Re: Stus-List Sailing with main topping lift

Dennis, I too have garhauer rigid and it was the first upgrade made to my boat. Wouldn't be without it. Do you see any downside to using the main halyard as topping lift when sails down ? Done this for years without adverse effects that I can see. I removed topping lift. Bill Walker CnC

Re: Stus-List self-tailing winch problem

Still have old sheets? Try them. I suspect the VPC is slightly small and it is very slippery in my experience. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi. -Original Message- From: David Knecht via CnC-List To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Sent: Mon, Oct 5, 2015 10:30 am Subject:

Re: Stus-List Autopilot Recommendations

Fred, I guess this goes for st4000 wheel pilots too? Are there any available for these and how tough an install. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Sunday, October 11, 2015 Frederick G Street via CnC-List wrote: Doug — sorry for the delay; it’s haulout weeken

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Neil, White Lake is great place and you will enjoy. Plan an overnight in Pentwater during the summer and give me a shout. Glad to have you visit Pentwater Yacht Club. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail___ Email address: Cn

Re: Stus-List Autopilot Recommendations

Thanks for info. I use it primarily when motoring. Upwind it does pretty well. Downwind in fillowi g seas not so well. Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Monday, October 12, 2015 Michael Brown via CnC-List wrote: I had a Raymarine ST4000 wheel drive that worked but in some circums

Stus-List Rudder angle

Fred, If Doug doesn't buy I will. Looks like he want a it though. Let Me know if available. Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile Mail___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom

Re: Stus-List Roller Reefing Boom

The vang was first thing I did to my boat when I bought gut five years ago. Wouldn't be without it. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Sunday, October 11, 2015 schiller via CnC-List wrote: I just replaced the pin stop traveler this year.  Replaced with a Garhau

Re: Stus-List Dodger for 34+

Ditto on clear side panels and add hand holds to rear and sides. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Dave Godwin via CnC-List wrote: Dave the OP, (lot of Dave/Davids in this post…), Although not a 34+ owner, if you haven’t already thought about it, you may wish to s

Re: Stus-List boom/ goosemeck

On the sungject of goosenecks, one of the tangs on my fitting on the mast broke off from wear. I shipped broken piece to Guido at Garhauer and he made new out of stainless to fit perfectly and used same hole pattern so no new holes to tap. Can't remember cost, but I felt it was cheap at the t

Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

Used Boatname.com. three times on different boats. All stuck well and held up. Five years on this boat so far. And,, gave me price break on reorder to repair a fellow boaters hard landing on me while attempting to raft off this summer. Slow is pro was not her motto. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentw

Re: Stus-List Raptor Deck Seattle - help

I redid cockpit sole with kiwi grip two summers ago. Had tinted at home depot to match color. Great product, and with a little efffort really matches the factory non skid. Still looks great. I hVe enough left to do again from one quart. Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Tues

Re: Stus-List Vacation II St Martin

Its been many years ago but Stars and Stripes and Canada were there and doing daysails. At time, had two crew plus the tourists on board. Did a little race around bouys. If you had sailing experience they let you work. I was main sail trimmer. Others grinders, etc. One beer wench. Best 60

Re: Stus-List Vacation II St Martin

All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY  On Nov 25, 2015, at 8:57 AM, William Walker via CnC-List wrote: Its been many years ago but Stars and Stripes and Canada were there and doing daysails.  At time

Re: Stus-List depth transducer replacement

Eric, Do it. Missed seeing you this summer. Bill Walker Evening Star Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Thursday, December 10, 2015 Eric Frank via CnC-List wrote: A question about removing a depth transducer to install the new one. Based on earlier input from the list, I have used a 2 inch hole s

Re: Stus-List replacing a wheel autopilot motor

EXCELLENT. I am saving this. Bill Walker CnC 36 Evening Star Pentwater, Mi ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_

Stus-List Venetian parade

I would love to hear ideas for lighting the boat for Venetian parades. LED? Can I use Christmas lights that are on sale? No generator on board. Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your lis

Re: Stus-List Venetian parade

Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Dec 18, 2015 10:08 PM, "William Walker via CnC-List" wrote: I would love to hear ideas for lighting the boat for Venetian parades.  LED?  Can I use Christmas lights that are on sale?  No generator on board. Bill Walker CnC 36

Re: Stus-List Cost to recover cushions - ouch

Neil, White Lake Michigan? If you get to Pentwater give a shout. What yard do you store at? Bill Walker CnC 36 Evening Star Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Saturday, December 19, 2015 Schiller via CnC-List wrote: We are having the cushions redone on Corsair by the yard that we do

