Re: Stus-List getting seasick

Stugeron (cinnarizine) gets my vote. No more than 15mg, and no side effects. I don't use it much, and the stuff I have on board is six years old. You can't get it in the US, but I ordered it mail order through Canada. In Mexico they only have 75mg tablets, so one has to cut them into quarter

Re: Stus-List getting seasick

PS. I've heard about Ginger but never tried it. Has anyone ever tried Pickled Ginger, like for Sushi? I always keep that on board, but in those rare moments of seasick don't want to experiment. (Especially when single handing.) Wal ___ This List

Re: Stus-List getting seasick (and yes more of my drivel)

Jake wrote: Some side effects can be severe. Okay, here's a Stugeron side effect story. July of 2010 I was up at Bahia de Los Angeles (28.954N 113.548W) and I don't want to say it was rustic but the village was proud of having had electricity for four years, and getting diesel meant a two

Re: Stus-List LF38 Dodger available...

Spencer -- What do you mean by a full enclosure? Do you mean hard dodger, or just a new dodger designed to mate with a bimini and side panels? I'm just curious, but wouldn't mind seeing pics when you're done. PS. You are in Mt Prospect IL? I lived there as a child, at 121 N. Willie St. I

Re: Stus-List butyl cleanup?

I'd remove as much as possible with a plastic putty knife, and then use mineral spirits to dissolve the rest. IIRC, Denatured Alchohol also works, but don't remember for sure. you wrote: Any tips on the best cleanup strategy? ___ This List is pr

Re: Stus-List Talk some sense into me please!

Ryan - Your *key point* was when you said "to make sure its a sport/lifestyle/hobby for me..." Before I bought this LF38 I had an Islander 28 -- a very stiff and forgiving little sailing machine (Bob Perry told me that it's still his favorite boat, back when I asked him if the C&C LF38 was a

Stus-List OFF LIST - Talk some sense

Very Big Grins - Yeah, it didn't take me long to figure out that Bob Perry was going to say whatever he thought I wanted to hear... But this boat actually does sail well. Wal On 7/4/2014 8:50 PM, coltrek via CnC-List wrote: And in his review of the C&C 39, he said THAT was his favorite! But

Re: Stus-List small hole in front of LF38 rudder tube

Paul - I have a 1.5 inch long metal stud sticking out of the bottom of my hull about six inches in front of the rudder. Somewhere I have a picture, but never put it on a web page. Every time I haul I wonder if I shouldn't just cut it off, but figure what the heck it's not causing a problem

Re: Stus-List small hole in front of LF38 rudder tube

Hey, don't leave a hole in your boat, man. Clean the hole out enough to get a good physical bond, rough it up a bit, and get some Marine-Tex and mix it up and stick it in a syringe and fill the thing. I've done that, under duress, and it has been rock solid for over eight years. Holes are h

Re: Stus-List Dyneema lifelines -- was Re: Swageless lifeline system

If I were to replace my lifelines today I'd go with Dyneema. I have one piece of 1/8" Amsteel that I use to lash down the shank of my anchor. It's been tied to the pulpit base for six years now, and is the most heavily abused piece of rope on the boat. It sits in the Mexican sun 24x7, and the

Stus-List Help (volume 2) Terrible Ordeal really

We had atypicallightning storm the other night rolling down from the mountains. Lightning and thunder every two or three seconds, and pouring rain. After making sure the boat was secure, I fell dozed off on the port bench with a book, and with my head two feet from the keel stepped mast. Sudden

Stus-List Long Term effects of Easy-Off

Over the years I've heard many folks recommend Easy-Off to remove old boat names and so on. I've always wondered about the long term effect on gelcoat. It's pretty harsh stuff. Does anyone who's used it have any observations after five years or more after use? Wal PS. World Cup finals in t

Re: Stus-List Long Term effects of Easy-Off

Thanks to all for the feedback. Using vinegar as a first rinse makes a lot of sense. I hadn't heard of that before. Easy-Off is an alkaline, so vinegar would neutralize any residual stuff. Wal Stevan Plavsa wrote: I used vinegar to clean up. _

Re: Stus-List Barient 19 winch.

