Re: Stus-List Test

2014-04-30 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I didn't get bounced. Now I feel left out. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 30 April 2014 13:35, Joseph Bognar via CnC-List wrote: > Got the same message , I think it was spam > > Sent from Joe Bognar > > > > On Apr 30, 2014, at 4:22 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < > cnc-

Stus-List POLITICAL RANTS ARE INAPPROPRIATE ON THIS LIST

2014-05-06 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Please shut up or I will support banning *anyone* who throws this shit into a sailing site. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Shackles and chain

2014-05-12 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Considering I use 1/4" HT chain and 1/2" nylon for Shift, I have to agree. 3/8" nylon would be appropriate to give enough stretch with strength. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 12 May 2014 17:59, Chuck S via CnC-List wrote: > Mark, > Sounds like you are building a hurric

Re: Stus-List PO,ed

2014-05-15 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I get an email every month telling me all my options. Of course, I would have to be PAYING ATTENTION. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 May 2014 08:24, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List wrote: > The link: > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com at the bottom of every email does go > som

Re: Stus-List java updates

2014-05-16 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Ouch. I just got back from a couple of days on the boat. I had to stay down below for much of the afternoon yesterday with fans running because of the oppressive heat and lack of wind. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 16 May 2014 13:52, Frederick G Street via CnC-List wrot

Re: Stus-List Original Invoice Prices

2014-05-19 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
>From my builder's file, showing as shipped on Sept. 1, 1983...$83,555.00, 19% dealer discount applied for total dealer cost of $73, 618.55. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 18 May 2014 22:49, Brent Driedger via CnC-List wrote: > My original bill of sale was in the build f

Re: Stus-List Plugged exhaust - help!

2014-05-20 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I drilled out the buildup in the small right-angle fitting going into the elbow, which gave me another year. I was surprised it took a drill to clean it, but it wasn't going anywhere with a gentle touch. I replaced the mixing elbow the next year. Now I just figure it's something that needs replacin

Re: Stus-List Edson Wheel Brake

2014-05-21 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Excellent. I may take you up on that. I should have bought the brake repair kit when I was at West, I think it was $23 or something. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 21 May 2014 19:06, Graham Collins via CnC-List wrote: > Hi Rob > Pretty easy job if the screws come out eas

Re: Stus-List Luxury yacht sinks on launch

2014-05-22 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Video of the event. It sure looks like there isn't enough boat under the waterline... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEBJjsdTyWY Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 22 May 2014 09:36, Brent Driedger via CnC-List wrote: > Keel fell off! Oh it never gets old. > > Brent Dried

Re: Stus-List Teak and Holly floor Boards

2014-05-24 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Well, you're screwed then. Have you considered asphalt? : ) Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 24 May 2014 19:38, Lee via CnC-List wrote: > I am located on Long Island, NY > > > -Original Message- > From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List > To: Graham Collins ; cnc-list <

Re: Stus-List First sail

2014-05-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Either leave the engine seacock open, or hang the ignition key off the seacock handle. Me, I'm useless and we have a Yanmar, so I can start the engine with pretty much anything I have in my pocket including lint. I leave the seacock open. I know this makes me a bad person and I can live with that.

Re: Stus-List water pump impeller

2014-05-28 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I use teflon (PTFE) grease because it isn't petroleum-based. It hangs in really well, when I check my impeller every year there is still some residue in the pump. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 28 May 2014 08:28, Steve Thomas via CnC-List wrote: > It is, but so is propyl

Re: Stus-List List water pump impeller

2014-05-28 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I remember that. It gave a real funky taste to stuff when you cooked with the oil. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 28 May 2014 09:16, Peter Delean via CnC-List wrote: > Marek, > > > >> Copied from this list last year: >> > > "Store used impellers in a used mayonnaise jar

Re: Stus-List List water pump impeller

2014-05-29 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
deville, LA > > > On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 7:40 PM, Jake Brodersen via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Jim, >> >> >> >> You need to use “extra virgin” olive oil. It will taste much better! >> >> >> >> Ja

Re: Stus-List What happened 15th 16th June

2014-06-17 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
No posts. People sailing...? What are the odds of that? Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 17 June 2014 09:12, Peter Fell via CnC-List wrote: > No posts most of 15th and all of 16th June? Or did the list go down? > > ___ > This

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2014-06-19 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Check at RV stores, that's where I have found other bits of plumbing. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 19 June 2014 10:20, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List wrote: > For late 80’s C&C’s does anyone have advice or a source for sink gaskets > at the drains? The draines are the g

Re: Stus-List Winch for sale?

2014-06-21 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I scanned my old Barient catalogue, and Stu put it up on the photoalbum under "winches". I also sent it to Allen at L-36.com. Stu's version is a little compromised size-wise, but the L-36 version is the full-size scan. http://l-36.com/barient_catalog.php Almost all the Barient winches and their pow

Re: Stus-List getting seasick

2014-06-23 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Interesting...I have never been seasick, even while cleaning up holding tank backflow down below after rounding Cape Scott, so on the latest trip (Friday Harbor to San Francisco) I thought I'd better take some precautions. I used Bonine for the first two days and felt queasy the whole time. I stopp

Re: Stus-List getting seasick

2014-06-24 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
There is treatment for chronic priapism now. Do you have access to lots of ice? Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 24 June 2014 17:46, Jake Brodersen via CnC-List wrote: > Wal, > > Some side effects can be severe. For erections lasting more than four > hours, you should se

Re: Stus-List Newport to Bermuda race features new C&C Redline 41

2014-06-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Chicken bones and rum. The better the rum, the better the rating. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 25 June 2014 18:23, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: > How on earth do they determine its rating? Irc or otherwise? Is brand new > … > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list

Re: Stus-List LF38 Dodger available...

2014-06-28 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
"Full Enclosure", to me, means 2X4's and gyproc. Maybe a couple of opening sash windows, little doors by the winches so you can get full swing, a nice little fireplace in the corner. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 28 June 2014 17:17, Wally Bryant via CnC-List wrote: > S

Re: Stus-List FW: C&C 38 mk1 vs mk2m Response

2014-06-29 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Some hull numbers were saved for offshore/US production, whether or not it happened. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 29 June 2014 19:03, jtsails via CnC-List wrote: > Rob's comments are very interesting and lead me to believe that the > "MK1" was a custom racer/cruiser

Re: Stus-List AH 4000 Questions

2014-07-01 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Hey, come on up, it's beautiful here! Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 1 July 2014 11:45, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List wrote: > I have the same Auto Obsolescence 4000 auto pilot. Thankfully it still > works like a charm* (though it comes in the cabin when not actively in >

Re: Stus-List Talk some sense into me please!

2014-07-05 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
A 42'er that's going to cost what you have in a 30'er is going to have some serious problems which are going to cost many many dollars and hours of your life to fix. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 5 July 2014 07:54, Rich Knowles via CnC-List wrote: > But the bragging ri

Re: Stus-List Charging problems 30-2 Yanmar 2 gm 20

2014-07-05 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
You should be able to check for charging voltage at the batteries. It should be over 13 volts, depending on your battery type and regulator settings. Your shorepower charging circuit may be different from your alternator charging circuit. Do you have a diode or combiner in between your start and h

Re: Stus-List small hole in front of LF38 rudder tube

2014-07-08 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I think it's easier to replace the pin, and judging from the angle of mine it has deflected a lot of stuff. If it saves you from even one episode of floating line jammed in between the rudder and hull...it's worth it. Here's a shot from last year's haulout, before the pressure wash so the OP can s

Re: Stus-List Barient 19 winch.

2014-07-17 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Crowbar. Use a pad so you don't damage the coaming. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 17 July 2014 14:07, Wally Bryant via CnC-List wrote: > Bev - there's info on the photoalbum site: > > > > Wal > > > __

Re: Stus-List Polyglow Removal

2015-10-01 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I used the Johnson pro stripper. It worked better than the Poli strippers. http://www.menards.com/main/store/20090519001/items/media/Plumbing/johns013_PL/ProductLarge/6473410.jpg The Poli Strip applicator has the supposed "advantage" of working better upside down, an advantage only when doing flo

Re: Stus-List IPad Question...

