Stus-List Re: adding tracks to deck

2021-01-24 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
airly big hole that would still be hidden by the track. A plug of thickened epoxy will handle much more compression loading than a cored deck. So you can really tighten down the fasteners. Tighten them snugly then come back 24 hours later and really tighten them! -- Dennis C. Touche'

Stus-List Re: adding tracks to deck

2021-01-24 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I take tension on the outer sheet and ease the primary sheet. It opens the slot and improves speed slightly. You can play the two sheets to move the clew in or out. Our boats like to "breathe". The snap shackle makes it easy to remove if you need to tack. -- Dennis C. Touche'

Stus-List Re: adding tracks to deck

2021-01-24 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Bob, I use that track for my 155% and 125% headsails. I use a small track by the shrouds for a 95%. I'll send you more pics off list. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 8:57 AM Bob Mann via CnC-List wrote: > I'm also curious what cabin i

Stus-List Vendee Globe

2021-01-24 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
ather routers now. https://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/tracking-map -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA 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

Stus-List Re: adding tracks to deck

2021-01-24 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Bob, You'll find that your cabinetry may limit where you can locate the tracks. Here's a pic of Touche's genoa track. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_sb5TfIENvselJxa3llT0xQZzA/view?usp=sharing Feel free to holler at me off list if you want. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #8

Stus-List Re: Sprits and Asyms

2021-01-22 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
ed it even though the sprit, as installed, will extend past it. Folks in the Chesapeake area may remember the boat, "Whiskers". -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 10:48 AM CHARLES SCHEAFFER wrote: > Hi Dennis, Your comments match what I ex

Stus-List Re: No really a smile

2021-01-22 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
ith epoxy. Scrub the lead with the pad to remove oxidation as the epoxy is applied. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 8:48 PM Juliano Franz via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > There is a crack (?) on the keel hull joint

Stus-List Re: Sprits and Asyms

2021-01-22 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I installed a Selden sprit on a Peterson 37 here. No rating penalty out to a certain length or chute size. Hasn't seemed to make much of a performance difference for the boat but it has helped reduce required crew. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Stus-List Re: Navtec hydraulic backstay

2021-01-20 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
now on its way to Lew Townsend in Seattle to be fixed right. He is the best, period. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 3:46 PM dwight veinot via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Mine needs some seals replaced. Can anyone in the Halifax Nov

Stus-List Re: Bilge leak

2021-01-19 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Mike, Dave asked a key question. I just want to highlight it and ask for some more info. When do you see the leak? Is it continuous or intermittent? If intermittent, after a rain event? Is the boat in the water or on the hard? -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, J

Stus-List Re: AC75

2021-01-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
315 nm ahead of the record pace. https://nautica.news/jules-verne-trophy-tracking-map-in-real-time/ -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat, Jan 16, 2021 at 7:53 PM John Conklin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have been watching as well Absolutely am

Stus-List Old C&C stanchion on eBay?

2021-01-15 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
This looks like it could be a match for the old C&C stanchions. Needs a hole drilled for the lower lifeline. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Single-Lifeline-Stanchion-Tube-25-x-7-8-bronze-hoop-top/303791132584?hash=item46bb5ccfa8:g:LwcAAOSw7TNfxjfn -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville,

Stus-List Re: Screw removal

2021-01-14 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
a hammer. This is my "go to" tool for a lot of jobs on the boat. I have 3 sets; boat, truck, house. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:01 AM Debbie Jeffcoatt via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > we removed ours yest

Stus-List Re: Acid flushing heat exchanger?

2021-01-13 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
't like hot surfaces. If your exchanger is scaled badly, take it to a radiator shop. They descale radiators all the time. Your heat exchanger is probably more robust than the radiators they de-scale. They can probably also pressure test it. While you're at it, don't forget to i

Stus-List Vendee Globe tightens up

2021-01-13 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
boats are separated by less than 100 nm! Here is the link to the tracker: https://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/tracking-map Be sure and add the wind layer by clicking the "Weather Forecast" symbol on the right side bar. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Thanks to all of the s

Stus-List Re: Bottom painting question

2021-01-09 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Ed, I switched to Sea Hawk CuKote. My painter recommended it. But remember, he's in Pensacola (salt water) and Touche' is now back in Mandeville (brackish for the list). -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 11:58 AM Edward Levert via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: C&C Rendezvous at Maritime Museum in Kingston?

