Stus-List Mirage in Newport

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Stus-List Mast Rake on C&C 30

Hi Joe, I just adjusted mine from about 13.5" to about 10.5 - 11" and it made a world of difference in 12 - 15 + Knots winds. The helm was balanced in calm winds but I was getting more than my share of weather helm in the heavier stuff, sometimes that was forcing me to have a less aggressive

Stus-List Pictures of my DIY whisker pole mounts

Hi, A while back I mentioned I that I made some DIY mounts for my new whisker pole, you can check them out on Flickr here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/133565480@N04/ The links for the parts used are on the photo descriptions. Regards, -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA

Stus-List Mast Rake on C&C 30 M

Hi Curtis, My boat is different but I was in 18-25 knots with elderly guests (4 in their mid 70's) a few weeks back. To keep it on the easy side we put 2 reefs on the main and sailed main only while getting out of the marina area.. As soon as we got clear water, we deployed the genoa (and fur

Stus-List Whisker pole attachment to genoa

Hi guys, Sorry for the belated reply, we were out racin' last nite (Regular Wed nite stuff) Super light winds again. Came in 1st in class on the water, will be 2nd on phrf my PB on the less than 5 knots winds. Anyhow, at my rigger's recommendation we use a small loop at the clew. We tried

Stus-List Whisker pole topping lift

We tried using the topping lift and found it was un-necessary using the aforementioned technique and it was just one more line to get tangled-up ( It did :-) ) . Also, we make sure that the cleat on the pole is pointing down / jaws pointing up. This way it's easier to release the clew end / t

Stus-List New instruments?

I have 2 B&G Tritons on either side of the companion way and a Zeus 2 at the helm. They rock! I have had them for 2 seasons now, No issues. The Triton are easily customizable, have cool stuff like wind shift / depth graphs over time, nice wind rose, etc, etc. The Zeus 2 is da bomb. it wil

Stus-List Working from 'The other Office"

This is a good week.. My kids are both @ sailing camp at the lake near my boat we're stating on Take Five all week. We had to drop-off / pickup the kids everyday and with club being 30 miles away from home we avoid the 120 miles per day commute. Pretty fun to be here all week. As for work,

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

Hi Edd, Try to get a hold of David Mocny he's a lister and owns a 37+ on my lake. I visited his boat last year I'm pretty sure I remember he re-did his and it looks good. (You can PM me for his phone) Good luck, -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" lake Lanier, GA Message: 10 Date: Sat, 6

Stus-List Hull# (HIN) for 34+

Hi Dave, My 1990 34+ does have the + in the Hin number. It's imprinted on the Hull that way and it's in the boat's official USCG docs as well (Here: http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/pls/webpls/cgv_pkg.vessel_id_list ) My Hin is ZCC34+34B090. It did create a little bit of a fuss with the insura

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

I can measure / take pictures of mine when I get to the boat next (Should be this weekend) Mine appear to be in pristine condition as they are under the dodger side flaps. (Probably have been protected that way since new) Regards, -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA

Stus-List This is very cool...

Thanks, I love it. This will help in my quest to figure out a few possible Wed nite race course scenarios in advance and plan accordingly.. --Thought I would share this... -- https://www.windyty.com/?43.580,-73.125,4 -- David F. Risch -- 1981 40-2

Stus-List 34+ transom thru-hulls

Hi David, Congrats on getting the 34+. I've owned mine for 3 years and still think I could not have possibly gotten a better boat for what we do. The promise is that is gives you plentiful room and comfort at the marina / anchor and runs like a bat out of he$$ around the cans.. It does just

Re: Stus-List 34+ transom thru-hulls

Rod Rigging. Mine is also original and the boat has been freshwater for all its life except for 4 years. I discussed the rig with one of the few (And be most accounts: the best) factory certified Navtec guys in the southeast (Rick Zern) and his advice was: Have your local guy take a look at

Stus-List 34+ transom thru-hulls

I have seen that, which is the lawyer approved, blanket cover, we're in the business of selling you more new stuff statement. I did ask Rick about that he said: It depends where the boat is used / how it's used / what conditions it sails or stays in. If in doubt, have it looked at by a quali

