Stus-List Anybody need quality Heavy Weather Gear?

2023-12-29 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
I've got some Musto MPX Gore-Tex heavy weather jacket and trousers for sale on Seattle Craigslist if anybody's interested. The equivalent pair retails for $1600+ https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/clo/d/wauna-musto-mpx-gore-tex-foul-weather/7702027696.html Email me at andrewemba...@gmail.com if

Stus-List Fractional Ownership Agreements: what do you wish was included on yours?

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
After co-owning our C 34 MK1 with friends for the past 6 years sans agreement, we're currently taking some ownership shuffling as an opportunity to bring everything above board and create an LLC and a proper ownership agreement. My lawyer has created documents like this before, but I'm wondering

Stus-List Re: Baby stay vs new headsail

2021-09-10 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
We just removed our babystay and never looked back. We've never missed it, even when bashing to windward in swells. I will say though the genoa sheets do get caught more often on random stuff on the foredeck (hatches, vents, etc.) that otherwise they would be kept clear of. On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at

Stus-List Re: Where to start with a gradually stiffening rudder? [C 34]

2021-07-02 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
rease cup and ran a > 3ft hose forward. I did the same. Now we can attach a grease gun to the > easily accessible hose and lube the rudder shaft. Once a year ought to do > it. Good luck! > > > > Jeff Laman > > 1981 C "Harmony" > > Ludington, MI >

Stus-List Where to start with a gradually stiffening rudder? [C 34]

2021-06-28 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all - When we bought our 1978 C 34 it had a nice smooth rudder action via our wheel helm. Over the past two years it's gradually stiffened and I think we need some amount of lubrication, but I'm not really sure where to start to diagnose the issue and come up with a plan to fix it. Anybody

Re: Stus-List 2020 C Rendezvous: Cancel due to COVID-19?

2020-07-14 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
If the physical rendezvous is canceled, could this be an opportunity for a world-wide (virtual) rendezvous? People could sign up to give scheduled presentations/talks, we could have open video chat rooms for people to join, etc.. It could end up being just as edifying (albeit different) an

Re: Stus-List Barient 27 winch servicing - still squeaks!

2020-07-14 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
s of small washers or >> grinding of the screws short will most likely fix the problem. >> >> All the best, >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 14, 2020, 13:08 Andrew Means via CnC

Re: Stus-List Barient 27 winch servicing - still squeaks!

2020-07-14 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
pole topping lift. > > > > *From:* CnC-List *On Behalf Of *Andrew > Means via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 14, 2020 2:05 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Andrew Means > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Barient 27 winch servicing - still squeaks! > > > > Thanks

Re: Stus-List Barient 27 winch servicing - still squeaks!

2020-07-14 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
ng else I may have done. > > > > *From:* CnC-List *On Behalf Of *Andrew > Means via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:07 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Andrew Means > *Subject:* Stus-List Barient 27 winch servicing - still squeaks! > > >

Stus-List Barient 27 winch servicing - still squeaks!

2020-07-14 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hi all - The two Barient 27 primary winches on the Safari were in sorry shape, so last week I decided to service them. After a rather protracted battle I was able to disassemble and clean/oil/grease one of them to my satisfaction, however - when reassembling the first winch I realized that, while

Re: Stus-List Puspit Gate Options

2020-07-14 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
If I wanted to keep the rail, would something like this possibly work? https://imall.com/product/316-Marine-Stainless-Steel-1-Boat-Rail-Fittings-Folding-Swivel-Tube-Pipe-Connector-Joint-Pole-Railing-Mast-Canopy/Sports-Entertainment-Water-Rowing-Boats/aliexpress.com/32845168779/144-27264739/en I

Re: Stus-List Puspit Gate Options

2020-07-14 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
> > On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 1:35 PM Andrew Means via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi all - our C 34 has a bit of a hurry rigged pushpit gate to >> accommodate our swim ladder. The gate is constantly coming undone and is a >>

Re: Stus-List Puspit Gate Options

2020-07-10 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Thanks all! I'll check out those parts *and* contact Whitewater and keep everybody posted with the direction I take. Andrew On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 12:27 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > :o. What? I am absolutely gobsmacked that someone would not agree with > me

Stus-List Diesel tank replacement on CNC 34

2020-07-10 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hi all - Wanted to share my experience replacing our diesel tank on our '77 CNC 34 and ask a quick couple questions. I'll ask the questions first and then give the whole story: 1. I hooked the leads from the sender on our new tank

