Re: Stus-List Important a CC into Canada from US/ used sails 33 mkII

2014-04-01 Thread Richard N. Bush
Sorry, no racing sails Richard Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -Original Message- From: Bruno Lachance bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com To: cnc-list cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Mon, Mar 31, 2014 11:10 pm

Re: Stus-List which iPad

2014-04-01 Thread Eric Frank
Ron, If you like the navigation app iNavX, then that runs well even on the first generation iPads, as well as the later ones. To supply a GPS signal, there are various units that plug into the charging port of the iPad. Here are the ones listed on the iNavX website: Bad Elf GPS Dual

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents

2014-04-01 Thread David Kelly
I removed the dorade boxes on my 35 mkII and replaced them with four inch nicro solar vents mounted on teak pads. I was able to enlarge the existing hole in the deck and the liner with a hole saw using previously drilled hole in the pad as a guide. The hole through the liner ended up very

Stus-List Enlarging existing holes

2014-04-01 Thread Dennis C.
Over the years, we've discussed enlarging existing holes in hulls or decks. With a large existing hole, the pilot bit in a hole saw has nothing to center itself with. There are two decent ways to do that. First, you can use two hole saws on one arbor (mandrel) if the arbor has enough threads to

Re: Stus-List Which ipad?

2014-04-01 Thread Rick Brass
I have a iPad 2 with both wifi and cellular capability. For about a decade, any device with cellular capability has been required to have a busily in GPS, because of the E911 system. My iPad is not connected to cellular, and the GPS works just fine. I was under the impression that older iPads

Stus-List Fwd: Enlarging existing holes

2014-04-01 Thread Persuasion
There is a third way. Similar to your second. Take a piece of 3/4 plywood and cut the size of hole you want with your hole saw. Next take this template and hot glue or clamp it where you want to enlarge the hole. Mike -- Forwarded message -- From: Dennis C. capt...@gmail.com

Re: Stus-List Cheaper Tether

2014-04-01 Thread Bill Coleman
Well, I have been trying to get through this huge thread Jim graciously dug up for us, and while only half through, was hoping to see what sort of commentary there is today on the fellow on the Clipper Race who had a nice tether, but didn't bother to clip the other end to the boat.

Re: Stus-List Defender

2014-04-01 Thread Joel Aronson
My order was shipped yesterday and is scheduled for delivery for today! It will be like Christmas for me this evening! Joel On Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 8:53 PM, John and Maryann Read johnpr...@comcast.net wrote: I was physically there - an absolutely glorious madhouse of semi organized mayhem.

Stus-List Tuning C29-2C

2014-04-01 Thread johnrmcl
Any tuning guides out there for a CC29-2? John McLaughlin CC29 Mark II Falcon ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Enlarging existing holes

2014-04-01 Thread Bill Coleman
And there is a fourth way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJN1vqJGivI http://www.sgstool.com/category/150-fgr-routers.aspx these carbide rasp tools fit into your handy dremel tool, and work beautifully for carving out holes, I had done many and not worn my original out, even through my 1 ¼”

Re: Stus-List which iPad

2014-04-01 Thread Marek Dziedzic
You only need the radio (the GPS is a radio and in the iPad it is part of the cellular/GPS module). You don’t need the SIM, the plan nor the cellular connection. Marek___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com

Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread johnrmcl
Waxed the hull last year. Thinking of going to Poli-Glow. I am told this is difficult. Comments? Opinions? Experiences? John McLaughlin CC29 Mark II Falcon ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com

Stus-List Fwd: Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Persuasion
Poli-Glow you either love it or hate it. We used it for a number of years then switched back to good old wax. Poli-Glow looks good the the first few years. Probably requires stripping very 4 or 5 years. You must follow the directions exactly. Clean with Poli-prep. then numerous thin coats of

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Bill Bina
The first year, it is a bit of a job. You will need to remove all old wax and other contaminants embedded in the gelcoat. The gelcoat must be completely free of old wax, and especially any traces of old compound that have been rubbed into the surface. Poli-Glow will not adhere to old residues

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Enlarging existing holes

2014-04-01 Thread Dennis C.
True, Bill. You did send some. The carbide bits work well. I've used them but they require a steady hand which I don't have. I've also used rasps. However, if the deck or hull is thick, a hole saw is quicker. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 8:23 AM, Bill

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Watts
Agree with Bill, it's easy and it looks good. Last year I stripped the hull down to bare gelcoat again and built up 8-10 layers of Poli Glow. It was still easier than wax/buff. The average year is a walk in the park. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 1 April 2014 07:40, Bill

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Gary Nylander
I have been using Poli-glow for about 6 years. Get the hull very clean and get the oxidation off before you start (use their cleaner and don't skimp with the effort). Then apply as needed - it takes about six coats before it starts looking good and a couple more makes it look really good. The

Stus-List importing boats/lawyers - argh!

2014-04-01 Thread Lee Youngblood
With all the discussion about importing boats into Canada, I wondered if our friend to the North hadn't imported way too many of our lousy lawyers. Yes, we want the lawyers to go away, but not like this! Too many things are marked Not for Navigational Use, and now Canada has this Waiver of

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Rich Knowles
For the last 16 years with INDIGO I’ve been using soap and water and, after it’s dry, a coat or two of Turtle Wax. Lasts all summer and looks just fine. The flag blue AwlGrip is now about 22 years old, has a couple of scratches but still is serviceable. Rich From: johnr...@aol.com To:

Stus-List GFCI Outlet

2014-04-01 Thread Edd Schillay
Listers, Thanks to the wisdom of the group, I’m redoing the entire AC system of the Enterprise, including a switch from shore power to inverter. If you listen carefully, you’ll hear a stream of cursing coming from City Island this weekend as I try to squeeze myself into yoga-expert

Re: Stus-List GFCI Outlet

2014-04-01 Thread Joel Aronson
Edd, It has to be first to protect everything downstream. A breaker will do the same thing for more $$. Good luck! Joel 35/3 Annapolis. On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 1:08 PM, Edd Schillay e...@schillay.com wrote: Listers, Thanks to the wisdom of the group, I'm redoing the entire AC system of

Re: Stus-List GFCI Outlet

2014-04-01 Thread Dennis C.
Edd, Look at the receptacle. It should have two pairs of hot/common connections and one ground. One pair will be labeled Line and one pair Load. The Load connections are protected. The correct wiring should be from your supply (breaker) to the pair marked Line. Downstream receptacles should

Re: Stus-List GFCI Outlet

2014-04-01 Thread Edd Schillay
Joel, Thanks. Ultimately, is it necessary to have one? I’ve spent most of my life around boats and it seems to me that the GFCI outlet is a recent addition. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise CC 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B

Re: Stus-List GFCI Outlet

2014-04-01 Thread Joel Aronson
Edd, It is now an ABYC requirement for all new boats, and surveyors will note their presence/absence on resale. An insurer might require them going forward. Necessary? No. My boat sails well without them! Heck, I remember when seat belts were not required in cars! Joel On Tue, Apr 1,

Stus-List Boat For Sail

2014-04-01 Thread Alan Bergen
While browsing through listings on Yachtworld.com, I came across a CC 38 that looks pretty nice. Lots of pictures. Check it out at : http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/C%26c-38-MK-III-2690440/Seattle/WA/United-State. I have no connection with this boat, but thought I'd put it out to the list

Stus-List Lawyers - argh!

2014-04-01 Thread sam . c . salter
Half way down the lake where I sail is a nice, little summer village - Ghost Village . The village is set in a fairly good sized bay with a small rock in the middle of the bay. It's just below water level.  For years the village has put an orange buoy on the rock every spring to warn boaters -

Re: Stus-List Boat For Sail

2014-04-01 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Please contact Lee Youngblood at 425-444-9109 He's on the list, isn't he? On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Alan Bergen alan-at-h...@comcast.netwrote: While browsing through listings on Yachtworld.com, I came across a CC 38 that looks pretty nice. Lots of pictures. Check it out at :

Re: Stus-List importing boats/lawyers - argh!

2014-04-01 Thread Wally Bryant
Lee - It's been going on for a very long time. Remember Noah? Well, if you look closely at a dove, you'll see 'Not to be used for navigation' in fine print on the left side of the beak. I'm pretty sure my sextant is not to be used for navigation. All of my three GPS systems are 'for

Re: Stus-List Lawyers - argh!

2014-04-01 Thread Rich Knowles
Someone should explain to the lawyer that he eventually may be held liable for an accident that happened because he was the direct cause of no warning being posted on a known hazard. The word stupid comes to mind Rich On Apr 1, 2014, at 16:26, sam.c.sal...@gmail.com wrote: Half way

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread dwight
I use Awl Care on Alianna's Awl Gripped hull with same results as Rich.looks good every time and not that much effort, really, couple of hours on a 35 footer _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: April 1, 2014 1:29 PM To: cnc-list

Re: Stus-List GFCI Outlet

2014-04-01 Thread Ken Heaton
Hey Edd, I wouldn't put one GFCI inline from the shore power. It would need to be large and expensive (2 pole, 30 amp) as you will end up running everything through it including the heating element in the hot water heater and your battery charger. Also, many modern battery chargers may cause it

Re: Stus-List which iPad

2014-04-01 Thread ahycrace
someone just gave me something called Le Pad a cheap version of a real notepad. It does have a gps and a 15 meg sim card. Is there a free charting app that I can download onto this thing it does have a gps so it should work right?

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread schiller
Just got my delivery of Aurora Boat Wash, Boat scrub, Black Steak Remover and Boat Shine. I have used Boat Shine for many years. Last year couldn't find it locally so I went with Maguirs. I am ready to go back. Easy to use and looks great all year. I am using it over 30 year old Imron.

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Jake Brodersen
John, I am a Poli-Glow user and have been for the past 6 or 7 years. It makes my boat shine. The annual maintenance coats are easy to apply. I've compounded several boats and have had good results, but with 28 year old gelcoat, Poli-Glow is just too easy to pass up. We always get good

Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Daniel Sheer
I've been using Nu-Finish on all my stuff for years. Easy to apply, I only use a buffer on the big boat 'cause my arm gets tired. Advertised as once a year on cars, seems to do the trick for me. Dan Sheer Pegathy LF38 on Rock Creek off the Patapsco

Re: Stus-List which iPad

2014-04-01 Thread bobmor99 .
I did a quick search and see that the LePad (is that like the El Camino?) runs Android so you should be able to use the almost free ($7 USD) MX Mariner app from the Google Play store. Not sure about Canadian charts, but acquiring free NOAA (US) charts is simple from within the app. Bob M Ox 33-1

Re: Stus-List Boat For Sail

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Watts
You bet! Give him a call. If nothing else, it's a good chat. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 1 April 2014 12:43, Stevan Plavsa stevanpla...@gmail.com wrote: Please contact Lee Youngblood at 425-444-9109 He's on the list, isn't he? On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 3:07 PM,

Re: Stus-List importing boats/lawyers - argh!

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Watts
Burn the witch! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrzMhU_4m-g Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 1 April 2014 12:50, Wally Bryant w...@wbryant.com wrote: Lee - It's been going on for a very long time. Remember Noah? Well, if you look closely at a dove, you'll see 'Not to

Re: Stus-List Lawyers - argh!

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Watts
After the village gets sued, next year they will have the lawyer, painted orange, on the rock. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 1 April 2014 13:28, Rich Knowles r...@sailpower.ca wrote: Someone should explain to the lawyer that he eventually may be held liable for an

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Watts
For those folks who have painted hulls who exclaim that they only have to wax them...we're not talking about painted hulls. Sure, I'd love to paint my hull and that would make life much easier because then I would only have to rub it with a couple of dead squirrels every spring to keep it looking

Re: Stus-List Boat For Sail

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Watts
Speaking of Washington State, I have come across a screenshot for a website that allegedly shows a CC-based grow-op in a marina. That's what Washington has come to, it's such a den of iniquity down there.

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Lee
correct me if i'm wrong but I believe Awlgrip and Imron advise against wax of any kind Lee Maggie-Lee 1987 C+C 35-3 c/b -Original Message- From: Jim Watts paradigmat...@gmail.com To: 1 CnC List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tue, Apr 1, 2014 9:14 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow For

Re: Stus-List Boat For Sail

2014-04-01 Thread Martin DeYoung
Yup, we here in Washington know how to make $$ with our old CC's. I appreciate the effort Billy Blood put into a April Fool's joke. Lee Youngblood sent the screen shot to me earlier but I was not able to find the post on the Three Sheets Northwest web site. The CC that is having it's

Re: Stus-List Boat For Sail

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Watts
I hear that Lee has volunteered to help decore Calypso's deck... Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 1 April 2014 20:43, Martin DeYoung mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com wrote: Yup, we here in Washington know how to make $$ with our old CC's. I appreciate the effort Billy Blood put

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Jim Watts
Didn't we cover this in the Lawyer No Guarantee on Anything for Anythng thread? Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 1 April 2014 18:51, Lee lchris11...@aol.com wrote: correct me if i'm wrong but I believe Awlgrip and Imron advise against wax of any kind Lee Maggie-Lee

Re: Stus-List Boat For Sail now de-coring CCs in PNW

2014-04-01 Thread Martin DeYoung
Yes, Lee stops by Calypso from time to time, He also sails with us when we will be racing somewhere interesting. If any other CC owners want to practice on someone else's deck let me know. There is plenty to go around. On the plus side, the Bruckmann build team in 1970 did a fair job of

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread dwight
That is the ay I understand things with Awlgrip and the reason I use Awlcare, not wax on Alianna; for a gelcoat hull I would recommend Collinite Fleetwax _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Lee Sent: April 1, 2014 10:52 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Lawyers - argh!

2014-04-01 Thread Rich Knowles
Flashing Rich On Apr 1, 2014, at 22:09, Jim Watts paradigmat...@gmail.com wrote: After the village gets sued, next year they will have the lawyer, painted orange, on the rock. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 1 April 2014 13:28, Rich Knowles

Re: Stus-List Poli-Glow

2014-04-01 Thread Rich Knowles
Mebbe you're simply addicted to the fumes... That PG stuff is intoxicating. Rich On Apr 1, 2014, at 22:13, Jim Watts paradigmat...@gmail.com wrote: For those folks who have painted hulls who exclaim that they only have to wax them...we're not talking about painted hulls. Sure, I'd love