Re: Stus-List Fenderboards

Similarly, I have one ~ 8" by 5 feet by 1 " backed by 2 fenders at either the widest beam of the boat or where the nearest fixed object is when in the slip. I found an unused, white (painted) plywood shelf in the garage, drilled holes in the appropriate top corners for the lines and hang it from

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

I strongly support what Bill and Andy said about a possible different prop. One other important consideration for a two bladed prop is the amount of space between the prop tip and the hull. Most 2 bladed props will be larger in diameter than a 3 blade to make up for the lack of surface area in

Re: Stus-List C&C 40, et al, cruising modifications

By 1993, (when I ordered my 36 XL/kcb), the standard fuel tank on this racer/cruiser was 48 gallons and there were 2 approximately 40 gallon water tanks under the settees. I added another water tank under the V-berth as an option of about 60 gallons. Of course, with all this tankage, there is l

Stus-List 30A to 50A adaptors and air conditioners

Hello all; My boat is set up with the common 30A plug/cord and this works for almost all the local marinas. However, occasionally I need to go into a slip that has only a 50A service. Sometimes the marina can supply a 'pigtail' that goes from the 50A plug to 2-30 A female plugs so I can use

Re: Stus-List 35-3 Mast height

A couple of 5 gallon cans of water suspended from the end of a whisker/spinnaker pole might be enough to give you the heel you need (if you are rigged for either). This could easily be tested before you leave the dock. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com -Origina

Re: Stus-List non-skid paint

Had a yard do my almost all meydeck with Kiwi this spring--looks great and the grip was enhanced forward of the mast for spinnaker work,eased somewhat aft for sitting, by the rolling technique. Yard guys had not worked with it before but liked it--plus it will go over whatever is there now wit

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 MK1 backing help

Lots of good advice from many with lots of experience and knowledge. Under the conditions you describe, it is probably fair to say that every time you dock you will find very different conditions between wind and current. IMHO the simple solution is (1) LOTS of practice in open water so you can

Re: Stus-List MAST STEP MATERIAL

If you really want to use wood, and can find it, live oak is probably the best wood for strength. It was highly sought after for knees, etc. of the wooden sailing ships of the 1700-1800s. Live oak was widely used in early American butt shipbuilding. Because of the trees' short height and low

Re: Stus-List MAST STEP MATERIAL

The USS Constitution was built with pine and oak, including "live oak". Her 21 inch thick wooden hull helped her defeat 5 British ships in the War of 1812! The name Constitution was selected by President George Washington.[14] Her keel was laid down on 1 November 1794 at Edmund Hartt's shi

Re: Stus-List BOR

Can someone please enlighten the dim-witted/not in-the-know/clueless/etc. list members WTH it the BOR? Charlie Nelson 36 XL/kcb Water Phantom cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Morgenstern, Keith E CIV SEA 08 NR To: cnc-list Sent: Thu, Aug 8, 2013 1:13 pm Subject: Re: Stus

Re: Stus-List Smile or sump.

I agree that it definitely needs investigated. OTOH, the crack may be in the overlaying fiberglass/gelcoat/paint, assuming there is some on your keel--can't see from the picture. The leading edge of my centerboard trunk is covered with glass/paint and it has been removed several times to get

Re: Stus-List Folding Prop

Suggest a geared 2-blade so that the blades move together whether so that when folded, they both fold. I changed to a folder 2 years ago and ended up with a Gori racing prop since its resistance to flow when sailing was basically indistinguishable from the resistance of the hull alone. They ha

Stus-List New sheets/halyards

My crew has convinced me that I need to replace my regular sheets and halyards--some have been spliced/end for ended, etc. and its been probably 5+ years that they have been in use. For convenience, I like to use the same line and color for my jib and main halyards and the jib sheets. The main s

Stus-List Sky-liners

My 1995 36 XL/kcb has a 'sky liner' also--and it has a few leaks or at least the water gets around it into the companionway/cabin. AFAIK, it looks like I need to remove the entire hatch cover 'cover'/'surround' to be able to remove and re bed/clean-up/replace this 'smoked' Lexan/acrylic sheet.

