Re: Stus-List Adjustable Prop

The correct setting will allow your engine to reach maximum rpm (Nigel Calder says at least 90% of rated speed), under load (in gear) at full throttle. If you can't reach max rpm, you're over pitched. If you can run faster than max rpm, you're under pitched. Normal run speed is about eighty perc

Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

Torquing my boat's keel nuts, for the nuts down in the bilge sump of my 29-2 I am finding I will need to use a lot of extensions to raise the 42" long wrench high enough for swing room.  The wrench handle needs to clear the top of the setee.  With 350 ft lbs of torque and something like 40" in e

Re: Stus-List Adjustable Prop

Another key indicator that the engine is straining besides black smoke is engine temperature, which should be 195 max. Diesels prefer to run loaded up and warm, but we throttle back to keep the temperature right. Another note: RPM meters are not always accurate. A hand held tachometer proved o

Re: Stus-List Anchor Windlass

Richard, This could be the proverbial can of worms for you. Josh has given you some good tips on troubleshooting. Keep in mind that if you have an all chain rode any windlass replacement may include new chain if you can't find a gypsy to match your chain. Chain ain't cheap. Dennis C. Sen

Re: Stus-List Adjustable Prop

Do you reach max rpm in neutral? If not it's not the prop. Joel On Saturday, January 3, 2015, Paul Fountain via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Ron, > > > > They will be at the Toronto Boat Show – definitely something is wrong - > > > > *Paul * > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-

Re: Stus-List Adjustable Prop

Ron, They will be at the Toronto Boat Show – definitely something is wrong - Paul From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ron Ander via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, January 3, 2015 3:43 PM To: 'Jim Watts'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Adjustable Prop I have a

Re: Stus-List Adjustable Prop

Generally I would say that you should worry less about max boat speed and more about matching max rpm to full load. You should reach max rated rpm and not blow black smoke. All of this assumes a clean prop and bottom. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk On Jan 3, 2015 3:43 PM, "Ron Ander via CnC-List" wr

Stus-List Adjustable Prop

I have a Vari Profile adjustable pitch feathering propeller. I am definitely in need of an adjustment in the forward position as I am only able to motor at about 5 knots on flat waters at about 2300 rpm. In one particularly strong blow I was unable to make any headway into the wind and waves. I

Re: Stus-List Max Prop

What Martin said...but I want to emphasize that you need to know your engine model and the reduction gearing on your transmission and the diameter of the prop *before* calling PYI. They are very helpful and nailed the setting I should use first try. It was only my lack of smarts that led me to usi

Re: Stus-List Anchor Windlass

The decision is really based on your wallet and how much anchoring you plan to do. In the past, I’ve used Lofrans, Maxwell and Lewmar verticals and have had good luck with all on combination rodes. Muir is likely excellent as well. For all chain nothing beats the Maxwell although the Lofrans

Re: Stus-List Bottom paint survey

Agreed. I have to feel the hull with one hand and scrub with the other. Baltoplate has a high molybdenum content so it burnishes very well. Used to be a diver in my area that only cleaned bottoms at night with a light because he said he could see better. Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville

Re: Stus-List Anchor Windlass

Calypso has a Lewmar Ocean windlass, #2 size IIRC. I went oversized to handle a 65lb CQR and 90' of chain. It has served well with some heavy use for 14 years. I now have the gear box off the boat for re-painting and have not seen any mechanical wear. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle

Re: Stus-List Max Prop

I recommend contacting PYI, Inc. and asking for assistance. Be sure to have your MAX prop owner's manual or obtain another from PYI (often downloadable from their web site). The manual will have a chart to indicate what the prop is set at now and which way to go to reduce pitch. I have chan

Stus-List Max Prop

We have a new to us C&C 41 with a Max prop which is severely overpitched. Does anyone know the correct settings for when I haul it? Rex & Jennifer Delay www. Ghostlake.com www.ghostlakesailing.com ___ This List is pr

Re: Stus-List Anchor Windlass

Powerwinch is not a brand I would have on my boat, when I sold them at WM we got at least half returned because they didn't run, right out of the box. I wouldn't waste my time with it. Put in a good windlass and be done with it. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 3 January 201

Stus-List Happy New Year - Save the 2015 Date

Listers, First and foremost, best wishes to all for a happy and healthy (and breezy) New Year. Now that you’ve taken out your shiny new 2015 calendars (no Dr Crash calendar this year - bummer), please mark down September 11-13, 2015 for the 2015 C&C Northeast Rendezvous, to be

Re: Stus-List Vents and Rain

Allen , it was in my old US 27, (not our 30-2) the overhead hatch aft of the mast on that boat. If I were to add one to our 30-2's it would be in one of the small hatches in the head, which would cool and remove odors. I believe our boats are small enough that this would still be effective assuming

Re: Stus-List Bottom paint survey

Steve, Practical Sailor has done extensive testing over the years. They test a lot of paints in multiple locations. Their results are comprehensive, but I still like to hear from others in my location with real-world experience. Needless to say, VC Offshore is still the best paint for me.

Re: Stus-List Bottom paint survey

I also was skeptical - they listed paints by manufacturer. So, Pettit has paint - about a dozen brands of all types, from ablative to hard as rocks. So, what does it mean that Pettit has an X rating? Gary - Original Message - From: Dennis C. via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Anchor Windlass

How much chain and rode do you have? I haul my 37+ by hand. It isn't easy but I do it regularly. Have you ever tried? How much anchoring do you intend to do? I bought a manual windlass but haven't installed it. It works similar to a vertical electric windlass just without the motor sticking o

Re: Stus-List Anchor Windlass

Hi all; I hope everyone had a great New Years! I am looking for feedback on an anchor windlass; my boat, (1985 C&C 37, CB, new to me last year) came with an older model Powerwinch 502 unit, ( not to be confused with the current Powerwinch 500 which is for pontoon boats); I have little experienc

Re: Stus-List Vents and Rain

Kevin, Which hatch? Allen Miles s/v Septima 30-2 From: Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 6:15 PM To: Joel Aronson ; Edd Schillay ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Vents and Rain I used one of the Nicro vent on my old US27 in the overhead hatch. I was