Re: Stus-List cockpit drains freezing

2015-02-27 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Bob I am dreaming of sailing. Am done with winter Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:48 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List cockpit drains freezing Chuck Good tip.I bought a roll of

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-27 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Well, it HAS gotten all the way up to +4° F so far today… I guess that still qualifies as “winter,” despite the fact that it’s almost March… :^) Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Feb 27, 2015, at 10:37 AM, Jake Brodersen

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM?

2015-02-27 Thread Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List
I have two group 27 AGM's on my boat. One is the house, and one is for starting. AGM's have lower internal resistance than flooded batteries, which mean they accept a charge more easily, and they also can provide the extra current for starting without breaking a sweat. They have thin plates,

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-27 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
When I see that little sh@thead groundhog I am gonna bash his head in! From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 12:47 PM To: Jake Broderson Cc: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-27 Thread Jake Brodersen via CnC-List
You can sure tell it's winter on this list. The conversation goes downhill in a heartbeat. Jake Jake Brodersen Midnight Mistress CC 35 Mk-III Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February

Stus-List cockpit drains freezing

2015-02-27 Thread Robert Boyer via CnC-List
I have never had a problem of cockpit drains freezing in the 30+ years I've owned my Landfall 38. Most years I have winterized in the water with my cockpit drains open. Of course, I am not in Canada or New England where temperatures are lower but our creeks and rivers being frozen over are

Re: Stus-List cockpit drains freezing

2015-02-27 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Bob Mine were frozen last week. I put a small heater in the lazarette and thawed them. Joel 35/3 Annapolis. On Friday, February 27, 2015, Robert Boyer via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I have never had a problem of cockpit drains freezing in the 30+ years I've owned my Landfall 38.

Stus-List Non slip, trending to gel oat

2015-02-27 Thread Barbara Hickson Fellers via CnC-List
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Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM?

2015-02-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
As I said before, I am not an AGM fan. If you do decide to use them, Sams Club has group 31 deep cycle AGMs with the Energizer brand label. They are Deka batteries, exact same as West Marine sells, for about 50% of the price. Think they charge around $160 for them. The Sears Diehard Platinum

Re: Stus-List Non-Slip

2015-02-27 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I've redone rolled nonskid a few times. It's not difficult. Tape the area with two layers of masking tape. Use a razor knife to create nice raduised corners. Just activate the gelcoat and mix in some colloidal silicone. Pour some in the area and spread it with a roller. It's important to use

Stus-List Not CC related, but a sad day on the Enterprise (Leonard Nimoy 1931-2015)

2015-02-27 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise CC 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/ ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM?

2015-02-27 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
If you do use AGMs, you need to keep them charged. A mooring without a solar panel is not going to go well. Joel On Friday, February 27, 2015, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: As I said before, I am not an AGM fan. If you do decide to use them, Sams Club has group

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-27 Thread Dan Utinske via CnC-List
Amazon carries it by the pint and gallon! Gallon is $19 and change. On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 9:56 AM, Colin Kilgour via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Lots of folks use Mystery Oil in their diesel - I do (when I can remember to pick some up) Never tried it on the man parts, but if it

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-27 Thread Colin Kilgour via CnC-List
Lots of folks use Mystery Oil in their diesel - I do (when I can remember to pick some up) Never tried it on the man parts, but if it does for those what it does for the pistons on my Perkins, sign me up. Cheers, Colin On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 12:55 AM, Russ Melody via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Non-Slip

2015-02-27 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I hope you have experimented. I bought some of that Gibco rubber 10 years ago, and experimented using Polyisocyanate Paint thickened with Colloidal Silica. I couldn't get it to fill in all the little tiny pyramids, and gave up and used a roller, which came out looking great. Not quite as

Re: Stus-List Non-Slip

2015-02-27 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
That would be colloidal silica, not silicone. You don't want silicone anywhere near this project. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift CC 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 27 February 2015 at 04:43, Dennis C. via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I've redone rolled nonskid a few times. It's not difficult.

