Re: Stus-List EPIRB testing and registration

2018-04-11 Thread Mike via CnC-List
Reminds me of the time we were visiting the Etobicoke Yacht Club. We were getting ready to leave and we kept hearing this beep, beep and couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. Before we could get away some friends stopped by and we had a coffee. I ask them if they could hear that annoy

Re: Stus-List Galvanic corrosion

2018-08-09 Thread Mike via CnC-List
Marek you are right one should never ass/u/me. Whether the anode is the correct one or not it would not produce stray electrons. Right? Mike C&C 37 K/CB shoal draft Persuasion Stormont Yacht Club From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: August 9, 2018 3:56 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Marek

Re: Stus-List Galvanic corrosion

2018-08-13 Thread Mike via CnC-List
Hi Alan The readings I posted are at anchor in the Thousand Island area. I almost never plug in during the cruising season. I only use shore power to charge the batteries during winter layup when the solar and wind are removed, every 6 to 8 weeks So today I did more testing. I disconnected

Re: Stus-List Galvanic corrosion

2018-08-13 Thread Mike via CnC-List
Joe I got dizzy just reading your post. And you confirmed my worst fear. I could hire a professional and watch him spend hours searching for the needle in the hay stack. Mike C&C 37 K/CB Shoal draft Persuasion Stormont Yacht Club From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: August 13, 2018 10:0

Re: Stus-List how to build a house - hate missing a good rant

2014-05-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
I hate it when I miss a good rant. Please change subject line when ranting so that we can all see and appreciate a rant! Many subjects are of lesser interest to me so I delete entire batches of emails based on subject line. Dang - a good rant missed. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [m

Stus-List Fuel Tank sender replacement

2014-05-08 Thread Fair, Mike via CnC-List
I have tank senders in my water and fuel tanks feeding a gage at the nav station. The Fuel sender is failing and I want to replace it. However I can't find an markings on the unit to determine the Ohm range it works with. Is there some way to measure the resistance of the working sender to deter

Re: Stus-List Wanted 37 R in North-east

2014-05-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
I race against the Third Wave regularly and we are docked two boats over from it. It still sails to its rating and they have maintained the boat since Hal passed away two years ago. Stephen is racing it as his homage to his father I believe and runs it almost as much as they did when Hal was w

Re: Stus-List Shackles and chain

2014-05-13 Thread Fair, Mike via CnC-List
An excellent 25 lb bronze one came with my boat and I all ways use it. It is very helpful if you anchor where the currents shift with the tide. I can put 70LBs of metal near or on the bottom. But only retrieve 40lbs at a time. Much easier on the back. Mike Padanaram, MA -Original Messag

Re: Stus-List help

2014-05-15 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Us Niagara 26 owners never go away even when our boats change . From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Graham Collins via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 5:33 PM To: Frederick G Street; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List help I know Dan, he i

Stus-List Battery Equalization

2014-05-15 Thread Fair, Mike via CnC-List
My 2 house batteries do not charge up to 12.8 V and since they are only a year old and charge only up to 12.6V I want to try to equalize them. Has anyone had any positive EXPERIENCE with the Pulse type chargers that claim to have an equalize stage? I was considering something less than $100 and

Re: Stus-List Original Invoice Prices

2014-05-16 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Blue Horizon No. 1. 1981 C&C 36 I believe Dad said they paid $65,000 in October 1980 + $20,000 to outfit with electronics and sails. $12,000 of that was the Loran-C and the radar. The broker guaranteed that it would hold its value for at least ten years and it did. Current owners are Bria

Re: Stus-List Why via?

2014-05-16 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Steve You are Special. Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of via CnC-List Sent: Friday, May 16, 2014 12:03 PM To: Stews List Subject: Re: Stus-List Why via? I don't use Yahoo. My ISP is sympatico, which uses the Microsoft Hotmail (live.com) server.

Re: Stus-List Strange HIN, can anyone clarify

2014-05-30 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
C&C in that era often made the hull in one year and completed the boat the next. This is not the only C&C that is a 74 model but hull was 73. Dry Red C&C 25 #148 was same thing From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Friday, May 30,

Re: Stus-List LF 38 Mast Wedge Dimensions

2014-06-02 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Dwight, Are we getting a wee bit cranky? Mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List on behalf of dwight via CnC-List Sent: Mon 02/06/2014 5:52 PM To: wiscomik...@yahoo.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List LF 38 Mast Wedge Dimensions THAT'S 6 OR 7 TIMES FOR THE SAME EMAIL, I

Re: Stus-List Sealed-Up Centerboard and PHRF Credit

2014-06-02 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
I am just a wee bit curious. Did c&c put cb in these boats for a reason? do they suck upwind without them? Do they capsize? .. or was the designer an anal idiot that put something totally unnecessary and useless and complicated on the boat? Sorry Edd. I read this and just gotta ask Mike

Re: Stus-List Advice on Window replacement on C&C 30 Mk1

2014-06-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Rick One thing to add to what you have been told. Check to see that the leaks are from between the aluminum frame and the window pane rather than from between the aluminum frame and the boat. I suspect this is in fact the case and if so DO NOT remove the aluminum frame as there is no ne

Re: Stus-List Can anyone identify the class of this boat?

2014-06-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Rich Not a minuette. I had one of those for a number of years back in the day and we kept it moored in NW Arm. There is a really pretty blue Minuette moored currently in Purcell’s Cove. The Minuette is 19 ft LOA and has a cuddy for stowing sails but no cabin. Mike From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

2014-06-05 Thread Fair, Mike via CnC-List
Pharmacies. -Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 1:42 PM To: C&C List Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called th

Re: Stus-List C&C 32 Genoa sheets

2014-06-18 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Bob Joined rnsys today. j27 moving to Halifax full time mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List on behalf of Robert Abbott via CnC-List Sent: Wed 18/06/2014 10:39 PM To: Rick Taillieu; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List C&C 32 Genoa sheets I agree with Rick on 60'..at the ver

Stus-List change of handle

2014-06-20 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
We have just made a change from a racy and fun J/27 to a cruise CArroll Marine Frees 33. New boat located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts and needs to get to Halifax, NS. Sail it, have it delivered by water or by road. Thoughts? Mike <>___ This List is

Re: Stus-List change of handle

2014-06-22 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
do. Cost may well be more than hauling the rig and dismantling for trucking then putting her back together again at the other end, but I doubt it. And the adventure and experience would be priceless! YMMV Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On 2014/06/20 11:18 PM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: > > We

Re: Stus-List change of handle

2014-06-23 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
b. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/06/20 11:18 PM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: We have just made a change from a racy and fun J/27 to a cruise CArroll Marine Frees 33. New boat located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts and needs to get to Halifax, NS. Sail it,

Re: Stus-List Beneteau

2014-06-24 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Bill Glastron was part of AMF at one time I believe who manufactured Spirit sailboats. So not completely Dark Side Now that my father is gone I guess it is up to me to send the long rambly history style memos ... Our family had powerboats. Springbok, then Glastron. The boat we had in

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

2014-06-25 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
How on earth do they determine its rating? Irc or otherwise? Is brand new ... From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:13 PM To: CNC CNC Subject: Re: Stus-List Newport to Bermuda race features new C&C Redline 41

Re: Stus-List getting seasick (and yes more of my drivel)

2014-06-25 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Wally We never tire of your stories Mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List on behalf of Wally Bryant via CnC-List Sent: Thu 26/06/2014 12:02 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List getting seasick (and yes more of my drivel) Jake wrote: > Some side effects can be severe.

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

2014-07-04 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
30 is cheaper to maintain From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Beckett via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 2:59 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Talk some sense into me please! Hi All, I am a new owner of a 1973 C&C 30 Mk1. I have

Re: Stus-List Terrible Ordeal(HELP)!!! John Irvin

2014-07-11 Thread Fair, Mike via CnC-List
If 'John' was stuck in Nigeria would you send him money? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 10:07 AM To: john.irv...@hotmail.com; JOHN D IRVIN; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Terrible Ordeal(HELP)!!!

