Re: Stus-List Automatic Charging --> alternator field

Hi Dave, First a small primer on alternators. The spinning part of the alternator is called the field, charging power comes out of the stationary part. You apply a bit of power to the field, say 3 amps, and magically many times that amount comes out to charge batteries. Your questions

Re: Stus-List stoves

Hi Pete, you can be confident in a Force 10 replacement. It's what I would consider as first choice, but look at the others. Cheers, Russ At 08:19 PM 03/04/2016, you wrote: Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="=_NextPart_000_000D_01D18DF6.EB822060"

Re: Stus-List A little help from our neighbors up north...

Hi John, It sounds like the shoulder season there is similar to our "nice days" winter & early spring cruising. We were at Newcastle Island all of Easter Weekend. (Hey Jim, don't tell them how far we had to go.) Here's what I use (portable Buddy) to take the chill off in the cabin while

Re: Stus-List stuffing box

Hi Bev, Shaft size can be changed over the years, I went from 7/8" to 1" shaft a while ago. It is best to measure (if it wasn't noted in the log book the last time it was done :). Simply back off the packing nut, measure the inside (thread) diameter, screw it back on, measure the prop shaft

Re: Stus-List stuffing box

Hi Bev, Shaft size can be changed over the years, I went from 7/8" to 1" shaft a while ago. It is best to measure (if it wasn't noted in the log book the last time it was done :). Simply back off the packing nut, measure the inside (thread) diameter, screw it back on, measure the prop shaft

Re: Stus-List Hull paint primer

Hi Dennis, Was the 3 coats of high build primer for long boarding to a fair hull? When I did the decks I was set to do high build primer and the paint rep suggested going the regularly spec'd (2 pot) primer. I have a hull paint project coming up next year and the hull needs fairing, so I'm

Re: Stus-List Best material for battery compartment shelf?

No homopolymer is going to spend the night on my boat if I know about it! :) Cheers, Russ At 06:51 PM 28/03/2016, you wrote: Delrin®, an industry-trusted name for acetal homopolymer. Delrin® is a tough, machinable thermoplastic with a high modulus of elasticity, high strength,

Re: Stus-List Stus List - Speaking of anchors

Hi Danny, This is very good advice from Andy. It is what I was going to say. :) I have slept a hundred peaceful nights (or more) secured, with the original CQR. Check the name again, cqr, secured. No coincidence. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 01:58 PM 28/03/2016, you

Re: Stus-List Fire blankets, beer & wool

r thinner would make that thing burn. Bill Coleman C 39 Erie, PA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Russ & Melody via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 7:06 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Russ & Melody Subject: Re: Stus-List Fire blankets, beer & wool

Re: Stus-List Fire blankets, beer & wool

Good point Bill. Does your CO2 bottle have a "welding head" on it? I suspect you were being tongue-in-cheek but it gets us thinking... Does the CO2 fire extinguisher have a dip tube for liquid expectorant? Would a horn on a beer system CO2 (welding head) bottle valve work in a pinch?, say to a

Re: Stus-List Docks are in!

Good news indeed. We got the water on again at all the floats at the beginning of March. It usually gets done in the middle of March. I suspect there will be a lot of boat washing activity this weekend at the Club. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Wet Coast, Canada At

Re: Stus-List Wow, Digest guys just don't get it

Change the subject line in your emails -- "Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 122, Issue 2" does not mean a dxxn thing. Some subscribers have indicated that they just delete messages with that subject line instead of reading them. So, if you want your message read, CHANGE THE SUBJECT

Re: Stus-List winch grease

Hi Dwight As you know the tooth brush is a handy tool, but do you know the tooth brush was invented in Cumberland, a coal mining community on Vancouver Island? Yeah, if it was invented anywhere else it would have been called the teeth brush ba boom! Cheers, Russ Sweet

Re: Stus-List C 26 and 35 parts

Hi Guys, I think the 35 is a mk III. The keel sure ain't a mk-1 and I think the companionway traveller disqualifies it as a mk-2. Oh, and thanks for the notice Mark. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 02:55 PM 11/03/2016, you wrote: C 35 parts...

