Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

[Shawn Wright via CnC-List]

Looks like a nice device, but I'd prefer one that can tell me where where
the water is coming from after a brisk sail. After 30 years in IT building
redundant systems, I learned that it's often the simplest thing that fails,
and if you don't know what to do when it does (and it's backup also fails),
no amount of redundancy will save you. But it is also very good to know
when something is behaving our of the ordinary, like a pump cycling more
often or longer than usual.
I once almost lost a large storage array once when I discovered the failure
alerting systems were not working, so we all assumed that the "hotspare"
drives were all operative. I happened to notice an error light one day,
only to find that three of the four spare drives had already failed (part
of a bad batch of drives...). So warning systems are great, but procedures
to check that they are working are also critical to avoid a false sense of
security.

For me, almost every time I arrive at the boat, I manually cycle the bilge
pump, and listen to the noise. If it takes longer than usual to empty the
bilge, I will investigate. If so, the next thing I will do is manually lift
the float switch to ensure it's still working. But I am rarely away for
more than a week, and have a second pump with a higher float switch in case
the primary fails, so this is enough redundancy.

--
Shawn Wright
shawngwri...@gmail.com
S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35
https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto


On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 10:51 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Anybody got one of these?
>
>
> https://bluebgi.com/collections/prodcuts/products/advanced-bilge-control-panel
>
>
> Looks like a nice all in one bilge panel.
>
> Bit more reasonably priced than the Water Witch:
>
> https://waterwitchinc.com/product/epanel-c-series-cycle-coutner/
>
> However, the Water Witch tracks 24 hr, 7 day and 14 day cycles.
>
> Yeah, I could wire up a $10 cycle counter but that's just not how Touche'
> rolls.  :)
>
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

[dwight veinot via CnC-List]

Not a common occurrence even with these old C&c boats.  Anyway if you want
these electronics and you put your trust in them and don’t mind the hassle
they give you with keeping them working and somewhat reliable: fine with
me. Let me know where i am and where i am headed and how fast like the
chart plotter does and i am ok. That’s why i got a backup chart plotter in
my hand held gps. Plus one more hand held both battery powered AA so i can
lots of AA’s always. They are cheap to buy. Makes me and her feel better
about sailing. Hitting fog around here is inevitable. We get through it
just fine.

On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 6:50 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> And If you are in this situation,
>
>
>
> <>
>
>
>
> Then none of this matters, because your boat is probably on the bottom!
>
>
>
> Bill Coleman
>
>
>
> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *ed
> vanderkruk via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Friday, March 27, 2020 4:26 PM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* ed vanderkruk
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter
>
>
>
> That's where the programming part comes in ...
>
>
>
>
>
> Ed
>
>
>
> On Fri., Mar. 27, 2020, 2:36 p.m. Joe Della Barba via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> I think you want a time counter, not a cycle counter. Any leak the pump
> cannot keep up with is only 1 cycle!
>
> Joe
>
>
>
> On 3/27/2020 2:33 PM, ed vanderkruk via CnC-List wrote:
>
> Earlier today there was a post about Raspberry Pi and the Internet Of
> Boats ... Tarts Sensors, as an example, has a voltage sensor ( detects
> on/off ) for $30 but you'd have to add in a bit more kit and a bit of
> programming to get it all integrated. But then you could be on your way for
> IoT.
>
>
>
>
>
> Ed
>
>
>
> On Fri., Mar. 27, 2020, 1:51 p.m. Dennis C. via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> Anybody got one of these?
>
>
>
>
> https://bluebgi.com/collections/prodcuts/products/advanced-bilge-control-panel
>
>
>
>
> Looks like a nice all in one bilge panel.
>
>
>
> Bit more reasonably priced than the Water Witch:
>
>
>
> https://waterwitchinc.com/product/epanel-c-series-cycle-coutner/
>
>
>
> However, the Water Witch tracks 24 hr, 7 day and 14 day cycles.
>
>
>
> Yeah, I could wire up a $10 cycle counter but that's just not how Touche'
> rolls.  :)
>
>
>
> Dennis C.
>
> Touche' 35-1 #83
>
> Mandeville, LA
>
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Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

And If you are in this situation, 

 

<>

 

Then none of this matters, because your boat is probably on the bottom!

