Re: Stus-List Head Plumbing

Turns out my boat does not have a shutoff valve near the head, as discussed below. It does, however, have a shutoff valve between the sink drain and the through-hull. I don't understand the point of that at all. I suppose I could put a shutoff valve in the head intake hose. But between the

Re: Stus-List Rudder collar "donut" removal

I removed mine by fabricating a box wrench made of 6" length of 4" diameter pipe (confirm size that fits over donut). Insert temporary bolts into donut and let them protrude. Cut slots in one end of pipe to fit over and engage the bolts. Have a 2' long bar welded across the top of the pipe.

Re: Stus-List Rudder collar "donut" removal

Patrick, try turning the nut the other direction. Keep going back and forth wit it. Also try Kroil penetrant. It is what we use on stuck bolts on the airplanes. Also look into the set screw holes and make sure there is not a pin, don't think there is, but... Don't worry about applying

Re: Stus-List Rudder collar "donut" removal

Wow! You've done everything I would have tried but one. Try beer. Buy a 30 pack of Coors Light and have it iced down, in a cooler, at your boat, and let it be known to the yard mechanics that that is the reward for getting your rudder free. I expect at least one mechanic will be over after

Stus-List Rudder collar "donut" removal

I have my boat hauled out now and am trying to drop the rudder. The stainless steel donut that holds the rudder up, above the thrust bearing in the cockpit, is very much stuck. I removed the two set screws and am attempting to unscrew (counterclockwise), with the rudder propped up (enough that

Re: Stus-List Rudder replacement/repair

Great shots and very educational Josh - thanks for sharing. Metal looked to be in remarkably good shape. John > On Apr 19, 2016, at 9:08 PM, Rick Rohwer via CnC-List > wrote: > > Thanks for sharing the pictures Joh! Very interesting. > > Rick > Paikea 37+ > Poulsbo,

Stus-List Rudder replacement/repair

Thanks for sharing the pictures Joh! Very interesting. Rick Paikea 37+ Poulsbo, WA > On Apr 18, 2016, at 9:17 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > wrote: > > My rebuild was ~$5k. Seeing what the professionals do was definitely an > education. Not hard, just a lot of

Re: Stus-List Holes in my bulkhead

Ryan, If I had similar openings in a bulkhead on Calypso I would follow my usual overkill route and: Square up the edges of the openings Fab an opening filler from similar plywood Taper the edges of the opening and the filler piece Filled epoxy the interface between the opening and the filler

Re: Stus-List hoses

Dremel with a cutting wheel. Try not to cut the fitting. Dennis C. On Apr 19, 2016 12:26 PM, "patricia barkley-higginbottom via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: The diesel fuel filler hose, running from tank to deck fitting, is original on my 35-3. It is badly cracked and in need of

Re: Stus-List Autopilot purchase and solar panel install

Hi Mark did you check with fred about pricing?  Or hodges marine.  Hodges beat defender on my radar/chart plotter combo and recently beat them on a Raritan fresh head.  And that was defender's spring sale price.  Danny Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From:

Re: Stus-List Autopilot purchase and solar panel install

There won't be any duty, but you will have to pay whatever the HST, or GST plus PST, or just GST, is payable in your province of residence. In Ontario that is 13%, but some times, especially for goods shipped via the post office, they don't charge anything at all. The post office charges a

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

Dennis. .would love to see pics. I'm about to start the same project  ThanksJimSEA YA!C 38 lf Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: "Dennis C. via CnC-List" Date: 04/18/2016 11:19 PM (GMT-05:00) To: CnClist

Stus-List Autopilot purchase and solar panel install

An autopilot has been high on my list as the next big upgrade. I missed the boat show special, figured I had too many other jobs to complete so I was going to let it go. But I just saw that Raymarine EV-100 autopilot is on sale - plus they are Raymarine is offering a $300 prepaid Amex card

Re: Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails (AwlWood reference.)

I like cetol because it’s quick and easy to use and can easily be touched up. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Dave Godwin via CnC-List Sent: April 19, 2016 5:31 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dave Godwin Subject: Re: Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails (AwlWood reference.) As regards

Re: Stus-List hoses

And don't worry about igniting diesel. You can put a match out in it. J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 19, 2016, at 5:03 PM, mike amirault via CnC-List > wrote: > > The fuel filler hose most likely does have a metal spiral inside. I got mine > off by cutting along the

Re: Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails (AwlWood reference.)

As regards what finish to use on the exterior handrails, another product to consider is Awlgrip’s Awlwood MA. Claims to be “more" resistant to UV. I’ve used it and it applies a bit thicker than traditional varnish thus requiring fewer coats. As far as weather resistance goes, all my finished

Re: Stus-List hoses

The fuel filler hose most likely does have a metal spiral inside. I got mine off by cutting along the edge of the metal spiral and ripping it out a bit at a time. Messy, but doable. You should be able to find fuel quality hose at most any marine supply store. Mike Amirault C Lovely Cruise SMSC

Re: Stus-List Holes in my bulkhead

P.P.S - Before anyone freaks about having an electric heater on the stove: My stove is completely unhooked and there is no propane on the boat. I'll be buying a new stove soon. On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 4:48 PM, Ryan Doyle wrote: > Hey listers, > > I've mentioned a couple

Stus-List Holes in my bulkhead

Hey listers, I've mentioned a couple times on here that a previous owner (two owners ago) completely reconfigured the interior of my boat. As a result, I was able to buy her back in October with a good survey for a song... because - let's face it - most people don't want to buy a boat with an

Re: Stus-List C 33-2 - 1985 Cooler Drainage Issue

Kevin: I used West Marine Model 31395-3001. Hope this helps… Bob > On Apr 19, 2016, at 3:58 PM, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List > wrote: > > Bob, > > Which pump did you use. I need to find something to replace my shower sump > pump. The rebuild kit is $100. No thanks. >

Re: Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails

On my 30-1, there are chrome plugs about an inch in diameter to cover the screws which are forward of the interior handrails – and on a 30, the rails are connected. Gary #593 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of wwadjo...@aol.com via CnC-List Sent:

Stus-List Below deck autopilot -C 33

Someone, a while back, asked in another thread how I fit a below decks autopilot in my c 33-1. Here is a picture looking back from the starboard cockpit locker showing the Al-tiller arm mounted on the rudder post just above the quadrant. A cable that runs to the cockpit is used to engage the

Re: Stus-List C 33-2 - 1985 Cooler Drainage Issue

Bob, Which pump did you use. I need to find something to replace my shower sump pump. The rebuild kit is $100. No thanks. On Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 9:41 AM Robert Boyer via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I've added a 12-volt pump to pump fridge drain overboard. I have a 3-way > valve

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

I'd like to see some pics please. brianwdavis...@gmail.com Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails

Sent from my LG G Pad F™ 8.0, an AT 4G LTE tablet On a 1981 36' the handrails are through bolted with 3 inch machine screws and washers and nuts.  Remove headliner panels to access.  Very sturdy.  Bill Walker This communication is confidential. We only send and receive email on

Re: Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails

Randy, She looks beautiful! I did the handrails on my Viking a few years ago. But there was no headliner and the interior handrails did not alight with the exterior. They were lagged through the coach roof though and the screw heads were very obvious. I would suggest having a look at

Re: Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails

No, on my Landfall 38, they were just screws through the exterior skin--they don't come into the cabin! Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C Landfall 38 - hull #230) Blog: dainyr...@blogspot.com Email: dainyr...@icloud.com Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore) > On Apr 19, 2016, at 2:39 PM,

Stus-List 86' C MKIII Window options

Hi, Still eyeballing an 86’ MKIII for sale and contemplating possible cosmetic upgrades if I were to purchase. Not a big fan of the single pane plexi window wondering if I can make it two panes like a few years earlier before they changed it. Would be great if I could get some trim that goes

Re: Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails

On my Landfall 38 I removed the exterior handrails to replace them with custom stainless steel handrails many years ago. I can tell you that the outside handrails are simply attached to the outside skin of the cored cabin top with screws about 2-1/2 to 2 inches long. They do not align with

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

Dennis – send me the photos and descriptions and I’ll put them on the Photo Album Stu ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are

Re: Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails

It sounds like there should be some round white “plugs” on your cabin headliner (ceiling?) , pop these out and the “nuts should be there . Tim C 33mkii MATICO From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Randy Stafford via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 2:22 PM

Re: Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails

Randy, No oil on exterior teak! You will have a sticky mess. Sorry, natural or varnish. Joel On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 2:21 PM, Randy Stafford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Listers- > > My next project is to refinish and re-bed the teak hand rails on the cabin > top of my

Re: Stus-List Head Plumbing

yea that is that Raritan fresh head kit. it is supposed to work with most modern toilets as a simple bolt on. It ads a vacuum breaker to make it safe to connect to boat fresh water supply and gives good quality Raritan pump. Danny On 4/19/2016 12:02 PM, Bob Caughran via CnC-List wrote: On

Stus-List Removing Cabin-Top Handrails

Listers- My next project is to refinish and re-bed the teak hand rails on the cabin top of my boat. Any tips on how to remove them? I believe there are screws covered by bungs from the interior hand rails to the exterior hand rails aft of the bulkhead separating the salon from the head. But