Re: Stus-List - thanks

Whoa, I'm a month out already. Jeez. I need more days off. :) Cheers, Russ At 09:34 AM 11/03/2016, you wrote: Yes, Stu actually just confirmed that about 4 days ago. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list

Re: Stus-List no more classifieds?

Hi Ted, Since I'm in the "Stu section" of archive, ' thought this might be helpful. Current info, it was sent out just a few week ago. Cheers, Russ At 06:12 AM 06/03/2016, you wrote: Sean I removed the Classified Ads from the Photo Album for lack of interest, software problems

Re: Stus-List Please!!!!!!!!

Here's a reminder of the plea from Stu. At least we got through a couple of dozen issue... :) Cheers, Russ At 09:51 AM 01/03/2016, you wrote: Change the subject line in your emails -- "Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 122, Issue 2" does not mean a dxxn thing. Some subscribers have

Re: Stus-List Low Viscosity Epoxy

Hi Sam, The penetrating epoxy is kinda volatile so you might have difficulty with a US firm shipping across the border. The two Canadian Manufacturers I like to deal with are Systems 3 and Industrial Formulators. They both started out in Lower Mainland area, B.C. My last purchase was

Re: Stus-List Shaft pitting

Hi Brian, This pitting is not unusual for stainless steel that has spent time in a low oxygen environment. The water in there is stagnate, oxygen depletes, a galvanic cell develops and viola. The process is the pits, so to speak. The remedy is pretty much as you did, clean up the shaft best

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 122, Issue 12 -> subject change n message trim

Paul, Edd & Ryan, Please review recent message from Stu. Actually, it's more of a plea from Stu. For this reply I trimmed about 10 pages of unnecessary content and bolded, below, the relevant point(s). Not trying to be a dick-head about this but viewed form Stu's perspective, it diminishes

Re: Stus-List replacing cockpit drain thru hulls 30 MK1

In a re-fit many years ago I looked for replacement thru-hulls. After not having success finding a replacement I got a NPT cutter head for a 'Rigid' pipe threading machine, from the local rental shop. You can adjust the "bite" of the cutter so I started off loose and cut some taper threads

Re: Stus-List radar mast/pole on C 32

Hi Jim, I might be doing a pole mount this year too. Can you double check the pole diameter? It looks to maybe scale as a 2" comparing to nearby stanchion in the pics. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 09:41 PM 23/02/2016, you wrote: I built a pole mount on our 35-3 that is

Re: Stus-List Sale alert automatic inflatable harness

se first, but maybe they were just the first in the USA. Bill Coleman C 39 Erie, PA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Russ & Melody via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 12:07 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Russ & Melody Subject: Re: Stus-List Sal

Re: Stus-List New sail for the roller furler?

Hi Curtis, the name of the loft was in Fred's message. here they are: http://www.leitchandmcbride.com/ Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Vancouver Island At 07:34 PM 20/02/2016, you wrote: So maybe if I buy sail and furler from same shop I may cam get a deal I need the

Re: Stus-List New sail for the roller furler?

Hey Capt', Do have any non-conforming liveaboards or moored boats with a lapse in insurance requirements? Those owners good be your best source of a good deal, if ya know what I mean. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Vancouver Island "No sir, I don't live here. I'm

Re: Stus-List Sale alert automatic inflatable harness

Wow. The Mustang auto-inflate @ 130USD. And aren't these the guys who invented the things for small vessel use?

