Re: Stus-List Shaft coupler removal

You may want to try cooling the shaft as much as possible while heating the coupling. If the coupling is cast iron or similar the coefficient of expansion is different from 304 SS. https://amesweb.info/Materials/Linear-Thermal-Expansion-Coefficient-Metals.aspx While it isn't much heating

Re: Stus-List Source for long stainless/brass screws

Try Pacific Fasteners in Toronto. https://www.pacfast.com/ Mike Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 From: To: Sent: 5/22/2020 9:14 PM Subject: Stus-List Source for long stainless/brass screws I’m having difficulty finding a supplier of the 6” screws - preferably

Re: Stus-List Tacking Down an Asym on a 30 MK I

I have been flying both sym and asym spinnakers on Windburn for the last few years. A small tack point has been added on the bow forward of everything for the asym. I found that using an oversized pole works better, maybe a C 30-1 thing. Pulling the pole back a bit and getting some more chute

Re: Stus-List Coronavirus & Caution - The New C

The National Yacht Club, Toronto, has closed food services and cancelled Sailor's Night, training courses and everything else. What are clubs doing that normally would be launching next month? Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 ___ Thanks everyone for

Re: Stus-List JAM vs Spinnaker Racing

Let me guess, easiest take down ever. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 From: "Della Barba, Joe" To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: 12/19/2019 11:23 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List JAM vs Spinnaker Racing During an informal race up the Chester with a C 40 it was just my wife on

Re: Stus-List 30 MK I Weight

rom some earlier comments by owners, I don’t think the raising of the boom >did much for performance, but it did relieve a lot of headaches.   And I agree with Michael, the boat does quite well in 15 knots and above.   Gary   From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Michael Brown via CnC-List Sent:

Re: Stus-List PHRF Reviews and Adjustments

There is not much consistency between PHRF districts on rating adjustments for items like sail measurements or prop type. That makes comparing the class PHRF ( SP - speed potential ) and individual boat PHRF ( ASP - adjusted speed potential ) difficult without knowing all the details. As an

Re: Stus-List PHRF Reviews and Adjustments

Also the 30-1 is far from a one design. The earlier models tended to be heavier, possibly due to things like the water tanks being made out of fiberglass versus the later models having plastic tanks. The rudder design changed and the boom was raised 1'. I have pictures of 30-1s side by side

Re: Stus-List PHRF Reviews and Adjustments

The clubs in PHRF-LO submit race results at the end of the season. All the data gets entered and we get race analysis back. Some filtering goes on to drop nights with wind issues, boats that raced less than three times, races with less than three boats. Classes that consistently perform (

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C

The high water levels from 2017 and this year has lead to a lot of repair and replacement costs at the club I am at, The National Yacht Club on Lake Ontario. Some of the infrastructure was getting on in age and would have been replaced soon. The high water both years flooded the basin side

Re: Stus-List Starting An Engine with Battery Charger Connected?

I think the NOCO chargers are switcher based rather than large transformer and large capacitor. The are much lighter in weight than some brands. I have two of the automotive line installed on Windburn in a dry location. NOCO also makes IP68 marine chargers. They work fine and do seem to

Re: Stus-List Survey About Racing

Comments below Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 From: Randy Stafford To: cnc-list Sent: 6/27/2019 10:16 AM Subject: Stus-List Survey About Racing Hello Listers, I’d like to conduct a little survey about racing, tapping into the broad experience, geography, and boat

Re: Stus-List 30 MK I PHRF Rating

Some notes on the C 30 rating history at PHRF Lake Ontario. 1985 FS:168 NFS:168 Record created in the current database 1996 FS:162 NFS:162 Handicap adjustment by Central Council based on performance history 2000 FS:162 NFS:180 +18 Disconnect of NFS-SP from FS-SP rating 2006 FS:168

Re: Stus-List Downwind sailing- Whisker pole length and height

Not much in the PHRF-LO Handicapper's manual on the topic. It is covered in meeting notes from 2008 and 2009. WPL penalty – There will no longer be a penalty for oversized Whisker Pole lengths. 2009 Spring Meeting.

