Re: Stus-List Keel Bolt Overtightening?

2017-04-20 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
So that means the base is likely soft. I ended up re-glassing area around the two forward bolts and adding a larger ¼” aluminum plate to provide larger surface so I can get to required torque. You can see the backing plate in this photo.

Re: Stus-List WESTERBEKE VS ATOMIC HEAT EXCHANGER

2017-04-20 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
You need another pump, usually driven off flywheel. I have some spare A4 FWC stuff if he is interested. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 C 38MkII On the hard at Stanleys in barrington -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Alex Giannelia via

Re: Stus-List Windlass placement

2017-03-27 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
You need free fall. And long deep free fall. I installed Lofrans Airon in 2003, and a year later had to move it back because chain would pile up all the way to the top and clog. So I ended up drilling the pipe just forward of the bulkhead on my ’77 38’ Mk2. And still, over the years( I

Re: Stus-List Prop Pullers

2017-03-22 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I made a puller using galvanized pipe flange of the appropriate size to slide over the shaft and sit against the prop. This is assuming shaft is out. If the shaft is not out, you could try to cut out a slot in the flange using angle grinder.With two galvanized flanges and

Re: Stus-List Wind Turbine / Generators

2017-02-23 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Not all windgens are created equal. I’ve had guests sitting in the cockpit in 20kt breeze and with bimini above they had no clue my blades were spinning. I was told they could spin 200mph+ in a breeze. My windgen is mounted on an 1-1/4” aluminum pole, starboard-aft of the cockpit. Blades

Re: Stus-List Battery test

2017-02-07 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Now that its winter as shown in pbase articles, provided that you have disconnected each of your batteries prior to winter storage so your batteries can reach steady state, you could just go and measure the voltage on each one and get a very reliable State of charge. And you would do it

Re: Stus-List weeping hull

2016-11-18 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Its definitely not the case of “don’t worry about it”. Do you know if you have balsa? On my 38mk2 from 1977 balsa goes all the way down to the keelbolts tabbing. You need to find that out. Few ways you can do that. Tapping with a mallet on the outside of the hull around the questionable

Re: Stus-List Baltimore/Annapolis wet deck repair

2016-11-08 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Elevated moisture or rotted balsa? See if the pro will agree to use core other than balsa. Something not susceptible to water ingress and rot. Like Coosa board or Air-X closed cell foam. The issue with at least my model C is: Deck does not drain well, loaded track works so mo natter how you

Re: Stus-List Sundowner is for sale

2016-09-26 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
listings in St. Augustine? On 9/26/2016 11:48 AM, Petar Horvatic via CnC-List wrote: After 13 years I am moving on. My offer for Tayana FD-12 was accepted in FL. I was never really good at showing off my work, but I added few albums on Cruisers forum to document some of the major projects

Stus-List Sundowner is for sale

2016-09-26 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
After 13 years I am moving on. My offer for Tayana FD-12 was accepted in FL. I was never really good at showing off my work, but I added few albums on Cruisers forum to document some of the major projects. They are linked in the add. She is in Newport on a mooring at the Point Anchorage and

Re: Stus-List Open CPN

2016-09-23 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I put a micro SD on my phone, loaded with those free Coast guard raster charts. Android version of OpenCPN is really nice. I find myself using that more often than the garmin chart plotter.Gps works pretty good. I’ve been making a point to see how far off I am from various buoys as go

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

2016-09-12 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
have a combo tricolor/anchor masthead light and you are under power should they both be on? Joel On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 9:59 AM, Petar Horvatic via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: On the high seas, especially in swell, those deck level running lights might be useless. T

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

2016-09-12 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
On the high seas, especially in swell, those deck level running lights might be useless. Typical example is crossing the gulf stream from FL to Bahamas. There is so much traffic there and if swell is up, deck level lights are not visible. Shipping lanes are very busy down there. To me, safety

Re: Stus-List Window Leak

2016-08-30 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I agree as well. As per this article. I did it this april, and so far so good. No screws. http://www.sailmagazine.com/diy/ask-sail/replacing-fixed-portlights I posted a photo of one side where you can see the new windows. it's the side that was completely dug out to replace rotten balsa

Re: Stus-List Solar Charging -- Normal?

