Stus-List Re: Mantus M2 anchor

2024-06-15 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
rom Mantus, and it was pretty substantial. Rick Brass Imzadi CC 38 Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Sent: Jun 14, 2024 7:01 PM To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER Subject: Stus-List Mantus M2 anchor Anybody else with a Mantus M2 anchor out there? I just got a 35# M

Stus-List Re: Traveler sheet suggestions

2024-05-17 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
lines are a lot easier on the hands of inexperienced guests while high performance is not real critical for the use we do. Rick Brass Imzadi (CC 38 mkll) La Belle Aurore (CC 25 mk1) Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make

Stus-List Does anyone know if Winchmate is still in business?

2024-02-25 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
recent information on it. Does anyone know if Winchmate is still in business? Or maybe has a new owner? Contact information? Or can recommend a source for these (or equivalent) conversion kits? Any information would be appreciated. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1

Stus-List Re: C Racing Shirt - Size XL - Free (pay Shipping and Donation)

2023-12-31 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
re available. Hope you have a great New Year – even though you’ve become a stinkpotter. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC From: Edd Schillay via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2023 2:22 PM To: Stus-L

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

2023-11-18 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
would guess that 15 years between rebuilds of your adjuster would be pretty normal. Rick Brass Imzadi CC 38 mk2 (with an old-style mechanical back stay adjuster using a winch handle) Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Sent: Nov 17, 2023 7:14 PM To: Stus-List Cc: cenel

Stus-List Re: Water in the oil

2023-10-27 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
installing the Diesel engine. Generally I agree that the oil cooler is the most likely problem. If the engine was running when the boat was hauled and never overheated, the blown head gasket seems like a pretty low probability. Rick Brass Sent from my iPad > On Oct 26, 2023, at 20:13, Doug Mount

Stus-List Re: Water in the oil

2023-10-26 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
. Good luck with the engine. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Sent: Oct 26, 2023 7:06 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Korbey Hunt Subject: Stus-List Re: Water in the oil Yes. Good possibility, my boat is in Loreto/ Puerto Escondido. I was in San Carlos a few years

Stus-List Re: Mac Navigation options?

2023-10-22 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
, but not a version that will work with a Mac and Safari. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Sent: Oct 22, 2023 1:47 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Andrew Burton Subject: Stus-List Re: Mac Navigation options? Dean, I have to admit that I find my iPads almost indispensable. I

Stus-List Re: Mac Navigation options?

2023-10-21 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
owns Navionics, IIRC, and I seem to recall the choice of Navionics or Blue Chart charts is an option for the newer Garmin Chart plotters. You might call them and see if since you have the Navionics app and charts on your phone you can share it to the Active Captain Community app on your Mac. Rick

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: C 35 MK 1 bow water tank

2023-10-20 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
in the remaining tanks shells. I had reservations about letting a bladder tank slide around under the settees, or taking a chance on a puncture from the storage bins on top of the old tanks. I lost a few gallons of water tankage, but I'm satisfied with the new arrangement. Rick Brass Imzadi CC 38 mk2

Stus-List Re: Sizing an inverter

2023-10-18 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
the ghost. So it is meant to give you an idea of how long you have to get to a repair shop after the little red light on the dash comes on in your car. It is basically a measurement that is not relevant for boat batteries. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Dreuge via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list

Stus-List Re: Jackery solar system

2023-10-17 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
at home.) I got the impression when shopping for the coffee grinder that the Japanese seem to be a nation of coffee snobs. Rick Brass Imzadi CC 38 mk2 Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Sent: Oct 17, 2023 9:54 AM To: Stus-List Cc: j...@dellabarba.com , Korbey Hunt Subject

Stus-List Re: need age-reversing machine ASAP! Or a boat expander!

2023-07-23 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
ng degree, or a very precocious 14-year old. Rick Brass Imzadi CC 38 mk2 Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Sent: Jul 23, 2023 4:36 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Marek Dziedzic Subject: Stus-List Re: need age-reversing machine ASAP! Or a boat expander! I can easily relate to that. I

Stus-List Re: Shore Power Adapters.

