Re: Stus-List engine oil

The oil turns black, most likely, from the deposits that it washes away (as opposed to getting burned). I use 15W-40 (in a Perkins, mind you) Marek Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: CnC-List on behalf of

Re: Stus-List 35-1 port size

just don’t buy it from Amazon. Our Chandlery has it for about half price. Marek Ottawa, ON From: schiller via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 11:27 To: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Cc: schiller Subject: Re: Stus-List 35-1 port size Joe, We had great luck using Aurora Clear View to

Re: Stus-List too many wires for in-pedestal? Is that why people network?

I recently completed an autopilot installation and in the process I run several wires through the 1” binnacle guard. I could believe it initially, but I was able to run 4 cables without too much problem through one leg of the guard. These cables were Garmin chartplotter cable, Garmin depth,

Re: Stus-List Tuning the mast.

I might be stating the obvious, but the boats are not completely symmetrical. They are, after all, made by hand by humans and they all have various imperfections. So the shape might be a bit different on stb or port; the boat might be listing in one direction; the keel and rudder might not be

Re: Stus-List satellite receiver install - does canvas matter?

The difference is that we (humans) are bags of water and interfere with signals (absorb them) in that spectrum (if you sit on the GPS, it would lose its connection, as well). A canvas is a different matter (however, a really wet canvas may attenuate it somewhat). Marek From: CnC-List On

Re: Stus-List plugged engine water intake

there are different schools of thought on that. Some people swear by them other at them. The strainers outside hull can easily plug, as well. especially, if you have some growth on them. Marek From: robert via CnC-List Sent: Friday, August 9, 2019 08:05 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert

Re: Stus-List plugged engine water intake

I am pretty sure that one of the members on this list suggested to plumb an extra T into the water intake (works only if your through hull is straight). Normally, you use the 90 deg part of the T for the water intake. When plugged, you attach a 30-50 cm of a hose (long enough to get you above

Re: Stus-List Tuning the mast

David, an interesting idea. I always do it by touch, but it is hard to have repetitive results like that. thanks for the tip Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Friday, August 9, 2019 07:33 To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] satellite receiver install - does canvas matter?

And the Sirius signal should be stronger than GPS. Marek From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2019 13:58 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] satellite receiver install - does canvas matter? You can always just try it before

Re: Stus-List Waste Holding Tank Hose

The Shields 101 hose is the most popular sanitation hose that should not permeate the smell from the holding tank. The 102 is the same hose, but white. There are other decent sanitation hoses, but none of them is cheap. Count on about $10/ft minimum and close to $20 on the high end. Some other

Re: Stus-List Downsides to having a boat on the hard?

It might make sense to add a garboard plug (and keep it open) Marek Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: CnC-List on behalf of Neil Gallagher via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2019 2:00:57 PM To: Barbara

Re: Stus-List Voltage / Amp Hours

Edd, to add to what Gary said... any measurement of the remaining capacity of the battery bank is tricky, because it depends on how accurate your in- and out- meters are, what the actual (current) total battery bank capacity is (it changes over time, never up) and at what SoC (state of charge)

Re: Stus-List Rigid Boom Vang?

I can’t speak about the Garhauer vang, but the Boomkicker would keep your boom too high if you don’t have it pulled down (by the vang or sheet). The rigid vang should be able to keep the boom’s weight (and then some). I have no topping lift (a nuisance, as a few already mentioned) and I can

Re: Stus-List Rigid Boom Vang?

If a rigid vang is in your way, potentially a Boomkicker would work better (it arches up, so it provides more room). It works, more or less the same way. Marek From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Richard Bush via CnC-List Sent: 26 June, 2019 22:44 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Richard Bush Subject:

Re: Stus-List Never gets old

Aren’t we all big kids? Marek From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: 26 June, 2019 13:20 To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Stus-List Never gets old I'm waxing Touche' and the Navy Blue Angels are practicing overhead. Touche's Pensacola slip is in Bayou Chico just a few

Re: Stus-List Need Advice on Solar Panel project

Pete, for maintenance (topping up the batteries between sailings), you should be fine with a small (50 W?) panel that you can put on the bimini (if you have one). I have a flexible 25 W panel and it does a decent job (about 1 A of charging current in normal circumstances; this could be

Re: Stus-List Heavy weather sail trim

You don’t even need a bale. You can run the reefing line (at the aft cringle) from the end of the boom to the cringle and then back to the boom. Tie the reefing line to the boom (preferably, just a little bit aft of where the cringle wold be when reefed) and you are set. Btw. this works

