Stus-List List

2014-05-02 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
It always amazes me when someone spams a list asking to me removed instead of just using the unsubscribe link that is at the top of every email they receive from the list... At 09:00 AM 5/2/2014, you wrote: Message: 7 Date: Fri, 2 May 2014 08:57:33 -0400 From: "Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List"

Re: Stus-List List

2014-05-02 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
e specific than "Re: Contents of CnC-List digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: thanks for all your effort (Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List) 2. List (Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List) 3. Re: List (Persuasion via CnC-List) 4. Re: List (Dennis C. via CnC-List) At 03:

Stus-List C&C 37+ Shower Valve

2014-05-13 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Ron Yep, that's the way. It's not that difficult, though the access is a little tight, we replaced the hose as it was leaking and playing hell with the pressurized system. We added a nice kitchen sink type spry nozzle with a release that you can either press for a quick shot or flip up for

Stus-List RPMs on Your Diesel Engine

2014-05-27 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Josh Aha...I have been wondering about the apparent inability of my 3HM35F to run at much of anything above 3000 RPM, even in neutral. The variance from the 20 year old analog tach would account for that. I have been running at about 24-2600 RPM on the tach, which, if that variance from act

Stus-List AC wiring

2014-06-02 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I received the following email from our club regarding our AC electric. Any C&C listers able to elucidate as to what this means and what you would anticipate it will take to correct? Tom, I have been doing electrical tests on new boats in QYC docks recently. In reviewing the records of prev

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 101, Issue 5

2014-06-02 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Is there an echo in here? At 11:43 AM 6/2/2014, you wrote: Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to cnc-list@cnc-list.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com or, via email, send a message with subj

Stus-List "Jumpy" Readings -- Sender or Gauge?

2014-06-08 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Alera's isn't jumpy, it is just off by like 50%. So ,when it reads empty it still has 1/2 a tank...not necessarily a good thing since I tend to push things. Just gets me to fill more often. I think I'll live with it. Tom B Tom Buscaglia SV Alera C&C 37+/40 Vashon Island WA (206) 463-9200 w

Stus-List Aluminum coating

2014-06-29 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
The black coating on the stanchion bases along the rail on Alera have flaked off in a few spots. I bet someone here has dealt with this issue... Tom Buscaglia S/V Arera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 ___ This List is provided by the C&C P

Stus-List It's Official - Cygnet is born

2014-07-05 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Any chance you'll be able to show her off at the August Rendezvous? http://members.shaw.ca/cncrdv/ Tom Buscaglia S/V Arera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.c

Stus-List Tap tap tap tap

2014-08-03 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
We are out on our annual cruise headed to the C&C Rendevous on Thetis and have developed the weirdest tapping sound in our water system. It is loud and in sync with the water pump. It seems to be associated with the how water line to the sink in the forward stateroom. The pipe is under the st

Stus-List C&C 37+ Polars

2015-09-28 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Maybe. What are Polars? Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Sep 28, 2015, at 5:59 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Message: 5 > Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 20:44:38 -0400 > From: Gary Russell > To: "C&C List" > Subject: Stus-List C&C 37+ Polars > Mes

Stus-List Status-List C&C 37+ Polars

2015-09-29 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
t; Nanaimo, BC > Boatless! > > > > > > On Sep 28, 2015, at 21:41, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List > wrote: > > Maybe. What are Polars? > > Tom Buscaglia > S/V Alera > 1990 C&C 37+/40 > Vashon WA > P 206.463.9200 > > >> On Sep 2

Stus-List Trucking to Georgian Bay

2015-10-01 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
A light coating of Joy or some other dish washing soap over the entire exterior of you boat will make cleaning off any road dirt much simpler. Also watch for any possible chafing from the tie downs. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Oct 1, 2015, at 7:04 AM

Stus-List Trucking to Georgian Bay

2015-10-01 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
The folks at Andrews Trucking head quartered in Niagara on the Lake, the outfit that brought Alera out from Niagara on the Lake to Seattle for me and also did the majority of the North American deliveries of all C7C's made there, recommended against the wrap. They felt that if it came loose th

Stus-List IPad Question...

2015-10-02 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I have used a Dual XGPS 150A bluetooth puck with my old Wifi only Ipad. Works great. http://gps.dualav.com/explore-by-lifestyle/racing/xgps150-for-car-racing-and-performance/ At 10:11 AM 10/2/2015, you wrote: Message: 5 Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2015 13:03:21 -0400 From: Andrew Burton To: "cnc-lis

Stus-List Dodger for 34+

2015-10-14 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Here are some pictures of the Dodger on Alera. https://www.flickr.com/photos/37365243@N00/7544707930/in/album-72157629350057893/ It was done by Iverson our of Olympia. http://www.iversonsdesign.com/ Since the main sheet is at the aft end of the boom, the depth as limited and we could not do

Stus-List Placement of autopilot control head?

2015-10-17 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Helm definitely. Then splurge and get the wordless remote. One of the Bert investments I've made. Nothing like heading up to the foredeck while under power to get some blessed relief from the noise of the iron sail! Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Oct

Stus-List The subject line police are on the job!

2015-10-30 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
You tell em! Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Oct 30, 2015, at 6:33 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 01:04:22 + (UTC) > From: Chuck S > To: "CNC boat owners, cnc-list" > Cc: Danny Haughey , Ron Ricci > Subject: Re:

Stus-List The subject line police are on the job!

2015-10-30 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
True. But once you change the subject line it starts a new topic string. All of the prior discussion is gone from the string. Typoed from my iPhone > On Oct 30, 2015, at 12:00 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:25:38 -0400 > From: Stevan P

Stus-List New Sails TODAY!!!

2015-11-11 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I'm so excited. Stuart Dahlgren, from UK Sails NW, is driving down to Vashon from Sidney to deliver and fit my new Tape Drive Mail and Genoa. He shipped them from Sidney to Blaine, to avoid BC tax and duty, clever man! We stopped into his loft last summer on our way to the C&C Rendezvous to

Stus-List Not What I Ordered - was New Sails TODAY!!!

2015-11-12 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Stuart Dahlgren from UK Sails NW showed up with my new sails yesterday. But they were NOT what I ordered! I ordered the UK Tape Drive with the Glass Fiber tapes. Well it turns out that when they were engineering the sails it was determined that the load levels would be near the upper edge of

Stus-List Schaefer in-boom furling

2015-11-13 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Danny The PO bought the boom for us, along with an electric winch for the mail halyard/furling line. Unfortunately, he went with a crappy loft for the mainsail. As a result, I had to have the main rebuilt twice since we got Alera in 2012. Batten ends were too far off the luff tape and the ba

Re: Stus-List Not What I Ordered - was New Sails TODAY!!!

2015-11-13 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Francois The pictures below the new sails are from the PNW C&C Rendezvous last August at Telegraph Harbor on Thetis Island, BC, not our club. There were over 20 C&C's there. Our club only has 3. Tom B Typoed from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2015, at 9:00 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote:

Stus-List Schaefer In-Boom Furling

2015-11-14 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Danny I can send you a few docs off list. My PO was kind enough to provide the Installation and Operating Guide for our boom. It is a Beta, but from what I have seen these specs apply to both the Beta and larger Gamma booms. Angles are a little different for a spring loaded or the rigid s

Stus-List Bad Build

2015-12-04 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Interesting read about what appears to be some shoddy construction methods. Thanks to C& C for doing things right. http://www.sailfeed.com/2015/12/another-major-keel-failure-what-really-happened-to-polina-star-iii/?utm_source=sail-enewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=textlink&utm_campaign=ene

Re: Stus-List Boat tools

2015-12-08 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I have a funky short ratcheted screwdriver with 4 heads (2 slotted and 2 phillips) in the handle that is hinged in the middle. I end up using it about 80% of the time for all sorts of stuff. It was one of those things you see in the impulse buckets near the checkout at the hardware store. M

Stus-List Davits (was NOWFUEL)

2015-12-30 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
James I installed a set of Kato Island davits on my 37+ and few years ago. http://www.katomarine.com/saildavits-island.htm They work fine and are heft enough to handle 300 lbs of RIB and motor hanging off the stern under full sail, so long as the dinghy is racheted down as tight as possible

Re: Stus-List Davits (was NOWFUEL)

2015-12-30 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
land, NY <http://www.starshipsailing.com>www.StarshipSailing.com --- 914.332.4400 | Office 914.774.9767 | Mobile --- Sent via iPhone 6 iPhone. iTypos. iApologize On Dec 30, 2015, at 6:19 PM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List <<mailto:cnc-list

Stus-List Seattle Boat Show

2016-01-01 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Anyone going? Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Jan 1, 2016, at 9:00 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to >cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >http://

Re: Stus-List C&C Nameplate

2016-01-06 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I'll be heading down to Alera this afternoon to drop off my dehumidifier and will take the time to undo the dodger and take some pictures of the Nameplate. Since it has been under a dodger or winter cover for most of the time, it's in fairly pristine condition. Tom B Tom Buscaglia SV Alera 1

Re: Stus-List C&C Nameplate

2016-01-06 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Beautiful day here on Vashon Island. High 40's and sunny! Great excuse for a walk down to Alera, for sure! As promised. Looks like the paint on the raised portion is all wore off. But aside from that they are in pretty good shape. Dimensions are 19 3/8" X 2." Also the bottom edge appears

Re: Stus-List C&C Nameplate

2016-01-07 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Gary Looks good to me. Nice job. Can't wait to see the finished product. Tom B At 08:12 AM 1/7/2016, you wrote: Message: 12 Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 09:58:53 -0500 From: Gary Russell To: "C&C List" Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C Nameplate Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="u

Re: Stus-List winter condensation

2016-01-08 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I tried one of those peltier dryers. http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Edv-1100-Electric-Petite-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0ZDD2/ref=pd_sim_201_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=41j242B4RdL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=16S543B31900Y7VPX9M0 It works but I agree with Josh that it does not have enough draw

Stus-List Vessel Documentation

2016-01-13 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Every year we have the USC Power Squadron volunteers come to our club and do safety inspections that, if we pass, provide a sticker that verifies that our vessels are in full compliance with all state and USCG safety regs. This is supposed to lessen the chances of being boarded or at least mak

Stus-List 93 37+ for sale cheap!

2016-01-20 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
1993 37+ for $55K CND. https://www.boats.com/sailing-boats/1993-c-c-37-40-plus-5363618/#.Vp-H-a876rU Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, inclu

Stus-List 93 37+ for sale cheap!

2016-01-20 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
That could be "Nina." That's the only blue hull 37+ I know of in the PNW. We looked at her at the RVYC in Vancouver a few years ago when shopping for a 37+, before we ended up getting Alera. I don't know about the delamination issue, but as I recall she appeared to have been club raced regul

Stus-List Post to list

2016-02-01 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Welcome... Tom Buscaglia SV Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon Island WA (206) 463-9200 www.sv-alera.com At 04:48 PM 2/1/2016, you wrote: Message: 3 Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2016 14:40:40 -0800 From: Alan Liles To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Post to list Message-ID: <905f1748-ea1f-4039-ad7

Stus-List Made an offer on a C&C 35 mk2

2016-02-03 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I used Gert Tiel...not much detail but I knew Alera was my boat when I saw it and just needed something for the valuation re insurance. Besides, who better to survey a C&C? Tom B Tom Buscaglia SV Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon Island WA (206) 463-9200 www.sv-alera.com At 08:48 AM 2/3/2016, y

Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-06 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Speaking of diesel heaters, ever since we brought Alera out from Lake Ontario I have wanted to install a hydronic heater so that in addition to heat we would have hot water. So, every year when I go to the Seattle Boat show I gather materials and every the the amount of boat bucks, and my fear

Stus-List Post to list

2016-02-10 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Al Great get!Hope to see you this summer...maybe you can make it to the August C&C Rendezvous. This link should be updated, eventually. http://members.shaw.ca/cncrdv/ Again, congrats on getting one great boat! Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Feb 1

Stus-List When to reef C&C 33-2

2016-02-11 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Reef at the dock much? At 06:08 AM 2/11/2016, you wrote: Message: 2 Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:41:04 -0600 From: "Dennis C." To: CnClist Subject: Re: Stus-List When to reef C&C 33-2 I reef when my beer falls over. :) Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Tom Buscaglia SV Alera 1990 C&C

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 121, Issue 54

2016-02-17 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Fuel I tend to be very conservative on this. I also tend to push the speed harder than I should. So. I use 1.0 to 1.1 gph when charting then keep track of my miles and time with the tracking feature on my iPad navionics app. Actual usage is ~.8, but I would rather not ever run out or let the

Stus-List BC RDV

2016-02-26 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Here's the web site http://members.shaw.ca/cncrdv/ It is usually the first full weekend in August at Telegraph Harbor Marina on Thetis Island. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 __

Stus-List BC RDV

2016-02-27 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Jim Let me know if there's anything you'd like some help with. I don't have a fancy video collage like our East coast brethren, but I do have a set of pics from 2015 if you want them. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Feb 27, 2016, at 10:39 AM, cnc-list-

Stus-List Stainless Lobster Fridge Optimizer

2016-03-23 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
This looks like it might be worth installing. A few year ago I cooked my house bateries using the fridge at anchor for a few days. Does anyone on the list have any experience, info or (dare I ask) opinions on this? http://threesheetsnw.com/blog/2016/03/save-your-battery-and-your-beer-with-th

Re: Stus-List Email List or Forum

2015-03-14 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
If we had a Forum, odds are I never would have even seen this question. Stu does a great job and we have a wonderful community here. My only gripe is that some listers don't remember to trip their posts...but I can live with that. But if we are going to abandon the list, maybe we should do.

Re: Stus-List New Wiring Diagram Draft (Edd Schillay)

2015-03-27 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Edd What 6v batteries are you planning on using, with will be the total AH, and where will you house them. I'll be damned if I can find enough space to add two more batteries on Alera, Enterprise's sistership. thx Tom Buscaglia SV Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon Island WA (206) 463-9200 www.sv

Stus-List 34+ in Ohio

2015-04-05 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I ran into this and thought is np might be of interest to the list. Seems like an attractive price. http://sbo.sailboatowners.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&Itemid=283&page=showad&adid=16526 Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Apr 5, 2015, at 9:00 AM, c

Stus-List Overheating as high RPM only

2015-05-04 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
We did a run last weekend to a local harbor for the weekend. Wind was fluky and it was a short trip so we were motoring. Alera has a Yanmar 3HM35 with around 700 original hours and was running fine at our usual cruising RPM of 26-2800 on the tach. The hot alarm went off and I let her cool do

Stus-List Heat exchanger

2015-05-10 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
As I progress through my cooling system I will have to clean out the heat exchanger on our 3HM35. I have a simple question, not covered in the repair manual I have... Can it be cleaned in place once the end caps are removed? And, if so, does this mean I don't have the drain the coolant? thx

Stus-List Scum Drag

2015-05-21 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
OK. I get that our boats are faster with clean bottoms. But I just had Alera hauled and pressure washed and the speed jumped back good knit and a half. I got to wondering if this is typical. Well, is it? > Tom Buscaglia > S/V Alera > 1990 C&C 37+/40 > Vashon WA > 206.463.9200 ___

Stus-List Grey Potable water connectors

2015-05-27 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
New issue for me, but I hope others have run into this. Alera has a pressurize potable water system. It uses grey colored hoses and fittings throughout. All appear to be original except for those around the three way valve I replaced a few years ago. One (or possible more) of the "T" fittin

Stus-List Tank selector manifold

2015-05-28 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Josh I'm not sure if what I got was Gilmore, but I had to replace one and used a garden 4 to 1 from the hardware store after combing the marine supply sources. The mating problem with the hose threads was solved with a set of brass fitting from the hardware store with female std hose threads o

Stus-List PNW Rondezveous

2015-07-09 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
We're going. Anyone else is planning on being there? Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 Begin forwarded message: > From: "C&C RDV" > Date: July 8, 2015 at 7:05:06 PM PDT > To: undisclosed-recipients: ; > Subject: Two weeks! > > If you haven't mailed off your re

Stus-List PNW Rondezveous

2015-07-09 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Oops The text from the organizers, including the URL, got snipped...here it is. - If you haven't mailed off your registration yet, now is the time! July 22 is deadline for registration, although we can be cajoled by copious amounts of cash. Details and all the forms are at

Re: Stus-List C&C 37+ Repower -- Ugh

2015-07-12 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Rick Alera, with a clean bottom and prop, will cruise at 7-7.3 at around 2600 rpm on the tach. But I think the tach is off. Yanmar 3HM35 for power w Maxprop 3 blade. That said, even a little crud buildup will slow her down to as low as 6.5. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA

Stus-List List down?

2015-07-19 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Nothing since Friday...is the list down or is everyone out sailing? Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom

Stus-List Summer Cruise, Speed and Sticky Situation

2015-08-02 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
We are on day two of out annual 3 weeks in the San Juan and Gulf Islands, We'll be in Port Townsend tonight and then working our way to the Rendezvous on Thetis next weekend. If anyone is in the area let me know. You can text me on my cell 305.409.3660 if you're close. Some wierdness with

Stus-List Summer Cruise, Speed and Sticky Situation

2015-08-03 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
eel would >> get wet, but that was about it. >> >> As for the cord it sounds like the outer skin has age/UV-itis. Does it >> sit out in the sun a lot? It is a terminal disease, no cure. >> >> Graham Collins >> Secret Plans >> C&C 35-III #11 >

Stus-List Pics from the PNW RDV

2015-08-18 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
https://flic.kr/s/aHskhTRVdU___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List LPG tank -- 37+

2015-08-20 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Edd LPG = Liquid Propane Gas. We use ours daily for coffee when we are out. Fill it every other year or so whether it needs it or not. You need to carefully check the height dimension, but I replaced my steel tank with one of these fiberglass ones similar to the one linked here. Fits nic

Re: Stus-List LPG tank -- 37+

2015-08-20 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Edd I just got back from 3 weeks out. But I eft my glasses on board. So, I'll be on board later today...I check it out for you then...maybe get a picture too. Tom B At 11:06 AM 8/20/2015, you wrote: Message: 8 Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:03:50 -0400 From: Edd Schillay To: cnc-list@cnc-list

Stus-List New Sails for Alera

2015-08-20 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Listers I know I should have asked you all before taking action and I am certain that someone out there will have a better solution...that said, I am pleased to announce that I pulled the trigger on new sails for Alera. The PO installed a Schaefer In Boom furler but went cheap on the mylar s

Stus-List New Sails for Alera

2015-08-20 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
...@svpaws.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Congrats - lots of luck. new sails are always fun. Tape drive is nice stuff. How do you like the Schaefer boom? I?ve used the forespar variant but never had an opportunity to play with the Schaefer. John > On Aug 20,

Stus-List Adjustable Genoa Cars

2015-08-22 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Any thoughts on adjustable cars. Like, are they all that? Also, which ones...Garhauer vs. Schaefer, for example. thx Tom B SV Alera Typoed from my iPhone ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscri

Stus-List Adjustable Genoa Cars

2015-08-23 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Yep, but no adjustable cars. I'd love to see pics... Like many variations I suspect they were custom factory options to the original owner. For example, Alera does not have adjustable back stay either and the traveler is in front of the pedestal at the end of the boom. But these are clearl

Stus-List Autopilot steering

2015-08-26 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
David Alera does the same thing. As I understand it, the pull to port is a result of the prop clockwise spin. The wheel is about 7 degrees or so off center under power. But my Raymarine X5 wheel pilot has no problem with it, except in heavy seas. But that is expected at Alera is at the top

Stus-List Salvage or great price?

2015-08-29 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/boa/5195322823.html Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at:

Stus-List boat names

2015-09-22 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
The family names thing reminded me of my dad's motor boats. His first was "Miss Carriage." My mother had a late in life miscarage and he figured out the savings through college and got a boat. Needless to say, the folks at the Buffalo Launch Club were not impressed. His next boat was conser

Stus-List C&C 37/40 + Pricing

2014-09-27 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
When we first saw Alera she was on the hard in November at Niagara on the Lake. We had settled on getting a 37+ and all of the ones here in the PNW were problematic, including Paikea, which we put an offer on that failed the sea trial (over 3 years later she is still for sale). Doing a servey

Stus-List Spewing dripless

2014-10-13 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Went out over the week and had a great sail out, but some problems along the way. But I have two maintanence issues. 1. Automatic Bilge Switch problems Alera is factory wired for a manual switch and then a hot lead to the bilge to use with the switch. There was no auto switch on her when w

Stus-List How Big is my Shaft

2014-10-17 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I can't make it over to the boat today to checkdo any of our 37+/40 listers knoe how big my shaft it? Pretty usre it's 1 1/4 but want to be sure. thx Tom B <-- leaving himself wide open to all sorts of stuff with a subject like that! Tom Buscaglia SV Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon Island

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 105, Issue 53

2014-10-18 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
They sell the handles here. I wonder if the caps would fit mine to replace the one that jumped overboard... http://www.rigrite.com/Hardware/Deck_Fills/Amiot_Deck_Fills.html# Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > Message: 9 > Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 11:30:31 -0400 >

Stus-List CG Documentation and exchange of ownership in Massachuse tts

2014-10-30 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
In Washington state you still need to register your boat and pay the sales tax and annual vessel registration fee. If documented you don't need to display the state number on the bow, but do need a current state sticker on each side of the boat (we put them on either side of the mast). Ymmv st

Stus-List Metallurgy

2014-11-01 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I am planning on mounting my new auto bilge switch to a plate then lower the plate into the bilge and mounting it to the side of the bilge. Much easier than trying to mount to the bottom of the bilge. My question is if I use an aluminum plate and mount it with stainless fasteners, will I have

Stus-List Anchor Question

2014-11-07 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Hey Josh When we brought our Alera out from lake Ontario, as part of the fresh to salt water conversion and re commissioning we got a new anchor and had the yard install a windlass. I had to replace all of the major heavy gauge 12V wiire and it seems like a good time to get it done. We went

Stus-List Winter worries

2014-11-20 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Speaking of heaters, what types do you use? We have been using an oil radiator for years because I thought they would be safer. But I heard on caught fire on a boat last year and am a little less confident about that now. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 ___

Stus-List 37+ handrail removal

2014-11-22 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Josh I'll check too. But probably not til next week. SHe's in the shop getting the dripless bearing dripless again and a full tune up. BTW, my PO replaced the deck handrails with stainless. My wife Lynn, who handles all the bright work, was very pleased! Tom B At 09:00 AM 11/22/2014, yo

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 106, Issue 63

2014-11-22 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Subject: Re: Stus-List 37+ handrail removal Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Tom can I get pictures of the stainless? Do you know where your stainless rails came from? I'm looking to have them made by White Water Marine Inc. On Nov 22, 20

Stus-List Merry Christmas

2014-12-25 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Happy holidays everyone. Fair winds! Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing --

Stus-List C&C 37+ engine size

2015-01-11 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I have to agree. We have plenty of power and the Universal is solid as a rock. If it has anything under 3000-5000 hours and was well maintained, it should be just fine. If you get there, getting a full engine inspection by an experienced Yanmar mechanic, in addition to the general survey, w

Stus-List C&C 30 one design

2015-01-18 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Looking forward to finally seeing one at the Seattle Boat Show next week. Hoping they'll have the a Redline 41 though I doubt it. Oh yeah...go Hawks! Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Jan 18, 2015, at 9:00 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Mess

Stus-List PNW Rendezvous?

2015-01-19 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
http://members.shaw.ca/cncrdv/ Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Jan 19, 2015, at 5:40 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:00:55 -0800 > From: "Rex & Jennifer Delay" > To: > Subject: Stus-List > Message-ID:

Stus-List Donation Line

2015-01-22 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
This list is provided by the C&C Photo Album and is free to subscribed members. Please help us keep it free by donating today at: http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/chandlery_2/store.php?crn=226&rn=428&action=show_detail ___ Stu I tried to send you some $, b

Stus-List Engine Compartment Noise Barrier

2016-03-30 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
We're refinishing the sole on Alera and decided to also refinish the steps. The lower portion of the steps also serves as the aft engine compartment hatch. Since the screws fro the back of th steps are under the soundproofing I am considering replacing the 20+year old soundproofing with the l

Stus-List Steering cables C&C 37

2016-03-31 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Welcome to the list Chris! I too have shamelessly loaded up a perfectly good fast boat with lots of heavy junk to make her a comfortable cruiser. So, I feel your shame. I'm not sure how similar your 37 anchor locker is to the one on our 37+/40, but we installed our windlass in the locker. W

