Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: delrin washer

2019-11-21 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
That is where I got mine. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 9:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List delrin washer Maritime Plastics in

Stus-List C 35 MK III for sale

2019-11-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
https://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/d/annapolis-cc-mark-iii/7019881360.html No knowledge except seeing it on CL Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Boat insurance...reimbursement vs. depreciated

2019-11-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Made it in by THAT much! Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 9:16 PM To: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Cc: Bruce Whitmore Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Boat insurance...reimbursement

Re: Stus-List Boat insurance...reimbursement vs. depreciated

2019-11-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
. . . I am currently with One Beacon, and have nada clu as to what to expect from them should the need arise. But half the price of BoatUS. Bill Coleman Erie PA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 7:56

Re: Stus-List Boat insurance...reimbursement vs. depreciated

2019-11-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Progressive just had me fill out their forms. No survey and the value was what I filled in. I suspect they have an algorithm to flag people stating outrageous values. I di d get all three of my boats on Progressive for a bit less than BOATUS was for insuring just one. I have the C, an Avon RIB,

Re: Stus-List Boat insurance...reimbursement vs. depreciated

2019-11-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My experience with BOATUS was stellar years ago. I hit a log and bent the prop shaft. They didn’t even send an adjuster, just had the yard fax them an estimate and they paid it no question. I don’t even think I had a deductible because I had paid to get hauled anyway for painting. There was no

Re: Stus-List Latest / last season sail

2019-11-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
From: Richard Bush [mailto:bushma...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 10:49 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Latest / last season sail Joe, where, on Kent Island are you berthed? Do you leave the water and electric hooked up all

Re: Stus-List Latest / last season sail

2019-11-06 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
It varies. Some years we are out pretty much every month of the year and some years either the weather is awful or the boat is taken apart for winter projects. We have done Thanksgiving cruises a few times, Christmas sails a few times, New Years Day sails every now and then. A lot hinges on how

Re: Stus-List 2020 Rendezvous North Carolina

2019-11-05 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
This subject line makes more sense – I keep thinking of a Rendezvous in the Red Sea when I see this subject and also the Chesapeake is part of the Mid-Atlantic region. We are open to sail/drive/fly to a location in that area for sure. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I www.dellabarba.com

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Compass

2019-11-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The Three Laws of Thermodynamics: 1. You can't win 2. You can't break even 3. You have to play From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dreuge via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 04, 2019 11:13 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dreuge Subject:

Re: Stus-List Compass

2019-11-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
You need to move over to my side – we haven’t even got close to freezing on the Shore. Anyway, my 1973 compass has NEVER been stored inside or removed and generations of airplanes sit outside all winter and their compasses don’t freeze either. The coldest weather I have actually sailed in was

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Starting An Engine with Battery Charger Connected?

2019-10-31 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
True – they are the same thing. Joe From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2019 12:53 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick Brass Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Starting An Engine with Battery Charger Connected?

Re: Stus-List Starting An Engine with Battery Charger Connected?

2019-10-31 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
20 amps at 12 volts is 2 amps at 120 volts. I could see maybe 4-5 amps at startup, but unless you have 15-18 amps of other loads there is no way that charger should blow a 20 amp 120 volt breaker! Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Coleman via

Stus-List Starting An Engine with Battery Charger Connected?

2019-10-31 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have a ProNautic 15 amp charger and am extremely happy with it. Get the temp sensor and it works MUCH better. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Starting An Engine with Battery Charger Connected?

2019-10-30 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My father did that once! Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 11:28 AM To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com' Cc: Hoyt, Mike Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Starting An Engine with

Re: Stus-List Starting An Engine with Battery Charger Connected?

2019-10-30 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have done it with no issues since the 70s. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 11:02 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Coleman Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Starting

Stus-List Fwd: Garmin GM10 instrument issue

2019-10-30 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Back when I did a lot of SeaTalk installs there could be similar issues. The SeaTalk bus itself carries data and power, but the current available from the SeaTalk bus was minimal. If something like an autopilot lost its main power connection, the bus voltage would be dragged down trying to make

Re: Stus-List Free VHF Cable..

