It's been tried but the group never got any traction. Went sideways
before it even had a chance :)
Cheers, Russ
At 11:46 AM 20/01/2014, you wrote:
Need to form a new group, DAMM (drunks against mad mothers).
Ron
STL
From: Rich Knowles r...@sailpower.ca
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Hi Dennis Peter,
I would say when, not if, you replace that forestay. The gap showing
in the lay of the wire in this pic would lead me to inspect for a
broken strand (or two).
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/707/1lxd.jpg
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 08:18 AM
At 10:02 AM 19/01/2014, you wrote:
Russ, I think the wire is just coming unlaid. Looks like it may have
been twisted against the lay somehow.
I'd still replace it.
Jim Watts
Paradigm Shift
CC 35 Mk III
Victoria, BC
On 19 January 2014 09:07, Russ Melody
mailto:russ...@telus.netruss...@telus.net
Yup, they've taken all the fun out of an impaired drive :)
DAMM never got traction.
Cheers, Russ
At 04:03 AM 18/01/2014, you wrote:
No fun any more. Thanks, MADD:)
Rich
On Jan 18, 2014, at 3:31, Jim Watts
mailto:paradigmat...@gmail.comparadigmat...@gmail.com wrote:
That sounds
night. Just Say
No and run it out a normal above-the-waterline fitting!
Joe Della Barba
Coquina
CC 35 MK 1
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of
Russ Melody
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 12:28 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Thru hull
so far as sweet though!
Eric
Cat's Paw
CC 35 Mk II
From: Russ Melody russ...@telus.net
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Thru hull and manifolds
Another idea:
My toilet intake passes under the heads basin. So I teed the basin
drain into the toilet raw water supply. It works
If you have a concern then put a knife in the dinghy, similar to
having one at the mast and one in the cockpit.
My preference is a fixed blade (not folding).
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 06:30 AM 16/01/2014, you wrote:
Maybe all know this and maybe not - If you're towing a
Hi Michael,
Please post the Seatalk talk info.
I don't need it right now but I save these kinds of posts for when I
do need it.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 04:55 PM 16/01/2014, you wrote:
Short answer is yes.
.
Michael Brown
Windburn
CC 30-1
PS: I can post more
Hi Brian,
I can recommend KiwiProp, since I've had one for 1/2 dozen years.
Probably the best value in a feathering prop and great bite in
reverse. Sometimes enough to stall a small engine. :)
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 07:44 PM 13/01/2014, you wrote:
Content-Type:
This is new information. Since it's from the mainstream media (as
much as Fox can be declared mainstream).
The at Lat 38 article mentions their initial plan of resolution
without involving mainstream media.
The cat is out of the bag, so to speak.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
From a cynic's perspective, let me express the opinion that Canadian
American tax collection people do similar things to people ALL THE TIME.
I.E.: the withholding of funds or seizure of property until you
comply. In the same heavy handed way that the Mexicans have done. The
big difference
have the correct papers
all day long and they won't let you go. Also note the penalty under
Mexican law for not having the papers is you have 10 days to go get them.
Joe Della Barba
Coquina
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of
Russ Melody
Sent: Friday, January 10
Della Barba
Coquina
From: CnC-List
[mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Russ Melody
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 12:58 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Impounded boats in Mexico
I agree Joe.
That's the point I tried to make about the
difference in skill
That's good Dwight.
I expected you to be talking weather again. Here's it 7 C and very damp.
I find that list traffic vs bad weather for those
beyond Hope has a high correlation.
And you are a popular guy, in so many ways :)
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
~ 100 miles this side of
to anchor in Princess Louisa
Inlet but have not heard any first-hand accounts.
Martin
Calypso
1971 CC 43
Seattle
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of
Russ Melody
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 7:53 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List friggin COLD
-10 C
-10 C , 14 F - Seattle to Sidney, January 2005.
Delivering Sweet to home port, Nanaimo.
We had a parabolic propane fired camping heater,
only used when stopped. The hatch froze one
morning so it took awhile to thaw with the stove
running before I could get to the cockpit where
the 20#
That's a great idea Curtis.
BVIs are the best entry sailing in the Caribbean.
Good choice. It can be windy, and with the sandy bottom set a long anchor rode.
And remember:
Good decisions are based on Experience.
Experience, is based on bad decisions
(but that is also were
Hi Dwight,
No doubt, I often remark, Living the dream.
