Re: Stus-List Mast pumping?

[Russ & Melody via CnC-List]

Hi Al,

Hoist a fender up a halyard so it hangs somewhere between the upper & 
lower spreaders and is near or alongside the mast.


Or, goggle vortex shedding and then after an hour or so of reading, see above.

It's nothing to worry about. Sweet does this occasionally.

Cheers, Russ

At 08:55 PM 12/08/2017, you wrote:
So I'm sitting at the dock with a 10 knot breeze on the beam and a 
strange pulsating noise begins. You can feel it through the boat. I 
go on deck and find it's the mast moving fore and aft at the middle. 
Thinking it strange I tighten the baby stay and it slows but doesn't 
stop. Anyone else have this happen? What to do?


Cheers, Al


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Re: Stus-List Mast pumping?

[Alan Liles via CnC-List]

Sorry, forgot to mention it's a C/40+. 

Al Liles
SV Elendil
Vancouver 


> On Aug 12, 2017, at 8:55 PM, Alan Liles via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> do?

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Stus-List Mast pumping?

[Alan Liles via CnC-List]

So I'm sitting at the dock with a 10 knot breeze on the beam and a strange 
pulsating noise begins. You can feel it through the boat. I go on deck and find 
it's the mast moving fore and aft at the middle. Thinking it strange I tighten 
the baby stay and it slows but doesn't stop. Anyone else have this happen? What 
to do?

Cheers, Al


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Stus-List Hitachi Alternator woes...

[Dave via CnC-List]

Good evening all,

A new one on me, my batteries no longer appear to be fully charging via the 
alternator, while they do fully charge via shore power.   Specifically, the 
(new) start battery sees only 12.56v while the engine is running, this is not 
sufficient to close the ACR, and the house bank (2 ea, also new, group 31 @ 
130a/h ea).  therefore receives no charge at all.   Surprise!
I believe this means the stock Hitachi 55a alternator is failing.   
Any thoughts on this and any recommendations on a replacement alternator?   

Thanks!  Dave.

Windstar, 33-2 with yanmar 2gm20



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Re: Stus-List Electrical panel > J Boat Regatta

[Nauset Beach via CnC-List]

Gary,

 

Where is the sailing area?  The posted NOR does not indicate where they will be 
racing, and the SI’s were not posted as of yesterday.  Would assume outside 
unless the weather is really poor, but maybe they want to be inside for any 
shore spectators...  

 

Thanks,

Brian

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of ahycrace via 
CnC-List
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 4:35 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: ahycrace 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical panel

 

We will arrive in newport on thursday and stay at the Newport Yacht Club. 
Probably sail out to the course fri and sat to see what we can see without 
getting in anybodys way. Enjoy your trip as well as your time at the block. 
   

 

Gary K. "Liberty"

 

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

 

 Original message 

From: Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List  > 

Date: 8/10/17 9:52 PM (GMT-05:00) 

To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com   

Cc: Chuck Gilchrest  > 

Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical panel 

 

We plan to leave Padanaram on Sun Aug 20 and stay at Newport Yachting Center 
for a few nights before heading to Block Island.  Hope to catch some racing en 
route to Block 

Chuck Gilchrest 

S/V Half Magic

1983 35 Landfall

Padanaram,MA

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Re: Stus-List changing stern light & converting nav lights to LEDs?

[Peter Fell via CnC-List]

Well it can be a bit of a search for a correct bulb, at reasonable price,
and the manufacturers often don't always give very clear info.

I've been looking at LED festoon bulbs to convert a new Perko horizontal
mount stern light on my 27 (the small 'dome' type), mounted in the teak
trim on the stern. Previous owner had replaced the dome on the original
fitting (same style as the Perko) with a all-round one (!), and the light
itself was pretty deteriorated. So the bulb is 31mm 'type 71', not the
larger, much more common, 42mm.

I've found Dr. LED bulbs at $40+ (CAD) (part number 9000173) that are
clearly identified as a nav light replacement. Then there is the Victory
SourceLED at $16 that is only identified as 'for Perko lights'.   I'll
probably go for the Dr. LED. At least I found an unused Perko fixture at a
marine consignment shop for $22, rather than the $75 I was quoted otherwise.

By the way, I looked at the Victory stern lights of the same style.
Couldn't find a LED socket-type bulb that would fit. And the Sea Dog
versions you find all over the place (which I think would have the same
issue with LED bulbs) have not been tested to international standards.
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Stus-List Flag lines on C 32

[John Russo via CnC-List]

Does anyone know the length of the flag lines on a C 32. I am away from
the boat and know that they should be replaced soon.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

John Russo

Arpeggio

C 32 1984

Norwalk, CT 

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Re: Stus-List changing stern light & converting nav lights to LEDs?

