Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-03-28 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
thx everyone for the information. I wanted to check with experienced people before I take on the job myself. Bo On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 3:41 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Use a wood screw drilled into the wood plug. As the screw bottoms out it > will pull the pl

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-03-28 Thread James Hesketh via CnC-List
WILLIAM wrote: > snip >> > After the glue dries use a Sharp chisel to level, a little sandpaper and > the apply finish. > I'd always been told it's better to set bungs (the plugs) by dipping them in varnish before tapping them into place. That way, the varnish will act as a waterproofer and sem

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-03-28 Thread WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List
Yes, it is just plug covering screw head.  Use point of knife or small screwdriver to split plug with the grain of wood.  You can buy a plug cutter for your drill at most big bo stores and find a teak scrap to cut new plug.  Simple.When reinstall they will be proud of surface.  After the glue d

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Danny via CnC-List
Well, if you keep up with the Watco wax, you should never have to do it again.   I did mine 5 years ago and it still looks great! The original was 30 years old and not well cared for and only the areas near sinks, showers, leaking ports and the companion way were completely dry.   They came back ni

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Don Kern via CnC-List
Hang your club burgee where the clock use to be. Don Kern /Fireball, /C&C35 Mk2 Bristol, RI On 3/28/2021 1:24 PM, Matthew via CnC-List wrote: All this talk about interior teak reminds me of question I have for the group.  I removed a clock from an interior wall, and the teak ply that was beh

Stus-List Re: Remote vhf stereo speakers

2021-03-28 Thread Don Kern via CnC-List
My boat been around a long time.  I did install a speaker (1980s) in the side of the cubby at the front of the cockpit that was hard wired to double throw switch (DP-DT:  VHF in - Out to speaker - Radio in)  at the Nav Station, selectable: VHF or FM/AM/Tape.  Both radios are long gone.  Now the

Stus-List Re: Remote stereo speakers

2021-03-28 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
I remember someone installed speakers that attached to the inside of the cockpit seats and turned the whole panel into a speaker. I forget the brand CThanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - u

Stus-List Re: Remote vhf stereo speakers

2021-03-28 Thread David Knecht via CnC-List
There were stereo speakers installed in the cockpit rear compartments when I bought Aries. I found that there was a powerful field from their magnets that was easily detected (iPhone app) at the helm that seemed to be affecting the compass, so I removed them. Something to consider. Dave > On

Stus-List Re: RayMarine dealer

2021-03-28 Thread ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List
Fred Street in Minnesota f...@postaudio.net (612) 839-6565 Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 2:37 PM Joe Della Barba via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Do we have a RayMarine dealer on this list? > > > > Joe Della Barba > > Coquina C&C

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2021-03-28 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
I think today is the last day for Defender's sale Chuck SThanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-03-28 Thread Don Kern via CnC-List
Let me add - check the direction of the grain of the plug to align with larger piece and to make sure it is going level or slightly upwards, otherwise the cut may end up lower on one side Don Kern /Fireball, /C&C35 Mk2 Bristol, RI On 3/28/2021 3:41 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: Use a woo

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2021-03-28 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
Fred Street, if he’s still around. All the best, Edd ———- Edd M. Schillay Captain of the “Starship Enterprise” C&C 37+ | Sail No.: NCC-1701-B Venice Yacht Club | Venice Island, FL ———- 914.774.9767 | Mobile ———- Sent via iPhone 11 Pro iPhone. iTypos. iApol

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-03-28 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Remove the circular half inch plugs. Drill a hole in each and turn in a screw until they release. The plugs are now garbage but you can buy replacements. Under the plugs on mine a Robertson head screw about 4 inches long. Remove those screws and the interior hand rail is free. Then there are smalle

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
Thanks Danny, How often do you need to do this "three part treatment"? Thanks again. Chuck S > On 03/28/2021 12:58 PM Danny via CnC-List wrote: > > > Hey Charles, > I was taking about the "Watco Danish finish" > > There are basically 3 steps. Use 320 grit

Stus-List RayMarine dealer

2021-03-28 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Do we have a RayMarine dealer on this list? Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I Kent Island MD USA Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Dean McNeill via CnC-List
_ Matt, My PO (or maybe the PPO) was similarly sloppy when applying Cetol throughout exterior and interior of boat. I tried a few things and the ABSOLUTE Best is gently scraping with the dull bottle opener end of my Swiss Army knife. So, I bet a big rounded-over flat-head screwdriver would wor

