Stus-List Re: Touche' hurricane damage (long)

2020-09-24 Thread Shawn Wright
Sorry to hear about the damage, although it looks like it could be a lot worse! I'm curious about the throughhull on the beam just below the toerail... what is this for? -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Fri, Sep 18

Stus-List Re: C&C 35-1 being parted out in Sidney, BC.

2020-11-24 Thread Shawn Wright
sland, and 40-50kn in parts of our "sheltered" waters near Victoria. On another sad note, last weekend's club racing saw a serious collision between two C&C 30s, and I have heard that one may be a write off. :( -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 h

Stus-List Re: Rigging bolt rope main loose footed?

2020-11-27 Thread Shawn Wright
I've been told it should work fine, but haven't actually tried it yet. Apparently some mains can have a "shelf" designed into them which may need to be taken out for loose footing, but it can't hurt to try it. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Ca

Stus-List Re: Don't forget the rendezvous

2020-11-29 Thread Shawn Wright
Has anyone been successful with the registration link? No luck here. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sat, Nov 28, 2020 at 11:30 AM Stu wrote: > Just a reminder that our Thanksgiving Rendezvous will be held on

Stus-List Re: Rendezvous

2020-12-10 Thread Shawn Wright
Good to meet a few more C&C owners and hear some great stories! Always good to know we're not alone when going down the boat project rabbit hole... :) Happy Holidays and fair winds in the coming year. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www

Stus-List Re: Must read - insurance related to storm events

2020-12-14 Thread Shawn Wright
Hope it all works out ok in the end. Thanks for the heads-up on this; I will have to check out policy to see what it says. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sat, Dec 12, 2020 at 2:28 PM Dennis C. wrote: > So your

Stus-List Radar mounting options

2020-12-14 Thread Shawn Wright
ugh we've only had perhaps 5-6 days in the past two seasons where radar would have been useful, with a planned trip around Vancouver Island from June-August of 2021, we anticipate some foggy (or smoky) days in waters that will be a bit more challenging, and also new to us. Would love to hear

Stus-List Re: Radar mounting options

2020-12-15 Thread Shawn Wright
mited access to the workshops at our club, it may be a while before I can actually tackle some of the bigger jobs, but I hope to at least formulate a plan. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Tue, Dec 15, 2020 at 12:12 PM Br

Stus-List Re: Radar mounting options

2020-12-19 Thread Shawn Wright
got the tools out, but I went ahead with drilling, and filled with epoxy then covered it with plastic. Hopefully the epoxy will set up ok. A pretty minor job, but it feels good to start on something in the bleak mid-winter... (or almost winter). -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto

Re: Stus-List 1978 C&C 26'

2018-09-25 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
that may have plagued > this design? > > Chris > > ___ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send

Re: Stus-List 1978 C&C 26

2018-09-26 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
4 (kids 8 and 5). At first it seems big but one quickly > adapts. I would not want it any smaller and we will eventually upsize. I > thought I saw a C&C 35 for sale in Vic not to long ago. Those are nice > boats that are well suited for all around Van Isle. > > Cheers, > > Jere

Re: Stus-List Rob Ball Drawing of C&C 30 MK I?

2018-09-26 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
_ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com _

Re: Stus-List years a C&C owner

2018-09-29 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
t; > >> > > .¤º°`°º¤,¸¸,¤º°`°º¤¤º°`°º¤,¸¸,¤º°`°º¤. > Tom & Lynn Buscaglia > SV Alera > C&C 37+/40 > Vashon Island WA > (206) 463-9200 > www.sv-alera.com > > > ___ > > Thanks everyone for supporting

Re: Stus-List Composting head in 33-2?

2018-09-30 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > _______ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use Pay

Re: Stus-List Composting head in 33-2?

2018-10-01 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
gt;>> > >> > >> > >> ___ > >> > >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send

Re: Stus-List Interior teak

2019-09-18 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
other damage I'd like to clean up, but it would be easier if I was down to original teak. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 10:15 AM David Blair via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Re: Stus-List Bimini top with solar panels?