 

Bill Coleman

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of ed 
vanderkruk via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 4:26 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: ed vanderkruk
Subject: Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

 

That's where the programming part comes in ...

 

 

Ed

 

On Fri., Mar. 27, 2020, 2:36 p.m. Joe Della Barba via CnC-List 
 wrote:

I think you want a time counter, not a cycle counter. Any leak the pump cannot 
keep up with is only 1 cycle!

Joe

 

On 3/27/2020 2:33 PM, ed vanderkruk via CnC-List wrote:

Earlier today there was a post about Raspberry Pi and the Internet Of Boats ... 
Tarts Sensors, as an example, has a voltage sensor ( detects on/off ) for $30 
but you'd have to add in a bit more kit and a bit of programming to get it all 
integrated. But then you could be on your way for IoT. 

 

 

Ed

 

On Fri., Mar. 27, 2020, 1:51 p.m. Dennis C. via CnC-List 
 wrote:

Anybody got one of these? 

 

https://bluebgi.com/collections/prodcuts/products/advanced-bilge-control-panel 

 

Looks like a nice all in one bilge panel.  

 

Bit more reasonably priced than the Water Witch:

 

https://waterwitchinc.com/product/epanel-c-series-cycle-coutner/ 

 

However, the Water Witch tracks 24 hr, 7 day and 14 day cycles.   

 

Yeah, I could wire up a $10 cycle counter but that's just not how Touche' 
rolls.  :) 

 

Dennis C.

Touche' 35-1 #83

Mandeville, LA

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Re: Stus-List COVID-19 Marina Closures (was Re: Covid 19 update MD & USVI)

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

It is also snowing in Denver tonight.

 

Bill

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight 
veinot via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 4:43 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: dwight veinot
Subject: Re: Stus-List COVID-19 Marina Closures (was Re: Covid 19 update MD & 
USVI)

 

Good many here will envy you. 

 

On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 3:23 PM Randy Stafford via CnC-List 
 wrote:

Yesterday afternoon Colorado’s Governor issued a state-wide stay-at-home order. 
 This followed numerous county-level and municipal-level stay-at-home orders, 
and decisions by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to close offices etc.

 

Fortunately for me, the state parks are still open, and the stay-at-home orders 
allow individuals to leave their residences for "outdoor activity” in groups of 
four or less, maintaining six-foot distancing.  So I can still sail!

 

Cheers,

Randy Stafford

S/V Grenadine

C&C 30 MK I #79

Ken Caryl, CO





On Mar 26, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List  
wrote:

 

Just departed Oxford Boatyard. They were flat out with summer prep and 
launching boats.

Andy

Masquerade

On 

Chesapeake Bay

Andrew Burton

26 

  Beacon Hill

Newport, 

  RI 

USA 

 02840 

 

 

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http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/

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Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

[dwight veinot via CnC-List]

I don’t and i don’t want one. Sailors gotta learn how to do it all without
these multitude of fancy electronics. Dead reckoning and do some sailin.
Best fun you can have. I do value my chart plotter and my backup chart
plotter even more and that takes the “dead” out of reckoning

On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 2:51 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Anybody got one of these?
>
>
> https://bluebgi.com/collections/prodcuts/products/advanced-bilge-control-panel
>
>
> Looks like a nice all in one bilge panel.
>
> Bit more reasonably priced than the Water Witch:
>
> https://waterwitchinc.com/product/epanel-c-series-cycle-coutner/
>
> However, the Water Witch tracks 24 hr, 7 day and 14 day cycles.
>
> Yeah, I could wire up a $10 cycle counter but that's just not how Touche'
> rolls.  :)
>
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List COVID-19 Marina Closures Frustration

[dwight veinot via CnC-List]

I will consider myself lucky if I am able to launch this season. With the
restrictions we have here in NS i am not sure how i could get my boat
ready. I know things with covid change daily but seems we are still
increasing here. Sailing is a social thing and here mid June thru Sept is
great. We are not all like those early pioneers who did it alone like
Joshua Slocum. I need group help with getting Alianna in the water.