[Jim Reinardy via CnC-List]

All good points, I appreciate your perspectives.  I will 
proceed with a lot more confidence now, thanks!
Jim



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On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 8:56 AM -0500, "BillBinaList via CnC-List" 
 wrote:











  

  
  


Also critical to note that the USCG does not CERTIFY any items or
  products. They are not, "Good Housekeeping",  or, "U.L. Labs",
  which are privately owned services. The USCG publishes their
  standards, and manufacturers themselves certify that their product
  meets those standards. AquaSignal is merely giving themselves
  legal cover if you try to claim that they sold you a non-compliant
  piece of equipment. If you modify the fixture, they are absolving
  themselves of any responsibility. 




Bill Bina




On 8/11/2017 5:17 PM, Dennis C. via
  CnC-List wrote:



  Jim,



I spent 30 years in the regulatory field.  There's always
  some fine points to compliance.  There's differences between
  regulation, enforcement policy, equipment certifications,
  etc.  There is the occasional Coastie that will try to jam an
  enforcement policy up your nose but in the end, the
  regulations are what rule.



AquaSignal has gotten their light fixtures, with bulbs,
  "certified" to USCG standards.  Aquasignal gets their fixtures
  "certified" to assure their customers that the fixture meets
  the regulatory requirements for color, arc, visibility
  distance, etc.  Whoopee.  



Now, consider the actual regulations that apply to your
  boat.  Federal light requirements for vessels can be found in
  33 CFR 83.20-31.  This regulation states the colors, arcs, and
  visibility distances for vessels.



I think that is the regulation that applies.  I don't think
  it says anywhere that you have to use a "certified" fixture
  only that the light meet the requirements for color, arc,
  visibility distance, etc.  If you change the bulb in a
  "certified" fixture, it may no longer be "certified" but may
  well meet the regulation and your boat will be in compliance.



So, in my opinion, you can use a candle in a Pringles can
  as long as it meets the requirements for color, arc,
  visibility distance, etc.  I wouldn't expect a Coastie to
  argue with you if your lights look anywhere close to bright
  and are the correct color and arc.



Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

  

On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 3:02 PM,
  Jim Reinardy via CnC-List 
  wrote:

  
I agree about Marinebeam, I have used them for
  other lights on my boat, always with good results.  
 
Aqua Signal throws up a lot of smoke and noise
  about losing certifications by replacing the bulbs in
  their fixtures, is this a real concern or just them
  trying to get me to spend more with them?
 
http://www.aquasignal.com.au/aftermarket-led-replacement-bulbs/
 





  



  

  
  

  
  

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Re: Stus-List changing stern light & converting nav lights to LEDs?

[BillBinaList via CnC-List]

Also critical to note that the USCG does not CERTIFY any items or 
products. They are not, "Good Housekeeping",  or, "U.L. Labs", which are 
privately owned services. The USCG publishes their standards, and 
manufacturers themselves certify that their product meets those 
standards. AquaSignal is merely giving themselves legal cover if you try 
to claim that they sold you a non-compliant piece of equipment. If you 
modify the fixture, they are absolving themselves of any responsibility.


Bill Bina


On 8/11/2017 5:17 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote:

Jim,

I spent 30 years in the regulatory field.  There's always some fine 
points to compliance.  There's differences between regulation, 
enforcement policy, equipment certifications, etc.  There is the 
occasional Coastie that will try to jam an enforcement policy up your 
nose but in the end, the regulations are what rule.


AquaSignal has gotten their light fixtures, with bulbs, "certified" to 
USCG standards.  Aquasignal gets their fixtures "certified" to assure 
their customers that the fixture meets the regulatory requirements for 
color, arc, visibility distance, etc.  Whoopee.


Now, consider the actual regulations that apply to your boat.  Federal 
light requirements for vessels can be found in 33 CFR 83.20-31.  This 
regulation states the colors, arcs, and visibility distances for vessels.


I think that is the regulation that applies.  I don't think it says 
anywhere that you have to use a "certified" fixture only that the 
light meet the requirements for color, arc, visibility distance, etc.  
If you change the bulb in a "certified" fixture, it may no longer be 
"certified" but may well meet the regulation and your boat will be in 
compliance.


So, in my opinion, you can use a candle in a Pringles can as long as 
it meets the requirements for color, arc, visibility distance, etc.  I 
wouldn't expect a Coastie to argue with you if your lights look 
anywhere close to bright and are the correct color and arc.


Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 3:02 PM, Jim Reinardy via CnC-List 
> wrote:


I agree about Marinebeam, I have used them for other lights on my
boat, always with good results.
Aqua Signal throws up a lot of smoke and noise about losing
certifications by replacing the bulbs in their fixtures, is this a
real concern or just them trying to get me to spend more with them?
http://www.aquasignal.com.au/aftermarket-led-replacement-bulbs/






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