Re: Stus-List C&C 34

In his second year of sailing!! yikes, I'd be more concerned about his capabilities offshore than whether the boat has the capabilities. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Brent Driedger To: C&C List Canada Sent: Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Stus-List 1990s C&C 36 XL/kcb

I am trying to locate drawings that give details on the keel/centerboard dimensions for my 1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb. So far the Kingston Maritime Museum has not been able to find any and neither does South Shore Yachts. If someone on the list has them for this model or the centerboard trunk/center

Re: Stus-List bottom cleaning

I have mine done before every race (about every 2 weeks) in the Neuse River in North Carolina. On a contract for regular cleaning, I am charged $1.50 per minute of dive + prep time or about $40 each time. Charlie Nelson 1995 C&C 36XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From:

Re: Stus-List Block Island 2015

I have thought about chartering a local boat for BIRW (hopefully a C&C!). Will see what my crew thinks--time permitting I could bring Water Phantom up 'north' from North Carolina but that's a '..fur piece..." to move her. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb Oriental/New Bern, NC cenel.

Re: Stus-List 6 part mainsheet and also traveller location

I recently changed my mainsheet purchase to this arrangement with my traveller located just in front of the binnacle spanning the seats.   Originally the factory had a 6:1 coarse on the sheet with a an 8:1 'doubler' within the boom which I now use for the outhaul.   Charlie Nelson Water

Re: Stus-List Standing height in C & C 40 1979

My 1995 36 XL also has standing headroom for 6' 2" within the main and forward cabins at least. Charlie Nelson cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Hoyt, Mike To: cnc-list Sent: Fri, Oct 4, 2013 10:05 am Subject: Re: Stus-List Standing height in C & C 40 1979 My father at

Re: Stus-List 34 in heavy air

Some instrument systems will give you VMG to windward via the wind direction/speed and boat heading/speed from the knotmeter. For a true W-L course, VMG can then be used both upwind and down. IMHO this parameter is more important than any other 'velocity'. Of course one must still keep their he

Re: Stus-List Racing sail inventory - thoughts

I second Dennis's optimum inventory--especially for the mostly light air NC sounds: ~2-6 true, light #1, light air main ~ 6-15 true, AP #1, AP main ~15-20 true, AP#1, reefed AP main ~20-30, blade/#3, reefed AP main > 30, stay at dock! Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb Neuse River,

Re: Stus-List Garmin NMEA2K Instruments

I installed a Garmin 4 display system with their transducers (wind, speed and depth) last winter and it has worked well. It is hooked up to a Garman Chart Plotter (542?) which serves as one end of the backbone (and power source). Of course the hull transducers were not the same as my previous

Stus-List Booze on board

Type: Gin (usually Tanqueray), bourbon (Wild Turkey), rum (crew dependent but usually large quantities of bottom shelf stuff!) and (it goes without saying) beer. When: Nothing before races, only food and 1 beer between races and, subject to travel involved, the 'hard stuff' (from 1 or 2 drin

Re: Stus-List Centerboard models

I am a little surprised that the cb model has the same PHRF as non-cb. At least with my 90s era keel/cb vs the fin keel, we rate a higher. Further, in a reasonable breeze (>6-8 knots), we point with all the go fast boats with the board down and good sails. Downwind, we hold our own in such bre

Re: Stus-List Now Boat Names

My centerboard is similar if not identical to those on the 37s--I can't prove it but I think its design was copied from the 37s--I don't think an entire new trunk/board was designed for the 34/36 of which mine is hull #77. That said, be sure that the entire cable is inspected during your haul o

Stus-List iPad/iPhone app for route planning

I am sure this has been discussed before, when I wasn't paying attention! I need recommendations for an ipad/phone app for route planning at home. My Garmin 540 works fine on the boat but I'd like to plan a route in my family room for an upcoming trip to Ocracoke from Oriental NC. The distance

Re: Stus-List iPad/iPhone app for route planning

Thanks to all for the advice about route planning. It turns out that I had a copy of Mapsource that had been used for a Caribbean trip several years ago. Your comments started me on a search for it. If I understand the listers correctly, I should be able to use it for route planning on my comp

Re: Stus-List iPad/iPhone app for route planning (now MapSource etc.)

