Stus-List Re: C&C 35 MK I Keel Bolts

2022-09-25 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
I believe our C&C yachts use lead doped with  a percent of Antimony. The Antimony adds strength, hardness, oxidation resistance,  and aids in the flow for the casting process.It not like pure lead, and the properties are not the same. maybe we have some metallurgists in the group, and they can c

Stus-List Re: C&C 41 Mainsheet question

2021-11-09 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
Joe My C&C 41 CB  traveler is mounted across the bridge deck and was factory installed Don Wagner C&C 41 CBDer Baron -Original Message- From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List To: Stus-List Cc: Della Barba, Joe Sent: Tue, Nov 9, 2021 7:39 am Subject: Stus-List C&C 41 Mainsheet question

Stus-List Re: C&C 41 thoughts?

2021-09-19 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
Dave I own a C&C 41 CB hull # 93, Der Baron. Bought her new in 1986, and have cruised/raced her ever since. We have enjoyed every minute aboard.Many trophies, and many fine memories. My  crew and I , mostly very senior citizens, are not able to sail very much, so, I am considering the possibilit

Stus-List Re: 2'x8' sheet of smoke grey 3/16th plexi in MD

2021-06-14 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
Hi all I've used Read Plastics in Rockville Md for a source in the past. I believe they have been sold to Piedmont recently, but still are at the same location and still handle polycarbonate and other sheet plastics.I've also used Maritime Plastics in Aannapolis as well Don WagnerShady Side Md C

Stus-List Re: 40 or 41?

2021-03-29 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
Joe, et al I've had my C&C 41 CB since 1986.She has served my family in fine style for many seasons on the Bay as an excellent racer and cruiser. I've kept her in good shape by paying attention to maintenance items, keeping the sail inventory updated, and paying attention to the many details to c

Stus-List Re: C&C 40

2021-03-22 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
My C&C 41 CB with a tall rig draws 4'11" with the board up,7' 10" with the board down, according to the data brochure.I've tested it here on the Bay many times and believe the Brochure. On the other end, the quoted Bridge clearance is 60'4"' per the brochure. I've never tested it , but believe i

Stus-List Re: C&C 40

2021-03-22 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
Joe, My C&C 41CB is the tall rig. The shallow draft and the tall rig are nice features for cruising or racing on the Chesapeake Bay. She is more tender than my previous C&C 30, so I have to shorten sail sooner. Don WagnerC&C 41CBDer Baron -Original Message- From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC

Stus-List Singing Rigging

2020-06-20 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
A lot of boats sing at certain wind speeds I believe it is caused by a phenomena known as "von Karman vortex shedding"You will find it described in many fluid dynamics treatises. Don WagnerC&C 41 CBDer Baron G Donald Wagner don.wag...@verizon.net ___ T

Re: Stus-List Below Deck Handhold Plating/Powder Coating.

2020-04-27 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
I lightly sanded the corner castings on the interior, and spray painted them with a can Epoxy paint or maybe Rustoleum enamel. I found a good color match in the local hardware store. I think the color was called Appliance Coffee.For my Bomar hatches, I believe that they were originally either bl

Re: Stus-List Ship's lights

2020-02-07 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
Joe,The best I've done is about 35 knots on my DN on the hard water here in the Chesapeake Bay.The record for a DN iceboat is about 65 kts. It's really scary when it goes greater than ~ 25 kts. Fortunately most of my ice sailing is usually below 20 kts. On Der Baron, we've occasionally hit 15-16

Re: Stus-List Boat weights

2019-12-17 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
I was an IRC measurer  for a for a few years, when IRC was just gaining popularity in the USIRC is a measurement rule, and requires that boats be measured or for production boats that the manufacturer certify the empty weights.IRC required that we weigh  boats from a single calibrated load cell

Re: Stus-List 2020 Mid-Atlantic C&C Rendezvous

2019-10-27 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
We enjoyed the St Michaels rendezvous, especially meeting up with he C&Cer that attended. The tour of the Rum distillery was an unusual treat. Don & Jean Wagner Der BaronC&C 41 CB If you send me your email address,I'll send the photos I took at the event.I'm not sure how I post photos to  the C&C

Re: Stus-List C&C Lister Roll Call

2019-10-05 Thread G Donald Wagner via CnC-List
Hi Edd Here's my info: Don Wagner/ Der Baron / 41cb / 1986  / 63388 / don.wag...@verizon.net / Shady Side, MD      G Donald Wagner"Der Baron" C&C 41 CB don.wag...@verizon.net Chesapeake Bay -Original Message- From: Ian Matthew via CnC-List To: cnc-list Cc: Ian Matthew Sent: Sat, Oct