Re: Stus-List Windows

My windows don't leak but they are significantly 'crazed' (?) so that they admit light but it is very diffused--something like the light you might get thru a shower door. Is there a solution to cleaning them up, short of replacement, with some kind of chemical or rubbing compound? Charlie

Re: Stus-List Tacking the genoa

I think slow turns are good for at least 2 reasons: 1. It gives the trimmer an easier time to get the sail in before needing a winch. 2. Too fast a turn usually is slow since a) the rudder acts like a brake and b) it can lose proper water flow over it if turned too fast which requires the

Re: Stus-List Folding prop

A minor point and probably not significant regarding speed thru the water but I think you want to line the blades up to be in a vertical plane as opposed to horizontal plane. In the vertical plane, they present virtually no cross sectional area to the boat direction, whereas in the

Re: Stus-List Folding prop horizontal vs vertical plane..

Sounds correct--I just was defining a plane differently than you. For example, if there was a piece of paper clutched by the blades, the paper would be held in an approximate vertical plane when folded to minimize drag. Martec's instructions 1) keep the lower blade from falling down and 2)

Re: Stus-List tight reaching

One idea not mentioned yet, perhaps because it is too obvious, is constant headsail adjustment, assuming the main is set properly. When I am not close-hauled (upwind or reaching), I steer a course angle or position on the horizon and have the head sail trimmer CONSTANTLY adjusting the

Stus-List Hatch handle replacement

One of my crew 'wrenched' the inside handle from my Lewmar low profile hatch. The handle, which has no outside part, looks like it was 'glued' on to the acrylic which has a non-circular shape slightly recessed into the acrylic, presumably to accept the corresponding handle base. The turning

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38

I have a '34' centerboard version, which was an option in the early 90s on the 34 series (including the +, the XL and the R). I think the board design was adopted or copied from the 37 which was an earlier model but not available new in 1993 (or was out of my price range) one or the other!

Re: Stus-List CP180 GPS

I mounted a Garmin 543/6? at the binnacle--it has a wrap-around type bracket which holds it at any angle and which is screwed to a base of starboard spanning the binnacle guard. It stays down below until I take the boat out. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom CC 36XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com

Re: Stus-List 34/36 bowsprit retrofit

I have played with doing something to my 36XL to reduce crew requirements plus to make it easier to cruise shorthanded. My question is how many crew do you need to fly it when racing (vs the symmetrical chute)? Also, do you think the PHRF change was fair and what did it cost in parts?

Stus-List Racing rules question

I hope some of the racers among the list might want to chime in on the following. Before the start this weekend, 2 boats 'barged' down the line, one immediately to windward and starboard of me (WP) who I protested immediately after the incident, hailed that I(WP) protested him (NC) and flew

Re: Stus-List Racing rules question

SOUTHPORT CT On Oct 20, 2014, at 10:36, Charlie Nelson via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I hope some of the racers among the list might want to chime in on the following. Before the start this weekend, 2 boats 'barged' down the line, one immediately to windward and starboard of me

Re: Stus-List Window Installation - 1985 41

My windows were replaced by a local yard about 10-12 years ago before I was paying attention to this list. There appear to be screws involved whose heads I can see from the outside--probably screwed thru the windows to the fiberglass in the 'frame'--but I am not sure. Some of them are

Re: Stus-List Restoring Grip to Winches

I had all of Lewmar Ocean series ST winches (6) knurled at a local machine shop several years ago. I just took the outside parts to them and with their help decided on a knurl that appeared to be a good compromise between grip and tearing up the line. Cost me $30 each and the grip is still

Re: Stus-List Non-Slip

I'll 2nd the Kiwi Grip--easy to put on and the 'grip' can be varied easily, if desired, by the roller 'nap' and technique of rolling. I had the yard put it on after my crew removed the hardware--first time for the yard doing it--and they were impressed. No issues yet going into my 3rd year

Re: Stus-List Stupid Club

Aniother stupid oil trick! Pumped oil out of my Beta 25, changed filter, added what seemed like more oil than should have been necessary and started her up. Ran fine until oil pressure alarm sounded, shut down, checked level, seemed low so added another quart or so (figured the oil filter was

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

Just a thought Edd: I repowered my 13,600 lb displacement CC 36 XL/kcb (1995) with a Beta 25 after the Yanmar 30 GM? blew a head gasket at about 11 years of use (operator/system error!). It was a perfect match as well and all-in it was about $10K including install, etc. I bring it up only

Stus-List Water pump seal replacement

My Beta 28 HP diesel, circa 2001, has developed a sea water leak on the engine side/aft 'end' of the Jabasco (I think) pump which is driven directly by the engine, not by a belt. This engine has a primary coolant which is cooled by this water pump circulating sea water thru a heat exchanger.

Re: Stus-List replacing furling line

Some older furlers required that you remove the drum to get to the end of the line to undo the knot. IIRC there were 4 hex-head screws that held my original drum together (Mark 3?) which had to be removed to reach the knot. The line was threaded thru the drum and the knot was buried

Stus-List Diesel issues

On the way to and from our racing area, my Beta-25 with only 390 hours on it was running fine and then it dies. It started up right away, ran for a few minutes then died again. We sailed out of the channel for about 10 minutes, started it up again with no problems and it ran for 20-30

Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows

This is getting confusing. Before I knew about the 'structural' aspect of the windows of my 1995 C XL, a local yard replaced them with what looks like acrylic at least partially held in place with screws, the heads of which I can see on the outside of the windows. This was about 10-12 years

Re: Stus-List Oil leak in M4-30

A friend of mine recently got a double whammy because of an oil leak in the pan: He was motoring down the ICW from his home port when the engine slowly died and would not start. Since he was heading for Cape Lookout, NC in July, he expected a lot of motoring so he had checked his oil level

Re: Stus-List outboard size

I suggest the used route unless you plan to use the dinghy a lot. If you decide on new, I'd consider the propane powered Luhrs (sp?) at about $1000-light and no fuel hassles. Charlie Nelson cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: David via CnC-List To:

Re: Stus-List Dodger for 34+

My 36XL dose not have a dodger installed so if I get caught in the rain, I get wet. That's OK with me since I am a fair weather inshore sailor/racer anyway. OTOH, for local deliveries or short distance cruising in the Carolina sounds in the summer, I often use my bimini. It just fits under

Stus-List Deck repair

I managed to crush a 2 x 4 portion of my aft deck on both sides recently. I have cleaned out the balsa core and removed the fiberglass/gel coat pieces on top and need to fill it in (its about 1 inch deep) and then, eventually, cover it with the Kiwi Grip that was on it pre-crushing. I have

Re: Stus-List Deck repair

List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com Sent: Thu, Jul 9, 2015 2:17 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List Deck repair If your going to kiwi grip it anyway, why worry about gelcoat? Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 CC 37+ Solomons, MD On Jul 9, 2015 2:09 PM, Charlie Nelson via

Re: Stus-List Deck repair

Persistence Halifax From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Charlie Nelson via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2015 3:10 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: cenel...@aol.com Subject: Stus-List Deck repair I managed to crush a 2 x 4 portion of my aft

Re: Stus-List Shore Power Question

I used to leave the shore power/battery charger on all the time to keep the batteries topped off and to make up for occassional bilge pump cycling. Then one day I got to the boat and the bilge pump was not working and the batteries were dead. It likely had been on for some time since the pump

Re: Stus-List Club Team scoring with PHRF

Thanks Dennis--these are options we may consider further. Charlie cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Dennis C. via CnC-List To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Sent: Tue, Dec 1, 2015 12:57 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List Bulkhead mounted drop down table

his, and know this, just trying to be helpful as my wife likes to say. Ok, everyone, discuss. Lol Bill Walker CnC 36 Cold on shores of Lake Michigan Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Friday, January 1, 2016 Charlie Nelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: My 36 XL/kcb was deliv

