Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

"but if I leave the batteries in it for a long time and they leak, the GPS could be harmed. " However, Lithium AA batteries are relatively inexpensive and have a shelf life of 10 years or so so you could leave a pair of those in the 76 and not have to worry about it for years at a time. I use

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

True, but if I leave the batteries in it for a long time and they leak, the GPS could be harmed. The time to install the batteries is minimal compared to the time to obtain a fix. The handheld is 3rd or 4th down the list in terms of use. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 17, 2017, at

Re: Stus-List Danfoss Compressor Controller

Tom, Awesome! Thanks! All the best, Edd --- Edd M. Schillay Captain of the Starship Enterprise C 37+ Sail Number: NCC-1701-B City Island, New York --- 914.774.9767 | Mobile --- Sent via iPhone 7

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Jack I agree with all you say. Dave. 1975 C 33 SLY Sent from my iPad > On Sep 18, 2017, at 8:33 AM, jackbrennan via CnC-List > wrote: > > Of course, the caveat to all of this is that, depending on where you sail, > even up-to-date charts can be anywhere from mildly

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Of course, the caveat to all of this is that,  depending on where you sail, even up-to-date charts can be anywhere from mildly off to wildly and dangerously inaccurate. In the Keys and South and West Florida, where sand shifts all of the time, TowboatUS and Seatow do a fine business from

Stus-List Water heaters

I am contemplating replacing my 6 gallon Raritan hot water heater with heat exchanger with an Atwood/Whale 6 gallon hot water heater with heat exchanger. I could get a new Raritan for in the neighborhood of 800 dollars or a new Atwood for around 300 dollars. Wonder what other's experience in

Re: Stus-List Water heaters

I replaced an Atwood with an Atwood. The cheapest place was an RV dealer! Joel Virus-free. www.avg.com

Re: Stus-List Garhauer Story...

Thanks for posting this. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2017, at 10:47 AM, David via CnC-List > wrote: So I have been volunteering at the Marion-Bermuda Race for the past 10 years or so and the booth that is located right across from ours is

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

I agree with Jack, as well; but the original post was sent by a person who sails in the Vancouver Island area, which has far less shifting sand and far more immovable rock… :^) Any electronic device is not a replacement for good seamanship and piloting — but it can definitely be of great

Stus-List Factory Direct RIB

Hello all, I'm considering ordering a RIB factory direct and want to throw the idea out there and if there were any opinions on the topic. So, a 10ish foot PVC tube, Aluminum hull is about $900 and about $300 hundred to ship to Boston.  I'm not completely convinced on the aluminum solution

Stus-List Garhauer Story...

So I have been volunteering at the Marion-Bermuda Race for the past 10 years or so and the booth that is located right across from ours is Garhauer. I would see folks manning the booth but was usually too busy to think much more of it as we were busy fielding our own visitors. Well this past

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

I would jump over to the Moyer Marine forum for this. http://www.moyermarine.com/ Joe Coquina C 35 MK I -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Randal Stafford via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 18, 2017 10:30 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Danfoss Compressor Controller

Hi Edd, If your existing refrigerator is powered by a Danfoss or Secop compressor (BD35, BD50F and BD80F compressor) with one of the following controllers on the side of the Compressor: DC ONLY: 101N0210, 101N0320, 101N0400, 101N0410, 010-1153 AC & DC: 101N0500, 101N0600 and 101N0630

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Marek — thanks for the nice words! I’m firmly of the belief that if you’re sailing ocean waters, you should have a permanently installed, dedicated nav system of some sort aboard, with a laptop or (more preferably) a waterproof handheld GPS as a backup. We’ve had lots of discussions of the

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Oh, and I forgot to mention: as far as electronic charts go, all of the Raymarine plotters can be ordered with Navionics+ North America chips at a very reasonable cost; these charts are complete for BOTH US and Canadian waters, both coastal and inland. I think the new Axiom 7” plotters from

Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

Listers- I’m having a problem with my Atomic 4, and hoped you might have some thoughts to share. When I went out for a sail yesterday, she started right up, as always. But then she cut out heading away from the marina. Initially I suspected a fuel flow problem, as the petcock on the tank

Stus-List Gas solenoid

Sitting in mystic seaport this morning could not heat water ( bummer) because panel switch for propane kept clicking off. Solenoid replacement? Looks pretty decrepit. Also what does lighted on/off gas switch under sink do? Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

Check the internal walls of your fuel line is not collapsing - had this on a friends C 29 a few years back - -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Randal Stafford via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 18, 2017 10:30 AM To:

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

Check the fuel bowl for sediment. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2017, at 10:30 AM, Randal Stafford via CnC-List > wrote: > > Listers- > > I’m having a problem with my Atomic 4, and hoped you might have some thoughts > to share. > > When I went out for a sail

Re: Stus-List Gas solenoid

Hi David, The lighted switch under the sink turns on/off the solenoid.  So, you need power to it from your panel switch, and you need the switch on to allow the solenoid to turn on the whole system.  Interesting that it keeps clicking off sounds like a short.  You might want to turn off the

Re: Stus-List Danfoss Compressor Controller

Ken, The compressor doesn’t look 100% like that, but it’s close. Nova Kool says they haven’t sold the unit in 25 years, and has no explanation about the lights. They sell replacement thermostats without LEDs, but I kinda like the LED so I can see if the thing is actually powered and running

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

When I owned an Atomic 4, I was told to close the water intake when cranking the engine for more than a few seconds because the waterways in the block were open at the top and would splash into the oil sump under heavy cranking. After a number of initial problems with water in the oil, this

Re: Stus-List Water heaters

I rebuilt my Raritan. I don't completely understand why the price is so high but the company is quite proud of their product being "glass lined"? Here are rebuild pics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18AwfYQFWmm_r8VMKbZRgmPyw5YklmfCltHQ_c7MdcjQ/edit?usp=drivesdk I replaced all the

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

Thanks Danny and Jim. I registered on the Moyer Marine forum and will post the question there as well. I doubt I cranked it enough to hydro-lock it. When it cut out the last time, I cranked it twice for maybe five or six seconds each time. Enough to suck fuel through if necessary, but no

Stus-List 2018 C Northeast Rendezvous -- Please Take our Survey

Listers, Please take our short online survey regarding the 2018 C Rendezvous in Port Jefferson, NY — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZ2S52J The sooner we obtain information, the sooner we can lock down dates, marinas, restaurants etc. Port Jefferson

Stus-List Riggers in Annapolis

I got 3 quotes for standing rigging replacement (rod), mast and boom strip and paint. 2 were for 19000, 1 was for 12000. M Yachts, Annapolis Rigging, and the Rigging Company, not in that order. Any experience with any of the three? S/V La Neige 1993 C 37/40 XL Havre de Grace , MD FB blog :

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

depending on how much cranking you did, could be hydro locked? pull the plugs and see how they look and hope you don't get water out. I did have an issue with a bad wire to the coil.  it seemed the wire would heat up and beak the connection somehow after running a bit and then allow it to

Re: Stus-List Water heaters

Shit... Thanks Edd. It wad just a test to see who would follow my link! Haha Try these. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1ydEpoMU1MWmx6Qms Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Sep 18, 2017 1:51 PM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" wrote: >

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

If you water lock it, it won’t crank anymore (nor you would be able to turn it over by hand). Don’t ask how I know. Marek From: Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 18, 2017 13:19 To: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out depending

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

the guy sitting in the office next to me just went through this on his powerboat with a V8. He said the same thing and thought it had to be the starter.  I guess the starter will push against the locked engine and stay there.  Then it has no where to go and is all stuck.  He pulled his plugs

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Mostly lurk on this list since I bought a Sabre instead of C I live in Port Angeles, WA. Just wanted to say that I would make radar a high priority in these waters. Virtually any boat venturing into the Strait of Juan de Fuca has radar, down to the 20 foot fishing boats. Best of luck. Dave

Re: Stus-List 2018 C Northeast Rendezvous -- Please Take our Survey

I wasn't going to say much because the Northeast location is too far for me to travel, then I watched the "trailer": I'm ready! sign me up! when do I show up!!! Richard s/v Bushmark4; 1985 C 37 CB; Ohio River, MIle 584.4 Richard N. Bush s 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine

Re: Stus-List Water heaters

Josh, Your rebuild photos look a lot like a limited release of liability document for your charter company. Do you make your passengers sign your hot water tank? :-) All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

I have general charts aboard and tools to dead reckon with! I can see no reason to not have at least a handheld GPS aboard with batteries. If you can swing it though you should have a plotter! Great peace of mind! I think I would prefer having AIS to radar. I have the radar but no AIS

Re: Stus-List Water heaters

We have one of these. It seems fine. Ours may be a 20 gallon, I'm not sure. Stainless Steel casing, Aluminium Tank. Made in the USA apparently, North Carolina? http://us.binnacle.com/m101/Kuuma-Grills-&-Water-Heaters/p3467/Kuuma-11-Gallon-Hot-Water-Heater-Front-Heat-Exchange/product_info.html

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 140, Issue 81

Good info Tom! He is now in autodial! Rick Rohwer Paikea 37+ Thea Foss > On Sep 17, 2017, at 13:34, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List > wrote: > > Don > > I used an excellent diesel mechanic in Sydney this summer. He was > recommended by Stewart, at U.K. Sails and is

Re: Stus-List Water heaters

When I first bought Pegasus I installed a 6 gallon Isotherm. Would keep water hot several hours, and warm for 24+ hours. All stainless steel construction.   Wish I had one on Rebecca Leah.   Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE DeviceDoug Mountjoy POYC Pegasus (for sale) Lf38  Rebecca Leah LF39 

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

Randy,Are you getting any noise out of starter (click) when trying to start? Even if you are hydro locked you should hear a click at the starter solenoid if electrics are good. Check the coil for cracks, check points and condenser, or electronic pick-up, ignition switch for loose/bad

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

> On Sep 18, 2017, at 2:00 PM, David Castor via CnC-List > wrote: > > Mostly lurk on this list since I bought a Sabre instead of C We forgive you… :^) Actually, my slip neighbor has a Sabre 36, and it’s a beautiful boat. I may go that way someday, too. > I live

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

I'd put higher priority on radar. Not all vessels have AIS. Or have it on. Just my $0.02. On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 12:11 PM Rick Rohwer via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have general charts aboard and tools to dead reckon with! I can see no > reason to not have at least a

Stus-List Drawers for 1983 C 37

Does anyone have a source for the three small galley drawers that are in the galley of the C An expanding foam OOPS has made ours semi usable. Looking for full drawers or parts or information on a source to build new drawers. Best regards, Tom Jacobs (972) 849-4730 (Cell) AT +886

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

I have radar and AIS receiver on Pegasus, radar and installing AIS transponder   on Rebecca Leah. I was cruising near Port Townsend in the fog when the screen of my radar went blank. Had the AIS receiver so was able to see the ferry that was too close for comfort. Called him on the radio. Was

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Agreed. Radar is expensive. My boat came with a 10-year old or so Raymarine chart plotter/radar. I looked into replacing the chart plotter since it has some issues losing GPS fix. Discovered that I'd also have to replace the radar. So deferring chart plotter replacement for another season. OK -

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Fred, Why are you suddenly so friendly? In the past non-C lurkers where threatened with keelhauling… Marek 1994 C270 legato Ottawa, ON Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent:

Stus-List Water tank replacement

Hello everyoneFinally able how to remove the port water tank on my 38 landfall. The spray in foam held it secure. No to replace it. No repair since it had a 15" crack along the side.Question...does anyone happen to have the replacement number for this tank or other ideas.Thanks for all your

Re: Stus-List Water heaters

I replaced mine with another Raritan. The bottom of my old one rusted out. The new ones are plastic on the outside- won't rust. I bought mine from Columbia Marine Exchange in Portland. Cheaper than Defender. They can probably have it drop shipped to you. Check out their web site, and give

Re: Stus-List Water Heater

I have a new 6 gallon Raritan water heater listed in the event you want to replace yours with the same model. https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/gear/gear.php?task=showad=6240 Ted Drossos C 110 Lady in Red ___ This list is supported by the generous

Re: Stus-List Transmission position while sailing - Yanmar

The proper gear for sailing will depend on the transmission in the boat… and probably on the type/brand of propeller. (My Gori prop suggests shifting to reverse to close the prop and then going to neutral. The old Martec needed to be in reverse to keep it closed.) Bruce has answered the

Re: Stus-List Water tank replacement

I’m guessing it is a 5064 or 5068 on page 30 of the catalog. The 5064 comes in a port & starboard configuration, but 61” seems too long to me. Jim and I can measure the old tank in the morning. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street via

Re: Stus-List Water tank replacement

If you can’t find what you need from Kracor, try Ronco. They have a lot of tank sizes and shapes to choose from (including the unique holding tank from a 34). Shipping costs are a bit of an issue because they come from California. From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent: Monday,

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

Good point, Michael.  There is a significant difference that I failed to mention between the in/out ignition switch and the push button, and in retrospect it may have been the push/pull that I replaced - It's been a lot of years, and I just replaced a different type of silver pushbutton switch

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

I’ve been thinking about upgrading the Garmin 541S (5”) plotter at the helm of Imzadi to a larger display (Old Eyes, I freely admit) so I’ve been looking at the alternatives from Garmin. I think all of those I’ve looked at come with Bluechart G2 charts for the entire US plus coastal Canadian

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

I see you used to be on Sailing Anarchy, too. Rick Brass Imzadi C 38 mk2 #47 la Belle Aurore C 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of jackbrennan via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 18, 2017 7:11 PM To:

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

Hello all, I think I would reiterate what a few have said here, but the diagnostics are as follows: 1).  If the engine is making no noise whatsoever when the pushbutton switch is depressed, check the switch first.  You should be able to do this by jumping the contacts momentarily.  I had a

Re: Stus-List Transmission position while sailing

Folding and feathering props can stay open if you don't stop the shaft by putting it in reverse. With a fixed prop you can reduce drag by "trailing the shaft" and leaving it in neutral. The problem is that some transmissions don't get properly lubricated in this condition (IIRC: paragon?)

Re: Stus-List Transmission position while sailing - Yanmar

Hi Josh, I was really curious when I read about the proper position of the shifter, and found multiple references of the following advisory purportedly from Yanmar as follows" And for Yanmar/Kanzaki: Advisory Number: MSA08-003: DATE February 8, 2008 Dealers and OEMs TO: All Marine Distributors

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 Transmission position while sailing

With a Max-prop, the transmission should be put in reverse, while the boat is moving forward, This feathers the prop, and keeps it from turning past the feathered position. Good for all engines. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 5:29 PM, Jake

Re: Stus-List Transmission position while sailing - Yanmar

I stand corrected. Well done Bruce. I'm still going to be putting mine in reverse. DAMN THE TORPEDOS! Josh On Mon, Sep 18, 2017, 9:18 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Josh, > > I was really curious when I read about the proper position of the shifter, >

Re: Stus-List Transmission position while sailing - Yanmar

I put the transmission in reverse. Have a folding prop. If not in reverse you can hear the prop and there is a vibration. John on EnterpriseKomoka Ont. On Monday, September 18, 2017 9:31 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: I stand corrected.  Well done Bruce. 

