all confidence in our old boats. http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1209064-solo-sailor-conquers-globe Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. __

Stus-List Edson Wheel Brake

2014-05-22 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
s Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2014-05-21 7:17 PM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: Has anyone installed an Edson Wheel Brake Replacement Kit? When I remove the Danforth compass and look down at where the new kit should go, I wonder if this is a DIY job? Reminds me of replacing my mixi

Stus-List Mast Holes

2014-06-11 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
The mast holes were made by C&C at the factory to aid in ventilation. There are about a dozen 1/4" holes on our mast, port side just below the mast collar..most times, you can feel the air being sucked into the holes and up the mast. I would see no logical reason to cover these holes unde

Stus-List Mast Holes

2014-06-12 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Chuck: I don't have any pics of the mast holes but I will take some the next time I am on the boat. Yes they are definitely in a pattern. We bought our 32 from the original owner that ordered the boat from C&C, Niagara on the Lakes, in 1984. He told me the mast holes were part of the 'spec

Stus-List Mast Holes

2014-06-12 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Chuck and anyone else wanting a picture of the 'mast holes' on our C&C 32, I will send offline..there are 12 1/2" diameter holes and I am confident they are there for ventilation purposes and no other reasonappears Wally has them on 'Stella Blue' and feels they are effective for ventila

Stus-List Mast Holes

2014-06-12 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
-- On Thu, 6/12/14, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Stus-List Mast Holes To: "Chuck S" , "CNC boat owners, cnc-list" Date: Thursday, June 12, 2014, 7:29 AM Chuck: I don't have any pics of the mast holes but I will tak

Re: Stus-List Mast Holes

2014-06-13 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Chuck: The original owner of our 32 ordered the 'mast holes' as an option when he bought the boat. He ordered other options as well, for example, the interior has the 'teak option' meaning the interior of the hull in the v-berth and quarter berth has teak paneling. As well, the main salon tab

Stus-List C&C 32 Genoa sheets

2014-06-18 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
I agree with Rick on 60'..at the very least 48' each but if you use a spin pole or whisker pole, the extra length will be convenient. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/06/18 4:56 PM, Rick Taillieu via CnC-List wrote: John, The 32 owner's manual says: 2 X 60' of ½" doubl

Stus-List change of handle

2014-06-21 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Mike: Call Philip Stevens, Sealand Industries, in Chester and get a price from him to go get your boat and truck it home. I bet your will spend at least half the cost of going to get it yourself and sail it back, plus a week's vacation, added to the risk of sailing a new boat you know nothin

Stus-List Tiller Stories

2014-07-10 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Years back we brought a Kirby 25 in here from Toronto to campaign.it had a tiller with a Ronstan extensionwhere the extension fitted on to the tiller there was some 'duct tape'..it wasn't until season 3 that I decided to see what was under the 'duct tape' .in other words, why wa

Stus-List Russian Sailor

2014-07-10 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
The day the Russian sailor left our club to do his solo sail, I gave him 6 big hazelnut chocolate bars. I was on the dock the day he returned and he remembered me and reciprocated by giving me a bag of dried seaweed.which of course, I have not eaten. Rob On 2014/07/09 12:39 PM, Stevan

Stus-List Terrible Ordeal(HELP)!!! John Irvin

2014-07-11 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Which John Irvinn or John Irvin am I talking to? John, where are your family and friends? And hopefully there is more than one flight out of Kiev. On 2014/07/11 8:11 AM, JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List wrote: I hope you get this on time, I made a trip to Kiev, Ukraine and had my bag stolen from

Re: Stus-List Terrible Ordeal(HELP)!!! John Irvin

2014-07-12 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Mike, I think you missed my sarcasm ."hopefully there is more than one flight out of Kiev" Rob On 2014/07/11 11:31 AM, Fair, Mike wrote: If 'John' was stuck in Nigeria would you send him money? *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of

Stus-List more atomic 4 issues..