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-03-28 Thread Bob Mann via CnC-List
Put a small blade screwdriver against it and tap with a hammer. The plug should split and most of it will pop out. You'll have to buy replacement teak plugs for when you put it back together. Bob > On 03/28/2021 3:30 PM General Gao via CnC-List > wrote: > > > Hi, my C&C

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-03-28 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Use a wood screw drilled into the wood plug. As the screw bottoms out it will pull the plug. Just replace with a new one. Glue in place with wood glue. Use a sharp knife/chisel to shape and then sand flush. Stain/seal/oil for finish. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Sun,

Stus-List handrail

2021-03-28 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
Hi, my C&C 35 Mk2 handrail seems to have a leak to the inside. I found out this last year when there was rain and I found water inside the cabin where the handrail was. This year I want to take care of it before the season starts. I took a closer look at it from inside, there seems to be a wood s

Stus-List Remote vhf stereo speakers

2021-03-28 Thread Len Mitchell via CnC-List
Raymarine made a wired waterproof mono remote speaker with a volume control (as do many others). It’s about 4x4 inches. I have one close to the helm and it works great. It would be awful to have to choose between music and vhf! Len MitchellS/V Crazy Legs1989 C&C 37+Midland On. Sent from my mobile d

Stus-List Re: Remote Vhf/Stereo Speakers

2021-03-28 Thread Fred Hazzard via CnC-List
I mounted a second vhf at the helm. I bought a Standard Horizon that has a AIS that I linked to my navigation system. I use a common antenna for both radios. If you do so you will need a automatic switch to prevent you from blasting 25 watts into the other VHF. It’s very convenient to have a f

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
How about screwing some Interclub participation plaques over it. Bill On Sun, Mar 28, 2021, 1:59 PM Matthew via CnC-List wrote: > On a more serious note, the problem is that the PO put the clock in an odd > location, near the edge of the bulkhead up near the ceiling (or whatever we > decided to

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Matthew via CnC-List
It has been three or four already. From: T Sutton via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2021 1:50 PM To: Stus-List Cc: T Sutton Subject: Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural? Or wait a few years. Tom S From: Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List Thanks to all of the subscribers tha

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Matthew via CnC-List
On a more serious note, the problem is that the PO put the clock in an odd location, near the edge of the bulkhead up near the ceiling (or whatever we decided to call it). Placing something in the same location won’t look right (like the old clock). Thus my dilemma. From: Tom Buscaglia via

Stus-List Re: Remote Vhf/Stereo Speakers

2021-03-28 Thread Cam Lubbock via CnC-List
Dave, I like that idea using the access hatch! I have one in nearly the identical spot in my boat. It is currently where I run my solar cables but I am changing up the solar a bit, and would rather drill a couple small holes for the cables than a large hole for the speaker. The whole reason the

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread T Sutton via CnC-List
Or wait a few years. Tom S From: Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2021 11:30 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Tom Buscaglia Subject: Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural? Get a new clock. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 C 305.409.3660 On

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Matthew via CnC-List
That’s the problem, I did get a new clock and put it somewhere else (better). Maybe a nice picture. From: Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2021 1:30 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Tom Buscaglia Subject: Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural? Get a new clock. Tom Busca

Stus-List Re: Remote Vhf/Stereo Speakers

2021-03-28 Thread Dave S via CnC-List
Cam - I could not really find a satisfactory solution to a remote mic in my cockpit, so I wired a remote speaker into my icom m506 vhf as follows: http://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/2017/05/cockpit-vhf-speaker-without-butchery.html?m=1 If I need to communicate I use my handheld or sit in the compa

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
Get a new clock. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 C 305.409.3660 > On Mar 28, 2021, at 10:25 AM, Matthew via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > All this talk about interior teak reminds me of question I have for the > group. I removed a clock from an interior wall, a

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Matthew via CnC-List
All this talk about interior teak reminds me of question I have for the group. I removed a clock from an interior wall, and the teak ply that was behind the clock is a different shade than the rest of the wall. I assume it’s from the wood not getting any light for 40 years. Any tricks for thi

