Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Paul Baker via CnC-List
The gap from a 24' to a 27' is much bigger than the gap from a 27' to a 30'. I looked at several 30-1 before getting my 27MkII and yeah, they are a bit bigger, but really you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference below (or above decks) unless you were already familiar with both. As it turns o

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
Well done. Glad it worked out. From: Daniel Cormier via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:29 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Daniel Cormier Subject: Re: Stus-List padwheel issues I swapped it out for the plug tonight and it worked. I got about 4 or 5 cups of water out but nothing

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread John Conklin via CnC-List
I have pulled many times on other boat so no problem to go for it but cant seem to loosen mine now on Halcyon ☹ like most thru hulls and valves they were used little to 0 in the last few years and fearful if something was to break I may not get thigs back together. I need to wait til next Haul

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Daniel Cormier via CnC-List
I swapped it out for the plug tonight and it worked. I got about 4 or 5 cups of water out but nothing severe. The wheel was full of baby muscles. I cleaned it out, gave it a spin and got all my data! Working and AOK! :) thanks everyone for the feedback and tips! Dan Breakaweigh C&C44 Halifax, N

Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread robert via CnC-List
Dan: One thing with my 2 plugs, both the transducer and the blank, they fit down into the thru hull in an exact position.yours may be differentbut on mine, on both plugs, there are two points that have to be lined up to drop into their respective slots on the thru hullone obvious r

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, October 11, 2018, 6:02 PM, bwhitmore via CnC-List wrote: Having moved up from a 27 MKIII to a 37/40+, I can certainly say that while the new bigger boat can easily be single handed once  under way, and I would be comfortable taking her to

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread bwhitmore via CnC-List
Having moved up from a 27 MKIII to a 37/40+, I can certainly say that while the new bigger boat can easily be single handed once  under way, and I would be comfortable taking her to a mooring alone, I'm not ready to go into a tight slip without another hand.  Does that keep me from getting out? 

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Thanks so much Ron!!Cheers Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, October 11, 2018, 4:43 PM, Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List wrote: I do know what you mean about keeping it small.We had a SJ 24, a great boat, nimble and quick for its size, like a Porsche.  A little squirrely (sp?) with

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread John Irvin via CnC-List
Just move quickly on the replacement plug. Very simple. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 11, 2018, at 10:59 AM, Dan via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: I had a tech support ticket open with Actisense (the Digital NMEA product I'm using to read my data streams from my transducers) and

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List
I do know what you mean about keeping it small.We had a SJ 24, a great boat, nimble and quick for its size, like a Porsche.  A little squirrely (sp?) with quartering wind and a chute up, but a blast to sail.  We could beat the snot out of Erickson 25s and most other 25 & 26 footers boat for boat

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
It really isn't a big deal to pull a transducer and replace it with a plug. I just pull the transducer until it's nearly out, have the plug in the other hand and make the swap fairly quickly. If you do it quickly, you'll get less than a pint of water in the boat. Probably done it hundreds of tim

Stus-List paddle wheel

2018-10-11 Thread Bev Parslow via CnC-List
On a regular basis we floss the hull with a long thin line and get the paddle going again. ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal

Re: Stus-List Anyone racing C&C 30 MKII?

2018-10-11 Thread Allen Miles via CnC-List
Hi Doug, I had Septima for 24 years. She has a winged keel. Sails really fast and high if you limit heel to 17-18 degrees and no more than 4 degrees rudder. I marked the leather wheel cover to indicate 4 degrees port or starboard. Helms person puts approprite mark TDC, tells main trimmer, who i

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I find that a towel about 2 feet square is very helpful for pulling the speed wheel. I stage the plug near the wheel and then place the towel over top with the edges all tucked into the sump. I work on the cabin side or "top" of the towel, the wheel and plug being underneath. I grab the wheel in

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Dan via CnC-List
Thanks Fred, that's very interesting... I had success with the temperature so far. If I connect the yellow with red stripe wire, to temp, and white wire to temp ground I get an accurate temperature reading so I know that part is currently working... I'm assuming that also closes the circuit. I coul

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List
Dan, If you have the correct plug to replace the sensor it isnt risky at all. Done it many times on every boat I have owned. Just do.it. Bill Walker CnC 36 Pentwater, Mi. Bill Walker On Thursday, October 11, 2018 Dan via CnC-List wrote: I had a tech support ticket open with Actisense (the

Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread robert via CnC-List
Dan: The first time I pulled the transducer/padwheel, it was a unnervingI hadn't even removed one while on the hard let alone in 36' of water.   Have your factory 'blank' in one hand (and I even now carry a wooden plug just in case), pull up, a gush of water, insert the blank/plug securel

Stus-List Campbell Sailor Prop

2018-10-11 Thread Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List
Hi Don, I have a 3 blade Campbell Sailor that replaced a Martec folding 2 blade shortly after I got the boat. The Martec was not always opening properly and was causing some issues. The Campbell Sailor pushes my boat fine to hull speed for long distances. I really don’t know how to judge or comp

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Fred Hazzard via CnC-List
My Airmar transducer would not show speed. We discovered the water temp circuit was open. The speed will not work if the thermistor is not functional. I did not need the temp info, so we put in a 15 ohm resistor to replace the open circuit. That was over 5 years ago and it worked like a charm. Fre

Re: Stus-List Campbell Sailor Prop

2018-10-11 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
If I went through the pain of replacing the prop. I would go for one of the folding or feathering props. At least you would be putting the money on a major improvement. Having said that, I am still on a 2-blade Michigan Sailer. Marek From: DON JONSSON via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 11, 20

Re: Stus-List Campbell Sailor Prop

2018-10-11 Thread Aaron Rouhi via CnC-List
I have a Campbell Sailer on my 30-1. Very happy with it. Nice people to deal with it too. Cheers, Aaron R. Admiral Maggie 79 30-1 > On Oct 11, 2018, at 10:35 AM, DON JONSSON via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi > > Thinking about putting a Campbell Sailor 3 bladed prop on our boat. Has > anybody g

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
If you haven’t pulled one before, you may be startled by how fast water rushes in. Remain calm, and have your blank handy. From: Gary Nylander via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2018 11:43 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Gary Nylander Subject: Re: Stus-List padwheel issues Dan, there

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Charlie Nelson via CnC-List
I still find it a little unnerving to swap the paddle wheel out with a plug—you and your cabin sole will definitely get wet no matter how practiced you are. OTOH, neither you nor the sole will melt or wash away and the brief gusher gives you an idea of why a holed bottom will overcome ANY bulge

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Same here, I pull the paddle wheel every time I leave the boat to prevent growth on it.  Water going's to spray in, but it's no big deal. Neil Gallagher Weatherly 35-1 Glen Cove, NY On 10/11/2018 11:43 AM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List wrote: Dan, there are a lot of us who regularly pull our s

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Dan, there are a lot of us who regularly pull our speed transducers. You may get a pint of water inside (mine is under the dinette and drains into the bilge). Fear not. Get someone to spin the wheel and see if it works. Gary 30-1 From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Dan via CnC-List Sent: Thurs

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Richard Bush via CnC-List
What about taking the boat out for "spin"? Richard s/v Bushmark4: 1985 C&C 37 CB: Ohio River, Mile 600; Richard N. Bush 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -Original Message- From: Dan via CnC-List To: cnc-list Cc: Dan Sent: Thu,

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Edward Levert via CnC-List
Dan Had first time worried back in the 1970’s. Pull the transducer with one hand and inset the plug with the other. Good luck Ed Levert Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2018, at 9:58 AM, Dan via CnC-List wrote: > > I had a tech support ticket open with Actisense (the Digital NMEA product I'

Re: Stus-List Anyone racing C&C 30 MKII?

2018-10-11 Thread Morgan Ellis via CnC-List
> > Hi Doug, I'm just finishing my second season with my 30-2 and absolutely > love it! Although I don't race mine it would make an excellent race boat > and could be sailed to her rating fairly easily. I do my racing on a > friend's J35, so I don't need to spend the extra for the fancy sails for m

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
Four feet on a boat is a bigger deal than you may think. My 34 weighed about 10,000 pounds; my 42 weighs about 20,000 pounds. Only eight feet longer (approximately 20%), but twice as much boat. From: Chris Graham via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:48 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
BINGO Matt!!! Serves your needs for you and your growing family. My son is 25 and out on his own. I have my daughters every other weekend and a few week days. I guide rock throughout the summer and am not able to dedicate large chunks of time to sailing. She'd be an hour and a half away so I co

Re: Stus-List padwheel issues

2018-10-11 Thread Dan via CnC-List
I had a tech support ticket open with Actisense (the Digital NMEA product I'm using to read my data streams from my transducers) and they confirmed that if the padwheel is not spinning, NO data will be formed and no NMEA sentenses will be transmitted. SO - YES, the padwheel HAS to spin, and it's no

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
At bottom, it depends how you intend to use the boat. I started with a Ranger 26, which was a fun boat but was too small for me. I moved up to a C&C 34, which was good for my growing family and still manageable for me and my wife. However, she enjoys taking friends out sailing on summer eveni

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
We are talking 4’ here :) I’d need a 36-38’ boat if I’m really looking for space and privacy :)  I’m an ice climber and mountaineer. I’ve spent two weeks in a tent pinned down in snow and wind. To me, a 10’ x 18’ space is palatial lol.  I spend a majority of my time under the sun and in the wind o

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Steve Staten via CnC-List
As the owner of a 26’, I have to agree with everyone on all points. Granted, this is my first boat with no prior sailing experience on my part. I cannot speak with experience concerning the advantages of one size over another. I CAN say that I would not care to spend a weekend sailing with more

Re: Stus-List Campbell Sailor Prop

2018-10-11 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Hi Don In Nova Scotia there were a number of boats that went to the Campbell Sailor three blade. The rationale was that it received PHRF credits for three blade but had a drag similar to two blade. The PHRF adjustments later changed such that a 2 blade and a 3 blade fixed prop had the same cr

Stus-List Campbell Sailor Prop

2018-10-11 Thread DON JONSSON via CnC-List
Hi Thinking about putting a Campbell Sailor 3 bladed prop on our boat. Has anybody got any experience with it? Thanks Don Andante, Victoria Sent from my iPad ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
IMHO in this depressed market for boats, I would get a 30 if there is any chance that would be the boat you would end up with anyway. Size vs. use is different for different people. I cannot see how I would use my boat more if she was 5 or 10 feet shorter or use her less if she was 5 or 10 feet

Re: Stus-List Anyone racing C&C 30 MKII?

2018-10-11 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Most 30-1’s are ‘regular’ draft and 174 across the country. Happy with my first ‘big’ boat for 24 years now, and lots of hardware. Easy to cruise with two. Gary 30-1 #593 From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:24 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
But boy you guys are good!!! Lol  And I do appreciate the suggestions and comments. I tend to overthink and over reaserch sometimes but have always found it helpful to get multiple view points... particularly from the source. It’s great to have such an active, knowledgeable, and supportive group

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
Storage and mooring costs are usually linear, so the difference between a 27 and 30 ft. is marginal. The upkeep costs (new anything, maintenance etc.) in my view go with the square of the length (or faster). The same applies to maintenance labour. However (and I would be a bit contrarian here),

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
I really do appreciate the feedback and encouragement. I watched my father-in-law sell his beloved 27' to move up to a 34' to appease his wife who complained that she was "hot and bobbing"...I heard the same complaints on the the 34'er and again on their 37'. I remember him lamenting the day he

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Richard Bush via CnC-List
I second David's comments; when I bought my first C&C, (1982 25 II); it never dawned on me that I would be trading up; however, there is a growth curve that happens once you get on the boat and learn how it functions and how to use the boat;  After having the boat for several years, I was on

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
The 30' C&C is a beautiful boat by the way! I understand the push to consider it.  :)C On Thursday, October 11, 2018, 8:22:31 AM EDT, Chris Graham via CnC-List wrote: Thank you Fred.  The 30’s in my area are far too rich for my blood but I’ll keep my eyes open. I’m not pulling the tri

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread David via CnC-List
Whether its a 30 or 27 or 26. Have patience with looking. Someone in the next town gave away a decent 30' to a deserving family who would use and love the boat as it was by its original owner. Its not always the money. With that in mind look for the best whatever footage (me? go for the 30,

Stus-List 26/27 vs 30

2018-10-11 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Hi Chris You mention costs. A friend once told me that 30 feet seems to be the size above which the costs of all gear/maintenance etc becomes much more costly and less than 30 where it is much less costly. He worded it better than that. Basic concept was that gear, sails, etc under 30 feet ar

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Dave S via CnC-List
Agreed with Bruce - none of the boats in this range are too big to be easily handled with a small crew. IMO you are unlikely to wish you’d bought a 27 after having bought a 30. You described the condition of the 27 in some detail and it clearly needs a lot of work. There are tons of tired boa

Re: Stus-List Anyone racing C&C 30 MKII?

2018-10-11 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Hi Doug US Sailing shows Chesapeake reporting C&C 30-2 at 150 and C&C 30-2 WK at 162. That is from the 2016 book. It also shows C&C 30-1 SD at 180 Mike Persistence Halifax From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Doug Ellmore via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 10

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Thank you Fred.  The 30’s in my area are far too rich for my blood but I’ll keep my eyes open. I’m not pulling the trigger on either boat until the spring. Maybe something comes available between now and then.  Chris  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, October 11, 2018, 8:18 AM, Fre

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Chris — I’ll chime in in favor of the 30mkI, having owned a 1981 for several years before we moved up to our Landfall 38. The 30 was my first boat, and I was worried about single-handing her; when I first came aboard, it seemed enormous! But learning on that boat was a joy; it really took care

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
Thanks Bruce! I’m going to be single handing 90% of the time, and storage, mooring costs, sail replacement, etc...is another reason why I’m trying to keep the length down.  I do understand the 30’ is a superior boat on many levels. I think I’m committed to a smaller size though I may be convince

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread bwhitmore via CnC-List
I had a 1977 C&C 27 MK III for 15 years on Lake Michigan.  The nice thing about the MK III was that it had a taller rig than the one you'relooking at,  which made her a great light air performer, generally hitting hull speed of 6.4 in about 9 kts pf wind, and which would commonly sustain 7

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
The 27 looks like she’s hit some rocks as the leading edge of the keel is welll beaten.keel bolts looked fine and the hull to keel joint looked okay as wel ( no smikebor separation). The deck coring will need to be replaced from the bow tip back about 2-2.5” as the last two stanchions in the bow

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

2018-10-11 Thread Chris Graham via CnC-List
It’s such a difficult choice. This is great information Ron. I appreciate it  Chris Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 9:58 PM, Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List wrote: We had both on Carlyle.  As I recall the 26 was a more tender boat, and with the larger beam nee