2015-10-02 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
We had full GPS coverage using Navionics on Android all the way down the west coast of Vancouver Island, many days without a hint of cell coverage. I believe the Apple products work similarly. One of my friends has navigated a couple of Van Isle 360's using an iPad. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35

Re: Stus-List IPad Question...

2015-10-02 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Nobody "expects" the Spanish Inquisition! For those out of this loop, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt0Y39eMvpI Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 2 October 2015 at 18:39, Graham Collins via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > No, no. Monty Python's Flying Ci

Re: Stus-List Sale Tools

2015-10-17 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I bought the ST60 wind unit direct from Raymarine *at the wholesale price West Marine pays* for the cost of the whole package. Certainly seems fishy. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 17 October 2015 at 10:47, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi,

Re: Stus-List boom

2015-10-22 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Our gooseneck assembly was a little worn down where the boom fitting rode on the mast base, I put 3 nylon washers in between the boom and the mast fittings and that shut that noise down. I'm still tracking the squeak off the mainsheet and the weird noise the topping lift makes. McLube helps everywh

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint -> devolving the basal plates

2015-10-23 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I use Acid Magic, same kind of thing. You can smear it on with bare hands and watch it dissolve the calcium. Stings like a mofo if you have a cut... Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 23 October 2015 at 19:44, Frederick G Street via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >

Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf

2015-10-31 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I change the filter the day (or week) after I change the oil, without running the engine in between. It's cold and as empty as it's going to get. I get slight drippage but nothing a piece of paper towel can't handle. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 31 October 2015 at 17:30,

Re: Stus-List Cabin heat

2015-11-15 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
That's just denatured alcohol. You could burn vodka in an emergency. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 November 2015 at 11:31, Russ & Melody via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > That is really cute. An excellent gift or conversation piece. > > But for practica

Re: Stus-List Cabin heat

2015-11-17 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Vodka is furnace fuel. It would be an emergency if I had to drink it because I ran out of good liquor. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 17 November 2015 at 19:05, Russ & Melody via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > If you just drank the vodka there would be no em

Re: Stus-List Inflatable Cleaning

2015-11-18 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I use diluted Acid Magic (already very dilute hydrochloride) to remove barnacle rings from my bronze prop and my PVC dinghy. Brush on, watch the fizz, brush off. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 18 November 2015 at 11:06, robert via CnC-List wrote: > David: > > I had some

Re: Stus-List Article from "The Yacht" magazine sept/oct 1985

2015-11-19 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
If you can scan it to a PDF you could send it to Stu and he can post it on the website. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 19 November 2015 at 13:19, JP Mail via CnC-List wrote: > Found a 7 page article titled, C&C the Committee and the Corporate Boat. > Interesting to me as

Re: Stus-List Return skipper needed Bermuda to Annapolis

2015-11-20 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I don't need the money, how are you on the hookers and blow end? Oy, was that public? Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 18 November 2015 at 16:30, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > All, > > I am looking for someone to skipper The Office back from B

Re: Stus-List Keel repair

2015-11-22 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I heard of that technique with keel scrubbing but using a wire brush with epoxy to really get into the lead. I think that came from Gougeon originally, but I don't know who first mentioned it on this forum. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 22 November 2015 at 08:24, Dennis C

Re: Stus-List Fw: new message

2015-11-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Delete it. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 23 November 2015 at 19:04, Andrew Burton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I'm assuming this is spam or a virus. If not, Barbara, please explain what > you're asking people to open. > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narraganse

Re: Stus-List 33ii mainsail reefing

2015-11-29 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
There should be small grommets just above the boom on your sail if it is not loose-footed. You run the reefing line up from the boom end and through the reef cringle and run it down and around the boom and tie a bowline around the standing end. I'll find a picture, I know I have one somewhere in th

Re: Stus-List 33ii mainsail reefing

2015-11-29 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Picture: http://i.imgur.com/ORxsWEX.jpg?1 Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 29 November 2015 at 17:16, Michael Crombie via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Dave, > > I borrowed a rivet gun from pal on my dock and put a padeye (not sure it > this is the right ter

Re: Stus-List 33ii mainsail reefing

2015-11-29 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
boom before tying it on > with whatever Knot you use. > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett > Newport, RI > USA02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > +401 965-5260 > > On Nov 29, 2015, at 20:

Re: Stus-List Bad Build

2015-12-05 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
There is a thread running on Cruisers Forum (referenced in the article) and another on Sailing Anarchy ( http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=167311). The SA thread has the Russian journalist who wrote the above-mentioned article and the captain of the Pollina Star both commenting.

Re: Stus-List windows

2015-12-05 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I would suggest something transparent. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 5 December 2015 at 19:54, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > If the spline is OK, get some smoke tinted Lexan and use the old ones as a > pattern to cut the new ones. Use a jig saw with a fine tooth blad

Re: Stus-List Bad Build

2015-12-06 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
If you're talking about Cheeki Rafiki, only a couple of the keel bolts seemed to have failed, the others took out a big hunk of the bottom of the boat with them. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 6 December 2015 at 07:31, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> w

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole "uphaul" ??

2015-12-12 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I thought everybody called it the upf**ker. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 11 December 2015 at 22:16, Russ & Melody via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Chuck, > > Maybe I should have used in the response. Email message can be > difficult to express subtleti

Re: Stus-List Fw: new message

2015-12-13 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Don't follow that link. Stu, can you delete this please? Barb's been hacked. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 13 December 2015 at 11:09, Barbara Lowden via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hey! > > > > *Open message* http://beagle-saratov.ru/feelings.php >

Re: Stus-List Refrigeration on C&C 35 mk III

2015-12-15 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Our installation is a Nova Kool unit, dates back to the original owner. It's a two-part unit with the compressor mounted on the top of the drawer unit in the port lazarette. It's totally out of the way there and the only issue is that it doesn't have a lot of air flow. I'm still considering adding

Re: Stus-List Cost to recover cushions - ouch

2015-12-17 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Sounds expensive, we were just over $3K 10 years ago, but we replaced everything. New 4" foam everywhere with and additional 2" of memory foam in the V-berth, top end furniture grade Ultrasuede covers. I think you could do better, but that's just my Scrooge coming out. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C

Re: Stus-List Cost to recover cushions - ouch

2015-12-18 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Our V berth cushions were upside down in the broker's advertising and in real life, which is weird when you finally notice the taper is going the wrong way. The tops of the cushions were literally a bunch of longitudinal strings joined by occasional pieces of the (is it the weft or the woof, I can

Re: Stus-List Winter discussions - depth sounder offset

2015-12-21 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I run aground gently and adjust the offset so the instrument reads zero. With 12 feet of tide out here I'm not going to try and set to charted depth because then the math gets stupid. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 21 December 2015 at 05:42, Ron Ricci via CnC-List wrote:

Re: Stus-List Winter discussions - depth sounder offset

2015-12-21 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
134 years is a lot of sailing time. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 21 December 2015 at 10:28, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: > We always offset to show depth under the keel. For Nav purposes it is > simple to add 6 feet but while sailing I don’t want to take that extra

Re: Stus-List Sydney Hobart Race

2015-12-27 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
That's also on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpt7cw_f6QM Extreme. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 27 December 2015 at 13:52, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Cool episode of TV show Situation Critical, covering rescues during the > 199

Re: Stus-List Engine Room Original Paint (Damian Greene)

2016-01-11 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
All the original inside hull surfaces I have seen on C&C's are gelcoat. Previous Owners may have left their own indelible imprint. Now that velvet art is so cheap, I'm thinking of lining all our cabinets in fuzzy Elvis and elks. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 11 January 20

Re: Stus-List Refinish/repaint breaker panels?

2016-01-12 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Joel, you must have a different panel setup than I do. Mine is matte black plastic. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

2016-01-13 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Our boat, repatriated from the USA, had a plaque fixed to the back of the bulkhead above the refer. It doesn't look permanent to me, but I have never tried to remove it. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--WXwGTXwWwM/VpaJ9vBLlII/EHQ/iu2iNVj0HTw/s912-Ic42/IMG_0881.JPG Jim Watts Paradigm Shi

Re: Stus-List C&C nameplate envy

2016-01-16 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Pictures? Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 16 January 2016 at 13:09, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > With all the discussion about new nameplates I decided to clean up my > aluminum plates that are about 2 x 3 inches. Bought some Testor model >

Re: Stus-List V-berth hatch replacement due to leaking handles

2016-01-16 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Give the guy at http://www.hatchrepair.com/ a call. He has all the bits you need and he knows his stuff. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 15 January 2016 at 17:47, svpegasu...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi and welcome. On Pegasus I replaced the lip seals on the fore hatch > handle

Re: Stus-List Mixing elbow and Oil cooler concerns

2016-01-18 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
If it's a Yanmar, the mixing elbow should be considered a consumable. I replace ours every 1000 hours or so. I doubt the new one is stainless, they have been silver cast iron forever. I know nothing about oil coolers. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 18 January 2016 at 15:15

Re: Stus-List Looking for Hatch Hinge for A&H C&C 24 '77 model

2016-01-19 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
You can get lipless hatches, so fit isn't quite so important. Lewmar makes a line of them. http://www.lewmar.com/node/11278 I replaced all our A&H hatches with Lewmar Ocean series. Very happy with them. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC __

Re: Stus-List History of C&C33II "Pelagic"

2016-02-01 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Isn't that the one that was on the bottom for a month or so? Just kidding. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 1 February 2016 at 17:14, Mike Amirault via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi guys. I am wondering if any of you in the Halifax are

Re: Stus-List Propeller Question for 35-3

2016-02-03 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I have a spare prop I took off when I replaced it with a Max Prop, 17 X 10 RH. We can talk. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LKRe8QHE_x8/VrLWbGMeEWI/EKU/Zl7I9s_8bVw/s912-Ic42/IMG_7534.JPG Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 3 February 2016 at 16:35, Jake Brodersen v

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-13 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I'm late to the party here, but our Espar (installed when the boat was new) draws 20A for a minute or so on startup. After I replaced all the wiring from the batteries to the heater, it used to start with the motor off, but a couple of years ago it started not firing up without the motor or shorepo

Re: Stus-List New sail for the roller furler?

2016-02-20 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Very good loft. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 20 February 2016 at 15:59, Fred Hazzard via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Leitch & McBride. 250 656 0751 > > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your l

Re: Stus-List radar mast/pole on C&C 32

2016-02-23 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I built a pole mount on our 35-3 that is pretty simple. I got the stainless plate sheared to size and had it welded onto the pole. It's all handrail fittings and 1" SS tube. I made the tube clamp from some 1" black Starboard scraps, bought a Seadog anchor stopper for the base. Including the radar,

Re: Stus-List radar mast/pole on C&C 32

2016-02-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Russ, the pole itself is indeed 2". All the miscellaneous support pieces were made from 1" tube and matching handrail fittings. All the tube was heavy wall (.065). 8 feet of 2" tube was less than $100 at Metal Supermarket. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 24 February 2016 at

Re: Stus-List BC RDV

2016-02-27 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
We're getting going on it for the 2016 RDV, new website up soon. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 26 February 2016 at 22:15, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Here's the web site http://members.shaw.ca/cncrdv/ > > It is usually the first full week

Re: Stus-List Removing prop

2016-02-29 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Don't take the nut all the way off. This may be the only thing stopping the prop from shooting 40 feet when it finally comes loose. Or take the easy way out and ask around the yard. Instead of buying a gear puller, I paid the local machinist $5 (!) to do it. The advice he gave me about leaving the

Re: Stus-List FM antenna?

2016-03-01 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I have a car antenna, fully extended, parked in the space between the hull and the nav station liner. Works well enough for my needs. If you want to use masthead, you may want to check out the Shakespeare antenna splitter and utilize the existing VHF antenna. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III

Re: Stus-List FM antenna?

