Stus-List wiring problem.

Over the last two months we have had some electrical changes on the boat. The pulpit was taken off and repaired. A new led light was put on it. For a Xmas present I put in 4 new led cabin lights and they work a treat. The lights all work on shore power, but when on battery power these two

Stus-List dorade vents

After loosing two over two weekends i replaced them but drilled holes in them so they would not leave the boat. Works great.___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want

Stus-List cleaning the bilge

Need to clean out an oily bilge. Can I use a normal degreaser, or will that mess up the bilge pump? Any thoughts?___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support

Stus-List winterizing a 29-2

This the first time a 29-2 has to be put up on the hard for the winter. Does anyone has a winterizing program that we can use. The engine is a 2gmf.___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly

Stus-List Stuffing box packing.

1984 29-2 stuffing box needs stuffing. What sizes should I get ? Is 1/4 the approximate size?Bev___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use

Stus-List 29-2 stuffing box packing.

What size is needed please? 1/4? ___ 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 to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Stus-List compost toilet?

Anyone has tried this? Do they work? Are there disadvantages? On Monday, June 10, 2019, 6:36:56 AM PDT, wrote: Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to     cnc-list@cnc-list.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit    

Stus-List dropping 29-2 rudder

What is the process for dropping the rudder on a 29-2?___ 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 to send contribution --

Stus-List Epoxy or not.

Just doing the teak handrails. They are coming up quite well BUT do I epoxy and then 3-4 coats of varnish or just put the varnish on an skip the epoxy?___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly

Stus-List Teak interior steps

Cleaning the teak steps up but how do I finish them? Should I varnish? Should I oil? Should I leave them as they are?___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to

Stus-List yanmar 2gmf in 29-2

I knew I had a fuel leak. Thought it was the lift pump so replaced it. Still the problem persists somewhere. Is there an obvious place to start looking? ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is

Stus-List Cleaning the engine.

Tried to get Oil eater in Vancouver but cannot get it here. Are there other safe alternatives?___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use

Stus-List Cleaning the engine.

What is the safest thing to use to clean off accumulated years of oil etc. Some of the degreasers seem to be quite corrosive.___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want

Stus-List cleaning off rust

The nuts and bolts between the transmission and the shaft are quite rusty. How can I get the rust off?___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list -

Stus-List paddle wheel

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

Stus-List cowl vents

after loosing 2 vents on 2 weekends I drilled some holes and tied them down. Since then, no more lost.___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list -

Stus-List Paddle wheel.

If it works keep it. We use the gps and the paddle wheel to sort out currents. Nice to know if we are taking advantage or going against it.___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly

Stus-List removing soft anti fouling

would like to remove it myself from a 29-2. there are probably 30 years of paint on it. what is the best method?___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support

Stus-List Yanmar what is this?

It is the lift pump. There seems to be coming from the gasket at the top. Is it easy to fix?___ 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

Stus-List Yanmar 2gmf

Seem to be loosing some fuel. The tank is good. There is no leak from the tank to the primary filter. It then goes to the engine. No leak there. Pardon my ignorance but there is a round attachment with a gasket on the top that seems to be leaking. There are some small  screws? bolts? holding it

Stus-List leaky windows.

On a 29-2 the windows have a small gap around them . Found that rain is coming in. Will take out the material filling the gap, but what do I use to replace it? Silicone?___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and

Stus-List polars for 29-2

Does anyone have polars for 29-2?___ 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 to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray

Stus-List Then the halyard fell out of the mast.

Messengers were fine for the spare jib and the main halyards. Then the one for the furling jib came  out without a messenger line on it. If I remember it left the top of the mast, through a lower ring on the mast and then to the curler. Am I correct? 

Stus-List c and c 38

Need to take out the fuel tank. What is the process?___ 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 to send contribution --

Stus-List wrapping life sling

Buy sunbrella and then make a bag. easy to do.___ 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 to send contribution --

Stus-List wire gauge

What is the best gauge for wiring the battery to the engine? Do I need to go to 1 or 2. We have a voltage drop from 12 to 8 volts.___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you

Stus-List where to begin.

The starting battery is showing a little over twelve volts but at the starter motor it is down to just over seven. As a result the engine will not turn over but starts easily on the house system. Somewhere we are loosing five volts. For a Luddite can anyone explain where we start to find the

Stus-List teak cubbyhole trim

Is there an easy way to get them out? They need varnishing and I would prefer to varnish them at home. Stuck in with the gee stuff. Dental floss?___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to

Stus-List paint on the hull

Used the acetone and then  polished it out. It worked great. Any idea for the running strip?___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to:

Stus-List paint off our hull

we had an excursion with a fish boat and we have a few paint scars to show. How can I get the paint off? I have been told that paint stripper is not suitable.___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a

Stus-List teak wood to the cockpit

Just taken some teak off a vertical surface. Varnished them and they look great. Do I need to use a caulking to attach them back? Can I just screw them back?___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a

Stus-List cleaning thru hulls.

Does anyone have a cleaner for the bronze thru hulls? They seem to be rather corroded.___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to:

Stus-List Ideas for green fleet opti.

We have a youth regatta coming up with hopefully lots of wind. The time is Hallow'een so we will be carving pumpkins, but has anyone seen another worthwhile activity for 7-9 year olds? Last year we made model boats so need another thought.___ This

Stus-List C 27 Mark 5.

Does anyone have diagrams/photos for setting up a complete head system. The club has bought one and needs work.Bev___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go

Stus-List c 27

What is the recommended propeller for this boat. Has a 1 gm in it.___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All

Stus-List green lines.

I use a messenger line and take them off. Put them in a net bag and put them in the washing machine. Do not use the drier as they shrink. (tried that).___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a

Stus-List Marinco

Thanks for all your input. I would like to recommend Marinco for their back up. Nice to deal with a company that is still interested in their product.___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a

Stus-List marinco

Our 29-2 was built in 1984. The survey says the marinco inlet interior needs to be replaced. Where can I find the insert? The 305crmb is supposed to work for models after 1991. Should I give it a go?___ This list is supported by the generous donations

Stus-List cleaning the engine compartment.

With a few drips of oil and some water from the stuffing box the engine compartment is quite messy. I really would like to have it clean as well as the bilge. Are there any suggestions?___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our

Stus-List 29-2 outhaul.

Changed the wire outhaul to line. Also put new 3/8th for the line within and coming from the mast but the friction is still very strong. Is 3/8th normal or should I go smaller again? Purchase is still 4 to one. Outhaul comes in easily but is difficult to

Stus-List 29-2 outhaul

This is the time of the year when everything comes off and gets a good wash. I have found the outhaul to be a real pain. It is hard to adjust and also take apart for cleaning. Is there a better way of performing the same function?___ This list is

Stus-List 29-2 water filter

I need to replace the filter for the fresh water system. The filter is a small one and looks like Par and then something I cannot read. Any idea where I can get another filter? It seems to be working so no stomach disorders yet.___ This list is

Stus-List What is this?

Giving a scrub to the cockpit locker on a 29-2. Looking to the rudder tube under the cockpit, there is something halfway down facing forward. What is this? ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do,

Stus-List stuffing box and anode

Should have stressed it is 29-2.___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!

Stus-List 29-2 1984

I have been given 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8 for the stuffing in the stuffing box. What is the correct answer? What size is the shaft for anode replacement? Thanks.___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do,

Stus-List Asymmetric chute

We have been given one. It is too short but it worked well as we have normally three children on board. It is short on the luff so do we fly it high to the top of the mast or lower to the deck? What is the process of getting it down? Tack release, let sheets go, and then let down the halyard?

Stus-List 29-2 genoa sheets

Every year the running rigging is taken down and washed. Unfortunately it seems that the washing machine must have eaten the jib sheets. What length are they and what diameter?___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you

Stus-List outhaul-29-2

I am washing, cleaning all the lines on the boat. The outhaul on the boom always seems to be stiff. Can we make it more user friendly? Smaller lines? Get rid of the wire? ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like

Stus-List stuffing box

How do I calculate the thickness of the material needed to repack the stuffing box on a 29-2?Does anyone have the specs?___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by

Stus-List Tank wiring.

On the 29-2 the wire for the fuel indicator has a 14-16 gauge pink to the centre of the sender unit and then a much thicker gauge (6 or 8) going to the central mount on the tank. This heavier gauge needs to go onto a male prong on the other side of the sender. I cannot find a female fitting

Stus-List methyl hydrate

Is it worthwhile putting this into diesel fuel to absorb water. Some say it is beneficial and others say not. What is the consensus?___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of

Stus-List cleaning the tank

Tank is now out. Want to clean the thing inside and out. What is the process?___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at:

Stus-List fuel contamination continued-jelly in the filter

We paid a mechanic who charged $400 for an engine that ran for 3 hours and then..revs went down to 1,000 and we managed to get into the dock. Same situation. I took a sample to the gas barge and it was contaminated beyond belief. Took out the fuel that was black in some places and then

Stus-List jelly substance on filters

Problems getting the Yanmar 2gmf to go. Found the secondary filter completely clogged with a jellylike substance. Have put in biocides, extra power stuff. Only thing not added is Vatican Holy Water. Why the jelly? ___ Email address:

Stus-List prop shaft packing

What is the prop shaft packing size for a 29-2? ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com

Stus-List filters

Last year after we changed both fuel filters and then cleaned out the tank on the 29-2. On the weekend it appears that the filters need to be changed again. Is this normal? We have been putting in the usual additives. What is working with your fuel

Stus-List changing paint

Using micron csc at the moment and really not that happy with it. To put on a harder paint (non ablative) do I need to take everything off and start again? What is the easiest way to get rid of the paint?___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To

Stus-List 29-2 stuffing box

What is the size of nuts on the stuffing box shaft? What size is the packing? Does anyone know of a gnome or elf available for hire in Vancouver to tighten the same?___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including

Stus-List instrument panel

I made a cover of sunbrella with a centre of clear plastic. Attached to the hull above the panel by velcro. Works really well keeping rain and spray off. If we flood the cockpit, then no protection. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change

Stus-List House/starting batteries.

House/starting batteriesI have been in the habit of using battery one to start the 2gm diesel and then using the same battery for a house battery. Then the next day battery two to start the engine and then using that one as a house battery. This way each battery is being used to start the

Stus-List haul out.

Need to put on two coats of antifouling paint. What is the best, efficient time table for a haul out?What is the fastest way of doing it? We have a lift I can use.___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including

Stus-List wind speed/direction

Corinthian series by data marine.___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album. Please donate to the CC Photo Album to keep this list free for all subscribers. Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including

Stus-List data marine wind speed/direction

We are getting the wind direction. That is working. Speed is not working. Does anyone have a replacement wind gauge that is working. They can be fixed I believe.___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album. Please donate to the CC Photo Album to

Stus-List 29-2 material

Earlier this year I asked about recovering two cushions. Everything looks really good except two worn bits. I really do not want to recover everything. Am thinking of taking off bottom material and reusing it on top. Might have to do this. Is there anyone who has the dark blue material with a

Stus-List c and c 29-2 mast cap.

We have a mast tower at the club. The main sheave needs to be replaced. Can we take off the cap at the mast tower and avoid hauling out the mast for the replacement?___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Stus-List gel coat colour

The head is now smelling great so thanks for the suggestions. Just draining and cleaning out the fuel tank as we had filter problems. Now gel coat. It is a 1984 29. I tried white to off white gel coat, and then off white to white but it is not working well. I know it is really hard but should I

Stus-List propane

Recently we have had a problem with the propane. It keeps turning itself off. We reset and no resistance on the on off switch. Eventually we can turn it on after a dozen tries. It seems to happen when we first turn it on a trip. Any thoughts? Where do we

Stus-List smelly head and tank

Four years ago I replaced all the hoses for the 29-2. The boat is used by the family with three young children. The head and holding tank is smelling. What is the best way to get rid of this. I could replace the hoses etc. Any advice?___ This List is

Stus-List varnishing

A citron based paint remover was recommended paint removal for fibre glass. Tried everywhere here in Vancouver. Nothing available. Does anyone have a product name?___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To

Stus-List varnishing

Ready to start varnishing but how can I get rid of the accumulated black of old varnish, dirt etc around the teak on the fibre glass. I am trying to get a clean edge. Can I use paint stripper? Will it hurt the fibre glass?___ This List is provided by

Stus-List tank cleaning

Recently we shook up the tank in some rough weather and clogged the filters. The fuel was cleaned 4 years ago. Can I empty the tank and filter the fuel by hand? Can I take out the tank? Is it easy? Should I just get the people in to clean the fuel again. It is for a 29 mark

Stus-List wilcox crittendon head

I hope I have the name correct as the boat is away with one of the children at the moment. It is a new one head and seems to leak in the same place as the old one...at the top of the pump when pulling up. Is there a magic solution to the leak?___ This

Stus-List nicro solar fans

Lost the address for the repair kit.___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at:

Stus-List long lasting bacon

I think I read on this web site how to semi cook bacon to make it last. Does anyone have the details?___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go

Stus-List Barient 19 winch.

How do I get the top off?___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com

Stus-List velcro

Just taken some old velcro off the clear perspex hatches. A residue has been left behind. What can I use to get them clean? Windex not working.___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list

Stus-List keel boats

The mast is coming out so would like the keel bolts checked. Does the boat need to be on the hard or can I do it on the water? ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences,

Stus-List 2gmf

What is the equivalent fram filter for this? ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Stus-List shaft size 29-2

Need to replace the zincs this week. What is the shaft size? Memory tells me 7/8ths. ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Stus-List 29-2 cockpit seat additions

Does anyone have plans to add seats to make them continuous in the cockpit. (Fill in the gaps). ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Stus-List where to put the vent

Just bought a 4 inch solar powered vent. What is the best place for it? The boat is a 29 mark 2. We could try it on the forward hatch, the non opening acrylic panel in the main cabin, or take out the vent in the head and make it bigger. Are there any other

Stus-List teak grunge

Just doing the teak and there has been a buildup over the years of varnish, sawdust etc on the fibreglass near the teak. Can I use a paint stripper on it? Can I just carefully scrape it away?___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album

Stus-List cc 29-2 upholstery 1984

Does a member have any of the dark blue with a gold tread going through it that you want to get rid of? I need a small patch to cover up grand children damage.___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com

Stus-List 29-2 upholstery

Does anyone have any of the dark blue material with a gold weave through it that was used in 1984. Ours are in really good shape except one place that needs a patch.___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com

Stus-List water tanks.

What is the best way to clean them. I have access through hatches. ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com