Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto?

2019-05-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Dyneema was banned not because of strength issues, but because of issues with being compromised or cut all the way through by chafe. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of James Hesketh via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 7:09 AM To:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto?

2019-05-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
AFAIK dyneema is no longer legal for lifeline use. I used bare stainless. Joe Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Alan Liles via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2019 10:08 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Alan Liles Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: [C 38 Mk 3] Cracks on the keel

2019-05-10 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Rigging surveys are done by riggers and mechanics do engine surveys. Both of these things can easily be done if you want to pay the . Keel bolts are a bit different. There certainly are surveyors who could check them, but it would involve NDT equipment and dropping the keel. Very few

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: 35-1 Upper rudder bearing modification

2019-05-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
backstay adjuster to protect the top seal. Dennis C. On Wed, May 8, 2019 at 3:37 PM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: The stainless collar I have on the shaft above my bearing keeps sun off the area right next to the shaft. If the hole gets too big it will b

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: 35-1 Upper rudder bearing modification

2019-05-08 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The stainless collar I have on the shaft above my bearing keeps sun off the area right next to the shaft. If the hole gets too big it will be from wear, not UV. Joe Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, May

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Free 35'

2019-05-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Where is this exactly? Joe From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Gallagher via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 11:33 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Robert Gallagher Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List Free 35' CUT AND PASTE FROM

Re: Stus-List C as offshore boat? NOW SHOWERS

2019-04-30 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I don’t consider the shower on our 35 MK I really useable. You can squirt water on yourself for sure, but it makes a mess and I think using it every day as a liveaboard would not have any good results for the woodwork nor the general ambience of the bilge. In warm weather I use a plastic

Stus-List C as offshore boat? And more 35-2 decision avoidance...

2019-04-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
near me is asking $32K CAD with an A4. On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 9:18 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: There is a MK I going begging here that seems to be in much better shape including a 2003 diesel engine for $14K USD. If that boat is as big of a mess li

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: C as offshore boat? And more 35-2 decision avoidance...

2019-04-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
: Monday, April 29, 2019 12:32 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Shawn Wright Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List C as offshore boat? And more 35-2 decision avoidance... Where is this MK1 located? The only MK1 I've seen near me is asking $32K CAD with an A4. On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 9:18 AM Della Barba

Re: Stus-List C as offshore boat? And more 35-2 decision avoidance...

2019-04-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
There is a MK I going begging here that seems to be in much better shape including a 2003 diesel engine for $14K USD. If that boat is as big of a mess like she seems like, I would offer 10 and see what happens. Joe From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G

Re: Stus-List C as offshore boat?

2019-04-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Being able to change course while running down a big wave is very important! A lot of the older traditional full keel boats could have a lot of difficulty with this. My brother did get over enthusiastic on one wave with going straight down a wave and I can report that the boat will resurface

Stus-List Beta Marine

2019-04-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Any details on that engine? I might possible have a use for it or know someone who would. Joe ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: C as offshore boat?

2019-04-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
We have a C lister in Mexico right now. He sailed there in a Landfall 38. Anyone heard from Wally lately? Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Shawn Wright via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 3:06 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Shawn Wright

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: C as offshore boat?

2019-04-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Almost forgot: I once sold some gear to a C 39 owner on his way around the world. He started the trip in an Alberg 35 and got frustrated with the lack of speed. He loved the 39 ☺ Joe ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: C as offshore boat?

2019-04-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My 35 has been to Bermuda and back 3 times. We have a 30 on the list someplace that has crossed the Atlantic and I know of a 35 that went around the world. With some obvious exceptions (SR series) C are fine for offshore IMHO. We saw all kind of weather including around 50 knots and breaking

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: C 35-2 concerns

2019-04-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
FYI https://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/d/tracys-landing-rare-classic-cc-mark/6870767724.html No relation to this ad, but the boat sounds nice. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is

Re: Stus-List C 35-2 concerns

2019-04-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
These boats are OLD now. The original wiring C did during that time period was crap to put it mildly, so stupid owner tricks or not the wiring would need redoing unless the boat never got near any salt water. There is almost no original wiring left on my boat. Do not forget you are buying a

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Maximum/Optimum Rudder Travel

2019-04-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
65 degrees would be a TON of drag! Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 7:35 PM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Maximum/Optimum Rudder Travel Don, Just to clarify, are

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Rigid vs. flexible sewage holding tank

2019-04-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Noo don’t do it! I did a job once removing one and adding a Lecrta-San. Sewage plus oxygen gets slowly digested into benign fertilizer by aerobic bacteria. Sewage without oxygen gets digested by anaerobic bacteria that STINK. Sooner or later the bladder will leak, or in my

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Depth Transducer Installation

2019-04-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The 35 MK I is solid glass FYI. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rob Ball via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 4:18 PM To: Gary Nylander Cc: Rob Ball ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Depth Transducer Installation The

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: 1983 Westerbeke 27 glow plugs

2019-04-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
FYI – Westerbeke engines, like many others, come from a variety of sources. Not all of them started as British tractor engines, but almost all of them probably have other industrial or farming uses that you could track down for cheaper parts. The one that did that I know of is the original

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-04-05 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
There is a way to add keel bolts with the keel in place, but C are not known for losing keels in the first place! Joe Coquina On Apr 5, 2019, at 11:42 AM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Hello all, After another 4 months of boat searching, I am once again

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Dual purpose of windlass electrical wires?

2019-04-05 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I would not do this. Not because of electrical reasons, the thick wire running forward can certainly carry a few amps of solar power, but for safety reasons. That wire is probably fused at 100-150 amps or more and is – or should be – only hot when the windlass switch is on. I would not want

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] New USSA Sailing safety requirements

2019-04-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
We had to do all this in 1980 for the Bermuda race. We made a double lower companionway board that had a wide outer layer that pressed against the cabin instead of the wood frame and the same for an upper board. The lower board was tied in place offshore all the time and the upper board could

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Downwind sailing- Whisker pole length and height

2019-04-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
- Whisker pole length and height Joe; what I would like to get is some analysis on whether the lighter pole is worth the additional cost? Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Apr 3, 2019, at 12:25 PM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Pro – it is lighter Con – it

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Downwind sailing- Whisker pole length and height

2019-04-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Pro – it is lighter Con – it costs more Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Richard Bush via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 1:46 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Richard Bush Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Downwind sailing- Whisker pole

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Prop pitch. And handing cc 33 mk1 1976

2019-04-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
. And handing cc 33 mk1 1976 The C 33-1 has atomic 4 with 2:1  gear  and V drive. -- Rod On 4/2/19 4:07 PM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List wrote: > There is no way those props will work on a direct drive A4. > > Joe > Coquina > > -Original Message- > From: CnC-List [mailto

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Prop pitch. And handing cc 33 mk1 1976

2019-04-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
There is no way those props will work on a direct drive A4. Joe Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rodney Randow via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 4:06 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rodney Randow Subject: [EXTERNAL]

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Prop pitch. And handing cc 33 mk1 1976

2019-04-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
13x7, 13x6, and 12x6 are common A4 props, assuming you have direct drive. I use this prop and love it: http://www.atomic4.com/propeller.html Joe Coquina C 35 MK I -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of doug coup via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday,

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL]

2019-04-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
ker ________ On Monday, April 1, 2019 Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: I am more than a little confused here. Who is your insurance carrier? Why would they take some random internet person's word for a boat's value over an accredi

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL]

2019-04-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
. Joe Coquina From: Bruce Roland [mailto:lostatsea1...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 01, 2019 2:16 PM To: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] They will not accept anything from a surveyor so yes it would help. Bruce Roland On Mon, Apr 1, 2019, 1:07 PM Della Barba, Joe mailto:joe.della.ba

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL]

2019-04-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
another one. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: Bruce Roland [mailto:lostatsea1...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 01, 2019 1:50 PM To: Della Barba, Joe Subject: [EXTERNAL] The boat has been destroyed, I'm wanting in writing saying to rebuild what cost could vs replacement. Please Bruce Roland

Stus-List Autopilot Frustration

2019-04-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I got another AH-4000 from FleaBay. It was advertised as being a backup hardly used in great condition. Well…….not really. It did look nice, not much sun fading, but two rollers were broken in the drive. I know how to fix these, but took an easier way out and combined this drive with two other

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Help

2019-04-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I am confused. Do you want to fix a boat or buy a boat? A badly damaged older boat will usually cost a lot more to repair than it would cost to just buy another one. The original 36 (not the 110 or 34/36) seems to run around $20K to $30K. Extensive repairs would cost 3 or 4 times that. Joe

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Mooring bouy new hollow style - and advice/experience?

2019-03-21 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I don’t have one of those ring and plate devices. I did buy a collar to keep the chain/shackle from eating into the buoy. https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?name=jim-buoy-moor-pro-buoy-protector-collar=-1|2276108|2276138|2276137=1637578 Joe Coquina From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Headsail only in strong winds astern

2019-03-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I was the one going downwind in 50+. It was actually fun and easy. We set jib behind a cliff before being exposed to the full force of the wind and the waves were having the tops ripped off by the wind, so seas were not high. The boat balanced just fine with the working jib and held a steady

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] physics of sailing with one sail

2019-03-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
A bendy noodle mast might flex a lot without the main up. The sail holds the mast inline somewhat. Not a factor on my old boat. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Barry Lenoble via CnC-List Sent:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Headsail only in strong winds astern

2019-03-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Not so. When a race is 400-700 or more miles long, you get the weather you get. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 11:56 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick Brass

Re: Stus-List Headsail only in strong winds astern

2019-03-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My boat would be on about her 10th mast if this was an issue for old C Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Headsail only in strong winds astern

2019-03-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
; http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 On Mar 18, 2019, at 13:16, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: The furling idea is not a bad one. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Beh

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Headsail only in strong winds astern

2019-03-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
nder control, I admit to some fear of a gravity storm if I only used the head sail (or with both sails for that matter!). Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C 36 XL/kcb -Original Message- From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com&l

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Gybe preventer, now Boom Brake

2019-03-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
That too. We had an awesome run down the Severn with the wind blowing 55+ and ripping foam off the wavetops and throwing it up in the trees ashore. We didn't even think about the main, the working jib alone gave us a steady 10-11 knots boatspeed. Everything was going great until we had to turn

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Gybe preventer, now Boom Brake

2019-03-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Running hard under chute at night barely being able to hold the boat, we came to the point we had to gybe. We felt extremely unmanly dropping the chute, hauling the main in, letting the main out on the other side, and raising the chute again. What kind of racer does THIS? This is something

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] 35-1 rudder quadrant question

2019-03-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The quadrant comes right off if you tap it. I can take photos today if you want to see how my steering stops work. The collar DOES hold the rudder in the boat, so be careful there! You can add another collar up in the cockpit if you want to R the existing one. Mine was iron and rusting to

Stus-List AIS antenna FYI SWR

2019-03-05 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My 8 foot extension mast was looking pretty bad and would get your hand full of fiberglass splinters if you touched it ☹ I got a new one with the nice gelcoat finish and when I went to take the AIS antenna off, it broke the base. Since I had to buy a new antenna anyway, I decided to get an AIS

Stus-List Lady Down...

2019-02-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Sorry to hear this ☹ This happened to us around 1986 or so and then the yard had no insurance and went bankrupt ☹ $45,000 worth of repairs later…….Coquina sailed again ☺ Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Avon and engine...

2019-02-26 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I would think about scavenging Craigslist for another light 2-stroke. My 15 HP 2-stroke weighs 75 pounds or so and it goes on in March and comes off in December. There is no way I would have that engine if I have a soft inflatable that needed the engine taken on and off more than once a year.

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Avon and engine...

2019-02-21 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Yes - you are missing engine weight. My Avon is rated for both max HP and max engine weight. It is rated for 25 HP, but some 25 HP 4 strokes are too heavy. Try and find out what the weight spec is for your boat. How much does the 8 HP weigh? Joe Coquina From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Hull windows

2019-02-20 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Have you ever misjudged a wave and fallen 10-20 feet onto the side of the hull or been rail down and had 20 some feet of green water land on you? No way would I ever want hull ports unless maybe the boat was steel. The stress around a hull that flexes at rate A, the frame at rate B, and the

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Epoxy or not.

2019-02-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 10:52 AM To: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Cc: Bruce Whitmore Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Epoxy or not. We have navy sunbrella over the rails that we grab to go down the companionway hatch. When we first get to the boat on a weekend in bright daylight sun

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Epoxy or not.

2019-02-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My stainless bits don’t get hot in the sun. If it is 100 degrees out, the bow and stern pulpits are about 100 degrees. My steering wheel is wrapped in fancy work so my hands don’t freeze in the winter, in summer the stainless was fine. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List

Stus-List Anyone need an engine - A4 for sale

2019-02-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
http://www.moyermarineforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=115819#post115819 Not mine, but close to my house. It looks nice. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one

Re: Stus-List Prepping for 35-1 Keel Bolts/Smile Fix

2019-02-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Possibly. I had no problem getting rid of the smile when I tightened my bolts. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I From: Neil Andersen [mailto:neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 11:17 AM To: Della Barba, Joe ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Prepping for 35-1 Keel Bolts/Smile Fix

2019-02-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Prepping for 35-1 Keel Bolts/Smile Fix But how could you tell the boat was leaning on the keel evenly? Neil Andersen 20691 Jamieson Rd Rock Hall, MD 21661 From: CnC-List mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Prepping for 35-1 Keel Bolts/Smile Fix

2019-02-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I wasn’t worried about the keel falling off. Just sitting still in the slip I could probably take half of them off. The reason I tighten them on the hard is twofold – I don’t want to strip the threads using the nuts to pull the keel up and I am not sure how to even evaluate the torque

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Prepping for 35-1 Keel Bolts/Smile Fix

2019-02-07 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Even more so when you loosen them! You asked if there was anything you were missing. A critical step is to be on the hard when you torque the bolts. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Mast Wedge Help

2019-02-07 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
What I did back when I poured the SparTite was put a 4=part block and tackle on the mast leading to each rail so I could pull it into the dead center position. Spartite is actually a urethane molding compound you can buy elsewhere for less $$. Joe Coquina

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Mast Wedge Help

2019-02-07 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I use SparTite. I can’t imagine going back to wood blocks. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ken Heaton via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2019 7:52 AM To: cnc-list Cc: Ken Heaton Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Mast Wedge Help Every C I've

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Prepping for 35-1 Keel Bolts/Smile Fix

2019-02-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
If you can wait, I have both sockets on my boat and can look at the sizes. I used ¾” drive. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Delaney via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 9:19 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: new kind of fire extinguisher

2019-02-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Of Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 01, 2019 11:19 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Matthew L. Wolford Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List new kind of fire extinguisher Agreed. Any reliable research on whether or not they work as advertised? From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List

Stus-List new kind of fire extinguisher

2019-02-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
These look very cool! https://elementfire.com/ Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Headstay Bulkhead holding Chainplate Rotten

2019-01-31 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I agree with your plan. Work from aft and leave the forward skin in place. I would be highly suspicious of any stainless bolts that went through wet core. I actually think it would be a 50/50 shot between the glass ripping off the hull and crevice corrosion making the bolts let loose. Biggest

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: AC75 boats

2019-01-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
apparent wind. From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:10 AM To: mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe<mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov> Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: AC75 boats Not really the same thing. Going

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: AC75 boats

2019-01-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
knots, well you can still crash but it isn’t at all the same. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Don Kern via CnC-List Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 4:43 PM To: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Cc: Don Kern Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: AC75

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: AC75 boats

2019-01-28 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I too like the 12 meters, but I would like the cup to revert to J-Class boats even more. Catamarans with wing sails just don’t do anything for me. (thread creep – when I was at flight school someone combined an old Hobie Cat and a wing from the aircraft junkyard into an early version of one of

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Touche' steering system disassembly - issues of concern discovered

2019-01-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
At least the 35 MK I can be steered by the tiller. I think the 35 is the only boat I have sailed where the "emergency tiller" is actually a usable tiller. Before I had an autopilot I used it to steer from under the dodger. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Touche' steering system disassembly - issues of concern discovered

2019-01-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I would also put the original stops back. The bolt system is IMHO sub-optimal at best. I can send some photos and dimensions. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Russ & Melody via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 8:56 AM To:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Touche' steering system disassembly - issues of concern discovered

2019-01-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have the aluminum stops as well. As for the 10 year replacement cycle……cough……um………I am on the second cable since 1973. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:14 PM To:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Touche' steering system disassembly - issues of concern discovered

2019-01-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I replaced my cable back in the 90s at some point. My biggest problem was the *iron* collar that keeps the rudder in the boat. It was rusting to pieces. I replaced that with a stainless split collar from McMaster, remade the plastic upper bearing to get rid of play, and added a second stainless

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Tablet for navigation

2019-01-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Those look nice ☺ FYI – OpenCPN runs on Linux, Mac, or Windows and is free. You can run it at home too. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Keel Bolt Washers

2019-01-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
It was ages ago, but for my 35 MK-I I had a bunch of stainless plates made. Not too complicated, rectangles with holes in the middle. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of schiller via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: hand held VHF with DSC

2019-01-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have 3 boats, so I can get enough MMSIs to go around. I am not planning on reusing the same one on different radios. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Cockpit scupper drains - stories version

2019-01-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
In a few storms offshore we have had solid green water across the whole boat. The cockpit filling up was not a big deal*. We were heeled over enough that a lot of it sloshed back out and the rest went down the drain. The cockpit doesn’t seem to hold that much anyway in any kind of sea. * if the

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Using West Marine in-store swaging tool for lifelines?

2019-01-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
To: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Cc: Neil Gallagher Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Using West Marine in-store swaging tool for lifelines? Joe, Lifeline replacement is high on my list for this spring, so let me ask a question. I have two lines each side, the upper passes through relatively

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Using West Marine in-store swaging tool for lifelines?

2019-01-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Not all West Marine shops are any good at rigging. The Annapolis West Marine has an actual rigging shop in the store and made my lifelines for pretty cheap. If you don’t have gates in the middle it is just 2 pieces of wire, 4 ends, and labor to press them on. I think it was something like $120

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Cockpit scupper drains

2018-12-31 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My aft cockpit drains are not above the water line, not even close. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2018 2:44 PM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List

Stus-List C 35 MK I 170 Genoa

2018-12-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I lost track of an email thread – was someone interested in a 170 genoa for a 35 MK I? Good condition and free except shipping. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly

Stus-List Combination padlocks

2018-12-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
If you don’t want your combo to be well known to anyone who ever worked on boats, don’t use 19XX. I used to have about 40 combinations on file and about 35 of them were 19XX. My old Arbus (Abus?) is doing OK after many years. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Mugs

2018-12-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Sure – how much to 21666? Joe Della Barba DCSI 410-966-7255 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Gallagher via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 1:43 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Robert Gallagher Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List Mugs I have

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Westerbeke W33 Advice

2018-12-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:53 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Westerbeke W33 Advice $20 seal vs. $10,000 engine? Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I ___ Thanks everyone

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Westerbeke W33 Advice

2018-12-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
$20 seal vs. $10,000 engine? Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:42 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Coleman Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Westerbeke W33

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] 37/40+ holding tank

2018-12-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Metal holding tanks WILL leak. No idea why anyone ever used them. I would seriously consider getting a composting head. It would be a lot less money and disruption. Speaking of disruption, I am not sure of your access, but Grand Banks fuel tanks are installed early in the build and do not fit

Re: Stus-List 1990 37+/40 For Sale [Not Mine!]

