Stus-List Re Cruising Guides

2013-11-25 Thread Tortuga
Recommend *Harbours and Marinas of Prince Edward Island* by Sam Cioran "Can anyone recommend a good cruising guide for Eastern Canada." Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga, 30 mk1 Ballantyne's Cove, NS ___ This List is provided by the C&

Re: Stus-List unstepping mast

2014-01-08 Thread Tortuga
There's a diagram in the manual for the C&C30 mk 1. I've sent it off-list. Hope it's helpful. Derek Kennedy C&C30 mk1- Tortuga Ballantyne's Cove NS Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 08:54:38 -0800 (PST) From: "Ronald B. Frerker" To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" S

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 90, Issue 81

2013-07-25 Thread Tortuga
I have a Bad Elf GPS that attaches to my IPad or IPod (both Wi-Fi only). It works well with a variety of mapping apps, including Navionics and Sail Timer. (http://bad-elf.com/pages/be-gps-1000-detail) There are a number of add-on GPS units available. Derek Kennedy C&C 30 Mk1 Tortuga

Stus-List Re DIT Helm Seating C&C 30MK 1

2013-10-16 Thread Tortuga
Any great DIY project with photos on making the captain set comfortable at the helm without having to sit on the teak corner all day? I have a helm perch that came to me with my 30. I've sent some photos off-list. Derek Tortuga C&C 30 mk 1 Ballantyne&#

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 98, Issue 27

2014-03-07 Thread Tortuga
> .A number of years ago I saw a Mirage 24 called "Breaking Wind". > > Not quite the same thing, but a few years ago I pulled up, at a light in downtown Los Angeles, behind a woman driving a Mercedes convertible. The rear plate read WAS HIS Derek Kennedy C&C 30 mk1 To

Stus-List Lee Valley LED Tape

2014-04-16 Thread Tortuga
I've just received the April Lee Valley supplement. The first 7 pages are devoted to LED light tape and accessories. It's the first time I've seen that they carry the stuff. Has anyone used the Lee Valley tape lighting? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance Derek Kennedy C&

Stus-List Re Spinlock clutches

2013-04-30 Thread Tortuga
merits of rope clutches? Thanks Derek Kennedy C&C 30 mk 1 *Tortuga* Cape George NS ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List ST4000 wheel drive problem

2012-09-13 Thread Tortuga
ndfills. Derek Kennedy Tortuga (1979 C&C 30 Mk1) Ballantyne's Cove, NS From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:29 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List ST4000 wheel drive prob

Stus-List Keel Fairing

2014-05-01 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
? Thanks in advance Derek Kennedy Tortuga C&C 30Mk1 Ballantyne's Cove, NS ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Keel Fairing

2014-05-01 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
Wal Yes, lead it is. You wrote "Now, I can honestly say that the best way to deal with exposed lead is to sand it down clean and immediately sand resin into the lead. Then prime and paint." By resin, do you mean epoxy resin as in West 105? I'm pretty ignorant. Thanks Dere

Re: Stus-List Keel Fairing

2014-05-02 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
reading a blog in which the author recommended using 3M 5200 for its flexibility. Below is a quote from the blog. I'm soliciting opinions here. Thanks Dennis and Wally Derek Tortuga, 30/1 Ballantyne's Cove, NS "*The first thing to do if you're going to fix this clean up both

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 102, Issue 61

2014-07-22 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
e portion of that was getting into and out of Charlottetown. It's a long way in. The advantage is that there are a lot of services available; restaurants, bars, etc. Good sailing Derek C&C 30 Mk1- Tortuga Ballantyne's Cove, NS > > I heard good things on Ballantine's

Stus-List Starting problems

2015-05-22 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
for help. Thanks in advance Derek Kennedy Tortuga C&C 30 mk1 Ballantyne’s Cove, NS ___ 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/list

Stus-List re Marine Surveyor Halifax,NS

2016-08-02 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
I have used Lunenburg Marine Surveys 3 times. I think they are extremely pleasant, competent people to deal with: full of sound advice. They're not in Halifax but travel all over the province to survey. http://www.boatsurveyors.biz/ Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga, C&C 30 mk 1 Ballantyne&#

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2017-07-14 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
nly, I think. Can anyone recommend a fitting that will attach to the boom and withstand the strain of a forced gybe? Also is there collected wisdom about preventers vs boom brakes, etc.? Thanks Derek Tortuga, C&C 30 mk1 #553 Ballantynes Cove, NS ___

Stus-List Nicro-Fico 599-600 traveller parts

2017-11-01 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
ng if that is a euphemism. Has anyone tried using Ronstan Series 22 parts with this traveller? Thanks Derek Kennedy 1979 C&C 30 mk1- Tortuga Ballantyne's Cove, NS ___ The bills have started coming in for the year 2018 and have gone up again. O

Re: Stus-List new haylards

2017-12-10 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
Ropes in Yarmouth. I haven't tried it yet but I'm impressed by their service and by the size of the shackle. Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga, 1979 30 Mk1, #553 Ballantynes Cove, NS ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions.

