Re: Stus-List top rudder post washer

you wrote: Hole saws! Way too obvious! Why was 1/4 inch too thick? Looks like you had plenty of room. 1/4 would have worked, but at the time the steering wasn't in and I wanted to leave myself some room to fiddle. To align the steering cables just right with the quadrant, it's easiest to m

Re: Stus-List [Bulk] Re: Ok more atomic 4 issues...dammit!

you wrote: It is a Shell station that he pointed me to I've always enjoyed searching for Shells. (That was a really bad joke.) I also recall Mobil having good gas, although my favorite was back in New Jersey when the BP stations had 96 octane premium. There's a definite difference in gas qua

Re: Stus-List Upsizing Boats - now cored hulls

I have a cored hull under the waterline. No problems. The bow, stern, keel area, and every place that could get damaged in a collision are solid glass. The comment about C&C knowing how to build cored hulls is true. IMHO, most of the horror stories are really about power boats with cored h

Re: Stus-List rookie questions

Skip - I made a tiller tamer for my last boat: There's a commercially made one that's pretty inexpensive: This guy has an interesting way to do it with bungee cords

Re: Stus-List Sailing Totem - "(C&C's) Keels Falling Off!"

Danny wrote: Fk*n Wally... That is hysterical! Actually, I thought my comment would go to the poster before showing up on the blog site. If they didn't have moderator screening before, I'm sure they do now. She did say that if she could remove those words, she would. It's unfortunate tha

Re: Stus-List varnishing

You mean actually on the deck fiberglass, as in stuff that leaked under the masking tape because it's nearly impossible to get a good seal on textured non-skid? The citrus based strippers won't hurt fiberglass. Under *no* circumstance would I recommend a strong stripper like Jabsco. It will

Re: Stus-List 12V TV

An additional note on this old thread. My 12V TV finally quit a month ago, and I was bummed because it was a cheap 12V TV that could play AVI movies from a flash drive. I'd been keeping an eye on things, because home electronics tend to corrode much faster than marine electronics, and it was an

Re: Stus-List Wine Glasses

Bill wrote: A year or so ago someone on the list mentioned some nice Break Resistant wine glasses, and I forwarded the info to my Trawler buddy, who bought them. Ha. Even when I lived on land I didn't trust Stem Ware. The Center of Gravity is just too high. You can drink wine out of a

Re: Stus-List dummy move and followup question

I have used those throughout, and folks ask me what kind of radio I have because I get reception beyond physical limits. It's not about the radio, it's about the wire and connections. Really. Fred wrote: Mike — if it’s RG58 cable, try one of these Shakespeare solderless butt splices: http://w

Re: Stus-List Red spots under transmission...Oh My!

You didn't say what kind of transmission. That's important. I originally had a Hurth, and it always made a big klunk sound when changing gears. I bought a new one when I repowered, and the brand new one makes a big klunk sound when changing gears. The manual says that one should not be hesi

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Re: Red spots under transmission...Oh My!

If the tranny's that old and hasn't leaked before, then it's certainly not the vent hole. I also keep a stash of those seals on board, because they're a soft metal and will deform. I've had a couple of them disintegrate. I'm not sure about rebuilding after 1500 hours. Hurths are also used o

Re: Stus-List San Francisco Bay - Awesome sailing venue -

Well, it would be in really poor taste (and untrue) to say I'm also enjoying mid-teens, although it does hit 115 inside the boat during the summer. In truth, I spent the morning polishing my stainless and now am fixing dinner and watching TV in the afternoon rain. In the summer down here, I

Re: Stus-List Lake Superior storm

Yikes. Is there a term for that? Square waves are when the height equals the period, but that's twice as bad. I was just sitting here worrying about Odile. The forecast track *was* to go straight up the Sea of Cortez, but it now looks like it'll hit Cabo and La Paz dead on. The outer edges ar

Re: Stus-List boat on the rocks (was Lake Superior storm)

I wrote: Listening on the radio, there's a boat on the beach already. It's not that bad, so they must have had a foul up with ground tackle. Don't know any more. Three soaking wet hours later... all I can say is 'Oh, it was *that* boat.' I've checked it out every time I'm in this anchorage,

Re: Stus-List Odile

Am I glad I decided not to do the Sea of Cortez this summer! Wal ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To cha

Re: Stus-List Odile

Yup. I've been waking up every few hours to check just because I know a lot of people in La Paz. While the eye disintegrated after hitting Cabo straight on, the center of the thing shifted east and is now directly over La Paz, down to a Cat 2. Sheesh, I was all provisioned up and spent week

Re: Stus-List Red light myth?

Personally, I have found Amber to be the best. It works for me. 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 bottom of page at: http://cnc-li

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 sole supports

Paul - I'm pretty sure the two short ones support the sole in the aft cabin. The long ones are the main cabin. You can see mine on this page: You can see the short ones on this page:

Re: Stus-List Battery Charger

I have been very happy with my ProMariner, although I think you'll be happy with any of these new solid state chargers. You'll also get some waterline back. Separating the charger and inverter is a great idea. I'm glad I wired the boat for that, even though I had a Heart Freedom at the time.

Re: Stus-List Delrin top rudder bushing

Joel wrote: I ordered a new bushing from Annapolis Plastics. Not cheap ($$88) but I don't have the hole saws to do it myself. If you are replacing yours you might consider using them. True. When I did it, I had an enormous collection of hole saws on hand. It depends on the job, and how man

Re: Stus-List Boat Batteries

And I don't want to sound cynical, but WalMart doesn't manufacture anything. With the purchasing power that they have, they can dictate terms to any supplier. And they do. The battery that you get from WalMart or Sam's Club this year can be entirely different from the battery you'll get next

Re: Stus-List Drone at the N.E. Rendezvous

Was it this guy? you wrote: Does anyone remember who had the drone at Rendezvous in Newport this year? ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change you

Stus-List Off List Re: Drone at the N.E. Rendezvous

Yeah, no kidding. I still carry my last cat's ashes on the boat, because I haven't found the right place for them. My sister agreed to let me put the ashes in her garden next to her other deceased cats, but I decided that it would be problematic to try and fly a sealed urn full of a light powd

Re: Stus-List Online Captains License or class room?

re Liability. I seem to remember that the Westsail 32 that was abandoned during 'The Perfect Storm' was actually doing fine by the captain, and it was the pickup crew who went hysterical and called the USCG for rescue. The captain set the boat up and tucked himself into the quarterberth and w

Re: Stus-List Bermuda Bound Bubble Runner

I think my spam filters killed the original message. What's the link? It sounds funny. ___ 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 bottom of pag

Re: Stus-List Think you know boating, navigation and seamanship?

Five long farts means 'You are in immediate danger.' Ducks know this, which is why they normally do three quacks (because they're backing up) but when you hear a duck give you five quacks you need to ... duck. I had a friend do the captain's course, and he was really excited the day he learn

Stus-List Been there, done that, got the antibiotics

My parents went to Mexico and all I got wasthis lousy tee shirt. ___ 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 bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.co

Re: Stus-List Keel Bolt Under the Mast on 35 MK 3

What's a photo cloud? Is that anything like cloud computing, which is a recently revived buzz word. No clouds here today, it's hot and clear, but I did get in the kayak and finished waxing the starboard side before 11 a.m, when it was starting to get really hot. We do get clouds rolling in a

Re: Stus-List 34/36 bowsprit retrofit

I have an ATN Tacker, played with it for a while, and decided the benefit wasn't worth the hassle and just rigged the clew down to the bow rollers. The sock, on the other hand, is essential for me as a short handed cruiser. The Tacker was relegated to the essential job of suspending a hammock

Stus-List Ebola?

Is everybody up there okay? I hear there's a pandemicoutbreak of Ebola in the US and Canada. Wal -- s/v Stella Blue www.wbryant.com ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferenc

Re: Stus-List drive strut

Larry - after this much time it could be anything. I've replaced my filler twice. It could be simple marine putty, fairing compound, etc. You can pick at it and see. The strut is bolted into a recess and puttied fair. The last time I did it, I used fiber reinforced vinylester putty from Eve

Re: Stus-List Sailing in - was Re: Engine Sound Insulation - Go Without?

Good story. Josh wrote: Engine died while coming in last night with customers on board. ___ 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 bottom of

Re: Stus-List Racing rules question

Hmm. Sounds like a Mexican divorce. you wrote: Unfortuntely, the 'real' culprit in this scenario escapes (Q) without any penalty since the boat able to protest him (NC) screwed up their protest. So NC gets disqualified (because of a technicallity on her protest) and the most culpable boat in t

Re: Stus-List Interior Floor Varnish

I used that, and it has held up well for 13 years. I have beat the heck out of this boat. Wal Dennis wrote: Friend on the end of my pier is using Interlux Perfection Plus two part clear urethane. http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/diy/products/varnishes/perfection-plus.aspx __

Stus-List Another desperate attempt to maintain my dignity

Yes, I'm aware that is is so hot that the sweat running off my scalp has actually started to drip off my nose.But I'm still a nice guy... (baby ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list

Re: Stus-List Metallurgy

Tom - I did something similar, but made it out of prefab fiberglass from McMaster-Carr. I used little fiberglass blocks epoxied to the hull. This was an early project (14 years ago... yikes!) and I'd do it better now. However, I can replace the little bilge pump without pulling everything ou

Re: Stus-List Metallurgy

Not crazy, but how old are your through hulls, sea cocks and hoses? Are your hoses held up with seizing wire so if the sink connections crack the hose won't fall down below the waterline? Do you have any red brass nipples connecting sea cocks to bronze T's to share hose fittings? That's the stu

Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

At anchor, no problem. I have a solar garden light tie wrapped at both bow and stern, and have at times mounted one port and starboard amidships on the stanchions. They also help to find the boat at night... As Bill mentioned, Tri-Color and running lights are a no-no. When under power your

Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

Can we get back to discussions on racing rules? This Colregs stuff is way too foncusing. Ken wrote: >From the Tranport Canada "Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide - TP 14070 E (2010)" Chapter 9, found here: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp14070-3587.htm ___

Re: Stus-List Metallurgy

Well, yes, I have been gone for quite some time. It works for me. best regardsmifl (darn these foreign keyboards)\ wAL (vbg) PS. Please don't attack me right now, I have something in the oven. And actually, if I read your message correctly, you are supporting my assertion. you wrote: Wal,

Re: Stus-List Garden Lights and totally irrelevant

PS. Replace the stock battery with a 2100mha -plus rechargeable and it will last until dawn. I wrote: I have a solar garden light tie wrapped at both bow and stern, ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Garden Lights and totally irrelevant

Well, I was talking about at anchor, where the primary concern is making sure somebody doesn't run into your boat. But actually at the dock I like them at the bow and stern too. It keeps people from walking into my anchor when I'm in a slip that's too short, or when the cleats are set up in t

Re: Stus-List back to the original --- Anchor question

I have a copy of Hinz's 'the complete book of anchoring and mooring' on board. A few years ago, when I was trying to get a few inches of waterline back, I gave away my Ashley's complete knots and JR's Annapolis book of Seamanship. (I kept Chapman's and Hinz's.) Anchors are like religion. Yo

Re: Stus-List Anchor question

Josh - Well, my LF38 is actually only 37.6. Here's how I did it. Note that the windlass and mounting is over engineered. That's come in handy as I single hand, and pull up to anchor with the windlass and against the wind (against all recommendations) and have only stalled it once. That wa

Re: Stus-List Looks like a C&C design...

Twice I have seen recently repainted boats (one a Catalina, one a Hunter) who put C&C stars under the toe rail. Then there was a Taiwan knock-off (I think they bought a boat and made a mold from the hull) and I was pretty sure it was a C&C 40 knock-off but the owner assured me it was 'just like

Re: Stus-List LCDI VS ELCI

Ha! There's a marina down in Mexico here with 120V AC plugs (unprotected) in all the showers. Go figure.The showers are big enough for two, but really I think any toy you want to use in the shower should be battery operated. Wal (P.S. That's the same marina that blew up my battery charg

Re: Stus-List Wet / Dry Vac recommendations?