Thanks Mark--it may reduce the number of trips I need to make to the device on the boat. Per your email, it appears that I should put a blank SD card into my 540 so that Garmin can initialize it before I load the routes, etc. on the card via my computer with MapSource. After that, I put the S

Re: Stus-List Fw: Ice Box seal...

No attachment--I was referring to the string of emails regarding these gas cylinders. I like them but they need to be sized correctly so that the cylinder maximum and minimum extent work in the space available and that the cylinder has the power to hold up the corresponding chart table, lazar

Stus-List Battery options

My Lifeline deep cycle size 31 battery has died after +7 years of use as a starting battery. I do not cruise, except occasional (mostly motor) trips to different local (< 25 miles) racing venues. Thus I only carry one battery in the interests of both weight and use. Since it died the morning

Re: Stus-List Battery options

No plans for offshore racing at present but I get the point; also another 60 lbs is 'chump change' considering my 13,600 lbs displacement. Thanks for all the suggestions--plus my Lifeline AGM measured 11.17 volts this AM (off the boat). Could this mean that it is not really dead? Charlie Nel

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker handling

All this talk of spinnaker handling has me wondering. Do most of you use end for end spin pole handling for jibing or dip pole? If dip pole, do you use 2 sets of lines? We are trying to get the foredeck dance down with dip pole jibes since it should be easier on the foredeck crew, especially

Re: Stus-List Handicap review

NC-PHRF also gives a single rating and assumes a 155% headsail and a spinnaker is used of standard size. However, practically all races have both spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes so there is no 'mixing' of the fleets. When an overall race/regatta winner is required/desired or a distance rac

Re: Stus-List Wheel Covers

I had it done to mine, in a color to match the hull, for about $250 plus shipping 4-5l years ago. Still looks like new--virtually indestructable IMHO in the NC sun (no cover). Not as traditional as the leather but a lot easier on me! ? Also the local UPS store let me ship it without having it wr

Re: Stus-List Main Reefing System

My crew has, with some practice, learned how to fold my main once and roll it up to be tied to the boom when at the dock. Saves some wear and tear on the sail and is probably about as fast as flaking it. It takes at least 3 to do this well. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb Greenvill

Re: Stus-List tip clearance

When my old (15 year with one rebuild) MaxProp was replaced last spring, I went with a Gori 2 blade racing prop which was discounted at the time I bought it. My research showed that it had barely measurable drag. After various discussions with Geoff of AB Marine, I got a 16 x 11 (I think) for

Stus-List SS wire or line for lifelines

I am considering replacing my 17 year old lifelines (wire with white plastic cover) this year. I like the idea of bare SS wire (long lifetime) although the hassle of the fittings, swaging, etc. is not appealing. OTOH, high tech line is begining to be used which eliminates the fittings, swagin

Re: Stus-List PHRF ratings - Spin vs non-spin

As a PHRF racer, I realize that assigning a single rating for a boat sailing in various conditions of wind, waves, etc. is a very poor substitute for a more complicated and more expensive solution such as IRC, etc. etc. Adding modifications to this single number to account for sail configuratio

Re: Stus-List Centerboard 35-3

1) This looks like you would use the broken pin to hold the board up--if so, a little risky IMHO. 3) This could be a lot of lead grinding/dust/hazardous. 4) Good luck with this!! 2) Have had my yard do this when I lost my board a few years ago--not a big deal to grind away fiberglass to pin,

Re: Stus-List Race video

Good analysis from all IMHO. Several other points might be made: 1. Blue was coming down the line, mostly parallel to it, on a beam or close reach at high speed--barging. While not against the rules, it is a risky maneuver in any fleet and the barger has very few 'rights' in any close encounter

Re: Stus-List Spectra/double braid halyards

I changed out my mast and boom sheaves after 16 years because they were worn out from use and sun exposure, cracked, chipped, etc. Certainly at the mast head, these plastic sheaves take a lot of sun exposure, at least in NC. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com -

Re: Stus-List 38 K/CB opinions

Whisper, a C&C 38/kcb, has raced well at Charleston Race Week for several years. The owner is/was from near Jacksonville, Fl. I met him and his crew a few years ago there. Perhaps he could be reached via the CRW web page. Might be worth contacting him--I spoke with him about 5 years ago but h

Stus-List Summer racing in the NC heat.

