Re: Stus-List Boarding Ladder

Marek. Doesn't sound funny to me. One of our biggest safety concerns we have on SLY, our 1975 C 33, is having my wife or I fall overboard. Even with the Life Sling this is a serious risk especially in cold water as we have here in the Northwest. I'd love to have a boat with an open transom.

Stus-List C 33 Rudder Post lubrication

I have a C 33 from 1975 and I have just discovered what appears to be a very deteriorated grease cup fitting on the fiberglass tube which supports the rudder post. It appears that the top of the grease cup itself has rotted away leaving just the sides and a very rusty body. I touched it and

Re: Stus-List C 33 Rudder Post lubrication

, on a boat that had been sitting for a few years. That > worked good to free it up, and I recommend it for that purpose, but it won't > last. Winch grease or some other kind of water resistant grease will last a > lot longer. > > Steve Thomas > C MKIII > Port Stanley, ON >

Re: Stus-List What speed should I expect for 33-2 under power?

We too have a 1975 33 with an Atomic 4. What is your hull number? We cruise at 1800 RPMs and get about 6 knots. We are in the process of replacing our engine with a rebuilt from Moyer Marine. If you are not familiar with Moyer Marine you should be. They are the authority on all things Atomic

Re: Stus-List Engine Stop Cable - C 37+

Moyer Marine stocks choke cables in two different lengths. One is quite long and can be cut to length. Dave. 1975 C 33 SLY Sent from my iPad > On Jan 26, 2017, at 9:15 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List > wrote: > > And it won't be any available length except for one in Lima,

Re: Stus-List UCCG documentation warning going around

I received Document renewal notices from both the USCG and "U.S. VESSEL DOCUMENTATION" both on the same day in the US mail. Thanks to this list I quickly knew what was up and have renewed via the USCG notice. Thanks, Dave. 1976 C 33 SLY Sent from my iPad > On Feb 10, 2017, at 1:19 PM, Dreuge

Re: Stus-List Folding Prop won't open

We've lived with a Martel two bladed folding prop forever. Occasionally one blade will not open but putting it in reverse and back into forward has always worked for us. Each time we haul out (once every two or three years here in the Northwest) we remove the blades and thoroughly clean and

Re: Stus-List Thinking of a Wheel to Tiller Conversion

I have no experience with the 32 so should not comment but I have an early 33 (1975) which was converted from wheel to tiller by a prior owner. In our case we would have it no other way. Our only modification was to replace the tiller with a longer version so my wife, the skipper sits up

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole handling

Turns out, in my view, the success of spinnaker set, gybe and take down is controlled at the helm. When the boat is correctly driven through the maneuver the job on the foredeck is much more manageable. Please don't tell my wife the skipper. Dave. K SLY 1975 C 33 Sent from my iPad > On Dec 5,

Re: Stus-List Removing Starter...

Also, don't forget you have to get the starter back on, sometimes this can be harder than getting it off because you need to get hands in there as well to start the bolt, and the starter is heavy. I did cut a new access port some years ago but it still is difficult to get to the starter motor.

Re: Stus-List Kids entertainment

Kevin, Not sure if I'm off the mark here but when our kids were young the best entertainment on rainy days or long passages was a big box of LEGOS. When sailing we built boats to tow behind and when at anchor we sailed and rowed in our dinghy, played on the beach, hiked and explored ashore and

Re: Stus-List Post question on CnC discussion list

Tom. I'm no rigger but I too have a C 33-1. Also, ours is not the original mast so things are different and I do suggest you discuss this issue with a professional rigger. I believe the spreader should be angled up as you see on yours. The trick is to direct the load evenly from the shroud so

Re: Stus-List Lazy Jack advice

I'm no expert as I have no lazy jacks and have never used them but my concern would be the potential of putting extra stress on the spreaders causing them to become misaligned. Dave. Kaseler SLY, 1975 C 33 Sent from my iPad > On Apr 19, 2017, at 9:54 AM, Eric Frank via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List clogged refrigerator drain

Have you tried a toilet plunger. These old fashioned tools create a lot of suction if there is some standing water in the icebox. Worked for me. Dave. SLY 1975 C 33 Sent from my iPad > On Aug 2, 2017, at 4:08 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List > wrote: > > The hose ends

Re: Stus-List Subject: Re: Broke my boat

Some years ago I too had a problem involving a mast. We were in a collision with a Hans Christian or similar boat with a bow sprit. The other boat's bobstay rode up on our toe rail and her bow sprit punched our mast leaving a dent. We were unable to find a replacement spar that was affordable

Re: Stus-List 25MKII, Tiller Length

Hi. Good plan. My guess is the Anytiller guys know the original specks. Did you ask? We, on our 33 mark 1 bought a longer stock tiller (from West Marine I think) so the skipper could sit up against the bulkhead. Works really good, especially in racing situations. Crew working lines behind the

Re: Stus-List 25MKII, Tiller Length

And of course, we have an adjustable tiller extension so she can sit on the rail. Dave Sent from my iPad > On Jul 10, 2017, at 1:46 PM, David Kaseler via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hi. Good plan. > My guess is the Anytiller guys know the original sp

Re: Stus-List Update to Broken Mast

I never lost possession of the boat and nothing was stripped. Dave. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 14, 2017, at 9:13 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List > wrote: > > I’ve heard this as well — except usually the insurance company sells it to a > salvage company first, who then

Re: Stus-List Battery compartment and battery boxes. SS straps?

