Re: Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent
I installed a Nicro 4 inch solar vent in Alianna this past summer. It seemed to run 24/7 all summer long after I turned it on following 3 days of initial charging in bright sunlight. I was at the boat yesterday afternoon and noticed that the fan had stopped. We have had a fair bit of dull rainy weather around here lately and of course daylight hours have decreased considerably as the seasons changed so I expect there was not enough sunlight to keep the battery fully charged. I had hoped that the fan would run all winter long to keep the air inside the boat fresh during layup so I intentionally modified my tarp to allow full access of the collectors to the daylight sun and I left the fan in the on position. Better interior ventialtion during winter storage was one of the main reason that I installed this solar vent but now there does not seem to be enough light to keep the cells fully charged. I am wondering if leaving the vent in the on position to use up whatever level of charge it aquires under such conditions may be doing long term damage to the recahrgeable battery and I wonder if I should keep it turned off during winter storage. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Dwight Veinot CC 35 MKII, *Alianna* Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 12:49 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Jim, Is it still running at 5 or 6 am? That's important because that's when I think the highest potential for condensation is. Dennis C. On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 10:34 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I have been running my Nicro vent on an Energizer 2500 mAh C cell for...I dunno, 4 or 5 years. It's pretty dark here a lot of the winter, and I have had no issues. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 6 November 2014 14:28, jtsails via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Dennis, The Tenergy brand have a good reputation with the R/C crowd. I would recommend sticking to NiCd type batteries for this application. They have a lower capacity than NiMH but usually hold up much better. Tenergy makes a 3500mAh C-cell. A good source for quality batteries is your local hobby shop (one that deals with R/C planes, not a chain type hobby store). The rechargeable batteries you typically find at chain stores are low quality junk and more expensive to boot! James *From:* Dennis C. via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Sent:* Thursday, November 06, 2014 1:53 PM *To:* CnClist CnC-List@cnc-list.com *Subject:* Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent The battery on my new style Nicro solar vent finally died (Nicro model N20703S). Seemed to last the 3-5 years in Nicro's literature. The manual states at least 2800 mAh C cell is needed. I replaced it with a Nuon 3000 mAh C cell from a local battery store. Now I'm researching them and find Nuon batteries don't get good reviews. Be interested in hearing listers experiences with other brands. Other brands are Powerizer, Tenergy, GLE, etc. *Note*: Must be *minimum *2800 MaH. (For example: Energizers are only 2500). I'm assuming that less than 2800 would work but wouldn't work well in winter. Short days, long nights and cold temps would probably cause energy to run out in the wee hours. FYI: Changing the battery in the new style Nicro vents is a PIA. After you remove the 3 mounting screws, you have carefully pry the solar panels up to reveal the battery and change it. Flexing the panel is likely to crack it. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA -- ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at:
Re: Stus-List 38-3 for sale in CT
This is Crystal Slipper. Know the boat and owner well. Raced the local circuit extensively. VERY well maintained, all the goodies, excellent sails. Owner’s health forces sale. Definitely on the “A” list for this model John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 CC 34 Noank, CT From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tim Goodyear via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 12:27 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List 38-3 for sale in CT I haven't seen the boat directly, but this boat has a reputation of being well looked after and very well sailed (no affiliation). I only post it because it appears well maintained and very well equipped. Hmmm, might be a nice swap for Mojito... http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/C%26C-38-Mark-III-2785710/Noank/CT/United-States#.VFz_EvnHk1I Tim Mojito CC 35-3 Branford, CT --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent
It won't hurt your battery to leave it partly or completely discharged, mainly because it is a single cell, and there is no risk of cell reversal during discharge as is the case in a battery pack. Nickel cadmiums and nickel metal hydrides are similar in this respect. The following link includes storage recommendations by several different manufacturers for several different battery chemistries. Steve Thomas CC27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON - Original Message - From: dwight veinot via CnC-List To: Dennis C. ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 5:20 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent I installed a Nicro 4 inch solar vent in Alianna this past summer. It seemed to run 24/7 all summer long after I turned it on following 3 days of initial charging in bright sunlight. I was at the boat yesterday afternoon and noticed that the fan had stopped. We have had a fair bit of dull rainy weather around here lately and of course daylight hours have decreased considerably as the seasons changed so I expect there was not enough sunlight to keep the battery fully charged. I had hoped that the fan would run all winter long to keep the air inside the boat fresh during layup so I intentionally modified my tarp to allow full access of the collectors to the daylight sun and I left the fan in the on position. Better interior ventialtion during winter storage was one of the main reason that I installed this solar vent but now there does not seem to be enough light to keep the cells fully charged. I am wondering if leaving the vent in the on position to use up whatever level of charge it aquires under such conditions may be doing long term damage to the recahrgeable battery and I wonder if I should keep it turned off during winter storage. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Dwight Veinot CC 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 12:49 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Jim, Is it still running at 5 or 6 am? That's important because that's when I think the highest potential for condensation is. Dennis C. On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 10:34 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I have been running my Nicro vent on an Energizer 2500 mAh C cell for...I dunno, 4 or 5 years. It's pretty dark here a lot of the winter, and I have had no issues. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 6 November 2014 14:28, jtsails via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Dennis, The Tenergy brand have a good reputation with the R/C crowd. I would recommend sticking to NiCd type batteries for this application. They have a lower capacity than NiMH but usually hold up much better. Tenergy makes a 3500mAh C-cell. A good source for quality batteries is your local hobby shop (one that deals with R/C planes, not a chain type hobby store). The rechargeable batteries you typically find at chain stores are low quality junk and more expensive to boot! James From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 1:53 PM To: CnClist Subject: Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent The battery on my new style Nicro solar vent finally died (Nicro model N20703S). Seemed to last the 3-5 years in Nicro's literature. The manual states at least 2800 mAh C cell is needed. I replaced it with a Nuon 3000 mAh C cell from a local battery store. Now I'm researching them and find Nuon batteries don't get good reviews. Be interested in hearing listers experiences with other brands. Other brands are Powerizer, Tenergy, GLE, etc. Note: Must be minimum 2800 MaH. (For example: Energizers are only 2500). I'm assuming that less than 2800 would work but wouldn't work well in winter. Short days, long nights and cold temps would probably cause energy to run out in the wee hours. FYI: Changing the battery in the new style Nicro vents is a PIA. After you remove the 3 mounting screws, you have carefully pry the solar panels up to reveal the battery and change it. Flexing the panel is likely to crack it. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address:
Re: Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent
Oops. Here is the link: http://www.powerstream.com/Storage.htm Original Message - From: Steve Thomas via CnC-List To: dwight veinot ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 9:08 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent It won't hurt your battery to leave it partly or completely discharged, mainly because it is a single cell, and there is no risk of cell reversal during discharge as is the case in a battery pack. Nickel cadmiums and nickel metal hydrides are similar in this respect. The following link includes storage recommendations by several different manufacturers for several different battery chemistries. Steve Thomas CC27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON - Original Message - From: dwight veinot via CnC-List To: Dennis C. ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 5:20 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent I installed a Nicro 4 inch solar vent in Alianna this past summer. It seemed to run 24/7 all summer long after I turned it on following 3 days of initial charging in bright sunlight. I was at the boat yesterday afternoon and noticed that the fan had stopped. We have had a fair bit of dull rainy weather around here lately and of course daylight hours have decreased considerably as the seasons changed so I expect there was not enough sunlight to keep the battery fully charged. I had hoped that the fan would run all winter long to keep the air inside the boat fresh during layup so I intentionally modified my tarp to allow full access of the collectors to the daylight sun and I left the fan in the on position. Better interior ventialtion during winter storage was one of the main reason that I installed this solar vent but now there does not seem to be enough light to keep the cells fully charged. I am wondering if leaving the vent in the on position to use up whatever level of charge it aquires under such conditions may be doing long term damage to the recahrgeable battery and I wonder if I should keep it turned off during winter storage. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Dwight Veinot CC 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 12:49 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Jim, Is it still running at 5 or 6 am? That's important because that's when I think the highest potential for condensation is. Dennis C. On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 10:34 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I have been running my Nicro vent on an Energizer 2500 mAh C cell for...I dunno, 4 or 5 years. It's pretty dark here a lot of the winter, and I have had no issues. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 6 November 2014 14:28, jtsails via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Dennis, The Tenergy brand have a good reputation with the R/C crowd. I would recommend sticking to NiCd type batteries for this application. They have a lower capacity than NiMH but usually hold up much better. Tenergy makes a 3500mAh C-cell. A good source for quality batteries is your local hobby shop (one that deals with R/C planes, not a chain type hobby store). The rechargeable batteries you typically find at chain stores are low quality junk and more expensive to boot! James From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 1:53 PM To: CnClist Subject: Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent The battery on my new style Nicro solar vent finally died (Nicro model N20703S). Seemed to last the 3-5 years in Nicro's literature. The manual states at least 2800 mAh C cell is needed. I replaced it with a Nuon 3000 mAh C cell from a local battery store. Now I'm researching them and find Nuon batteries don't get good reviews. Be interested in hearing listers experiences with other brands. Other brands are Powerizer, Tenergy, GLE, etc. Note: Must be minimum 2800 MaH. (For example: Energizers are only 2500). I'm assuming that less than 2800 would work but wouldn't work well in winter. Short days, long nights and cold temps would probably cause energy to run out in the wee hours. FYI: Changing the battery in the new style Nicro vents is a PIA. After you remove the 3 mounting screws, you have carefully pry the solar panels up to reveal the battery and change it. Flexing the panel is likely to crack it. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA -- ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo
Stus-List CC 38 MK III Info
I'm looking at a 1987 CC 38 MK III with a wing keel. Does anyone out there have any experience on how the upwind performance is with the wing keel at 5' 6 draft vs the full keel at 7' 7 draft. I understand that the full keel model will probably point better, I'm just trying to get a feel for what I might be giving up with the wing. Also curious to know how tender the boat might be. Plan to do some casual club racing. Doug _/)~~~_/) attachment: winmail.dat___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List Lions and tigers and bears, Oh MyWas Approved LED bulbs
Yes. The COLREGS specify 12m (39.4') as the upper limit for using an all-around light on a power boat. I suppose that makes sense because for a boat of 12 meters or more, there is a difference in the required visibility of the stern light and masthead light, vs the all-around white light used for anchor, aground, and various other light patterns. To meet those visibility requirement, the all-around white light you use for anchoring would need to be one designed for a boat over 50 meters. But remember, if you use your all-around white light when motoring, you need a way to turn off the stern light that you need to show when sailing. With all the discussion about LEDs and running lights and steaming lights and tri-color lights (Oh My!), it occurs to me that one configuration that might be attractive to several folks on the list has not been mentioned. Rule 25A specifies sidelights and a stern light when sailing, and 25B species a tri-color at the top of the mast in place of the deck level lights for sailboats under 20 meters. But rule 25C allows a red all-around light over a green all-around light at the top of the mast IN ADDITION TO the deck level running lights for a sailboat of any length. Hence the mnemonic Red over Green, I'm a sailing machine. This configuration seems to be a solution which provides visibility at longer range when near coastal or in sloppy waves, but still keeps lights down low where those on small power boats are more apt to notice them. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 3:13 PM To: Edd Schillay; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Lights Approved LED bulbs He mentions 26ft as a cutoff in his narrative, but it's 12m in the literature. I'm presuming the 12m is correct for the single all around white light for motoring. Ron Wild Cheri ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Lions and tigers and bears, Oh MyWas Approved LED bulbs