2023-07-21 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
power adapter that I keep on Imzadi and carry on some of the longer deliveries. The current state of the art for a 50amp marine pedestal outlet seems to be 125/250V. I find myself wondering if there used to be a 50amp 125v option, though I don' see how you could wire such and arrangement. Rick

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Lifeline safety netting

2023-03-29 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
sold it. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Sent: Mar 29, 2023 7:25 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Lifeline safety netting Ditto. Mine was on the bow area to keep sails from "shrimping". -- Dennis C.Touche' 35-1 #83

Stus-List Re: Removing datamarine speed transducer C 29 mk2

2023-02-20 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
eter depression in the hull of sufficient depth to fit the OD of your proper size hole saw... and the depression would be on the same hole center as the opening for your existing thru hull housing. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Subject: Stus-List Re: Remo

Stus-List Re: charger/inverter

2022-11-20 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
sine wave inverter for AC things like charging the laptop and the various rechargeable items on the boat. And I prefer to hand grind fresh coffee beans ( the Japanese grinder on the boat may have cost more than the inverter) and use a French Press for coffee. Rick Brass Washington, NC

Stus-List Re: Navionics

2022-10-28 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
n, my IPad that I use on deliveries, or my laptop had I chosen the Navionics charts instead of Bluecharts when I bought my Garmin chart plotter? Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Sent: Oct 28, 2022 2:24 PM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: Subject: Stus-List Re: Navioni

Stus-List Re: Navionics

2022-10-28 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
BTW, “setting up a route” for me is usually tapping a spot on the screen (except on the laptop) and then pressing the “Go To” button on the menu. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Rick Brass via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Friday, October 28, 2022 12:47 PM

Stus-List Re: Navionics

2022-10-28 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
my proximity to potential obstructions, ATNs, and lets me know if I have wandered off the shortest route, and it also gives me an idea of when I will get to a point on my desired route, and how far ahead the next corner is. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Matt Wolford via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: Navionics

2022-10-27 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Doug via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2022 5:03 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Hoyt, Mike ; Doug Subject: Stus-List Re: Navionics I have Navionics on both of my android phones and on my chart plotters. I have found

Stus-List Re: Navionics

2022-10-27 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
of my driveway. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Paul Hood via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2022 5:54 PM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: 'Hoyt, Mike' ; Paul Hood Subject: Stus-List Re: Navionics Several times this summer I’m running through narrow

Stus-List Re: bed-it butyl tape source

2022-10-25 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
stuff is readily available and performs well in my experience. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:02 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Bill Coleman

Stus-List Cleaning the Garage

2022-10-23 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
dles, and some 3” and 4” cowl vent scoops to replace any that have jumped overboard. If you need any of this, contact me off list and we can arrange shipping and a donation to Stu to support the list. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC

Stus-List Re: C 34 Winch replacement

2022-07-29 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
0 plus the cost of the 28 standard winches you can upgrade quite a bit. Probably for less than a pair of new self-tailing winches is going to cost. That is what I plan to do with the 28s and 32s on my 38. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC

Stus-List Re: C 35 Mainsheet

2022-07-15 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
for going with 3:1 vs. something more complex like a 4:1/16:1 was to keep a 70 or 80 foot long mainsheet out from underfoot (or tangled up down the companionway or tangled with the traveler lines). Of course, YMMV. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington

Stus-List Re: Barient 26 winch questions

2022-07-13 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
from a few years ago, and I presume they still sell them. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Sent: Jul 13, 2022 2:23 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Stus-List Barient 26 winch questions Does anyone know the drum diameter of the Barien

Stus-List Re: Insurance... what is to much?

2022-06-27 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
successive years.   Guess their software used for quoting new business has been improved.   Rick Brass  Imzadi C 38 #47 Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus-List Sent: Jun 26, 2022 6:28 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Brian Davis Subject: Stus-List Re: Insurance... what is to much?   Thanks

Stus-List Re: Yanmar 2 GMF

2022-06-26 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
on the 2 cyl Yanmar in the J30 he races every 200 engine hours as part of periodic maintenance.     If you've not had something like that done in 16 years, it might be something else for your mechanic to look into.   Rick Brass Happy owner of a Kubota based Universal diesel Washington, NC

Stus-List Re: C owners need information

2022-06-25 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
ys she came from RI, but she has a CCY builder code. Go figure Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC From: Don Kern via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2022 1:14 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Don Kern Subject

Stus-List Re: USCG flares vs electronic devices

2022-03-30 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
the cost. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 10:36 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Stus-List Re: USCG flares vs electronic devices The electronic “flares” are a cheap way

Stus-List Surveyor in the Baltimore/Annapolis Area?

