Re: Stus-List Sails to Donate

Z-Sailes in Stamford CT can arrange s donation to charity. Not sure about pickup. Eric On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 3:02 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Listers, Does anyone know of an organization (preferably charity) that accepts old sails as donations? I’d love to

Stus-List Window replacement (cross posted from 34-36 group

Hello, I think my winter project this year will be to replace the windows on the boat. They are pretty badly pitted and have vertical splits in the windows. Any advise on taking on this task. It looks like South Shore Yachts will create these based on a paper template. I am wondering how to

Stus-List 34/36 bowsprit retrofit

Some pictures/write up from my bowsprit project. http://svheesoo.com/content/bowsprint-retro-fit-project ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go

Re: Stus-List sailing this weekend

Please post pictures of the blooper. On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 4:49 PM, Tim Goodyear via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: We will be racing on Sunday in Branford, CT. The Around the Bouys Wednesday night series transitions to Sundays between Labor Day and end of October . The course is

Re: Stus-List CC's new Hot Rod

I sailed it a few weeks ago when it was in Mamaroneck NY. It was a fun boat to sail. We had pretty light and variable winds, but we still saw 9kts on a reach with the Asym. One of my crew is obsessed with the boat and may actually buy one. Eric CC 34/36 Nyack NY On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 6:06 PM,

Re: Stus-List Folding/feathering Props

Where I race, it is not a penalty to have a folder/featherer, the base rating assumes that you have this. A credit is granted from 3-12 seconds for a solid prop based on type of prop and mounting. Having raced with both a solid prop and a folder on the same boat, I can tell you that the penalty

Re: Stus-List Lavish CC's

On the value of these boats, not sure if this sheds any light, but it is an interesting story. In 2012 there was an older CC 61 custom ketch on a mooring owned by a boat yard upriver from our club on the Hudson River. The ask was ~$350k. The owner was an eldery gentleman and access to the boat

Re: Stus-List Used Sails sources recommendations

Bacon Sails http://www.baconsails.com/ bought a spinnaker a couple years, was as described. On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 12:59 PM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: After our 25-30 knot wind adventure I had a couple tears in my furling 135 genoa (I had it down

Re: Stus-List Universal M4-30

Had a 3 cylinder on a previous boats and it was very reliable. As parts go I never had trouble finding the marine-ized versions, And as they are based on Kubota tractor engines, there is a lot of information about finding the non-marine parts at a cheaper price. On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 6:59 AM,

Re: Stus-List Deck hardware for mooring

Nyack Boat Club is on the Hudson River and the anchorage is unprotected. In a north east blow this is seven miles of fetch. From the east there is about 2 miles. In the fall during a Nor'easter we would usually lose a boat or two. We seemed to accept this as normal. However after hurricane Sandy

Re: Stus-List Deck hardware for mooring

A lot of harbour masters on the East Coast would disagree with you. I am in 12-15' of water with 30' of 1 bottom chain and 15' of 5/8 top chain and 18' of pendants. It takes a lot to lift the bottom chain. Mooring rigs are designed to operate with much shorter scope than an anchor. With a rode of

Re: Stus-List PHRF Adjustments for Spin and JAM in a single fleet

For racing on Long Island and the Hudson River the spin and non-spin ratings are not intended to be used to combine fleets. These ratings reflect differences in a boats ability when racing in either a spin or non-spin fleet. For example if you use a spinnaker pole as a whisker pole in

Re: Stus-List Whisker Pole

This was my bible when I raced Jib and Main. http://www.capecoralsailingclub.org/wing-it.pdf. Check your local PHRF rules for use of whisker pole, e.g. in my area it is not illegal to fly on same side as main. Note the advice on reaching with a whisker pole. In light air you will still need to

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker Pole for 33 MK II

Try the local boat yards--especially if they service sailboats. The sometimes have odd bits sitting around. As for ebay, unless it is local, the shipping will be freight which is not cheap. Eric CC 34/36 On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 3:43 PM, Tom Lynch via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I

Stus-List KVH Quadro

Fellow KVH hangers on, A bunch of display items were put on ebay today. Worst ads ever, but they are there. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=kvh_sop=10_sacat=0_nkw=kvh+quadro_from=R40_trksid=m194_osacat=0 Eric B. 34/36 Still running KVH quadro.

Re: Stus-List NYC help

+1 On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 9:16 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Joel, Liberty Landing is a nice stop. Good docks. Amenities. The park is nice and there’s a great science museum nearby. Throw a wave to the Enterprise on your starboard as you pass City Island.