2016-08-30 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
That sounds reasonable for new batteries. Are you logging the battery voltage? Is that what you mean by telemetry? Voltage is difficult to use as means of charging. Amps would be more useful, and AH are what ultimate truth teller. Solar charge controllers should have Amps. Little

Re: Stus-List Refinishing companionway steps

2016-08-29 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I did CPES for two coats, then minwax satin clear urethane for the stairs. I liked doing the stairs so much, that I ended up doing galley and nav station area, but just two coats of urethane. It came out like a new interior. Outside stuff like cockpit table and grab rails, I put epifanes

Re: Stus-List Goosneck on 1977 38 MkII

2016-08-02 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
t-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Petar Horvatic via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 9:06 AM To: <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Petar Horvatic < <mailto:phorv...@gmail.com> phorv...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Goosneck on 1977 38 MkII I am goin

Re: Stus-List Goosneck on 1977 38 MkII

2016-08-01 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
On Aug 1, 2016, at 09:06, Petar Horvatic via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: 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 was holding everything to

Stus-List Goosneck on 1977 38 MkII

2016-08-01 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
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 was holding everything together. Now that the top loop broke off there is additional load on the bottom. Did anyone

Re: Stus-List Alternator Failure

2016-06-21 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I don’t know how ignition switch would disconnect alternator output form a battery? You need to check that. Perhaps ignition switch shuts off power to the regulator, but event at that alternator should not be outputting current that has nowhere to go. It does sound more like someone moved

Re: Stus-List Lifeline netting

2016-05-13 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
That stuff is exposed to the elements. Ive had netting since 2006. I bought the first one from Holland marine. Few years in the tropics deteriorated it pretty good. I am now on my second set. This time from defender. I would say if you try the cheap route you are going to be redoing it

Re: Stus-List West System cored hull time to cure

2016-05-02 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Usually hull is tapered only where thru-hulls already exist. Factory doesn’t leave spare tapered areas for future upgrades. I don’t want to sound discouraging, but I think long and hard before drilling even a smallest hole that can sink me. And you're talking about 2" and trying to get it

Re: Stus-List Scanmar Emergency Rudder MRUD

2016-04-28 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Scanmar makes "Monitor" windvane. One of the options to the wind steering system is MRUD emergency rudder. I don't think you can just have emergency rudder without the actual windvane. I might be wrong. I am an owner of Monitor windvane and have used it for many years. It has water vane,

Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing size issue

2016-02-12 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I just did mine and it was also a bit off at the ends. So I got a true strut ID once I pressed the bearing out. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 C 38MkII On the hard at Stanleys in barrington From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via

Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing size issue

2016-02-12 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I just did mine in December. I pressed it out first. Then took the measurement. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 C 38MkII On the hard at Stanleys in barrington From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Paul Fountain via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 12,

Re: Stus-List Butyl tape

2016-02-09 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
McMaster has it, but the bummer is they only have black. http://www.mcmaster.com/#butyl-rubber-tape/=111tufe From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Charlie Nelson via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:29 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc:

Re: Stus-List repairing large wet deck core areas

2016-02-08 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
and cost) as well as epoxy. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Petar Horvatic via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 12:45 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Petar Horvatic Subject: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List ab inflatables

2016-02-04 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
We’ve been using 2004 AB 10AL for about 4 years now, it has a fiberglass bottom. Prior to that I had Caribe C10 (AB and caribe are hypalon). And before that a mercury RIB 10’(PVC). We live on the boat 5-6 months out of the year so the dinghy gets a lot of use. Pretty much like a car but

Stus-List now sailrite RE: ab inflatables

2016-02-04 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Bill, I can’t tell you how many times iv’e stitched a rip while under way. For cruising in the tropics, where sun always wins, you are going to get a rip. Even the best of uv threads will give way at some point. A ripped sail is actually worse than losing the engine. For the seasonal

Stus-List repairing large wet deck core areas

2016-02-03 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Hi all, I am getting ready to tackle the wet deck along the port genoa track and before I start cutting, I have few questions for the group. Gelcoat cracks and delamination is appearing almost the length of the track on my 38 Mk2. I realize that not all spider cracks are due to wet

Re: Stus-List Barient 28ST on EBay

2016-01-25 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Speaking of those, I had broken off the tailing part many years ago on one of my 28ST. Does anyone have any idea on how to go about replacement that does not involve purchasing a pair of ST winches of the same size. Cause I fear after investing 800$ to get a used replacement, I can see

Re: Stus-List replacing a wheel autopilot motor

2015-12-15 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Thank you. And I was under impression that this was a reasonable deal… http://www.ebay.com/itm/281165875306?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 =STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT if you could spec out the gear drive, you

Re: Stus-List Where to locate water maker on Landfall 38?

2015-12-07 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Just some thoughts on my experience. Modular design gives you opportunity to spread pressure vessels, hoses and controls over larger areas. It’s a pain in the a.. when things need to be repaired but it allows you to not sacrifice considerable space. One of the reasons I went the DIY path is

Re: Stus-List Where to locate water maker on Landfall 38?

2015-12-07 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
So jealous you got long term Bahamas plans on the horizon. Actually, most of Bahamas drinking water comes from desalination plants. Anyway, I would utilize all the tanks all the time. Have means to combine or separate. Maybe rotate them. Because the minute you start storing water for

Re: Stus-List Photo album ads & other stuff

2015-10-08 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I'm sort of in a same boat. I can't log into photoalbum to contact Mark Janda. Retrieve password or register gives me a PHP error. I would be interested in Garhauer solid vang and fittings. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 C 38MkII Newport, RI From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Balsa core thickness

2015-09-28 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I’ll measure before I order the core. I have some wet spots in the area of port genoa track(aft section). Interestingly the other side is dry. I thought I would order the core ahead of time. But after haul out, I’ll wait to dig stuff out before ordering. I’m not very motivated to do this,

Re: Stus-List Hot water tank

2015-09-02 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
You are talking about taking almost 40AH from your house bank to take a 15 minute shower. If your bank is 200AH that’s a 20%. Not sure if you have flooded lead acids or AGMs, but they are around 300-500 cycles. So it’s a safe bet that after 300-500 showers you need to buy new batteries. If

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

2015-08-26 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Few places I know in RI include power washing in the haul out fee. You don't really get a breakdown of cost. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, August 26,

Re: Stus-List plumbing...

2015-08-14 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Shark stuff is on my todo list. I have the same happen all the time. I made it a point to shut off pressure domestic water while motoring. But my setup is a bit unusual and not per recommendation of Seaward, manufacturer of my hot water tank. Although it works very well. I have

Stus-List baby stay on a 38Mk2

2015-08-03 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Has anyone replaced the baby stay on a 38 Mk2. It is a ¼” 1/19 wire braid. I am asking b/c I discovered a crack at the swage on the mast end. Crack is pretty good, about 1.5” longitudinal. I’m weighing in the following options 1. Send to rigger and have him swage identical replacement

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 restoration project

2015-07-29 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I would not call the person a FOOL. If he/she knows what they are buying for 4k and have the knowledge and are willing to put the work, that person is a genius. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of PME via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 1:05 PM To:

Re: Stus-List hypalon glue

2015-07-22 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Contact cement should work as well but best to buy the real glue. Ive done a lot of patching on PVC and hypalon. In my experience it needs the following to guarantee the bond. 1. Clean sanded surface(both) 2. MEK to soften the hypalon before applying the glue(aceton dries too

Re: Stus-List westerbeake sucking in air on a half tank

2015-07-21 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Newport, RI On Jul 10, 2015, at 12:40, Petar Horvatic via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Update: So half tank gauge reading was about half tank. After another 5Gal jerry can I was full to the top. So two 5gal cans got me to the top. Tank is 20 gallons. I did not pull

Re: Stus-List westerbeake sucking in air on a half tank

2015-07-10 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
! Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 9:36 AM, Petar Horvatic via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: So if the pickup was blocked, why on both occasions after bleeding(once in calm water and second time in rough water but after adding 5 more gallons to the tank) it ran without

Stus-List westerbeake sucking in air on a half tank

2015-07-06 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Anyone has an idea why this happened twice in a row. Two trips to Block island this year and at about the same spot, right where seas get a little lumpy, and on about half full tank, diesel sucks in air and dies. First time was pounding into 20-kts (not a good way to travel), second time

