Re: Stus-List Sailing Sunglasses Recommendations

2013-07-22 Thread Hoyt, Mike
i have Gill. they are nice. one issue is it makes reading instruments difficult from some angles (ie. anything but straight ahead) From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 3:22 PM To: cnc-list@cn

Re: Stus-List terrorized a buy boat

2013-07-31 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Google Bay Boat Winnie Estelle and you will get the whole story. That is what I did. Very interesting too I might add Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:00 PM To: cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Another boat

2013-08-01 Thread Hoyt, Mike
It will cost a lot more than 4000 to get the LIS boat to canada. Cradle alone is 1500. You will have to ship the 29 by road and that will be pricey. The local boat is a serious bargain compared to the US one. This is more true if the trailer is road worthy and not junk Mike -Original Mess

Re: Stus-List Replacement batten

2013-08-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Go to your sailmaker. They should know -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Indigo Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 9:06 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Replacement batten Any help / advice appreciated!! I lost the bottom

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2013-08-21 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Bob Yes but the Bristol was a beautiful boat! I was on board that boat at RNSYS as well as on board Mirage 24s in the past. I prefer the Bristol Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2

Re: Stus-List Thoughts on this boat?

2013-08-27 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Mark Check out the local ones first. There is one in Tatamagouche for sale as well I believe located at Sunrise Shore Marina. With the one in Hingham do a little research to determine delivery and other costs involved with buying a boat located at a distance. Then take the total price and use

Re: Stus-List C&C smile - wet keel bolts

2013-09-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
John and others In the reply below you reference the problems from wet stainless in oxygen deprived environment. I have heard this comment several times before also. I am not aware of a large nimber of sailboats that do not have some water in th bilge most if not all the time. Since this is wh

Re: Stus-List C&C smile

2013-09-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Bill I have used G-Flex the past number of years. Prior to that I used 3M Premium Marine filler (the blue stuff). G-Flex is marginally better. The problem is not so much the smile as the fact that some keels move a bit. On previous boat - George Hinterhoeller designed and build Niagara 26 it wa

Re: Stus-List C&C smile - wet keel bolts

2013-09-04 Thread Hoyt, Mike
acking), etc, and I have water in the bilge, all the time. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 8:44 AM, Hoyt, Mike wrote: John and others In the reply below you reference the problems from wet stainless in oxygen deprived environment. I have heard this comment seve

Re: Stus-List C&C smile - wet keel bolts

2013-09-05 Thread Hoyt, Mike
wet keel bolts It seems to me that Mike even documented the install of one of these garboard drains online. I know I've run across it before. Ken H. On 4 September 2013 14:46, Hoyt, Mike wrote: Good idea Bill except that the boat will sink Seriou

Re: Stus-List C&C sold..

2013-09-05 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Well I have to say that from my experience the now former C&C owners did a nice job building and designing the 99 and 115. I have sailed a lot on both and they are very nice boats! I hope the new line reflects the inspiration that was there when the 99 initially launched. Mike

Re: Stus-List C&C sold..

2013-09-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Joe The 115 wins quite frequently and has a fabulous interior! You can buy one of those new but would have to call it a Tartan 115 now ... Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe Sent: Friday, September 06

Re: Stus-List C&C sold..

2013-09-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike
hey sell? Too bad the "new" C&C can't keep it L (btw, I would take one!) Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 10:37 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C sold..

Re: Stus-List New Boat

2013-09-11 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Mark Marine Cradle Shop in Oakville can make you a cradle that will fit. Plan on approx $1300 You are going to need one anyway. I trucked my J27 home on a cradle mounted on flatbed trailer. I draws 4.9 feet but has lower freeboard than C&C29. Find out the height from top of cabin/stanhions to

Re: Stus-List Re new boat

2013-09-11 Thread Hoyt, Mike
we used a truck rated 13000 lbs with a boat and trailer weighing 6000 lbs. $900 in fuel at the time from Nova Scotia empty and back from CT with boat. Same boat and trailer behind Jeep Grand Cherokee rated 6500 lbs for the last 60 miles of trip. Not nearly as nice to tow with. All that and we a

Re: Stus-List New Boat

2013-09-12 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Speaking of trailers below is a link to our project to build our own trailer. We started out with a Heavy duty cradle purpose built for our model by Marine Cradle Shop and delivered to Halifax new one month before we towed boat on it from Conneticut. New really helped there and they built it know

Re: Stus-List Moisture Content

2013-09-17 Thread Hoyt, Mike
get a marine survey From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tom Lynch Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 12:16 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Moisture Content I'm looking at purchasing a 1980 C&C 40 that has been out o

Re: Stus-List Introduction

2013-09-17 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Peter Is there enough room on marina forms to fill out the name of your Port? Mike Nut Case From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Wally Kowal Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 1:19 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-Li

Re: Stus-List test

2013-09-24 Thread Hoyt, Mike
I agree with Graham. I just launched my boat a week ago (for the second time this year) From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Graham Collins Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 8:37 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List tes

Re: Stus-List test

2013-09-24 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Halifax On Sep 24, 2013, at 9:30, "Hoyt, Mike" wrote: I agree with Graham. I just launched my boat a week ago (for the second time this year) From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Graham Collins Sent: Monday, September 23,

Re: Stus-List New boat - NOT

2013-09-30 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Mark There is a CS30 called Kittiwake rumoured for sale at the Sunrise Shore Marina just outside Tatamagopuche, NS. Not sure the price. Is the model with the four ports rather than the big long windows. FYI Mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]

Re: Stus-List New boat - NOT

2013-10-02 Thread Hoyt, Mike
e bringing a boat back from the US adds $2-4000 to my > cost. So if I can get a local boat for a couple grand more then I'm even. > > Mark > > - > Dr. Mark Bodnar > B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C) > Bedford Chiropractic > www.bedfordchiro.ca > --

Re: Stus-List New Boat NOT

2013-10-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
rs Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club Pickering, ON (416) 919-2297 bobhick...@rogers.com __/) On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Hoyt, Mike wrote: > NADA does seem to be quite limited but at the same time could g

Re: Stus-List Standing height in C & C 40 1979

2013-10-04 Thread Hoyt, Mike
My father at 6'3" bought a C&C36 in 1981 because it had standing headroom for him That may not be well over 6 feet but is certainly a great amount of headroom on a boat From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: F

Re: Stus-List 34 in heavy air

2013-10-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Steve Different boat but similar problem when wind gets up. On Nut Case we added a second forward jib track so that we could sheet a flatter heavier jib more outboard when wind gets higher. Talking a #3 and also a 27 .. J not C&C - sorry Mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:

Re: Stus-List C&C 34

2013-10-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Chuck Consider installing a seperate track for your #3 or some sort of inhauler system. If you have access to a C&C 115 you can see an inhauler setup that is standard on the boats. Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David

Re: Stus-List Looking to upsize.

2013-10-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike
There is a 99 one for sale in Nova Scotia. Google Scotia Coast Yachts. Have sailed on a 99 numerous times. Is a great boat. Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Fluder Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 10:16 PM To: cnc-l

Re: Stus-List Looking to upsize.

2013-10-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike
ednesday, October 09, 2013 10:12 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Looking to upsize. The 99 has a weaker hull than the C&C boats? Right On 10/9/13, Hoyt, Mike wrote: > There is a 99 one for sale in Nova Scotia. Google Scotia Coast Yachts. > > Have sailed on a 99

Re: Stus-List C&C 34

2013-10-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike
David It sounds like in question2 that the tracks are for your #3. You would have to move cars from another track or buy new ones. That is how it works on my boat which is not a C&C #1 is typically a 150, #2 130ish, #3 a blade. Much simpler when talking to your crew to say "bring up the #2"

Re: Stus-List - genoa sizing

2013-10-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike
yeah - what he said! makes a lot more sense than my attempt From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Nylander Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 11:17 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List - genoa sizing In a number