Stus-List 12 volt cordless drill

I swore off battery powered drills altogether for reasons of short drill life.. About 10 years ago I was on my 2nd or 3rd cordless drill needing replacement (Again) because it was cheaper than replacing the battery when a pretty beefy 120 volt powered model that was about 1/3rd the price caug

Stus-List Tools on Board

I also have a 260 or so pieces socket set on board that I bought for a screaming deal at Lowes' fathers day sale a couple years ago . Being on a lake, I don't do extended cruising or anything offshore. In fact more than 50% of my boat's use is drag racing around the cans in club races where ex

Stus-List Pacific Sea stories / Offshore fishing tips?

Courvoisier -> Classy fish. Very funny Don. :-) Regards, Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA Subject: Re: Stus-List Pacific Sea stories / Offshore fishing tips? Message-ID: <494cc7dd-7b95-41ad-9248-570930e94...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf

Stus-List Engine Troubles > Injector Rebuild

Here's another option: Instead of paying 125.00 per for rebuild why not buy brand new ones for 132.00 bucks each? See here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yanmar-1GM-2GM-3GM-Injector-NEW-Part-728170-53100-FREE-SHIPPING-/151718415253 Mine were sticking / cold start was smoky and sometimes laborious.

Stus-List Interior Teak Finish

Agreed, That's why I try and prioritize the stuff by "must do" vs "nice to have". I do my best to get the "must do" well and fairly expeditiously, the rest is somewhat "maniana" because it's lower on the priority list than racing / cruising with the family.. That's in contrast with 4 out of

Stus-List Transatlantic Race

Cool Stuff, Some of that becomes clearer with this; https://www.windyty.com/?38.608,-65.918,6 You can see how the leaders made short work of the beat off the continental shelf and are now flying across at 10-14 knots plus on a beam reach enjoying a 16-24 knot southwesterly.. Isn't this sat

Stus-List Bottom paint -ingredient change

I totally concur.. You want the stuff to perform as designed.. You apply it as prescribed. If the tetracycline was as effective as claimed, it would be in the paint from the factory. BTW, My burnished Trinidad Pro is still pristine (I check it regularly when we swim) after being constantly i

Stus-List Main sail slides

Brillant! I'm doing that this evening :-) Both my main and genoa will go up without a winch / go down by gravity. But easier is better. I've been sort of trying to figure another way to do it without going up the mast.. Now I know. BTW, Last year I had my sail guy replace my ruined adjustab

Stus-List B&G Zeus2

Hi Gary, I have the 7 inch Zeus 2, and the Triton wind and depth package + one extra Triton gauge. I have had it for a full year now and It's a fantastic system. The gauges are very bright and easy to read, I have all the metrics I can ask for: VMG on waypoint / VMG on wind, Sailsteer auto

Stus-List B&G Zeus2

Just about, I'm eagerly waiting for the automatic coffee brewing NMEA 2000 compliant module to come out.. -Francois 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA --> Subject: Re: Stus-List B&G Zeus2 --> Message-ID: --> --> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" --> Does it trim your sails to

Stus-List 37 Plus Below-Deck Autopilot

This looks great. I was thinking about doing the exact same setup on my 34+. The quadrant configuration is identical. I like that better than cutting the rudder post tube except that I have read on the Edson site that mounting a hydraulic ram directly to the quadrant was not recommended.. It s

Stus-List solar vent wiggles, doesn't rotate

Hi Nate, Sounds to me like one of the commutators in the motor is no longer getting current and that creates a dead spot. I.E your motor is toast. You can try connecting a good AA battery directly to the motor if you want to test and know for sure Here's a good replacement if you or one of

Stus-List Intimidating Music

Nothing like the Dance of the Valkyries.. It's Apocalypse Now for my competition.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPf_PJlJsJQ -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list pr

Stus-List Best Engine>Yanmar 3GM + Prop?