Stus-List Puspit Gate Options

2020-07-10 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hi all - our C 34 has a bit of a hurry rigged pushpit gate to accommodate our swim ladder. The gate is constantly coming undone and is a liability. Here are some photos: Gate Hinge

Re: Stus-List 34+ traveller relocate

2020-06-05 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
I've thought of it. It would at least mean reworking the lazarette and the small hatch on the port side of the cockpit. You'd need a good amount of storage for the rope - with the boom swung out all the way and with a 3:1 purchase you'd be looking at nearly 70' of main sheet? I decided if i was

Stus-List Partnership opportunity for 1977 C 34 in Seattle

2019-10-24 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
The S.V. Safari (a 1977 C 34) is looking for a fourth partner. Some details: *Model:* 1977 C 34 *Moored:* North end of Lake Union, Seattle *Power:* Yanmar 3GM < 2000hrs *Sails:* Main (2 reef points), 155 Roller-furling Genoa, Symmetrical Spinnaker *Moorage Costs:* $135/mo per owner *Buy-In:*

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: How long before my bilge pump drains the batteries?

2019-08-12 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
un...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Neil > Andersen via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, August 12, 2019 3:59 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Neil Andersen > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List How long before my bilge pump drains > the batteries? > > > &

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: How long before my bilge pump drains the batteries?

2019-08-12 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
y bank? > > > > Neil Andersen > > 20691 Jamieson Rd > > Rock Hall, MD 21661 > > > -- > > *From:* CnC-List on behalf of Andrew > Means via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, August 12, 2019 3:52 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc

Stus-List How long before my bilge pump drains the batteries?

2019-08-12 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
SHORT STORY: I have my boat on a mooring ball with a Rule 500gph bilge pump that seems to be ‘checking’ just about every 30 seconds (no idea why it’s doing that and not 2.5min). I’ve got a bank of two 12v batteries, pretty much fully charged. Roughly how long before they go flat? Long story

Re: Stus-List Nonskid: Epoxy paint w/ 404 filler and a Kiwi Grip roller?

2019-06-04 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
019 at 1:57 PM Andrew Means via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi all - > > I’m in the last stages of refurbishing the fiberglass piece that covers > the sliding companionway hatch on my C It had such extensive crazing > on it that I ended up sanding the whole thing down,

Stus-List Nonskid: Epoxy paint w/ 404 filler and a Kiwi Grip roller?

2019-06-04 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hi all - I’m in the last stages of refurbishing the fiberglass piece that covers the sliding companionway hatch on my C It had such extensive crazing on it that I ended up sanding the whole thing down, including all the non-skid. I’ve got new Interlux Perfection (Hatteras off-white) paint on it

Re: Stus-List Partnership buyout - without an agreement

2018-04-05 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Thanks so much for all this feedback! Neil, I'll be getting in touch offline. If/when we find a new member we will definitely be doing a new agreement - does anyone have suggestions for boilerplate partnership agreements (or want to share their agreement text)? I think buyout is probably the area

Stus-List Partnership buyout - without an agreement

2018-04-05 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all - I’ve been part of a boat partnership for the past 9 years with three of my friends. This partnership has lasted over a series of boats and we’ve had very few issues with the whole arrangement. Presently however one of the partners is wishing to be bought out or to sell their share,

Stus-List Diesel Air Heaters (Webasto, Planar, Eberspaecher/Espar)

2017-04-25 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all - Does anybody have experience with buying/installing/using a Diesel Air Heater (a-la Webasto, Eberspacher, Planar) in lieu of a propane/diesel/solid fuel fireplace-type heater? The Safari (1977 C 34) currently has an ancient forced-air kerosene vaporizing heater that has nearly caught

Re: Stus-List $750 at Fisheries Supply - what to buy?

2016-12-20 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Good point - we’ve got a couple automatic PFDs but it’d be smart to have enough so that everyone can wear one all the time. -- Andrew Means S.V. Safari - 1977 C 34 Mk I Seattle, WA On December 20, 2016 at 7:00:33 AM, William Walker via CnC-List ( cnc-list@cnc-list.com) wrote: I love my auto

Re: Stus-List $750 at Fisheries Supply - what to buy?

