Stus-List Re: Parting out a C 41 in Dartmouth Nova Scotia

Hi Rod, I am in Dartmouth! Hi Rod, how much for Stantion bases? I may want a couple sections of toe rail if they are in good shape? Dan Breakaweigh C On Thu, Jan 4, 2024 at 9:15 PM Rod via CnC-List wrote: > Hey Fellow C owners, > > > > Parting out a 1984 C 41 in Dartmouth Nova Scotia.

Stus-List Re: Bottom paint best by date

I used Total Boat Spartan Anti-foul that I left on board for 1 year, including one Florida summer with intense heat. 1 year later the can had buckled from pressure changes but the seal was intact. I opened it. It took about twice as long to stir it, but it was normal and I applied it to the hull

Stus-List Re: C owners need information

Thanks Don, For some reason the broker told me not to do that now as he has to do that anyway when he sells the boat, however if doing this now will prove the boat was built in the US it will save me some money on import fees when I go to sell. Thanks again, Dan Cormier C Breakaweigh Halifax NS /

Stus-List Re: C owners need information

JohnKelly Cuthbertson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Probably first production boat. If the first "3" were built in custom >> shop they may not have had assigned HINS. Just a thought. >> >> JKC >> >> >> On 2022-06

Stus-List Re: C owners need information

rn > *Fireball*, C Mk-2 > Bristol, RI > > > On 6/25/2022 7:22 PM, Dan via CnC-List wrote: > > Hi Don, > > It was me who started this converstaion on looking up the manufacturing > location. > Trying to find out if my 1986 C was made in Canada or the US. > My hull nu

Stus-List Re: C owners need information

*with a USCG registration > number of 1024202. on Dec 1994 thru Dec 2001. > > Interesting that there is another C 44 that has HIN that indicates it is > also Hull #1 (HIN ZCC44001D485).* Indigo*, a Canadian vessel was in US > waters (Southwest Harbor, ME) in June 2019. > Don Kern > *

Stus-List Re: C owners need information

dence with them). > Hopefully, someone here can fill in the missing info to contact them. > Good luck > Ron C. > Impromptu > C 38MKII, #125, '77 > > On Jun 25, 2022 6:47 AM, Dan via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi all, > Just sending a call out to only C owners who ma

Stus-List C owners need information

Hi all, Just sending a call out to only C owners who may have any records showing if their boats were built in Ontario or at the factory in Rhode Island? Any kind of builders plaque, builders certificate, an original receipt or even contact info for someone who has archives from when the factories

Stus-List Re: Hull number serial number identification country of manufacture

hu, Jun 23, 2022 at 6:36 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I don't think that it makes any difference if the boat was built in the US > or Canada. No duties are due, regardless. > > > > Marek > > > > > > > > Sent

Stus-List Re: Hull number serial number identification country of manufacture

: > I don't think that it makes any difference if the boat was built in the US > or Canada. No duties are due, regardless. > > Marek > > > > Sent from my Android-based can on a string > > > > -------- Original message > From: Dan via CnC-List > Da

Stus-List Re: Hull number serial number identification country of manufacture

Thanks for the link to the Hull number lookup - exactly what I was looking for. I'm not near the boat right now but I do have the aluminum plaque in the cockpit that simply says "C"... not sure if "made in the usa" is below it... and inside the boat there IS a small wooden plaque over the

Stus-List Hull number serial number identification country of manufacture

Hi all, Does anyone know how to interpret the hull serial number to figure out the country of manufacture for their C? My boat is a 1986 C and the internet history says that after 1985 they were all made in the USA factory. Can anyone confirm this? Dan

Stus-List Re: CnC44 Mast Height for Bridge Clearance

WE MADE IT... barely. When we arrived at the Buckman Bridge (just south of Jacksonville) the tide board read 65.5 feet. I calculated our mast height from the water to 65' 8" so it was close. We waited one hour on anchor for the tide to drop further but it did not despite the 22kn head wind forcing

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: CnC44 Mast Height for Bridge Clearance

Thanks, yes, i watched this. I have no issues trying this, just would need to locate a plastic barrel or some large heavy duty bags like that. I will certainly post and video the whole thing if we attempt that! Dan Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: CnC44 Mast Height for Bridge Clearance

Thanks everyone. The measurements came from when I had the mast on the ground, i measured from the spartite to the top, and also the entire length. Just looking for confirmation from another 44 owner to make absolutely sure. The bridge has a tide marker on it and the tide is not too strong here so

Stus-List CnC44 Mast Height for Bridge Clearance

We are in Jacksonville Fl. And planning to go under the Buckman Bridge which has a clearance at mean high water of 65'. I read that there is a 5' tide change here in Jacksonville. I calculated our clearance from the waterline to 63'8" (not including antennae) can another C owner please confirm

Stus-List 1986 C FOR SALE

Hey everyone, after 3 years of cruising, 2 of which full time in the Caribbean we are putting Breakaweigh up for sale as we are returning to Canada to resume land life for a while as we plan our next adventure. Breakaweigh has been maintained as a full time cruising blue-water boat and has

Re: Stus-List Rudder Rebuild on C 25 MK1

I opened my rudder, dried it, re-glassed and resealed it. We have a YouTube channel and I made a video about the entire process. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/Ryfjgdu_l4w Dan Cormier Breakaweigh C Grenada ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this

Re: Stus-List 2020 Rendezvous (s) Mid East

We're sailing south on Breakaweigh right now - currently in Newport heading south to Norfolk for the Bermuda crossing. We'd love to do a rendezvous :) Dan Breakaweigh C Halifax, NS On Mon, Nov 4, 2019 at 7:43 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I would support

Re: Stus-List CREWMEMBER NEEDED Halifax to Bermuda Direct in October

om> wrote: > > If we weren't planning some local cruising around the BC Gulf Islands in > October, this would be really tempting! > > -- > Shawn Wright > shawngwri...@gmail.com > S/V Callisto, 1974 C 35 > https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto > > > On Mon, Sep 30,

Re: Stus-List FW: New Rudder Steering Tugging

uarter inch proud on the port side, causing more > lift over there. > > The only reason I think this is that you mentioned you didn’t seem to > believe that it pulled left before. > > Bill Coleman > > Erie PA> > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-bo

Stus-List CREWMEMBER NEEDED Halifax to Bermuda Direct in October

Hey all, we had a qualified crew member lined up for mid-late October for our passage from Halifax to Bermuda, however he has had sudden life changes and cannot make the trip. We're seeking someone with at least a year of sailing experience - more is better, preferably off-shore experience /

Re: Stus-List New Rudder Steering Tugging

11:38 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List New Rudder Steering Tugging > > > > A lot of C (including my 42 and my prior 34) have the shaft offset just > a bit to cause what you’re describing. Perhaps Rob can explain why they > did that. > > > &g

Re: Stus-List New Rudder Steering Tugging

Thanks everyone - this definitely settles the issue for me. I had a feeling the pull was there before so I'm not totally alarmed by the effect, and I will certainly try the immediate throttle-down to test the concept. I imagine it will behave as expected - not sure why I didn't think of that

Re: Stus-List hurricane check in

The eyewall hit us dead on as a CAT2 here in Halifax. I extended Breakaweigh's mooring lines by an extra 10' and weighed them down with a 15lb dead weight as a snubber. I tied an extra line from the mooring line ends to the mast in case the cleats somehow failed. Cleared the decks of everything

Stus-List Rudder Rebuild

I completed rebuilding my rudder on my C this summer and made a video about the process if anyone is interested on what these rudders look like under the glass and how to deal with them yourself when they go bad. You can check out the video here on youtube:

Re: Stus-List Sat phones Data Plans Grib Files

ternet via satellite albeit at very slow speed. It should, however be adequate to download a GRIB file and get my weather off shore, plus I get the security of having a sat phone on board. Dan On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 1:14 PM Dan via CnC-List wrote: > Hi guys, > > First off - I've heard

Stus-List Sat phones Data Plans Grib Files

Hi guys, First off - I've heard iridium go is slow and I can't seem to find one for rent in Canada so that's out. We're looking to rent a sat phone for one month to go off shore in October for Berumda/BVIs from Canada. I've looked into iridium phones and Inmarsat phones: The Iridium 9555 can

