Stus-List Re: Swim Platform …….and handrails

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

I, too, recommend stainless outfitters.  Replacing the original teak handrails, They made new, stainless rails and they were very reasonable.  Call John.Fair Winds,Pete W.Siren Song‘90 CSent from my iPadOn Jun 28, 2024, at 2:44 PM, Richard Bush via CnC-List  wrote:Photos?  ThanksRichard1085 C 37 CB Ohio River Mile 584.4;Richard N. Bush Law Offices2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite NineLouisville, Kentucky 40220(502) 584-7255






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Thanks! I assume you did it on land.   From: Kevin Wright  Sent: Friday, June 28, 2024 2:05 PMTo: Stus-List Cc: johnmcc...@comcast.netSubject: Re: Stus-List Swim Platform  They did mine last year, great job. I installed it myself in a day. Helps if you have  long monkey arms.KevinLandlfall 43Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 28, 2024, at 1:18 PM, John McCrea via CnC-List  wrote:Has anyone ever considered adding a platform on the stern? It would help the aging owners…  This company in Canada offers some excellent options for about 2k. https://stainlessoutfitters.com/products/marine/swim-platforms/ Thanks, John McCrea1979 36-1TalismanMystic, CT 06355Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:https://www.paypal.me/stumurrayThanks for your help.StuPlease show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:https://www.paypal.me/stumurrayThanks for your help.Stu

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Stus-List Re: Yanmar Parts ?

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I’ve had good experiences with bay shore marine engines in Annapolis.Pete W.90 C 30-2Irvington, Va.Sent from my iPadOn Feb 13, 2024, at 10:45 AM, Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List  wrote:I just tried their website. No luck. I ordered an oil cooler from Scott Marine Power. They're in Florida. Price seemed ok. Shipping was high, but I think it was my fault. Douglas Mountjoy1988 C LF 39Mexico at large1984 Sabre 34Port Orchard, WA    On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 09:28 nausetbeach--- via CnC-List  wrote:Hi all, I have ordered Yanmar parts from “marine diesel direct” for years as they had a good website that made finding the correct part fairly straight forward and they seemed to have good prices.  But I have not been able to connect with their website today, using multiple electronics.  They still show up in web searches, but no joy on connecting with the website.  Anybody else use them and / or know what happened to them?   More importantly, where are people getting Yanmar parts?  My local dealer is typically 30% or more higher which even after shipping charges makes online a better deal.  Am in CT and currently having the first real snow fall in years…  5” and counting.  Thanks,Brian  Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:
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Stus-List Re: Hand rail replacement- sources

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

Allan, hi,
I would like to acquire your old hand rails.
How much do you want for them, and what is the shipping cost?

Thx,
Pete W.
Siren Song
30-2 #171
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> On Nov 30, 2023, at 6:05 AM, Allan Rheaume  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Pete,
>  I have the rails your looking for, I changed to stainless 3 
> years ago and the old ones are in my boat shed.
> 
> Allan Rheaume
> Drumroll
> 30-2 # 90
> 
> On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 08:28:57 p.m. EST, Peter W. via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Anyone had any experience to share regarding the replacement of hand rails?
> I am looking for two(2) 6-loop hand rails for my 30MKII.
> I found several web sites, but I am not familiar with any of vendors.
> Also, from the (lack of) info, I can’t determine if the loops will match up 
> with the existing holes in the deck.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Pete W.
> Siren Song
> ‘90 C 30MKII
> Irvington, Va.
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Stus-List Re: Hand rail replacement- sources

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Thanks so much for your ideas and comments.  I will check them out.Fair Winds,Pete W.Sent from my iPadOn Nov 30, 2023, at 1:54 PM, Peter W.  wrote:
Sent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: Matthew Wolford Date: November 30, 2023 at 7:34:30 AM ESTTo: Stus-List Cc: "Peter W." Subject: RE: Stus-List Re: Hand rail replacement- sourcesAs a follow-up, I should have noted that I also sent the original handrails to White Water for additional reference.  The purpose of the bolt hole pattern is to establish the bend.  The stainless rails for my two projects came pre-bent.  You can’t just bend them in place during installation like you can do with wood.  The stainless is too rigid. From: Matthew Wolford via CnC-List  Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 7:26 AMTo: 'Stus-List' Cc: 'Peter W.' ; Matthew Wolford Subject: Stus-List Re: Hand rail replacement- sources Peter: I replaced the handrails on my 34, and subsequently on my 42 Custom, with stainless.  In my case, I removed the old handrails, laid out pieces of thick paper over the bolt holes (totally flat, taped in place), and made patterns of the holes.  The paper patterns were then rolled up and shipped to White Wate Marine (Port Huron, MI).  The rails on my 34 came with bolts welded on.  Most fit, but a few required a little adjustment (filling/drilling).  The rail for my 42 came with nuts welded in place, so the bolts are installed from inside the boat.  Again, most of the bolt holes lined up, but a few needed adjustment.  On the 42 replacement, we discovered that welding distorted the threads on a few of the nuts, so we ran a tap through each one to resolve the issue.  Overall, White Water does nice work, and I greatly prefer stainless handrails. https://whitewatermarineinc.com/ Matt1976 C 42 Custom From: Nathan Post via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 8:57 PMTo: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>Cc: Peter W. <typhoonpe...@gmail.com>; Nathan Post <nathan8...@gmail.com>Subject: Stus-List Re: Hand rail replacement- sources Peter, I replaced the teak rails with stainless steel with three attachment points which Kato Marine https://www.katomarine.com/about.htm  in 2020.  They made custom length for me and shipped so it was pretty easy.  They also make a great tieoff point for a lanyard when going up to the mast if I don't have jack lines rigged and it gets a bit rough on a day sail. I had them put the mounting points at the lengths required for the teak rail although there are fewer so that they would align with some of the existing the holes at each end and in the middle.  I fiberglassed over the other holes during a full deck refit and repaint that I did at the same time. If you aren't doing that then you could probably just put a bolt and washer through the old holes you don't need with some bed-it tape to seal it. Love the stainless steel and it is no maintenance. While the stainless steel was built straight, it was flexible enough to bend to match the deck curve as I installed it. Some say it gets hot in the sun but at least here in NE I haven't had a problem with it getting too hot to touch. NathanS/V Wisper1981 C 34 On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 8:28 PM Peter W. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:Anyone had any experience to share regarding the replacement of hand rails?I am looking for two(2) 6-loop hand rails for my 30MKII.I found several web sites, but I am not familiar with any of vendors.Also, from the (lack of) info, I can’t determine if the loops will match up with the existing holes in the deck.Thanks,Pete W.Siren Song‘90 C 30MKIIIrvington, Va.Sent from my iPadPlease show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills.  Make a contribution at:https://www.paypal.me/stumurrayThanks for your help.StuPlease show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help 
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Stus-List Hand rail replacement- sources

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

Anyone had any experience to share regarding the replacement of hand rails?
I am looking for two(2) 6-loop hand rails for my 30MKII.
I found several web sites, but I am not familiar with any of vendors.
Also, from the (lack of) info, I can’t determine if the loops will match up 
with the existing holes in the deck.

Thanks,

Pete W.
Siren Song
‘90 C 30MKII
Irvington, Va.
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Stus-List Re: Lithium battery source in USA?

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Amazon?Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 14, 2023, at 10:51 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List  wrote:Dave,I purchased batteries from lythbattery.com in China.  No complaints!Check your insurance policy to make sure the batteries are not excluded before you invest the money.JoelOn Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 10:33 AM Dave S via CnC-List  wrote:Hello all,
Looking to upgrade my new boat from agm to lithium and am wondering if anyone can recommend a source (industrial?) for LiFePo batteries.  Thanks!
Dave ex- 33-2 Windstar 
Now alubat OVNI 435 Sakura 


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Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements

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Charlie, hi,
Thanks for your comments.  My tank is also a very odd shape.

My use of “measurement “ is probably a bit misleading.  “Calibrate” would be 
better.

Simply stated, I want to avoid overfilling, and spilling diesel fuel. 
  I have never been able to get an accurate reading from my gauge, and I have 
done a poor job of estimating how much fuel to add, when needed.
I have a yanmar 2gm20, and, at a quart of fuel per cylinder hourly, my 
consumption estimate is apparently too conservative.  Just haven’t been able to 
calibrate better.

Pete W
Siren Song
C
Irvington, Va 


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> On Jun 27, 2023, at 10:44 PM, cenel...@aol.com wrote:
> 
>  Unless your tank is a rectangular cube, any measurements based on the 
> height of fuel in it will be approximate at best. And even then, if it is not 
> ‘level’ on any axis, it won’t be accurate.
> 
> For instance, my tank’s bottom is shaped to follow the hull shape for a 
> secure fit. Of course, when down to 1/4 ‘full’ by a level sensor, it has much 
> less than 1/4 tank by volume.(The same is true for automobile fuel tanks and 
> this is why most tank gauges fall much faster from 1/2 full to empty than 
> from full to 1/2 empty.)
> 
> There are gauge calibrators available the correct for this. AFAIK, they are 
> calibrated by adding fuel in known increments to an empty tank so that the 
> fuel gauge reflects the correct amount of fuel, not the height of the fuel. 
> (The calibrator is inserted in the fuel sensor wiring to change the level 
> sensor resistance to match the fuel volume instead of the fuel level).
> 
> This is likely more accuracy than typically necessary for recreational 
> boating—adding fuel when a level gauge reaches ~ 1/4 tank will prevent the 
> tank from ever going empty no matter what the gauge reads.
> 
> II am not a pilot but suspect that given the consequences of running out of 
> fuel at 10,000 feet, a different technology is used for airplane fuel 
> tanks—if not, I am sure such tanks are calibrated more accurately than most 
> boat fuel tanks!
> 
> Charlie Nelson 
> Water Phantom
> C 36 XL/kcb
> 
> 
> Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
> 
> On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 9:34 PM, Peter W. via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Possibly.  I’ll investigate. Thanks.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> > On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:14 PM, Korbey Hunt via CnC-List 
> >  wrote:
> > 
> > Can you add a sight guage?  Tap holes at bottom and top of tank.  Add an 
> > elbow fitting with clear fuel line material.
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List 
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:52 PM
> > To: Peter W. via CnC-List 
> > Cc: Tom Buscaglia 
> > Subject: Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements
> > 
> > I use my Hobbes meter.  I take a picture at each fill-up and try to keep 
> > the tank at least 1/2 full. I have a pretty accurate picture of my per hour 
> > consumption. Seems close enough for me.
> > 
> >> On 6/27/2023 11:08 AM, Peter W. via CnC-List wrote:
> >> I like to keep my fuel tank as full as possible as the best way to keep 
> >> out water.
> >> 
> >> Can anyone share their procedure to determine (with reasonable accuracy) 
> >> how much fuel their tank holds, at any given time?
> >> While I have a fuel gauge, it isn't very accurate as it under-estimates 
> >> how much fuel is in tank (by several gallons).
> >> I'm thinking of trying to use a wood or plastic dowel, but that would 
> >> require a "straight shot" to the tank bottom (I.e., no bends or 
> >> obstructions).
> >> Any thoughts?
> >> 
> >> Pete W.
> >> Siren Song
> >> C 30-2
> >> Irvington, Va
> >> 
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Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

Possibly.  I’ll investigate. Thanks.

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> On Jun 27, 2023, at 8:14 PM, Korbey Hunt via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> Can you add a sight guage?  Tap holes at bottom and top of tank.  Add an 
> elbow fitting with clear fuel line material.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List 
> Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:52 PM
> To: Peter W. via CnC-List 
> Cc: Tom Buscaglia 
> Subject: Stus-List Re: Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements
> 
> I use my Hobbes meter.  I take a picture at each fill-up and try to keep the 
> tank at least 1/2 full. I have a pretty accurate picture of my per hour 
> consumption. Seems close enough for me.
> 
>> On 6/27/2023 11:08 AM, Peter W. via CnC-List wrote:
>> I like to keep my fuel tank as full as possible as the best way to keep out 
>> water.
>> 
>> Can anyone share their procedure to determine (with reasonable accuracy) how 
>> much fuel their tank holds, at any given time?
>> While I have a fuel gauge, it isn't very accurate as it under-estimates how 
>> much fuel is in tank (by several gallons).
>> I'm thinking of trying to use a wood or plastic dowel, but that would 
>> require a "straight shot" to the tank bottom (I.e., no bends or 
>> obstructions).
>> Any thoughts?
>> 
>> Pete W.
>> Siren Song
>> C 30-2
>> Irvington, Va
>> 
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>> Thanks for your help.
>> Stu
> 
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Stus-List Accurate Fuel Tank Measurements

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

I like to keep my fuel tank as full as possible as the best way to keep out 
water.

Can anyone share their procedure to determine (with reasonable accuracy) how 
much fuel their tank holds, at any given time?
While I have a fuel gauge, it isn’t very accurate as it under-estimates how 
much fuel is in tank (by several gallons).
I’m thinking of trying to use a wood or plastic dowel, but that would require a 
“straight shot” to the tank bottom (I.e., no bends or obstructions).
Any thoughts?

Pete W.
Siren Song 
C 30-2
Irvington, Va

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Stus-List Dual output solar controller

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I am looking for feedback on dual output controllers.  

I want to add a battery bank to my existing setup, but I have a single 
controller now.  It’s a Renogy Rover 20A and has worked fine; however, they 
don’t offer a dual output controller currently.
 Thanks in advance for your help!
Pete W.
Siren Song 
‘90 C 30-2
Irvington, Va.

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Stus-List Re: Yanmar 2GM pump for Therapy

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

Try Bay Shore Marine in Annapolis.  
Pete W.
Siren Song 
C 30-2
Irvington, Va

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> On May 19, 2023, at 11:41 AM, Thomas Perison via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hello all - 
> Asking if by chance anyone in the Solomons MD area knows where I can get a 
> water pump for my Yanmar 2GM. 
> The final prep to leave has been beset with gremlins ! 
> Tom
> Therapy 29-2
> Solomons Md — soon Buffalo NY 
> 
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Stus-List Re: Rotella T5 - 10w30 vs 15w40?

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

I use 10-30, which I think Yanmar recommends.  The Rotella works well.  I keep 
the level of oil at about 80% of full and I see very little smoke and don’t 
have to add oil between changes (once a season).
Pete W.
Siren Song 
C
Irvington, Va

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> On Sep 26, 2022, at 3:51 PM, Dave S via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> Does it matter in any practical sense whether I use 10W-30, which is 
> available, versus 15 W 40, which was available last time I bought a jug…
> Yanmar 2GM….  Thx. 
> 
> Dave.   
> 
> Sent from my iPhone

Stus-List Re: Diesel fuel tank cap (Fuel Deck Fill)

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

Thx for all your responses.
I worried about a compatibility issue in the threading.
Yes, I unfortunately over-tightened the cap.
Pete W.

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> On Sep 8, 2022, at 1:18 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> I replaced my fill with a "plastic" one, after I lost the old cap overboard. 
> As mentioned earlier, threads on replacement caps are different from the 
> threads on the C boats. The plastic one has a lever that lifts up to help 
> turn the top. If you're messing up the winch handle access, you're probably 
> tightening the top too much. Finger tight is enough.
> 
> Alan Bergen
> 35 Mk III Thirsty
> Rose City YC
> Portland, OR
> 
> 
> 
>> On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 8:02 AM Jeff Nelson via CnC-List 
>>  wrote:
>> I see rigrite.com also sells just the tops.
>> 
>> On 2022-09-07 18:29, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List wrote:
>> > I replaced my OEM fuel deck fill with new one last year.
>> > I found a stainless model that was winch handle operated, and not too 
>> > pricey, but it was not a direct replacment.  You may do better, taking the 
>> > cap to a metal fabricator and getting it retooled.
>> >
>> > The one I bought was actually smaller in diameter than the OEM aluminum 
>> > one.  I had to fill the hole in the fiberglass deck and drill to the right 
>> > size, before installing the new fill unit.  I was reparing areas of the 
>> > deck, so I had the material and tools to do it, plus I was painting the 
>> > deck, so it became a small part of much larger project and turned out 
>> > pretty nice.
>> >
>> > Chuck Scheaffer Resolute 1989 C 34R Annapolis
>> >
>> >
>> >> On 09/07/2022 3:52 PM Peter W. via CnC-List  wrote:
>> >>
>> >> My fuel cap requires a winch handle to open it, however, the “star” 
>> >> shaped inset is badly worn, making it difficult to unscrew.  It is OEM 
>> >> and 30+ years old (Perko brand), but I can’t find a suitable replacement.
>> >>
>> >> Anyone found one?  Or, has anyone been able to refurbish theirs?
>> >>
>> >> Pete W.
>> >> Siren Song
>> >> C 30-2
>> >> Irvington, Va.
>> >>
>> >> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> -- 
>> Cheers,
>>Jeff Nelson
>>Muir Caileag
>>C 30 - 549
>>Armdale Y.C.

Stus-List Diesel fuel tank cap

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

My fuel cap requires a winch handle to open it, however, the “star” shaped 
inset is badly worn, making it difficult to unscrew.  It is OEM and 30+ years 
old (Perko brand), but I can’t find a suitable replacement.

Anyone found one?  Or, has anyone been able to refurbish theirs?

Pete W.
Siren Song 
C 30-2
Irvington, Va.

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Stus-List Re: Solar Panel on Bimini top

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

I use those long, styrofoam floats you see at pool and beach.  Because they are 
hollow. You can run a line through them.  I have a split backstay which helps 
Pete W
Siren Song 
C
Irvington va

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> On Jul 26, 2022, at 11:22 PM, Wade Glew via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Has anyone figured out how to mount a flexible solar panel on the bimini top 
> without the panel edges/corners chafing the sunbrella?
> 
> Wade
> Oh Boy, C 33 mk II
> Lake of the Woods

Stus-List Re: Insurance

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

Umbrella policy that I have is essentially a “personal liability “ policy, 
covering any instance where I am at risk for damages.  It is not specific to a 
watercraft or land craft.
Pete W.

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> On Oct 14, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> All the umbrella policies I found with a quick search seem to be home and 
> car, no mention of boats ☹
> Be glad you aren’t looking for airplane insurance, the recent payouts on 
> crashed 737s are getting paid for by EVERYONE, not just 737 owners.
>  
> Joe Della Barba
> Coquina C 35 MK I
> Kent Island MD USA
>  
>  
>  
> From: Dennis C. via CnC-List  
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2021 9:32 AM
> To: Stus-List 
> Cc: Dennis C. 
> Subject: Stus-List Re: Insurance
>  
> I suggest anyone reviewing their insurance coverages investigate an umbrella 
> policy.  I have a significant umbrella policy that will kick in in the event 
> the coverage on any of my individual policies is exceeded.  
>  
> One caveat for umbrella policies is they are usually cheaper if you have all 
> your policies with one carrier.
>  
> --
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
>  
> On Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 8:23 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> Great news 
> My marina requires $500K liability this year, so when I added it I didn’t 
> realize I was propagating it across all three of my policies. I now have what 
> I think is the only dinghy in the world with half a million dollars of 
> insurance.
> For all three boats it added up to $84/year extra. The dinghy is also insured 
> for 75 miles offshore, which would be quite the trip!
>  
> Joe
> Coquina C 35 MK I
>  
>  
>  
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Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

Dave,
I would be very interested to know if the old transducer was a Datamarine.
Thx
Pete 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 27, 2021, at 12:45 PM, David Knecht  wrote:
> 
> I am unclear on the question, but here is my experience with tridata 
> transducers.  I put in a Raymarine Seatalkng network a few years.  I added a 
> Airmar DST800 depth/speed/temp tri-ducer more recently which plugged right 
> into the network and worked perfectly on my Raymarine chartplotter.  All I 
> needed was a long Seatalk cable to get it to the port back by the engine.  
> The triducer even fit into the hole from the old transducer (not sure the 
> brand but could find out) with no modification. Dave
> 
> S/V Aries
> 1990 C 34+
> New London, CT
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sep 25, 2021, at 7:42 PM, Peter W. via CnC-List  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I am researching this very question (can tridata work in datamarine thru 
>> hull.
>> I am hoping a fellow lister might have an experience to share.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Sep 25, 2021, at 3:29 PM, Doug via CnC-List  
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> When I upgraded to an es and an axiom plotters, I also upgraded to digital 
>>> radar, the i50 and i60 wind, speed, and depth. I also upgraded the 
>>> transducers as well. I tried to use an existing transducer from the old 
>>> Garmin system to no avail. 
>>> 
>>> Doug
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Doug Mountjoy 
>>> sv Rebecca Leah 
>>> C & C Landfall 39
>>> Port Orchard Yacht Club 
>>> Port Orchard, WA
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  Original message 
>>> From: Novabraid via CnC-List 
>>> Date: 9/25/21 10:46 (GMT-08:00)
>>> To: 'Stus-List' 
>>> Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net
>>> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
>>> 
>>> Peter,
>>> 
>>> For your depth and speed instrument update from Datamarine to the Tridata 
>>> unit from Raymarine, are you able to incorporate your existing Datamarine 
>>> analog transducers using the Raymarine ITC-5 or will you need to change 
>>> through hull transducers as well?
>>> 
>>> I’d very much like to integrate my speed and depth with a NMEA 2000 
>>> chartplotter (Raymarine ES series) and eventually also add wind instruments 
>>> and digital radar but not sure if I need to upgrade the transducers.
>>> 
>>> Chuck Gilchrest
>>> 
>>> Half Magic
>>> 
>>> 83 Landfall 35
>>> 
>>>  
>>> From: Peter W. via CnC-List  
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 5:47 PM
>>> To: Stus-List 
>>> Cc: Peter W. 
>>> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
>>> 
>>>  
>>> FWIW, earlier this season, I replaced my TackTick wireless wind instrument 
>>> with Raymarine's latest offering.  You may recall Raymarine acquired 
>>> TackTick some years ago.  Except for the branding, The replacement is 
>>> identical to the original, which worked well for 13 seasons.  In fact, the 
>>> original unit still works fine for wind SPEED, but it is unreliable for 
>>> DIRECTION.  Probably, I could have returned it for testing and possible 
>>> repair, but I didn't want to deal with the cost of retrieval, downtime, and 
>>> re-install [which assumes the unit could be repaired].  
>>> 
>>> I like the unit.  I don't like it when I can't get through to Raymarine.  
>>> 
>>> Since my old Datamarine knotmeter is finally giving it up, I purchased a 
>>> suite of instruments - wind instrument + Tridata display, with wireless 
>>> cap.  could this work for you?
>>> 
>>>  
>>> Pete W.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> Siren Song
>>> 
>>> '91 C 30-2
>>> 
>>> Irvington, Va.
>>> 
>>>  
>>>  
>>> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>>  
>>> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The 
>>> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the 
>>> EV-100 autopilot.
>>> 
>>>  
>>> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, 
>>> though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>>> 
>>>  
>>> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod 
>>> on the binnacle; rather I have two indiv

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

I am researching this very question (can tridata work in datamarine thru hull.
I am hoping a fellow lister might have an experience to share.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 25, 2021, at 3:29 PM, Doug via CnC-List  wrote:
> 
> 
> When I upgraded to an es and an axiom plotters, I also upgraded to digital 
> radar, the i50 and i60 wind, speed, and depth. I also upgraded the 
> transducers as well. I tried to use an existing transducer from the old 
> Garmin system to no avail. 
> 
> Doug
> 
> 
> 
> Doug Mountjoy 
> sv Rebecca Leah 
> C & C Landfall 39
> Port Orchard Yacht Club 
> Port Orchard, WA
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Novabraid via CnC-List 
> Date: 9/25/21 10:46 (GMT-08:00)
> To: 'Stus-List' 
> Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net
> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
> 
> Peter,
> 
> For your depth and speed instrument update from Datamarine to the Tridata 
> unit from Raymarine, are you able to incorporate your existing Datamarine 
> analog transducers using the Raymarine ITC-5 or will you need to change 
> through hull transducers as well?
> 
> I’d very much like to integrate my speed and depth with a NMEA 2000 
> chartplotter (Raymarine ES series) and eventually also add wind instruments 
> and digital radar but not sure if I need to upgrade the transducers.
> 
> Chuck Gilchrest
> 
> Half Magic
> 
> 83 Landfall 35
> 
>  
> 
> From: Peter W. via CnC-List  
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 5:47 PM
> To: Stus-List 
> Cc: Peter W. 
> Subject: Stus-List Re: wind instrument
> 
>  
> 
> FWIW, earlier this season, I replaced my TackTick wireless wind instrument 
> with Raymarine's latest offering.  You may recall Raymarine acquired TackTick 
> some years ago.  Except for the branding, The replacement is identical to the 
> original, which worked well for 13 seasons.  In fact, the original unit still 
> works fine for wind SPEED, but it is unreliable for DIRECTION.  Probably, I 
> could have returned it for testing and possible repair, but I didn't want to 
> deal with the cost of retrieval, downtime, and re-install [which assumes the 
> unit could be repaired].  
> 
> I like the unit.  I don't like it when I can't get through to Raymarine.  
> 
> Since my old Datamarine knotmeter is finally giving it up, I purchased a 
> suite of instruments - wind instrument + Tridata display, with wireless cap.  
> could this work for you?
> 
>  
> 
> Pete W.
> 
>  
> 
> Siren Song
> 
> '91 C 30-2
> 
> Irvington, Va.
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
>  
> 
> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The main 
> reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the EV-100 
> autopilot.
> 
>  
> 
> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC, though 
> (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
> 
>  
> 
> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod on 
> the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the 
> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
> 
>  
> 
> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
> 
>  
> 
> I have a few questions:
> 
>  
> 
> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My 
> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed to 
> an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But this is 
> mainly to control the costs.
> 
>  
> 
> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed the 
> wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed wind 
> angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the wind 
> display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not 
> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine with 
> that.
> 
>  
> 
> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
> 
>  
> 
> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks
> 
>  
> 
> Marek
> 
>  
> 
> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
> 
> Ottawa, ON
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu
> 
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

[Peter W. via CnC-List]

FWIW, earlier this season, I replaced my TackTick wireless wind instrument
with Raymarine's latest offering.  You may recall Raymarine acquired
TackTick some years ago.  Except for the branding, The replacement is
identical to the original, which worked well for 13 seasons.  In fact, the
original unit still works fine for wind SPEED, but it is unreliable for
DIRECTION.  Probably, I could have returned it for testing and possible
repair, but I didn't want to deal with the cost of retrieval, downtime, and
re-install [which assumes the unit could be repaired].
I like the unit.  I don't like it when I can't get through to Raymarine.
Since my old Datamarine knotmeter is finally giving it up, I purchased a
suite of instruments - wind instrument + Tridata display, with wireless
cap.  could this work for you?

Pete W.

Siren Song
'91 C 30-2
Irvington, Va.


On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
>
>
> I am starting to think about adding the wind instrument to the boat. The
> main reason is for being able to feed the data (wind direction) to the
> EV-100 autopilot.
>
>
>
> I have a SeatalkNG network on the boat. I don’t have a Raymarine MFC,
> though (I have a small Garmin chartplotter, instead).
>
>
>
> I am a minimalist (you could say “cheap”), so e.g., I don’t have a Navpod
> on the binnacle; rather I have two individual RAM mount pods (for the
> chartplotter and one for the p70s (the autopilot control head).
>
>
>
> I unstep the mast for every winter, so I am biased towards a wireless unit.
>
>
>
> I have a few questions:
>
>
>
> - Any recommendations for the wind instrument (Raymarine, Garmin, B)? My
> first choice would be a unit that talks NMEA 2000 (SeatalkNG) (as opposed
> to an analog unit that requires an extra device (iTC-5?) to connect. But
> this is mainly to control the costs.
>
>
>
> - With limited space at the helm, what is the minimum requirement to feed
> the wind data to the EV-100 autopilot? I don’t think I need the detailed
> wind angle displayed, as long as the AP can follow. Though I could put the
> wind display somewhere else (on the bulkhead?). But if that display is not
> required AND I could save the cost by not including it, I might be fine
> with that.
>
>
>
> - Any strong recommendations against the wireless?
>
>
>
> - Any other suggestions or recommendations?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Marek
>
>
>
> 1994 C270 ”Legato”
>
> Ottawa, ON
>
>
>
>
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu