All the rope sold by Cajun is Novabraid. The “fuzzy” rope is called EZ-Feel
and uses spun polyester in the cover rather than filament polyester. Softer on
the hands but it tends to pick up dirt and grime a bit easier. Trophy Braid
from Samson uses the same formula as EZ-Feel.
Both will get
David,
We had many of good battles with Corsair when I sailed on Zoomer, another great
C 40. I miss those days. Looking back, it was 15 years since we did our
last Vineyard Round the Island race on Zoomer. Someone told me she’s now in
Newport RI but never confirmed..
Chuck Gilchrest
Half
If adding grease to the rudder post grease cup does allow for smoother operation, the likely culprit is a build up of marine growth, especially if cables have been disconnected from the radial drive and friction still occurs. Or it could be a bent rudder post (any recent groundings?). Either
It might be a Morch pedestal which appeared on several C yachts in the early
years. Take a picture and post a link to that photo and I can probably
identify it. For the record, parts for a Morch pedestal are pretty much
unicorns at this point.
Chuck Gilchrest
Former Edson guy
Landfall 35
When I worked at Edson, you could determine the parts installed in a particular
boat by the pedestal serial number, located under the compass. Edson kept
invoices arranged by the numeric order of the serial number that showed what
components were sold along with the pedestal.
Since Edson
Did you try Concordia in S. Dartmouth? Not cheap and they don’t allow much
work to be done by owners, but they have quite a bit of property.
Chuck Gilchrest
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> On Sep 20, 2022, at 1:28 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List
> wrote:
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>
> Holey cow! All these yards are full
Danny and listers,
This year’s Defender Spring sale is dramatically different than the pre
pandemic in person sales. The retail store is limited to 40 customers at a time
and the only manufacturer reps on hand are from the paint companies. I’ve been
a vendor to Defender for over 20 years and
Andy,
Would you let me know the name or contact for the yard? I could use several
bits for spares and such.
Chuck Gilchrest
csgilchr...@comcast.net
Landfall 35 Half Magic
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> On Feb 16, 2022, at 5:01 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List
> wrote:
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>
> Good day, everyone.
I have something similar that came with my boat. PO was a live aboard and was
plugged into shore power. Rather than running most of his 12v items off house
batteries, he plugged the 12v power supply into a 110 outlet onboard and
powered the 12v side of the panel (lights, propane solenoid, bilge
Dennis,
So many variables. Location, prevailing conditions, local coastal or offshore
events.
I would probably lean towards a 34R with new sails including an Assym and
Symmetrical Chute, a baby smooth bottom job, and really good beer so I could
attract the best possible crew. And let someone
Older Edson pedestals use 4” Countersunk flathead bolt and nuts made of
aluminum. The reason for that material was to minimize paint adhesion issues
on the powder coated pedestal base. However, Edson neglected to use aluminum
idler plate assemblies below deck choosing to use painted steel
ner is not on this mail list.
>
> Cheers,
> Randy
>
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>>> On Nov 9, 2021, at 3:26 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>
>> Chuck is correct.
>>
>> I'm assuming that the 121 Calypso is t
Joe,
Randy’s boat Grenadine is on the hard in Colorado for the season. Randy is on
a delivery on a different boat. The delivery skipper’s friend is sailing
Calypso which lost its headstay. At least that’s what I read into this.
Chuck Gilchrest
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> On Nov 9, 2021, at
Two reasons for a headboard shackle on the main rather than a snap swivel:
Headboard shackles are designed to accommodate a longer length from the sail
cringle to the edge of the sail which generally is a fixed U shaped forging.
This is much stronger than a pivoting closure that is found on a
Thanks folks for the input on the feasibility of using the wheel pilot with a
vessel the size and displacement of Half Magic. I recently brought a Cape Dory
36 with a wheel pilot from Narragansett Bay to Martha’s Vineyard and while it
has limits It worked great on the much heavier boat. Not in
Bill,
I have 2 semi rigid 100w solar panels mounted on the Bimini which feed a Renogy
40amp regulator that service 2 group 31 house batteries and group 27 starter
battery. Also in play is a 2000watt Xantrex charger/inverter which only gets
used for periodic winter battery charging when the
I got a “classic boat” policy for my 83 Landfall 35 through Hagerty which is
underwritten through Essentia Insurance. This last year they automatically
increased the loss replacement value due to market changes, but the premium
increase was nominal (about 2%). They do have 5 year survey
http://www.arco-winches.com/products/spares
Try here.
Chuck G
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> On Sep 21, 2021, at 11:51 AM, Doug via CnC-List wrote:
>
>
> There is an outfit in Australia that has spare parts for barient and Barlow
> winches. The name escapes me..
>
>
>
> Doug Mountjoy
> sv
I’ll volunteer to lead the first one. Who wants to talk about rope?
Chuck
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> On Sep 17, 2021, at 4:07 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
>
> Sounds like a great idea, would probably put a little structure in the
> discussion, and keep that part of it from
Massachusetts Maritime Academy or US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point are
worthy recipients of a donation but not likely geographically desirable for
you. Mass Maitime runs a November auction for their donated boats and not all
need to be on site on Cape Cod.
Chuck Gilchrest
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Peter,
We have been remarkably pleased with the performance of our Landfall 35 in our
travels around Buzzards Bay. 6-7kts is fairly common over the ground in a beam
reach at slack tides. The shortcomings arise when trying to sail tight angles
up wind as the length of the spreaders on the
Full disclosure, I work for a rope company. But a few things so say regards to
Dyneema. First of all Dyneema is a brand name that comes in a wide range of
“models”. The actual material is UHMWPE or Ultra High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene. A Dutch company DSM makes the yarns with subtle
The question needs to be presented to Mack Boring, the Yanmar distributor and
OEM interface with most boat builders east of the Mississippi River. They know
what can and can not be replaced or serviced. Good folks work there.
https://mackboring.com/
Chuck Gilchrest
Half Magic
1983 LF 35
Sent
Inside the tube is a clamp that holds the cable shroud in place. When your
cable gets old and you have to muscle the shift lever to get the boat to go in
gear, the clamp can break. Trouble is, Edson no longer makes the clamp. So
gently remove it and have a machine shop make you a new one.
David,
When I worked for Edson they were marketing a microbial bilge cleaner. We
found two things to be true: the microbes needed oxygen to work, as in agitated
water. Once the microbes finished feasting on organic matter in the bilge,
they die, leaving a residual order that was unpleasant.
Peter,
My 1983 LF 35 came with a Yanmar 3HM with a 3 blade fixed prop. It’s happiest
around 2200 RPM at roughly 6 knots. Anything more than that it sounds like the
hull is shaking apart. Not a lot of sound deadening in general with that
diesel, but it gets pretty loud at higher RPMs. Since
I love the look of the boat from the outside and it is likely a V-drive, not
a sail drive and yes, they are expensive to replace if original.
One of the reasons this boat wouldn't appeal to me, especially as a cruiser
is how dark it is down below. While the narrow sleek looking windows on the
Many C yachts with Yanmar 3GM and 3HM diesels we’re actually fitted with raw
water cooled engines, outfitted at the C factory with a Fresh Water
conversion kit made by Sendure. This was a cost savings for C Those
systems use the Yanmar belt driven water pump as a fresh water pump mounted low
On my 3HM with a Sendure heat exchanger, I drain the fresh water side by
disconnecting the hose to the fresh water pump driven off a belt on the front
of the motor. It is the lowest point in the circuit and does not require
disconnecting or draining the exchanger. My pump goes through
Hi Stu,
I've obtained a copy of the Edson engine control engineering bulletin for
the pedestal mounted unit that appears on many of our 78-83 vintage C's.
The bulletin no longer appears on Edson's website, but from a service
standpoint, it may be useful for list members and visitors looking to
You will be very disappointed if you order this part for your engine control as
it only works in an Edson 870 control. Replacement engine control levers for
the controls where the cables have their own unique tubes aft of the pedestal
ARE NO LONGER MADE BY EDSON and have not been for over 25
John,
The levers you describe are no longer made by Edson. It’s conceivable that you
could 3D print a new one from the existing pieces but chances are good you will
need to swap out engine controls to either an Edson 870 or 816 control housing.
Your cables would get re routed inside the
Starboard side of the engine. Intake faces forward. Of course engine is
installed backwards with the V Drive.