Re: Stus-List - genoa sizing

2013-10-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike
back. On other boats I have seen "split" cars either on the same or split tracks that are adjustable with the same controls. On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 10:19 AM, Hoyt, Mike wrote: yeah - what he said! makes a lot mo

Re: Stus-List Racing sail inventory - thoughts

2013-10-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Just to make this conversation a bit more interesting and to throw in a more modern bent ... When we race the C&C 115 we have a #1 and a #3. The #3 is 105% of J and the #1 is 108%. It really is amazing given that how much more power there is in the #1 than the #3. We have always jumped to

Re: Stus-List Looking to upsize.

2013-10-10 Thread Hoyt, Mike
ough the hull...rather easy to puncture I thought On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Hoyt, Mike wrote: Curtis Not really sure how the hulls are weaker. They are not made with solid polyester based resin layup though. The C&C 99 is laid up using Epoxy

Re: Stus-List Looking to upsize.

2013-10-10 Thread Hoyt, Mike
will still hole through a lot easier...impact damage...are you in a position to do a small test on that boat and share the results with us? On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Hoyt, Mike wrote: 34R was made by a completely different company than the 99. I believe was also not e

Re: Stus-List COCKPIT DRAINS - Criss - Cross or not?

2013-10-15 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Ken The Paceship P23 was similar to that. We had one for a year and I recall that if you forgot to open the drains on leaving you could end up with a lot of rainwater in the cockpit and boat Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf

Re: Stus-List Annapolis Boat Show

2013-10-16 Thread Hoyt, Mike
So that means the Rob Ball designed boats are not C&Cs? Come on Dwight! the Tartan built 99 and 115 that I have sailed on many many times are beautiful boats and a far better carrier of the C&C banner than having the brand die which is what was happening prior to that Mike

Re: Stus-List 27' for sale

2013-10-18 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Does the electrical on that boat look a little more Home Depot than West Marine to anyone else on this list? There appear to be home fixtures in some areas and I wonder how they would react to a marine environment. I do like the hatch on the cockpit bulkhead. Mike __

Re: Stus-List mounting sprit on the deck

2013-10-23 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Tom A friend did this on his Montvideo 43 complete with the furling asym. We raced last year to Bermuda with that. Contact me off list and I can share his contact information. I am certain he would love to share all the details of his installation Mike From:

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII

2013-10-23 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Peter I installed one from the inside on my boat. It is a J/27 which has a very shallow bilge and lead keel. It is undetectable from the outside. http://users.eastlink.ca/~mhoyt/Projects/Phase2/garboard_drain.htm Mike Nut Case http://users.eastlink.ca/~mhoyt __

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII

2013-10-23 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Peter There is no vertical drilling. In all the pictures you have seen the hole is drilled in the keel stub above the lead portion of the keel. Garbord drains are common practice at the boat yard where we launch our boats. Most are the Perko ones you have shown in the Dan.Pfeiffer link. The p

Stus-List East Coast Lady - blog - was RE: keel swap

2013-10-24 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Curtis Checked out your blog. You got a great deal on the boat! The seafood buffet on the bottom was a bonus! There are many others on this list and other areas that also bought boats for great initial price and then put a lot of sweat equity and later dollars into the boats to bring them up to

Re: Stus-List 1972 35 for sale near Baltimore

2013-10-29 Thread Hoyt, Mike
My father used to say that you had to put aside 10% of purchase price of a boat, motorhome, etc... each year for operating costs. Of course he bought new and paid in 1981 81K after instruments, sails, etc for a C&C36 I think with todays boat market those of us with used boats must now put aside

Re: Stus-List To the barricades!

2013-10-29 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Some people are dead set against ‎cored decks. They get way too out of sorts about this. C&c's are great boats and a great standard for others to measure againstMike

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2013-10-30 Thread Hoyt, Mike
>From a single boatshow visit where a Catalina 309 was displayed next to a Tartan 3400 my view is that a Catalina is not at all like a C&C The only similarity is that the 309 looked to have its hull designed 30 years ago and that the interior of the Catalina was constructed like a 1970s travel tr

Re: Stus-List I need a little help with a sender.

2013-10-30 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartp

Re: Stus-List New Boat

2013-10-30 Thread Hoyt, Mike
i would rather be the kid in the candy store with grand dad buying the candy! From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 1:37 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List New Boat Th

Re: Stus-List Getting young people into sailing?

2013-11-01 Thread Hoyt, Mike
I will second Steve's comment. 14 years ago a friend with a Laser 2 was looking for a part and we stopped at a chandlery I remembered from being a kid when Dad paid for boats. Was an ad on the board for a C&C24 for $10,000. I had always assumed that buying a "yacht" with sleeping accommodatio

Re: Stus-List Getting young people into sailing?

2013-11-01 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Andy You may have hit on something ... Skiing is easy to take up as a young person. You and a bunch of friends jump in a car and drive top local ski area and then everything is rented. Sailing you have to know someone and get an invitation. Both area expensive - especially when your kids g

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker Pole Sizing

2013-11-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Yes you can use it as is. If racing declare it and take the six second penalty (or cut it down). Also since spin is used measure it and declare.   Not to declare oversized sails or spin pole is cheating. Using them and declaring them is notMike

Re: Stus-List New boat - CS30

2013-11-04 Thread Hoyt, Mike
JimI believe the numerous smaller ports on the CS boats open. Ventilation is a nice featureOur last boat had the window layout same as c&c 27 and 30. 35 inch aluminum framed window in main cabin and 12 inch one forward.   Replaced the small ports with opening ports and it was a huge difference.Mike

Re: Stus-List New boat - CS30

2013-11-04 Thread Hoyt, Mike
PHRL-LO is 150 (as of 2011 book) From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Reinardy Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 1:20 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List New boat - CS30 A friend of mine is looking at a CS30 over i

Re: Stus-List Beneteau list on a newer C&C - ugh

2013-11-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Jake Unless the holding tank is located on same side as the fridge this will not work. This list will get progessively worse as the day goes on ... From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jake Brodersen Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013

Re: Stus-List CS 30 PHRF rating - Was: New boat - CS30

2013-11-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike
"The CS30s that are in good condition and raced well can sail to a 147 rating." Michael PHRF handicaps are set to measure the boats that are sailed and prepped well". They are not set for boats that are not in good condition, are not prepped well and not sailed well. Those boats are expeceted

Re: Stus-List CS 30 PHRF rating - Was: New boat - CS30

2013-11-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike
ng to someone that mainly cruises and may not justify the cost of upgrading their sail plan, but otherwise has a boat in good condition and well crewed. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 Message: 8 Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2013 10:39:44 -0400 From: "Hoyt, Mike" To

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History

2013-11-06 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Ok. Not my Z10 but my Playbook. Both about as mainstream as odd boats can be. My optimistic take on this is that the new brand starts with a od daysailor that stays for many years but is not the typical c&c boat. Am hoping more racer cruisers and particularly some under 40 ft. These two desi

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History

2013-11-07 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Gary 1980 was a great time. I was driving around in my Dad's Ford LTD wagon with a 350 CID V8 (correct me if that is not the exact model of engine), also drove a VW Rabbit with the 1.7 litre engine. Blue Horizon No.1 was to be delivered the next year (1981 C&C 36) . A couple of interesting

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History

2013-11-07 Thread Hoyt, Mike
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 11:58 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Current C&C History Gary 1980 was a great time. I was driving around in my Dad's Ford LTD wagon with a 350 CID V8

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History

2013-11-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Russ The Town Car he had before that had the four barrell carb. Then again it was so big it probably needed the extra power a lot more than my Silverado 1500 does now I guess this trip down memory lane all goes back to what a lot of us like about sailing. I think no one here would buy a

Re: Stus-List Floorboards

2013-11-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Check out the end product in the link below. Kinda makes your point in a "wish I had thought of that before" kind of way http://users.eastlink.ca/~mhoyt/Projects/sole/sole.htm -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Will Harris Sent: Friday,

Re: Stus-List Current C&C History; now a Dose of reality !!!!

