Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] clogged head hoses

Riley - Nice job on that tank! Dave 33-2 Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2021, at 10:18 PM, Riley Anderson via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > Doug, > > Check out this thread on Cruisersforum. I wrote up the build process for my > custom holding tank here (username RMA). I was in the same

Stus-List Re: clogged head hoses

On fibreglass holding tanks - When discussing a similar project with my dad (builder of many boats) he advised that polyester resin is permeable to odours, and to make sure the inside of the tank is well coated with epoxy resin. Dave 33-2 On Mon, 3 May 2021 at 12:33, Doug Mountjoy via

Stus-List 35-2 for sale in CT $15k

No affiliation with seller https://www.facebook.com/groups/701032606681881/permalink/3768275643290880/?ref=facebook_story_share Dave- 33-2 Sent from my iPhoneThanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the

Stus-List Line question. 33-2 main halyard

My main halyard was chafing where it rested on the masthead turning block when the sail was furled, I expect because I was clipping its halyard to the lifeline, later switched to the end of the boom. I had neatly spliced a shackle for the headboard. So I couldn’t ‘freshen the nip’ by

Stus-List Re: rudder seam

Interesting thought. Some discussion here: https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/stailess-steel-rudder.27641/ Dave Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 25, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Joel Delamirande via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > I wonder how much the cost difference redoing > A foam rudder and stainless

Stus-List Re: rudder seam

Bo - I won’t speak to the black magic of moisture meter expectations but a large, widening crack probably speaks for itself unfortunately. Another poster referred to the freeze/thaw cycle when trapped water is present, and trapped frozen water is definitely not normal or good in any way. It

Stus-List Re: rudder seam

Bo - I Just looked more closely at the pic and as others have inferred I think it would be extremely unlikely that the rudder is intact inside. Looks like rust stains at the bottom of the nearly full length crack. Fwiw, I wouldn’t be comfortable simply patching it it if it were mine.

Stus-List Re: rudder seam

If that’s a crack then yes it could be serious and yes you can repair it, but if there are structural concerns it may become more involved than you are comfortable with. The issue is water ingress and whether parts may have separated or delaminated. I don’t know that boat but it is likely a

Stus-List Re: Removing lettering

Rock Hall, MD 21661 > 484-354-8800 > -------------- > *From:* Dave S via CnC-List > *Sent:* Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:26:41 AM > *To:* Stus-List > *Cc:* Dave S > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Glassing Over Instrument Holes Through Double > Bulkheads > > I had

Stus-List Re: Glassing Over Instrument Holes Through Double Bulkheads

I had a look at that video - not a bad approach, would add that it’s easier to layup the disks and other patches each onto a sheet of waxed paper then lift that into place rather than lifting the messy epoxy patch itself. If you are making 4 patches, stack 4 sheets of waxed paper in your

Stus-List Re: Internet on the boat

Joel - if you mean on Lake Ontario just tether to your phone (Wired or hotspot) - most marinas have wifi for use when you are docked, but this can be quite unreliable, so having the phone as a backup (have a good data plan) makes sense regardless. I can’t recall being out of cell coverage

Stus-List Re: Even More Atomic 4 Troubles

Have stayed out of this A4 thread for a variety of reasons, however based on plenty of work over many years with carbureted engines I second Bruce's emphasis on making sure that the fuel supply and carb are verified as a priority, before proceeding to other more complex causes. (steps 1-4) In my

Stus-List Re: BILGE PUMP RECOMENDATION REQUEST

I have a 33ii and recently rebuilt my Henderson mark5. (At anchor, out of necessity after 35 years) I like the design. Still available. Dave Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 10, 2021, at 9:55 AM, Raymond Macklin via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > Hello, I have a 1985 C 33-2. I am looking to

Stus-List Re: C half-sister?