Re: Stus-List westerbeake sucking in air on a half tank

2015-07-06 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Horvatic via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Anyone has an idea why this happened twice in a row. Two trips to Block island this year and at about the same spot, right where seas get a little lumpy, and on about half full tank, diesel sucks in air and dies. First time was pounding

Re: Stus-List westerbeake sucking in air on a half tank

2015-07-06 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
to the tank is better than mine! Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 9:36 AM, Petar Horvatic via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: So if the pickup was blocked, why on both occasions after bleeding(once in calm water and second time in rough water but after adding 5 more gallons

Stus-List Main sail slides

2015-06-23 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I’ve been having issues with my mainsail. It seems the slides are bucking in the mast track. Part of it is due to warn track, and part due to new(second hand)main sail having full battens. I ended up ripping the luff cord trying to bring the main down in a blow last year, and the patch job

Stus-List Cabin Top traveller on 38Mk II

2015-03-30 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Hi everyone, Has anyone (DIY) installed a second mainsheet traveler on cabin top, or moved the traveler to cabin top? I know that few listers have both cockpit and cabin top travelers, was that factory installed? For cruising and living aboard CC 38, I find cockpit traveler to be very

Re: Stus-List Cabin Top traveller on 38Mk II

2015-03-30 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
, there are a couple vendors on eBay that are reasonable and fast. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 9:41 AM, Petar Horvatic via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi everyone, Has anyone (DIY) installed a second mainsheet traveler on cabin top, or moved

Re: Stus-List FYI 5200

2015-03-18 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Few years back I bought one of those, forgot if it was from Lowes or HD, and it was rock solid when I tried to use it. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday,

Re: Stus-List 1976 CC 38 Electrical Panel

2015-03-13 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
It was due to the switch, it was brand new 10A panel mount toggle switch. I had re-wired my entire boat prior to my fridge installation. I kept the panel but put new switches and panel mount AGC fuse holders next to each. When you say “too many other items on it”, it sounds to me like you

Re: Stus-List 1976 CC 38 Electrical Panel

2015-03-12 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Hi Joe, Not sure what compressor you’re using, but for me Danfoss BD50 control module was cutting out due to significant voltage drop at the compressor. Make sure your fridge wires are good gauge. I ended up running 2x10AWG. Two 10AWG for positive and two for return. Any by return I mean

Re: Stus-List Boat Review: CC 30 - SAIL Magazine

2015-03-10 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Hauled out at Stanleys in Barrington RI for the winter. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ken Heaton via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 2:44 PM To: cnc-list Subject: Stus-List Boat

Re: Stus-List 34 offshore

2015-01-29 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Maps could be off with respect to GPS so into an unknown small harbor or anywhere on the banks in the Bahamas I always navigate by looking at water color and spotting coral heads. You also don't want to be traveling across the banks too early if you're heading east due to sun glare. Same thing

Re: Stus-List Pics of my mast head and spreaders

2015-01-12 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I have a very similar mast on my boat. I have issues with main halyard getting friction at the masthead sheave due to topping lift attachment. Its making mast hard to hoist. You can see the hole for it in your first pic. I am thinking about getting rid of topping lift or relocating for this

Re: Stus-List 2 unrelated questions:

2015-01-06 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Are you planning on purchasing off the shelf 12V refrigeration kit or building your own? When you live aboard do you plan to sail or just stay in one place? Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of

Stus-List Boat stands and draining deck water while on the stands.

2014-12-22 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Hi all, I have a question on boat stands and aft tilting of the boat while on the hard. I find water drainage on most CC designs to be horrible. I've tackled the issues many times but this one keeps coming back to haunt me. When the boat is in water, a while back I made drain holes at what

Re: Stus-List Fuel

2014-12-09 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I have repowered with Westerbeke 40 4-108 3 years ago. Since then, I've been using exclusively gas station diesel that I get from jerry cans. Simply because it's cheaper. So far I have not had any signs of issues. Winterizing procedure involves adding diesel stabilizer and replacing both fuel

Re: Stus-List Holding tank discharge hose

2014-12-04 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Hi Joel, I think your idea makes sense. In fact my tank has two fittings and two PVC pipes that reach down to the deep section of a V-birth shaped holding tank. One for deck and one for overboard marcerator pump. No matter what sanitation hose you use, it will permeate smell. Mine were