I've had one of these on the boat for years: Kevin wrote: Looking for recommendations for a wet / dry vac for boat and some home. ___ This List is provided by the C

Re: Stus-List LF38 engine access - how bad is it really?

Patrick - Mine had a Perkins 4-108 in it, which was definitely the wrong engine for the boat, but I knew I was going to repower so didn't worry about it. Most came with Yanmars, and others can tell you more about that. I also planned to convert the starboard quarter berth into a super-navst

Re: Stus-List CnC 38-3 Sailing Characteristics

Mike - I'd vote for the 110. If the 38-3 sails anything like an LF38, that should be fine. I put a 90 on my boat when it was single handing the SF bay, and kept it on when sailing to Mexico. I'll eventually replace it with a 110, but don't see the need for more power if not racing. Even wit

Re: Stus-List Holding tank discharge hose

Joel - Yes! You can see some pics of mine at No smells after 11 years of hard use. Also, the smooth Shields hose fittings are worth their weight in gold. Actually, that's about what they cost! The only hoses I've had to dea

Re: Stus-List Spreaders? now PO as idiots

Joe wrote: When you have had the same boat since 1977, the PO idiot ends up being YOU. Tell me about it! The other thing is cruising repairs when proper materials aren't available, or when it's 105F and one isn't thinking very well and one has to get the job done right now. There are quite

Re: Stus-List Quality Construction

You have to know your boat. When I first considered buying Stella Blue I asked this list (on Sailnet at the time) whether it could cross an ocean. No one knew me then, and the reply I remember was "It's the sailor, not the boat." Wal Danny wrote: I chatted with a guy who owns a Bene 393.

Re: Stus-List Cabin Sole replacement

you wrote: I think I could be persuaded to do up new cabin soles for other listers at $9600 each. In other words, I think $9600 is way too high. $4100 sounds about right. Roger that. Heck, I'll fly up on my own dime... but you'd have to put me up in the spare bedroom. And I smoke and drink

Stus-List Dribble

Yup, before you throw the trash out, make sure you know where your glasses are. This is just a little warmup for New Years Eve. Best wishes for the holidays, Wal -- s/v Stella Blue www.wbryant.com ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album E

Re: Stus-List Teak stain?

That might have been me. I spent an ungodly amount of time and money trying to match the stain during my 'U-shaped Galley project' Later on, I just said the heck with it and took good teak or veneer and put many coats of M

Re: Stus-List Port light Gaskets Material

All of my EDPM port gaskets have held up like new in the sun down here. You can find a variety of shapes and sizes at McMaster-Carr Wal you wrote: Before I left the boat I read about replacing the gaskets. In the post someone had linked to a supplier that produces the material for the gas

Re: Stus-List All messages coming thru with subect and no body

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Re: Stus-List All messages coming thru with subect and no body

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Re: Stus-List Seabags/boot stripe/signal flag

Si, si. Wal you wrote: 'm sure you already know, but the Blue white Red white Blue of the C&C boot stripe mimics the international flag for the letter "C", hence their company logo. Signal Flag Letter C (Charlie) ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-

Re: Stus-List Cunningham

you wrote: Do you have a Cunningham grommet in your mainsail? Yes. I don't race, and basically am happy when the boat is moving forward at a decent rate of speed. I don't use the cunningham, and seem to be able to use the halyard and vang to control sail shape well enough to keep me happy.

Stus-List Voltage Regulators

Well, my Xantrex 'Ideal Regulator Output Module' that is managed by my Link 2000R died. No big deal, as I had a spare and am back up and running. Hopefully this one will also last ten years and 1500 hours or more. But I need to think about getting a new spare, and wonder which one. At this p

Re: Stus-List C&C 61 just popped up

Yeah, but my boat has cockroaches. Those are really hard to find. Wal Bill wrote: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1974/C%26C-61-Comfortable-Cruising-Boat-2804774/Roach-Harbor/WA/United-States#.VMbL7C6o10o Beautiful cabinetry below. ___ Email add

Re: Stus-List Wiring Diagram

Edd - Going with a single on/off is a good call, if you have a dedicated start battery and separate house bank. I had a great wiring diagram at but just looked at it and realized it's eleven years old. I guess the point is that you