2013-11-08 Thread Hoyt, Mike
... and launching fees as well. Retracting keel is a big deal for smaller sport boats esp because it removes reliance on venues with a crane as it allows for ramp launching. When I wish to travel to a race week with my boat when the race week is some distance away I can trailer it at 3800 lbs.

Re: Stus-List CS 30 PHRF rating - Was: New boat - CS30

2013-11-12 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Jim The other downside to this system is when a less competitive boat invites along a very experienced sailor for a single race or a very key race near the end of the series. A very good sailor will in fact up the competitiveness of the boat and upset that system. In years past for club races

Re: Stus-List Dehumidifier?

2013-11-13 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Check out eva dry. You can google them. Binnacle caries two models. Not sure how good but i bought the eva dry 1100 just because it is light and lugging a household model up a ladder is heavy and awkward Mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List on behalf of Jake Brodersen Sent: Wed 13

Re: Stus-List Datamarine stuff FREE

2013-11-21 Thread Hoyt, Mike
I thought that everyone who had bucks then boat a boat and no longer had bucks From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 10:12 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Datamar

Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

2013-11-27 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Isn't the sweet spot on a 30-1 only starting at 15+ knots? -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Curtis Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:09 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm yea i'm with Ddwight on

Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

2013-11-27 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Can it be that raking forward is removing excessive rake and ending up with only 6-10 inches rake? is. Maybe was 10-15 and has been reduced to 6-10 inches Also - I second the baggy sails opinion. Our previous boat had a great tendency to round up in a puff. Was George Hinterhoeller designed

Re: Stus-List halyards again

2013-12-02 Thread Hoyt, Mike
David Have your ruled out slippage of the halyards in the clutches? We have this problem on a number of boats on which I sail. Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 11:58 AM To: Cn

Re: Stus-List Halyard Tension

2013-12-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Sam Draft still moves. Also some of us like to ease main halyard tension downwind and tighten upwind. On the C&C115 with North 3DL we have always used halyard, cunningham, outhaul to adjust sail shape along with other controls as well. With the replacement of main and #1 with new 3DL this year

Stus-List Old Sails Suck

2013-12-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Meant to put this as an aside on Sam's thread. New main and #1 on Koobalibra C&C115 this past summer. The difference between these and the 6 year old sails is like high tech winter tires to bald tires in a snow storm From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@

Re: Stus-List Old Sails Suck

2013-12-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
new inventory? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: December 3, 2013 9:29 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Old Sails Suck Meant to put this as an aside on Sam's thread. New main and #1 on Koobalibra C&C115 this past summer.

Re: Stus-List Old Sails Suck

2013-12-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: December 3, 2013 9:44 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Old Sails Suck Dwight We won our class in Chester this year. We also sailed a lot faster with the new #1 than the

Stus-List question for Secret Plans Graham

2013-12-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Graham Lost your email address. Can you tell me where you purchased your Vacuum Bagging kit and how much to expect to pay for one? Thanks Mike ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Canadians - retail sales tax used boat

2013-12-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
If you bought the boat in USA and brought to Canada you pay the tax at the border on entry. And don't feel so bad. It is 15% here Mike -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 5:57 PM To: cnc-

Re: Stus-List Canadians - retail sales tax used boat

2013-12-04 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Steve Call them. There likely is a process where you can take some time to pay. I once received a letter from CRA giving me 30 days to pay $18000. I called and they were able to extend it up to one year. Letters from CRA demanding payment do not make you feel very nice. Would not want to wish

Re: Stus-List Taxes on boats

2013-12-04 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Dennis In Nova Scotia all vehicles must be inspected every two years and trailers the same. Used to be annually which was a royal pain Boats have a registration number starting with 11A and displayed on the bow. If boat is registered under a name then the registration number is not required.