Stus-List Bulkhead mounted drop down table

My 36 XL/kcb was delivered with a relatively massive table bolted to the the cabin sole which had 2 fold down leaves. This table sort of wrapped around the bast so that when the leaves opened, the table surface was centered fore and aft and athwartships so that 4+ people could sit around it

Re: Stus-List Baby stay track end cap

Have a look at small SS mast steps--mounted on the ends of my genoa tracks and forward of my former baby stay track. You just mount them with the underside facing forward so that the supports form a 3 pronged SS, low profile 'cage' that forces any lines up and over them. Charlies Nelson Water

Re: Stus-List Folding prop for 30-1 with A4

No two blade prop will do very well in reverse although I would get a geared one so that you can be sure that it opened. If you race, the lowest drag 2 blade demonstrated by tests in Yachting magazine was a Gori--which I have used for several years without problems. It takes a few seconds

Stus-List Folding props

I was not referring to feathering props. As I understand them, they are designed to be about equal in forward or reverse. My former Max-Prop 3 blade feathering prop was excellent and relatively quickly got the boat going in reverse. Any geared folding 2-blade prop will get a boat moving in

Stus-List Diesel ventilation

I had my Yanmar 30GM replaced about 10 years ago with a Beta-28--it fit physically and was the proper power for my 36XL. The yard did a really good job of sound insulating the engine compartment with the plastic lined 1/2 inch foam--previously there was no insulation. A year or 2 later I

Re: Stus-List Diesel ventilation

c-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Charlie Nelson via CnC-List Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 3:25 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: cenel...@aol.com Subject: Stus-List Diesel ventilation I had my Yanmar 30GM replaced about 10 years ago with a Beta-28--it fit physically and was the proper

Re: Stus-List Cost to recover cushions - ouch

If this quote was from a marine operation, I would at least check the price from a local fabric/upholsterer. This will reduce the marine 'premium' at least. Charlie Nelson 36 XL/kcb North Carolina cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List

Stus-List Club Team scoring with PHRF

Hey listers; We have two reasonably active PHRF fleets on the Neuse River in NC that are about 3 hours apart by boat. In an effort to get boats to move from one venue to another (increasing the fleet size in each open but club run regatta), we have been using a simple PHRF scoring scheme

Stus-List Butyl tape

I, along with the yard, need to re-bed some deck hatches and rails, etc. I prefer butyl tape since it works without the mess of the stuff that comes out of a tube plus it remains flexible if you get the proper 'brand'. Besides checking my local RV store, what are the lister's recommendations

Re: Stus-List Butyl tape

Thanks for all the responses on butyl tape--looks like the tape to use is the Bed-It, although I wish it was 1 inch wide. Charlie Nelson cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Charlie Nelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

Re: Stus-List ProFurl Spinex

I understood, mostly from comments on this list, that using an A-sail on a displacement hull and sail plan rigged for a mast head spinnaker was not recommended, except perhaps for short-handed racing. Is this incorrect, out-of date or still true? Charlie Nelson C 36XL New Bern, NC

Stus-List Local lofts

I used a local loft (North) who took the measurements on the boat only after I agreed to the sale with a 50% deposit. I was a little surprised but I had decided that his price compared to the other local lofts was competitive. The other local lofts gave me prices just based on the generic rig

Re: Stus-List replacing Teak and Holly sole

I can't remember the name now but I recall a really thin epoxy available in pint cans that has a flow like linseed oil. EPES (or something like that) is recommended for direct application to new wood because of its penetrating power. This was recommended to me by someone for doing the

Re: Stus-List replacing Teak and Holly sole

I can't remember the name now but I recall a really thin epoxy available in pint cans that has a flow like linseed oil. EPES (or something like that) is recommended for direct application to new wood because of its penetrating power. This was recommended to me by someone for doing the

Re: Stus-List replacing Teak and Holly sole

I can't remember the name now but I recall a really thin epoxy available in pint cans that has a flow like linseed oil. EPES (or something like that) is recommended for direct application to new wood because of its penetrating power. This was recommended to me by someone for doing the

