Stus-List Re: Engine panel button/switch replacement

2022-10-30 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I can sympathize with you Dave, which I will elaborate on. As far as your situation, it seems like They should be eye terminals. Probably with an elastic stopnut on the solenoid. In fact, I think nearly all terminals on boats should be eyes and not spades due to the problem you just mentioned of

Stus-List Re: Navionics

2022-10-29 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Do you have to pay an annual subscription to keep that feature working every year? Bill Coleman Erie Pa On Fri, Oct 28, 2022, 21:51 Neil Andersen via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > With Navionics that I use I can put in a final destination and have it > plot a course using my boat

Stus-List Re: bed-it butyl tape source

2022-10-25 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
rded by those > on the list. So I can’t compare it to what I’ve used. But 3M stuff is > readily available and performs well in my experience. > > > > Rick Brass > > Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 > > la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 > > Washington, NC > > > >

Stus-List Re: bed-it butyl tape source

2022-10-25 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
My feeling of the Bed-it-Butyl, is that it seems to kind of hold together. While the original or garden variety from the RV stores keeps moving, under head it seems like it will drip away, while the Bed-it seems to not move, more firm, like it has invisible fibers in it. (it doesn't) Also,

Stus-List Re: Rotella T5 - 10w30 vs 15w40?

2022-09-26 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
My Yanmar 4JH3 calls for 15-40. I think most use this, Rotella. Bill Coleman On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 3:51 PM Dave S via CnC-List wrote: > Does it matter in any practical sense whether I use 10W-30, which is > available, versus 15 W 40, which was available last time I bought a jug… > Yanmar

Stus-List Re: C 35 MK I Keel Bolts

2022-09-26 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Pretty much as Dennis says, the fiberglass probably does compress a little. The fact is, that they do get loose as we all know. However that happens, they need to be kept quite snug. If you can imagine, having loose bolts and you tip your boat over 50° and imagine that lever flopping back and

Stus-List Re: C 35 MK I Keel Bolts

2022-09-13 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
hone > > On Sep 13, 2022, at 11:43 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >  > Nope. > I can recall torquing on my 39, I have a 3/4" torque wrench with a 4 foot > extension - I would have to put my left foot on the top of the socket &g

Stus-List Re: C 35 MK I Keel Bolts

2022-09-13 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Nope. I can recall torquing on my 39, I have a 3/4" torque wrench with a 4 foot extension - I would have to put my left foot on the top of the socket extension, and my other foot on the bulkhead while pulling on the 4 foot extension, and that was hard. I eventually put Tef-Gel on the threads which

Stus-List Re: anyone try this chafe guard?

2022-09-12 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I need 3 chafe guards, what I did was measure the radius it was going on and bought some SS tubing to fit that radius. Then cut it longitudinally in quarters and cleaned the edges up, & buffed it out. Going to stick it on with 5200, Just another thought. I think for the anchor, I will glue a

Stus-List Re: C Steak Rub

2022-09-06 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Look at the ingredients and make your own, using Iodized salt.. I had to get Iodized salt for my A-SALT fly shooter gun so it wouldn't gum up. Nothing like going to shoot a huge spider and have your rifle jam up! Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA, On Tue, Sep 6, 2022 at 4:51 PM Dennis C. via

Stus-List Re: Fresh water pump dead?

2022-09-06 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
;https://www.amazon.com/Strainer-Twist-Sprayer-Filter-Camper/dp/B094NQNVMF/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=water+strainer+marine=1662487937=8-6> > > *From:* Bill Coleman via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 06, 2022 1:52 PM > *To:* Stus-List > *Cc:* Bill Coleman > *Subject:* Stus-L

Stus-List Re: Fresh water pump dead?

2022-09-06 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Maybe you have a lot of sludge in your tank, I often put a hose on the far end of my water system and run a couple tanks out into the slip to clean it up. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA On Tue, Sep 6, 2022 at 1:17 PM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > It looks like the

Stus-List Re: Fresh water pump dead?

2022-09-01 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I had similar problems with jabsco and shurflo, after going with the Johnson, no problems. I wondered if it could be a check valve, leaking back to the tank. Another thing to look at is the orientation of the pump - make sure you follow directions, I think the exit should be on top. you want to

Stus-List Re: Simrad Autopilot Repair

2022-08-23 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Also wondering if you looked into magnetic interference, as in, a power cord nearby, or crossing close to one of your data wires or the box itself. I can recall of cases where a pump starting up, or a randon quick surge of a light or fan could confuse Otto. however, if you have already gotten a

Stus-List Re: Fresh water pump dead?

2022-08-10 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Try taking it apart and cleaning the vanes. Sometimes they get crud in there. Bill Coleman On Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 10:24 PM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Folks- I found that my fresh water pump was running continuously today > and not pressurizing the system and

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Bed-It butyl tape

2022-08-07 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I recall a cartoon years ago, showing girl scouts rubbing two Toy Pintos together to start a campfire! On Sat, Aug 6, 2022, 11:04 Neil Andersen via CnC-List wrote: > But a Ford Pinto was an “explosive” example of engineering in a small car > . What is there not to love about a Pinto > > Neil

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Lithium Batteries

2022-07-28 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
te inside that case either, it isn’t like lead-acid > where a certain capacity means a certain size. > > > > *Joe Della Barba* > > Coquina > > > > > > *From:* Bill Coleman via CnC-List > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 27, 2022 2:33 PM > *To:* Stus-Li

Stus-List Re: Lithium Batteries

2022-07-27 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
These are confusing, they have a 24 V that looks similar in size to the lifeline 8D, but the 8D is 255 Ah, and the SOK 24V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery is only 100 Ah - are they supposed to be equal, even with that disparity?

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: No recent mail - now alternator belt

2022-07-25 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Why do you need the DC-DC Charger? I am thinking about this too. I need to replace my Heart Inverter/Charger, so there is that. I have fairly new Balmer Regulators, so I am pretty sure they have a lithium battery setting. Also, I am on 24 Volt, so if it is available would there be an advantage to

Stus-List Re: No recent mail - now alternator belt

2022-07-24 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
That's why I converted everything to serpentine! Bill Coleman Entrada Erie PA On Sun, Jul 24, 2022, 19:55 Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > I've finally found a Kevlar reinforced belt for my Universal 25XPB. > Haven't tried it yet. The OEM and Gates belts seem to stretch out > quickly. > >

Stus-List Re: Sea Foam

2022-07-19 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I question even the need for an air filter on these boats. My Nanni Kubota came with a tuned intake, a plastic piece that I think is supposed to cut down on the noise, but it looked like the opening of a clarinet. No screen or paper or anything. And my current I'd be just has a simple screen over

Stus-List Re: Sea Foam

2022-07-18 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Wondering what you are trying to achieve, as I was just about to start a discussion on white smoke. I am thinking that has more to do with unburnt diesel. Was thinking about new injectors, but maybe I will try some of this Motor magic, and then do the injectors. It doesn't seem to be burning oil,

Stus-List Re: Non- Gooey VHF handheld

2022-07-16 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
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Stus-List Re: C 35 Mainsheet

2022-07-15 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Josh has an amazing mainsheet setup, I thought I bookmarked it, but can't find it. I think if you are not racing a 4:1 would work, just feather up and pull. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA On Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 11:13 AM Joe Della Barba via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Has anyone

Stus-List Standard Horizon VHF gone Gooey

2022-07-15 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I am afraid I'm going to have to ditch my standard horizon 850 handheld. It has gotten so gooey, I can't stand to touch it, not to mention any place I leave it, it leaves gooey stuff. I blame the company for outsourcing to China. ( suppose all of them are made there now, unfortunately. ) I wonder

Stus-List Non- Gooey VHF handheld

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I am afraid I'm going to have to ditch my standard horizon 850 handheld. It has gotten so gooey, I can't stand to touch it, not to mention any place I leave it, it leaves gooey stuff. I blame the company for outsourcing to China. I wonder if anybody has a handheld that they feel the rubber is of a

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Barient 26 winch questions

2022-07-14 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Those are pretty much generic, just find and measure one from the other winch, and order a bag from McMaster! Bill On Thu, Jul 14, 2022, 09:20 Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > Thanks everyone! > > I’ll just go measure the winch, I can’t seem to find that spec

Stus-List Re: Asym Rigging and Trim

2022-07-13 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I really think you would notice a difference by leaving the Asym on the deck until near the windward mark, you might try that once and see if it makes a difference between you and your nemesis. Not a good comparison, but when we pull our asym up (in a sock, tho, ) it really makes things wonky.