On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 8:17 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Easy everyone!
>
> This is a hugely frustrating experience for all. Banning people from
> marinas only lasted about a day in Maryland, see my previous post about the
> clarification from the governor’s office. My marina never even tried, with
> about 20 live-aboards and no physical way to prevent it there was no point.
>
> I come close to probably 100 people buying groceries and exactly 0 people
> at the marina, so there is really no risk at all of me catching or
> spreading anything.
>
> Have a thought for fellow sailors in a MUCH WORSE fix. Take a look at some
> of the forums like noonsite and cruisers forum – there are many boats that
> are the equivalent of the Flying Dutchman. They left X a couple weeks ago
> and no place ahead of them wants anyone entering and they can’t go back a
> couple thousand miles upwind to a port that probably wouldn’t let them
> enter either. There is a whole snowbird fleet in the Bahamas facing a very
> uncertain future. The Out Islands have a very tenuous supply chain on a
> GOOD day and almost nonexistent medical facilities. What happens when they
> arrive in the USA is not a sure thing, many if not all marinas are not
> taking transients or selling fuel, and the situation is doubly bad for
> Canadian flag vessels that don’t have enough stores and fuel to go direct
> from the Bahamas to Canada. They run the risk of being pretty much stuck at
> whatever port in Florida they show up at.
>
>
>
> Meanwhile we are trying to figure out the season for CRYC. Board meetings
> are now conference calls and we have no clue if we’ll have any racing at
> all or our summer kids sailing. This is going to be very hard for programs
> all over the country that were on the edge financially. The instructors
> that are not yet hired can’t get unemployment for jobs they don’t have. If
> this follows the Spanish Flu model summer won’t even be the end of it.
>
>
>
> Joe Della Barba
>
> Coquina C&C 35 MK I
>
> Kent Island MD USA
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List COVID-19 Marina Closures (was Re: Covid 19 update MD & USVI)

[dwight veinot via CnC-List]

Good many here will envy you.

On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 3:23 PM Randy Stafford via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Yesterday afternoon Colorado’s Governor issued a state-wide stay-at-home
> order.  This followed numerous county-level and municipal-level
> stay-at-home orders, and decisions by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to close
> offices etc.
>
> Fortunately for me, the state parks are still open, and the stay-at-home
> orders allow individuals to leave their residences for "outdoor activity”
> in groups of four or less, maintaining six-foot distancing.  So I can still
> sail!
>
> Cheers,
> Randy Stafford
> S/V Grenadine
> C&C 30 MK I #79
> Ken Caryl, CO
>
> On Mar 26, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> Just departed Oxford Boatyard. They were flat out with summer prep and
> launching boats.
> Andy
> Masquerade
> On
> Chesapeake Bay
>
> Andrew Burton
> 26 Beacon Hill
> 
> Newport, RI
> 
>
> USA
> 
>  02840
> 
>
> www.burtonsailing.com
> http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
> +401 965-5260
>
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Re: Stus-List COVID-19 Marina Closures

[dwight veinot via CnC-List]

Remember when the important virus focussed on your pc. This one is real not
virtual

On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 5:57 PM Robert Abbott via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Chuck S said "The boat is my property, so I should be allowed to access
> it."
>
> Chuck, don't mean to be argumentative but the boat is not on 'your
> property'.move it to your property and problem solved.  There is no
> normal and only the virus knows when there will be a semblance of it.
>
> Stay safe.
>
> Rob Abbott
> AZURA
> C&C 32 - #277
> Halifax, N.S.
>
>
>
> On 3/26/2020 5:05 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List wrote:
>
> FWIW, I just got turned away from working on my boat in Pasadena, Md.
> Seems they misinterpreted the governor's directive and closed the yard to
> everybody but their own workers.  I was allowed ten minutes to check my
> tarp and stands, and get out.  In a boatyard w 200 plus boats that are
> spread out so you can work around all sides, there are only a handfull of
> us owners that ever work on our own boats so social distancing is super
> easy to maintain.  The boat is my property, so I should be allowed to
> access it.  I rarely ever interact with the yard guys and planned to do so
> even less, but rules are rules and the yard manger mentioned calling the
> police.   I have no symptoms and stayed 20 ft away while talking to him.
> I'd be twelve feet off the ground when on deck when working, and I'm fully
> self sufficient, with my own food, water, beer, parts and tools, so I feel
> I am not putting him or anyone in Maryland at any risk.
>
> I hope someone talks some sense into these guys.
>
> Chuck S
>
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Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

[ed vanderkruk via CnC-List]

That's where the programming part comes in ...


