Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

David,The glow plugs are only needed when the engine is cold.  I hold that glow plug button for at least 30secs.  Rule of Thumb: Take 100, subtract the water temp and hold it for those seconds, and you should be good for a first try.  If the water is 40 F, hold the button for 60 seconds.  If the wa

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

Someone on the list suggested that I use the formula 100-T(F) to get the number of seconds to hold the glow plug.I was having trouble in colder temps, like low 60s.  Worked great.I like others suggested also open the throttle a little when starting.RonWild CheriC&C 30STL

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

Hi David, I see you've gotten good advice already. Our boat has that engine, the M4-30 and Glowplugs are a good thing. They help start a cold engine. I've heard stories of Yanmar owners using a hair dryer on an engine to get it to start. I usually hold the glowplug button for 30 seconds or more

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

For a new M3-20B, the Universal Operator's Manual gives a table that says hold the preheat switch for approx 10 sec if temperature is 41F/5C or higher, 15 sec if temperature is 41F-23F/5C- -5C, and 20 sec if temp below 23F/-5C. With Universal-supplied panels the preheat switch has to be presse

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

I'm not fond of putting my battery switch on "Both".  I leave it on 1 or 2, never on "Both".  If one battery is bad, it will drag the other down. If one battery isn't hot enough to start your engine, you have a battery/electrical issue. Dennis C. > > From: D

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

I always had trouble starting my Westerbeke when my batteries weren't fully charged. Alan Bergen C&C 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Overheating due to plugged knuckle

Let’s see: 27 year old engine, used 4 or 5 months a year so call it 100 engine hours, Call ir 3000 hours on the engine. And given the age it is probably raw water cooled. Question 1 is white smoke or black smoke? Black smoke would be soot/unburned fuel. Could be a cold cylinder head (let’s

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

David I have had problems with my starter button that caused a similar problem.maybe it would be worthwhile to check or replace the starter button or at least make sure the wired connection on the back of the panel are clean and tight Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margar

Re: Stus-List Auto inflate PFD's

I have 2 Mustangs and 1 Spinlock. Mustangs are in the closet, Spinlock is worn. I bought it for the spray hood, and have to admit haven't had good opportunity to use it...hope I never will, but it was great in the pool with people splashing water at me. --- Cheers, Jeff Nelson

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

Leslie Yes you are correct Leslie, I must have been asleep and I hope Bob found his problem despite my incorrect advice Sorry Bob Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Lesli

Re: Stus-List Overheating due to plugged knuckle

Fred, the older Yanmars have a reciprocating dingle valve to control the exhaust temperature in the fluval chamber. As you have already noticed, once the engine warms up, the dingle valve opens and lets the hot engine exhaust pass through the fluval chamber removing any excess unburned fuel. The

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

Now you have me concerned about my setup. Is it possible that the inability to start with both pressed on battery alone indicates a battery problem? I had my switch set to BOTH when I did this and it cranked heartily so it did not seem like a weak battery. Dave On May 15, 2013, at 5:40 PM, "

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

My Universal M35B (a newer engine based on a Kubota diesel) calls for 20 seconds of preheat if below -5C (23F), 15 seconds if -5C to +5C (41F), and 10 seconds if above +5C. Press start while holding preheat. Continue to hold preheat after engine starts until oil pressure reaches 15PSI. Do not crank

Re: Stus-List Overheating due to plugged knuckle

Rick: My 1986 4 cyl Yanmar smokes a bit when first started. After about 5 mins of motoring at about ¾ throttle it smokes very little. An thoughts from your experience with these Yanmars? I have no idea of the hours as the hour meter was broken and showing 1100 hours when I bought the boat in

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

David,The preheat button does 2 things, activates the glow plugs and deactivates the audible alarms.  The usual start procedure should be to press the preheat button for 30-60 seconds then press the start button while continuing to press the preheat button.  In colder weather, you may have to hold

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

0 ohms is short, not blown bulb OL or very high reading is open circuit, blown bulb, bad connection, etc. Leslie From: dwight veinot To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:40 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice? 12 V OFF, just

Re: Stus-List Auto inflate PFD's

Love my Spinlock PFD. All-day and night-watch comfortable. Barely notice that I'm wearing it, no neck chafe, the contours fit my body and loaded with really smart features. A bit more spendy at first glance than others but IMO well worth it. Dave 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin On May 15, 2013, at 12:16

Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal

I have an M4-30.hold the glow plug 30-60 seconds then press the starter button while still holding the glow plug button depressed.I think that's what the manual says to do and that is what I do to start.in warmer weather I don't hold the glow plug quite as long but I don't think my M4-30 will start

Stus-List Overheating due to plugged knuckle

Don Hard to tell as I also had the fresh water pump replaced and assorted hoses/belts, along w/ replacing the knuckle, clean and tighten exhaust elbow etc. Looks like the parts bill includes $50/each for the new tips and another $12/ each for the assorted bits -washers, covers etc associated w/ i

Stus-List Starting a Universal

I have only had a few tries at starting the M430 engine on my new boat, and I have been told several different stories.  One person said to hold the glow plug button for 5-10 seconds and then start.  Another said 30 seconds on the glow plug and then leave the button pushed while also pushing the st

Re: Stus-List Boat Name - Font

Heh .. already have the self-tailers. She is definitely a keeper and I am a really lucky SOB. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 2:29 PM, Joel Aronson wrote: > Diamond? I would go for self-tailers! > > Joel > > > On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Neil Andersen < > neil.eric.a

Re: Stus-List Boat Name - Font

Diamond? I would go for self-tailers! Joel On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Neil Andersen wrote: > Treat her to something nice – a diamond ring maybe (the girlfriend). She > is a keeper… > > ** ** > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of > *Frederick > G

Re: Stus-List Boat Name - Font

Treat her to something nice - a diamond ring maybe (the girlfriend). She is a keeper. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 4:39 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Boat Name - Font Steven -- looks

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds / protecting sails

Wouldn't tacking be a bit slow if you take the sail off between tacks?? :-) _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:24 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds / protecting sails

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds / protecting sails

best way to protect the sail is to take the d@mn thing off From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Indigo Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:30 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds / protecting sails

Re: Stus-List Auto inflate PFD's

spinlock. used them last year in newport - bermuda and they are great. whatever you get requires teh leg straps. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:05 PM To: CnClist Subject: Stus-List Auto

Re: Stus-List Auto inflate PFD's

Check the Defender sale. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Dennis C. wrote: > The Spinlock is $380. Landfall Nav has the Mustang at $260. I already > have tethers and lights. > > Any other options? > > Dennis C. > > > -- > *From:* Paul Baker > *To:* cnc-list@cn

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds / protecting sails

The J30 I race on has them. He adjusts his rig before almost every race. They are cheaper here: http://www.pyacht.com/johnson-wrap-pins.htm On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 12:29 PM, Indigo wrote: > I got tired of wrapping my turnbuckles each spring with rigging tape, so > made a set of wrap-pins (se

Re: Stus-List Auto inflate PFD's

The Spinlock is $380.  Landfall Nav has the Mustang at $260.  I already have tethers and lights. Any other options? Dennis C. > > From: Paul Baker >To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:16 AM >Subject: Re: Stus-List Auto inflate PFD's

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds / protecting sails

I got tired of wrapping my turnbuckles each spring with rigging tape, so made a set of wrap-pins (see http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId =10001

Re: Stus-List A4 Blues - Redux

I'll hopefully get it fixed soon and report back. Yes, Moyer's is *the* place to go for all things A4. I was mainly lamenting the occasional downside of operating a 37 year old boat. Bob M Ox 33-1 Jax, FL On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 9:06 AM, Della Barba, Joe wrote: > Seriously – I would move this to

Re: Stus-List Auto inflate PFD's

I'm in a similar situation, the Spinlock 5D 170N Hammer is currently winning out. Hydrostatic, built in harness, leg/crotch straps (required for pretty much all offshore racing now), webbing knife, whistle, strobe light on a pylon, spray hood, and into the deal, many retailers are throwing in a

Re: Stus-List Auto inflate PFD's

Aps has spin lock on sale Joel Aronson On May 15, 2013, at 12:08 PM, "Dennis C." wrote: Preparing for an upcoming 100 mile offshore race. Thinking about adding an auto inflating PFD with harness to supplement our manual PFDs. There's some new ones out. Definitely want a hydrostatic (pressur

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

Try taping them fast to the turn buckle boot with rigging tape: it’s much better than white electrical tape or no tape at all: they do seem to snap off easy if you don’t tape them fast or buy a supply of extras works too Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS

Stus-List Auto inflate PFD's

Preparing for an upcoming 100 mile offshore race.  Thinking about adding an auto inflating PFD with harness to supplement our manual PFDs.  There's some new ones out.  Definitely want a hydrostatic (pressure activated) system. Right now the Mustang hydrostatic with harness (MD3184) is top candi

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

I call the caps .. damlostanotheronez Tim > Toronto From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:28 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Disconnectin

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

12 V OFF, just test across the 2 wires leading to the light.disconnect them at the base of the mast, a reading of zero ohms suggests a blown bulb, bad connection for the bulb or broken wire (s). Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _ From: CnC-List [m

Re: Stus-List A4 Blues - Redux

When I had an A4 on a previous boat, I had the same problem. There was a filter on the end of the fuel pickup tube that was clogged. At low speed the engine worked fine, but at higher engine rpm's, the engine was fuel starved, and it cut out. Remove the pickup tube from the tank, and clean the f

Stus-List Electrical Advice?

Dennis: Thank you for the step by step advice. I have the meter here now and it reads "0 ohms" when I touch the red and black probes..my meter reads "1 . " when not touching.not OL (out of limits) . I guess all meters are not the same. One more question.when I do this tes

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

Yes...measure ohms across the wires at the base of the mast Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott Sent: May 15, 2013 11:39 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject:

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

Bob I think these” tubes” are properly called turn buckle boots and they have boot caps which usually are split…on Alianna I tape the split caps fast to the boot because the sail and sheet action cause them to ride up the shrouds sometimes. Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. M

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

Sorry for possible confusion.  The power off situation for the resistance check. Leslie too early in the morning here... From: Leslie Paal To: Dennis C. ; "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:12 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

Make sure the battery 12V is NOT connecter to the circuit, i.e. the masthead light switch is not on.  You can fry your meter otherwise or at least get incorrect result. Leslie From: Dennis C. To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:56 A

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

Unfortunately there is no way to isolate the problem between a blown bulb or a bad connection in the socket.  Both will read as open circuit; a good bulb and connection should read a few Ohms of resistance. (Cold bulb less than 5)  Make sure you have good, clean connection at the mast base. Le

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

I don't think that a continuity check will help. If the bulb is blown = no connectivity. If the fixture is corroded/bad connection = no connectivity. I might be wrong on the blown bulb but that's my take on it. I could check with the multimeter that you are getting 12V at the base of the mast wher

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

Set your meter to read resistance (ohms) Touch the red and black probes together to test the meter.  You should see 0 ohms when touching and OL (out of limits) when not touching Attach the common (black) probe to a ground wire (black or yellow) at the mast base junction Touch the meter's red pro

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

There is not a lot to a masthead light. I would suggest that you just bring a bulb, some solder, a butane soldering iron, some tape, an xacto knife, and maybe even a spare socket and a few bits of shrink tubing. The bulb and socket are very inexpensive items. From the deck, all you can really t

Re: Stus-List Baby Stay

Thanks Bob. That certainly explains the fitting/tube thingy on the floor of the vee birth. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 10:48 AM, Robert Abbott wrote: > Steve: > > Mine is hull #277the baby stay is on a tunrbuckle connected to the > deck.there is a 'SS rod' tha

Stus-List Electrical Advice?

Bill Coleman wrote: "an ohm meter check through the positive and negative wires should show connectivity if the filament is not blown. " O.K., so what do I look for doing an ohm meter check? What should the ohm meter be reading if the bulb is not blown? Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax

Stus-List Baby Stay

Steve: Mine is hull #277the baby stay is on a tunrbuckle connected to the deck.there is a 'SS rod' that runs from the deck to the floor connection in the vee birth that supports the upwards pull of the baby stay. A few of the 32 owners here have simply taken their baby stay off the

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice?

I am no electrician, but I would think that (if it is a regular bulb) an ohm meter check through the positive and negative wires should show connectivity if the filament is not blown. Bill Coleman C&C 39 -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf

Stus-List Electrical Advice?