Stus-List Re: Asym Rigging and Trim

2022-07-11 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Wow, you must really want to whoop your main competitor! I guess that's what we do - it's just boat bucks! Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA On Sun, Jul 10, 2022 at 9:46 PM Randy Stafford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Listers I am appealing to your collective wisdom on rigging and

Stus-List Re: Engine not turning over

2022-07-08 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Getting a little off subject, but I was really amused when Rob Ball commented about his 34, when he realized he would have to remove his engine to fix something, and there was only 4 inches between the top of the engine and the bottom of the cockpit floor - , I think, the story is getting fuzzy

Stus-List Re: Annapolis Rigging Still in Business?

2022-07-03 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Sorry for the late response, Brian I had to think about this one. As far as I know, they are still in business. Having said that, my experience with them has been less of them stellar. I was a little apprehensive of them, as they had stiffed me for a bill around $100 some 16 or 17 years ago. Then,

Stus-List Re: diesel engine air filter

2022-07-02 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I think a lot of them just do have silencers. They expect low contamination and I think that's all I've ever had like through the years. I think my Yanmar just has a screen over the turbo. Niel's point, about 15 years ago, I bought a Kubota four-cylinder diesel for the boat, and a Kubota 3

Stus-List Re: diesel engine air filter

2022-07-02 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I just removed a shitload of that crap. Some kind of white fabric perforated nagahide with acoustic holes, and completely disintegrated black foam. It makes me worried that it may have lead in it, I've heard sounddown had lead or something for sound deadening. I replaced it with those foam egg

Stus-List Re: Painting hull

2022-06-25 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I found what work best for me. Was putting the paint in a squirter, like a ketchup squirter that I got at Sam's. About a 16 oz container. I just squirted the paint. I was doing a mast at the time and it worked so so much better than trying to roll it out and then use a paintbrush. I just squirted

Stus-List Re: Hull number serial number identification country of manufacture

2022-06-24 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
But in the good ole USA, Sales tax lives on forever . . . . Bill Colelman Erie PA , 6% ! (I know, you Canucks have it way worse!) On Thu, Jun 23, 2022 at 6:39 PM Neil Andersen via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I do know that import duties are only paid once > > Neil Andersen,

Stus-List Re: Cost to replace UV cover

2022-06-22 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
That is a great article, and I think a great alternative . I get PS, but I don't remember that. I remember them doing the Hypalon boat painting. I didn't realize that paint was actually considered a premium product at the top sailmakers. When I first heard of people putting house paint on their

Stus-List Re: Genoa sheets catch on shrouds

2022-06-21 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Cool, just learned a nice new knot. And easy too, with this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2aRj8dQPRQ Bill Coleman On Fri, Jun 17, 2022 at 9:29 AM Josh via CnC-List wrote: > Your experience sounds exactly the same as mine. The use of the Alpine > Butterfly has similar physics but

Stus-List Re: Cost to replace UV cover

2022-06-21 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Cc:* Joel Aronson > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Cost to replace UV cover > > U V cover replacement is by the foot. What else did they recommend? New > webbing? Restitching? > > On Mon, Jun 20, 2022 at 7:34 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >

Stus-List Re: Cost to replace UV cover

2022-06-20 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
is by the foot. What else did they recommend? New > webbing? Restitching? > > On Mon, Jun 20, 2022 at 7:34 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Maybe it's time for a SailRite machine! > On the other hand, isn't there some kind of a whit

Stus-List Re: Cost to replace UV cover

2022-06-20 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Maybe it's time for a SailRite machine! On the other hand, isn't there some kind of a white sticky material you can buy and just put it on yourself? It sticks like the numbers or graphics. I'm pretty sure I had that on one of my leeches. Bill Coleman Entrada Erie PA On Mon, Jun 20, 2022, 19:08

Stus-List Re: Bilge Pumps

2022-06-20 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I replaced a rule with a johnson, I believe it was almost identical as far as th attachment, except the rotation was off just a bit. I have to say, I have tried every possible potable water pump there is, and I just discovered Johnson had a pump, I think it is variable speed Flow Master 5.0, but

Stus-List Re: Varnish

2022-06-18 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Arlet likes Minwax, polyurethane, satin. Or glass. I used that inside . . Sea Fox, and it held up great for as long as I had it. I imagine it is still holding up great. Polyurethane is just fine inside, & it wears like iron. Bill Coleman On Sat, Jun 18, 2022, 14:10 Matthew via CnC-List wrote:

Stus-List Re: Reefing lines

2022-06-18 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I have always found that tough to do as well, the initial tightening of the reefine. And sometimes, I still forget this, but once I just let the main sheet free, I let the boom go where it wants, I can just tighten up. The boom always ends up higher than you're used to, so I think there's a

Stus-List Re: air conditioner pump

2022-06-16 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I have a Primetimepump.com which is well built, mostly SS. Only problem I had with it was an impeller explosion, which they had a repair kit for. For smaller units, I have a dometic LC-2CP that seems to work well. I replaced the original once on a trip, I thought the bearings were shot by the

Stus-List Re: Batteries again

2022-06-01 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Thank you for outing the hack, sometimes it is hard to know who to believe when something (like this) is not your area of expertise. I just found this on my Balmar regulator instructions, which gives me pause . .. LFP LiFeP04 Recommendations Our LFP program is a generalized version of the

Stus-List Re: Batteries again

2022-05-31 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
nominal rating. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I Kent Island MD USA From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Friday, May 27, 2022 4:27 PM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: Bill Coleman Subject: Stus-List Re: Batteries again So Dave, would the SOK Battery 206Ah 12v LiFePO4 Battery

Stus-List Re: Antenna cable woes

2022-05-30 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
It certainly does not seem unreasonable for the yard to have cut it if there was no way to disconnect it, That is just common sense. But they should have taped a line onto the hidden part so you could fish another from the radio. At some point a mast is going to have to be removed. Bill

Stus-List Re: Batteries again

2022-05-27 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
So Dave, would the SOK Battery 206Ah 12v LiFePO4 Battery Solar Battery be an equivalent swap-out for a Lifeline GPL-8DA 12 V 255 AH Battery? This is a little confusing (and intimidating) for the non-initiated . . Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie, PA From: Dreuge via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: Hot Water Heater.

2022-05-27 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Went down to Rinse/fill my water tanks last nite, after around 10 - 15 minutes of pumping rinse water overboard, I happened to look in the engine room, and there was water pouring all over - some unnamed moron forgot to close the drain valve on the hot water tank last fall. Sometimes I make more

Stus-List Re: knot meter not working

2022-04-26 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Have you posed this to the B group on Facebook? Bill Coleman On Tue, Apr 26, 2022, 07:51 Edd Schillay via CnC-List wrote: > Bob, > > Is the boat in the water? If so, pull the transducer and clean it /clear > it thoroughly. > > I didn’t have B, but that solution worked well on my old Raymarine

Stus-List Vacuum Gauge replacement

2022-04-01 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Occasionally Fuel Filter gauges come up in our discussion – and running a tube back to the cockpit to monitor. Just saw this post pop up on a Panbo post I was on, about a pretty cool electronic sensor to pipe this info into your NMEA trunk and view on your MFD. Pretty cool for the nerd in

Stus-List Re: USCG flares vs electronic devices

2022-03-31 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Well, I’m glad Rick left a few dangling participles below, B/C I don’t seem to be getting all the emails like the one from Joe, even in spam folders on the Gmail Server. Having said that, this got me excited enough to get one of these SOLAS Parachute flares, only to be told you have to pick

Stus-List Re: Teak Handrail install

2022-03-21 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
learned from using both? Chuck S On 03/19/2022 11:16 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: Yes, I did that about 15 years ago, I used brass inserts epoxied into the outside rails. Then later I did the sliding hatch cover by epoxying SS Helicoils into the teak. Bill Coleman

Stus-List Re: Teak Handrail install

2022-03-19 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Yes, I did that about 15 years ago, I used brass inserts epoxied into the outside rails. Then later I did the sliding hatch cover by epoxying SS Helicoils into the teak. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie, PA From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent:

Stus-List Re: Surveyor in the Baltimore/Annapolis Area?

2022-03-19 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Trim it before you send it! There is a Robert Noyce in Annapolis, (410-703-5380) I saw a survey on a boat he did for the seller, so that survey looked pretty good, as in nothing of any consequence. I think he's an older

Stus-List Re: 25 MKII - Smiling?