2022-03-18 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
diesels (Lehmans in this case) and other systems typical of big power boats. I'd rather get a survey from someone recommended, rather than use one the broker suggests. Or perhaps use the broler's surveyor if he is recommended by someone on the list. Thanks for your input. Rick Brass

Stus-List Re: 2022 Rendezvous

2022-03-18 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
I’m in, though I probably can’t bring the boat this time. But, hey, that just leaves more money to buy North Carolina rum as door prizes. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc

Stus-List Re: Storm damaged marina? Are you liable?

2022-03-12 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
for repairs. I’m pretty sure you could find a lawyer to make the case. Not sure you’d win, or that it would be worth the effort. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2022 8:44 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Bruce

Stus-List Re: List problems

2022-03-07 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
that when I sent mail as plain text format using Outlook folks on the list could read it. But when I sent using rich text or HTML, several on the list saw no message but got an attachment. Maybe the simplest solution would be for all of us to only use plain text? Rick Brass Washington, NC

Stus-List Re: Forward hatch gasket needed

2022-02-13 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
good idea, and a lot less expensive that buying from A or another boat supplier. The only downside is what you do with the 90+ feet of rubber you will have left over after you rebuild the hatch.   Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk1 la Belle Aurore C 25 Washington, NC     -Original Message- From:

Stus-List Re: We have the answer to the email issue

2022-02-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
to get my kids on this. -Original Message- From: Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2022 8:47 PM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: Rick Brass Subject: Stus-List Re: We have the answer to the email issue Interesting that my rich text message from 90 minutes ago got translated

Stus-List Re: We have the answer to the email issue

2022-02-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
with Outlook or Microsoft Edge.) Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Rick Brass via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Thursday, February 3, 2022 7:15 PM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: Rick Brass Subject: Stus-List Re: We have the answer to the email issue There is still time to get the Admiral something

Stus-List Re: We have the answer to the email issue

2022-02-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
with Outlook or Microsoft Edge.) Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 2:06 PM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: j...@dellabarba.com Subject: Stus-List We have the answer to the email issue

Stus-List Re: Whisker pole with a 37/40+?

2021-11-18 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
only be using it in light winds when the compression load on the pole would be low. And two rings would be a lot less complex (and expensive) than installing a track and car on the front of the mast. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC

Stus-List Re: need fuel pump for Universal M4-30

2021-08-16 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
it into the system and it got me home quite well. I still have it on the boat as a backup to the spare pump I keep among the engine spares. And, since after all it is a boat, I fully expect that since I have a spare, and a backup for the spare, that the pump on my engine will never fail again. Rick Brass

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: 2-way headsets?

2021-08-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
it to Ireland). So any shipment from that part of the factory gets into the US duty free as part of a trade deal with Ireland.) If your IPhone 12 cost $43, think of how cheap it is to build a FRS radio. Rick Brass Not sent from an IPhone From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc

Stus-List Re: Standing rigging replacement

2021-07-11 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
, sent to Navtec for evaluation, and returned to NC if no replacing or reheading was needed. I was a happy camper with more than a few buck left in my pocket. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: MICHAEL BRANNON via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2021

Stus-List Re: Anchor

2021-07-11 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
might need for your boat. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC From: Korbey Hunt via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2021 8:13 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Korbey Hunt Subject: Stus-List Anchor Give been told

Stus-List Re: Radar Mount

2021-07-11 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
of years ago, I rally doubt that a mount could be made from PVC. The mounting base for my pole came from Edson, as did the top plate the antenna, and the backup VHF antenna, GPS antenna, and a couple of other things are mounted to. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: Stus

Stus-List Re: Navigation app for iPad with ios 9

2021-07-07 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
handheld GPSs in the ditch bag) on my boat and my go to Nav software on the boats I deliver. I had considered Aquamaps as an alternative nav app, but decided using new charts I’d already bought was preferable to using two different software programs. Rick Brass Washington, NC

Stus-List Re: Seawater pump

2021-06-26 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
To amplify the answer previously given, when offshore you generally use seawater to wash dishes and then rinse with fresh, in order to make your fresh water supply last longer. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Rob Hamlin via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Friday

Stus-List Re: Seawater pump

2021-06-26 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
My 38 came with two foot pumps in the gallery, one fresh and one seawater. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Korbey Hunt via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 11:08 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Korbey Hunt Subject: Stus-List Re: Seawater pump My foot

Stus-List Re: USCG documentation renewal

2021-05-04 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
Right now the 5 year renewal is optional. I elected a 3 year documentation so the renewal date will correspond to the renewal of my 3 year state registration in North Carolina. I presume that when up for renewal again, only 5 years will be an option.Rick Brass-Original Message- From:

Stus-List Re: Navtec Hydraulic backstay adjuster, soon to be free

2021-04-17 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
on your cylinder. After all, it is just a small hydraulic cylinder, and maybe some make on demand hoses and a relatively low pressure pump. Hydraulics shop would be the best starting point because the job would be too small for most dealers, and it would take time. Rick Brass Washington

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-04-14 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
overhead handrails that were screwed through the cabin top and into the legs of the outside hand rails. Obviously YMMV. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 7:18 PM To: General Gao via CnC-List Cc

Stus-List Re: 5 year documentation

2021-04-08 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
North Carolina registration is for a max of 3 years. So I did a 3 year renewal on my documentation last year. Essentially the same process as a one year, except you indicate multi year. Instructions were on the NnVDC website. I thought I entered the payment (by debit card) using Pay.Gov. Sent

Stus-List Re: Coal tar bottom paint removal?

2021-04-05 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
At one time (like 25 years ago) you would see something like black tar as a bottom paint on wooden boats - I associate it with fishing trawlers. I always thought it had creosote or some such in it as a preservative in addition to sealant and antifouling. IIRC it was nasty to work with.Rick

Stus-List Re: C 40 rigging

2021-03-26 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
it in the Annapolis area as opposed to eastern North Carolina. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 2:59 PM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: j

Stus-List Re: water tanks interconnected, or not?

2021-03-23 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
no good purpose for the second shutoff in each supply line (unless it was there to stop all the water from leaking out through a broken line), so I left them in place when I replaced the hoses a while back. Maybe you have an arrangement like this one? Rick Brass Washington, NC

Stus-List Re: Mast Base Blocks

2021-03-23 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
The Garhauer versions work really well… at about half the cost of Harken. All the hardware on Imzadi, and everything except the traveler on Belle, is Garhauer. I’m a big fan. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC From: Bill Coleman via

Stus-List Re: Now stink boaters anonymous

2021-03-19 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
as Andrew Burton? Rick Brass Washington, NC Sent from my iPad > On Mar 19, 2021, at 08:50, John Conklin via CnC-List > wrote: > > Me too Andrew, > Little crazy - also have an Etchells 30 ft and a Walker Bay 10 Sailing Dinghy > :) then there’s the Kayaks,Paddle boards, that

Stus-List Re: Bilge monitor

2021-03-05 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
There is a boat here in Washington with a very complete security/monitor system installed that uses his cell phone data plan for connection. He lives in New York about half the year and can monitor the system or get Notifications from the system via cell phone connection. Rick Brass

Stus-List Re: Anyone have a Mustang Float Coat - are they still a thing?

2021-03-05 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
scares the p***willie out of me. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Friday, March 5, 2021 9:25 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Stus-List Re: Anyone have a Mustang Float Coat - are they still a thing

Stus-List Re: Deck painting

2021-02-27 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
My Interdeck paint job started with deck cleaner and a stick brush. Rinse well. Then Chlorox powder and a stiff brush. Rinse well. FinallyTSP and the stiff brush. Rinse well. Let dry. Then paint. Except for my areas of amine blush that worked wel. Rick Brass Sent from my iPad > On Feb

Stus-List Re: Deck painting

2021-02-26 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
of some deck hardware. But that’s my fault. Any one part paint will not stick well over epoxy. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC From: Dennis C. via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 12:24 PM

Stus-List Re: Painting substitution question

2021-02-25 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
, and that was pretty easy on a small hull. Much easier than spraying. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:15 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Stus-List Re: Painting substitution question

Stus-List Re: Diesel Fuel Stabilizer

2021-01-15 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
also recommended as a lubricity enhancer by these two brands for diesel engines made before the change to Ultra Low Sulphur diesel (500 PPM to 15PPM) which happened about 2008 or so depending on which country you are in and when various emissions tiers were effective. Rick Brass Washington

Stus-List Re: C Rendezvous at Maritime Museum in Kingston?