2021-01-09 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Rob Nothing sacred about fall 2022. Was just guessing the museum might have the exhibits ready by then. If it pushes to spring 2023 or moves up to spring 2022, no biggie. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 10:32 PM Robert Mazza wrote: > This i

Stus-List Re: Bottom painting question

2021-01-08 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
with fairing, barrier coat and the initial coats of Baltoplate was quite a bit more. I also had a diving company that cleaned the bottom every 4 weeks at $80 a pop. Divers in your area may be more expensive. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA > > My question for the

Stus-List C&C Rendezvous at Maritime Museum in Kingston?

2021-01-08 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Rather than several competing "on the water" rendezvous's, I keep thinking about a big? C&C rendezvous at the museum in Kingston. Paid event with proceeds to the museum for the C&C document preservation. Fall 2022, perhaps? Long lead time to let the museum get going? Cr

Stus-List Re: Leads for C&C 29MK1 Parting out

2021-01-08 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
inless tubing and it will look original. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 11:09 AM Lee Goss via CnC-List wrote: > Thanks for the tip Neil - we will definitely call them. > > Ian - We're looking for a few bits and pieces: > >- S

Stus-List Nexus Classic Wind Sensor maintenance

2021-01-05 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
sed on. Just a note on re-assembly. Although not necessary, I considered it best if the propeller faced aft when the propeller assembly was re-installed due to the location of the forward pickup. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the li

Stus-List Re: rachet block for Harken furler

2021-01-04 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
ut 90 degrees. If a configuration can't approach that, the ratchet block is essentially useless. Having said that and to answer your question, you don't need one. I could easily use a wrap or two on a secondary winch and achieve the same benefit as a ratchet block. -- Dennis C. T

Stus-List Re: Vendee Globe strategy

2021-01-04 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Well, that didn't work for Dalin. :) -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Jan 3, 2021 at 9:16 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > Might be interesting to watch the leaders' strategies now. > > Looks like Besthaven wants to head well east to catch the

Stus-List Vendee Globe strategy

2021-01-03 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
ssure systems just off the coast of Argentina. I think I like Dalin's strategy if, indeed, that's what he's doing. https://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/tracking-map -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the

Stus-List Re: History help.....

2020-12-26 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
interesting. Especially the item about a $62,400 mortgage on the boat that was never cleared by the previous owner. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA 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

Stus-List Re: Wishing you and yours

2020-12-24 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
>From down here on de bayou, wishing all y'all good folks Joyeux Noel. Hope Papa Noel brings you dat special boat present. Y'all have a Happy New Year, also too. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to he

Stus-List List emails

2020-12-21 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Unfortunately, I seem to be getting these darn emails with no issues at all. :) Enjoyed a short but nice sail today. Wanted to take a long deliberate look at my new Sri Lankan genoa. Seems to be of good quality. Happy Holidays and stay safe. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA T

Stus-List Re: Americas Cup racing

2020-12-20 Thread Dennis C.
ecame much more interesting. Did you know there are 82 kimarite? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/techniques/ -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Dec 20, 2020 at 10:34 AM David Knecht wrote: > I taped Day 2 of the Prada series a couple of nights ago.

Stus-List Re: New sails?????

2020-12-15 Thread Dennis C.
t a lot of sails over the years. The only issues I've encountered were assembly omissions by local lofts. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Dec 15, 2020 at 3:26 PM Ted_Relinda--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Question to the group. > >

Stus-List Must read - insurance related to storm events

2020-12-12 Thread Dennis C.
lvage rider on your boat, the salvage bill will come out of your settlement if the boat is totaled. My policy has a salvage clause that specifically states it is "additional" insurance. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed t

Stus-List Re: Solar Vents

2020-12-07 Thread Dennis C.
It works. 3vdc. The battery is 1.5 I think. There may be a better choice. Just need to get the motor and shaft diameters right and the voltage close. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 10:40 AM Matthew wrote: > Is that the correct voltage? >

Stus-List Re: Solar Vents

2020-12-07 Thread Dennis C.
0.078" Diameter x 0.34"L - Motor Size: 1.25" Diameter x 0.77"L -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA 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 s

Stus-List Re: Solar Vents

2020-12-07 Thread Dennis C.
their shape. The sides are too vertical and catch lines. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 6:07 PM David Risch wrote: > Did a bit of research. Seems they all stink.What say you? > > Sent from my Android. Please forgive typos. Thank you. > >

Stus-List Important upgrade to Touche'

2020-12-01 Thread Dennis C.
aring Note: The white rods are part of a basket hanging under the grate for storing, yep, additional beers! Voila! A new ice box grate where beers will stand up! Quite possibly the best upgrade ever (well, other than adding refrigeration). Cheers, -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA

Stus-List Re: Keel Bolt Sockets

2020-11-27 Thread Dennis C.
t; for any damage inflicted by viewing the content of this email.* >> >> >> >> >> 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 --

Stus-List Jules Verne Trophy attempt

2020-11-26 Thread Dennis C.
Better site for tracking: https://nautica.news/jules-verne-trophy-tracking-map-in-real-time/ -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use P

Stus-List Anybody following the Jules Verne race?