Stus-List Bluetooth Speakers on Deck

2016-04-02 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
We went with a DUEL stereo with digital radio and Bluetooth. Digital radio doubles available choices and the bluetooth works great with my phone or iPad, even when we watch movies from them. You might want to consider that option. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.92

Re: Stus-List 2016 West Coast Rendezvous

2016-04-03 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
We'll see you there! Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 > On Apr 3, 2016, at 6:09 PM, Jim Watts wrote: > > All C&C's are invited to the annual rendezvous, at Telegraph Harbour on > Thetis Island, August 5-7. Details and a downloadable registration form are > at

Stus-List GPS

2016-04-04 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
I was very disappointed when the first WiFi only iPad I bought did not include GPS capability. I got a DUAL Bluetooth GPS puck and it works great. Actually a much better GOPS that what is in any tablet as it samples many more satellites to establish your position. As for the iPad power issu

Stus-List Optimus Prime

2016-04-08 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Martin Just curious, do you get to work with Optimus Prime? Tom B At 12:45 PM 4/8/2016, you wrote: Message: 1 Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2016 18:52:19 + From: Martin DeYoung To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Subject: Re: Stus-List West System Epoxy & resin Message-ID: <23eae197cc1b594fa8793397ebcd357d08

Stus-List 37+ and XL (and probably 34's too) Pedestal Guard Wiring

2016-04-08 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Edd I put the navpod on a pedestal guard that was about 8" taller than the old one. I then ran the wire through the inside of the pedestal guard to under the support plate for the guard, just under the binnacle where it exits the pedestal when I installed my e7 MFD. I had to tap into the bi

Stus-List C&C 41 Transport

2016-04-18 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Contact Andrews trucking in Niagara on the Lake ON, http://www.andrewstrucking.com/ They transported most of the factory boats and probably have all the specs on the different models. They also brought Alera here from NotL for us! Tom B At 02:39 PM 4/18/2016, you wrote: Date: Mon, 18 Apr

Stus-List Autopilot purchase and solar panel install

2016-04-20 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Alera came with a Raymarine wheel pilot. I think that a below deacon set up is superior in a lot of ways. But our wheel pilot has served us well considering the way we use the boat...cruisers in the Pacific Northwest. We have full chain and anchor forward and our dinghy w motor other transom.

Stus-List Icebox pump

2016-04-27 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Our pump is under the galley sink with a pull switch near the faucet. The water comes out a curved outlet next to the switch into the sink. As near as I can tell, the outlet on the bottom of box is inaccessible. But the hose comes out at the side of the hot water heater under the sink. That'

Stus-List Diesel question

2016-05-01 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Alera is my second C&C, but my first diesel. My prior 35MK 1 had an Atomic4. I have been checking oil on my Yanmar about as often as I did on the A4, like once a season. Last summer I learned the error of my ways. But I over compensated for the low oil level and overfilled the engine. Our en

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 124, Issue 11

2016-05-01 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
istory, someone changed out the > dipstick. Kinda weird. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > On May 1, 2016 10:00 PM, "Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List" > wrote: > >> Alera is my second C&C, but my first diesel. My prio

Stus-List Eagled

2016-05-02 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
The great Bald Eagle is a majestic bird and it's wonderful that we have them where we live. Until they land on your masthead. It appears that one trashed the sensor head for my Raymarine ST60 wind instruments. Speed seems fine but the wind direction arrow thing is done. Anyone know if the sen

Stus-List Marine Grills

2016-05-03 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Magma Kettle here. Since it's usually just me and my wife, Lynn, the smaller size seemed best. Works great and doesn't take up too much rail space on the aft pulpit. http://www.fisheriessupply.com/magma-original-sized-marine-kettle-2-15in-a10-207 Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vasho

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 124, Issue 30

2016-05-04 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Josh We used this 4" Incom product when we recommissioned Alera in 2012. https://www.fisheriessupply.com/incom-mast-boot-tape-re3941 We used the whole 100' roll since there was no other use I could think of anyway. No leaks, still looks good and is holding up just fine. Tom Buscaglia S/V Ale

Stus-List Mast Boot

2016-05-04 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Apologies to the list for my unforgivable failure to change the topic in the below email... Tom B Message: 3 Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 08:04:16 -0700 From: Tom Buscaglia To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 124, Issue 30 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain;

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