All, I would like to improve the mainsheet / traveler set up on my 1990 34+ and was looking for advise on best ways to improve original factory set up. Any suggestions on where to get detailed info on improvement options?
Thank you Steve Deja Vu Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2015, at 7:05 PM, cnc-list-requlist.com wrote: > > Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to > cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > cnc-list-ow...@cnc-list.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of CnC-List digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. 2015 NE Rendezvous (Stu) > 2. - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > (Danny Haughey) > 3. Re: - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > (Joel Aronson) > 4. Re: - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > (Martin DeYoung) > 5. Re: - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > (David Lenehan) > 6. Re: - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > (Ken Heaton) > 7. Re: Indicator lights for breaker panel (Jim Watts) > 8. Re: Indicator lights for breaker panel (Jim Watts) > 9. Re: - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > (Dennis C.) > 10. Re: - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > (Kevin Driscoll) > 11. Re: - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > (Andrew Burton) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:44:22 -0400 > From: "Stu" <s...@cncphotoalbum.com> > To: "C&C Email List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Stus-List 2015 NE Rendezvous > Message-ID: <09159CFD54D748A181FB6C71E4E3F1D1@StusNew> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I guess it is not a surprise anymore ? Gladys and I were the surprise guests > at last weekend?s NE Rendezvous. > > I want to personally thank Edd (and his partners) for organizing the event > and providing us with a remarkable weekend. It was a real pleasure to put > faces on names. The warm welcome and great hospitality will be remembered > for a long time. > > We made it home Monday after a 600 mile drive and now need to sit back and > enjoy some of that duty free rum. > > Thanks to everyone who participated and made our trip a very enjoyable one. > > Stu ?n? Gladys > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/0309f8a5/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:46:02 GMT > From: "Danny Haughey" <djhaug...@juno.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > Message-ID: <20150915.164602.2186...@webmail-beta01.vgs.untd.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > Hi guys, I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and > I'm looking for recommendations. I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These > things run up to $400. Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender > for $259. I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. We don't go > offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. DannyStill moving > toward a closing! > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/23e5c274/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:55:05 -0400 > From: Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness > recommendation > Message-ID: > <cael16p-eadmrus0zrn-phqg+426tc48vz+horbsapmvokwd...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Danny, > > I have this one: > http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|135|2290066|2290067&id=902596 > > You really should try them on. Buy one with a harness built in and buy the > crotch straps for another $12. > > I have a Kong double tether simlar to this: > http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|135|2290131&id=1988682 > > You really need a double tether, not a single. > > For jacklines I bought webbing from REI. Much cheaper than the "marine" > equivalent. > > Joel > > > > > On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi guys, >> >> I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and I'm >> looking for recommendations. >> >> I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These things run up to $400. >> >> Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender for $259. >> >> I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. >> >> We don't go offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. >> >> Danny >> Still moving toward a closing! >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/98fd6cc3/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:14:40 +0000 > From: Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness > recommendation > Message-ID: <23eae197cc1b594fa8793397ebcd357dc94...@dmi3.dmi.local> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Danny, > > I put about 20,000 miles on a Mustang style inflatable with harness that had > the powder tablet type of auto inflate. It was comfortable and easy to put > on and only auto inflated by rain/spray once. In heavy rain I would wear it > under my foulweather gear jacket knowing if it inflated I may have difficulty > in taking my jacket off without a knife. > > My current inflatable was made by Spinlock. I have only put around 3,000 > miles on this one. The advantages are mainly in how it stays out of the way > when sail handling or spinning winch handles. It is slightly less comfortable > than the Mustang with a little extra chafe around the neck. It does takes a > moment longer to put on owing to the harness clasp design. IIRC it is > hydrostatic but I am not sure. There was a recall a few years ago that > updated something with the inflator. > > If you will be racing or headed into entertaining conditions the