Re: Stus-List Autopilot under the deck for C&C 38 Landfall

[Rich Knowles]

There is no room on the post. I have a short aluminum arm bolted to top of the 
port side of the quadrant that the ram attaches to. It sticks out a couple of 
inches beyond the perimeter of the quadrant. Been doing its job for about 18 
years. 

Rich

> On Mar 13, 2014, at 22:49, Weston Ruch  wrote:
> 
> How did everyone find room on the rudder post for a below deck autopilot in 
> an LF38?   I couldn't find enough room, gave up and installed an above deck 
> unit from CPT.
> 
> Weston
> 
> LF 38 Wise Craic
> Annapolis
> 
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> 
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Re: Stus-List Barient 18 Source for winch bearings (Ted Drossos)

[Rich Knowles]

Here's a source for delrin rod. You might be able to make some new bearings as 
I mentioned earlier. 

http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/mepages/delrinrod.php

Rich

> On Mar 13, 2014, at 22:34, Kevin Driscoll  wrote:
> 
> As someone said, if you look closely all is not normal. The plastic rollers 
> are all damaged. Try a local bearing company this morning... No dice. It may 
> well be cheaper to buy a used winch than shell many Australian loonies for 
> replacements. I know my wife would appreciate a self tailer for the halyards. 
> The saga continues ;)
> 
> Sent from a mobile device.
> 
>> On Mar 13, 2014 2:34 PM, "Michael Brown"  wrote:
>> I agree with Ted, if the issue is that the cage is split in the middle then 
>> I think
>> that is the way they are. I have rebuilt my ARCO and Barient winches a few 
>> times,
>> those look normal to me.
>> 
>> Note that the lubrication on roller bearings is intentionally sparse. The 
>> rollers are
>> suppose to roll, not slide. The grease will help carry any debris away from 
>> the contact
>> surfaces. Slathering everything to the limit with ultra-slippery synthetic 
>> high pressure
>> grease is not what you want.
>> 
>> The winch handle retaining capability on my ARCO 40s became poor, would 
>> sometimes
>> jump a handle out under load. I contacted ARCO, and was advised to ship the 
>> spindles
>> down to AU and they would make new ones for me. Ended up taking photos, then 
>> overlaying
>> them with exact measurements of all the dimensions. ARCO made two spindles 
>> and shipped
>> them to Canada $380 all in. I think that is pretty good support for an old 
>> product. Spindles
>> fit perfectly.
>> 
>> Mike
>> 
>> 
>> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 01:30:49 -0400 (EDT) 
>> From: Ted Drossos  
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
>> Subject: Stus-List Barient 18 Source for winch bearings 
>> Message-ID: <8d10c9486ed8956-2200-9...@webmail-m143.sysops.aol.com> 
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" 
>> 
>> It's hard to tell from your photos of the bearings but you may not have a 
>> problem. The cage that holds the roller bearings in place are made in two 
>> parts. It looks like you have to reseat the roller bearings into the cage 
>> and then snap the cage halves together again. If you still need replacement 
>> parts, contact the Arco Hutton Winch Company. They have many parts for 
>> Barient winches in stock. 
>> http://www.arco-winches.com/products/spares 
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Re: Stus-List Autopilot under the deck for C&C 38 Landfall

[Weston Ruch]

How did everyone find room on the rudder post for a below deck autopilot in
an LF38?   I couldn't find enough room, gave up and installed an above deck
unit from CPT.

Weston

LF 38 Wise Craic
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Re: Stus-List Barient 18 Source for winch bearings (Ted Drossos)

[Kevin Driscoll]

As someone said, if you look closely all is not normal. The plastic rollers
are all damaged. Try a local bearing company this morning... No dice. It
may well be cheaper to buy a used winch than shell many Australian loonies
for replacements. I know my wife would appreciate a self tailer for the
halyards. The saga continues ;)

Sent from a mobile device.
On Mar 13, 2014 2:34 PM, "Michael Brown"  wrote:

> I agree with Ted, if the issue is that the cage is split in the middle
> then I think
> that is the way they are. I have rebuilt my ARCO and Barient winches a few
> times,
> those look normal to me.
>
> Note that the lubrication on roller bearings is intentionally sparse. The
> rollers are
> suppose to roll, not slide. The grease will help carry any debris away
> from the contact
> surfaces. Slathering everything to the limit with ultra-slippery synthetic
> high pressure
> grease is not what you want.
>
> The winch handle retaining capability on my ARCO 40s became poor, would
> sometimes
> jump a handle out under load. I contacted ARCO, and was advised to ship
> the spindles
> down to AU and they would make new ones for me. Ended up taking photos,
> then overlaying
> them with exact measurements of all the dimensions. ARCO made two spindles
> and shipped
> them to Canada $380 all in. I think that is pretty good support for an old
> product. Spindles
> fit perfectly.
>
> Mike
>
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 01:30:49 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Ted Drossos 
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Subject: Stus-List Barient 18 Source for winch bearings
> Message-ID: <8d10c9486ed8956-2200-9...@webmail-m143.sysops.aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> It's hard to tell from your photos of the bearings but you may not have a
> problem. The cage that holds the roller bearings in place are made in two
> parts. It looks like you have to reseat the roller bearings into the cage
> and then snap the cage halves together again. If you still need replacement
> parts, contact the Arco Hutton Winch Company. They have many parts for
> Barient winches in stock.
> http://www.arco-winches.com/products/spares
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Re: Stus-List Barient 18 Source for winch bearings (Ted Drossos)

[Michael Brown]

I agree with Ted, if the issue is that the cage is split in the middle then I 
think
that is the way they are. I have rebuilt my ARCO and Barient winches a few 
times,
those look normal to me.

Note that the lubrication on roller bearings is intentionally sparse. The 
rollers are
suppose to roll, not slide. The grease will help carry any debris away from the 
contact
surfaces. Slathering everything to the limit with ultra-slippery synthetic high 
pressure
grease is not what you want.

The winch handle retaining capability on my ARCO 40s became poor, would 
sometimes
jump a handle out under load. I contacted ARCO, and was advised to ship the 
spindles
down to AU and they would make new ones for me. Ended up taking photos, then 
overlaying
them with exact measurements of all the dimensions. ARCO made two spindles and 
shipped
them to Canada $380 all in. I think that is pretty good support for an old 
product. Spindles
fit perfectly.

Mike


Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 01:30:49 -0400 (EDT) 
From: Ted Drossos  
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Subject: Stus-List Barient 18 Source for winch bearings 
Message-ID: <8d10c9486ed8956-2200-9...@webmail-m143.sysops.aol.com> 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" 
 
It's hard to tell from your photos of the bearings but you may not have a 
problem. The cage that holds the roller bearings in place are made in two 
parts. It looks like you have to reseat the roller bearings into the cage and 
then snap the cage halves together again. If you still need replacement parts, 
contact the Arco Hutton Winch Company. They have many parts for Barient winches 
in stock. 
http://www.arco-winches.com/products/spares 
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Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

[dwight]

Joe

 

Those glasses must have very good light capturing capability.what brand do
you have?