2020-11-26 Thread Dennis C.
http://www.gitana-team.com/en/tracker.aspx -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.payp

Stus-List Re: Sails

2020-11-20 Thread Dennis C.
He was looking for the "foredeck cow". (Long time C&C email listers will understand.) -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 9:24 AM Don Kern wrote: > Have received photos of the boat racing with suggestions on what I was > doin

Stus-List Re: Sails

2020-11-20 Thread Dennis C.
t the large offshore manufacturing facilities have documented procedures for both assembly and quality control. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 7:07 AM Josh Muckley wrote: > My experience is that it is invaluable to have the loft able to come > measure, f

Stus-List Re: Rub rail repair test

2020-11-18 Thread Dennis C.
. Even splicing in a short section would be more job than I want to tackle right now if a quick cosmetic fix works. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Nov 17, 2020, 8:00 PM Bill Coleman wrote: > That Sea Ray Rub rail looks like a rubber extrusion that can be squeezed >

Stus-List Rub rail repair test

2020-11-17 Thread Dennis C.
anything, it will suffice. :) Dennis C. Touché 35-1#83 Mandeville, LA Sent from my iPhone October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me

Stus-List Re: Sails - now battle flag

2020-11-17 Thread Dennis C.
rler credit. With a furled headsail, I can't fly it from the forestay extrusion so I fly it from the flag halyard. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Nov 17, 2020 at 7:50 AM Rod Stright wrote: > Saw those. That is not a battle flag. A battle flag is cut at an

Stus-List Re: Sails

2020-11-17 Thread Dennis C.
Halifax, NS > October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to > this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks > - Stu -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1

Stus-List Re: Sails

2020-11-16 Thread Dennis C.
Lanka facility. I don't have a big problem with offshore manufacture as long as the measurement and support is local. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want

Stus-List Re: Port side grab rail replacement C&C 29 MK.1

2020-11-10 Thread Dennis C.
Teak handrails from many of the older C&C's are not standard. If you don't want to make your own, suggest you send the pieces to a custom marine woodworking shop for cloning. Google "custom teak handrails" for a list of candidate shops. Dennis C. On Tue, Nov 10, 2020

Stus-List Re: List Viewing Archives

2020-11-10 Thread Dennis C.
Try this: crazy AND hurricane Produces 18 results. AND is apparently a key word for their search engine. Don't use and. Muust be upper case. Dennis C. On Tue, Nov 10, 2020 at 2:32 PM wrote: > Sorry Mike, but tried that. crazy hurricane, “crazy hurricane”, and ‘crazy > hur

Stus-List Crazy hurricane thing

2020-11-07 Thread Dennis C.
che' is back in Louisiana now safe and secure in its home slip in Mandeville. 30°20'59.29"N 90° 3'14.42"W -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you w

Stus-List Re: Liquid rubber

2020-11-02 Thread Dennis C.
I use epoxy to secure Touche's headsail pre-feeder to the furler extrusion. I tie it with a few hitches then coat/soak it with epoxy. I woulld think regular epoxy would be a bit hard for the ends of sheets, halyards, etc. but G-Flex might work. Dennis C. On Mon, Nov 2, 2020, 10:06 AM Ma

Stus-List Re: New sails

2020-11-02 Thread Dennis C.
Might be more of an issue with North. I hope I have better luck with the Quantum factory. Again, I liked my old Pentex made by a then unaffiliated local loft better than my North. Dennis C. On Mon, Nov 2, 2020, 9:05 AM Matthew wrote: > Charlie: > > > > Bef

Stus-List Re: New sails

2020-11-02 Thread Dennis C.
ing a race costing me a spot on the podium. The quality controlprocedures in an offshore factory probably would have caught that omission. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Nov 1, 2020, 5:14 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > OK--m

