Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-04-18 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
> a little more and the butyl compresses and goes beyond the teak. That is > easily removed with a jack knife > > On Sat, Apr 17, 2021 at 3:02 PM General Gao via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi Dwight, do you remember what kind of screw head it was?

Stus-List Re: help with shift cable issue

2021-04-18 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
if the conduit has slid in the hose clamps you > may find that simply resetting the position and re-clamping with the hose > clamps is sufficient regardless of what you find (or don't find) inside the > pedestal. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C 37+ > Solomons, MD > &g

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-04-18 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
thx everyone. I will try again today. Bo On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 12:00 AM James Hesketh via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > >  >>> >>> Hi Dwight, do you remember what kind of screw head it was? I tried to >>> look through the deep small hole, couldn’t see it clearly...tried all

Stus-List Re: help with shift cable issue

2021-04-18 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
engine) there are two attachment holes on the lever. > The cable is attached to the inner one so there is sufficient throw of the > cable. > > > > Hope this helps > > > > John and Maryann > > Legacy III > > 1982 C 34 > > Noank, CT > > > > > > > >

Stus-List Re: help with shift cable issue

2021-04-17 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > First thing I would do is disconnect the cable from the transmission and > see how things work. Does that free up the cable? Is the lever difficult to > move by itself? Then move forward. > > On Sat., Apr. 17, 2021, 1:37 p.m. General Gao

Stus-List Re: help with shift cable issue

2021-04-17 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
destal lever positions agree. > > Chuck S > > > > On 04/17/2021 1:37 PM General Gao via CnC-List > wrote: > > > I am continuing with my work on the shift cable issue. To summarize, the > shift cable suddenly could not shift the gearbox properly. Looking at the > gea

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-04-17 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
t; I have a 1974 35 MKii. There are 2 additional brass screws in each leg. > Some will break because they probably have dealloyed. I did this exact job > about 10 years ago. Still good > > On Thu, Apr 15, 2021 at 10:26 AM General Gao via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.co

Stus-List help with shift cable issue

2021-04-17 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
I am continuing with my work on the shift cable issue. To summarize, the shift cable suddenly could not shift the gearbox properly. Looking at the gearbox side, the cable conduit ends may have moved and caused the issue. I've verified the cable at the engine end did not change I took a couple of

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-04-15 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
; > > > Rick Brass > > Washington, NC > > > > *From:* WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] > *Sent:* Wednesday, April 14, 2021 7:18 PM > *To:* General Gao via CnC-List > *Cc:* WILLIAM WALKER > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: handrail &

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-04-13 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
epoxied onto deck. Have you tried sliding a putty > knife beneath each section? > > On 04/13/2021 5:07 PM General Gao via CnC-List > wrote: > > > mine is wood external handrail. In the picture in this link, the hole in > the middle is where in the cabin handrail screw goes in;

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-04-13 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
; > Charlie Nelson > > > > -Original Message- > From: General Gao via CnC-List > To: Stus-List > Cc: General Gao > Sent: Tue, Apr 13, 2021 12:51 pm > Subject: Stus-List Re: handrail > > So I took the handrail inside the cabin off, exposed th

Stus-List Re: Universal diesel

2021-04-13 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
fine, so then I knew the cable needed adjustments. If > that doesn’t help, something else is wrong. > > > > > > *Joe Della Barba Coquina C 35 MK I* > > *www.dellabarba.com <http://www.dellabarba.com>* > > > > > > > > *From:* General Gao [ma

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-04-13 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
So I took the handrail inside the cabin off, exposed the holes hidden, I assume those are for the handrail outside the cabin. There seems to be no screws in those holes. Is the outside handrail attached to the cabin with screws or something? Mine isn’t coming off yet. Thx Bo On Mon, Mar 29,

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-03-28 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
t; will pull the plug. Just replace with a new one. Glue in place with wood > glue. Use a sharp knife/chisel to shape and then sand flush. > Stain/seal/oil for finish. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Sun, Mar 28, 2021, 15:30 General Gao

Stus-List handrail

2021-03-28 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
Hi, my C 35 Mk2 handrail seems to have a leak to the inside. I found out this last year when there was rain and I found water inside the cabin where the handrail was. This year I want to take care of it before the season starts. I took a closer look at it from inside, there seems to be a wood

Stus-List Re: Universal diesel

2020-10-25 Thread General Gao
this is your problem > of course. > > Bill Coleman > Entrada Erie PA > > Bill > > On Sun, Oct 25, 2020, 9:22 AM General Gao wrote: > >> So I got my boat back to the marina and the engine worked fine after >> replacing the filters...I will be working on the hoses late

Stus-List Re: Universal diesel

2020-10-25 Thread General Gao
I checked the connection between the lever and the transmission, which I believe with Universal it is Hurth? The cable seemed to be moving the input shaft. Anyone have had an experience like this? Bo On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 9:19 AM General Gao wrote: > Just reporting back of current status:

Stus-List Re: Universal diesel

2020-10-11 Thread General Gao
Just reporting back of current status: I myself did not have enough time to do it (as I was going out of town, the admiral would be extremely upset if I had to change plan) but I had a mechanic to do it for me. His theory was that the clogged filters created excessive negative pressure to allow

Stus-List Re: Universal diesel

2020-10-06 Thread General Gao
yle vinyl water hose, that > has no place in a fuel system. Get some good USCG approved fuel hose. > SAE- J1527 221FR-5 is a good bullet-proof hose. > > > > > > Bill Coleman > > Entrada, Erie, PA > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* General

Stus-List Re: Universal diesel

2020-10-05 Thread General Gao
injector? I will continue to check the fuel lines. Now I remember that, while I was trying to figure out what was going on, my wife mentioned to me that she saw air bubble going from the filter side to the engine side... On Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 3:01 PM General Gao wrote: > Brian, the diesel in the t

Stus-List Re: Universal diesel

2020-10-05 Thread General Gao
and racor mods. >> >> https://youtu.be/F7KD1_EZmU4 >> >> https://youtu.be/H-GI38vE4hQ >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> On Sun, Oct 4, 2020, 17:24 General Gao wrote: >> >>> Hi every

Stus-List Re: Universal diesel

2020-10-05 Thread General Gao
we can talk more. >> >> In the mean time check out these videos for fuel bleeding and racor mods. >> >> https://youtu.be/F7KD1_EZmU4 >> >> https://youtu.be/H-GI38vE4hQ >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C 37+ >> Solomons, MD &

Stus-List Universal diesel

2020-10-04 Thread General Gao
Hi everyone, Again, looking for advice from experienced sailors. Today on my trip, my Diesel engine stopped frequently. The last time it stopped by itself was because air in the fuel line. I did do some more than “usual” heeling today but the engine ran about 2 hours after that without issue

Re: Stus-List Teak Maintanance

2020-08-10 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
fall 38 (Hull # 230) >> (Spending winters in the Bahamas, summers in Baltimore, and somewhere on >> the ICW in between) >> blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com >> email: dainyr...@icloud.com >> >> On Aug 10, 2020, at 2:55 PM, General Gao via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cn

Re: Stus-List Teak Maintanance

2020-08-10 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
he varnish without messing with the holly sole. > > Neil Andersen > Rock Hall, MD 21661 > -- > *From:* CnC-List on behalf of General Gao > via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, August 10, 2020 2:55 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* General Gao &

Stus-List Teak Maintanance

2020-08-10 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
Hi everyone, Just wondering about the my interior teak maintenance. The picture below shows what it looks like now. I tried to use paper towel, teak cleaner, teak oil, did not change a thing. Should I use scrubber or I am not on the right track? The yellow color seems to be from something that

Re: Stus-List speedometer - C 35 Mk2

2020-08-10 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
> > At 09:57 AM 8/4/2020, you wrote: > > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > boundary="3255BA44138849C8E1038307" > Content-Language: en-US > > One possible thing is the calibration is way off. > > Joe > > Coquina > On 8/4/2020 12:21 PM,

Re: Stus-List speedometer - C 35 Mk2

2020-08-04 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
this indicate? Thanks, Bo On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 1:32 PM Joe Della Barba via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dielectric grease is made specifically for electrical use. Any auto parts > store has it for about $5. > > Joe > > Coquina > On 5/23/2020 12:54 PM, Gen

Re: Stus-List starter or wire connection

2020-07-03 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
quot; connection on the ignition switch or the positive side of the starter > button to the solenoid. If it starts strongly, make the wire permanent > bypassing the harness near the engine. > > > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 1:2

Stus-List starter or wire connection

2020-07-03 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
Hi everyone, I usually have to turn the key a few times for the starter to actually rotate. I can hear the solenoid clicking even when the starter does not turn. Would this indicate it is just a wire or connector issue? Or a starter issue? Or if further investigation needed, what should be

Stus-List polishing

2020-06-06 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
Hi everyone, The hull of my boat has not been polished/waxed for a few seasons (I don't believe the previous owner did anything in recent years) so the white hull is a bit oxidized and dull. Today my son helped me to polish the hull. We used the Meguair Wax #50, to my surprise, where it was

Re: Stus-List bilge etc.