2019-09-20 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
the current season. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 11:54 AM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > I have re-registered to the list using my Gma

Re: Stus-List Flooded Batteries

2019-09-23 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
to exhaust some heat from the fridge and engine area to improve fridge efficiency. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 7:28 AM David Risch via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Flooded

Re: Stus-List CREWMEMBER NEEDED Halifax to Bermuda Direct in October

2019-09-30 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
If we weren't planning some local cruising around the BC Gulf Islands in October, this would be really tempting! -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Mon, Sep 30, 2019 at 5:54 AM Dan via CnC-List wrote: > Hey a

Re: Stus-List cabin door replacement

2019-09-30 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ate, which is problematic in rough seas. I'd prefer a small brass or bronze knob, but the door is probably too thin for a household knob, but there must be a marine version (preferably without the marine price tag...) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https

Re: Stus-List Potable water conservation

2019-10-02 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
plan to toss a spare RV pump on board just in case, but was thinking about maybe re-installing the old sea water foot pump after rebuilding it, and maybe plumbing in a valve so it could draw from the tanks in an emergency. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 h

Re: Stus-List Potable water conservation

2019-10-02 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Well, this is a first! Usually, items found on Amazon.com will be anywhere from 50% to 400% more costly on Amazon.ca... Not this time! Maybe I'll order two... https://www.amazon.ca/Niagara-Conservation-N3610CH-Water-Saving-Standard/dp/B0096C2IVC -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Cal

Re: Stus-List C&C 41 Center Cockpit?

2019-10-02 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
locally built boat that has a good reputation: https://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/41-Philbrooks-Sloop_33244692 -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 12:35 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List Smelly head

2019-10-02 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
from the tank instead of outside, causing the smell. I plan to add a separate vent for the head flush line to prevent this. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 11:59 AM Jeff Helsdingen via CnC-List <

Re: Stus-List C&C Lister Roll Call

2019-10-03 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Here you go: Shawn Wright / Callisto / 35 mark 2 / 1974 (hull #270) / 11353 / sailingcalli...@gmail.com / Esquimalt, BC, Canada btw, here on the warm BC coast, we sail all year. We're heading out for a few weeks next Friday :) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C

Re: Stus-List NMEA 0183 - Do I really need an Opto-Islator?

2019-10-05 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
This SV Delos video on YT shows a very nice system that allows for managing all functions from a tablet or PC, which appeals to me, but I haven't located a source for a network radar at a reasonable cost yet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUSrbKS1-A -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S

Re: Stus-List NMEA 0183 - Do I really need an Opto-Islator? now WP30

2019-10-06 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
next week to see if adjusting the belt helps at all when wheel forces are higher than normal. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 8:53 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > The Navico WP30 hasn'

Re: Stus-List cockpit cup holders

2019-10-07 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
+1 for the robocup - we have one on the pedestal that came with our 35-2, and it works very well. Not fancy, but solid and well designed. It won't hold wine glasses or large diameter water bottles, but works well for the Contigo insulated mugs we mostly use. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmai

Re: Stus-List windlass and chain without a snubber, good way to lose a boat

2019-10-16 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
kpit winch to absorb the shock. We used some of this stretchy line last night and today as we are sitting at an exposed dock through a gale... even with 8 lines to the dock and lots of stretch, we still managed to pull a cleat off the dock! -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&

Re: Stus-List Fwd: 3 blade prop question

2019-10-21 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
(4 cyl VW diesel, 48hp) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 10:27 AM Brian Davis via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thank you! Appreciate the info and link. > > On Sun, Oct 20,

Re: Stus-List Mount for tablet at helm

2019-10-25 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
o see details. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Fri, Oct 25, 2019 at 12:35 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > For those of you who might want to mount a tablet at the

Re: Stus-List Bottom Cleaning

2019-10-26 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
not following them. Enforcement may vary of course... -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Fri, Oct 25, 2019 at 2:01 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > While the yard has the boat in t