2022-03-19 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
That doesn't sound like anything that is supposed to happen. I would think of somebody could flex it from the outside while someone is watching inside, you should be able to see something. In any event, it seems like something that might cause it to fall off at some point. I would think it should

Stus-List Defender, West, Sea Dog

2022-02-18 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
All sold! I hate to see these things going to hedge funds and private equity. It's not the same as dealing with their founders. FortNine Acquires Defender Industries * Gary Reich * 1 hour ago 1_DEFENDER Canadian powersports

Stus-List Re: Forward hatch gasket needed

2022-02-18 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
They look like A, but a link to a picture, and this list will remove all doubt. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie, PA Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2022 8:58 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Fred Hazzard Subject: Stus-List Re: Forward hatch gasket needed How can I tell the maker of the hatch’s

Stus-List Re: Forward hatch gasket needed

2022-02-13 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Um. I guess you give it away? Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA > The only downside is what you do with the 90+ feet of rubber you will have > left over after you rebuild the hatch. > > Rick Brass > Imzadi C 38 mk1 > la Belle Aurore C 25 > Washington, NC > > > -Original Message- >

Stus-List Re: Forward hatch gasket needed

2022-02-13 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I purchased a roll of 3/8 in diameter foam from McMaster-Carr for that purpose. So, I used a few feet out of 100 ft roll, but it was way cheaper than any other option. Of course you have to find a proper adhesive. And I cannot remember what I used. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA On Sat, Feb 12,

Stus-List Re: Long shot: replacement C 36-1 anchor locker hatch/cover

2022-01-31 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Back around 1970, I damaged my left front fender (’61 MKII Jag) and as there were not many spare fenders sitting around, I used my brothers 58 for a pattern. I think I wiped some grease on his, and laid several layers of fiberglass, then peeled it off and buffed his fender off. And Bob was my

Stus-List Canadian Luxury Tax

2022-01-12 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
OK, I know I should just get back to work, but this is a very thought provoking Bill about to take place, and it is like watching a slow motion train wreck. The American Version of the 90's may not have been what completely killed C, but it certainly guaranteed it. What do they say,

Stus-List Re: C Board

2022-01-12 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Wood Honey - And great on Waffles too! https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/336473?trk_msg= BE9M5SDG1L24R902T5DB6HSV8C

Stus-List Re: 25 MKII - Smiling?

2022-01-03 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I have to agree with Dwight on the backing plates, ESPECIALLY the aft most one, I think. It looks like they cut the edges off the stack of washers, so the nut would fit in that tight space with a socket. I can see where the washers rotated with the tightening, and are chewing into the

Stus-List Re: C to race - cold weather discussion topic

2021-12-12 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Don't kid yourself-even with the longer rudder they are still amazing broachers! We've had several, including one spectacular one+ Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA On Sun, Dec 12, 2021, 1:19 AM Martin DeYoung via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > More often than not both bloopers and

Stus-List Re: C 37/40R for sale

2021-12-08 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
And the keel on it don’t look like the keel in the drawring above it. It looks eerily similar to the keel of a Beneteau 40 First. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie, PA From: Ken Heaton via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2021 2:02 PM To: Stus-List

Stus-List Re: 12 volt DC power supply

2021-12-06 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
This is what I use, it is sweet on many levels. https://powerwerx.com/variable-power-supply-digital-meters-30amp Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie, PA From: Dennis C. via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Monday, December 06, 2021 3:39 PM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C.

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Digital Panel Meter

2021-12-04 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
...@beimeter.com 503-624-7116 866-837-8371 I bet if you give them a call they can point you at a place to get another one. From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 11:46 AM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: Bill Coleman Subject: Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Digital Panel Meter

Stus-List Re: Burnished bottom paint

2021-12-01 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
bottom paint So a deleterious effect despite the increased WLL On Wed, Dec 1, 2021 at 5:25 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: Found this in Sailing Anarchy – Back to the drawing board. Bulbous bows are designed to "cancel" out the hull's bow wave by inducing their own wave se

Stus-List Re: Burnished bottom paint

2021-12-01 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Found this in Sailing Anarchy – Back to the drawing board. Bulbous bows are designed to "cancel" out the hull's bow wave by inducing their own wave set that has the same frequency, but opposite phase, thereby reducing wave making resistance. To make this work, the boat's speed has be

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Digital Panel Meter

2021-11-22 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
If it is there, I would like it working, is all. It was interesting to watch the progress of the Frequency coming back up, along with volts, as I was trying to bring life into four large, nearly dead batteries at Jabins a few years ago – took a few days, pulling through a 150 foot extension