Re: Stus-List Replacing Chainplates

the surface >> coating that has worn off. If you're really concerned you can have them >> dye penetrant tested for cracks, could be done in place. >> >> Of course free advice is worth what you pay for it >> >> Neil Gallagher >> Weatherly, 35-1 >> G

Re: Stus-List Replacing Chain plates

Hi Rob, Thank-you for responding, this is very encouraging. I agree that some kind of load spreading cover would be a sensible solution to total replacement - I will definitely explore my options and report back to the list when I have it worked out. >From what I've gathered from this list so

Re: Stus-List Replacing Chainplates

Fortunately our yard doesn't get involved with stepping and unstepping masts so it's 100% my discretion. I know a guy who does stainless. I was thinking about getting him to check out the plates and quote me on new ones made to spec, except instead of 1/2" thickness throughout, I would ask for

Re: Stus-List carribean courtesy flags

destruct over 10 knots? Let us know > Thanks! > > John Conklin > S/V Halcyon > S/V Heartbeat > www.flirtingwithfire.com > > > On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:27 PM, Dan via CnC-List > wrote: > > Actually, I JUST found the entire set new on Ebay out of Florida for > $2

Re: Stus-List carribean courtesy flags

Actually, I JUST found the entire set new on Ebay out of Florida for $26... who knew. Thanks guys On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 1:06 PM Dan via CnC-List wrote: > As many of you who watch our sailing channel already know we're taking our > C to the Caribbean this fall and may continue sailing

Stus-List carribean courtesy flags

As many of you who watch our sailing channel already know we're taking our C to the Caribbean this fall and may continue sailing for up to 12 months doing the full circuit along the northern islands of SA. I've been trying to locate courtesy flags and to grab the full comprehensive set it will

Stus-List Inverter Question

My inverter is controlled by a Heart Interface 2000 controller. When I disconnect shore power and want to invert AC power, there is an "Invert" button on the contoller that I can press and AC power will feed to the boat's wall plugs. I tested this out for the first time last night and discovered I

Re: Stus-List Bulkhead replacement project ....

Nice, I'm using some coosa board to replace the small bulkhead in my chain-locker this week. The headstay chainplate will be bolted to this also. I was advised to use some heavy fiberglass on each side of the coosa board - it's the glass that will hold the chainplates ultimately, but the coosa

Re: Stus-List Spreader boots.

Thanks, yes, rigging tape is my backup - especially the rubber-y stuff. Dan On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 2:49 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Have you tried using rigging tape? It works quite well. > > Marek > 1994 C270 Legato > Ottawa, ON > > *From:* Bill Coleman

Re: Stus-List mast step question

ould be free to slide out. > The 20k tension on your shrouds hold the mast in. > > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. > > Original message > From: Dan via CnC-List > Date: 2019-06-01 07:03 (GMT-04:00) > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Dan &

Stus-List mast step question

Hi all, I have a C and I'm removing my mast this afternoon for the first time (my first time) and I've accessed the mast step (keel stepped mast) There are a few screws/bolts going right around the base of the mast close to the stepping point. I'm wonderring if these screws have to be removed in

Re: Stus-List C as offshore boat?

My Girlfriend and I will be crossing to the Exumas via Bermuda this fall on our C weather "window" permitting. We haven't yet decided if our gulf stream jump off point will be Halifax direct, or somewhere down the US coast north or the ICW. We're too deep and too tall for the ICW. Breakaweigh has

Re: Stus-List Replacing a CnC 44 Rudder

> C 39 Erie, PA > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Dan > via CnC-List > *Sent:* Saturday, April 20, 2019 12:40 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Dan > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Replacing a CnC 44 Rudder > > &g

Re: Stus-List Replacing a CnC 44 Rudder

n Ontario excellent > workmanship,Canadian > > Rod > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 18, 2019, at 4:38 PM, Dan via CnC-List > wrote: > > > > Has any C owners on the list replaced their rudder, and if so, where > did you have the work done? - The price is

Stus-List Replacing a CnC 44 Rudder

Has any C owners on the list replaced their rudder, and if so, where did you have the work done? - The price is dramatically reduced if they have an existing mold to work with. Dan Cormier Breakaweigh C Halifax, NS ___ Thanks everyone for supporting