Re: Stus-List Latest Chartplotters

Andrew wrote: I find the Raymarine more intuitive to use. Hmm. I helped someone (a totally blind cane-wielding sailor) move his boat a few months ago, and actually was able to use the Raymarine instruments without reading a manual. That said, I sill love my Nexus NX2 system, which has not fa

Re: Stus-List Wiring Diagram

you wrote: And the over-current protection needs to be within seven inches of where the alternator output connects to either the battery or the main DC bus bar. Hmm. I must have read the ABYC book wrong, because I put a huge breaker close to the alternator. It is actually about 12 inches aw

Re: Stus-List Lose Hardware/Leaking Boat

Yeah, I once found a pair of vice grips that way, clamped onto the bottom of a nut for my stanchion bases. I'd been looking for it for years. Sometimes it's just such a relief to finish and go home that one forgets... Dan wrote: worse yet I found a 3/8" ratchet drive with a 7/16" socket

Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

Okay, I've had it. This is the second time. I've noticed over the last many years that plastic bottles here in Mexico tend to bereally thin. A few years ago a bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil exploded in my cockpit, but at that time it was on the sole and made a huge mess on the ocean. Today an

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

Actually, to be totally honest, I wasn't wearing swim trunks. Does anyone know how to safely remove Marvel Mystery Oil from the male genitalia? I sent an email to Moyer Marine but haven't heard back. Please don't suggest Acetone. I tried that. Ouch. Wal I wrote: My entire cockpit, incl

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

Russ wrote: This helpful hint from the Medical Officer, Amazing Grace crew in response to the forward I sent out. Thanks Russ - Down here in Mexico they don't have that, but they do have something called Benzal that is the same thing. That's good for a giggle. One must be careful, though,

Re: Stus-List stepping mast 38 Landfall

When I rebuilt my rig I made sure that there were a couple of 1/4" half moons bored into the aft edges of the mast, to allow water to drain. The rigger thought I was crazy. I also insisted that the new mast step have holes drilled to allow water to drain to the bilge. The rigger thought I wa

Re: Stus-List Garhauer Rigid Boom Vang

Roger that. John wrote: Just go with the appropriate new Garhauer. ___ 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 Raymarine EV-100 C&C 38

Sails? Balance? Peace love and understanding? y9u wrote: Autopilot should be your first priority! ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.c

Re: Stus-List Garhauer Rigid Boom Vang

Too late for that. I have a Garhauer vang. Garhauer locked up a contract with Catalina some time ago, which I believe provided them with enough of a predictable and significant revenue stream to staff up and provide a good customer service staff. Frankly, before they landed that contract the

Re: Stus-List Ping Wally

Umm... you don't want to know. I haven't updated the web site in two years because my web tools don't work under current OS versions. Or maybe I'm having too much life to care. Or both. Anyway, it's hurricane season and the storms are starting. This time of year they start south and tend

Re: Stus-List [Support] Re: Question on PredictWind.com

Jon - Thanks for that upgrade. I'll check it out. I was going to upgrade to Win 10 after I sailed to La Paz, since I use the machine to navigate and didn't want to take any risks with software not working. But, I see the offer expires in 13 hours, so what the heck. I just did a full system

Stus-List Wow. 4857 emails on the C&C list.

Okay, clearly I'm not keeping up. And after not updating my web site in nearly two years (for technical reasons) I finally put up a Facebook page, because I wanted to tell the story about how I almost lost Stella Blue. I'm pretty sure the URL is Please don't ask me to be your 'friend' unl

Re: Stus-List JABSCO DIAGHRAM PUMP

Well, they don't clog up as much with hair and crud. But sharp little bits of crud will damage the diaphragm. And eventually you'll need to replace the diaphragm. People who don't replace diaphragms every now and then are called mothers. How old is the pump? Wal Alex wrote: So, what

Stus-List Instrument Displays turning dark

FYI. A couple of years ago a guy who had circumnavigated mentioned to me that his B&G instrument displays were turning dark. My old Nexus-2 displays were doing the same. I actually swapped displays around because the most important multifunction for me is the one over the companionway. I

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