Stus-List Digital Panel Meter

2021-11-20 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Does anyone have a source for the Panel Meters, specifically a frequency meter for shore power? The manufacturer is Brighton Electronics, altho still around, They don't seem to sell retail. The Cutout hole is 2 3/8" x 15/16" ( 60 mm X 23.8). FrequencyMeter.jpg Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie,

Stus-List Re: Marine Museum

2021-11-19 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Yes, but we unwashed gringos still have to provide a Covid test – O, but for the simpler days. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie, PA From: ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Friday, November 19, 2021 2:16 PM To: C Cc: ALAN BERGEN Subject: Stus-List Marine

Stus-List Re: Whisker pole with a 37/40+?

2021-11-18 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I can’t believe you don’t have a topping lift – right around your upper spreader? Take a look with some binoculars. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie, PA From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2021 5:18 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Bruce

Stus-List Re: Whisker pole with a 37/40+?

2021-11-18 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Looks like the PO took that pin with the ring on it and turned it upside down when he had that barbaric looking Tack clevis with the hooks made. (sorry) Seems like that would be a little low for a Whisker/Spin Pole to me. Is there any reason you couldn’t just attached a ring to the front of the

Stus-List Re: Haul Out Question

2021-11-13 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
The drum comes up with it. Pretty hard to take it apart. I bring a heavy towel or blanket, and wrap it around the drum a few times, and tape it up so it doesn't scuff the deck up Bill On Sat, Nov 13, 2021, 8:44 AM Brian Morrison via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello CnCers, > >

Stus-List Re: Wifi antenna at top of mast

2021-11-10 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
http://www.wavewifi.com/ Bill On Wed, Nov 10, 2021, 6:18 AM DJ via CnC-List wrote: > Hi all, > I think someone mentioned having an antenna at the top of the mast that > helps pull in distant wifi signals. Can anyone point me in the direction > of a product that would help with picking up wifi

Stus-List Re: Source for sheaves

2021-11-09 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I have some 2” Delrin sheaves that were grooved a little deeper than I like, They are ½” Thick. With the ½” bronze bushing the axle would be 3/8” . $8.00 each + Shipping. I can send Pictures if interested. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie, PA From: Rod Stright via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: Main halyard shackle

2021-11-09 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
A snap shackle on a halyard is not likely to fit through a headboard, or in my case where there is a snap shackle spliced on the jib halyard, I flipped it sideways (not used) and put a regular shackle on B/C the snap shackle won’t fit through the roller furler casting. I think snap shackles are

Stus-List Re: Perry on Ball

2021-11-04 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
♪ You can check out any time you like, ♫But you can never leave! ♪ From: Paul Nixon via CnCList [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2021 3:24 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Paul Nixon Subject: Stus-List Re: Perry on Ball How do I get off this list? Paul

Stus-List Perry on Ball

2021-11-02 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Not sure who all was present or have watched replays of the 2 hr Zoom Interview Bob Perry did with Rob Ball , but it was worth the time. Kind of reminded me of the David Rubenstein Peer to Peer interviews. I was great to get insight from two of the best boat designers of our generation –

Stus-List Re: Poli-Glow question

2021-10-31 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I think you're right to go back to the gelcoat, but as far as temperature, if the what you're inquiring about, I would call the manufacturer, the're pretty friendly that way Bill Coleman On Sun, Oct 31, 2021, 8:27 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Got a

Stus-List Re: Bottom Paints Again

2021-10-25 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
. There was an Odyssey Triton? Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT On Oct 23, 2021, at 2:16 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: I know this subject is as old as boats, but I think I commented in the spring that I was trying a brand new paint and would report in the fall, so here

Stus-List Re: Engine controls and Auto Pilots

2021-10-25 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
the wind so I just don’t use it for that. On Sun, Oct 24, 2021 at 8:02 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: That's what I was wondering about. When I bought my 4000 Plus, the sales guy at defender said I didn't need the rudder feedback unit. But it was pretty worthless and I was very

Stus-List Re: Bottom Paints Again

2021-10-25 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Coleman via CnC-List wrote: I know this subject is as old as boats, but I think I commented in the spring that I was trying a brand new paint and would report in the fall, so here it is. It is raining and chilly and not much else going on in the NE, so . .. The paint is Pettit Odyssey