Re: Stus-List 37 and 34 +/XL/R cabin-side plates

I have some weird gummy vinyl badges on my 34/36, but they are a mess and would love to replace them. On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 10:23 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Listers, I think this was covered a couple of years ago, but can't find it. I'm looking to replace

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker Sheets Guys 37+/40

them. Many now use tapered sheets. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 11:23 AM, Eric Baumes via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: On my 34+ I fly an asym on a sprit. I use 3/8 for spin sheets. I have 1/4 for light air. I would go minimum 3/8

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker Sheets Guys 37+/40

On my 34+ I fly an asym on a sprit. I use 3/8 for spin sheets. I have 1/4 for light air. I would go minimum 3/8 and consider 7/16 for the 37+ 2x boat length is correct for the asym. I used to fly a symmetrical and just repurposed those sheets. One of the guys is now the tackline which I ran aft

Re: Stus-List LPG tank -- 37+

I had my alumin tank re-valved and retested. Cheaper than a new aluminum. I would probably do fiberglass the next time around. Eric 34/36 On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 5:48 PM, mike amirault via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: These aluminum tanks are worth recertifying. Had mine done in

Re: Stus-List Running Back Stays

The check stays are also used in light air to put shape back in the sail. The offshore rigs are super bendy. If you want to reduce headstay sag and still have shape in the main you need to use these in light wind. Eric 34/36 On Tue, Jul 28, 2015 at 6:25 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Easy reefing without a mainsail slide track?

As mentioned above, It is a combination of apparent wind and comfort level. If you are a cruiser then I would consider heaving to then reefing the main. The boat will be relatively flat and comfortable when you work on setting the reef. I used to do this when single/short handed and it was much

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

The 34/36 has a centerline shaft. I have no significant pull under power and have a 3-blade Max-Prop. I have had the 3-blade, and 2 2-blades (long story) and never had significant pull when cruising. Steering under sail or power should involve little more than 2 fingers on the wheel making

Re: Stus-List C Rendezvous

That was me. The Boat's Name is "Hee Soo" - named after my daughter. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the rendevous. We have a pretty active racing schedule in September. Eric 34/36 On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 9:06 PM, Chuck S via CnC-List wrote: > Hi David, > FWIW,

Re: Stus-List IPad Question...

I have a http://www.madmanmarine.com/ wifi unit that takes output from my NMEA concentrator then make is available via serial/usb, tcp/ip or UDB. I have a chartplotter and GPS in the system and can get the info on iRegatta or PolarNav on Mac. Also tested with some free/cheap windows programs. I

Re: Stus-List Bulkhead mounted drop down table

I have a c 34+ and I removed the table for the same reasons as you. I have had a "temporary" table for the past couple years that we use when cruising. I built it on one of these http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|7504|2290226|2290231=1536893. The base is through bolted through the floor

Re: Stus-List Bulkhead mounted drop down table

> PENTWATER, MI > > Sent from AOL Mobile Mail > -------------- > On Sunday, January 3, 2016 Eric Baumes via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > I have a c 34+ and I removed the table for the same reasons as you. > > I have had a "t

Re: Stus-List Propeller

You can ask for a quote from the various manufacturers. Based on your engine and transmission most of them will recommend a prop. On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 10:24 PM, Robin Drew via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks. > > Robin Drew > Mobile: +1 514 4632060 > > On Jun 6, 2016, at 7:42

Re: Stus-List My Experience and Mistakes With Interlux

You can have KiwiGrip tinted at a paint store. It is a latex paint. However they won't guarantee a colour match. On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 1:49 PM, Patrick Davin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Paul did you use the white color of KiwiGrip for your's? Your blog said > you were

Re: Stus-List intermitent vibration/shudder in ocean swells

The Max-Prop may be worn and need to be rebuilt. Check for looseness in the blades when it is hauled. I had something similar happen when motor sailing when my prop was worn. When the wind would puff and accelerate the boat taking the load off the prop, it would shudder. Eric C 34/36 On Thu,

Re: Stus-List Odd wave in Chesapeake

+1 on wake. We get these occasionally on the Hudson River when there is no obvious wake maker around. On Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 1:23 PM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have encountered some odd waves on the Chesapeake and attributed them to > a boat/ship/tug/barge

Re: Stus-List Selling The Office

JP, The boat formerly know as "The Office" will reside at the Nyack Boat Club where it will join another 35 MkIII, a 40 MkII, a 34/36+ (my boat), 2 30's (MkI and II) and a few 29s. If you find yourself venturing south, consider spending a day or night at Nyack. We have a few guest moorings with

Re: Stus-List C 30 MK1 PHRF racing

I think he means One Design. On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 6:36 PM, RANDY via CnC-List wrote: > Way to go Michael! > > One question: what did you mean by "OD" (in "It is not a OD where a > computer has figured out the precise point to set everything, and > anything even

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

On the Hudson River, we use ToT at the club level and ToD for interclub regattas. The rationale for ToT at the club level is roughly: 1. The RC doesn't need to know the exact length of the course. While we race around fixed marks, the RC boat will move to give us the best approximate W/L course.