Water Phantom raced non-spinnaker this past weekend in the Hancock Yacht Club Regatta held in the Neuse River off the Marine Air Station Cherry Point. Usually I go spinnaker, but the competition was better in non-spin with 4 others while the spin fleet only had 2. Since I would rather compete

Re: Stus-List Who pays for the food and beer?

I may be a little generous but as skipper I usually provide lunch sandwiches, drinks (water and Gatorade while racing, beer and liquor after racing is over) and snacks. If there is a dinner or party afterward where meal tickets are involved, I buy tickets for the crew expected on board usually

Re: Stus-List a $40 life sling? Follow up, it's not!

Or support your local canvas maker and have one made to match your boat colors for ~ 1 boat buck (or less).   Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: HONEYSAIL To: cnc-list Sent: Mon, Aug 6, 2012

Re: Stus-List Sailing gloves

I got badly burned fingers once with half-fingered gloves. While I should have released the line before I saw my fingers 'smoking', it happened too fast for me to let go quickly enough. I had to retreat below for several hours nursing my blistered inside fingers on my hand with ice, ointment,

Re: Stus-List Isaac: Lightning on the hard

And if the bolt doesn't get you or your boat directly, anything that has a few coils of wire in it near such a large discharge of current, will have a very large electromagnetic pulse generated in it which will likely destroy it and anything that it is in the same circuit. We had a lightening

Re: Stus-List Folding/Feathering Prop for 33-1

I second this regarding 1) what you are looking for and 2) considering a new prop. I re-propped this spring after my 15 year old 3 blade feathering Max-Prop was facing its second rebuild. Since I was interested in absolutely minimum drag for my club-racing C&C 36 XL/kcb, I investigated this pr

Re: Stus-List Head Trouble

The proposed solutions will probably do the trick. However, having suffered the same problem with my jabasco unit, now + 15 years old with several rebuilds, I bought the jabasco kit with a new 'locking' pump assembly. With it is in the locked position, where it stays unless used, no water can

Stus-List Holes in deck

I am In the process of replacing my instrument set which is housed in a NavPod 1x4 above the companionway mounted to a stainless steel U-shaped pipe bolted to a cross member of the hatch cover assembly. With some work, I managed to cut a 7/8" hole in this pipe and another in the binnacle guard

Re: Stus-List Holes in deck

I may have it wrong but from the diagrams on the site, it looks like one drills a hole in the deck (or uses one already there), puts the cable thru all the cable clam pieces and then tightens the screws provided. This looks like it both compresses and seals the rubber gasket around the cable an

Re: Stus-List Holes in deck

I may not have been clear regarding the original problem. In fact, I am replacing the current wires in the hole with new ones from the new, networked instruments. Thus if the cable clam works and fits where I need it, it should solve my problem. Thanks again for the info about these. Charlie

Re: Stus-List Holes in deck

Looks like it would do the trick but unfortunately, my Garmin wire has network connectors attached which would need to either go thru the piece or be cut and redone. The cable clam appears to allow a connector thru and still be able to tighten onto the cable. Thanks, Charlie Nelson Water Pha

Stus-List Winch surfaces

Hey listers; ? My primary winches (Lewmar 48-52 (?), grey color, not chrome) have lost most of their initial roughness so that now it takes more turns than it should for the line to not slip. Given that they have been used regularly for ~ 17 years for club racing, I am not disappointed nor surpr

Re: Stus-List nav station seat

Haven't done that but been there with my 36 XL/kcb. It has a piece of SS tubing surrounded by padding/cover which matches the settee's ultrasuede. It is secured by two SS pipe holders (?) into which it slips tightly which are screwed down to the wood beneath the starboard settee and another, h

Re: Stus-List Deck Cleaning Help

I just power washed my 16 year old deck and it cleaned up easily. ? OTOH, I am looking at pretty 'flat white' (non-painted) gel-coat. ? Also, I need to redo my non-skid for the 2nd time soon, probably with the Kiwi stuff which was well reviewed by Practical Sailor recently. ? Ideally this will be