Re: Stus-List Fuel

Hi Al, 3 litres an hour will include a safety factor. Normal use estimate on my 35 @ 12,000ish pounds is 2 litres an hour. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 07:37 PM 16/02/2016, you wrote: Does anyone have a round number for fuel usage in a 37+? Mine has a Yanmar 3JH2E with a

Re: Stus-List When to reef C 33-2

Hi Brad, When you race in one of these, do you need to keep one hand tied behind your back or can you let it just hang at your side? Inquiring minds want to know. :) Happy V D to all. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Vancouver Island, bounded by the Salish Sea, Johnstone

Re: Stus-List When to reef C 33-2

Dwight's content should not be missed. Crew weight is as important as apparent wind speed & angle and maybe even include time to destination or course change for deciding "when to reef". For me, a simple observation "is the toe-rail getting buried" is the tell-tale. If she can't be put

Re: Stus-List When to reef C 33-2

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Re: Stus-List Number Plate

So right on the tonnage. Net tonnage is the cargo carrying capacity of wine casks in the old days. The good old days, a couple o' hundred years ago. :) So, it means you can go cruising with 1800 gallons of wine and not much else. Nothing wrong with that eh. Gross tonnage includes machinery,

Re: Stus-List Gori vs MaxProp vs Kiwi

I have a Kiwi-prop, installed 2008 when I changed out the A4 to an old Yanmar QM20. I like it. Chosen in part because I could swing the largest diameter due to the way blades are mounted. Tip clearance took advantage of the way the buttock lines sweep up a lot in the area. A few extra

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

rboard I have a dinette and of course the mast. Port side isn't optimal either. Now that I'm thinking about the tank actually, and the venting, I'm not really sure where I'de locate a tank for the newport. Steve Suhana, C 32 Toronto <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>On Fri, Feb 5, 20

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

ed.jpg Starboard I have a dinette and of course the mast. Port side isn't optimal either. Now that I'm thinking about the tank actually, and the venting, I'm not really sure where I'de locate a tank for the newport. Steve Suhana, C 32 Toronto On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 7:23 PM, Russ & Melo

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

Hi Steve, Check the specs: http://dickinsonmarine.com/product/newport-diesel-heater/ http://www.eberspaecher-na.com/fileadmin/data/countrysites/EB_Kanada/pdf/Airtronic_D2-D4-D5_Spec_sheet.pdf The Newport heater is up to the task, low setting is at D2 high and high setting is 10 percent over the

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

Hi Steve, I should have listed install location in the "Cons:" list of the Newport heater. It can be tricky. The link I sent is for Newport diesel bulkhead unit. The D2 has a huge advantage on heat output on low settings, not to be overlooked. The Admiral & I are a big fan of radiant

Re: Stus-List Old C factories on Google Street View

Good one Bill. Like the forest industry gam at an ecological convention, "Ya can make anything outta wood except a profit." or, when the farmer was asked what he will do with his lottery win, "I guess I can keep farming, until it's gone." Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1

Re: Stus-List Mystery Coolant

Yeah, but they're not the ones crawling around an engine looking for leaks. It's good that they have the info though, so they can direct the guy on what needs to be done. Cheers, Russ Sweet, 35 mk-1 Neanderthal skipper At 08:40 AM 30/01/2016, you wrote: Mike — there

Re: Stus-List The Big Storm

Thanks for the concern Stu. We're okay out west. The rain stopped a couple of days ago and the forecast for racing today is 10 - 15 S/E with a high of 50 F. Cheers, Russ Sweet35 mk-1 east side o' Vancouver Island At 06:28 AM 24/01/2016, you wrote: Hopefully everyone

Re: Stus-List 1976 30mki - Tightening the tiller

It looks like your auto-correct changed rudder stock to stalk (like celery). In Europe it is oft times used as one word, rudderstock. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 11:16 AM 22/01/2016, you wrote: So based on your description if you were to remove the tiller handle where

Re: Stus-List Oil cooler corrosion

Hi Brian, That amount of rusting is not bad. Follow through with your intentions and all will be fine. I suggest flat black paint is appropriate for a heat exchanger. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Colony of Vancouver Island At 04:28 PM 21/01/2016, you wrote: While working to

Re: Stus-List 93 37+ for sale cheap!