Re: Stus-List Sea Strainer Plugging Up

There are various schools of thought about the strainer like that. Especially, if you sail in an area where there might be a lot of growth on the bottom (of the boat). These strainers are, unfortunately, known to get plugged substantially, by e.g. barnacles and other living creatures. I have a

Re: Stus-List Heavy weather sail trim

+1 on that Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 14:37 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Frederick G Street Subject: Re: Stus-List Heavy weather sail trim I may be a bit lazy, as I’m a cruiser and not a racer; or maybe it’s just the

Re: Stus-List Heavy weather sail trim

Until it is really blowing, I always prefer to have both (preferably small) sails up. This provides for better balance and gives me more options for adjusting the sails. This is particularly helpful when going upwind, because the two sails work together. If I were in your place, I would try to

Re: Stus-List Jib Halyard Length for a 37+?

I can't help you with the dimensions, but I’d suggest to talk to our local expert, Chuck, on the rope type, _before_ you buy. My choice was Novabraid XLE Performer. Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Re: Stus-List Spreader boots.

Have you tried using rigging tape? It works quite well. Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 12:50 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Coleman Subject: Re: Stus-List Spreader boots. It seems like I got some from a small Canadian site on

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2gm starter problem

Just a word of caution – the automotive starters (and alternators) are not necessarily the same (even if quite compatible). The marine versions are better protected – from sparking etc. and from water/humidity. Sometimes it is worth to pay for the marinised version. Marek Sent from

Re: Stus-List Oft overlooked source of head odor

If you tee the drain from the head sink to the head intake hose, you would be able to pour AF into the sink and _pump_ it through the head pump, and all the inner working of the head. It would winterise the head properly. Marek Sent from Mail for

Re: Stus-List Oft overlooked source of head odor

It also helps in winterizing the head (you just pour AF into the sink) Marek C270 Ottawa, ON Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: CnC-List on behalf of Shawn Wright via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2019

Re: Stus-List Cored hull and transducer, 1994 C/40+

Bruce, I bet that there are some spots where you have solid fibreglass in the bottom. An easy test is to use a Ziploc bag full of water and put the transducer on top of it and move the two around the area where you would want to install it. If it can fire through the hull, you would see the

Re: Stus-List Purging air from Attwood EHM6-SM Water Heater

Bruce, The water heater is a pretty basic device. And it seems that all of them (most of them?) look and connect in a similar way. You have cold water in, hot water out (usually cold water lower than hot), pressure relief valve, drain. The coolant in and out can be on the same side (front) or

Re: Stus-List SuperLube

it is also recommended for lubricating the head pump Marek From: Dreuge via CnC-List Sent: Friday, April 26, 2019 14:08 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dreuge Subject: Re: Stus-List question LF38 steering I have been happy with SuperLube Synthetic grease. Below is a quick link I found on

Re: Stus-List Offshore boat

I am not a French speaker (at least, not a francophone), but from what I know, the name Beneteau (or rather, Bénéteau) came from the last name of the original founder/constructor/shipwright. The “hunter” would be “chasseur”. If you want to stretch the similarities, “bonneteau” is French for a

Re: Stus-List 'Kedging anchor' for ICW

I am with Dennis on that. I don’t believe there is an anchor that you can throw by hand far enough to use for kedging. I have been in a similar situation (very long time ago) and we used a PFD and some floor planks to ferry the anchor far enough to get us off the shoal (a number of times, way

Re: Stus-List Winch Overhaul

Others already chimed in on how to do it. One advice – take a old shoebox, cut a round opening in the bottom and put the box over the winch when you disassemble. The small parts have propensity to swim. The box can save you a few days (waiting for delivery of replacement parts). Marek From:

Re: Stus-List Patriating Canadian born C’s

Rob, Your broker (customs broker) was cheap (mine was twice that much). But regardless it was worth it. Marek -Original Message- From: CnC-List On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 19:59 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Patriating

Re: Stus-List Re-Patriating Canadian born C’s

able value is the value of the boat as determined under the Excise Tax Act (Canada). The Canada Border Services Agency may collect the PST due when you bring the boat into Canada. If not, you must self-assess the PST due (see Paying PST below)." On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 12:48 PM Marek Dzied

Re: Stus-List Re-Patriating Canadian born C’s

You will have to pay the GST (at the border (or before) or they won’t let you through). If you have HST in your province, you will pay that. If you don’t have HST, then you will have to pay PST. You better pay it promptly; provinces are notorious for being slow, but they WILL find you (they

Re: Stus-List Depth Transducer Installation

an easy test for a in-hull transducer is to put in a Ziploc bag full of water and place it against the hull. If you get the right reading you are good to go. If not, look for a different spot. Marek From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 09:44 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

David, The first safety rule is that you need TWO lines securing you. You climb on one halyard (usually main) and use a second halyard (jib, spinnaker?) as a secondary safety line. Additionally, I would suggest having a length of webbing (climbing tubular webbing tied in a loop) with a

Re: Stus-List Did C ever use deck-stepped mast?