2019-10-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I am in if the earlier responders are not interested. Joe Della Barba DCSI 410-966-7255 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Risch via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 8:37 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: David Risch Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re:

Re: Stus-List Bottom Cleaning

2019-10-28 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
In Maryland the boats are cleaned over mesh filter cloth designed to catch all the various particles. Re the bottom paint: Back In The Day we used Sears bottom paint. It was cheap, looked brand new after a year, and it killed all barnacles, seaweed, slime, or algae on your boat, near your boat,

Re: Stus-List C Regatta on Lake Ontario

2019-10-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Around what city/town/area would this be? (not real familiar with the Great Lakes) Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of T Sutton via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2019 10:09 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; Michael Crombie Cc: T Sutton ;

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Engine cut out in rough seas

2019-10-22 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
YES!! The primary will catch WATER and dirt and so on and you can drain the water and change the much larger filter. The secondary filter on the engine is an emergency backstop to prevent engine damage. It will clog fast if used as a primary. Note that biocide is good to keep

Re: Stus-List St Michael's rendezvous

2019-10-22 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Moving somewhere new is always fun. So far both locations have been 3 hours away for us, so we’ll take a turn going farther to let some more people have a shorter trip. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I www.dellabarba.com From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Fwd: 3 blade prop question

2019-10-21 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
If you have a diesel, limiting the revs with prop pitch instead of the governor will damage it sooner or later. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Shawn Wright via CnC-List Sent: Monday, October 21, 2019 11:24 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Shawn

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Rendezvous

2019-10-21 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I almost beat my wife home and she drove! I was about at Kent Narrows before she got onto the island by car. Traffic was terrible Sunday. Good move getting a room, Pennsylvania is probably the world capitol of dee and car collisions. As someone who lives on an island and gets stuck in traffic

Re: Stus-List Raymarine to octopus drive upgrade - UPDATE

2019-10-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
the autopilot drive as a rudder stop. This means you could hit the stops but program the autopilot not to. You HAVE to be able to do this. Joe Della Barba DCSI 410-966-7255 From: Dave S [mailto:syerd...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 11:14 AM To: C Stus List ; Della Barba, Joe Subject

Re: Stus-List windlass and chain without a snubber, good way to lose a boat

2019-10-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Pro Tip: You may one day have to slip your anchor and escape some danger in a real hurry. Tie about 20 feet of thin nylon line to the bitter end of the chain and the other end to the boat someplace in the anchor locker. You can slip the chain and cut the line quickly. Joe Della Barba Coquina

Re: Stus-List Raymarine to octopus drive upgrade - UPDATE

2019-10-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have the ancient predecessor to that autopilot, the old AH-4000. I collect parts of them when I find them to have spares and recently was messing around with my drive units. One of them was always undoing itself, so I had a bungee for the lever to keep it on. The other one was doing the

Stus-List One step forward and one step back

2019-10-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have been feeling like I have a bunch of seaweed on the prop or something. Even right after a bottom cleaning, full throttle got me maybe 5.8 knots and 5 inches manifold was more like 5.2. A different diver than the usual one was in the water near my boat and I asked him to go over and do

Stus-List Vessel Documentation Notice

2019-10-10 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
You would think that they would be running out of people that will fall for that by now. Also save yourself some grief and do the multi-year renewal. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of nausetbeach--- via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 8:30

Re: Stus-List Support the List -- Donate to Stu

2019-10-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
There is a fee for that! ☺ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Lee Harris via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2019 10:19 AM To: John and Maryann Read via CnC-List Cc: Lee Harris Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Support the List -- Donate to Stu Please

Stus-List Favorite on board boat "go to" tools

2019-10-08 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
One of my better tool expenditures was getting a Harbor Freight hydraulic wire crimper. I have saved quite a bit of money and time by being able to crimp fittings on 6/4/2/1/0 gauge wire. Not only do I not have to pay the battery shop, I don't have to drive there and hope I got the wire length

Re: Stus-List C Lister Roll Call

2019-10-07 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I j...@dellabarba.com www.dellabarba.com ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you

Stus-List Smelly head

2019-10-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The worst smell is when the boat is sitting and all the algae in the *intake line* rots. Then the first time you pump it the smell could knock a buzzard off a septic tank truck. One stopgap for smelly hoses is to get tea tree oil and spray the hoses down with it. It does a decent job killing