2018-12-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
IMHO the boat is not worth much over scrap. If you have $50K cash sitting around to pay the yard, you can afford a non-wrecked boat in the first place. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Close Hauled Indicator

2018-11-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
http://www.boatersland.com/images/img/raymarine-i50-close-hauled-wind-display.jpg From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Neil Gallagher via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2018 12:32 PM To: Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List Cc: Neil Gallagher Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re:

Re: Stus-List Winterizing water system

2018-11-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I never do anything but run the water out and then run pink stuff through. Drain both tanks, add 2 gallons of pink to each, and run it through the lines. One year I wanted running water all winter and just left the cabin heat turned up to 70. It was fine until a hose out in the unheated cockpit

Stus-List Pelagic Autopilot

2018-11-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Andrew Burton 139 Tuckerman Ave Middletown, RI USA02842 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 On Nov 16, 2018, at 07:56, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: https://pelagicautopilot.com/ I just ran across this and it

Stus-List Anyone missing a boat? Ghost boat in the Gulf

2018-11-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
https://www.wkrg.com/news/northwest-florida/sailboat-adrift-off-coast-near-panama-city/1599679664 Could be this boat? http://www.justsailboats.com/sailboats/details/Sabre-34-cruiser-sailboat-for-sale-Solomons-Island-Maryland-USA-16616 Joe Coquina

Stus-List Pelagic Autopilot

2018-11-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
https://pelagicautopilot.com/ I just ran across this and it looks interesting. They claim to be able to drive various inboard hydraulic systems and wheel drives besides for their own tiller drive. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Dirty fuel?

2018-11-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
If magnets can kill algae, then no one would survive an MRI. Just sayin…….. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Dirty fuel?

2018-11-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
If your fuel line goes tank >filter>pump>engine, get TWO vacuum gauges, one at each end of the filter. Vacuum on the pump side of the filter = clogged filter. Vacuum on both gauges = clogged tank inlet. There is nothing magical about Racor gauges except the nice colored scale, you can use cheap

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Dirty fuel?

2018-11-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Get a vacuum gauge! I have found that to be an invaluable tool to diagnose fuel system issues. Examples here:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: someone step up, we are down to the scrap value of the keel!

2018-11-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
of the keel! or the Diesel! Maybe the guys in Detroit? On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 1:53 PM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: https://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/d/cc-35-mark/6725242249.html Poor boat needs a new owner :( Joe Della Barba

Stus-List someone step up, we are down to the scrap value of the keel!

2018-11-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
https://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/d/cc-35-mark/6725242249.html Poor boat needs a new owner :( Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated.

Stus-List Stu at the Vous

2018-11-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Any way we can make it a group project to get Stu out for the next one? Joe Della Barba DCSI 410-966-7255 ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Annapolis-Mid Atlantic Rendezvous Next Year

2018-11-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
-List mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>> On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 1:26 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Della Barba, Joe mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>> Subject: Stus-List Annapolis-Mid Atlant

Stus-List Annapolis-Mid Atlantic Rendezvous Next Year

2018-11-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
If we do Saint Michael’s next year we will have the Maritime Museum to explore and a distillery in town to explore 2 or 3 times ☺ http://lyondistilling.com/ http://cbmm.org/ Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I ___ Thanks everyone for supporting

Stus-List Sail Plan and Heavy Weather

2018-11-01 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
You are using a #3 in 55 knots? For me going to windward that would be the storm jib. 55 with the 100% jib would have my rail under I think. OTOH I flew the 100% with 50 gusting 60+ downwind and held a steady 10-11 knots boat speed while watching huge chunks of foam blow off the waves and fly

Stus-List Sail plan and heavy weather.

2018-10-31 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Every boat is a bit different, but for a cruising you generally want to reef a bit before a racer because you don’t have 8 fat guys on the rail. C in general are big-jib small-main boats, so cruising you usually would not bother with a first reef in the main. I don’t even have the first reef

Stus-List Annapolis-Mid Atlantic Rendezvous Next Year

2018-10-30 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I would be happy to do Annapolis again. It worked out well IMHO. I am not sure if we would gain or lose moving somewhere else. Maybe alternate with a more southern port? Norfolk area maybe? I will say easy road access, places to stay on shore, and things to do on shore worked well. Having the

Re: Stus-List Propeller Sizing

2018-10-30 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
That is not true with A4 direct drive boats. The redline RPM of an A4 is 3600 RPMs. Outside of a few planing powerboats or perhaps the reduction gear A4s, none of them get near that. Many direct drive A4 boats are massively over propped and hit maybe 2000 RPM. The 10x7 Indigo 3 blade will get

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