Bev - there's info on the photoalbum site: Wal ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go b

Re: Stus-List Set up of shower in Cockpit

Based on what I've read so far, I wouldn't do it. Mainly because if you have to ask, you don't know your exhaust system well enough to mess with it. However, the idea has some merit in a limited sense. For example, on my boat I have an anti-siphon loop between the heat exchanger and the e

Re: Stus-List Set up of shower in Cockpit

Burt - I have a high tolerance to pain. That's why I own a boat. Bottom line is I can put my hand on the exhaust riser and leave it there indefinitely, and I adjust the water until I think it's feeling hot. Wal Burt Stratton wrote: I am not sure where you got that about being able to stand

Stus-List web site update

Ummm, after 14 months I finally updated my web site. I'm not sure about the section at the bottom about Iridium, because the story is changing hourly and I don't want to say something that will get me sued. I might pull it out. So that will probably turn into a separate page when I figure ou

Re: Stus-List Set up of shower in Cockpit

you wrote: 180 is just too hot for touching. Ha. I didn't want to elaborate because I didn't want to start blathering. But since you asked... I remember my first job, when I was 10 years old, for a dollar an hour, at Interstate Pancake Howse, owned by Poor Ken and Lonesome Del. If you th

Re: Stus-List Cabin fans

Andrew Burton wrote: Wal, which model caframo fan? I need to install a few in Peregrine and I was thinking of going with the Hella Turbos, but if you like the caframo... Andy Andy - I have been using the cheapest Caframo, model 747. Mainly because that all I can get. They make others with

Re: Stus-List Cabin fans

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Re: Stus-List Sails to Donate

Mike - A long time ago someone (I think it actually was Fred) sold me an ATN storm jib that fits an LF38. I've never used it, and have seen enough sloppy stuff that I realize I don't need it. (Heck, I fly a 90 on the furler all the time, and even in light air I move along just fine.) So yo

Re: Stus-List LF 38 in Baltimore

Ouch. I'll keep a copy of that, though, if I end up back in the USA and have to demonstrate value to the county tax assessor. I've been wondering what Stella Blue is really worth these days. She's structurally and mechanically bulletproof, but has been seriously used. And folks these days wa

Re: Stus-List Play in the steering

I have a selection of ratchet extenders on board, from 12" to 3", and have used them more than once to place nuts on my boat. Handy ratchet extenders, in my opinion, have rounded ends that allow a bit of play so you don't have to line up the ratchet just exactly perfect. However, if you need

Re: Stus-List Stainless Grab Rails & New Stanchion

Steve - Umm, you accidentally attached about two weeks of old emails onto your message. You might be able to repair that stanchion, depending on how bad it's bent. I've been hit by a few big powerboats (with Mexican captains who think all boats are like fishing pangas and a collision is fu

Re: Stus-List Propane!

Okay, that was funny. I guess propane is safe, but you should never wire C4 all over the boat and then set it off. Wal you wrote: When it comes to propane on board, you really need to follow all of the rules all of the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxm3uMy6MPI&feature=youtu.be Bil

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Burt Stratton wrote: My wife is a very good seamstress and she is willing to do the cushions including adding some back rests. We already have the materials in hand (Sunbrella). I am not using Awlgrip, just some decent deck and epoxy paint. Skip - Re cushions you might get some ideas from

Re: Stus-List 3/4 ton rehab

I think RustOLeum is as good and maybe better paint than single part Interlux or Petit. About four years ago a guy down here painted his topsides with white RustOLeum. It still looks great. He did it with a brush, and actually did it with the boat in the water while sitting in a kayak. He w