Stus-List Re: Yet Another Freaking Hurricane - ZETA

2020-10-29 Thread Dennis C.
I'm a bit tired of hurricanes. After getting Touche' back in the water after being repaired from Hurricane Sally, we brought the boat back to Mandeville just in time to prep it for Hurricane Zeta. I felt like Jim Cantore was on board for the trip! -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83

Stus-List Re: Yet Another Freaking Hurricane - ZETA

2020-10-29 Thread Dennis C.
I'm just glad we don't use the kanji alphabet. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 8:12 PM Marek Dziedzic wrote: > It is 'only' the 27th named storm, so not quite 2 alphabets yet. If I > count correctly, zeta is only the 6th

Stus-List 3M 5200 and sealants

2020-10-21 Thread Dennis C.
/12WmFxRiqzUw2xiqLaEtfBpS1pYocZID-/view?usp=sharing The chart does not include butyl rubber which is great for sealing deck hardware where there is a potential for movement or flexing. Not sure if you can download it but you're welcome to. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA

Stus-List Re: Life Seal issue

2020-10-18 Thread Dennis C.
al for movement. In this case, a winch shouldn't move. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Oct 18, 2020 at 3:49 PM Matthew wrote: > Listers: > > > > I know at least some of you use Life Seal, and I’m looking > for some insight. This pa

Stus-List Fender covers - yes or no?

2020-10-17 Thread Dennis C.
ers. We never raft up so that will work. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat, Oct 17, 2020 at 10:49 AM Edward Levert wrote: > > The floating docks in my marina do not provide the ability to hold the > boat away from the finger pier. If there is any west in the wind, t

Stus-List Re: Touche' hurricane repair progress

2020-10-17 Thread Dennis C.
Briar Patch red? I like it. Touche's red is Awlcraft 2000 Sunfast Red. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat, Oct 17, 2020 at 10:49 AM Edward Levert wrote: > > A gorgeous red Dennis. > > Ed Levert > C&C 34 Briar Patch > New Orleans > &

Stus-List Touche' hurricane repair progress

2020-10-16 Thread Dennis C.
term tenant. I scheduled the last slot for their work week for splash next Friday. Since the haul out bay will not be needed until Monday morning, the shipyard is allowing me to keep the boat in the haul out bay for the weekend. We'll provision it and depart Saturday. -- Dennis C. Touche&

Stus-List Re: Engine Hours

2020-10-15 Thread Dennis C.
Close, Rick. Really close. I looked at the data from my Suburban. 150,750 miles and 4494 engine hours. That's 33.5 mph average. As for Touche', I figure <5.5 nm/engine hour. Just a guess. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Stus-List Re: A4 Running Rough

2020-10-12 Thread Dennis C.
t. I WILL make a cloud. :) -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 4:32 PM james taylor wrote: > Sounds like a sticking valve. Very common with an A4 and very easy to fix. > With the engine running at moderate rpms, pour a little Marvel Mystery Oil >

Stus-List Re: weather station

2020-10-07 Thread Dennis C.
although I think other brands are also good. Here's a link to Weather Underground's weather station buying guide. Perhaps you'll find it helpful. https://www.wunderground.com/pws/buying-guide -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 6:16 P

Stus-List Re: Two questions

2020-10-07 Thread Dennis C.
> > 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 > > -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville

Stus-List Re: Hurricane Delta

2020-10-07 Thread Dennis C.
nerator for any power outage. Important to keep the beer cold and have ice for libations. :) Touche' is still on the hard in Pensacola being repaired from Hurricane Sally damage. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 5:11 AM wrote: > For those of

Stus-List Nexus Classic instruments on eBay

2020-09-30 Thread Dennis C.
There's a complete set of Nexus Classic instruments on eBay for any interested. eBay item number 274512517265 -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and ev

Stus-List Boat striping tape supplier

2020-09-28 Thread Dennis C.
iping tape: https://www.vinylstriping.com/ -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ 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 Insurance salvage rider

2020-09-26 Thread Dennis C.
his settlement. Review your policy for salvage coverage. You may want to explore a salvage rider. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is gr

Stus-List Re: Touche' hurricane damage (long)

2020-09-25 Thread Dennis C.
eated cycling back and forth would run down batteries and impose excess wear on the pump. Touche' does have a Bosworth check valve to minimize cycling. Dennis C. On Thu, Sep 24, 2020 at 2:45 PM Shawn Wright wrote: > Sorry to hear about the damage, although it looks like it could be a lot