2016-12-19 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
. But perhaps in Seattle solar panels are more wishful thinking than practical.. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 Landfall 35 Padanaram, MA Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2016, at 4:27 PM, Andrew Means via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Hey all - I have recently found myself wit

Re: Stus-List $750 at Fisheries Supply - what to buy?

2016-12-19 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
19, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Andrew Means via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hey all - > > I have recently found myself with $750 worth of gift cards to spend at > Fisheries Supply. I’m debating about what to buy and thought you guys might > be able to help me. > >

Stus-List $750 at Fisheries Supply - what to buy?

2016-12-19 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all - I have recently found myself with $750 worth of gift cards to spend at Fisheries Supply. I’m debating about what to buy and thought you guys might be able to help me. Big-ticket items I’d like for my 1977 C 34: *Some kind of autopilot system* - It looks like from the website Fisheries

Stus-List Boat cover and sails for C 34 (1977)

2016-08-04 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all - Safari came with a full boat cover that we don’t have storage space for and I’d like to offer it to anybody on the list. You’d have to come pick it up or make arrangements to ship, but I won’t charge you anything for it. It’s blue sunbrella material and it looks to be in pretty good

Re: Stus-List Offshore passages as crew - where to start?

2016-07-14 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Thanks Tom, I’ll check out the crew bank, that seems like a good resource. Crazy about the storm/becalmed situation… I won’t be able to make it to Thetis (at least, not without seriously inconveniencing my employees) but would love to meet up with other Puget Sound C owners sometime soon - maybe

Re: Stus-List Offshore passages as crew - where to start?

2016-07-14 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
I have, thanks Doug - I’ve been meaning to make it out to a meeting but situations keep conspiring to prevent me from attending. Is it possible to go to the cruise if I miss the meeting? Andrew -- Andrew Means S.V. Safari - 1977 C 34 Mk I Seattle, WA On July 13, 2016 at 10:26:48 AM,

Stus-List Offshore passages as crew - where to start?

2016-07-13 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
My recent trip to Tofino and the west coast of Vancouver Island has convinced me I want to do more offshore passages, and eventually cross oceans. I have a fair amount of experience sailing around Puget Sound/San Juans/etc. and feel like I’d be fairly useful addition to most crews. If you had

Re: Stus-List Orcas on Puget Sound

2016-06-29 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
g yoour phone wide angle > >> On 4/11/2016 2:04 PM, Andrew Means via CnC-List wrote: >> Yesterday we sailed to Bainbridge for lunch and, after running aground in >> Eagle Harbor (our depth sounder is on the fritz & I got careless), and >> dinner at the Harbor Island P

Re: Stus-List Bulkheads separated from cabin top (C 34)

2016-06-27 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C 34 Noank, CT *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Andrew Means via CnC-List *Sent:* Monday, June 27, 2016 5:15 PM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Andrew Means *Subject:* Stus-List Bulkheads separated from cabin top (C 34) Hey all

Stus-List Bulkheads separated from cabin top (C 34)

2016-06-27 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all - Last week while S.V. Safari was bashing upwind offshore en route to Tofino BC I noticed that the forward bulkheads were creaking. Upon closer inspection I realized that they had separated entirely from the cabin top by moving inboard about 1.5cm. Here’s the port bulkhead:

Stus-List intermitent vibration/shudder in ocean swells

2016-06-16 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all - My friends and I are currently in Tofino, BC on day 6 of a much needed vacation. So far our Yanmar GM30F and 3-bladed max-prop have been performing brilliantly, sipping diesel and pushing the boat through the less-windy sections of Strait of Juan De Fuca and up and over some large ocean

Re: Stus-List Simrad WP30 just turns to starboard

2016-05-25 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
-list.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Means via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 8:58 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Andrew Means <andrew.cnc...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Simrad WP30 just turns to starboard   Hey all -    I’ve got a Simrad WP30 that only seems to like steering to starboard.