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

Hi David, I had my Girlfriend winch me up on a halyard using a bosun's chair, but I also wore a climbing harness with an ascender on a second halyard purchased from MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-Op). The ascender will slide up a line, but will not slide back down unless you hit a trigger switch. Here

Re: Stus-List Shifting cable

I think it is attached there. I gave mine a good tug and it doesn't move. besides, it NEEDS to be held there in order to function. Dan Breakaweigh C Halifax, NS On Tue, Apr 9, 2019 at 1:48 PM Fred Hazzard via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I am replacing the cable. Is the cable

Stus-List Torque Multiplier to Borrow Locally

So these Torque Multipliers are expensive. Does anyone on this list here in Nova Scotia have one I can borrow in May/June when I'm ready to do my keel bolts? Thanks so much, Dan Cormier Breakaweigh C Halifax, NS ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this

Stus-List best price for life raft re-certification

I want to get my Zodiac brand 6 man life raft re-certified. It's 15 years old. Last inspected in 2011. The local shop here charges $700 Canadian + extra for whatever is expired so probably over $1000 after taxes. I'm willing to send the raft away for a better price. Anyone know of a cheaper way?

Re: Stus-List Broken shift cable

Hi Fred, This is a weird co-incidence... I recently melted mine by accident against the exhaust pipe on my espar furnace. Melted the cable housing fusing it to the cable and making it pretty much useless. Please let me know where you source the new cable from and I'll order one too! For length,

Re: Stus-List Headstay Bulkhead holding Chainplate Rotten

gt;> >> On Jan 30, 2019, at 8:21 AM, robert wrote: >> >> Dan: >> >> From looking at your pictures, I would be concerned about the integrity >> of that bulkhead. I can see five (5) bolts in the chain plate....top 2 >> look, bottom 2 not good, middle

Re: Stus-List Headstay Bulkhead holding Chainplate Rotten through

Actually, this is only the backing plate in the photo. At a second glance that last bolt and the plate itself does look rusty. The chainplate is on the other side and I won't know how it looks until I've removed it. I'll be sure to check it over thoroughly and replace if necessary. I'm not too

Stus-List Headstay Bulkhead holding Chainplate Rotten through

I need the collective wisdom on this one. Pictures here: IMG_6750.JPG IMG_6747.JPG On Breakaweigh I discovered my

Re: Stus-List Keel Bolt Washers

t of a scrap piece of stainless he > had. I had asked him to give me a quote to make them. I still have one > left over and could measure it if you need. > > Neil Schiller > 1983 C 35-3, #028, "Grace" > Whitehall, Michigan > WLYC > > On 1/15/2019 9:57 AM, Dan

Re: Stus-List Tablet for navigation

gt; Pi units and they look like fun to play with. > > What exactly do you use it for on your boat? I think this uses Linux, If I > remember correctly. Can you put charts on them? > > > > Bill Coleman > > C 39 Erie, PA > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun

Re: Stus-List Keel Bolt Washers

e Shop in Burnside make you > what you need. > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C 32 - #277 > Halifax, N.S. > > On 2019-01-15 10:57 a.m., Dan via CnC-List wrote: > > Hi All, I know this has been discussed many times here but this is a > quick and simple one. > > I'

Stus-List Keel Bolt Washers

Hi All, I know this has been discussed many times here but this is a quick and simple one. I'm going to be torquing my keel bolts this spring and I've noticed that the washers/spacers under some of the nuts are coroding and need to be replaced. I'd like to change them out for Stainless Steel.

Re: Stus-List Tablet for navigation

I JUST posted a video about this, except I use a Raspberry Pi for my Ship's data, and OpenCPN on my tablet. I've read that you CAN get navionics to read the wifi signal, but you need to find out what specific NMEA strings Navionics needs. I don't think it uses the standard ones for proprietary

Re: Stus-List Speaking of cockpit locker latches

Still waiting on a response to Dennis' HASP situation... I'm looking for some good hasps myself. Any takers? Dan Breakaweigh C Halifax, NS ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly

Re: Stus-List Winter battery maintenance.