2016-03-02 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Paneltronics for mine. http://members.shaw.ca/ptarmiganshift/images/IMG_1803.jpg Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 2 March 2016 at 17:18, Joel Aronson via CnC-List wrote: > My panel needed larger ones than blue sea sells. Went to mouser.com. Took > some hunting to find wha

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 122, Issue 12 -> subject change n message trim

2016-03-02 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Second and third the motion. Learn to post clean, people. I don't ever look at threads titled "Blah blah *digest* blah blah". Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, i

Re: Stus-List filling old screw holes in the cabin ceiling liner

2016-03-10 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I use a Starbrite epoxy putty stick, once it's cured it blends pretty well. I pound it into the hole, trim it flush with an Olfa knife, and give it a quick wipe with a damp finger to smooth it out. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 10 March 2016 at 10:53, Bill Coleman via CnC

Re: Stus-List winch grease

2016-03-13 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I have always bought a hard tooth brush because my teeth were hard. Am I doing this wrong? Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 13 March 2016 at 20:18, Russ & Melody via CnC-List wrote: > Hi Dwight > > As you know the tooth brush is a handy tool, but do you know the tooth > br

Re: Stus-List Extending our winter vacation

2016-03-14 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Rub some dirt in it. She'll be right, mate. Best wishes and quick healing! Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC > > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom

Re: Stus-List Fire blankets

2016-03-19 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I bought one of the $10 Home Depot ones after going through the Safety at Sea seminar last year. It immediately got repurposed to the home firefighting team, but has thankfully not been used yet. Now I have to buy another one for the boat. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC _

Re: Stus-List Max prop angle

2016-03-23 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Give the people at PYI a shout with all the details: engine, reduction gearing, and your boat specs. They will be able to get you far closer on the first try. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 23 March 2016 at 19:18, David Knecht via CnC-List wrote: > Hi Brian- If this help

Re: Stus-List Vancouver Area C&C 35/36 search questions

2016-03-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
It's the same person...😀 Someone finally took the advice to come here seriously. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 25 March 2016 at 11:13, Dave Godwin via CnC-List wrote: > Chris, > > Seems there’s a guy over on SalNet that is looking at the same two boats > as you. I poste

Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation

2016-03-27 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Ours is mounted on the inside of the cockpit on starboard, in the narrow part of the T. Wherever you mount it, make sure you can't do stuff to it with your knees while docking, etc. We have had sudden episodes of tight circles when someone rushes to the natural point to grab lines. If it's disengag

Re: Stus-List How to run jacklines on an LF38.

2015-03-12 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Nylon is not the best choice for jacklines, you want something that doesn't stretch and lose half its strength when wet. One taut centerline jackline, if you can rig it, the idea is to stay on the boat, not be cushioned in your ride behind it. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC

Re: Stus-List List or forum

2015-03-13 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I'm allergic to Facebook. There is a forum type already in the Yahoo group that nobody goes to. Low bandwidth is good. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 13 March 2015 at 17:43, Bob Hickson via CnC-List wrote: > My 5 cents worth … it is contrary to the comments that I am see

Re: Stus-List Email List or Forum

2015-03-13 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
For anyone that is interested, this is the address for the Yahoo C&C group. It is, to be kind, dormant. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/CnCSailBoats/info Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 13 March 2015 at 20:30, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Re: Stus-List Deck hardware for mooring

2015-03-14 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Paul, you will be happy to know you can keep track of your boat when it's out there. http://bulletcam.ca/images/portfolio/axisq60.jpg The view changes every so often, but rotates through about six set angles. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 March 2015 at 09:10, jackbrenn

Re: Stus-List Forum vs Email list = no contest - FORUM!

2015-03-14 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Facebook? Count me out. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 March 2015 at 07:52, Joe at Zialater via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Cast my vote for a FORUM - An email list is akin to using smoke signals > when > there is a telephone available - it is needlessl

Stus-List List etiquette

2015-03-14 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
There is one particular thing that never seems to change on this list, and that is when some folks append the entire list digest when asking or answering a question. It would help everyone if the digest members would trim their post of all the extra digest contents. As soon as I see a quoted digest

Re: Stus-List Deck hardware for mooring

2015-03-14 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Be very careful with snubbers. When I worked at West we had to replace several sets of mooring lines that had been eaten by WM snubbers. Those were not a good design at all. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 March 2015 at 15:42, Eric Cahn via CnC-List wrote: > {{{>You wa