Re: Stus-List ST4000+

If you haven't already, try cleaning the contacts on the control head. My old ST4000 started acting up and this fixed it. Eric C 34/36 On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 7:42 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have a peculiar problem, My ST4000+ display no longer displays my

Re: Stus-List was fans - Now what was your hottest trip ever

July 2009 Norwalk CT aboard old boat (Catalina 30). Second night of cruise arrived Friday at town dock (a mile or so up the river from shore). Hazy, hot and humid. Went to Aquarium and dinner. Back to boat for night with plans to leave the next morning for Milford. Late Friday night, boat is hit

Re: Stus-List Anyone need/want a really big wheel?

Hi, I like the idea of the Edson Rail Mount, but I have a question for anyone who has used one. How do you ensure that you don't lose the Key from the Wheelshaft? In the winter when I take the wheel off so I can get to the back of the cockpit under the cover, I wrap the Wheelshaft with the key

Re: Stus-List Cleat "covers"

I use these http://www.solvingideas.com/index.html and they work really well. they do wear out after a season or two. Eric Baumes 34/36+ On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 5:04 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Someone on the list found a bunch of cleat chocks on their boat

Re: Stus-List VMG at the helm.

The simplest way when you are going upwind is get your crew out of the cockpit. They should be on the rail in the middle of the boat. Our boats like to sail flat and if you can get the transom out of the water you will be faster as well. Eric C 34/36 On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 3:00 PM, Charlie

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole handling

I switched to an asymmetrical with a retrofit bow sprit. I'll never gybe a symmetrical chute again. After the first gybe with the new setup, my crew confessed that used to dread when the boat turned downwind. For everything to work well on a dip gybe you need 7. Now I can fly the chute and gybe

Re: Stus-List Bad Race Start Last Night

This is the harbour they were trying to get out of or into. One report I read said they were on their way out. The boat went under the pier into the triangle area. Really scary stuff. https://goo.gl/maps/xpKnuNA4GZw On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 4:19 PM, RANDY via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Where to get parts for old Lewmar Winches?

Found the old email. That is where I got them. On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 5:03 PM, Eric Baumes wrote: > I think I got some parts for an old lewmar here > > http://www.winchspares.com/ I can't find any old emails, but their > address was in my contact list. > > They might be

Re: Stus-List Where to get parts for old Lewmar Winches?

I think I got some parts for an old lewmar here http://www.winchspares.com/ I can't find any old emails, but their address was in my contact list. They might be located in the UK, but they were pretty reasonable (shipping excluded) Eric On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 4:56 PM, Matthew Schlanger via

Re: Stus-List Windows Pt 2.

uce Whitmore via CnC-List >>> Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 2:01 PM >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Cc: Bruce Whitmore <bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net> >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Windows Pt 2. >>> >>> Remember to use plexiglass, not Lexan. Lexan

Stus-List Windows Pt 2.

I spoke to a local fabricator about making the windows. We spoke for a while about the curvature of the windows and whether they would have to be thermoformed. I know the windows curve to match the curve of the cabin top, but are they at all curved vertically? Researching Lexan is seems you can

Stus-List Window thickness

Hi all, Starting the project of replacing my windows on 34/36. Made the templates yesterday, but forgot to measure the thickness of the lexan. Anyone know offhand what this is? It looked to be about 1/4 in. It would save me a drive back up to the boat. Eric S/V Hee Soo C 34/36

Re: Stus-List NMEA 2000 network down

I just installed a brand new Triton system with Zeus 2. When we got everything wired up and plugged in the Wind transducer, it blanked the data on the system. If I unplugged it, the data would come back. I called B and they had me return the wind transducer and have mailed me a new one. I am yet

Stus-List VHB tape for fixed ports

Hi all, I have the new windows for my C 34/36 and am going to go the VHB route. Looking at past posts seems VHB #5952 is the way to go. There seem to be many options in terms of color, width and thickness. Any one with at 34/36 or 37/40 who has done this with VHB have any advice? Thanks,

Re: Stus-List Adjustable Genoa Cars, 1994 C 37/40+

I think they are Lewmars. My '93 34+ has a lot of Lewmar stuff, traveller, blocks, etc. Eric On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 6:14 PM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Is there any indication on the tracks and cars you have now who > manufactured them? They don't look like

Re: Stus-List Asym sheet size

PS I fly a really big Asym on a sprit. On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 6:43 PM, Eric Baumes wrote: > Sounds good. > > Similar to what I use on my C 34+ > > 3/8" for normal sheets. > > The light air sheets 5/16 with the cover stripped for about 1/3 of the > length. > > The 5/16 are

Re: Stus-List Asym sheet size

Sounds good. Similar to what I use on my C 34+ 3/8" for normal sheets. The light air sheets 5/16 with the cover stripped for about 1/3 of the length. The 5/16 are plenty strong, but the 3/8 are better on the hands in heavier wind. On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 12:16 PM, steve dewar via CnC-List <

Re: Stus-List Stopping leaks through pedestal guard feet?