Re: Stus-List Venetian parade

+ Solomons, MD On Dec 19, 2015 8:30 AM, "William Walker via CnC-List" wrote: What is a clamp on inverter? Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Friday, December 18, 2015 Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: Cigarette lighter inverter should be able to power a good number of LED strin

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

Ditto my Max prop. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List wrote: My (Feathering, not folding) Max Prop  2 blade is excellent in reverse as well. Of course, you should look at the oft cited Practical Sailor report o

Re: Stus-List Cabin Folding Table

Tom , I have an 81 CnC 36. My saloon folding table has a storage are in middle. The table is secured to mast by large hose type clamps that go around mast and whose tightening bolts go through front of the storage compartment. Clear as mud , huh. Sorry no pictures until spring. Bill Wal

Re: Stus-List Bulkhead mounted drop down table

Charlie (and others who might not know) I feel your pain about the weight and space of your original table. That said, if you remove it from the boat you should report that as a modification to the boat on your phrf application. Should you win a big race the inspection committee might ding y

Re: Stus-List Automatic bilge pump switch help

I bought a check valve from Grainger plumbing five years ago a d wouldn't look back. Keep your bilge clean and you won't have a problem. Installed right next to bilge pump so access easy. Raise switch a little, put in che Ck valve. Done. Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Satu

Re: Stus-List Bulkhead mounted drop down table

Eric, Interesting. Lake Michigan phrf regs do not contain such an exception and state that base handicap "assumes standard hull AND interior". The regs also reference any interior appointments that are modified or customized must be fully described in application. The regs are under rev

Re: Stus-List Jib sheet

I went with two sheets, each with an eye splice secured with soft shackles to Clew of sail. Absolutely nothing to get hung up on babystay. Love the arrangement. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List wrote: Mik

Stus-List Annapolis Performance Sailing

Guys, Wanted to report that I stupidly ordered a new halyard from APS in December, not thinking that they would be having sale in January. Well, they, on their own, held the order into January and gave me the 25% off. Nice people. BTW, enjoyed the Chicago Boat Show this weekend. Bill Walker

Re: Stus-List replacing Teak and Holly sole

Mike, I did the sole replacement two years ago on my 36. Some thoughts. I used router with round over bit on back side to get proper radius. I epoxied both sides, using foam roller. Slow cure west system. Good base. I overdrilled fastener holes and filled with thickened epoxy, then redri

Re: Stus-List Boom vanging...

Eric,   I would be concerned that aluminum pop rivets wouldn't be strong enough.  They may be.  I drilled and tapped for stainless, used antiseize. Have removed one at a time yearly since just to check. All good. Bill Walker CnC 36 Evening Star Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On

Re: Stus-List Boom vanging...

the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^( On Jan 29, 2016, at 4:28 PM, William Walker via CnC-List wrote: Eric,   I would be concerned that aluminum pop rivets wouldn't be strong enough.  They may be.  I drilled and tapped for stainless, used antiseize.  Have removed one at a time yearly since

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

Steve, I have an espar installed by po, no problems in five years. But, does have significant current draw at start up. I need to start engine to fire up unless on shore power. After it gets going no problem. Outlet in main cabin, v berth and head. Bill Walker Pentwater Mi CnC 36 S

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

uel does the Espar burn an hour? I use a propane tent heater the warms the cabin for 6 hrs on a small canister, but it's not dry heat. It takes the chill off, but doesn't dry the inside on a foggy Maine evening. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton PO Box 632 Newport, RI US

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

unit, and startup has never been a big power hit. Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2016-02-06 5:17 PM, William Walker via CnC-List wrote: Graham,    Your thoughts would appreciated on start up draw.  Prior owner installed in port Lazarette.  He is particular guy, all looks well don

Re: Stus-List Gooseneck fitting

Mast Part or Boom end part? I shipped my broken mast part of gooseneck when an "ear" broke off to Guido at Garhauer and he made me one out of stainless. Can't remember cost, but reasonable, around $100 I think. Fit perfectly. Bill Walker Evening Star CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi -Original M

Re: Stus-List To foam or not to foam...