Hi Brian, It depends on the boat but on my 34+ (36 LOA and 30.9 LWL) and My setup is Yanmar 3GM30F / Kanzaki KM3P / 2.61 My theoretical basic hull speed is a little over 7.00 knots When I bought the boat in came with a fixed 3 bladed prop RH 15D X 11P (Probably a Michigan Wheel) installed

Stus-List Stus list replacing the furling line

I have a Harken mkIII furler. Really simple for me: unfurl Genoa untie figure 8 knot, remove old line, insert new line, tie figure 8 knot, go sailing or furl... Nothing to remove or unscrew.. François Rivard. 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA. Sent from IBM Verse ___

Stus-List Stus list replacing furling line

Correction.. No need to unfurl. Just untie knot, swap lines, tie new figure 8 knot. . done Could not be simpler François 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier GA. Sent from IBM Verse ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences,

Stus-List Stus list winches

Hi Herold. Sounds obvious but I'll say it anyway: Have you tried 4 wraps? I read somewhere that the "Correct" number of turns is 4. On my boat it's a necessity, when It's blowing, 3 wraps is a waste of time and effort, they all slip. 4 turns gets it done. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take F

Stus-List 34+ location of inside hull ID#

Hi Dave, I want to say it's on the rear bulkhead in the aft sails locker / storage area accessed via the seats / lids on either side of the helm station. You would have to actually go down in there and shine a flashlight to make sure. As part of my wiring project I removed all the sole boards

Stus-List Black Lid For Pump Out

Hi Ron, if you can't find it locally It's on Amazon and probably a whole lot cheaper. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=marine+waste+cap&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amarine+waste+cap West has them too . BTW, I have found many really good deals on Amazon for s

Stus-List Starter

Hi Mike, My guess is bad contacts on the switch. I am starting there as it is a cheap and easy fix. Since it's a 25 year old switch that makes sense to replace anyway. I have noticed that the switch feels 'mushy" and it's been doing the miss intermittently over the past 2-3 times I've used th

Stus-List Starter

> It's fixed. > It was either the press-fit connector ( it was pretty corroded / fell apart > when I disconnected it) , the push button switch, or both. I installed the > new switch, cleaned all surrounding connections, substituted the connector > with a proper shrink wrap crimp connector, and

Stus-List Best prop for 34+

Hi David, I have a 16D X 12P Martec Elliptec Mk III 2 blades folder (3GM30F) and it makes 5.8 - 6.2 at 2,850 - 2900 and 6.8 - 7.0 maxed-out (3400 rpm) with a clean hull . I don't know about it being "the best" prop. but it's cheap, simple, can easily be found used on eBay for a few hundred b

Re: Stus-List Best prop for 34+ One more

Hi David, Another possible option is the Featherstream props. http://www.featheringpropeller.com/ I looked at those pretty carefully. They seem to be much like the newer externally adjustable Max props but for less $$. I think if I needed an offshore cruising prop I would give them a try.

Stus-List 3GM30F Oil Pressure warning

Hi Rob, I was told by more than 1 mechanic to be very careful about never over-filling the oil in my 3GM30F.. In fact they recommended keeping it between the middle and about 2/3 full level on the stick. The reason for that is to avoid a run-away engine condition.. Apparently the excess oi

Stus-List Trimming the main

Hi David, The last inch / tip on the leach. If the tip is pointing to leeward than the vang is too loose and your spilling wind through the upper triangle of your sail. You need to tightent it a few inches. BTW that can be useful when the wind picks-up / your backstay is full on and you still

Re: Stus-List Trimming the main Part II

Hi David, By "It" I mean the boom vang if that was not clear. Pulling the vang closes the leach / takes twist out / flattens the sail. The last inch / tip on the leach. If the tip is pointing to leeward than the vang is too loose and your spilling wind through the upper triangle of your sa

Stus-List Electronics upgrade

My Zeus2 uses COG from the integrated GPS. I don't have a magnetic compass feed but do I have TWD, VMG to Wind and Marker et all working The VMG is calculated using heading info. You have to know where to click the COG option in the options menu. You can use the GPS based SOG as well. Th

Stus-List Trimming the main

It applies to close hauled and reaches and running too (The vang is most needed / effective when the sheets are looser when reaching or running).. You should relax the vang on a reach or running but you still don't want to spill the wind on the upper 3rd by having the leach opened -- Unless you

Stus-List 34+ boom rigging Q's

Hi Dave, You are correct, there's no additional purchase on the outhaul (There should be)and the 2 additional sheaves are for reefing. --> First - outhaul. ?There is a length of SS wire with a thimble at either end that runs over the middle sheave at the aft end of the boom and is just coile

Stus-List 34+ lower intermediate shrouds

Something's up with the ball and socket. They should be perfectly straight. The bend is very slight that should not be a problem. It'll straighten right up once you free up the joint and put some tension on it. Should be fine with loosening them up. Just to be on safe side you might want

Stus-List Was Wire Gauge, now Where can I get LED?

Hello Alex, I am replacing the cabin lights with this one from Marinebeam: http://store.marinebeam.com/bayonet-ba15s-15-led-bayonet-mini-tower/ It’s just bright enough. I tried the 18 and 21 led models too. They’re a bit much.. The 18 is good as a reading light, the 21 is the master blaster

Stus-List Autopilot steering

Hi David, There is some pull when motoring on mine but I wouldn't call it significant.. My old autopilot never had issues when motoring, it would sometimes run out of juice when sailing in stronger winds.. But being on the lake, I never really motored for more than about 1 hour. I believe

Stus-List Spreader lights

I just bought one those : http://www.lowes.com/pd_23564-14488-SBQ-3998-CU_0__?productId=3318292 For less than 10 bucks @ Home Depot It's impressively made for being this cheap. Has a nice machined aluminum clamp and machined aluminum (anodized red) for the cap with a built-in waterproof swi

Stus-List Water tank x-connect

Hi Josh, It seems strange, isn't there an overflow / vent chrome cap on the hull about 1 foot right under each tank filler? Also, don't you have the "Gardena" control manifold somewhere near your fresh water pressure pump? With the manifold you should be able to decide which tank gets used

Stus-List Diesel water alarm question

Hi Peter, You might want to remove your mixing for a look / see. This clogging-up / carbonizing of the mixing elbow thing is for real. Here's a picture of mine before replacement compared to the brand new unit a couple weekends ago : https://www.flickr.com/gp/133565480@N04/230jwA As you c

Stus-List NMEA 2000 cabling

Hi, Mike, If you have a B&G Charplotter you can integrate it with the GoFree Wifi-1 interface. It's not too bad expensive ($200.00) for all it does: http://www.amazon.com/Lowrance-000-11068-001-WIFI-1-Wireless-Bridge/dp/B00B27EN6C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1442025726&sr=8-2&keywords=gofree+wifi1+

Stus-List C&C trademark stripe

Hi Len, I re-did mine a couple years and used a multi-step approach that provided an "As New" look. I got the trademark enblems / stars for both ends from Holland Marine in Toronto. Those are actual originals. (http://www.hollandmarine.com/) they also have the ready made triple stripe in s

Re: Stus-List Boat names

Mistress? Demanding Mistress.. That's Take Five's nickname. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ Take Five Lake Lanier, GA ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http

Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3gm30

Hi, I bought mine on ebay last year. I paid 85-90 bucks shipped. It's a genuine Hitachi 55 or 60 amps fully insulated with the exact same connections / look / mounting as the original Yanmar (I think they are made by Hitachi). I took the opportunity to throw in a new belt as well. It was a plug and

Stus-List blown alternator diode

When I blew my diodes, the engine controls charging light came on... The guy I bought my alternator from is still on Ebay Just search for Yanmar 3GM30 Alternator on eBay. He's selling them for $120.00 free shipping for a 55 or 60 amp brand new fully insulated Hitachi. I think Hitachi is the O

Stus-List Upsizing boats

I second Pierre's suggestion That C&C 36XL in Toronto looks really good. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1996/C%26C-36XL-2527557/toronto/Canada#.U_NvE010zmE As a current owner of a 34+ (Same boat, might have a slightly different rig)It seems it would fit the bill. Points like nobody's business,

Stus-List Upsizing Boats

I was worried about the Internet horror stories on cored hulls too before I bought my boat. Then I talked to experts who work on boats for a living.. Here's what they said: 1st the likelihood that you get severe delamination is pretty slim. This spring I had my bottom stripped to the bare gel

Stus-List Ever broke the key in the ignition switch?

Yesterday, it was pretty sporty on the lake with winds in the upper teens, my son was rushing from the deck to the cockpit and kicked the engine start key / broke it as he stepped over to come and take the wheel for a while.. I could not find my spare key so I had to stick the broken half back

Stus-List Ever broke the key in the ignition switch?

I like the ring / shortened key idea. The pull switch is also a good idea, I did try the superglue trick and it did not work for me. Truth is: I knew the key is in a vulnerable spot and I usually take it out while sailing as I often came close to kicking it myself, especially when the boat is heal

Stus-List Was Engine Sound Insulation - Now docking

I have never pulled into my slip going forward, my shore power line is not long enough to reach.. The very 1st time ever I docked a keel boat (or any inboard boat for that mater ) I backed it into its slip (U shaped slip) . That was the day of my sea trial 24 hrs before I signed a big check... I

Stus-List Fresh Water pump

Good am all, We had another great weekend on the boat and I finally confirmed that my fresh water pump is the culprit on the leak I've had for a couple months. Easier to fix than finding a leak in the hoses or at a joint somewhere.. The Pump is the original Jabsco with diaphragm and plunger

Stus-List more rookie sail handling questions

On the Wing and Wing thing I'm with Josh. I don't have a whisker pole and I discovered that using the method Josh described it's actually pretty easy to keep the 135% jib full without a pole. I'm on a lake without swells so a preventer is not really needed, just keeping a close eye on the sails

Stus-List Jibe Preventers / Boom brakes

I agree with the jibe preventer comments.. Accidental jibes can get scary So far I only ran down wind on very light wind days and for short distances.. As per my prior comment I'm a believer in beam / broad reach / gybing instead of running.. So my danger was minimized. But, I'm glad you

Stus-List more rookie sail handling questions

When it's really windy, it depends.. If I'm just out cruising with the family most of the time we just do what I call a "Chicken jibe": Do a regular in the wind tack but go 270 degrees. No fuss, no muss no matter how hard it's blowin' not pretty but not scary either. If I'm racing or feel like

Stus-List Stereo finally works

This is what I'm planning on doing for cockpit speakers: http://www.parts-express.com/tectonic-elements-teax32c30-4-b-32mm-balanced-exciter-4-ohms--297-224 No cutting fiberglass, no disintegrating cones. No waterproofing issues It drives the surface it's mounted on as a cone. Look it up in You

Stus-List Sound exciter installation on a C&C 29 sailboat

This is what I was refering to earlier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtyRW3KCbxQ Perhaps the guy is even a lister? As far as you can tell from a phoen type recording it seems to sounds pretty good, since fiberglass is stiff the highs and mids come through pretty clearly. The bass soun

Stus-List Able bodied crew available in Toronto Area

Hi Y'all, I've been talking about my sailing adventures to my young co-worker friend from Toronto and he's interested in crewing. On our lake the clubs have "associate membership" to allow folks without boats to be members. This way they are able to access the "crew wanted" side of the club websit

Stus-List Landfall 38

I cruise and race a 34+ (AKA 34/36, 36XL, 34/36 XL) Due to it's relatively new design, it's very roomy for it's size: King size berth in the aft stateroom, + normal person sized twin bed in the salon + normal person sized v_berth + separate shower stall. And so far, it's a killer around the

Stus-List Suspect Autopilot

My autopilot is a older Navico unit (WheelPilot). The problem on mine is the belt jumping off the guides. It's all worn-out. You might want to consider taking the drive / belt / pulley unit apart and see if it being off-quilter might cause a jam which would explain your breaker tripping issue. It'

Stus-List c and c 29-2 mast cap

I would just go ahead and pay to un-step the mast. I was all worried about that before doing it last spring. It took 10 minutes of taping the rod threads (To mark the turnbuckle position adjustment), 10 minutes for 'Stumpy' to pick it up with the travel lift and set it down on saw horses (

Stus-List wife dosen't like it when the boat leans

I'm in the same boat (Pun intended) The kids dig it, every one except the dog and my wife loves to hang out on the rail when the wind pipes up. No matter how much I tell my wife that the lake winds and little chop are not even close to being a challenge for a boat that was meant for offshore

