Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

I have been cutting vinyl decals for over 10 years and have a few suggestions: a- there are various thicknesses of vinyl from 2 to 4 mm (maybe thicker) b- quality vinyl will stick for years – others will start to peel in a year c- check the guarantee of color – some companies will guarantee no

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint

Rob, It isn't really clear, did you put a fresh coat on each spring or is this four years use on the same application? If it's the former, they may have changed the formula. If it's the latter you probably just used up all the copper in the paint and it's time for a fresh coat. Rick Taillieu

Re: Stus-List Strengths of Various Adhesives mostly concerning portlights/windows

Nice job, Derek. Let me add to your post. When I installed new ports in a 26 footer (non C) couple weeks ago I had similar thoughts and concerns. I dry fiitted ports in place and held them with tape. I then traced the outline of the inside of ports on the protective film and removed film from

Stus-List Dry Ice Blasting

Fred: The contractor's normal price was $40 per foot of boat length.he gave me a deal $20 per ft because he wanted to use me/my boat for promotional purposes. Now that was the Spring of 2006 Unfortunately for him, it didn't work very well..I think he got two power boat owners at

Re: Stus-List Painting Boat Name on Hull

Edd, You'll probably find that the vinyl will last longer than paint and be easier to remove/replace. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Oct 22, 2015 10:53 AM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" wrote: > Listers, > > After ten years, the vinyl lettering on the

Re: Stus-List Painting Boat Name on Hull

A local sign maker made our lettering for ~$20. Looks great after many seasons. Try someone outside of marine industry. On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 10:33 AM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Edd, > > You'll probably find that the vinyl will last longer than paint and be >

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

You can warm it up on the hard. I do it regularly before putting antifreeze in. There are a few ways; I find this one the best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKky09u1fGU Of course, you need access to ample amount of fresh water (and a bucket). Russ, I know the place. Been there a few times.

Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

Alan, Did you send them a digital file or design it on their site? Dennis C. On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 1:21 PM, Alan Bergen via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I used BoatUS, this year, and I am pleased with the results. It was easy > working with them to get what I wanted. > > Alan

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint

Rick: I bought 3 gallons of Micron 66 4 years agoshould be the same formula.each Spring, I put a light coat of the 66 paint on the bottomthe 3 gallons has now been consumed. And there is Micron CSC under the 66. I saw a boat hauled yesterday with CSC paint that lies about 200

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 117, Issue 86

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Re: Stus-List Painting Boat Name on Hull

Remove the old vinyl with a 3M stripe off wheel. Don't use a blade. Dennis C. On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 9:52 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Listers, > > After ten years, the vinyl lettering on the Enterprise is starting to wear > down. Instead of spending big

Re: Stus-List bottom paint stripping

Bob, how much was the cost for the dry ice blasting? Fred Hazzard S/V Fury C 44 Portland Or On Oct 22, 2015 8:18 AM, "robert via CnC-List" wrote: > I had the bottom dry ice blasted.took about 5 hours.great job, > little to know mess.shop vaced the old paint

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 117, Issue 85

Hi Harald, You should check the gooseneck swivel in detail, particularly the 3 vertical holes. Mine was shot and the vertical holes looked like bathtubs instead of round holes.. it's 45 bucks well spent.. http://www.offshorespars.com/store/spar-parts/swivels/12-boom-swivel/ -Regards,

Stus-List Boom

Hi Harald, You should check the gooseneck swivel in detail, particularly the 3 vertical holes. Mine was shot and the vertical holes looked like bathtubs instead of round holes.. it's 45 bucks well spent.. http://www.offshorespars.com/store/spar-parts/swivels/12-boom-swivel/ -Regards,

Re: Stus-List bottom paint stripping

I had the bottom dry ice blasted.took about 5 hours.great job, little to know mess.shop vaced the old paint from the ground in 20 minutes. Rob Abbott AZURA C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-10-22 11:30 AM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List wrote: Hi David, I heard good things

Re: Stus-List boom

I’ve had the same problem, which prevented sleep in a rolly anchorage. A simple solution was to sheet the boom fairly tight, then use a short length of 3/8 inch line to pull the end of the boom over toward one side, in my case, to a jam cleat near the main jib sheet winch. This is part of my

Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

Also used BoatUS. Did the website. Basic black has held up well for 3+ years. Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 3:22 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Alan, > > Did you send them a digital file or design it on their site? > > Dennis C. > > On Thu, Oct 22,

Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

I may be biased, living in the land of 3M here, but their vinyl and automotive marking products are pretty hard to beat. I was also going to suggest checking with the vinyl company to make sure you could get 3M marking products. The name on my transom has lasted for twelve years now, and

Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

I used BoatUS, this year, and I am pleased with the results. It was easy working with them to get what I wanted. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR Speaking of vinyl letters, I believe there is a difference in quality and service life of vinyl letters depending on

Stus-List Anti-fouling paint

For the past 4 sailing seasons, I have used Micron 66the first 3 seasons/haulouts, the bottom was void of any marine growth, and no slime.didn't even need a pressure wash. This haulout (season #4), the bottom was infested with barnaclesnot a few scattered around, a significant

Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Thanks all for the words of advice! I'm going to be a wreck until Sunday when I can get there to try to resolve this situation. So here's how I managed to do this: I was attempting to winterize the engine, boat still in the water. First I just ran the engine normally for a while, maybe 30-45

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Isn't another "easy" way to turn over the engine repeatedly before starting with the seasick open? I have been told to shut the sea cock after one or two failed starting attempts (beginning of season / cold weather) and only re-open when the engine is running. Presumably this would be the

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Dave, I wouldn't lose a lot of sleep. I hydrolocked my Universal Diesel a few years ago (no anti-siphon loop in the exhaust plumbing). Tried to start it but it wouldn't turn over. Like you, I thought it had a dead battery so a added 4 more house batteries. Starter got hot, but didn't turn

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint

Rob, I've used CSC since I moved out here from Ontario nine years ago,(wow, has it been that long already) and I'm totally satisfied with the results. I get some slime the last half of the season but it cleans off very easily with a pressure washer. I've put a full coat on every two years and do

Re: Stus-List Painting Boat Name on Hull

Vinyl letters. websearch a provider. 10 reasons better than paint. - Original Message - From: "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Edd Schillay" Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 10:52:36 AM Subject: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows

Rob, Please copy me your method off list? cscheaf...@comcast.net Chuck Resolute 1990 C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md - Original Message - From: "robert via CnC-List" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "robert" Sent: Thursday,

Re: Stus-List boom

Hi Harald, Mine will do that too if I allow. Normal practice on Sweet (with rigid vang) is to set main halyard to boom end and adjust for desired height, tension a utility line from boom end to a side fitting (toe rail, footblock, etc.) and tension the mainsheet with traveller drawn to

Re: Stus-List Painting Boat Name on Hull

Edd, I find that Brightside doesn’t seem to keep its gloss that long. I use it on the cove stripes and end up reapplying it every couple years. Interlux might have a better choice. Jake Jake Brodersen C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress” Hampton VA On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 9:52

Re: Stus-List Painting Boat Name on Hull

Hi Edd, A well regarded sign paint is called One Shot. http://www.1shot.com/One-Shot/index.aspx Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 07:52 AM 22/10/2015, you wrote: Listers, After ten years, the vinyl lettering on the Enterprise is starting to wear down. Instead of spending big

Re: Stus-List boom

Hello Harald Mine did that when we bought the boat, ours was noisy when the main was up though. The issue we had was that the horizontal pin in the gooseneck had worn the holes oblong, so they were not a nice fit on the pin any more. I bought a couple of brass bushings, drilled out the hole

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint -> devolving the basal plates

Robert, The barnacle remains are called basal plates. If you are concerned about over sanding than take a look at Barnacle Buster. You spray it on, let it devolve the basal plates, and wash it off. This stuff is great, but you need to keep it wet. Here are two links providing info. The

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Dave, I'm surprised a few cups of antifreeze would get to the engine by the way you describe. The point where the raw water shoots into the exhaust should be angled to enter the exhaust and not the engine. Before it backs up into the engine, your hose from cockpit to engine, raw water

Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Chuck / Dave: Chuck, I am with youI don't understand how a few cups of antifreeze would get to the engine this way. Dave, I do something similar to winterize the engine, but no exactly the same. While on the hard, I fill a 5 gallon bucket in the cockpit with a fresh water garden hose

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint

We all are still praying, Mike and I hold regular meetings. Amen brother, amen! Hey, saw Mike's new boat last weekend, it is a sweet ride! Graham Collins Secret Plans C 35-III #11 On 2015-10-22 4:53 PM, robert via CnC-List wrote: Rick: I bought 3 gallons of Micron 66 4 years agoshould

Stus-List Strengths of Various Adhesives

VHB tape is Ideal for portlights.. It's regularly used to bond window lenses on skyscrapers because of it's ability to seal the water out and have to right amount of strenght / flex for structural glazing..

Re: Stus-List Strengths of Various Adhesives mostly concerning portlights/windows

When I replaced my portlights this spring I had planned to follow Don Casey's article but ended up not using the VHB. I have had good experience with VHB on a residential installation of steel panels as a surround for a gas fireplace. The VHB is bonding mild steel to painted drywall in this

Stus-List bottom paint stripping

Hi David, I heard good things about dry ice and soda, Walnuts are supposed to be good too. (Mine was done the old fashion way with an abrasive wheel. The guy did a remarkable job, but you really have to know what you're doing to avoid digging into the gelcoat) As for barrier coating I was

Stus-List Painting Boat Name on Hull

Listers, After ten years, the vinyl lettering on the Enterprise is starting to wear down. Instead of spending big bucks getting new vinyl made, I was thinking of peeling the stuff off and painting the name/graphics on. What type of paint do you suggest I use? Brightside? All the best, Edd

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Hi David, Well, I guess you can forget about warming up under load when you get 'er running. I didn't think about that weird ritual, hauling boats from the water, that you guys, who are beyond Hope, do each year. For me, anything an hour & a half east of Vancouver is beyond Hope :)

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

as I mentioned before, I suggest two oil changes. I still found water in the oil after the first one. Not much, but you don’t want any, especially if you are laying it over for the winter. Marek From: Russ & Melody via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 1:29 AM To:

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Yup, that was item #2 on my list of work activities. An engine is a positive displacement air pump. It will spit water out the exhaust once you start rolling it over, as I'm sure you've noticed before. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 06:05 AM 22/10/2015, you wrote: When I had

Stus-List bottom paint stripping

I put 7 coats of Interprotect 2000E on the bottom 10 years ago and the bottom is fine..don't apply a barrier coat immediately after haulout..let the bottom dry for 6 months. There are lots of boats at our club that have had the same thing done with no problems. Like most jobs, if

Stus-List Antifreeze

Marek / Chuck: I have never checked the actual concentration of the AF leaving the exhaust.been doing the same thing for 10 years nowyou are making me nervous! Rob Abbott AZURA C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-10-22 11:51 PM, Chuck S via CnC-List wrote: agree w Marek, I use about 4

Re: Stus-List boom

Our gooseneck assembly was a little worn down where the boom fitting rode on the mast base, I put 3 nylon washers in between the boom and the mast fittings and that shut that noise down. I'm still tracking the squeak off the mainsheet and the weird noise the topping lift makes. McLube helps

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint

No. It's me. I hired a voodoo priestess from the French Quarter in New Orleans to send you Cakun barnacles. They have a chip on their shoulders from having been kicked out of Acadiana years ago. Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2015, at 2:53 PM, robert

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint

Three years is about the experience I had when I still used Micron for bottom paint. Tip for you paint job in the spring: As a first coat paint the forward third of the hull, the forward half of the keel, and the forward half of the rudder with a contrasting color of paint. I use blue as a first

Re: Stus-List Strengths of Various Adhesives

Where's butyl? (There's a roll in my refrigerator.) I guess butyl's more of a sealant than an adhesive. Not sure about that terminology, though. --Bob M Ox 33-1 Jax, FL On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 4:40 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I did a bit of quick research on

Re: Stus-List Painting Boat Name on Hull

Brightside is good paint. Used it on my boot stripe and cover it with PoliGlow. Shines great, but maybe PoliGlow makes that happen. Vinyl decals are the way to go for boat names and such. Just PoliGlow afterward and the shine will be amazing. Chuck Resolute 1990 C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint -> devolving the basal plates

A spray bottle of muriatic acid does the same thing. Use a cheap spray bottle because you will only get to use it one time. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dreuge via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 7:30 PM

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint

Agree w Rick, I find the scale left behind by a barnacle easily peels away from the paint using a sharp (new) wood chisel and a gentle touch. Chuck Resolute 1990 C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md - Original Message - From: "Rick Brass via CnC-List"

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Rob, You may not have overly low temperatures in Halifax, but 2 gal of AF would not be enough here (in Ottawa). Have you ever checked the actual concentration of AF that is _leaving_ the exhaust? I use about 5 gal (20 l - 25 l). The extra $3.50 is a cheap insurance for not busting (bursting)

Re: Stus-List Anti-fouling paint

Wow, 3 years for bottom paint is pretty darn good! Are you in really cold or brackish environment? I have a neighbor in my marina that is going to be in the Smithsonian if he can keep the garden growing under his vintage Columbia sloop! He did get a nice 25 hp Merc installed on the back since

Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

I bought the decals on Belle at an Atlantic City Boat Show (back when they still had them) from a company that specialized in lettering for boats. Not Boat/US. That was back in about 95 or 96 and the letting is still in great shape with no noticeable fading. Had to replace one set of

Re: Stus-List C 24 Bimini Question

Congrats on the 24! Mainsheet arrangements can be changed. Priorities. Suggest you check the other boats in you marina and copy the one you like best. Chuck Resolute 1990 C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md - Original Message - From: "Alex Wolfe via CnC-List"

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

agree w Marek, I use about 4 gallons to do the boat if I capture the exhaust. 6 if I don't. Ace Hardware has the best price now less than $2. Chuck Resolute 1990 C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md - Original Message - From: "Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List"

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

David, this is exactly how I managed mine – I primed the hose until one of the cylinders was full (;-). I can tell you that your impeller is dead (this is why you needed to prime or why the AF kept coming down the hose). Marek From: David Pulaski via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 22,

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

Marek, I agree. You should check the oil before starting the engine. If there is evidence of water in the oil, you should change it first before starting the engine and then again after running it for a while. Gary ~~~_/)~~ On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 8:58 AM, Marek Dziedzic via

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

When I had my engine hydrolocked, I was on the hard, so this was not the issue. However, I don’t imagine that you can pump much water when you turn the engine by hand. One thing that nobody mention yet (and it should be done) – remove at least some water from the exhaust side of your engine.

Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows

I had also read of SCS2000 being used as a structural adhesive for skyscraper windows, and also I am pretty sure Lexan. So, As an experiment I glued two pieces of Polycarbonate together with SCS2000, let it sit for a month, and pulled them apart. Unfortunately, it didn’t take a whole lot of

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

I also run the engine once the water was out of cylinders, but I am not sure if this is a good idea. The oil got very nicely mixed with water (completely grey, evenly mixed emulsion). It was difficult to pump that mess out. Honestly, I don’t know what is better: mix the water with oil and pump

Stus-List Replacing Windows

Gary: I sent you the process I used 'off list'. The 2 forward windows on my boat are also curved.not exactly sure how much but it is noticeable.you can get a better idea when you take the old windows out and lay them on a flat surface. I used Sika 295 UV with the Sika primer and I

Re: Stus-List Painting Boat Name on Hull

I believe the vinyl letters will last much longer than paint. My vinyl lettering has lasted nearly 30 years! Bob Sent from my iPhone, Bob Boyer > On Oct 22, 2015, at 11:20 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > > Remove the old vinyl with a 3M stripe off wheel. Don't

Re: Stus-List boom

or the outhaul? There is a 4:1 block system inside my boom. Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 11:33 AM, Indigo via CnC-List wrote: > Is it possible that it's the vang and not the gooseneck that's causing the > squeak? > > -- > Jonathan > Indigo C 35III >

Re: Stus-List Strengths of Various Adhesives mostly concerning portlights/windows

My head is ready to explode!☺ One of you guru / experts ought to write a book on very subject! On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Nice job, Derek. > > Let me add to your post. > > When I installed new ports in a 26 footer (non C) couple

Re: Stus-List boom

Is it possible that it's the vang and not the gooseneck that's causing the squeak? -- Jonathan Indigo C 35III SOUTHPORT CT > On Oct 22, 2015, at 11:24, Harald Braun via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi, I have a 1985 35 MK 3 C and my boom was making this awful squecking, >

Re: Stus-List boom

Check the fasteners on the gooseneck/boom joint. Dennis C. On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 10:24 AM, Harald Braun via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi, I have a 1985 35 MK 3 C and my boom was making this awful squecking, > grinding noise, once the main was down. I lubed it and still no

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 117, Issue 84

I have a kicker and I checked that too but no it was the goose neck. Harald On 10/22/2015 12:00 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to cnc-list@cnc-list.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit

Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

I used a local sign company for mine and they have lasted nearly 30 years. I wouldn't be surprised that bigger companies use thinner vinyl... Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days / Annapolis MD 1983 C Landfall 38 - Hull #230 email: dainyr...@icloud.com blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com "There is

Stus-List boom

Hi, I have a 1985 35 MK 3 C and my boom was making this awful squecking, grinding noise, once the main was down. I lubed it and still no luck. Really annoying in an anchorage. Anybody has any suggestions? Harald Kitchener, On ___ Email address:

Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

Dennis, Talk to the sign company. Mine quoted a 3M film and gave UV spec, thickness, and warranty period. Different products and product lines have different longevity. My black letters were a 12 year guarantee but some have failed in the first season. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+

Re: Stus-List Vinyl letters - experiences?

I used the Boat US graphics, worked great. On their website you just enter the letters, fonts, colors, etc, and they mail you the entire name on a plastic sheet. You peel off a protective cover, place the sheet on the hull, press down, peel off the sheet and the letters are perfectly placed.