So my 34/36 has the wires from the pedestal running down the tubes and through the cockpit floor and the wires come out essentially in the back of the aft cabin. When ever I have had to do anything with wires etc. the only way to stop the water coming in is to pump a lot of stuff (in my case

Re: Stus-List Adding asym sail/sprit to C 36

Hi, I did this a few years ago on my 34/36+ Brief write up here http://svheesoo.com/content/bowsprint-retro-fit-project Here is the pertinent information on sizing. *PHRF Regulations* The YRALIS allows for a retrofit bowsprit to be 24% of J without penalty for Windward/Leward racing. For

Re: Stus-List Adding asym sail/sprit to C 36

To answer some of your other questions. I have a .75 A2 runner. It is about 25% bigger in area than the symmetrical kite--ALIR allows SMG to be calculated of of J + sprint length. It is generally easier to rig, hoist and fly the Asym. One change is that instead of using a turtle to launch of the

Re: Stus-List Adding asym sail/sprit to C 36

s 24% with no penalty is that in addition to a > standard spin pole and Symmetric spinnaker or in place of the standard > pole/spin? > > > > Mike > > Persistence > > Halifax > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Eric &g

Re: Stus-List Adding asym sail/sprit to C 36

wo ratings? One with the sprit and one with the pole? > I'm considering adding a sprit and top down furler for single handed races. > > > On January 31, 2018 at 10:47 AM Eric Baumes via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > That is in place of a standard spin and

Re: Stus-List Insurance issues

You mentioned the $0 deductible that Geico/BoatUS now "provides". While that is technically true, it has been replaced with a depreciation curve on parts. I found this out this year after a claim. I had to have my steering pedestal replaced after a weather related incident. The new parts were

Re: Stus-List Adding asym sail/sprit to C 36

y) allows more than one cert per boat. But I am not > sure for what conditions they allow it. > > Eric > > On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 1:58 PM, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: > >> Eric, >> >> Will PHRF allow you two ratings? One with the sprit and on

Re: Stus-List Adding asym sail/sprit to C 36

ed, Feb 21, 2018 at 3:49 PM, Eric Baumes via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Jobs to do when dip jibing symmetrical chute/ Ideal setup. >> >> 1. Main trimmer (jibes main) >> 2. Foredeck (switches pole to new working guy) >> 3. Mast (raises and lo

Re: Stus-List Fun Sailing Videos

My favourites for olde time sailing: Secret Sailing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxlF6_H-5uEJmCKRe_qbH7g/videos lots of old America's Cup if you dig around CYCATV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruJTxFopLOdmrn2tMvDxDw lots of old Sydney Hobart Race films Volvo Ocean Race

Stus-List Windows gone bad

Hello, I re-did my windows this spring on my 34/36. I used the VHB tape and the 3m building caulk. 3 out of 4 seemed to come out ok, but on the fourth the tape did not bond very highly. It started on the very front of the stb port, but I was on the boat when it was raining and it seems the

Re: Stus-List Windows gone bad

> > Gary > S/V Kaylarah > '90 C 37+ > East Greenwich, RI, USA > > ~~~_/)~~ > > > On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Eric Baumes via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I re-did my windows this spring on my

Re: Stus-List Windows gone bad

See below On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 11:37 AM, Bill Dakin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Eric, where did you buy your windows? > EAB: Plastic-Craft Products in West Nyack NY (local) > Did you have a pattern from the old ones to cut your own? > *EAB: I made a patterns before I

Re: Stus-List Reinstalling plexi windows...again.

I have purchased, but not yet used DEI 010301 High-Temperature Silicone Coating Spray - Black based on I think the same blog post. I have the windows, tape, etc. and this is the year I will do it! On Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 10:31 AM, Derek McLeod via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > When

Re: Stus-List Spring Projects

Replacing broken rope clutches on deck. Re-bedding some hatches and other suspected leaks. Painting spreaders and touch up on the mast. Fix some stuff on the mast. Paint bottom Wax hull I am past the point of no return on the windows. The one pic shows the average size chunk that has come

Stus-List Cabin Fever Videos

For those of us who are Northern Sailors, this is a list of some movies/videos that I put together for my club in Nyack... I am always looking for other suggestions as well. While there are a mere two months before we start spring prep, those are still 8 or more weeks of winter weather. If you