Re: Stus-List MOB drills

That's quite a ship Dennis! I can see why she wouldn't spin around on a dime like our C sailboats :) Cheers, Randy - Original Message - From: "Dennis C. via CnC-List" To: "CnClist" Cc: "Dennis" Sent: Monday, June

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Aw heck, Richard, I'm sorry you're having to deal with that. I realized after the fact it would have been terrible to see one or more of those three people go underwater and not come back up. I confirmed with them several times that there were only three people on board and no dogs etc. I hope

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Here in Nova Scotia, water temperatures of 50-60's is a balmy summer day!  Wayne Anstey 1974 30 mk1, Resilience Halifax, NS, Canada Sent from my iPad > On Jun 13, 2016, at 8:02 PM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List > wrote: > > Well Done! > > You were the right guy

Re: Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

My engine is the Yanmar 2GM20F and the trans is a Kanzaki km2A I think. Brad [X][X] I'd rather be sailing ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Very interesting thread. I'm reasonably sure I would get my MOB back to the boat (and we do practice, although not often enough) but am not at all sure that I could get them back on board my 24, and believe the stats about survival in colder waters. I have read that hoisting someone out in the

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Randy, good job; I had a very similar incident here on the Ohio River about three years ago when an over loaded runabout sank and we were the only boat near; there were 6 people on this boat, two adults and four teenagers; no one wearing life jackets, no one could swim and there are a

Stus-List MOB drills

Speaking of MOB rescues, when I was in the Navy as an Officer of the Deck, the captain would conduct unannounced MOB drills. A couple of broomsticks tied in an "X" with a couple of ratty old life jackets on them starred as "Oscar", the MOB. The captain would summon the Chief Bos'n Mate and have

Stus-List Never too late to procrastinate, shore power

$175 for the inlet and plug kit. I like the product and the theory behind it. "Never too late to procrastinate" I installed a nice twistlock inlet 12 years ago into the cockpit wall, and then found I had to pay extra for shorepower, so it's never had power connected to it. Two years ago, I

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

Hi Randy, I passed my ABYC Marine Systems exam this morning, so am fully up on the prescribed procedures. Essentially soak the entire system (all tanks, pumps, outlets) with household bleach at 100 parts per million (which works out at 8oz per 10 gallons of tank capacity. Leave it for more

Re: Stus-List Crack at trailing edge of lower spreader on LF38

I had that problem as well and we had them welded years ago no problems. Gary "Liberty" Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE TabletOn Jun 13, 2016 9:55 AM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List wrote: > > As part of my annual haul out this year, I had a

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

The sleeping bags are a great idea, but have your people towel off before getting in and they will warm up much faster. - Original Message - From: "Dennis C. via CnC-List" To: "CnClist" Cc: "Dennis C." Sent:

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Great story. Thanks for sharing. You are a true hero. You saved three lives!! I keep a Lifesling tied off to a stern cleat. I need to practice with it next time at the boat. Thanks, Chuck Resolute 1990 C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md - Original Message - From: "RANDY via

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Just get a 2-3 cheap sleeping bags from Walmart or Academy Sports. $10-15 in nice stuff sacks. We have several on Touche'. Dennis C. On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 6:02 PM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Well Done! > > You were the right guy at the right time.

Re: Stus-List Time for new shore power cord?

I replaced my shore power cord with a smart plug a couple of years ago, very happy with it! I wrote a (positive) review for it that appeared in Good Old Boat a while back. Recommended! Graham Collins Secret Plans C 35-III #11 On 2016-06-13 1:14 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List wrote: I’m

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue - now using life sling

The bigger the circle, the more times you'll have to circle the victim before the Lifesling gets close to him. On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 3:31 PM, Indigo via CnC-List wrote: > I have always understood that to deploy the life sling we should make a > fairly large circle round

Re: Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

What engine do you have, Brad. Alan On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 3:45 PM, Bradley Lumgair via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I'm pretty much at a loss, was in the boat today took a few pictures. > Looks like the linkage to the input shaft won't fit the other way around, > it will hit the

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue - now using life sling

First, great job Randy. I only wish all of us would do at least as good a job as you did. Jonathan, even at zero speed, the boat would be blown away from anyone in the water. We only think we can swim that fast. Additionally, you would have a trouble to try staying in one spot (unless you have

Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Well Done! You were the right guy at the right time. I made a mental note about the blanket. Down in Georgia we sail all year long and the water does get into the 50-60's in the winter, I bought self inflating PFD's for winter season racing but did not think about the blanket. I need to add

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue - now using life sling

That's about what I did. Whether correct or not, it worked. Fortunately these people were conscious and able enough to grab and hold the line, and climb the swim ladder once we pulled them to the boat. The one guy who flopped in the cockpit incoherent afterward made it on pure adrenaline we

Re: Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

I'm pretty much at a loss, was in the boat today took a few pictures. Looks like the linkage to the input shaft won't fit the other way around, it will hit the flywheel housing on the back of the engine, and the cable mount needs a BIG re-alignment. I will have to go over to the yacht club and

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Because dragging a line by the person in the water is a higher-probability proposition. They can grab it and you can pull them to the boat. Initially I had my crew open the life line gates and stand by to pull the people aboard. But I couldn't get the boat close enough to the people, and it's

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue - now using life sling

I have always understood that to deploy the life sling we should make a fairly large circle round the victim and the horseshoe would act as a sort of anchor and make the line get closer and closer to the victim without the boat needing to get close. Once the victim (assuming capable ) has

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

I ask because I don't know and am new to sailing... Why didn't you just stop and pick them up vice circling with a ring in tow? On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 2:10 PM, RANDY via CnC-List wrote: > Hi Michael, > > We've met - I remember your boat High Cotton. I used to crew for

Re: Stus-List Vent Fans -- Where Do You Have Them?

Kurt Sometimes I wish I had the dorades. I think a well polished dorade is real classy. Mike Persuasion C 37 K/CB Long Sault > On Jun 1, 2016, at 8:57 PM, Kurt Heckert via CnC-List > wrote: > > > How about replacing the dorades on the coach roof, if you have them. >

Re: Stus-List Vent Fans -- Where Do You Have Them?

David Got back to the boat today and took a few pictures. View them here. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5XwVHwXOkwddWRNWHVWUHB2d00 If you have trouble viewing them at the link above and I'll send them to you directly. Mike Persuasion C 37 K/CB Long Sault > On Jun 1, 2016, at 8:46 PM,

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Hi Michael, We've met - I remember your boat High Cotton. I used to crew for Rick Fox on his Merit 25. Since he's a mutual Facebook friend, I sometimes see your posts. Didn't know you were on this list - do you own a C now? Chatfield may be a weird place to sail, but it's my main place to

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Awesome Chuck! I didn't know there was anyone else on this list who has sailed at Chatfield! With the summer afternoon / evening thunderstorms we get on the Colorado Front Range, Chatfield can go from zero to oh my God in just a few minutes. Let me know if you're ever back out this way!

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

 I sailed Chatfield for a few years. They seem to have their own rules for navigation. VHF 16 has no value, orange flags all over the place( we just finished a year of cruising from Md to New England then to the Bahamas and Key West, never saw an orange flag). Orange flags are for extreme

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Fabulous observation and action. A round of virtual drinks for you! I single hand. I have been working out my own come back alive strategies/gear. It is time to consider single handed rescues more carefully. Don Don Harben Viking 34 Life www.ncyc.ca > On Jun 13, 2016, at 4:42 PM, Chuck

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Kudos Randy! An experience I hope to never have (from either end of the action), and if I do I hope I do as well as you did. My compliments to you and your crew! Graham Collins Secret Plans C 35-III #11 On 2016-06-13 5:17 PM, RANDY via CnC-List wrote: Just a little story to share with you

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

As far as I’m concerned, Randy is now Batman! Way to go Randy! Excellent job! All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log > > On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 3:17 PM, RANDY

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Good job Randy!! When I lived in Colorado 2 decades ago, I had numerous sailing adventures on Chatfield Reservoir in my FJ that I owned and trailer sailed at the time. Several of those adventures included being pinned against the dam on the northeastern side of the lake trying to get into the

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Awesome story, Randy. Just a reminder to us all that have Lifeslings. Keep them ready to deploy. Touche's is on the stern pulpit as I write this. Repack them each spring. Note that this is an item on the Spring Recommissioning Checklist on the photoalbum site:

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Well Done, Randy! Chuck B C 34 Elusive Somerset, MA On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 4:34 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Way to go, Randy! > > Everyone who sails in cold water should know the 1-10-1 rule: When you > first enter the water, you have one minute to catch

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Way to go, Randy! Everyone who sails in cold water should know the 1-10-1 rule: When you first enter the water, you have one minute to catch your breath, before you might pass out. The shock of entering cold water can take your breath away, and leave you gasping for air. You have about ten

Stus-List Friday Night Rescue

Just a little story to share with you all. Went out for a leisure sail Friday evening with my daughter her friend, in Beaufort 4 or 5 conditions. We sailed under main only, and there was a 15" whitecap chop on the water. Hardly any boats on the lake, but one windsurfer really hauling ass.

Re: Stus-List Time for new shore power cord?

You should read some of the Maine Sail’s comments on the bad shore power cords and plugs. He is on a crusade on that topic. But if you look at what he writes you would be too. Apparently, there is a substantial difference in the connection area surface between the original and Smart Plug.

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

I strongly suggest reading some of Peggy Hall’s instructions on how to keep the odours from setting in a boat. She frequents the SBO and, I think, has her own forum there. Most of it is worth the read. Keep in mind that the chlorine solution works fine, but only for a short while. It works

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

Thanks Michael and all. Sometime before launching I'd removed the pull-out platform and observed that the screw-off access plate was caulked / glued shut. I concluded it must have leaked at some time in the past and a previous owner did that. I'll try the bleach / flush / baking soda / lemon

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

Just as a note, Touche' has a 26 gallon flex tank for fresh water. I recently removed it as part of another project. I took it out on the pier and thoroughly flushed it. A bunch of sediment came out. The tank had been in the boat about 7 years. It is easy to remove. Just loosen two collar

Re: Stus-List Roller Furling Line

Just replaced the furler line on Pegathy. 145% Genoa on an LF38 80' of 3/8 double braid. Works well, 10' tail when unfurled, figure 8 to hold the line on the drum. A bit more than a half foot of stretch under load when reefed, I figure. That's less than a half turn of the drum. I figure that if

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

Apparently, they changed the design – mine has a plastic tank in the same place. I have used a little bleach with no issues. Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of RANDY via CnC-List Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 2:18 PM To: cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

Randy, I concur with the other posters on the prudent use of bleach, but I would add that if your tank is fibreglass then you should at least take a look inside. There should be a screw-in plastic clean out on the top of the tank. The reason I say this is that when I bought my C,

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

I am in the same boat with trying to clean my tanks. I don’t think they have been used in about 10+ years and were filled with winterizer solution for probably the whole time. I have flushed them probably 50 times at this point, bleach, etc and still cannot get rid of the smell. It seems to

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

The pull out platform the settee cushions sit on can be lifted off. Under that is an access plate that screws off. I usually in the spring use a clean microfiber cloth and wipe down the tank with clean water and a little bit of bleach. There are various chemicals you can add ( Sudbury Aqua

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

When cleaning our tanks, which we do about two (2) times per year (yr round boating in PNW) we: - Add 1 tbl spoon unscented bleach : to 1 gallon tank capacity - Leave in tanks 3 - 24hrs (best if this is done while sailing) - Remove aerators/ screens from sinks and drain tanks of bleach

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

Shock it with bleach; empty; add baking soda and fill then pour in a half bottle of lemon juice. Shake well (go sailing). Empty and fill a couple times. Refill and add a bit of bleach. Make sure you flush the lines. Quite often the smell is bacteria right at the faucet (sulfur rotten egg

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

Randy, I’ve had good luck with Aqua Fresh both in my old 25 Mk 1 and for my “new” Landfall 35 which sat on the hard for nearly 7 years between owners. http://store.sudburyboatcare.com/aqua-fresh/ Add it after you’ve flushed all the antifreeze/water mix from the winter and add a packet then

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 125, Issue 79

Sounds like it's a keeper for now. Is there a way to test this AP on shore.   Mast is down.  Thanks,Paul Hood416.799.5549 c Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 16:56:37 + From: "Della Barba, Joe" Subject: Re autopilot The digest mode is making this hard to follow, but if it is

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

Every time I fill up I add a tbsp of regular unscented bleach to the tanks. There is a proper ratio as recommended by the CDC but I can recall exactly. I know that I could go as high as 2 tbsp in my tanks (~20 gal) to sanitize but the bleach smell is strong. I also worry about ruining the

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

Randy, Bleach should not harm your system at all. I would suggest using a lot and flush the system a few times to make sure all the hoses and fittings are clean. You can then flush it with fresh water and make things drinkable (in case you get thirsty from cleaning) All the best, Edd Edd

Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

Listers- My 30-1 has developed a bad odor in the water tank under the starboard settee (the tank that supplies the galley sink). Any tips on how to get rid of it? I'm tempted to pour some bleach in the tank but wanted to check with you all first to see if there is any risk of damaging the

Re: Stus-List Crack at trailing edge of lower spreader on LF38

My buddy and I replace shrouds and stays all the time with a boat's mast up. We block the mast with a halyard and do the work. In fact, we replaced both spreaders on a rig a couple years ago. Granted the boat had fore and aft lower shrouds that supported the rig while I worked aloft. When

Re: Stus-List Autopilot

; Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilot (Paul H.) > > Message-ID: > ><ca+zacran85cikpcubsckqfxqfzayk0xerz_dsngx18nfrve...@mail.gmail.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > > I agree. Try it out and see. If it works then you may be ab

Re: Stus-List Light Bulbs

I have similar ones to Fred's from MarineBeam, but with the White/Red (night) option. Really excellent light quality on both sides. Love them! https://store.marinebeam.com/red-white-switchable-led-for-dome-lights-un-dome-15-rww/ KD 30-2 On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 9:27 AM Frederick G Street via

Re: Stus-List Danforth Anchor now Locker

Jean-Francois! Thank you. Yes a photo would be fine and if you have time, how does it drain and to where and a photo of the deck. I may simply be placing a deck plate as I have no current plans to make place for a windlass. I have the current anchor stored in a plastic tub and hauling that

Re: Stus-List Autopilot

The digest mode is making this hard to follow, but if it is what I think it is, modern wheel drives currently sold by Raymarine and all the old versions of AH3000 and AH4000 drives all will work just fine with modern or old control units. It is just a DC motor in there with two wires that can

Re: Stus-List Time for new shore power cord?

I switched to a Smart Plug, a few years ago. The inlet on my boat had burned contacts, and I chose the Smart Plug for several reasons. The contacts are larger, so they can carry more current. The retrofit was easy. I didn't have to struggle with a "screw on" ring to lock the plug in place.

Re: Stus-List Autopilot

explain. > > Good luck, > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C 37+ > Solomons, MD > On Jun 12, 2016 9:09 PM, "Paul Hood via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> I have an old Autohelm 5000 autopilot...yes it appears to be original. >> B

Re: Stus-List Crack at trailing edge of lower spreader on LF38

I had the two port side spreaders on our J27 show small cracks on trailing edge. This was a result of leaving them attached to mast in the winter with the mast down (lesson learned). We took them to a local welder who does aluminum welding and he fixed them. Cost was reasonable and the

Re: Stus-List Crack at trailing edge of lower spreader on LF38

I'm am leaning toward weld repairs too because of less lead time. Any other advantages of weld repair vs replacement. I would also like to do this job without removing the mast. I would think that one spreader could be replaced at a time while using two halyards to support the mast in

Re: Stus-List Light Bulbs

Danny — something like this may work, if your dome lights have a bayonet-style base. I’ve purchased a couple of these and love them. https://store.marinebeam.com/23-led-constellation-matrix-for-dome-lights-un-dome-23-ww/ — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) --

Re: Stus-List Time for new shore power cord?

I’m probably going to replace mine — but not the cord itself. I’ve heard a lot of good things about SmartPlug connections and will probably just upgrade mine to that. http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2290035%7C2290039=1723147 All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship

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https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/bayonet-bulbs/ See anything that looks familiar? Joe Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 11:52 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Danny

Stus-List Time for new shore power cord?

Hi Y'all A couple months ago I was reading about old shore power cords and their resistance and how that can cause serious problems.. It turned out mine looked like what Don Casey warns you about.. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1687/26304650791_2c79e2dd60_b.jpg I'm glad I happened to read

Stus-List Light Bulbs

Hi guys, I need to replace some lightbulbs in the old dome lights. The bulb has a marking of 12v15CP. I'm not really able to make a good ID from that. I'm also thinking of going with LED replacements. Can you guys help me id and maybe a good resource for LED replacements. Thanks, Danny

Re: Stus-List Nagging engine overheat solved

Just replaced mine with stainless elbow. $120 on EBay. Jerry Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2016, at 10:49 AM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi Dennis, > > If the overheating comes back you might want to look at the exhaust mixing > elbow.

Re: Stus-List Deck Waste fitting dilemma

Chuck...I may have a spare fitting with a cap you can have. David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:33:34 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List Deck Waste fitting dilemma From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: csgilchr...@comcast.net I finally was able to

Re: Stus-List Autopilot

  Not in the water > yet. > > > https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bw4NOPYfe9OWeWRDSl82MG1Wa2s=shar > ing > > > Paul Hood > '82 C Georgian Bay > > > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donat

Stus-List Danforth Anchor now Locker

Hi James, The 34+/36 XL's have an anchor locker built' in from the factory. I can take a picture of mine if you want to see how it's done on the racer / cruiser version of your boat. -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, Georgia Message: 1 Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2016 18:37:09

Re: Stus-List Deck Waste fitting dilemma

I finally was able to remove the waste deck fitting cap by drilling the holes for the deck fitting tool deeper so that the tool would sit flush on the deck fitting with the pins completely engaged in the holes. Using a vice grip as an extension on the spanner, I was able to free up the cap.

Re: Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

Chuck, Thanks for the information. This confirms what I was thinking about, but it is great to have the confirmation form someone else. I did not even think about the potential of rubbing against the steering chain in reverse. Obviously you must have seen it happen. The most valuable, though,

Stus-List Nagging engine overheat solved

Hi Dennis, If the overheating comes back you might want to look at the exhaust mixing elbow. Mine seemed OK until it clogged completely and cost me a pump and hose too.. If your belt looked overworked that may have been a sign of a clog at the elbow. I had asked several folks before

Re: Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

Brad, On perception I have both Edson stainless handles ... And the shifter is forward for forward, and back for reverse. Someone mentioned the shifter hit the pedestal and could not engage forward, this needs an adjustment at the transmission to allow forward to engage . Get Outlook for

Re: Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

Remove the shift lever on the transmission, turn it 180 degrees and reinstall it. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay

Re: Stus-List Crack at trailing edge of lower spreader on LF38

If welding is an option, I would take it. Andy C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of

Stus-List Crack at trailing edge of lower spreader on LF38

As part of my annual haul out this year, I had a rigging survey done by my boatyard. They found a crack that runs along the trailing edge of the lower starboard spreader. We are looking at two options: weld repairs and new spreaders. Has anyone else run into this problem? If so, any help on

Re: Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

Marek, What you did is exactly the right solution: re-orient the lever at the engine. Inside the pedestal, there are some long bronze clevises for the cable connections and sometime you can take up a small amount of distance buy screwing the clevis onto the end of the cable all the way

Re: Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

I have a question related to the transmission lever: It seems that many people experience (or experienced) that problem – the shift lever hits the pedestal guard when you throw it forward. Obviously, this can lead to transmission not engaging fully. The question is how do you deal with it?

Re: Stus-List Roller Furling Line

Once you get the length figured out, get rid of the core for that portion that will be on the drum. The cover can handle the load and it lies nice and flat in the drum. No more tangles... David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2016 20:29:43 -0400 To:

Re: Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

Brad, What is more likely is that somebody replaced the engine control assembly or the boat has been repowered. On Edson’s model 816 engine control, the shift lever was located directly above the wheel shaft with a lever extending horizontally to port. To engage the engine in forward, the

Re: Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

Hi Brad , On my 33 mKii shift lever goes forward for forward , pull back for reverse. I have the stainless throttle lever , but not shift lever as the curve of the stainless lever hit the pedestal guard and wouldn’t engage forward Cheers Tim Matico C 33mkII From: CnC-List

Stus-List Throttle and shift levers

I reset the tension on the throttle cable before splashing this spring so the throttle would stay where set. Broke the plastic throttle lever on the weekend. So I ordered both the stainless ones from Marinepartdepot for less than half what Edson is asking. Hoping it's not a rip off The shifter