Re: Stus-List 30-1 Mast Step Support Rebuild Project Write-Up

So, an update on this, almost eight months later (after a full season of racing and sailing on the new mast step supports). Since it was sunny and 60 degrees again in Denver yesterday, I went down to the boat and pulled the mast step to inspect underneath. At the end of my write-up, linked bel

Stus-List Wet core around swing keel stop, 1994 C&C 37/40+

Hello all, We have a relatively new to us C&C 37/40+ with a swing keel.  There is a keel stop on the deck which amounts to a stainless steel tube mounted to a plate, welded over (mostly) at one end, with 8 bolts going through the plate and a thick plastic block.  I noticed the bolts were a littl

Re: Stus-List new haylards

Wow, thanks for all the insight on my halyard question, I really appreciate the help. Being new to sailing, I think it would be very easy for me to pick an inferior product with drastic effects in unsavory weather, so again, thanks. Tom Power Invictus C&C 30 MK1 Frede

Re: Stus-List new haylards

A consideration: If you have self tailing winches, the 8 mm may not hold in the winch and you have to hand tail. A single person trying to grind the winch and tailing at the same time can be a challenge. I have self tailing Barient 24’s for halyard winches and the 8 mm will not stay in t

Re: Stus-List new haylards

Jim, I replaced the original wire/rope halyards a few years ago, using 3/8 Sta Set for both main and jib. Didn't do anything regarding the masthead sheave, and it's been ok. I cruise mostly, as for racing my sails are so blown out a slight strecthing of halyard won't make much difference...

Re: Stus-List new haylards

With cover, 8mm would be my thought. To go smaller, I'd consider stripped Dyneema. Maybe 1/4 inch. Dennis C. On Sun, Dec 10, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Jim via CnC-List wrote: > Dennis > Thanks for the info and pictures. Your set up looks like what I'm trying > to achieve. > When you say a small diamet

Re: Stus-List C&C emblem

VHB Tape: There is one sold at ace and other hardware stores that seems appropriate. I'm gonna do some more research and maybe talk to a auto body shop. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Dec 10, 2017 1:08 PM, "David Knecht via CnC-List" wrote: > Any suggestions on which VH

Re: Stus-List new haylards

Dennis Thanks for the info and pictures. Your set up looks like what I'm trying to achieve. When you say a small diameter high tech halyard should work, what diameter where you thinking? I purchased 8mm VPC (but have not tried it). I'm reluctant to go much smaller as it may be hard to hold / p

Re: Stus-List C&C emblem

I would use the same tape just thinner, the last 2 places in the part number is the thickness.  Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE DeviceDoug Mountjoy POYC Rebecca Leah Lf39.  Original message From: David Knecht via CnC-List Date: 12/10/17 10:07 (GMT-08:00) To: CnC CnC discussion

Re: Stus-List new haylards

I ordered from Cajun Rope to replace all the running rigging on my beach cat. Satisfied. On another note, I've been helping a buddy of mine refurbish his Hans Christian 38. In thanks for the help, he got Touche' some nice custom dock lines from Cajun Rope. He said they were good to deal with on

Re: Stus-List new haylards

James, I have looked at Touche's main halyard masthead sheave and box with an eye to replace the existing wire/rope halyard with an all rope halyard. Touche's sheave is a wire sheave not a wire/rope sheave. The sheave box is fairly narrow. So far I've been reluctant to make the conversion. It w

Re: Stus-List new haylards

+1 on the Cajun Rope suggestion. They have packages available for many boats, including our older C&Cs, with cut-to length cordage. Their workmanship and customer service are both outstanding, and their costs are great, too. I highly recommend them. All my lines came whipped on the ends, wit

Re: Stus-List C&C emblem

Any suggestions on which VHB tape is the right one to use in this application? I presume it would be thinner than what you would use for window installation? Thanks- Dave > On Dec 10, 2017, at 2:04 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hey folk, > > I know that there has been mixed at

Re: Stus-List new haylards

I have a '71 C&C 35 Mk1 with the original 100% wire main halyard to wire winch beside the mast. In February I purchased 8mm (5/16") New England VPC to replace the wire halyard but have not yet as I believe I need to replace the mast head sheave (mast still up), remove winch, run line back to th

Re: Stus-List new haylards

Since everyone was expecting me to reply to this one anyway— I’m also very happy with Warpspeed. :-) If you are going to race your boat, you’re going to want the best no-stretch stuff out there. If you’re a cruiser, you’re going to be happy with much less expensive line like StaSet or StaSetX.

Re: Stus-List new haylards

I switched to all rope, got rid of the wire. No problems with the sheaves, but keep the line diameter small, as there is little room on the forward side of the mast between the sheave and the tab to which the forestay is attached. I reversed the clevis pin to make more room. I tried 11mm VPC, but i

Stus-List 2018 Mid-Atlantic C&C rendezvous

Ok guys (and gals), Sorry if this is a repeat. It didn't look like my first email ever hit the server. The dates for the Annapolis Sailboat show have been released as well as my work/vacation schedule for 2018. You might remember that I had mapped the distances which people were willing to driv

Re: Stus-List new haylards

Consider the PS article in the link below. I've been very happy with Yale Crystaline and Sampson Warpspeed. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1ySGpOTUdGRW9xdzQ Also consider the excerpt (source unknown) below: I was taught (by an English race crew) that Mainsail controls are alwa

Re: Stus-List C&C emblem

Yes please. J Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 10, 2017, at 2:04 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hey folk, > > I know that there has been mixed attempts by me and others to makr > replacement emblems/badges for our boats. I've been holding out for a laser > engraved look and finall

Re: Stus-List new haylards

Nobody yet has mentioned the “sensible” and cost effective Canadian approach to buying halyards, Novabraid! Pre-made halyards can be bought through Cajun Rope in Yarmouth, NS featuring Novabraid XLE which compares well to Sta-set or Samson XLS. For an alternative to VPC or MLX, both of which

Re: Stus-List new haylards

When I replaced the furling headsail on my 30mk1 a few years ago, Brad at Doyle Sails in Halifax recommended using 3/8 Bora from Stright-MacKay for a halyard. I'm happy with it. I just pulled the old wire/rope main halyard out of the mast this fall and ordered a new rope halyard from Cajun Ropes i

Re: Stus-List new haylards

If you want to go the performance route, race your boat and spend more $ and if your sheeves allow it has previously stated, You can go full dyneema. In this range I have Samson MLX for jib halyard and Cousin Dyneestar for main. Comparing the two I prefer the Cousin product, have not compared nu

Re: Stus-List C&C 40 for sale

Andy, If you are talking about me there, I'm sorry to tell you that I can't join you "ex c&c owners club" as we still hold on our beloved 33 mkII Bécassine. We were just looking to buy a boat to cruise the Carribean this year while Bécassine is asleep up north and then sale the big boat at the

Re: Stus-List new haylards

When I replaced my halards (main and headsail) I used the same wire rope combo that was original with the boat. I race lightly, and cruise.  Definitely it was the cheapest option.  My rigger had indicated that a good inspection of the sheaves at the crane should be done if going to an all rope

Re: Stus-List new haylards

Tom, The first time I redid the rigging I used Sta-Set X which was great in terms of low stretch but I/we just didn’t like the “hand”. It was just a bit too stiff. I’m assuming Sta-Set should be a bit easier to handle. I’m going with VPC halyards and Sta-Set control lines on the new rig. Best,

Re: Stus-List new haylards

Tom, I replaced all of my halyards with New England VPC. It is a blended rope with a dacron cover and a vectran core and the cost is only slightly higher than Sta-Set. The advantage is that you get a low stretch halyard that has very little creep(elongation over time). James Delaney C&C 38

Re: Stus-List new haylards

Stay set should be fine for your purposes. It is low stretch Dacron and much less expensive than the Dyneema I'd recommend if you were racing. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 >

Stus-List new haylards

Hi Everyone, I'm looking to replace my foresail and headsail halyard on my C&C 30 MKI, my foresail is a combination of wire and rope. The boat is used by new sailor for cruising. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Tom Power Invictus C&C 30 MK1 Frederict

Re: Stus-List 2018 Mid-Atlantic C&C Rendezvous

Ok guys (and gals), The dates for the Annapolis Sailboat show have been released as well as my work/vacation schedule for 2018. You might remember that I had mapped the distances which people were willing to drive and boat. The resulting area which attracted the most people was more or less a zo