Re: Stus-List Bow Thrusters

2015-09-27 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Hi Edd, There's an external bow thruster on a Fortune 30 at our Club. My first remark to the Admiral was, "Look at the drag on that thing!" Any weeds in your area? It also looks like a weed trap. We often go through "tide line" o' weeds on the surface around here. After owning full keeled

Re: Stus-List water missing from somewhere

2015-09-25 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Good idea on using that area for stowage. Unless you sail with a mid-wife I don't see much point in having a birthing area on the boat. :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 east side, Vancouver Island where it's finally sunny again At 10:36 AM 25/09/2015, you wrote: Jim,

Re: Stus-List water missing from somewhere

2015-09-25 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
have a mid-wife sailing with me - but I've held firm on keeping our jobs off the boat! V-birth are strictly off limits! -- There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. - George SantayanaOn 2015-09-25 7:54 PM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List wrote: Good idea on using that ar

Re: Stus-List C 30 main halyard size

2015-09-20 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Hi Scott, We went back to wire & rope halyards for better reliability in the stoppers (rope clutch). Even increasing the diameter at the stopper interface improved but did not eliminate the occasional fail. Modern cordage is wonderful but not necessary from a competitive advantage unless you

Re: Stus-List Bronze Steering Quadrant

2015-09-19 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Hi Rich, I'll check Salerosa's r/stock diameter tomorrow and let you know. Back in Nanaimo after our too long road trip. Cheers, Russ At 05:50 PM 19/09/2015, you wrote: During the fall cleanup at work, we have unearthed a brand new 10” radius bronze steering quadrant machined

Re: Stus-List boat names

2015-09-17 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
If you're going for cute then ya can't lose with the Bond girls. A friend named his boat Honey Rider. A few good choices for the racing crowd appeal: Xenia Onatopp, Octopussy, Plenty O'Toole, Dr. Holly Goodhead, Pussy Galore and the little one who made a brief appearance, Chu Mi (sometimes

Re: Stus-List boat names

2015-09-17 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Is he dyslectic? As in, "Dyslectics unite, there is a dog!" Cheers, Russ At 09:59 AM 17/09/2015, you wrote: Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="=_Part_1103275_1019712278.1442509185447" Content-Length: 1011 A fellow here couldn't think of a name, so he called

Re: Stus-List boat names

2015-09-16 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Hi Danny, Good luck in your search, do take some time with it. Good timing on my part to be commenting after Edd. A most important consideration... are you using the boat for cruising or racing? If for racing then the primary consideration is how your ego will fare when your peers

Re: Stus-List Windows laptop for chartplotter?

2015-09-10 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
A solution for geeks? A quick glance shows it's OpenCPN running on a fruit pie... My solution is similar to Joe's, an old Thinkpad T-42 running Open CPN and with Nobeltec & CM93 charts. Internet option (wifi) disabled. The big difference is that I have a modern OS, XP, and something

Re: Stus-List Mast chocks - how important?

2015-09-10 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Hi Dave, I would like to reinforce Neil's message. Those mast wedges are very important. You cannot achieve a proper dynamic tune (i.e.: in 15 knot TWS) or ultimate mast stability without them. Fortunately not many of us routinely load the mast to where the lack will mean failure. Here's a

Re: Stus-List SOS light flare replacement

2015-08-27 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Marek, I too like the idea of having the approved light and day marker as qualifiers to the regulation and keeping a stock of flares aboard. My recent kit of flares were manufactured in July, four years ago. That means an extra $120 spent to go sailing that I could have used to buy beer.

Re: Stus-List CC 26 Sail Plan Thoughts!

2015-08-25 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Dwight, Please reread Sam's message before getting out the pitchforks. He said 7 or 8, in the puffs. I would not characterize puffs as regular... On a prairie lake I think his experience is quite achievable in hot summer conditions when all you want to do is sail fast, course be damned.

Re: Stus-List vang, CC 35 Mk II

2015-08-23 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Jon, Are you sure your's is a mk III. It seems like a really really early build... :) At 10:04 AM 23/08/2015, you wrote: I have a CC 35 ml III built in 1883. Are you sure yours is a MK II ? May make a difference on the advice you get back from the group. -- Jonathan Indigo CC 35III

Re: Stus-List Was Wire Gauge, now Where can I get LED?

