Stus-List 35 Mk 2 still winning

2014-08-13 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
http://www.na.northsails.com/tabid/1945/default.aspx?news_id=5546 Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35 Mk 1 Glen Cove, NY ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including

Re: Stus-List sailing under jib alone

2014-09-19 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I've also heard that sailing with just the jib is bad but I'm not sure I buy it. When you sail with the main and jib you are not removing the point load from the jib, but adding the distributed load from the main as well. By the way, what has surprised me is how well the 35-1 balances with

Re: Stus-List CC Northeast Rendezvous 2015

2014-09-24 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Edd, I'll be willing to help out with the 2015 Rendezvous. Notwithstanding my location, I think the CT shoreline is preferable to Long Island, given that many will drive and we know what driving on a summer weekend on LI can be like. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On

Re: Stus-List CC 37/40 + Pricing

2014-09-25 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
David, Let me address one issue - the teak and holly cabin sole on my boat had the identical issue as this boat you're considering, it had sat on the ground for some time with water above the sole (fortunately below the A4 front crankshaft seal...). This spring I finally addressed it by

Re: Stus-List 2015 Northeast Rendezvous Dates Question

2014-10-03 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Late August, or even Labor Day. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove NY On 10/3/2014 10:05 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List wrote: Listers, In looking at the September 2015 calendar, knowing I can't do the weekend of the 18th, I'm left with three possible weekends: September 12-13 (the

Re: Stus-List Mast Self-Climbers?

2014-10-16 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I just made such an arrangement similar to what Josh described. Bought a left and right hand ascender, and put a toe loop on each. Used one halyard to pull up a line with a knot in the middle to the top of the mast, and tied off the lower end of each part, tightly, at the deck. Then put one

Re: Stus-List Exhaust mixing elbow

2014-11-15 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Dave, I put a Universal M30-B in my club launch two years ago, and it had a mixing elbow supplied loose, I had to add a 2 long pipe between the manifold and the elbow. If you go to page 13 of the manual in the link below, you'll see it. Not sure if the M4-30 has the same, as the manual on

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump parts for C C 30-1

2014-11-17 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I found the situation this spring in my pump just as Dennis described. Inside the Whale pump the internal threads for the screws holding the flapper in place were eaten away, making the pump junk. I replaced it with a Whale Mk 5 plastic pump, for about the half the price as the die-cast

Re: Stus-List 35-1 for sale

2014-11-21 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
quickly at that price. Yeah, inline shrouds. However, 61' air clearance? 126 beam? 42 LOA? Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 11:49 AM, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: http://www.boatquest.com/listing

Re: Stus-List spinnaker pole, trending to whisker pole

2015-03-06 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Barbara, The two are really quite different, in that the spinnaker pole is made to withstand very high compressive loads, especially when beam or close reaching. Under those situations, an extendable whisker pole would not be able to take the load. The whisker pole when holding the clew of

Re: Stus-List Stability Factor

2015-03-05 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
There's a spreadsheet a few posts down at this site, sorting the data by Class shows CC 35-3 have a range of ORR SI from 117 to 122. http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/sailboats/perils-edgy-design-offshore-38903-30.html Otherwise, it takes lines plans, weight data and calculations... Neil

Re: Stus-List Email List or Forum

2015-03-13 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Vote: List Stu, if the costs are not covered routinely by donations, I suggest you let us know that too. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 3/13/2015 5:32 PM, Stu via CnC-List wrote: Recently, some of our subscribers have indicated that they would like to have a Forum similar

Re: Stus-List Did I upgrade or downgrade my ground tackle?

2015-05-05 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Rob, I bought a Rocna 15 (33 lb) for my 35-1, which weighs (reportedly) 10,500 lb, and it works great. Looking at the Rocna chart for 33'/8,700 lb, (10m, 4t) the 22lb is the recommended size. Looks to me like you're in the right size range. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On

Re: Stus-List Sheaves for 35 MK1

2015-05-08 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Kyle, I made the switch from wire to rope on my 35-1 without changing the sheaves. Works fine, no sign of unusual wear. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 5/8/2015 2:27 PM, Kyle Mello via CnC-List wrote: Hello, I have a 72 CC 35 MK1 and I am looking fora advice on where to

Re: Stus-List Sheaves for 35 MK1

2015-05-08 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I use 3/8 for main and jib. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 5/8/2015 3:05 PM, Kyle Mello via CnC-List wrote: That's great news. Did you switch your main halyard to 3/8's or 7/16? On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 2:58 PM, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc

Re: Stus-List Universal Engine panel wiring

2015-08-11 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
The power to the starter button is supposed to come off the switched terminal of the glow plug button. You are supposed to to have to push the glow plug switch and the starter switch every time you start, as the glow plug switch also powers both the electric fuel pump until the oil pressure

Re: Stus-List replacing furling line

2015-07-22 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
On my Harken furler the line goes down through a small hole near the center of the rope drum, I just feed it through and put a figure eight knot in it. The knot has to be tight to fit into the space below the drum, but that's all there is to it. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY

Re: Stus-List 46 Days to the CC 2015 Northeast Rendezvous

2015-07-27 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Edd, Sorry, I know you addressed this, but what is the workaround for the Captcha image verification? Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35 Mk 1 Glen Cove, NY On 7/27/2015 10:55 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List wrote: Listers, Just 46 days to go to the CC 2015 Northeast Rendezvous --- See cnc2015.com

Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

2015-10-22 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I used the Boat US graphics, worked great. On their website you just enter the letters, fonts, colors, etc, and they mail you the entire name on a plastic sheet. You peel off a protective cover, place the sheet on the hull, press down, peel off the sheet and the letters are perfectly placed.

Re: Stus-List Mast chocks - how important?

2015-09-07 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Dave, The chocks at the partners are fairly important. Most of the force from the shrouds and stays are is pushing down on the mast, a "column" load. The wedges or chocks at the partners keep the the mast in line vertically, which greatly reduces it's tendency to go out of column under the

Re: Stus-List REGISTRATION EXTENDED -- C 2015 Northeast Rendezvous (Clinton, CT)

2015-09-14 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Let me add my thanks as well. It was a really nice group of C'rs, great to meet some of the names on the list in person. Stu made a comment of how unusual it is that this list, compared to others, has almost no flaming or arguing. Having met some of listers I can see why, just great people

Re: Stus-List Rigid vang

2015-09-29 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Mark, You might want to consider a boom kicker if you already have a vang. It just keeps the boom up and eliminates the topping lift. I'm really happy with mine, though I always put the main halyard on the aft end of the boom when the sail's down. http://www.boomkicker.com/ Neil Gallagher

Re: Stus-List Windstar II Mast Step Repair

2015-12-08 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Brad, Leeward shrouds going slack, though a bit unnerving at first, is perfectly normal in our kind of rigs. The windward shrouds are doing all the work. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 12/8/2015 11:41 AM, Bradley Lumgair via CnC-List wrote: Quite a thorough blog, and

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

2015-12-08 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I'm not familiar with the layout of the LF38, but, FWIW, on my 35-1 I have found (find) water outboard of the panels under my quarter berth and also under the settee, and the source is the joint between the hull and deck. Once I tightened up the nuts/bolts that hold the toe rail and the

Re: Stus-List Fuel vents

2015-12-14 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
When I replaced my leaking aluminum tank I used a plastic tank, luckily it's translucent enough that now I can just look at the tank and see the level. I never go closer than 1" - 2" from the top when filling. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 12/14/2015 5:04 PM, Joel Aronson

Re: Stus-List C Nameplate - Now printing dwg file problem

2016-01-04 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Steve, Not sure of just what .dwg you're referring to, but I was able to create a .pdf file by downloading one of the Autocad drawings on the Edison website: "Assembly 6" Sheave", file name "Mcd-620-6". If you tell me which file you need, I should be able to send you a .pdf file of it.

Re: Stus-List C Nameplate - Now printing dwg file problem

2016-01-04 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
, Steve Thomas C MKIII Port Stanley, ON C MKI Merritt Island, FL - Original Message - *From:* Neil Gallagher via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> *Cc:* Neil Gallagher <mailto:njgallag...@optonline

Re: Stus-List Standard Horizon GX2200

2016-01-07 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Had it for two years, great radio. Especially the built-in GPS/AIS receiver, very nice feature. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 1/7/2016 6:55 PM, bobmor99 . via CnC-List wrote: Currently I just day-sail with minimal electronics (VHF, GPS, and cellphone - all hand-held) but am

Re: Stus-List Zinc decay

2015-12-26 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
David, I'm at the other end of Long Island Sound, and I too noticed an unusually rapid deterioration of my shaft zinc. Usually it's only 1/2 gone over the whole season, but this year I could see it going much faster over the summer and it was totally gone, as is not there, when I was hauled

Re: Stus-List Winter discussions - depth sounder offset

2015-12-20 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I use the same, depth sounder shows water depth to compare to charts. If I recall correctly, in my Raymarine setup I adjusted for the depth of the transducer below the waterline, and since I have clear hoses on my cockpit drains I was able to get a decent estimate of transducer's depth.