For sure the little C (24, 25) had the deck stepped masts. Marek From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Shawn Wright via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 8, 2019 20:42 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Shawn Wright Subject: Stus-List Did C ever use deck-stepped mast? Hi, I understand that most, if not all, C

Re: Stus-List 34 genoa sheets

They are using Novabraid ropes (great stuff). What i did not like there (at Cajun) is that the online options are limited. I was buying halyards, so it mattered a bit. Eventually, I had a local shop (Marine Outfitters) do my lines (end splices, halyard shackles) using the Novabraid ropes. I

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

Hi Don, I don’t think you want the full windlass load to go through your solar charge controller. So, I would think, that putting the controller between the solar panels and the long windlass cables would be a way to go. I would think hard about how you are going to protect these long wires

Re: Stus-List Serpentine conversion

Generally, there is a limit on the alternator (and the pump) regarding how much power you can get off the engine using a single V-belt. Once you exceed around 80-90 A (some claim that you can go as high as 120 A) on the alternator, you should start using either a dual V-belt or a serpentine

Re: Stus-List Second Reef Point on 33 MKII

I would second what Rick said. You want dog-bones at the reef cringles, and they have to be the right length. Without them it might be really difficult to put the tack onto the reefing hook. There is nothing that says that the slabs need to be of equal length; so, the 2nd reef can be set as

Re: Stus-List physics of sailing with one sail

I think the simple answer is; it won’t. Marek From: Barry Lenoble via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 14:41 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Barry Lenoble Subject: Stus-List physics of sailing with one sail Hello, How would REDUCING sail area (taking the mast down) INCREASE the force on

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

No question, it would be great to hear form the people who design these masts, but I don’t believe that in a normal boat, the mast would be weakened by dropping the main. From a lay person point of view, when running, the main is not supporting the mast much. I can imagine that it does, to a

Re: Stus-List Gybe with jib alone

Daniel, great idea. thanks. Btw. hide from the CnC list police for not changing the subject line. Marek From: Daniel Sheer via CnC-List Sent: Monday, March 18, 2019 14:37 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Daniel Sheer Subject: Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 158, Issue 44 Here's my two cents. I

Re: Stus-List Headsail only in strong winds astern

Interesting comments about sailing with jib (genoa) alone. I tend to avoid DDW courses, if I could help it. Personally, I find it easier, especially, when shorthanded, to gybe with both sails up (the jib is shadowed by the main and I claim that I have the manoeuvre of gybing the main

Re: Stus-List Gybe preventer, now Boom Brake

I think this is an interesting read: https://www.sail-world.com/news/208083/?source=email or even better: https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/safety/accidents-reporting/accident-reports/documents/Platino-mnz-accident-report-2016.pdf (from the horse’s mouth, a PDF). Even with the boom

Re: Stus-List Gybe preventer

An update - this is what Josh said already. Marek From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2019 12:40 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Marek Dziedzic Subject: Re: Stus-List Gybe preventer Actually, they (end boom preventers) do exist. Some people rig

Re: Stus-List Gybe preventer

Actually, they (end boom preventers) do exist. Some people rig a pennant from the end of the boom to the gooseneck; the gooseneck end has an eye and can be easily detached from the boom. You attach a second line from the toe rail or a string point on the deck to that pennant. This way it can

Re: Stus-List Strange Weather, Eh?

Rick, I think that this is unfair to point this out Here we had about 10 cm of snow on Wednesday, rain today and below freezing for the next week, at least. Marek Ottawa, ON From: Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 13:06 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick Brass Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List Strange Weather, Eh?

Randy, just blame Canadians (;-). The problem is that we have nobody to blame (unless we blame Russia across the North Pole). Marek Ottawa, ON From: Randy Stafford via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 14:52 To: cnc-list Cc: Randy Stafford Subject: Stus-List Strange Weather, Eh? The

Re: Stus-List Does West Marine still put manual heads on sale every year?

When you replace the pump, be careful not to break the elbow that connects to the waste discharge hose. In my case, the new elbow would not fit (I don’t remember why) and I reused the old one. It fit perfectly with the new pump. Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: robert via CnC-List Sent:

Re: Stus-List Shift w

Maybe this is a reason why Hurth says that you should not leave it in reverse (or in forward). The transmission should be always in neutral. There was even a bulletin saying that if you leave it in reverse, the warranty would be voided. Of course, none of our boats have any warranty (:-) Marek

Re: Stus-List Lady Down...

To start with, I am sorry to hear the news. This is awful. Our Club (Nepean Sailing Club in Ottawa, ON) does not allow any stands - only foldable cradles. Probably for several reasons. I imagine that both stands and cradles can do well, if properly used and set up. However, the cradles need

Re: Stus-List Epoxy or not.

I would not expect the rails (or any other SS parts) to be hot while sailing. I guess different story when you are stationary (at the dock or on anchor). Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: Dreuge via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 10:19 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dreuge

Re: Stus-List Older GPS units may have issue after April 6, 2019

I would expect 1023 (10 bit counter); if 1024 – you need 11 bits (odd, very odd). Marek From: Michael Brown via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 15, 2019 15:09 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Michael Brown Subject: Re: Stus-List Older GPS units may have issue after April 6, 2019 I would hope

Re: Stus-List Fresh water flush...

An easy solution for avoiding the dead marine life is to plumb the head intake to sink drain. In normal operation you pump the water up through the drain into the toilet bowl (you may need to close the sink); the last flush before going home - you fill the sink with fresh water and use it to

Re: Stus-List Replacing Water Lines...

Josh, I was scolded by Peggy Hall (The Head Mistress) for suggesting the use of choline in every fresh water fill up. Supposedly, you should shock-treat the tank in the spring and then it should be fine as long as you don’t introduce suspect water into it (and use it regularly). One big point

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

+1 on that. I did not travel to see AC races (like Chuck did), but the catamaran races were an exciting spectator sport and I had many friends who never sail before watch them with me and got excited in the process. I guess you cannot argue about tastes. I do follow Formula 1 and WRC, even if

Re: Stus-List Emergency Tiller

On many boats the emergency tiller is somewhat awkward. The only experience I have with using one was on a 45 ft. yawl (when the steering cable broke off-shore). To make it worse, the tiller had to be fitted athwartship (sideways), so the steering was quite unnatural. It was hard enough that

Re: Stus-List Reversing my newport 41 Mk1 1977 Trinity

What Andy said. Start with a good short thrust of power in reverse (rudder amidships) to gain some sternway and switch to neutral (you have some speed now and no prop walk). use your rudder to steer your boat. The prop walk should actually help you to turn in the desired direction. The cross

Re: Stus-List winter (in general)

On Saturday morning (-26 C) I went skiing - one of the better snow days this season. On Sunday, spent over an hour moving the 20-odd cm of snow out of my driveway. Looking forward to May 4 (the launch day). Marek Ottawa,ON From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Michael Brown via CnC-List Sent: Monday,

Re: Stus-List yoga mat winterizing

Joe, if you can keep above freezing temperature in a boat with a 600 W heater, you don’t have artic temperatures (;-). Here, for the last 5 days, we hit 15 (F) once, but mostly we are hovering below 0 F, mostly in the minus teens. No insulation would keep the boat above freezing. I hardly can

Re: Stus-List Water system

If we are talking about the water pressure accumulators, I wonder if anyone has any experience with winterising them. Do you need to disconnect it for the winter? Do you go through any extra steps? Thanks Marek Ottawa, ON Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message

Re: Stus-List Tablet for navigation

As it was mentioned a few times: Only Apple devices (iPad) use a combination GPS/cellular radio and therefore, in order to use GPS, you need the cellular enabled model. Generally, all others have a discrete GPS radio, so cellular option has no bearing on using the GPS. Any GPS device can

Re: Stus-List Speaking of cockpit locker latches

Lee, usually, people are not kicked off the list. Instead, a simple keel-hauling is applied as an appropriate punishment... Marek From: Lee Youngblood via CnC-List Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 13:33 To: CnC-List Cc: Lee Youngblood Subject: Re: Stus-List Speaking of cockpit locker latches I

Re: Stus-List Cockpit scupper drains

Even if the through hull is higher than the scupper, no water enters the cockpit (it does not drain, either, but as you said, if you already have water in the cockpit at that position, you have bigger problems to worry about). Marek From: Garry Cross via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, January 3,

Re: Stus-List Cockpit scupper drains

AND only when healed (if both the cockpit drains and the through hulls were below the water line when level, you would have water in the cockpit all the time). Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: Neil Andersen via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 15:02 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com ;

Re: Stus-List replacing anodes

Dave, I commend you for being able to budge the anode with the heater still in place. I tried and failed. I managed to do it only after the heater was out of the boat. Happy New Year! Marek From: CnC-List On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 10:17 To: CnC

Re: Stus-List Stuck Seacock issue

It is a good idea to exercise the Merelon valves. Forespar specifically says this in their operating instructions. They claim that the more you exercise them the better they move. If I may suggest, it is probably advisable to exercise them more often than once a year (but I must admit that I

Re: Stus-List Question for Fred and others - Smart Watch apps & connectivity

Mike, a bit different tack... I use a Suunto Ambit 2.0 watch that has a number of features you talk about. It has programmable display, where you can set up a number of parameters (GPS speed in kt., course, heading, distance travelled, waypoints, track (no map), ETA at the next waypoint

Re: Stus-List yanmar 2gmf in 29-2

Fuel can leak from just about anywhere (:-). If you have a Racor filter, there are numerous places - mine was leaking from under the manual pump that is used for priming. Good luck. Marek 1994 C270 ”Legato”(with Perkins M20) Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Bev Parslow via

Stus-List Heavy storms on the West Coast

There were some severe storms reported on the West Coast (around Vancouver/Seattle). Not hurricanes, but sustained winds in the 60+ kt. The worst hit (at least in Canada) was Nanaimo and there was also heavy damage in White Rock, BC. The national news was showing a pier destroyed by the storm -

Re: Stus-List replacing anodes

I replaced my water heater last year. When it was still installed, I tried to remove the anode from it. I tried various options and nothing worked. When I removed it from the boat, I managed to unscrew it. You need the proper leverage. In my case the close quarters did not help. A bigger wrench

Re: Stus-List Winter battery maintenance.

ut dont drop by occaisionaly during winter storage to charge them if you want a reliable test On Sat, Dec 1, 2018 at 5:19 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: I would not put a solar panel without a controller, even if it puts only 1 A. Why? I murdered two batteries

Re: Stus-List Winter battery maintenance.

I would not put a solar panel without a controller, even if it puts only 1 A. Why? I murdered two batteries this way. My panel was 15 W, so hardly tons of current, but each battery lasted just about a season. I thought that spending extra $50 for a controller was a waste of money. I blamed the

Re: Stus-List Winter Battery Maintenance

+1 on what Rob said. If you charge the batteries now _and_ disconnect them form _everything_, they should last to spring without any problem. If they are healthy, they would keep the charge; if they are not, you have a different issue to deal with. I used to take the batteries home and

Re: Stus-List Engine oil

I use Shell Rotella T 15W40, though I have a Perkins M20. Marek From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Fred Hazzard via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 15:31 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Fred Hazzard Subject: Stus-List Engine oil I have been using Delo 30 in my Yanmar. What you use? Fred

Re: Stus-List Chartplotter mounting

Mike, +1 for what Edd said. I used a RAM mount (you need to put together the configuration yourself, as none of the “kits” would probably work for you). It allows infinite adjustment and can be rotated backwards and forwards (for driving from in-front of the wheel). The total cost was under

Re: Stus-List Winterizing water system

Be careful with any alcoholic beverages in your fresh water system – anything with lower concentration (and your vodka would be diluted) would be a great food for bacteria and other microorganisms leaving in dark places. Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: robert via CnC-List Sent: Monday,

Re: Stus-List Winterizing water system

Francois, How do you make sure that there is no water in the pump if you have the T _after_ the pump? I guess in GA it is not a big deal (your winter is not as cold as here; I imagine you are hovering just below the freezing point). Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: Francois Rivard

Re: Stus-List Winterizing water system

As far as the water heater goes, a by-pass is a great addition (about $30, if you buy one, make sure you buy the one with two valves!). Pouring AF into the water heater is not a good idea – the taste and smell would stay almost forever, and you need a lot to saturate the heater tank with AF (it

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Dirty fuel?

