Re: Stus-List What is this Fitting?

2017-03-17 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
Post socket for a factory charcoal barbecue. Rectangular, porcelain coated steel. At least that is what it is on a friend's C&C 35 Mk.I Ken H. On 17 March 2017 at 01:23, RANDY via CnC-List wrote: > This is on the short afterdeck of my 30-1, port side. It's not for an > ensign staff; that fit

Re: Stus-List What is this Fitting?

2017-03-17 Thread RANDY via CnC-List
Thanks Ken, very interesting. Does your friend still have the factory charcoal barbeque? I'd be interested to see a picture, or possibly even acquire one if anyone knows where I could get the original item. Cheers, Randy - Original Message - From: "Ken Heaton via CnC-List" To: "cn

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo

2017-03-17 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
http://www.dellabarba.com/sailing/images/upmast.jpg Working on a topping lift in the Gulf Stream. If you are climbing underway, MAKE SURE you have a loop to hold you near the mast. It does not look rough in that photo, but the swells at 55 feet up were enough to make it hard to hang on, and

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo

2017-03-17 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
Joe, not for the faint-hearted. I always take a webbing loop or two up and always attach myself around the mast. Even at the dock, if someone is on the deck (and moves), the swings can be quite substantial (trigonometry works against you). You can also use a loop on your feet (there is nothing

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo

2017-03-17 Thread Steve Thomas via CnC-List
All, I have been following this discussion with interest since I just returned to my southern project boat with a so-far unused ATN Top Climber, and intend to use it in the next couple of days. I have taken note in particular to the idea of using a loop(s) to stay at the mast. The designer

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo

2017-03-17 Thread Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
Steve, There are two different categories of ropes used for any type of climbing or rope work: Static and Dynamic Lines. A static line is designed to support a weight that is at rest when the line is deployed, typically used in lifting loads or steadying something that is already aloft. Dynam

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo

2017-03-17 Thread Mike Brannon via CnC-List
I have been using a top climber for about 15 years. I generally tie it off to the toe rail on my C&C36.The tighter you can tie it the better off you are and the easier the climb. Likewise, if you have stretchy halyards it is helpful to have an assistant in case you need to take up the sl

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo

2017-03-17 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
When you are climbing, you want you line to be as un-stretchable as possible, preferably attached at the bottom (so when you pull the ascender, it moves without pulling the line). You want that line to be a couple of centimeters (an inch?) away from the mast, so that you could move the ascenders

Re: Stus-List Climbing the mast solo

2017-03-17 Thread Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List
I've been reading this discussion with some interest - while I have sent one kid up the mast I don't expect my 14 yr old to manage more complex tasks. I know about using dynamic ropes for climbing - but how do you get the dynamic rope up the mast to act as a safety line? And what line are yo

Re: Stus-List Faria temperature gauge calibration

2017-03-17 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Hi Josh, Update info on the temp gauge trouble. I had the wiring correct, sender to "S" and power to "I" (ignition?). I swapped the wires on those terminals and my mate observed the needle deflect to zero from high, as the engine was hot. I'm guessing it is not a Wheatstone Bridge arrangem