Re: Stus-List Old IOR auction

2019-10-30 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
That is sad to see! I will have to go take a look. I raced with Magnum a few weeks back, another C&C half ton - very beautiful boat under sail with a unique cockpit layout. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Oct

Stus-List C&C 33 in Victoria

2019-11-02 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
I don't know the story on this boat, but the price is very cheap! https://victoria.craigslist.org/boa/d/oak-bay-south-sailboat-and-33/7011884820.html -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/S

Re: Stus-List Toe Rail Resealing

2019-11-05 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
e being tight with a small wrench. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 5:34 AM Dave Godwin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Don’t know what type of a toe-rail that a 26’ has but FWIW

Re: Stus-List Toe Rail Resealing

2019-11-05 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
often the ones which were seized. Also, it appears the white rub rail flange is held onto the hull flange with small rivets every few feet. There was no sign of leaks at these rivets. It is hard to tell if there is butyl tape on both sides of the white rub rail flange; it may only be on the top. --

Re: Stus-List Toe Rail Resealing

2019-11-06 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
right away. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 5:30 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > Jim, > > As others have said, the "conventional wisdom" here on the list is NOT to >

Re: Stus-List Trimming

2019-11-13 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ard inboard jib track, but am not sure of how to best determine placement. Sorry if I hijacked the "trim" thread... -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto ___ Thanks everyone for s

Re: Stus-List Trimming

2019-11-13 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Thanks! Do you sheet inboard of the forward shroud usually, or does it depend how close to the wind you are? It looks like your aft track is further outboard than mine too, so this must be a mk1 vs mk2 difference, as those positions have factory access panels in the liner. -- Shawn Wright

Re: Stus-List Blue Seas Battery Switch Failure

2019-11-18 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
stays away for too long (and we're not motoring at all), but so far that hasn't happened. And so far, the only significant load we have is the fridge, with minimal electronics. Once we add radar, that will change... -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https

Re: Stus-List Blue Seas Battery Switch Failure

2019-11-18 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
es are old, I might just consider this upgrade when I redo the electrical, as I do like the flexibility it offers, and we plan on adding Radar soon. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Mon, Nov 18, 2019 at 6:15 PM Neil Gal

Re: Stus-List Force 10 Stove Parts?

2019-12-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
rks with a nice strong spark on each burner, but with the gas flowing outward from the burners, it doesn't ignite that well. I'm not comfortable having unburnt propane spilling out, so I'll keep using a manual lighter, which works well. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Ca

Re: Stus-List Force 10 Stove Parts?

2019-12-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
blows itself out when lighting if I'm not careful. I'll fiddle with it next time I'm aboard. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Dec 11, 2019 at 5:30 PM bwhitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com&

Re: Stus-List Mechanical shaft seal options

2019-12-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
for a while. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Dec 11, 2019 at 3:35 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > FWIW, I think the dripless seals are overrated. I've had my b

Re: Stus-List Mechanical shaft seal options

2019-12-12 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ready ordered new 14/3 wire and will be abandoning the old paper insulated AC wires asap. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Dec 11, 2019 at 9:28 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I'

Re: Stus-List PHRF Reviews and Adjustments

2019-12-13 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
a 135 genoa only. The other 35-2 in the club has a 145 PHRF rating with a spinnaker. I'm not really into competitive racing (and Callisto is definitely not set up for it), but look forward to trying out some casual racing. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C

Re: Stus-List listed weights

2019-12-16 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
- 14,800 rated), I have my doubts about this figure. I would like to know the actual weight though. Two larger boats in our club, a Landfall 42 and a 40-2, manage to get hauled by the crane after a weight reduction exercise. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 h

Re: Stus-List weight distribution and polar moment

2019-12-17 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
3rd pair at bottom of wet locker beside the engine. I suppose moving two forward to beside the mast could work if they were used for feeding the windlass. Probably too much work... I'll just keep adding weight to level things out... :) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C