Re: Stus-List 39 Mk1 again - rudder issue

My C&C 36 XL/kcb has, by necessity, a relatively short rudder so that it is no deeper than the keel/cb trunk at ~ 4.5 feet. In an effort to slightly improve it while maintaining its depth, my sailmaker suggested adding small 'winglets' to it near the bottom on both sides, which I did. Don't k

Stus-List Centerboard issues

Mine is a 1995 XL/kcb so YMMV. Plus there are others on the list who may have an identical c/b model to yours. With those caveats, here goes: Your center board is probably a weighted board--not just a piece of fiberglass. If it is anything like mine, it could weigh close to 1000 lbs. I have a

Stus-List Lewmar Ocean Hatch Lens replacement

I have size 20 Lewmar Ocean hatch that has a crack near the single handle. I have found info on the Lewmar site about how to disassemble the lid for possible lens replacement. Anyone done this or should I just bite the bullet and by a replacement lid with lens fitted? Charlie Nelson Water

Stus-List Re: need fuel pump for Universal M4-30

I added a pair of in-line filter/pumps (in parallel and electrically switchable). After multiple engine stalls over many months and the subsequent searches for vacuum leaks/fuel starvation/etc. ad nauseam my mechanic suggested I bypass the Beta-28 fuel pump. He thought that it was likely working

Stus-List Re: Painting cabin headliner

I had my main cabin head/ceiling brush painted with 1 part Brightsides (Pettit?) White and it looks better than new—especially the plastic hole covers which now finally match the ceiling. Amazing how much nicer/finished this looks compared to the original.  Of course about 25 years have gone by

Stus-List Re: Another Solar question

I use a ~ 30 watt solar to keep my batteries topped off without using shore power even when it is available. It is wired directly to my start battery and my ACR keeps both batteries topped off. My question is should I put a fuse in the positive output from the solar controller—IIRC it has a MPPT

Stus-List Re: universal M20 diesel question

If it runs freely and rpms increase normally w/o trans engaged, I would look at the trans, packing gland too tight/shaft not aligned/cutless bearing/etc.——-something that is ‘aft’ of the engine. Charlie Nelson Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 1:43 AM, Tom

Stus-List Re: C&C 25 mast fittings

My local rigger is taking no chances re-rigging my 95 C&C 36XL. He sent it all to Rigging Only(?) in Rhode Is and will reinstall with new which has been matched exactly. Some parts of older rigging are often not available and must be replaced with similar or manufactured ($$$) to match.   I bit

Stus-List Re: C&C 33-II vs 35-II now race course design

W/L racing is also ‘encouraged’ by some PROs when their mark boats are limited to only 1. Much easier to adjust the course if you only need to either adjust the line or move only 1 or at most 2 marks (W and L). Moving a jibe mark efficiently to provide a ‘more perfect’ triangle usually requires

Stus-List Re: 36' wheel to tiller conversion?

FWIW, I advise careful consideration of a hydraulic steering system. I have only helmed one boat with such a system which we tried unsuccessfully to sail to Bermuda in November.  Notwithstanding the folly of attempting such a crossing from NC after hurricane season (early November) but with nor’e

Stus-List Re: Boat Donation to Charity?

Where can I find more boat info—is she on a listing somewhere? In particular, how has her cb been ‘permanently’ raised? What might be involved in making it retractable again? Charlie Nelson1995 C&C 36 XL/kcbWater Phantom Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Saturday, September 11, 2021, 6

Stus-List Re: anyone gone lithium?

Agree with Chuck and Randy. The DIY approach many of us have with regard to our boat systems is not likely to be adequate for current Li batteries of which I know nothing except they can be charged rapidly and they keep going rather well until they don’t! When the battery and charger manufacturer

Stus-List Re: Eva faux decking

Yes— but only the below deck stuff which is glued on—not sure if it’s the same stuff you are referring to. Charlie Nelson Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Monday, September 20, 2021, 7:55 AM, Rod Stright via CnC-List wrote: Has anyone use the EVA teak marine decking?  If so do you

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

Had a similar problem to yours several years ago. After doing most of what you have done, my diesel mechanic suggested just replacing the Racor MA 500(?) top plate since even a little over tightening can push the middle down enough that the O-ring on the circumference will leak enough that after