In the ‘red jacket’ presentation last night one of the comments from the audience suggested that the redline 41 mold was sold and once modified with raised freeboard and a revised Keel, became the mold for the Newport 41. Dave Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2021, at 6:17 PM, Shawn Wright

Stus-List 33-2 floating bulkhead repair

Kinda rough blog post but an interesting situation particular to the 33-2. Dave Windstar 33-2 https://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/2021/04/quarterberth-tabbing-repair.html?m=1 Sent from my iPhoneThanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If

Stus-List Last night’s presentation on C and red jacket

Thanks to Rob Mazza for doing this - 90 min well spent. A ton of C history and lore. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LWw_P06ftdQ=youtu.be There is also an opportunity to donate to the marine museum of the Great Lakes project to digitize their collection of C construction drawings.They need

Stus-List Coal tar bottom paint removal?

Funny stuff - clogs sanding/grinding discs then burns which kinda works. acetone does dissolve it but it’s not a practical approach. The stuff is cracking and appears to be drying on the surface, though is rubbery when removing. - have been painting anti fouling over it but I expect

Stus-List Rudder post bearing for 33ii

So, Mike and me was talkin’. Both our boats have had the rudder post bearing replaced - I was fortunate to have an almost intact original and was able to fabricate a pretty good replacement - mike was not so lucky and has a serviceable but temporary solution in play. I would like to

Stus-List Re: 40 or 41?

When fixing the keel-filler issue on my 33ii I was told that the 35iii and 41 were built the same way and are each prone to the same issue. So beware of that. The 41 is gorgeous, though I believe many had quite deep draft so this could be a concern and add to the comparison. If it sails

Stus-List Re: Remote Vhf/Stereo Speakers

Cam - I could not really find a satisfactory solution to a remote mic in my cockpit, so I wired a remote speaker into my icom m506 vhf as follows: http://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/2017/05/cockpit-vhf-speaker-without-butchery.html?m=1 If I need to communicate I use my handheld or sit in the

Stus-List Re: Reuse Through-Hull or Cut New?

> Shawn Wright > shawngwri...@gmail.com > S/V Callisto, 1974 C 35 > https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto > > >> On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 3:59 AM Dave S via CnC-List >> wrote: >> If I get the math you are going from two through hulls to one - I did t

Stus-List Re: Reuse Through-Hull or Cut New?

If I get the math you are going from two through hulls to one - I did the same and removed my overboard discharge at the same time. Why not eliminate the unused holes? It needs to be done properly for sure but it’s not difficult. Some pics here:

Stus-List Re: Attaching spring line to toe rail

I use carabiners for my Jacklines but I don’t put them in series in the chain, I use as a toggle inserted in the sewn-in loop, to secure it in the hole in the toerail.My jacklines are custom made load-rated cargo slings used in the material handling biz. I’m still pondering the midship

Stus-List Re: Precision Sails - sailmakers in Canada

That’s good to know! Dave Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2021, at 12:11 PM, Adam Hayden via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > Mike > > I was just about to say the same thing. I have had good results or work > done at all 3. > > i believe the Steven's loft does still do work for the

Stus-List Re: Precision Sails - sailmakers in Canada

Unless I’m very mistaken, The Toronto ‘lofts’ at are in name only. Not sure about others in the country. They are typically agents for Sails made elsewhere nowadays, (I think UK pioneered this model?) who still do mods and repairs. Evolution was the last scratch builder here, who closed their

Stus-List Re: Precision Sails

Fwiw Ordered an asymmetrical spin from rolly tasker in Thailand - no issues at all. Ordered a Genoa this winter received as and when promised, haven’t set it yet but expect no issues this time either. Would order from them again. Quite attentive and professional, delivered on time and

Stus-List Re: windlass battery under vee-berth

Or use a lithium battery which doesn’t need to be vented, can be oriented in any direction, and would likely weigh less than the incremental heavy gauge cabling run required by the windlass connection to the charger could be much smaller depending on the expected charging rate, and

Stus-List Re: Smelly bilge water

Could it not just be stagnant fresh water?Not a problem here as the boat is covered and any water would be solid, but maybe a box of baking soda dumped in the bilge in the fall would change the ph enough and make any accumulating water unfriendly to bacteria.  I change the oil absorber every two

Stus-List Re: midship cleats on aluminum rail?

> proper length. Love this idea. > Bill Walker > CnC 36 > Pentwater, Mi. > > On Thursday, March 11, 2021, 06:32:04 AM EST, Dave S via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > That’s a cool solution. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 10, 2021,

Stus-List Re: midship cleats on aluminum rail?