2020-05-31 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
pecially if it's a 35, as I've spent > lots of time in the bilge lately... :) > -- > Shawn Wright > shawngwri...@gmail.com > S/V Callisto, 1974 C 35 > https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto > > > On Sun, May 31, 2020 at 11:03 AM General Gao via CnC-List < > cnc-list@

Stus-List bilge etc.

2020-05-31 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
Hi everyone, Just had an insurance surveyor come over to the boat today, it is "generally" good, but the surveyor did find one thing that he suggested me to verify with the marina manager (who has the same boat as mine, 1974 C Mk2). Please refer to the picture attached.

Stus-List Diesel Filter

2020-05-23 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
Hi everyone, Just wondering, how often do you have to change diesel filters? or how do you tell it is time to change? Thank you, Bo ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If

Re: Stus-List speedometer - C 35 Mk2

2020-05-23 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
; *www.dellabarba.com <http://www.dellabarba.com>* > > > > > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *General > Gao via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, May 18, 2020 3:41 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* General Gao > *Subject:

Re: Stus-List speedometer - C 35 Mk2

2020-05-18 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
looked without rust, a bit surprised. Thank you everyone for the kind help! Stay safe, stay healthy. Regards, Bo On Mon, May 18, 2020 at 11:42 AM General Gao wrote: > thank you everyone. I really appreciate the information. I will go check > and report back. > > Stay safe! >

Re: Stus-List speedometer - C 35 Mk2

2020-05-18 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
thank you everyone. I really appreciate the information. I will go check and report back. Stay safe! Bo On Mon, May 18, 2020 at 8:32 AM Ken Heaton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Yup, that's correct. If there are only two wires coming from > the paddlewheel transducer, it is

Re: Stus-List speedometer - C 35 Mk2

2020-05-17 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
My bad, the model name is KM5A. Still cannot find any guide on the web... Bo On Sun, May 17, 2020 at 8:18 PM General Gao wrote: > Hi, I am coming back to the issue here. Tried to clean the paddle, the > paddle looked pretty straight forward and rotates freely. The back of my > speedo

Re: Stus-List speedometer - C 35 Mk2

2020-05-17 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
ice and provided a new suite with all > the latest whiz bang features > > > > Best of luck > > > > John and Maryann > > Legacy III > > 1982 C 34 > > Noank, CT > > > > > > > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@

Stus-List speedometer - C 35 Mk2

2020-04-12 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
My speedometer was not behaving well last season. I am planning to fix it myself. Googled the keyword, it came up a few documents suggesting blowing the tube to clear clog. I looked at my gauge and where there sensor is, I don't seem to find a tube there. Please see the pictures attached in the

Re: Stus-List 1974 C 35 Mk2 "smile"

2019-07-26 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 3:52 PM General Gao via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I've spoken to the yard and decided to take the mast down to tighten all >> the bolts, then I will do the cosmetic fix. >> >> This will also give me a chance to inspect th

Re: Stus-List 1974 C 35 Mk2 mast wiring [was "smile"]

2019-06-24 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
a >>> and antenna cable. And if you can, replace *ALL* of the mast wiring, >>> and switch to LED for your nav lights (steaming, anchor, masthead >>> tri-color) and deck lights. >>> >>> These guys have nice stuff for LED lighting: www.marinebeam.com &g

Re: Stus-List 1974 C 35 Mk2 "smile"

2019-06-24 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
aint the keel anyway then you >>> need the travel lift. If you wanted to experiment or practice on the >>> accessible bolts while the boat was in the water then it is unlikely that >>> you would harm anything. >>> >>> Preparation

Re: Stus-List C smile repair document

2019-06-24 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
Very nice of you, thank you Dennise. Definitely a good start. On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 1:42 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Since the C smile topic seems to occur frequently, perhaps a generic > document to explain the cause and repair could be developed and posted on

Re: Stus-List 1974 C 35 Mk2 "smile"

2019-06-23 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
t;> >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pEh5lnvP1yV1JEN3YxQk1RbHc/view?usp=drivesdk >> >> Josh Muckley >> S /V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C 37 + >> Solomons, MD >> >> >> >> On Sat, Jun 22, 2019, 9:51 PM General Gao via CnC-List < >&

Stus-List 1974 C 35 Mk2 "smile"

2019-06-22 Thread General Gao via CnC-List
Hi, I am a new C 35 Mk2 owner, and I am a new owner of a sailboat in general. The yard is telling me the "smile" on my boat is a bit excessive. Sailors on the Sailnet suggested me to post my question on here to get more accurate suggestions. So here I am. Some people suggest me to tighten the