Ed

On Fri., Mar. 27, 2020, 2:36 p.m. Joe Della Barba via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I think you want a time counter, not a cycle counter. Any leak the pump
> cannot keep up with is only 1 cycle!
>
> Joe
>
>
> On 3/27/2020 2:33 PM, ed vanderkruk via CnC-List wrote:
>
> Earlier today there was a post about Raspberry Pi and the Internet Of
> Boats ... Tarts Sensors, as an example, has a voltage sensor ( detects
> on/off ) for $30 but you'd have to add in a bit more kit and a bit of
> programming to get it all integrated. But then you could be on your way for
> IoT.
>
>
> Ed
>
> On Fri., Mar. 27, 2020, 1:51 p.m. Dennis C. via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Anybody got one of these?
>>
>>
>> https://bluebgi.com/collections/prodcuts/products/advanced-bilge-control-panel
>>
>>
>> Looks like a nice all in one bilge panel.
>>
>> Bit more reasonably priced than the Water Witch:
>>
>> https://waterwitchinc.com/product/epanel-c-series-cycle-coutner/
>>
>> However, the Water Witch tracks 24 hr, 7 day and 14 day cycles.
>>
>> Yeah, I could wire up a $10 cycle counter but that's just not how Touche'
>> rolls.  :)
>>
>> Dennis C.
>> Touche' 35-1 #83
>> Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List Marinas in Md, Covid-19

[Gary Nylander via CnC-List]

Same adjustment on the Eastern Shore – I just cannot get close to the ‘real’ 
workers.

Gary

St. Michaels

 

From: CnC-List  On Behalf Of CHARLES SCHEAFFER 
via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 12:15 PM
To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list 
Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER 
Subject: Stus-List Marinas in Md, Covid-19

 

Hey, 

Good news!  After seeing the earlier email from Bill Coleman, I called Bert 
Jabin's boatyard and they told me their yard is open to owners to work on their 
boats, "Come on down, just use social distancing and common sense." 

 

I then called my yard in Pasadena and shared that info.  Bert Jabin's is 
probably the biggest yard in the area with the most expensive boats.  My marina 
guy said he knew about it, though I doubt it, and said they were discussing the 
change and would notify me after their meeting.  I expect they will free up the 
restriction and though I missed three really good days for epoxy work, I'll be 
happy to get back to finishing my projects. 

 

Chuck S 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

The Blue Guard one actually does cycle counts and run time.

Dennis C.

On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 1:36 PM Joe Della Barba via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I think you want a time counter, not a cycle counter. Any leak the pump
> cannot keep up with is only 1 cycle!
>
> Joe
>
>
> On 3/27/2020 2:33 PM, ed vanderkruk via CnC-List wrote:
>
> Earlier today there was a post about Raspberry Pi and the Internet Of
> Boats ... Tarts Sensors, as an example, has a voltage sensor ( detects
> on/off ) for $30 but you'd have to add in a bit more kit and a bit of
> programming to get it all integrated. But then you could be on your way for
> IoT.
>
>
> Ed
>
> On Fri., Mar. 27, 2020, 1:51 p.m. Dennis C. via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Anybody got one of these?
>>
>>
>> https://bluebgi.com/collections/prodcuts/products/advanced-bilge-control-panel
>>
>>
>> Looks like a nice all in one bilge panel.
>>
>> Bit more reasonably priced than the Water Witch:
>>
>> https://waterwitchinc.com/product/epanel-c-series-cycle-coutner/
>>
>> However, the Water Witch tracks 24 hr, 7 day and 14 day cycles.
>>
>> Yeah, I could wire up a $10 cycle counter but that's just not how Touche'
>> rolls.  :)
>>
>> Dennis C.
>> Touche' 35-1 #83
>> Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

[Joe Della Barba via CnC-List]

I think you want a time counter, not a cycle counter. Any leak the pump 
cannot keep up with is only 1 cycle!


Joe


On 3/27/2020 2:33 PM, ed vanderkruk via CnC-List wrote:
Earlier today there was a post about Raspberry Pi and the Internet Of 
Boats ... Tarts Sensors, as an example, has a voltage sensor ( detects 
on/off ) for $30 but you'd have to add in a bit more kit and a bit of 
programming to get it all integrated. But then you could be on your 
way for IoT.



Ed

On Fri., Mar. 27, 2020, 1:51 p.m. Dennis C. via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:


Anybody got one of these?


https://bluebgi.com/collections/prodcuts/products/advanced-bilge-control-panel


Looks like a nice all in one bilge panel.

Bit more reasonably priced than the Water Witch:

https://waterwitchinc.com/product/epanel-c-series-cycle-coutner/

However, the Water Witch tracks 24 hr, 7 day and 14 day cycles.

Yeah, I could wire up a $10 cycle counter but that's just not how
Touche' rolls.  :)

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

[ed vanderkruk via CnC-List]

Earlier today there was a post about Raspberry Pi and the Internet Of Boats
... Tarts Sensors, as an example, has a voltage sensor ( detects on/off )
for $30 but you'd have to add in a bit more kit and a bit of programming to
get it all integrated. But then you could be on your way for IoT.


Ed

On Fri., Mar. 27, 2020, 1:51 p.m. Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Anybody got one of these?
>
>
> https://bluebgi.com/collections/prodcuts/products/advanced-bilge-control-panel
>
>
> Looks like a nice all in one bilge panel.
>
> Bit more reasonably priced than the Water Witch:
>
> https://waterwitchinc.com/product/epanel-c-series-cycle-coutner/
>
> However, the Water Witch tracks 24 hr, 7 day and 14 day cycles.
>
> Yeah, I could wire up a $10 cycle counter but that's just not how Touche'
> rolls.  :)
>
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

[Andrew Burton via CnC-List]

I have a Siren system installed on Masquerade. It uses cell data to report 
status of systems on the boat remotely. I am very satisfied with it. It does 
require a subscription, but it’s pretty reasonable.
Andy 
Masquerade
In Delaware Bay 

Andrew Burton
26 Beacon Hill
Newport, RI 
USA02840

www.burtonsailing.com
http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
+401 965-5260

> On Mar 27, 2020, at 13:50, Dennis C. via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> Anybody got one of these?
> 
> https://bluebgi.com/collections/prodcuts/products/advanced-bilge-control-panel
>  
> 
> Looks like a nice all in one bilge panel.  
> 
> Bit more reasonably priced than the Water Witch:
> 
> https://waterwitchinc.com/product/epanel-c-series-cycle-coutner/ 
> 
> However, the Water Witch tracks 24 hr, 7 day and 14 day cycles.   
> 
> Yeah, I could wire up a $10 cycle counter but that's just not how Touche' 
> rolls.  :) 
> 
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
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Stus-List Bilge pump cycle counter

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Anybody got one of these?

https://bluebgi.com/collections/prodcuts/products/advanced-bilge-control-panel


Looks like a nice all in one bilge panel.

Bit more reasonably priced than the Water Witch:

https://waterwitchinc.com/product/epanel-c-series-cycle-coutner/

However, the Water Witch tracks 24 hr, 7 day and 14 day cycles.

Yeah, I could wire up a $10 cycle counter but that's just not how Touche'
rolls.  :)

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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Stus-List Marinas in Md, Covid-19

[CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List]

Hey,
Good news!  After seeing the earlier email from Bill Coleman, I called Bert 
Jabin's boatyard and they told me their yard is open to owners to work on their 
boats, "Come on down, just use social distancing and common sense."

I then called my yard in Pasadena and shared that info.  Bert Jabin's is 
probably the biggest yard in the area with the most expensive boats.  My marina 
guy said he knew about it, though I doubt it, and said they were discussing the 
change and would notify me after their meeting.  I expect they will free up the 
restriction and though I missed three really good days for epoxy work, I'll be 
happy to get back to finishing my projects.

Chuck S






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Re: Stus-List Raspberry Pi project

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

Now that sounds really interesting, most of us have at least a WiFi signal 
around our boats, 

Keep us updated.

 

Bill Coleman

Erie PA

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jeremy Ralph 
via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 11:39 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Jeremy Ralph
Subject: Stus-List Rasberry Pi project

 

I’m planning an IoB (internet of boats) project using a RPi.  It will be a 
remote monitor for the boat.  I already have a good chart plotter so it doesn’t 
need to do that.  It will be headless (no monitor) and serve up data from:

- bilge monitor

- temp monitor

- humidity monitor

- camera stream 

- battery monitor

 

Eventually I might tap into the chart plotter+radio’s N2K but that’s not a 
priority for me. 

 

I use RPis for my work.  They are pretty powerful little units with the freedom 
of Linux and lots of IO options (GPIO, SPI, I2C UART).   

 

I’ll share once I have something to show. 

 

Cheers,

 

Jeremy

C&C34

Comox BC


-- Forwarded message --
From: "Dennis C." <  capt...@gmail.com>
To: CnClist <  CnC-List@cnc-list.com>
Cc: 
Bcc: 
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:52:37 -0500
Subject: Stus-List Rasberry Pi project

Rasberry Pi boat project

 

 

 https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-4-project-boat-computer-sailing 
 

 

Dennis C.

Touche' 35-1 #83

Mandeville, LA




-- Forwarded message --
From: "Della Barba, Joe" <  
joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>
To: "  cnc-list@cnc-list.com" < 
 cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: 
Bcc: 
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:33:30 +
Subject: Stus-List Rasberry Pi project

I almost did that, but I could not make the numbers work. Once you are all in 
with the various parts and a monitor, it is cheaper in both $$$ and power to 
just get a laptop.

The Chromebook I hacked into a Linux machine draws about 0.5 amps when charged 
and cost me $45 J

I still might make one for fun though.

 

 

Joe Della Barba

Coquina C&C 35 MK I

Kent Island MD USA

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Stus-List Rasberry Pi project

[Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List]

I’m planning an IoB (internet of boats) project using a RPi.  It will be a
remote monitor for the boat.  I already have a good chart plotter so it
doesn’t need to do that.  It will be headless (no monitor) and serve up
data from:
- bilge monitor
- temp monitor
- humidity monitor
- camera stream
- battery monitor

Eventually I might tap into the chart plotter+radio’s N2K but that’s not a
priority for me.

I use RPis for my work.  They are pretty powerful little units with the
freedom of Linux and lots of IO options (GPIO, SPI, I2C UART).

I’ll share once I have something to show.

Cheers,

Jeremy
C&C34
Comox BC

-- Forwarded message --
From: "Dennis C." 
To: CnClist 
Cc:
Bcc:
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:52:37 -0500
Subject: Stus-List Rasberry Pi project
Rasberry Pi boat project

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-4-project-boat-computer-sailing


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



-- Forwarded message --
From: "Della Barba, Joe" 
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
Cc:
Bcc:
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:33:30 +
Subject: Stus-List Rasberry Pi project

I almost did that, but I could not make the numbers work. Once you are all
in with the various parts and a monitor, it is cheaper in both $$$ and
power to just get a laptop.

The Chromebook I hacked into a Linux machine draws about 0.5 amps when
charged and cost me $45 J

I still might make one for fun though.





Joe Della Barba

Coquina C&C 35 MK I

Kent Island MD USA
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Re: Stus-List COVID-19 Marina Closures Frustration

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

Just got this updated notice from Bert Jabins Yard, in Annapolis.

 





https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/sys/S.gif


To Our Customers,

 

As we let you know earlier this week, on Monday we closed in response to 
Governor Hogan’s Executive Order requiring all non-essential businesses to 
close. Even before we closed, we had started to try to get further guidance as 
to whether the Executive Order applied to BJYY. As a result of those efforts we 
have now received guidance through the Governor’s office that, assuming 
adherence to sound CDC practices, we can engage in limited operations. The 
office will remain closed to the general public, the Back Creek Café will 
remain closed, and our operations will be limited by the number of employees 
who are able to work and adhere to social distancing rules. 

 

As a result of the new guidance, we are now able to operate on a limited basis 
and we will try to accommodate as many customers as possible. Please keep in 
mind that we will be operating at a reduced capacity and will not be open to 
the general public. We will require social distancing, employees who have 
health issues will not immediately return to work, and we will ask owners not 
to be present at the launch and to remain away from our launch staff until they 
indicate otherwise. Although these steps will affect our operations, they are 
essential to limiting the spread of COVID-19 and, we hope, will be viewed as 
reasonable limitations on our normal operations. 

 

We have only lost three days of launching and our intention is to attempt to 
catch up with those three days between now and Monday. It is our intention to 
be in a position to launch the boats as scheduled beginning on Monday the 30th. 
We have many challenges to achieve this aggressive schedule but we are going to 
do our best. 

 

As indicated in our letter earlier this week, we will not be increasing storage 
rates on April 1st. In view of the confusion relating to the shut down as well 
as the limited capacity we will face in the immediate future, we think it fair 
to stay with the existing, lower, winter rate, even though we may well be back 
on schedule. 

 

We all hope that the current situation is resolved very soon, for a number of 
reasons and that we will be able to return to our normal operation. We also 
want to continue to do our part to keep our customers and employees, and their 
families, safe. It is our objective to continue to serve our customers even in 
these challenging circumstances and, to the greatest extent possible, meet your 
boating needs.

 

We are doing our best and appreciate your support, patience and cooperation.

 

Sincerely,

 

Rod Jabin

 



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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, 
Joe via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 7:17 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Della Barba, Joe
Subject: Stus-List COVID-19 Marina Closures Frustration

 

Easy everyone!

This is a hugely frustrating experience for all. Banning people from marinas 
only lasted about a day in Maryland, see my previous post about the 
clarification from the governor’s office. My marina never even tried, with 
about 20 live-aboards and no physical way to prevent it there was no point. 

I come close to probably 100 people buying groceries and exactly 0 people at 
the marina, so there is really no risk at all of me catching or spreading 
anything.  

Have a thought for fellow sailors in a MUCH WORSE fix. Take a look at some of 
the forums like noonsite and cruisers forum – there are many boats that are the 
equivalent of the Flying Dutchman. They left X a couple weeks ago and no place 
ahead of them wants anyone entering and they can’t go back a couple thousand 
miles upwind to a port that probably wouldn’t let them enter either. There is a 
whole snowbird fleet in the Bahamas facing a very uncertain future. The Out 
Islands have a very tenuous supply chain on a GOOD day and almost nonexistent 
medical facilities. What happens when they arrive in the USA is not a sure 
thing, many if not all marinas are not taking transients or selling fuel, and 
the situation is doubly bad for Canadian flag vessels that don’t have enough 
stores and fuel to go direct from the Bahamas to Canada. They run the risk of 
being pretty much stuck at whatever port in Florida they show up at.

 

Meanwhile we are trying to figure out the season for CRYC. Board meetings are 
now conference calls and we have no clue if we’ll have any racing at all or our 
summer kids sailing. This is going to be very hard for programs all over the 
country that were on the edge financially. The instructors that are not yet 
hired can’t get unemployment for jobs they don’t have. If this follows the 
Spanish Flu model summer won’t even be the end of it. 

 

Joe Della Barba

Coquina C&C 35 MK I

Kent Island MD USA

 

 

 

_

Stus-List Rasberry Pi project

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

I almost did that, but I could not make the numbers work. Once you are all in 
with the various parts and a monitor, it is cheaper in both $$$ and power to 
just get a laptop.
The Chromebook I hacked into a Linux machine draws about 0.5 amps when charged 
and cost me $45 ☺
I still might make one for fun though.


Joe Della Barba
Coquina C&C 35 MK I
Kent Island MD USA



From: CnC-List  On Behalf Of Dennis C. via 
CnC-List
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 8:53 AM
To: CnClist 
Cc: Dennis C. 
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List Rasberry Pi project

Rasberry Pi boat project

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-4-project-boat-computer-sailing

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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Rasberry Pi boat project

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-4-project-boat-computer-sailing


Dennis C.
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Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List Getting oven to work

[David Risch via CnC-List]

Is your stove trash?

Sent from my Android. Please forgive typos. Thank you.


From: CnC-List  on behalf of Doug Mountjoy via 
CnC-List 
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 4:10:38 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: Doug Mountjoy 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Getting oven to work

Brian,
I happen to have a shelf. I am scrapping my 3 burner hillerange.



Doug Mountjoy
sv Rebecca Leah
C&C Landfall 39
Port Orchard yacht club

 Original message 
From: Brian Chambers via CnC-List 
Date: 3/26/20 10:32 (GMT-08:00)
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Brian Chambers 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Getting oven to work

Hey, I hate to butt in on your conversations but it appears you may know 
something that might help me. I have a 79 C&C 34 with a Hillerange stove/oven. 
I am in need of an interior oven shelf. I attempted to order what I thought wa 
the right one some time back but it was too big. I am unsure of the model. Any 
ideas?

