Re: Stus-List CC 37+ Propeller Boat Speed

2015-07-23 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
Ron,

With the Universal M-35 and my two-blade folding prop, I was seeing 7.2 knots 
at roughly 2300-2500 RPMs.

I’m told that with the new Beta 30 that I’ll see better than that, but I 
wouldn’t know until I get it in the water and run it for a while. 


All the best,

Edd


Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
CC 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY 
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/




  
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 mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ron Ricci via CnC-List
 Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 6:07 AM
 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
 Cc: Ron Ricci
 Subject: Stus-List CC 37+ Propeller  Boat Speed
  
 I’m curious to see what kind of speed everyone gets on their 37/40. It is 
 interesting to see that some listers get over 7 knots.  I’m lucky to get 5 
 knots at 2500 rpm.  Above that rpm, there is not much of a noticeable change 
 in speed, just noise.
  
 Here’s what Patriot has:
  
 ·3HM35F Yanmar 30 HP
 ·2.14 Gear Ratio
 ·16” Max-Prop – 2 bladed
 ·Right Rotation – from 
 http://www.pyiinc.com/images/pdf/max-prop/PYI_Max-Prop_2_Blade_Instructions.pdf
  
 http://www.pyiinc.com/images/pdf/max-prop/PYI_Max-Prop_2_Blade_Instructions.pdf
 o   18°
 o   X = E
 o   Y (dot) = H
 o   Y (dot)(dot) = V
  
 Perhaps the 2 bladed prop is really that inefficient or my pitch should be 
 changed.  Any advice will be appreciated.
  
  
 Regards,
 Ron
 Ronald V. Ricci
 S/V Patriot
 CC 37+
 Bristol, RI
 ron.ri...@1968.usna.com mailto:ron.ri...@1968.usna.com
  
  
  
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Re: Stus-List Pump for shower sump

2015-07-23 Thread Robert Boyer via CnC-List
I have to get it off the pump--I'll get back to you with it.

Bob Boyer
S/V Rainy Days / Annapolis MD
1983 CC Landfall 38 - Hull #230
email: dainyr...@icloud.com 
blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com

There is nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as simply 
messing about in boats.  --Kenneth Grahame

 On Jul 23, 2015, at 7:44 PM, D Harben via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
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 Hi Bob
 
 Model # ?
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Stus-List Pump for shower sump

2015-07-23 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
The Jabsco pump for my shower sump has bit the dust again.  Last year it
was replaced under warranty.

Is there a better option out there?

Joel
35/3
The Office
Annapolis


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Re: Stus-List Pump for shower sump

2015-07-23 Thread Robert Boyer via CnC-List
I like ShurFlow pumps and I use the same version of the pump for my pressure 
water, deck wash, and shower sump.  That way I can carry one spare pump for all 
those applications.

Sent from my iPhone, Bob Boyer

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 cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:
 
 The Jabsco pump for my shower sump has bit the dust again.  Last year it was 
 replaced under warranty.  
 
 Is there a better option out there?
 
 Joel
 35/3
 The Office
 Annapolis
 
 
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 301 541 8551
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Re: Stus-List Pump for shower sump

2015-07-23 Thread D Harben via CnC-List
 Hi Bob

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Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

2015-07-23 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
“Craptastic”

I will have to add that to my everyday vocabulary


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Subject: Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

It just seems odd that I never hear about “Mercruiser 5.7 liter exploded” or 
“PleasureCraft Marine V6 exploded” but someone always talks about A4s exploding 
although AFAIK no A4 has ever exploded in the history of gasoline engines. Now 
the fuel might explode, but given the craptastic materials CC used for fuel 
systems in the early 70s, odds are the fuel didn’t leak out of the ENGINE ;)

BTW – if I were an insurance adjuster, this fire would get a second look…..

Joe Della Barba
j...@dellabarba.commailto:j...@dellabarba.com

Coquina

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Re: Stus-List Stus list replacing the furling line

2015-07-23 Thread robert via CnC-List

Ditto

Rob Abbott
AZURA
CC 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.

On 2015-07-22 1:28 PM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List wrote:


I have a Harken mkIII furler. Really simple for me: unfurl Genoa untie 
figure 8 knot, remove old line, insert new line, tie figure 8 knot, go 
sailing or furl...


Nothing to remove or unscrew..

François Rivard.
1990 34+ Take Five
Lake Lanier, GA.
Sent from IBM Verse


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Stus-List 37+ prop and boat speed

2015-07-23 Thread Mitchell's via CnC-List
Ron, This thread is interesting in that most of you are in salt water, I am in 
fresh. I have the universal M35 with a 2 blade max prop and at 2500 RPMs I get 
6.8 knots (GPS) with VC17 bottom paint. The max prop is adjustable and there 
are lots of other variables. Cheers,
Len Mitchell
Crazy Legs
1989 37+ 

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Re: Stus-List Painting a Edson Pedestal

2015-07-23 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
2003: What I did: 
Two coats. I followed the can instructions. A good sanding to remove any rough 
edges, and a light sanding with 80 grit, then I think I painted bare spots, and 
let dry, sanded w 80 grit again, then a 1st coat overall. After dry, sand w 320 
grit and paint 2nd coat. 
If the directions are different, follow the directions. 

2015: What I'd do if I did it again: 
I'd use Krylon spray paint and prep with a light sanding, spray a thin 1st coat 
and follow up with additional coats as needed. 


Chuck 
Resolute 
1990 CC 34R 
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md 

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From: Monty Schumpert via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
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Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 7:56:34 AM 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Painting a Edson Pedestal 

Chuck, 
How many coats did it require to cover the black? I'm thinking about doing the 
same thing. Have a little two-part polyurethane left over from the spars 
painting project last spring. 

Monty 
Scandia 
1991 CC 34+ 
Annapolis, MD 

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wrote: 



I painted my black pedestal in '03 with Matterhorn White, Brightside. It held 
up well but had to be brushed on and took hours to dry. The key is to sand with 
a course enough paper it creates a mechanical bond. Then wipe down with the 
recommended thinner before painting. If you are outside, nothing dries as fast 
as Krylon spray. Pick a no wind, dry morning and spray Flat or Semi Gloss. Use 
several very thin coats. I used the flat on some bare spots on my mast and 
spreaders and it looks great after 8 years. 


Chuck 
Resolute 
1990 CC 34R 
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md 


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Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 2:39:45 AM 
Subject: Stus-List Painting a Edson Pedestal 


Without going through the 99-step process described on the Edson website for 
painting a pedestal, what products / methods have proved successful? The 
pedestal isn’t coming out of the boat. 
Peter Fell 
Sidney, BC 
Cygnet 
CC 27 MkIII 

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Stus-List Universal Atomic Four refurbished complete | parts, trailers, accessories | Oshawa / Durham Region | Kijiji

2015-07-23 Thread D Harben via CnC-List
Hi

Just FYI

No knowledge or relationship 

Don

 http://www.kijiji.ca/v-boat-parts-trailer-accessories/oshawa-durham-region/universal-atomic-four-refurbished-complete/1049249143?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

2015-07-23 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I posted that here too – more than once.

I was lucky – I got 3 gallons in the tank and two more in the bilge. It is not 
the fault of Universal Motors though that CC could not be bothered to use 
fuel-rated components and I suppose CC can’t be blamed in 1973 for not 
foreseeing ethanol gas decades later. Still, that piece they used for a 90 
degree turn was obviously part of a sink drain or something and not related to 
fuel hose even back in 1973.

 

Joe Della Barba

j...@dellabarba.com

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To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

 

Funny - Joe Posted the following on Sailnet -

I do know of a sailboat that was A4 powered that burned and sank a couple of 
years ago. It was a sistership to my own and I suspect they had the issue I 
had. A 90 degree rubber elbow CC used was not fuel rated, but tolerated 
gasoline. Ethanol, not so much  I found the leak in mine and replaced it and 
discovered my entire fill hose was coming apart from the inside!

