Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil
West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 1:31 AM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote: West marine sells ritchie compass oil. On Jun 4, 2014 11:40 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Thanks all. I used a pipe wrench and a piece of wood as a cushion and 'drove her home' (after taking any tension out of the rig). Worked out a-ok. Then I turned my attention to the binnacle and compass. Anyone know where a guy can get light mineral oil? I tried the pharmacy but all they had was heavy mineral oil. I have an aquamarine galaxy compass that developed an air bubble tonight .. oops. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 9:06 PM, John Irvin via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Don't forget a lucky coin! -- From: Dennis C. via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: 2014-06-04 8:56 PM To: Stevan Plavsa stevanpla...@gmail.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast Steve, Others have given you good advice. Just count the turns on the shrouds as you loosen the rig. Use a pry bar to move it forward. No biggie. I put shims under my mast by loosening the rig, placing a vehicle jack under a winch, lifting it and sliding the shims under the butt. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:18 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi All, I made a stupid newbie mistake when we stepped the mast. In my defence it was a busy, windy, choppy day and we had to hire a crane to come to the club to step everyone's mast .. and I helped everyone, so when it came time to do my boat I was kind of on autopilot. We stepped 29 masts that day. So I failed to remember that there are wedges fore and aft at the mast base that keep the mast centered in the step. My girlfriend says to me the other day while pointing at a pair of wedges in the boat .. did you forget to put the wedges in the partner? Um, no I did not. Then I realized my mistake and took a look at the mast base ... the mast is seated all the way aft. I guess this would cause some forward rake? I'm all ears in regards to how this might affect the rig, sail shape, etc? In any case, I'de like to center the thing and put the wedges where they are supposed to go. I know I can loosen the tension on the rig and I've used halyards in place of the forestay and shrouds on previous occasions to fix this or that but even with the rig tension way down is the weight of the mast itself going to prevent me from sliding it forward about 1.5 inches? What would be the correct order to loosen the rig? Backstay, lowers, uppers? I'de rather not futz with the forestay if I can help it but I did just disconnect it about a week ago to fix a kink in the furler so I'm not shy to do it again. Any help/recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto ___ 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: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil
Whale oil will also work. :-) Bill Bina On 6/5/2014 1:41 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List wrote: West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto ___ 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 Repositioning Mast - now compass oil
Sewing machine oil should do fine. _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: June 5, 2014 2:42 PM To: CC List Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 1:31 AM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote: West marine sells ritchie compass oil. On Jun 4, 2014 11:40 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Thanks all. I used a pipe wrench and a piece of wood as a cushion and 'drove her home' (after taking any tension out of the rig). Worked out a-ok. Then I turned my attention to the binnacle and compass. Anyone know where a guy can get light mineral oil? I tried the pharmacy but all they had was heavy mineral oil. I have an aquamarine galaxy compass that developed an air bubble tonight .. oops. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 9:06 PM, John Irvin via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Don't forget a lucky coin! _ From: Dennis C. via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: 2014-06-04 8:56 PM To: Stevan Plavsa mailto:stevanpla...@gmail.com ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast Steve, Others have given you good advice. Just count the turns on the shrouds as you loosen the rig. Use a pry bar to move it forward. No biggie. I put shims under my mast by loosening the rig, placing a vehicle jack under a winch, lifting it and sliding the shims under the butt. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:18 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi All, I made a stupid newbie mistake when we stepped the mast. In my defence it was a busy, windy, choppy day and we had to hire a crane to come to the club to step everyone's mast .. and I helped everyone, so when it came time to do my boat I was kind of on autopilot. We stepped 29 masts that day. So I failed to remember that there are wedges fore and aft at the mast base that keep the mast centered in the step. My girlfriend says to me the other day while pointing at a pair of wedges in the boat .. did you forget to put the wedges in the partner? Um, no I did not. Then I realized my mistake and took a look at the mast base ... the mast is seated all the way aft. I guess this would cause some forward rake? I'm all ears in regards to how this might affect the rig, sail shape, etc? In any case, I'de like to center the thing and put the wedges where they are supposed to go. I know I can loosen the tension on the rig and I've used halyards in place of the forestay and shrouds on previous occasions to fix this or that but even with the rig tension way down is the weight of the mast itself going to prevent me from sliding it forward about 1.5 inches? What would be the correct order to loosen the rig? Backstay, lowers, uppers? I'de rather not futz with the forestay if I can help it but I did just disconnect it about a week ago to fix a kink in the furler so I'm not shy to do it again. Any help/recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto ___ 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: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil
Do you need a Beef Hook ? Tim Torontohttp://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=250 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 1:50 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil Whale oil will also work. :-) Bill Bina On 6/5/2014 1:41 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List wrote: West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto This communication is confidential. We only send and receive email on the basis of the terms set out at www.rogers.com/web/content/emailnoticehttp://www.rogers.com/web/content/emailnotice Ce message est confidentiel. Notre transmission et r?ception de courriels se fait strictement suivant les modalit?s ?nonc?es dans l'avis publi? ? www.rogers.com/aviscourriel http://www.rogers.com/aviscourriel ___ 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 Repositioning Mast - now compass oil
If it is to fill the compass I believe you could use mineral spirits or Varsol: I suggested sewing machine oil because I thought you wanted a light lubricating oil _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: June 5, 2014 2:42 PM To: CC List Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 1:31 AM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote: West marine sells ritchie compass oil. On Jun 4, 2014 11:40 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Thanks all. I used a pipe wrench and a piece of wood as a cushion and 'drove her home' (after taking any tension out of the rig). Worked out a-ok. Then I turned my attention to the binnacle and compass. Anyone know where a guy can get light mineral oil? I tried the pharmacy but all they had was heavy mineral oil. I have an aquamarine galaxy compass that developed an air bubble tonight .. oops. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 9:06 PM, John Irvin via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Don't forget a lucky coin! _ From: Dennis C. via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: 2014-06-04 8:56 PM To: Stevan Plavsa mailto:stevanpla...@gmail.com ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast Steve, Others have given you good advice. Just count the turns on the shrouds as you loosen the rig. Use a pry bar to move it forward. No biggie. I put shims under my mast by loosening the rig, placing a vehicle jack under a winch, lifting it and sliding the shims under the butt. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:18 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi All, I made a stupid newbie mistake when we stepped the mast. In my defence it was a busy, windy, choppy day and we had to hire a crane to come to the club to step everyone's mast .. and I helped everyone, so when it came time to do my boat I was kind of on autopilot. We stepped 29 masts that day. So I failed to remember that there are wedges fore and aft at the mast base that keep the mast centered in the step. My girlfriend says to me the other day while pointing at a pair of wedges in the boat .. did you forget to put the wedges in the partner? Um, no I did not. Then I realized my mistake and took a look at the mast base ... the mast is seated all the way aft. I guess this would cause some forward rake? I'm all ears in regards to how this might affect the rig, sail shape, etc? In any case, I'de like to center the thing and put the wedges where they are supposed to go. I know I can loosen the tension on the rig and I've used halyards in place of the forestay and shrouds on previous occasions to fix this or that but even with the rig tension way down is the weight of the mast itself going to prevent me from sliding it forward about 1.5 inches? What would be the correct order to loosen the rig? Backstay, lowers, uppers? I'de rather not futz with the forestay if I can help it but I did just disconnect it about a week ago to fix a kink in the furler so I'm not shy to do it again. Any help/recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto ___ 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: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil
I don't know if its light mineral oil but I use mineral oil (bought from shoppers drug mart or no frills) To clean and season my wooden cutting blocks . Sewing machine oil , I have purchased large quantities of that from the Local singer outlet. Tim Sippel Torontohttp://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=250 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 1:57 PM To: 'Stevan Plavsa'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil Sewing machine oil should do fine... From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]mailto:[mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: June 5, 2014 2:42 PM To: CC List Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 1:31 AM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.commailto:muckl...@gmail.com wrote: West marine sells ritchie compass oil. On Jun 4, 2014 11:40 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Thanks all. I used a pipe wrench and a piece of wood as a cushion and 'drove her home' (after taking any tension out of the rig). Worked out a-ok. Then I turned my attention to the binnacle and compass. Anyone know where a guy can get light mineral oil? I tried the pharmacy but all they had was heavy mineral oil. I have an aquamarine galaxy compass that developed an air bubble tonight .. oops. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 9:06 PM, John Irvin via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Don't forget a lucky coin! From: Dennis C. via CnC-Listmailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: 2014-06-04 8:56 PM To: Stevan Plavsamailto:stevanpla...@gmail.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast Steve, Others have given you good advice. Just count the turns on the shrouds as you loosen the rig. Use a pry bar to move it forward. No biggie. I put shims under my mast by loosening the rig, placing a vehicle jack under a winch, lifting it and sliding the shims under the butt. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:18 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi All, I made a stupid newbie mistake when we stepped the mast. In my defence it was a busy, windy, choppy day and we had to hire a crane to come to the club to step everyone's mast .. and I helped everyone, so when it came time to do my boat I was kind of on autopilot. We stepped 29 masts that day. So I failed to remember that there are wedges fore and aft at the mast base that keep the mast centered in the step. My girlfriend says to me the other day while pointing at a pair of wedges in the boat .. did you forget to put the wedges in the partner? Um, no I did not. Then I realized my mistake and took a look at the mast base ... the mast is seated all the way aft. I guess this would cause some forward rake? I'm all ears in regards to how this might affect the rig, sail shape, etc? In any case, I'de like to center the thing and put the wedges where they are supposed to go. I know I can loosen the tension on the rig and I've used halyards in place of the forestay and shrouds on previous occasions to fix this or that but even with the rig tension way down is the weight of the mast itself going to prevent me from sliding it forward about 1.5 inches? What would be the correct order to loosen the rig? Backstay, lowers, uppers? I'de rather not futz with the forestay if I can help it but I did just disconnect it about a week ago to fix a kink in the furler so I'm not shy to do it again. Any help/recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto ___ 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.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.commailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go
Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil
Pharmacies. -Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 1:42 PM To: CC List Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 1:31 AM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.commailto:muckl...@gmail.com wrote: West marine sells ritchie compass oil. On Jun 4, 2014 11:40 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Thanks all. I used a pipe wrench and a piece of wood as a cushion and 'drove her home' (after taking any tension out of the rig). Worked out a-ok. Then I turned my attention to the binnacle and compass. Anyone know where a guy can get light mineral oil? I tried the pharmacy but all they had was heavy mineral oil. I have an aquamarine galaxy compass that developed an air bubble tonight .. oops. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 9:06 PM, John Irvin via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Don't forget a lucky coin! From: Dennis C. via CnC-Listmailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: 2014-06-04 8:56 PM To: Stevan Plavsamailto:stevanpla...@gmail.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast Steve, Others have given you good advice. Just count the turns on the shrouds as you loosen the rig. Use a pry bar to move it forward. No biggie. I put shims under my mast by loosening the rig, placing a vehicle jack under a winch, lifting it and sliding the shims under the butt. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:18 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.commailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi All, I made a stupid newbie mistake when we stepped the mast. In my defence it was a busy, windy, choppy day and we had to hire a crane to come to the club to step everyone's mast .. and I helped everyone, so when it came time to do my boat I was kind of on autopilot. We stepped 29 masts that day. So I failed to remember that there are wedges fore and aft at the mast base that keep the mast centered in the step. My girlfriend says to me the other day while pointing at a pair of wedges in the boat .. did you forget to put the wedges in the partner? Um, no I did not. Then I realized my mistake and took a look at the mast base ... the mast is seated all the way aft. I guess this would cause some forward rake? I'm all ears in regards to how this might affect the rig, sail shape, etc? In any case, I'de like to center the thing and put the wedges where they are supposed to go. I know I can loosen the tension on the rig and I've used halyards in place of the forestay and shrouds on previous occasions to fix this or that but even with the rig tension way down is the weight of the mast itself going to prevent me from sliding it forward about 1.5 inches? What would be the correct order to loosen the rig? Backstay, lowers, uppers? I'de rather not futz with the forestay if I can help it but I did just disconnect it about a week ago to fix a kink in the furler so I'm not shy to do it again. Any help/recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto ___ 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.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.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.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
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I tried the pharmacy and they only had heavy mineral oil. I ended up ordering from McMaster Carr. That and brake lining material and black locktite (thanks Paul of Johanna Rose) to reline my wheel brake. No idea what they're going to charge me for shipping though. I never ordered anything there so it's a roll of the dice. If they use UPS I'm boned. Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 2:21 PM, Fair, Mike mike.f...@mckesson.com wrote: Pharmacies. -Mike *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List *Sent:* Thursday, June 05, 2014 1:42 PM *To:* CC List *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 1:31 AM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote: West marine sells ritchie compass oil. On Jun 4, 2014 11:40 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Thanks all. I used a pipe wrench and a piece of wood as a cushion and 'drove her home' (after taking any tension out of the rig). Worked out a-ok. Then I turned my attention to the binnacle and compass. Anyone know where a guy can get light mineral oil? I tried the pharmacy but all they had was heavy mineral oil. I have an aquamarine galaxy compass that developed an air bubble tonight .. oops. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 9:06 PM, John Irvin via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Don't forget a lucky coin! -- *From: *Dennis C. via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Sent: *2014-06-04 8:56 PM *To: *Stevan Plavsa stevanpla...@gmail.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Subject: *Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast Steve, Others have given you good advice. Just count the turns on the shrouds as you loosen the rig. Use a pry bar to move it forward. No biggie. I put shims under my mast by loosening the rig, placing a vehicle jack under a winch, lifting it and sliding the shims under the butt. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:18 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi All, I made a stupid newbie mistake when we stepped the mast. In my defence it was a busy, windy, choppy day and we had to hire a crane to come to the club to step everyone's mast .. and I helped everyone, so when it came time to do my boat I was kind of on autopilot. We stepped 29 masts that day. So I failed to remember that there are wedges fore and aft at the mast base that keep the mast centered in the step. My girlfriend says to me the other day while pointing at a pair of wedges in the boat .. did you forget to put the wedges in the partner? Um, no I did not. Then I realized my mistake and took a look at the mast base ... the mast is seated all the way aft. I guess this would cause some forward rake? I'm all ears in regards to how this might affect the rig, sail shape, etc? In any case, I'de like to center the thing and put the wedges where they are supposed to go. I know I can loosen the tension on the rig and I've used halyards in place of the forestay and shrouds on previous occasions to fix this or that but even with the rig tension way down is the weight of the mast itself going to prevent me from sliding it forward about 1.5 inches? What would be the correct order to loosen the rig? Backstay, lowers, uppers? I'de rather not futz with the forestay if I can help it but I did just disconnect it about a week ago to fix a kink in the furler so I'm not shy to do it again. Any help/recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto ___ 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
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I used baby oil in my depthsounder when it was in a chamber. Also used it to coat maple cutting board Bill Coleman CC 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 1:42 PM To: CC List Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 1:31 AM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote: West marine sells ritchie compass oil. On Jun 4, 2014 11:40 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Thanks all. I used a pipe wrench and a piece of wood as a cushion and 'drove her home' (after taking any tension out of the rig). Worked out a-ok. Then I turned my attention to the binnacle and compass. Anyone know where a guy can get light mineral oil? I tried the pharmacy but all they had was heavy mineral oil. I have an aquamarine galaxy compass that developed an air bubble tonight .. oops. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 9:06 PM, John Irvin via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Don't forget a lucky coin! _ From: Dennis C. via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: 2014-06-04 8:56 PM To: Stevan Plavsa mailto:stevanpla...@gmail.com ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast Steve, Others have given you good advice. Just count the turns on the shrouds as you loosen the rig.  