Re: Stus-List Downwind sailing- Whisker pole length and height

I race handicapped by PHRF Lake Ontario which has no rating adjustment for whisker pole length.  I picked up a Forespar Line Control which goes out to 22', a fair bit for a 30' boat. In light air, 4 knots TWS, setting the sails perpendicular to the wind works as well as anything else I have

Re: Stus-List Lady Down...

I would be interested in some opinions on the use of stands. I am on the Launch & Haulout team at the club I am at, chair for a few years. We have required cradles for sailboats and have accepted stands for power boats by exception only. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2019

Re: Stus-List Older GPS units may have issue after April 6, 2019

I would hope anything made since the last time this happened is OK. https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/08/biztech/articles/23gps.html There was a related problem, confusion of whether the 1024 weeks were numbered as 0 - 1023 or 1 - 1024.  A long standing tech joke,

Re: Stus-List Mast Wedge Help

After trying various things including nothing I have been happy with thick rubber pads. I purchase a couple of feet from a roll and trimmed it. This may be the product, I think there was a choice of thicknesses at the store:

Re: Stus-List yoga mat winterizing

I see on the weekend Ottawa had a couple of notable events. It was the coldest capital city in the world, beat out Helsinki, Moscow and "Ulaanbaatar" ( Mongolia ). It broke a 100 year record for the coldest temperature during a snow storm. I was watching Windy and various sites, quite the

Re: Stus-List Reaching Strut Pole replacement (now RRS 50.3)

ts).  Am I missing something?    Matt Wolford    C 42 Custom From: Michael Brown via CnC-List Sent: Friday, December 07, 2018 5:55 PM  The topic of outriggers came up a while back and I asked specifically about any disclaimers for a reaching strut. I agree that it is a safety and rigg

Re: Stus-List Reaching Strut Pole replacement

quot; I was unaware of this Rule, which I just reviewed.  It doesn?t make sense to me to bar a reaching strut, but it sure looks like you are correct. From: Michael Brown via CnC-List Sent: Friday, December 07, 2018 4:16 PM I had taken it from the RRS 50.3 that a reaching strut in n

Re: Stus-List Reaching Strut Pole replacement

I had taken it from the RRS 50.3 that a reaching strut in not allowed in a race. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2018 13:53:44 -0500 From: "Matthew L. Wolford" Yes, the inboard end attaches to a fitting (usually a ring) on the mast.  There should be a fitting on

Re: Stus-List Shackle for Genoa Sheets?

That was a poor wording on my part. We have released under load a few times due to overrides or whatever else happens on long races when we get tired. Once in the dark I managed to pull the jib sheet and spin sheet through the turning block. For headsail changes we put a temporary line on a

Re: Stus-List Shackle for Genoa Sheets?

I was surprised at the loads, and have no idea why there is a difference to the various load calculators and postings. Windburn has ARCO 40s as the primary winches. They are similar to the new offerings with a 6.3:1 second gear ratio and a 3.25" drum diameter.

Re: Stus-List Shackle for Genoa Sheets?

I am using the Tylaska #8 J-Locks with a core dependent eye splice. The sheets gets loaded over 4000 pounds but I have not had an issue. The lock will open under load and we have done sail changes in high winds without having to tack or de-power. They may have more appeal for racing where a

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

I have wondered if yearly maintenance was normal. In 2017 Windburn covered over 2,000 nm, almost all racing. We keep the heavy #1 up to at least 18 knots, sometimes with gusts to 22+. Overall there is a lot of use of the winches. When under heavy load the winches are easier to use with yearly

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

A calcium based greases are among the more water resistant offerings. At low speed and medium pressure calcium sulphonate is a good choice. I contacted Shell and one of their product specialists called me back. After a discussion of the properties of marine winches she recommended looking at

Re: Stus-List Sail Plan and Heavy Weather

I did a race in 25 - 32 knots TWS, gusts to 47. Highest I saw this year was for about 90 seconds or so in a squall, readings to 52 knots steady. It increased, guessing over 55, but I couldn't read the instruments anymore. During the peak the boat was shuddering very noticeably. Toughest part

Re: Stus-List Filling diesel tank Urban myths?