  _  

Joe Della Barba
Coquina
CC 35 MK I

The following is from a forensic engineering firm - 

BOAT EXPLOSIONS

Boating is an enjoyable pass time for many Canadians. Unfortunately, the 
dangers associated with this activity are often misunderstood or ignored.

Marine craft present a particular hazard to fire and explosions. According to 
US Coast Guard statistics, fires and explosions account for the largest single 
cause of marine property damage. The hazards exist owing to the presence of 
flammable liquids present within confined, poorly ventilated spaces. Gasoline 
fuel, which is used to propel the majority of private marine craft presents the 
most common hazard. Gasoline can be released into boat compartments as a result 
of equipment failure, spills and improper storage of fuel supply.

Gasoline has a lower explosive limit (LEL) of 1.4% by volume and an upper 
explosive limit (UEL) of 7.6%. The percentages within the LEL and UEL represent 
flammable gasoline/air mixtures. Therefore, a flammable gasoline/air mixture 
can exist when 100 ml (approx. 200 drops) of gasoline liquid is vaporized in 1 
cubic metre (approx. 35 cubic feet) of confined air space. Furthermore, 
gasoline vapour is heavier than air and tends to collect in lower compartments 
of the boat. Therefore, a small leak or spill can present a significant hazard 
of explosion and fire.

Diesel fuel presents a reduced explosion hazard owing to its higher flash point 
which prevents it from readily evaporating to produce a flammable mixture. The 
LEL for No. 1 grade diesel fuel is 3.5% by volume and the UEL is 6.9%. The LEL 
is higher and the range is smaller, further reducing the hazard. However, 
higher temperatures will cause diesel fuel to evaporate more readily resulting 
in explosive mixtures being present within confined air spaces on marine craft. 
Temperatures within cabins and engine compartments may be significantly raised 
by the hot summer sun, increasing this hazard.

In addition to engine fuels, galley stoves, which operate with fuels such as 
alcohol, kerosene, and propane present significant fire and explosion hazards 
from improper operation, improper installation, fuel leaks and spills. Propane 
(LEL = 2.5%, UEL = 4.5%) presents the greatest explosion hazard.

 

Jerry CC 27V JJ

 

 

 

 

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Cc: Hoyt, Mike mike.h...@impgroup.com mailto:mike.h...@impgroup.com 
Sent: Thu, Jul 23, 2015 8:26 am
Subject: Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

“Craptastic”

 

I will have to add that to my everyday vocabulary

 

 

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Subject: Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

 

It just seems odd that I never hear about “Mercruiser 5.7 liter exploded” or 
“PleasureCraft Marine V6 exploded” but someone always talks about A4s exploding 
although AFAIK no A4 has ever exploded in the history of gasoline engines. Now 
the fuel might explode, but given the craptastic materials CC used for fuel 
systems in the early 70s, odds are the fuel didn’t leak out of the ENGINE ;)

 

BTW – if I were an insurance adjuster, this fire would get a second look…..

 

Joe Della Barba

j...@dellabarba.com mailto:j...@dellabarba.com 

 

Coquina 

 

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Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

2015-07-23 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
Funny - Joe Posted the following on Sailnet -

I do know of a sailboat that was A4 powered that burned and sank a couple of 
years ago. It was a sistership to my own and I suspect they had the issue I 
had. A 90 degree rubber elbow CC used was not fuel rated, but tolerated 
gasoline. Ethanol, not so much  I found the leak in mine and replaced it and 
discovered my entire fill hose was coming apart from the inside!
Joe Della Barba
Coquina
CC 35 MK I

The following is from a forensic engineering firm - 

BOATEXPLOSIONS
 
Boating is an enjoyable pass time for many Canadians. Unfortunately, the
dangers associated with this activity are often misunderstood or 
ignored.
 
Marine craft present a particular hazard to fire and explosions.
According to US Coast Guard statistics, fires and explosions account for the
largest single cause of marine property damage. The hazards exist owing 
to the  presence of flammable liquids present within confined, poorly 
ventilatedspaces. Gasoline fuel, which is used to propel the 
majority of private marine   craft presents the most common hazard. 
Gasoline can be released into boat   compartments as a result of 
equipment failure, spills and improper storage of   fuel supply.
 
