Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system.

2013-10-24 Thread Steve Thomas
Excellent idea! -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Bill Bina Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 10:40 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List New Head and holding tank system. I'm not sure if it was on this list where I saw i

Re: Stus-List Head odours

2013-10-25 Thread Steve Thomas
small amount of heel there is no need to piss on the side of the boat. I seldom bother with cockpit cushions, especially when under way, so I bought a rubber kneeling pad from Princess Auto to make it a bit easier on the knees. Should have tied a line to it. Have to get another one now. Steve

Re: Stus-List Head odours

2013-10-25 Thread Steve Thomas
-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Head odours You only make the stats once. Rich On Oct 25, 2013, at 11:38, Steve Thomas wrote: Everybody I know (male) pisses over the side, weather and audience conditions permitting. As for falling overboard, on my boat and most of similar size and

Re: Stus-List Head odours - Now pissing safely

2013-10-25 Thread Steve Thomas
used to work with a guy that got hit by lightning while at home in his basement. There is no such a thing as perfectly safe, but we can adjust the probabilities. No one gets out alive. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-li

Re: Stus-List safety tethers

2013-10-26 Thread Steve Thomas
ing sailors should be aware of that fact. Possession is a criminal offence. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gQbDzXAOdY&context=C3eea170ADOEgsToPDskJJp-f-bBF0SutwvJyyAoGV http://www.solosailor.org/pdfs/Std_GLSSRequiredEquip.pdf Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-Li

Re: Stus-List safety tethers - now knives

2013-10-26 Thread Steve Thomas
is in the prohibited weapon category as described in sub paragraph 23 even if it is a torsion bar type knife. I haven't figured out a good way to keep my handheld VHF clipped on yet. I have a Standard Horizon and have nearly lost it twice now because the "button thingy" that ho

Re: Stus-List 1972 35 for sale near Baltimore

2013-10-29 Thread Steve Thomas
I got as far as checking the cost of return airfare... Steve Thomas -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 3:43 PM To: w...@wbryant.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List 1972 35

Re: Stus-List Navy 44s being auctioned

2013-11-02 Thread Steve Thomas
I don't think the auction boats are a good deal, unless you absolutely wanted one of those particular hulls. The killer for me is the missing winches. By the time you add them back in, the initial purchase price will be around 50K, and there are a lot of project boats in that price range that wou

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker Pole Sizing

2013-11-03 Thread Steve Thomas
If you race, you will be assesed a penalty. I don't see a problem otherwise, but reducing the pole length might be pretty easy depending on how stuck the ends are. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Jean

Re: Stus-List New boat - CS30

2013-11-04 Thread Steve Thomas
Lots of people refuse to allow toilet paper, or anything else that wasn't eaten first, to be flushed through the head. You obviously don't agree with that practice but I'm surprised that you think it unusual. Not a piece of equipment I would want to repair at sea. -Original Message- Fro

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History; now a Dose of reality !!!!

2013-11-07 Thread Steve Thomas
I agree with a lot of what you say, but you should check your arithmetic. Your boat is younger than you think. Steve. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Ron Casciato Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 7:23 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Su

Re: Stus-List Anchoring floorboards - was Re: floorboards

2013-11-08 Thread Steve Thomas
has required re-tightening at some time. There must be a lot of flexing going on that is not obvious when actually sailing the boat. Steve Thomas 1978 C&C MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of M Bod Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 7:11 AM T

Re: Stus-List Anchoring floorboards - was Re: floorboards

2013-11-08 Thread Steve Thomas
no tools at all My 2cents fwiw Jonathan Indigo -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT On Nov 8, 2013, at 8:05, Steve Thomas wrote: Robertson head screws are much less likely to deform so that you can't remove them, so long as you don't use an undersize screwdriver. You ar

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History; now a Dose of reality !!!!

2013-11-08 Thread Steve Thomas
actuated to swing back and pull up tight against the centre hull, thus giving the boat a "legal" beam at his yacht club. Steve Thomas 1978 C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of dwight Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 7

Re: Stus-List Hampton to Bermuda aboard a 35-2

2013-11-18 Thread Steve Thomas
Nice pics! Thanks for sharing. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Aaron Rouhi Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 1:31 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Hampton to Bermuda aboard a 35-2 Just compl

Re: Stus-List Pedestal width (compass diameter) on a 37+?

2013-11-19 Thread Steve Thomas
me of them would have departed, but there is no visible difference. One more raking should do it. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 1:47 PM To

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

2013-11-29 Thread Steve Thomas
A friend of mine managed to seize the engine in an almost unused diesel generator that way. It would not budge either way immediately afterwards, in spite of big wrenches and much grunting. Don't know yet what broke. He filled it with oil and has left it sitting. Steve Thomas C&

Re: Stus-List wire halyards

2013-12-04 Thread Steve Thomas
Never knew that they had used aluminum bolts. Certainly something to watch out for. I can't imagine wanting aluminum bolts on anything that doesn't fly. Bound to cause trouble eventually. The shroud tang through bolt at the spreaders on my boat is stainless. Steve Thomas 1978 C

Re: Stus-List Binoculars

2013-12-05 Thread Steve Thomas
except for some astigmatism, rotation is out. (Vision correction at the objective lens does not work, it would have to be at the eyepiece.) Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Joel Aronson Sent: Thursday, December 0

Re: Stus-List Now Stability - was List halyards again( 10 aloft = 1on the rail )

2013-12-05 Thread Steve Thomas
That is exactly what he was saying as I read it. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of dwight Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 7:44 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Now Stability - was List halyards again( 10 aloft = 1on t

Re: Stus-List Battery charger recommendations?

2013-12-18 Thread Steve Thomas
tioned are smaller than 20-35 HP, but there are many of us that do have em. An alternator that can actually deliver 100 amps will need around 3 horsepower to drive it. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On

Re: Stus-List Marine Plumbing

2013-12-19 Thread Steve Thomas
Red brass is ok, but about the only things made from it in common plumbing are chrome plated and bare pipe nipples. The term "red brass" may refer to a couple of different alloys, but all have around 85% copper. It is really a type of bronze as far as I am concerned, and all bronzes look redder i

Re: Stus-List Merry Christmas to all

2013-12-24 Thread Steve Thomas
I could not have said it any better. Steve -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of djhaug...@juno.com Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 12:40 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Merry Christmas to all And to you! ...and all

Re: Stus-List Merry Christmas to all

2013-12-24 Thread Steve Thomas
Actually a lot of people in Toronto are kind of screwed right now. It hasn't been unusually cold for this time of year, but they and most of Southern Ontario east of here, got slammed with an ice storm a couple of days ago. Toronto alone still has 90,000 "customers" - meaning meters not people -

Re: Stus-List C&C (1990) gelcoat matching

2013-12-29 Thread Steve Thomas
Dennis has already responded. Look back through the posts. Steve. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of themo...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 3:45 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C (1990) gelcoat matching

Stus-List C&C (1990) gelcoat epoxy adhesion

2013-12-30 Thread Steve Thomas
t a bit of over caution on the part of gelcoat manufacturers as West claims? Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List C&C (1990) gelcoat epoxy adhesion

2013-12-30 Thread Steve Thomas
It is a Valiant 40 that is giving me the old come hither look. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1977/Uniflite-Valiant-2645427/Newport/RI/United-States#.UsHZXvtuBzP Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of

Re: Stus-List C&C (1990) gelcoat epoxy adhesion & V40

2013-12-31 Thread Steve Thomas
US$ 22.5k last summer. His C&C 38 which has twice taken him and his wife from Lake Erie to the Bahamas, is up for sale. Might actually be a better deal at C$ 39k, but Valiants do fetch a higher price than C&Cs for boats of similar size and condition. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Origi

Re: Stus-List HNY

2013-12-31 Thread Steve Thomas
Happy New Year! -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Jim Watts Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:39 PM To: 1 CnC List Subject: Re: Stus-List HNY Oooo! I like toast points! Especially with the crusts cut off, but I like those too. On

Re: Stus-List was (1990) gelcoat epoxy adhesion (now my thoughts about V40s)

2014-01-01 Thread Steve Thomas
Too true. Steve. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Wally Bryant Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2014 12:21 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List was (1990) gelcoat epoxy adhesion (now my thoughts about V40s) PS. I believe

Re: Stus-List how about a perfect sailing day in canada

2014-01-03 Thread Steve Thomas
Record low temperatures in Southwestern Ontario today. Little danger of me moving to Sidney, much as I did seriously look into the possibility once upon a time. If you don't already live in B.C., you probably can't afford it. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message-

Re: Stus-List 'My team talks Bluetooth headsets (dwight)

2014-01-06 Thread Steve Thomas
oduct, there are many, it is just one example. I have been thinking of getting something along that line for a while now. http://www.uniden.com/two-way-radios/two-weather-resistant-40-mile-range-frsgmrs-radios-with-2-vox-headsets/invt/gmr40402ckhsg Steve Thomas -Original Message- From: CnC

Re: Stus-List friggin COLD

2014-01-07 Thread Steve Thomas
Pretty much the same weather here Fred. 120 miles from Toronto. Forecast high is -20C or -4F. http://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/on-98_metric_e.html#detailsf Steve Thomas -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Tuesday

Re: Stus-List friggin COLD

2014-01-08 Thread Steve Thomas
temperature -2C. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 9:25 AM To: cnc-list Cnc-List Subject: Re: Stus-List friggin COLD Joe, can you not get hold of

Re: Stus-List friggin COLD

2014-01-08 Thread Steve Thomas
I make a Thermos of hot tea when single handing in cold weather. It is amazing the restorative power that a few ounces of a hot drink can have. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Andrew Burton Sent: Wedne

Re: Stus-List 'My team talks Bluetooth headsets

2014-01-08 Thread Steve Thomas
Cell phones need towers. They can't talk to each other directly. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Bill Coleman Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 2:44 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List 'My team talks Bluetooth headsets

Re: Stus-List 'My team talks Bluetooth headsets

2014-01-08 Thread Steve Thomas
Well of course, but even here on Lake Erie there are lots of places where cell phones don't work properly. We are either under a cliff, or just plain out of range, or they insist on talking to the wrong (U.S. or Canadian) tower for the phone we are using. Steve Thomas C&

Re: Stus-List Impounded boats in Mexico

2014-01-10 Thread Steve Thomas
Warm? Low cost of living? Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of dwight Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 12:33 PM To: w...@wbryant.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Impounded b

Re: Stus-List Painter Attachment to Boat

2014-01-16 Thread Steve Thomas
cleat as quickly as I can cut it but I admit that I have not done the experiment. Steve Thomas c&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of OldSteveH Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:30 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Charlie Doane's Great Adventure

2014-01-17 Thread Steve Thomas
skippers. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Bill Bina Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 9:52 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Charlie Doane's Great Adventure This

Stus-List Clearing in to Bahamas

2014-01-19 Thread Steve Thomas
umbia 35. Thanks in advance. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

2013-05-16 Thread Steve Thomas
It may be because these engines are not designed to start in really cold conditions. Inboard marine engines are seldom asked to start at much below the freezing point. Steve Thomas Yanmar YSB12 Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On

Re: Stus-List Polyurethane on Floorboards

2013-05-16 Thread Steve Thomas
according to the manufacturers instructions, so that no sanding is required between coats. I have used an alarm clock to wake me up when time to apply the next coat. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of

Re: Stus-List Stopping a diesel

2013-05-17 Thread Steve Thomas
Freon probably would have worked, and was available everywhere. Can't think of anything that is readily available now that wouldn't also hurt your engine. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf O

Re: Stus-List Stopping a diesel

2013-05-17 Thread Steve Thomas
No problem unless you wanted to start it again some time. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Jim Watts Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 11:19 PM To: 1 CnC List Subject: Re: Stus-List Stopping a diesel Urethane s

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

2013-05-19 Thread Steve Thomas
extended cranking. I have a leak at the exhaust elbow which is hard to pin down for the above reason. Can't just hook up a garden hose to the water injector. Oh joy, oh joy. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf

Re: Stus-List Sometimes things actually work out - Memorial Dayand cold front

2013-05-20 Thread Steve Thomas
We've had a perfect Victoria day weekend here. The low pressure systems went around us. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Chris Price Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 9:45 AM To: cnc

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stopping a diesel

2013-05-24 Thread Steve Thomas
City buses around here that were equipped with Detroit diesels had an emergency shut off built in that consisted of some sort of flap that would block the air supply. Pretty sure it was standard with those engines, but I don't know for certain. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port St

Re: Stus-List MOB recovery procedures

2013-05-24 Thread Steve Thomas
There is nothing to prevent you from having safety equipment of any type, so long as you have at least the minimum mandatory equipment on board, and a life ring is mandatory. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...

Re: Stus-List No Messages

2013-05-29 Thread Steve Thomas
I think the list is working fine, and I certainly would not advocate Yahoo groups for anything. Never got so much spam in my life as I did after joining a Yahoo group. Steve Thomas -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Joel Aronson Sent

Re: Stus-List teak and Gale Sail [was Splash and no messages]

2013-05-29 Thread Steve Thomas
Does ATN do the conversion, or do they designate a local sail maker? Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:33 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sub

Re: Stus-List fuel filter change

2013-06-06 Thread Steve Thomas
echanical pump. If I recall correctly, the fuel can be "pulled" through most electric pumps if they are turned off. My brother had a race car that was set up that way back in the 70's to enhance fuel flow and work as a backup. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON --

Re: Stus-List C&C 33 1985 How to attach Heavy Duty Whisker Pole to mast

2013-06-06 Thread Steve Thomas
ng out the genoa, then that would be a different story. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Raymond Macklin Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 3:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List C&am

Re: Stus-List [SPAM] dingy dinghy

2013-06-09 Thread Steve Thomas
citizens are incompetent fools, and that dense and expensive over regulation of everything is going to make us all somehow safe. Safe from everything except the fools in government I guess. End rant. Time to get back to work on the asbestos wrapped exhaust on the boat. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII

Re: Stus-List [SPAM] dingy dinghy

2013-06-10 Thread Steve Thomas
board lazarette with the engine running. The water was coming through the header wrap alright, but it was not possible to tell where exactly it was leaking without removing the wrap. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-bo

Re: Stus-List Annapolis to Newport race

2013-06-12 Thread Steve Thomas
I just now finished re-reading Irving Johnson's "The Peking Battles Cape Horn", and found your story when I came upstairs to check my email. Perfect. Thanks Joel. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun

Re: Stus-List Battery charger

2013-06-12 Thread Steve Thomas
I think the "pulse" technology is aimed more at rejuvenating sulphated batteries than maintaining good ones. If you're going to be purchasing new stuff, it might be time to consider a power conditioner of some sort. Voltage regulating resonant transformers are pretty much bullet proof and not

Re: Stus-List el Derecho

2013-06-12 Thread Steve Thomas
here for tonight includes localized thunderstorms with rain as much as 50 mm (2 inches). Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Bob Moriarty Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:11 PM To: cnc-list@cnc

Re: Stus-List craig montague - Yahoo Spammer

2013-06-17 Thread Steve Thomas
-Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of craig montague Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 6:34 AM To: cc 3436; cnc list; cnc list owner; cnc list bounces; jcbmontague39 Subject: Stus-List craig montague http://filaelcid.es/xiabi/fduu/mogsm/jqc/pavsg/

Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C30 Mk1 675M81E

2013-06-19 Thread Steve Thomas
inch increments on the I.D., so you should be able to guess/estimate the size by measuring the O.D. and eye balling the wall thickness. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Curtis Sent: Wednesday, June 19

Re: Stus-List Winch Handles - Floating Object Recovery

2013-06-19 Thread Steve Thomas
And a crew overboard would likely be even more difficult to spot. I almost always wear an inflatable harness, and when I wear one, so does almost every other person who comes on the boat. I don't insist on it but I do recommend it. A friend of mine has lost 2 life rings overboard so far, and coul

Re: Stus-List C&C30 MK1 5' draw on the keel?

2013-06-27 Thread Steve Thomas
You have a better boat than the advice you were given, unless your boat has suffered some specific damage. In good shape, I can't think of any boat that is both suitable for "off-shore day sails" and more seaworthy in any significant way. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-li

Re: Stus-List LED cabin lights

2013-06-28 Thread Steve Thomas
Rich, I ordered 4 similar devices from this guy a couple of days ago. The price is a bit better directly from China. My intention is to be able to run 24 volt equipment. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281041084321?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Steve Thomas C&C

Re: Stus-List LED cabin lights

2013-06-28 Thread Steve Thomas
. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/DC-Converter-Constant-Current-Voltage-1-3-30V-LED-Driver-Battery-Charger-LM2596-/390616867671?pt=LH_Defaul tDomain_0&hash=item5af2946357 Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2013-06-29 Thread Steve Thomas
o use alcohol for pre-heat in any case. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Danny Haughey Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 11:44 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Stove Replacement for C&

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2013-06-29 Thread Steve Thomas
Oops, I meant to address John, the original poster. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Steve Thomas Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 9:05 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Stove Replacement for C&C29-2 Dan,

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2013-06-29 Thread Steve Thomas
Steve Thomas would like to recall the message, "Stus-List Stove Replacement for C&C29-2". ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List where to secure spring lines

2013-07-05 Thread Steve Thomas
I have run dock lines through the holes in the toe rail, but some sort of chafing gear is mandatory. The holes have sharp edges, and the line does a sharp turn. A block would be better. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.co

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2013-07-10 Thread Steve Thomas
Baltic 39, nice boat, but a long way down that companion way ladder. Do the C&C 39s have the same transverse "hallway" at the foreward end of the aft compartment? Steve Thomas -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Bill Bina S

Re: Stus-List HIN Again - Sorry

2013-07-11 Thread Steve Thomas
1983 boat since the next model year starts in August. Since you boat was built in May, it was May 1983 since the model and calendar year coincide from January to July. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of In

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal - ground sparks

2013-07-12 Thread Steve Thomas
can check it easily with a multimeter. Do you have any electronics with an internal clock, that is maintained by the battery and bypasses the battery switch? A lot of car sterios are like that. I would track down whatever it is in any case. It might be ok, but I would want to know. Steve Thomas

Re: Stus-List Rudder post sqeak

2013-07-14 Thread Steve Thomas
grease and then screw down to force the grease into the rudder tube and thereby lubricate the shaft. Lots of people replaced those cups with grease fittings so that they could just use an ordinary grease gun. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-

Re: Stus-List Boom Vang for C&C 27 Mk III

2013-07-20 Thread Steve Thomas
set-up. It is still working fine as is and the pin hasn't bent. Someday I am going to install a second pin in the rear most set of holes, but I still haven't gotten around to it. My guess is that the PO of your boat had an unintended jibe when there was a pretty good breeze blowing.

Re: Stus-List Boom Vang for C&C 27 Mk III

2013-07-20 Thread Steve Thomas
may have been inspired by the attachment points sometimes provided on boats with keel stepped masts. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Peter Fell Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 1:21 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list

Re: Stus-List iPads for Navigation & Data Usage

2013-07-25 Thread Steve Thomas
Electronic charts are great and I use them, but some contain errors that are not on paper charts. Best always to use both, and do some checking on what is considered best for the area. A couple on a catamaran experienced a nasty grounding when proceding south out of Elizabeth harbour Exuma this p

Re: Stus-List Fw: HELP aluminum bolt

2013-07-26 Thread Steve Thomas
alked to on that subject. I got bronze wood screws for my hand rails and stainless bolts to fit my Yanmar from Facca for example. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Persuasion Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 8

Re: Stus-List 35-1 galley down light

2013-07-27 Thread Steve Thomas
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Re: Stus-List FW: Anchor Locker II - drain?

2013-07-29 Thread Steve Thomas
r drainage originally. Steve Thomas -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Alex Giannelia Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 11:06 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List FW: Anchor Locker II - drain? My anchor locker does not have a dra

Re: Stus-List Another boat

2013-08-01 Thread Steve Thomas
I can think of one advantage. With a 29 you don't have to pay for a cruising permit to visit the United States. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa Sent: Thursday, August 01,

Re: Stus-List where to put the solar fan

2013-08-04 Thread Steve Thomas
f the boat. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 8:43 AM To: Bev Parslow; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List where to put the solar fan FWIW, I

Re: Stus-List Primary winches for MkII 27'

2013-08-05 Thread Steve Thomas
re I was after and I like them for that. Steve Thomas 1978 C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Paul Baker Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 5:03 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Primary winches for MkII 27'

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 mast step yet again

2013-08-06 Thread Steve Thomas
Maple is not very rot resistant, but oak is. There is a reason why oak was the material of choice for ship building. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Ronald B. Frerker Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 4:24 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subj

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 mast step yet again

2013-08-07 Thread Steve Thomas
much. Ed From: Steve Thomas Maple is not very rot resistant, but oak is. There is a reason why oak was the material of choice for ship building. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Ronald B. Frerker Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 4:24 PM To:

Re: Stus-List Replacement batten

2013-08-08 Thread Steve Thomas
If the next batten pocket up is the same length as the one for the batten you lost, then it is a good bet that both were identical. An identical batten would in this case be close enough until you have a chance to check with your sail maker, as was suggested earlier. Steve Thomas C&C27 M

Re: Stus-List Sail Numbers

2013-08-09 Thread Steve Thomas
You only need them if you are going to race, in which case it would be best to get a hold of whoever is sanctioning the races in your area. There have been many different "standards" for sail numbering. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf

Re: Stus-List Smile or sump.

2013-08-10 Thread Steve Thomas
tackle repairs of that nature, but it might be worth seeking advice there anyway given their particular knowledge of C&C yachts. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Derek Leck Sent: Saturday,

Re: Stus-List Solar Vents

2013-08-10 Thread Steve Thomas
t of the older models do. If the PO had a leak and decided to glue it in with some sort of calking then all bets are off, but that is how it is supposed to work. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On B

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump siphon

2013-08-13 Thread Steve Thomas
any case I would want it to be easily accessible if installed. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Ken Heaton Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 10:42 AM To: cnc-list Subject: Re: Stus-List Bilge pump siphon Our 37

Re: Stus-List New halyards

2013-08-19 Thread Steve Thomas
lso solve some of the wear problems associated with the high tech lines, since the larger diameter polyester tails are quite durable and can be sized to be of adequate strength long after they get soft and fuzzy. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON __

Re: Stus-List New halyards

2013-08-19 Thread Steve Thomas
That "core to core" splice is exactly what I had in mind. Thanks Dennis. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Dennis C. Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 10:57 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.c

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2013-08-25 Thread Steve Thomas
area" berths, to make into single sea berths when appropriate. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Richard Walter Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 10:02 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject:

Re: Stus-List Thoughts on this boat?

2013-08-27 Thread Steve Thomas
at Lakes boats are usually in better condition than the ones down south in salt water. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKII Port Stanley, ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Dr. Mark Bodnar Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 9:22 AM To: cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

2013-08-28 Thread Steve Thomas
g angle to the wind, but it works quite well in most conditions where you would want such a sail while cruising. The main advantage of a true asymmetric over my setup is in sailing closer to the wind in light air. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto

Re: Stus-List C&C 35-2 for sale in STL

2013-08-29 Thread Steve Thomas
I looked too. The price is right. I wonder how much would it cost to have it trucked to Lake Michigan or to the Gulf? Seems like a long way from navigable waterways. Steve Thomas -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa Sent

Re: Stus-List C&C 35-2 for sale in STL

2013-08-29 Thread Steve Thomas
OK, so there IS a river near there. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Steve Thomas Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 2:11 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 35-2 for sale in STL I looked too. The price is right

Re: Stus-List C&C smile - wet keel bolts

2013-09-03 Thread Steve Thomas
ood reason to be suspicious in the first place, but that would be the only way to do a thorough check. Even then you would just have to assume that the part cast into the lead was ok. My 2 cents, Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-l

Re: Stus-List How would you prepare a C&C to cross the Atlantic

2013-09-05 Thread Steve Thomas
I wonder what the motion on a cat would be like. On a mono hull the roll is dampened by the wind on the sails. On a cat there is that wide stance. Anyone here have comparative experience? Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list

Re: Stus-List How would you prepare a C&C to cross the Atlantic

2013-09-05 Thread Steve Thomas
Correction, Elizabeth Harbour, Great Exuma. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Steve Thomas Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 10:09 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List How would you prepare a C&C to cross the Atla

Re: Stus-List How would you prepare a C&C to cross the Atlantic

2013-09-05 Thread Steve Thomas
d the ones that actually sail well. Unless you have big $$$ to spend, the two characteristics seem more or less incompatible. I saw a lot of cats in Port Elizabeth this year, and they sure seem to work good at anchor. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto

Re: Stus-List Photo Album Upgrade

2013-09-19 Thread Steve Thomas
Thanks for all your effort Stu. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Stu Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:27 PM To: C&C Email List Subject: Stus-List Photo Album Upgrade Finally, the Photo Album is working on the new higher speed and mo

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