Re: Stus-List Vent Fans -- Where Do You Have Them?

2016-06-01 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Edd, Weatherly came with two installed, one 4" in the deck forward, just aft of the mooring cleat, and one 3" in the head. I've been really happy with them, they do seem to keep the boat ventilated over the winter. I had to replace both last season, the old Nico were stainless steel, new

Re: Stus-List mast collar tangs C& C 33-2

2016-06-01 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Dennis, Are those turning blocks on the mast something you added, or do you think the forward two, at least, were original? Weatherly has none of those, just deck-mounted stand-up turning blocks - what you have keeps a large part of the load on the mast, much nicer. Neil Gallagher

Re: Stus-List C 32 Cutlass Bearing Size

2016-06-19 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Erik, Cutless bearings are now sold by Johnson Durmax, among others, and the names are shown on the .pdf in the link. http://www.duramaxmarine.com/pdf/CutlessBearingMS.pdf BACK, BAIT and BALE are bearings with 1" shaft diameter, with 1-1/4", 1-3/8" and 1-1/2" outside diameters,

Re: Stus-List Testing DSC

2016-01-15 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Josh, Your reply brings up a question I have for someone familiar with DSC. I've been looking for a way to monitor my boat's position when I leave it unattended on the hook. If I have a handheld with DSC programmed with the same MMSI as the fixed VHF on the boat, can I query, with the

Re: Stus-List Bulkheads separated from cabin top (C 34)

2016-06-27 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Andrew, I get a bit of squeaking between the top of that bulkhead and the underside of the deck when in any kind of sea. A friend who grew up sailing on a 35-1 told me they used to put beeswax in that joint to quiet it down. Not sure if you could anything in there, but might we be worth a

Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing size issue

2016-02-12 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
http://www.duramaxmarine.com/pdf/CutlessBearingMS.pdf Above link shows commonly available sizes. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 2/11/2016 5:23 PM, Brian Fry via CnC-List wrote: Attempting to replace cutlass bearing. Shaft is 1.25" ID of the strut where the bearing goes is

Re: Stus-List Boom vanging...

2016-01-28 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
If all you want to do is get rid of the topping lift, you might consider just adding a Boomkicker, which only keeps the boom from falling down. Then you could keep your manual vang, would cost quite a bit less. I'm happy with that arrangement, though I always put my main halyard on the end

Re: Stus-List Ignition Switch Fuel Solenoid Valve

2016-02-23 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I've run the fuel line in the lazarette to where I can lift the seat and reach it, and installed a manual ball valve, which I shut every time I leave the boat or for the night when on the hook. Once I managed to have it closed when I started the engine and just as I dropped the mooring lines

Stus-List 35-1 Steering wheel

2016-02-17 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Cleaning out the garage, have the original 35-1 wheel to dispose of. 28" dia, 1" bore w/.25" key, good condition. Anyone want it for free, I'll send it, otherwise it goes to the scrapyard. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY ___ Email

Re: Stus-List 35-1 Steering wheel

2016-02-17 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
On Feb 17, 2016 11:31 AM, "Neil Gallagher via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Cleaning out the garage, have the original 35-1 wheel to dispose of. 28" dia, 1" bore w/.25" key, good condition. Anyone want it

Re: Stus-List Lignum vitae bearings

2016-02-29 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Years ago lignum vitae used to be the standard material for ships' bearings. It's a very dense (heavier than water), oily wood so it provides its own lubrication. It hasn't been used on ships in the last 50+ yrs. They stopped using lignum vitae because as ships got bigger and faster, the

Re: Stus-List New bearing arrived. How to make it tighter.

2016-03-08 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Brian, I'd suggest cutting off the excess length, since it's not supported and could bend or distort. The fact that the bearing is loose in the strut housing is not ideal, it'd be better if it was at least a light drive fit, the set screws should not be depended on to hold the bearing in

Re: Stus-List 35-1 Cored Hull?

2016-04-04 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
My 35-1 has the same two bands, one at each end of the keel. When I first got the boat the insurance survey found voids at the top end of them on one side where the raised part fairs back to the normall hull thickness, which had to be from the original layup as there's not much load at the

Re: Stus-List Defender sale

2016-03-31 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Neil, When you finish the installation of the refrigeration I be interested in hearing how it went, where you located the compressor, etc. I'm considering the same for Weatherly. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 3/31/2016 8:47 AM, schiller via CnC-List wrote: Just ordered a

Re: Stus-List Whisker pole?

2016-05-19 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I got one for my 35-1 with a 145%, and am really happy with it. Best thing for cruising, especially light air (ie, Long Island Sound), not to mention an essential item for non-spinnaker racing. I didn't go for the mast-mount, and it can be a bear to get the pole set. Once you've clipped in

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

2016-05-21 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Allen, When my aluminum tank was shot, I replaced it with a plastic tank: http://moellermarine.com/product-category/fuel-containment/permanent-fuel-tanks/less-than-20-gals/ Something to consider, it's worked great for me. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 5/21/2016 10:32 AM,

Re: Stus-List Whisker pole?

2016-05-19 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
at the mast. I can see how a topping lift would be helpful since during the jibes nothing else is available to support the sail. I can also see how a topping lift would help keep a full shape instead of weighing down the clew. Thanks, Josh On May 19, 2016 1:09 PM, "Neil Gallagher via CnC-List&q

Re: Stus-List Older C Bow Navigational lights

2016-05-16 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
The 35-1 has the same lights, when I got Weatherly one of the screws was already broken off and apparently had been that way for years. I drilled and tapped a new hole adjacent to the old one, and then drilled through the flange and gasket of the new Perko fixture. A bit of 4200 on under the

Re: Stus-List Leak in my fuel Tank

2016-05-02 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Allen, When I first bought my boat, I found a leak in my aluminum tank. Someone, not sure if this was original or replacement, had used a galvanized steel strap under the tank, which over the years led to galvanic corrosion right through the bottom of the tank. Now I have a plastic tank.

Re: Stus-List Diesel question

2016-05-01 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Tom, One thing you might try is to is to see what type of smoke you're getting. Burning lubricating oil tends to be blue/white, which indicates your might have excess oil splashed up from the crankcase to the cylinder walls. Some splash is normal, that's the way the rings are lubricated,

Re: Stus-List C 33-2 - 1985 Cooler Drainage Issue

2016-04-18 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
On my 35-1 the manual fresh water pump for the sink also takes suction, by means of a 3-way valve, from the icebox drain, so it can pump the water right into the sink. I don't know if that was original or installed by some PO, but it works pretty well. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen

Re: Stus-List Dinghy towing length

2016-08-10 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Had the same thing happen to me last week, slightly under-inflated dinghy filled up when the bow dug in. Now I pull the plug on the transom, it has a flap to keep water from flowing in but drains itself when moving. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 8/10/2016 2:56 PM, Dennis

Stus-List Whisker pole

2016-08-08 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
In PHRF Long Island Sound, the whisker pole length is limited to your LP dimension (clew to luff), not sure how other areas address pole length. If you sail non-spinnaker and use your spinnaker pole with the jib, you can actually get a credit depending on the size of the jib. Neil Gallagher

Re: Stus-List Transmission/prop woes

2016-06-30 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Four years ago I put a new Universal M3-20B in our club launch, and new shaft as well. Drilled pretty deep holes in the shaft for the set screws, tightened them and wired them in place. After about two months the shaft slipped out, with no apparent damage to the shaft. I think what happened

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 3JH2E Engine Questions

2017-01-29 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Bruce: 3JH2 series manual available here: http://boatinfo.no/lib/yanmar/manuals/3jh2.html#/0 Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 1/28/2017 1:34 PM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List wrote: Hello all, The engine in our 37/40+ is a Yanmar 3JH2E. Anyone know where I can download a

Re: Stus-List New (old) C 35 Mk I - Water Ingress

2017-02-12 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Tom, FWIW, I get a similar amount of water in the boat as you're finding, most comes down the mast. However, water under the settee is most likely from hull/deck joint. My boat had also been on the hard for three years before my purchase, and the lockers under the port settees were all

Re: Stus-List East River insights

2016-08-31 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I'd echo what others have said, it's a great trip, certainly easier to go with the current. Little while ago I helped bring a boat from Mill Basin, right near Far Rockaway, to LI Sound; there's some ferry traffic in Rockaway Inlet, but once clear if you hug the Brooklyn shore all the way to

Re: Stus-List Donation for Stu's List

2016-09-07 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Ron, I'm interested. I have a Raymarine ST40 Bidata (speed/depth) that I feed to a Raymarine/Tacktick hull transmitter with Seatalk converter to get boatspeed to the Tacktick. Would you or anyone on the list know if this transmitter could feed the Tacktick as well? Neil Gallagher

Re: Stus-List 35-3 emergency helm flex

2016-09-26 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Joe, Does that upper bearing come out without removing the rudder stock? I'm getting some of the same movement at the top. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 9/26/2016 9:04 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List wrote: When my 35 MK I was doing that it was because the upper bearing

Re: Stus-List boom - half hidden u-bolt block mount thingy

2016-09-18 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Sounds like you're referring to an internal boom bail: http://www.rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Boom_bails.html#Internal%20Boom%20Bails Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 9/18/2016 9:15 PM, Nate Flesness via CnC-List wrote: Anyone know the name and/or vendor for the stainless

Re: Stus-List Anchor test - recommended lunch hook/kedge?

2016-08-28 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
When I bought Weatherly there was a Fortress, I think FX11, with it. Most of the time it held, but once in a grassy bottom it just not set at all in 18 kts breeze. After that, thanks to recommendations on this list, I bought at 33 lb Rocna. The Fortress is my lunch hook only now. Few weeks

Re: Stus-List Assymetrical spinnaker pole

2016-08-24 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
For what its worth, Forespar gives whisker pole sizing info for C: http://www.forespar.com/products/sail-spinnaker-pole-size-guide.shtml In PHRF Long Island Sound, the max whisker pole length is equal to your LP measurement. If you use your J-length spinnaker pole instead, PHRF LIS gives you

Re: Stus-List Boat Handling Skill

2016-10-27 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
http://www.csjohnson.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info_id=23 This conversation got me thinking the same thing, I need one of these. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 10/27/2016 9:18 PM, Graham Young via CnC-List wrote: I was recently thinking of adding a mid-ship cleat

Re: Stus-List Propeller

2016-11-12 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Ronald, You are correct: fingers curl in rotation direction, thumb points in direction of advance. Right hand for right-handed. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 11/12/2016 11:43 AM, Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List wrote: How does one interpret "right handed"? Looking from the

Re: Stus-List Not the Head Gasket...?

2016-11-03 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Normally unburnt fuel shows up as black smoke in the exhaust. When mixed with water in our wet exhaust systems, that tends to be blackish water mixed with black smoke. Not sure what you saw in your exhaust but if it was an oil sheen, that would indicate liquid oil, which would have to be

Re: Stus-List Winterizing an Atomic 4

2016-10-11 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
When I first put fresh water cooling on my A4, I did drain the block and pump every year, but then it occurred to me that I was leaving the interior of the engine filled with air and moisture, not the best combination. Taking the side plate off in my case would be difficult. I now make sure

Re: Stus-List 1983 fuel tank. Stuffing box and windows

2017-01-09 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Peter, Not sure if anyone has addressed this, but I faced a similar situation on my 35-1 which had been sitting for several years unused. I took the aluminum tank out to thoroughly clean it, and found galvanized steel hold down straps under the tank had caused so much corrosion that the

Re: Stus-List Mast Step Box 1980 CnC36

2017-01-09 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Steve, I don't know if the 36 is the same as the 35-1 (1973), but mine had about four or five layers of plywood encased in a thin fiberglass layer spanning the bilge sump, the cast aluminum box was screwed on to the top of it. No other fasteners of any kind, just glassed to the hull. When

Re: Stus-List 25 MKII Headsail Sheets Riggging

2017-03-25 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Bill, The early C's used the toe rail for the headsail sheets, there should be a snatch block on a snap shackle that allows you to select any position along the rail, then to the primary winch. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 3/25/2017 7:22 PM, Bill Dakin via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Eastern LI Sound / Plum Gut Currents

2017-04-11 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
http://www.deepzoom.com/ Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 4/11/2017 3:24 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List wrote: Listers, Can anyone recommend a source for current data for Plum Gut and the Race in Eastern LI Sound? Specifically, I want to know the direction and speed at high

Re: Stus-List Eastern LI Sound / Plum Gut Currents

2017-04-11 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> On Apr 11, 2017, at 4:26 PM, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: http://www.deepzoom.com/ Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 4/11

Re: Stus-List Need Advice

2017-04-15 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Larry, No need to lubricate the cutless bearing. They are water lubricated. The allen screws are what help to hold it in place. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 4/15/2017 10:47 AM, Larry via CnC-List wrote: I hope this is not a stupid question I am 4 years new to

Re: Stus-List Toilet Replacement Mounting question

2017-04-17 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Kevin, Not sure if the 34 is the same as my 35-1, but in my case the toilet was mounted on a platform as you describe, and the there are studs, not thru bolts, that hold the toilet down. The "studs" are called hanger bolts, they have a wood-screw thread on one end, and a machine thread on

Re: Stus-List Yanmar Hand Starting Handle

2017-04-20 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Another approach, if the front pulley is accessible, is to put a deep socket on the nut holding the pulley to the crankshaft, then use a socket wrench or a breaker bar to rotate the engine. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 4/20/2017 6:17 PM, David via CnC-List wrote: Hello

Re: Stus-List Yanmar Hand Starting Handle

2017-04-22 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
) *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Neil Gallagher via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> *Sent:* Thursday, April 20, 2017 11:48 PM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Neil Gallagher *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Yanmar H

Re: Stus-List C 30 boomvang issue

2017-07-26 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Interesting question, I just finished putting a vang on my 35-1. After much internal debate, and talking to Garhauer from whom I got the fittings, I went with tapped holes/screw, though drilling 8 holes in my mast and 6 in my boom wasn't the most comforting thing to do. My only logic was if

Re: Stus-List C 35 Mk1 rudder replace/rebuild

2017-05-11 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
FWIW, I have a drawing from C for a "High Aspect Ratio Rudder" for a retrofit to the 35-1, dated Feb '73. It shows a constant chord length straight rudder, and interestingly, it calls for changing the angle of the rudder stock from the old swept back to almost vertical. Shows closing up the

Re: Stus-List It's alive!

2017-05-27 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Dave, That's awesome, congratulations! It's such a great feeling when you've done it all yourself, you learn so much doing it. Plus you know so much more about the engine in general. Way to go, now go sailing. Good luck on the Bermuda trip. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY

Re: Stus-List furling line

2017-05-29 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Are you thinking of Cajun Rope? Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 5/29/2017 11:28 AM, ahycrace--- via CnC-List wrote: Looks line I have to replace the furling line on Liberty"s furling drum. What was the name of that mail order company that sells reasonable priced quality line I

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 3JH2E leak around water pump impeller cover

2017-06-07 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Bruce, The issue with putting a gasket under the cover is that now the cover will be moved away from the edge of the vanes of the impeller. The pump works by creating a vacuum in each space between the vanes at the inlet as the impeller vanes open up and pressure when the vanes close down a

Re: Stus-List Sail advice - 1, 2 , 3 go

2017-05-04 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Dennis, That was done to a 35-1 in my area, though I don't know how much shorter the spreaders were made. Apparently the PHRF committee was notified, but didn't take any action about it. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 5/3/2017 10:56 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: No

Re: Stus-List Danfoss Compressor Controller

2017-09-19 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Why don't you just make 10 a little louder, make 10 the top number, make that a little louder? These go to 11. /This is spinal tap./ Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 9/19/2017 6:14 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List wrote: Glenn, Honestly, the only thing I did was wiring -- a few

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

2017-09-17 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Josh, I'll second the recommendation of the 182C, I had almost the same, a 192C, until last summer when it suddenly died. I really liked having it on the aft deck house bulkhead were skipper and crew can see and use it. I've replaced it with a Garmin echoMap 54dv, which is pretty much an

Re: Stus-List question about a C 30 mkii keel

2017-09-22 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Keel bolts should be torqued with the boat on the hard. It's like any other bolted connection, you want to tighten it before you put the load on the connection so that you pretension the bolts and compress the joint. For a boat, that's before the weight of the keel is hanging on the bolts.

Re: Stus-List Fuel Tank

2017-09-08 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
I put a plastic tank in place of the original aluminum, which had corroded through. Can't remember from whom I got it, but it was a standard 15 gal tank that fit right in. Plastic is nice because you can see the fluid level in the tank. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replacement 35-1

2017-09-09 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Hervey, Getting it out was not too difficult, the tank fits out through the lazarette under the starboard seat. My tank was held in place by two galvanized steel straps, corrosion from which caused the leak. Hardest part was undoing the fill and vent connections, had to get to them through

Re: Stus-List Keel backing plates and washers replacement 35-1

2017-10-03 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/torquebolts/torquebolts.htm The torques are listed above. You'll need a really big torque wrench or a torque multiplier. Generally, these torques are for dry threads. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 10/3/2017 1:17 PM, Liz Mather

Re: Stus-List 2017 C Northeast Rendezvous -- September 8-10 -- Greenport, NY

2017-08-21 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Hi Edd, I'm probably not going to be able to make it by boat, can't take the time off. However, we'd like to drive out on Saturday and take a look at the boats, if we could. From the schedule that looks to be at 11:00 am? Neil On 8/21/2017 3:34 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List wrote:

Re: Stus-List C 35-3 Rudder Drain Holes

2017-10-07 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Neil, My 35-1 came with holes already drilled, on the side in the lower aft corner. I put 4200 in them in the spring, remove it in the fall. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 10/7/2017 3:55 PM, schiller via CnC-List wrote: One of the items in our new C 35, Mark III was that

Re: Stus-List boat show thoughts

2017-10-11 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2017/07/24/u-s-watercraft-receivership/ Appears it has gone into receivership. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 10/11/2017 10:18 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List wrote: Is C bankrupt again? I kind of lost track and they definitely were not

Re: Stus-List MIT's C custom 43 X Dimension available for free

2017-09-27 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoIVcbcf4Dg Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 9/27/2017 2:31 AM, Violeta M Ivanova via CnC-List wrote: An update: X Dimension is back in Boston, moored at her usual home at Waterboat Marina. The boat was delivered from Boothbay by MIT's youngest

Re: Stus-List Boomkicker

2017-12-14 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
1994 C270 "Legato" Ottawa, ON *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Neil Gallagher via CnC-List *Sent:* Thursday, December 14, 2017 22:05 *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Neil Gallagher <njgallag...@optonline.net> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List new h

Re: Stus-List new haylards

2017-12-14 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
*From: *"Neil Gallagher via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc: *"Neil Gallagher" <njgallag...@optonline.net> *Sent: *Tuesday, December 12, 2017 5:54:23 AM *Subject: *Re: Stus-Lis

Re: Stus-List Standing Rigging Question From a Former C

2017-11-16 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
It's common to have the lowers attach directly to the spreader bracket, is it possible that the plate is part of the bracket? . Further, a plain bolt through the mast, when tightened, could cause the walls of the mast to bend or collapse. There should be a compression tube inside the mast

Re: Stus-List How to join list

2017-12-11 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/ Look at menu on left, scroll down to "Email discussion list/suscribe" Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove NY On 12/11/2017 10:40 AM, Doug Welch via CnC-List wrote: A friend's just acquired a C and C and would like to join the list. Could someone point me to

Re: Stus-List new haylards

2017-12-10 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Jim, I replaced the original wire/rope halyards a few years ago, using 3/8 Sta Set for both main and jib. Didn't do anything regarding the masthead sheave, and it's been ok. I cruise mostly, as for racing my sails are so blown out a slight strecthing of halyard won't make much

Re: Stus-List new haylards

2017-12-12 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
*From: *"Neil Gallagher via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc: *"Neil Gallagher" <njgallag...@optonline.net> *Sent: *Sunday, December 10, 2017 2:59:43 PM *Subject: *Re: Stus-List new haylard

Re: Stus-List C 30 MKII - Winter or Spring anti-fouling/bottom job?

2017-10-20 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Interesting discussion. I've sanded the bottom of my 35-1 every year for the past 8 years, probably has 40 yrs of old bottom paint on it some of which still lifts up after sanding it smooth when I put the new paint on. I've got all the gear, full face mask and suit, can do the whole bottom

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: How do you tow your Dinghy and bring it aboard

2018-05-14 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Reminds me of a related issue: Friend of mine also lost his (brand new) dinghy in LI Sound last summer.  He called the Coast Guard, thinking if they found it they could let him know.  A day or two later they did call him back saying they found it.  When he went to pick it up they treated him

Re: Stus-List C 33 MK II Bilge pumps

2018-05-07 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
https://www.whalepumps.com/marine/product.aspx?Category_ID=10009_ID=10005=Mk-5-Universal My solution to the corroded Whale pump.  Been working well for about 4 years now. Neil Gallagher Weatherly, 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 5/7/2018 2:06 PM, Eric Frank via CnC-List wrote: Corrosion is precisely

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