2021-01-08 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
I think it’s a great idea, Dennis. By the summer of 2022 I will have quit working and be ready for an extended cruise. NC to Toronto, and then join the southern migration after the rendezvous. Maybe get a couple of C owners to crew with me for some of the trip segments? Rick Brass

Stus-List Re: Americas Cup racing

2021-01-08 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
, more memorable than the AC racing. I can still remember the sound of jib and spin sheets groaning from the tension on those god-awful big winches – and the explosion as one of the boats blew up one of the god-awful big spinnakers during a gybe set. Rick Brass Washington, NC From

Stus-List Re: Solar power in ACR environment

2020-11-23 Thread Rick Brass
needs to be recalibrated? Rick Brass Washington, NC On Mon, Nov 23, 2020, 21:50 Charlie Nelson via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: My boat has a house bank and a starting battery with an ACR controller so that the ‘banks’ are ‘equalized’ when a charging

Stus-List Re: Rub rail repair test

2020-11-20 Thread Rick Brass
. In the end it cost significantly less than the first approach, I’ve never had a leak, I didn’t have to fuss with hose and wiring connections under the deck, and my rubrail is actually wider than the tumblehome in the hull of my 38. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 Washington, NC

Stus-List Re: Preventer boom placement

2020-11-04 Thread Rick Brass
to center at the start of the gybe. After the gybe, when the mainsheet is adjusted, the lower end of the preventer gets moved to the other toe rail. That way it can’t become a weapon during the gybe. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Matthew [mailto:wolf...@erie.net] Sent: Saturday, October

Stus-List Re: Liquid rubber

2020-11-04 Thread Rick Brass
that the stuff from the hardware store (in my case Lowes) is the same stuff and much less expensive. My ditty bag is on the boat so I can’t tell you the name of the can of liquid plastic I have from Lowes. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Matthew [mailto:wolf...@erie.net] Sent: Monday

Stus-List Is the list inactive....

2020-10-22 Thread Rick Brass
Or do I have a problem? I’ve not gotten any messages since October 17th. Five days with nothing from stu’s list is really unusual… and I’m going through C withdrawal. Rick Brass Washington, NC October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution

Stus-List Re: water separator

2020-10-16 Thread Rick Brass
for our small engines and low annual usage. But might make sense in larger boats, ones with more operating hours, or in areas with dubious fuel supplies. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Stus-List Re: Engine Hours

2020-10-14 Thread Rick Brass
. As with anything else, YMMV. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Bill Coleman [mailto:colt...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 3:18 PM To: 'Stus-List' Subject: Stus-List Engine Hours Rick, you seem like a good person to ask this question, Is there a good way to estimate what

Stus-List Re: water separator

2020-10-14 Thread Rick Brass
to the message that the priming pump on my Racor has not had a problem in 16 tears of recreational use of the boat. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: Marek Dziedzic [mailto:dziedzi...@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 1:16 PM To: Stus-List Subject: Stus-List Re: water separator

Stus-List Re: boat stuff for sale

2020-10-14 Thread Rick Brass
version) or a 38LF. I’d guess the a sails are oversize sails for cruising. Pete: If you’re seeing this, I might like to buy your crosscut Dacron jib to use as a #3 backup sail for my 38. Is it set up for roller furling, or perhaps for roller reefing with a foam or rope luff? Rick Brass

Stus-List Re: Bottom paint

2020-09-27 Thread Rick Brass
Fred;I didn't see your original post, probably because of the list upgrade. But Stu fixed my problem so I'm back... Yea!Anyway, Imzadi and Belle are in fresh to brackish water, with occasional trips into the ocean. I have used Ultima SR60 since it was called ACP60 and was "professional" paint. I

Re: Stus-List 37+ Cruise Speed

2020-09-02 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
I’ve seen it done with a basketball under the oilpan. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ken Heaton via CnC-List Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 9:50 AM To: cnc-list Cc: Ken Heaton Subject: Re: Stus-List 37+ Cruise Speed

Re: Stus-List 37+ Cruise Speed

2020-08-24 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
an A4. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 2:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joe Della Barba Subject: Re: Stus-List 37+ Cruise Speed What the heck is a 13hp Atomic 4

Re: Stus-List 25 mk II Not level in the water

2020-08-20 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
on an explanation? Does the Mk2 have a swept back keel like the mk1? And could that explain it? Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Kidd via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 7:44 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc

Re: Stus-List Northeast 39

2020-08-19 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
ch - 29 degrees apparent in decent wind. Thinking back I get a bit nostalgic... back in the day (2003) the keel mod cost me $3900, bulb, freight, and installation included. Ah for the good old days. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC -Original Me

Re: Stus-List Sunglasses favorites

2020-08-10 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
that the $100+ Costas. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 5:04 PM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Stus-List Sunglasses favorites After wearing prescription glasses since

Re: Stus-List Repowering a C 36 to Electric?