Stus-List Re: Replacing Whale Gusher 10 bilge pump

2020-09-24 Thread Dennis C.
When I replaced my alloy Gusher, I disassembled it and coated all the internals, particularly the valve sealing surfaces, with USS TefGel. Further, I never leave salt water in the pump. I always flush the bilge with dock water and try to leave that in the pump. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-

Stus-List Restoring scratched cast aluminum

2020-09-19 Thread Dennis C.
com/file/d/1CzLqtCcOg2cdOjsj0ct6sUJKN6pzisJl/view?usp=sharing -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support

Stus-List Re: Alternator / Inverter / Air Conditioning

2020-09-19 Thread Dennis C.
art capacitor. Search the internet for "marine air conditioner soft start" or "marine air conditioner easy start". -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA > Most people who want to run A/C while away from shore will simply get a > small Honda 2000 generator.

Stus-List Touche' homeless now

2020-09-18 Thread Dennis C.
na. After haul out and repair in Pensacola, I'll keep Touche' in Louisiana until the Pensacola slip is rebuilt. The Pensacola Shipyard has said they will honor my right to return. Can't say enough good about Pensacola Shipyard. First rate folks. -- Dennis C. Touche

Stus-List Touche' hurricane damage (long)

2020-09-18 Thread Dennis C.
re analysis of my dock's damage. Did the big catamaran stress the dock and cause it to shift? Did that cause all the finger piers to tilt? All the pilings are still in place. Strange things happen during extreme weather events. For the obsessive, there is a draft Word doc on the

Stus-List Sea Hawk bottom paint??

2020-09-18 Thread Dennis C.
Any listers have experience/opinions on Sea Hawk bottom paints. I can't say which one yet. Just looking for any information on the brand. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list

Stus-List Think your boat is safe at a floating pier?

2020-09-16 Thread Dennis C.
are in nearly the same spot. Deja vu. https://www.tcpalm.com/picture-gallery/weather/2019/08/19/15-years-later-photos-damage-wrought-hurricane-ivan-florida-hurricanes-pensacola/2052705001/ So, don't go thinking that your boat is safe just because it's on a floating pier.

Stus-List A lesson on the vagaries of a hurricane

2020-09-16 Thread Dennis C.
27; ship, was docked in Palafox Pier Marina in downtown Pensacola. That marina was essentially destroyed. There's another storm developing in the Bay of Campeche. Early model runs point it at Louisiana. Dang. More as I hear it. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___

Re: Stus-List Garmin GXM

2020-09-11 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
there's a bunch of threads on thehulltruth.com on the GXM's. What I gather from the threads is there's no increased functionality from the 52. No mention of speed improvement. The 54 seems to be an upgrade to correct some issues with the 53. Google "gxm52 vs gxm54" to find

Re: Stus-List Searching the 'Archives'

2020-09-09 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
, "rigging" and "rod rigging". If you want to restrict the search to only rod rigging, use: "rod rigging" site: cnc-list.com. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Sep 8, 2020, 10:20 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

Re: Stus-List Removing a C&C 34 fuel tank

2020-09-06 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
To clarify, I switched from steel tank to plastic when I repowered with a diesel. The 2 steel tanks that failed were in gasoline service. They failed due to pinhole leaks in the bottom. Dennis C. ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with

Re: Stus-List Removing a C&C 34 fuel tank

2020-09-06 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I went through 2 steel diesel tanks before switching to plastic. I wanted a translucent plastic but ended up with black plastic. Doing it again, my choice would be either Monel or translucent plastic. Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA When people replace their tanks, what

Re: Stus-List C&C29 MK1 Mast Step Replacement

2020-08-31 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
sure other listers will advise and possibly provide pictures. The list is a great resource for this particular project since so many of us have done it. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 12:42 PM Lee Goss via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Re: Stus-List AIS and IPAd...

