Re: Stus-List Rudder post sqeak

2013-07-16 Thread Josh Muckley
I used the same stuff as my Max Prop. Lubriplate 130-AA. It was convenient. I haven't had any problems. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk -- When privacy matters. http://www.secure-my-email.com On Jul 15, 2013 2:14 PM, "Curtis" wrote: > What grease should be used?? > > > > On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 1

Re: Stus-List Rudder post sqeak - solved

2013-07-16 Thread Blair Clark
Thank you so much. After much advice I went back for further inspection and found a grease nipple on the through hull bearing joint. I have ordered marine grease and will complete job Thursday. In the cooler weather today and the other lubrication perfromed there was a markable differen

Re: Stus-List Harken furler for sale cheap

2013-07-16 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Rick Is worth a lot more than $500 if all parts in place and in like new condition. I sold a 10 year old Harken 00 for $750 last year and the furler for a 38 ft masthead boat is considerably more furler than that. Do your friend a favour and sell it for $1000 since it costs a lot more than that

Re: Stus-List Harken furler for sale cheap

2013-07-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe
I don't even really need it and I am pretty tempted at $400. Joe Della Barba -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 8:19 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Harken furler for sale cheap

Re: Stus-List Harken furler for sale cheap

2013-07-16 Thread Dennis C.
You should be.  A new Harken Unit 1 Mk IV sells for over $2300. Dennis C. > > From: "Della Barba, Joe" >To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" >Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 8:45 AM >Subject: Re: Stus-List Harken furler for sale cheap > > >I don't even really need it a

Re: Stus-List Going looking

2013-07-16 Thread Robert Abbott
Mark: 'Nemesis' is at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. I don't know the current owner but I do know the owner that originally brought the boat to Halifax. If you get really interested in this boat I can provide his name. He is a very knowledgeable sailorhe moved up to a much large

Re: Stus-List Going looking

2013-07-16 Thread dwight veinot
6'2" draft is no problem at all.the shoals are the problems.just pay attention to your charts here in St Margaret's and in Mahone Bay and really all along our coastline and you will be fine, my charts are quite accurate yet I have gone aground.those older C&C's can withstand quite a hard impact.har

Stus-List 1981 C&C 30 MK1 engine re-power help

2013-07-16 Thread Curtis
O.K I know, I know. I was so proud to get the East Coast Lady for a song... Now It looks like she needs a new power plant. If the compression test today shows her to have low compression I will swap the engine out my self. I have one question? can I swap the 2GM-13 3400 rpm engine "RAW water coole

Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C 30 MK1 engine re-power help

2013-07-16 Thread Josh Muckley
Unless the block or head is bad you would probably be better to fix the old one. Just my 2 cents. Josh Muckley -- When privacy matters. http://www.secure-my-email.com On Jul 16, 2013 10:46 AM, "Curtis" wrote: > O.K I know, I know. > I was so proud to get the East Coast Lady for a song... Now

Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

2013-07-16 Thread Indigo
The head on Indigo is a Wilcox-Crittenden HeadMate - which is now "supported" by Thetford. The head has developed an annoying leak around the "T" handle (piston rod) which is clearly clean water as it only leaks when pumping water into the head, never when pumping dry. >From the diagrams on

Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C 30 MK1 engine re-power help

2013-07-16 Thread Curtis
Why? if it shows low compression? Its a raw water cooled 31 year old engine that has never had an hour meter and spent its whole life in salt water. I know the used engine is at least 10 years newer and fresh water water cooled. On 7/16/13, Josh Muckley wrote: > Unless the block or head is bad yo

Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

2013-07-16 Thread Knowles Rich
I'd replace the entire head with a new household sized unit. You'll be more comfortable and the new head will be more reliable and trouble free RIch Knowles Indigo. LF38 Halifax NS On 2013-07-16, at 12:19, "Indigo" wrote: > The head on Indigo is a Wilcox-Crittenden HeadMate – which is now “s

Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

2013-07-16 Thread Andrew Burton
The handle on my W/C head broke the other day and Thetford told me I had to buy the whole $91 repair kit to get the one little plastic piece. My solution is to go to the local machine shop and get them to make one up for me out of stainless: about $20. To your problem of the packing and washer, bot

Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C 30 MK1 engine re-power help

2013-07-16 Thread Fair, Mike
Same thing happened to me. And I replaced with a new version of the same engine (Volvo) and it had many differences I had not anticipated. Lot of busy work I hadn't planned on; exhaust and controls on opposite sides, bigger mounts etc. Being raw water cooled may prevent a rebuild if there is a l

Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

2013-07-16 Thread Dennis C.
Jonathan, My supplier's catalog shows the parts available as packing 015222 and packing nut 015164 for $9.95 and $4.65 respectively.  I show the entire pump assembly (#015867) at $197.85 and the repair kit at $81.15.  Just because my supplier shows them as "stocked parts" doesn't mean they can

Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

2013-07-16 Thread Gary Nylander
West Marine's catalog shows the parts as well. Page 505 of the catalog. Packing Nut for 4.99. Kit for 79.99. But. one lister said that using some Head Lube (p 507) solved his washer leaking problem. This was posted in the last couple of weeks. I have similar problems. My Head mate won't br

Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C 30 MK1 engine re-power help

2013-07-16 Thread Frank
Curtis, About five years ago I rebuilt a 2QM from the ground up for a friend. It was raw water cooled. Absolutely no corrosion. I have a 3QM30 raw water cooled that was in salt water for 30 years and although I have not had the head or pan off I have had about everything else apart on it.

Stus-List Disconnecting forestay to troubleshoot furler

2013-07-16 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Hi All, I have an ultrafurl 500, no doubt many C&Cs of this vintage have the same. I am having some trouble with it (sticking) and Heider from Ultrafurl (I believe he's the guy that designed these things) sent along the installation instructions as a guide on how to disassemble for a look. Well, i

Re: Stus-List Best C&C's of all time

2013-07-16 Thread Jim Reinardy
Allan, Thanks, this is fascinating to me. This information combined with the recent thread on hull numbers has helped me understand where our boat fits in the bigger picture of 30-2's. Our hull number is ZCC30045I788, which I believe indicates we are hull 45 out of the 175 built. We do have

Re: Stus-List Ultrafurl - sticking

2013-07-16 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Wow, thanks all .. my mail client wasn't updating so I didn't even think that my original post made it to the list! I just started another thread, sorry about that. Halyard tension may be it, I put a new headsail on this season and I like a nice taught luff on my headsail ... hmmm. It's not halya

Re: Stus-List Rudder post sqeak - solved

2013-07-16 Thread Jim Reinardy
Blair, Now you are giving me some new information. Can you describe where the fitting is? I did not see it on my initial inspection. Jim C&C 30-2 "Firewater" Milwaukee, WI Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2013, at 7:17 AM, "Blair Clark" wrote: > Thank you so much. > > After much advice I wen

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting forestay to troubleshoot furler

2013-07-16 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Sorry, something was up with my mail client and I didn't see any of the replies to my other thread, in fact it appeared as though the other thread didn't make it to the list at all! I'm going to play with the halyard tension first and foremost, if that doesn't resolve this then I'll be back to talk

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting forestay to troubleshoot furler

2013-07-16 Thread Andrew Burton
Ease your backstay, of course, but don't forget to ease your mainsheet, too. Just did the same thing on my boat to remove the drum for racing, and it was surprisingly easy. We were VERY careful to not drop any bits over the side! Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 1:26 PM, Stevan Plavs

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting forestay to troubleshoot furler

2013-07-16 Thread Dennis C.
Stevan, Saw your reply about trying halyard tension.  If you do have to unpin the furler, here's some info. I've got a rig blocked right now while we make a new forestay and install a new furler..  Keel step masts don't need a tremendous amount of support.  No need to decrease tension on the

Stus-List Question for Listers in the North East USA - Point Judith - Advice needed!

2013-07-16 Thread Indigo
I am planning to stop in Pt Judith on my way from Stonington to Cuttyhunk and planning to anchor. I have heard that holding in Pt Judith is not great. Could any listers with recent experience of Pt Judith offer me any practical advice? Is it worth going up the channel to the anchorage north of Pla

Re: Stus-List Question for Listers in the North East USA - Point Judith - Advice needed!

2013-07-16 Thread Bill Bina
I have stopped in Pt Judith many times. I have weathered nights in 35-40 knot winds in the harbor of refuge. My anchor rode was taut as a bow string, but I've never had holding issues there. It can be a pretty wild night if the wind is up, but at least the waves are mitigated pretty well. I usu

Re: Stus-List Going looking

2013-07-16 Thread Dr. Mark Bodnar
So did the boat visit this morning. We had a different broker from the same company that came out to show us around the boat.  The listing broker said She needs an interior refresh but super deal The broker that met us at the boat was

Re: Stus-List Best C&C's of all time

2013-07-16 Thread allen
Allen, Septima is number 167 and she was commissioned in 1990. I never saw an XL model, but Septima was a "30+" with the great wood interior and standard two spreader rig. She came with a Universal 3 cylinder 18 hp diesel and standard North Sails. Originally sold by Sailboats Northeast in Ma

Re: Stus-List Ultrafurl - sticking

2013-07-16 Thread sam . c . salter
"I like a nice tight luff"Luff tension is used to position the max draft in the correct location. Some where a round 35% to 40% on a foresail. Halyard tension in adjusted for wind strength continuously. 

Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

2013-07-16 Thread dreuge
Hi, I have battled the same problem of water not coming in through the intake. This tends to happen when the head has not been used for some time. The problem turns out to be a stuck inlet flap valve. This flap is just behind the 6 screw plastic water inlet housing cover. Most times, I can

Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

2013-07-16 Thread Indigo
Thanks Paul. I am getting water in - but some of it is going to the wrong places! A friend of mine suggested using the West Marine Head Lube and letting it sit in the pump for a while. I also loosened the piston rod packing nut and carefully poured some of the oil down the piston rod. Definitely m

Re: Stus-List Harken furler for sale cheap

2013-07-16 Thread Ronald B. Frerker
I"m guessing that Harken furler wouldn't be able to be converted to fit a 30, correct??? Ron Wild Cheri STL From: Dennis C. To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 8:57 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Harken furler for sale cheap You should be

Stus-List 25 for sale

2013-07-16 Thread Joel Aronson
Saw this on Craigslist: http://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/3938588062.html Joel 301 541 8551 ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

2013-07-16 Thread Dennis C.
Peggy, the head mistress, recommends Super Lube grease. I've been using it and like it. Unfortunately, to get the full benefit you have to pull the pump assembly apart and manually apply it to to plunger, shaft, etc. Small price to pay for several months of quiet operation. Next time I might

Re: Stus-List Harken furler for sale cheap

2013-07-16 Thread Jim Reinardy
Ron, I have that exact unit on my 30-2, so it would fit. I think you would just need to use the right number of luff sections and cut the last one to length. Jim Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2013, at 3:22 PM, "Ronald B. Frerker" wrote: > I"m guessing that Harken furler wouldn't be able to

Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

2013-07-16 Thread Gary Nylander
I have the solution Went to West today and bought the Head Lube from the catalog. 12 bucks. Put about a quarter of the bottle in the head, pumped about a dozen - maybe 20 times - and the head started to work again, pumping water from outside and acting normal. Put a few drops of the lube on

Re: Stus-List 25 for sale

2013-07-16 Thread Gary Nylander
There's a 24 listed on the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum website. I delivered it from the Annapolis area to St. Michaels a month or so ago. It needs a little work, but the sails are OK and it has full spinnaker equipment. And a 4 hp four stroke outboard. They are asking $3500. Make an offer or

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting forestay to troubleshoot furler

2013-07-16 Thread Graham Collins
I'm assuming the 32 is a keel stepped mast, as the 35-3 is. In which case - don't stress about disconnecting the forestay. Absolutely use a halyard in place of it, with lots of tension, but it will stay up. I swapped out my forestay and furler with the mast up, no problems. I did loosen the

Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

2013-07-16 Thread Bill Coleman
I had read about using mineral oil as well, so I started using Baby oil and then read that that was a no-no. We as sailors are always trying to find the generic version of the marine grade that we know is ripping us off. I have the Skipper, and noticed that the pump has been feeling like it is g

Re: Stus-List Disconnecting forestay to troubleshoot furler

2013-07-16 Thread Stevan Plavsa
You guys are awesome, thanks for all the replies! Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On 2013-07-16, at 5:50 PM, Graham Collins wrote: > I'm assuming the 32 is a keel stepped mast, as the 35-3 is. In which case - > don't stress about disconnecting the forestay. Absolutely use a halyard in > place o

Re: Stus-List Harken furler for sale cheap

2013-07-16 Thread Dennis C.
It's more dependent on wire size and pin size than boat length.  Need to verify those dimensions.  You'll also need a new forestay. I suggest you verify the Mark version and download the installation instructions. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA >

Re: Stus-List Harken furler for sale cheap

2013-07-16 Thread Rick Brass
My guess is that a 30 uses a smaller diameter headstay than a 38 - but then my C&C 25 uses a larger diameter wire for headstay and shrouds than a friends Hunter 33, so your guess is as good as mine. If your wire is smaller than the diameter for which the existing bearing strips are intended, you sh

Re: Stus-List Rudder post sqeak - solved

2013-07-16 Thread Blair Clark
I sent you a picture and explanation from my work email...I hope it helps please let me know. Blair Clark 902-423-4651 From: firewa...@reinardy.us Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:35:55 -0500 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; strig...@eastlink.ca Subject: Re: Stus-List Rudder po

Re: Stus-List Rudder post sqeak - solved

2013-07-16 Thread Jim Reinardy
Blair, Picture received, thanks! I will check it out next time I am down at the boat and let you know what I find. Regards, Jim Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2013, at 9:01 PM, "Blair Clark" wrote: > I sent you a picture and explanation from my work email...I hope it helps > please let me

Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C 30 MK1 engine re-power help

2013-07-16 Thread Curtis
I say out with the old and in with the new... I have struggled on this decision way too long. Given, the age on this boat. Given the fact the PO left sea water in the block with no anodes for at least 4 years while is sat on the hook unattended, Given the fact, I can find no record of maintenance o

Stus-List MORE QUESTIONS ON EDSON RUDDER INSTALL

2013-07-16 Thread Alex Giannelia
I need to check my install again, but Edson refers to a stuffing box at the top of the rudder tube. Is this standard on C&C's from that era? ALEX GIANNELIA CC 35-II (1974) WILL BE RENAMED ON THE HARD SINCE NOV. 2006 Toronto Ontario ___ This List is

Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C 30 MK1 engine re-power help

2013-07-16 Thread Russ & Melody
Hi Curtis, I say, "Good on you." My reservation is your estimate on this project... you should be able to snag an engine like that on eBay for $1500 tops!... with a pedigree. With a bit more careful procurement of exhaust hose, valves, fuel hose, traps and such for another boat token or so