Stus-List Re: Engine controls and Auto Pilots

2021-10-24 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
> Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 24, 2021, at 12:10 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >  > Hans, does your 4000 unit have the rudder feedback arm? > > Bill > > On Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 1:52 PM Hans Reinhardt via CnC-List < >

Stus-List Re: Engine controls and Auto Pilots

2021-10-24 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Hans, does your 4000 unit have the rudder feedback arm? Bill On Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 1:52 PM Hans Reinhardt via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Chuck, > My 1982 C came with the older Autohelm 4000 (Raymarine) autopilot. The > unit is supposedly not that different than the latest model

Stus-List Bottom Paints Again

2021-10-23 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I know this subject is as old as boats, but I think I commented in the spring that I was trying a brand new paint and would report in the fall, so here it is. It is raining and chilly and not much else going on in the NE, so . .. The paint is Pettit Odyssey Trinidad, and when I hauled a

Stus-List Re: Engine controls and Auto Pilots

2021-10-22 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Chuck, Isn’t the EV100 Wheel Pilot a belt driven unit? From what I see on YouTube it seems to be . . . Maybe you can get the dimensions from Raymarine and just measure how it will fit – or just get them from an existing installation around you. I had a 400+ on a 39, and it performed

Stus-List Re: GelCoat Color Matching and Cracked Mast Step

2021-10-22 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
There is this from practical welding- CASTINGS The most common casting alloys by Far are the AlSiMg heat-treatable castings such as A35G and A319. The correct filler metal for the 3XX casting alloys is 4043. If you don't know what the casting alloy is, it is logical to assume that it is a

Stus-List Re: Freshwater pump and hose

2021-10-17 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Another one to consider is the Johnson variable rate. I hadn't noticed them before, so they may be fairly new on the market. I have tried the above pumps, and also a Marco, and none of them worked properly for me. I got one of the Johnsons this spring, and it has worked flawlessly. The other ones,

Stus-List Re: Mast in and out

2021-10-04 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Those videos don’t stop. I had to reboot to get rid of them On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 3:23 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: Here are a couple videos of me pulling the spar on my 39 about 18 years ago, the first one it gets dark towards the end, done with one crew and my girlfriend

Stus-List Re: Mast in and out

2021-10-04 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
. Regards- Tom Therapy 29 Mk II Annapolis Sent from my iPhone On Oct 4, 2021, at 5:23 PM, dwight veinot via CnC-List wrote:  Those videos don’t stop. I had to reboot to get rid of them On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 3:23 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: Here are a couple videos

Stus-List Re: Mast in and out

2021-10-04 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Here are a couple videos of me pulling the spar on my 39 about 18 years ago, the first one it gets dark towards the end, done with one crew and my girlfriend at the time. The second you will have to cock your head sideways (sorry), this done with just me and the same woman, but it only takes

Stus-List Re: Diesel smell in clothes

2021-09-29 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
My cure-all, as I have mentioned B4 Here, is Oil Eater. If I get a little grease or diesel on my clothes, I spray them with that, and then in the wash. It is a very alkaline cleaner. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie, PA From: David Knecht via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com]

Stus-List Re: bottom wash

2021-09-28 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Think about eating a bowl of oatmeal, leave the bowl on the counter for a couple weeks, vs put it in the sink with water, and clean a few hours later. So yeah, You want to get to this muy pronto. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie, PA From: G Gao via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

2021-09-28 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
). My diesel mechanic (Andy H) has been thinking about the cause for years. It is not a clogged filter problem in our case. Fortunately, I have always been able to get it started, but it takes a lot of turning over. Good thing I have sufficient battery reserve. From: Bill Coleman via CnC

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

2021-09-27 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
(Defender $200 vs. 900)? Seems excessive. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT On Sep 27, 2021, at 5:43 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: This is the second boat I have sprung for that double Racor. A friend of mine finished up a race in Buffalo with a 30Kt West wind

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

2021-09-27 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
1990 C 34+ New London, CT On Sep 27, 2021, at 4:15 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: I was thinking the same thing when this first came up, but then I found a Racor diagram and it showed the pump before the filter, Now, I just did the same search, and found this, <ht

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

2021-09-27 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
, at 4:15 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: I was thinking the same thing when this first came up, but then I found a Racor diagram and it showed the pump before the filter, Now, I just did the same search, and found this, <https://www.parker.com/literature/Racor/Tech_Inst

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