Stus-List Potential "Next" Boat - Keel Issue ?'s

I looked at a boat yesterday that seemed like a good contender for a “next” boat, right up until just prior to leaving I looked more closely at the keel and found something that does not look particularly good. I am hoping for some sage advice from the list, as in a) walk away, or b) might be repa

Stus-List Re: Potential "Next" Boat - Keel Issue ?'s

Many thanks to all of you who suggested questions and offered some opinions on my query. The boat ticked almost every item on our boat criteria list, but discovering the crack in the keel really caused us to hit the brakes. While anything can get repaired, we have decided the potential additional

Stus-List Re: Touche' > Email Delays ?

Over the past several weeks emails in general [not just this list] seem to be getting delayed somewhere in the ether. Sometimes for a few hours, sometimes for a day. But Ken’s just made a new record: Sent on Friday Oct 16 at 9 am Rec’d on Monday Oct 19 at 3:37 pm Are other peo

Stus-List Re: For Chuck Schaeffer > Lost List Emails

Not to pile on, but I just received this [below] response Chuck sent to Stu on Saturday on Monday afternoon at 3:23 pm. I had to laugh – 30 minutes vs. 47 hours… I seem to be missing most of the emails from the list, with an occasional response to an email with 4-5 other previous response

Stus-List Re: Sails

Blast from the past… When did that start – early / mid 2000’s? Anybody have an update on Wally? Is Stella Blue still in Mexico? Last I recall was a “soap box derby” type of race somewhere in Baja on whatever people could create out of locally sourced flotsam… His website was a fab

Stus-List Re: Americas Cup racing

Funny video. The problem is, that is exactly how the producers at NBC Sports view it. Let’s show the 1st and 2nd legs, then cut to commercial, then come back for the 5th and 6th legs of the race – no one really wants to watch this stuff. Can anyone imagine what would happen if they did t

Re: Stus-List Flooded Batteries

Rob, What is your winter procedure to get such long life? I have been removing my 3 flooded batteries and storing them in my garage, giving them a monthly charge “top up.” Would much rather not carry them down and then back up the ladder comes spring. My boat is 1 hour away in the winter

Re: Stus-List Flooded Batteries

t the storage period with the batteries fully charged. If you have cold winters, or even coolish winters there is no good reason to take the batteries out of the boat. Self discharge slows as the temperature drops. Does that help? Ken H. On Monday, 23 September 2019, nausetbeach--- via CnC

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation Notice

The official USCG VDC “Application for Renewal” form is a single page in black ink that looks like a true “government” form, with the OMB No. “Return to VDC in Falling Waters, WV” etc. on it The renewal “letter” I received a few years ago was more like a real letter / notice with color ink,

Re: Stus-List Bottom Cleaning

Mike, What do you do about the wet sanding run off? In the US [at least in my state] ANY paint whether dry or wet sanded, must be captured and "disposed of properly." The pressure washing at haulout is suppose to be done on a pad which collects and filters the run off. Wet sanding in the b

Re: Stus-List Bottom Cleaning

sure washes the hulls of the boats as they are hauled. This has the same effect as a light wet sand in that a lot of ablative paint comes off at the time. Mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List On Behalf Of nausetbeach--- via CnC-List Sent: October 25, 2019 10:12 AM To: cnc-list@

Re: Stus-List Boat insurance...reimbursement vs. depreciated

For those who have relatively recently switched insurance [particularly from BoatUS / Geico] to another, were you required to get a new / recent survey as part of the process? Assuming the new policy is Agreed Value, how was that value set? It seems many have switched to Berkeley Rec Mari

Re: Stus-List JAM vs Spinnaker Racing

The “frac” line still helps stabilize the tip of the mast even if the boat has a stiff mast section, as once around the weather mark the backstay adjuster should be eased, which in turn may allow the mast tip to bounce around. Especially important to eliminate that bounce in light air and chop

Stus-List Recent Increase in Spam?

In the past week I have been getting 4-5 spam emails every day on this address, never had any before. I use this address only for this list and one other sailing list, so in theory it should not really be "out there" other than the few posts and rare emails directly to list members. Has anyb

Re: Stus-List Recent Increase in Spam?

ter. Neil Schiller 1983 C&C 35-3, #028, "Grace" Whitehall, Michigan WLYC On 12/20/2019 8:09 AM, nausetbeach--- via CnC-List wrote: In the past week I have been getting 4-5 spam emails every day on this address, never had any before. I use this address only for this list and one o

Re: Stus-List Spreader Bracket

Was walking through a different boatyard last weekend looking for a friend's boat and was amazed at the number of boats on the hard with furled genoas still up, mains on the boom, and one boat even had a sail in a bag on the bow! Let alone all the loose halyards banging away in the 25+ kt wind, an

Re: Stus-List Interior teak water stains

I seem to recall reading several years ago about using a mild solution of oxalic acid to help partially bleach teak to get a more even color. The teak ceilings in the forepeak on my boat are a mess and will require stripping the remaining varnish and then attempting to even out the color prior

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

With all of these clubs shutting down, what are the clubs doing with regard to the club employees? Full pay? Partial Pay? No pay? And what about benefits, if offered? Healthcare? Retirement / pensions? Etc. Our club has shut down and is keeping the employees at full pay with all benefit

Stus-List Battery Charger at home?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good at home battery charger? My charger died earlier this week. It was a "smart" charger made by Schumacher but it never seemed to really get the batteries fully charged. I never could find out the charging parameters. Having a charger with an option whi

Re: Stus-List MD Boating

Joe, Good news. Could you provide a link where you found that? Is it on a MD.gov site? Am in CT but we are trying to figure out what parameters may be coming from the governor’s office. MD and CT are in the same group of states coordinating their general approach. Thanks, Bri

Re: Stus-List Battery Charger at home?

A belated thanks for all the responses. The Stanley, B&D and West Marine 15 amp chargers all look to be the same, or nearly the same, units with different badging. I found the B&D charger at HD and have that now charging the batteries. Now if only there were warmer temps could get the b

Re: Stus-List Some Sunday morning reading. Rogue Wave, the whole story.

Researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh in the UK have just recently recreated a “rogue wave” in a tank at the University of Edinburgh for the first time under laboratory conditions. Interesting article and video. http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-01-23-famous-freak-wave

Re: Stus-List Headstay Bulkhead holding Chainplate Rotten through

+1 on Josh’s comment: That chain plate and those bolts looks pretty suspicious on their own. I pulled my ~ 30 year old port shroud chain plates in August, 2015 and on the surface looked a bit better [less apparent rust] than yours, but the sides of the plates that were against the bulkhea

Re: Stus-List Mast Wedge Help

Yes. Although I lubed the inside of the collar prior to pouring in the Spartite, I was so focused on getting the mast in the right position [used multiple lines led to snatch blocks and to winches to position the mast] I did not notice a small flange on the inside of the collar. When the yard tri

Re: Stus-List USCG documentation renewal scam - again

WV Senator Robert Byrd was known as "The King" of the earmark. Brian From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Neil Andersen via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 5:27 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Neil Andersen Subject: Re: Stus-List USCG documentation renewal scam - aga

Stus-List Boat Speed Paddlewheel ?'s

This year the boat speed paddlewheel on my Nexus Classic system seems to be binding. I get 0 boat speed when motoring at 3-4 kts and it finally starts to read when the boat accelerates to 5-6 kts, but it shows the boat speed ~ 4 kts. I pulled the paddlewheel and left it sitting in a cup of fresh

Re: Stus-List Boat Speed Paddlewheel ?'s

ething. Any lightweight oil should work. Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Sent from my iPhone On Jul 26, 2019, at 1:18 PM, nausetbeach--- via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: This year the boat speed paddlewheel on my Nexus Classic system seems to be binding. I

Re: Stus-List Motorsailing

I recently read an article about diesel engines reaffirming that diesels do not like to be operated without a load on them, that idling for extended periods can cause glazing of the cylinder walls, leading to reduced compression and all sorts of other less good things. This article pointed

Re: Stus-List Winter storage CT

Branford Landing (203-483-6544) up the Branford River is a small, basic but friendly yard that allows owners to do their own work. No real amenities though there is a restaurant in the yard and a brewery / pub next door. Chris Anderson [owner / manager] is great to work with the few times I h

Stus-List Re: Abnormal list things

I have been having the same issue of no text in the body of the email. Thanks to Joe Della Barba's email I now can see in the attached text file the actual text of the message. There is also a pasted graphic htm file which has the same email string. As a rule I never open attached files unl

Stus-List Re: Stus test 1

All 3 of Stu's #'ed tests on Saturday afternoon came through clearly as "normal" text emails. Steve Staten's "External" email came through clearly at 4:10 pm. ALL of the following 9 emails [Garry, Tom, Marek, Kevin, John, Ken and Doug] came through with attachments and no text in the bod

Stus-List Re: 35-3 Bimini question > List as Text Attachements

Am the same, also with Outlook, though a few rare ones come through with actual text in the body of the email. Brian From: Rod Stright via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, March 6, 2022 6:10 AM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: Rod Stright Subject: Stus-List Re: 35-3 Bimini question Customized C&C Cut

Stus-List Re: List problems

Text in the body - no attachment. Nice! Outlook and Windows 10. MS may have changed something in Outlook that caused Outlook to change how it handled the footer with link?? No idea, but there was a distinct change when the cutting board footer link began. Brian -Original Message-

Stus-List Re: Surveyor in the Baltimore/Annapolis Area?

Trim it before you send it! All was well on the list format - then Dennis' and Bill's emails come through as attachments... Anybody else have this happen? Brian -Original Message- From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: Defender Sale

Thanks John. Any sense on the level of discount, or is it by item? In past events it seemed a 10% off most everything, in store and online, other than the special sale items they had in different areas. Bottom paint is the biggest ticket item on my list. Thanks, Brian From: John M

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

We recently looked at a boat on the Chesapeake which would need some deck balsa replacement work and a rigging inspection and possibly replacement of some / all (?) of the rod rigging. Osprey Composites at Herrington Harbor / Tracy's Landing was recommended. Anybody have any information / opi

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

93295 1978 C&C 36 CB Virginia Beach, VA On Apr 17, 2022, at 2:43 PM, nausetbeach--- via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: We recently looked at a boat on the Chesapeake which would need some deck balsa replacement work and a rigging inspection and possibly

Stus-List Re: Now Rod Rigging > Rigging Grease

John, What do you use for grease on the turnbuckles? Have heard people recommend Lanocote, and have used that in the past. Seems like any grease has the tendency to attract dust / dirt / salt etc. Thanks, Brian From: John Read via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 9:24 AM T

Stus-List Re: Finishing on 1990 30-2 companion way stairs

Chuck or anyone else, We oiled the teak in the forepeak for the fist time last September, after removing 20+ yo varnish [a tedious job to say the least.] How often do you clean the oiled teak as you described? Each spring as part of your spring commissioning? And as needed during the seas

Stus-List Marinas - Northern Chesapeake

All, We may need to leave a boat in the northern Chesapeake for a couple weeks to a month this July. Can anybody recommend a marina with available slips or moorings that might not break the bank for a transient? Do not need lots of amenities and services [at least hope not.] Water and pump out

Stus-List Re: Marinas - Northern Chesapeake

hy or Middle River. I can't recommend specific marinas, but the Waterway Guide should help you find the right place. Joel On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 10:12 AM nausetbeach--- via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: All, We may need to leave a boat in the northern

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Marinas - Northern Chesapeake

Hi Joe, Thanks Joe. A very kind offer. 40’ and 5’ Am not receiving all the list emails – neither my first posting nor your first reply has not shown up [yet] but this one did. If you would also copy me directly at nausetbeach AT optonline.net there is a better chance of me seeing

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Marinas - Northern Chesapeake

...@optonline.net Subject: RE: Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Marinas - Northern Chesapeake For 40 feet for a month $450/month + $50 for electricity. You can call Castle Marina at 410-643-5599 and ask for Danielle to make arrangements. Joe Coquina From: nausetbeach--- via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: Marinas - Northern Chesapeake

#x27;t recommend specific marinas, but the Waterway Guide should help you find the right place. Joel On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 10:12 AM nausetbeach--- via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: All, We may need to leave a boat in the northern Chesapeake for a couple weeks to a mo

Stus-List Re: Interior paint

I painted the interior ceiling of the head ~ 11 years ago using Brightside [Interlux] and mixed in a little of their dulling agent to tone down the high shine of the enamel surface and it remains looking great. Did as Dennis suggested, using the mini foam roller other than cutting in the edges,

Stus-List Annapolis Rigging Still in Business?

Does anyone in the Annapolis area know if Annapolis Rigging is still in business? Their voice mail box is full and is not accepting any calls. Jay does not respond to emails. Am not local [~ 280 miles away] so cannot just drive by. Thanks, Brian

Stus-List Re: Engine not turning over

I had a similar situation. Turned out to be a separated / broken wire within the wire harness behind the panel. The 30 yo wires eventually just broke. The mechanic used several butt connectors to reconnect the wires, skipping part of the harness. Has worked for 5 years. Brian From:

Stus-List Re: Annapolis Rigging Still in Business?

employee who saw that people needed another alternative. So I ended up getting the back stay for four grand from the Rigging Company and lost 1800 to Jay. One of life's lessons. As my daughter always says, life is hard. Bill Coleman Entrada Erie PA On Sat, Jun 25, 2022, 05:58 nausetb

Stus-List Re: Bed-It butyl tape

Hey Chuck, Try this link – I just successfully put it in the cart to test it. Did not try to check out though as still have some ordered from Rod before his event. Bed-It Bed-It Tape (sailboatowners.c

Stus-List Re: Tiller wobble

I had a similar wobble with a small gap between the lower roller bearing on the rudder post and the boat “tube” built into the hull. Noticed it when on the hard for the winter I could rock the rudder by hand and see the bearing move back and forth. I found a large O ring of the correct diameter

Stus-List Simrad Autopilot Repair

All, I have a Simrad TP [tiller pilot] 30 which has started to do hard over "crazy Ivan's" with increasing frequency, to the point it does it within 3-4 minutes of turning it on. Has anybody had a similar situation and solved it? At first I would turn it off, let it rest for 10 - 20 minu

Stus-List Re: Simrad Autopilot Repair

ale for $899 and free shipping. I'd definitely condsider that route. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, 9:15 AM nausetbeach--- via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: All, I have a Simrad TP [tiller pilot] 30 which has started to do hard

Stus-List Water Heater?'s

My 4 yr old water heater started leaking as I was filling it for the first time this year. It is a 6 gal. Seaward [Whale] unit and only connected to the engine coolant circuit [no A/C on board, just 12 V] Planning to replace it with the same unit as that "should" be the easiest / quickest. T

Stus-List Re: Water Heater?'s

: nausetbeach--- via CnC-List Cc: ssjohnson Subject: Stus-List Re: Water Heater?'s 4 years old??? Mine is probably original vintage 1984!!! 6 gal Raritan. Time for a different brand... Spencer Johnson 84 LF 38 "Alegria " Racine, WI Sent from my Verizon,

Stus-List Re: Water Heater?'s

y not be a good option for you. Marek Ottawa, ON From: nausetbeach--- via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: September 10, 2022 12:20 To: 'Stus-List' <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: nausetbe...@optonline.net <mailto:nausetbe...@optonline.net> S

Stus-List Re: mast blocks

Delete from the end back to /18/ and it will take you to the correct page. Or go to the home page, click "Shop" and go to page 18 From: Neil Andersen via CnC-List Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 3:22 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Neil Andersen Subject: Stus-List Re: mast blocks Bad link N

Stus-List Re: Anode Question

I had the “fish” shaped zinc and found the wire corrodes and breaks off right above the zinc. For the past 10+ years have been getting shaft zincs from Boatzincs.com which are milspec. They are more expensive than other sources for zincs, but after getting some pink “fire” of de-zincific

Stus-List Diesel Fill Hose Replacement

I need to replace the diesel fill hose which is routed behind cabinetry and wanted to ask the list for some suggestions for pulling the new hose. [I found diesel in the bilge and believe the 36+ yo fill hose is the culprit – if should be replaced anyway.] From the tank, the hose passes through a