Your winter wonderland sounds like a nice place
to visit but I hate to wake up to a scene like that if it means going to work.
My old saying goes back a few years now, May 2008
Harmac Pulp mill was part of the Pope Talbot
bankruptcy.
Please be honest Jimmy.
We all know it rains everyday on the West Coast... and don't tell
anyone anything different.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
east Vancouver Island (drying the jib in the carport 'cause I can't
go sailing until the engine gets repaired)
P.S. It's also nice
Yesterday, January 1st, we took an Alberta transplant couple on a wee
cruise and toast the points of the compass. This is an unusual
Alberta couple in that they are not overly bothered by the rain...
just dress for it eh.
We circumnavigated the Protection - Newcastle group and offered
Hi Mac, and welcome.
Did you properly rename her?
Melody I used this resource for renaming Sweet. It seems First Love
was not an acceptable name to keep for the boat in her current lifestyle.
http://www.johnvigor.com/Denaming.html
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 06:13 PM
Oh!
I was going to say, That one won't last long.
(Maybe we're both right :)
Cheers, Russ
At 07:25 AM 31/12/2013, you wrote:
Let me see...original engine, hours unknown...owner-modified with
two extra hatches in coachroof...stove replaced with a very large
garbage can...and an
A Happy New year to you and yours, Rich.
And a Happy New Year to all our fellow CC friends. We wish you all
the best to come.
The Admiral I spent a wonderful New Year's Eve at the backyard
firepit, roasting New York steaks over wood coals. It was overcast
and dry, ~ 6 C (45 F). Lovely.
Hi David,
If he's a sailor you could get a nice 7 - 12 year old rum for him.
From the movie Capt'n Ron:
Martin:- It drips a lot of oil, doesn't it?
Capt'n Ron: - All diesels do that.
Katherine: - All diesels do that, honey.
Capt'n Ron: - Diesels love oil like a sailor loves rum.
Hi Andy,
I agree with you, good points.
I made my tether with a locked Brummel eye on each end, using
Amsteel. An approved carbiner on the deck end and a regular snap
shackle ring hitched on my end. I use the ring hitch so there is a
short length to the other eye. This way I have a regular
Hi Peter,
Try to get the sail over to Dennis at North
sails, Richmond loft. They are wizards with older
sail repairs recuts. I had a light 150 that got R R for less than $150.
It was a good expenditure for me 'cause I seldom use that sail.
I find the UK lads quite pricey on repairs, but
Hi Mark,
Considering your situation 4 kids on the boat you absolutely need
a harness crotch strap and some kind of rigging already handy. You
can talk the kids through a recovery but there is no way they will
get you aboard in time (before hypothermia) if you don't have all the
pieces in
Correction:
many BRDs did inflate NOT when they jumped into the pool
The harness can be separate in which case you can go with the
inexpensive manual inflate vest. Bear in mind that many
auto-inflates won't, when you need them (unless they are prudently
checked). I say this because the
To: Russ Melody
The Ensenada marina had the audit when we were there. There were many
armed mitlitary posted at the marina while the audit was going on.The
audit lasted 2 days.
I heard that there was one boat on a trailer couldn't leave,
something expired.
I don't know the whole story, we left before
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Stu
Gladys and all of our friends on Stu's List!
Melody I are in a similar predicament to Jim
Anne. Damp and not too cold. Special cheer to
those poor souls in Toronto. You need it.
Russ Melody
east Vancouver Island
At 03:57 PM 24/12
Hi Jim,
Welcome to the list.
I'm sure you're getting a sense of the protocols here. Basically,
just blurt it out and if you hurt someone's sensibilities then that
just becomes a good opportunity for another discussion. It is winter,
after all.
Regarding your leaking port... is it a small
Hi Will,
No problem. You've got a bit of a road ahead of you breaking into
this size sportboat market.
There was no intention to cause you grief. Ishmael I were having a
bit of fun poking at the noob. Of course you've looked at potential
flooding in a knockdown, computer modelling makes
Hi Jim,
Good observation and comment in the old days.
However, these new boats don't have the same stability on the beam
ends as the old boats. It seems they are near unstable when the off
center hatchway can start flooding such that they will go right over
and become quite stable, although
Hi Steve,
In the quest for speed it means constantly trying to improve power to
weight ratio as well as lowering drag, maintaining sail shape, etc.
