Stus-List 34+ genoa halyard

Several years ago, I replace the wire/rope genoa halyard on my 34+ with 3/8” Maxbraid. Every year since, the casing of the Maxbraid has been worn through by the end of the season. I rarely lower the sail so don’t konw how fast it is happening. I have not worried too much about it as the

Re: Stus-List Shrink-Wrapping Painted Boats

Hi Randy One issue is the heat gun (torch) used to shrink the wrap. Ensure the person doing the job knows the boat is painted or excessive heat could damage the paint. The family C 36 "Blue Horizon No.1" was painted in 1989 I believe after being only 8 years old. The boat was sold in 1990

Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Message: 6 Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2018 07:57:36 -0500 From: David Knecht To: CnC CnC discussion list Subject: Stus-List 34+ genoa halyard Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Several years ago, I replace the wire/rope genoa halyard on my 34+ with 3/8? Maxbraid. Every year since, the

Stus-List Fan Belts...

So my 80 amp Balmar has me going thru fan belts more than I like (2 x year). Three options: reduce alternator output...no. Serpentine retrofit kit. Yes, but at $500 I would like to spend tht elsewhere. Third option is buying a better quality belt for the QM series. Read much online, but

Stus-List HIN Question

Listers- There’s a guy (Mike Cunningham) on the C Sailboat Owners Facebook page with a 30 MK I, HIN 30009472. Grenadine’s HIN is 30007972. So my boat is hull #7, his boat is hull #9. But his month number is 4, and mine is 9. How to reconcile? I’ve got an earlier hull number, but a later

Re: Stus-List Shrink-Wrapping Painted Boats

Randy here in Southern Ontario, gel coated boats usually shrink wrap to the waterline, but painted or awl gripped boats to the shear line. -Original Message- From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Randy Stafford via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 3, 2018 3:52 PM To: cnc-list Cc: Randy

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

Hi Sydney There are lots of options for bosuns chairs to get you up a mast as well as the climbing options. However it is November and the season is over for most of us. This may be an excellent time to take the mast down and inspect everything else at the same time. It is also much easier

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Is the damaged spot match up to the top of the extrusion? Is the top of the extrusion missing the plastic trim cap? Lower the sail, put some tape on the damaged spot and re-hoist the sail. Use binoculars to see if the tape is at the top of the extrusion. If so, it may be the top of the

Re: Stus-List Fan Belts...

My Balmar started burning a belt a day a couple years ago, on a weeklong regatta. I called Balmar, and the tech walked me through reducing the output with that little magnet, I had it way too high. Then I added a Balmar heat sensor, just plugged right into their regulator. Haven't had a problem

Re: Stus-List Fan Belts...

Option 4: (and the solution to all marine engine problems) Get the jib out. Sail. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log On Nov 5, 2018, at 9:20

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

I'm about to do my winches as well.  I've got 2 old lewmar wavegrip 55s and 3 43s.  I also have newer 44 that is electric.  I took the 2 55s apart and brought them home as you can take the whole winch off the base.  The 43s don't allow for that but I did pull one apart.  They appear to have

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

Danny, If they are really gummed up, PB Blaster or a good degreaser will get off the topsoil. I had to soak several in a bucket of ZEP degreaser for hours. Joel On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 10:07 AM Danny Haughey via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I'm about to do my winches as well.

Re: Stus-List Fan Belts...

Well Edd some of us don't have generators powering the A/C in the f'n aft stateroom... Have the temp regulator. Did you notice the output adjustment with day to day usage of power? And where dod you find kevlar belts? Thanks in advance. >From my Android

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

Danny, Very light on the grease is correct. If you put on too much, the summer heat will cause it to run out on the gelcoat. It is much better to apply lightly and more often than to over-apply. Once your winches have been thoroughly cleaned and serviced, a minor lubrication each spring should

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

FWIW, a helpful aspect of the ATN climber is that you use web foot loops as the means to ascend (basically standing up, moving the seat up, sitting down, moving the loops up, repeat). When you get to the top, the loops come in handy as you can get better access to the top of the mast by

Stus-List Fan belts....