That storm destroyed the dock I was on at AYC. The piece of dock my boat was tied to broke free and was about to make history when some folks who I am eternally greatful to lashed the dock back together with some old nylon lines. My boat took a few small gel coat rubbs but otherwise made it

Re: Stus-List Winter battery maintenance.

That storm destroyed the dock I was on at AYC. The piece of dock my boat was tied to broke free and was about to make history when some folks who I am eternally greatful to lashed the dock back together with some old nylon lines. My boat took a few small gel coat rubbs but otherwise made it

Re: Stus-List Binnacle mounted Ritchie Globe navigator compass

t! > > Cheers, > > Maurice > > -----Original Message- > From: Dan via CnC-List > To: cnc-list > Cc: Dan > Sent: Fri, Oct 26, 2018 9:53 am > Subject: Re: Stus-List Binnacle mounted Ritchie Globe navigator compass > > > > > what size is your ritchie compas? - If

Re: Stus-List Binnacle mounted Ritchie Globe navigator compass

what size is your ritchie compas? - If have a 3D print file for a Ritchie globemaster 7" compas - you can just print a new one :) Check it out here: https://youtu.be/HfJpPZNnpFo Dan Breakaweigh C Halifax, NS On Fri, Oct 26, 2018 at 10:03 AM Maurice Poulin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

e > downloaded them for free!?!? > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://yho.com/footer0> > > On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:43 AM, Dan via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I bought an ASUS tablet with the 10" screen at Walmart f

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

hone <https://yho.com/footer0> > > On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:34 AM, Dan via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I bought 2 waterproof bags for my android tablet - one on Amazon for about > $12, the other at the dollar store (here in canada) for about $4 - both

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

rd so I should be good with backups! > > I've never owned a chartplotter. Always had a hand held GPS unit and used > paper maps for the past 30+ years. Time to creep into the 21st century I > suppose. LOL > > Chris > > > > On Friday, October 19, 2018, 8:24:12 AM EDT,

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

Hi Chris, Don't overspend on and Ipad if you're running Navionics or Open Plotter - Both support Android Tablets and for less than half the cost of an Ipad you can get an Android tablet with a 10" or 12" screen. I throw mine in a waterproof bag with a clear screen or large zip lock on foul weather

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

e dinette and drains into >> the bilge). Fear not. Get someone to spin the wheel and see if it works. >> >> >> >> Gary >> >> 30-1 >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List *On Behalf Of *Dan via >> CnC-List >> *Sent:* Thursday, October 11, 2018

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

the paddle and one looking at the instrument. > > Ed Levert > C 34 Briar Patch > New Orleans > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2018 at 8:30 AM Dan via CnC-List > wrote: > >> Thanks guys. >> Difficult to get the padwheel moving when the boat is in the slip and >> ther

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

ur problem. > > Ed Levert > C 34 Briar Patch > New Orleans > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2018 at 7:39 AM Dan via CnC-List > wrote: > >> Hi all, I have a ST850 Airmar speed/temperature transducer that I'm >> trying to get working (again) with my new equipment. I'm pretty s

Stus-List padwheel issues

Hi all, I have a ST850 Airmar speed/temperature transducer that I'm trying to get working (again) with my new equipment. I'm pretty sure the issue is with the wiring so if any of you have this transducer maybe you know where I'm going wrong? ***My ST850 is from 2006 so I'm pretty sure it's not

Re: Stus-List C long time question

I dunno, I'm loving my C - no plans whatsoever to part with her, but I've had 2 offers to buy her since I took possession... There's a mixture of flattery and disgust followed by and immediate impulse to use profanity and/or violence, but I refrain and politely decline :) Dan Breakaweigh C

Re: Stus-List Westerbeke Engine parts

Hi Matthew, here is his email: georges.paque...@sympatico.ca Georges PAquette On Wed, Sep 19, 2018 at 2:57 PM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > What is his e-mail address? > > *From:* Dan via CnC-List > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 19, 2018 8

Stus-List Westerbeke Engine parts

Hey guys, Here is an email from a fellow boater in Quebec who's got some Westerbeke parts he's looking to offload. If you're interested, let me know and I'll give you his email address: Here is his email to me: Hi Dan, I have a Beneteau 361 and it came with a Westerbeke 30B3 diesel engine.