2014-08-14 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Danny: While not A4 specific, these examples might help solve your engine problem. A fellow C&C lister had a C&C 24 with an inboard Volvo Penta gas engine..the engine simply would not start, or stay started, with anything but Volvo Penta spark plugs. He can chime in and tell you the stor

Stus-List sailing under jib alone

2014-09-21 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
I am not saying it hasn't happened, but how many of you guys (and gals) have seen a rig fail on a C&C..I have been sailing for approx. 40 years and have witnessed rig failures but not one on a C&C. I did see a 'chain plate' get pulled up approx one inch threw the deck on a C&C 36 but the c

Stus-List C&C30MK1 windows and hatch replacements

2014-09-23 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Curtis: Our 1984 - 32 had original side cabin windows that leaked.no matter what I tried to stop the leaks, it didn't work. The last straw was when we put new upholstery on the boat in 2009I couldn't put up with leaks any more. So in the Spring 2010, while the boat was still under the wh

Stus-List Boat Batteries

2014-10-01 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
In the Spring of 2006, we bought two Group 27 deep cycle batteries from Walmart.approx. $85 each.they lasted two seasonswouldn't hold a charge. In the Spring of 2008, we bought two Group 27 deep cycle batteries from a dedicated battery shop here..they were Great Northern batte

Stus-List CP180 GPS

2014-10-01 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
We have a Standard Horizon 175C chartplotter mounted on the binnacle.we used the $24 electronics holder shown on the snapitproducts website posted by Dennis. We simply turned it upside down and mounted the 'docking station' (screwed it, I think) on the bottom of the white, plastic electron

Stus-List Holder Steady Mate

2014-10-01 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
This is not C&C related but it is somewhat nautical related when we might need a functioning manned lighthouse http://cottagelife.com/95466/environment/water-shorelines/watch-these-lighthouse-keepers-risk-their-lives-to-switch-shifts Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. __

Stus-List Window replacement

2014-10-04 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Another popular window adhesive is Sika 295 UV which must be used with the Sika Primer for the best results. Many automobiles today have their windows installed with a Sika adhesive which I assume will last for 20-30 years. And auto windshields are considered part of the structural integrity

Stus-List Butyl

2014-10-15 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Mike: Varsol or any paint thinner will clean butyl. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. Unstepped the mast yesterday.being hauled out any day now! On 2014/10/15 10:34 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: The one thing I have always hated about Butyl was trying to remove it from w

Stus-List A Special Thank You

2014-10-16 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Stu: Congratulations, there is no other way to describe 'her', 'she' is beautiful to look at.and it helps to recall the 15 years of fond memories. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/10/16 1:39 PM, Stu via CnC-List wrote: To Andrew Burton -- Trident Studio (The Half Hu

Stus-List Butyl

2014-10-16 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/10/15 1:50 PM, Letsgo Sailing via CnC-List wrote: My experiance with varsol and paint thinner is that they leave residue that prevents proper sealing. --- Original Message --- From: "Robert Abbott via CnC-List" Sent: 15 October, 20

Stus-List drive strut

2014-10-17 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Douglas: You already have had good advice from the C&C listers. No new advice from me but here is what we did with the same situation you are experiencing. When we bought our boat in 2006, the strut base had a fine hairline crack. We decided to dig out all the filler, mainly to check the

Stus-List drive strut

2014-10-17 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
1/3 the price" Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/10/17 9:13 PM, Rich Knowles wrote: Rob: Those green labels are very expensive to make and a lot classier. Rich On Oct 17, 2014, at 15:29, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: Douglas: You already have had

Stus-List C&C smile fix - how I did it

2014-10-24 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Dan: Congratulations on your new boat and welcome to the C&C list. Just about anything you need advice on, you can get it here. In my opinion, Bill Bina has provided you with one of the best methods to deal with the 'C&C smile'. It is pretty much the way we dealt with ours when we acquired

Stus-List Barrier Coating

2014-10-24 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Dave: In the Spring of 2006, we had the bottom 'dry ice blasted' to prepare it for the Interprotect 2000E. If you use this product, read and follow the instructions. First step after the blasting was to wash the bottom with a solvent (don't remember it but I thing it was Interlux 215). The

Stus-List Barrier Coating

2014-10-24 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Just make sure the Pettit Protect will adequately adhere to the existing paint. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/10/24 10:35 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List wrote: I am planning on barrier coating the bottom in the spring with Pettit Protect after soda/walnut blasting this fa

Stus-List ice or soda blasting

2014-10-24 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Fred The contractor that 'dry ice blast' our boat in 2006 gave us a dealhe was trying to drum up business by demonstrating how quick and effective his process was. The regular price for our C&C 32 was about $1,600 CDN.we got it done for half that total cost.a deal we could not re

Stus-List Overpriced?

2014-10-25 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
While I think this appears to be a nicely equipped and well maintained boat, I think the owner is overly optimistic with his asking price. We bought our boat in 2006 for half that price and it was a well maintained, fresh water, one owner boat. Sure would like to hear any and all comments on

Stus-List Overpriced?

