Re: Stus-List Atomic 4 replacement

[Neil Gallagher via CnC-List]

Ian,

I've had my A-4 out and back in twice since I bought the boat.  In my 
experience you're on the right track, some timber under the engine to 
slide it forward under the companionway.  My only addition was a chain 
fall hung from a 4x4 over the companionway to take most of the weight 
and to pull it forward.  I'm not sure of the 29-1's layout, but I'd 
suspect you could do something like that.


Once the engine was into the cabin, I had it lifted in/out by a yard 
crane once, and I did it myself the other time.  When I did it myself I 
used the boom as a crane, with the main halyard to lift the aft end of 
the boom. Actually used my main sheet as the block and tackle to hoist 
the engine, swung the boom over the side and lowered it to the ground.  
It worked ok but reinstalling I used the chainfall, was more secure than 
the sheet.  And I got some sarcastic remark about hoping my insurance 
was paid up from the yard manager when he saw it


Neil Gallagher
Weatherly, 35-1
Glen Cove, NY





On 12/23/2019 10:06 PM, Ian Matthew via CnC-List wrote:

Hi,

After years of abuse and keeping it on life support, my A4 finally 
decided enough is enough.  So now I need to remove it and put a 
replacement back in.  My budget didn't allow for going to a diesel but 
I have a rebuilt A4 coming from a person who rebuilds these as a 
hobby.  He has a very good reputation for the quality of work.


I have been persuaded by two sailing buddies (both of who race Cal 
40's) that this isn't too difficult a job and they will help me do the 
replacement.  I am looking for any tips and gotcha's that this 
venerable group can provide me before I get started.


One major issue I can see is how to lift the engine off the mounts 
when the engine is under the cockpit.  My engine builder who has done 
this a few times (but can't any more due to his age) suggested I slide 
a 6x4 under the engine then use a 2x4 as a pivot and raise the engine 
by having someone stand on the 6X4.  Then once free of the mounts, 
gently slide it back into the saloon and lift it out through the 
companionway.  Has anyone tried this?


I have lots of able-bodied helpers to help me so manpower won't be a 
problem.


I am going to do all this at the dock, so no crane to help with the 
lift.  And while the engine is out, I'll remove the fuel tank and 
clean it out.  I'm sure there's crud at the bottom.


I'll document the experience for the benefit of others and share it 
once it's done.


--
Ian Matthew
"Siento el Viento"  C 29-1
San Francisco Bay


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Re: Stus-List Atomic 4 replacement

[David Risch via CnC-List]

While you are in the  engine compartment check your stuffing box hose, Muffler, 
Muffler hose Etc all the other ofttimes neglected and hard to get to stuff

Sent from my Android. Please forgive typos. Thank you.


From: CnC-List  on behalf of Ian Matthew via 
CnC-List 
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2019 10:06:27 PM
To: cnc-list 
Cc: Ian Matthew 
Subject: Stus-List Atomic 4 replacement

Hi,

After years of abuse and keeping it on life support, my A4 finally decided 
enough is enough.  So now I need to remove it and put a replacement back in.  
My budget didn't allow for going to a diesel but I have a rebuilt A4 coming 
from a person who rebuilds these as a hobby.  He has a very good reputation for 
the quality of work.

I have been persuaded by two sailing buddies (both of who race Cal 40's) that 
this isn't too difficult a job and they will help me do the replacement.  I am 
looking for any tips and gotcha's that this venerable group can provide me 
before I get started.

One major issue I can see is how to lift the engine off the mounts when the 
engine is under the cockpit.  My engine builder who has done this a few times 
(but can't any more due to his age) suggested I slide a 6x4 under the engine 
then use a 2x4 as a pivot and raise the engine by having someone stand on the 
6X4.  Then once free of the mounts, gently slide it back into the saloon and 
lift it out through the companionway.  Has anyone tried this?

I have lots of able-bodied helpers to help me so manpower won't be a problem.

I am going to do all this at the dock, so no crane to help with the lift.  And 
while the engine is out, I'll remove the fuel tank and clean it out.  I'm sure 
there's crud at the bottom.

I'll document the experience for the benefit of others and share it once it's 
done.

--
Ian Matthew
"Siento el Viento"  C 29-1
San Francisco Bay
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Stus-List Atomic 4 replacement

[Ian Matthew via CnC-List]

Hi,

After years of abuse and keeping it on life support, my A4 finally decided
enough is enough.  So now I need to remove it and put a replacement back
in.  My budget didn't allow for going to a diesel but I have a rebuilt A4
coming from a person who rebuilds these as a hobby.  He has a very good
reputation for the quality of work.

I have been persuaded by two sailing buddies (both of who race Cal 40's)
that this isn't too difficult a job and they will help me do the
replacement.  I am looking for any tips and gotcha's that this venerable
group can provide me before I get started.

One major issue I can see is how to lift the engine off the mounts when the
engine is under the cockpit.  My engine builder who has done this a few
times (but can't any more due to his age) suggested I slide a 6x4 under the
engine then use a 2x4 as a pivot and raise the engine by having someone
stand on the 6X4.  Then once free of the mounts, gently slide it back into
the saloon and lift it out through the companionway.  Has anyone tried this?

I have lots of able-bodied helpers to help me so manpower won't be a
problem.

I am going to do all this at the dock, so no crane to help with the lift.
And while the engine is out, I'll remove the fuel tank and clean it out.
I'm sure there's crud at the bottom.

I'll document the experience for the benefit of others and share it once
it's done.

-- 
Ian Matthew
"Siento el Viento"  C 29-1
San Francisco Bay
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Re: Stus-List PAC CUP

[Ian Matthew via CnC-List]

Hi Pete,

I have raced the PacCup twice.  Last time was 2018 and I was the Navigator
on a Cal 40.
I used OpenCPN as my navigation tool with the Weather Routing plug in.  I
had modified the polars to avoid getting routes too deep (as far as DDW -
skipper was not comfortable with trying to sail downwind at angles greater
than 165 and even then...)
Before the race we used Weatherguy (Rick Shema, www.weatherguy.com - he's
based in Hawaii) who gave me a comprehensive report 24 hours before our
start and also a telephone call on the way to the start.  (We were not
allowed 'outside help' during the race.)  His advice was really good.

Feel free to contact me off list for more information.  Are you planning on
doing the race next year?

On Mon, Dec 23, 2019 at 8:10 PM Pete Shelquist-comcast via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Can anyone on this list provide a resource for weather routing the PAC Cup
> and back?
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"Siento el Viento"  C 29-1
San Francisco Bay
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[Pete Shelquist-comcast via CnC-List]

Can anyone on this list provide a resource for weather routing the PAC Cup and 
back?

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Re: Stus-List Happy Holidays

[detroito91 via CnC-List]

Merry xmas to ya'll stu,  and to all the c ers out there. Enjoy the holidays 
and 2020.Jim Schwartz SEA YA !38 landfall Washington nc Sent from my Verizon, 
Samsung Galaxy smartphone
 Original message From: Stu via CnC-List 
 Date: 12/23/19  11:37 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: C Email 
List  Cc: Stu  Subject: Stus-List 
Happy Holidays 


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Re: Stus-List Happy Holidays

[Randy Stafford via CnC-List]

Hey Dennis,

Next time you come to Colorado for skiing, check out 
https://www.magnoliacajundining.com .  It 
just opened a month ago and looks very legit.  I went down yesterday and met 
the owner and staff; most are from Lafayette.  Some brunch patrons from Baton 
Rouge said it was the real deal.

Cheers,
Randy

> On Dec 23, 2019, at 7:50 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> From deep in de swamp, Joyeux Noel!
> 
> May all of you have a happy, safe holiday season and a wonderful New Year.
> 
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List Racing - RC protesting

[Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List]

In Chester Race Week one year the RC protested us on Koobalibra (C 115) as we 
finished for failing to honour the appropriate turning mark.  At the same time 
as we finished we (Koobalibra) protested the RC for not clearly identifying the 
course (3 yellow tetrahedrons for three separate courses in the same 
approximate location that was described pre-start).  Koobalibra won the protest 
and it was witnessed by none other than Rodney Johnston.  The race was thrown 
out of the series as a result.

Mike
Persistence
Halifax, NS

From: CnC-List  On Behalf Of Matthew L. Wolford 
via CnC-List
Sent: December 23, 2019 9:49 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Racing

My understanding is that an RC also has the ability to protest a violation as 
Bill states.

From: WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2019 9:12 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: WILLIAM WALKER
Subject: Re: Stus-List Racing


Can't the race committee protest OBSERVED violation under RSS 60.2?
Bill Walker


On Sunday, December 22, 2019 detroito91 via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:


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Stus-List Happy Holidays

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

>From deep in de swamp, Joyeux Noel!

May all of you have a happy, safe holiday season and a wonderful New Year.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List Racing

[Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List]

My understanding is that an RC also has the ability to protest a violation as 
Bill states.

From: WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List 
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2019 9:12 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: WILLIAM WALKER 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Racing

Can't the race committee protest OBSERVED violation under RSS 60.2?
Bill Walker







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