Stus-List C&C 37/40R for sale

A friend of mine who sails with me on my C&C 29-1 has seen this boat and may be interested. Anyone got any comments to make that would be helpful to him. He's here in San Francisco and the boat is in BC so that's one problem 1989 C&C 40R Plus 37R Racer/Cruiser for sale - YachtWorld

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

Lee, I have been upgrading my 29-1 over the last few years to make it competitive. What are you looking for? -- Ian Matthew "Siento el Viento" C&C 29-1 San Francisco Bay Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your su

Re: Stus-List Update on Leak at head outlet

size of fittings and hose. I found that the Grey > barbed 1-1/2 fittings are too large for the marine sanitation hose. They > work if you use a heat gun to soften the hose then shove it on. > > FWIW > > Doug > > > > On Wed, Sep 2, 2020 at 7:26 PM Ian Matthew via Cn

Stus-List Update on Leak at head outlet

Thank you all for your helpful hints. I tried making sure it was straight - it was. I tried tightening it hard with two hose clips and still the leak persists. In the end I took the outlet to my friends at West Marine and they suggested I order a new outlet. Even though it is a 1 1/2" outlet, t

Stus-List Sealing a plumbing leak on the head outlet

Hi everyone, Looking for advice. I replaced the hose from my Jabsco twist n Lock to the holding tank. It is 1 1/2" Shields hose (top quality) and the outlet is 1 1/2" but after clamping it up tight, I get drips at the head connection. It is uphill to the holding tank so I need to prevent drips.

Re: Stus-List 35-3

Hi Mazen Where in the Bay Area do you keep your boat? I have a C&C 29-1 which I love. I am based at Paradise Cay near Tiburon. I have done many projects on my boat although I never had rod rigging so never had to worry about that. Feel free to contact me directly for local information etc. You

Re: Stus-List Two Deaths on Colorado Lakes This Weekend

As a racer on the San Francisco Bay the 1-10-1 rule is definitely applicable. As a result, when racing I always insist all my crew (me included) wear PFD's The water in the bay is cold and the initial thermal shock can kill you! I've learned to take safety seriously, especially after taking the

Re: Stus-List Self quarantine on your boat?

Here's the official answer to those of us in the SF Bay area: *Am I allowed to leave my home while this Order is in effect? * *The intent of this Order is to ensure that people remain in their residences and minimize

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The San Francisco Bay has cancelled all sailing activities. The major yacht clubs (St Francis, San Francisco and Corinthian are all closed for public events. We are all in a 'shelter in place' condition until April 7th. The only action is the Princess Cruise liner anchored off Treasure Island.

Stus-List Atomic 4 replacement

Hi, After years of abuse and keeping it on life support, my A4 finally decided enough is enough. So now I need to remove it and put a replacement back in. My budget didn't allow for going to a diesel but I have a rebuilt A4 coming from a person who rebuilds these as a hobby. He has a very good

Re: Stus-List PAC CUP

Hi Pete, I have raced the PacCup twice. Last time was 2018 and I was the Navigator on a Cal 40. I used OpenCPN as my navigation tool with the Weather Routing plug in. I had modified the polars to avoid getting routes too deep (as far as DDW - skipper was not comfortable with trying to sail downw

Re: Stus-List C&C Lister Roll Call

Hi Edd, Here's my info: Ian Matthew / Siento el Viento / 29-1 / 1979 / 38311 / ian.matthew@gmail.com / San Francisco -- Ian Matthew "Siento el Viento" C&C 29-1 San Francisco Bay ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contribution

Stus-List Interesting Electrical Problems - thank you for your responses

It looks like I need to investigate my electrical connections. The wiring on Siento el Viento has evolved over many years and the ground to the engine looks like it needs a serious cleanup. So I am going to replace all the wiring from the alternator and install a ground bus in between the batter

Re: Stus-List Interesting electrical problem

You guys are funny. Yes I live on the left coast, but aliens? Ian Matthew SF. On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 10:31 PM sv Rebecca Leah via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My vote is aliens. Or the Russian navy. > > > > Doug Mountjoy > Sv Rebecca Leah > C&C LF39 > 253-208-1412 > Port Orchard

Stus-List Interesting electrical problem

I have been following the list for many years and I enjoy reading the wisdom of this group. I have an interesting problem and seek your advice. I have an very intermittent electrical problem (in fact it has only happened twice in the last 7 years. In both cases it has resulted in electrical / el

Re: Stus-List Survey About Racing

Randy Here's my information 1. Where do you race? San Francisco Bay 2. What wind conditions are the rule and exception there? Summer - Westerly winds up to 30 knots (every afternoon) in the summer - a lot lighter and more variable October - February 3. What kind of courses do you sail? All sorts

Re: Stus-List Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Richard, Where did you get them made. I have an old jib I would like to do that with. It’s a carbon kami are and it’s too far gone to even give it away Thank you And a Merry Christmas from San Francisco to all C&C sailors. Ian Matthew C&C 29.1. “Siento el Viento” On Mon, Dec 24, 2018 at 12:59

Re: Stus-List Access

Hi Liz I just had my 29.1 hauled and used “On and Off” GEL hull cleaner. It is so easy to use. Brush it on and wait for the stain to disappear then rinse it off. Works like a charm. My white hull has no stains now and having just waxed it should stay that way. I highly recommend “On and Off” but m

Re: Stus-List Hull products

I have used "On and Off" with great success. Get the gel version, it's easier. It was recommended to me by my painter who does a fantastic job. Easy to apply and removes the stain in one go. On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 9:59 AM Brien Sadler via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I’m looking

Stus-List Using OpenCPN connected to Iridium Go for offshore navigation & e-mail

I am contemplating navigating offshore using OpenCPN and connecting it to Iridium GO for offshore route planning. I have various plug-ins including GRIB and Weather Routing. Has anyone tried this and been successful? I know I can connect using Xgate but that's one extra step - some comments stat

Stus-List Kudos to Garhauer Marine

Last weekend I raced in the Corinthian Midwinters regatta on San Francisco Bay. Saturday's race was in light winds - perfect conditions for a 29 Mk 1 and we ended up 3rd in our PHRF division (behind a J-24 and a IOD). A windward, close spinnaker reach and an even closer 2 sail reach didn't give m

Re: Stus-List Holiday wishes

And a Merry Christmas to everyone from San Francisco. On Mon, Dec 25, 2017 at 11:20 AM John Christopher via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Merry Christmas > > > > /J > > On Dec 25, 2017, at 9:39 AM, Joe Della Barba wrote: > > Merry Christmas Everyone! > > > > Joe Della Barba > j...@d

Stus-List Navigatrix Navigation Software

Hi Everyone, I am going to participate in the 2018 Pacific Cup (San Francisco to Kaneohe, Oahu) and my job will be as navigator. Before I spend megabucks on the Expedition software, I thought I would try the share-ware Navigatrix package which is based on OpenCPN. It has everything but as with m

Re: Stus-List Announcing the 2017 C&C Northeast Rendezvous! - Sept 8-10, 2017 - Greenport, LI

Very cool! Almost makes me wish I was in the Northeast US. Oh wait - you have ice up there in the winter. Maybe I'll stay in San Francisco! Ian Matthew "Siento el Viento" C&C 29-1 San Francisco Bay On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 12:21 PM Edd Schillay via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Liste

Stus-List Need to dispose of my used 29 Mk 1 sails

I have some racing sails which are no longer competitive but might be of use to someone. They are Quantum Kevlar sails. Mainsail, genoa (155%) and Jib (100%). Free to the first response - just pay shipping from San Francisco. I won lots of hard races with these sails but they are tired. I replaced

Re: Stus-List Cracked Boom

I would not recommend welding. There is a lot of force on the boom at the boom bang attachment point so my recommendation is to get a replacement. Mine broke during a race because of a small crack I had not seen. Interestingly my rigger suggested the boom section (the original boom) was not strong

Re: Stus-List Sailing from San Francisco to San Diego

The only problem with sailing that late in the winter season is that it's the beginning of the winter storms. The Pineapple Express gives you strong winds out of the Southwest. The best time for the trip is late September / October. So take a very good look at the weather forecast and plan accordin

Re: Stus-List Mainsheet 37/40

Looking at the image, it looks like the entry should be a cheek block and the sheave appears to be missing. I would remove it and replace it with a new cheek block. Ian Matthew C&C 29-1. "Siento el Viento" San Francisco Bay. On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, Brian Fry via CnC-List wrote: > My mai

Re: Stus-List Could this happen at your yacht club?