leg straps > are a good idea. Buy one that will be comfortable wear more often even if it > costs more. Any life jacket is a waste of money unless worn. > > Martin DeYoung > Calypso > 1971 C&C 43 > Seattle > > [Description: Description: cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny > Haughey via CnC-List > Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:46 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Danny Haughey > Subject: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > > Hi guys, > > I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and I'm > looking for recommendations. > > I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These things run up to $400. > > Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender for $259. > > I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. > > We don't go offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. > > Danny > Still moving toward a closing! > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/24348b95/attachment-0001.html> > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 5230 bytes > Desc: image001.png > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/24348b95/attachment-0001.png> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 07:31:04 +1000 > From: David Lenehan <aktau.da...@gmail.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness > recommendation > Message-ID: > <CAPL0cWvkr-=l5avdzn8nw4tkzjo49kcui7h1sbxmsvtamkw...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Danny, > > Many years ago I bought a Musto. It was on special price at the time but > still cost a fortune and I nearly passed on the opportunity but was > convinced by a colleague that it would be a good buy. It was. And it > remains the best investment I've ever made in my personal sailing > equipment. Frankly, I've never had a moment's trouble with it and, while > faded a little with time, it still works perfectly. The only change I made > was to convert the auto inflate to manual when it went in for a service. > > Can't agree with Martin enough. It's got to be comfortable as you'll wear > it a lot - should be part of the skipper's standing orders to wear it if > alone in the cockpit or leaving it to go for'ard regardless of the sea > conditions. And make sure you get the version which has the harness > attachment rings. > > Mine is worn over my spray jacket or foul weather jacket but tucked under > the collar to prevent chafe on the back of the neck. > > Hope that assists, > David > > On 16 September 2015 at 07:14, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Danny, >> >> >> >> I put about 20,000 miles on a Mustang style inflatable with harness that >> had the powder tablet type of auto inflate. It was comfortable and easy to >> put on and only auto inflated by rain/spray once. In heavy rain I would >> wear it under my foulweather gear jacket knowing if it inflated I may have >> difficulty in taking my jacket off without a knife. >> >> >> >> My current inflatable was made by Spinlock. I have only put around 3,000 >> miles on this one. The advantages are mainly in how it stays out of the >> way when sail handling or spinning winch handles. It is slightly less >> comfortable than the Mustang with a little extra chafe around the neck. It >> does takes a moment longer to put on owing to the harness clasp design. >> IIRC it is hydrostatic but I am not sure. There was a recall a few years >> ago that updated something with the inflator. >> >> >> >> If you will be racing or headed into entertaining conditions the leg >> straps are a good idea. Buy one that will be comfortable wear more often >> even if it costs more. Any life jacket is a waste of money unless worn. >> >> >> >> Martin DeYoung >> >> Calypso >> >> 1971 C&C 43 >> >> Seattle >> >> >> [image: Description: Description: cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Danny >> Haughey via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:46 PM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* Danny Haughey >> *Subject:* Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation >> >> >> >> Hi guys, >> >> >> >> I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and I'm >> looking for recommendations. >> >> >> >> I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These things run up to $400. >> >> >> >> Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender for $259. >> >> >> >> I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. >> >> >> >> We don't go offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. >> >> >> >> Danny >> >> Still moving toward a closing! >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150916/7687f3a8/attachment-0001.html> > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 5230 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150916/7687f3a8/attachment-0001.png> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:55:02 -0300 > From: Ken Heaton <kenhea...@gmail.com> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness > recommendation > Message-ID: > <CAAbfP6Qn_9pK8VCJuROfWVGiTn9aJo9X=FAawE=pi382rm+...