Stus-List Re: Woodpecker attacks genoa

[hans mhans.com via CnC-List]

Found a hornets nest way up in the fan tail while wiggling through the 
lazarette to secure a loose fitting. Thankfully abandoned.

~Hans

On Sep 16, 2022, at 9:24 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
 wrote:


Just to add to it, a duck layed an egg in our cockpit (no nesting material at 
all) - we just found a fresh egg one day going for a sail. Thankfully, no 
cleanup was needed.

I guess you never know what you can find...

Marek
Ottawa, ON



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 Original message 
From: Novabraid via CnC-List 
Date: 2022-09-16 14:22 (GMT-05:00)
To: 'Stus-List' 
Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net
Subject: Stus-List Re: Woodpecker attacks genoa

I had a tougher time when the ospreys left and the cormorants moved in.  Yes, 
the osprey can turn your boat into a sushi bar garbage bin with fishbones and 
guts scattered everywhere, but the cormorants seem to be able to spray bird poo 
all over the boat even better than a commercial painting outfit.   I’ve 
invested heavily in bird mitigation equipment throughout my boat. Noisy whirly 
things fore and aft, spikes on the spreaders, and tripper lines across the 
cockpit.  Seems effective this summer but the boat’s still in the water.
One year when I put the boat in early, some swallows thought it would be fun to 
build a nest in the hollow opening of the end of the boom.  First time I 
tensioned the outhaul a huge clump of twigs and sticks shot out the end of the 
boom.  Fortunately, no bird eggs.
Who would have thought that sailing could be so intertwined with ornithology..
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
1983 Landfall 35
Padanaram, MA

From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List 
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 11:52 AM
To: 'Stus-List' 
Cc: j...@dellabarba.com
Subject: Stus-List Re: Woodpecker attacks genoa

Wait until an osprey couple moves in – they make an enormous mess very quickly!

Joe Della Barba
Coquina C&C 35 MK I
Kent Island MD USA



From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 11:37 AM
To: Stus-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
Cc: Joel Aronson mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com>>
Subject: Stus-List Re: Woodpecker attacks genoa

Weeds, Alligators, woodpeckers - What's next?

Joel

On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 11:35 AM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
They drum to mark their territory, as well. I have seen (and heard) them 
drumming on the telephone poles (esp. the top metal cap) and on our 
eavestroughs.

Marek
Ottawa, ON

-Original Message-
From: Adrian C Humphreys via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 11:12 AM
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Cc: Adrian C Humphreys mailto:adri...@telamontech.com>>
Subject: Stus-List Re: Woodpecker attacks genoa

Woodpeckers will also drum when seeking a mate. I've seen one rap on an 
aluminum ladder, no bugs on it. Very loud.

Adrian Humphreys
Epilogue, Rockport ME
C&C 33-2
adri...@telamontech.com




> On Sep 16, 2022, at 10:06 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List 
> mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
>
> Strange.  Heard repetitive tapping sound while on the boat this week.  The 
> source was a woodpecker attacking the furled genoa on a neighboring boat.  
> Must have been bugs in the sail.  Link to picture:
>
> https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1kc4okG4zrUi3Vh4GgUM4wJZAQE4fGFNt%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=05%7C01%7C%7C76499e53bae741ecf3e808da97f5f30f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637989379854903918%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7An28oCIHE7%2FL5LRjw%2FQmDfNwpsM2lJ2gUp2K35op94%3D&reserved=0
>
> --
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA


--
Joel

Stus-List Re: Winter storage options near Buzzards Bay, MA

[DJ via CnC-List]

That's good info Neil,  thanks! On Sep 17, 2022 12:05 PM, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List  wrote:
My info might be a bit old but when I bought my boat it had been in
Somerset Marina for 3 yrs on the hard.  It was marginal for a 35'
sailboat, could only launch at high tide, had to bring in an outside
crane to hoist a mast more than 50'.  On the other hand it was a
good place for DIY, they didn't care what you did on the boat.  The
yard crew was good, the owner bit of a crank.  Use with caution, I
guess.

Neil Gallagher
Weatherly, 35-1
Glen Cove, NY

On 9/17/2022 11:53 AM, Andrew Burton
  via CnC-List wrote:


  
  No. I don't know anything about any of these yards
except that they aren't owned by Safe Harbor.
Andy

  

  

  

  
Andrew Burton
  26 Beacon Hill
  Newport, RI
  USA 02840
  http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/

  phone  +401 965 5260
  

  

  

  
  

  
  
  
On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 11:49
  AM Danny Haughey via CnC-List 
  wrote:


  Thanks Andy!   Taunton river sounds convenient
for winter work!  Close to the house!


I was also considering somerset marina on
  the Taunton River.  Any thoughts on that facility? 
  
  
On Sep 17, 2022 11:14 AM, Andrew
  Burton via CnC-List 
  wrote:
  
Danny, 
  Check out Stanley's in Bristol and Shaws,
O'connell's and Bristol Marine up the Taunton River.
I think everything else in Narragansett Bay is owned
by Safe Harbor.
Andy

  

  

  

  
Andrew Burton
  26 Beacon Hill
  Newport, RI
  USA 02840
  http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/

  phone  +401 965 5260
  

  

  

  
  

  



  On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 10:36 AM Danny
Haughey via CnC-List 
wrote:
  
  
Hello all, 
  Was wondering if anyone had any
suggestions for winter storage somewhere around
Buzzards Bay. Narragansett bay is an option
too. 
  
  
  The yard I was using needs to drop
the mast and they can be a little clumsy.
They've damaged my boat several times in their
handling and I've done a massive amount of
cosmetic work over the last couple of years that
I'd like to protect. 
  
  
  I've also just completely rehabbed
the mast. So, dropping it seems like a waste of
effort and cost right now. So, I'd like to find
a mast up solution if possible. 
  
  
  Thanks for any insights anyone can
offer! 
  
  
  Danny
  Rum Runner IV
  T40
  Mattapoisett MA

  

  


  

  


  

Stus-List Re: Winter storage options near Buzzards Bay, MA

[DJ via CnC-List]

Yea, I've heard some horror stories about that place!  On Sep 17, 2022 12:14 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List  wrote:As always, avoid Borden Light Marine in Fall River. Worst yard I've ever seenAndyAndrew Burton26 Beacon HillNewport, RIUSA 02840http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/phone  +401 965 5260On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 12:05 PM Neil Gallagher via CnC-List  wrote:
  

  
  
My info might be a bit old but when I bought my boat it had been in
Somerset Marina for 3 yrs on the hard.  It was marginal for a 35'
sailboat, could only launch at high tide, had to bring in an outside
crane to hoist a mast more than 50'.  On the other hand it was a
good place for DIY, they didn't care what you did on the boat.  The
yard crew was good, the owner bit of a crank.  Use with caution, I
guess.

Neil Gallagher
Weatherly, 35-1
Glen Cove, NY

On 9/17/2022 11:53 AM, Andrew Burton
  via CnC-List wrote:


  
  No. I don't know anything about any of these yards
except that they aren't owned by Safe Harbor.
Andy

  

  

  

  
Andrew Burton
  26 Beacon Hill
  Newport, RI
  USA 02840
  http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/

  phone  +401 965 5260
  

  

  

  
  

  
  
  
On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 11:49
  AM Danny Haughey via CnC-List 
  wrote:


  Thanks Andy!   Taunton river sounds convenient
for winter work!  Close to the house!


I was also considering somerset marina on
  the Taunton River.  Any thoughts on that facility? 
  
  
On Sep 17, 2022 11:14 AM, Andrew
  Burton via CnC-List 
  wrote:
  
Danny, 
  Check out Stanley's in Bristol and Shaws,
O'connell's and Bristol Marine up the Taunton River.
I think everything else in Narragansett Bay is owned
by Safe Harbor.
Andy

  

  

  

  
Andrew Burton
  26 Beacon Hill
  Newport, RI
  USA 02840
  http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/

  phone  +401 965 5260
  

  

  

  
  

  



  On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 10:36 AM Danny
Haughey via CnC-List 
wrote:
  
  
Hello all, 
  Was wondering if anyone had any
suggestions for winter storage somewhere around
Buzzards Bay. Narragansett bay is an option
too. 
  
  
  The yard I was using needs to drop
the mast and they can be a little clumsy.
They've damaged my boat several times in their
handling and I've done a massive amount of
cosmetic work over the last couple of years that
I'd like to protect. 
  
  
  I've also just completely rehabbed
the mast. So, dropping it seems like a waste of
effort and cost right now. So, I'd like to find
a mast up solution if possible. 
  
  
  Thanks for any insights anyone can
offer!