Re: Stus-List Plastic caps plugs for cabin interior roof?

2016-07-29 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Home Depot used to have 3/4" snap caps. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 29 July 2016 at 20:24, rshibe via CnC-List wrote: > McMaster & Carr would be the first place I would look. > Ray Shibe > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jul 29, 2016, at 21:56, Lorne

Re: Stus-List [Support] Re: Question on PredictWind.com Windoze 10

2016-07-29 Thread Patrick H. Wesley via CnC-List
I switched to W 10 quite a long time ago, from 7, and am largely satisfied, some irritants aside. Use it on my PC, then Word allows me to see documents in full on my iPhone and iPad while away on the boat. To keep this C & C legal, I use Navionics as a backup on the i devices. Patrick Wesley The

Re: Stus-List Plastic caps plugs for cabin interior roof?

2016-07-29 Thread rshibe via CnC-List
McMaster & Carr would be the first place I would look. Ray Shibe Sent from my iPad > On Jul 29, 2016, at 21:56, Lorne Serpa via CnC-List > wrote: > > I need to replace a few caps that cover the bolt holes on the interior of the > cabin roof where the exterior teak

Re: Stus-List Cabin sole screws

2016-07-29 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I took SS helicoils, screwed them onto Vaseline coated 10-24 SS screws, coated them and the enlarged holes with thickened epoxy, and set them in the holes. Then unscrew the screw when set, works great.  Bill Coleman C 39 Original message From: RAYMOND SHIBE via

Re: Stus-List Plastic caps plugs for cabin interior roof?

2016-07-29 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
http://us.essentracomponents.com/en-US/caps-plugs?src=em_source=iContact_medium=email_campaign=1406_rebranding1_us_content=1406_rebranding_us Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 29, 2016, at 9:56 PM, Lorne Serpa via CnC-List > wrote: > > I need to replace a few caps that cover

Re: Stus-List Plastic caps plugs for cabin interior roof?

2016-07-29 Thread Aaron Rouhi via CnC-List
McMaster-Carr is a great source... Cheers, Aaron Admiral Maggie 79 30-1 Annapolis, MD On Jul 29, 2016, at 9:57 PM, Lorne Serpa via CnC-List > wrote: I need to replace a few caps that cover the bolt holes on the interior of the cabin roof

Re: Stus-List [Support] Re: Question on PredictWind.com Windoze 10

2016-07-29 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I'm electing not to go to 10 from my Win 7 installs. I upgraded my wife from 8 to 10 because 8 was such a horrible piece of {expletive deleted}. I actually tried 10 on my main box, did not like it, and wiped it for a clean 7 install. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 29 July

Stus-List Plastic caps plugs for cabin interior roof?

2016-07-29 Thread Lorne Serpa via CnC-List
I need to replace a few caps that cover the bolt holes on the interior of the cabin roof where the exterior teak handholds bolt through the roof. Anyone know where to get some? They are about 1 inch or so in diameter. Lorne Serpa C 30MKII 1988 Friendship, MD

Stus-List (no subject)

2016-07-29 Thread Dave via CnC-List
A life in the connector biz tells me to look at military or heavy industry. Check out brad Harrison 2 or 3 pin mini series. Example http://www.bradharrisonsales.com/mc_2-6p_stoow_us.htm If I had a deck stepped mast in salt water this is what I would use, and probably rather than a chassis

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Rick Taillieu via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Finally a couple years ago I saw these > https://www.bluesea.com/products/1003/CableClam_1.40in and the problem was > solved. > In my future boat anything removable that needs to go through the deck will

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Rick Taillieu via CnC-List
Those look really nice Fred, I wish they were available when I did my project. Also, in case I assumed too much, with these type of through deck seals you can just use the insulated spade connectors on the wires instead of the expensive waterproof connectors. Rick Taillieu Nemesis '75

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
You could also use the oval ScanStrut version for multiple cables: http://www.scanstrut.com/products/electrical-accessories/ds-multi-deck-seals-aluminium-detail — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Rick Taillieu via CnC-List
Mark, I have fought with the mast wiring problem on my 25 ever since I bought it in 1999. I have three cables coming from the mast, VHF coax, mast lights and wind instruments. Because it is deck stepped there are only a few products that can be used and none of the ones I tried worked for more

Re: Stus-List [Support] Re: Question on PredictWind.com Windoze 10

2016-07-29 Thread S Thomas via CnC-List
It is rash I think to believe much of what any company says about perpetual or even long term support for software products. Certain providers of sailboat steering systems come to mind too, but that would be more directly sailing related. I still have a copy of Norton something or other,

Re: Stus-List Windows versions (was: Question on PredictWind.com)

2016-07-29 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
This is not sailing related, but we can all pretend that it is... Win 10 is much better than 8.1 – more stable, more configurable, better supported. And substantially better than 8.0. You can stop (only kind of) the updates by identifying that your wireless connection is metered. This would

Re: Stus-List [Support] Re: Question on PredictWind.com Windoze 10

2016-07-29 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
I thought the point of windows 10 was that it was going to be their last OS like apple's IOS. That was what all the adds with the babies were saying. They, the babies, would be using windows 10 forever... Danny On 7/29/2016 1:35 PM, S Thomas via CnC-List wrote: I agree with Gary, but

Re: Stus-List [Support] Re: Question on PredictWind.com Windoze 10

2016-07-29 Thread S Thomas via CnC-List
I agree with Gary, but would add the following: Most of the "features" which are privacy issues can be tracked down and turned off (they are all turned on by default), but the biggest problem that I have with Windows 10 is not something that can be turned off. There is no way to stop the

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
If I ever did remove my mast again, my disconnects are below as well. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Nylander via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 1:17 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Gary Nylander Subject: Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
My mast wires go down inside the boat – then into the compartment under the dinette – the connectors are there – been doing the disconnect/connect for 23 years. Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 29,

Re: Stus-List [Support] Re: Question on PredictWind.com

2016-07-29 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Wally, I am not a fan of win 10. It appears that Microsoft assumes that all users are gamers and/or want to join the social media world 100%. It also appears the office software assumes a dolt of a user who has no idea of how to compose a letter or much of anything else - in other words they make

Stus-List 2 prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread ssjohnson via CnC-List
Hi Mark...Edson has a nice M-F 2 prong connector that they use for a compass connection.   Nicely constructed.Spencer Johnson 84 Landfall 38 "Alegria" #165Racine WI Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone___ This list is supported by

Stus-List SailTimer Wind Instrument

2016-07-29 Thread RANDY via CnC-List
Listers- Have any of you installed (or ordered) the SailTimer Wind Instrument? ( http://www.sailtimerwind.com ) I clued into it last year after experimenting with the SailTimer application ( http://www.sailtimerapp.com ), and ordered one for my boat this year. The problem is the vendor is

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
Twice a year. Haulout in late October and launch in early May. It is called frozen North for a reason. But it leaves me at least 12 weeks for skiing (-;). Marek Ottawa, ON From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 11:46 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My mast has been out twice from 1973 to 2016. How often are you doing this Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 11:39 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List Two

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Marek, Unless you are trailer sailing, using a screw driver to loosen two wires is simple enough for me. I could live with spade connectors to make it easier than ring connectors. If the molded connector is going to fail in a season or two, I don't see the advantage. Joel On Fri, Jul 29, 2016

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
But how would you handle connecting and disconnecting every time you step or unstep the mast? And how would you protect it from the elements? I replaced the plugs numerous times and I seem to have a problem doing it reliably. And the worst part is that you have reasonably limited time when the

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
...and coat everything with TefGel. Dennis C. On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 9:36 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I would use a terminal block, not a plug. > http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|328|2289986|2289993=51890 > > Joel > > On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at

Re: Stus-List [Support] Re: Question on PredictWind.com

2016-07-29 Thread Wally Bryant via CnC-List
Jon - Thanks for that upgrade. I'll check it out. I was going to upgrade to Win 10 after I sailed to La Paz, since I use the machine to navigate and didn't want to take any risks with software not working. But, I see the offer expires in 13 hours, so what the heck. I just did a full

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
I would use a terminal block, not a plug. http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|328|2289986|2289993=51890 Joel On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 10:27 AM, Mark McMenamy via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > A while back I posted I was having trouble with my anchor

Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

2016-07-29 Thread Mark McMenamy via CnC-List
Hello Everyone, A while back I posted I was having trouble with my anchor light flickering and going out. I traced the problem to the outlet at the base of the mast. It's just a smidge too loose to make good contact all the time. There is a split on each prong of the plug which I have made

Re: Stus-List Converting schaefer 1 inch traveller car

2016-07-29 Thread Eugene Fodor via CnC-List
Hi Jerry, Do you have a picture of the conversion? I want to replace my traveller on my 29-2 and I'd love to see what you did. Thanks, Gene 29-2 Hawk On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 10:10 AM, wrote: > > > My C 29-2 came with a Schaefer 1 inch traveller car that is no

Re: Stus-List Cockpit Shower on 30 mkII

2016-07-29 Thread kelly petew via CnC-List
If your 30-2 is a later model, this might work as well. The later models had opening ports from the head just behind the main halyard winch. From a big box store, I bought a "phone" showerhead and extra tubing that will screw into the fixture at the head's sink. I simply run the tubing

Re: Stus-List Cockpit Shower on 30 mkII

2016-07-29 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
That's similar to the one I made from a garden sprayer for a lot less $$$. See: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsN2FwWkxodmJnRUk Dennis C. On Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at 11:05 PM, Bill Hoyne via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have seen these in a local camping store. They