After steeping the mast, I hooked up the various lights (running, bow, foredeck).Mast head light did not come onmy guess is a blown bulb or the bulb connection could be bad. I am no electrician but I do have a digital multimeter. Is there a 'test' with the multimeter that can suggest

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

Thanks all. I figured I'de be ok but your feedback leaves me with some peace of mind and that'll make the job, any job, easier. Bob, no baby stay on mine . weird eh? I know the 32 had one, mine doesn't. However mine does have a weird metal tube thingy on the floor of the vee birth .. right by the d

Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

If I have the option to put the tubes on without splitting them, I would not split them agree with Tim on this one..just more unnecessary hassles. Bob Abbott AZURA\C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, NS On 2013/05/15 10:58 AM, Tim Sippel wrote: Hi Steve, a C&C 32 is keel stepped I believe , you

Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

Steve: As long as the lower shroud is attached, you won't need the halyard attached to the toe rail but it can't hurt. Also, put a tube over the 'baby stay' up front. Your sail will take more of a beating on this one than your shrouds. I also have the wire on my baby stay covered in plasti

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

If the sails are mot up, any one shroud can be disconnected without jeopardising the rig. Rich Knowles Indigo. LF38 Halifax On 2013-05-15, at 10:34, Stevan Plavsa wrote: > cover on, loosely re-attach ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

Hi Steve, a C&C 32 is keel stepped I believe , you can safely release one shroud at a time and but the "boots" on ... I do it every year . Slitting the boot and putting tape on it could result in adhesive and then dirt transferring to your sail . Tim From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

I agree with Joel. With no load on the mast, you can take the outers off, install the tubes and reattach without a problem - the inners will hold the mast in place. (I am speaking of experience with a 30-1, which has a very stiff mast, yours may be different, but I doubt it.) Be sure when you re

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

Steve, Completely agree with Joel. Don't disconnect a thing and slit the tubes. They'll just slide over and you can tape them up with electrical or atomic tape. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No:

Re: Stus-List Overheating due to plugged knuckle

Russ is correct. With proper care, clean fuel, regular air cleaner changes, etc. 10.000 hours is attainable. In the forklift business, we routinely saw 16,000 or so hours out of the 4 cylinder Yanmars we used in the smaller trucks. Regarding the cost of an injector service, The last injector s

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

That's how I would do it and I would do it on a calm wind day if possible. Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa Sent: May 15, 2013 10:34 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Su

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

Steve, Wouldn't bother with the halyard. You could slit the tube, slide it over the wire, lower it and tape it. Or just tape the pins without tubes. Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 9:34 AM, Stevan Plavsa wrote: > I need to put those plastic tubes over my turnbuckles and the stick

Re: Stus-List Boat Name - Font

Thanks Dennis, I thought it was you who sent that font and I looked for your mail in my inbox and found your reference to Segoe and Segoe script there. Niether is the font I remember but they are nice. I am close to settling on this: Alianna which is Maiandra GT bold italic and I want to

Stus-List Disconnecting Shrouds

I need to put those plastic tubes over my turnbuckles and the stick is up. I'm pretty sure I can do this but need confirmation/guidance from the list. What's the safest way to go about this? My boat has one set of outer shrouds and one set of inner. I'll be putting the covers on the outer shroud tu

Re: Stus-List Boat Name - Font

Look at Segoe, Segoe Script or Mistral fonts. Dennis C. > > From: dwight veinot >To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:36 PM >Subject: Re: Stus-List Boat Name - Font > > > > >Someone on the list in the last few months recommended what a t

Re: Stus-List A4 Blues - Redux

Seriously - I would move this to the Moyer forum. Excellent advice over there. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:09 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List A4 Blues - Redux Did it die su

Re: Stus-List Overheating due to plugged knuckle

Been wondering about this - servicing/rebuilding fuel injectors - is it worth redoing 30+ year old ones for 50-75% of the cost of new ones? Nate "Sarah Jean" 1980 30-1 Siskiwit Bay Marina Lake Superior Cornucopia, WI On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 10:18 PM, Russ & Melody wrote: > Hi Don, > > The bla

Re: Stus-List Diesel additive

Richard My opinion, the fuel should be fine to use, just keep water and particulates out of your tank.I supervised a fuels and lubricants chemistry lab that serviced the Canadian Navy for many years back in the day Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _

Re: Stus-List Diesel additive

Last fall prior to haul out I purchased diesel from a marina and failed to check whether it was highway fuel or the farm stuff; I am wondering now whether I should add something to the fuel to boost the sulphur content? Boat is a 1987 33-II, engine is 2GM; Should I add anything: and if so, wh