Re: Stus-List Searching Stus List C&C archives,

2015-03-15 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
On 15 March 2015 at 19:56, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > Someone may happily answer it. Or we may heap abuse on the questioner. Some days it's a crap shoot. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.c

Re: Stus-List friends from list

2015-03-16 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Graham, today I had lunch with two of those people you met in Vancouver, and I have met quite a few others from the same forum previously. I'm not sure, but I think of the people that have come for a sail on PShift, more were from the C&C list than from forums, but it really doesn't matter one way

Re: Stus-List Awl grip deck and re-bed toe rail of 35MkI

2015-03-17 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Despite everything I have done for 9 years, there is one leak that happens once a year, and it comes out the light fixture over my bunk. You have to sail two well-heeled tacks after a wet winter before it appears, and then it pours out. I have no idea where it comes from, I have replaced all the ha

Re: Stus-List C&C ball caps

2015-03-17 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
So, this may be a delicate question, but do you have a chart for ball cap sizes? I would just order a couple of mediums and hope for the best, but I would appreciate some professional sizing help. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 17 March 2015 at 19:54, Robert Hrabinsky via

Re: Stus-List FYI 5200

2015-03-18 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Check the expiry dates...I believe 5200 is rated for one year from date of manufacture. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 18 March 2015 at 06:19, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: > A real find, I think – just discovered tubes of 5200 at Lowes for only > 12 bucks. > > Might

Re: Stus-List Discontinuation of significant antifouling chemical

2015-03-18 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Bottom paints with irgarol have never been available in Canada, so I don't have too many cares there. I want TBT back! (just joking, environmentalists) Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 18 March 2015 at 09:00, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > Interesting news > > < > http:/

Stus-List C&C 24SK

2015-03-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
There is a question on Sailing Anarchy about a shoal-draft C&C 24. I have never seen mention of one, there is no reference in the tech. information or in the C&C brochures. Anyone? Bueller? http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=164629 Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria

Re: Stus-List New foredeck hatch

2015-03-28 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I used a drum sander chucked into a drill after the jig saw, it does a great job of cleaning up the edges and is way easier to control than a router. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 28 March 2015 at 15:13, O'Keeffe Thomas via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Paul

Re: Stus-List Main sheet traveller track

2015-03-29 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Yes. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 29 March 2015 at 17:10, John McKay via CnC-List wrote: > I pulled the main sheet traveller track on my C&C 33 Mk II to day. > > There is a metal strip under it. > > When I re-install it, should it be: > > Glass, metal strip, bedding co

Re: Stus-List 1981 30 MK1 2GM20F "HELP"

2015-04-02 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I think these originally came from Keith M... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n8ws96JB_Us/VR13nne0iiI/DAg/xgWqV0TbMuo/w1299-h813-no/yanmarB_type_wiring.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I2Jm_D2DPW0/VR13n-e8cWI/DAk/JYRPj2t7gRg/w1367-h813-no/yanmarA_type_wiring.jpg Have fun!

Re: Stus-List Introduction and a question

2015-04-03 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Hi David. I'm the guy who recommended you come here. Hopefully someone chimes in soon. I think Fred Hazzard has a 44. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 2 April 2015 at 15:56, David Lenehan via CnC-List wrote: > Hi, I'm David. I live in Melbourne Australia and I've got lots

Re: Stus-List sailing books - now grounded from sailing

2015-04-05 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
This week a Winchmate, next week a Playmate! Get well soon, Dennis. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 5 April 2015 at 14:56, Joel Aronson via CnC-List wrote: > Dennis, > > Here's to a speedy recovery! Can you rent a Winchmate? > > Joel > > > On Sunday, April 5, 2015, Pete

Re: Stus-List Outboard in the river

2015-04-13 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
#1: Call your insurance company. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 13 April 2015 at 14:44, Fred Hazzard via CnC-List wrote: > Through an unfortunate accident my 4 hp 2 cycle Suzuki went to the bottom > of the Columbia (fresh water) on Saturday. A diver is going to retrieve

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