If you have a problem already, the biocide is a bit too late. It is a prevention, not a cure. Also, it seems that most water that gets inside the tank is either from the dirty fuel or from the water ingress through the vent or fill tube (the O-ring on the filler cap is usually gone). Marek

Re: Stus-List C 35 mkiii mainsheet traveler

Steve, My boat is smaller, but I am using almost the same set-up. I prefer to have the extra block outside (and attached to the boom), but it makes little difference. https://www.dropbox.com/s/4u0om487skpwoc3/20140830_160655.jpg?dl=0 I like it a lot and I find it to work much better than the

Re: Stus-List Folding Propeller

Have a look here: http://www.flexofold.com/upload_dir/docs/Test_YachtingMonthly_low.pdf The test is available at the Flex-o-Fold web site for obvious reasons (they came on top), but the test, as far as I know, was completely independent. Marek From: Wade Glew via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday,

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

Neil, This is exactly, how I do it (with an exception that I don’t use bosun’s chair, but a climbing harness). If you really want to experiment with optimisation, make the foot loops very short, so that you don’t need to move the ascender by hand, but it would move with the feet. You could

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Dennis, I do have a halyard restrainer. And I don’t (I think I don’t) have a problem with halyards wearing out on that edge. But I don’t like the look of that end of the extrusion that looks like a thumb that you wrapped in bandages after a bad cut. The good thing is that I see it only twice a

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Dennis, I have a Mk III (00AL) and have this problem (of sliding cap). It never stays on the top of the extrusion. Is there a way of using the split cap you mentioned on this furler or am I forever going to apply copious amounts of rigging tape to the top of the extrusion? Marek 1994 C270

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

Obviously, if you have a gin-pole, it is a different story. Marek From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Ed dooley via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 23:02 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Ed dooley Subject: Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast I unstep and step the mast on my 24 with 2 people and my

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

Try The Ottawa Chandlery or Marine Outfitters (Kingston). They both sell the kits and I think have better prices. Marek Ottawa, ON Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: CnC-List on behalf of Chris Graham via

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

I was never a fan of either being hoisted or hoisting some up the mast. This is really hard work for the person on the winch. I like the electric winch hoisting even less, but YMMV. I also believe that any “climbing” gear is much better than similar “sailing” gear, so I would prefer a climbing

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

--- From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Date: 11/4/18 8:35 AM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Marek Dziedzic Subject: Re: Stus-List Winch grease Good to have on the boat. This is what Peggie Hall recommends for lubricating the head pump, as well. A small tube is about $7 (CAD) at H

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

sed for pool valves, and if you have a pool store near you it will be easier to find and probably cheaper. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message ---- From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Date: 11/4/18 8:35 AM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Ma

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

I am with Dwight on this. Maybe 15 years is a bit of a stretch, but I did my winches last spring and I bet this was their first time in 24 years, maybe second. They still were working fine (before cleaning and greasing). My winches are Lewmar. I don’t believe that the winches run in such a

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

Two or three climbing ascenders, climbing harness. If you have someone to help you (belay), two is enough. If you try doing it solo you need the third. Make sure that your halyards are in good shape. This step is CRITICAL. Climb on one halyard; preferably, tied very tight to the bottom

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

Good to have on the boat. This is what Peggie Hall recommends for lubricating the head pump, as well. A small tube is about $7 (CAD) at Home Hardware (special order). Readily available in any h/w store S of the border. Marek Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Chris Graham via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List GPS mount swing arm

I bit the bullet and bought the RAM mount. It wasn’t that bad, though. I bought a 1” handlebar mount + a double socket arm ($27 for the set) + round plate with ball ($15). The prices are current; I think I paid a bit less. So for $45 you have a very solid mount that attaches to the binnacle

Re: Stus-List C 35-3 Actual Drive

Probably somewhat empirical number, but it has to change depending on the shape of the boat (the more beamy it is, the less it would sink with the same increase of weight), doesn’t it? Marek 1994 C270 ”Legato” (quite beamy) Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Jim Watts via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Filling diesel tank

Consider not adding the fuel. This is an urban myth that the condensation would add a lot of water to the fuel. The water in the fuel tank comes usually from the leaking fill hose cover. If you don’t believe it, do some calculations (;-). Depending how much you motor, if you keep topping up

Re: Stus-List flares

ut I can’t imagine it would do anything at all as a distress signal. I once tried to use my MOB strobe to make it easier for another boat to find me in the dark and they could not pick it out from 1 mile away. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dz

Re: Stus-List inexpensive chartplotter

Mike, You take the flares off the boat? Do they have problems with freezing? Marek Already on the hard in Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 13:57 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Hoyt, Mike Subject: Re: Stus-List inexpensive

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