That’s a cool solution. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2021, at 1:41 PM, Ted Drossos via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > Here's a link to how I added a midship cleat. > https://www.facebook.com/groups/206427463229026/permalink/298001127404992 > > Ted Drossos > C 110 > Lady in Red > Bay Shore, NY

Stus-List Re: Asymmetical Spinnaker outside jibe

I’m confused. Maybe I have a different sail Mine tacks down to the bow roller via a line led to the cockpit. I can ease the tack to ‘fly’ the kite somewhat. Makes a huge difference when you get it right. I would not use a tacker point-loading my furler extrusion as the sail is nearly 1000

Stus-List Re: midship cleats on aluminum rail?

Similar quest here - The Johnson toerail cleat seems to be the go-to and is reported to work well in several past conversations on this list. https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=80333 Have been intending to try but have hesitated simply because of cosmetics, esp for the price here in

Stus-List Re: Asymmetrical Spinnaker outside jibe

I sail windstar (33-2) singlehanded and fly the asymmetrical frequently. I use a soft shackle around the anchor roller and a snatch block attached to that to set the tack as far forward as possible. A 'sprit would be better, further aft would be much worse. I think the tack line should be

Stus-List Re: Free C

Andy- perhaps the now even-more-beautiful Christina has inherited her Dad’s boat, with its mast intact but it needs an expensive new engine. Perhaps she’s sad and at a loss as to how to proceed This, finally, could be your moment! ;-) Dave 33-2 Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 7, 2021,

Stus-List Re: Bilge pumps

or use a washable marker and look for the tears... Dave On Tue, 2 Mar 2021 at 11:09, Bob Mann via CnC-List wrote: > Check all intakes. Sprinkle a powder around aft as water will leave > traces and allow you to track it. This works best for areas other than the > shaft. > > Bob > > On

Stus-List Re: Deck painting

Fwiw I cannot see how you could reliably prep the textured area after decades of contamination by who knows what, while still retaining the original texture. Where mine is wearing it is also porous, making the issue worse.When I do this kind of work I use cleaners, soap and water and

Stus-List Re: Anchor chain hook on bow?

When I bought Windstar, she had a semi rusted conventional chain hook on a short length of line tossed in the anchor locker, along with her 50’ of chain and 150’ 4-plait rode. Didn’t take long to learn why. I had contemplated adding fixed gadgets to accomplish what you describe (‘taking a

Stus-List Re: C Motorsailer

Nautilus 40 Sailed on one of those (belonged to a friend at our marina) and briefly considered buying it. Definitely not a lot in common with the C yachts we’re typically discussing, IMO. Links below say it was designed by Henri adriaanse who at one point worked for CI suppose

Stus-List Re: C Motorsailer

Here is some background and a list of other designs by Cuthberson and Cassian, who were initially a design firm. https://sailboatdata.com/designer/cc-design Dave On Sun, 21 Feb 2021 at 23:19, Doug Robinson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Actually they were over in the St

Stus-List Re: adding tracks to deck

another trick to removing core is using a ground down Allen key chucked in a drill, working from above. http://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/2019/07/deck-fill-core-removal-and-reinforcement.html?m=1 To keep the epoxy in place make sure you use lots of colloidal silica in the mix. Dave Windstar

Stus-List Re: Digest emails

As do I. No digests. I used to get digests, then nothing, then after a reinstatement request, individual emails. Tough upgrade and a hassle for Stu I expect.Thanks Stu! The list and interaction is great. Dave 33-2 Windstar Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2021, at 7:28 PM, Bob

Stus-List Re: Solo racing and PHRF

Ahh - first time ever a Dave can say too many charleses! I cross threaded! Thanks. Dave Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2021, at 4:30 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER wrote: > >  > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click > links or open attachments unless you

Stus-List Re: Mast Ascent - various uses of climbing devices.

se the halyard. Abseiling a few times down > the line will make the line very stiff. Not to mention that climbing ropes > are usually much softer than what we use for halyards, so using a climbing > rope would work much better. > > Marek > > From: Dave S via CnC-List > Sent

Stus-List Mast Ascent - various uses of climbing devices.

