Stus-List wind INSTRUMENT

2018-10-07 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
HI I have a rarely use STD HORIZON WS45 that appears not to work. I even connected the masthead unit directly to the connector at the back of the instrument and nada. Where can I get a competent electronics person to look to fix it? Failing that, what instruments are out there that fill the

Stus-List RITCHIE COMPASS COV ER 3D Print

2018-08-17 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Well done Dan! How do we sign up? Thanks, Alex Giannelia a...@airsensing.com (416) 203-9858 office (416) 529-0070 mobile -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com Sent: August-15-18 10:01 PM To:

Stus-List sprucing up Polyurethane Paint

2018-05-27 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
My "new" paint job is 8 years old and some areas are no longer shiny due to strap tension on the winter cover, so I was wondering if a simply wax type finish or a touch up paint job is in order. Saw some earlier posts, but wanted to weigh in. Thanks, Alex Giannelia a...@airsensing.com (416)

Stus-List B instruments

2018-03-31 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Hello Someone at our club has 3 working early to mid 2000's era B instruments (wind, speed, depth) he says work well and I should tell him what I am willing to pay. What does the list think? My Horizon set except wind works, so I would rather get that one fixed, but in the meantime, am

Stus-List marinco 6079 installation

2018-01-29 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Lee, Thanks for all those good notes. I now understand it really isn't necessary if the plywood provides enough support for the 4 screws holding the ears of the duplex outlet and I can pretty well do it as I want. Thanks again, Alex Giannelia C 35-II (1974) no 282 a...@airsensing.com

Stus-List marinco 6079 installation

2018-01-28 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
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Stus-List marinco 6079 installation

2018-01-27 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
I am re-wiring my boat and bought some Marinco plastic outlet boxes (P/N 6079) that were delivered with a metal guard that screws into the base and has flanges that are too long to come out flush. Are these necessary and how do you install so you can get maximum benefit and are able to install

Stus-List C build files

2018-01-24 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
They may reside with the Marine Museum in Kingston. Alex Giannelia C 35-II (1974) no 282 a...@airsensing.com ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the

Stus-List Inversion of Battery Switch Wiring

2017-09-05 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Thanks Joe and Gary. I thought that too, but wanted to sound out the idea. Now I need to think about the bilge wiring as I read some posts here on wiring one pump directly to the battery etcThat is another good what if question; Wire the float switch to the battery and the battery dies,

Stus-List Inversion of Battery Switch Wiring

2017-09-04 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Here is an oddball idea that I thought I'd float by the list: Reverse wiring the standard 1-2-All-Off switch to accomplish the following (context: I have an electric motor, so don't charge my batteries off the engine) Wire the 2 -27 house batteries in parallel, then feed the output to the

Stus-List WESTERBEKE VS ATOMIC HEAT EXCHANGER

2017-04-20 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Hi guys, just surfacing again, trying to do a buddy a favour I have a surplus WESTERBEKE 4-60 engine which was pulled from my boat to accommodate my electric drive. My buddy has an ATOMIC 4 with raw water cooling and wants to know if you can install the WESTERBEKE heat exchanger onto the

Re: Stus-List GFCI outlets

2017-02-26 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
t [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Alex Giannelia via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2017 7:26 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Alex Giannelia Subject: Stus-List GFCI outlets So after reading all the responses, I am left with one question: If you have for example 3 outle

Stus-List GFCI outlets

2017-02-26 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
So after reading all the responses, I am left with one question: If you have for example 3 outlets in parallel and one of them is GFCI, why does it have to be the "first in line" to your incoming shore feed? Or does it matter? Thanks, Alex Giannelia a...@airsensing.com (416) 203-9858

Stus-List GFCI outlets

2017-02-23 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Do the current ABYC standards insist on GFCI outlets for 117 VAC branch circuits? Alex Giannelia C 35-II (1974) no 282 a...@airsensing.com ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to

Stus-List Re-wiring, looking for suggestions

2017-02-17 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
eaker with polarity indicator. I also installed a BSS switch that keeps the house and engine batteries separate but can cross connect in the event of a problem with the engine battery. Great sys! tem, which I?m considering for my ?new? boat (a 42). From: Alex Giannelia via CnC-List Sent: Fri