AG, a vintage 1981 45 from the custom yard has aluminium chainplates
and chainplate bolts, but here's the best part... the chainplate
bolts are
If this is confession time.. I have very old wirerope jib halyards.
They are so old that the rope is 3-strand. In my defence the wire
goes thrice around the winch so the rope doesn't see any real loading.
On Amazing Grace, a custom 45, we changed back to wirerope after too
many cover
Hi Joanne,
I don't recall anyone offering the simple solution... take the prop
to the local prop shop.
They will have a gauge that can read the pitch of your prop. Bear in
mind that is only a starting point if you are not replacing in kind.
I don't know about the urethane perfect pitch
You guys are scaring me.
What is your point?
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35mk-1
At 04:09 PM 17/11/2013, you wrote:
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
boundary==_NextPart_000_0035_01CEE3C8.979A4FC0
Content-Language: en-us
The shaft running through the strut is stainless.
Hi Danny,
In most cases it is pretty obvious if the joint has been exposed to
seawater and/or oxygen for any length of time. A bright bronze is
recent exposure. Normal power washing won't clean up tarnish.
Any indication of fresh bronze in the broken area?
Cheers, Russ
Any ideas if the carrier solvent could be harmful to sail filler resin?
If not, that would be pretty handy stuff (reduce weight aloft in a
shower or downpour too).
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 02:47 AM 12/11/2013, you wrote:
Marketed by Rustoleum and available at places
Hi Fred,
It's too bad you sailed with inferior wool
products. The good stuff does not stink. The
new (and expensive) miracle fibre in the athletic world is Merino.
Polarfleece is a brand name for fabric made of
polyethylene terephthalate. It is hydrophobic, so
it wicks moisture (away from
Hi Danny,
I have the model cousin to your 33. They can easily be mistaken as
sisters from a short distance away.
Your rudder top looks better than mine did which had quite a bit of
water in it. For repairs I used a burr pencil grinder (similar to
the handy Dremel tool) and hogged out a
Hi Chuck,
The notes mention it's a 3 sail rig. Two mains
a U-shape fore sail. It looks like they're on a batt car type of setup.
A wing sail will work well on a monohull until
you want to go off the wind, and then you're
right there won't be enough high speed like the
skinny hulls to
Hi Steve,
I am a big supporter of woolen gear on board if conditions might get
damp. :) You will really appreciate having the toque that Chris
suggest. I would take two. It's that important and expect to wear it
even while sleeping for the first 4 days, at least.
Wooly socks a sweater
Hi Sam,
' looks like ya got yur yours backwards. Otherwise I agree,
they're starting to sound like crotchety ol' men. :)
Cheers, Russ
At 06:03 PM 07/11/2013, you wrote:
I've got a CC because I was in love with them as a teenager. I'd
lay in bed at night looking at CC 's in my
Hi Mike,
Your Dad's wagon probably had the 351 (not the 350... a Chevy
engine). With any luck it was a 351 Windsor and not the 351
Cleavland. Maybe even had a four barrel carb?
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 351 (35', mk-1 :)
At 08:57 AM 07/11/2013, you wrote:
Content-class:
Hi Fred,
Was this the USA registered Dove (two boats) with
the young skipper that circumnavigated the world
1969 - 1972 or the Canadian registered Dove with
the young family that circumnavigated 1972 - 1979?
I am interested because I bought the Canadian
registered Dove in mid-80s, lying in
And the caveat to that is, If it's got tits,
tires or a transom... it's going to give you trouble.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 08:50 PM 30/10/2013, you wrote:
Well, the old saying...If it flies, floats, or
f__ks, rent it. keeps coming up. Doesn't work
for me, but it's a
Hi Brent,
It seems your knife matches the description of
22. Torsion bar assisted-opening knives (folding
knife, speed-safe knife, spring-assisted knife)
and therefore it is not a prohibited weapon. It should be regarded as a tool.
I agree with you in that if you can buy it at
Canadian
I'll cover that Raritan recommendation. We lived aboard a couple o'
years (with a pre-ten) and had no head issues beyond a leaky pump
seal. The seal replacement was an easy job done with toilet in place,
no pump removal.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 11:56 AM 23/10/2013, you
Hi Dennis,
What's yer rate?
A ship's husband I met who worked out of Friday
Harbour, Wa. would charge double his regular rate
for work on the toilet system and time plus one
half that rate for weekend calls (when owners
guests were most likely to screw it up).