Use a pry bar to move it forward. No biggie. I put shims under my mast by loosening the rig, placing a vehicle jack under a winch, lifting it and sliding the shims under the butt. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:18 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi All, I made a stupid newbie mistake when we stepped the mast. In my defence it was a busy, windy, choppy day and we had to hire a crane to come to the club to step everyone's mast .. and I helped everyone, so when it came time to do my boat I was kind of on autopilot. We stepped 29 masts that day. So I failed to remember that there are wedges fore and aft at the mast base that keep the mast centered in the step. My girlfriend says to me the other day while pointing at a pair of wedges in the boat .. did you forget to put the wedges in the partner? Um, no I did not. Then I realized my mistake and took a look at the mast base ... the mast is seated all the way aft. I guess this would cause some forward rake? I'm all ears in regards to how this might affect the rig, sail shape, etc? In any case, I'de like to center the thing and put the wedges where they are supposed to go. I know I can loosen the tension on the rig and I've used halyards in place of the forestay and shrouds on previous occasions to fix this or that but even with the rig tension way down is the weight of the mast itself going to prevent me from sliding it forward about 1.5 inches? What would be the correct order to loosen the rig? Backstay, lowers, uppers? I'de rather not futz with the forestay if I can help it but I did just disconnect it about a week ago to fix a kink in the furler so I'm not shy to do it again. Any help/recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto ___ 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: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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Careful with this advice. The fluid may depend on the compass manufacturer. I have been informed in the past that Danforth Compasses use Stoddard Solvent (aka Mineral Spirits, Varasol), I'm not sure that is what is in a Ritchie Compass. If you have been advised to use Light Mineral Oil in a Ritchie Compass I'd stick to that and not substitute something else. Ken H. On 5 June 2014 15:04, dwight via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: If it is to fill the compass I believe you could use mineral spirits or Varsol: I suggested sewing machine oil because I thought you wanted a light lubricating oil -- *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List *Sent:* June 5, 2014 2:42 PM *To:* CC List *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 1:31 AM, Josh Muckley muckl...@gmail.com wrote: West marine sells ritchie compass oil. On Jun 4, 2014 11:40 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Thanks all. I used a pipe wrench and a piece of wood as a cushion and 'drove her home' (after taking any tension out of the rig). Worked out a-ok. Then I turned my attention to the binnacle and compass. Anyone know where a guy can get light mineral oil? I tried the pharmacy but all they had was heavy mineral oil. I have an aquamarine galaxy compass that developed an air bubble tonight .. oops. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 9:06 PM, John Irvin via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Don't forget a lucky coin! -- *From: *Dennis C. via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Sent: *2014-06-04 8:56 PM *To: *Stevan Plavsa stevanpla...@gmail.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Subject: *Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast Steve, Others have given you good advice. Just count the turns on the shrouds as you loosen the rig. Use a pry bar to move it forward. No biggie. I put shims under my mast by loosening the rig, placing a vehicle jack under a winch, lifting it and sliding the shims under the butt. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:18 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi All, I made a stupid newbie mistake when we stepped the mast. In my defence it was a busy, windy, choppy day and we had to hire a crane to come to the club to step everyone's mast .. and I helped everyone, so when it came time to do my boat I was kind of on autopilot. We stepped 29 masts that day. So I failed to remember that there are wedges fore and aft at the mast base that keep the mast centered in the step. My girlfriend says to me the other day while pointing at a pair of wedges in the boat .. did you forget to put the wedges in the partner? Um, no I did not. Then I realized my mistake and took a look at the mast base ... the mast is seated all the way aft. I guess this would cause some forward rake? I'm all ears in regards to how this might affect the rig, sail shape, etc? In any case, I'de like to center the thing and put the wedges where they are supposed to go. I know I can loosen the tension on the rig and I've used halyards in place of the forestay and shrouds on previous occasions to fix this or that but even with the rig tension way down is the weight of the mast itself going to prevent me from sliding it forward about 1.5 inches? What would be the correct order to loosen the rig? Backstay, lowers, uppers? I'de rather not futz with the forestay if I can help it but I did just disconnect it about a week ago to fix a kink in the furler so I'm not shy to do it again. Any help/recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks, Steve Suhana, CC 32 Toronto ___ 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