Chuck Gilchrest
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> On Jun 22, 2020, at 6:29 PM, Peter Cowenhoven via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
> The Westerbeke 30 can rev up near 4000 and the diesel mechanic I had
Back when our engine controls were installed, there was no easy way to induce
friction to the throttle cable to keep the throttle return from backing the
engine down. The common fix was to place a small clamp on the throttle cable
housing and induce just enough compression on the cable to
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On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 1:18 PM, Chuck Gilchrest via Cn
According to PHRF NE ratings, the Beneteau should be equal in speed, while the
Hinckley 35 is 40 seconds per mile slower and the Jeauneau should be 40 seconds
per mile faster. Assuming equal crew experience you must have found your boat’s
sweet spot.
Chuck Gilchrest
Half Magic
1983 35 LF
Randy,
I’m saddened by the loss of a valued member of the sailing community in
Colorado. Having sailed Dillon Reservoir in earlier years and after reading
the article I can’t imagine how such an experienced sailor would have been
allowed or chosen to compete in a dinghy race without a life
A partially blocked main jet could cause carb to run lean on the top end.
Mixture and idle screws don’t adjust anything above the midrange of the power
band. A fine wire can be used to clear any debris that could block fuel flow
through the jet. Also check the float level. If the float is
Dennis,
My Landfall 35 has the same corner fixture at the Nav Station but made from
wood (teak or mahogany I believe). Rob Ball was on our boat last week and made
mention of the piece. Our boat was built in Rhode Island when Barry Carroll
was running the operation down there, but I doubt
If it seems to lose power on the top end, that a good indicator that the engine
is running lean. If your oil/ fuel mixture ratio is off with too much oil,
your “fuel” may not have enough gas to mix with oxygen to provide enough power.
A good way to determine a lean burn is 1. Check the spark
Hi Pete,
I've had solar panels on our Landfall 35 for a year now (2 x 100w HQST semi
flexible in parallel 12v, Renogy Commander 40A controller, MT-50 remote
monitor). The controller flashes a light when charging batteries and any
indication of a charging problem (battery issues, bad connection,
Rob,
My Landfall 35 experienced an OEM water heater leakage/failure last winter that
dictated cutting the heater in half to remove the unit (12 Gallon Raritan) and
replacing it with a much smaller Isotherm unit (6 gal) so I didn’t need to
remove the diesel to install a new heater. Rob Ball
The main reasons for having A separate attachment point for the autopilot is to
provide system redundancy and the fact that the radial Drive is not adequately
reinforced to withstand single point steering forces. On the radial, steering
loads are applied to the perimeter of the wheel spread
Agreed. As I also did a bit of one design racing over the past 10 or so years
in Lasers and Etchells, APS was one of the few one stop dealers on the East
Coast where you could buy hard and soft goods. I don’t know how much the SNAFU
with Laser Performance hurt their ability to service the
As of Thursday their storefront is shut. All clearance is online..mostly 30%
off.
Chuck Gilchrest
Half Magic
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> On May 22, 2020, at 12:09 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> APS in Annapolis, which became a clothing/foul weather gear store last year,
I have one on my boat but located the arm so the pod centers inside the guard,
not off to the side. One misconception is that the pod will rotate on the arm.
Not so. It is designed to be fixed and will loosen up if left to rotate on
the arm. An inexpensive articulating instrument arm that
Tom,
Thought I'd weigh in as a former Edsonite.. The most important thing to
realize when installing the autopilot is that the clamping action of the arm
and cap for the tiller arm is the primary form of attachment to the rudder
post. Edson makes the arm with a .002" clamping tolerance to the
Remember Reid Stow? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZNhvJjGH_4
His amorous circumnavigation adventures were New York Times fodder for a while.
A tad eccentric..
Good luck with this Will...
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
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The luff of my headsail, procured by the PO, is roughly 5” short compared to
the headstay and halyard wraps were common (usually at inopportune times).
Rather than extending the sail attachment at the furler drum, I added a short
length of 3/16” Spectra 12 strand rope to the head of the jib
If the shaft is a 1” straight shaft (pre 2000), the key is square and not
tapered. Tapered shafts in later years have a Woodruff key which is crescent
shaped.