Re: Stus-List Soft shackle

I don't know how they work in action on a boat. However, they can be made relatively easily from single braid line (IIRC) using videos and instructions from the web. I came across several of the above as I searched the web for splicing an eye loop in double braid line. Of course you may not

Re: Stus-List Stus list Soft shackle

If your spreaders are in-line (not angled aft), its use is primarily to keep the non-telephone pole mast from pumping in serious seas or chop. Disconnect it unless there is usually lots of chop where you race. My 1995 C 36 XL/ckb had an adjustable baby stay with in-line spreaders and my

Stus-List Windows again

I have begun the process of replacing the ~ 15 year old fixed windows on Water Phantom. They have been leaking for awhile and are severely crazed--so much as to be opaque. Interestingly, when they were replaced I also replaced all the Lewmar opening ports and none of these ports show any

Re: Stus-List Best material for battery compartment shelf?

Considering this is a one-time job, I would forget about any laminated wood product in a marine environment. I used 1" solid red oak, epoxy sealed, as backing plates for my Lewmar primary winches (#50s?). Much stiffer for its thickness than starboard, it cannot delaminate, lighter than

Re: Stus-List 37+ and XL (and probably 34's too) Pedestal Guard Wiring

Probably need to drill a hole thru the deck--on my 1995 XL/kcb the guard just stopped at the deck--no holes underneath the SS tubbing. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C 36 XL/kcb Oriental, NC cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Edd Schillay via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Running lines aft to cockpit on C 34 - locating rope clutches

Another alternative to consider is something like my 36 XL/kcb was rigged by the factory or the Harve de Grace yard--not sure which. 4 of the relatively low-load control lines rigged on Water Phantom (Cunningham, vang, topping lift and outhaul) can be run to cam-cleats like the Harken 150

Re: Stus-List best folding prop for 30 MK1 w/ A4

I replaced my Max-Prop 3 blade feathering with a Gori ~ 4 years ago and have zero issues since. The Gori was tested best/lowest drag of any folding prop by Yachtworld (?). According to that test, its drag was almost too low to be measured compared to the other props. Of course, I mostly club

Re: Stus-List Window Replacement

I heard from my yard manager yesterday that there is now a new chemical spray that when used with care and kept moist while it works with a wet rag will allow the removal of things attached with 5200. He claimed this was then the best adhesive to use for windows and other deck hardware instead

Re: Stus-List Stus List - Leaky hatches and the defender sale

I replaced all my original low profile Lewmar hatches more than 10 years ago with the same models from Lewmar. The lenses and frames are still in great condition (no crazing on lenses, frames are still intact, etc.,). I have re-bedded some of them over the years (butyl tape) and replaced a

Re: Stus-List Backstays, running and baby

Yes for upwind work, if your mast is relatively thin and light. IMHO, no movement otherwise until you are running downwind when they get disconnected and run to the shrouds--your shrouds should be fine for any reaching without the checks. I would keep backstay tensioned upwind (more in

Re: Stus-List Sliding hatch details

Thanks for your reply Brad. My cover is screwed in place with more screws than I care to remove. However, it has one or two semi-circular limber holes on the port and starboard sides for water to flow away--none that I recall on forward part of it. I can believe that without these holes,

Re: Stus-List Diesel fuel lines questions

Except perhaps for the injector pump to cylinder hoses (which are likely metal), any diesel fuel hose of the correct size will likely work fine. A word of warning--these hoses are notorious for variations between the OD and ID so do not assume that if your hose is marked 5/16" on the outside

Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

I built an adjustable frame for mine from PVC pipe for about $15. This allows it to more directly face the sun and the frame collapses so I can store it, with the panel attached, below. FWIW--it took less than an hour to build and glue the frame. Go the idea from a you tube video. Charlie

Re: Stus-List Whisker pole?