Some friends who have done multiple Newport-Bermuda races have your last configuration. They say it increases visibility. Gary - Original Message - From: Rick Brass via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com To: 'Ronald B. Frerker' rbfrer...@yahoo.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 1:22 PM Subject: Stus-List Lions and tigers and bears, Oh MyWas Approved LED bulbs Yes. The COLREGS specify 12m (39.4') as the upper limit for using an all-around light on a power boat. I suppose that makes sense because for a boat of 12 meters or more, there is a difference in the required visibility of the stern light and masthead light, vs the all-around white light used for anchor, aground, and various other light patterns. To meet those visibility requirement, the all-around white light you use for anchoring would need to be one designed for a boat over 50 meters. But remember, if you use your all-around white light when motoring, you need a way to turn off the stern light that you need to show when sailing. With all the discussion about LEDs and running lights and steaming lights and tri-color lights (Oh My!), it occurs to me that one configuration that might be attractive to several folks on the list has not been mentioned. Rule 25A specifies sidelights and a stern light when sailing, and 25B species a tri-color at the top of the mast in place of the deck level lights for sailboats under 20 meters. But rule 25C allows a red all-around light over a green all-around light at the top of the mast IN ADDITION TO the deck level running lights for a sailboat of any length. Hence the mnemonic Red over Green, I'm a sailing machine. This configuration seems to be a solution which provides visibility at longer range when near coastal or in sloppy waves, but still keeps lights down low where those on small power boats are more apt to notice them. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 3:13 PM To: Edd Schillay; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Lights Approved LED bulbs He mentions 26ft as a cutoff in his narrative, but it's 12m in the literature. I'm presuming the 12m is correct for the single all around white light for motoring. Ron Wild Cheri ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Garden Lights and totally irrelevant
Well, I was talking about at anchor, where the primary concern is making sure somebody doesn't run into your boat. But actually at the dock I like them at the bow and stern too. It keeps people from walking into my anchor when I'm in a slip that's too short, or when the cleats are set up in the wrong place. It also keeps people from walking off the dock near my boat. I've helped fish a body from the water in a marina, and it's not fun. They aren't *that* bright, and in fact are worthless as cockpit lights except during late night rap sessions. Wal you wrote: I'm at the dock. Live aboards don't like this they say too many lights. ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List back to the original --- Anchor question
I have a copy of Hinz's 'the complete book of anchoring and mooring' on board. A few years ago, when I was trying to get a few inches of waterline back, I gave away my Ashley's complete knots and JR's Annapolis book of Seamanship. (I kept Chapman's and Hinz's.) Anchors are like religion. You said that Rocnas are on sale. I have one. It's over sized for my boat, and has held me in 50K with gusts to 70, and I'm not embellishing. A few boats ended up on the beach/rocks that day, and one guy blew up his engine trying to stay off the beach. I took a nap. Really. (I was 20 miles away from the nearest boat, and wasn't dragging and no one could drag into me, so what the heck.) I normally let out 1.5 scope and let it set, then lay out more rode and back down on it. It has failed to grab on the first try twice. Once when the bottom was covered with sea grass, and the second time when the bottom was covered with small rocks. Those bottoms are a challenge for any anchor. I also like the roll bar, as I believe that it helps keep the rode from fouling on the anchor when the boat spins around on top of it during tide and current changes. That said, I've had a 22 pound Danforth off the stern hold the boat fine in 25 knots when the wind changed. The bottom was good sand. The comment about getting the right anchor for where and how you sail is also right on. If you just need a lunch hook, and never intend to leave the boat at anchor or sleep soundly at night, or can predict the weather with 100 percent accuracy, then you can choose/size an anchor appropriately. Beyond a doubt the anchor must be manageable, and if you don't have a windlass then your options will be constrained. Note that all anchor manufacturers will make recommendations that make that anchor look best. If they recommend a bigger anchor they will create the impression that the anchor isn't as good as the competitor who recommends a smaller anchor, and could lose a sale. I probably could have followed Rocna's recommendation for my size/displacement boat, but wasn't willing to bet my boat and life on it. As a final note, it's November, when the snowbirds and new folks show up. I also call it 'anchor dragging season,' when folks learn that the anchor they have doesn't actually hold except in calm conditions. Wal -- s/v Stella Blue www.wbryant.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Anchor question