Re: Stus-List Tips for finding and keeping racing crew

2019-12-17 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ting of 175 based on main & 135 genoa and 3 blade fixed prop, no spinnaker. The other 35-2 in the club rates 145 with a folding prop and spinnaker. I guess I'll need some crew now... -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto O

Re: Stus-List JAM vs Spinnaker Racing

2019-12-18 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
g. And when things break that could have resulted in serious injury, and it appears the breakage could have been avoided with better maintenance, design, or more caution, those who are risk averse, like me, get worried about their safety. Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&

Re: Stus-List Racing

2019-12-22 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
, but maybe not. There are a few skippers who are very aware of the rules, and also a bit aggressive, and use this to their advantage to intimidate other boats, knowing that many will back down even if they don't have to. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35

Re: Stus-List Teak Veneer...

2019-12-22 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
I have some but I'm probably too far away. I just used some 1/8" teak veneer to laminate onto plywood for a new electrical panel. The nice thing about the 1/8" veneer is you can make it to any thickness you need by bonding with plywood. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V C

Re: Stus-List Fitting transmission with different gear ratio

2020-01-02 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
o I'm thankful at times like this! Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 9:05 AM Neil Gallagher via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Olivier, > > Let me add a little info regarding

Re: Stus-List Fitting transmission with different gear ratio

2020-01-02 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
well... :) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 4:55 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > When I look at my engine's manual, it gives a graph of horsepower to RPM. > The wa

Re: Stus-List Spreader Bracket

2020-01-08 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
knot come free. I also do two wraps of the sheets around the furler. I think I'll add a more secure knot at the final block to be safe. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 5:34 PM Matthew L. Wolfor

Re: Stus-List Spreader Bracket

2020-01-09 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
when I will be away for longer, I may just remove the sails. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 7:46 PM bwhitmore wrote: > Let me go one further - No matter the knots you tie here and there, >

Re: Stus-List Spreader Bracket

2020-01-09 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
today, I pulled all the sheets tight to get them off the deck, and double knotted the furling lines. I'll probably pull the sheets off when I get a chance, and use a short line to wrap the sails, as the sheets are a tripping hazard getting on/off the boat when pulled tight. -- Shawn Wright

Re: Stus-List furling fail annoyance on a warm day

2020-01-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
5' by that time and I didn't want to try a gybe in those winds. A bit more excitement than we were prepared for, but I'm sure glad we got out. Snow in the forecast next week, and we probably won't get out again for a month or so as I tackle the electrical. -- Shawn Wright shawn

Re: Stus-List Condensation

2020-01-22 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ate setting would be sufficient, but I am there twice a week or so, and prefer to have it somewhat warm when I arrive... :) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 2:33 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Condensation

2020-01-22 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
volume in the combustion chamber of a diesel at TDC, so it doesn't take much. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 2:34 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Diesel eng

Re: Stus-List Condensation

2020-01-23 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
I like the sound of an opening port above the stove. What kind do you have? The only opening port I have on our 35-2 is in the head, and I never open it as it collects water on the outside, and the dogs are a pain to tighten properly to prevent leaks. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V

Re: Stus-List Combing Box replacement

2020-01-25 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
I like the idea of a fridge vent! I've been thinking of adding some coaming boxes, but our watermaker takes up the space on the starboard side. I might see about moving it down a little, as it would be nice to have a place to toss jib sheets. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Cal

Re: Stus-List Masthead/anchor light brand & model number?

2020-02-03 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
surprising, since it was running on AC, and there is no connection between my AC and DC systems at all, especially at the moment, since I have the AC dismantled an am just using an extension cord from the dock plug. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://ww

Re: Stus-List New thought re: anchor light?

2020-02-04 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
just need a steaming light, and a stern light? (which I have). I don't like the pulpit mounted bow light I have (flimsy and a spinnaker magnet), and the in-hull bow lights are not functional at the moment. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.c

Re: Stus-List New thought re: anchor light?

2020-02-04 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Thanks, that makes sense to maintain both (although I plan to delete the pulpit light and re-activate the original bow lights). I wasn't aware the tri-light provides the aft light, but that makes sense. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.fac

Re: Stus-List New thought re: anchor light?