I have a similar pole from Forte, not Forespar, with line control. I chose it instead of Forespar (many years ago) because it cost less (but still at least a boat buck, the surface was not as slippery (you can see/feel the carbon fibers) and they made one of the tubes for it match the same

Re: Stus-List C 29 Mk II Bulkhead Repair

Be careful that whatever you do with the epoxy including adding fillers, etc. that what you are using it on, in or about has sufficient area to absorb the heat produced as the epoxy 'kicks off'. I build a wooden sailing dinghy using the 'stitch and glue (epoxy) and got pretty good with the

Re: Stus-List Bending Stainless...

You might want to have a machine shop do the bending--I doubt the usual home workshop tools will do the job. Perhaps if you apply heat you might get it done but bending a 3/8" piece of SS is not for the faint of heart! I always take such SS jobs to a shop--they can do it easily and usually

Re: Stus-List stanchion re-bedding (with Butyl)

Definitely, Bed-it is different--much stickier and flexible than most other varieties. I found out the hard way that the butyl tape I got somewhere else (travel trailer store or on-line?) was much less flexible than Bed-it. It may have been dried out or it just was made that way. Anyway, if

Re: Stus-List Wednesday Night racing - now scoring systems

All PHRF racing on the Pamlico Sound in NC use PHRF with TOT. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Pete Shelquist via CnC-List To: cnc-list Cc: Pete Shelquist Sent:

Re: Stus-List LED masthead lights - Now Winch-rite/24v drill

My rigger uses a portable right angle drill for hoisting him/crew up the mast. He likes the Milwaukee brand for ~$300-400. He used it to remove my roller furling recently with his crew hoisting him skyward with the drill and a #30 Lewmar 2 spped ST winch. He was afraid the winch would no give

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 3JH2E Engine Questions

I would bet that your diesel fuel and possibly the tank inside surfaces will be filled with and/or covered by crud from whatever living or dead bacteria, etc. that can live in that environment in the boat's climate. Before you get the engine running, I suggest you 'polish' the fuel yourself or

Re: Stus-List cleaning the engine compartment.

I have been thinking of using a small power washer to clean my engine and bilge prior to re-painting my Beta 28. Of course I need to seal the alternator and the plug that connects the engine electrics to the starting panel before I begin blasting away with the washer. I could never reach

Re: Stus-List Refinishing companionway steps

I am considering doing my entire interior in some kind of varnish/urethane/etc. Currently, and as delivered, none of the teak below (except the sole) has had anything but oil added to the teak--either straight linseed oil or lemon scented linseed oil. Before I do anything, I need to

Re: Stus-List Window Leak

I was not prepared to do the glued/taped windows on my C 36 XL/kcb when the windows were replaced this past spring. (They were both leaking and 'crazed' from the NC sun after 15+ year in it). The yard preferred to seal them with a proper sealant and then use screws to hold them in

Re: Stus-List Asymmetric spinnaker short handed. 33-2?

I think ASPLTD sells what is called a halyard parking bracket which is a commercial version of a 'reverse' cleat at the mast for the spin halyard. Basically it is a cam cleat that mounts on a bracket such that the opening (top?) of the cleat faces the mast. That way, when the kite is hoisted,

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2gm20f - raw H2O pump issue

On my Beta 28, the pump bearings (on the shaft behind the impeller) also have O-rings on them on both sides of the bearing and these can leak, especially if a bad bearing has 'scored' the shaft. In my case, IIRC the shaft was scored enough that the entire pump needed replacement--the shaft

Re: Stus-List Keel Centerboard Damage Liability

FWIW, I have had a few groundings with my board almost all the way up (about 6" of board exposed--I do not grind it up completely within the trunk since with sea critters, it can get stuck there) and many more with it down of course! The only time I saw keel damage was when I hit a submerged

Re: Stus-List Anchor test - recommended lunch hook/kedge?

I can attest to the difficulty of setting a Fortress unless set in relatively calm conditions, even with a soft mud bottom. It was one of 2 anchors I used when I anchored out in a local creek during Hurricane Irene's visit to NC in 2011. I set it and a bigger Danforth (~50 lbs) in calm water

Re: Stus-List Assymetrical spinnaker pole

Same experience in my JAM fleet with 30-40 footers--barn doors win every time--in spite of advice to sail a hotter angle and jibe. Can't figure out whether the advice is BS or I sail off at an angle where the extra distance is not made up by the faster speed and the subsequent jibes. Until

Stus-List RC issues.

