Stus-List Re: wind instrument

I am unclear on the question, but here is my experience with tridata transducers. I put in a Raymarine Seatalkng network a few years. I added a Airmar DST800 depth/speed/temp tri-ducer more recently which plugged right into the network and worked perfectly on my Raymarine chartplotter. All I

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

I have had TackTick wireless wind on my mast since I bought my boat 8 years ago. I have the converter box so it is on my Seatalk-ng network. It worked flawlessly until this year when something happened to the speed sensor. I have not yet gone up the mast to pull it for diagnosis. I had the

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

l on the pump itself then the metal chassis must > be the ground. > > If you are referring to a schematic the ground wire may not be illustrated. > > Dave > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 22, 2021, at 10:16 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List > > mailto:cnc-list@c

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

g from the tank, bypassing it will > allow the matter to get to the engine. > > Neil Andersen > 1982 C 32, FoxFire > Rock Hall, MD 21661 > 484-354-8800 > From: David Knecht via CnC-List > Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 9:36:44 AM > To: CnC CnC discussion list > Cc

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

Hi Dennis- The Racor looks OK, but of course that says nothing. I don’t know the Racor model but it is older since it does not have the threaded top that you can add a gauge to. Since that is a more expensive alteration, I thought I would replace the fuel lines first and see if that fixes the

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

od > screws and the ground came loose during the delivery home. I later through > bolted it for better reliability and no problems since. Knock on wood. > > Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute, 1989 34R > > > >> On 09/22/2021 10:16 AM David Knecht via CnC-List >> wrote: >>

Stus-List Fuel pump

I am trying to diagnose fuel issue. I dont understand pump wiring. There appears to be only one wire to pump. Where is it grounded? Sent from my iPhone 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 -

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump problem?

I have a vacuum gauge on the line between the fuel tank and the Racor with a drag pointer to mark the max vacuum and that has not shown any increase when this happens, so I am presuming the line is not plugged. A pressure gauge on the other side of the pump makes sense and I might add that

Stus-List Fuel pump problem?

Seems to be the week for Dave’s and diesel fuel problems. Here is my story to hopefully get the wisdom of the group. Last Wednesday I was out for a lovely sail (7.5-8 knot reach across Fisher’s Island sound for lunch and back). I had motored into the harbor on the other side of the sound

Stus-List Re: anyone gone lithium?

I heard a distress call on the VHF from a boat on fire calling the Coast Guard because they could not put out the fire in their lithium battery bank. I would certainly keep that issue in mind as it appears to merit special consideration in a marine environment. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New

Stus-List Re: IDA - C check in

We just had Henri pass nearby last week, but it was nothing like what hit you. Here is a photo looking out from the beach near our club into the mooring field at the height of the storm (from CNN). Aries is invisible in the background. No damage to report.

Stus-List Re: Leaking hatch

h (replaced the lens also) using Dow 795 calk > and believe it'll be a long-time cure from what I've seen, read and heard of > it. > > Jim Hesketh > Whisper C 26 > Miami, FL > > On Sun, Aug 22, 2021 at 10:35 AM David Knecht via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Stus-List Leaking hatch

I noticed the other day that my starboard cabin top hatch was leaking. It appeared to be coming in around the plexiglass itself. It looks like a PO had done some repair in the past, because there was a gooey black sealant on the inside of the lens clearly added on top of the seal on the

Stus-List Re: Steering cable

Fortunately, on my boat, the quadrant is very open and accessible under a removable panel in the rear cockpit floor. That part should be easy. The only challenge (LOL- famous last words) looks like feeding the cables through the pedestal. Dave David Knecht Rear Commodore Thames Yacht Club

Stus-List Re: Steering cable

C-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > You need someone nimble and experienced! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 12, 2021, at 1:45 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List >> mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >>  A friend at our yacht club had

Stus-List Steering cable

A friend at our yacht club had his steering cable snap the other day. I had been planning a steering system lube and check for a few years and this motivated me to move it to the top of my priority list. While I was lubing and checking yesterday, I found one spot with broken wires on the

Stus-List Re: PSS Stuffing Box

I get a lot more water in the bilge from rain and swapping plug and paddlewheel than I do from the dripping shaft, so dripless is a non-issue for me. I tightened up my stuffing box last year and since then dripping is almost non-existent and the stuffing box is still cool under motor power.

Stus-List Re: Our next online rendezvous

Wed night beer can racing for me to! Dave David Knecht Rear Commodore Thames Yacht Club New London, CT > On Jun 30, 2021, at 11:10 AM, Novabraid via CnC-List > wrote: > > Stu, > I don’t know about the other folks in the group, but Wednesday nights in the > summer are beer can racing

Stus-List Re: Seawater pump

at 9:31 AM David Knecht via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > My boat came with a pump with coiled hose and spray nozzle in the area near > the sink through-hull that is plumbed to a through-hull to seawater. I have > never used it and am not su

Stus-List Seawater pump

My boat came with a pump with coiled hose and spray nozzle in the area near the sink through-hull that is plumbed to a through-hull to seawater. I have never used it and am not sure what one would do with sea water pumped into the cabin in this location. Any hints? Thanks- Dave S/V Aries

Stus-List Re: UFO noise update

I have a short line with a clip on the back of the boom that I attach to the split backstay and pull the traveller to the opposite side until it is tensioned to keep the boom from swinging. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Jun 1, 2021, at 4:54 PM, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List >

Stus-List Re: Shroud tension

I can add one trick I learned from a local old salt. I always had trouble centering the mast by pulling down on the halyard as the rigging guides suggest. It is hard to assess equal tension on both sides. I got an inexpensive fish weighing scale, hook the halyard to it and then measure the

Stus-List Sherwood water pump replacement

My Universal M4-30 has a Sherwood water pump that I hate every time I have to touch it (mercifully infrequent). For some reason, they designed it with the screws coming in from the back, which are a PITA to get to. I remember reading that there was an Oberdorfer pump that could replace the

Stus-List Re: water tanks interconnected, or not?

During the recent Defender sale, I noticed they had a special on tank monitor I had not seen before from LIST. One and three tank systems with outside detectors. I don’t know anything about them personally, but was tempted (and resisted- not that hard to monitor by eye for my boat). Dave

Stus-List Re: Remote vhf stereo speakers

There were stereo speakers installed in the cockpit rear compartments when I bought Aries. I found that there was a powerful field from their magnets that was easily detected (iPhone app) at the helm that seemed to be affecting the compass, so I removed them. Something to consider. Dave >

Stus-List Re: C 40 rigging

Hi Len- I would like to hear that story. I did not think a backstay failure would lead to dismasting. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Mar 25, 2021, at 6:57 PM, Len Mitchell via CnC-List > wrote: > > I would be interested to know if salt vs fresh water changes the life span

Stus-List Re: Dellenbaugh angle

Have to catch up on my nautical terms. I thought that was the Murphy’s angle. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Mar 22, 2021, at 12:33 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > > The Dellenbaugh Angle is much less critical than the Modelo Angle. The > Modelo Angle is the angle

Stus-List Re: Dellenbaugh angle

Does anyone know the Dellenbaugh angle for the 34/36 (34+) or 37+? I did not see them on that chart. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Mar 22, 2021, at 10:08 AM, dwight veinot via CnC-List > wrote: > > From the Dellenbaugh Angle calculation the C 40 tall mast is quite tender.

Stus-List Re: C 40

That looked like fun. How hard is it blowing? How much sail do you have up? Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Mar 21, 2021, at 9:55 AM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List > wrote: > > C 40 in action: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBSNR-PdWlY >

Stus-List Re: Now stink boaters anonymous

Being a New Mysterian, sin is not something I worry much about, but here is my (lack of) confession. C 34+, Force 5, Sunfish, 2 windsurfers. I did buy a new outboard for my dinghy last year, so my hands have a bit of oil on them. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Mar 21,

Stus-List Re: Now stink boaters anonymous

You obviously need a foiling AC75. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Mar 19, 2021, at 2:22 PM, John McCrea via CnC-List > wrote: > > I love sailing, but there is something exhilarating about doing close to 50 > in a boat! > > -Original Message- > From: Rod Stright

Stus-List Re: Mast Base Blocks

I also have all Garhauer, but on shackles attached to the perforated /collar base. Dave https://www.garhauermarine.com/blocks/single-blocks/single-blocks-with-shackle.html S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Mar 19, 2021, at 8:49 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > > Touche' has

Stus-List Re: forestay tension

Hi Bob- Forestay tension is set primarily by backstay tension, so there is no “tension setting”. AFAIK Dave > On Mar 15, 2021, at 3:07 PM, Bob Mann via CnC-List > wrote: > > When stepping the mast, how tight should the forestay be? > > Bob Mann > Mystic > 71' 35 mk I > Thanks to all of

Stus-List Re: Smelly bilge water

Thanks for all the thoughts on smelly bilge. I will add some detergent or bleach when it warms up and leave it there for a while and hope that cleans it out. As to garboard drains, I have considered it, but the thought of drilling another hole in the bottom of the boat just fills me with

Stus-List Smelly bilge water

I was at the boat yesterday and pumped out the water that had accumulated in the bilge due to rain over the winter. I used the hand pump into a bucket and noticed that the water was really smelly. I have an oil treating pad in there (Clean Waters Microbial Bilge pad) but that was from last

Stus-List Re: Asymmetical Spinnaker outside jibe

The subject of ATN tackers raises another issue. My North Reacher has an equivalent sleeve that can be attached around the furled genoa. So it seems like there are two ways to rig the chute. One is to have a block attached to the padeye behind the forestay and up to the tack/sleeve which

Stus-List Re: midship cleats on aluminum rail?

You don’t even need a soft shackle. I made a number of dyneema loops and loop them through themselves to create loop attachment points at the toenail. I use them for both docking attachment with a carabiner or genoa twing lines with a snatch block. For docking, I added a carabiner to the

Stus-List Asymmetical Spinnaker outside jibe

I have been thinking about ordering long sheets for my “reacher" (A sail) to be able to do outside jibes. All the videos I have seen for this technique have the spinnaker tack on a sprit or attached forward of the headstay. That seems pretty simple, but I don’t have an attachment point there.

Stus-List Re: Americas Cup thoughts from Gary Jobson

Thanks for passing on the link. That 3 minute clip of Gary’s Twelve Meter movie was awesome. I will have to see the whole thing (anyone know where?). It brought tears to my eyes watching those beautiful boat. If they have another 12 meter regatta in Newport in the future, I will be there.

Stus-List Re: Will Defender have it's annual sale?

I was told by Customer Service that they would have the sale, but it would be online only wih local pickup. The start date I was told was March 19 adn would last for about a week. Dave > On Mar 3, 2021, at 9:31 AM, Riley Anderson via CnC-List > wrote: > > No sale this year. Just went in

Stus-List Re: Anchor chain hook on bow?

Hi Bruce- Did you get any suggestions? I have the same issue and have not found a solution I like yet. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Jan 8, 2020, at 10:40 PM, bwhitmore via CnC-List > wrote: > > > Hello all, > > I was reading through one of the sailing magazines, and

Stus-List Bilge pumps

Practical Sailor had an article recently about bilge pumps and I have three questions. 1. They recommended two electric pumps: a lower capacity automatic as deep in bilge as possible and a second higher capacity wired to a switch higher up. I am unconvinced by the logic. I have had an

Stus-List Re: Virtual Rendezvous

I am interested and can do Tuesday but not Wednesday. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Feb 25, 2021, at 9:22 AM, John Conklin via CnC-List > wrote: > > Available Tuesday Only but would love to join on > > John Conklin > >> On Feb 25, 2021, at 9:15 AM, Stu via CnC-List >

Stus-List Re: Broken rod rigging attachment for babystay deck at keel - 37/40+

Fred describes precisely what I do. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Feb 17, 2021, at 12:35 PM, Fred Hazzard via CnC-List > wrote: > > Ninety nine percent of the time my baby stay is fastened with a snap shackle > to the mast collar at the base of the mast. > When I go

Stus-List Re: New sails, new wind

arbitrary adjustment. > If you fleet race solo or double handed you may deserve more favourable > adjustment for crew deficiencies than you get for sail inventory. > > On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 9:36 AM David Knecht via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > I

Stus-List Re: New sails, new wind

Interesting discussion. When I got new string sails a few years ago, I opted for a 145 and a 110 genoa. I raced for several years with small crew (3-4) with the 145 and only put on the 110 in the Fall when it was predicted to blow hard all day. Last year, I raced solo all season due to Covid

Stus-List Re: Removing mast head sheaves

Last spring I had the mast down for the first time since I bought the boat, One of the things I was planning to do was replace the sheaves. I was able to get the plates off with an impact driver, but I could not budge the sheaves. Unfortunately, I did not take a picture of what it looked

Stus-List Racing fleets and getting sailors to participate

I noticed looking at Bill’s link about his spinnaker that his club has three racing fleets: Spinnaker, Family JAM and Jib & Main. I don’t know what those represent, but am curious. I am in charge of racing for our club this year (for the first time) and one of the things I am looking into is

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

The Mack Pack has a line attached to the zipper and blocks mounted front and rear so you can grab that line anywhere along its length and open or close the zipper. Nice feature. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Jan 28, 2021, at 8:53 AM, Blair Clark via CnC-List > wrote: > >

Stus-List Re: Stack Pack

I looked at the Stack Pack and the Mack Pack at a boat show years ago and ended up getting the Mack Pack (Mack Sails in Florida). I don’t remember what was different, but I have been very happy with the Mack Pack. I think it was the ease of rolling it along the boom to get it out of the way

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

How do you determine if a block is seizing under load? Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Jan 27, 2021, at 12:42 AM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > wrote: > > I'd like to share something most of you know but some may not and it's > something I learned the hard way. Before

Stus-List Re: Winch bit

I also have TidesMarine track and pull the main up at the mast by hand. I was surprised at how much easier it is than using a winch on the cabin top. I put it in a clam cleat on the mast and then take up the excess halyard at the winch/organizer/stopper on the cabintop. When snugged, I then

Stus-List Re: Kiwi Grip

> > From: David Knecht via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> > Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 6:58 AM > To: CnC CnC discussion list <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> > Cc: David Knecht mailto:davidakne...@gmail.com>> > Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List

Stus-List Re: Kiwi Grip

I did my cockpit with Kiwi grip about 5 years ago and am still very happy with the results. I only needed a liter and my wife and I had an easy time applying it. About $50 at Defender. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Jan 25, 2021, at 10:50 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: mast climbing using a counter weight

For going up the mast solo, I was able to find a used ATN Topclimber on eBay for a reasonable cost. I have been up the mast 3-4 times now, so it has paid for itself. I was not confident putting something together from parts and ATN got good reviews from users (and now me). Dave > On Jan 24,

Stus-List Diesel Fuel Stabilizer

I routinely add a biocide (Biobor) and a fuel lube and cleaner (Option-lube XPD) to my diesel fuel tank. But I don’t use much diesel in a season. I realize that I add stabilizer to my gas tanks (Stabil) for the outboard and home generator, but have never added a stabilizer to my diesel tank.

Stus-List Re: Repair job

Thanks for all the ideas. I am not so concerned about the leak (if there still is one). I should be able to see if water is coming in there using a hose in the spring. My concern is more how and whether to fix the damage. It is certainly cosmetic, not structural, so not a big worry, and it

Stus-List Repair job

I discovered last Fall that I had an area of the side paneling near the top of the companionway steps where the wood panel is completely rotted away. I had not noticed anything until I noticed the hole. I don’t think water has been leaking through there since I have had the boat, but it is a

Stus-List Re: Bottom painting redux

My experience with Vivid has been different and I don’t know why. I had the bottom stripped a few years ago, barrier coated and then rolled with 3/8” using Vivid white. I found it so difficult to burnish using the procedure they gave, I decided not to do the whole hull that way. It is

Stus-List Re: Bottom painting question

Magic antifouling does not appear to be available for sale yet due to lack of EPA approval. How did you get it? Have you tried Magic Prop as well? Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Jan 8, 2021, at 10:59 PM, Joel Delamirande via CnC-List > wrote: > > > Me too it was first

Stus-List Re: Question for the group;

I agree with everything Joe said. We chartered a cat once in the Caribbean and never again. It was great for accommodations and deck space for toys, but completely removed the “sailing” aspect of the trip. It was like I imagine driving an RV would be. Yuck! Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New

Re: Stus-List Bottom Paint Inquiry

Hi Edd- I find your comments on Vivid interesting as my experience is different. I love the color, but I am going to switch away from it next year after 5-6 years with it. I can only clean it with a microfiber cloth and even then you can see loads of paint in the water (mine is white). It is

Re: Stus-List Asymmetrical Spin

I have a Gennaker that came with my boat when I bought it, also North, also with collar for collapsing. The whole setup works really well. I am starting to use it more also, especially shorthanded and cruising in light air. Mine seems overly long in luff/leech dimensions. When hoisted and

Re: Stus-List Searching the 'Archives'

Hi Stu- I never heard back from you on my problem searching the archives. I tried a few weeks ago and did not find emails that I knew should be there because I had them on my computer. Some trick I am missing? Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Sep 8, 2020, at 8:34 AM, Stu via

Re: Stus-List Lithium Ion batteries

I got a bad feeling about Lithium batteries last summer listening to an emergency Coast Guard call on VHF from a boat whose lithium batteries were on fire and they could not put out the fire. I thought I read that current lithium batteries are now designed to reduce that hazard. Dave S/V

Stus-List AGM battery prices

At some point in the future, I will need to replace my 10 year old AGM batteries. I was looking at the West Marine sale today and I feel like I am missing something about pricing. Usually Defender is cheaper than West Marine on most everything, sale prices not withstanding. But West Marine

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

Hi Doug- Thanks- That looks very interesting and likely better than what I found. Here is another version of the trolling motor connector and I think this one might be even better because it is a twist lock: https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1450028 S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT

Re: Stus-List Amenities

Electric winches are way up on my list as well. Having sailed a Jeanneau in the BVI with electric cabin top for main and halyards and powered genoa winches I was blown away by how easy it made sailing a big boat (45-50’). Between that and the autopilot it felt like push button sailing and was

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

This looks like what I want and is also available on Amazon: https://12vtechnology.com/collections/connectors-waterproof/products/new-waterproof-two-2-pin-wire-terminal-solar-panel-connector-marine-w-boot-12v S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT ___

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

mounts <https://powerwerx.com/panel-mounts> > > Bill Coleman > Entrada, Erie, PA > > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com > <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List > Sent: Friday, August 28, 2

Re: Stus-List solar panel connector

ist > wrote: > > Dave, > > I use the cheaper SeaDog equivalent for my 12 volt computer and monitor > without issues. If your panel is 50w or less it would be adequate. > > Joel > > On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 1:40 PM David Knecht via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@c

Stus-List solar panel connector

When I set up a solar panel for trickle charging the battery, I used a cigarette lighter type receptacle and plug to run the solar panel wire through the bulkhead

Re: Stus-List Transmission problem??

ist > wrote: > > I haven't been following this thread, but I might add that a loose prop can > lead to a worn cutless bearing which can lead to a scored shaft. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > > > On Thu, Aug 27,

Re: Stus-List Transmission problem??

We returned from our brief cruise yesterday and had no problems motoring. I just finished a discussion with PYI to see whether the Maxprop could be the cause of the vibration and they said the symptoms are consistent with the Maxprop needing to be reconditioned. They said that if there is too

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Transmission problem??

Done what i can at mooring away from home. Hard to access of course. With cable off Transmission shifter moves easily by hand. Cable also seems freely moving. Convinced that shift lever was upside down since rib was ground away from apparent rubbing. Swapped it so now shift lever up is forward

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Transmission problem??

Good point: Universal m4-30 With Hurth transmission. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 25, 2020, at 7:29 AM, bwhitmore via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > What kind of engine and transmission? > > That will be important for us to help you with the diagnosis. > > Bruce > > > > Sent from Samsung

Stus-List Fwd: Transmission problem??

> While motoring today we had the boat suddenly start vibrating violently. I > had encountered this periodically before and thought something was going on > with the prop. It has been getting gradually worse this season. I am pretty > sure now it is the transmission slipping partly out of

Re: Stus-List C 33 MK II backstay

There is very little strain on that tackle with the split backstay and it requires little effort to adjust. I have a much lighter duty (much less expensive) double blocks and line on mine and it works fine. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Aug 17, 2020, at 10:34 AM, Adrian

Re: Stus-List Dodger and Bimini New England

I had a really good experience with Topside Canvas in Westbrook, CT. They made a helm seat cushion and did some repairs on my cover, both for what I thought was a reasonable cost. I found Custom Canvas in Noank to be really expensive by comparison. Dave https://www.topsidecanvasct.com

Stus-List Stuck screw

I have a rainwater leak that appears to be coming from the short track mounted on the top of the cockpit coaming. It is through bolted with 6 bolts and I can acess the nuts from the rear cabin roof and I have been able to loosen those. However, there are two roundhead screws, one at each end

Re: Stus-List Repowering a C 36 to Electric?

I have been following this topic for a while as I would love to ditch diesel someday if practical. A number of companies besides Thunderstruck make electric conversion kits for boats. Nigel Calder has been researching and writing about this topic for some time in Sail Magazine. There is a

Re: Stus-List Sunglasses favorites

s, a hold over from my flying days, bot do keep a > pair on board when south for reef spotting. > > Paul > From: CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>> on behalf of David Knecht via > CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> > Sent: Sunday, August 9

Re: Stus-List Sunglasses favorites

I have had trouble reading the screen of my Chartplotter with polarized glasses. Don’t you find that a problem? Dave > On Aug 9, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Joel Delamirande via CnC-List > wrote: > > ray band and maui jim polarized > > David Knecht S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT

Re: Stus-List Isaias

but not out of hand. > > https://www.earthcam.com/usa/connecticut/newlondon/?cam=newlondon > <https://www.earthcam.com/usa/connecticut/newlondon/?cam=newlondon> > > Bill Coleman > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Da

Re: Stus-List Isaias

Getting 30-40 knot winds right now in New London and that is supposed to continue for a while and increase. We are in the worst of the outer wind band. Unfortunately, the harbor faces south which is the prevailing wind direction, so I suspect we are getting serious waves in the mooring field.

