Stus-List Moisture Reading Meter Use

2023-01-04 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
FWIW, I found the link below well worth reading. The site has some excellent articles on charging AGMs and Lithium batteries as well. https://marinehowto.com/understanding-the-moisture-meter/ Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Annapolis Please show your appreciation for this list and the

Stus-List Re: 1979 36-1 Cockpit Flexing

2023-01-04 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
FYI, Found these Moisture Meter instructions worth reading. Chuck S > On 01/04/2023 11:18 AM Glen Eddie via CnC-List > wrote: > > > > My 35 MK 1 read dry with the same flex issue and when we took off the top > layer the core was soaked. > > > > Glen Eddie > > Leg

Stus-List Re: Battery equalization

2023-01-04 Thread Josh via CnC-List
Doug, you're welcome.  I should have mentioned that equalizing voltage of 15.7v is creating bubbles of oxygen and hydrogen through electrolysis.  These bubbles cause mixing of the electrolyte as they float to the surface.  The mixing is reducing stratification of the electrolyte  so that it is e

Stus-List Re: Battery equalization

2023-01-04 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Thanks Josh. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club  Original message From: Josh via CnC-List Date: 1/4/23 15:22 (GMT-06:00) To: Stus-List Cc: Josh Subject: Stus-List Re: Battery equalization Technically yes but the process causes off gassi

Stus-List Re: Battery equalization

2023-01-04 Thread Josh via CnC-List
Technically yes but the process causes off gassing which is why you always water floaded cells before and after.  AGM can't be watered and as such equalizing will cause them to off gas but you'll have no recourse. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD Jan 4, 2023 16:10:41 Doug via

Stus-List Battery equalization

2023-01-04 Thread Doug via CnC-List
A fellow sailor and I are having a discussion about AGM batteries, and whether thy can be equalized or not. What does the collective brains Here say on the subject? Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club  +1 253-208-1412 Please show your appreciation for this list

Stus-List Re: Photo for anchor locker door for C&C 36

2023-01-04 Thread Via via CnC-List
Thank you so much, the photos will help and definitely will get a locking latch. Via Bialkowski “Wind Dancer” ‘78 36-1 Oriental, NC Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Stus-List Re: 1979 36-1 Cockpit Flexing

2023-01-04 Thread John McCrea via CnC-List
Thanks. I think I will drill some holes from below and see what the core looks like. I redid the pedestal last year and my bet is that was where the water was accessing.. From: Glen Eddie via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 11:18 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Glen Eddie Subject: Stus-Li

Stus-List Re: 1979 36-1 Cockpit Flexing

2023-01-04 Thread Glen Eddie via CnC-List
My 35 MK 1 read dry with the same flex issue and when we took off the top layer the core was soaked. Glen Eddie​​ Legal services provided through J. Glen Eddie Professional Corporation Tel: 416-777-5357 Fax: 1-888-812-2557 Torkin Manes LLP Barristers & Solicitors ​This email message, and a

Stus-List Re: Photo for anchor locker door for C&C 36

2023-01-04 Thread David Risch via CnC-List
When you replace it put a locking latch on it. You will be surprised how much a full anchor locker can affect handling. From: MICHAEL BRANNON via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 7:50 AM To: Stus-List Cc: MICHAEL BRANNON Subject: Stus-List Re: Photo for anchor locker door for C&C 36

Stus-List Re: 1979 36-1 Cockpit Flexing

2023-01-04 Thread John McCrea via CnC-List
Thanks Mike. Will do that and thanks for the info on the backstay chainplate! From: MICHAEL BRANNON via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 7:56 AM To: Stus-List Cc: MICHAEL BRANNON Subject: Stus-List Re: 1979 36-1 Cockpit Flexing John, I’ve done some repairs on my 36-1 in that a

Stus-List Re: 1979 36-1 Cockpit Flexing

2023-01-04 Thread MICHAEL BRANNON via CnC-List
John, I’ve done some repairs on my 36-1 in that area and mine is cored with plywood. You may want to take a core sample using a hole saw to see make sure the core is intact. I don’t generally trust moisture meters.An added stringer seems to be a good idea to me. While you are at it yo

Stus-List Re: Photo for anchor locker door for C&C 36

2023-01-04 Thread MICHAEL BRANNON via CnC-List
I’ll be by my boat today or tomorrow and can get you some pictures. Sail safe, Mike Brannon 1978 C&C 36-1 CB VIRGINIA BEACH, VA > On Jan 3, 2023, at 2:30 PM, Via via CnC-List wrote: > > I have a missing anchor locker door on my 1978 C&C 36-1 and hoping someone > can provide a picture of t