Stus-List padwheel analogue thru hull device

Hi all, I'm doing an overhaul of my electronics, and I have a general question for those of you who have been through this before - Are the classic Padwheel Speed Measuring instruments still worth keeping or have they gone the way of the Steam Engine? I'm pretty sure most Depth Transducer readers

Re: Stus-List 3D Print a Ritchie Compass Replacement Cover

So far so good! - i've already dropped it a few times and it's getting direct sunlight all day. I think the coating of gflex epoxy, primer and 2 coats of tremclad make a good barrier though. I'm 39 but I turn 40 in 1 week! :/ Dan Breakaweigh C Halifax, NS On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 1:57 AM, jacob

Re: Stus-List Should I ditch the SSB

Thanks guys, I still haven't decided if it's any use to attempt the dual use the VHF radios as "marriage savers" type walkie talkies. Off Shore on the lowest power setting on un-monitored channels like 68 we're probably fine, however if anchoring/mooring we'll be near enough to shore stations

Re: Stus-List Should I ditch the SSB

ok, thanks. This license is good for both VHF and MF/HF(SSB)? I'm upgrading my VHF to a DSC model soon and will also be getting an MSI#. I know the rules for using VHF (no profanity and to follow designated protocol, etc.), however my girlfriend and I are considering purchasing handheld VHF

Re: Stus-List Should I ditch the SSB

First - how did you get a picture to show up in this mailing list!?! cool Second - Yes, I have one, but it looks like something salvaged from a old vietnam tomahawk lol. I hear it clicking when I switch freqencies. Dan ___ Thanks everyone for

Re: Stus-List Should I ditch the SSB

fferent from the MMSI. Often for boats it's something > like WTF1234. > > Andy > > > > Andrew Burton > > 61 W Narragansett > > Newport, RI > > USA02840 > > > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > > +401 965-526

Re: Stus-List Should I ditch the SSB

Yes I can get an MMSI number for free from the Canadian government but it just gives me a number I can use/say over the air... I guess in an emergency they can use it to look up my vessel data, etc. and save a lot of questions in a crisis - they will probably ask those questions regardless. Dan

Re: Stus-List Should I ditch the SSB

ed practical use. > > Marek > Ottawa, ON > > *From:* Dan via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, August 13, 2018 11:00 > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Dan > *Subject:* Stus-List Should I ditch the SSB > > I have an SSB radio system in my boat that still works. The a

Stus-List 3D Print a Ritchie Compass Replacement Cover

I recently replaced my Ritchie compass cover with a 3D printed one! I have the Globemaster style compass (large model) with an original plastic cover. Ritchie only offers a soft cover now so if you want to replace the original cover you're SOL. My cover took a beating over the years so I had it 3D

Stus-List Should I ditch the SSB

I have an SSB radio system in my boat that still works. The antenna appears to be built right into my backstay, and is no longer wired up, however the wire is just coiled up on the transom and could be re-connected. Some local sailors have told me to just simply get rid of it, however it doubles

Re: Stus-List Soda blasting bottoms

How bad is the flaking? - My boat also had some flaking paint when we hauled out this spring. It has 4 or 5 coats of bottom paint, then barrier coat, primer, then gel coat. Some of the flaking was down to the barrier coat, but most of it was just bottom paint. The cost and time involved to

Re: Stus-List Standard Horizon 150 boat speed

no link...? you can't attach photos to this list On Wed, Jul 4, 2018 at 9:02 AM, John and Maryann Read via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Anyone have one of these hanging around? Went to calibrate ours and the > button is not functional > > > > John and Maryann > > Legacy III > >

Re: Stus-List Diesel injectors

My Yanmar in my C emits a small cloud of white smoke when I first turn it over after sitting idle for weeks or months, but never blue or black smoke. My engine had a partial rebuild in 2007 which may have eliminated some of the issues of an aging diesel... I hope that's helps in some way? Dan

Re: Stus-List Smile away - G-Flex or Fiberglass

G-Flex is my go to - it's inexpensive and comes in a caulking gun cartridge. I used it to cover my keel joint before adding fairing compound and bbottom paint. Fairing Compound doesn't seal water very well so you need something strong and a little flexible. This is my first time using it below the

Re: Stus-List C 34 1981 Wet rudder - necessary to rebuild/replace?

