Re: Stus-List Help understanding composites

John, For more info, go here: Lots of info on resin infusion, fiberglass fabric, roving, mat, and lots of stuff you don't want to know about. Articles and videos. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 7:16 PM, j..

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2GM from C&C 32 available

Mais, ma cher, votre bateau needs one of deez here motors. Wit' one of deez, you be able to bring yourself down the bayou most fast! or Dennis C Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 9:09 PM, Jim Watts

Re: Stus-List Looking for a used Harken MkIII Unit 1 Reefer or parts for a MKII Unit 1

My tip is to buy a new Harken MK IV. However, I understand budget constraints. I have a MKIII Unit 1 on Touche'. It took me about an hour to disassemble my MKIII last year. Fortunately, the MKIII doesn't have the dreaded roll pins to hold the extrusions together. Chuck is correct, you will nee

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2GM from C&C 32 available

ent an afternoon in February walking naked down > a beach that's filled with pyrite? > > Who cares about hockey, anyway. > > Wal > > > Dennis Cheuvront wrote: > >> "All that glitters is not gold" >> > > > __

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2GM from C&C 32 available

"All that glitters is not gold" J. R. R. Tolkien Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 5:04 PM, Paul Fountain wrote: > I totally agree - replaced the 2GMF in Perception, a C&C 33-II with a Beta > Marine 25 HP ... and wo

Re: Stus-List Isotemp hot water heater (35-1 install)

That's what I like about the Isotemps. The flexible mounting options. For Touche', a 35-1, I'm thinking about installing a 4 gal SPA model in the starboard cockpit locker under the shelf. That's a space that's underutilized now. It should be an easy install. Just bolt the bracket under the she

Re: Stus-List a source for Si-tex radar domes?

Eric, You might try a couple of the search engines that look at local classifieds and craigslists. yakaz.com, claz,org, etc. You might turn up a unit that way. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 9:16 AM, Eric Frank wrote: > I have been trying to locate a small

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 - cruising & showering

Guess I can't help but notice the incidence of rusted out water heaters mentioned here. Some brands don't use stainless. Hence the shorter service lives. For me, stainless tank. Period. The new Isotemp SPA series water heaters keep the stainless tank but switch to a polypropelene exterior. $4

Stus-List Broken water pump impeller vanes - Find them!

I was cleaning a salvaged generator heat exchanger prior to listing it on eBay. I dumped the rinse water out of the raw water side (tube side) and two broken impeller blades fell out. Just another confirmation that broken vanes can travel further than you think. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandev

Re: Stus-List cruising & showering

If you or your crew balk at the idea of "baby wipes", they do make adult wipes. Charmin adult wipes can be found at WalMart. Some of the dollar stores carry their own brand. We use them on Touche'. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 9:02 AM, Andrew Burton wrote

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 - cruising & showering

There's always one of these: < http://www.walmart.com/ip/Zodi-Instant-Water-Heater-and-Hot-Shower/4698021> Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 9:03 PM, Rick Brass wrote: > Mark; > > > > I mentioned before that AFIK boat water heaters come in two flavors: > electr

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 - cruising & showering

My first boat didn't have a shower or pressure water. I bought a 2.5 gallon pump up garden sprayer and spliced a kitchen sink sprayer on the end of the hose. Pumped it up and voila!, a cockpit shower for rinsing off. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 7:06 AM, An

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 - cruising & showering

Complete overhaul of the freshwater system and the first time we have used > it since buying the boat. Same with the head for that matter. We have the > floor pan/shower sump .. no pump however. > > Wally, you should write a book. > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > T

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 - cruising & showering

Either soft soap or a decent bottle of body wash. Get one with a tropical scent. You'll think you're in the islands. :) Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 1:58 PM, Wally Bryant wrote: > you wrote: > >> Doesnt the >> whole head get all soap scummy? >> > > Ha!

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 - cruising & showering

Steve, We're fairly miserly on Touche'. However, if we're in port we have the option to hook up to dock water. That's a quick and simple upgrade you might consider. Just tee into the discharge of your pump and install a city water inlet on the outside of your cockpit coaming. (Be sure to turn i

Re: Stus-List Engine Gauges -- Are the marine ones somewhat universal?

Are engine gauges universal? Yes and no. The gauges are matched to the sending units. Unless it is a switch, that is, like a warning light that is either off or on, then you have to match the gauge to the output signal of the sender, be it volts DC or a resistance in ohms. If you can determine

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software - SH C190i

You only have to buy a chart chip if you want the "expanded" info on marinas, etc. That is, telephone numbers, etc. It comes loaded with charts for navigation. Just hook it up and go sailing. Mine is interfaced with a SH Matrix AIS so I see the AIS targets. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandevill

Stus-List Navigation Software

I'll wait until Navionics or somebody comes out with an app for Google Glassor have they? Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Wiring an inverter

Just invite a friend who has a GPS or iPad. $0. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 11:51 AM, Stevan Plavsa wrote: > As an aside, charging tablets and phones doesn't necessarily require an > inverter. One could go with something like this: > > http://ca.binnacle.c

Re: Stus-List Navigation Software

I have the SH cp190i on Touche'. It works for me. Dennis C. On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Rich Knowles wrote: > A Standard Horizon CP190i is available for less than $400, is waterproof > and very reliable. See binnacle.com. > > Rich > > On Feb 19, 2014, at 11:53, Stevan Plavsa wrote: > >

Re: Stus-List Tee'ing a drain

Simply put, if you use a thru-hull that is open to the air, i.e. drain or scupper, for a high volume pump such as a wash down pump, the pump might suck air. Using a thru-hull that is not open to the air is better. If you use a sink drain, you can always put a stopper in it. Dennis C. On Wed, F

Re: Stus-List 30A to 50A adaptors and air conditioners

I have encountered only one marina on the Gulf Coast that has 50A/250V for the primary service. That's Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. It's got a lot of commercial boats, shrimpers, large charter fishing vessels and the like. Its sister marina a mile away, Point Cadet, has a mix of 30A and 50 125V ser

Re: Stus-List Sizing AC unit

ving had AC at all, I'm having difficulty following the thread; are these > units being installed into the clothes locker just forward of the Main > Settee? If not, then where? If so, what cutting or reconstruction has to be > done to accommodate the units? > Richard > 1985 37

Re: Stus-List Sizing AC unit

hen where? If so, what cutting or reconstruction has to be > done to accommodate the units? > > Richard > > 1985 37 CB; > > > > > Richard N. Bush Law Offices > 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 9 > Louisville, Kentucky 40220 > 502-584-7255 > > -Original Mes

Re: Stus-List Sizing AC unit

Just a note on AC brands. I started out with a Mermaid 16K reverse cycle unit I installed in1999. Sent it back to Mermaid for repair twice in 8 years. Switched to a Cruisair 16K reverse cycle 6 or 7 years ago and sold the Mermaid on eBay. The Cruisair has run without a burp since install. My b

Re: Stus-List Sizing AC unit

Can you put the cold air shipment on hold until July? Low 70's this week. Almost balmy. :) Dennis C. On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 6:02 PM, Rich Knowles wrote: > If it's helpful, we can send south a truckload of cold air. Any time:) > > Rich > > On Feb 16, 2014, at 19:54

Re: Stus-List Sizing AC unit

ll too much for my battery banks. > > Josh, Shades for the windows are a great idea! My boat has none and > suffers for it. > > Dennis, your reply reminds me how the water temperature effects capacity > also. I plan to keep the boat in Annapolis this season, so I think I'

Re: Stus-List Sizing AC unit

I have a 16KBTU Cruisair on Touche' No doubt in my mind you need a 16KBTU if you're anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line. It can hold mid 70's inside up to about 90F outside. Above that, it holds high 70's. That's with a head start. That is, if it was on all night and we got the boat temp do

Re: Stus-List Tank level indicators

Fred, I might have another order for you. By chance a client asked about tank monitors today. He wants ones that stick to the outside of a plastic tank. Tank-Edge does this? I'll go look after dinner. Dennis C. On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Frederick G Street wrote: > I've gotten some

Re: Stus-List Drill another hole?

Many years ago my buddy salvaged a fairly new Morgan Out Islander 41. It had sunk off the coast in a storm. He had it on the hard in a boatyard in New Orleans when a hurricane was forecast to hit. The boat was gutted awaiting a new interior. He drilled several 6 inch holes in the hull to allow

Re: Stus-List Drill another hole?

Steve, Holes in the hull aren't an issue as long as they're plugged. :) Seriously, there's no reason to avoid drilling holes in a hull if they are properly done and not too close to each other. Touche' has 11 thruhulls. No biggie. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Feb 13, 201

Stus-List Swageless lifeline system

Some of you may already know this but Suncor has swageless lifeline fittings. Their Quick Attach fittings are reusable. You keep the fittings and just replace the wire every few years at your discretion. No special tools, just a few hand tools which you probably already have. Looks easy. Here'

Re: Stus-List Hot water heater

Fred, They're called Isotemp SPA models. Look here: http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|51|2234308|2234310&id=2357037 or here: http://www.indelwebastomarine.com/int/products/isotemp-water-heaters/new-spa/ Dennis C. On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 8:49 PM, Frederick G Street wrote: > Dennis -

Stus-List Cruising while you're young

Here's a site for some great cruising early in life: Worked for me! Got to see lots of tropical lands. Some were even friendly. :) Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

12:12 PM, Richard N. Bush wrote: > Dennis, you're sounding like a Buffett songI like it! > > Richard > 1985 37 CB equipped with snow drifts and icicles... > > Richard N. Bush Law Offices > 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 9 > Louisville, Kentucky 40220 > 502-584-7255

Stus-List when to go cruising

I used to teach snow skiing here in Louisiana (Yeah, I know, how does one do that? Answer, a ski deck). Anyway, I had several adult students say "if it wasn't for the kids, we'd move to Aspen". You're laying this off on the kids? They don't allow kids in Aspen? OK, children, where would YOU ra

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

Are you opposed to a new tank? Granted, a pinhole leak on the top may not indicate more problems but it would make me think about the overall integrity of the tank. One of the first things I did when I bought Touche' was to replace the fuel tank. I replaced it again when I repowered to a diesel.

Re: Stus-List Virtual Aids to Navigation

I'll look for them while sailing my virtual boat. :) Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 8:52 AM, Jake Brodersen wrote: > Very interesting concept, that is now becoming a reality. When is a buoy > not a buoy? When it's a virtual buoy! > > http://gcaptain.com/usc

Re: Stus-List Tank level indicators

Josh, Look hard at ultrasonic level sensors that mount in the top of the tank. Pricey but possibly worth it. Also, I seem to recall some sensors that mount on the outside of plastic tanks. Maybe 3-4 per tank. They are contactless. That is, they don't make contact with the liquid so they are no

Re: Stus-List Climing over the stern rail is a pain

Note where all the nearby "sugar scoops" are. When I dive on Touche' in the slip, I use the Beneteau next to me to enter and leave the water. It's easier than putting on Touche's stern ladder. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 8:12 AM, Marek Dziedzic wrote: >

Re: Stus-List Fw: 35-3 ice Box

I used two part pour foam between hull and ice box on my 35-1. Depending on its density, pour foam has a few times times the R value of spray foam. Pour foam comes in various densities, 2 lb, 4 lb, etc. Some are USCG approved, some are not. Pour foam requires a bit more care and planning than sp

Re: Stus-List Climing over the stern rail is a pain

That's what I was describing in my earlier reply. Easy to do. Ends caps with eyes are relatively inexpensive. Just cut the rail leaving a little stub, insert end cap with eye and make the lifeline gate. Done. If you don't have a lower rail and are worried about strength of the pulpit, you can

Re: Stus-List Climing over the stern rail is a pain

It would definitely weaken the stern rail both when open and when closed. However, when closed it would only move a slight bit. A lot would depend on whether your pulpit has a second rail. Most C&C's I've seen only have a single rail. The easy way to add a gate is to cut the top rail and add a st

Stus-List Topsides and bootstripe painting - a long story with a moral

Just relating my experience painting Touche' a couple years ago. Touche' has always been on Lake Pontchartrain and is/was a boat well known in the area. A couple older sailors told me that one of the previous owners had hired the local boatyard's painter over a weekend to paint the boat. Rumor w