2015-08-22 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
The steaming light must be above the red/green nav lights. Therefore you must use the deck or hull mounted nav lights when motoring. Dennis C. On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 9:31 PM, Russ Melody via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.comcnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi Kurt, Not everyone is using

Re: Stus-List Was Wire Gauge, now Where can I get LED?

2015-08-22 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Kurt, Not everyone is using a tri-colour at the masthead but it is practical in that, when sailing, there is nothing to obscure the lower lights and one lamp can draw a lot less power than three or four lamps. Note, if you are motoring then you still need the forward steaming light, etc.

Re: Stus-List New Sails for Alera

2015-08-21 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Okay, but in the end who was correct? you the teen or Butch the waterlogged :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35-1 At 07:32 AM 21/08/2015, you wrote: Funny little story about Butch Ulmer...the U in UK. Many many moons ago, when I was 12, I stepped aboard a 1972 C C 35 (the owner went

Re: Stus-List LPG tank -- 37+

2015-08-20 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Ron, I hope you don't have the Lite made fibreglass LPG cylinder. You can't get them refilled anymore.

Re: Stus-List Rust stains and welding

2015-08-17 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Mark, I use phosphoric acid ~ 50% and a scotchbrite pad to clean up rust stains. I think the principle ingredient of CLR is a dilute version of what I use so it might take more time. Scrubbing with the pad acid defiantly speeds things up, allowing you to rinse in less time than a soak.

Re: Stus-List Looking at a CC 40-2 AC (Aft Cabin)

2015-08-16 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
I can agree with you guys on the beauty of your boats. The only one in the whole C C fleet who fairs better is her older sister(s). I think Dennis Joe will agree. :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Vancouver Island At 06:43 AM 16/08/2015, you wrote: I will also

Re: Stus-List Atomic 4 Raw Water Intake Clogging 1976 38

2015-08-16 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Joe, I had similar experiences quite a few years ago on a cruise, little fishes plugging the sea water valve or elbow into the strainer (at the marina). My system is not the best, a thru-hill, S/S ball valve and hose lead to an inlet elbow at the strainer near waterline elevation. The

Re: Stus-List Howling rigging

2015-08-01 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Don't listen to him, Jim. I can tell he's just making things up. The name was Peat and we don't have pints of rum... maybe a litre or two. And to settle the ghost, try hoisting a fender alongside the mast about half way up. You will be amazed how it can settle the rig if you have

Re: Stus-List Starter

2015-07-28 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Mike, This happens to me a few times each year. I will try to start with the switch up to 3 times before I go looking. Most times it starts on the second or third attempt. FTC (failure to crank) is most often resolved by wiggling the connections on the fuse at the back of the head. A

Re: Stus-List changing paint

2015-07-27 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
I think soda blasting is dry ice blasting. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 02:19 PM 27/07/2015, you wrote: A cleaner method is dry ice blasting Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-07-27 9:38 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: Sandblasting or soda blasting

Re: Stus-List Exploding CC

2015-07-21 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Okay then, we have a boat on the way to a broker and suffers a fire in the middle of the lake with a lone wolf aboard. I can believe it's not the fault of having an A4 aboard, it could have been a can of dinghy outboard fuel below Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 -1 At 07:52 PM

Re: Stus-List Deck repair

2015-07-15 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Martin, I was going to use high build primer on my deck paint job and the paint rep said not to use it. Waste of money and not as good as regular primer unless there is a lot of fairing to do. It seems best suited for a job where minor imperfections are needed to be filled. High build

Re: Stus-List Bottom paint -ingredient change

2015-07-02 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
hey Kevin, I'm skeptical that Roundup addition to bottom paint will work. I've been lead to believe that Roundup needs to be applied to green leafy plants that are in the growing stage. If you think it works, what kind of proportions are we looking at? Cheers, Russ Sweet 35

Re: Stus-List CC 37+ Repower -- Ugh

2015-06-24 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Edd, Wasn't this a suspected head gasket leak a while ago? Then confirmed suspicion finding discoloured oil (grey) and cranking with no firing? So now it's probably just hydraulic'ed and they want to remove the whole puppy! Did anyone try barring it over with the injectors removed?

Re: Stus-List Mixing Elbow - 2GM20F

2015-06-22 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Josh, Good point made regarding tapered thread sealing qualities and the lube aids to obtaining a good mechanical seal. I'm a little dismayed that you used Teflon tape on the exhaust fittings. This is probably the worst application for the product (second being any system with a pump

Re: Stus-List Pacific Sea stories / Offshore fishing tips?

2015-06-18 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
And that brings to mind, if you're being paid by the hour to crew or work on a boat.. the best stories start with , Once upon an overtime.. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 07:25 PM 18/06/2015, you wrote: We've had good luck with a cedar plug, too. I think it's appropriate,

Re: Stus-List What Model Have I?

2015-06-17 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Wow. Look at the mainsheet traveller in the brochure. I remember those. Ha, kids these days... Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 (means first run off the lot) At 03:58 PM 17/06/2015, you wrote: The 24 had 3 models – standard, Niagara and Competition.

Re: Stus-List thru-hulls R2AK

2015-06-14 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Bear in mind that if you combine two scuppers into one then one of then will probably not drain when heeled. Of course this only matters if you're sailing and get water at your feet. :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Anyone watching the R2AK? Too bad no CC got into it... on

Re: Stus-List NYC help

2015-06-11 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Not much help, but here's where I stay at NYC :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 04:09 PM 11/06/2015, you wrote: Nanaimo Yacht club General Meeting - June 11, 2015 Pizza, salad, cookies, coffee $5.00 Served 18:00 to 19:00 hrs Carol Office Administrator [] At 06:08 AM

Re: Stus-List Universal M-35 Water Heater Hose Size?

2015-06-08 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Why are you heating hot water? At 08:40 AM 08/06/2015, you wrote: Listers, Does anyone know, off hand, the size of the hoses that run from a Universal M-35 to the hot water heater? All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise CC 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY

Re: Stus-List Propeller Shaft Coupling question

2015-06-05 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Brad, Good to hear you have a zinc ahead of the strut but is it far enough ahead that you can push the shaft back to remove the shaft coupling half? Rotational play between shaft coupling is not as bad as excess clearance between the hub shaft. I would attempt a temporary repair and

Re: Stus-List Annapolis to Newport

2015-06-05 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
It's a little too early in the race to start drinking, isn't it? :) At 12:13 PM 05/06/2015, you wrote: The boats are still pretty packed together, except the Tripp 41 that went up the shore line early this morning.  Kinda hope it works out for him, but it appears he may have stayed

Re: Stus-List 29-2 stuffing box

2015-06-03 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
the third one in and then the packing nut should thread. Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-06-03 2:36 AM, Russ Melody via CnC-List wrote: Hi Rick Bev, Good advice, except the repack. Packing loads into the gland as segments, not as a spiral wound. The direction of shaft

Re: Stus-List mast step redo on a 30-1

2015-06-02 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
And I see you missed commenting on the ceiling leak that happened at the deckhead. The next thing you know people will be talking about their jib tracks mounted on the topside or converting the sloop to a cutter. As they say up north and down south, Have at 'er mate. Seriously though

Re: Stus-List Anchor Size

2015-06-02 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
bought her, the proportions were all wrong and it held like a castoff barbecue. Design matters. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 1 June 2015 at 21:42, Russ Melody via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.comcnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi Dwight, In my reply to Joe I

Re: Stus-List Anchor Size

2015-05-31 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Joe, The 35 lb'der will be okay as a lunch hook, occasional, or whatever you want to call. It can even be considered big for that service. Serious cruising where you have many more nights/year on the hook and very little discretion on when to stay overnight at anchor means a minimum 45#

Re: Stus-List Grey Potable water connectors

2015-05-27 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Tom, I don't have anything to add to the other comments regarding original source and alternatives. But I will point out that teflon tape is useless as a sealing medium in compression fitting applications. In pipe thread (NPT) applications the thread contact surfaces make the seal, in

Re: Stus-List Teak oil suggestions?

2015-05-24 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Bill, I with you on encouraging anybody to do a good varnish job. Then everyone can enjoy the best finish possible. However, the last couple of times the missus I have done Cetol, due to laziness which we convince ourselves as being too busy, and the results are entirely acceptable.

Re: Stus-List Starting problems

2015-05-22 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Derek, My 2QM20 might be a similar vintage to your engine. Mine has a fuse near the back of the head, port side, that has a connection which often comes loose. The symptoms shown have been no idiot light at panel or lights okay but no starter power. So far I've cured by wiggle action

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-22 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Rich, Best wishes on the second or third happiest day of your life. (Wedding days are currently under discussion at the institute.) Can we assume the sale is final? Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 10:05 PM 22/05/2015, you wrote: Pretty much every marine engine has a

Re: Stus-List Flag Etiquette - Past Commodore's Flag - cows in spring

2015-05-19 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Stelios, How about our quest for etiquette, milking a dead cow? The other thought was, it's gone udder up but I'm pretty sure I just made up that one. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 05:34 PM 18/05/2015, Stelios wrote: Here are the proper ones

Re: Stus-List Prop Walk CC 29-2

2015-05-19 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Josh, Prop wash is the disturbed, somewhat aerated, water left behind the boat when motoring. It can be a good place to troll for bluebacks in the spring. :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 07:09 PM 18/05/2015, you wrote: Rick, Is their such a thing as prop-wash? If so

Re: Stus-List Problem with reverse

2015-05-19 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Steve, Did you verify if the shaft is spinning in reverse at low speed? I'm thinking it might take high RPM to get your prop working after the winter chill sit... Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 09:41 AM 19/05/2015, you wrote: Hello all, Diamond Girl launched on the

Re: Stus-List Flag Etiquette - Past Commodore's Flag

2015-05-18 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Jonathan, In a conversation where I mentioned Past Commodore, I was told by an ex-Naval Officer that once a Commodore always a Commodore. With that in mind, I believe the Past Commodore's burgee should be flown in the same manner as the Commodore's burgee. At our Club an executive member

Re: Stus-List Flag Etiquette - Past Commodore's Flag

2015-05-18 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hoo boy, The below should read ... an executive member does not qualify as Past Commodore unless he (she) completes the full term (of Commodore). This writing stuff is like math is hard too. Cheers, Russ (Alberta people will know what the remark means. :) At 10:24 AM 18/05/2015,

Re: Stus-List Rusted cotter ring remnants in anchor roller retaining pin

2015-05-16 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Pete, I expect it is spring steel if you're dealing with a (split) ring. So it's difficult to drill. The simplest method is to dress it flush with the pin surface as best you can, file or grinder, and drill a new hole ~90 degrees from the old. A little away from the old path if you have

Re: Stus-List Prop walk 29-2

2015-05-15 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
You nailed it Steve. Here's a graphic description of the back fill. http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/backfill.htm (no affiliation to site, blah blah) I will caution that the ubiquitous furled jib can play havoc with this action if it's windy. It was 1983 that I learned this

Re: Stus-List Kanzaki KBW10 Transmission Leakage

2015-05-15 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Brad, I did this on my 2QM20 with Kanzaki gearbox. Output flange removal can be difficult because of the tight space and if I remember correctly there is a locking tab that gets pushed out of the way before trying to remove nut. I had to do it at sea once (off Pachena Point, rolling sea,

Re: Stus-List Rig - crack - terms

2015-05-15 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
#83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, May 15, 2015 at 12:12 AM, Russ Melody via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.comcnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Rob, I can understand your confusion with a term you are comfortable using as it was provided by a rigger you trust. My intention is not to belittle you

Re: Stus-List Rig - crack - terms

2015-05-15 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
C. On Fri, May 15, 2015 at 11:24 AM, Russ Melody via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.comcnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Yeah, and you have to use the colour it is. As in, pull the red inny outy on the left side.         Cheers, Russ         Sweet 35 mk-1 At 05:50 AM 15/05

Re: Stus-List Rig - crack - terms

2015-05-14 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
A little term bitchin' here. The threaded thingy that goes inside the mast to hold the tangs tight is a called through-bolt (even though in most cases it is a stud) not a tie-bar. And it goes inside a compression tube so it can be properly tightened without deflecting the mast sides towards

Re: Stus-List Rig - crack - terms

2015-05-14 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
the tangs together. Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S On 2015-05-14 3:01 PM, Russ Melody via CnC-List wrote: A little term bitchin' here. The threaded thingy that goes inside the mast to hold the tangs tight is a called through-bolt (even though in most cases it is a stud) not a tie-bar

Re: Stus-List Rig - crack?

2015-05-13 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Oops. Correction by a boat buck. Sweet's gang replacement was $1200, not 200. Of course, we don't get much of anything for a boat if $200 is all ya got. Cheers, Russ At 05:18 PM 12/05/2015, you wrote: 250 bucks for a swaged eye terminal?? Wow, glad I'm wire. Sweet's gang, sans

Re: Stus-List Rig - crack?