Do not use Teak or wooden plugs - the previous owner of my boat did and they soaked right through. I drilled them out and filled with thickened epoxy followed by gel coat and bottom paint. I also have the wet rudder issue - I was told it's characteristic of the C due to the excess stress the

Re: Stus-List cockpit drain seacocks

ke off the handle and fit a regular socket on >> the stub. Put a breaker bar on that and heave away. >> >> Mine needed to be re-ground to stop leaking, I used a socket wrench on it >> as it made it a lot faster to turn the cone. >> >> Do you need a thin wrench to

Re: Stus-List El Faro

kept me glued to my screen for 30 minutes when I should have been reading work emails lol - Captivating and sad. Numbs the senses.. Dan On Mon, May 28, 2018 at 9:41 AM, John Irvin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Incredible story. Thanks for posting. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On

Re: Stus-List cockpit drain seacocks

g but chances > are most of it will pass through onto the ground. If you could figure a > way to plug the seacock from underneath so the oil would be stopped at the > top of the plug when you pour from the top it may then seep around the > plug. Maybe some Play-Doh? > > >

Re: Stus-List cockpit drain seacocks

I'll give liquid wrench a try tonight and have at it over the weekend and get back to you guys. Thanks for all help! - I'm glad this list exists :) Dan On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > WD-40 is, as the name suggests “water

Re: Stus-List cockpit drain seacocks

t any down the scupper or remove the hose and put it > in the top? > > Dennis C. > > On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 7:18 AM, Dan via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> Ok, I will give it another go with these tips. The good news is I haven't >> damaged anyth

Re: Stus-List cockpit drain seacocks

Ok, I will give it another go with these tips. The good news is I haven't damaged anything so far and the penetrating oil is still probabbly getting in there and doing it's thing... The space around these seacocks is very limited so removing them would be a real bi*ch compared to servicing them

Stus-List cockpit drain seacocks

I'm on the hard. I have these two giant bronze seacocks for my cockpit drain hoses. photos on google drive: https://drive.google.com/open?id=12TWUN1oiyiACR0IvaBKlEo2HqdzPMmqY I have no clue how old they are but they are totally seized in the open position. I've tried WD-40, a heat gun and a

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: How do you tow your Dinghy and bring it aboard

d place it on the foredeck for > transits or long term stowage. I can hoist it singlehanded. > > > > Dennis C. > > Touche' 35-1 #83 > > Mandeville, LA > > > > On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 11:18 AM, Dan via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >

Stus-List How do you tow your Dinghy and bring it aboard

Hi All, We JUST bought our first dinghy and it's time to figure out how to have it interact with the mothership... No Davits... We have a 1986 C (with the ridiculously long reversed transom)... There is no obvious towing fitting around the transom other than a couple of rings that the previous

Re: Stus-List C 41 - General Information

Hi Chris, The 41 (40?) is a great boat. I almost bought one but I landed on a 44 instead :) These boats are cored with balsa, so you really need to pay attention to aftermarket deck and hull fittings. Years ago people didn't think balsa would wick water but it does... big time. C were on top of

Stus-List hydraulic backstay

Hey everyone, I noticed that my hydraulic backstay was leaking a little hydraulic fluid around the piston point - an indication that a seal inside probably needs replacing... I noticed that over the winter most of the fluid has leaked out and the backstay will no longer hold pressure. We've had

Stus-List Mountable Water Filter For Sale

Hey Guys, so I've removed some unused plumbing, including a water filter (see photo - link below). I cleaned it up - the inside was pristine. - It's in excellent shape and very re-useable... trades? offers? https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12TWUN1oiyiACR0IvaBKlEo2HqdzPMmqY?usp=sharing

Stus-List Cabin Sole Restoration on my C

Hey guys, so I just posted a step by step video on restoring the cabin sole in the aft cabin on Balachandra/Breakaweigh using west system thickened epoxy. Hopefully someone finds this helpful. Beats throwing away that good teak when you think it's lost... https://youtu.be/q2TD5zprj7o Dan Cormier

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