Josh - Well, my LF38 is actually only 37.6. Here's how I did it. Note that the windlass and mounting is over engineered. That's come in handy as I single hand, and pull up to anchor with the windlass and against the wind (against all recommendations) and have only stalled it once. That was when I discovered that I'd spent the night anchored on an enormous abandoned drift net that was laying on the bottom, and I pulled the whole net up along with the anchor. This stuff really happens. The real trick to pulling the boat up with the windlass is to run the windlass in short bursts, working with the chop or waves. Run the motor with the bow goes down, and let the sea pull the boat forward on the upstroke. I lube the bearings annually, but I use it a lot. http://www.wbryant.com/StellaBoat/Projects/gtackle/windlass/index.htm Wal you wrote: While we're on the topic of anchors, how do those of you with windlasses have then mounted. I've considered one but can't figure out a good solution for my 37+. Pictures would be awsome. -- s/v Stella Blue www.wbryant.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List advice on oil filter brands
I remember a discussion about which brands of oil filters were better (and worse). In the days I changed the filter in my car myself, I always used Fram because it was easy to find, but I remember from this list that was not a good make. Suggestions? This is for a 1980’s Perkins 30 HP diesel, probably less than 20 hours per year. Eric Frank Cat's Paw CC 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List advice on oil filter brands
less than 20 hours per year...if your filter needs changing then your engine is in bad shape...that said I use NAPA Gold Dwight Veinot CC 35 MKII, *Alianna* Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 6:50 PM, Eric Frank via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I remember a discussion about which brands of oil filters were better (and worse). In the days I changed the filter in my car myself, I always used Fram because it was easy to find, but I remember from this list that was not a good make. Suggestions? This is for a 1980’s Perkins 30 HP diesel, probably less than 20 hours per year. Eric Frank Cat's Paw CC 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List advice on oil filter brands
Are you sure you want to ask questions like this. We're sure to have a debate. 1, 2, 3, go! I am pretty much sold on Amsoil and all of their products. That being said I still look closely at their product specs. I have not been able to find a better filter than OEM for my Yanmar. In lew of Amsoil, NAPA Gold, Wix, or Purolator Pure 1 are all competitively good. I try to compare media type, square inches, end plate material and method of attachment, bypass valve pressure, valve spring design, drain back valve material and finally the burst pressure. I would avoid at all costs a standard fram oil filter. Period. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 CC 37+ Solomons, MD I remember a discussion about which brands of oil filters were better (and worse). In the days I changed the filter in my car myself, I always used Fram because it was easy to find, but I remember from this list that was not a good make. Suggestions? This is for a 1980's Perkins 30 HP diesel, probably less than 20 hours per year. Eric Frank Cat's Paw CC 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List advice on oil filter brands
FYI I use WIX on my wife's car. The guy at the parts store said WIX Fram. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 8:32 PM To: Eric Frank; CC List Subject: Re: Stus-List advice on oil filter brands Are you sure you want to ask questions like this. We're sure to have a debate. 1, 2, 3, go! I am pretty much sold on Amsoil and all of their products. That being said I still look closely at their product specs. I have not been able to find a better filter than OEM for my Yanmar. In lew of Amsoil, NAPA Gold, Wix, or Purolator Pure 1 are all competitively good. I try to compare media type, square inches, end plate material and method of attachment, bypass valve pressure, valve spring design, drain back valve material and finally the burst pressure. I would avoid at all costs a standard fram oil filter. Period. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 CC 37+ Solomons, MD I remember a discussion about which brands of oil filters were better (and worse). In the days I changed the filter in my car myself, I always used Fram because it was easy to find, but I remember from this list that was not a good make. Suggestions? This is for a 1980's Perkins 30 HP diesel, probably less than 20 hours per year. Eric Frank Cat's Paw CC 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.commailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List advice on oil filter brands
I use KN filters. I'd use them on my car and truck if I changed their oil myself. Dennis C On Nov 8, 2014 2:51 PM, Eric Frank via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I remember a discussion about which brands of oil filters were better (and worse). In the days I changed the filter in my car myself, I always used Fram because it was easy to find, but I remember from this list that was not a good make. Suggestions? This is for a 1980’s Perkins 30 HP diesel, probably less than 20 hours per year. Eric Frank Cat's Paw CC 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Lions and tigers and bears, Oh MyWas Approved LED bulbs