 

  _  

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della
Barba, Joe
Sent: March 13, 2014 4:07 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

 

My best tool for night is good 7X50 binoculars. It is amazing how much you
can see at night with good ones.

 

Joe Della Barba

Coquina

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich
Knowles
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 2:27 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

 

Everything helps I guess. We get plenty of fog and rain here and a
flashlight is usually the last tool I look for. I find that being
night-blind is worse than straining to see through the dark. On overnights,
I generally turn off all the instrument lights except the compass and have
an occasional peek below to see precisely where I am. It's surprising how
well one can see after the eyes adjust to the darkness. I install a lot of
equipment and have never understood the notion of putting everything behind
the wheel and spending helm time totally occupied by the magic of electrons.
Just me:)

Rich


On Mar 13, 2014, at 15:09, Andrew Burton  wrote:

Not on a rainy night when you're trying to find your way down a twisty
narrow channel.

 

Andy 

C&C 40

Peregrine 

Andrew Burton

61 W Narragansett

Newport, RI 

USA02840

 

http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/

+401 965-5260


On Mar 13, 2014, at 13:04, Rich Knowles  wrote:

Radar makes a terrific flashlight.

 

Rich

 

On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:57 PM, dwight  wrote:

 

, but the real problem when I use it is steaming in dark and foggy
conditions at night. 

 

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Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

[dwight]

I like just having the red light on at the chart table.that's the only cabin
light expect for the LED lantern in the head.while underway on deck the read
compass light, light from the chartplotter, engine control panel lights,
running lights, bow light, stern light, 300,000 candela spotlight at the
ready, LED flashlight.I find the high power spotlight very useful around
here at times to return home safely and to find an anchorage and also to see
along the shoreline while anchored

 

  _  

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich
Knowles
Sent: March 13, 2014 3:27 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

 

Everything helps I guess. We get plenty of fog and rain here and a
flashlight is usually the last tool I look for. I find that being
night-blind is worse than straining to see through the dark. On overnights,
I generally turn off all the instrument lights except the compass and have
an occasional peek below to see precisely where I am. It's surprising how
well one can see after the eyes adjust to the darkness. I install a lot of
equipment and have never understood the notion of putting everything behind
the wheel and spending helm time totally occupied by the magic of electrons.
Just me:)

Rich


On Mar 13, 2014, at 15:09, Andrew Burton  wrote:

Not on a rainy night when you're trying to find your way down a twisty
narrow channel.

 

Andy 

C&C 40

Peregrine 

Andrew Burton

61 W Narragansett

Newport, RI 

USA02840

 

http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/

+401 965-5260


On Mar 13, 2014, at 13:04, Rich Knowles  wrote:

Radar makes a terrific flashlight.

 

Rich

 

On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:57 PM, dwight  wrote:

 

, but the real problem when I use it is steaming in dark and foggy
conditions at night. 

 

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Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

[Della Barba, Joe]

My best tool for night is good 7X50 binoculars. It is amazing how much you can 
see at night with good ones.

Joe Della Barba
Coquina
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 2:27 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

Everything helps I guess. We get plenty of fog and rain here and a flashlight 
is usually the last tool I look for. I find that being night-blind is worse 
than straining to see through the dark. On overnights, I generally turn off all 
the instrument lights except the compass and have an occasional peek below to 
see precisely where I am. It's surprising how well one can see after the eyes 
adjust to the darkness. I install a lot of equipment and have never understood 
the notion of putting everything behind the wheel and spending helm time 
totally occupied by the magic of electrons. Just me:)

Rich

On Mar 13, 2014, at 15:09, Andrew Burton 
mailto:a.burton.sai...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Not on a rainy night when you're trying to find your way down a twisty narrow 
channel.

Andy
C&C 40
Peregrine

Andrew Burton
61 W Narragansett
Newport, RI
USA02840

http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
+401 965-5260

On Mar 13, 2014, at 13:04, Rich Knowles 
mailto:r...@sailpower.ca>> wrote:
Radar makes a terrific flashlight.

Rich

On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:57 PM, dwight 
mailto:dwight...@gmail.com>> wrote:

, but the real problem when I use it is steaming in dark and foggy conditions 
at night.

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Re: Stus-List Barient 18- Source for Winch Bearings?

[Jeffrey Nelson]

These guys would probably have it:
http://www.gbs.ca/en/mainen.html
or USA
http://www.generalbearing.com/

Give them size...length, inside/outside diameter and they can tell you if they 
have it

On 03/13/14, "Fair, Mike"   wrote:
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> 
>  
>  
> Mass Marine Parts -
> 6 Read Ave, Quincy, MA, 02170, Quincy, MA. Tel: 617-719-
>  8232.
>  
>  
>  
> They have used winches and may have what you need. 
>  
>  
>  
> Mike
>  
> Finnyacht 351
> 
>  
> Cio Cio San
>  
> Padanaram, Buzzards Bay
>  
>  
>   
> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]
> On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa
> 
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 10:32 AM
> 
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> 
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Barient 18- Source for Winch Bearings?
>  
>  
>  
>   
> Or you can go this route:
>   
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boaters-Resale-Shop-of-Tx-12093022-01-BARIENT-16-TWO-SPEED-BLACK-ALUMINUM-WINCH-/271083076338?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item3f1dcf7af2&vxp=mtr
>  
>   
>  
>  
>   
> enough spares for TWO winches ;)
>  
>   
> What's your time worth? There are a few ads up with varying prices.
>  
>   
>  
>  
>   
> Steve
>  
>   
> Suhana, C&C 32
>  
>   
> Toronto
>  
>  
>   
>  
>   
> On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 8:45 AM, Dennis C.  wrote:
>
> Kevin,
>  
>  
> I've had good experience with ARCO, however if you choose not to deal with 
> ARCO, you can look local. Have you tried a local bearing supplier? In my area 
> we have a lot of industry, hence a couple of large bearing suppliers. 
> 
> 
> 
> A dock neighbor needed a bearing for an old no name roller furler. Took it to 
> a local bearing supplier and gave it to the guy behind the counter. 5 minutes 
> later the counter guy put an exact replacement in his hand.
>  
>  
> You're in a large metro area with a seaport. Seems there ought to be an 
> option there for you.
>  
>   
> This supplier is in your area: 
> http://www.mcguirebearing.com/(http://www.mcguirebearing.com/) If they don't 
> require a huge minimum purchase, they might be an answer for you.
>  
>   
>  
>  
>  
> Dennis C.
>  
>  
> Touche' 35-1 #83
>  
>  
> Mandeville, LA
>  
>   
>  
>
> On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 7:13 PM, Kevin Driscoll  
> wrote:
>  
>  
> > 
> > Would anyone be able to help me out with a source for replacement bearings? 
> > As you can see from the photo, many of mine are cracked. Does Lewmar make 
> > replacements?
> >   
> >  
> >  
> >   
> > Photos Here: 
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> >  
> >  
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> > Thanks,
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> > Kevin
> >  
> >   
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >
> > C&C30mkII
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> > 'Osprey'
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> >   
> > Portland, Or
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Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

[Rich Knowles]

Everything helps I guess. We get plenty of fog and rain here and a flashlight 
is usually the last tool I look for. I find that being night-blind is worse 
than straining to see through the dark. On overnights, I generally turn off all 
the instrument lights except the compass and have an occasional peek below to 
see precisely where I am. It's surprising how well one can see after the eyes 
adjust to the darkness. I install a lot of equipment and have never understood 
the notion of putting everything behind the wheel and spending helm time 
totally occupied by the magic of electrons. Just me:)

Rich

> On Mar 13, 2014, at 15:09, Andrew Burton  wrote:
> 
> Not on a rainy night when you're trying to find your way down a twisty narrow 
> channel.
> 
> Andy 
> C&C 40
> Peregrine 
> 
> Andrew Burton
> 61 W Narragansett
> Newport, RI 
> USA02840
> 
> http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
> +401 965-5260
> 
>> On Mar 13, 2014, at 13:04, Rich Knowles  wrote:
>> 
>> Radar makes a terrific flashlight.
>> 
>> Rich
>> 
>> 
>> On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:57 PM, dwight  wrote:
>> 
>> , but the real problem when I use it is steaming in dark and foggy 
>> conditions at night. 
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Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

[David Knecht]

I have been researching this as well since I don’t have a spotlight currently. It looks to me like the Stanley/Black and Decker have nice feature/price tradeoff.  You can get waterproof, LED, Li battery, trigger lock, hi/lo setting etc in a relatively cheap package.  Unfortunately, they don’t have one with a night vision feature,  but for finding a mooring in the dark, I don’t think that is critical.  They also don’t have one that has all the features you would want in one package.  I like that they hold  a charge for a year when not used.  I also like that every single problem complaint on Amazon was answered by the company with contact information to deal with the problem and there were relatively few of those.  I plan to get the Stanley version (LEDLIS 10 watt- hi/lo, Li, AC/DC, trigger lock) which at $50 seems like a good compromise.  Dave
David KnechtAries1990 C&C 34+New London, CT

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[Andrew Burton]

Not on a rainy night when you're trying to find your way down a twisty narrow 
channel.

Andy 
C&C 40
Peregrine 

Andrew Burton
61 W Narragansett
Newport, RI 
USA02840

http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
+401 965-5260

> On Mar 13, 2014, at 13:04, Rich Knowles  wrote:
> 
> Radar makes a terrific flashlight.
> 
> Rich
> 
> 
> On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:57 PM, dwight  wrote:
> 
> , but the real problem when I use it is steaming in dark and foggy conditions 
> at night. 
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Re: Stus-List Autopilot under the deck for C&C 38 Landfall

[Frederick G Street]

Hard to tell — but I wouldn’t be surprised, as they’ll be using new parts for 
the rebuild.  But my opinion is only worth what you paid for it…   :^)

Really, there are thousands and thousands of Raymarine linear drives out there 
— many work just fine.  I’m personally convinced for a number of reasons, 
mostly just experience and anecdotal accounts, that a hydraulic linear drive is 
going to outlast and outperform a mechanical one over the long term.

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(

On Mar 13, 2014, at 12:49 PM, David  wrote:

> Fred, 
> 
> Thanks.  So a re-build  of the older unit may fall into the reliability 
> character of a newer unit?
> 
> David F. Risch
> (401) 419-4650 (cell)

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Re: Stus-List Autopilot under the deck for C&C 38 Landfall

[David]

Fred, 

Thanks.  So a re-build  of the older unit may fall into the reliability 
character of a newer unit?

David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650 (cell)


From: f...@postaudio.net
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 09:46:34 -0500
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilot under the deck for C&C 38 Landfall

David (Fred) — in my experience, many of the older (12+ years old) linear 
drives perform quite well, and reliably.  Something happened maybe 10 years 
ago, where there was a spate of linear drive failures on newer units; one that 
I installed failed within months of its installation.  And I heard lots of 
anecdotal evidence from others of the same thing happening to them.  So I got 
pretty gun-shy of the mechanical drives.  Meanwhile, the Octopus drives (with 
only three moving parts) have a stellar record of reliability, they don’t cost 
much more than the mechanical drives, and they offer more power; and they’re 
“plug and play” too, as they use the same wiring that the mechanical drives do. 
 So I’ve been definitely leaning that way.
Your drive may last another fifteen years; but caveat emptor.

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(


On Mar 12, 2014, at 7:13 PM, David  wrote:Fred,

So the re-build from Raymarine (the original unit lasted 15+ years)  is $600 
(plug and play) and the hydraulic unit is $1,700+++.  The linear drive was 
great until it was not.  What am I missing?

My ROI mind tells me I may want to go with the rebuild?

Brain is Auto-Helm 7000, gyro-compass and helm indicator.

Thanks in advance Fred (which...by the way is my middle name).

David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)
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Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

[Della Barba, Joe]

As a general FYI, I have found "dive lights" to be the best boat lights.

Joe Della Barba

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Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

[dwight]

Yes, I rely on my little Furuno in those conditions too, can't have too many
aids to navigation on board the way I see it

 

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Knowles
Sent: March 13, 2014 2:04 PM
To: cnc-list Cnc-List
Subject: Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

 

Radar makes a terrific flashlight.

 

Rich

 

On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:57 PM, dwight  wrote:

 

, but the real problem when I use it is steaming in dark and foggy
conditions at night. 

 

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Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

[Rich Knowles]

Radar makes a terrific flashlight.

Rich


On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:57 PM, dwight  wrote:

, but the real problem when I use it is steaming in dark and foggy conditions 
at night. 

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Re: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

[dwight]

Dennis

 

The calculator link that I sent allows you to vary apex angle, still it is
hard to compare the lights.for a spotlight to use in the fog I like my
300,000 candela hand held spot light with long coiled cord, 12 vdc supplied
light, glare is not a problem but reflection off the white deck is, but the
real problem when I use it is steaming in dark and foggy conditions at
night.  I have various LED flashlights, the one from Lee Valley throws a
good beam for a long distance and I have other less powerful LED flashlights
for walking around on the boat at night and a bedside LED lantern that is
very nice for those trips to the head.