Pretty cool videos showing how the various pieces of climbing gear can be used. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFagzKDp2c0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcUmdGIf21o

Stus-List Re: FW: Re: Interior 'walls'

Maybe Noah's here in Toronto. They've been here since C was. http://www.noahsmarine.com/ Dave 33-2 On Mon, 1 Feb 2021 at 09:14, Rod Stright via CnC-List wrote: > Maybe South Shore? > > > > *From:* cenelson via CnC-List > *Sent:* February-01-21 10:08 AM > *To:* Rod Stright ; 'Stus-List' <

Stus-List Re: masthead sheave thoughts?

:46 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > I think the wire groove is not helping any, but in looking at your pictures, > it looked pretty rough. I think a nice smooth sheave would go a long ways. > > Bill > >> On Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 7:11 PM Dave S v

Stus-List Re: masthead sheave thoughts?

ks.com/ > > Bruno Lachance > Bécassine 33-2 > New-Richmond, Qc > > > > Téléchargez Outlook pour iOS > De : Dave S via CnC-List > Envoyé : Saturday, January 30, 2021 4:54:05 PM > À : C Stus List > Cc : Dave S > Objet : Stus-List masthead sheave thoughts? &

Stus-List Re: masthead sheave thoughts?

Sorry, a different situation, Mine's a breeze... unbolt the top and lift out the entire axle, each end of which simply sits captive in a groove on either side of the mast. Dave 33-2 (non-foiling) On Sat, 30 Jan 2021 at 17:30, Adam Hayden via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > This is a

Stus-List masthead sheave thoughts?

My all-rope main halyard is wearing somewhat after 4 seasons or so, and I should probably replace it.. It is often stated that when transitioning from wire/rope to all rope halyards, that sheaves must be replaced with an appropriate type, presumably without any wire groove. The main halyard is

Stus-List Re: Furler question

Induced drag? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > Bill, > > End plate effect. > > Dennis had to remind me! > > Joel > >> On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 1:32 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List >> wrote: >> I put Dyneema lashing on the tack to

Stus-List Re: Stack Pack

Sailrite video on DIY stack pack/lazy bag setup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMB-r4mtK1Q=3081s On Thu, 28 Jan 2021 at 08:26, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Doug, > Can you explain why you prefer the conventional cover and adjustable lazy > jacks? I'm

Stus-List Re: Stack Pack

Chuck - sounds interesting - would really like to see the end result, hopefully you can post some pics somewhere! Dave Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2021, at 11:30 AM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > Thanks to everyone for your great responses on Lazy Jacks and Stack

Stus-List Re: Strong track, lazy jacks, stack pack

Chuck - I have an unaltered conventional sail cover in addition to lazyjacks. I single hand mostly and can manage to drop and secure the main, no problem. The tension in the lazy jacks is adjusted with rolling hitches so I have to leave the cockpit to do that, close hauled, and it’s not a

Stus-List Re: Maintenance that makes the boat work easier

Same - my furler would jam at precisely the wrong time. Two years of frustration, futile problem solving, and a couple of dangerous situations. The head swivel, which I hosed out and lubricated annually, seemed free, but was actually binding under load. I REALLY flushed and blasted it

Stus-List Re: Maintenance that makes the boat work easier

Great info Chuck. Thanks. Dave Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2021, at 5:11 AM, Joel Delamirande via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > > Thks chuck no ranting for me and great information > Sorry what the sheaves or where is it > Thks for Thks the time to write >> On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at

Stus-List Re: Windstar 33-2 solar project update

e much abuse to > kill an entire panel. > > As they say...YMMV > > >> On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 6:44 AM Dave S via CnC-List >> wrote: >> Joel >> Had thought (briefly) about heat mitigation, but like you I enjoy a 5 month >> season here in the Toronto

Stus-List Re: Windstar 33-2 solar project update

at project >> My wife just added that to my list >> >> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 4:49 PM Dave S via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Installing a 175w solar panel on the bimini. >>> >>> https://cncwindstar.blogspot.c

Stus-List Windstar 33-2 solar project update

Installing a 175w solar panel on the bimini. https://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/2021/01/bimini-mods-for-solar-panel.html Dave Windstar 33-2 Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to

Stus-List Re: Winch bit

Hi Marek - have found the hoisting of my not quite 100kg to be a lot as well. I’m not at all happy that I have the ascent sorted as well as I should - needs to be simple and safe. Could you share Some detail or reference material on the ascenders you use and the technique? Thanks, Dave

Stus-List Re: smile

Hi Juliano - welcome and congratulations. Good advice so far and ideally you can block the keel and lift the boat a bit to get better access to the gap. You mention you are new to this so forgive the following if it's something you already know: You mentioned sanding and you see the replies

Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

Was not going to weigh in as I have a different boat and don’t know the wedge configuration of yours. My 33-2 has one shim each side and a forward and aft wedge, and a hook on each side of the mast that engages the through deck fitting. The wedges fall into place when the mast is stepped and

Stus-List Re: Anchor Windlass for a C 37+

Nice clean install! Dave Windstar 33-2 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2021, at 10:02 PM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List > wrote: > >  Here's a link to some pics of my setup. > > https://flic.kr/p/pHsMrg > > Tom B > > At 06:03 PM 1/20/2021, you wrote: > >> On this relatively recent

Stus-List Re: Bilge leak

So, with no damage evident, the water is either coming through the keel/hull joint, and migrating along the keel bolt up into the space where the putty fills the forward part of the keel stub. (Which is why i say to check the torque...). OR - water, When it does get into the sump (rain,

Stus-List Re: Bilge leak

Mike - I see you did the Bristol repair. You mention that the water comes from the ‘bilge wall’ which I take to mean the plywood partition at the forward end of the keel sump. If so, is it leaking out of the holes drilled for the bilge pump hose clamps? (This obviously means water is in the

Stus-List Re: Screw removal

I have used an old school impact driver (the kind you hit with a hammer) with success in this situation. Heat, penetrating oil, and patience as well. Dave. 33-2 Windstar Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2021, at 10:44 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > Good spot for one of these:

Stus-List Real world solar panel experience? - Great Lakes area

Hello all, Need to replace my batteries and am contemplating an upgrade to Windstar's off-the-dock power system. Specifically evauating a battery upgrade and potential top-up-charging. Based on what I've read, a 100w panel would conservatively contribute 400-500w daily (average) in summer and

Stus-List Power consumption inventory

Might be a useful reference for someone else planning winter projects - An inventory of Windstar's various power-consuming items and the actual power they consume, plus some other relevant information. https://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/2019/09/going-off-grid-charging-and-battery.html

Stus-List Magnetic compass deviation?

As I worked through updating and Re-commission my Raymarine heading sensor I took the opportunity to also determine the deviation of windstar’s Ritchie Explorer binnacle compass. (Never did adjust it or create a deviation card). Not surprisingly, it needs adjustment. What is a reasonable

Re: Stus-List AIS and IPAd...

020, at 12:11 PM, David Risch wrote: > >  > One important point I failed to mention.Going offshore. Need the VHF > input. > > Sent from my Android. Please forgive typos. Thank you. > > From: CnC-List on behalf of Dave S via > CnC-List > Sent: Sunday, Aug

Re: Stus-List AIS and IPAd...

t; > Sent from my Android. Please forgive typos. Thank you. > > From: CnC-List on behalf of Dave S via > CnC-List > Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2020 11:41:32 AM > To: ed vanderkruk > Cc: Dave S ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List AIS and IPAd... > >

Re: Stus-List AIS and IPAd...

Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2020, at 11:16 AM, ed vanderkruk wrote: > >  > Those ais apps work pretty well - pretty much realtime. There can be dead > spots where no shore based station is loading data on the internet. Of course > you have to have cell coverage and only other boats

Re: Stus-List Amenities

Lewis, Windstar has a built in Novacool 12v fridge with a small freezer compartment and a Gimballed hillerange 3 burner range. The gimballed stove mostly works great (though its low setting isn't low enough) and it has been used many times in frisky weather. The oven no longer works, parts are

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

Lol - worked for HUBBELL for 20 years and get kinda peevish on low-rent connectors too.It amazes me that the automobile cigarette lighter has left us this klunky legacy. After military/aerospace The industrial automation biz probably has the best harsh environment and ip68 (ingress

Re: Stus-List Freya Keel work 35-3

Thanks for your kind words and to Bruno for his but that write up and solution is based on the help I received from others on this list (referred to and quoted on the blog) who had addressed the problem before I did. All I did was document that and my own variations on their themes.