He said the owners grumbled
I bought my KiwiProp from the newish company back in 2006. At the
time they didn't make one that would match the lower HP rating of a
motor that you typically find installed in a 26 footer.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
There is a new Kiwi company out of New Zeland making
Hi Ron,
Like Dwight says, you are correct with the term
bridgedeck traveller (as in, one being affixed abaft the companionway:).
I'm sure Dave is referring to a traveller that bridges the companionway hatch.
Cheers, Russ
At 09:58 AM 04/10/2013, you wrote:
Dave:
You are correct, my
Hi Steve,
Try this site for low cost solutions:
http://www.discriminator.nl/index-en.html
It might be worth your while to try it, considering all the older VHF
radios that are kicking around now. One ends up on the yacht club's
FREE table every month it seems.
I started a project on an old
Hi Bob,
He might be thinking of this:
http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/tractor-brands/yanmar/yanmar-tractors.html
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
(currently hosting a Yanmar, but there is a Kubota (Universal)
sitting in the shop as a replacement)
At 04:40 PM 27/09/2013,
I just went through the similar problem.
My start button would sometimes take a few cycles
to engage the solenoid. A few clicks and I was
good to go. No sense in troubleshooting at that time :)
Until I was ready to move for a haulout (deadline
eh).Then there was nothing! The fault was a
The small enemy is rats (and mice).
They like to chew into and make nest materiel outta your sails if
stowed in an area they wonder through.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35-1
I finally got my spring haulout done :) She goes back in the water today. Yay!
At 05:49 AM 16/09/2013, you
Hi Patrick,
If it's blowing NW then those alternatives are to windward so you
might as well go into English Bay anyhow. Also it will lighten up
compared to the Silva Bay side so sail comfortable in the beginning
and head up if required after you get 3 - 5 miles out of Silva Bay.
If the
... but Dennis, there are two truths in boatbuilding:
1. Nothing too strong ever broke
2. A permanent bond does not need to be removed :)
Okay okay, #2 was created for this discussion.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 01:56 PM 11/09/2013, you wrote:
A simple question for the
Simply stated, It can be like driving a Jeep over a plowed field.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35mk-1
At 05:08 AM 05/09/2013, you wrote:
I wonder what the motion on a cat would be like. On a mono hull
the roll is dampened by the wind on the sails. On a cat there is
that wide stance.
Hi David,
1. - yes, a new battery can fail and a two month old battery is still
on warranty. Give it back for a load test / replacement.
2. - The AGM will charge from an alternator if discharged but may not
charge from a smart regulator as the have a dumb battery validation
check. If you
For a really reliable eye splice go with a locked Brummel and as
always, a bit more tail please.
It's best not to try and figure it out... just do it and smile.
Here's a simple example from one of our favourite sites:
http://www.animatedknots.com/brummel/
Cheers, Russ
Sweet
Thanks Chuck for making this important point regarding the upper black band.
A well measured racing main will reach the black band with only low
moderate tension on the halyard (for maximum area). No kidding..
foaming at the mouth racers believe even a few centimetres can make
the
Hi John,
And welcome to the list.
We're mostly a group of the oldies and goodies as you seem aware. The
past sponsor of the West Coast Rendezvous, Yachts West, brought a
Tartan build CC 115 to the event one year and they didn't get beat
up too badly.
So... what's her name, where is she
Hi Sam,
Why not get rid of the motor and drive gear and buy a coil of rope.
Then you can have less drag, less motoring and more knots :)
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35-1
At 01:50 PM 12/08/2013, you wrote:
Racing and sailing. Not so much motoring.
I need less drag and more knots :-)
Hi Guys,
The burn rate of 2.4 ltr/hr is putting about 12
horsepower into the water. So a 40 HP engine is a
little overkill for those conditions... unless
you have a wackin' big alternator.
I'm about 2 ltr/hr with an old Yanmar QM20 doing
about 5.5 knots with a Kiwi-prop.
Seems like a
Hi Lee,
Well said and true.
Thanks for the link to images. Beautiful
photography and it was a walk down memory lane.
Melody I have also missed this year's
rendezvous... we both have work interfering with the weekend.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 10:36 PM 09/08/2013,
Hi Mike,
Like Steve says, mine are friction fit to a deck plate, with a round
foam gasket kinda like an O-ring as the seal. Wiggle lift to remove.