2020-08-10 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
industrial diesels and probably accommodate the same pattern of motor mounts as your 3 cylinder Yanmar. Feed your diesel clean fuel and clean air and it will outlive you. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Fitteral Mindspring via CnC

Re: Stus-List Painting Flexofold props?

2020-08-10 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
, probably due to cavitation. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 8:29 PM To: C List Cc: Bruce Whitmore Subject: Stus-List Painting Flexofold props? Hello all, We

Re: Stus-List Water pump

2020-08-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
to recall that Yanmar stopped building raw water cooled marine engines sometime in the 90s. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Mazen Aziz via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 10:36 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Mazen Aziz

Re: Stus-List Timing Belt

2020-07-31 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
The Pathfinder (VW) diesel is a single overhead cam design, so it needs a belt or chain to drive the camshaft off the crankshaft. Most diesels use pushrods and the camshaft is in the block, not in the cylinder head. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun

Re: Stus-List Timing Belt

2020-07-31 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
or gear train. But I forgot about the Pathfinder Diesel, which is essentially a marineized version of a VW Rabbit engine. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 10:58 AM

Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue

2020-07-31 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
the power cable to the starter or the engine ground rather than the wiring from the engine panel. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 12:44 PM To: CnC CnC discussion

Re: Stus-List Launching a 34 by forklift

2020-07-25 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
are used mostly in dry stack yards here in the US –hence for power boats. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Matthew via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2020 10:27 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Matthew Subject: Re: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List Folding deck chairs

2020-07-25 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
when on the sides of the cockpit and one needs to be careful when coming down from deck to cockpit that they do not slip under foot and cause a fall. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July

Re: Stus-List 35-3

2020-07-25 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
, but replacing old rod with new wire is pretty doable. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Mazen Aziz via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 3:15 PM To: cnc-list

Stus-List Launching a 34 by forklift

2020-07-21 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
his machinery, and he’s liable for any damage if he drops the boat. YMMV, but be careful. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Thorne via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 2:55 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc

Re: Stus-List Marine Fork Lift vs Travel Lift - C 34+ ?

2020-07-01 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
is, by design, pretty near the center of the boat. The dry sailed boats around here are generally launched by travel lift the day before race day. That said, your marina operator knows his machinery, and he’s liable for any damage if he drops the boat. YMMV, but be careful. Rick Brass

Re: Stus-List Re-power and prop for 1981 C Landfall 38

2020-06-29 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
My Universal is a Kubota diesel that has been marinized, Like a Beta. I’ve discovered that almost anything that is not a specific part of the conversion (like the raw water pump or the heat exchanger) is pretty much available from a Kubota tractor dealer – and there are a lot of them. Rick

Re: Stus-List Beta Engine Stalling

2020-06-29 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
diesel) and once on a Beta on a boat I was delivering. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay via CnC-List Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 9:19 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Edd Schillay Subject: Re: Stus-List Beta

Re: Stus-List Flexible epoxy

2020-06-26 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
...@erie.net Subject: Re: Stus-List Flexible epoxy To repair rotten core? -Original Message- From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:20 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick Brass Subject: Re: Stus-List Flexible epoxy The mast collar

Re: Stus-List economics of hatches - now LIving in NC

2020-06-26 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
I'm not sure everything in Washington is cheaper, but I am sure that using non-boating sources for boat project items sure is: I have a lifetime supply of #10-24 x 1/2" stainless socket head capscrews that I needed for a project. The bag of 100 from Fastenall was about half the cost of

Re: Stus-List Flexible epoxy

2020-06-25 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
ever want to remove a mast collar. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Matt Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 4:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: wolf...@erie.net Subject: Re: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List economics of hatches

2020-06-25 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
rame after it had been cleaned up. Fussy work, but very doable and fairly inexpensive compared to the cost of a new hatch - particularly a new A hatch. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump question

2020-06-23 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
think the spare currently on the boat is the third one that has been replaced under extended warranty over the years. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Subject: Re: Stus-List Bilge pump question

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: boat painting in Washington NC

2020-06-13 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
s the price per foot including hull and deck?       Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone     Original message From: Rick Brass via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 6/11/20 10:24 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick

Re: Stus-List boat painting in Washington NC

2020-06-11 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
it cost $125 per foot. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of detroito91 via CnC-List Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 1:43 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: detroito91 Subject: Re: Stus-List boat painting in Washington NC I

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