Re: Stus-List SOS light flare replacement

Doug, i just bought a couple of handheld strobes from NorthAmericanSurvivalSystems.com . I think they will be very effective insurance for several activities that my wife are involved with including sailing. They weigh 5 oz including two Lithium CR123

Stus-List Autopilot steering

David Alera does the same thing. As I understand it, the pull to port is a result of the prop clockwise spin. The wheel is about 7 degrees or so off center under power. But my Raymarine X5 wheel pilot has no problem with it, except in heavy seas. But that is expected at Alera is at the top

Re: Stus-List Spreader lights

I had dinner on a friend's very nice boat on Friday. He had rigged a small light on the bottom of the boom which lit up the cockpit very nicely. Bill Hall Starfire On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 8:41 PM, jtsails via CnC-List wrote: > Earlier this year I changed out my old perko combo steaming/foredeck

Stus-List Lazy jacks

So I finally broke down and added lazy jacks this week. In the past I always just went with some bullet blocks and line. This time, mostly due to time constraints, I used the Schaefer kit. I have to say, it's a really nice kit and well finished. Worth considering if you're adding same to you

Re: Stus-List Spreader lights

James — I recently replaced my steering pedestal, and added a Navpod for my helm instruments. I also ran power from my “Cabin Lights” breaker to the pod through a one-amp fuse, and put a red and a white one of these on the curved bottom of the pod, through an On-Off-On toggle switch in the pod:

Re: Stus-List Spreader lights

Earlier this year I changed out my old perko combo steaming/foredeck light for a marinebeam combo. The marinebeam LED is awesome, the old light really didn’t illuminate the foredeck at all (it was 39 years old) and the new light is so bright it throws shadows. the only problem I have is the new

Re: Stus-List Spreader lights

Ditto. With foredeck light I don't see need for spreader lights. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 26, 2015, at 2:20 PM, Alan Bergen via CnC-List > wrote: > > I use a Forespar, combination bow light/deck light. The bow light for > motoring at night, and the deck light taking the place

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

The 34/36 has a centerline shaft. I have no significant pull under power and have a 3-blade Max-Prop. I have had the 3-blade, and 2 2-blades (long story) and never had significant pull when cruising. Steering under sail or power should involve little more than 2 fingers on the wheel making adjustm

Re: Stus-List ...Now lighting configurations...

Yes, I installed it in 2001, and have never used it. Wal Rich wrote: Anyone got a strobe at the masthead? ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cn

Re: Stus-List Spreader lights

This summer I had the boat completely re-wired. That included installing a combination Steaming light/deck light. There are separate switches on the DC board for each light even though the deck light is the bottom portion of the steaming light housing. Located half way up the mast it throws a perf

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

You should be able to check it just by looking at how the shaft exits behind the engine - Regards, Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 2:19 PM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc:

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

Okay, well everything is set. $9.75/ft for haul and wash. I'm all set for Saturday morning. All signs seem to be good. If she passes muster it will be money well spent and the bottom will be ready for a delivery. Anyway, wish me luck and I'll keep you all posted. It was great to read all th

Stus-List Spreader lights

I use a Forespar, combination bow light/deck light. The bow light for motoring at night, and the deck light taking the place of actual spreader lights. I they're not LED, but I rarely use either of them when not motoring or powered up in a moorage. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC

Re: Stus-List Island Heights, NJ area Surveyor

Danny,I might know the boat, sail and work right in toms river.Whats the boat? Is it over in Dillons Creek ?JimGalaxy 34' C&C > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2015 11:56:45 -0400 > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Island Heights, NJ area Surveyor > From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > CC: bushma...

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

My CnC 36 has prop shaft offset to port and therefore under power boat will steer to port unless rudder counteracts with starboard angle. When motoring my wheel is proabably two inches off dead center to starboard to steer straight course. The more rpms = more thrust = more port turn = more cou

Re: Stus-List Star PHRF

Edd, that's the policy of YRALIS. Most other places seem to have spinn and non-spinn ratings. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Aug 26, 2015, at 14:21, Edd Schillay via CnC-L

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

Pretty sure that the 30, 34, and 37 series boats are all centerline. Past discussions indicated that the angle at which the shaft leaves the hull (angle down) influences the pull. The swirling column of water. On Aug 26, 2015 2:19 PM, "David Knecht via CnC-List" wrote: > Hi Bill- I am not

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

David, I have a pull to port under power on my 35-3 (the same with new engine and newly aligned shaft as before) with no pull under sail / coasting. The shaft is on center line as I presume is yours. I've never had the issues you've described with my Raymarine wheel pilot SPX-5 under power. Tim

Re: Stus-List Star PHRF

The problem with the STAR is that it has a PHRF rating based on it’s full-sailing capability which works against other boats racing with spinnaker (their full-sailing capability), even though it does not have a spinnaker. There is no good way to rate a STAR when competing against non-spinnaker

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

Hi Bill- I am not sure about the offset. I did not realize that it was a possibility. I will have to check this winter when on the hard. I have a vague recollection of it not being straight relative to the axis of the boat and that might be why. If so, I guess that would explain the pull. D

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

Mine is balanced under power. No pull either way. If you do you may have other issues. David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:43:42 -0400 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: davidakne...@gmail.com Callin

Stus-List Spreader lights

This has been bothering me all summer, there are wires hanging out of my mast just under the spreaders (first set) it's obvious that someone has removed the original spreader lights. I've been looking online at the multitude of LED spreader lights available, and am wondering just how useful they

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

Is your prop shaft offset so it can be removed past the rudder? Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 1:44 PM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopil

Stus-List Star PHRF

Here in Erie it is 153 for our JAM fleet. I am half owner of #6868 with my Trawler buddy, who races it. It is the second Star for both of us. Last year when he first started in the C fleet, he was killing them, and I heard comments from the race committee (who didn’t know what a Star was) like,

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

Hi My 37+ pulls hard to port under full throttle, prop effect I am sure. I am running a 3 blade prop. You might be able to minimize the effect with a prop change. Good luck. Rick > On Aug 26, 2015, at 10:43 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List > wrote: > > Calling Raymarine was my first action a

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

I have the same pull to one side. I can't remember which side. This has resulted in lots of discussion on the list regarding the differences between prop-wash, prop-walk, and (one other, prop-torque? Torque-steer?) As long as the helm is balanced during sailing I think you're good. Josh Muckley

Stus-List Autopilot steering

Hi David, There is some pull when motoring on mine but I wouldn't call it significant.. My old autopilot never had issues when motoring, it would sometimes run out of juice when sailing in stronger winds.. But being on the lake, I never really motored for more than about 1 hour. I believe

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

Calling Raymarine was my first action and I am waiting for a call back. But what I really want to know from the group is whether the relatively strong pull to port while motoring is normal or whether neutral helm is normal. Dave Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Aug 26, 2015, at 1:03 P

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

yep...call Raymarine David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:52:24 -0400 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: davidakne...@gmail.com No- It is smooth by hand. No stiffness I have noticed. Aries1990 C&C 34+

Re: Stus-List SOS light flare replacement

It looks great for inland waters. However for out in the ocean I feel that you still need flares for the altitude that they provide. You cant get the light 500 feet in the air. or shoot it at the bridge of an approaching freighter. That being said I can still see it usefulness. Doug Mountjoy svPeg

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 115, Issue 112

Don't hurt yourself laughing, PHRF-LO has the Star at 193. That is with a -12 for no motor. The skipper, a good friend, suggested something in the 160 range also. Out of curiosity, when you say: > And, we race in light wind and flat water, which favors them. is it your observation that they see

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

No- It is smooth by hand. No stiffness I have noticed. Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Aug 26, 2015, at 12:50 PM, David via CnC-List > wrote: > > Does the steering hang up at all when the autopilot is disengaged? > > David F. Risch > 1981 40-2 > (401) 419-4650 (cell) > > > Date:

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

Does the steering hang up at all when the autopilot is disengaged? David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:04:11 -0400 To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Autopilot steering From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: davidakne...@gmail.com I was on a long cruise l

Re: Stus-List C&C 26 Sail Plan Thoughts!

156 seems a bit more correct From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Nylander via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 1:35 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Gary Nylander Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 26 Sail Plan Thoughts! What do your folks rate a Star? We onl

Re: Stus-List C&C 26 Sail Plan Thoughts!

What do your folks rate a Star? We only have one Wednesday night race where the fleets are combined, so usually they race one design - windward/leeward - which is what they like. But on that single race, our guys rate them at 162, which seems to be somewhat correct. And, we race in light wind an

Re: Stus-List Autopilot steering

David, I would talk to Raymarine. Usually, a problem like that could be that the unit is not strong enough for the size of the boat, but the ST4000+ should be able to drive the 34+, even under power. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Is

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

Don’t lose sight of the fact that you are going to need to provide a survey to your insurance company after you purchase the boat. In some cases, if it is an older boat for example, you could get by with an in water condition and value (C&V) survey costing under $500. Essentially that is like a

Stus-List Autopilot steering

I was on a long cruise last weekend and we ended up motoring for many hours. installed a new Raymarine EV1/ST4000+ wheel pilot last winter and this was the first extended use. I found that it was frequently cutting out while motoring (not sailing). The unit would simply freeze up and stop st

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

Few places I know in RI include power washing in the haul out fee. You don't really get a breakdown of cost. Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 C&C 38MkII Newport, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

In North Carolina, and when I was in the Philadelphia area before moving here, the haul out includes haul, pressure wash, block, store for up to 2 weeks, and relaunch. So the pressure wash is included in the cost of the haul out. Which runs $8 per foot locally. JUST THIS June I had a short haul

Re: Stus-List Survey Question - owner financing

Hard to sell older boats due to minimal financing options. Two members of my club were each trying to sell their older trawlers. One was willing to do owner financing. His sold quickly. The other may still be on the market. He took 30% down and required insurance with him as first payee. Insura

Re: Stus-List ...Now lighting configurations...

I would risk a statement that if you get 100% every time, you are either extremely well prepared (e.g. just coming off the master’s exam) or have extremely good memory. Potentially, you encounter all of those situations regularly. For the rest of us, it is more likely to get a result in the 50-8

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 115, Issue 109

y thoughts as to how a ram arm >> could be mounted to either the steering quadrant or to the rudder tube/shaft? >> >> Thanks for any all comments. >> >> Steve Thorne >> Deja VU C&C34+ >> >> >>

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 115, Issue 109

could be attached? The steering quadrants on > these vintage C&C's are above deck but recessed under a removable deck > inspection plate. Again, no easy solution here. Any thoughts as to how a > ram arm could be mounted to either the steering quadrant or to the rudder > tube/sha

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 115, Issue 109

$5,000 sounds about right. Subtract $1-2K if you do the labor yourself (Shouldn’t be too difficult). I’m racing tonight, but planning to get to the Enterprise early. I’ll take some pictures. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY

Re: Stus-List C&C 26 Sail Plan Thoughts!

Hi Joel and Mike. I won't disagree with any of your points, though I was commenting on what I think is a different topic. Aside from planning, surfing or momentarily being overpowered in a gust some boats get to a much higher percentage of hull speed in moderate winds. I think everyone understand

Re: Stus-List Survey (is it worth it?)

When we were looking for our current boat I hired surveyors each time and paid for the haulout and launch (not necessarily in that order). Each time it was around $600 or more and I have to say that this was some of the best spent money in the process. The first surveyor called me 10 min after g

Stus-List Survey Question

When we bought our boat in March 2006, I was in Halifax, Nova Scotia and the boat was in Racine, Wisconsin..there was no way I was traveling there to view it so I had to rely on a survey. I asked the seller's broker if he could recommend a local surveyor..he flatly refusedhe said h

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

Maybe it's common but if the owner really wants to sell the boat and you are serious about buying the boat then maybe try to negotiate...with the owner (seller) or the broker...I doubt that either would let a sale slip away for that much money and I agree with you, the seller has in my mind an obli

Re: Stus-List Under Deck AP Set Up C&C 34+

This came up a few weeks ago. There are some pictures in the thread. I'll relink my pictures below. The PO did mine. He dropped the rudder and cut a 6" section out of the tube. He then reinforced the tube sections. The nice thing about this setup is that it keeps the port locker unobstructed

Re: Stus-List SOS light flare replacement

I saw the same posting and was kinda excited until I saw that it takes 3 "C" batteries. How many of us have had an expensive electronic device ruined by a leaking battery? I'm not eager to have an emergency device, in a saltwater environment, which requires alkaline batteries. I guess I'm just b

Re: Stus-List ...Now lighting configurations...

50% and most were pure guessesinteresting exercise. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-08-24 5:15 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: Anybody make 100% on this? Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA __

Re: Stus-List SOS light flare replacement

Not till I sawr that this morning as well, and I couldn't buy one of them fast enough. So happy to not have to worry about those darn flares anymore. Now I will have to worry about having extra C Batteries on the boat, tho . . . Bill Coleman C&C 39, Erie PA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

It should be spelled out in the offer or at least discussed with the broker. You don't want bad feelings over a $400 surprise. When I bought my boat, it was on the hard. I paid for the launch and haul with the survey. Joel 35/3 On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 10:24 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-l

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

I kinda felt the same as you but regarding the survey. Why doesn't the owner buy and provide a survey? Wouldn't it make a buyer more likely to get a contact? I guess there is concern that a survey purchased by the owner can't be %100 objective. The haul and launch fees I do understand kinda. A

Re: Stus-List SOS light flare replacement

I would also like to know about experience with these. I updated all my flare kits a couple of years ago and would like to avoid that cost every few years. Seems to good to be true. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starshi

Re: Stus-List Under Deck AP Set Up C&C 34+

Steve, On my 37+ (your setup would be similar), I have the Octopus pump mounted in the port “locker” nest to the helm seat. The control arm goes through the deck and attaches to the steering quadrant. I can take some photos for you tonight or this weekend, but many of the 34+ and 37+ owners on

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

Everything subject to negotiation. Seller doesn't want to haul for every "looker". I have proposed and had accepted a provision that I pay haul and clean if I don't buy the boat, split it if I do. Bill Walker Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Danny Haughey via CnC-Li

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

Danny How about a different perspective on survey costs? Say I was like many people who had my boat listed but had no expectation of it selling for a year or more. My plan would be to enjoy the boat as though it were not listed and if it were to sell then so be it. OK - so that sets the stag

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

I just went through this survey process. We agreed (my broker, the buyer's broker & the potential buyer) that he would pay for the haul out and launch and I would pay for the pressure wash if one was required. The survey was perfect, the bottom was clean (this I already knew) and the potential buye

Stus-List Under Deck AP Set Up C&C 34+

Folks I need some collective wisdom on a potential project for Deja Vu - 1990 C&C 34+ Now considering an under deck auto pilot of some brand. When i look below deck I see the rudder tube is completely encased in solid fiberglass and so not sure how an arm could be attached? The steering qu

Re: Stus-List i50/i60 question for Fred

Thanks Fred I will try that. Seems to me the package did not come with any detailed manuals. Just installation guides. Will look online. For calibration I just set the subtract or add factor as I always used to on the ST60. Nice to know there are other methods. Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

HI Kurt, I think it becoming obvious to me that my ability to ask a concise question is, well...questionable! LOL Anyway, It had more to do with the responsibily of who should pay for the cleaning of sais fouled bottom, not so much whether ot not is should be done. Of course you cannot inspec

Stus-List SOS light flare replacement

Hi, Is anyone familiar with the Sirius Signal SOS Distress light? The claim is that it complies with USCG requirements replacing flares, and that it does not expire. I just read about it from an Active Captain post which includes a Defender link for those interested:

Re: Stus-List C&C 26 Sail Plan Thoughts!

I would agree with this school of thought - for very light air +/-3 knots. I frequently furl my 135 down to 100 otherwise I find that the slightest puff pushes the bow down when trying to inch my way upwind. -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT > On Aug 25, 2015, at 22:33, Marek Dziedzic

Re: Stus-List Survey Question

It is common, the bottom needs cleaning on haul out or you are trying to exam a fouled bottom.___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/