Stus-List B&G Instruments

2014-07-14 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Anybody on this list use B&G H1000 series instruments? I have these on my Frers 33 and the displays are sometimes difficult to read (esp at night and on angles) and are starting to lose some of what I call raster lines (for lack of proper term). Does anyone know if there is a newer Multifunction

Re: Stus-List Folding prop

2014-07-14 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
There are a lot of better options available these days than a fixed 3 blade prop. There are geared props and othe types of folding props that give nearly or exactly the same power in reverse as a fixed prop but they are expen$ive! From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf

Re: Stus-List Old Boat Leaks

2014-07-14 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Steve When we bought our last boat I thought water must be coming in around mast and obsessed about that for a while. Then I started going aboard whenever it was raining and I was nearby with a flashlight and a notebook. The harder it is raining the better. Do this also on the hard. Bed everyt

Re: Stus-List Play in the steering

2014-07-14 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Dwight New boat at rnsys. If you and bob want to come sailing this weekend it would be fun. Still trying to figure out the boat Mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List on behalf of dwight via CnC-List Sent: Mon 14/07/2014 5:48 PM To: 'Graham Collins'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject:

Stus-List Senders email address in From field

2014-07-15 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Stu In the past an email sent to this list contained the senders email address in the FROM line. This was nice for replying tot the sender off list. Was this removed intentionally? To the other members of this list. Do we like having our email address shown when we send the email? Mike Persis

Re: Stus-List Senders email address in From field

2014-07-15 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Thank You Stu Did not realize both sender and list were included in reply. That is a great feature Mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stu via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:39 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus

Re: Stus-List B&G Instruments

2014-07-15 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Fred So then back to the original question. Could these B&G H1000 era transducers be effectively connected to newer Raymarine displays? All of the data seems good on the B&G. The wiring and the boxes in behind the bulkheads look almost new. The transducers are obviously working. The display

Re: Stus-List A real life "All is Lost"

2014-07-17 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
There is not much privacy when using the head From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tim Sippel via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 1:21 PM To: Michael Brown; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List A real life "All is Lost" Umm seriously would anyon

Re: Stus-List cockpit shower

2014-07-21 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Rich “Autocorrect” maybe From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles via CnC-List Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 2:10 PM To: George Cone; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List cockpit shower To complete my premature ejaculation, If all you wa

Re: Stus-List Northumberland strait Cruise

2014-07-22 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Bruno Summertime, pictou, shediac and Charlottetown are draft friendly. barrachois is not. Bring swim trunks. Water is warm. A great anchorage is is Ames inside saddle island on Malagasy point side Mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List on behalf of Bruno Lachance via CnC-List Sent

Re: Stus-List Sails to Donate

2014-07-23 Thread Fair, Mike via CnC-List
I'm looking for storm trysail, storm jib or possibly #3. Thanks, Mike Fair From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 3:02 PM To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list Subject: Stus-List Sails to Donate Listers,

Re: Stus-List Sails to Donate

2014-07-24 Thread Fair, Mike via CnC-List
y a 90 on the furler all the time, and even in light air I move along just fine.) So you can have it if you want to fly down to Mexico and pick it up. Otherwise it'll probably end up at a swap meet next year. Wal Mike via CnC-List wrote: > I'm looking for storm trysail, sto

Re: Stus-List Joker valve war / Head reliability

2014-07-31 Thread Fair, Mike via CnC-List
I replaced my whole unit with a Lavac. It uses a manual diaphragm bilge pump (gusher style) and I have had not one issue in 7 years of operations. Minimal moving parts and a favorite with live boards and bluewater cruisers. Cost was under $300. Thanks, Mike Fair Padanaram, MA From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Alternator? Belt? Suggestions?

2014-07-31 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
It's the state of drainage on the dilithium crystals From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 3:13 PM To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list Subject: Stus-List Alternator? Belt? Suggestions? Listers, La

Re: Stus-List Roller-furled jib sheets and symmetrical spinnaker

2014-08-01 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
I don’t think of it either. Of course that is because I am old and way too heavy to be allowed on the bow Mike Persistence Halifax (yet another “not a c&c” boat – however I do race regularly on a 115 so I guess that counts – and a 99 as well) From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun..

Re: Stus-List Radar chart plotter

2014-08-01 Thread Fair, Mike via CnC-List
I am interested. Thanks, Mike Fair 413.587.6535 -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Maturo, John via CnC-List Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 11:57 AM To: Subject: Stus-List Radar chart plotter I have 10 yr old furuno radar and chart pl

Re: Stus-List Dingy Repair

2014-08-07 Thread Fair, Mike via CnC-List
I have '94 Achilles that has spent June thru November on a mooring all it's life. One fall after a month's absence I came to the boat and found that it had deflated and submerged the motor. I resurrected the motor and got a quart of the latex sealer sold to stop pin hole leaks. I added it to

Re: Stus-List Rigid vang

2015-09-30 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Make sure your vang and reef lines are eased when hoisting main. May help Mike From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List [cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: September 30, 2015 11:44 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dr

Re: Stus-List bilge pump

2015-10-05 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
We have a diaphragm bilge pump on persistence. It does not have as high a capacity as the other type but empties the bilge to a lower level due to the pickup it uses which is mounted very low. One benefit is that the pump itself is not located in the bilge. On Persistence the pump is in a cupb

Re: Stus-List Seized SS Nut & Bolt

2015-10-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Would heat work? I worry it might discolour the metal though From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 11:13 PM To: jhnelson; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Seized SS Nut & Bolt I can take the SS tu

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2015-10-07 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Bob you will have a power boat sometime today .. without changing boats From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 8:58 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Re: Stus-List 30 ' PICNIC MOTOR LAUNCH PS It i

Re: Stus-List - Delivery from Tom's river to Newport area

2015-10-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
You should take us all with you! How many can a 40 hold? 100? -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Burton via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 3:00 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Andrew Burton Subject: Re: Stus-List - De

Re: Stus-List harken mk1 furler parts?

2015-10-14 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Try The Yacht Shop in Halifax. They are a rigging shop. www.yachtshop.ca Ask for Jamie who is the rigger -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Syerdave--- via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 12:33 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Sale Tools

2015-10-19 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Steve The ST60 instruments are very reliable. At that price you should stop thinking and start spending. You will not regret it IMO the ST60 series is more robust and superior to the newer i50/i60 (which we have) Mike Persistence Halifax From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Sale Tools

2015-10-19 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Sorry – just re-read this. Thought the prices were from Defender. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Monday, October 19, 2015 9:56 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Hoyt, Mike Subject: Re: Stus-List Sale Tools Steve The ST60

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint

2015-10-23 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Graham Thanks for the compliment! You missed out on a great day's sailing on Saturday while you were stripping the boat Bob has been telling me (and I believe everyone on this list) the merits of Micron 66 for the past three years. Finally after 4 years of Micron CSC on our J27 which in the

Re: Stus-List Dirty work this week.

2015-10-27 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Dennis The up side is that skiing is only an hour away! From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 10:25 AM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List Dirty work this week. Always find the winterizing threads a

Re: Stus-List Bermuda1-2 lessons learned

2015-10-27 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
wow From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Paine via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 3:51 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: David Paine Subject: Stus-List Bermuda1-2 lessons learned Hi All, As I mentioned last spring as part of a question about life raf

Re: Stus-List Antifouling Paint - update

2015-10-28 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Persistence is at same club as Bob's Azura. We also used Micron 66 on Bob's recommendation as being a paint that works very well in that particular area. Today Persistence was hauled and I immediately checked the bottom. There was ZERO Growth. No hair, no barnacles and nothing that adhweres t

Re: Stus-List Selden sprit kit install

2015-10-29 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Dennis I used to race on a Peterson 37 for a while. Boat name is Valour and I believe it is still on East Coast somewhere. Would this be the same boat? Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 9:25 PM To:

Re: Stus-List Selden sprit kit install

2015-10-29 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Charlie In many areas adding a sprit IN ADDITION to the pole and symmetric spinnaker will result in an adjustment to the PHRF rating for the boat. This may not be the case if adding a sprit and asym IN PLACE of a pole and symmetric spinnaker Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-li

Re: Stus-List Selden sprit kit install

2015-10-29 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
DP 37 design, Wiggers built named Valour at auction about five years back. I remember it had some sort of a coat of arms on the transom?? Harry Hallgring hhallgr...@icloud.com<mailto:hhallgr...@icloud.com> On Oct 29, 2015, at 08:39 AM, "Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-l

Re: Stus-List sprit PHRF rating consideration

2015-10-29 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Chuck That is pretty much the same here (Nova Scotia). However if in conjunction with a J length pole and symmetric spin is -3 per 10 % adjusted from the handicap with the symmetric spin and pole. I believe phrfne is similar Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf

Re: Stus-List Boom Furling complications - Yards

2015-10-30 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Harry If I was not allowed to do the work on my own boat I would not have a boat. For two reasons. The first is obvious. Cost Second. Trust. There are few people I trust to work on my boats or my vehicles. I usually trust my own shoddy workmanship over that done by an unknown quantity tha

Re: Stus-List : The platform question

2015-11-02 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Janko This list went thru Forum vs List question last year and the majority here liked preferred email list We are almost all old codgers so any technology newer than 1995 or so befuddles and confuses us. You will also note that most of us choose boats built before the age of internet as well

Re: Stus-List Cabin Heat

2015-11-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Joe I did this last month on my Frers 33. I used the Heater Craft cabin heater that I purchased at The Binnacle in Halifax http://ca.binnacle.com/p8587/HEATER-CRAFT-COMPACT-CABIN-HEATER/product_info.html This is also the same heater as is installed in the C&C115 Koobalibra that we race. The

Re: Stus-List converting TOD results to TOT

2015-11-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Note to any interested. I have such a spreadsheet and sent one copy to Pete off list. Is available to anyone else interested. Also a copy can be downloaded from www.sailnovascotia.ca under PHRF racing downloads although the one I have here is a bit more detailed.

Re: Stus-List C&C 25 MkI

2015-11-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Chuck The 25-1 was one of C&Cs best boats of all time. A whole lot of boat packed in 25 ft spent much time on one and racing against one Mike From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of Chuck S via CnC-List [cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent

Stus-List Soda Blasting

2015-11-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Rick Do you still know who does Soda blasting in this area? Thanks Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Taillieu via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2015 7:19 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick Taillieu Subject: Re: Stus-List Keel attachment iss

Re: Stus-List C&C 25 headsail size

2015-11-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Ahmet The 25 that we raced against extensively bought a new 150 from North around 2002 and removed the 170 from its inventory. They also purchased a 130 and had a 110 or so and a new main. They almost always raced with the 150. When it became too windy for 150 they went to their 110. That b

Re: Stus-List New to me C&C 33

2015-11-10 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Paul South Shore Yachts in Niagara on the Lake used to be warranty shop for C&C. I purchased the 35 inch aluminum frames from them in 2003 for my former boat and replaced the 12 inch forward frames with beckson opening ports. Not sure if they would have any of the larger frames remaining but

Re: Stus-List New Sails TODAY!!!

2015-11-12 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Tom I am envious! My tape drive 150 is likely 12 years old and predates me by two previous owners. It still has a nice shape although is starting to get brittle. I can only imagine how nice it was when new. You will love what new sails do to your boat Mike Persistence Halifax From: CnC-Li

Re: Stus-List Scope of work (formerly Replacing Windows)

2015-11-13 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Dave Was viewing your refit blog this morning. Very ambitious and impressive project. Great job on the work to date. When do you expect to be completed and back in the water? Mike Persistence 1987 Frers 33 Halifax, NS From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dave G

Re: Stus-List Antifouling Paint

2015-11-18 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Contact interlux tech support to ask this question. www.yachtpaint.com -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 11:40 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifouling

Re: Stus-List Antifouling Paint

2015-11-18 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Bob Ablatives can generally be applied over hard paints. I have contacted Interlux support many times and have always been given this answer. Most recently I enquired if I could apply Micron 66 over Petit Vivid and was told that I could after a light sanding of the Vivid. Results were good a

Re: Stus-List Video of C&C 30 racing in Annapolis

2015-11-19 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
If a c&c30 is that fast imagine a c&c32! From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of robert via CnC-List [cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: November 19, 2015 6:41 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Video of C&C 30 racing i

Re: Stus-List substitution of depth transducers

2015-11-26 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
I will second that. Last year I installed i50/i60 to replace the old B&G 1000 system on the boat. It was difficult but not impossible and really not all that long a time to remove the old transducers. There is usually a flange on the exterior which I cut under with a sharp knife and then I sl

Re: Stus-List small start battery for yanmar 3hmf

2015-12-01 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
“I have a "spare" 3HM35F in my garage” Your wife must love you! Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 11:17 AM To: C&C List Cc: Josh Muckley Subject: Re: Stus-List small start battery for yanmar 3hmf

Re: Stus-List Rot in non-structural bulkhead - thoughts?

2015-12-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Patrick My two thoughts on this are: 1. If you use something like “Git Rot” then you will always have in the back of your mind that there is a compromised section of wood in your boat. You will never feel it was fixed and will not be happy 2. If the rot is at the bottom of the bul

Re: Stus-List C&C "smile" plus small separation

2015-12-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Dave Had a Hinterhoeller Niagara 26 that had this problem (built by George Hinterhoeller who was likely the production head at C&C when yours was built). Also had a J Boats J27 with same problem. Torque the keel bolts. Simple to do with the only issue being finding the correct sized deep sock

Re: Stus-List Windstar 33ii mast step repair - blog updated.

2015-12-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Dave Wow! From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dave Syer via CnC-List Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 10:22 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dave Syer Subject: Stus-List Windstar 33ii mast step repair - blog updated. http://cncwindstar.blogspot.ca/

Re: Stus-List Boat tools

2015-12-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Battery powered blender From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Burton via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 4:18 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Andrew Burton Subject: Re: Stus-List Boat tools battery-powered drill On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 2:54 PM, De

Re: Stus-List Boat tools

2015-12-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Patrick I have worn out three angle grinders (as well as 4 random orbital sanders) during 15 years of boat ownership. Of course most were on my J Boat which has even worse decks for water penetration and rot than C&Cs. The angle grinder is pretty much my favourite tool and for at home too (ma

Re: Stus-List C&C 35-3 items for sale - and thank you!

2015-12-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Sad to hear that you are moving on from Mojito Tim but glad to hear it is going to a good home. Their website makes the Courageous Sailing program look like a great endeavor Hope all is well with life after sailing (or at least life after C&C) Mike Persistence From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-

Re: Stus-List Doyle Stack Pack or Mack Pack?

2015-12-10 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
I was looking at the Doyle Stack Pack information on their web site. It indicates that an existing sail can be converted to a stack pack sail. Persistence came with lazy jacks (since removed but still available for reinstallation). Also have an older UK Tape Drive main as well as an almost new

Re: Stus-List Doyle Stack Pack or Mack Pack?

2015-12-10 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
ht not be mandatory. What are you seeing that makes you think otherwise? Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Dec 10, 2015 8:55 AM, "Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: I was looking at the Doyle Stack Pack information on their web sit

Stus-List Lazy Jacks

2015-12-10 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Marek 1994 C270 “Legato” Ottawa, ON From: Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 8:53 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Hoyt, Mike<mailto:mike.h...@impgroup.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Doyle Stack Pack o

Re: Stus-List : off topic Skiing

2015-12-15 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Dennis Glad to see that you are back on your feet again. Even if sliding down a hill on them Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Monday, December 14, 2015 10:34 PM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List : off topic Ski

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

2015-12-15 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Sam We have a SeaFrost system on Persistence. It runs with a cold plate that is cooled by running off belts from the boat’s motor. There is also the Shore Power assist which cools the cold plate with AC Shore Power. This type of system may work for you. 1 hour with Seafrost turned on under m

Re: Stus-List Cost to recover cushions

2015-12-17 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
we have sunbrella cushions. normally the red wine is sloshed all over the cockpit though. would lIke to keep it that way... but likely will have to corroborate Bob's findings within a few months From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of

Re: Stus-List Winter discussions - depth sounder offset

2015-12-21 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
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 step of performing mental calculations when in skinny water. We spent 134 years sailing in a very shallow area where often the 0.5 was the number of feet

Re: Stus-List Winter discussions - depth sounder offset

2015-12-21 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
: Stus-List Winter discussions - depth sounder offset 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 mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: We always offset to show depth under the keel. For Na

Re: Stus-List Winter discussions - depth sounder offset

2015-12-21 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
ling time. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 21 December 2015 at 10:28, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> 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 t

Re: Stus-List Folding prop for 30-1 with A4

2015-12-22 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
And Flex-o-Fold likely has WAY MORE reverse than something like a Martec! From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 10:37 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: dwight veinot Subject: Re: Stus-List Folding prop for 30-

Re: Stus-List Lines led forward

2015-12-22 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Well it seems we have 10 clutches. 5 a side. Pole up, pole down, reef, main, stbd spin on stbd and port spin, jib, outhaul, vang on port with one spare clutch. We like to keep our Pit person busy! Note that this is almost identical to the setup on the C&C99 and 115 that we race. Add in tra

Stus-List folding vs geared folding prop

2015-12-22 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Interesting discussion. We have a Martec elliptical folding prop on a shaft on Persistence. Our friends with the C&C99 "Prospector" have a geared folding prop on a saildrive. When we arrived at in Cape Breton my friend Andy (owner of Prospector) wanted to move Persistence and he did it by com

Re: Stus-List Automatic bilge pump switch help

2016-01-04 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Joel We have a diaphragm bilge pump with a Water Witch. Due to the nature of diaphragm pump it does not drain back and this switch does get the bilge close to dry Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, January 02, 201

Re: Stus-List Furler system

2016-01-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Curtis I the sails are that old and you do plan to enter some club races consider going 135% and tossing the old sails into a storage bin and throw away the key. Find your area phrf adjustments to ensure the sail is not just over a threshold and go from there. In our area the standard boat co

Re: Stus-List winter condensation

2016-01-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
A few years back I purchase an Eva Dry condensorless dehumidifier https://www.eva-dry.com/dehumidifiers/eva-dry-1100-petite-dehumidifier/ (I am not sure if condensorless is a word but I think it works in this case) This is a 12v unit that weights approx. 4 lbs and removes up to one cup of water

Re: Stus-List winter condensation

2016-01-11 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
These are the same as the Eva Dry. I have one (1100) and it works well. Not the same volumes as a larger household dehumidifier but also not the same weight or bulk. I use it during the sailing season and always leave it powered on while the boat is at the dock. Is a great thing to have … o

Re: Stus-List VHF / AIS

2016-01-11 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Hald held radios in the cockpit are not Gybe-proof or Broach-proof. In the first case had a Cobra submersible handheld sitting in a cupholder on the binnacle. A gybe on a windy day had the main sheet tear it apart! Antenna and all control buttons completely torn off and the battery gone. Despi

Re: Stus-List C&C 44 Custon

2016-01-12 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
This is a horrible ad. No information and not one decent picture of the boat. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of ed vanderkruk via CnC-List Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: ed vanderkruk Subject: Stus-List C&C 44 Custon http:/

Re: Stus-List Raymarine e-Series Chartplotters/MFDs

2016-01-12 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Edd We have a Garmin GPSMAP 740 at helm which has display size 6.0" x 3.6"; 7.0" diagonal. I find it pretty easy to read and use as a chart. At nav station we have a Raymarine A65 which has a 5.7 inch screen. I find the Raymarine screen is difficult to use as a chart because of its smaller s

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