Re: Stus-List Freya Keel work 35-3

gt;> made out of stainless. >> >> Alan Bergen >> 35 Mk III Thirsty >> Rose City YC >> Portland, OR >> >> >> >>> On Thu, Aug 27, 2020 at 2:31 PM Dave S via CnC-List >>> wrote: >>> Plenty of detail on keel work here

Re: Stus-List Freya Keel work 35-3

I had no voids and I did not separate the hull and keel, but this would have made excavating the filled part much easier, in addition to being able to address the keel to hull joint. I would reassemble prior to adding any compression posts and refilling the keel void of course. Wrap the

Re: Stus-List Freya Keel work 35-3

Plenty of detail on keel work here- mine and others. https://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/p/c-33-mk-ii-keel-and-mast-step-work.html?m=1 I think any sense epoxy/glass would be fine to replace the wedges. You can also use ‘tack tape’ reversed to protect the bolts. One advantage of this vs wax

Re: Stus-List Raymarine autopilot firmware upgrade ?

heck with Raymarine on the compatibility. You can also take the > course computer to a Raymarine dealer and he can upgrade the software. > > > > Doug Mountjoy > sv Rebecca Leah > C Landfall 39 > Port Orchard yacht club > > Original message > From: D

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Transmission problem??

With the kanzaki (Yanmar) transmissions, forward and reverse are engaged by moving what is in effect a double ended Bronze cone, fore and aft. In one direction it engages a conical Steel female mating cone-surface for forward, in the opposite it engages another for reverse. When neither cone

Re: Stus-List Raymarine autopilot firmware upgrade ?

course computer to a Raymarine dealer and he can upgrade the software. > > > > Doug Mountjoy > sv Rebecca Leah > C Landfall 39 > Port Orchard yacht club > > ---- Original message > From: Dave S via CnC-List > Date: 8/23/20 13:41 (GMT-08:00) > To: C Stus

Stus-List Raymarine autopilot firmware upgrade ?

Have ranted here before about the need to own a ray mfd to upgrade the (now known to be very buggy) firmware on my evolution autopilot. Had ignored this for awhile but now need to deal with it and have the chance to purchase an older Raymarine chart plotter model A70b, which has a SEATALKng

Re: Stus-List C mkII holding tank hose routing

When you rout the hose try to minimize low areas between the head and tank in which black water can sit in the hose. You will discover the precise volume involved when your joker valve leaks. Also, if you can choose, have the waste hose enter the tank at the boat’s centreline rather than at

Re: Stus-List C 33 MK II backstay

Wade - I have a 33-2 without a tensioning wheel, just yer basic turnbuckle. I am easily able to tighten it to the point where the cabin door binds. (I then back it off a bit.).Not sure about your cohort up there but in the fun contests here, the 33-2 easily outruns most of its peers and

Re: Stus-List 1979 C 34: why hangers on thru-deck mast fitting?

To your point about hydraulic backstay adjusters - when last boat shopping I learned to sight along the topsides and look for hull buckling in the area of the shrouds - some was quite pronounced. This was an issue with several late ‘60s/early 70s boats I looked at, and there seemed to be a

Stus-List I’m in love.

Lol. Cruising the thousand islands in windstar, our 33-2 and currently bouncing around in Portsmouth harbour, Kingston, Ontario waiting out squalls and storms. So too is one of windstar’s big big sisters - the c 44. beautiful boat, maybe my next. Whoever designed that had the

Re: Stus-List Steaming and Deck Light

I installed the item ken mentions below on my 33-2 and am pleased with it. Did the masthead at the same time with this one. https://store.marinebeam.com/led-all-around-anchor-light/ Both Seem durable and are working reliably seasons later. BIG reduction in energy use vs the standard AS

Stus-List Pressure water Fittings for 1985 33-2 ?