2020-08-30 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
ar the such and such buoy". -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Aug 30, 2020 at 11:11 AM David Risch via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > One important point I failed to mention.Going offshore. Need the VHF > input. > > Sent from

Re: Stus-List Overheating yanmar 3gm30

2020-08-27 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I have no idea. I use the orange stuff. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Aug 27, 2020 at 3:30 PM Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dennis, is that any better than the ethylene gylcol standard, or the same > but more environ

Re: Stus-List Overheating yanmar 3gm30

2020-08-27 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
*OAT* coolant is pink. OAT is an acronym for Organic Acid (Additive) Technology which describes the type of materials responsible for the corrosion protection offered by a *coolant* of this type. It's still a marine and automotive coolant. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mand

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF

2020-08-26 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Actually, the Standard Horizon Intrepid, like many SH VHF's, can be programmed for MMSI twice. If it's only been programmed once, a second owner can re-enter another MMSI. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 5:01 PM Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF

2020-08-26 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
The critical question is "has the MMSI only been programmed one time?" It can be programmed twice. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 10:21 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Is the MMSI programmed? &

Re: Stus-List Double Hurricanes

2020-08-24 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
radar/hurricane-model-plots https://www.weathernerds.org/models/ https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/ https://www.weathernerds.org/models/ -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 6:42 AM Richard Bush via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >

Re: Stus-List Rudder Rebuild on C&C 25 MK1

2020-08-19 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Just a crazy idea. Before you break it open, perhaps run a stud finder over it. Mark any "hits". That may suggest a pattern to the structure of the internals. Then again, it may show nothing. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Aug 19, 2020 at 5:51 PM Ia

Re: Stus-List NVDC online payment

2020-08-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Did you enter from the VDC site? Try this link: https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/1175233 -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 4:49 PM Chuck Borge via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > It's document ren

Re: Stus-List Water Collecting Along Toe Rail

2020-08-15 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
This has been discussed numerous times. Most of us just put a piece of cotton line or a sponge through a hole in the toe rail to wick the water over the side. I use lantern wick. It is not recommended to drill deck or toe rail to drain the water. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandevill

Re: Stus-List Stuck screw

2020-08-14 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
alone and try several applications of Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure all around the track base and the fasteners. Since you don't use the track, it may just seal the darn thing up. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 12:15 PM David Knec

Re: Stus-List 1979 C&C 34: why hangers on thru-deck mast fitting?

2020-08-13 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
sides repainted. I've never tried to correlate them to hydraulic backstays. I always attributed it to "post cure shrinkage". Whether that's actually a thing or not, I don't know but it sounds good. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 11

Re: Stus-List 1979 C&C 34: why hangers on thru-deck mast fitting?

2020-08-12 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
rd loading. See: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_sb5TfIENvsSlRKb1pDdHdoSW8/view?usp=sharing Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Aug 12, 2020 at 7:50 AM Glen Eddie via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I don’t have any hangers on my C&C 35 Mk I. Is the

Re: Stus-List Sunglasses favorites

2020-08-10 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
why not? If they go over the side I won't cry. Those could be for racing, rough seas, etc. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 9:21 AM Francois Rivard via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Rayban Carbon Frame Aviators. Why pay extra f

Stus-List Sunglasses favorites

2020-08-09 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
ation will be helpful to me and perhaps to others but my specific purchase will most likely be a pair with nose pads as the bridge of my nose is very narrow. The wide bridge plastic frames just don't work for me. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83

Re: Stus-List Barients Slipping

2020-08-06 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I usually have to add two more wraps with Touche's VPC sheets and halyards. VPC is definitely slipperier than most. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 7:08 PM John Conklin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Interested ch

Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue

2020-07-31 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
button is dirty. Sometimes a start switch will get "carboned up" which can result in poor contact. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 11:44 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > This is a Universal M4-30. When

Re: Stus-List Timing Belt

2020-07-31 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Kubota based marine engines are also gear driven. On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 10:44 AM Sam Salter via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Rob, > The 2GMF timing is gear driven. There is no timing belt to change. > > -- Dennis C. Touche'

Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue

2020-07-31 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Yanmar? Don't forget to service the wiring harness connection near the engine, coat contacts with TefGel and then plug and unplug it several times. Generously wrap electrical tape around it when finished. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 9:4

Re: Stus-List Lifting an outboard

2020-07-29 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
e lift the dinghy on/off the foredeck the same way, with a halyard. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA >> I'm sure this has been covered many times sailors but I'm racking my >> brain on this one. With my old 3hp 2-stroke ~36lb I'd lay it on the side of >

Stus-List Isotherm ASU refrigeration fix

2020-07-29 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
roller. Bottom line: the beer is cold! Stella and Senor Modelo need down jackets now. :) -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly apprecia

Re: Stus-List 1,000 year boat

2020-07-27 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
It's new math. Crusaders were built from 1968 to 1971. When you average those years, you get 1999. (Huh?) Maybe it's the dollar weighted average of the dates of improvements. Having said that, I wonder what I could get for my 2020 35-1? Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville,

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