Re: Stus-List hoses

I bought a pair of hose cutters to cut the hoses, both old and new. Then a pair of good diagonal cutters

Re: Stus-List Kent Narrows Water Depth

There was a recent post on SailNet that said it was only 4 feet. Joel On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 1:57 PM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have been asked to help deliver a donated C 36 from the Sassafras > River (Georgetown Basin) to St. Michaels. > > I looked up the

Stus-List Kent Narrows Water Depth

I have been asked to help deliver a donated C 36 from the Sassafras River (Georgetown Basin) to St. Michaels. I looked up the specifications on the web site and get a draft of 5'11". When I last went through the Narrows, I was marginal with my 5 foot draft. Are we in trouble? Plus high tides are

Re: Stus-List hoses

I used a chain oil filter wrench to get mine out. It worked great and wasn't too bad but I had an aluminum tank at that time and I wasn't that concerned about the tank fitting. http://m.summitracing.com/parts/wmr-w54061?seid=srese1=CKGNloehm8wCFQiUaQod-loJpA Cheers, Aaron Rouhi Admiral Maggie

Re: Stus-List hoses

I hate removing old hoses! If you can't budge it, I would cut off the hose below the fitting using a hacksaw or multi-tool, then use a sharp blade to cut the remaining rubber and expose any wire. Grab the wire with vise grips and pull. Then cut the remaining hose. Primitive, but effective.

Re: Stus-List hoses

I used a knife and razor blade and made longitudinal cuts until it was weakened and can be pulled off. Also, another very important item to replace is your old propane hose--these are seldom picked up in a boat survey and will disintegrate like other rubber hoses! Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy

Re: Stus-List hoses

I replaced the head discharge hoses on my 35-3 a couple weeks ago. Someone (not sure if it was C or the previous owner) had used fuel hoses for that on mine. There is definitely a wire coil in there, and after a few decades on the boat the hoses were very reluctant to go anywhere. I used an old

Stus-List hoses

The diesel fuel filler hose, running from tank to deck fitting, is original on my 35-3. It is badly cracked and in need of replacement. This was noticed on an insurance survey at the ten year interval. It appears to be of a rubber compound. I find it impossible to move. Any hints as to how to

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed - pics

That was no gator. That was the project supervisor!! He was about 10-12 feet. He's been hanging around the marina a few weeks now. I've also added pics to the Google Drive folder of the foam block I made this morning for the under counter top insulation. Made a cardboard form, pour foam, cut

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed - pics

I particularly enjoyed the shot of the gator in the bayou. :) Cheers, Randy - Original Message - From: "Josh Muckley via CnC-List" To: "C List" Cc: "Josh Muckley" Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:30:27 AM

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed - pics

Congratulations on successfully sharing pictures! Oh and congratulations on having cold beer! Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Apr 19, 2016 10:05 AM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" wrote: > OK, > > I'm still new at sharing via drive but try this link: > >

Re: Stus-List Head Plumbing

On Beemer I have a thru hull and seacock under the sink that feeds the head. Was fine in lakes but now with seawater it's less than my liking. Always had to have seacock closed as would overflow the head on a port tack. I plan to plumb from onboard water supply this spring. They have a kit if I

Re: Stus-List Head Plumbing

The drain line from my vanity sink (with check valve) is teed into the intake for the head. You do your business, wash your hands (you all do that, right?) and the sink water leaves a layer in the head that seems to cut down on odors. Jack Brennan Former C 25 Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30 Tierra

Re: Stus-List Head Plumbing

Actually, you just need to have the T in the sink drain well below the waterline and near the seacock. My vanity sink is on the port side, and I do notice that I get air trapped in the inlet line to the head after being heeled to starboard while sailing. I presume that air gets into the

Re: Stus-List vc-tar removal

I've always used diesel fuel for removing tar. ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!

Stus-List vc-tar removal

Hi all. Am completing some repairs of Windstar's bottom and am at the stage of fairing the glasswork. I need to remove the vc-tar from the gelcoat to create about a 4" clean margin around the repair, so that the tar does not contaminate the fairing epoxy. I have read all kinds of stuff online

Re: Stus-List Head Plumbing

Marek, I believe the tee would need to be below the water line and the thru hull valve would need to be closed to utilize the grey water from the sink drain. So, either way the line would be flooded. If the tee were not below the water line, I think the stopper might work for the raw water

Re: Stus-List C 41 Transport

they are great, but not that cheap. But you get what you pay for. Marek From: Phygital via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 09:52 To: kenhea...@gmail.com Cc: Phygital ; cnc-list Subject: Re: Stus-List C 41 Transport Thanks Ken. Great consensus around Andrews Trucking. I'll surely