Re: Stus-List Metallurgy

2014-11-03 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Aluminum plate + stainless fasteners + bilge water = electrolysis at its best. And add to that a very crappy, and inadequate float switch and rule pump lead wires (if you happen to have those), and it gets even more fun. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI From:

Re: Stus-List Metallurgy

2014-11-03 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
) at the pump handle empties it out. Am I crazy? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Petar Horvatic via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 11:13 AM To: 'Joel Aronson'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com; 'Wally Bryant' Subject: Re: Stus-List Metallurgy Aluminum plate

Re: Stus-List CC smile fix - how I did it

2014-10-24 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
And if you are in the northern climate and are pulling the boat out for the winter, add a garboard drain plug to let water out of the bildge before it freezes and causes more cracks. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI -Original Message- From: CnC-List

Stus-List Graveyard of the atlantic claims another

2014-10-23 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
This time tug sank off Point Judith, barge still attached to it. http://www.providencejournal.com/news/police-fire/20141023-barge-still-offsh ore-after-rescue-of-tugboat-crew.ece Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI ___ This

Re: Stus-List Newport Harbor mooring wanted

2014-10-21 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I don't think anyone will ask you anything. The mooring field is getting empty. I'm getting hauled this week. However ever since that cha-cha incident (long story), Newport has passed this new ordinance where HB is monitoring every boat on a daily basis. That has made some of the on-the-hook

Re: Stus-List Newport Harbor mooring wanted

2014-10-20 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
You are welcome to grab mine #284. South west corner of main harbor.Let me know if you need more details.. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, October 20,

Re: Stus-List Mast Self-Climbers?

2014-10-17 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I built one of these but using starboard instead of marine ply. I also had a bigger eye at the bottom to guide the line easier. http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/knuterikt/mastClimber-2.jpg I ascended once to the top this year, and few times to the 1st spreader. My girlfriend was

Re: Stus-List winterizing the PYI shaft seal

2014-10-17 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I wonder if your pits were from not using it and then oxidation or electrolysis cause carbon material to deteriorate. The more you use it the better the seal is as the carbon polishes itself out. I had leakage when my prop coupling was badly miss-aligned but once I fixed that, leakage went away.

Re: Stus-List thread reply and rod rigging

2014-10-14 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
A lot of people don't like the rod, but there are few nice things about it. For instance, it does not let water in like the wire braid does at the swage. So there is no oxygen depleted water inside the fitting. Unlike the swage, where you never know the conditions of stainless inside, rod is

Re: Stus-List Boat Batteries

2014-10-01 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Jack do you have an Ah meter, or battery monitor? That sounds like well over 1000$ investment in batteries. You can accidentally kill any battery bank in a short span if you don’t know what’s coming and what’s coming out. You could have had a leak or a charging source malfunction. Battery

Re: Stus-List Boat Batteries

2014-10-01 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Did you notice serious AH loss? That’s too bad. Batteries are getting expensive, solar panels are getting cheap. So you can extend deep cycle battery life by cycling them at higher % capacity . Like 100-75% as opposed to dipping down to 50% or whatever your preferred discharge level might

Re: Stus-List Boat Batteries

2014-10-01 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
be my choice. They are a tad over the $30 mentioned, but they are really good (and not _that_ expensive). Marek s/v “Legato” in Ottawa From: Petar Horvatic via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2014 3:34 PM To: 'Jack Fitzgerald' mailto:j

Re: Stus-List Mast removal for winter?

2014-09-24 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
15 minutes would be great on my wallet. On those years when I take the mast down, I do try to get the crane use to be as low as possible. Maybe John was doing the same. In preparation, I leave everything hand tight for the yard the night before haul out. Provided it's not too windy. Sails

Re: Stus-List Mast removal for winter?

2014-09-22 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Mine goes down every 4 years for inspection of rod rig, tangs etc...This winter, besides inspecting the rig, I have to get to the keel bolt below the mast step and also deal with failed wind instrument. My datamarine connector at the masthead is worn. I also plan on changing to LED tricolor and

Re: Stus-List TAZ, Cutty

2014-09-05 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Not sure about TAZ but you will see red CC 36 named Stinger, that’s my friend Kyle. He is inside. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 04,

Re: Stus-List blown alternator diode

2014-08-15 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Lower output in measured DC Amps. For the more electrically savvy, higher ripple as now you have less than 6 diodes rectifying. On a better quality and higher output alternators, like balmar, amptech etc, you can see them built into the body, shiny circles with numbers on them,

Re: Stus-List Shannon 38

2014-08-13 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Shannon is no CC, it’s the Bentley of cursing yachts. A good friend worked for Shannon building the interiors for 20 years. Price would be great if it were not for the accident. How do you get de-masted and no damage the rest of the boat? Insurance usually skimps out on repair so if I were

Re: Stus-List Ok more atomic 4 issues...dammit!

2014-08-13 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I spent a weekend at Cutty two weekends ago. It was blowing hard enough out of east to make outside moorings/anchorage uncomfortable for all by large cruising yachts. In a frontal passage conditions, winds blow E and NE and Cuttyhunk is fully exposed and miserable. There is a sandbar however

Re: Stus-List Dingy Repair

2014-08-07 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I had a RIB merc for number of years and had nothing but problems. I was always working on it. From detaching tubes at the transom, to un-glueing seams between the hard bottom and tubes, to mercury black letters somehow disintegrating in the sun and getting sticky residue everywhere. The

Stus-List Morring available in Newport

2014-08-06 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
keep an eye out for the Sundowner. Ship CC 33 3/4ton Portsmouth, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Petar Horvatic via CnC-List Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 9:06 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; 'Ebay' Subject: Re: Stus-List big $$$ used CC You never get

Re: Stus-List big $$$ used CC

2014-08-01 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
You never get back the money you put upgrading a used sailboat. That will never sell at that price. It’s a balsa cored production sailboat. Not a Hinckley or Alden. On the other hand, note to myself don’t look for used sailboats in the Bay area. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC

Re: Stus-List big $$$ used CC

2014-08-01 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Petar Horvatic via CnC-List Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 9:06 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; 'Ebay' Subject: Re: Stus-List big $$$ used CC You never get back the money you put upgrading a used sailboat. That will never sell at that price. It’s a balsa

Re: Stus-List Fw: Atomic 4

2014-07-08 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Having gone through two A4 rebuilds and then a replacement of A4 with DIY rebuild of westerbeake 4-108, I can say that I do feel safer with diesel under my cockpit, only because I don't have to look for leaks as often. I was comfortable with gasoline because I was aware of what is going on in my

Re: Stus-List Hot Water heater question

2014-07-08 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
After how many hours of engine runtime is your hot water at 170F? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 5:30 PM To: CC List; Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List Hot Water heater question +1 to Jacks

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Isla Mujeras Regata al Sol

2014-06-06 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Steve, thank you for pointing this out. The fact that you guys finished with these kinds of problems tells me you did great. I've had my quadrant out twice in 15 years. My aluminum plate is I think 3/8 or 1/2 thick. How thick is the plate on a 34+? I can tell you in my case that water seeps

Re: Stus-List Isla Mujeras Regata al Sol

2014-06-06 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Its trapezoidal in my CC38. 4 pedestal bolts keep the smaller side of the trapezoid fastened to the cockpit floor. On the longer side of the trapezoid which protrudes aft towards the rudder post, I also have two 3/8 bolts on each corner, through bolted to the cockpit floor with large washers.

Re: Stus-List source for transmission parts

2014-05-29 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Torrensen is a ripoff, but simple parts might not be as pricey. Foley Engines is a ripoff too. Transatlantic diesels is very reasonable. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Wally

Stus-List Re-galvanizing chain

2014-05-13 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Anyone have an idea where to have chain re-galvanized in the New England? Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 CC 38MkII Newport, RI ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Through-hull hole size

2014-05-09 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
Thanks Chuck, The problem is that in the old hole, there is 5200 in place of balsa core. I would have to remove the 5200 and replace with epoxy filling. I don’t know how far 5200 goes until I actually start removing it. I don’t feel very good about filling epoxy over 5200. My preference

Stus-List Through-hull hole size

2014-05-08 Thread Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
I took out the old Datamarine Sandpiper transducer that was installed with a hole size of 2-1/16. My intention is to put a grocco 1-1/2 scoop strainer. OD for this fitting is 1.9. Does anyone know or has experience with this decision? Is 2-1/16 close enough to be called slightly larger than 1.9