But where can you FIND a red over green? Joe Della Barba Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 1:22 PM To: 'Ronald B. Frerker'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Lions and tigers and bears, Oh MyWas Approved LED bulbs Yes. The COLREGS specify 12m (39.4') as the upper limit for using an all-around light on a power boat. I suppose that makes sense because for a boat of 12 meters or more, there is a difference in the required visibility of the stern light and masthead light, vs the all-around white light used for anchor, aground, and various other light patterns. To meet those visibility requirement, the all-around white light you use for anchoring would need to be one designed for a boat over 50 meters. But remember, if you use your all-around white light when motoring, you need a way to turn off the stern light that you need to show when sailing. With all the discussion about LEDs and running lights and steaming lights and tri-color lights (Oh My!), it occurs to me that one configuration that might be attractive to several folks on the list has not been mentioned. Rule 25A specifies sidelights and a stern light when sailing, and 25B species a tri-color at the top of the mast in place of the deck level lights for sailboats under 20 meters. But rule 25C allows a red all-around light over a green all-around light at the top of the mast IN ADDITION TO the deck level running lights for a sailboat of any length. Hence the mnemonic Red over Green, I'm a sailing machine. This configuration seems to be a solution which provides visibility at longer range when near coastal or in sloppy waves, but still keeps lights down low where those on small power boats are more apt to notice them. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 3:13 PM To: Edd Schillay; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Lights Approved LED bulbs He mentions 26ft as a cutoff in his narrative, but it's 12m in the literature. I'm presuming the 12m is correct for the single all around white light for motoring. Ron Wild Cheri ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Lions and tigers and bears, Oh MyWas Approved LED bulbs
I suppose you can just reverse the stack up of the lenses to get the proper red over green. But it is pretty obvious that the guy (or girl) who wrote the catalog copy for this item was not a knowledgeable boater (though I guess that could still mean he/she is a power boater). Certified for use on sail and Power Driven vessels under 20 meters. Really? For a light combination designed to tell other boaters you are a sailboat? Either my tolerance for stupidity is too low, or I've not had enough rum this evening. Maybe I should follow Wally's example and switch to tequila. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 11:57 PM To: 'Joe Della Barba'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Lions and tigers and bears, Oh MyWas Approved LED bulbs I found these, but they seem to be upside down: http://www.perko.com/catalog/navigation_lights_under_20_meters/895/green_red _all-round_navigation_light/ Marek -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 11:40 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Lions and tigers and bears, Oh MyWas Approved LED bulbs But where can you FIND a red over green? Joe Della Barba Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2014 1:22 PM To: 'Ronald B. Frerker'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Lions and tigers and bears, Oh MyWas Approved LED bulbs Yes. The COLREGS specify 12m (39.4') as the upper limit for using an all-around light on a power boat. I suppose that makes sense because for a boat of 12 meters or more, there is a difference in the required visibility of the stern light and masthead light, vs the all-around white light used for anchor, aground, and various other light patterns. To meet those visibility requirement, the all-around white light you use for anchoring would need to be one designed for a boat over 50 meters. But remember, if you use your all-around white light when motoring, you need a way to turn off the stern light that you need to show when sailing. With all the discussion about LEDs and running lights and steaming lights and tri-color lights (Oh My!), it occurs to me that one configuration that might be attractive to several folks on the list has not been mentioned. Rule 25A specifies sidelights and a stern light when sailing, and 25B species a tri-color at the top of the mast in place of the deck level lights for sailboats under 20 meters. But rule 25C allows a red all-around light over a green all-around light at the top of the mast IN ADDITION TO the deck level running lights for a sailboat of any length. Hence the mnemonic Red over Green, I'm a sailing machine. This configuration seems to be a solution which provides visibility at longer range when near coastal or in sloppy waves, but still keeps lights down low where those on small power boats are more apt to notice them. Rick Brass Washington, NC -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 3:13 PM To: Edd Schillay; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Lights Approved LED bulbs He mentions 26ft as a cutoff in his narrative, but it's 12m in the literature. I'm presuming the 12m is correct for the single all around white light for motoring. Ron Wild Cheri ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