Stus-List Wife dosen't like it when the boat leans

I'll let you guys know how the lessons help.. Racing did not help, she clammed-up even worse for fear that she'd screw something up. Even if on that particular race, everything that could be screwed-up was already taken care of so no one really cared. No amount of screwing-up was going to make

Stus-List CNC 37/40 + pricing

Sounds like a setup for a very long list of things to fix to do it right. I'd be extremely weary of the engine among other things.. It would certainly take a very extensive survey.. Beautiful boat, but many things on it tend to be big and pricey.. That long out of commission, I would not pay a dim

Stus-List C&C 37/40 + Pricing

Sounds like a setup for a very long list of things to fix to do it right. I'd be extremely weary of the engine among other things.. It would certainly take a very extensive survey.. That long out of commission, I would not pay a dime over 45K. It sounds like it will realistically take an easy

Stus-List Wire_Rope Halyard

Hi David, As another data point / alternative: All my halyards have been replaced with New England Ropes Sta-Set at some point. I just replaced a couple spin halyards and used Sta-Set again as per my riggers' recommendation. According to my rigger the sheaves on our boats are 'Hybrid sheaves"

Stus-List Holder Steady Mate

Them are some hard core French dudes ! http://cottagelife.com/95466/environment/water-shorelines/watch-these-lighthouse-keepers-risk-their-lives-to-switch-shifts Regards François Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA___ This List is provided by

Stus-List 34+ deep draft

Hi David, I have the wing keel and we saw the same issue on starboard side while doing the bottom job this spring. It was about 3/4 of the depth of the keel if I remember right and couple drops worth, maybe a teaspoon or 2. The guy helping me with stripping the upteen coats of bottom paint

Stus-List Stus list backstay adjuster

The split backstay is a tried and true, very effective solution.We have an OEM Split backstay on our 36 ft 34+ and it has no problem leaning back the 52ft double spreader telephone pole of a masthead rig we have. We checked it and it moves the mast head a good 4-6 inches. The setup has 2 triple b

Stus-List automatic bilge pump problems

When I got the boat it had a Rule automatic pump that determined if there was water by running on occasion and measuring if there is a resistance to turn the impeller.. While it sounds smart in theory, in practice the impeller gets gooked-up with normal bilge crap and gets hard to turn whet

Stus-List 34/36 bowsprit retrofit

That is a cool upgrade and a super nice install.. As an alternative has anyone experimented with an ATN Tacker and Spinnaker Sleave? I understand that you'd loose some performance with the Tacker but it seems like it would be worth a try, it's pretty cheap and easy. I'm definitely getting both a

Stus-List Stus list sailing this weekend

Thanks for all the advice on the sock and Tacker.For us in Ga it's sunny and mid -high 60's all weekend. We have regattas both in Saturday and Sunday (It's just getting good here) the fall season racing series are revving-upWe're planning on going to an Airshow on Saturday and racing Sunday. The

Stus-List All is lost.. Disapointing flick

I totally agree with Chuck. This is not a sailing movie, it's full of holes and convenient omissions like: - No EPIRB, yet had a sophisticated life raft, - No backup waterproof VHF radio ,main VHF not water proof, no GPS, no AIS. - Leaves the companion way open in a heavy storm - Aimlessly dr

Stus-List sailing this weekend

We had a nothing short of spectacular day on Saturday with winds in the 18-25 range and 75 degrees sunny / dry weather. The wind was coming from the NW at an angle good to go the length of the lake on a beat in 2 tacks and cruise back home 7-8 knots all the way down. We went to a really good ai

Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

You get what you pay for.. If you choose wisely it's not just the certification, it's the overall construction and performance. After careful consideration I bought this one: http://www.miseagroup.com/solutions/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_5_7&products_id=23&zenid=va2a254cabmkjgrs

Re: Stus-List Surfing hulls

The Rob Ball designed 34+ / XL / R series have a flat surface on the bottom between the leading edge of the keel and the stem. The folklore says it's supposed to be a planing section to help support nose when running the Spin and keep the bow from "diggin'in" / surf the backside of bigger

Stus-List Metallurgy

I use blue Locktite on pretty much everything. In addition to keep nuts from getting loose due to vibration or whatever, it's an excellent anti-seize agent. I have been using it on everything from vibrating high powered R/C planes / helicopters / cars, to my Mustang Time Trials car, to everythin