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Stu - Good news! I can imagine your joy. Go outside on a clear night and marvel at the stars. I love to hear stories like that, because I've been visually challenged all my life but don't make a big deal out of it. I wear glasses on top of contact lenses, and don't go out in public with o

Re: Stus-List big $$$ used C&C (now upholstery)

I haven't experienced that, but maybe what I call vinyl is actually Naugahyade. You can't find Naugahyde any more, because the Nauga's were hunted to near extinction. Then a bunch of college kids started this 'Save the Nauga' campaign, but it was too late. (That's an old joke, but still make

Re: Stus-List big $$$ used C&C (now upholstery)

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Re: Stus-List Thoughts on repowering with outboard

Paul - All of the comments made so far are true. Which means, of course, that you can do whatever you want to do. My 2 cents (here we go...) There's a boat ('Willful Simplicity') who's been cruising the Sea of Cortez for five years in a Catalina 27 with an outboard. They're doing just fin

Re: Stus-List Relacing Rub Rail - Landfall 35

James - I believe that vinyl rub rail is part of the deck/hull joint, so replacing it would be next to impossible. Wal you wrote: I am debating whether it is worth the labour to attempt to remove the paint and shine up the existing rub rail, or to go ahead and replace. -- s/v Stella Blue w

Re: Stus-List Alternator or belt?

And use a new belt. The only time I had a belt failure was 20 hours after I put a 'new' belt on. I'd put on my oldest spare, which was dumb. It's not fresh milk, and there's no need to rotate stock. Belts are cheap; overheating is expensive. Wal

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Read it and weep: or read it and laugh. Or laugh and weep. Or drink tequila and don't worry about it... The amazing thing is that I did most of the work myself, and very little of it was cosmetic. That was intentional. The boat is structurally

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PS. Note the incredible number of expenses less than $50US. Those little trips for fasteners and epoxy and paint brushes and sandpaper and stuff really add up. I wrote: Read it and weep: or read it and laugh. Or laugh and weep. Or drink tequila

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Danny - I've been using Quicken since the 1980's. These days it's easy -- just push a button and all transactions for your linked accounts are downloaded into your computer. Back then it was much tougher, and I had to dedicate an afternoon a month to data input. But it's worth it. Some peop

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Well... Have fun. It's okay, but I still don't have a baby's arm holding an apple. It was a project boat, and if I didn't save her she'd be chopped up by now. Wal you wrote: Wally, What makes your haulouts cost thousands of dollars; one over 10k$?

Re: Stus-List Battery charger on 24

I put a ProMariner on Stella Blue last year, and am very pleased with it. The one Rich suggests would be good for a 24 with one or two batteries. Note the dimensions: 9x5x2 inches. That's pretty small. Auto shut off isn't really necessary with a good three stage charger, as float mode will h

Re: Stus-List Cabin fans (now cockroaches, who actually have wings)

I wrote I really need to address those ten points in the article, in order. 1) Apparently the ones that aren't pests aren't on my boat. Or, define 'pest.' 2) Great. 3) So what. 4) Right. I'm aware of th

Re: Stus-List Read it and Weep

Brent - yeah, but *everything* from the companionway back is new. Insurance companies don't care though. They still won't cover me for anything but liability. Wal you wrote: Holy crap Wal, it cost $20,000 +- to re power your boat? Wow! That's a more than a few boat units!! ___

Re: Stus-List Read it and Weep

It's an '81, so 33 years old -- and I need international off-shore coverage that'll let me single hand. Only one company would even quote it, for 3K a year for $60k value, and single handing for no more than 24 hours. It just wasn't worth it. Julie wrote: I thought your boat was a late 80's

Re: Stus-List Alcohol stove

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Re: Stus-List block lubricant (and goodbye Robin Williams)

T9. Yeah, I've seen that goopy result. I don't use it any more. It might be a great corrosion prohibiter, but my opinion is still out on that as well. The only thing I trust is a good fresh water rinse. Back about 220 years ago I was a scuba instructor working a 90 foot boat in the Caribb