2014-10-26 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Thanks everyone for your thoughts on this...I am now comforted to know my investment made in 2006 has doublednow should I convince my insurance company of this? Rob Abbott AZUARA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/10/26 1:07 PM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List wrote: Hey Dennis, I don

Stus-List Overpriced?

2014-10-27 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
ll bring it closer to reality as well. Cheers Brent Driedger C&C 27v Lake Winnipeg Sent from my iPhone On Oct 25, 2014, at 12:11 PM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: While I think this appears to be a nicely equipped and well maintainedboat, I think the owner is overly optimistic with

Stus-List Overpriced?

2014-10-27 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
N.S. Here's a 1974 35' C&C for $19,000 https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8pEh5lnvP1ySU5HQmpDOUNOYjQ/edit?usp=docslist_api Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Oct 25, 2014 1:08 PM, "Robert Abbott via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> w

Stus-List Overpriced

2014-10-27 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
pealto those who want a quick painless purchase with background confidence of a quality fresh water boat. It may include a slip too which at my harbour is impossible to get now. I would expect a fair bit of negotiation will bring it closer to reality as well. Cheers Brent Driedger C&C 27v Lak

Stus-List Overpriced now surveyors

2014-10-28 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
l Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott via CnC-List Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 7:36 PM To: Jon Tasker; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Overpriced Jon, Maybe the difference in our experiences buying a boat was that you said yo

Stus-List Overpriced surveyors

2014-10-30 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
nothing. Roger Ware Kingston, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott via CnC-List Sent: October-28-14 10:36 PM To: Martin DeYoung; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Overpriced now surveyors Martin: We are probably referring to the

Stus-List Winterizing Atomic 4

2014-11-02 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Ken As proof of what you say, this will be the seventh (7) winter our Great Northern Group 27 batteries will have spent on the boat. As you said, get a good charge before being disconnected. Mine get the occasional boost through the winter as I visit the boat occasionally but I don't think i

Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

2014-11-03 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
I agree with Bill Bina and Andy on thisa tricolor can be used as a substitute for deck running lights when under sail but not both at the same time. The advantage of the tricolor comes with coastal and/or offshore sailing: 1. to preserve the draw on the batteries..one (1) bulb versus

Stus-List Surfing hulls

2014-11-03 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
We raced a 34R extensively..I recall the hull on this one to be flat from the leading edge of keel forward to the bow...not from the keel back to the stern. I don't ever recall getting this 34R to surf.now we rarely wound this boat up to its full potential unless we had a John Roy

Stus-List 34/36 flat area

2014-11-04 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Lots of fast boats have a flat bottom from the keel forward.I made a short delivery (40 miles) on a J44 in heavy winds and seas on the 'nose'..the boat pounded on every wave it hit. I don't think the the 34R is any different.the same thing happened on a delivery from Port Hawkesbur

Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent

2014-11-07 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Ditto, my old Nicro vent has a rechargeable Energizer 2500mah C cell.it is 5 years old.no problems to date.I bought two in a package and wouldn't know where to find the second one if I ever needed it. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S On 2014/11/07 12:34 AM, Jim Watts via

Stus-List Exhaust mixing elbow

2014-11-15 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
On 2014/11/13 8:23 AM, John and Maryann Read via CnC-List wrote: John Your mixing elbow is original ie 32 years old..I am assuming it has spent its life in a 'salt water environment'. If so, there has to be some corrosion taking place on the inside. A mixing elbow is not an expensive it

Stus-List Storing Sails

2014-11-18 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Here's an article on Winter storing your sails yourself: http://www.uksailmakers.com/WINTER-SAIL-CARE-AND-SERVICING_1_72.html Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 -84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/11/18 6:59 PM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List wrote: Related but specific to sailboats: What is best practice (or acce

Stus-List Winter worries

2014-11-20 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Interesting reading on the use of heaters on our boats. I have a 1500 watt electric on board but I only turn it on when I am around ( around means on board or on the the club premises whether in the water or on the hard). On the hard now, of course. I think our club has a boatyard policy which

Re: Stus-List 35-1 for sale

2014-11-21 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
When I look at picture #10, it looks like this boat has both back stays and check stays, as well as a back stay. Very unusual for a mast head rigged boat. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/11/21 2:03 PM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: I think those are actually check stays