Re: Stus-List Bowsprit/Asym

2013-12-07 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Eric CAn you send to me or list a link to your PHRF area rule on this? We are looking at this question in Nova Scotia where it is not currently well defined. Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Eric Baumes Sent: Saturday, D

Re: Stus-List bowsprit/asym - PHRF implications

2013-12-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike
All The reason I was contacting Eric re this is that not all areas have this fully defined at this time. Be very careful in consulting and working with your PHRF area authority so that you get the maximum benefit for the least penalty and combine that with your ease of use and speed. In PHRFNS w

Re: Stus-List Bowsprit/assym

2013-12-10 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Rick Be awrae that in a number of areas any credit that you get for using only an asym and no symmetric spinnaker is forfeit if it is not tacked centerline at bow. This means that using on a pole could be a no no. Check the regs in your area That said. If you have a symmetric and an asym alre

Re: Stus-List Battery charger recommendations?

2013-12-16 Thread Hoyt, Mike
I curse all year round From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Curtis Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 4:27 PM To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Battery charger recommendations? I want to replace the OEM battery charger on t

Re: Stus-List Off topic: skiing

2013-12-24 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Try Head. If you are stuck skiing in the East the SuperShape line is pretty amazing. .. and yes I am affiliated but only vbecause I loved the product. I suspect most of the people on this list would have jumped at chance to be affiliated with C&C in the 70s for the same reason. Mike Head Supe

Re: Stus-List Wind Storm Damaged Genoa - Insurance

2013-12-30 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Peter Once you have sorted this out you may wish to shop around your insurance which likely renews annually anyway. I am currently with the "Mainstay Yacht Plan" (Fairway Insurance) and for sails it is as follows: 1 - 5 years old. 100% paid 6-10 years. Owner pays 20% 11-15 years. Owner pays

Re: Stus-List Wind Storm Damaged Genoa - Insurance

2013-12-30 Thread Hoyt, Mike
ink I shall do some boat show sail shopping ... and insurance (but that will have to wait till September). Peter From: Hoyt, Mike <mailto:mike.h...@impgroup.com> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 5:44 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Wind Storm Damaged Genoa - Insurance P

Re: Stus-List 30MK1 Racing ability

2014-01-02 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Curtis Further to Dwight's comments. We have a number of these at our club that participate in club races for the past 10 years. It is apparent which boats are well prepped and tuned and sailed due to as many as four at a time racing. Read up all you can on rig tune for teh 30. I may be reme

Re: Stus-List 30MK1 Racing ability

2014-01-02 Thread Hoyt, Mike
If there is a J24 boat in your fleet then after the race step off teh 30 and go visit for cocktails. First pop onside to check out the galley. then ask if you can use the head. Then if it is cold ask the J24 crew to come inside the 24 to socialize ... There are other small light boats that are

Re: Stus-List So; anybody doing and sailing?

2012-07-13 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Richard We started sailing on May 12 on C&C 115 Koobalibra. Had three C&C 115 in a tuning clinic sponsored by North. Since then have done most Wadnesdays on Koobalibra and one regatta (well - sort of) and took time off for a side trip from Newport to Bermuda on a Montivideo 43. http://users.e

Re: Stus-List Bilge pumps - auto or separate switch

2012-07-16 Thread Hoyt, Mike
I installed a Rule-A-Matic float switch last year. It was no longer working by end of the season. There is a bulge on the side where it looks like it overheated or something inside the switch itself. Currently the pump bypasses this now removed switch with two settings - ON or OFF I will be loo

Re: Stus-List Who pays for the food and beer?