Brian Chambers
MerSoleil

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 22, 2020, at 7:02 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:

The manual is available on the CnC site if you don't have it. It may get you 
fixed up.
http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/technical/hillerange_stove/

Jim Watts
Paradigm Shift
C&C 35 Mk III
Victoria, BC


On Fri, 13 Mar 2020 at 11:03, Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
Will,
I'm not sure how the oven works, but I have a complete oven/stove I'm willing 
to let go for next to nothing. Tired of storing it. It is off my 1988 LF.



Doug Mountjoy
sv Rebecca Leah
C&C Landfall 39
Port Orchard yacht club

 Original message 
From: Will Gerstmyer via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
Date: 3/13/20 10:09 (GMT-08:00)
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Will Gerstmyer mailto:wgerstm...@gmail.com>>
Subject: Stus-List Getting oven to work

  My 1986 Hillerange oven’s pilot light will light but the mechanical bar that 
is supposed to move* and then light the entire long burner does not do 
anything, nor does the pilot flame get larger*.
Does anyone have some tips on how I can correct my situation? Thanks, Will 
C&C41 Costume Change

*my understanding of what is supposed to happen from some reading.

Will Gerstmyer
978-609-1331
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Re: Stus-List COVID-19 Marina Closures (was Re: Covid 19 update MD & USVI)

[Joe Della Barba via CnC-List]

I would be calling them today and explaining marinas in Maryland are NOT 
CLOSED to boat owners. Also would be the last time my boat was ever in 
that place. I am grateful to be in the water and operational, I can 
leave at will. I think my marina would be too afraid to not get any more 
slip fees paid to try this, our lot over here are cheap bastards and it 
would be "no boat no cash".


Joe

On 3/26/2020 4:05 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List wrote:
FWIW, I just got turned away from working on my boat in Pasadena, Md.  
Seems they misinterpreted the governor's directive and closed the yard 
to everybody but their own workers.  I was allowed ten minutes to 
check my tarp and stands, and get out.  In a boatyard w 200 plus boats 
that are spread out so you can work around all sides, there are only a 
handfull of us owners that ever work on our own boats so social 
distancing is super easy to maintain.  The boat is my property, so I 
should be allowed to access it.  I rarely ever interact with the yard 
guys and planned to do so even less, but rules are rules and the yard 
manger mentioned calling the police.   I have no symptoms and stayed 
20 ft away while talking to him.  I'd be twelve feet off the ground 
when on deck when working, and I'm fully self sufficient, with my own 
food, water, beer, parts and tools, so I feel I am not putting him or 
anyone in Maryland at any risk.


I hope someone talks some sense into these guys.

Chuck S

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[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

Easy everyone!
This is a hugely frustrating experience for all. Banning people from marinas 
only lasted about a day in Maryland, see my previous post about the 
clarification from the governor’s office. My marina never even tried, with 
about 20 live-aboards and no physical way to prevent it there was no point.
I come close to probably 100 people buying groceries and exactly 0 people at 
the marina, so there is really no risk at all of me catching or spreading 
anything.
Have a thought for fellow sailors in a MUCH WORSE fix. Take a look at some of 
the forums like noonsite and cruisers forum – there are many boats that are the 
equivalent of the Flying Dutchman. They left X a couple weeks ago and no place 
ahead of them wants anyone entering and they can’t go back a couple thousand 
miles upwind to a port that probably wouldn’t let them enter either. There is a 
whole snowbird fleet in the Bahamas facing a very uncertain future. The Out 
Islands have a very tenuous supply chain on a GOOD day and almost nonexistent 
medical facilities. What happens when they arrive in the USA is not a sure 
thing, many if not all marinas are not taking transients or selling fuel, and 
the situation is doubly bad for Canadian flag vessels that don’t have enough 
stores and fuel to go direct from the Bahamas to Canada. They run the risk of 
being pretty much stuck at whatever port in Florida they show up at.

Meanwhile we are trying to figure out the season for CRYC. Board meetings are 
now conference calls and we have no clue if we’ll have any racing at all or our 
summer kids sailing. This is going to be very hard for programs all over the 
country that were on the edge financially. The instructors that are not yet 
hired can’t get unemployment for jobs they don’t have. If this follows the 
Spanish Flu model summer won’t even be the end of it.

Joe Della Barba
Coquina C&C 35 MK I
Kent Island MD USA


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