The volume in the fuel tank is fairly small, most of our boats it would be less than 0.1 cubic meter. At around 90 degrees Fahrenheit that would be about 1/10 of an ounce of water in the air in an empty tank. http://www.yachtsurvey.com/myth_of_condensation_in_fuel_tanks.htm If the

Re: Stus-List Tree Trimming

Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:44:23 -0600 From: Randy Stafford Subject: Re: Stus-List Tree Trimming Thank you all for your replies and suggestions, some of which were off-list. Responding to points in the order received: 1. "Is it safe to sate that the main mast damage is from the

Re: Stus-List Stay Tension Number Value

Loos PT-2 and 1/4" wire? Just a starting point put uppers at 36 and lowers at 32 on the gauge. If you get out on a windy day with normal sail plan point up to where you are comfortable and check how much tension is left in the lee shrouds. They should still be snug but will flex with some

Re: Stus-List Galvanic corrosion

I was mainly answering Mike but adding to your question also. I am not clear on what is being measured, assumed something to ship's ground. I have not understood the need to ground an otherwise electrically isolated bronze through hull or seacock though I think at one point it was

Re: Stus-List Galvanic corrosion (Della Barba, Joe)

You could try reading current with your multimeter instead of voltage. Small stray voltages likely exist when measuring between lead and SS even in fresh water but I doubt they will sustain much current. Just as an example of magnitude very roughly if there was a current of 1 amp

Re: Stus-List Gas consumption C with Atomic 4

At 4 - 5 knots into wind and waves a consumption of 1.8 CND gallons per hour is possible. Very roughly a 4 stroke gas engine running efficiently will yield about 15 HP at 1 gallon CND per hour. Subtract losses for the alternator and water pumps and 1.8 might give you 20 - 24 HP at the prop.

Re: Stus-List Weird - Marine Vendor Websites Down

I have this in from an American customer who is having similar problems. > Comcast is in the middle of a major outage in many parts of the country, > especially the Northeast. > If you have clients with problems, best to see if Comcast is involved. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 From:

Re: Stus-List marine insurance

Last Wednesday a storm blew through Ontario also. I was not sure if RC would start a race but a few boats showed up so the set a 1.8 mile leg once around. I knew the wind was up, sustained over 20 kts so went out with a 90% blade and full main. After a couple of gusts we reefed the main. It

Re: Stus-List C Rescue Committee finds

Listed as a C 30 but it is a 29. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:38:13 + From: "Della Barba, Joe" https://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/d/1979-cc-30/6589132460.html 1979 C 30 - $1500 (Cape Charles, VA) hide this posting unhide ? craigslist - Map data

Re: Stus-List Raymarine Autopilot gone mad!

Long short. If the head has the controller in it, such as a ST4000, ST4000+, ST6000 ... when it starts acting up place a cloth over it and soak it in ice water for a minute or so. If the unit starts working normally you likely have a component overheating. I have fixed two by noticing where

Re: Stus-List Parallel Batteries

If you are looking to replace your batteries these may be of interest. http://fireflyenergy.com/ I looked at them a few years ago and would have gone that way except I found a deal on Johnson Controls AGM group 31s, $160 CND instead of $400. The technology is not a gimmick, the research was

Re: Stus-List Blue Sea Add A Battery Kit

If this is the switch you have: https://www.bluesea.com/products/5511e/e-Series_Dual_Circuit_Plus_Battery_Switch then Off - should disconnect both battery ( banks ) ie no starter to engine and no house to boat On - should connect starter to engine, house to boat but keep the separate Combine -

Re: Stus-List Marine Batteries

In Canada you could check Total Battery. I see a Trojan deep cycle Group 31 listed for $282.80 http://webstore.totalbattery.com/product-p/31xhs.htm The claimed 130 amp hours is good as is the reserve capacity at 225 minutes. Many Group 31s are around 100 and 190. Michael Brown Windburn C

Re: Stus-List C 30 Mast weight

The standing rigging weighs under 100 lbs, would guess the mast is 200 lbs. I normally disconnect the forestay, coil it and store it on board for the winter to protect the Harken Carbo Foil. I can pick up and carry the mast myself, no problem placing it on a rack up to shoulder height. To

Re: Stus-List Edson wheel chain jumping links?