2020-02-04 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
view of my engine starter and transmission that I want to service, so the list keeps getting longer... -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 4:39 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> w

Re: Stus-List New thought re: anchor light?

2020-02-04 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
nze fittings are worn out. I have seen some nice compact LED bow lights integrated into newer pulpits, so that is an option too. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 7:12 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List &

Re: Stus-List New thought re: anchor light?

2020-02-05 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Hi Don, Some new bulb holders came with the boat, I can ask the previous owner if he knows. They don't appear to be marine grade though, so I don't know how they will hold up. If the fixtures don't pass the leak test, I will look at going with the marinebeam LED units. -- Shawn W

Re: Stus-List Interior teak water stains

2020-02-12 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ust used to the lighter teak look from growing up with lots of 70s teak furniture... :) (actually, I have been eyeing a few pieces of old furniture lately, wondering what I could use it for on the boat if I sawed it up... :) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https

Re: Stus-List C&C 37+ -- Head Vented Loop?

2020-02-14 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
True, but sometimes it takes a while to reef, or you decide to just stick it out to get around the next point where the wind will ease. We're usually well over 7 knots when the rail is buried... :) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/S

Re: Stus-List 37/40+ Propane sensor location?

2020-02-18 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
igniting, and the alarm activates within a second. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Mon, Feb 17, 2020 at 5:07 AM bwhitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > So I'm going to mo

Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C 34 - second propane locker?

2020-02-19 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
x27;t seen the 34 lockers, but it shouldn't be too difficult to cut one in, depending on your experience with fiberglass work. You will need some kind of sealed tub to fit the propane tank of course. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.

Re: Stus-List Interior teak painting

2020-03-01 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
when dock camping with power to keep the vberth warm. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sun, Mar 1, 2020 at 4:04 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > I wanted to brighten up Touche's head. I covered the aft

Re: Stus-List Dumb question of the day - life rings, horseshoe or cushion?

2020-03-05 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
lifering, apparently the "lifesling" don't meet regulations here, although many have them. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Tue, Mar 3, 2020 at 6:18 PM Matt Wolford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wr

Re: Stus-List Speedo Transducer

2020-03-06 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
That might have been me, but I've since sold the old transducer and speedo to another sailor, as I decided I wasn't likely to install it. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 7:26 AM Bill Colema

Re: Stus-List Painted/Awlgrip Hulls

2020-03-06 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
e faces East in her slip, so the transom is baked in the afternoon sun, and the starboard side is noticeably more faded than port; I suppose I should rotate her to even things out... -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Fri,

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

2020-03-06 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
hore/offshore course depending on division, or a quick switch to either inshore or offshore if there is a sudden wind change, common in the winter. We had three races in a row where wind was <5 at the start, and 35+ less than an hour later... -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Call

Re: Stus-List Rudder post zerk fitting

2020-03-08 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Sorry, can't answer your questions, but now you have me wondering if I should be looking for a grease nipple on my 35-2? I need to inspect the steering gear soon... -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 a

Re: Stus-List Stuffing Box Material - Looking for Feedback on "Duramax Ultra"

2020-03-12 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
n may have also caused it to leak. Nut was not even finger tight, so I made it lightly snug, which seemed to have little difference on the friction when turning shaft by hand, but drips stopped. Will have to check again when I get engine back together, but hopefully I won't need to replace it.

Re: Stus-List Fuse replacement and wiring

2020-03-12 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
this size wire for most runs, so to protect them, a small fuse sized for the intended load and wire gauge should be used. Otherwise, a short in the circuit could cause wire damage before a 15A breaker trips. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.c

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2020-03-14 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Our club just closed the bar and clubhouse, and Sunday races are cancelled for the next 3 weekends. Other local clubs are revoking reciprocals also, but I haven't heard about regattas being cancelled yet. I suspect they will be. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C

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2020-03-18 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
good. That will leave only the Swiftsure and VI 360 as qualifiers. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 11:47 AM Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > New Bedford YC in