A liberal application of PBlaster, left to sit overnight should do the trick.
The issue is the key is made from mild hardened steel
David,
Half Magic has an antique Raytheon 1200 radar down at the nav station where it
takes up as much room as a medium sized refrigerator or microwave (and nearly
as much power). I’m not sure of its range as I’ve never used it offshore, but
for needing help coming into a foggy anchorage, it
New Bedford YC in South Dartmouth,MA has suspended all club activities until
some unspecified time in the future. Some members are still gathering on
Sunday mornings to race RC sailboats but nothing else. Definitely will be a
late start to the season.
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
1983 35
If you buy the full Lifesling kit, it comes with a block and tackle to help
pull a MOB back onto the boat. In 6’ seas, don’t expect to use a swim ladder
to bring a hypothermic 200lb man back on the boat, especially if you are the
lone person left onboard.
Arguably, a ring buoy may be able to
We always had North Sails on Zoomer and the Jib’s were 3DL on the #1 but the 2
and 3 were Dacron then Kevlar reinforced. Main was Dacron but radial cut, not
cross cut. They lasted at least 7 years with regular buoy racing.
Did you talk to Ben Sperry? He’s still sailing with Dacron on Gentian
These bilge cleaner pad work well. Make sure there’s fresh water in the bilge
and periodically stir up the water to oxygenate.
The microbes will consume the oil leaving just fresh water that can be pumped
overboard.
https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=2724413
Chuck Gilchrest
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Dave,
When an engine overheats, lubricants can’t provide the protection they are
designed for and parts will wear at an accelerated rate, specifically pistons
and rings. When that occurs, you tend to lose compression which results in a
hard starting condition. This will also usually lead to
David,
PHRF NE covers not only Buzzards Bay but also Cape Cod Bay and Marblehead
the latter being a notoriously light air location in the summer. It seems
like various regions try to gauge averages to meet the widest range of
sailing conditions. In YRLIS, an area for which the C 40 was designed
David,
When I did the same job on my 75 25 Mk 1 many years ago, I simply unscrewed
the gate valves from the through hulls and brought the valve with me to my
marine retailer and matched the threads to reinstall the new valves.. Since
most through hulls are bonded to the hull using some
Thanks Dennis.
I also wonder if a dedicated inverter may absorb less battery power in the
conversion process than a multi-function inverter/charger. I guess ultimately
it’s a matter of getting the right one to suit one’s needs. I rarely have
access to shore power except when the boat is on
I have a similar set up with 2 semi-flexible 100w panels installed on my
bimini. We were able to stitch Velcro around the perimeter of the panels
with the nap side facing up. Then we stitched "fold over" tabs with the
hook Velcro facing down on the bimini so one could lay the panels directly
Rule 2 would certainly cut down those pesky Swiss challenges
Rule 5 needs to be amended to include a bottle of angustora bitters and swizzle
sticks
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
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> On Sep 18, 2019, at 10:00 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
> wrote:
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> Rules I want:
>
Hi Neil,
I'm going to have to side with Charlie on this one. There's no shortage of
One Design regattas, perhaps the most relevant having been raced last
weekend, the NYYC Resolute Cup, a Corinthian competition between amateur
sailors from Yacht Clubs around the globe. All sailing identical
I’m discouraged that APS is no longer an outlet for sailboat hardware and
rigging. They had a very knowledgeable staff and were a great resource for
most things relating to sailboat racing. They were also one of the last
bastions of supply for one design parts, especially smaller keelboat
Congratulations Peter from a fellow LF 35 trad layout owner. While I don’t
have a “spare” owner’s manual, I do have the original one for the boat.
It has a fair amount of generic info about do’s and Don’ts with the boat but
not as much in the way of repair and maintenance of the various
I’ve had no issues with delamination at the bow of my 1983 Landfall 35. When I
bought the boat several years back, we discovered moisture on deck just around
the anchor locker but nothing below. It is very easy for the anchor locker
drain to become clogged with mud and debris, so it is best
The last built C Yachts (the C 30 One Design) had a much different logo
than any previous C builder.
It would be interesting to know what happened to the molds for the C 110,
120, 99, 115, and the C 30 One Design.
They have to be someplace, right?
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
1983 35
All the Klingons and Romulans are disguised as Gators … that way they don’t
need to deploy their cloaking devices..