It looks like $80,000 CDN or $55,000 USD. This will be a good year for USA shoppers in Canada. Today, if our central bank poodle cuts the bank rate by 1/4 percent then it will knock another 3 percent off this sale price. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Colony of Vancouver Island

Re: Stus-List Testing DSC

about the DSC only function. Channel 70 is not a voice channel. David (Who will have the same problem soon way over here) On 15 January 2016 at 13:12, Russ & Melody via CnC-List <<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Hi Bob, the simple function is just li

Re: Stus-List Testing DSC

Hi Bob, the simple function is just like any ol' radio, after it's hooked up, just press play and talk. All the fancy stuff needs programming/key functions to screw it up. I haven't configured my SH yet, too busy. :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 06:04 PM 14/01/2016, you

Stus-List Jan 1 cruise and miss

The New Years Day cruise is an old tradition for us. Most of the time it's a motor cruise since winter on the Wet Coast is either light to no wind or too much wind. This year was no wind but pleasant weather conditions. An important part of this cruise is toasting some points of the

Re: Stus-List Lexan hychcovers in GTA

Hi Ed, Thanks for the warning. I think I will avoid the Troana Boat Show... most of the others offer a discount. :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 03:25 PM 09/01/2016, you wrote: At the Toronto boat show Ontario Plastic Fabricators

Re: Stus-List Bottom paint help needed

Hi Curtis, You'll probably need 5 litres. I use about 6 litres. Sucks, yes. On the bright side, if you had the larger boat you would need 9 litres. :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 07:39 PM 09/01/2016, you wrote: Interlux Ultra with Biolux. How much paint should I need to

Re: Stus-List Was Jib sheet - now buying sheets and halyards

at 11:50 PM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List <<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I've got rope on my sailboat, it's not all just a line. There's the bellrope, boltrope and a spool of rope that hasn't been set a purpose yet. And there is also rope that

Re: Stus-List winter condensation

heater which I don't have any fear of leaving unattended. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jan 5, 2016 9:39 PM, "Russ & Melody via CnC-List" <<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Hi Joe, Your current conditions sum up a B

Re: Stus-List What's a Loud Hailer?

A loud hailer is not uncommon on larger power boats in our area. It's really annoying when the skipper uses the blasted thing from the comfort of the wheelhouse to communicate with the foredeck person, instructing the "anchor drop" or some such mooring adventure. Cheers, Russ

Re: Stus-List Was Jib sheet - now buying sheets and halyards

I've got rope on my sailboat, it's not all just a line. There's the bellrope, boltrope and a spool of rope that hasn't been set a purpose yet. And there is also rope that is sheet, guy, halyard, barber-hauler, rode, etc. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 01:52 PM 07/01/2016,

Re: Stus-List winter condensation

Hi Joe, Your current conditions sum up a B.C. South Coast winter pretty well. I run a ceramic style "cube" heater set about 10 degrees F above ambient and on a 12 hour timer set to come on at midnight. This allows me to override the timer if I'm puttering on the boat during the day. 80

Re: Stus-List Engine Room Original Paint

If it's in half decent shape after forty years, probably yes. The best paints back then had lead in it. We used to buy/compare exterior paint based on price & weight. Just don't let any children chew on it. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 05:56 PM 05/01/2016, you wrote:

Re: Stus-List 818 messages...

Hi Wal. I missed the Mercy Christmas wishes to you... but I will join the crowd in wishing you a Happy New Year and Welcome Back. No surprise on the number o' messages. I think it's from scourge of "smart phones" (which are really kinda dumb, but a whole 'nother topic). Anyhow, a bunch of

Re: Stus-List C Nameplate

It's pretty obvious we have to go with Gary's idea of using the friends CNC machine. Do we need to spell it out... C N C machine? Ha ha ha. Cheers, Russ It's late now, getting tired. At 07:51 PM 03/01/2016, you wrote: UPS has 3D printing services. If one of you creates the file,

Re: Stus-List Automatic bilge pump switch help

That's what I use for a check valve too. Nobody ever blamed us for being conventional and no mention of wise either. :) I have a Whale low profile stuffed way down below the mast as well. It dries the bilge much better than the old system.