 

http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/light/candela-to-lumen-calculator.htm

 

 

 

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Sent: March 13, 2014 1:37 PM
To: CnClist
Subject: Stus-List Handheld spotlights

 

Lumens are only one factor among many.  Beam width is also a consideration.
Lots of lumens in a wide beam may illuminate deck, lifelines, etc. and blind
the user.  A less powerful but more focused narrow beam may reflect less
from the boat but may be less valuable in finding marks.  

For instance, here's a powerful spotlight:  



If you fired that thing up and tried to use it, you would probably destroy
your night vision for a week.

 

Glare reduction is also a factor.  The Optronics Blue Eye claims glare
reduction technology.  However, it gets bad reviews for the cord being stiff
and not extending.

So far the Streamlite Waypoint looks good but might not be a huge
improvement over my existing plain Jane big box spotlight.

I continue to explore lights with the newer LED technologies such as the
Cree LEDs.  

I welcome any more comments and suggestions.

Dennis C.

Touche' 35-1 #83

Mandeville, LA

 

On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 10:41 AM, Marek Dziedzic 
wrote:

Dwight,

 

it would be way too simple if everyone used the same measurement units or
the same standards for expressing how bright the light is.

 

As I said initially, the light I have is advertised as 800 lm. That is a lot
for a little light like this. I think it is quite bright, but everything is
relative. I don't know, really, how far it would light up an object. I never
tested this. I am much more concerned (when I am biking in the woods) about
very good illumination of objects that are fairly close (the rocks, the
roots, the trees). In fact I carry two lights; one on the handlebar and the
other on my helmet. One shows where I am going, the other - where I am
looking.

 

It is a very bright light, but I am afraid that it does not hold a candle
(;-) to some of the big spot lights like the ones that others were talking
about. I think that the biggest issue is not necessarily the brightness, but
the reflector (quality). As someone mentioned, you want to have a very
narrow beam (I am just waiting for a laser application) or you risk getting
all kinds of reflections off the boat's rigging.

 

The biggest advantage of the little light like this is that it is small,
reasonably inexpensive and it can point (easily) where you are looking (you
can wear it). The one I have comes with a lithium battery, so it keeps its
voltage quite well (months if not used).

 

Marek

 

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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:56:06 -0300
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To: 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Waypoint handheld spot lite
Message-ID: 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Marek

 

I have some difficulty relating lumen to candela.are these lights focused so
that all 800 lm are directed.the correlation is usually stated by 1 candela
= 12.57 lumen but with this calculator:

 

http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/light/candela-to-lumen-calculator.htm

 

30=64228 lumens at an apex angle of 30 degrees so

 

What does 800 lumens actually look light, bright for distance I mean?

 


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Stus-List Barient 18- Source for Winch Bearings?

[Robert Boyer]

If I might add something to this discussion, I would seriously consider buying 
a used Barient #18 and use it for parts since there might be more parts that 
you will eventually need.  Bacon Sails in Annapolis is a good source for used 
winches.  I recently purchased a Barient #22 for $200.  

Bob

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Stus-List Handheld spotlights

[Dennis C.]

Lumens are only one factor among many.  Beam width is also a
consideration.  Lots of lumens in a wide beam may illuminate deck,
lifelines, etc. and blind the user.  A less powerful but more focused
narrow beam may reflect less from the boat but may be less valuable in
finding marks.

For instance, here's a powerful spotlight:

<
http://www.larsonelectronics.com/p-46865-15-million-candlepower-hid-handheld-spotlight-16-ccord-w-cigarette-plug.aspx
>

If you fired that thing up and tried to use it, you would probably destroy
your night vision for a week.

Glare reduction is also a factor.  The Optronics Blue Eye claims glare
reduction technology.  However, it gets bad reviews for the cord being
stiff and not extending.

So far the Streamlite Waypoint looks good but might not be a huge
improvement over my existing plain Jane big box spotlight.

I continue to explore lights with the newer LED technologies such as the
Cree LEDs.

I welcome any more comments and suggestions.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA


On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 10:41 AM, Marek Dziedzic wrote:

>   Dwight,
>
> it would be way too simple if everyone used the same measurement units or
> the same standards for expressing how bright the light is.
>
> As I said initially, the light I have is advertised as 800 lm. That is a
> lot for a little light like this. I think it is quite bright, but
> everything is relative. I don't know, really, how far it would light up an
> object. I never tested this. I am much more concerned (when I am biking in
> the woods) about very good illumination of objects that are fairly close
> (the rocks, the roots, the trees). In fact I carry two lights; one on the
> handlebar and the other on my helmet. One shows where I am going, the other
> - where I am looking.
>
> It is a very bright light, but I am afraid that it does not hold a candle
> (;-) to some of the big spot lights like the ones that others were talking
> about. I think that the biggest issue is not necessarily the brightness,
> but the reflector (quality). As someone mentioned, you want to have a very
> narrow beam (I am just waiting for a laser application) or you risk getting
> all kinds of reflections off the boat's rigging.
>
> The biggest advantage of the little light like this is that it is small,
> reasonably inexpensive and it can point (easily) where you are looking (you
> can wear it). The one I have comes with a lithium battery, so it keeps its
> voltage quite well (months if not used).
>
> Marek
>
> --
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:56:06 -0300
> From: "dwight" 
> To: 
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Waypoint handheld spot lite
> Message-ID: 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Marek
>
>
>
> I have some difficulty relating lumen to candela.are these lights focused
> so
> that all 800 lm are directed.the correlation is usually stated by 1 candela
> = 12.57 lumen but with this calculator:
>
>
>
> http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/light/candela-to-lumen-calculator.htm
>
>
>
> 30=64228 lumens at an apex angle of 30 degrees so
>
>
>
> What does 800 lumens actually look light, bright for distance I mean?
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List How not to use a Powerful Spot light

[Dennis C.]

Cormorant crap is the worst.  Thanks for a good laugh.

Dennis C.