Re: Stus-List Solar panels in ACR environment

I put in a dual battery solar charge controller (SunSaver) when I added my solar panel, wired directly to the two batteries. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Aug 2, 2020, at 12:20 PM, Charlie Nelson via CnC-List > wrote: > > 1st, thanks to the list members for the replies

Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue

To be clear: 1. No wiring harness- removed several years ago and replaced with direct butt splices. 2. The engine has started 100% of the time when cold and glow plug button pushed before start button 3. The two times it gave no response were warm engine with key off, turn key on and

Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue

Don't forget to service the wiring harness connection near the > engine, coat contacts with TefGel and then plug and unplug it several times. > Generously wrap electrical tape around it when finished. > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Fri, Jul

Stus-List Engine starting issue

Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to a greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, hitting the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start button. Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, the

Re: Stus-List Lifting an outboard

This is why I have a 2.5 hp Suzuki that weighs 30lb. Never felt the need for more power. Towed a 30 footer in trouble whose engine had died in mooring field last weekend. Not fast, but we got there. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C 34+ New London, CT > On Jul 29, 2020, at 10:40 PM, ALAN BERGEN via

Stus-List Folding deck chairs

We do not have cockpit cushions an Aries, so have been considering some sort of folding deck chair as a substitute for the rare times we are sitting in the cockpit or deck at anchor/mooring/slip. I have seen various types of folding chairs at Boat Shows and Amazon. Have people had good

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump check valve

CnC-List > wrote: > > I think Fisheries Supply sell them > > Bill Coleman > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com > <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List > Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2020 3:47 PM &g

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump check valve

e, LA > > On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 8:14 AM David Knecht via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > I had a periodic problem with water coming in the bilge pump under certain > conditions. It seems that when the bilge pump outlet was under water, > usually when

Re: Stus-List EV100 Wheel Pilot clutch

Lee Youngblood via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi David, > > Didn’t work for me. . . > > Curious, Lee > > >> On Jul 23, 2020, at 9:51 22AM, David Knecht via CnC-List >> mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >> Here is a diagram

Re: Stus-List EV100 Wheel Pilot clutch

Here is a diagram that shows where to lube the clutch eccentrics: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HNjG3Nxe0HabHO0ivSHWfduGj0Kd6VM3/view?usp=sharing Let me know if there are problems viewing it. Dave S/V

Re: Stus-List New-guy C 40 Shopping questions- now Autopilot

I am with Joe that I consider my boat broken if the autopilot is not working. With that in mind, I wanted to pass on a tidbit I learned about my wheelpilot (EV-100 Raymarine). It worked flawlessly for 4 years and then last year started having the clutch handle release frequently. I rebuilt

Re: Stus-List Sailing with a spin thru the lee of a bigger boat

Hi Chuck- I looked at a C 99 when I was buying my boat and it had an integral extending pole for an A sail. I presumed that was standard on the 99, but the one in your video doesn’t have one. Did some have them or was the one I looked at modified? Dave Dr. David Knecht Professor, Department

Stus-List Bilge pump check valve

I had a periodic problem with water coming in the bilge pump under certain conditions. It seems that when the bilge pump outlet was under water, usually when motoring, water could flow under pressure through the bilge pump. This seemed not to be a siphon, but a water pressure situation since

Stus-List Propane tank connection

I want to make sure the hookup to my propane tank was done correctly. It seems that the connection of the regulator to the tank loosened up over time and when the tank valve was cracked open, the propane leaked out. That is my presumption given there was some pressure early in the season and

Re: Stus-List Listers Age Range

Me: 66 Aries is our second C: 34 first, now 34+. Perfect boat for us for racing and cruising. Sailing History- Sailing canoe at age 3, Lightning, Rhodes 19, OK Dinghy (my first boat at age 16), 505, 470, windsurfers, Force 5 (current), sunfish (current), C 34, C 34+ (current). S/V Aries

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