Re: Stus-List Stuffing Box Packing Recommendation needed

These are purpose built packing pullers: http://www.amazon.com/Palmetto-Packing-Extractor-flexible-removeable/dp/B00887BSP8 I have a few sets from the small to very large for doing pumps & valves. Only the small one is required for boat jobs. A word of caution if you choose to use

Re: Stus-List Proper Blower Installation - 30 mki

That seems simple enough... replace the gas A4 with a diesel :) At 07:43 AM 28/12/2015, you wrote: Diesel doesn't vaporize easily, unlike gasoline. That's one of its big advantages on boats, that it's non-volatile. It's good practice to shut down the engine at the fuel dock anyway, but

Re: Stus-List Route Planning and Uploading to Chart Plotter

You mean, there's a reason for using Open CPN other than "Being the cheap SOB that..." ? :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 OpenCPN user too At 08:26 AM 24/12/2015, you wrote: Joel, I am looking at OpenCPN for another reason, but it exports a .gpx file and I don't

Re: Stus-List Zinc decay

Hi David, Normally zinc decay over the course of a year is attributed to galvanic corrosion, whereas stray current corrosion can happen rapidly and be very destructive. A change in Galvanic decay is usually associated with a change in underwater metals (new prop maybe) or area salinity.

Re: Stus-List Zinc decay

eate current to the keel bolts, but how would it get from there to the zincs? Dave On Dec 24, 2015, at 12:21 PM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List <<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Hi David, Normally zinc decay over the course of a year is attributed to

Re: Stus-List Proper Blower Installation - 30 mki

Hi Ryan, Like most others, my blower (3" commonly found) exhaust via an aft cowl vent. I don't recall anyone mention that gas fumes be heavier than air, so the intake hose should be as low as practical and below the lowest possible ignition point. I have the intake laying alongside the aft

Re: Stus-List Winter discussions - depth sounder offset

I do the same as Neil. :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 01:19 PM 20/12/2015, you wrote: I do the same as you Dennis. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Dec 20, 2015 3:04 PM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

Re: Stus-List Cost to recover cushions - ouch

Hi Joel, I'm curious as to why you spec'd Sunbrella? It's forte is colour-fast after years of sun exposure and it's not the most comfortable fabric to sit on. I suggest talking about proper upholstery fabric when dealing with your supplier. My saloon is done in leather but that might not

Re: Stus-List Refrigeration on C 35 mk III

My installation by a PO is the Neva Cool, two piece unit too. I did some temporary insulation using mineral wool about 5 years ago. :) Fibreglass is too dusty. Operational routine is to shutdown at night and if the cruise is for more than a weekend then I load a block or two of ice in the

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole "uphaul" ??

That's the second call.! At 04:50 PM 12/12/2015, you wrote: I thought everybody called it the upf**ker. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 11 December 2015 at 22:16, Russ & Melody via CnC-List <<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole "uphaul" ??

e car on the mast, I prefer to name the mast control lines, "spin pole car uphaul and downhaul". Chuck Resolute 1990 C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md -- From: "Russ & Melody via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Russ &a

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole

Do you mean the top'n' lift? :) At 02:25 PM 10/12/2015, you wrote: Do you mean the spinnaker pole lift? -- From: "Pamela & David via CnC-List" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Pamela & David" Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 5:07:55

Re: Stus-List Boat tools

Hi Dave, I'm with you on this. I have an ancient breast drill, seldom used but it's gotta be on the boat. Perhaps it's the only drill you can use underwater. When it comes out for show & tell, I call it "my cordless drill". http://www.thefreedictionary.com/breast+drill Cheers, Russ

Re: Stus-List Bad Build

The article info indicates the keel attachment is okay. But hooee, that keel stub looks like the integrity is about as good as a : politician, Catholic priest, lawyer, J-boat PHRF rating Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 B.C. South Coast At 06:16 PM 04/12/2015, you wrote:

Re: Stus-List substitution of depth transducers

echnology.com/uploads/wiringdiagrams/91_636.pdf>http://www.airmartechnology.com/uploads/wiringdiagrams/91_636.pdf No info on the value of the thermistor... — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Nov 27, 2015, at 6:47 PM, Russ &

Re: Stus-List substitution of depth transducers

Hi Eric, I didn't see all of your questions answered in the batch of replies. Don't worry, it's not unusual for this beloved group o' squirrel chasers :) - there is no practical way for you to test the old transducer out of the water - nothing happens if you try, no damage but it needs water

Re: Stus-List Keel repair

Hi David & John, With all due respect, I suggest you investigate the conditions of filing a claim immediately. I have a colleague who tells about having initiated a house claim on the advice of the insurance broker but it did not proceed with any work being done by the insurance company and

Re: Stus-List Cabin heat

2015 at 11:31, Russ & Melody via CnC-List <<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: That is really cute. An excellent gift or conversation piece. But for practical purposes, with fuel at 10 bucks per litre and a fuel density only 55% of kerosene.. I'll keep

Re: Stus-List Cabin heat

That is really cute. An excellent gift or conversation piece. But for practical purposes, with fuel at 10 bucks per litre and a fuel density only 55% of kerosene.. I'll keep my little Force Ten kero heater for bulk warming. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1, B.C. South Coast At

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Replacing Windows

Hi Gary, I'm reminded of a quote from John Lennon, “Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.” Good luck with the window project. It's a seasonal thread here, kinda like Christmas but without the merry. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Replacing Windows

Hi Martin& Dave, I've been involved with 4 in-the-water boat deck restorations here in an area just north of the PNW, (around Lat 49' 10 - 30" N.) Since winter is a good time for in-the-water boat work in our area, all were covered with a 2x4 & 1x4 framework peaked over the boom and

Re: Stus-List smart phones

et's Bay, NS <mailto:d.ve...@bellaliant.net>d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Sat, Oct 31, 2015 at 1:23 AM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List <<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Umm. Okay Dwight. Thanks for sharing. Your time stamp looks like it's getting lat

Re: Stus-List smart phones

Okay then, this is timely. http://dilbert.com/strip/2015-11-01 Cheers to all, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 east Vancouver Island P.S. I will be away from this machine for a while. Race day, out of Schooner Cove, with a nice forecast if you like breeze.

Stus-List smart phones

Umm. Okay Dwight. Thanks for sharing. Your time stamp looks like it's getting late on the eastern seaboard. Maybe back off on the whine a bit. And those funny field codes looks like you sent from a smart phone. So I guess my question is, if it's a smart phone then how did your message get

Re: Stus-List Fuel vents

Joel, all vents should be looped as high as practical. That is just common sense and anything is sloppy workmanship. Joe, my fuel fill is on the outboard sloped portion of the combing so spillage ends up in the same area as the vent opening, easy to catch with paper towel in place before

Re: Stus-List Fuel vents

tell. I hope the guys up north were generous with the use of vent hose in 1983. Probably time to change both hoses anyhow- they are the last of the original. Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Fri, Oct 30, 2015 at 12:52 PM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List <<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>cnc-l

Stus-List new thread or topic

Hi Terry, I'm lazy, so just hit "reply", delete unnecessary junk from the message body and change/edit the subject line. Hit "send" I did just that. :) Cheers, Russ At 11:55 AM 30/10/2015, you wrote: I am new to this email forum thing and don't want to hijack the discussion, but

Re: Stus-List Bermuda1-2 lessons learned

On the subject of exhaust line valves: * install at any (convenient) point along the line (caveat, waterlift has enough capacity to receive "hose dump" when valve opened) * ball valve is good if they are full bore (many have a reduced diameter at the ball) * gate valve should be

Re: Stus-List Dirty work this week.

Look on the bright side Dennis. At least you're not looking for winterizing help. :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 mild, damp & sailing this weekend At 08:24 PM 26/10/2015, you wrote: Crap! The recent strong rains and a strong easterly wind has raised the water level in Lake

Re: Stus-List Vodka for Hot water tank

Hi Steve, The booze is not wasted. Years ago on this list there was such a thread about using vodka as the anti-freeze and the guy's observation that he got lots of help with spring commissioning. Just add orange juice & friends. Cheers, Russ At 08:37 PM 26/10/2015, you wrote:

Re: Stus-List boom

Hi Harald, Mine will do that too if I allow. Normal practice on Sweet (with rigid vang) is to set main halyard to boom end and adjust for desired height, tension a utility line from boom end to a side fitting (toe rail, footblock, etc.) and tension the mainsheet with traveller drawn to

Re: Stus-List Painting Boat Name on Hull

Hi Edd, A well regarded sign paint is called One Shot. http://www.1shot.com/One-Shot/index.aspx Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 07:52 AM 22/10/2015, you wrote: Listers, After ten years, the vinyl lettering on the Enterprise is starting to wear down. Instead of spending big

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Hi David, Well, I guess you can forget about warming up under load when you get 'er running. I didn't think about that weird ritual, hauling boats from the water, that you guys, who are beyond Hope, do each year. For me, anything an hour & a half east of Vancouver is beyond Hope :)

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Yup, that was item #2 on my list of work activities. An engine is a positive displacement air pump. It will spit water out the exhaust once you start rolling it over, as I'm sure you've noticed before. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 06:05 AM 22/10/2015, you wrote: When I had

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Hi David, you are lucky, insomuch as these yanmar engines are very durable. An attempt to start this cold engine if it is hydro'd is unlikely to bend a con rod. Being compression start it must have a couple of compression cycles to develop enough heat to fire the first cylinder. No glow

Re: Stus-List C 24 Bimini Question

You bet! In most of Canada we get 10 months of winter and 2 months of poor sledding. At least in B.C. we get 3 months of poor sledding. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 east side o' Vancouver Island At 09:38 AM 21/10/2015, you wrote: I have seen (pictures) of C 24 with a dodger

Re: Stus-List ridiculous water leak

Maybe just get rid of the whole thing. It's not like you need to heat hot water anyway. :) On a serious note, we had a very pleasant race today. Very light at the downwind (spinny up) start and gradually filled in to an eight knot sou'easter. Mild and dry. Cheers, Russ

Re: Stus-List Deisel Fuel Additives?

Seafoam reminds me of the Marvel Mystery Oil claims. I can't find MMO at Canadian tire any more, used it in the A4 (oil & gas) regularly. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 06:47 PM 13/10/2015, you wrote: Check this out:

Re: Stus-List Deisel Fuel Additives?

Hi Richard, Off-road fuel has a red dye to indicate road taxes have not been paid. The diesel comes form the same stack as marine/off-road fuel. I know it seems crazy that the higher taxed fuel is more expensive but c'est le vie. I suggest an additive with each fill, regardless of where

Re: Stus-List Rebuild suggestions for Atomic IV

Hi Wally, A normal engine R & R involves a complaint (often age related), high oil consumption, low compression, etc. If you don't have a specific issue with the engine and it is more age related prudence and a learning opportunity then I would suggest you plan for a full gasket& seal set

Re: Stus-List Autopilot Recommendations

I've always wondered why these things are called quadrants when they are clearly all 'round... :) Cheers, Russ At 09:49 AM 09/10/2015, you wrote: Ron, The control goes through to under the helm seat and attached to the quadrant:

Re: Stus-List new fresh water pump suggestions

Hi Paul, The first thing to clear up is that the pump capacity does not determine the amount of water used. In other words, the higher capacity pump does not waste more water... the consumer is the one wasting water! Whew. Glad to get that out of the way. Since you expressed interest in

Re: Stus-List Darwins List

Isn't that area within "The Bermuda Triangle"? No surprise at all for a ship to go missing... Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 02:49 PM 02/10/2015, you wrote: Content-type: multipart/related; boundary="=_NextPart_000_15D9_01D0FD3A.A0F27880" Content-language: en-us Who in

Re: Stus-List Darwins List

An owner (or Admiral) decides where the ship will go. A captain decides when the ship will go. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 03:14 PM 02/10/2015, you wrote: Content-Language: en-US Content-Type: multipart/related;

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