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Subject: Re:
If I dinghy after dark I’ll often wear a “headlight” with several LEDs that
make me moderately visible and also help me find my boat and avoid collisions
at night with no moonlight. Once in Vineyard Haven when it was both dark and
foggy, I must have driven through the mooring field for 10
Before you bulk up your Halyards or change to a rope with a more aggressive
cover, it would be good to know if the high tech but slippery halyard line is:
A. New to the boat?
B. If yes to the above, is it properly sized for the clutch?
C. If old, is there visible wear on the cover or signs of
Charlie,
The nut/rod combo is only for boats with pedestals installed after 1998 with
the through shaft brake system. Unless Dave replaced his pedestal at some point
his brake knob is on the side of the pedestal. His wheel shaft is 1” diameter
with a 1”-14 thread.
Chuck Gilchrest
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Absolute right. My mistake!
Chuck
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> On Jun 17, 2019, at 2:21 PM, Chad Osmond via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
> Blue Loctite is for pieces that need to be disassembled again, I'd suggest
> that over Red for your case.
>
>> On Mon, Jun 17, 2019 at 2:10 PM Wade Glew via CnC-List
Dave,
The coarse threads in Edson’s straight 1” wheel shaft makes it somewhat easy
for the wheel nut to loosen due to vibration and general use. A dab of red
loctite will do the trick, but needs to be applied each time you remove the
nut. Edson also makes a larger OD quick release nut which
r the Summer Vashon race.
> Let me know if you want to join us. It's a day race, and they'll return to
> Portland tomorrow.
>
> Alan Bergen
> Thirsty
> 503-358-6981
>
>> On Fri, May 31, 2019 at 10:31 AM Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
>> wrote:
>> I’m tra
I’m traveling to Seattle for business this week and if any listers are looking
for crew next Tuesday or Wednesday nights, I’d love to get a ride. I’m
available for anything from rail meet, grinder, mast, sewer, sail trim. Not a
great driver and tactics/nav in a new body of water may not be
Have you tried disconnecting the cable at the gearbox and shifting into gear
using only your hands? Generally gearboxes (other than mechanical boxes on A4s
or Paragon boxes) will snick in and out of gear with very little effort. If
the cable is antique(as in the original cable for the boat)
Even for those worried about UV degradation and chafe, New England makes a
Dyneema double braid specifically for lifelines called wr2
https://www.neropes.com/products/performance-cruising/product/detail/wr2-ultra/
It has a coated outer braid that, while more difficult to splice, has all the
I’ll buy stainless wire lifelines the day the Spectra on my boat starts to rust.
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
1983 35 Landfall
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> On May 14, 2019, at 9:22 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
> Mike, you're not exactly wrong about wire but in defense of UHMPE, it
ject: Re: Stus-List Steering cable questions for Chuck
>
> Makes sense. Thanks.
>
> Dennis C.
>
> On Fri, May 10, 2019 at 1:09 PM Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
> wrote:
> I neglected to answer the second question:
> These days, take up eyes are simply easier to in
?
Is a tensioning stud bad? Is an adjusting eye better?
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
On Fri, May 10, 2019 at 10:17 AM Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote:
Per Edson’s instructions, both nuts go on the “bitter end” of the cable. One
is to t
Gilchrest via CnC-List
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote:
Per Edson’s instructions, both nuts go on the “bitter end” of the cable. One
is to tension the cable, the other is a locking nut to prevent the other nut
from coming loose.
FWIW, if you’re dealing with a swaged threaded rod on t
Per Edson’s instructions, both nuts go on the “bitter end” of the cable. One
is to tension the cable, the other is a locking nut to prevent the other nut
from coming loose.
FWIW, if you’re dealing with a swaged threaded rod on the end of the cable and
chain, you’re using a 38 year old steering
Shawn,
While some sailors prefer to “luggage tag” a single sheet to the clew of their
jib thus saving the excess bulk of a pair of bowlines that may hang up on a
baby stay or other deck mounted obstructions, I’ve gone back to using two
separate jib sheets on the 135% jib of our Landfall 35.