Gasoline has a lower explosive limit (LEL) of 1.4% by volume and an 
upper explosive limit (UEL) of 7.6%. The percentages within the LEL and UEL 
represent flammable gasoline/air mixtures. Therefore, a flammable 
gasoline/air  mixture can exist when 100 ml (approx. 200 drops) of 
gasoline liquid is vaporized in 1 cubic metre (approx. 35 cubic feet) 
of confined air space.   Furthermore, gasoline vapour is heavier 
than air and tends to collect in lower  compartments of the boat. 
Therefore, a small leak or spill can present asignificant 
hazard of explosion and fire.
 
Diesel fuel presents a reduced explosion hazard owing to its higher 
flash point which prevents it from readily evaporating to produce a flammable   
mixture. The LEL for No. 1 grade diesel fuel is 3.5% by volume and the 
UEL is   6.9%. The LEL is higher and the range is smaller, further 
reducing the hazard.  However, higher temperatures will cause diesel 
fuel to evaporate more readily   resulting in explosive mixtures being 
present within confined air spaces on marine craft. Temperatures 
within cabins and engine compartments may be significantly raised by 
the hot summer sun, increasing this hazard.
 
In addition to engine fuels, galley stoves, which operate with fuels
such as alcohol, kerosene, and propane present significant fire and explosion   
hazards from improper operation, improper installation, fuel leaks and 
spills.  Propane (LEL = 2.5%, UEL = 4.5%) presents the greatest 
explosion hazard.


Jerry CC 27V JJ



 

 

 

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“Craptastic”
   
 
   
I will have to add that to my everyday vocabulary
   
 
   
 
   

 
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Barba via CnC-List
 Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 8:48 PM
 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
 Cc: Joe Della Barba
 Subject: Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

   
   
 
   
It just seems odd that I never hear about “Mercruiser 5.7 liter exploded” or 
“PleasureCraft Marine V6 exploded” but someone always talks about A4s exploding 
although AFAIK no A4 has ever exploded in the history of gasoline engines. Now 
the fuel might explode, but given the craptastic materials CC used for fuel 
systems in the early 70s, odds are the fuel didn’t leak out of the ENGINE ;)
   
 
   
BTW – if I were an insurance adjuster, this fire would get a second look…..
   
 
   
Joe Della Barba
   
j...@dellabarba.com
   
 
   
Coquina 
   

 
 

   
  
 

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Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

2015-07-23 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
Hmm, the 90 degree elbow from the fuel fill to my tank is aluminum, just
like the tank. When I replaced the crumbling fuel fill hose it was maybe
the most difficult hose I've had to remove yet on the boat. That thing was
STUCK on there good. All this talk though and I'm glad I did the job.

Steve
Suhana, CC 32
Toronto


On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List 
cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:

 I posted that here too – more than once.

 I was lucky – I got 3 gallons in the tank and two more in the bilge. It is
 not the fault of Universal Motors though that CC could not be bothered to
 use fuel-rated components and I suppose CC can’t be blamed in 1973 for not
 foreseeing ethanol gas decades later. Still, that piece they used for a 90
 degree turn was obviously part of a sink drain or something and not related
 to fuel hose even back in 1973.



 Joe Della Barba

 j...@dellabarba.com

 *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Jerome
 Tauber via CnC-List
 *Sent:* Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:03 AM
 *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
 *Cc:* Jerome Tauber

 *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Exploding CC



 Funny - Joe Posted the following on Sailnet -

 I do know of a sailboat that was A4 powered that burned and sank a couple
 of years ago. It was a sistership to my own and I suspect they had the
 issue I had. A 90 degree rubber elbow CC used was not fuel rated, but
 tolerated gasoline. Ethanol, not so much  I found the leak in mine and
 replaced it and discovered my entire fill hose was coming apart from the
 inside!
 --

 Joe Della Barba
 Coquina
 CC 35 MK I

 The following is from a forensic engineering firm -

 *BOAT EXPLOSIONS*

 Boating is an enjoyable pass time for many Canadians. Unfortunately, the
 dangers associated with this activity are often misunderstood or ignored.