Re: Stus-List Surfing hulls

d a John Roy on board for a race and even then I don't recall surfing. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/11/03 12:21 PM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List wrote: The Rob Ball designed 34+ / XL / R series have a flat surface on the bottom

Stus-List If you really wanna "surf"

And own a Laser or have access to a cheap one.. Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIC1jlFIjtg They are called "Glide Free Foils" http://www.glidefree.com.au/ (Bring a credit card with a good limit) :-) Regards Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, Georgia_

Stus-List Annual sailing invite

Same here. Anyone wants a sailing fix in the winter and happen to come to the Atlanta Ga area let me know in advance and I'll do my best to make it happen. As an example of winter sailing here: I'm off all next week and going sailing Monday / Tuesday. Cloudy Monday / sunny Tuesday with w

Stus-List Winter worries

I'm surprised no one mentioned the Caframo heaters.. Extremely well made in Canada and specifically designed to protect your boat in the winter with a 'No Freeze" setting designed to keep it just warm enough / not burn too much electricity. http://www.starmarinedepot.com/caframo-true-north-delu

Stus-List Two paint questions

Hi David, I'm with Josh on this. We had ours taken to the gelcoat last spring as well (Apparently the 1st time ever on my boat..) it had the original old style tar looking barrier coat stuff which had peeled off in multiple places.. The only sign of a possible blister was one little pin-pri

Stus-List C&C's new Hot Rod

Here's a great write-up on the new C&C 30 hot stuff racer: http://sailingmagazine.net/article-1560-ready-for-take-off.html?current_page=1 Who knows? One of these days I might win the lottery or something / get one of those and show the Melges / Tiger boys how it's done :-) PS I loved Dennis' "

Stus-List CnC 38-3 Sailing Characteristics

Hi Mike, I'm not an expert on the 38-3 but you mentioned "Heavy weather Helm" and not 'Excessive Heel" Another (Free) thing you might want to consider is tuning your rig. If you have excessive weather helm it could be an indication that you simply have too much rake on our mast.. A (fairly)

Stus-List Furl 1st or Reef 1st ?

Here's another one on heavier winds: Reef 1st or Furl 1st? Up 'till a few weeks back, when the boat gets over-powered I typically furl long before I reef because it's so much easier + it's quick to un-furl when going on a reach. But then I watched the "in port" race with the Volvo 'round th

Stus-List url 1st or Reef 1st ?

Thanks a bunch guys, Interesting comments. I'll definitely have to experiment with that in the up-coming weeks as this is a good time of year for stronger winds. On my jib: It's a heavy Dacron Haarstick 135 ("CRUISER" printed on the bag) with a foam luff. It appears to be designed to be fur

Stus-List Navigation

On the civilian GPS precision capabilities. Not to overkill the subject but I use a GPS based telemetry system for lap times and analysis in my track car. The system uses WAAS, 10 HZ refresh rate, and superimposes Google maps pictures of the track with the GPS calculated car trajectory. Yo

Re: Stus-List Fuel

Using additives did improve my engine performance. When I bought the boat the engine was reluctant to start / smoked on the initial start of the weekend then always fired immediately for the reminder of the cruise. I was told that it was likely related to sticking injectors and adding fresh fuel

Stus-List Quality Construction

Ok, so I'm biased but at the risk of stating the obvious.. How about a 34 +, 34/36, 37+, 37/40 ? French boats like large aft Stateroom / Lounge on the U settee in the salon - Large port lights / C&C Quality As another bonus they smoke the compartively sized French boats on the racecourse

Stus-List Volvo Ocean Race

You boys following the Volvo Ocean Race coverage on Youtube? The boats are impressive 25 + knots boat speed capable monohulls. Very professional coverage and the playlists make it easy /convenient. There are many cameras on the boats, helicopter shots, live interviews @ sea.., charming host, the

Stus-List C&C 30 never sailed

Interesting, If already have one or could find a donor boat cheap you build very your own spanking brand new C&C 30 for peanuts. Heck of a project. Regards -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, Georgia___ This List is provided by the C&

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