Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Rick Thanks. Air draft is 64 On Friday, February 5, 2016, Rick Brass via CnC-List wrote: > Joel; > > > > I have to agree with James. Just over a year ago they were dredging Oregon > Inlet when the it started silting up behind the dredge after a northeaster. > The dredge had to dredge itself back

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
Joel; I have to agree with James. Just over a year ago they were dredging Oregon Inlet when the it started silting up behind the dredge after a northeaster. The dredge had to dredge itself back to the Sound. If I recall, the inlet was closed for about 6 weeks. That said, Beaufort to Norf

Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind

2016-02-05 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
Joel, The Hylas 44 is a great sailboat, I did not own one - a friend did. I had purchased a new Hylas 47 in 1989 and sailed her to St Thomas from Ft Lauderdale to join the CYC fleet which was all Hylases. I met and became friends with another Tom and he had a new Hylas 44. We did some saili

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Tim Goodyear via CnC-List
Joel, We looked at Hylas (46's and 49's) before pulling the trigger on the Tayana 48. Headroom was an issue for the admiral (she is 6'2") and the feel down below was a little cramped due to the wide side decks. I bet she'll sail well! Tim > On Feb 5, 2016, at 4:31 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-L

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
Hi Russ, I figure with the newport, the tank is inside the cabin (somewhere behind the bulkhead I would imagine, hanging locker on my boat likely). With the espar/webasto, it's in the engine compartment. Also with the newport, this is pretty much how i have to mount it: http://www.thechandleryonli

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
I'll check with the CG and you guys before the trip! Joel On Friday, February 5, 2016, jtsails via CnC-List wrote: > I wouldn’t count on Oregon Inlet, even with dredging! > James > Delaney > C&C 38 Mk11 > Oriental, NC > > > *From:* Joel Aronson via CnC-List > > *Sent:* Friday, February 05, 2016

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Hi Steve, I should have listed install location in the "Cons:" list of the Newport heater. It can be tricky. The link I sent is for Newport diesel bulkhead unit. The D2 has a huge advantage on heat output on low settings, not to be overlooked. The Admiral & I are a big fan of radiant heat,

Re: Stus-List Propeller Question for 35-3

2016-02-05 Thread Martin DeYoung via CnC-List
>… Sounds like a Max-Prop is the gold standard. On the other hand, it looks >like those retail for a non-trivial percentage of what I paid for the entire >boat. Plus ongoing maintenance costs. Is it worth it? After owning three different boats with MAX Props I expect the answer to “is it wor

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread jtsails via CnC-List
I wouldn’t count on Oregon Inlet, even with dredging! James Delaney C&C 38 Mk11 Oriental, NC From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 6:31 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind! Thanks. The

Re: Stus-List Propeller Question for 35-3

2016-02-05 Thread Doug Allardyce via CnC-List
I think so. Not much maintenance in fresh water. Just grease it every spring. Doug Allardyce C&C 35-III "BULLET" Detroit _/)~~~_/) -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Sam Wheeler via CnC-List Sent: Friday,

Re: Stus-List Propeller Question for 35-3

2016-02-05 Thread Sam Wheeler via CnC-List
Thanks again to everyone for sharing your experiences. Sounds like a Max-Prop is the gold standard. On the other hand, it looks like those retail for a non-trivial percentage of what I paid for the entire boat. Plus ongoing maintenance costs. Is it worth it? On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 3:28 PM, Doug

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Thanks. The plan would be a straight shot. Luckily Oregon Inlet is being dredged so I could duck in at Morehead city and exit at Oregin if I have to. On Friday, February 5, 2016, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > wow Joel! that is a serious boat! good luck!! > > I ima

Re: Stus-List Propeller Question for 35-3

2016-02-05 Thread Doug Allardyce via CnC-List
I had a Martec when I purchased the boat, and soon replaced it with a two blade 16" Maxprop. If I were to do it again, I would go with a three blade Maxprop. Less vibration. Doug Allardyce C&C 35-III "BULLET" Detroit _/)~~~_/) -Original Message- From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
I'm a compulsive yachtworld window shopper, so I'm an expert on pictures of boats. I really like the Hylas 44 :) Congrats! Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 6:21 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > wow Joel! that is a serious boat! good luck!! >

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
Thanks for the helpful replies, all. Russ, I really love the idea of the newport heaters, to be honest, I like the idea of solid fuel the most. A proper wood fire is one of my favourite things. But the only units worth getting are expensive wood stove types, which are super nice, but I can't justi

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
wow Joel! that is a serious boat! good luck!! I imagine you'd do a straight shot home? figure on 6 days maybe? great way to start the season!! -- Original Message -- From: Robert Boyer via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Robert Boyer Subject: Re: Stus-List Looking at a

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread Andrew Burton via CnC-List
How much fuel does the Espar burn an hour? I use a propane tent heater the warms the cabin for 6 hrs on a small canister, but it's not dry heat. It takes the chill off, but doesn't dry the inside on a foggy Maine evening. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton PO Box 632 Newport, RI USA 02840

Re: Stus-List Propeller Question for 35-3

2016-02-05 Thread Jake Brodersen via CnC-List
Sam, My Martec doesn’t like to turn at slow speeds. I can actually feel the blades flopping around if I’m near idle speed. It’s not a big issue, but the prop does have some favorite rpm ranges. Mine is now about 12 years old and has never been rebuilt. I only average about 50 hours a year

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread William Walker via CnC-List
Steve, I have an espar installed by po, no problems in five years. But, does have significant current draw at start up. I need to start engine to fire up unless on shore power. After it gets going no problem. Outlet in main cabin, v berth and head. Bill Walker Pentwater Mi CnC 36 S

Re: Stus-List Propeller Question for 35-3

2016-02-05 Thread Nauset Beach via CnC-List
Dave, Which Flex prop are you getting? Do you have a Yanmar 3 GM30F engine? Am looking at replacing my prop. Thanks Brian From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dave via CnC-List Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 3:49 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: da

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Ryan Doyle via CnC-List
Wow! I'm very jealous. Congrats Joel! On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I've known several cruisers with a Hylas 44--great boats! Congrats, > Joel!!! > > Bob > > Sent from my iPhone, Bob Boyer > > On Feb 5, 2016, at 4:35 PM, Josh Muckle

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
Hi Stevan, In part because of the aft cabin layout and a forward cabin that can be closed off we have 4 outlets piped from our Espar heater. One is in the aft cabin, one in the shower in the heads, one in the main cabin and one in the forward cabin. If all the outlets are wide open the aft cabin

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Robert Boyer via CnC-List
I've known several cruisers with a Hylas 44--great boats! Congrats, Joel!!! Bob Sent from my iPhone, Bob Boyer > On Feb 5, 2016, at 4:35 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > wrote: > > Congrats! > >> On Feb 5, 2016 4:32 PM, "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" >> wrote: >> The admiral and I have been t

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Gary Russell via CnC-List
Yup! You got the disease real bad!😀 Gary S/V High Maintenance '90 C&C 37 + East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~_/)~~ On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Congrats! > On Feb 5, 2016 4:32 PM, "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" > wrote: > >> The adm

Re: Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Congrats! On Feb 5, 2016 4:32 PM, "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" wrote: > The admiral and I have been talking about selling my C&C someday and > buying a boat that is more comfortable to cruise. I've been watching a > Hylas 44 on Yachtworld. After a recent price reduction we made a ridiculous > offe

Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind!

2016-02-05 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
The admiral and I have been talking about selling my C&C someday and buying a boat that is more comfortable to cruise. I've been watching a Hylas 44 on Yachtworld. After a recent price reduction we made a ridiculous offer that was accepted, so we are headed to Miami this weekend. If we like her and

Re: Stus-List Garmin 276C BlueChart upgrade? Replace?

2016-02-05 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
276C? Heck, I still use my Garmin 128. Buddy even gave me a spare 128 couple months ago. Just like the way it handles routes and waypoint arrival times. It often runs the boat. I have a Standard Horizon CP190i at the helm for looking at AIS targets, depths, etc. Dennis C. On Feb 5, 2016 9:11

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread Pete Shelquist via CnC-List
Steve – We’re on Lake Superior and have a little bit bigger space to heat with our 37. I went with a Webasto 2000 last year. There is only a single outlet in the space with the return air also ducted to the space – IE we don’t have fresh air makeup. If I could figure out a good way to duct

Re: Stus-List Propeller Question for 35-3

2016-02-05 Thread Sam Wheeler via CnC-List
Thanks, everyone! Tim and Dave, you mentioned issues getting the Martec to open at low revs. Would a short boost to high revs when you start the engine solve that issue? Sam On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 12:48 PM, Dave via CnC-List wrote: > I'm with Tim. I had my Martek rebuilt last spring and was re

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Hi Steve, Check the specs: http://dickinsonmarine.com/product/newport-diesel-heater/ http://www.eberspaecher-na.com/fileadmin/data/countrysites/EB_Kanada/pdf/Airtronic_D2-D4-D5_Spec_sheet.pdf The Newport heater is up to the task, low setting is at D2 high and high setting is 10 percent over the

Re: Stus-List Propeller Question for 35-3

2016-02-05 Thread Dave via CnC-List
I'm with Tim. I had my Martek rebuilt last spring and was really disappointed because even after the rebuild it wouldn't always open evenly. I'm replacing it with a FlexFold. By the way reverse was OK you just need to get use to it. Dave C&C 35 MK 3 Saltaire Bristol, RI - Original Mess

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
Thanks Ken, after doing some more reading it sounds like their 26 foot recommendation for the D2 is for a power boat, which of course is more voluminous than my old C&C :) >From searching this list it sounds like a single outlet into the cabin works best. Curious if any other 32 owners have instal

Re: Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
Our Espar D4 will bring the entire boat interior up to a comfortable temperature when the boat is out of the water on its cradle and the temperature outside is below freezing. This is a 39' 6" C&C 37 XL with a fairly roomy aft cabin. I expect you can get away with a D2 on a 32. Ken Heaton S/V Sal

Stus-List Diesel Heaters and installation

2016-02-05 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
Hi All, I'm starting to look at the Espar and Webasto units. Is anyone running one on a 32? There's a good price jump from the Espar D2 to the D4. The literature indicates the D2 is good to 26 feet of boat, so it sounds like I need the D4 :( My use is Georgian Bay, just want to extend the season,

Re: Stus-List Garmin 276C BlueChart upgrade? Replace?

2016-02-05 Thread Ryan Doyle via CnC-List
Touching on what Bill just said… I'm generally a fan of fixing things on the boat rather than replacing them, but my exception is electronics. The technology advances and the prices come down so fast that it's normally smarter to just replace. On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 11:10 AM, Bill Bina - gmail vi

Re: Stus-List Garmin 276C BlueChart upgrade? Replace?

2016-02-05 Thread Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List
This will get you started: https://www.google.com/search?q=garmin+276c+mc621&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 Bill Bina On 2/5/2016 8:47 AM, Richard Walter via CnC-List wrote: Ahoy! We love our old Garmin 276C. It is time, however, to upgrade. Should we upgrade our BlueCharts? If so how? Or should we get a

Re: Stus-List Garmin 276C BlueChart upgrade? Replace?

2016-02-05 Thread Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List
The 276c remains one of the most useful units Garmin ever produced. I still use mine, but mostly on the screen showing estimated arrivals, SOG etc. In other words, I use it as a trip computer. One thing about these units is that at some point, the internal button battery wears out and the unit

Re: Stus-List Chainplate inspection/possibly re-bedding

2016-02-05 Thread Ryan Doyle via CnC-List
Hi Gary, Thanks very much. Do you know what the bulkheads the chainplates attach to are made from? Is it solid fiberglass or marine plywood covered in fiberglass? On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 10:31 AM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I had some leaking on my 1980 version

Re: Stus-List Garmin 276C BlueChart upgrade? Replace?

2016-02-05 Thread Ryan Doyle via CnC-List
Hi Richard, We do mostly day sailing from up on the Hudson down the NJ coast - no serious cruising or offshore stuff. FWIW... I love my little Lowrance unit. I was originally drawn to the Lowrance name because my grandfather had Lowrance navigation equipment in his old Piper Dakota. You mi

Re: Stus-List Chainplate inspection/possibly re-bedding

2016-02-05 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I had some leaking on my 1980 version (#593) but it was from cracks in the aluminum cover at deck level. By the way, all of our early 30's are MK1's, it wasn't until the mid to late '80's that they came out with the II, which is quite different. I pulled the chainplates out - a rather simple jo

Stus-List Garmin 276C BlueChart upgrade? Replace?

2016-02-05 Thread Richard Walter via CnC-List
Ahoy! We love our old Garmin 276C. It is time, however, to upgrade. Should we upgrade our BlueCharts? If so how? Or should we get a new GPS/chartplotter altogether? We have the Raymarine ST-60s on the boat already. We sail NYC to Maine. Thanks,Richard s/v INDIGO Watch Hill