Stus-List Re: Bed-It Butyl Tape

Try RV outfitters—Camping World carries wider and thicker butyl tape. Charlie Nelson  Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Saturday, October 2, 2021, 9:29 AM, Matt Wolford via CnC-List wrote: A related question: does anyone know of a comparable butyl tape that is wider? On 02.10.2021

Stus-List Re: help with hull numbers

Has it been determined that C&C never skipped some hull numbers as different modifications to say a 30 Mk I were incorporated. In that case perhaps hull number 129 was followed by hull #200 which was the same ‘model’ but incorporated a new/improved something or other. Skipping numbers in a sequen

Stus-List Re: Insurance

Will do—the agent was independent and perhaps under different rules from Progressive. I tried with him since the on-line process was a PITA but if I can save some money, I can take a little PITA. Charlie Nelson Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 3:31 PM, Joe D

Stus-List Re: Bottom Paints Again

I hope my experience in brackish NC sound/rivers is similar. Tried it for first time this past spring. Charlie NelsonWater PhantomC&C 36 XL/kcb Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Saturday, October 23, 2021, 2:17 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: #yiv4134281910 #yiv4134281910 -- _fi

Stus-List Re: Temperature gauge on Yanmar

Sounds like a great idea—I look forward to list ideas. One key is to place gauge where it can be seen easily—on the engine control panel is not ideal considering the contortions one must endure to read anything in most engine panels placed down low and with barely enough room to get your head in

Stus-List Re: Whisker pole with a 37/40+?

You might also consider a Forte whisker or spin pole. I have both on Water Phantom and they have worked well for almost 20 years.  When I bought mine (spin first) they were less expensive than the Forespar equivalent and the were made on a mandrel with biaxial carbon fiber impregnated with resin

Stus-List Re: Looking for a transmission for a yanmar

Joel: I may have one that might work—came from Beta 28 that needed a different reduction ratio for the folding prop I installed. If there is a chance it would work (need details of reduction ratio, etc.) it’s his for the shipping cost. I can check out what this transmission’s specs are by middle

Stus-List Re: Fwd: Forestay Backing Plate

This looks like a serious repair that involves the forestay which is essential for rig stability and boat/crew safety—much more than cosmetic IMHO. I have done many cosmetic repairs to my boat, including some serious fibreglass/epoxy work as well as building a wooden dinghy with the stitch and

Stus-List Re: Cutting Board Sale

If actually used as a cutting board, is there a recommended stain/varnish/etc. to apply to the board to enhance its longevity? Charlie NelsonWater Phantom Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Saturday, February 19, 2022, 2:39 PM, Stu via CnC-List wrote: On Monday, 21st of February, mo

Stus-List Keel wobble

1+ to recommendations for a serious evaluation of this issue by someone who really knows boats—naval engineer, architect, whatever, unless of course your sailing venue (current and future) is inshore in reasonable temperature waters and perhaps within easy reach of rescue and that you require al

Stus-List Re: Recommendation: Osprey Composites - Herrington Harbor, area Riggers

Depending on your DIY skills and the local rigger fees, etc. you might consider the following which I recentlyhad done on my 27 yr old rod rigging on my C&C 36 XL/kcb. A local rigger removed and shipped my original rod rigging to BSI or Rigging Only (?) for them to duplicate exactly. He then ins

Stus-List Re: butyl tape supplier

I have used bed-it butyl tape for many bedding applications such as winches, ports, etc. with success, although I often wished it was available in thicker and wider dimensions.  OTOH, butyl tape (not bed-it) is available at most RV stores and I have used this version with equal success. The RV v

Stus-List Re: Batteries again

I agree! You might also look at Northstar (?) all virgin lead AGM batteries that come with (or used to) a very good warranty—full replacement up to 3 yrs IIRC. Sold at Batteries plus stores (and probably others). One of my crew left the fridge on when he left the boat and ruined 2 31 size Northst

Stus-List Re: Antenna cable woes

A great idea although my mast is not routinely removed—twice since new in 1995. At least this solution allows the cable to be disconnected and reconnected without cutting it, which the Shakespeare connector requires. Of course, I would need a ‘crimper’ for the male connectors—as another poster pr

Stus-List Re: air conditioner pump

+1 on Dometic. Charlie NelsonWater Phantom1995 C&C 36XL/kcb Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 11:45 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: March/Dometic.  Most reliable in my opinion. -- Dennis C.Touche' 35-1 #83Mandeville, LA On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 10:16 AM CHARLE

