Stus-List Hanging a dipole

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

This isn't for my boat, but it is about marine hardware, sort of...

First, background:

I have to hang a dipole antenna for our emergency management amateur 
radio station. We're going to take advantage of some well placed 
concrete light poles in the parking lot. The dipole must be able to be 
lowered to the ground during severe weather, so a pulley will be mounted 
to the top of each of three poles.


Normally, for an easily accessible location, I'd get hardware-store 
galvanized pulleys, lag bolt them to the top of the pole, and grease 
them once or twice a year.


But, accessibility *is* going to be an issue. I have to get the fire 
department's bucket to get to the top of the pole.


So, I pondered using marine stainless hardware and pulleys for the 
installation. I'm not sure, so posting this for those who wish to offer 
a thought. Feel free to respond direct if you don't want to post to the 
group.


Thanks in advance,

A!

Andrew Frame
s/v Otter, C 24
Alva, Florida

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Re: Stus-List Not What I Ordered - was New Sails TODAY!!!

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On 11/13/2015 08:44 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote:




Message: 1
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:51:13 -0800
From: Tom Buscaglia 
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List Not What I Ordered - was New Sails TODAY!!!
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Stuart Dahlgren from UK Sails NW showed up with my new sails
yesterday.  But they were NOT what I ordered!





And if you want to check out the sails, there are some good pics here
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/37365243@N00/





With the pinstriping on the sails the first thing I thought of was a 
Smith Chart ...


(The hams and RF engineers in the group will understand.)

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Stus-List Cruisin' Music

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

What do you like to listen to while underway?

Our departure out the access canal to the river is to Enterprise Clears 
Moorings (yeah, I know, pretty ambitious for a 24...), then it can 
range widely, except for whatever headache-inducing noise my daughter 
listens to. We tend to steer towards classical or motion picture themes.


What are your two or three favorite compositions, and do they have a 
specific point to be used in the voyage, or are they running music?



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CC-24, #43
Lehigh Acres/Alva, FL

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Re: Stus-List Boat time and weather

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

Too hot here to go out. Not enough breeze, and broiling in the cockpit 
or in the salon. Even tied up under trees, too hot to do maintenance!






On 07/09/2015 09:12 AM, Richard N. Bush via CnC-List wrote:


Our weather pattern here in the middle states has not bee conducive to boating; 
it rains or has a high percentage chance of rain almost every day; plus, the 
Ohio River has been up over its normal banks for over two weeks... very unusual 
for mid summer. I have not been able to get into my dock because it has been 
under water Sooo; I was wondering if anyone has any good boating stories or 
getting much sailing time in?


Richard
1985 CC 37 CB; Ohio River; Mile 596
Richard N. Bush\
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
502-584-7255








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Re: Stus-List One for the hams in the group

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

I see the company that made the original hamstick is gone. Is anyone 
else making them now? Or similar?




On 07/08/2015 06:19 PM, John Pennie via CnC-List wrote:

Lol - know the overkill counterpoise thing all to well.  On the last boat my 
wife and I ran enough copper to open a mint.  High hopes for the KISS 
counterpoise which I hear nothing but good things about. We’ll see.  Probably 
should have just gone with the ham-sticks!

John
KC2WPS



On Jul 8, 2015, at 10:24 AM, Jerome Tauber via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
wrote:

I have an Icom 706 on my boat with rail mounted ham sticks.  Rail is grounded to 
keel as a counter poise.  Jerry. WA2YMR.   CC 27V.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 8, 2015, at 9:08 AM, phorvati . via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:


I have an m710 which I used on ham frequencies to hook up to winlink stations via 
pactor III and get grib file and email.  My tuner is AT-130.  My antenna is an 
insulated backstay.  My counterpoise was an overkill.  I glassed in 100' of 6 
wide copper tape along the inside of the hull.  In the lazarette, and as many 
compartments as feasible.  I bonded it to all other metal like toerail, stanchions, 
etc, and setup few capacitors to bridge the copper foil to the keelbolt.  While 
cruising in the carribean, I was connectig to stations as far as  Ohio, Nova Scotia 
and Panama.  I haven't used the setup in a while as I'm mostly bound to coastal new 
England.