Stus-List Re: Diesel Fill Hose Replacement

Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat, Jun 17, 2023 at 6:55 AM nausetbeach--- via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I need to replace the diesel fill hose which is routed behind cabinetry and wanted to ask the list for some suggestions for pulling the

Stus-List Re: Diesel Fill Hose Replacement

th a string (and a shopvac) is also a good option Marek Sent from my Android-based can on a string Original message From: nausetbeach--- via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 2023-06-17 11:26 (GMT-05:00) To: 'Stus-List'

Stus-List Re: Hull painting

Richard, I am looking at a potential next boat which might need some topside painting, and a very knowledgeable friend said while Awlgrip is the hardest surface, the pigment is not consistent through the paint thickness which makes any scratches more apparent. Awlcraft, while a little soft

Stus-List Re: Long Island sound

The Thimbles in Branford, CT are all privately owned so no going ashore, and the current can be strong when the tides change, causing boats and anchor rodes to become entangled. A kellet or weight to keep your rode below keel and rudder can help. North of Charles Island in Milford, CT is

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Some other thoughts: For whatever you decide, believe both WM and Defender have BOGO days on winches during the year which could help reduce the wallet pain. Electric winches are more than a little $ more. Have heard / read good things about the "eWincher" as a viable alternative for peo

Stus-List Re: Lubricate Flexofold?

Post haul / Pre-launch I clean up the blades and gears of any growth and coat the gears / pins with “waterproof” grease. Might guess any grease wears off in very short order, but a have a can of the grease so might as well use it. Brian From: Wade Glew via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, M

Stus-List Re: C&C ceiling in forepeak

Charlie, This just came up on another sailing list I receive. Andy at Boatworks put out a video on youtube at the end of January showing a method he uses to create templates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OKPIvNE-Ss Have not tried it and it seems pretty straight forward, but Mr

Stus-List Re: Wire vs. Dyneema check stays

Mike, This may not work on your Frers, but we have the checks run to cabintop winches and in a tack the pit person is the first across to the pit area to release the check in the tack and loosely pulling on the new check after the boom has crossed. Fine tune is done from the rail as the boat

Stus-List Surveyor in CT?

All, My insurance company is wanting a C&V survey for the first time in 25 years. The timing is not ideal as the boat is hauled, winterized, and covered, and the policy renews in weeks. Can anyone recommend a surveyor in CT? Thought there was someone looking for a surveyor in Branford recent

Stus-List Re: Surveyor in CT?

Thank you all for the suggestions, and for one not to contact. I am putting the boat on the market so definitely do not want to add to a "required" work list just to get insurance coverage now. Thanks, Brian -Original Message- From: JP Mail via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2

Stus-List Yanmar Parts ?

Hi all, I have ordered Yanmar parts from "marine diesel direct" for years as they had a good website that made finding the correct part fairly straight forward and they seemed to have good prices. But I have not been able to connect with their website today, using multiple electronics. They s

Stus-List Re: Yanmar Parts ?

y fault. Douglas Mountjoy 1988 C&C LF 39 Mexico at large 1984 Sabre 34 Port Orchard, WA On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 09:28 nausetbeach--- via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Hi all, I have ordered Yanmar parts from “marine diesel direct” for years as they had a goo

Stus-List Re: Lithium vs AGM

Chuck, Bill and any others: I am in a similar position; my batteries are on their last legs. Was hoping to make another season with them but need to dive into LFP batteries as a potential replacement. Some people really like AGM, but my understanding is they need to be brought back to 100

Stus-List Re: Winterizing the engine

Water left in low spots, particularly the muffler. A gallon or 2 of antifreeze seems cheap insurance for an engine for me. Brian From: David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 8:33 AM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Stus-List Winterizing the e

Stus-List Re: Winterizing the engine

The thermostat controls the "fresh" water side with the permanent / toxic coolant, not the raw water. Once the engine heats up [175 - 180* on a Yanmar] it opens and the "fresh" water flows through the HX and is cooled by the raw water from outside of the boat. At least, that is my understanding.