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 133, Issue 55

2017-02-17 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
ontent-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi Alex, I also have a C 35-II (1974). Just moved my batteries and am installing a windlass and solar panels. Lots of electrical questions, AC and DC. Thanks for posting this. I'll be following it closely. John john.e.r...@gmail.com On Fri,

Re: Stus-List Re-wiring, looking for suggestions

2017-02-17 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
ferrites on leads related to the SSB for RFI suppression. They are pretty cheap off Amazon or Fleabay. Joe Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Alex Giannelia via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 01:50 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:

Stus-List Re-wiring, looking for suggestions

2017-02-16 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
So, the old girl came off the hard, has a new electric motor and is now going to get new cabin wiring. I have been reading about bonding, grounding, panels, etc. and my head is spinning, so thought I 'd turn to the list for some collective wisdom Here's a few: What sort of panels do people

Stus-List CONTACT INFO FOR PAUL@JABSCO

2016-10-03 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
So, first, I couldn't find a contact for Paul @ Jabsco Next, the pump is about 9-10 years old and was only used for 2 of that. Ran fine during the early part of the summer, and now, it runs, but no suction. Appears the repair kit runs from about $85.00 USD plus shipping to Canada ?$? to about

Re: Stus-List JABSCO DIAGHRAM PUMP

2016-10-03 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
. will help with re-build kits jim schwartz c & c 38 lf SEA YA ! washington, nc -Original Message- From: Alex Giannelia via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Alex Gi

Stus-List STANDARD HORIZON WS 45 APPAARENT WIND INDICATOR

2016-09-07 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
I have a WS45 Wind Indicator which for the first few years (2004-2006) worked fine, then the speed stopped showing. Later, I tried to connect directly to the instrument and at that time thought it worked fine so when I had the boat on the hard, I sent it to the distributor who said it works

Stus-List 1. Re: Compass light - thoughts? (Josh Muckley)

2016-07-31 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
I am rewiring and think that all instrument lights should go off one breaker and the instruments off another and that would include the compass light. Thoughts? Thanks, Alex Giannelia a...@airsensing.com (416) 203-9858 -Original Message- From: CnC-List

Stus-List RUDDERS

2016-03-20 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Here is my $.02 (CDN) worth on the rudder question: After a long time with looking up NACA designs, discussing with serious designers on boat forums and reading the Marcaj book on the aero-hydro dynamics of sailing AND designing a new and improved foil, I decided to give Competition Composites

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Acoustic Insulation in Toronto

2016-01-06 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Sophie, I have some that I don't need as I now have an electric motor. I am in Toronto and I bought it years ago from Holland Marine and never used it. Thanks, Alex Giannelia a...@airsensing.com (416) 203-9858 -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]

Stus-List Shifter Cable

2015-09-04 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
The cable is likely a TELEFLEX cable which are manufactured in varying lengths and can be ordered from the manufacturer or on the used marked. I have two such cables I installed in 2004 and removed in 2008 because of my renovations and now don't require due to the electric installation.

Stus-List Some more questions concerning TRILIGHT LED'S

2015-08-25 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
So, Thanks to listers and the WEB, I see that DR LED produces trilight LED's to replace the bulbs in HELLA, PERKO and AQUASIGNAL. My light is a PERKO with what looks like a very standard indexed incandescent bulb. Does anyone know for sure that the POLAR STAR 40 bulb will fit? Also, another

Re: Stus-List Was Wire Gauge, now Where can I get LED?

2015-08-20 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
that several years ago. They have been working great. Using 0.4-.5 amps for the anchor light. Doug Mountjoy svPegasus LF38 just west of Ballard, WA. -- Original message-- From: Alex Giannelia via CnC-List Date: Thu, Aug 20, 2015 09:13 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc

Stus-List LED's for TRILIGHT?

2015-08-20 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
So, if I understood correctly, You actually found a tri-light LED bulb somewhere but it was too noisy for your VHF radio, correct? I searched one LED supplier on line and he says he has no tri-colour bulb and that his white bulb won't transmit through the green lens properly The search

Re: Stus-List Was Wire Gauge, now Where can I get LED?