On Jul 7, 2015 10:22 PM, John Pennie via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:
Very close to getting my ham rig running on Paws.  This was a zero budget 
project with parts accumulated over the past few years.  Ended up with an Icom 
706 that that I bought used from a co-worker, a narrow pass filter from a swap 
meet and a KISS counterpoise which I have high hopes for.  Finally added an 
AH-4 tuner which they are giving away right now.  Will rig a temporary longwire 
antenna which I will make permanent over the winter if successful.  Looking 
forward to indulging my other hobby.  Fun stuff!

John


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Stus-List What Model Have I?

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

On the bigger boats, I see many of you post the length, and a model 
name. Some vessels have the same manufacture year and LOA, but come from 
different model designs.


Of my 1975 24, I have found only one model, the /Niagara/, but a look at 
the layout shows that mine is not a /Niagara/.


I have the original owners manual, and nowhere do I find a model 
variant. Nothing on the title, and nothing in a casual web search.


The subject came up when I applied for insurance with Allstate and they 
asked for a make and model.


They were happy with CC 24 but it got me wondering what model 
variants of the 24' were offered, besides the above-mentioned /Niagara/?



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CC 24, #43
Lehigh Acres/Alva, FL

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Re: Stus-List Annapolis to Newport

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

What kind of device is on board that allows this kind of tracking (asks 
the newbie)?




On 06/04/2015 01:11 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List wrote:

Joel on “The Office” seems to have found some wind; he’s keeping up with the 
big boys!

http://yb.tl/a2n2015



Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI




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Re: Stus-List Rigging/chain-plate tie-rods

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

I find that down-sizing has benefited me in some parts of life. How do 
you feel about selling the boat, and moving to a smaller, less 
maintenance-intense vessel?


Andrew




On 06/02/2015 11:45 AM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List wrote:

We have a number of boats in our local fleet with owners in their 80's and a 
couple in their 90's. One 90+ owner with a Bermuda 40 spends much money each 
year making the boat better. Pretty varnish and up to date (for a B40). He will 
sail it until he can't get aboard (now has a younger (in his 60's) skipper, but 
he is still on the wheel a lot). If the boat is worth the investment and you 
are still able - - go for it!

A few years back, I was asked to crew for a skipper in his late 80's. He drove through 
the starting sequence and a bit longer, and then said take the wheel, I need to go 
below and went down and took a nap. He was up for the finish.

Gary
   - Original Message -
   From: Patrick Wesley via CnC-List
   To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
   Cc: Patrick Wesley
   Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 8:15 PM
   Subject: Re: Stus-List Rigging/chain-plate tie-rods


 Several years ago I noticed a leak in the cabin roof under the place where 
the chain-plate tie rod goes up to meet with the deck fitting u bolt to which 
the shrouds are attached. The fibreglass guy sealed the leak. Several weeks ago 
I noticed a white deposit (calcium–like) on the tie rod at the top and asked a 
rigger to check it out. He says that the tie rods are aluminum and corrode when 
moisture gets to them. First they push the deck up (which he says is already 
happening) and then they pull the u bolt down; this part needs further 
explanation. Repairs estimated from $1,300 to $2,000, doing both port and 
starboard sides. I’ve told him I will either repair the rods or sell the boat 
with disclosure, but will not ignore the problem.



   My dilemma is the usual one, how long do I continue to put money into an 
older boat, especially as I’m 75. However I’d rather sell the boat because I 
can no longer sail it than because I can no longer afford it! Gives me a lot of 
pleasure and keeps me active and motivated.



   Anyway, I wonder if anyone has any advice to offer, would appreciate the 
feed-back.



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Re: Stus-List New Electrical System is Installed -- Thank YouListers!

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

I built a lightsaber when I was 16, unintentionally.

It was *supposed* to be a 40-meter CW transmitter, but I made an error 
etching the circuit board, and that tube glowed BRIGHT purple when the 
high voltage hit it.