True, though note that very little play at the radial wheel keyway is required. If your rudder swings 80 degrees and that takes 3 turns lock to lock ( no idea, just an example ), then 1 degree on the rudder is 13.5 degrees on the wheel. If your rudder post is 2.5" diameter then 1 degree is

Re: Stus-List Edson wheel chain jumping links?

If the radial wheel was slipping on the rudder post it could cause that issue. Maybe use a sharpie and put a line down the rudder post and onto the radial wheel. 20º is not much movement, you may require a fine line. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1   Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 01:54:12 + (UTC)

Re: Stus-List C 30 Mast Step

I had though "Live Oak" was a generic term for how some Oaks grew rather than a specific species. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_oak Either way despite the lack of knowing the correct description the right Oak is very good for marine use. Sad but years ago near me in Barrie Ontario we

Re: Stus-List C 30 Mast Step

Good white oak is considered to be relatively resistant to water penetration, used for canoes and old sailing ships. https://www.wagnermeters.com/aboutamericanwhiteoakandredoak/ Working it, bending it and staining it ( or getting epoxy into it ) has usually been the top complaints. Michael

Re: Stus-List C 30 Mast Step

I used epoxy coated white oak. The particular pieces were hard enough that metal working blades and a file provided the best method for shaping them. My feeling is that the original bilge pump configuration did not get the last 2" of water out of the mast step area so the plywood was wet 7x24

Re: Stus-List Removing companionway slider plexiglass, C 37/40+

I had thought that polycarbonate was "more likely to scratch" compared to acrylic ( plexiglass ), and that polycarbonate yellowed over time due to UV exposure. http://www.hydrosight.com/acrylic-vs-polycarbonate-a-quantitative-and-qualitative-comparison/ Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 Date:

Re: Stus-List Gotta Love These Hurricanes

Winds have been up this year. I went for the last sail of the season then un-stepped the mast yesterday. At 5 AM Sunday the Toronto Island Airport which is across the Western Gap from the National Yacht Club recorded a 47 mph gust, 32 mph winds. The forecast was for the wind to ease in the

Re: Stus-List Toe rail leak

Good enough for me, will give it a try in the spring. Windburn is pretty dry, not much gets in from rain or spray. A very little gets in on the port side midship with the rail buried for a while, wipes up with a cloth. I shouldn't be bothered but so close to being completely dry ... Michael

Re: Stus-List Toe rail leak

t; Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Not the way I use it.  I just use it to stop water intrusion between the toe rail and deck.  It may work on the bolts but I've never tried it. Dennis C. On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Michael Brown via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Toe rail leak

Is this to stop water entry from following the through bolts ( machine screws ) into the cabin? Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2017 15:36:56 -0500 From: "Dennis C." Yep.  Just place the tip of the bottle in the rail/deck interface, squeeze very gently

Re: Stus-List where to begin.

Do whichever is easier: 1) switch the batteries ( house and starting ) 2) switch the battery cables, ie house positive and ground to the starting, starting positive and ground to house If the selection of starting battery ( which is now the house battery ) starts the engine easily then the

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

If you have the mechanical style fuel pump you may be able to use it for troubleshooting. The pump has a mechanical primer in the form of a wire bail that goes around outside of the body. Part way down here is a picture of the pump: https://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=410 There

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

 When I replaced the ignition switch, a simple pull on push off, I changed it to a three position switch. I don't think this is exactly it but close: M-476-BX https://www.carltonbates.com/static/catalog/products/images/PDF/M-476-BX.pdf On the first detent out I use #1 for the ignition.. The

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

Hi Randy,   a common wiring configuration has a positive wire coming from the starter stud to the ignition switch in. The ignition switch out feeds the ignition coil, starter button and gauges. If you pull the ignition switch on it should move the fuel gauge, ignition off might return the gauge

Re: Stus-List Looseness in tiller on C MK1

On my '77 30 MK1 the rudder post goes through a fiberglass tube that is a close fit, would not allow much sideways movement. Wear between the shaft and tiller is more likely. If the bolts are easy to remove and are not retaining the shaft then take them out and see how easily the tiller comes

Re: Stus-List 1980 Water Systems Questions

Must have had great quality control to replicate the same failure ;-) I have been on a few 30-1, no two the same so far but all great boats. I was racing last Tuesday, had the rarely used blade up and a full main at 20 - 25 kts. A wind line took us to 36 kts, eased the main and jib off to sit

Re: Stus-List 1980 Water Systems Questions

The tanks on my '77 C 30 are fiberglass and built with the hull as part of the tank. The top of the forward tank is also the base of the V-berth. There are removable round access ports and a screwed down access panel on both tanks. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2017

Re: Stus-List Electrical panel

Some are dual purpose switch / circuit breakers: https://www.bluesea.com/products/7351/C-Series_White_Toggle_Circuit_Breaker_-_Single_Pole_10_Amp That one is rated at 10,000 cycles as a switch.  The MRSP is $40 USD, more expensive than a switch and fuse. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 Date:

Re: Stus-List Bilge Pump Wiring (Cont...)

If there has been a problem with AC leakage from other boats then completely disconnecting all grounds might help. No idea, just guessing. The battery charger would need to be connected directly to the battery(s), which looks like it is from the pictures. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 Date:

Re: Stus-List Refit for a 1981 Landfall 38

> Add pad-eye on bow platform for code zero sail If you are planning to carry a 155% genoa a racing code zero ( defined here as a flat spinnaker with the MidGirth < 75% of the Foot ) is an expensive sail that will add benefit over a fairly small AWA.  A cruising code zero or reaching asymmetrical

Re: Stus-List C 30 boomvang issue

Hi Bill,   I would lean towards SS rivets as suggested by Dennis and others. You will need to get the diameter of the hole but also the combined thickness of the fitting and mast. Fogh has a good assortment of the rivets. You can get the compound riveter from Princess Auto.   On the LO300 with

Re: Stus-List synthetic oil

If it is the correct grade and has the minimum rating requirements there is no reason to replace it. Synthetic oil could also be described as better filtered / refined / processed regular oil and its only drawback in most applications is that it is expensive. In an application where the oil

Re: Stus-List LO300

Has lots of help, thousands at least. http://www.gamonyachting.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/GAMBloodsuckers.pdf Windburn did double handed flying sails but I ended up awake for the race. At times sections of the deck, sails or lifesling cover was obscured. We used buckets to wash down and

Re: Stus-List Voltages

We have a number of UPSes in our customer base we support. I have recycled at least 60 AGM batteries this year and sometimes play with them to see if they are good or can be recovered. Even fairly flat batteries may recover. If they can be charged back up, and I use a constant current power

Re: Stus-List Battery replacement time

I picked up a Johnson Controls group 31 AGM a year ago, a friend picked up 3 for his house bank. The 200 minutes reserve capacity is a plus, as is the bulk charge rate of about 40 amps in my setup. A downside is they weigh 71 lbs.

Re: Stus-List Intriguing challenge

I help do the same to a pin stop spinnaker car. Worked. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 > On Sun, Jun 4, 2017 at 5:46 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I would drill the top hole way oversize (like 3/8") and pull the whole >> works out through it. >> >> Jim

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

+1 for checking the clearance between the aft of the mast and the mast collar. If the forestay is loose the top of the mast may be slightly forward. Going by mast rake is difficult unless the boat is floating to spec. You can take an initial reading with a digital level by comparing something

Re: Stus-List Sail advice for 35

The light-medium will be a 155%. I considered going larger but was unable to work out the trade offs. With PHRF Lake Ontario there is not much of a penalty, they switched to 1 sec/mile increments on adjustments a couple of years ago. I would see -1 FS and -2 NFS. Even with -1 sec/mile I was

Re: Stus-List Sail advice for 35

Even with a sail larger than 105 the sheeting angle may make a difference. There isn't much online about racing sail design for an older C 30 so some of it is guesswork and some experimenting. I wanted a sail that would cover a wide wind range, possible now with the strength of materials like

Re: Stus-List spinnaker rig

I will be prepping my mast next week and could take measurements. I doubt you would want to mount a normal block on the front of the mast if you are carrying an overlapping headsail. It will rub and maybe catch on every tack. The 30-1 factory spinnaker uphaul fitting was a feedthrough with less

Re: Stus-List Raymarine ST 60+ Wind Tranducer - Cups not spinning

The bearings are replaceable. They are friction fit into plastic but with a gentle pressure and heating the plastic they will slide out. I have done a couple for myself and some other people. Rebuild kits are available still which may contain the bearings ( 4 total ), new vane and cups. The

Re: Stus-List Stuffing box restuffing

When I did the 7/8" shaft and Algonquin stuffing box on Windburn this is what I used. 18   DUR-UX0313-01       PACKING ULTRA-X 5/16"     SOLD BY$0.46     $8.28  https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/products/packing-ultra-x--inch-or-pound--42950.html   I tool less than 9", but ordered 18" to have

Re: Stus-List genoa cars and tracks - C 30 MK1 1979

I installed separate tracks. A longer one back to handle sails in the 140 - 155 range and a short track between the shrouds and cabin for < 100. The height of the clew controls how far back the genoa car is positioned. I doubt the 110 will sheet inside of the shrouds. If the clew is higher than

Re: Stus-List Mast Step Pitch & Helm Balance

> requiring more halyard tension to touch the starboard rail than the port rail When I am centering the mast side to side I use the main halyard, a stiff bungee cord and a tape measure. On either side to start with I hook the bungee to the halyard shackle and through the toe rail, then tighten

Re: Stus-List Mast Step Pitch & Helm Balance

I would guess the foot of your mast has some heel in it to allow the mast head to position fore and aft during sailing. If so installing the mast step at some angle would control where the contact point is and thereby how the load is spread out over the girders ( stringers ). The configuration

Re: Stus-List putting teak hand rails back together - tips

On Windburn the external rails are held down using SS hanger bolts. They are convenient to lay a bead of butyl around while installing. So far ( 17 years ) no concern with strength. The inside rail has a long screw that goes through the cabin top and into the external rail. Michael Brown

Re: Stus-List Recharging a battery

That should be Caustic Soda, not Baking Soda. If a battery in otherwise good shape has self discharged to the point of being flat has a bit of Epsom Salt or such added it might help recover the battery. No magic going on. With a flat battery it is hard to get a current flow started and the

Re: Stus-List Automatic bilge pump

I installed the Whaler Gulper 320 in the area under the forward dining bench seat and used a remote pickup directly under the mast step. I wired in a Whale BE9006 electronic bilge switch with delay and have a three way ON - OFF - AUTO switch. The combination works well. When there was a

Re: Stus-List Exterior Teak Varnish Recommendation?

I have been using Cetol for a while, same gallon can for 10 years. It is basically an oil based teak coloured stain, completely different from a varnish. It works well on Lake Ontario and when the exuberance during racing requires a touch up I also like the ease of maintenance. What is the

Re: Stus-List Deteriorated mast step

Klacko Spars is still making some C parts out of cast aluminum. No idea about mast steps. www.klackospars.com Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 From: T power via CnC-List  Subject: Stus-List Deteriorated mast step Hi, I own a C 30 MKI that has a badly eroded aluminum mast step, is there

Re: Stus-List marinco/shorepower inlet

>  I also screw the locking collar tight to ensure a tight connection. I watched a boat leave the dock with the power still connected. I am impressed at how well that locking collar worked. It was the metal one into the metal version of the inlet. Once they got some slack it even undid and they

Re: Stus-List Battery test

Some background: http://4xspower.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/bci-ohmicreadings.pdf Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 From: Josh Muckley I'd like to know more about the technology, how it works, and how accurate it is. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons,

Re: Stus-List Battery test

Ah.  I know they are junk but keep them around for various workbench projects.  I've even used them to successfully start my spare marine diesel sitting in the garage. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Feb 7, 2017 5:09 PM, "Michael Brown via CnC-List" <cnc-

Re: Stus-List Battery test

If you have the original battery Reserve Capacity specs it is an acceptable quick test to see if the battery is good but maybe worn or at end of life. If possible test the battery(s) individually, Charge fully, bring battery to around 80F and time how long it will sustain a 25 amp load before

Re: Stus-List Deck Coring Around Chainplates

I did a similar process with the PO. It lasted about 10 years then started leaking a small amount. The caulking had hardened and was not sealing well against the chain plate. The caulking came away from the SS easily, was a job scraping it away from the deck. I tried a marine silicon based

Re: Stus-List Anyone had experience with Starbrite Star Tron Fuel Tank Cleaner?

I drain mine in the fall and use it in the snow blower - gas from an Atomic 4. There are various opinions on how much condensation is even possible at lower temperatures and small amounts of air pumping back and forth. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/fuel_tankt_condensation

Stus-List cleaning the engine compartment

Chlorine does react with SS. I would be careful using it on a boat in high concentrations. Also standard bleach is not a cleaner unless it has some additives. I think the chlorine tablets remain stable for a while but liquid bleach like Clorox breaks down into salt and water even while sealed.

Re: Stus-List mast wedge and hatch lens

I did not have much success keeping hardwood wedges in place and tight on Windburn. Spartite is an option but after some discussions with a fellow racer that does rigging and a sailmaker I tested to see how much mast bend I get under normal maximum backstay tension. The sailmaker looked and

Re: Stus-List mast wedge and hatch lens

Welcome aboard. Nice boat ;-) I have tried a few things for the mast wedges. Last year I purchased a small roll of heavy rubber floor mat from Princess Auto ( was on a bulk roll, cut a minimum 1' off ). I cut it into two pads since I have a hold down clamp on both sides. They are a snug fit

Re: Stus-List freeze proofing

The pink RV style antifreeze does freeze solid though it is suppose to not expand enough to break copper pipes at least down to the rated temperature. It may break plastic before the rated temperature. Michael Brown Windburn C 30-1 From: RANDY Thanks Rick,

Stus-List Was Rewiring mast and anchor light, now Windex light

I started with something similar to this for the housing: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/power-pro--4-led-courtesy-light-surface-mount-with-chrome-case-red-led--17030297?recordNum=106 The one I have is all white plastic, similar but I think a different manufacturer. I removed the original

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole handling

On Windburn we do end-for-end due to carrying an oversized pole. The J is 13.5' and the the pole is 14.4'. We normally do not have guys. If there is difficulty keeping the chute stable and helping out foredeck by steering the chute try centering the main for a moment just as they are about to

Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

I had the Signet wind instrument set on Windburn. To get inter-connectivity I switched to Raymarine ST-50 wind. My feeling is the Signet responded faster, was more accurate and would work to a lower wind speed. I called Signet support once, they helped me get a part number for a component and

Re: Stus-List Inverter to Outlet Via Extension Cord?

Interesting topic considering it does reduce down to connecting three wires more or less. The executive overview is that hopefully the inverter, circuit breaker panel and GFCI will come with good instructions on how they need to be wired. At least some of the GFCI are recommended for use

Re: Stus-List Inverter to Outlet Via Extension Cord?

I think you have it, that is how a GFCI works. In the case of an inverter that is floating use of a ground is a bit of an oxymoron. The principle is that every electron that comes out of one connection has to go back to the other connection. If the GFCI is directly connected to the two

Re: Stus-List Slip Choice, backing in > Prop Change

The Gori did poorly, though note it was a three blade folding. Also Gori spec'd the wrong size of prop according to a note at the end of the article. It is a good article but I noted that most of the props stopped from 6 kts in 8 - 10 seconds, the majority of them did 6.4 - 6.65 kts ahead. For me

Re: Stus-List Inverter to Outlet Via Extension Cord?

Hopefully the inverter will come with very clear instructions on how to handle ground and neutral. For normal power, ie shore power, this is the US code: "The National Electrical Code ( NEC ) requires the AC source to have a Neutral to ground bond and that there be only one such bond in the

Re: Stus-List mold killer product Wet and Forget question

You could try a mild solution with Borax. If a bit of the solution is left behind the alkaline environment is reported to be unfavorable to molds. Here is a discussion of Borax, Wet and Forget and the chemicals involved. http://www.psifly.com/cr2/index.php?topic=24991.0 I use Borax in the fall

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