Stus-List Simrad WP30 just turns to starboard

2016-05-25 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all -  I’ve got a Simrad WP30 that only seems to like steering to starboard. After following the instructions in the manual for holding a course it does nothing except make many small adjustments to starboard, at which point the boat just goes in circles. The PO said he thought it had

Stus-List Dumb wiring question

2016-05-23 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey listers -  Forgive the elementary wiring question: I’m running a (single) wire from the running lights circuit on my switch panel to the base of my mast to wire up a windex light. Can I wire the negative return from the light to a negative/ground of one of the other circuits? Or does each

Re: Stus-List Wiring windex light to running lights [C 34]

2016-05-19 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
We’ve just got an anchor light up there at present and obviously we can’t run our anchor light while sailing. I thought about getting a tricolor, but honestly I am a little leery of other ships only being able to see one light at a time - it’s probably completely unfounded, but I feel like

Stus-List Wiring windex light to running lights [C 34]

2016-05-19 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Just bought a Davis Windex Light for evening/night sailing and was thinking I’d wire it up to the running lights circuit so it’s on when the running lights are on. Leaving aside the certain fun of getting a new wire up the mast without unstepping it, I’m trying to figure out the best way to

Re: Stus-List Soft thumping/banging when in gear at low-rpm?

2016-05-11 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Guys this is fantastic information (and hopefully not too expensive)! Thanks to everybody for all the info. If I end up doing the work to remove the transmission I'll do my best to document the process for posterity. > On May 10, 2016, at 11:17 AM, Brian Davis via CnC-List >

Re: Stus-List Soft thumping/banging when in gear at low-rpm?

2016-05-09 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Ugh - that sounds expensive. I’ll see about holding the lever down, maybe it just needs tensioning…  --  Andrew Means S.V. Safari - 1977 C 34 Mk I Seattle, WA On May 9, 2016 at 9:12:16 AM, Derek McLeod via CnC-List (cnc-list@cnc-list.com) wrote: I had a similar issue with my 29mk2 with Yanmar

Stus-List Soft thumping/banging when in gear at low-rpm?

2016-05-08 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Boat: 1977 C 34 Engine: Yanmar 3GM30 (F) Prop: 3 Blade Max Prop Recently I noticed that when engaged in forward-drive, at low RPM, it almost feels like something is banging against the bottom of the hull, like a piece of kelp or rope tangled in the prop. Once the RPMs get above 1400 or so the

Stus-List Riser for rope clutches - what to make it out of?

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all -  I posted a bit ago with my obscenely overwrought diagrams for how I was planning on running some of my lines aft. My crew is generally made up of drunk Seattle hipsters, so the simpler I can make things for them the better. There’s a problem though - the companionway hatch cover

Stus-List Indoor teak and non-skid

2016-04-25 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
One of the first things I did upon purchase of the Safari was to remove the worn out non-skid on the companionway stairs. It left very clear areas where it had been protecting the teak and where it had not. It also alerted me to the fact that the stairs, and areas around the stairs on the

Stus-List Running Rigging Diagram

2016-04-12 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hi all -  Thanks in part to the great advice everybody gave on this thread I think I’ve got a solution for the running rigging on S.V. Safari. See here for my entirely too detailed diagram and description: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3H_qPPkESLKcHpHZVJhVzQ1TDQ Ideally I’d like to do 2B,

Stus-List Orcas on Puget Sound

2016-04-11 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Yesterday we sailed to Bainbridge for lunch and, after running aground in Eagle Harbor (our depth sounder is on the fritz & I got careless), and dinner at the Harbor Island Pub we headed back into Puget Sound and were treated to this pod of Orca Whales. They came and checked us out and we

Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails

2016-03-26 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Our sailing season is just starting, but even in the off season we’ll find days to get out and take the boat for a spin. We’ve done a few sails already this year. We have new sunbrella sail covers so the main will pretty much always be dry and protected from the sun.   --  Andrew Means S.V.

Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails

2016-03-25 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all -  As part of the long list of refinements and upgrades we need to make on the Safari, we’re looking at getting a new main sail from Rolly Tasker via National Sails in FL. Here’s the details of the quote: C 34 (Does anybody feel like confirming that I’ve got these measurements

Re: Stus-List Running linesaft to cockpit on C 34 - locating rope clutches

2016-03-24 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey all -  Thanks so much for all your insight! If anyone has time and inclination I’d love to see any examples of your running rigging, especially anything where you’re running reefing lines or topping lifts from the boom back to the mast and aft to the cockpit. Charlie I like your idea of

Re: Stus-List Running lines aft to cockpit on C 34

2016-03-24 Thread Andrew Means via CnC-List
Hey Patrick That would be awesome; so much of this stuff is definitely better thinking it out in person and with the materials at hand. What’s your schedule tomorrow or next week? I’m kind of hobbled right now after a bike wreck (rear-ended while waiting to turn left onto Wallingford from