Thus my delight that my 24' has a minimal electrical system (that's 
getting overhauled, too).




On 05/31/2015 12:30 PM, S Thomas via CnC-List wrote:

Ahh the smoke test.
Fred, you speak like a true old time electronics hobbyist.
There comes a time in every project when you just have to plug it in and see 
what happens!

Steve Thomas
CC27 MKIII
Port Stanley, ON
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   From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List
   To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
   Cc: Frederick G Street
   Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2015 11:58
   Subject: Re: Stus-List New Electrical System is Installed -- Thank 
YouListers!


   Edd — just remember that where electrical systems are concerned: Tune for 
Minimum Smoke.   :^)


   Fred Street -- Minneapolis
   S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI


 On May 31, 2015, at 9:16 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:


 Listers,


 Just wanted to pass along my thanks to the collective wisdom of the group 
and, of course, to Stu for putting us all together. I have finished the 
electrical upgrade on the Enterprise.


 See: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15162917/ENTERPRISE/electrics.jpg


 I try appreciate everyone’s advice, diagrams and warnings. Couldn’t have 
done this without you.


 By the way, I added an additional battery to see if the deep cycle / 
starting battery thing was the issue. The (impulse) engine started right up.


 All the best,


 Edd




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Stus-List Score!

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

While strolling the clearance aisle at Wallyworld this evening I found a 
Humminbird PirhanhMax 175 sonar for ... $30.


Exactly the kind of item that I've been keeping my eyes out for.



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CC 24
Lehigh Acres/Alva, FL

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Re: Stus-List Towing, Insurance, etc.

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

Just wanted to thank everyone for their opinions and experiences with 
the assorted ways to accomplish this task. I have a couple of 
possibilities to get this done, and will run them all down for what 
works best for us.



Andrew
CC 24, Hull #43
Lehigh Acres/Alva, FL


On 05/18/2015 11:55 AM, Andrew Frame via CnC-List wrote:


Hello folks. New guy here again.

I have discovered that SeaTow is the company to stay away from. But what
about BoatUS?

My specifics are not extreme: river sailing or always in sight of the
coast, always daytime.

My concern is liability in case of an accident with another vessel, or
some kind of disability like a dismasting due to a snapped stay.

24' CC, no engine. 45-thrust trolling motor for maneuvering, and sail
under way.

Thanks for your thoughts.




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Re: Stus-List Flag Etiquette - Past Commodore's Flag - cows in spring

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

I'm happy I'm not in any club, or can sail to foreign ports. I'd 
probably start an incident among the white-whine set by flying the wrong 
color or logo or something.




What's that?

A bandanna. Drying.

It's blue with white scrollwork.

And?

That's very close to the same design from the 1924 Battle of Uptight 
Underpants. The Commodore was there.


And?

You cant dock if you have that on board. Might upset the Commodore's 
terrier. She's delicate.


The womenfolk really need to go.

Sorry.

You're serious.

Quite. The Commodore is very particular about an 18-inch blue square 
with white scrollwork hanging vertically from the backstay.


How about the forestay?

War of Wee Winkie, 1928. Terrible loss for the Club.

Shroud?

Trout Conflict of '45.

Lifeline?

Heavens, Captain! How tacky are you, really!? Off the /lifelne/? You 
have a /sailboat/ man! It's not like you have one of those obscene 
diesel monsters that positively *ruin* our pristine waters.


The Chardonnay Aggression in '62?

Sixty-three, actually.

You're not going to let my wife and kid pee because I'm drying a 
bandanna that brings up repressed memories of races you've had your 
collective butts kicked in?


I wouldn't use such gauche terms, but, yes.

Honey, the man says you can't use the facilities.

(from below) We'll see about that.



And my daughter thinks my interest in propane potato howitzers are just 
for her science class.




We were at Bass Pro last weekend and my bride picks up a yellow 
quarantine flag. She said, Let's get this! People will definitely leave 
us alone.


She's not a people person.

True story.