Stus-List Re: Cost to replace UV cover

OTOH, as I age I often forget that I fixed/replaced/rebuilt/etc. a particular piece of gear previously—often even forgetting how I fixed it before. Thus most projects are ‘new’ to my aging brain! Charlie NelsonWater PhantomC&C 36XL/kcb Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Tuesday, June 21,

Stus-List Re: Cost to replace UV cover

In my case, the sheets are led down to the tack as the sleeve is hoisted over the sail. Charlie Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 8:24 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: So, do you zip down to your sheets, and zip up to them, or do you take the sheets off a

Stus-List Re: Winches in use for dip pole jibes.

Great info and from someone who knows about dip pole or other kite maneuvers! If the after guard, including the trimmers, are paying attention the appropriate sheets and guys are in their proper places, just displaced from each other fore and aft as my tactician prefers. I am now convinced that t

Stus-List Boatyards in SE

Also consider yards in coastal or the sounds of NC. Plenty of DIY yards in the Pamlico Sound, Neuse River, Albemarle Sound, Southport, NC.  Those away from the Atlantic coast are mostly very reasonable in cost with decent amenities and most allow DIY work although boats with drafts of ~ 5+ ft ma

Stus-List Re: Replacing Original Boom

Love my in-boom purchase!  My 1995 36 XL has a ‘magic’ 2, 3 or 4 purchase within the boom for the out haul.(can’t recall exactly). Whatever it is, it can be used in any breeze in which we do not need to reef our main (our go-to reefing).  Once we need to reef the main, there is no need for this p

Stus-List Re: TowBoatUS is it worth it?

Note that on my recent renewal with Boat/US there were mileage limits on the tow depending on the level of insurance.  The old unlimited may still be available but don’t assume that your coverage includes it——“caveat emptor” or something like that!! OTOH, before I returned to Boat/US, my towing c

Stus-List Re: Racing at night

I don’t do much night racing but when I did, I found stanchion flashlight mounts very useful. Aim the pair at your favorite tell tales (or at all of the tell tales if you have multiple pairs of mounts and flashlights) with a red filter on them and you’re good to go. Don’t remember where I got th

Stus-List Re: Best Telltale Treatment

Great idea Alan, esp. attaching them ‘backwards’! I will have to use some old cassette tapes instead.  What do you use to attach/stick  them to the sail? Charlie NelsonWater Phantom Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 12:32 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List wrote:

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: UV Strip

Given the light weight of ‘Sticky back’( presumed to be plastic type film that serves as a sail cover when the head sail is furled), I doubt that it is the problem with your leech. (Before I went with a furling sock, I had new carbon sails that had something similar on them for UV protection— ve

Stus-List Re: winch mounting project

Last things first, my rule of thumb (origin lost to memory) is to have enough threads to match the diameter of the bolt: thus a 1/4 x 20 bolt should have a minimum of 5 threads (20/4 = 5). Threads beyond that are overkill. Next I would consider using a oscillating tool to cut away the inner liner

Stus-List Re: Sail costs

Similar to my recent (2020/2021) 155% 3Di from North. No luff cover-I use a sleeve—and IIRC it was ~$6600 all in. It was of medium weight for potential racing near the ocean and hopefully for better longevity! Charlie NelsonWater Phantom1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS

Stus-List Re: Sail costs

I have always had a sailmaker/salesperson measure my boat for any sail—whether national (Hood, North) or local. Given the sail costs for my 36 XL and the  limited number of hulls made, I didn’t trust myself to make the measurements or to rely on some sail database. For my latest 3Di 155%, the Nor

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

If you have been keeping up with your filter changes (primary, secondary, Racor, etc.) and the boat is used regularly, my bet is on an air leak somewhere in the fuel system, perhaps generated by changing your filters. An overtightened Racor can deform the lid and allow air in and any change in t

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

I also suffer from engine anxiety after dealing with unreliable diesel  operation over about 2 years, during which time it would quit, usually immediately restart, run for several minutes or several hours and then quit, repeat, etc. The most recent fix (electric fuel pump x2, switchable) with the

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