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > My wife and I've both had the Mustang HIT Inflatable Life Jacket / PFD with > Harness for about 5 years now. Very comfortable. The Neoprene Comfort > Collar is an improvement over the older models. > > http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|135|2290066|2290067&id=2686758 > > I added the leg straps (lousy photo and little info unfortunately): > http://www.mustangsurvival.com/recreational/ma3032?country=23 > > The binnacle sells them: > http://ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=10246 > > Better photo here: http://www.ahoycaptain.com/mustang_27380.html > > Ken H. > > On 15 September 2015 at 17:46, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi guys, >> >> I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and I'm >> looking for recommendations. >> >> I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These things run up to $400. >> >> Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender for $259. >> >> I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. >> >> We don't go offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. >> >> Danny >> Still moving toward a closing! >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/8ac1de1e/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:12:02 -0700 > From: Jim Watts <paradigmat...@gmail.com> > To: 1 CnC List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Indicator lights for breaker panel > Message-ID: > <ca+jz0fex_ojuo7qwul9yltonmiskhg0_sjughmu53om+el3...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Maybe you have a different panel? Mine were all the same size. > > http://members.shaw.ca/ptarmiganshift/images/IMG_1796.jpg > > > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > On 14 September 2015 at 15:46, Steve Sharkey via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> That?s interesting. They were the same on mine. >> >> *From:* Joel Aronson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Sent:* Monday, September 14, 2015 2:22 PM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Indicator lights for breaker panel >> >> 12 volt and 110 were different sizes. quarter inch and three eights inch >> respectively >> >> On Monday, September 14, 2015, Jim Watts via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> It's been a long time since the project (9 years), I can't remember the >>> fine details...and the spares I bought are on the boat. I will attempt to >>> remember to check next time I'm out. >>> >>> Jim Watts >>> Paradigm Shift >>> C&C 35 Mk III >>> Victoria, BC >>> >>> On 14 September 2015 at 05:18, Steve Sharkey via CnC-List < >>> javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');> wrote: >>> >>>> It?s .312? >>>> >>>> *From:* Jonathan Boocock via CnC-List >>>> *Sent:* Monday, September 14, 2015 8:06 AM >>>> *To:* javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com'); >>>> *Cc:* Jonathan Boocock >>>> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Indicator lights for breaker panel >>>> >>>> Which size Paneltronics LEDs fit the C&C panel? >>>> Is it 1/4"? >>>> I also have a least 1 blown indicator light and would like to replace >>>> it/them. >>>> >>>> Jon >>>> C&C 44 >>>> Mor' Childs Play >>>> Kingston >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Email address: >>>> javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com'); >>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>> bottom of page at: >>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Email address: >>>> javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com'); >>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>> bottom of page at: >>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> -- >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> >> ------------------------------ >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/5ade808c/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:13:30 -0700 > From: Jim Watts <paradigmat...@gmail.com> > To: 1 CnC List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Indicator lights for breaker panel > Message-ID: > <ca+jz0fd4umbaqrre0fkvfodzrqma5b8j4on96ab7v7wo7ok...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Forgot this part...the 120V side are still the old lamps, the 12V side are > LED's. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > >> On 15 September 2015 at 15:12, Jim Watts <paradigmat...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Maybe you have a different panel? Mine were all the same size. >> >> http://members.shaw.ca/ptarmiganshift/images/IMG_1796.jpg >> >> >> >> Jim Watts >> Paradigm Shift >> C&C 35 Mk III >> Victoria, BC >> >> On 14 September 2015 at 15:46, Steve Sharkey via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> That?s interesting. They were the same on mine. >>> >>> *From:* Joel Aronson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> *Sent:* Monday, September 14, 2015 2:22 PM >>> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> *Cc:* Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> >>> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Indicator lights for breaker panel >>> >>> 12 volt and 110 were different sizes. quarter inch and three eights inch >>> respectively >>> >>> On Monday, September 14, 2015, Jim Watts via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> It's been a long time since the project (9 years), I can't remember the >>>> fine details...and the spares I bought are on the boat. I will attempt to >>>> remember to check next time I'm out. >>>> >>>> Jim Watts >>>> Paradigm Shift >>>> C&C 35 Mk III >>>> Victoria, BC >>>> >>>> On 14 September 2015 at 05:18, Steve Sharkey via CnC-List < >>>> javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');> wrote: >>>> >>>>> It?s .312? >>>>> >>>>> *From:* Jonathan Boocock via CnC-List >>>>> *Sent:* Monday, September 14, 2015 8:06 AM >>>>> *To:* javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com'); >>>>> *Cc:* Jonathan Boocock >>>>> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Indicator lights for breaker panel >>>>> >>>>> Which size Paneltronics LEDs fit the C&C panel? >>>>> Is it 1/4"? >>>>> I also have a least 1 blown indicator light and would like to replace >>>>> it/them. >>>>> >>>>> Jon >>>>> C&C 44 >>>>> Mor' Childs Play >>>>> Kingston >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Email address: >>>>> javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com'); >>>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>>> bottom of page at: >>>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Email address: >>>>> javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com'); >>>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>>> bottom of page at: >>>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Joel >>> 301 541 8551 >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/e9a69098/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:26:16 -0500 > From: "Dennis C." <capt...@gmail.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness > recommendation > Message-ID: > <canir+ytwuzv2eqayrgy6cmfye1gwm1rf4peqoax2la50jvj...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Whichever one you buy, make sure it has a loop or other way to attach > strobe and whistle or comes with them. > > Dennis C. > On Sep 15, 2015 3:48 PM, "Danny Haughey via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> Hi guys, >> >> I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and I'm >> looking for recommendations. >> >> I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These things run up to $400. >> >> Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender for $259. >> >> I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. >> >> We don't go offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. >> >> Danny >> Still moving toward a closing! >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/430536f6/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:31:56 +0000 > From: Kevin Driscoll <kevindrisc...@gmail.com> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness > recommendation > Message-ID: > <ca+lfbyouzr3xbuyvvcvtd2_vgb-a2+f3pg4e70er7vom2qh...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I have the Kong double tether and highty recommend. You won't find a > cheaper/high quality 2x tether. (required for offshore racing). At a Safety > at Sea Seminar I witnessed the Spinlock Deckvest Pro inflate with the > antenna strobe and spray hood., I can tell you that this appears to be the > gold standard of all that inflated, including my own lifejacket. This is > what I am buying before my race to Hawaii in 2016. > > DO NOT buy this one: > http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--offshore-sail-automatic-inflatable-life-jacket--14897433. > The straps are a poor design and loosen every 10 minutes when wearing it. I > used it for 6 mos and returned this weekend. What good is life jacket if > you cant keep it snug? > > On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 2:55 PM Ken Heaton via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> My wife and I've both had the Mustang HIT Inflatable Life Jacket / PFD >> with Harness for about 5 years now. Very comfortable. The Neoprene >> Comfort Collar is an improvement over the older models. >> >> http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|135|2290066|2290067&id=2686758 >> >> I added the leg straps (lousy photo and little info unfortunately): >> http://www.mustangsurvival.com/recreational/ma3032?country=23 >> >> The binnacle sells them: >> http://ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=10246 >> >> Better photo here: http://www.ahoycaptain.com/mustang_27380.html >> >> Ken H. >> >> On 15 September 2015 at 17:46, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi guys, >>> >>> I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and I'm >>> looking for recommendations. >>> >>> I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These things run up to $400. >>> >>> Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender for $259. >>> >>> I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. >>> >>> We don't go offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. >>> >>> Danny >>> Still moving toward a closing! >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/9d8c26f4/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:04:57 -0400 > From: Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness > recommendation > Message-ID: > <cagafpmbmxurexplvunh3mp8cycm-b3eb3qnuekgzmpqonlx...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Spinlock, Pretty universally acknowledged as the best. I use mine with West > tether that has the quick release snapshackle. > > Andy > C&C 40 > peregrine > > On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi guys, >> >> I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and I'm >> looking for recommendations. >> >> I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These things run up to $400. >> >> Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender for $259. >> >> I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. >> >> We don't go offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. >> >> Danny >> Still moving toward a closing! >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett Ave > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > phone +401 965 5260 > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20150915/a012e9ef/attachment.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > CnC-List mailing list > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > ------------------------------ > > End of CnC-List Digest, Vol 116, Issue 44 > ***************************************** _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