Re: Stus-List Patricia Category 5 Ping Wally

Thanks Steve - By now you know that it was very intense at the point of landfall, but I'm about 100 miles north and protected by the Sierra Madres. Everyone did get into a tizzy of preparation, in case it turned north, but it was just rain for us. We were on the high pressure side, with the w

Re: Stus-List Headliner

I had to replace a couple of ruined panels, and used foam PVC. It's very light weight. Here's a link to the project: Wal -- s/v Stella Blue www.wbryant.com ___ Email address: CnC

Stus-List 818 messages...

Hey, Happy Holidays. Yes, I've been AWOL. I've had messages pile up, but 818 on this list has to be a record. I'll do a quick scan and see if I have anything to add. 2015 was a weird year, with surgeries and pregnant women and lots of tequila and market corrections and stuff. I'm hoping 20

Re: Stus-List Composite project (not C&C related directly)

I can't address the original question, but to Doug's comment I also swear by 'Knytex,' which is a trade name from one manufacturer. It's biaxial with mat sewn together, without the binders that limit one to polyester resins. Once I discovered it, I never used anything else. You can lay up re

Re: Stus-List Composite project (not C&C related directly)

Huh? On 3/12/2015 12:49 AM, Brent Driedger via CnC-List wrote: I will look into some of those glass options as the floor of the cockpit needs to be rebuilt ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubsc

Re: Stus-List Email List or Forum

I vote list. 1) Sometimes I can't get good web access on the boat. 2) More importantly, the forum format makes it easy to ignore topics, and I learn a lot listening to folks with problems/solutions that don't initially seem to be relevant. 3) We would need a forum for drunken rants. Wal ___

Re: Stus-List I guess no sailing this weekend

Right. Had a nice breakfast, a little bus run to the grocery store, and then an 8 mile hike on the beach in swim trunks. One of my favorite things these days is to walk up to Canadian women and say 'You Need To Put More Sunblock On *Right Now*.' Kim wrote: Sunny and mid-80's here. Only ice

Re: Stus-List Appropriate safety gear for a trip to Boston

All of the advice given is good. I don't have a Life Raft but there was no question about an Epirb. I also sail with my dinghy fully inflated on the foredeck, with snap releases on the tie downs, and the painter snapped to a padeye so it won't blow away in bad conditions. Speaking of tying t

Re: Stus-List How to run jacklines on an LF38.

you wrote: I need 'em for the NE voyage. The mast is 16+ ft back from the bow. Theres a good, sturdy eye near the bow. I can run them to the cabintop handrails at the cockpit, but that seems strange. Suggestions, please.

Re: Stus-List TefGel - was 1976 C&C 38 Electrical Panel

Personally, I think you should always have TefGel on board. I find myself using it often, as it's famous for avoiding corrosion between dissimilar metals. However, for electrical connections I believe that dielectric silicone will work fine. I also have that on board. These days I use Super

Re: Stus-List LUDDITES UNTIE (was Email List or Forum)

you wrote: My iPhone and my iPad have been set to "thread view" and it doesn't eliminate the copied text. I think it's about time for me to start fixing dinner... A month ago I saw someone with this really cool thing and I said "what's that" and she looked at me like I was an idiot and said "

Re: Stus-List OFF-List I guess no sailing this weekend

Why? They might be nurses. On 3/14/2015 11:08 PM, Dennis C. wrote: Wally, If you see people in white coats heading your way, RUN! -- s/v Stella Blue www.wbryant.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, incl

Re: Stus-List Deck hardware for mooring

Jim wrote: Be very careful with snubbers. Right. I use a single snubber, tied on with a modified rolling hitch. It has held fine in 50 with gusts to 70, but after that it was about four feet longer. Now it's a dock line, and I have a new snubber. (Actually, I'm a few snubbers past that.)