Stus-List keel bolts

2014-11-24 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Bill: I would tend to agree with Jim Watts.have someone knowledgeable inspect your boat. It is not normal to have cracks in the sump that are leaking water. I would not simply cover up the cracks without knowing how significant they are. Did your boat experience a 'hard grounding'? R

Stus-List keel bolts

2014-11-26 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
s perfect, but it is about 500 times stronger than the last "repair". Also you might want to make SURE that is where the water coming from. I would shop vac and towel dry the bilge and watch it very carefully. The 35 MK I and II keel structure is pretty stron

Stus-List keel bolts

2014-11-26 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
o you might want to make SURE that is where the water coming from. I would shop vac and towel dry the bilge and watch it very carefully. The 35 MK I and II keel structure is pretty strong and I would say cracks through the boat aren't common. Joe Della Barba

Stus-List Fuel

2014-12-09 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
I was reading an article that made reference to 'marine diesel fuel' versus 'diesel fuel' . The article did not go into detail as to whether or not there is actually a difference between the two. I always thought that a 'diesel engine' whether marine or otherwise burned the same fuel Was thi

Stus-List Fuel

2014-12-09 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Thanks everyoneI knew diesel fuel was dyed and taxed for different intended uses.fishers, farmers, truckers, the rest of us etc. Jake, my diesel fuel use involves only my Yanmar 2GMF in mainly double digit C temps so any ' winterized northern diesel' should not matter to me. I heard t

Stus-List Quality Construction

2014-12-10 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
At the club last week and noticed a fellow member tolling away on the work bench behind our spar shed...there is a big vice on it that makes it convenient to do some jobs. I walked over to say hello and discovered he was cutting out 'backing plates'.asked him where he was installing th

Stus-List Quality Construction

2014-12-10 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
howed up at boat shows and there aren't too many available on the market. They may also be a bit out of our price range. Danny ------ Original Message -- From: Robert Abbott via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Quality Construction Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 1

Stus-List Diesel Fuel

2014-12-10 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
I know this topic was discussed to great lengths, but to anyone who is interested, here is the article I read that led to my question of marine diesel fuel versus regular diesel fuel. Not being a chemist or material scientist, and to any of those in these professions that might read this, to m

Re: Stus-List Cool yacht for sale

2014-12-19 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Seller Notes: “Fault on engine (water in engine oil)” On 2014/12/18 11:50 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: I missed where it said the engine was dead. Josh On Dec 18, 2014 7:46 AM, "Joe Della Barba via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: That is a LOT of money for a

Stus-List Boat stands and draining deck water while on the stands.

2014-12-22 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Petar: As others have stated, there is no need to drill holes through your toerail(s) to allow water on the deck to drain overboard.I simply tie a piece of soft 1/4' rope to the inside of the toerail with a few inches lying on the deck where the water pools and hang the outer end outside

Re: Stus-List Diving your own boat

2014-12-23 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Several years back, I switched antifouling paint from Micron CSC to Micron 66.. Micron 66 is very effective in controlling algae growth, at least it is in our climatefor all of those that are bottom cleaning every month, maybe Micron 66 would minimize that work.Just a thought. Rob

Re: Stus-List Diving your own boat

2014-12-23 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Bob: Our boat is in saltwater.I used Micron CSC for many years with excellent results.at the end of the each sailing season, the bottom had a film of algae which was removed at haulout with a pressure wash. Even after the pressure wash, the Micron CSC would remain somewhat stained in

Stus-List Vents and Rain

2014-12-30 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
There is an older Nicro vent on the fore hatch of our boat..works fine.has a rechargeable battery which I have changed once in 9 seasons. It runs 12 months of the year even when the boat is on the hard in the winter. Rarely does it leakmaybe a few drops of water in a big wind and

Re: Stus-List C&C 37+ engine size

2015-01-10 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Danny: Some say if you have one hp per foot of boat, you are adequately powered for a sailboat. A 35 hp diesel in a 37+ seems adequate to me. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015/01/10 12:30 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List wrote: Hi Guys, I'm eyeing a 1989 37+ but it has a 35

Stus-List Port light Gaskets Material

2015-01-19 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Try this guy.he used to work for Atkins and Hoyle and now works on his ownI got D shaped 1/2" gaskets from him: Gurdial Singh Channa Hammerhead Nautical System 71 Storey Pl MARKHAM ON L3S 3B4 www.hhns.ca Gurdial Singh Channa Hammerhead Nautical Systems www.hhns.ca 1-877-767-0222 toll f

Re: Stus-List Tuning a C&C 30 Mark 1

2015-01-26 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Curtis: I think Michael Crombie is referring to the two 'mast collar bars' that attach to the mast collar and come down the mast and bolt through it to counter the upward force of halyards. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015/01/25 11:20 PM, Curtis via CnC-List wrote: What

Stus-List Window Installation - 1985 41

2015-02-08 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Rex: Below is a description of the window installation project on our C&C 32 done some years agoI have posted this here several times so for the C&C listers that have previously read this, use your 'DELETE' key. Trusting this might help and don't use 3M 5200. Our 1984 - 32 had original

Stus-List Flooded Batteries

2019-09-23 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
I have two Group 27's Great Northern deep cycle batteries that have just seen their 11th season of use.leave them on the boat over the winter. Time to get new ones but they just keep on going. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32, #277 Halifax, N.S. On 9/22/2019 10:28 PM, Peter Cowenhoven via CnC-List

Stus-List Flooded Batteries

2019-09-24 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Brian: In the Fall, the first thing I do is check the fluid level(s) in each cell making sure the lead plates are covered in water (always use distilled water).  Then they get a full charge until my battery charger reverts to maintain mode.  I always follow up by checking the specific gravity

Stus-List C&C Lister Roll Call

2019-10-07 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Robert Abbott / AZURA / C&C 32 / 1984 / 41273 / robertabb...@eastlink.ca / Halifax, Nova Scotia ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list -

Stus-List Transmission replacement, Kanzaki KBW 10

2019-10-24 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
My boat has a Yanmar 2GMF with a Kanzaki transmissionI am its second owner and we both have put the transmission in reverse when sailing.  Whether that is right or wrong I am not sure but so far there has been no problems over 35 years. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 10/2

Stus-List Compass

2019-11-04 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
To my northern sailors where the temps go below freezingdoes anyone take their compass off the boat over winter?  Southern sailors can chime in words of wisdom as well. I read somewhere it should be to avoid the stress on the seals but I have never done it and my old compass works.  It was

Stus-List Compass

2019-11-04 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
In 2006, my boat was trucked from Wisconsin.  After launch, I noticed the Ritchie compass was not reacting normally (slow to adjust to changes in direction).   Took it to have it checked out. Repair guy took it apart and replaced a broken spring (he said, I really don't know what he did) and he

Stus-List Mechanical shaft seal options

2019-12-11 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
I have a stuffing boxrepacked 10 years ago with a synthetic packingsame as Chuckdry when shaft not spinning, drip when motoring...have not tightened the packing since installing. Can't even imagine when I have to ever replace the synthetic stuffing. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277

Stus-List PHRF Reviews and Adjustments

2019-12-13 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Have to agree with Dwightgotta PHRF the boat.how in the world could you rate the 'dramatic differences in conditions'.much, if not most of the racing I have done has been in dramatic differences of conditions. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 12/13/2019 10:19 PM, d

Stus-List Racing

2019-12-19 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
RacingI don't do it anymoremaybe 3 times in the last 13 years on someone else's boat.   But when I raced, I raced mostly with a core of 5 good friends, one my brother. When I started racing I really didn't know very much about all that was involvedthought I didI still don't kno

Stus-List Removing shrouds

2019-12-19 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
My 32 has Navtec rod riggingthe shrouds are connected with what I called a 'thru-bolt' a bolt that goes through the mast and is threaded on both endsthe tangs screw to the thru-bolt and the shrouds are kept in place by the tangs. When I got the boat in 2006, the rig was completely

Stus-List Racing

2019-12-19 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
RacingI don't do it anymoremaybe 3 times in the last 13 years on someone else's boat.   But when I raced, I raced mostly with a core of 5 good friends, one my brother. When I started racing I really didn't know very much about all that was involvedthought I didI still don't kno

Stus-List Racing

2019-12-19 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
RacingI don't do it anymore.   But when I raced, I raced mostly with a core of 5 good friends, one my brother. I learned a lot over many years, on different boats, doing different jobs, full crew and short crew days, in all kinds of conditions. Over the years racing, I have spent some time

Stus-List Raw Water Blocked

2019-12-30 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
At a Spring launch, I started the engineno water coming from the exhaust thru hullpulled the boat to check the intake under the hullclear and there is a strainer over it as well. Started to check the hoses when I noticed antifreeze still in the glass bowl holding the raw water stra

