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[Neil Andersen via CnC-List]

I don’t know the exact dates, but the canal depth is low in the winter and 
re-filled again in the spring.

I would google next spring to see when they “re-open” it.

Neil
1982 C&C 32 FoxFire
Rock Hall, MD
(formerly lived in central NYS)

Neil Andersen
20691 Jamieson Rd
Rock Hall, MD 21661


From: CnC-List  on behalf of CHARLES SCHEAFFER 
via CnC-List 
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 12:14 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER
Subject: Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C&Cs

Do I have to google the controlling depth of the Erie canal?  Step up, New 
Yorkers.  What's up there?

Chuck, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena, Md


On November 26, 2019 at 6:57 AM "Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List" 
 wrote:

For tourism, portions of it may be great.  For commercial shipping between New 
York City and Buffalo, I believe it’s a thing of the past.  Portions can still 
be seen along I 86 between Erie and Corning.  I suspect it’s too shallow for my 
boat.

I’ll look into it.  Good idea.

From: Doug Robinson via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 1:10 AM
To: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
Cc: Doug Robinson
Subject: Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C&Cs


Who ever told you the Erie Canal was defunct ?  Alive and well and lots of 
loupers headed around the system.well worth the trip at least once.





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Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C&Cs now Erie Canal

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

The controlling depth is “supposed” to be 12’.

Good luck with that, at least in the spring. I made the trip upbound for the 
second time last year.

The advice in April 2018 was that the minimum was 8’, but in several places 
where Tributaries enter the canal, debris had filled in reducing it to only 6 
feet. There were other problems, such as a lock master who was reporting 
“normal pool” between Lock 19 and 20, because . . .the level was BELOW all the 
numbers at the bottom of the lock. We could see the stains a foot and a half 
higher which showed where it should be. A call to the Authority, and his 
supervisor came and apologized,  and said he could raise the level 12 – 14 
inches overnite, which we were dubious of, but next morning they had raised the 
level 14” over a 10 mile stretch. They control a LOT of water.  He said they 
had new dredging equipment coming that summer, and there would be plenty of 
water after that. 

Eventually we had to stop at Rome for 3 weeks until they had dredged Woods 
Creek, Sylvan Beach, and another creek. We still dragged the bottom at several 
other places along the way, including both sides of the Genesee River. Hard to 
complain about a gem like this, especially when it was free, no charge ($200) 
for the centennial year of 2018.

It is a wonderful trip, and I would recommend doing it at least once. Most 
places offer free docking overnite, many with free electric. 

I know our own Brig Niagara has gone through the canal at least twice, and that 
is 126 feet with a 10.5 foot draft.

 

Bill Coleman

Erie PA

 

 

Do I have to google the controlling depth of the Erie canal?  Step up, New 
Yorkers.  What's up there? 

 

Chuck, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena, Md 

 

 

On November 26, 2019 at 6:57 AM "Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List" 
 wrote: 

For tourism, portions of it may be great.  For commercial shipping between New 
York City and Buffalo, I believe it’s a thing of the past.  Portions can still 
be seen along I 86 between Erie and Corning.  I suspect it’s too shallow for my 
boat. 

  

I’ll look into it.  Good idea. 

  

From: Doug Robinson via CnC-List   

Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 1:10 AM 

To: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List   

Cc: Doug Robinson   

Subject: Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C&Cs 

  

Who ever told you the Erie Canal was defunct ?  Alive and well and lots of 
loupers headed around the system.well worth the trip at least once.

 

 

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Re: Stus-List 37+ lights and head

[Allen Miles via CnC-List]

Thanks, I'll check them out.

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 3:47 PM Ken Heaton  wrote:

> Our 37/40 has one of these in the shower: Scandvik, Inc. #46003 Black
> handle with 5’ chrome flex hose
>
> https://www.scandvik.com/index.cfm?method=products_detail&productID=95
>
> Scandvik, Inc. is based in in Vero Beach, Fl.
>
> Ken H.
>
> On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 at 12:44, Allen Miles via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> I thought my 30-2 came equipped with an extendable hose faucet in the
>> head so you could shower there. There is a shower grate and separate sump
>> and pump.
>>
>> I just checked on board and I now have a standard faucet. Was I imagining
>> things or was there a faucet with a hose that retracted into the locker
>> under the sink? Can I get a replacement?
>>
>> Allen Miles
>> S/v Septima
>> Hampton, VA
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 4:15 PM Opt online via CnC-List <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Here is a link to the 37+ owners manual.  I kept my navy light housings
>>> and put in LEDs from Defender
>>>
>>> On smelly head, I replaced all my hoses, the head, the anti siphon and
>>> the y valve.  I put fresh water in every flush using the head sink faucet
>>> that I replaced with an extendable hose faucet.  Also this device is
>>> amazing:
>>> SeaSmart Marine Marine Toilet Sanitizer
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Rich Hulit
>>>
>>> Kindred. 1988 37+ wing keel
>>>
>>> 917 854-5537
>>> rhhu...@optonline.net
>>> Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
>>>
>>> > On Oct 2, 2019, at 3:39 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote:
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>>> >  3. Re:  Potable water conservation (Bailey White)
>>> >  4. Re:  Smelly head (Shawn Wright)
>>> >  5.  Aqua Signal Lights on a 37+ (Chuck Saur)
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>>> > Subject: Stus-List Smelly head
>>> > Message-ID:
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>>> >
>>> > I beg patience as i am hoping there is some quick troubleshooting
>>> hints that can be provided.
>>> >
>>> > Purchased a 1990 C&C 34 +. really really happy with boat and currently
>>> working  through some smaller items to get her up to speed.
>>> >
>>> > one of these involves the holding tank. My jabsco manual toilet exits
>>> through a Y valve to sea or to  holding tank.  No external macerator system
>>> is in place.. Even when Y valve set to sea I am having a smell go away and
>>> then return to the head area.
>>> >
>>> > Holding tank was pumped before transport after purchase and appears
>>> close to empty.
>>> >
>>> > Steps to date:
>>> >
>>> > 1) Had a group out on the boat
>>> > 2) next day head ines appeared blocked as there was back pressure on
>>> handle
>>> > 3) removed lines got shop vacuum cleared lines and flushed with
>>> vinegar and water
>>> > 4 thought everything would be good
>>> > 5) Noticed smell in head
>>> > 2) noticed back flow of liquid into bowl
>>> > 3) again fought with stiff lines and replaced joker valve
>>> > 3) back flow and  Smell went away
>>> > 4) a few days later after not using boat the smell came back but not
>>> from toilet bowl
>>> > 5) noticed that when I opened door under vanity sink bowl in the space
>>> that houses the holding tank that the smell was more extreme
>>> > 6) thought of taking tank out to inspect during winter but have no
>>> idea how to access it to do so.
>>> >
>>> > Does anyone have any suggestions as to troubleshoot tsmell, holding
>>> tank or lines and or remove tank?
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Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C&Cs now Erie Canal

[Neil Gallagher via CnC-List]

http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/index.html

Neil Gallagher
Weatherly 35-1
Glen Cove, NY


On 11/27/2019 9:28 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote:


The controlling depth is “supposed” to be 12’.

Good luck with that, at least in the spring. I made the trip upbound 
for the second time last year.


The advice in April 2018 was that the minimum was 8’, but in several 
places where Tributaries enter the canal, debris had filled in 
reducing it to only 6 feet. There were other problems, such as a lock 
master who was reporting “normal pool” between Lock 19 and 20, because 
. . .the level was BELOW all the numbers at the bottom of the lock. We 
could see the stains a foot and a half higher which showed where it 
should be. A call to the Authority, and his supervisor came and 
apologized,  and said he could raise the level 12 – 14 inches 
overnite, which we were dubious of, but next morning they had raised 
the level 14” over a 10 mile stretch. They control a LOT of water.  He 
said they had new dredging equipment coming that summer, and there 
would be plenty of water after that.


Eventually we had to stop at Rome for 3 weeks until they had dredged 
Woods Creek, Sylvan Beach, and another creek. We still dragged the 
bottom at several other places along the way, including both sides of 
the Genesee River. Hard to complain about a gem like this, especially 
when it was free, no charge ($200) for the centennial year of 2018.


It is a wonderful trip, and I would recommend doing it at least once. 
Most places offer free docking overnite, many with free electric.


I know our own Brig Niagara has gone through the canal at least twice, 
and that is 126 feet with a 10.5 foot draft.


Bill Coleman

Erie PA

Do I have to google the controlling depth of the Erie canal?  Step up, 
New Yorkers.  What's up there?


Chuck, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena, Md




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Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C&Cs now Erie Canal

[John Conklin via CnC-List]

With all this Canal talk
I ended up in Fairport NY for the holidays with family
Having a coffee at Fair pour overlooking the Erie Canal this AM Which I have 
never seen this low !
Wowza ??