Re: Stus-List LF 38 stemhead casting vs forestay attachment

My LF38 forestay was just attached to the cast aluminum bow rollers, which were bolted to a large backing plate glassed into the deck. All the forestay stress was placed on two tabs of cast aluminum, which caused me a great deal of worry. I've since replaced it with a SS plate and rollers, wh

Re: Stus-List C&C ball caps

I'm currently in 12.4 feet of ca-ca. Rick wrote: If you’re having senior moments at age 50 you might be in deep ca-ca. For the rest of us it seems to happen about age 64. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences,

Re: Stus-List LF38 deck drains (was: Bilge pump)

My LF38 had them Tied and Teed into the galley sink drain. I didn't like that. When I replaced all my hoses I couldn't access the port one as it was run behind the ice box and wouldn't move, so I plugged up the drain for a while and thought about it. I didn't think about it long enough, as m

Re: Stus-List deck drains (was: Bilge pump)

you wrote: On Pegasus, my deck drains go to a thru-hull under the galley sink. This year I am going to reroute them to thru-hulls just below the toe rails. That's what I did and it did not work out well. (My last email had a comment about my big idea being totally sub-optimal.) I ran them a

Re: Stus-List Underwear (was deck drains, was bilge pumps)

One of my funniest moments in the last year was when I walked back into a marina office and said "Oh, I forgot what I was here for. Heck, I would forget my own name if it wasn't written on my underwear." I heard later that two of the girls started giggling and said "he doesn't wear underwear."

Re: Stus-List Tool(s) Recommendation for Battery Cable

Joel wrote: Your local chandlery may let you use one. Right. Up in the SF Bay I bought big wires at Sven's just because they had a commercial crimper on a bench. That said, I have one of those cheap Ancor crimpers. I don't use a hammer. I use vice grips, and slowly work it down. It ain'

Re: Stus-List New foredeck hatch

Maybe some scrap wood and clamps would help the router stay under control. Else I'd use a sabre saw to trace the outline. Carbonite bits cut through fiberglass well. Good caulk fixes many minor errors. Sorry if someone else already said this... I'm about 145 emails behind. Wal On 3/27/2015

Re: Stus-List New Wiring Diagram Draft

If I had to do it again, and if you're traveling internationally, I'd spring the bucks for an isolation transformer. I didn't get one at the time as they were around 400 bucks, but I've spent 5X that replacing blown electrical stuff caused by 3rd world marina electrical work. Wal you wrote:

Re: Stus-List C&C 35-3 Keel Joint

I've said this before and I'll say it again... It's only called the C$C smile because C&C made so many boats, most of which are still active and sailing. Many boats with swept fin keels develop a crack on the leading edge for a few reasons. Hitting something. Storage with the weight on the

Re: Stus-List Problem with 2 new fuel gauges...long story

I thought they were Ohm meters. Anyway, I just Googled it to make sure, and see a ton of pages on testing marine fuel sender resistance. Wal you wrote: I agree with your diagnosis. It's gotta be reversed polarity...of the sense and gnd. Fundamentally the fuel gages are just voltage meters.

Re: Stus-List Problem with 2 new fuel gauges...long story

Okay, I'm grinning. Now we have ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters. Let's all just have a beer and admit that we don't really understand anything at all. I have noticed that when the house bank is low, my WEMA fuel gauge also reads low. I've always wondered why, and figured that it had so

Re: Stus-List LF38 Mast Placement in the Step

I'm not sure that it really matters. That telephone pole mast is still pretty flexible, and once it's set in the collar the rake is entirely controlled by the rig. Wal ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, includ

Re: Stus-List Salvage landfall 38 on ebay, Boston MA

you wrote: ... Project by all means. Always liked the LF38. Looking for a long term project cruising boat for a few years from now. I know, don't say it. I'll say it. Don't get me started. I wish I had saved a copy of my project list from 2001, when I bought Stella Blue. It evolved in

Re: Stus-List Rig - crack?

you wrote: Steve: Instantly, now I feel stupid Welcome to the club. ___ 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-lis

Re: Stus-List Keel Bolt problem 35-3

I made new ones from G10 fiberglass. see G10 handles compression loads very well. It has held up for 7 years, and I don't see a problem. If yours are wedged shaped, machining the material to fit can be a challenge. Also, if your 'spacer

Re: Stus-List Impeller Damn...