Re: Stus-List Non-Slip

2015-02-27 Thread Charlie Nelson via CnC-List
I'll 2nd the Kiwi Grip--easy to put on and the 'grip' can be varied easily, if desired, by the roller 'nap' and technique of rolling. I had the yard put it on after my crew removed the hardware--first time for the yard doing it--and they were impressed. No issues yet going into my 3rd year

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM?

2015-02-27 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
AGMs on a mooring (or dock without shore power) without solar (or some other way of topping up the batteries) will, quite likely, kill the batteries very quickly (I managed to murder one in a year). Marek From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 10:31 AM To: Joe Della

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-27 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
I’ve been so focused on batteries (leaning back to flooded Trojans), I didn’t see if Wal ever got the oil off his junk? All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise CC 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-27 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
I about spit my water out through my nose when I saw this one… :^) —Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 CC Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Feb 27, 2015, at 10:11 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I’ve been so focused on batteries

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-27 Thread Nauset Beach via CnC-List
NYC Mayor DeBlasio did that last year on Staten Island and looked what happened this year… At least no one has brought up Wally’s favorite bow bovine…. oops… From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 27,

Re: Stus-List cockpit drains freezing

2015-02-27 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I think a crossover for the cockpit drains is a good thing...not sure about the landfall 38 but i think crossover would be better under sail Dwight Veinot CC 35 MKII, *Alianna* Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 9:10 AM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM?

2015-02-27 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
finicking things; those AGM's and they cost more so I am not inclined to go that way Dwight Veinot CC 35 MKII, *Alianna* Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 12:33 PM, Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I have two group 27

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-27 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
good choice Edd Dwight Veinot CC 35 MKII, *Alianna* Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: I’ve been so focused on batteries (leaning back to flooded Trojans), I didn’t see if Wal ever

Re: Stus-List Non-Slip

2015-02-27 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I like the Kiwi Grip method. Plan to do mine this year or next. Chuck Resolute 1990 CC 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md - Original Message - From: Paul Hood via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 8:48:58 PM Subject:

Re: Stus-List Non slip, trending to gel oat

2015-02-27 Thread Russ Melody via CnC-List
Hi Barbara, Are you racing with a crew now or did you mean to say that you have a few dings on your hull? If racing, they will dislike being sprayed by the yard. :) Anyhow, best to check with an insurance adjuster type dude. He will know the best gelcoat colour match wizard in your area

Re: Stus-List Need Recommendation for Tool to remove balsa core from drilled hole

2015-02-27 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I found that clear mailing tape works well to cover the bottom of the hole. Bend the end over to help removal later. A shop vac for removing the core is essential. West Systems has a nice booklet and videos that explain proper technigues. West suggests wetting the inside of any hole; core and

Re: Stus-List cockpit drains freezing

2015-02-27 Thread Graham Collins via CnC-List
Nice video Ken! I'm shocked though, I did not think it was legal to produce a video in Cape Breton without having fiddle music as the soundtrack. :-) Graham Collins Secret Plans CC 35-III #11 On 2015-02-27 10:21 AM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List wrote: Hey Mike, My answer to that is...

Stus-List More on Hatch and Window Installation - Sika 295UV

2015-02-27 Thread Peter Fell via CnC-List
Here’s the instruction book I was looking at that refers to the UV tape: http://www.bluemoment.com/downloads/sikaflexmarinehandbook.pdf Page 16 and 17. Actually they have 2 diagrams ... one with the UV tape just over the window portion and one having it overlap the surrounding frame area. Go

Re: Stus-List Non-Slip

2015-02-27 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
I sprayed gel coat on my o'day 22 after a repair along the toe rail.  Of course the toe rail was just short pieces of teak and rub rail was the flexible 2 piece black and white stuff. Anyway I removed all the hardware filled cracks, repaired some fiberglass, prepped and sprayed just up to the