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Gordon Reid via CnC-List
Greetings: Following this discussion on interior teak. Someone before my ownership put a shiny surface on all my interior teak, but they left *lots* on the surrounding headliner and other fiberglass surfaces. As if they were blind. Maybe they used a cloth to apply.Seems to be more matt finish tha

Stus-List Re: Remote Vhf/Stereo Speakers

2021-03-28 Thread Cam Lubbock via CnC-List
Thanks for all the reply’s! I think a new vhf and ram mic would be the best thing, but all said and done, I’m looking at anywhere from $500-$1000 CAD or more. I have all Raymarine on board and their radios are very expensive. That is on the wish list but I think that money could go towards bet

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Joel Delamirande via CnC-List
I think a video seminar should be made On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM Danny via CnC-List wrote: > Hey Charles, > I was taking about the "Watco Danish finish" > > There are basically 3 steps. Use 320 grit wet/ dry sand paper to work the > Watco Danish finish into the wood, i recommend a vibrati

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Danny via CnC-List
Hey Charles, I was taking about the "Watco Danish finish"There are basically 3 steps.  Use 320 grit wet/ dry sand paper to work the Watco Danish finish into the wood, i recommend a vibrating palm sander for this.   The key is to get some wood dust worked up and rub the whole surface with the sander

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Interesting thread, and perhaps someday I will get to the point where I can attend to our teak interior instead of fixing other stuff! I have done a small amount of testing with teak oil (some marine brand I was given), but the biggest problem I have is that someone in the past decided to apply var

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
Hi Danny, Interesting story. What system are you sold on? You never said. C > On 03/28/2021 8:22 AM Danny via CnC-List wrote: > > > My current boat was finished with Watco Danish finish from the factory. > When i bought her at 30 years old, it seemed it had never been mai

Stus-List Re: Remote Vhf/Stereo Speakers

2021-03-28 Thread David Risch via CnC-List
Once you have a RAM you will be amazed at how much (2 way) you will use it. Sent from my Android. Please forgive typos. Thank you. From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2021 9:24:25 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Bill Coleman Subject: Stus-List Re: Remo

Stus-List Re: Remote Vhf/Stereo Speakers

2021-03-28 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Okay, it's morning, and I've calmed down. So, either hook up your speakers, get a new portable, or install a ram, whatever. It's all good. But I still like the RAM🐏 Bill Coleman On Sat, Mar 27, 2021, 8:33 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > To plagiarize the Vendee G

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I have lots of info for you to consider. However, I am by no means a professional. I found that without exception "lemon oils" are mineral oil with added color and scent. Double check me. I use the SDS to see and compare the "ingredients" in lots of products. Pure mineral oil is what is recomm

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2021-03-28 Thread John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
Ours has natural teak and only been oiled. Use old English lemon oil buy at local grocery / hardware store. Wipe on, let sit for a bit and wipe off. Once a year in early spring before cover comes off. Nice project and looks great!! John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT

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2021-03-28 Thread Danny via CnC-List
My current boat was finished with Watco Danish finish from the factory.  When i bought her at 30 years old, it seemed it had never been maintained and was looking kind of dry.  So, i did a little research and went to work.  I'm amazed at how well it came back.  When i was done, i had a beautiful ha

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
Great topic. I use Watco Teak Oil. I'm using the same can for nineteen years now. I wipe down the whole interior with Pinesol to clean and prevent mold. I keep a 64:1 diluted spray bottle aboard. It removes any mold and any surface dirt. It also removes some of the oil so after it drie

Stus-List Re: Remote Vhf/Stereo Speakers

2021-03-28 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Maybe the paste did not work. The poly planar external VHF speaker has worked well for me for over 15 years. On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 8:08 AM dwight veinot via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > If your just want to hear the vhf traffic this little speaker works well. > It is wire connecte

Stus-List Re: Remote Vhf/Stereo Speakers

2021-03-28 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
If your just want to hear the vhf traffic this little speaker works well. It is wire connected but lightweight and can be attached with adhesive backed loop and hook (velcro). On Sat, Mar 27, 2021 at 8:50 PM Cam Lubbock via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello All, > > Last season, my