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Potable water conservation

2019-10-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I put a wire tie around the sprayer handle. I slide it p to lock it on and use the sink like a normal sink and slide it back to use the handle to control it. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I www.dellabarba.com From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Boyer

Re: Stus-List Flooded Batteries

2019-09-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Another battery thought: As I get older, my enthusiasm for lifting up 4D and 8D batteries has declined a LOT. The golf cart form factor, GC2 I think, in wet, gel, or AGM gives you two batteries around 60-70 pounds instead of one 120-140 pound battery. An 8D battery box will hold 3 group 24

Re: Stus-List Solar panels - now charger/inverters

2019-09-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The big charger-inverters are complicated beasts. I sold and installed a lot of them back in the day. I have a ProNautic 15 amp charger, a separate 300 watt inverter, and a separate 1200 watt inverter. Either one can drive the cabin outlets depending on a switch. The 300 watt unit is silent and

Stus-List Flooded Batteries

2019-09-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
From what I read the life cycle cost of golf cart batteries is lower when you use them hard and discharge past 50%. Sure it reduces the life of them, but you get a lot more AH per $ in the end. The golf cart drivers surely could not care less about stopping at 50%! Joe Coquina Ps – remember wet

Stus-List Flooded Batteries

2019-09-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
There is no simple answer to this. I’ll start with the easy part – for *non life-cycle cost* issues, flooded loses big time. We used to have flooded batteries and during Hurricane Charlie one of them broke open. The smell was an extra special treat and then some and that is before you add salt

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: 19th of October Saint Michaels Maryland C Rendezvous

2019-09-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
[mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2019 4:01 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Brian Fry ; Della Barba, Joe ; Josh Muckley ; rick bushie Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: 19th of October Saint Michaels Maryland C Rendezvous Atlantis will be crashing the party! I better get

Re: Stus-List Air Conditioning Installation Questions -- Raw Water Supply

2019-09-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
You will want a separate shore power cord for the AC if it draws 25 amps, don’t try and use the existing shore power. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2019 10:54 AM To: Edd Schillay via

Re: Stus-List Air Conditioning Installation Questions -- Raw Water Supply

2019-09-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
This is all *very* dependent on the individual boat and exactly how the hoses are run and how far underwater the intake is. I tried to T my head intake to the head sink drain and it was a fail. The thru-hull wasn’t deep enough and head just ended up sucking air. My wash-down pump T’s off the

Re: Stus-List America's Cup

2019-09-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
sville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -Original Message- From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Della Barba, Joe mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>> Se

Re: Stus-List America's Cup

2019-09-18 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Rules I want: 1. The boats are crewed by natives. 2. They sail from the challenging club to the site of the race. 3. Boats must contain at least 1,000 pounds of teak. 4. At least one person on each boat must look and sound like Thurston Howell. 5. Boats must carry

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: 19th of October Saint Michaels Maryland C Rendezvous

2019-09-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Do we get 4 people or 4 boats per member? Joe Della Barba Coquina From: Josh Muckley [mailto:muckl...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 5:18 PM To: C List Cc: rick bushie ; Gary Nylander ; Brian Fry ; Della Barba, Joe Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List 19th of October Saint

Re: Stus-List Bilge cleaner

2019-09-17 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have used a variety of cleaners over the years and they all seem to do a similar job, i.e. they clean out anything relatively loose, but nothing will get out thick oil/algae/whatever scum but a person with some rags. Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I

Re: Stus-List New Rudder Steering Tugging

2019-09-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My boat does this. Airplanes do it too – this is just how single engine prop vehicles work unless the shaft is offset. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If

Re: Stus-List 19th of October Saint Michaels Maryland C Rendezvous

2019-09-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I am going this afternoon to sign up for the Maritime Museum. My understanding is this supports 4 boats including me, so Tuesday we should be able to sign up 3 more. I saw these people at our local farmer’s market: http://lyondistilling.com/ They are in Saint Mike’s and might be persuaded to do a

Re: Stus-List Digital fuel gauge...

2019-09-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Maybe he has 3 tanks? I have a thing about multiple tanks and switched gauges myself. I was copilot on a flight out of New York once where the pilot selected nearly empty tanks with the valves and nearly full tanks with the switch for the gauges. If I hadn't caught it we would have had a double

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Digital fuel gauge...

2019-09-10 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
A “digital” gauge attached to the same old sender will not be any more accurate. I have used plenty of flowmeters that actually count fuel used and absolutely love them. One airplane I used to fly had it connected to the GPS and it would set off an alarm if you didn’t have enough fuel to reach

Re: Stus-List hurricane check in

2019-09-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
After having a time during Isabel with line adjusting I decided never again messing with that all night and every hurricane since I am out of here for a mooring. At least for Isabel I was smart enough to reverse all the lines so the adjustable end was on the boat and I didn’t have to climb off

Stus-List hurricane check in

2019-09-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Everyone OK? Not much happened here, 25 knots maybe. Joe Coquina ___ 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 --

Re: Stus-List Dive Boat Fire

2019-09-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
knew better in that location….depth sounder showed 11 > feet and I know there are rocks over there. > > > > >> On Sep 4, 2019, at 8:48 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >> AFAIK the propane and gasoline detectors are the same thing. >> Joe &g

Stus-List Dive Boat Fire

2019-09-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
low) I have 2 LPG tanks vented in cockpit, gas atomic 4. Any other suggestions from the list would be appreciated. Thanks, Paul Hood 416.799.5549 c Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2019 13:13:13 + From: "Della Barba, Joe" To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Subject: Stus-List Dive boat fire a

Stus-List Dive boat fire and egress

2019-09-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I think I will swap out the CO detector for CO+Smoke. I always think any boat that has a gasoline engine and has people sleeping below underway needs a CO detector. Joe Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Len Mitchell via

Stus-List Dive boat fire and egress

2019-09-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I am sure you have all been reading about the 30+ people that died on the dive boat that caught on fire. It is horrible reading and it really got me to thinking about my own boat. I don’t do it so much now at my advanced age, but throwing the forward hatch all the way open and climbing in and

Stus-List 35-1 port size

2019-08-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My port looking aft form the galley is original 1973 Plexiglas and is a bit cloudy to say the least! I could just cut a new piece, I have it sitting around, and fix it for free, but I was wondering if there is a modern opening port that fits in that opening or what the closest size/type would

Re: Stus-List Electrical Advice

2019-08-28 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
To check voltage drop: On the positive side, one lead on the + of the start battery and one lead on the connection of the battery cable to the starter. On the minus side, one lead on the – of the start battery and one lead on a clean metal surface on the starter itself. Start the engine and note

Stus-List 19th of October Saint Michaels Maryland C Rendezvous

2019-08-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message From: "Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Date: 8/19/19 11:45 AM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: "Della Barba, Joe" mailto:joe.della.ba...@ss

Re: Stus-List Any Mid-Atlantic rendezvous planned

2019-08-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Coquina is in for Higgins Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I www.dellabarba.com ___ 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

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Any Mid-Atlantic rendezvous planned

2019-08-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
To be clear, we are talking October 19. Joe From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Nylander via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 19, 2019 1:05 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Gary Nylander Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Any Mid-Atlantic rendezvous planned

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Any Mid-Atlantic rendezvous planned

2019-08-19 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I would reserve a room now. St Mikes is a popular place to go and you want to be in town. Joe Coquina From: detroito91 [mailto:detroit...@aol.com] Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 9:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Any Mid-Atlantic

Stus-List Icom RIP

2019-08-15 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have had an Icom IC-M1V HT for over 15 years. It is the best radio I ever had, but lately the battery has been going dead quickly. I bought a new battery for it for $90 and that battery showed up DEAD and won’t charge ☹ I think some EBay sellers got a hold of a bunch of never used but

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Any Mid-Atlantic rendezvous planned

2019-08-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Nylander 30-1 From: CnC-List mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>> On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 4:45 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Della Barba, Joe mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>> Subject: Re: Stus-

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Any Mid-Atlantic rendezvous planned

2019-08-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
: Robert Boyer [mailto:dainyr...@icloud.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 4:42 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Any Mid-Atlantic rendezvous planned Where in St. Michaels? Bob Boyer s/v Rainy Days C Landfall 38 (Hull # 230) (Presently

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Electrical Advice

2019-08-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Even better, get something like these for ship’s ground instead of the engine: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-PowerBar-BusBar/dp/B00H8L5AKE https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Power-Connnector/dp/B000K2IKZA/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=blue+sea+power=1565728515=gateway=8-1 Joe Coquina From:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Any Mid-Atlantic rendezvous planned

2019-08-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
after sailboat show in October. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 10:56 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: I seem to recall something about St. Michaels maybe? Joe Della Barba C

Stus-List Any Mid-Atlantic rendezvous planned

2019-08-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I seem to recall something about St. Michaels maybe? Joe Della Barba Coquina ___ 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

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: How long before my bilge pump drains the batteries?

2019-08-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
[mailto:andrew.cnc...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 4:37 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: How long before my bilge pump drains the batteries? Infinite battery life would be pretty great. I'm mostly just wanting to know if we're

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: How long before my bilge pump drains the batteries?

2019-08-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
It will last for infinity if you get some good solar :) Joe Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Neil Andersen via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 3:59 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Neil Andersen Subject:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Marinco solar vent motor

2019-08-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have those vents (4 inch version) and no leaks yet. They seal from the inside if you are worried about it. Joe Coquima From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 12:58 PM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] satellite receiver install - does canvas matter?

2019-08-08 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
You can always just try it before mounting the antenna. I never had the dodger block a GPS signal. Joe From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Francois Rivard via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 1:51 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Francois Rivard Subject:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Windstar 33-2 blog update - improving ventilation in the 33-2 cabin

2019-07-31 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I do. I hose it off before putting it down the hole specifically to keep the mud odor out of the boat. Joe Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rob Ball via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 8:51 AM To: Dave S ; Wade Glew Cc: Rob Ball ;

Re: Stus-List Dinghy lights

2019-07-31 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
It depends on the mood of the marine cops. As long as you are going slow, they seem OK with a white light mostly. Don’t be running around at 20 knots that way though. ANY light is better than none. I was leaving Annapolis one dark night when suddenly there was a loud squeak and someone started

Stus-List old AH4000 drive help

2019-07-29 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have 4 old drives or parts of drives. I have finally got to the point none of them work perfectly :( 1 of them will randomly release. You need to bungee cord the lever. The other one slips. I can only motor at 3/4s throttle or it can't hold the rudder :( So..anyone know how to make the

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Inverter Question

2019-07-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
This could be one of several issues. The first thing is unless you have a true sine wave inverter, your fridge is getting square wave power from the inverter instead of sine wave and that may account for the buzz. You can check the voltage from the inverter easily enough and see if it is too

Stus-List C 37/40 1990

2019-07-23 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Let us hope the buyers knew what they were getting into! Joe Coquina Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List C 37/40 1990 Beau Geste appears to have been sold. We may see some traffic here from the new owners. Cheers Brent 27-5 Lake Winnipeg. Sent from my iPhone

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Log Canoe Race Photos

2019-07-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
, July 16, 2019 10:05 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Della Barba, Joe mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Log Canoe Race Photos Joe; fascinating photos...thank you ro sharing these; we certainly have nothing remotely close

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Log Canoe Race Photos

2019-07-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
. Maintenance is high on those things too, 100 years old would be quite young, probably half those boats are from the late 1800s. Joe From: Richard Bush [mailto:bushma...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 10:05 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus

Stus-List Log Canoe Race Photos

2019-07-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Did it again! Some work thing going on :( I'll type this by hand www.cryc.org/ CRYCandCRYCCLogCanoeRaces/index.html ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to

Stus-List Log Canoe Race Photos

2019-07-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
http://www.cryc.org/CRYCandCRYCCLogCanoeRaces/index.html OK this is the real link, no idea what happened to the last one??? 10 hours is a very long day in a 13 foot Whaler, next time I am bringing better cushions! Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I

Stus-List Log Canoe Race Photos

2019-07-16 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I spent all Saturday being a chase boat and photo boat for the log canoe races on the Chester River. http://www.cryc.org/CRYCandCRYCCLogCanoeRaces/index.html 10 hours is a very long day in a 13 foot Whaler, next time I am bringing better cushions! Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I

Stus-List Wiring advice

2019-07-11 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Is it oil sensing? Some of the oil sensing ones are IMHO too sensitive and won’t ever run the pump unless the bilge water is drinking water clean. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2019 8:16 AM To:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Wiring advice

2019-07-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
No and No. Both of these will potentially cause stray current leakage into bilge water, which can eat metal very fast. Usually I don't solder DC power wires, but my bilge pump wires are soldered and heat-shrinked to be totally waterproof where they are exposed to water. I would also move that

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Hanging Zinc

2019-07-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
There is no certainty of a good electrical connection from the shrouds to underwater metal. Joe From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Nylander via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 10:59 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Gary Nylander Subject: [EXTERNAL]

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Hanging Zinc

2019-07-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Sure is. Note that a LOT of zinc makes a bigger battery, so 4 zincs might go quicker than 2. As long as the fish gets eaten before the shaft zincs it should be good. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Morrison via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, July

Stus-List Hanging Zinc

2019-07-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
It is a hugely wasted effort attached to random parts of the boat. If it is connected to the boat’s grounding system it will certainly work and save the underwater zincs. You still need a galvanic isolator, even 50 zincs can only do so much to solve everyone else’s issues. Joe Coquina From:

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: [AIS] List Recruitment

2019-07-08 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Links to photos? Location? Price? Someone on here might be interested. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot via CnC-List Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 4:31 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: dwight veinot Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: B Boat rotation on screen

2019-07-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Adjusting a mag compass? I think you would use as azimuth on the sun. Joe Coquina ** some airports will paint a compass rose and you can park your plane in it and note the deviation at various headings. Sometimes what you have on makes a big difference, one airplane I flew would change course

Stus-List test

2019-07-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
one ___ 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 keel bolt nut

2019-06-28 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My mast step has no contact with a keel bolt. I have 4 gauge wire from the mast going to a keel bolt. I make it take a radiused turn, any right angle in a ground is bad and a place the lightning may jump off of. Joe Coquina C 35 MK I -Original Message- From: CnC-List

Stus-List B Boat rotation on screen

2019-06-27 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Is there a fluxgate involved or is it using GPS derived heading info? Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2019 12:31 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List B Boat rotation on

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Need Advice on Solar Panel project

2019-06-25 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have a 50 watt panel and a Morningstar controller. It does a decent job keeping my battery charged. Joe Coquina C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 8:24 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Marek

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Fresh Water Hookup?

2019-06-24 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
I have never even considered doing this. The results if it pops a leak are not good. Also here in Maryland the system can potentially freeze during a cold winter. Our year-round residents at the marina lay a system of hoses on the bottom underwater with lines to pull them up and fill their

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: compost toilet?

2019-06-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
the time. No problemthat I know of. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Thu, Jun 13, 2019, 9:01 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: The VacuFlush system looks very attractive from a "please the wife" point of view, but ther

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: compost toilet?

2019-06-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
] Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:03 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: compost toilet? Even dogs can be trained to sit. Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C Landfall 38 - Hull #230) Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com Email: dainyr...@icloud.com Annapolis

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: compost toilet?

2019-06-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The VacuFlush system looks very attractive from a "please the wife" point of view, but there would be a lot of parts to go wrong or pop a leak. The compost head seems to have a huge advantage in not having even one hose to leak or smell. I think the hardest part might be getting all the male

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: compost toilet?

2019-06-12 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
lly-compost-poop> Josh On Mon, Jun 10, 2019, 2:06 PM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Any link to that article? Joe ions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://w

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: compost toilet?

2019-06-10 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Any link to that article? Joe From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Monday, June 10, 2019 12:30 PM To: C List Cc: Josh Muckley Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List compost toilet? I was initially "sold" on composting toilets and

Stus-List plumbing rant stuff does not fit

2019-06-10 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The head plumbing got clogged up on our last trip. I could not fix it without removing some of the old hoses. As expected, they all had to be cut apart, nothing was going to come loose. I heaved it all in the dumpster and got some new hose and a 1.5 inch 90 degree elbow. No matter how tight I

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Galvanic Isolators

2019-06-04 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
The link didn’t work for me yesterday, but I did read it just now. I think we agree more or less – I said the only way I would think about breaking the AC and DC ground connection is with a whole boat ELCI, which seems like what you suggest as well. Galvanic isolators went through three

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