2012-07-24 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Yes. Good crew is the hardest part of a boat to keep ready. If you have consistent and goodcrew you should treasure them as they are pretty special -Original Message- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com on behalf of djhaug...@juno.com Sent: Tue 24/07/2012 17:41 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.co

Re: Stus-List Cabin top traveler and mainsheet setup

2012-08-02 Thread Hoyt, Mike
I like Dennis' idea. However if it were my boat I would move the traveller off the coachroof. I absolutely hate having a traveller there as it is much harder for the main trimmer to do their job than if traveller is a bit aft. Many larger boats do have winches for the main sheet. The C&C115 th

Re: Stus-List TRANSOM LADDER FOR SAILBOAT 5 STEP STAINLESS STEEL

2012-08-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike
call them. 800 224-3937 / 902 423-6464 ask if they can trans-ship a replacement. In effect you repackage yours and send it back and they ship a new one right away. Is pretty styandard practice at a lot of outlets Ask for Chris, Robert or Lisa. I think Eric is in charge of the on-line side b

Re: Stus-List Spongy deck

2012-08-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Don Engage a Marine Surveyor to determine the extent of the wet area. It is likely wet a lot further from the source than the "soft" feeling indicates. Wet balsa can still be strong or feel strong depending on the degree of saturation and its bonding to top layer and underside. A benefit of a

Re: Stus-List Sailing gloves

2012-08-09 Thread Hoyt, Mike
my 0.02 Have had a pair of sailing gloves for years but had worn only once in 10 years Over the ten years sailing mostly on Niagara 26, J27 and the odd otehr boats. Started running main regularly on a C&C 115. Have been wearing the gloves almost every time out since shortly after taking on t

Re: Stus-List Life lines

2012-08-10 Thread Hoyt, Mike
I would replace them. Non coated lifelines is my vote From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 1:53 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Life lines Sorry about

Re: Stus-List C&C 115 Lost on Lake Erie

2012-08-14 Thread Hoyt, Mike
C&C 115 has a sail drive From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 2:33 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 115 Lost on Lake Erie That's what I wa

Re: Stus-List Ross MacLennan

2012-08-29 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Ross was always the C&C 24 source for this list. I have never met Ross but like so many others here I feel almost like I know him. It is all of our loss. Fair Winds Ross - wherever you are Mike From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun

Re: Stus-List What C&C do you have

2012-09-12 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Dwight People swim in Halifax Harbour in May - but it is not always intentional Mike Nut Case 1987 J27 150 sail 70507 Barrachois Harbour Yacht Club, Barrachois, Nova Scotia, CANADA Crew of Koobalibra 2007 C&C115 59115 Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA Former owner Fu

Re: Stus-List What C&C do you have

2012-09-12 Thread Hoyt, Mike
bout now...but thanks anyway Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS -Original Message- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: September 12, 2012 2:39 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List What C&C do you have

2012-09-12 Thread Hoyt, Mike
ot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS -Original Message- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: September 12, 2012 3:25 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List What C&C do you have Dw

Re: Stus-List Head Trouble

2012-09-13 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Steve We have had a similar problem on the 115 - also a Jabsco manual flush head. In our case the water was backflowing from the discharge hose into the bowl. Our solution was to over pump for approx 20 seconds on wet flush before pumping on dry flush. That way the backflow would at least be cl

Re: Stus-List Engine saga - It's Back!

2012-09-19 Thread Hoyt, Mike
... And now its going to rain for the next 40 days and nights! Good time to have a boat -Original Message- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 9:24 AM To: cnc-list Cnc-List Subject: Stus-

Re: Stus-List final spinnaker questions

2012-09-21 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Joel 15-20. Same numbers here for tommorrow. Multi purpose numbers too. 15-20 knots of wind AND 15-20 mm of rain A wonderful day Mike Nut Case -Original Message- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson Sent: Thursday, Sept

Re: Stus-List chartplotter/radar - touch screen

2012-09-25 Thread Hoyt, Mike
Funny that you mention touch screen I have a Standard Horizon CP180 mounted on bulkhead of the boat in cockpit. I am constantly touching the screen in the menu. Guess that is because of all the time we now spend on tablets at home ... I actually did this twice last race and a couple times th

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