On 05/19/2015 02:40 PM, Russ  Melody via CnC-List wrote:
 Hi Stelios,

 How about our quest for etiquette, milking a dead cow?

 The other thought was, it's gone udder up but I'm pretty sure I just
 made up that one.

  Cheers, Russ
  Sweet 35 mk-1


 At 05:34 PM 18/05/2015, Stelios wrote:
 Here are the proper ones

 
http://www.commodoreinsignia.com/flags_signals.asphttp://www.commodoreinsignia.com/flags_signals.asp



 Toes up or down? Interesting.
 Reminds me of a  phrase used when a cow dies. Hmmm I just can't recall
 it!



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Re: Stus-List Quick question re: putting gates in lifelines

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

I have a single 3/8 line on 18 (or so) stanchions. On the starboard 
side cockpit, the line has an eye and hook affair that allows you to 
step onto the boat, and hook it back together once aboard.


A much simpler situation, but it can be done.


Andrew
CC-24



On 04/30/2015 01:15 PM, Barbara Hickson Fellers via CnC-List wrote:

  Hi All,  I just found out from my 84 yr old mom whose otherwise healthy as a horse, 
that she has declined invitations to sail because its hard for her to get over the 
lifeline without losing her balance.  So...gates are in order asap!  The upper lifeline 
is larger than the lower (probably 3/16 and 1/8 but have not measured 
precisely yet) and they are both vinyl coated.  They have closed body adjusters at both 
bow and stern pulpits.  Question:  is there any reason I cannot install a gate using the 
existing lifeline (which is in good shape) by loosening up the adjusters, cutting the 
lifeline where needed at the gate stanchions and installing the hardware, then tightening 
adjusters to fit?  Existing hardware is all machine swaged and I'm going with hand swaged 
fittings for the gates (if I can find a big swaging tool :-o ).  Am I missing something?  
Trying to get this done for a Mother's Day sail and brunch on the boat.  I don't think 
this would be too hard to get done righ

t, but yo
u know how those little boat projects go...  Thanks,Barbara Hickson FellersC 
 C 33-1  Flight RiskCharleston, SC





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Stus-List CC 24 Top o'Mast Work

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

I'm still doing the new-owner fixing things and the top of the mast is 
beckoning. It regularly gets whacked in low trees, so I have no idea 
what shape anything is in. The windicator is long gone, and I'm 
surprised the VHF whip is still attached.


My mentor suggested the easiest way to do inspection/repair is to loosen 
the bow stay and both shrouds, and just lay the mast down aft. We can 
then stand on the dock and fiddle about with it.


It seems perfectly reasonable up front. Anyone with 24 experience beg to 
differ?


Thanks in advance for any thoughts.



--


Andrew Frame
CC 24
Lehigh Acres/Alva, Florida

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Re: Stus-List Crew duties during a race

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

My crew:

Spouse: Hanging on tightly convinced we're going to capsize when we heel.

Daughter: Total lack of situational awareness, particularly noticeable 
when on the foredeck, we're coming about and the jib and lines proceed 
to mummify her.


Son: Panic-frozen in place, terrified of the body-hugging apparatus 
called a PFD.


Me: Having too much fun to really quite grasp that no one else is.


Andrew
CC 24



On 04/22/2015 09:08 AM, Allen Miles via CnC-List wrote:

I need some help here.  Our local sailing club on Albemarle Sound
supports a low key racing program (no spin, but olympic triangle and hot
dog course).   They are trying to increase the number of boats racing
and that requires additional crew.  Remembering some great threads here
on crew duties a year or two ago I volunteered to conduct some classroom
  and on board sessions to bring new crew up to speed.

Unfortunately, I now can't find those threads. Can you direct me to
where they're archived?

Allen Miles

S/V Septima  CC 30-2

Hampton, VA



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Stus-List Ahoy.

[Andrew Frame via CnC-List]

Thought I'd take a moment and stick my head out of the hatch and say 
hello to the group. I have a CC-24 I use for short river sails near my 
home in southwest Florida. My first boat, and one I enjoy very much when 
I can get out to it.


A!

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