Re: Stus-List Bilge pump installation - was Re: Bilge Pump Cleaning

Yes, you should have a bilge pump. Whale makes a perfect pump for your boat. See: http://ca.binnacle.com/p2230/WHALE-SUPERSUB-SMART-BILGE-PUMP-650-GPH-SS5212/product_info.html The pump also comes in an 1100 gph version. A wiring diagram is included that shows it both directly connected to a batt

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump installation - was Re: Bilge Pump Cleaning

Mark, Rich may offer a different solution but here's how I generally install a bilge pump. Get the biggest Rule pump that will fit the space and a separate Rule float switch, either the Rule-a-Matic or the Superswitch. If you want a better float switch and it will fit, get the USS Ultra Pumpswit

Stus-List ex-CnC-er Michael Hennessy, Dragon

Hate to see this happen to anyone. http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2014/05/26/photos-atlantic-cup-2014/?utm_m edium=email

Stus-List Bilge pump installation - was Re: Bilge Pump Cleaning

Rich, Thanks for the heads up. I was just online tonight looking at bilge pumps. My CS 30 doesn't have an automatic bilge pump, just a manual. I feel like I should add an automatic pump, but I wonder what size. My boat has a very flat bilge with no 'deep' spots at all and maybe 4" space under t

Stus-List Bilge Pump Cleaning

My bilge pump and I had a small altercation this weekend. It’s a 2000 gph PAR unit that I have had on the boat for at least 10 years. It has never given me problems until it recently decided not to pump any water. The motor ran just fine, and I could see the water in the bilge being stirred aro

Re: Stus-List Seacocks

Seems like my temp alarm is not working.  I'll be trying to check that issue out in the near future.  For now I have a point an read temp sensor that I'll have on the boat to check how things a running the next few times. I'd be interested to learn m

Re: Stus-List Seacocks

On my former Yanmar 3GM engine with a fresh water cooling, the temperature alarm either failed (unlikely since it had worked previously) or when the cooling system was completely out of water, it did not indicate a high temperature. Perhaps it needed a fluid to work. Anyhow, I was made aware

Re: Stus-List Hockles in lines - figure eight vs coiling

+1 on the figure eight.  My oday 22 did not have a traveler for the main and the main sheet was very long.  I started out cooling and it always git all jammed up untiltel I readabout and started using the figure eight.  Never twisted up again From my Android phone Original message --

Re: Stus-List Seacocks

I'm lazier than that, for the sink in the head I have a 2nd valve just under the sink that I can easily get at - the seacock is a pain to get to, it is readily accessible but I'm not likely to do so. Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2014-05-26 10:37 AM, coltrek via CnC-List wrote:

Stus-List Hockles in lines - figure eight vs coiling

Couple mentions lately about problems with hockles in lines. Here's a tip. When you coil a line, you put twists in it. Yeah, it looks great but will it run free? By coiling, I mean rolling in that half twist so the line coils. Instead, try this. Hold the line in the palm of your left hand wit

Re: Stus-List First sail

I would venture to ask all who never tried starting the engine with the stop cable pulled out to raise hands. I am afraid that the list of those who haven’t would be short and include mostly people with Atomics (;-) Marek From: Chuck S via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 12:35 PM To: Danny

Re: Stus-List First sail

After braking off a couple of keys on my Yanmar panel and paying about $50 for a new switch (key broke the plastic too), I put in a push/pull switch - I found out all Yanmar keys are the same - big deterrent! Besides, they have to get into the cabin to turn on the AB switch. Gary Old Yanmar -

Re: Stus-List First sail

Hey Danny, Quite an exciting trip. Farley Mowat wrote that the adventure starts when everything goes wrong. Don't be too hard on yourself. It was a learning experience and success in the end without outside assistance earns you some credit. The more you use the boat, the more you develop good h

Re: Stus-List First sail - now Yanmar ignition switch

I started my Yanmar for many years with a screwdriver. One day, with someone else helming, the switch did not return properly from the start position after the engine started and cooked the starter before I could figure out what the noise was. The original switch was not available, and I replac

Re: Stus-List First sail

Thanks for the recount mark.  I bet that was a VERY long 30 minutes! That's why it's called a shakedown cruise!  Glad you sorted it all out! I cringed a little when you said you poured spring water into the cooling system.  I just remember what trap water used to do to my first car.  The coolan

Re: Stus-List Seacocks

Mark, I'm surprised that your temperature alarm didn't eventually go off at some point in your adventure. Maybe something to check if you didn't get the alarm. You should probably check that the water pump impellor hasn't lost any vanes when running dry and now stuck in your heat exchange

Re: Stus-List First sail

We used to have a GMC 1/2 ton like that. Key? Who needs a stinkin' key? On 26 May 2014 02:07, Jim Watts via CnC-List wrote: > Either leave the engine seacock open, or hang the ignition key off the > seacock handle. Me, I'm useless and we have a Yanmar, so I can start the > engine with pretty

Re: Stus-List Seacocks

An other C&C 33 MKII had added a valve just under the head sink. I did the same, way more convenient than go under the setee to close the seacock when the boat is on its side. I close it before leaving the dock when i know it will be an epic ride. I also maintain (grease) my seacocks and ins

Re: Stus-List Seacocks

"I do have to close to seacock to the sink in the head when the wind is up." Me too, quite a lot of water gets in when the rail is going under if I forget. Ken H. C&C 37XL On 26 May 2014 10:37, coltrek via CnC-List wrote: > Well, I guess I'm a bad seaman too. I have never closed my seacocks >

Re: Stus-List Seacocks

Well, I guess I'm a bad seaman too. I have never closed my seacocks either. I just make sure that my hoses are good and the connections are sound. I could never remember to turn them on when I needed them. I'll take that back. I do have to close to seacock to the sink in the head when the wind i

Stus-List Seacocks

My C&C 35 MKII has 7 Groco bronze seacocks, each one placed in a very hard to reach space.since it is well known to be good seamanship to close all seacocks when leaving the boat I wonder why the designers did not make them a little more easily accessible and with longer handles too.I might be more