Re: Stus-List Head Plumbing

On the 38, both the head and the galley sinks are almost on the centerline so it would take a near 90 degree knockdown to have them fill up with water. The head, OTOH, is well outboard and the seat is only a couple of inches above the waterline – hence the need for the shutoff valve in the

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed - pics

OK, I'm still new at sharing via drive but try this link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsVnpsaWp0SldMOUk I have another Drive folder with 80 pictures of the project. Figured that was too many for most. This abridged folder contains most of what the project involved. One thing

Re: Stus-List Head Plumbing

Actually, the #2 reason still applies (I guess depending on the lake/river). I sail on a river and there is enough organic matter in the water that it makes a lot of sense to flush the head with fresh water before leaving, even for a few days. I don’t have this configuration, but I know many

Re: Stus-List C 41 Transport

Thanks Ken. Great consensus around Andrews Trucking. I'll surely contact them today. Thanks all! /J > On Apr 19, 2016, at 7:21 AM, Ken Heaton wrote: > > When we were doing pre-purchase research on our present boat we were able to > purchase the factory build file for

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

Dennis, ditto for me on the photos...and thank you! Richard 1985 C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596; Richard N. Bush 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -Original Message- From: David Lenehan via CnC-List To:

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

Josh, I grabbed the Isotherm 3701 at Defender's annual sale. Added costs were ~15-18 feet of 10/2 AWG duplex safety wire, a new 15 amp breaker, miscellaneous connectors, fasteners, etc. probably pushed the cost to $1450-1500 total. I also added a new dedicated start battery and combined my 2

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

I'm interested too, Dennis. Soon to do the same exercise on Sea Mistress. David On 19 Apr 2016 23:40, "Frederick G Street via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dennis — sign me up! > > — Fred > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield,

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

Dennis — sign me up! — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > On Apr 18, 2016, at 10:19 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > > I finished installing refrigeration (Isotherm 3701) on Touche' today. Cold

Re: Stus-List "The Weekend Sailor"

Is it not for sale yet? Bill Coleman C 39 Erie, PA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 5:39 PM To: CNC CNC Cc: David Subject: Stus-List "The Weekend Sailor" The Admiral and will be at the showing in

Re: Stus-List Head Plumbing

Hi Ken, If the just gets casual use, an inline ball float check valve might prevent the unintended washing. From that annoying port hand basin. This is similar to what I was thinking about, but it doesn't have the ball so the seal isn't as good.

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

Dennis, Please send. I'm still looking for an optimal location for thermostat control and set up for ice cube trays. Thanks, Allen Miles Septima 30-2 Hampton, VA From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 11:19 PM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Stus-List 35-1

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

Um, Denise. . .  er, have you had the 'Change'? Bill Coleman  Original message From: "Rochester.rr.com via CnC-List" Date: 4/19/2016 7:22 AM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Rochester.rr.com" Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

Hi Denise Would you send me the link to the pics. Thanks Brian Brian Donovan 112 Frisbee Hill Rd Hilton NY 14468 (585) 313-1940 > On Apr 19, 2016, at 6:13 AM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List > wrote: > > Dennis, > Would live to see pictures! > > DannyOn Apr 18, 2016

Re: Stus-List C 41 Transport

When we were doing pre-purchase research on our present boat we were able to purchase the factory build file for it from Southshore Yachts (back when they were still selling them - southshoreyachts.com ) and there was an invoice in the file for Andrews Trucking. From that invoice Andrews was able

Re: Stus-List Head Plumbing

The head sink is so far outboard in the C 37+ that it will inflood if you are sailing on your ear. That is how we (accidentally) washed out the heads a couple of times now. We now close the head sink through hull when we know we will be hard over on starboard tack. The other two sinks (galley

Re: Stus-List Galley sink basket/strainer

Bradley, I just re-plumbed my galley sink which has 1” drain hose. My hull valve is ¾”. I found a ¾” NPT Male to 1” hose Marelon fitting at Fishery Supply (SKU 177739). I also replaced the sink drain baskets which required the drain basket, a reducer and hose adapter. All parts were

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

Dennis, Would live to see pictures! DannyOn Apr 18, 2016 11:19 PM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" wrote: > > I finished installing refrigeration (Isotherm 3701) on Touche' today.  Cold > beer!!! > > Took a bunch of pictures.  I can send link to any interested listers. > >

Re: Stus-List Interior cushions

What year are the cushion covers? My 27 is a 1978 model year, and both the owners manual and the tags on the cushion covers (those that are still legible) say dry clean only. Steve Thomas C MKIII Port Stanley, ON Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List wrote: I took the covers