Stus-List Raw water blockage

2020-02-03 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Tom, Upon launch one Spring, I started the engine and there was no water coming out of the exhaust.  After much searching , discovered the top of the raw water strainer was not tightened sufficiently and air was leaking in.  I always empty the strainer bowl of water before winter lay up and b

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2020-03-18 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
At the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax, N.S. Canada, all activities have ceased until further notice.  No one knows what that time frame means.definitely will be a late start season or no season. As long as we all stay well, nothing is more important. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 -

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2020-03-18 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
At the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax, N.S. Canada, all activities have ceased until further notice.  No one knows what that time frame means.definitely will be a late start season or no season. As long as we all stay well, nothing is more important. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 -

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2020-03-18 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
At the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax, N.S. Canada, all activities have ceased until further notice.  No one knows what that time frame means.definitely will be a late start season or no season. As long as we all stay well, nothing is more important. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 -

Stus-List Boat documentation numbers

2020-03-20 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
My 32 came from Racine, Wisconsinthe boat documentation number in on the bulkhead in the port lazarrete .it is clearly visible for anyone looking in it. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32- #277 Halifax, N.S. On 3/19/2020 4:16 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List wrote: David, According to the Coast Gu

Stus-List Emergency tiller

2020-03-21 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
On my 32, the emergency tiller connects to the rudder post, which is behind the binnacle, and faces aft towards the transom.  My boat has the 'camel seat' and the emergency tiller just clears the top of the seat.  I have never used it under way but I assume the boat turns to the same direction

Stus-List COVID-19 Marina Closures

2020-03-26 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Chuck S said "The boat is my property, so I should be allowed to access it." Chuck, don't mean to be argumentative but the boat is not on 'your property'.move it to your property and problem solved.  There is no normal and only the virus knows when there will be a semblance of it. Stay sa

Stus-List Insurance - liability only

2020-03-30 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
If during winter layup (cradle or jack stands) or any other instance your boat damages another boat on club property, does 'liability only' cover those situations?  If no, that insurance would not be acceptable at our club. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 #277 Halifax, N.S. On 3/30/2020 6:09 PM, dwig

Stus-List Paddle Wheel Anti-fouling...?

2020-04-13 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
I use simple liquid dish detergenttried various petroleum products but the liquid detergent works better where my boat spends 6 months (normally but not this year) in the water.  Have to pull the impeller in August when it normally stops spinning.clean and soap, good for the remainder o

Stus-List Nova Scotia Listers

2020-04-19 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
  Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: "What happened in Nova Scotia?" Josh/Dennis, this is not C&C related but quickly as I understand...shooter was a 51 year old denturist...dressed as a RCMP Officer and driving a police cruiserSaturday night he set at least 3 homes on firekilled 13 vict

Stus-List Keel movement in C&C 24

2020-04-19 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Chris, Trying to understand exactly what you are describing without a pictureare you saying the keel is tight to the keel box but the keel box is cracked from the hull?  If there is no 'smile' and your keel moves 4"  side to side, what else could it be?  If I understand correctly, that's

Re: Stus-List Keel movement in C&C 24

2020-04-20 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Chris: Inside, check grid structures and interior pans for cracks, from the pics I think I can see some cracks. Probe all grid, pan, floor, step, and bulkhead bonds with your flexible blade. Should your inspection reveal hull damage or weakness, you’ll need to deal with this first. Correctiv

Stus-List Keel movement in C&C 24

2020-04-23 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
On 4/23/2020 9:58 PM, Chris Bennett via CnC-List wrote: " two by a turn or more and the other two by less than a turn. I will know if this removed the keel movement when the boat is next hauled out, although I am also thinking of diving on her to see if I can detect any wiggle that way (I live

Stus-List Keel movement in C&C 24

2020-04-24 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Josh, If Chris rebuilt the mast step, he must have unstepped the mast..don't know how one could rebuild it without the mast out. Rob On 4/24/2020 12:15 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: Chris, The prevailing wisdom of this list suggests that the keel bolts only be torqued while the

Stus-List Hatch screens

2020-04-25 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Joe, et al, My boat came from the original owner with these mosquito screens I have, and will never use, but I will explain.   These must have been custom measured and madethe companion way is a synthetic micro netting with something like a miniature stone or something stitched all along t

Stus-List Spilled Epoxy

2020-05-11 Thread Robert Abbott via CnC-List
Douglas: I have no first hand advice but from what you have stated, epoxy dried on upholstery for several days..I think you have two options...live with it or get new foam and upholstery.   I don't know of another solution. Maybe greater minds than me can chime in. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 -

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