Re: Stus-List News story

2017-10-28 Thread coltrek via CnC-List
That claim will probably validated within a half a year.  Or not. Everyone is writing books. We should all write one.  Regards, Bill Original message From: Danny Haughey via CnC-List Date: 10/27/17 19:04 (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Support

2017-10-28 Thread John McKay via CnC-List
I thought I had kept the email with the email address to send money by email but guess I deleted it. Did anyone keep it John on EnterpriseC 33 MKII On Thursday, October 26, 2017 7:46 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List wrote: I've mailed him a check in past years.

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread John Pennie via CnC-List
That is a good point Jack and thanks for reminding everyone. Very easy to let your guard down with these little butane canisters. John Sent from my iPad > On Oct 28, 2017, at 4:23 PM, Steve Thomas via CnC-List > wrote: > > Natural gas is lighter than air, but both

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread Eric Cahn via CnC-List
I have a 1977 26. Mine came with a two burner alcohol stove starboard of companion way and galley sink. I have the bolt on pot clamps and works wonderfully, especially perking coffee. If you have to mount onehmm. perhaps a gimbal one port side, forward of ice box. On Oct 26, 2017 15:22, "Kyle

Stus-List Autopilot Ram

2017-10-28 Thread Opt online via CnC-List
Gary. I am sure you are right. As far as rams, I have an early 90’s Raymarine that works well (I have replaced the computer and checked the windings and brushes on the ram and it works well. I have no issues with rudder feel Rich Hulit 917 854-5537 Sent from my iPhone please excuse

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread Steve Thomas via CnC-List
Natural gas is lighter than air, but both butane and propane are heavier. Steve Thomas C MKIII "Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List" wrote: I think butane is lighter than air (unlike propane), but I could be wrong. From: jackbrennan via CnC-List Sent: Saturday,

Re: Stus-List Lake Superior Storm [was Stove]

2017-10-28 Thread coltrek via CnC-List
Speaking of covers, I need a new cover. Mine was ripped to shreds last February. Can anyone give me a recommendation on cover fabric?. specific names, like Top Gun, etc. I have a sewing machine, and I intend on making one. Regards, Bill ColemanC 39 Original message

Re: Stus-List Lake Superior Storm [was Stove]

2017-10-28 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Yup, it was a pretty good storm; wave heights on Lake Superior were measured up to twenty-eight feet at the peak of the storm, with wind gusts exceeding 65+ mph. A bunch of crazy surfers were out on the lake yesterday after the storm near Marquette, Michigan, about two hundred miles east of

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread jackbrennan via CnC-List
Butane stoves apparently have a long history of exploding. Bad enough when you're camping. Much worse in your boat cabin when you're 10 miles offshore. There are videos online. https://www.classaction.org/butane-stove-explosions Jack Brennan Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab®|PRO

Re: Stus-List Autopilots, Raymarine Evolution, Octopus Drives

2017-10-28 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
A quick correction to my email below: the Raymarine ACU-200 has a maximum continuous current rating of 15 amps. — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > On Oct 28, 2017, at 1:51 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List >

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread coltrek via CnC-List
I just heard Duluth got 10 inches of snow and 100 mile-an-hour winds!. Regards, Bill Original message From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List Date: 10/28/17 14:30 (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Frederick G Street

Re: Stus-List Autopilots, Raymarine Evolution, Octopus Drives

2017-10-28 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Hi, Ken! As far as the Octopus vs the Simrad drive, the 1012LAM7 has a slightly shorter stroke than the Simrad (178mm vs. 200mm). Depending on the geometry of your tiller arm arrangement, it may or may not work without a little modification. As far as the electrical requirements, the Simrad

Stus-List News Story

2017-10-28 Thread Jim Peterson via CnC-List
I agree with you guys. Even their two dogs looked to be in great condition! Something’s not adding up here. Although the hull was pretty nasty with all the marine growth on it. But that may have gotten a jump start while the boat was ported for who knows how many years. Jim Peterson No SV

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
You guys are awesome. Always good to see a different perspective. From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2017 2:30 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Frederick G Street Subject: Re: Stus-List Stove I’m with Andy (no surprise, it happens pretty often… :^) We use

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
I think butane is lighter than air (unlike propane), but I could be wrong. From: jackbrennan via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2017 2:33 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: jackbrennan Subject: Re: Stus-List Stove I hope everyone using portable stoves fueled by butane or small propane

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread jackbrennan via CnC-List
I hope everyone using portable stoves fueled by butane or small propane canisters is taking the appropriate safety precautions. Both types of stoves can cause explosions. The canisters should not be stored inside the boat unless it is an isolated locker with a drain to the outside. I keep

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
I’m with Andy (no surprise, it happens pretty often… :^) We use our oven often, just not at the height of summer when it’s too hot both above- and belowdecks. We do roasts, baked goods; all sorts of stuff. I made some killer chocolate lava cakes a few years back. In the cooler months, or

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread Andrew Burton via CnC-List
I use the oven often when cruising. There's nothing like waking up the mate with fresh baked muffins or scones in the morning! Even better when we're under way! And pork tenderloins are relatively quick and easy to make. So is pizza. And I just found a great recipe for small potatoes baked with

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
Force 10 still makes the combo unit: http://www.force10.com/combo.html -Original Message- From: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2017 1:12 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Matthew L. Wolford Subject: Re: Stus-List Stove I'm not sure how much space people

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
I'm not sure how much space people are dealing with, but here's what I'm doing: my boat came with a clunky old (and bulletproof) stainless steel gimbaled stove/oven combination. Rather than try to get it working, I place one of those butane units on top of the stove, and voila -- we can make

Re: Stus-List News story

2017-10-28 Thread coltrek via CnC-List
The hull of that boat looks just like the hull of the boat that that kid took around through the Northwest Passage, down the Pacific to Cape Horn, and then back up to the Chesapeake. All the black mold. Regards, Bill Original message From: John Pennie via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List News story

2017-10-28 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
That's what I just thought!  I mean 5 months at sea would make anyone experienced.  WTF were they ding alk that time?  Danny Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: John Pennie via CnC-List Date: 10/28/17 12:31 PM (GMT-05:00) To:

Re: Stus-List News story

2017-10-28 Thread John Pennie via CnC-List
I still think it’s bs. They were in too good of shape . Even an inexperienced sailor would have figured something out after 3 or 4 months :) John Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2017, at 11:22 AM, coltrek via CnC-List > wrote: > > That was my impression also. The

Re: Stus-List Stove

2017-10-28 Thread Steve Thomas via CnC-List
I wish that those Forespar gimbaled stoves were still available. I am in the process now of converting an older version to accept modern propane cylinders. I spent several months on a boat that had one and we used it all the time, mainly for boiling water and making coffee. A good mounting spot

Re: Stus-List News story

2017-10-28 Thread coltrek via CnC-List
That was my impression also. The main looked perfectly furled on the boom, it looked like the jib was rolled up on the forstay-  My impression was that they might have lost a halyard. I can't believe they didn't have other halyards, or at least something to get up the Mast. Or at least be

Re: Stus-List News story

2017-10-28 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
I read a story in this morning’s paper about the two rescued women. Sounds like they took enough food to last a year based on advice they received from experienced ocean-crossing sailors (which these women were not). The article left the impression that the women were relatively clueless

Stus-List Autopilots, Raymarine Evolution, Octopus Drives

2017-10-28 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
Our 18 year old (03/1998) Simrad/Robertson Autopilot uses a Simrad HLD350 MK2 Hydraulic Linear Drive which has developed a small, slow leak. We could get it fixed at a local Hydraulic Shop or we could think about replacing it. 12 volts, 5 amps. Does anyone know how the Simrad HLD350 MK2

Re: Stus-List C 34 plus auto pilots

2017-10-28 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
When I was installing autopilots, we used Octopus drives for all the various brands of autopilots with good results. We never liked the electric drives, I thought they were far more prone to breakage. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina From:

Re: Stus-List C 34 plus auto pilots

2017-10-28 Thread bushmark4--- via CnC-List
I agree with Bruce's comment about the Octopus drive; mine (specked by Fred) it is effortless and sensitive to minute changes in the waves and wind Richard s/v Bushamrk4: 1985 C 37 CB; Ohio River Mile 586.5 Richard N. Bush 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky

Re: Stus-List C 34 plus auto pilots

2017-10-28 Thread bwhitmore via CnC-List
Not sure I agree with that comment.  I have an Octopus hydraulic ram on my 37/40+ and can feel the prop wash as it crosses the rudder and even waves through the wheel response.BruceSent from Samsung tablet. Original message From: Gary Russell via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List 81' C 30 - removed a winch, filling deck holes for winter

2017-10-28 Thread Edward Levert via CnC-List
Try Marine Tex. It is white and epoxy based. Ed Levert C 34 Briarpatch New Orleans On Sat, Oct 28, 2017 at 7:31 AM Danny Haughey via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I've filed deck hikes with epoxy and topped with gelcoat. You could also > just bed a bolt with a dresser washer

Re: Stus-List 81' C 30 - removed a winch, filling deck holes for winter

2017-10-28 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
I've filed deck hikes with epoxy and topped with gelcoat.  You could also just bed a bolt with a dresser washer that's a good temp fix.  Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Chris Hobson via CnC-List Date: 10/28/17 12:32 AM