Ahh, yes, the old condom in the hot tub pump problem. you wrote: I had a hot tub that >would heal itself on occasion after a brief group hug! ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -

Re: Stus-List Teak oil suggestions?

That's the teak oil I use on my cockpit seat, because varnish is too slippery. It holds up well. I painted everything else. The funny thing about paint is people ask me if it's Cetol. Wal On 5/23/2015 4:39 PM, d

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

Get another C&C? Rich wrote: I just gotta figger what I'm doing now. ___ 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_c

Re: Stus-List Anchor Size

As Rick and others have said, 35 pounds should work for your stated use. I used a 35 Delta in SF Bay for years, although the bottom there was sticky mud. For long term cruising I have a 55 Rocna with 300 feet of chain, and that has held in 50 with gusts to 70. But that's a different use. W

Re: Stus-List Anchor Size

Rick - That's a 25 kg Rocna, or 55 pounds. With 300 feet of chain that's a lot of weight in the bow, but I removed the 40 gallon water tank in the V Berth and converted that area to storage, so the boat still sits on its lines. Wal Rick wrote: Is that 55kg Rocna? with 300 ft of chain? >I

Re: Stus-List Propeller Shaft Coupling question

Brad. Fix it. It will cost you more later, unless you plan to sell and have no soul. you wrote: My question to the group is has anyone else been running around with a loose coupling and is this something I should be immediately concerned about? _

Re: Stus-List GAFF - Offshore fishing tips?

I have one of these things: It's actually a gaff for spear fishing, designed to be clipped to your weight belt or BCD. When fishing under way, it's great because you can slip the gaff through the gills and the fish is secure while you remove the hook whi

Re: Stus-List Pacific Sea stories / Offshore fishing tips?

Yup. My best results are with squid lures of the Mexican flag colors. Red White Green. No kidding. I use a hand line with 100 pound test. It's not fair, but I'm not fishing for sport. Wal Fred wrote: The mahi seem to favor neon-green squid lures. I think we had a 40-lb nylon hand line o

Re: Stus-List Main sail slides

Petar wrote: Has anyone improved their mainsail track using something like this http://www.sailcare.com/sail-track-system.shtml Petar - I've heard nothing but good things about the Tides marina track, and wish I'd put it on Stella Blue. I was in the middle of a total rig rebuild, though, an

Re: Stus-List Interior teak finish

You wrote: I use lard. If we cook bacon on the boat, I will also smear some bacon fat around the bottom of the bulkheads to protect them. Now that's not fair. Dude, somebody might actually try that. It will smell. Here's the real scoop. I recently had hernia surgery, and the surgeon also

Re: Stus-List Interior teak finish

Oh my gosh, that was me. Once upon a time, in a land far far away, I got really into doing everything as perfect as possible. Then I was forced to make compromises, because I was never actually going to go cruising if I didn't finish off the list. So structurally sound was the top priority,

Stus-List 2015 Sailstice umbrella race

So... For the marina's annual Sailsticecelebration we had a 'Downwind Umbrella Race,' where you can sail using anything but an actual sail. I made a joke (who, me?) about sewing my own sail out of women's underwear. Women started giving me underwear, so I was committed. It took me three days

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

If you can get the exact same engine I'd do it. It will minimize issues with the engine stringers and mounts, and alignment. I'm assuming you were happy with your existing engine (when it was working.) I replaced my Perkins 4-108, which in my opinion had no business being on this boat, and i

Re: Stus-List (totally non sailing related) recovery

No I mean it was really funny. The surgery was actually fun, but the recovery was brutal. If I could do it again I probably would have tried the laparoscopic procedure. (Intuitive Surgical was actually one of my clients for years...) The surgeon told me that there was less chance of nerve d

Re: Stus-List 2015 Sailstice umbrella race

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Re: Stus-List Someone got a good deal

Sheesh. If this keeps up I'll have to pay someone to take Stella Blue. ___ 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

Re: Stus-List Intimidating Music (hee hee)

John wrote: Theme from jaws? You might not believe it, but we're going to have a Jaws movie night here, where everyone has to sit in the water, in an inner tube, PFD, or other floaty thing. If you dangle your legs in the water you win a prize. Yup, there's nothing to do in Mexico but drink

Re: Stus-List head question-lubrication

Roger that! Popeye Dennis wrote: I tried most. Now I use olive oil. ___ 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-lis

Re: Stus-List Yacht Canvas/Bimini Top

Joel - If you plan to reuse the stainless your old bimini is a pattern that any local canvas shop can duplicate with minimal effort. I'd look at cost of materials and a day's labor, plus overhead. Wal You wrote: my 32 year old bimini top is looking ragged. ___

Re: Stus-List NMEA 0183 Multiplexer

I've had good luck with my Brookhouse. I just checked the site and see they've added some WiFi and Bluetooth accessories. Wal -- s/v Stella Blue www.wbryant.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your

Re: Stus-List Original oven and propane stove removed

Peter - I'd recommend keeping the stove in the garage and putting it back in before you sell the boat. Wal ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-

Re: Stus-List Starter

Everything everyone else said is good. My 2 cents: sometimes a tiny break in a wire or contact will prevent current from flowing, but after a few seconds of power the wire heats up from the resistance and expands enough to close the circuit. Wire does get old. Wal _

Re: Stus-List landfall 38 for $4k?

That's okay, I was going to make the same joke. I save these in case I bring the boat back to the US and need to argue with the local government about property taxes. Wal James wrote: You mean someone like Wally? Just kidding!! From: PME via CnC-List Yea, there’s likely some FOOL thin

Re: Stus-List Refrigerator Fan...

Well, this was a bit of installation hoopla but it works great. I have one in the fridge and another in the freezer. Wal David wrote: My new refrigeration is doing quite well. However I would like to better circulate air

Re: Stus-List Windlass info

Andrew wrote: Nope, just the gypsy. I like the low profile on the deck. the gypsy will handle both rope and chain. Yup. Give me a moment, I'll get to the point. I just gave away the ATN Gale Sail that Fred gave (sold) me many years ago. I've been through enough slop on this boat to know that

Stus-List Vote for us - Summer Sailstice Video Contest

Our downwind umbrella race made it as one of the six finalists in the Harken Sailstice contest. (http://www.summersailstice.com/harkenvideocontest ) Please vote for us. If we win something, we'll auction it off during high season (when the snowbirds get here) and give the proceeds to the loca

Re: Stus-List ...Now lighting configurations...

Yes, I installed it in 2001, and have never used it. Wal Rich wrote: Anyone got a strobe at the masthead? ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cn

Re: Stus-List Prop size/pitch for a Yanmar 1GM10 in a 27 MkII

Jake wrote: A clean bottom is essential to efficient sailing. Yeah. BTW, after being ticked off for seven years I finally addressed a personal insult on sailing anarchy. It's at the bottom of the thread: When pulling into a mar

Re: Stus-List top rudder post washer

Jake wrote: I think Wally made some or had some made. McMaster has a wide variety of plastics. Delerin would be my first choice of material. Charlie said something about two pegs riding on the bearing, which is different than my setup. I have the 'donut' with two set screws. But Delrin w

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