Dennis,
To echo Rob’s concerns regarding the creation of a robust rudder stop, if the
previous iteration utilized two bolts inserted in the steering chain, I would
take a thorough inspection of the pedestal sprocket. Steel bolts coming into
contact with bronze sprocket teeth under load or at
Page 10 in Edson’s Traditional Steering catalog.
https://edsonmarine.com/content/Edson_T1.pdf
Assorted sizes available.
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
35 Landfall
Padanaram MA
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> On Apr 20, 2019, at 11:28 AM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
> I suppose I
When I worked for Edson I gave the following advice relating to Cable tension:
Assuming the entire system to be adequately lubricated per Edson guidelines,
allow for no more than 1” total cable deflection for each foot of unsupported
wire.If the distance between the idler sheave to the
Hi Matt,
After re-reading my reply to your snatch block question, I apologize for the
tone of my email. It was uncalled for and over the top. Having spent a fair
bit of time on a professional level attending to service questions in a wide
range of recreational sports, I guess I tend to have
“Fixing” bent snatch blocks??? Really?? Bending it back into shape? Finding
replacement pins for 30 year old blocks that are twisted and falling apart?
You need to consider metal fatigue and once stainless steel is bent without
applying heat, it is severely compromised.
I’m as cheap as the
John,
Strength wise, you could even get by using 3/8”, but it may not grip in self
tailing winches and would seem small and hard to grip. 7/16” is what I use on
my 35 Landfall. I avoid ropes with high modulus cores like Dyneema, Spectra,
and Vectran as they tend to make the rope stiffer and
I met my wife while skiing at Copper Mountain. Great place! Head back to
Summit County in the summer and try your hand sailing Lake Dillon.
Breathtaking views from the lake, but get used to shifty if not swirling winds
at 9000’ above sea level. You can get a beat, reach, run, and another
Bruce,
Trying to assess a “replacement” figure on your 36 is purely market and
condition driven. You can find C 36s in sailable condition on Yachtworld
ranging in price from $15-60K depending on year, model, and how well they’re
outfitted. If your insurance company has yet to make a
thought it started Thursday??? Dave
PS- Will I see you there at the line area?
S/V Aries
1990 C 34+
New London, CT
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Defender Warehouse sale starts Wednesday. Don’t buy it
Defender Warehouse sale starts Wednesday. Don’t buy it until then.
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
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> On Mar 21, 2019, at 3:26 PM, Nate Flesness via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
> I need to purchase a new mooring bouy for my 30-1. The old Taylor conical
> bouy had the lower metal
David,
Not sure how much it actually changes sail performance, but even if you have an
adjustable whisker pole, most PHRF handicappers will hit you with a penalty if
the pole length is longer than the “J” for your boat. When I had a C 25 mk
1, I had to put a black band on my adjustable
Glenn,
The quadrant ( or radial drive wheel) and rudder post should have a precision
interference fit which is made by having the bore of the quadrant machined
.002-.003” undersized. In this way, the clamping tolerance prevents the
quadrant from slipping on the post. Any key and keyway cut
www.topsinquality.com
They built many of the stainless rails, ladders and other bits on our boats.
Located in Michigan
Chuck Gilchrest
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> On Mar 9, 2019, at 5:30 PM, Chuck Borge via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Nearly 2 weeks after her tumble, I'm trying to get
For polyester or nylon double braids: Mild laundry soap like Ivory Liquid.
Avoid bleaches and whiteners. Your rope will be happier if you wash with a
firm scrub brush rather than putting it in the washing machine. That will also
allow you to get a good visual inspection of the entire rope.
Steve,
Harken has been out of the rudder bearing business for nearly 15 years and no
longer provide service for those items. Edson jumped in with replacement
Harken bearings for a while, but they too got out of the bearing business. I’d
say the best bet would be to determine the Harken stock
Joe,
Having seen J Class boats, 12meter boats, IAC class, non-foiling and foiling AC
catamarans race, I can attest to the excitement that ALL of them present to
spectators when watching in person. I don’t think it truly matters if you
thought you could put yourself on board as a participant.
Dennis,
While reusing a damaged sprocket isn't the best idea, the one thing I'd do
to prevent the chain override in the future is to get the bolt and nut out
of the chain and install a legit steering stop at the "quadrant" (really a
radial drive). As discussed by others, this would involve
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