On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 10:26 AM, John Russo wrote:

> One night at anchor I was wakened by the rattling of the mast rigging an
> looked out to find a cormorant perched on my spreader so it thought I would
> fix him by surprising him with my ship battery sourced intense narrow
> beamed spot light and sure enough scared the s--- out of him to my chagrin
> and extra work in the morning. Never again!
>
>
>
> John
>
> Arpeggio
>
>
>
> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Stevan
> Plavsa
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 13, 2014 10:24 AM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Handheld spot/flood light discussion
>
>
>
> I've got a Stanley similar to what Rick linked to but mine is not lithium.
> I paid $15 for it when it was on sale. It's really, really bright and the
> beam is narrow and will go a ways. It can be locked into the on position.
> It is rechargeable. About your concern though, I charge mine very rarely
> and it sits unused for months at a time and always has a charge when I need
> it. For that kind of money you can buy 4 of them, one of them will always
> be charged!
>
>
>
> I consider flashlights to be somewhat disposable. I've never had one last
> longer than a few years for whatever reason; it gets lost, broken, the bulb
> goes and I can't find a replacement .. whatever. I no longer spend big
> bucks on flashlights when there are so many inexpensive options out there.
> I've had the Stanley for a couple of years now and it hasn't quit or failed
> me yet. At $15 it's hard to beat.
>
>
>
> Steve
>
> Suhana, C&C 32
>
> Toronto
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 9:59 AM, Gary Nylander 
> wrote:
>
> We found a light which has the ability to switch from white to red. Great
> at night to keep your vision.
>
>
>
> Gary
>
> - Original Message 
>
> *From:* Dennis C. 
>
> *To:* CnClist 
>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 11, 2014 5:34 PM
>
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Handheld spot/flood light discussion
>
>
>
> Rich,
>
> I know me.  When I need the thing, it won't be charged.  It's that way
> with my handheld VHF.  I only remember to recharge it before a long
> cruise.  I'd go for a battery powered with spare batteries before a
> rechargeable light.  I have a 12 VDC receptacle at the helm station.
>
> To Joel's point I'm often singlehanding so my paradigm is using it
> primarily in the cockpit.  You and Joel raise valid points for
> consideration.
>
> That's why I wanted a discussion.
>
>
>
> Dennis C.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 4:26 PM, Rich Knowles  wrote:
>
> I'm curious, Dennis;  how come no rechargeable or battery lamps?  There's
> no doubt that the 12V halogen lights with the automotive type
> lamp/reflector assemblies give the best long distance narrow beam light,
> but I much prefer the units with the small rechargeable lead acid
> batteries. I did see a couple of super LED battery operated lights at the
> outdoor show this weekend past, but they were around $200 a pop. I find
> that I don't use flashlights very often. Spreader lights are a great
> convenience.
>
> Rich
>
>
> On Mar 11, 2014, at 18:14, "Dennis C."  wrote:
>
> There have been a lot of advances in lights since I bought my existing
> handheld spot light.  Been thinking about a new one.
>
> REQUIREMENT:  12 VDC plug in.  NOT rechargeable.  Probably LED.
>
> I'd like some discussion on the selection criteria for a new one; not just
> "I have this one and I like it".
>
>- For instance, can you have too many lumens?  I think you can.  How
>bright is bright enough?  Too much light reflects and causes night
>blindness.
>
>
>- LED vs halogen vs ??
>
>
>- If LED, number of bulbs.  Color?  Blue white?  White?
>
>
>- Width of beam.  Basically spot vs flood light
>
>
>- Any important considerations I didn't mention
>
> Finally, any lights that you think particularly suit the needs of sailors.
>
> Dennis C.
>
> Touche' 35-1 #83
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Re: Stus-List Waypoint handheld spot lite (and other lights)

[Marek Dziedzic]

Dwight,

it would be way too simple if everyone used the same measurement units or the 
same standards for expressing how bright the light is.

As I said initially, the light I have is advertised as 800 lm. That is a lot 
for a little light like this. I think it is quite bright, but everything is 
relative. I don’t know, really, how far it would light up an object. I never 
tested this. I am much more concerned (when I am biking in the woods) about 
very good illumination of objects that are fairly close (the rocks, the roots, 
the trees). In fact I carry two lights; one on the handlebar and the other on 
my helmet. One shows where I am going, the other – where I am looking.

It is a very bright light, but I am afraid that it does not hold a candle (;-) 
to some of the big spot lights like the ones that others were talking about. I 
think that the biggest issue is not necessarily the brightness, but the 
reflector (quality). As someone mentioned, you want to have a very narrow beam 
(I am just waiting for a laser application) or you risk getting all kinds of 
reflections off the boat’s rigging.

The biggest advantage of the little light like this is that it is small, 
reasonably inexpensive and it can point (easily) where you are looking (you can 
wear it). The one I have comes with a lithium battery, so it keeps its voltage 
quite well (months if not used).

Marek

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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:56:06 -0300
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To: 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Waypoint handheld spot lite
Message-ID: 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Marek

 

I have some difficulty relating lumen to candela.are these lights focused so
that all 800 lm are directed.the correlation is usually stated by 1 candela
= 12.57 lumen but with this calculator:

 

http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/light/candela-to-lumen-calculator.htm

 

30=64228 lumens at an apex angle of 30 degrees so

 

What does 800 lumens actually look light, bright for distance I mean?

 
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Re: Stus-List Barient 18- Source for Winch Bearings?

[Fair, Mike]

Mass Marine Parts - 6 Read Ave, Quincy, MA, 02170, Quincy, MA. Tel: 617-719-
8232.

They have used winches and may have what you need.

Mike
Finnyacht 351
Cio Cio San
Padanaram, Buzzards Bay

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Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 10:32 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
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Or you can go this route:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boaters-Resale-Shop-of-Tx-12093022-01-BARIENT-16-TWO-SPEED-BLACK-ALUMINUM-WINCH-/271083076338?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item3f1dcf7af2&vxp=mtr

enough spares for TWO winches ;)
What's your time worth? There are a few ads up with varying prices.

Steve
Suhana, C&C 32
Toronto

On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 8:45 AM, Dennis C. 
mailto:capt...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Kevin,
I've had good experience with ARCO, however if you choose not to deal with 
ARCO, you can look local.  Have you tried a local bearing supplier?  In my area 
we have a lot of industry, hence a couple of large bearing suppliers.

A dock neighbor needed a bearing for an old no name roller furler.  Took it to 
a local bearing supplier and gave it to the guy behind the counter.  5 minutes 
later the counter guy put an exact replacement in his hand.
You're in a large metro area with a seaport.  Seems there ought to be an option 
there for you.
This supplier is in your area:  http://www.mcguirebearing.com/  If they don't 
require a huge minimum purchase, they might be an answer for you.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 7:13 PM, Kevin Driscoll 
mailto:kevindrisc...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Would anyone be able to help me out with a source for replacement bearings? As 
you can see from the photo, many of mine are cracked. Does Lewmar make 
replacements?

Photos Here: 
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwhcX19YaPJ8TmxtNFVIZGVRTDQ&usp=sharing

Thanks,
Kevin

C&C30mkII
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Stus-List How not to use a Powerful Spot light

[John Russo]

One night at anchor I was wakened by the rattling of the mast rigging an
looked out to find a cormorant perched on my spreader so it thought I would
fix him by surprising him with my ship battery sourced intense narrow beamed
spot light and sure enough scared the s--- out of him to my chagrin and
extra work in the morning. Never again!