I am looking for ideas on various ways to encourage club members to serve as Race Committee and Mark Boat personnel. Currently, our Club Racing Chairperson cajoles, begs, etc. club members who race to serve periodically as the PRO, RC and MB crew. Since we have a one design Sunfish fleet,

Re: Stus-List Slip Choice, backing in

The boat referred to in my earlier post was a Pearson 28, 1982. AFAIK, it had the original engine and transmission and an offset prop. Ideally you are correct, assuming the boat/prop/engine/transmission combo ended up with the prop rotation 'walk' making up for the offset. In my case, it

Re: Stus-List Slip Choice, backing in

+1 for backing into a slip! I do it all the time facing aft but with the wheel behind me. It keeps me much closer to the 'action' as the stern glides in pretty much as Chuck describes below. I especially like the ability to stop her with a shift to forward and a burst of power--that is

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker (not dented pole...) related.

My 1995 XL has a port and starboard set of bullseyes for a double ended downhaul that can be secured on both sides of the cockpit. The bullseye tracks end in a cam cleat at the end of the cabin top and run about 1/2 way up the cabin sides to a double block forward under the pole that

Stus-List Cleat "covers"

I have mid-ship cleats that need to be prevented from catching any lines while club racing. The boat originally had stainless steel cleat covers that lay flat on the deck when the cleat was in use and then could be 'raised' to a vertical position during racing to prevent line from catching on

Re: Stus-List Propeller

I have used a Gori geared folding 2 blade for the last 5+ years without a problem. It replaced a feathering 3 blade Maxi-prop which had been rebuilt once and was very tired. Of course the 2 blade Gori does not have the thrust in reverse that my Max-prop had but I doubt that it is much less

Re: Stus-List Pointers on re rigging an LF38

Shipping the rod may not be practical but it is possible if necessary. Rod can be 'rolled' into a circle whose diameter depends on the rod diameter--IIRC for my 36 XL, I think the yard rolled it into about a 6' diameter circle before it was securely tied up and shipped via UPS or FedEx to

Stus-List VMG at the helm.

Hey all; Although I have VMG (or at least its approximate equivalent) available from my Garmin 746 Chart plotter and can display it on one of my 4 Garmin displays above the companionway, I find it difficult to see it with crew in the cockpit and I don't like putting my head into the boat

Stus-List Bareboat charters in Southern Chesapeake

I am toying with the idea of chartering a 40+ foot mono or cat around memorial Day and the following week in the Southern Bay- the further south the better for traveling from NC or GA. Need room for ~ 4 adults and 4 kids (10-14) but we would not stay on board all week. Any recommendations

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole handling

have the baby stay but no check stays. Jacob Fuerst '78 C 36 303-520-4669 On Dec 4, 2016 8:04 PM, "Charlie Nelson via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Not any longer--ditched that many years ago on the advice on my sailmaker who saw little reason for it on a masthea

Stus-List Windows again

I have had my windows replaced twice in my boat's lifetime: In the spring of 2016 and about 10 years earlier in ~ 2005 which was 10 years from her delivery from the factory in 1995. Since I did not have the time (and likely the expertise!) to repeat the factory's method of gluing them to the

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole handling

-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: jacob fuerst <jjfue...@gmail.com> Sent: Sun, Dec 4, 2016 9:34 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole handling Do you have a baby stay? Jacob Fuerst '78 C 36 303-520-4669 On Dec 4, 2016 6:21 PM, "

Stus-List Spinnaker pole handling

We use a carbon fiber pole on Water Phantom, C 36 XL/kcb, for our kite(s) and have 'oscillated' back and forth between doing dip-pole jibes or end-for-end. The pole is a relatively light Forte carbon fiber pole with snap-in fitting on both ends. We always use lazy sheets and guys. As the