2015-08-20 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
amps for the anchor light. Doug Mountjoy svPegasus LF38 just west of Ballard, WA. -- Original message-- From: Alex Giannelia via CnC-List Date: Thu, Aug 20, 2015 09:13 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com; Cc: Alex Giannelia; Subject:Stus-List Was Wire Gauge

Stus-List Was Wire Gauge, now Where can I get LED?

2015-08-20 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
So, I recently installed a PERKO masthead tri-light and want to know if one can insert a replacement LED trilight. I understand that with the narrow spectrum range of some LED's, I might not be able to insert a replacement white light LED but would need some kind of tri-light bulb. What have

Stus-List Wire Gaiuge question

2015-07-25 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
So here is a question for the electrical engineers regarding ABYC specs and wire gauges If I have a 25watt bulb at the top of my mast and I want to follow the 3% voltage drop rule I need to allow for 140' of run so about a 6 gauge wire. That is huge. My question is have I misinterpreted the

Stus-List head question-lubrication

2015-07-16 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
So, how is the Jabsco head lubricated? Just toss Crisco in the bowl and flush? Mine was out of use for a while and appears to work, but squeaks a bit and feels stiff. Thanks, Alex Giannelia a...@airsensing.com (416) 203-9858 ___ Email address:

Stus-List WIRING PLANS

2015-04-08 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
So here are my thoughts and I'm not really an electrical guy My old panel resides under the traveller track just on top of the companionway stairs as they all did and has a combined 12VDC panel with 15 switches and fuses and 3 AC switches and one big rotary main 1-2-all-off switch. The old

Stus-List GROUNDING

2015-04-07 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Hi Dennis, Sorry to hear about your grounding, but better than all of us having to set your boat out into Lake Pontchartaine and firing blazing arrow at her.. Get well soon. I have a bit of a similar story if the listers want to read on...it has a sailing twist... A number of years ago,

Stus-List Ed Shillay's Wiring Diagramme

2015-04-04 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Hi Edd, I love your diagramme and will be lurking on this list to get answers of my own. Mine is a bit simpler than yours, but I plan to re-wire my AC/DC stuff after having my electric motor put in and will be re-wiring everything to replace the old companionway panel with a Nav station panel

Re: Stus-List Garhauer Sheet Lead System

2015-03-10 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
of my arrangement to you off the list. Rick Brass Imzadi CC 38 mk 2 la Belle Aurore CC 25 mk1 Washington, NC -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Alex Giannelia via CnC-List Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 6:32 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Stus-List Garhauer Sheet Lead System

2015-03-09 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Hi folks, Long time since I was on the list. Finally launched the boat after 7.5 years on the hard and got sailing a few times last summer and now I am wanting to install my Garhauer sheet lead system I bought a few years ago, and am a bit concerned about how useful it actually will be. Here

Stus-List Swageless lifeline system

2014-07-08 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
What wire is used for lifelines? 7 x 19? Type 316? Is it possible to find fittings that match the old latches from a previous swaged installation? Cheers! Alex Alex Giannelia a...@airsensing.com +1 (416) 203-9858 Office +1 (416) 529-0070 Mobile www.airsensing.com

Stus-List De-registering re-registering

2014-06-17 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
I know this topic has been covered in the past, so bear with me. My boat was exported to the US possibly as early as the date of manufacture, then received a Documentation number (evidenced by a carved sign in the forepeak starting with the letters DOC and mentioning a tonnage. No MASTER

Stus-List ELECTRIC YACHT LAUNCH!

2014-06-02 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Yesterday, after 7.5 years on the hard, we launched and enjoyed our maiden voyage under electric power. Now, I have to clean up the below decks which took the brunt of the load of dirt etc. caused by all the glass and deck work but at least we are in the water! Now, for a few notes as to how

Stus-List ELECTRIC YACHT LAUNCH!

2014-06-02 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
Hi guys, Here are some more tidbits. The unit I chose was the Electric Yachts Inc system because another CC 35-II owner here in Toronto installed one in his in 2010 and I got a ride on the boat in 2012 and was impressed. Opposed to all other boat items, I chose a professional installer who

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 100, Issue 69

2014-05-27 Thread Alex Giannelia via CnC-List
What is the best hose to use for cockpit drain to thru hulls? Cheers! Alex Alex Giannelia a...@airsensing.com +1 (416) 203-9858 Office +1 (416) 529-0070 Mobile www.airsensing.com -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of via CnC-List Sent: