Re: Stus-List Long Term effects of Easy-Off

2014-07-13 Thread Rich Knowles via CnC-List
I tried Star-Brite hull cleaner in my oven. No cigar. Rich > On Jul 14, 2014, at 1:40, Sam Salter via CnC-List > wrote: > > ‎I took my painted name off the bow and stern (with Easy-Off) about 5 years > ago and renamed with vinyl lettering. > I put a couple of coats of wax on a couple of mo

Re: Stus-List Long Term effects of Easy-Off

2014-07-13 Thread Sam Salter via CnC-List
‎I took my painted name off the bow and stern (with Easy-Off)  about 5 years ago and renamed with vinyl lettering.  I put a couple of coats of wax on a couple of months ago before launch and although I wasn't particularly looking, I didn't notice anything untoward. sam :-)   Original Message   F

Stus-List Barient Model 27 2 speed self tailing winch parts

2014-07-13 Thread Brad Crawford via CnC-List
Does anyone know of a source for Barient Winch parts? The line lifter on our model 27's broke and I am looking for a replacement. It is a Barient 27, 2 speed, self tailing. Thanks, Brad CnC 36 Seattle ___ This List is provided by the C&C Ph

Re: Stus-List Long Term effects of Easy-Off

2014-07-13 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
I found that the gelcoat, initially, yellowed under the Easy-off. That yellow tinge came off after some compounding (3M Finesse It). Marek From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ted Drossos via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 6:08 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.co

Re: Stus-List dual ownership?

2014-07-13 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
I would suggest considering all the potential bad outcomes and have an agreement regarding those before they happen. E.g. how you deal with repairs due to one party's negligence or error. E.g. One option is the guilty party pays, but this may lead to hiding problems; the other option is you split

Stus-List Long Term effects of Easy-Off

2014-07-13 Thread Ted Drossos via CnC-List
I used Easy-Off oven cleaner 14 years ago to remove the painted on name on my transom with no ill effects. Like Stevan, I also saw that the original name stood slightly proud of the surrounding gel coat. Light wet sanding with 400, 600, 800, 1200 and then compound and wax took care of all remnan

Re: Stus-List dual ownership?

2014-07-13 Thread Martin DeYoung via CnC-List
Calypso has been co-owned for 15 years, and we (the co-owners) had a C&C 36 in a partnership for 7 years before that. The partnership agreement is similar to a real estate limited partnership with a general partner (takes care of finances, insurance, taxes etc.) and a limited partner. We sta

Stus-List Got mildew?

2014-07-13 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I have a Nicro solar vent in the head. The deck around the vent is prone to mildew. Only place on the boat where mildew seems to thrive. I usually scrub it with Soft Scrub with bleach. Does the job but I didn't like the abrasion on the nonskid gelcoat. I've also used Roll Off and other marine

Re: Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Marine bonding wire should be green, AWG8, 6 or 4. http://www.awcwire.com/mfg/alpha/product/dearborn-bonding-marine-wire >From your handy dandy C&C resource site: < http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/wiring/wiring.htm> Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at

Re: Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I was thinking also of using marine battery cable (4awg) because it is tinned. I could just strip the insulation off. Curious why no insulation. I suspect it is to eliminate burning PVC in the event it takes a lightning hit. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bur

Re: Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
This would enable me to create a bonding bus so I wouldn’t have to remove the keel nut any more as I continue to replace the older bonding cables…. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Burt Stratton via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 3:44 PM To: 'Frederick G

Re: Stus-List binnacle light

2014-07-13 Thread dwight via CnC-List
Maybe same circuit as the running lights or bow light _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: July 13, 2014 11:42 AM To: Joe Della Barba; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List binnacle light Not wired to the pull s

Re: Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
One possible solution I am contemplating is to get a standard copper bus bar and put two holes in it. One (1/2 inch) to attach the bonding cable end and a bigger hole for the keel bolt. I have plenty of room above the nut to accommodate a ¼ inch copper bar under the nut. From: CnC-List [mailto:

Re: Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Hi Fred, Thanks for the response and the offer. I can deal with 4awg stranded wire if that is an acceptable practice. My son in law is a master electrician and has all the big crimpers I need. Here is the challenge and another question: Those keel bolts are really big (close to 1 inch diam

Re: Stus-List Long Term effects of Easy-Off

2014-07-13 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
It's only been about 16 months since I've done it but no ill effects so far. I used vinegar to clean up. I don't know that it would do anything more harmful than the sandpaper I used to fair everything smooth where the old name used to be .. there was a 'shadow' of the name that was proud of the re

Stus-List Long Term effects of Easy-Off

2014-07-13 Thread Wally Bryant via CnC-List
Over the years I've heard many folks recommend Easy-Off to remove old boat names and so on. I've always wondered about the long term effect on gelcoat. It's pretty harsh stuff. Does anyone who's used it have any observations after five years or more after use? Wal PS. World Cup finals in t

Re: Stus-List binnacle light

2014-07-13 Thread Jake Brodersen via CnC-List
Joel, If I recall, you have two push-pull switches next to your engine panel. I only have one and that is for the binnacle light (which hopefully still works). It is conceivable that the binnacle might be wired into your nav lights too. They are all needed at the same time… Jake

Re: Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Brent Driedger via CnC-List
What is the reason for not using braid. Wild Rover has fat-assed welding cables routing from the chainplates to the keel with the pre-requisite tongue in cheek 90 degree bends from the factory. I kid of course, they are long radius bends. Brent D 27-5 Lake Winnipeg On Jul 13, 2014, at 10:40 AM

Re: Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
Welcome to the C&C BDSM List . . . All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log On Jul 13, 2014, at 11:25 AM, Rich Knowles via CnC-List wrote:

Re: Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Rich Knowles via CnC-List
Leather works well for bondage. Rich > On Jul 13, 2014, at 11:34, Frederick G Street via CnC-List > wrote: > > Actually, there’s a reason to NOT use braid; from the ABYC bonding standard: > >> The common bonding conductor shall be uninsulated copper or bronze strip, >> copper tubing, bare t

Re: Stus-List binnacle light

2014-07-13 Thread John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
On our 34, the binnacle wire goes to the push pull switch next to the engine panel then to the running lights. Had to replace the switch a few years back due to corrosion. Don’t recall if there was a separate in line fuse but easy enough to take off the engine panel to inspect John and Ma

Re: Stus-List binnacle light

2014-07-13 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Not wired to the pull switch. That was for the old spotlight. The wire looks like it runs to the breaker panel. On Sunday, July 13, 2014, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Fair odds the pull switch went bad. Check for voltage on both sides of it. > > > > Joe Della Bar

Re: Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Actually, there’s a reason to NOT use braid; from the ABYC bonding standard: > The common bonding conductor shall be uninsulated copper or bronze strip, > copper tubing, bare tinned-copper wire or insulated copper wire of the proper > gauge. Copper braid shall not be used for this purpose. > >

Re: Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Skip — there’s no reason to use braid over the usual insulated large-gauge stranded cable. I’ve got all crimp terminals from 8AWG to 4/0, in terminal sizes from #10 to 3/8”, as well as the proper compound crimper needed to do those large lugs; if you’d like, I could do up a heavy grounding wire

Re: Stus-List binnacle light

2014-07-13 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Fair odds the pull switch went bad. Check for voltage on both sides of it. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com From: Joel Aronson [mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 6:28 AM To: Joe Della Barba; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List binnacle light Don I

Re: Stus-List Stanchion inserts

2014-07-13 Thread dwight via CnC-List
I wonder if an ordinary Plastic/rubber grommet would help...not easy to try unless the life lines are out of the stantion first...uncovered wire or dymeema should slide through those...would not matter to me if they were black or white or clear -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc

Stus-List bonding strap question

2014-07-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I am in need of a bonding conductor for both my engine block and mast. Engine block strap is corroded to the point of dust. Mast strap is missing. The boat contains braided tinned copper straps with nice big ring ends to fit over the keel bolts. I have been able to find braided flat straps but

Re: Stus-List binnacle light

2014-07-13 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Don I don't have a wiring diagram but there is a pull switch. I didn't check for voltage - yet. Thanks. Hope to see you on the Bay. I'm in south river. On Saturday, July 12, 2014, Joel Aronson wrote: > Voltage. Bought new light thinking that was the problem but checked > voltage first. > > Than