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Navtec 10 Series 7

Replacing the seals is ~ $300 and any decent hydraulic shop can do it. If the piston sleeve is scored (unlikely), its junk. Otherwise, a seal replacement makes it perform like new. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom 1995 C 36 XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Dave via

Stus-List Limited crew spin racing

As is sometimes the case, 2 of my 8 crew were no shows for racing yesterday. Of course it was "blowing the dogs off the chains" wind--8-20 knots! Short-handed we struggled with a chicken/reaching chute during the first race (total disaster on douse!) so we did the next 2 races without the kite

Re: Stus-List Cleat covers

Get the adjustable ones fro APSLTD--held under cleat with bungee cords and easy on and off-~ $35/pair. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C 36 XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Rick Brass via CnC-List To: cnc-list Cc: Rick

Re: Stus-List Removing caulk residue

Another reason to use good quality butyl tape IMHO. The old usually peels off easily and can be replaced with new without further cleaning of the surface. Since it doesn't come out of a tube like most caulks but comes off a roll, there is minimal mess in applying it and cleaning up the excess.

Stus-List Cleaning engine

Hello all; I want to clean up my diesel engine/compartment/etc. now that I have corrected a belt problem which has, over the years, sent lots of black belt dust over everything thanks partly to the alternator cooling fan--no need to go into that disaster! Of course some of the dust attached

Re: Stus-List Fuel Tank Sending unit

I think the sending unit has a gasket (flat AFAIK) and it may have disintegrated or stiffened and broke after many years. This may be all you need to replace. I wouldn't worry about finding a exact replacement, just a soft, diesel fuel resistant flat rubber-like sheet of ~ 1/16" can be used.

Re: Stus-List Oil Pressure Gauge Install

Geez--this list is starting to sound like a gathering of English sports car buffs (I used to house a classic MG and a Aston-Martin in my large garage with only a single wide door--the door was not a problem since the owners spent so much time fixing their cars, they hardly ever left the

Stus-List Centerboard pennant

It is time for me to replace my centerboard pennant--now 6 years old. The yard likes to go with stainless steel wire, which is the same as the original pennant delivered with the boat when new in 1995. I am considering using an equivalent or stronger dyneema line but have a few questions

Stus-List Boat batteries

I replaced mine a few years ago and went with Northstar AGMs (Group 31). These were highly rated then by several reviews. They claim to be made from 'virgin' (as opposed to recycled) lead, are ~ $350 each and weigh at least 70 lbs. The ones I got previously from Sams club (AGM--forgot the

Re: Stus-List Shifter C 27 Mk 3

If an Edson pedestal, talk to their technical support. I just received a new handle, shaft and bushing for mine for less than a boat buck. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C 36 XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: bruce via CnC-List To: cnc-list

Re: Stus-List C 40 question

If any lister is interested, I keep my boat in Oriental for the summer and will be down there this weekend so I could have a look (FWIW!). Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C 36 XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List To:

Re: Stus-List C 40 question

Is this boat the C 37/40 or a different animal altogether? Charlie Nelson cenel...@aol.com -Original Message- From: rshibe via CnC-List To: cnc-list Cc: rshibe Sent: Wed, Jul 5, 2017 1:49 pm Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List Electric Powering Barient ST Winch

1+ on the Milwaukee right angle drill. A local rigger who is up and down many masts many times has one and his assistant drives him skyward easily with it. Not cheap but definitely capable of many trips up the mast but much much cheaper than an electric winch and it is easily useable on any

Stus-List Repair of polyester sove on jib sheet.

One of my jib sheets' cover split during my last racing adventure--of course a little too far from either end to just cut or reverse the line. The line is 3/8" Endura braid with a dyneema core which is fine--and at 10,000 lbs breaking strength should stay fine! I have some experience in

Stus-List Air in fuel line #2

Thanks for your responses. To answer some of the questions raised, the pumps were placed downstream of the Racor for a couple of reasons. 1. The pump original location was upstream of the Racor (30 micron) which was recommended by the Beta engineer because these small pumps do not have much

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