Big reason for a battery box is to protect against accidental shorting if the terminals. Dave. 1975 C 33 SLY Sent from my iPad > On May 20, 2017, at 1:25 PM, john sandford via CnC-List > wrote: > > I like the ratchet strap idea. > Mine are gel, no box, and the crummy

Re: Stus-List 33-2 on mast clam cleats - are they still available?

Open V-cleats? Ok, I just call them jam cleats. In any case, I would hesitate to use them for a halyard application unless it was for a temporary application as Dennis C. suggests. Having said that I use them for my headsail sheets and like them very much. We have no conventional cleats in

Re: Stus-List Fuel conditioners

I use Marvel Mystery Oil in the gasoline for my Atomic 4 engine as advised by Don Moyer of Moyer Marine. These guys are the authority for all things Atomic 4. I also use it in my two air cooled VWs. I think it helps keep the interior parts properly lubricated. You should be able to find this

Re: Stus-List Sail advice - 1, 2 , 3 go

-list.com] On Behalf Of Harry > Hallgring Jr via CnC-List > Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:29 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Harry Hallgring Jr <hhallgr...@icloud.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Sail advice - 1, 2 , 3 go > > Go Pats!!! > > Harry > Sen

Re: Stus-List Sail advice - 1, 2 , 3 go

Kind of like under inflating footballs just a little. Dave. SLY 1975 C 33 Sent from my iPad > On May 3, 2017, at 7:56 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > > No problem. Hack saw, bosun chair and poof! Shorter spreaders. :) > > Seriously, could be a very subtle

Re: Stus-List Stuffing Box on 1986 C 33 mk2

Someone with more knowledge than I should help you with this but you should understand that traditional stuffing boxes are designed to leak. The water keeps the unit lubricated and cool. I now have what they call a dripless stuffing box which is a completely different design to accomplish the

Re: Stus-List Chart plotter mount for boat with a tiller

I need to put in my two cents. Many years ago we had a Newport 27 with a depth sounder mounted on a hinged arm. The mount was inside the cabin but could be swung out so the display was in the center of the companionway. Because the unit was mounted on a plate that swiveled it could be viewed

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Jack I agree with all you say. Dave. 1975 C 33 SLY Sent from my iPad > On Sep 18, 2017, at 8:33 AM, jackbrennan via CnC-List > wrote: > > Of course, the caveat to all of this is that, depending on where you sail, > even up-to-date charts can be anywhere from mildly

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Chris, Wow. Things can get pretty complicated. We have been sailing around Puget Sound including the Georgia Strait for 40 years. We have a small Garmin GPS below at the nav station. The important navigation tools for us are my paper charts, parallel rules, dividers, a plastic speed distance

Re: Stus-List Learning to sail in a small boat

I agree with Marek except for his comments about windsurfing. I have only tried windsurfing once and failed but if I were to start this sailing thing over again I would start in a dinghy, then spend some time on a windsurfer to help me learn to steer with my sails and angle of heal, so to learn

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replacement

Lots of folks have been talking about fuel tank fill and advising a 90 degree intake for simpler hose attachment. SLY has two fuel tanks, one plastic under the cockpit where the original aluminum one was with a straight vertical intake hose connection, plus another stainless tank forward under

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

Dave, I have to confess that I rebed my original hatch to stop a leak and ended up through bolting it and used acorn nuts. Wish I hadn't. Looks bad and I do keep hitting my head. Wish I knew of butyl tape when I did the job. Dave. Kaseler SLY 1975 C 33 Sent from my iPad > On Sep 26, 2017, at

Re: Stus-List Supporting Stu

I just made a small contribution. This is my first because I have no understanding about what costs are associated with this service so it has been hard for me to determine what amount would be appropriate. Maybe a ballpark figure about Stu's expenses and/or a suggested contribution amount

Re: Stus-List Big Boat on my property C 33 mk1

Joe, The original 33s are great boats we still have ours and love her. For us, she both cruises and races well. Old IOR design creates some challenges with the spinnaker in a blow but you can learn to deal with that. From our prospective she is the right size for a couple. Hope you find a

Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

We replaced our life lines some years ago. What I remember is that it was not that hard. My wife says we got the parts from West Marine but I think we got them from somewhere else. In any case you need a good tool to cut the wire and a good tool for nicro pressing. And careful measuring. Dave.

Re: Stus-List new haylards - now re-configuring halyards

In my experience headsail halyards are led on the port side and main on the starboard. On SLY we carry just three headsail halyards configured as one jib and two spinnaker. When changing jibs we use one of the spin halyards and back to the jib if we need to change headsails again. This all

Re: Stus-List A-4

Randy, I live in Seattle and have been dealing with Moyer Marine for many years and the long distance relationship has not been an issue. I have purchased two A4's from them (one was a short block and the other a rebuild) and returned two core engines. I very much believe in these guys and I

Re: Stus-List Hard paint vs. ablative

Kyle, Bottom paint is a funny thing. Different paints seem to do better in different areas. If you are talking about the other Washington, Pettit Trinidad SR has worked great for us in central Puget Sound. The bad thing about hard bottom paint is that after awhile you end up with a build up of

Re: Stus-List 1988 37R Diesel Tank Replacement Suggestions

Not sure where you are but we purchased a s/s tank from Ballard Sheetmetal many years ago. They made it to our specs and are located in Ballard, WA. Dave. SLY 1975 C 33 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2019, at 3:48 PM, Languid Refiner via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > Is a