David, what belt are you using? I do not have the same configuration as you but changed from solid belts to the saw tooth style and my belts last at least twice as long. They seem to shed the heat better. Len Mitchell Crazy Legs 1989 37+ Midland On Sent from my iPad

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

> It's a simple 2x4 a-frame, takes 5 minutes to make. It's much cheaper, and > safer than climbing the mast after spending much more money on various gear. > I don't have a photo of mine, and I mistakenly tried to send an attached > photo of one just like it, which got into Stu's moderation

Re: Stus-List Interior

On my 34, I went to a local discount fabric shop for the fabric, then gave the fabric to a local cushion shop to make the replacements (they arranged to get replacement foam). This particular cushion shop does boat cushions, RV stuff, patio furniture cushions, etc. I gave them the old

Re: Stus-List HIN Question

Randy, I believe it has to do with order date/time and Hull layup date. The order for your probably came in sooner, but was delayed in build while they worked out it’s configuration. Neil Andersen, Broker 1982 C, FoxFire Rock Hall, MD ps - After 9 years out of the water, we finally had her

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 154, Issue 32

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Stus-List Sailboat Manual Location

Hello Guys, Does anyone know where I can find a manual to my sailboat?I have a 1980 C 24ft sailboat. Will the manual have in it how to lower the mast? Thanks for the help Sidney ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions.

Re: Stus-List Fan Belts...

I had a 3/8” belt originally and went to ½” with an 80amp alt upgrade. It fits all pulleys on my 3HMF. That helped. From: CnC-List On Behalf Of David via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 8:20 AM To: CNC CNC Cc: David Subject: Stus-List Fan Belts... So my 80 amp Balmar

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Hii Dennis- That is the first I have heard of a plastic trim cap. Is this something attached to each side of the mast entry box? It makes sense to have something to protect the halyard from the metal edges, but I don’t know if something is up there or not. I will bring my stabilized zoom

Re: Stus-List Winch grease

I like pulling the drum and inspecting/lubing the spindle bearings and oiling the pawls annually. For more complex winches with lower gear assemblies, I think 3-5 years may be adequate. It also depends on the winch material. I would maintain alloy winches more often than chrome/bronze or

Re: Stus-List "skylight" lens replacement

I can't think of any reason to keep the bolts. They'll usually cause a stress concentration in the acrylic which will eventually crack. My windows (sealed with 3M VHB tape) finished their 3rd season and so far no leaks or cracks. Gary S/V Kaylarah '90 C 37+ East Greenwich, RI, USA

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Marek, The split cap fits a different profile of extrusion. There aren't many good options here. I replace the vinyl trim cap every 2-3 years and tape it heavily. It always disappears. I've considered a regular old PVC plumbing cap with a short piece of PVC pipe. They would have to be split

Stus-List Fan Belts...

Be sure the pulleys are perfectly aligned. Misalignment can cause belts to wear rapidly. Be safe, David Miles C 30MK2 Impulse On November 5, 2018 10:43:34 Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: I don’t know what you mean by unless you mean did I notice any difference in charging ability, if

Re: Stus-List "skylight" lens replacement

Listers: I have a new one for you. This past summer I replaced my windows using the recommended method (3M Tape, slower-cure caulking, etc.). The windows originally had been screwed into the cabin top and in some locations thru-bolted (the screws probably gave out when over-torqued to

Re: Stus-List Fan belts....

Duralast. Probably crap. Trying to find the saw tooth version of same dimensions. Which brand are you using? David F. Risch, J. D. Gulf Stream Associates, LLC (401) 419-4650 From: CnC-List on behalf of Len Mitchell via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 5,

Re: Stus-List Sailboat Manual Location

Try South Shore Yachts. And probably not. From: Sid via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 10:53 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Sid Subject: Stus-List Sailboat Manual Location Hello Guys, Does anyone know where I can find a manual to my sailboat? I have a 1980 C 24ft sailboat. Will

Re: Stus-List Fan Belts...

I don't know what you mean by unless you mean did I notice any difference in charging ability, if that, then no. Most any Power transmission store has Kevlar belts, I sometimes get mine at http://vbeltsupply.com/ Regards, Bill Coleman From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Fan Belts...

Yup...found sound crude means of doing so. Any more refined ways without buying an expensive instrument specifically for that? David F. Risch, J. D. Gulf Stream Associates, LLC (401) 419-4650 From: CnC-List on behalf of David Miles via CnC-List Sent:

Re: Stus-List Sailboat Manual Location

Hi Sidney!There are some available for sale on the C site here: http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/ Chris On Monday, November 5, 2018, 10:54:09 AM EST, Sid via CnC-List wrote: Hello Guys, Does anyone know where I can find a manual to my sailboat?I have a 1980 C 24ft sailboat. Will the

Re: Stus-List Fan belts....

For the last number of years I've been using Dayco Gold Label Top Cog belts. Size 17405 on my 3GMF with a Balmar 80A alternator. Easily lasting all season although I usually change out annually no matter the condition. Ed Prime Interest Toronto, Canada 1982 LF38 On Mon, Nov 5, 2018, 12:08 PM

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Depends on which furler you have. If you have a Harken MKIII, the trim caps are notorious for "disappearing". It is just a vinyl cap which slides over the top of the extrusion (Harken #870). Later Harken furlers use a split insert which goes around the fore stay into the extrusion. Some

Re: Stus-List Fan Belts...