John Conklin
S/V Halcyon
S/V Heartbeat
www.flirtingwithfire.com


On Nov 27, 2019, at 11:21 AM, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List 
 wrote:

 http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/index.html

Neil Gallagher
Weatherly 35-1
Glen Cove, NY


On 11/27/2019 9:28 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote:
The controlling depth is “supposed” to be 12’.
Good luck with that, at least in the spring. I made the trip upbound for the 
second time last year.
The advice in April 2018 was that the minimum was 8’, but in several places 
where Tributaries enter the canal, debris had filled in reducing it to only 6 
feet. There were other problems, such as a lock master who was reporting 
“normal pool” between Lock 19 and 20, because . . .the level was BELOW all the 
numbers at the bottom of the lock. We could see the stains a foot and a half 
higher which showed where it should be. A call to the Authority, and his 
supervisor came and apologized,  and said he could raise the level 12 – 14 
inches overnite, which we were dubious of, but next morning they had raised the 
level 14” over a 10 mile stretch. They control a LOT of water.  He said they 
had new dredging equipment coming that summer, and there would be plenty of 
water after that.
Eventually we had to stop at Rome for 3 weeks until they had dredged Woods 
Creek, Sylvan Beach, and another creek. We still dragged the bottom at several 
other places along the way, including both sides of the Genesee River. Hard to 
complain about a gem like this, especially when it was free, no charge ($200) 
for the centennial year of 2018.
It is a wonderful trip, and I would recommend doing it at least once. Most 
places offer free docking overnite, many with free electric.
I know our own Brig Niagara has gone through the canal at least twice, and that 
is 126 feet with a 10.5 foot draft.

Bill Coleman
Erie PA


Do I have to google the controlling depth of the Erie canal?  Step up, New 
Yorkers.  What's up there?

Chuck, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena, Md



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Stus-List Cabin Sole Refinishing

[Spencer Johnson via CnC-List]

Hi Russ! Good idea...I was just following the included instructions by mixing 
with the polyurethane first...this kinda worked but didn't disperse the walnut 
shells evenly.I created a test board, put a few coats of Minwax Satin 
Polyurethane on it, then with a wet coat and a re-purposed jam jar with a nail 
hole in the top (not too big) I sprinkled as evenly as possible, let it dry 
(spreading a wet coat over the not-so-wet coat kinda messed up the bottom 
coat). Letting it dry completely and adding another coat seemed to work as I 
liked.Taping the Holly stripes seemed to cause more surface 
disruption...pulling the tape up right after laying down a coat left tape 
lines/ridges that are a bit annoying.=C2=A0 I will be testing without taping 
and see how annoying the walnut shells are on the holly..UPDATE: Using an old 
jam jar with one small nail hole init for the walnut shells I was able to 
control the sprinkle onto the wet polyurethane evenly. The proof will be when I 
replace the cabin sole and lay down the rugs to see how easily they move 
around.IF...any lister would like a supply of crushed walnut shells just let me 
know where to send it...I have about 2/3rds of an 18 oz jam jar that I will 
never use.  I would suspect that 2-3 tablespoons more than cover a typical 
cabin sole...
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Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C&Cs now Erie Canal

[Andrew Burton via CnC-List]

They drain the canal in winter for maintenance.
Correction, the Swan I took down the canal drew ELEVEN feet.
As I said, we got stuck in the mud a couple of times, but managed to get 
through with no delays. This was late September a few years ago. I found the 
engineers at the canal authority very helpful. There are also great resources 
on line about best depths, ie in some places you are better hugging one side of 
the canal.
Cheers
Andy
Hunkered down in Ocean City, MD waiting for the next gale to blow through.


Andrew Burton
139 Tuckerman Ave
Middletown, RI 
USA02842

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

> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:36, John Conklin via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> With all this Canal talk 
> I ended up in Fairport NY for the holidays with family 
> Having a coffee at Fair pour overlooking the Erie Canal this AM Which I have 
> never seen this low !
> Wowza ??
> 
> John Conklin 
> S/V Halcyon
> S/V Heartbeat
> www.flirtingwithfire.com
> 
> 
>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 11:21 AM, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>>  http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/index.html
>> 
>> Neil Gallagher
>> Weatherly 35-1
>> Glen Cove, NY
>> 
>> 
>>> On 11/27/2019 9:28 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote:
>>> The controlling depth is “supposed” to be 12’.
>>> Good luck with that, at least in the spring. I made the trip upbound for 
>>> the second time last year.
>>> The advice in April 2018 was that the minimum was 8’, but in several places 
>>> where Tributaries enter the canal, debris had filled in reducing it to only 
>>> 6 feet. There were other problems, such as a lock master who was reporting 
>>> “normal pool” between Lock 19 and 20, because . . .the level was BELOW all 
>>> the numbers at the bottom of the lock. We could see the stains a foot and a 
>>> half higher which showed where it should be. A call to the Authority, and 
>>> his supervisor came and apologized,  and said he could raise the level 12 – 
>>> 14 inches overnite, which we were dubious of, but next morning they had 
>>> raised the level 14” over a 10 mile stretch. They control a LOT of water.  
>>> He said they had new dredging equipment coming that summer, and there would 
>>> be plenty of water after that.
>>> Eventually we had to stop at Rome for 3 weeks until they had dredged Woods 
>>> Creek, Sylvan Beach, and another creek. We still dragged the bottom at 
>>> several other places along the way, including both sides of the Genesee 
>>> River. Hard to complain about a gem like this, especially when it was free, 
>>> no charge ($200) for the centennial year of 2018.
>>> It is a wonderful trip, and I would recommend doing it at least once. Most 
>>> places offer free docking overnite, many with free electric.
>>> I know our own Brig Niagara has gone through the canal at least twice, and 
>>> that is 126 feet with a 10.5 foot draft.
>>>  
>>> Bill Coleman
>>> Erie PA
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Do I have to google the controlling depth of the Erie canal?  Step up, New 
>>> Yorkers.  What's up there?
>>>  
>>> Chuck, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena, Md
>>>  
>>> 
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Re: Stus-List Cabin Sole Refinishing

[Andrew Burton via CnC-List]

If you must add non skid to your sole (and I thoroughly disapprove!), the best 
stuff is an Awl Grip product called GripTex. It is clear spheres so it blends 
better than walnut shells, which appear black underfoot. GripTex is also not as 
sharp as shells so there is less wear on your gear and toes.
Andy

Andrew Burton
139 Tuckerman Ave
Middletown, RI 
USA02842

www.burtonsailing.com
http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
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> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:59, Spencer Johnson via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Russ! Good idea...I was just following the included instructions by mixing 
> with the polyurethane first...this kinda worked but didn't disperse the 
> walnut shells evenly.I created a test board, put a few coats of Minwax Satin 
> Polyurethane on it, then with a wet coat and a re-purposed jam jar with a 
> nail hole in the top (not too big) I sprinkled as evenly as possible, let it 
> dry (spreading a wet coat over the not-so-wet coat kinda messed up the bottom 
> coat). Letting it dry completely and adding another coat seemed to work as I 
> liked.Taping the Holly stripes seemed to cause more surface 
> disruption...pulling the tape up right after laying down a coat left tape 
> lines/ridges that are a bit annoying.=C2=A0 I will be testing without taping 
> and see how annoying the walnut shells are on the holly..
> UPDATE: Using an old jam jar with one small nail hole init for the walnut 
> shells I was able to control the sprinkle onto the wet polyurethane evenly. 
> The proof will be when I replace the cabin sole and lay down the rugs to see 
> how easily they move around.
> IF...any lister would like a supply of crushed walnut shells just let me know 
> where to send it...I have about 2/3rds of an 18 oz jam jar that I will never 
> use.  I would suspect that 2-3 tablespoons more than cover a typical cabin 
> sole...
> 
> Spencer Johnson
> 84 LF 38 "Alegria" #165
> Racine, WI / Waukegan, IL
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If you are interest in using the NYS Canal System, you might start here (they also maintain a booth at major boat shows):  NYCanals.com Charts are available for downloading to Opencpn from the NOAA site via the chart command.    Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Neil Andersen via CnC-ListSent: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 7:57 AMTo: cnc-list@cnc-list.comCc: Neil AndersenSubject: Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C&Cs I don’t know the exact dates, but the canal depth is low in the winter and re-filled again in the spring. I would google next spring to see when they “re-open” it. Neil1982 C&C 32 FoxFireRock Hall, MD(formerly lived in central NYS) Neil Andersen20691 Jamieson RdRock Hall, MD 21661 From: CnC-List  on behalf of CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 12:14 AMTo: cnc-list@cnc-list.comCc: CHARLES SCHEAFFERSubject: Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C&Cs  Do I have to google the controlling depth of the Erie canal?  Step up, New Yorkers.  What's up there?  Chuck, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Pasadena, Md   On November 26, 2019 at 6:57 AM "Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List"  wrote: For tourism, portions of it may be great.  For commercial shipping between New York City and Buffalo, I believe it’s a thing of the past.  Portions can still be seen along I 86 between Erie and Corning.  I suspect it’s too shallow for my boat.   I’ll look into it.  Good idea.   From: Doug Robinson via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 1:10 AM To: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List Cc: Doug Robinson Subject: Re: Stus-List Fwd: Great Lakes water levels...for C&Cs   Who ever told you the Erie Canal was defunct ?  Alive and well and lots of loupers headed around the system.well worth the trip at least once.  ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray    ___

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Re: Stus-List Cabin Sole Refinishing

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

There are several products made to spray on the back of rugs to keep them
from slipping.  Search Amazon for "rug non skid spray".  Worth a try.

Dennis C.

On Wed, Nov 27, 2019 at 12:11 PM Andrew Burton via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> If you must add non skid to your sole (and I thoroughly disapprove!), the
> best stuff is an Awl Grip product called GripTex. It is clear spheres so it
> blends better than walnut shells, which appear black underfoot. GripTex is
> also not as sharp as shells so there is less wear on your gear and toes.
> Andy
>
> Andrew Burton
> 139 Tuckerman Ave
> Middletown, RI
> USA02842
>
> www.burtonsailing.com
> http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
> +401 965-5260
>
> On Nov 27, 2019, at 12:59, Spencer Johnson via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> The proof will be when I replace the cabin sole and lay down the rugs to
> see how easily they move around.
> IF...any lister would like a supply of crushed walnut shells just let me
> know where to send it...I have about 2/3rds of an 18 oz jam jar that I will
> never use.  I would suspect that 2-3 tablespoons more than cover a typical
> cabin sole...
>
> Spencer Johnson
> 84 LF 38 "Alegria" #165
> Racine, WI / Waukegan, IL
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Cabin Sole Refinishing

[Russ & Melody via CnC-List]

Hi Spencer,

Good to hear. I too find that clear polyurethane coatings are too 
viscous for the shells dispersing... paint too.


The idea of waiting until after tack is so you don't sand between 
coats. In this application a next day overcoat is usually just fine.


I think someone else suggested taping the holly strips as I hadn't 
thought of it. Seems a little anal to me for something you trod on 
anyhow. A sole is supposed to functional not something that you might 
pour a wine and sit on to admire. Yeesh.


I stopped using walnut shells on deck applications because the 
coating gets rubbed off quickly and the turn dark. In easy going 
applications it's not a concern.
On companionway treads & such I like the subtle contrast when it goes 
darker as it's good for old eyes to discern the steps, etc.


Using that jam jar mod is brilliant. And I hear that down south it 
can also be used to apply bourbon (to yourself, without the lid).


Cheers, Russ
ex-Sweet 35 mk-1
east side, Vancouver Island



Hi Russ! Good idea...I was just following the included instructions 
by mixing with the polyurethane first...this kinda worked but didn't 
disperse the walnut shells evenly.I created a test board, put a few 
coats of Minwax Satin Polyurethane on it, then with a wet coat and a 
re-purposed jam jar with a nail hole in the top (not too big) I 
sprinkled as evenly as possible, let it dry (spreading a wet coat 
over the not-so-wet coat kinda messed up the bottom coat). Letting 
it dry completely and adding another coat seemed to work as I 
liked.Taping the Holly stripes seemed to cause more surface 
disruption...pulling the tape up right after laying down a coat left 
tape lines/ridges that are a bit annoying.=C2=A0 I will be testing 
without taping and see how annoying the walnut shells are on the holly..
UPDATE: Using an old jam jar with one small nail hole init for the 
walnut shells I was able to control the sprinkle onto the wet 
polyurethane evenly.
The proof will be when I replace the cabin sole and lay down the 
rugs to see how easily they move around.
IF...any lister would like a supply of crushed walnut shells just 
let me know where to send it...I have about 2/3rds of an 18 oz jam 
jar that I will never use.  I would suspect that 2-3 tablespoons 
more than cover a typical cabin sole...


Spencer Johnson
84 LF 38 "Alegria" #165
Racine, WI / Waukegan, IL
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