 Marine craft present a particular hazard to fire and explosions. According
 to US Coast Guard statistics, fires and explosions account for the largest
 single cause of marine property damage. The hazards exist owing to the
 presence of flammable liquids present within confined, poorly ventilated
 spaces. Gasoline fuel, which is used to propel the majority of private
 marine craft presents the most common hazard. Gasoline can be released into
 boat compartments as a result of equipment failure, spills and improper
 storage of fuel supply.

 Gasoline has a lower explosive limit (LEL) of 1.4% by volume and an upper
 explosive limit (UEL) of 7.6%. The percentages within the LEL and UEL
 represent flammable gasoline/air mixtures. Therefore, a flammable
 gasoline/air mixture can exist when 100 ml (approx. 200 drops) of gasoline
 liquid is vaporized in 1 cubic metre (approx. 35 cubic feet) of confined
 air space. Furthermore, gasoline vapour is heavier than air and tends to
 collect in lower compartments of the boat. Therefore, a small leak or spill
 can present a significant hazard of explosion and fire.

 Diesel fuel presents a reduced explosion hazard owing to its higher flash
 point which prevents it from readily evaporating to produce a flammable
 mixture. The LEL for No. 1 grade diesel fuel is 3.5% by volume and the UEL
 is 6.9%. The LEL is higher and the range is smaller, further reducing the
 hazard. However, higher temperatures will cause diesel fuel to evaporate
 more readily resulting in explosive mixtures being present within confined
 air spaces on marine craft. Temperatures within cabins and engine
 compartments may be significantly raised by the hot summer sun, increasing
 this hazard.

 In addition to engine fuels, galley stoves, which operate with fuels such
 as alcohol, kerosene, and propane present significant fire and explosion
 hazards from improper operation, improper installation, fuel leaks and
 spills. Propane (LEL = 2.5%, UEL = 4.5%) presents the greatest explosion
 hazard.



 Jerry CC 27V JJ









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 Subject: Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

 “Craptastic”



 I will have to add that to my everyday vocabulary





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 cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com?] *On Behalf Of *Joe Della Barba via
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 *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Exploding CC



 It just seems odd that I never hear about “Mercruiser 5.7 liter exploded”
 or “PleasureCraft Marine V6 exploded” but someone always talks about A4s
 exploding although AFAIK no A4 has ever exploded in the history of gasoline
 engines. Now the fuel might explode, but given the craptastic materials CC
 used for fuel systems in the early 70s, odds are the fuel didn’t leak out
 of the ENGINE ;)



 BTW – if I were an insurance adjuster, this fire would get a second look…..



 Joe Della Barba

 

Stus-List early 1970s cc gasoline engine systems

2015-07-23 Thread Jimmy Kelly via CnC-List
very very poor is best comment  , yachts they new... but ignorant when it
came to gasoline engines   ..used mirex fuel tanks ..known to have capacity
sender to cause  a hole to wear thru bottom of tank  serious gas fuel
leaks sometimes onto water jacketed exhausts   one new at the time redline
41  green hull exploded in hudson river being taken home by new owner
..total loss  ...my 41 same problem mirex tank  worn hole in bottom of tank
  ...fuel leaked onto exhaust pipe.fume detector indicated fumes  shut
down engine...all 11 crew aboard at time got buckets   poured lake water
in cockpit lockers   ...to dilute gasopened two thru hulls fwd
 allowing  lake water to fill area fwdstarted pumps to pump overboard
 coast guard stood by once reported gas slick notedin about 1 hour had
all under control...very close near fatal accident.did not have cc
repair  but rather went to a custom metal shop and had new tanks
builtcc to my knowledge never advised other owners   ...so if you
should have red or gray mirex fuel tank  still, get rid of it
 replace...one of the few things they were very poor at...other  yacht
mfgs used mirex  quite late into 80s
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