I fixed my belt wear by shimming the alternator pulley out 1/8". Now, instead of a belt every week/month I'm getting a couple of years per belt. Those pulleys have to be perfectly aligned with that load on a single belt. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On Mon, 5 Nov 2018 at

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 abrasion on halyard

Dennis, I have a Mk III (00AL) and have this problem (of sliding cap). It never stays on the top of the extrusion. Is there a way of using the split cap you mentioned on this furler or am I forever going to apply copious amounts of rigging tape to the top of the extrusion? Marek 1994 C270

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Also, while we're on the subject of halyard damage, this is EXACTLY why I buy extra length on my halyards (and sheets). Damage to running rigging is more than likely going to happen near an end. If you bought extra line, all you need do is to cut off the damaged part and end for end the line. I

Re: Stus-List 37+ Rudder Bearing

Well, the rudder is off. I wasn't easy, but not terrible either. 3 of the 4 3/8" bolts that hold the radial wheel in place came out with a lot of heat and patience. The fourth broke. Fortunately, it broke at the interface between the two halves of the wheel, so I could easily get the wheel

Re: Stus-List Interior

Good advice I did exactly that. If the foam is from build new foam is a definite plus but it aint cheap On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 11:31 AM Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > On my 34, I went to a local discount fabric shop for the fabric, then gave > the fabric to a

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

I use the ATN occasionally, and as someone mentioned, you really do need the pre-stressed dedicated ascending line. I think he does try to sell you one with the package, but I thought, “that is just an overpriced line’, like a typical cheap-ass sailor. Well, when I first went up my Stay-Set,

Stus-List (no subject)

To he who wishes to climb the mast - get a Boson's chair and a friend, better than going splat on the deck, allows you to work with confidence.___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Hi Dennis, I have noticed this comment of yours before, and have a question.  If your halyards have an eye on each end, how do you get them through the clutches?  Just curious,  Bruce Whitmore C 37/40+ "Astralis"  (847) 404-5092 (mobile) bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net From: Dennis C. via

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Once you figure out the problem, add a cover to the last couple feet of halyard. http://www.apsltd.com/line/sailboat-line-rope-cover-only.html Joel On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 3:33 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dennis, > > I do have a halyard restrainer. And I

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Dennis, I do have a halyard restrainer. And I don’t (I think I don’t) have a problem with halyards wearing out on that edge. But I don’t like the look of that end of the extrusion that looks like a thumb that you wrapped in bandages after a bad cut. The good thing is that I see it only twice a

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

Feeding halyards through the clutches is easier since I downsized the lines. When I installed the clutches, I was using 7/16 halyards. Now I use 3/8 VPC which is smaller and slicker. I have Lewmar D2 clutches. They fit up to 9/16 " line. I use a loop of parachute cord or leech line as a

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

My version of this is to use two ascenders on a tight line, one with two foot loops attached, and the other attached to a bosun's chair. I also have a halyard attached directly to the bosun's chair.  While my wife keeps tension on the halyard, I alternately step up using one hand and two feet,

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast

I use a retired (but still in decent shape) Sta-set halyard as my static line – the biggest diameter I can fit into the ATN hardware. It was probably rated (new) at 6,000 – 8,000 pounds tensile strength – I weigh about 175. I raise that line to the masthead using a wire genny halyard. I tape

Re: Stus-List 37+ Rudder Bearing

Keep us posted Gary. I'm quite interested in how this project progresses from here. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Mon, Nov 5, 2018, 5:58 PM Gary Russell via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: > Well, the rudder is off. I wasn't easy, but not terrible either. 3 of

Stus-List Climbing the mast

I use rock climbing gear. An ascender with webbing loops attached , and a self belay gri gri on my harness. I use 2 different halyards. I can get up my 37/40 fairly quickly, reach the spreader tips, and stand in the loops to do work on equipment at the top. S/V La Neige 1993 C 37/40 XL Havre de

Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard

A local rigger made a halyard for me, and at the tail end running back to the cockpit he removed the core (3/8" Sta-set) before he spliced an eye in it.  The purpose was to allow me to use a messenger line and have it all fit through the sheave at the masthead.  That way I can remove the

Stus-List 37+ Rudder Bearing

Pics please. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 C 305.409.3660 > On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:49 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > > -- > > Message: 4 > Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2018 17:57:25 -0500 > From: Gary Russell > To: "C List" >