Evening all! As I prep for a two week cruise Windstar is proactively helping by causing a few bits and pieces to fail. Latest is a pinhole that formed in a pressure water elbow that is attached to the head sink faucet. I need to replace this fitting, and have not encountered one before, though

Re: Stus-List strange noise

When I first bought Windstar, I had a terrible, intermittent BANG - BANG - BANG in fwd only. To address, I consulted a local yard, to whom I paid many many boat bucks to: 1) Replace the very worn martec prop with a folding Gori. 2) Replace tired (one cracked) motor mounts 3) Replace shaft and

Re: Stus-List Propane locker improvements/repair

interesting problem after checking that it hasnt been epoxied or glassed in place, could you try pressing it upward from below with a lever or a bottle or auto jack, perhaps while carefully heating the flange with a heat gun? or.if you were really determined you could cut it a few inches

Re: Stus-List Grounding

shaft. > > Dave > > On Sat, May 30, 2020 at 9:33 AM Neil Andersen < > neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Where do you actually go to “ground” off the bus?? > > Neil Andersen > 1982 C 32 > Rock Hall, MD > -- > *From:* CnC-Lis

Re: Stus-List Grounding

; Rock Hall, MD > -- > *From:* CnC-List on behalf of Dave S via > CnC-List > *Sent:* Saturday, May 30, 2020 9:18:24 AM > *To:* Brian Davis ; C Stus List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Dave S > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Grounding > > Essentially yes, however when you

Re: Stus-List Grounding

Essentially yes, however when you are thinking of the boat's wiring, I would think of the ground bus as the centre, with the engine connected to it, rather than the reverse. Think of it a hub or a star - with the ground bus at the centre. (Google "star grounding") one of those paths has to

Re: Stus-List Grounding

Agree with Joe's comment.the engine must be grounded but should not be used as your primary grounding point. there are a buncha' good reasons for this. Another thing to consider is providing for an upgrade the battery/power monitoring, for which you may need to install a resistive shunt

Re: Stus-List water pump seal

If its really snug, heating the receiving part can help ease the assembly of press-fit parts. I've done this using my bbq, to warm alloy housings etc, then press in the greased bushing or bearing. Dave -- Forwarded message -- From: Brian Davis To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bcc:

Stus-List 33-2 window replacement

Will have to beg for forgiveness here my my searches have not turned up the references I was seeking on this oft-visited subject. Specifically - one lister has put a detailed explanation in flush port light replacement, using vhb tape I think.Could someone forward the link please? Looking

Stus-List Aargh. 33-2 Henderson bilge pump handle dimensions anyone?

Evening all. Building some stowage brackets, Managed to forget this at the boat. Does anyone happen to have the dimensions close at hand?Thanks! Dave Sent from my iPhone ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions.

Re: Stus-List Painful and/or lingering decisions

- Raymarine instruments and autopilot. Can’t update firmware without a raymarine chart plotter. They don’t tell you that in the docs, though they promote (warn) that you should check for and apply firmware updates. - Raymarine wheelpilot (esp vs linear drive). Been discussed here before. -

Re: Stus-List C Crusader 40

Slide a hacksaw between board and trunk? Drill and tap board for a large machine screw or threaded rod to apply downward pressure? Dave 33-2 5. Re: C Crusader 40 (David Risch) -- Forwarded message -- From: "Della Barba, Joe" To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Cc: Bcc:

Stus-List 33-2 portlight replacement - Is this stuff silicone or is it something else?

See link below for photos and description - have removed both portlights, one was original (and failing) the other was replaced and secured with a highly elastic adhesive-sealant that seems an awful lot like RTV silicone. My question is how best to identify the material, and if silicone how best

Re: Stus-List Raymarine to octopus drive upgrade - UPDATE

Joe, great summary of the issues, thanks. This is consistent with much of the information I've received so far. - The RS drive is electric, and requires 7A - less than most hydraulic drives. Apparently it also offers less resistance when not in use. The ACU 100 can supply just enough

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