2015-05-12 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
250 bucks for a swaged eye terminal?? Wow, glad I'm wire. Sweet's gang, sans backstay, was less than $200... installed! Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Vancouver Island At 12:01 PM 12/05/2015, you wrote: Thanks for the replies everyone. Rigger is stopping by tonight to

Re: Stus-List Overheating as high RPM only

2015-05-11 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
At 09:37 AM 06/05/2015, you wrote: On start up last summer departing Powell River our CC37+ Paikea started steaming as we motored toward Lund. A lot of bad things can cause that change! I powered back to near idle and limped back into PR. The belt looked fine, so then disassembled the

Re: Stus-List CC 34 rig tune

2015-05-08 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Chuck, try this worksheet for designations: http://www.colligomarine.com/docs/guidelines/colligorigdescriptor1_2.pdf Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Nanaimo, but on the way to Thetis Island soon. At 06:58 AM 08/05/2015, you wrote: Hello list gurus, Armed with my newly

Re: Stus-List LF38 Mast Placement in the Step

2015-05-03 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Josh, This reply is really for Mr. Noragon. You and everybody else agree on the concept that Sail CE vs. Yacht CLR is going to influence weather helm. Any objection to moving the discussion on ways to arrive and influence that relationship to a new thread? (it might become huge :) In

Re: Stus-List RudderPostCollar

2015-05-03 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Eric, The rudder won't fall out of the quadrant is attached. That said, I would block between the quadrant and top of rudder log (boat part) or use one of these

Re: Stus-List rig tuning

2015-04-30 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi David, If I may try to clarify things a bit here... substitute forestay length for forestay tension in Dwight's message below. As others have pointed out (Dennis' message is a good guide) forestay tension is more or less adjusted for sailing (or APPARENT wind) conditions.

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole storage

2015-04-25 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Bill, How is the pole UV protected... painted? And have you noticed any effect on the flow across the lower part of the mains'l? Most of the carbon poles around here are deck stow and have a cloth covering when not in use. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 07:48 AM

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole storage

2015-04-25 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Is that right? A CF spar that weighs twice an aluminum... what is special, other than price? Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 12:43 PM 25/04/2015, you wrote: I have a Forespar carbon fiber extendable spinnaker/whisker pole on Honey It weighs twice what the aluminum pole weighs

Re: Stus-List Interesting 35-1 interior reconfiguration

2015-04-24 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
You got that right Joe. Hatches head skylight are good clues. It's also not a Redwing, being a whole year newer than my boat... which is a few years younger than a Redwing. I like your comment about losing the best sea berth. This yacht is okay for a single-handed laker or coastal

Re: Stus-List Cat crew duties during a race

2015-04-23 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
during a race Cat has trouble opening the bottle for post race dark and stormys Brent 27-5 Lake Winnipeg Sent from my iPhone On Apr 22, 2015, at 11:33 PM, Russ Melody via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.comcnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Perhaps the cat was not trying to tie you up securely

Re: Stus-List Why does my furler get hung up?

2015-04-16 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Robert, The common causes of furler madness is halyard too tight, halyard too loose or halyard lead too shallow. A poor halyard lead is the most cause of furler nonperformance. The most common solution is to install a fairlead as the halyard comes out of the box at the masthead. I had a

Re: Stus-List Tiller on CC 35 Mkiii?

2015-04-16 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Dave, You might want to hunt down Alan in Portland. He's had Thirsty for a long time. With any luck he will even answer your original question about a tiller equipped 35 mk-3. Alan Bergen alan-at-h...@comcast.net CC 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR Cheers, Russ

Re: Stus-List WIRING PLANS

2015-04-08 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Alex, That sounds like a good plan. I will suggest that you light a small indicator lamp on the interior panel connected to the on switch of each exterior panel switch (exterior, instrument navigation) so when you snuggle down in an anchorage you can see if you unintentionally left an

Re: Stus-List CC in Sail Magazine

2015-04-08 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
That is a fine looking anchorin' arrangement. It looks like a well developed unit similar to one that is on an early Hinterholler's yacht at my club. (Similar size to a 35 mk-1.) I really like the details to stow pin the anchor shank on the upper support, brilliant. I think the best guess

Re: Stus-List sailing books - now grounded from sailing

2015-04-06 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Thanks for the heads up Dennis. No way I'm going in to see a Doctor now, after hearing a story like that. Hoo boy! :) Oh, and get well soon my boy. We don't need another 35 mk-1 on the market... I can't really help you out with sailing book recommendations. The last book I read was,

Re: Stus-List Ed Shillay's Wiring Diagramme

2015-04-06 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Leslie, Why would you max size a wire spec? I can't think of any practical situation where a little too big is not good and the shorter runs are better too. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 05:33 PM 06/04/2015, you wrote: minor addition, the charge current is limited by the

Re: Stus-List Problem with 2 new fuel gauges...long story

2015-04-04 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
It's okay Josh. Wally is a geek, he knows. I think he was just entertaining himself. Maybe it gets lonely sometimes in Mexico after the sun goes down. :) Cheers, Russ east side, Vancouver Island At 06:13 PM 04/04/2015, you wrote: All analog meters are just measuring the voltage

Re: Stus-List Sailing Sunday in Vancouver?

2015-03-20 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
What rain? It's just a little damp. I miss my Sunday Race Day this weekend with the Schooner Cover gang. :( Work. And you know what the gentry say, Work is the curse of the drinking class. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 09:06 PM 20/03/2015, you wrote: Content-Language:

Re: Stus-List Awl grip deck and re-bed toe rail of 35MkI

2015-03-17 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Glen, I thought this subject was familiar and dug up an old message I sent out last year, as below. It was two years ago that we completed the deck repaint using two pot polyurethane. Rest assured, the toe rails do not spring back to straight and require very little flexing to line up

Re: Stus-List Jacklines on an LF 38

2015-03-16 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Jonathan, My preference is outside the shrouds and use the high side for transit. I feel there is no clear consensus amongst skippers, seems pretty close to 50 - 50 which way to go with the jacklines. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 12:25 PM 16/03/2015, you wrote: I know

Re: Stus-List New LF38 owner and blog

2015-03-16 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Patrick And welcome to the list. You caught us at a busy time as we were deciding whether to renovate. It turns out that we're just gonna leave things as it is and maybe go sailing. It's been warm eh. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 east side Vancouver Island At 08:51 PM

Re: Stus-List Email client details

2015-03-15 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Fred, I have my email client as POP and there is a setting to leave messages the on server x number of days. I have it set to 15 days, after which Eudora will delete the expired messages. I guess that's why I still use Eudora, a good old girl and less virus risk than iStuff or Mac and

Re: Stus-List Freezing cockpit drains solved

2015-03-15 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Sam, If your cockpit sole is at an elevation where the leeward drain is below the waterline when heeled then crossed drain hoses prevent water coming into the low corner and getting the binoculars and empty beer cans wet. I have vertical drain hoses and no problems. Cheers,

Re: Stus-List Email List or Forum

2015-03-13 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
HI Stu, List please. This list feels more like family than any forum I used to visit. I say, ...used to visit. 'cause somehow I just drift away from them eventually. It's so much nicer when the messages come to me. (Even the hundred or more after a vacation :) Cheers, Russ At

Re: Stus-List I guess no sailing this weekend

2015-03-13 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Was it just last year a bunch of guys back east were complaining about having not enough water? :) Nice day here for a ride on the motorcycle, then go sailing perhaps. No racing though, that is every other weekend. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk1 East side o' Vancouver Island

Re: Stus-List Tool recommendation

2015-03-11 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Oh! That makes sense. My brain read Aires comment as generic engineering... Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 07:45 PM 11/03/2015, you wrote: h... Genetic engineering The possibilities...the possibilities... David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) -- Date:

Re: Stus-List registration in Canada

2015-03-07 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Brad, Do you have a Ship's Registrar nearby? We are a Port of Registry and in the old days (when I did these) each POR had a Ship's Registrar. Ours was very helpful, I still remember her name, Barb. I probably have done five boats with her before she retired. I can imagine with the

Re: Stus-List registration in Canada

2015-03-07 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Oh yeah. One more thing. I suggest you check around with a couple of boat brokers. Some of these guys must know someone who knows their way around this landscape. Cheers, Russ At 07:47 PM 06/03/2015, you wrote: Now we're getting to the root of the problem, I don't have any info

Re: Stus-List Registration in Canada

2015-03-05 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Brad The builder's certificate can be found here as a PDF: http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Corp-Serv-Gen/5/Forms-Formulaires/searchrs.aspx?formnumber=84-0040 This is the info site for registering: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/oep-vesselreg-registration-menu-2311.htm#firsttime This is the

Re: Stus-List holes in fresh water tank

2015-03-03 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
To let the water out? :) At 10:01 AM 03/03/2015, you wrote: Content-Language: en-US Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=_000_BY1PR0801MB0869755F7A71CD883C86CF34D1110BY1PR0801MB0869_ I own a 1972 cc 39 and it has two hole in bottom of tank any ideas as to why

Re: Stus-List Autohelm and raymarine

2015-03-02 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Bradley, Wouldn't you know it, I have one of those at my boat. Pre-Raytheon days. I'm not sure mine even works anymore. I say at my boat because I took it off during a boat work period some time ago and never got around to reinstalling. So I believe you're on the right path to use the

Re: Stus-List Non slip, trending to gel oat

2015-02-27 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Barbara, Are you racing with a crew now or did you mean to say that you have a few dings on your hull? If racing, they will dislike being sprayed by the yard. :) Anyhow, best to check with an insurance adjuster type dude. He will know the best gelcoat colour match wizard in your area

Re: Stus-List Non-Slip

2015-02-26 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Damn. The plan did seem a bit risky but I was looking forward to hear how it turned out. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 09:31 PM 26/02/2015, you wrote: I have one word. Kiwi Grip. OK, it's two. Sue me. Pressing a mold into rapidly curing gelcoat sounds like an incredibly

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-23 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
* I'd say try KY Jelly as it comes in a tube instead and is water soluble. Murray ** On Sunday, February 22, 2015, Russ Melody mailto:russ

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-23 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
. At least if they crack they'd be contained. Like a UST, need secondary containment! Ron Wild Cheri CC 30-1 STL On Mon, 2/23/15, Wally Bryant via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Subject: Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil To: Russ Melody russ

Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF with DSC

2015-02-21 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Pete, Here's the original message: All, Found out that the local racing authority, CBYRA, will require a handheld VHF with DSC this season. Looking at a Standard Horizon HX851 Handheld VHF Radio with GPS from the GPSStore for $125.00 Any reason I should not buy this unit? 35/3 Joel so

Re: Stus-List Barient Winch Spares

2015-02-21 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Well, the ad does say you can have self-tailing winches at a fraction of new price 1/3 is a fraction :) At 12:54 PM 21/02/2015, you wrote: $1300 USD per pair??? Did you add an extra zero? ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your

Re: Stus-List salt water siphoning into sink

2015-02-20 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Thanks Dennis! That is my thought too. I'm glad you presented it. Get the sink closer to centreline. Seems like a lot of newer design have that common flaw. I wonder why the CC team didn't recognize it ... :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 BTW, it's not really siphoning into so

Re: Stus-List Windows and floorboards add strength

2015-02-13 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Chuck. Please stop at I'm not an engineer. You are correct in the window muse. The design does add to overall deck stiffness which contributes to structure stiffness. This is not to be confused with increased righting moment by anyone, I hope. Regarding floorboards, do you mean the sole or

Re: Stus-List message delivery problems

2015-01-23 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Okay, here goes: Windoze XP SP3 and Eudora 7.1.0.9 (the original, not the one running under a modern shell) and Avira anit-virus No problem receiving message body, except the occasional field code imbedded if sent from mobile device Now you all know that I'm a tech dinosaur. :)

Re: Stus-List CC 37+ engine size

2015-01-13 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Fuel cost comparison is a red herring. For most people on this list the amount spent on motoring boat fuel this winter is remarkably the same whether the auxiliary power is electric, gasoline or diesel. :) Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 07:13 PM 12/01/2015, you wrote: As

Re: Stus-List Dorade

2014-12-27 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Peter and welcome fellow lister, Try this for search ideas: http://www.stevestonmarine.com/Marine-Boat-Hose-and-Cowl-Vents Were you out sailing this day or just checking the boat which is code for spending time aboard with a hot rum and looking out the hatch? Cheers, Russ

Re: Stus-List Vents and Rain

2014-12-27 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Dan, As you probably know, raindrops bounce. You must keep the bounce out of the vent hole into the boat. What you linked is essentially a hood, next is required a baffle to keep the wet from getting below and a box to make it all elegant. With this arrangement it does not need

Stus-List wishing you the best of Solstice

2014-12-21 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
To all Listers Lurkers, Melody I wish you the best of today, tonight and all through the winter. Many will know it is the Winter Solstice, occurring in North America between ~ 3 - 6 PM local time. A time of the longest night and to make this year special we also have a New Moon so expect

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