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Actually, there is no FEDERAL chart carriage requirement (in the US) for recreational boats. There may be a requirement is some states, but I’m not aware of any. For a US vessel carrying paying passengers, you must have paper charts (Unless you have a really elaborate and expensive

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

I agree with Dennis about not keeping batteries in the handheld GPS. This spring I threw away a Garmin Etrex and an older Magellan GPS that I had been keeping for the ditch bag. The batteries leaked and ruined the two GPSs. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List

Stus-List Transmission position while sailing

OK, gang.  I know this has been discussed before but help me out.  With the Universal M-25XPB in Corsair, the manuals said to shift he transmission into reverse after shut down while sailing.  Withe the new Yanmar in Grace (C 35, Mark III), what is the prevailing wisdom as to transmission

Re: Stus-List Drawers for 1983 C 37

Pretty much any cabinet maker in your area should be able to reproduce them.  If you can salvage the face off the drawers you'll have a good match to the existing cabinetry.  If you can find someone take them the drawers and they can re-produce. If you just need

Re: Stus-List Transmission position while sailing

Fixed prop=neutral. Folding/ feathering neutral or reverse Joel On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 7:16 PM schiller via CnC-List wrote: > OK, gang. I know this has been discussed before but help me out. With > the Universal M-25XPB in Corsair, the manuals said to shift he

Re: Stus-List Riggers in Annapolis

About 10 years ago I used Annapolis rigging in Herrington harbor North. It was a very negative experience. On Monday, September 18, 2017, 1:30:51 PM MDT, Brian Fry via CnC-List wrote: I got 3 quotes for standing rigging replacement (rod),  mast and boom strip

Re: Stus-List Transmission position while sailing

Story that I have heard is with folding prop put in reverse but fixed let free wheel Mike Persistence Halifax From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of schiller via CnC-List [cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: September 18, 2017 8:15 PM To:

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

People on this list should be complimented that so many former C owners continue to lurk here. I for one think it's the one of best sources of reliable information on the Internet for maintaining and upgrading sailboats. Dennis, Fred, Wally and many others have given me quite an education over

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

Hi Doug, No noise whatsoever when I pushed the starter button. It was as if there wasn’t enough current to activate the starter, but the batteries *did* have enough charge at the time. Cheers, Randy > On Sep 18, 2017, at 3:08 PM, svpegasus38 via CnC-List > wrote: >

Re: Stus-List Water tank replacement

15" crack is not too long to weld if it is LDPE plastic.  If you're particularly worried,apply some stainless steel screen between layers. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: detroito91 via CnC-List Date: 9/18/17 6:21

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

Might try checking the ground on the engine.  Mine had that problem a number of years ago, taking it off and cleaning it up solved the problem.  Of course mine is a diesel and yours is gas, but I would expect that the ground would be wired similarly. Food for thought. On 9/18/2017 8:15 PM,

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

I joined the sabre group when shopping for our current boat.   They let me stay even though I bought a tartan!  Awesome group!  Tartan group is really great too!   They are both as friendly knowledgeable and helpful as this group just not as many in number!  I would love to combine all 3!

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Marek — with the exception of the occasional “RTFM” comment ("read the f@%*ing manual”…), I tend to be a friendly kind of guy… :^) I think the Sabres of the mid- to late-1990’s and early to mid 2000’s are what C could have been if they had been able to stay in business and stable. They’re

Re: Stus-List Water tank replacement

Jim — look at the following PDF. I’m pretty sure the tanks you need are on page 11 — the 4071 and 5139 model: www.postaudio.net/webserver/Kracor_water_and_holding_tanks.pdf Kracor is located in Wisconsin, and as far as I

Re: Stus-List GPS, Chart Plodders and Technology when there is none

Just sailed to Newport for the boat show. No Sabre, Hunter or C sailboats. One Catalina. One J. Two Tartans. U.S. sailboat industry going the way of Canada's. Jerry Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2017, at 8:05 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List > wrote: > > I

Re: Stus-List Transmission position while sailing

Neil, I keep my transmission in reverse after setting my folding prop. This holds the shaft in place. I have heard and read that Yanmar does not recommend using reverse. Perhaps that only applies to the fixed prop, like Joel mentions. Jake Jake Brodersen C 35 Mk-III “Midnight

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

I had an ignition coil fail on  my A4. It would start and run then cut out. Sometimes restart sometimes not.  A coil replacement corrected the problem.  On Monday, September 18, 2017, 5:38:28 PM MDT, Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List wrote: Might try checking the