 

John

Arpeggio

 

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Plavsa
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 10:24 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Handheld spot/flood light discussion

 

I've got a Stanley similar to what Rick linked to but mine is not lithium. I
paid $15 for it when it was on sale. It's really, really bright and the beam
is narrow and will go a ways. It can be locked into the on position. It is
rechargeable. About your concern though, I charge mine very rarely and it
sits unused for months at a time and always has a charge when I need it. For
that kind of money you can buy 4 of them, one of them will always be
charged!

 

I consider flashlights to be somewhat disposable. I've never had one last
longer than a few years for whatever reason; it gets lost, broken, the bulb
goes and I can't find a replacement .. whatever. I no longer spend big bucks
on flashlights when there are so many inexpensive options out there. I've
had the Stanley for a couple of years now and it hasn't quit or failed me
yet. At $15 it's hard to beat.

 

Steve

Suhana, C&C 32

Toronto

 

On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 9:59 AM, Gary Nylander 
wrote:

We found a light which has the ability to switch from white to red. Great at
night to keep your vision.

 

Gary

- Original Message 

From: Dennis C.   

To: CnClist   

Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 5:34 PM

Subject: Re: Stus-List Handheld spot/flood light discussion

 

Rich,

I know me.  When I need the thing, it won't be charged.  It's that way with
my handheld VHF.  I only remember to recharge it before a long cruise.  I'd
go for a battery powered with spare batteries before a rechargeable light.
I have a 12 VDC receptacle at the helm station.

To Joel's point I'm often singlehanding so my paradigm is using it primarily
in the cockpit.  You and Joel raise valid points for consideration.

That's why I wanted a discussion.

 

Dennis C.

 

On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 4:26 PM, Rich Knowles  wrote:

I'm curious, Dennis;  how come no rechargeable or battery lamps?  There's no
doubt that the 12V halogen lights with the automotive type lamp/reflector
assemblies give the best long distance narrow beam light, but I much prefer
the units with the small rechargeable lead acid batteries. I did see a
couple of super LED battery operated lights at the outdoor show this weekend
past, but they were around $200 a pop. I find that I don't use flashlights
very often. Spreader lights are a great convenience. 

Rich


On Mar 11, 2014, at 18:14, "Dennis C."  wrote:

There have been a lot of advances in lights since I bought my existing
handheld spot light.  Been thinking about a new one.  

REQUIREMENT:  12 VDC plug in.  NOT rechargeable.  Probably LED.

I'd like some discussion on the selection criteria for a new one; not just
"I have this one and I like it".  

*   For instance, can you have too many lumens?  I think you can.  How
bright is bright enough?  Too much light reflects and causes night
blindness.

*   LED vs halogen vs ??

*   If LED, number of bulbs.  Color?  Blue white?  White?

*   Width of beam.  Basically spot vs flood light

*   Any important considerations I didn't mention

Finally, any lights that you think particularly suit the needs of sailors.

Dennis C.

Touche' 35-1 #83

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Re: Stus-List Easy way to go aloft

[Frederick G Street]

Most of the boats on which I have to go up the mast aren’t heeling quite that 
much…   :^)

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(

On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:34 PM, Dennis C.  wrote:

> For those who struggle with bosun chairs and ATN climbers, etc., here's an 
> easy way to get up the mast.
> 
> 
> 
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List Autopilot under the deck for C&C 38 Landfall

[Frederick G Street]

David (Fred) — in my experience, many of the older (12+ years old) linear 
drives perform quite well, and reliably.  Something happened maybe 10 years 
ago, where there was a spate of linear drive failures on newer units; one that 
I installed failed within months of its installation.  And I heard lots of 
anecdotal evidence from others of the same thing happening to them.  So I got 
pretty gun-shy of the mechanical drives.  Meanwhile, the Octopus drives (with 
only three moving parts) have a stellar record of reliability, they don’t cost 
much more than the mechanical drives, and they offer more power; and they’re 
“plug and play” too, as they use the same wiring that the mechanical drives do. 
 So I’ve been definitely leaning that way.

Your drive may last another fifteen years; but caveat emptor.

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(

On Mar 12, 2014, at 7:13 PM, David  wrote:

> Fred,
> 
> So the re-build from Raymarine (the original unit lasted 15+ years)  is $600 
> (plug and play) and the hydraulic unit is $1,700+++.  The linear drive was 
> great until it was not.  What am I missing?
> 
> My ROI mind tells me I may want to go with the rebuild?
> 
> Brain is Auto-Helm 7000, gyro-compass and helm indicator.
> 
> Thanks in advance Fred (which...by the way is my middle name).
> 
> David F. Risch
> 1981 40-2
> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
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Re: Stus-List iPad/iPhone app for route planning

[Pete Shelquist]

FWIW, I use Garmin BlueChart Mobile on an Ipad and have no complaints.  Fast
and easy to use tools.   Also, it's easy to connect a remote GPS via
Bluetooth and use that for live tracking in the car, boat, etc.

 

Good luck.

 

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To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List iPad/iPhone app for route planning

 

Charlie,

 

As far as Garmin is concerned, I am traditionalist and I like the MapSource
the best. If you insist on using an iProduct, you are somewhat out of luck
(you can use BaseCamp, I believe, but I cannot guarantee results). But it
works very well on any Windows PC and, as some other listers can attest, an
old BlueChart v.2 can be of great help in planning routes.

 

Marek (in Ottawa)

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Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:43:12 -0400
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Charlie;

 

Since you have a Garmin plotter, have you thought about using Garmin
Homeport software. I know you can load it on a PC, at a cost of $29.00. You
can download the Garmin chart set that is on your 540 at no cost, IIRC. Then
you can not only do the route planning on your laptop, but you can copy the
route to the SD card in your plotter and have the route available on the
plotter to be followed. I think there is a version available for iOS, but
you can't put the route onto an SD card because there is no slot in the iPAD
- at least not on the iPAD that I have.

 

Rick Brass

 

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Re: Stus-List Barient 18- Source for Winch Bearings?

[Stevan Plavsa]

Or you can go this route:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boaters-Resale-Shop-of-Tx-12093022-01-BARIENT-16-TWO-SPEED-BLACK-ALUMINUM-WINCH-/271083076338?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item3f1dcf7af2&vxp=mtr

enough spares for TWO winches ;)
What's your time worth? There are a few ads up with varying prices.

Steve
Suhana, C&C 32
Toronto


On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 8:45 AM, Dennis C.  wrote:

> Kevin,
>
> I've had good experience with ARCO, however if you choose not to deal with
> ARCO, you can look local.  Have you tried a local bearing supplier?  In my
> area we have a lot of industry, hence a couple of large bearing suppliers.
>
> A dock neighbor needed a bearing for an old no name roller furler.  Took
> it to a local bearing supplier and gave it to the guy behind the counter.
> 5 minutes later the counter guy put an exact replacement in his hand.
>
> You're in a large metro area with a seaport.  Seems there ought to be an
> option there for you.
>
> This supplier is in your area:  http://www.mcguirebearing.com/  If they
> don't require a huge minimum purchase, they might be an answer for you.
>
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 7:13 PM, Kevin Driscoll 
> wrote:
>
>> Would anyone be able to help me out with a source for replacement
>> bearings? As you can see from the photo, many of mine are cracked. Does
>> Lewmar make replacements?
>>
>> Photos Here:
>> https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwhcX19YaPJ8TmxtNFVIZGVRTDQ&usp=sharing
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Kevin
>>
>> C&C30mkII
>> 'Osprey'
>> Portland, Or
>>
>>
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Re: Stus-List Handheld spot/flood light discussion

[Stevan Plavsa]

I've got a Stanley similar to what Rick linked to but mine is not lithium.
I paid $15 for it when it was on sale. It's really, really bright and the
beam is narrow and will go a ways. It can be locked into the on position.
It is rechargeable. About your concern though, I charge mine very rarely
and it sits unused for months at a time and always has a charge when I need
it. For that kind of money you can buy 4 of them, one of them will always
be charged!

I consider flashlights to be somewhat disposable. I've never had one last
longer than a few years for whatever reason; it gets lost, broken, the bulb
goes and I can't find a replacement .. whatever. I no longer spend big
bucks on flashlights when there are so many inexpensive options out there.
I've had the Stanley for a couple of years now and it hasn't quit or failed
me yet. At $15 it's hard to beat.

Steve
Suhana, C&C 32
Toronto


On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 9:59 AM, Gary Nylander wrote:

>  We found a light which has the ability to switch from white to red.
> Great at night to keep your vision.
>
> Gary
>
> - Original Message 
> *From:* Dennis C. 
> *To:* CnClist 
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 11, 2014 5:34 PM
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Handheld spot/flood light discussion
>
>  Rich,
>
> I know me.  When I need the thing, it won't be charged.  It's that way
> with my handheld VHF.  I only remember to recharge it before a long
> cruise.  I'd go for a battery powered with spare batteries before a
> rechargeable light.  I have a 12 VDC receptacle at the helm station.
>
> To Joel's point I'm often singlehanding so my paradigm is using it
> primarily in the cockpit.  You and Joel raise valid points for
> consideration.
>
> That's why I wanted a discussion.
>
> Dennis C.
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 4:26 PM, Rich Knowles  wrote:
>
>>  I'm curious, Dennis;  how come no rechargeable or battery lamps?
>>  There's no doubt that the 12V halogen lights with the automotive type
>> lamp/reflector assemblies give the best long distance narrow beam light,
>> but I much prefer the units with the small rechargeable lead acid
>> batteries. I did see a couple of super LED battery operated lights at the
>> outdoor show this weekend past, but they were around $200 a pop. I find
>> that I don't use flashlights very often. Spreader lights are a great
>> convenience.
>>
>> Rich
>>
>> On Mar 11, 2014, at 18:14, "Dennis C."  wrote:
>>
>>There have been a lot of advances in lights since I bought my
>> existing handheld spot light.  Been thinking about a new one.
>>
>> REQUIREMENT:  12 VDC plug in.  NOT rechargeable.  Probably LED.
>>
>> I'd like some discussion on the selection criteria for a new one; not
>> just "I have this one and I like it".
>>
>>- For instance, can you have too many lumens?  I think you can.  How
>>bright is bright enough?  Too much light reflects and causes night
>>blindness.
>>
>>
>>- LED vs halogen vs ??
>>
>>
>>- If LED, number of bulbs.  Color?  Blue white?  White?
>>
>>
>>- Width of beam.  Basically spot vs flood light
>>
>>
>>- Any important considerations I didn't mention
>>
>> Finally, any lights that you think particularly suit the needs of sailors.
>>
>> Dennis C.
>>
>> Touche' 35-1 #83
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Re: Stus-List Waypoint handheld spot lite

[dwight]

Marek

 

I have some difficulty relating lumen to candela.are these lights focused so
that all 800 lm are directed.the correlation is usually stated by 1 candela
= 12.57 lumen but with this calculator:

 

http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/light/candela-to-lumen-calculator.htm

 

30=64228 lumens at an apex angle of 30 degrees so

 

What does 800 lumens actually look light, bright for distance I mean?

 

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Sent: March 13, 2014 10:34 AM
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This is what I use, as well. But I  did not buy these lights specifically
for sailing; rather, I use them extensively when XC biking at night. You can
get some very bright lights that can be used as headlight or mounted for
under $50. I have one that claims 800 lm; from my experience it is more like
500, but still quite bright. Look for Cree-T6 headlight. Amazon has a bunch
of them; some claiming 1200 or even 1800 lm. They are quite bright, but they
run hot.

 

Marek (in Ottawa)

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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 01:31:05 + (UTC)
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Waypoint handheld spot lite
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We have a really nice cordless 300,000 lithium ion spotlight. I forget the
brand but it holds a charge for well over a month. It is great for
spotlighting markers or buoys, but you must never light up the deck. Instead
we buy the camper's or biker's LED headlamp and that works almost as well. I
think I have 5 on the boat and have given another 5 away as gifts to other
boaters. Once you have one, you'll see how useful they can be. I also have
battery powered LED Puck lights in at least 8 locations on my boat, and they
last a season on 2 AA batteries each. I buy them from Harbor Freight or
WalMart. 


Chuck 
Resolute 
1990 C&C 34R 
Atlantic City, NJ 

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Re: Stus-List Waypoint handheld spot lite

[Marek Dziedzic]

This is what I use, as well. But I  did not buy these lights specifically for 
sailing; rather, I use them extensively when XC biking at night. You can get 
some very bright lights that can be used as headlight or mounted for under $50. 
I have one that claims 800 lm; from my experience it is more like 500, but 
still quite bright. Look for Cree-T6 headlight. Amazon has a bunch of them; 
some claiming 1200 or even 1800 lm. They are quite bright, but they run hot.

Marek (in Ottawa)
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 01:31:05 + (UTC)
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To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
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We have a really nice cordless 300,000 lithium ion spotlight. I forget the 
brand but it holds a charge for well over a month. It is great for spotlighting 
markers or buoys, but you must never light up the deck. Instead we buy the 
camper's or biker's LED headlamp and that works almost as well. I think I have 
5 on the boat and have given another 5 away as gifts to other boaters. Once you 
have one, you'll see how useful they can be. I also have battery powered LED 
Puck lights in at least 8 locations on my boat, and they last a season on 2 AA 
batteries each. I buy them from Harbor Freight or WalMart. 


Chuck 
Resolute 
1990 C&C 34R 
Atlantic City, NJ 
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Re: Stus-List iPad/iPhone app for route planning

[dwight]

Marek is correct.I also prefer to use Mapsource to the newer version called
Basecamp and I use the Garmin Bluecharts America on my handheld Garmin 60Cx
gps chart plotter as a backup to my Stabdard Horizon chartplotter which is
mounted on the binnacle guard forward of the helm on Alianna.  I have all
the Topographical Maps for Eastern Canada and all the Garmin Bluecgarts
permanently installed on that little 60Cx and on top of all that I have more
than 15 routes stored that I can recall and tracback with gps assistance to
any point at the touch of a few buttons.  I also have the topographical maps
and Google earth on my iphone 4s as well as google maps and Mapquest
navigator.  I am considering purchasing the iNavX software for my iphone so
that it can also be used as a redundant backup on the boat if ever I should
need it.

 

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Sent: March 13, 2014 10:17 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List iPad/iPhone app for route planning

 

Charlie,

 

As far as Garmin is concerned, I am traditionalist and I like the MapSource
the best. If you insist on using an iProduct, you are somewhat out of luck
(you can use BaseCamp, I believe, but I cannot guarantee results). But it
works very well on any Windows PC and, as some other listers can attest, an
old BlueChart v.2 can be of great help in planning routes.

 

Marek (in Ottawa)

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Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:43:12 -0400
From: "Rick Brass" 
To: 
Subject: Re: Stus-List iPad/iPhone app for route planning
Message-ID: <009001cf3e2b$5060c9f0$f1225dd0$@net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Charlie;

 

Since you have a Garmin plotter, have you thought about using Garmin
Homeport software. I know you can load it on a PC, at a cost of $29.00. You
can download the Garmin chart set that is on your 540 at no cost, IIRC. Then
you can not only do the route planning on your laptop, but you can copy the
route to the SD card in your plotter and have the route available on the
plotter to be followed. I think there is a version available for iOS, but
you can't put the route onto an SD card because there is no slot in the iPAD
- at least not on the iPAD that I have.

 

Rick Brass

 

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Re: Stus-List iPad/iPhone app for route planning

[Marek Dziedzic]

Charlie,

As far as Garmin is concerned, I am traditionalist and I like the MapSource the 
best. If you insist on using an iProduct, you are somewhat out of luck (you can 
use BaseCamp, I believe, but I cannot guarantee results). But it works very 
well on any Windows PC and, as some other listers can attest, an old BlueChart 
v.2 can be of great help in planning routes.

Marek (in Ottawa)
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Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:43:12 -0400
From: "Rick Brass" 
To: 
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Charlie;

 

Since you have a Garmin plotter, have you thought about using Garmin
Homeport software. I know you can load it on a PC, at a cost of $29.00. You
can download the Garmin chart set that is on your 540 at no cost, IIRC. Then
you can not only do the route planning on your laptop, but you can copy the
route to the SD card in your plotter and have the route available on the
plotter to be followed. I think there is a version available for iOS, but
you can't put the route onto an SD card because there is no slot in the iPAD
- at least not on the iPAD that I have.

 

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Re: Stus-List Barient 18- Source for Winch Bearings?

[Dennis C.]

Kevin,

I've had good experience with ARCO, however if you choose not to deal with
ARCO, you can look local.  Have you tried a local bearing supplier?  In my
area we have a lot of industry, hence a couple of large bearing suppliers.

A dock neighbor needed a bearing for an old no name roller furler.  Took it
to a local bearing supplier and gave it to the guy behind the counter.  5
minutes later the counter guy put an exact replacement in his hand.

You're in a large metro area with a seaport.  Seems there ought to be an
option there for you.

This supplier is in your area:  http://www.mcguirebearing.com/  If they
don't require a huge minimum purchase, they might be an answer for you.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA


On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 7:13 PM, Kevin Driscoll wrote:

> Would anyone be able to help me out with a source for replacement
> bearings? As you can see from the photo, many of mine are cracked. Does
> Lewmar make replacements?
>
> Photos Here:
> https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwhcX19YaPJ8TmxtNFVIZGVRTDQ&usp=sharing
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin
>
> C&C30mkII
> 'Osprey'
> Portland, Or
>
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Re: Stus-List Barient 18 Source for winch bearings

[Rich Knowles]

If you magnify the images, easy to do on a Mac, the  bearings themselves are 
severely damaged. In fact, if the cages are intact, a bearing supplier may be 
able to supply just the rollers. You might also be able to cut up some 
stainless steel rod and make your own. It’s a slow speed bearing so tolerances 
can be a bit loose. Is the drum damaged? if so some machining may change the 
size of the bearings.

Rich


On Mar 13, 2014, at 2:30 AM, Ted Drossos  wrote:

It's hard to tell from your photos of the bearings but you may not have a 
problem. The cage that holds the roller bearings in place are made in two 
parts. It looks like you have to reseat the roller bearings into the cage and 
then snap the cage halves together again. If you still need replacement parts, 
contact the Arco Hutton Winch Company. They have many parts for Barient winches 
in stock.
http://www.arco-winches.com/products/spares
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Re: Stus-List FW: Propeller Suggestions?

[Dr. Brian C. Morrison]

Just checked their site – will call later.

Thanks

 

Brian C. Morrison

S/V Rekofa, The Blue Whale

1979 C&C 34

Baltimore, MD

 

 

 

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Subject: Stus-List FW: Propeller Suggestions?

 


Have a look at Campbell Sailer

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Subject: Stus-List Propeller Suggestions?
Sent: Mar 13, 2014 7:04 AM
From: "Dr. Brian C. Morrison" 
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: 

Hello List,

 

Back again with prop questions – I was almost ready to order the Indigo Radial 
Winglet 3 blade prop. It appeared to be very efficient and well within my 
budget. However, I have a reduction gear on my A4 with is not supported by the 
Indigo prop. Any suggestions on another manufacturer and pricing? The boatyard 
gave me a price on another prop of about $700 (3 blade fixed) with an 8 week 
delivery. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Brian C. Morrison

S/V Rekofa, The Blue Whale

1979 C&C 34

Baltimore, MD

 

 

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Stus-List FW: Propeller Suggestions?

[Persuasion]

Have a look at Campbell Sailer

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Sent: Mar 13, 2014 7:04 AM
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Stus-List Propeller Suggestions?

[Dr. Brian C. Morrison]

Hello List,

 

Back again with prop questions - I was almost ready to order the Indigo
Radial Winglet 3 blade prop. It appeared to be very efficient and well
within my budget. However, I have a reduction gear on my A4 with is not
supported by the Indigo prop. Any suggestions on another manufacturer and
pricing? The boatyard gave me a price on another prop of about $700 (3 blade
fixed) with an 8 week delivery. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Brian C. Morrison

S/V Rekofa, The Blue Whale

1979 C&C 34

Baltimore, MD

 

 

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