I have a UK tapedrive 144 with foam.  When furled it is smooth and clean right down to 100.  I can't speak to dacron.  But if done right it makes sense to me. Bill Walker CnC 36 Evening Star Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail ___ Email addr

Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails

At least in Lake Michigan, phrf gives 3 seconds a mile if roller furled head sail has sunbrella vs none or lighter weight uv protection. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you

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

Rick, I am no expert, but talking with Lake Michigan PHRF folks in past as Regatta Chair at our yacht club I am certain others have given good advice: it can't be done fairly. Wind angle, speed course length etc etc all impact. It is hard enough over 12 race season to feel like phrf is fair

Re: Stus-List New instruments?

I am replacing my kvh in May at Torresen Marine in Muskegon Michigan and will be listing on eBay after. My top unit is sending properly, it's my analog wind read that has failed. Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Thursday, March 26, 2015 Chuck Borge via CnC-List wrote:

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Chuck, Going Garmin wired masthead, gmi 20 displays, linked to my Garmin 741 chartplotter. I may keep a couple displays which are good and move below and link in using the chartplotter as bridge. I won't k ow what I am selling until install done, and may sell individually or package.

Re: Stus-List KVH Quadro

I have been looking for years and just made down payment on new Garmin system. I will be selling used but working parts in Late May or June. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Eric Baumes via CnC-List wrote: Fellow KVH hangers on, A b

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 MK II

Where are you. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Friday, April 24, 2015 Paul via CnC-List wrote: Folks I am looking for a fresh water boat to buy also interested in talking to owners of Semi-Local or Gremellyn Thanks Paul Sent from my iPhone ___ Email

Re: Stus-List halyards

Ditto APS. They did my halyard last year on my 36 in crystalline. I mailed them my shackle. Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Thursday, May 7, 2015 Chuck S via CnC-List wrote: Hi Allen, Defender sells the wire to rope halyards.  All rope halyards can work in your sheaves if they

Stus-List Free Bow lights for parts

I just replaced my bow lights with LED version. Anyone need old ones for parts? NO LENSES. All other parts there. Cost of Shipping only. Contact off list. wwadjour...@gmail.com Bill Walker 1981 CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail___ Email address: Cn

Re: Stus-List Prop Walk C&C 29-2

While pain, take it in and out of gear and you will be fine. Prop walk can be your friend once you learn to work with it. My 2 cents Bill Walker CnC 36 Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Thursday, May 14, 2015 Martin Kane via CnC-List wrote: Boat was significantly over-propped when I acquire

Re: Stus-List Towing, Insurance, etc.

Andrew, If you have homeowners insurance, ask agent about quoting you a marine rider. On a boat the size of yours should be no problem to get liability and agreed hull value policy. I did it for years until I got my 36, then had to go to inland marine policy separate from homeowners. Btw, I

Re: Stus-List Teak oil suggestions?

Come on varnish guys, speak up. Varnish varnish varnish. Nuff said Bill "8 coats" Walker Evening Star, cnc 36 Pentwater, Mi. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Saturday, May 23, 2015 Wally Bryant via CnC-List wrote: That's

Stus-List KVH instruments

Just completed install of new instruments and have working depth, speed, wind from kvh. What wasn't working when removed was analog wind display. Two working displays, one large mast display, depth and speed transducers, mast head wind transducer, control pad, kvh brain 4321, wire, kvh autocom

Re: Stus-List Queens Cup

Sorry to hear it. I will try to uphold the CnC name. Leaving in the morning for Milwaukee and the Q Cup. Bill Walker Evening Star CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 schiller via CnC-List wrote: Well, the gods are not looking kindly on us.  Glenn's b

Re: Stus-List Maxprop

I have two blade max prop on my 36 and love it. Reverse is as good as forward. Was on boat when I purchased or price may have scared me off, but glad to have it. No issues. Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list

Re: Stus-List intimidating Music

How about music to play loud a start of race to intimidate opponents and those on starboard tack? Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Monday, July 13, 2015 Jerome Tauber via CnC-List wrote: The sound of the sea is enough for me.  Jerry. J&J. C&C 27 V Sent from my iPhone On Jul 13, 2015, at 3:

Re: Stus-List Painting a Edson Pedestal

Three years ago I painted my black pedestal with rustoleum semi gloss black. Still looks great. Taped everything off, used lots of plastic dry cleaner bags to protect fiberglass, wind less morning and multiple thin coats. Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile       _

Re: Stus-List 3GM30F Oil Pressure warning

We're you motor sailing? If heeled, as when motor sailing, I have experience oil pressure alarm. I assumed the oil pick up was affected by heel of boat. Oil level was mid level on stick when at rest. A thought. Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Monday, August 10, 2015 Hoyt,

Re: Stus-List Rust stains and welding

FSR, fiberglass stain remover. Takes out trusts stain. Use on my Florida, sorry to say, power boat. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi On the inland sea. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Monday, August 17, 2015 Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List wrote: Last year I had noticed a small crack in my re

Re: Stus-List Adjustable Genoa Cars

I have garhauer. I like their products. Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Saturday, August 22, 2015 Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List wrote: Any thoughts on adjustable cars. Like, are they all that? Also, which ones...Garhauer vs. Schaefer, for example. thx Tom B SV Alera Typoed from my

Re: Stus-List C&C 26 Sail Plan Thoughts!

Sam, Don't let this keep you from posting. Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Sam Salter via CnC-List wrote: ‎A few things : My genoa is an almost new laminate sail; The main is only 5 short seasons old; I've got a folding propeller ; my bottom

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

Everything subject to negotiation. Seller doesn't want to haul for every "looker". I have proposed and had accepted a provision that I pay haul and clean if I don't buy the boat, split it if I do. Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Danny Haughey via CnC-Li

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

My CnC 36 has prop shaft offset to port and therefore under power boat will steer to port unless rudder counteracts with starboard angle. When motoring my wheel is proabably two inches off dead center to starboard to steer straight course. The more rpms = more thrust = more port turn = more cou

Re: Stus-List Also looking at a C&C 36 - engine at an angle?

Bruce, Have owned my 36 for five years. Love it. Yes, the engine is mounted at slight angle. As earlier respnse said, allows removal of shaft without dropping rudder. Once you get used to it, it is a great advantage docking, as you can pull/push the stern a little with short bursts of powe

Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails now sun cover

Have you been in a marina with one of the sleeves on the boat next door in 20 knows of wind? I have. Think flag. Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Monday, March 28, 2016 Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List wrote: Just to make it a little more interesting.. With my (new t

Re: Stus-List Gasket?

An 1/8th to 1/4? Go sailing for goodness sake. If it is too tight it will squeak. Ask me how I know. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Thursday, March 31, 2016 Robert Boyer via CnC-List wrote: You could bite the bullet and cut new plywood that fits correct

Re: Stus-List Free Stuff...

David, I sent text with my contact info. Would love the ice cube trays and winch covers. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Sunday, April 3, 2016 David via CnC-List wrote: Cleaning out the basement and thought I would offer the following odd items up to anyone in need (1) Signet instrument cov

Re: Stus-List Gwind

No problems through the first season with it. I do think it is more sensitive at the lower wind speeds than the older instruments. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Monday, April 4, 2016 Tom Alessi via CnC-List wrote: Just wanted to know how you like the unit. A

Re: Stus-List CnC Rendezvous

For Florida or lake Michigan.  I think I know which. Bill Walker On Apr 5, 2016 1:00 PM, detroito91 via CnC-List wrote: I'm inJimSEA YA!38 LFSent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Stu via CnC-List Date: 04/05/2016 12:41 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cn

Re: Stus-List Rudder collar "donut" removal

Take a small drill bit or ask that fits easily in the hole and " measure" how deep the set screw holes are and you should be able to tell. If so and you can't get them out, drill them out and re tap set screws holes if needed with slightly larger. Good luck. Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile

Re: Stus-List Rudder collar "donut" removal

Freak in spell checker.  Delrin... On Apr 21, 2016 6:21 PM, "wwadjo...@aol.com via CnC-List" wrote: Eric,    That is a Delton or some other material spacer which acts as bushing to protect top of rudder shaft tube.  No problem but looks like you might want to replace.  They wear.  Hop

Re: Stus-List Dodger windshield cleaner/protector

McGuire makes a two part cleaner and Polish I have used for years with success. Developed I think for motorcycle windshields. Not familiar with the other products you mention. Bill Walker CnC 36 Evening Star Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Saturday, April 30, 2016 Dennis C. via

Re: Stus-List Dry ice in ice box? 1988 C&C MK II 30"

the dry ice industry Web site says it should not be used in boats for reason already stated as sublimated replaces oxygenated air. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 David via CnC-List wrote: We have used it offshore to augment 12v refr

Re: Stus-List electronics

Yeh, spell checker strikes again. Bill Walker On May 5, 2016 7:46 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List wrote:Thanks, Bill!  BTW, I think your spell-checker may have had some fun with your post; to be clear, I did NOT sell Bill a chef radio, nor do I know what one is.   :^) Fred Street -- Minne

Re: Stus-List reefing lines

What size reefing line are others using on 36 foot + or - boats Bill Walker Cnc 36 Evening Star Pentwater, Mi ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All

Re: Stus-List Older C&C Bow Navigational lights

do you have the tear drop lighrs? I have some I removed I would give you. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Monday, May 16, 2016 Andrew Deveau via CnC-List wrote: Would anyone have any options for bow navigational lights on an older C&C 25. I had one of the lights burn-out on the bow. I'n my at

Re: Stus-List LMPHRF Certificates

Glenn,   Got mine in early May.  Sent in to lmphrf in January.  They are historically slow.   Where on the lake are you? Bill Walker CNC 36 Pentwater, Mi On May 20, 2016 3:15 PM, Glenn via CnC-List wrote: LMPHRF Listers,   Have you received your LMPHRF Certificate for 2016 yet?  I applie

Re: Stus-List hypalon adhesive

looking at adhesive to repair Achilles hypalon dinghy, hate to pay boat prices. advice sought. generic polychlorprolene adhesive? Bill Walker Evening Star CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Dreuge via CnC-List wrote: I agree, I use a good mechanical co

Re: Stus-List SPREADER BOOTS

I don't know what brand you are considering.  Last year I had Torreson Marine in Muskegon install new boots.  They used Taylor Made, part numbers Tay 960027 and Tay 960026, large and medium.  Medium for uppers, large for mowers.  About 45 per pair.   Bill walker Cnc 36 Pentwater, Mi On Jun 1, 2016

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Re: Stus-List Transmission/prop woes

actually there were. I can't figure out how they got free, but over time I suspect back and forth, forward reverse, wore down the bolts in the detentes. I have a good picture I could send. Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Thursday, June 30, 2016 Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: Guess

Re: Stus-List Transmission/prop woes

I hope. Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Thursday, June 30, 2016 Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: I believe you but that's a bit scary.  Shaft installed correctly using best practice and it still came out. Dennis C. On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 12:43 PM, William Walker via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Transmission/prop woes

using best practice and it still came out. Dennis C. On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 12:43 PM, William Walker via CnC-List wrote: actually there were.  I can't figure out how they got free, but over time I suspect back and forth, forward reverse, wore down the bolts in the detentes.  I have a good

Re: Stus-List Transmission/prop woes

That is exactly what happened.  However, my shaft is a tight fit, not slipping easily into coupler, this I am perplexed.   Having said this, I know prior owner and it has been at least 10 years since installed.  I think a periodic removal and inspection of set screws in order.  Bill Walker On Jun

Re: Stus-List Replacement Handrails

Randy,   I have purchased from this guy in Florida three times and had great service.  Teak was $110, Shipping was less than 30 dollars to cincinnati, Ohio.  FEQ teak.  I could send pictures of two sets of handrails I built to you offline.    His contact info: Rex Rothing 305.453.0102 woodshop...@

Re: Stus-List Goosneck on 1977 38 MkII

Garhauer made me a new one out of stainless. Sent old one to them. Fit great. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi. I am going to need a new gooseneck.  Mine was a single aluminum piece with two loops. Top one broke off.  Boom fitting had an offset set of loops and a single 5/8” stainless pin

Re: Stus-List Finally Won a Race now reaching strut

If you are sailing under US Sailing rules, the pole must be attached to mast, no longer than J measurement, and always opposite side from the boom. You cannot hold any pole by hand. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi ___ This list is supported by

Re: Stus-List Finally Won a Race now reaching strut

Francois, US SAILING Rule 50.2 clearly requires whisker or spinnaker pole to be attached to mast. I think you will lose the argument at protest that you are using a boat hook not a whisker pole and therefore it doesn't have to be attached but maybe not. J length maximum pole restrict

Re: Stus-List Assymetrical spinnaker pole

If you are in a phrf region that doesn't limit the whisker pole to the J measurement it may well be faster to go dead downwind poled out. Since under LakevMichigan phrf we are limited to J I have had success with gybing downwind. BUT, it requires that you know and apply your Polars to the co

Re: Stus-List Possible upgrade to a C&C 36

Ryan, I have owned a 1981 CnC 36 for 6 summers. My first CnC. I am very pleased with my boat, a fresh water local. It has won our club championship 3 out of 5 years, 2nd other two. My keel looks very different as does my rudder. I draw 5' 9". I am sure Fred is right that the number

Re: Stus-List Cabin LED lights

Yes, went to big box home depot. they had several different led battery under Cabinet lights. mounted under storage in head. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Monday, August 29, 2016 Sam Wheeler via CnC-List wrote: Somewhat on this subject, I'm thinking about putting a battery powered light

Re: Stus-List Broke my boat

Neil, Scary stuff. Glad no one hurt. Bill Walker Evening Star CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Sunday, July 9, 2017 schiller via CnC-List wrote: We were dis masted yesterday just off shore from Muskegon, Michigan yesterday.  The starboard chain plate bulkhead failed and

Re: Stus-List Battery replacement time

What impact does requirement of ISAF that batteries be of type that cannot leak electrolyte...does this require agm or gel for racers? Or are wet cell Sealed sufficiently to comply? I read to require agm or gel after 1/2012.. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Sun

Re: Stus-List 1986 C&C 44 balsa core isolated or not

I am shocked too...i think I would be careful answering for him..this is what you pay for... Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Monday, July 10, 2017 John Irvin via CnC-List wrote: I'm surprised the surveyor doesn't know most of these answers himself. Sent from my iPhone On Ju

Re: Stus-List A cautionary tale...

Fred, I went through this last fall. The shaft should be a press fit on coupler in machinist terms. Very snug... Just spoke to major manufacturer of the coupler last week, Michigan Propeller, and they confirmed that a new hub is shipped undersized in diameter for shaft and that you take to

Stus-List mast gate

Can anyone give me ideas how to pattern a mast gate so I could get someone to machine from aluminum..Tired of feeding without a mast gate.. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail___ This list is supported by the generous donations

Re: Stus-List mast gate

reefing geez... bwalker Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Friday, July 21, 2017 William Walker via CnC-List wrote: Can anyone give me ideas how to pattern a mast gate so I could get someone to machine from aluminum..Tired of feeding without a mast gate.. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent

Re: Stus-List mast gate

e Alberta On Jul 21, 2017, at 2:18 PM, Sam Salter <sam.c.salter@gmail.com> wrote:They sell them on line:http://www.mastgates.com/- one example.samC&C 26  Liquorice Ghost Lake Alberta On Jul 21, 2017, at 1:24 PM, William Walker via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:Can anyone giv

Re: Stus-List Re-routing cockpit drain lines

But can it drain when heeled? Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Lee Rosenbaum via CnC-List wrote: Barbara, On our 33 MK2, the cockpit drain lines are cross routed to through hulls (port/starboard hull beneath cockpit. This way when

Re: Stus-List Winterizing Diesel Engine Raw Water

Ron, I just close the intake through hull, take the top off the strainer, and pour in antifreeze with engine running..done. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater Mi Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Saturday, August 5, 2017 Ron Ricci via CnC-List wrote: Each year, I struggle with pulling a hose off my r

Re: Stus-List Derelict C&C 24 MKII

Bill, In reasonably good condition, what is boat worth? Think about it..if project to sell, probably not smart. Keep and love, maybe. But guaranteed you will have more cash and sweat in it than you think... Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Monday, August 7, 2017 Bill Dakin

Re: Stus-List Water tank access - replacement threaded cap?

I have had success by taking old one to a RV dealership parts department... Bill Walker CnC 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List wrote: Hello all, After fixing our cracked water tank, I put the caps back on the inspection ports, and filled up a

Re: Stus-List transmission

Ok, really, its a friends boatwhen the transmission is in gear you can still rotate, with some difficulty, but not a lot, the prop shaft...on mine, when in gear it is locked. What is friends diagnosis / fix? Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Saturday, August 26, 2017 Gary Russell via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List transmission

Really, I trimmed last message...sorry Stu.. Bill Walker Cnc 36 Sent from AOL Mobile Mail___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me

Stus-List E measurement

34 owners. A friend, really, needs to know the E measurement for a c n c 34 TO THE BLACK BAND ON THE BOOM. That is, max foot length on sail for class, phrf, without penalty. A SOURCE for this would be appreciated. a have looked up the specs but not sure if the E measurement shown is boom length o

Re: Stus-List Fuel Tank

Steve, A timely thread. Until yesterday I was watching it with a ho hum attitude. Yesterday while prepping to move boat to a race venue 10 miles away, a crew said, what's the diesel smell? Long and short, didnt move boat, pumped diesel from bilge...pin hole leaks in bottom of tank, or

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replacement 35-1

All this talk about leaking tanks caused mine to spring a leak on Fridayreally. Wish the access on my 36 was as good as others seem to have. Espar furnace and refrigeration complicate things for me. Dennis, what tank do you recommend? Good website for fitting install in plastic? Or do the

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