Re: Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

2018-06-21 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
Hi Mike Can you elaborate on which Witch you have? I haven't heard of them before but they sound super. The web site shows Stright MacKay as a dealer, but I can't find one in the new catalog. Also will you name your pump? Thanks Derek Kennedy C&C30mk1 #553 "Tortuga&quo

Stus-List Coolant change in 2QM15

2018-07-19 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
I have a Yanmar 2QM15 with a Sen-Dure heat exchanger. I'd like to change the coolant. Can I pump out the old? Thanks Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga C&C30 mk1, #553 Ballantyne's Cove, NS ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 Mk1 - Issue at top of mast when Furling

2018-09-06 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
My 1979 30mk1 has a fairlead at the masthead to restrain the Genoa halyard. https://www.dropbox.com/s/vvz8yamif0w20j0/Masthead%2003.JPG?dl=0 Derek Kennedy S.V. Tortuga, C&C 30 mk1 #553 Ballantynes Cove N.S. ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this

Re: Stus-List years a C&C owner

2018-09-27 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
We are coming up on our 9th anniversary with Tortuga. Previously we sailed a Tanzer, another victim of 80's Canadian bank foreclosures. Here, outside of Antigonish NS, we're surrounded by Tanzers and C&Cs. Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga, 1979 C&C30 mk1, #553 Bal

Stus-List re Inverter to Outlet Via Extension Cord?

2016-10-23 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
The Xantrex Freedom 1000W inverter/charger has provision to remove the GFCI duplex outlet from the front panel and hardwire the unit to an existing AC circuit, using the GFCI as the first outlet in the circuit. Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga, 30 mk1 Ballantyne's Cov

Re: Stus-List Inverter to Outlet Via Extension Cord?

2016-10-24 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
low for this bond to occur at the inverter if in off-grid mode, OR at the utility power service if it is connected to a utility hookup." Perhaps I'm missing something. Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga, 30 mk1 Ballantyne's Cove, NS ___ Thi

Re: Stus-List Radar Mount

2016-10-31 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
Hi Mike The May/June 2011 issue of Good Old Boat has an article by Danny Saathoff called Radar on the Level: about a home-made stern-mounted radar mount he built. Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga, C&C 30 mk1 Ballantynes Cove, NS ___ This list is supporte

Re: Stus-List Short handed sailing; sail selection - now lazy jacks

2016-12-02 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
Good Old Boat and Brion Toss both have good advice re lazy jacks http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_services/articles/tamers.php http://threesheetsnw.com/blog/2011/12/brion-toss-putting-convience-into-lazy-jacks/ Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga, 30 mk1 Ballantyne's Cov

Stus-List Round the Cape

2017-01-21 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
nnedy 1979 30 mk1- Tortuga Ballantynes Cove, NS ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!

Re: Stus-List Fun Race Last Night

2017-05-19 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
I hope this link works. It should lead to a short video. On a broad reach a couple of years ago, my BiData display showed 7.2-7.3 and my chartplotter showed 7.4-7.5, knots. This on a C&C30 mk1 https://1drv.ms/u/s!AkpvkGQ7RaWRhud6F4LdwC8_OFTfoA Derek 1979 C&C30 mk1, Tortuga Ballantyn

Stus-List Separation between locker and engine 33-2

2017-06-07 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
Kennedy 1979 C&C 30 mk1- Tortuga Ballantyne's Cove, NS ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contribu

Re: Stus-List C&C Lister Roll Call

2019-10-04 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
Derek Kennedy / Tortuga / C&C 30 Mk1 / 1979 / Sail # 553/ Hull # ZCC30553M79H / tortugas...@gmail.com / Ballantyne's Cove, NS (Canada) Cheers Edd ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one i

Stus-List Re Cleaning the engine.

2018-12-06 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
ocphy=937&hvtargid=pla-451302178268&psc=1 I suppose Amazon would get too complicated, didn?t realise you were in > Canada. > > Tried to get Oil eater in Vancouver > Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga C&C30 mk1 Ballantyne's Cove, NS ___

Stus-List re Mast wedge help

2019-02-07 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
erek Kennedy SV Tortuga 1979 C&C 30 mk1 # 553 Ballantyne's Cove, NS ___ 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

Stus-List Sen-Dure heat exchanger

2020-07-30 Thread Tortuga via CnC-List
difficult even to see where the heat exchanger begins and ends. I would rather not detach it if I can avoid that. I'm sure there must be a drain somewhere that I can't see. I'd appreciate any guidance. Thanks Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga, 1979 C&C