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2020-03-18 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Update, the Swiftsure has just been cancelled. I can't imagine the PNW race in May will continue, so that doesn't leave much hope for the Vic Maui this year. :( -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Mar 18, 20

Re: Stus-List Emergency tiller

2020-03-21 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ng too far needs to be checked - my rudder turns beyond 45 degrees at full lock. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Fri, Mar 20, 2020 at 12:12 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I always

Re: Stus-List All Marinas in Miami closed

2020-03-22 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
hold plastic over larger sections (like my engine control panel that is removed). -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 8:32 AM James Hesketh via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > J

Re: Stus-List Fuel tracker app

2020-03-24 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
y have all the pieces on hand already... Thanks for the idea! -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 3:29 PM Andrew Burton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Tracking your fuel consump

Stus-List 35 mk2 propane locker photos

2020-03-25 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
thout detaching the regulator box, which would destroy it. Anyway, I posted some photos on my FB page here, along with photos of the steering gear. https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto/posts/518102992458924 -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.fac

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

2020-03-27 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
at switch to ensure it's still working. But I am rarely away for more than a week, and have a second pump with a higher float switch in case the primary fails, so this is enough redundancy. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On

Re: Stus-List Marinas in Md, Covid-19

2020-03-28 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
rt (it has become a bit of an obsession...), and begin putting them back together again... :) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 9:15 AM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Re: Stus-List Water fill hose question

2020-04-03 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
e bilge and planning out my new bilge pump layout... But first, I am determined to get the rest of the oil out, most of which is trapped in crevices around the aft most keel stud.) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Thu, Apr

Re: Stus-List Mooring pendants

2020-04-03 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
eem to be only a few feet below the keel, and one is ~40'... I tend to avoid that area now, except with the dinghy! -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 12:20 PM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-l

Re: Stus-List securing cables in mast

2020-04-08 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ht be challenge also. Too bad the mast doesn't have a wire track like some of the newer ones. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 3:30 PM Nathan Post via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >

Re: Stus-List securing cables in mast

2020-04-08 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
7;ve hit with something. In my experience, schedule 40 has much higher strength and impact resistance, and schedule 80 even more so, but it's not an issue inside the mast. For making a support for a winter cover, I'd use sched 40. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Call

Re: Stus-List securing cables in mast

2020-04-10 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ner liner face seems like a perfect place for conduit, and maybe even a forward heat duct for the Espar. It pays to poke around with a mirror while cleaning the bilge... :) -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Fri, Apr 1

Re: Stus-List securing cables in mast

2020-04-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
two duplex power cables, along with 4 internal halyards, all rope. I am a very light sleeper. When anchored at my brother's place, we could hear the wires from his deck, which is about 300m away. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/S

Re: Stus-List Halyard problem

2020-04-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
furler may jam; not enough, and the halyard may wrap. It most often happens if I have not sailed for a while, and the slack halyard has allowed the sail to ease downward a bit. In this case, tensioning the halyard, then easing off a bit will usually resolve it. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gma

Re: Stus-List Panel switches/circuit breakers

2020-04-22 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ater-Resistant_Circuit_Breaker_Switch_Panel_-_Gray_6_Positions This is the actual breaker used: https://www.mouser.ca/datasheet/2/65/C1005B_from_Thermal_Catalog-1776146.pdf -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 9:27 AM Josh

Re: Stus-List Panel switches/circuit breakers

2020-04-23 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
n the load demands in to avoid melting wires. I'd love to see some photos of what the original looks like, as mine is very far from it... I'll share some once I am done the re-wire... -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On W

Re: Stus-List NMEA 0183 vs. 2000 Wiring Compatibility

2020-04-28 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
he voltage drop would be significant. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 1:47 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > To Josh’s comment, I didn’t think of the backbone

Re: Stus-List 34-36R Deck Repair Project, (now tape)

2020-05-07 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
off easily from my painted cockpit, but porous gelcoat might be a different story, so a clear tape, like HD packing tape would be safer. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 7:20 AM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via

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