This list is better 'n google :)
Cheers, Russ
Sweet mk-1
At 02:55 PM 10/08/2013, you wrote:
Unless it is the new style, just
Hi Rick,
I think Wally or one of the other geeks VBG
covered this off last winter... it has something
to do with an earth standard of interplanetary vehicle designation, yada yada.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/st/interviews/jefferies/page6.shtml
(Note the cult part of the BBC site, cute)
Hi Peter,
Try wet sanding with vinegar (or muratic acid for quicker results) or
a toilet bowl cleaner scotchbrite pad. Rinse well with warm water
afterwards, wear gloves, eye protection, yada yada.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet mk-1
We had a wonderful sail today after being on the
Hi Dennis,
Try a different approach to the problem... pour
the Admiral another glass o' wine and reassure
her that she can do the dishes in the morning. :)
Oh my.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 12:32 PM 27/07/2013, you wrote:
Started a new project today. Ken's pics of his
Hi Ron,
Gracie, a IOR vintage custom 45, has gone back
to wire rope for jib halyards after too many
cover failures from slipping in the Spinlock clutches.
So if you go the high strength fibre route you
might need to factor in the cost of better clutches, such as Lewmar.
Cheers,
them some experience.
Might want to ask your local rigger or cordage vendor about this issue.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
From: Russ Melody russ...@telus.net
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List New Halyards for 38MKII
Hi Ron
21/07/2013, you wrote:
I'm curious what the non-wire rope is and whether there were any
difficulties splicing wire with a newer-type rope.
Bob M
Ox 33-1
Jax, FL
On Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 1:57 PM, Russ Melody
mailto:russ...@telus.netruss...@telus.net wrote:
Hi Ron,
Gracie, a IOR vintage custom
Hi Curtis,
I say, Good on you.
My reservation is your estimate on this
project... you should be able to snag an engine
like that on eBay for $1500 tops!... with a pedigree.
With a bit more careful procurement of exhaust
hose, valves, fuel hose, traps and such for
another boat token or so,
Hi Dennis,
I think Andrew said it best. The 35 mk-1 was the boat that really
built the company... and still has the best sheer. IMHO
She feels like a much bigger boat than she is, when sailing.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
From: Andrew Burton a.burton.sai...@gmail.com
To:
So, Bill. Do you like your PoataBote? :)
I've got a 10 foot model, purchased because it is the best on deck
stowage solution as you described. I hate towing, except in the islands.
And it's kinda like when you're driving a tractor, it seems everyone
you pass by looks over and smiles.
Hi Chris,
My keel joint treatment was very similar to what Dennis describes
except I used chopped fibreglass strand instead of carbon (I don't
need the weight savings down there :)
Still good 5 years later.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet, 35 mk-1
At 06:33 PM 23/06/2013, you wrote:
Hi Josh,
Why did you choose a gas gauge for your diesel fuel tank? :)
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 08:51 AM 06/06/2013, you wrote:
You should also get VERY familiar with bleeding the fuel system of
air. I recently, accidentally, ran out of gas while motoring in 6-8
foot
Hi Mike,
I have a Kiwi prop ball cap.
Love the prop... cap, not so much. It's my disposable racing hat.
We're not going back for it :)
Mine is 5 or 6 years old, no issues. It's not unusual for an active
west coast cruiser to put 200 hours a year on her. Reverse will drag
the engine at only
Hi Martin Jim,
Ah yes. Lack of phone coverage is one of best
features, cruising the west coast of V.I.
However, in an emergency you can find connection
to the TELUS network to the east of Kains
Island, the lighthouse of Quatsino Sound (entrance to Winter Habour).
Note: there is no
Hi Mark,
As you already know there is no simple answer.
But here are the dimension for the perfect boat:
Cocktails for 6
Dinner for 4
Sleeps 2
Seriously, 30' is ideal for light sailing with a weekend a bit
away. Bigger gets more toys tolerated and comfort underway
(especially if you actually
Hi Robert,
I gotta say that if you enjoy a 25 hour old scotch then it's no
wonder you think an regular 12 year is overpriced :)
I like your comment regarding the snobs, if people can be honest with
themselves they can find bargains. Here is a cheap Canadian whisky
that can place in the top
Hi Martin Josh,
Diesels can also run away on ring blowby as illustrated by this
extreme case in this video:
It starts around 50 seconds. The west coast stoner narrative is kinda
cute too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEfUblSDzww
People might want to keep a mask snorkel near whatever air
.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 11:40 AM 25/05/2013, you wrote:
No Russ, please tell me want you know,
Dwight Veinot
CC 35 MKII, Alianna
Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS
--
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[mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Russ Melody
Sent: May 25, 2013
Hi Spiro,
I got a few old pieces to make a gate from Sidney Sailor Exchange,
near Victoria B.C. They were expensive, like $18 for base, tube, top brace :)
There are plenty of old CC parts in these kinds of places. Maybe
Minney's in your area or a Victoria area sailor can checks the SSE for
Hey Dwight,
I will reserve comment about the jerk on the wrench.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 11:16 AM 25/05/2013, you wrote:
Spirro
Dont lock the water in by fibre glassing over
the keel joint on the outside, water from the
bilge will always seep down there and be
Seattle
cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of
Russ Melody
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:40 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Pic of Calypso from Race to the Straits 2013
Martin...
That looks really good. I'm
Martin...
That looks really good. I'm glad you got out on the day it didn't
rain on the west coast.
(nudge nudge. don't let 'em know it can be like this many days, all
year round. The poor lads are still seeing ice on some lakes and even
hafta haul the boats INTO the water in the spring.. not
Hey Joe,
I've used the old CPN on a Panasonic CF-48 (race boat) and Thinkpad
42 (my boat), XP SP2 or 3, with okay results for the geek oriented.
Sometimes it would need some coaching on the comm ports for GPS AIS
data. So it wasn't good for the skipper who has the CF-48 onboard. He
also has
://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f134/charts-ii-nga-2700-charts-63396.html
great guys and a valiant effort... for naught perhaps.
Cheers, Russ
At 09:59 PM 21/05/2013, you wrote:
What world chart issue is/was this?
On 21 May 2013 21:51, Russ Melody
mailto:russ...@telus.netruss...@telus.net wrote
Hi Bob,
Give us some symptoms when you get a chance. I love troubleshooting
these ol' gals, from afar. I had a really cute fuel problem to share
if you wish.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 05:42 PM 14/05/2013, you wrote:
I know that if I'm seeking resolution I should go to
Hi Don,
The black junk that plugs the mixing elbow can certainly be unburned
carbon from a bad injector. A Yanmar that has only 1800 is a long way
from the 5,000 hours you can get from an abused one these puppies.
10,000 hours is attainable with decent care. It probably just needs
been interested in the CDI furler and would like to
know what you think of it (after using it for some time.)
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 02:30 AM 13/05/2013, you wrote:
Russ Melody wrote:
Hi Bryan,
It's okay advice up to the point of welding an attachment to the
pulpit
Hi Bryan,
It's okay advice up to the point of welding an attachment to the
pulpit and reinforcing this to the bow.. that's just dumb. Why
transfer the load to the stem when it can go there directly? The tack
of the assy or drifter can be restrained nicely by an ATN product or
a loop and
Yup. It's pretty hard to beat a well rigged ketch on a beam reach.
That's a lot of luff length running ahead of you.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 07:25 PM 03/05/2013, you wrote:
A ketch?? That won't help to slow flag accumulation.
I took first in fleet in the 60+ boat
Hi Dwight,
I use two people for this task. That way I can get far out for a good
view of the fair line, while holding the tape roll, and say, Tack
it there. to the friend. My walking path is an arc from stern to bow
to keep the tape landing where I want it.
In no time you can offer them a
With a note that they are from the second start.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 06:57 PM 22/04/2013, you wrote:
The only possible improvement to that picture would be to photoshop
a couple of 33-1's (into the background).
Bob M
Ox 33-1
Jax, FL
On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 9:49
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Sent: April 13, 2013 10:59 AM
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Subject: Re: Stus-List New through hull transducer
Hi Dwight,
Don't these inside hull installations need to
be in a solid layup area and not a cored hull area?
I seemed
She, she, she.
The helmsman is a girl and she being directed by
a sailmaker who is noted as the professional sailor.
What is wrong with this picture?
And let the wind blow.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 08:34 PM 12/04/2013, you wrote:
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Hi Dwight,
Don't these inside hull installations need to be
in a solid layup area and not a cored hull area?
I seemed to remember that detail being part of
past discussions on this subject.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 12:55 AM 13/04/2013, you wrote:
Based on my
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