No Gators here - but whales. That's what we are seeing. Never seen so many, so close as this year. And well inside San Francisco Bay. Can't think of a more beautiful sight: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Humpback-whale-sightings-in-San-Francisco-Bay-7463063.php On Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at

Re: Stus-List Interesting Electrical Problem

Almost never get lightning here. And I was on the boat simply motoring away from the dock when it happened. On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, Gary Russell via CnC-List wrote: > Are you sure it wasn't a lightning strike? > Gary > S/V Kaylarah > '90 C&C 37+ > East Greenwich, RI, USA > > ~~~_/)~ >

Stus-List Interesting Electrical Problem

Hi, I am soliciting help from this incredibly wise forum. I thought at first this was a random problem, but now it has happened twice, I am not sure. I have had a 'surge' blow my electronics, AM/FM radio and my navigation lights twice in 2 years. I can't afford to replace my electronics again a

Re: Stus-List Wednesday Night racing - now scoring systems

We use PHRF TOT all the time at our YC. A=650, B=550 Ian Matthew "Siento el Viento". C&C 29-1 San Francisco Bay -- Ian Matthew "Siento el Viento" C&C 29 mk 1 San Francisco Bay Sent from my iPad using Gmail Mobile ___ This list is supported by the g

Re: Stus-List C&C34-1 Manual Bilge Pump

I had the same problem in my 29-1. I removed the Waler unit and replaced the flapper valves. Works like a charm now Ian Matthew "Siento el Viento". C&C 29-1 San Franciso Bay -- Ian Matthew "Siento el Viento" C&C 29 mk 1 San Francisco Bay Sent from my iPad using Gmail Mobile _

Re: Stus-List Replacing forward hatch on 29-1

Thanks everyone who replied. Looks like I'll go with Lewmar Ocean Series with the flat base. Ian Matthew C&C 29-1 "Siento el Viento" San Francisco Bay -- Ian Matthew "Siento el Viento" C&C 29 mk 1 San Francisco Bay Sent from my iPad using Gmail Mobile ___

Stus-List Replacing forward hatch on 29-1

Has anyone replaced the forward hatch, in particular on a C&C 29? I have replaced the lens on mine and it is cracked again because the frame is not true. I am thinking of replacing it with either a Lewmar Ocean series 60 (flat base) or a medium profile 60. The latter has a flange base which will r

Re: Stus-List Touche' Gulfport Pensacola Race recap

Nicely done Dennis. I seem to recall you do well most years. One interesting observation. In our West Coast offshore races, we do not allow racers to log in to the tracker. Obviously your SI's allowed that. Ian Matthew C&C 29-1. "Siento el Viento" San Francisco Bay On Sunday, June 26, 2016, Edwa

Re: Stus-List Right of way (ROW) discussion

Sam What's the name of your 35-3? I race my 29-1 out of Tiburon YC and I always pay attention to C&C's. I do the big races, the Great Vallejo Race, the YRA 2nd half opener and the Season closer as well as the Jazz Cup so encounters with container ships and tankers are common. I went to a present

Re: Stus-List converting TOD results to TOT

In San Francisco we use the same formula. 650 and 550 are the numbers. Works here! On Friday, November 6, 2015, Ian Matthew wrote: > In > > On Friday, November 6, 2015, Dreuge via CnC-List > wrote: > >> >> >> Here is another example: >> >> Corrected time = Elapsed time * 650/(550 + PHRF). >>

Re: Stus-List converting TOD results to TOT

In On Friday, November 6, 2015, Dreuge via CnC-List wrote: > > > Here is another example: > > Corrected time = Elapsed time * 650/(550 + PHRF). > > I lifted this from the “The Racer’s Guide to Time on Time Scoring" by Russ > Cardoza > > > See: > http://www.biyc.bc.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads

Re: Stus-List PHRF Adjustments for Spin and JAM in a single fleet

This is what we do at our club, Tiburon YC on San Francisco Bay. We take the PHRF rating and if the boat is sailing non-spinnaker we add 18 seconds per mile to the PHRF rating. We have done this for over 15 years ago and it seems to work in our mixed fleets. On Friday, March 20, 2015, Eric Baume

Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF with DSC

I have the Standard Horizon handheld and I consider it my 2nd most important safety device ( my PFD in #1). I race in San Francisco Bay and I want to be plucked out of that cold water as quickly as possible. I also race offshore on a Cal 40 and again I want to be rescued quickly. I have the radio

Re: Stus-List Vic-Maui or Pacific Cup

Kevin, I have sailed the PacCup and it was a great trip. We sailed a Westsail 40 ft with a crew of 6. We trained for 6 months prior to the race and so we knew the crew dynamics which were excellent. The first 3 days are the hardest as you head out under the Golden Gate Bridge into the fog and i

Stus-List Replacing Jib Halyard Sheaves on my C&C 29-1

Greetings from the San Francisco Bay. I have been very quiet on this list for a while but now I am need of some advice from this very knowledgeable group. I have replaced my jib halyards with Endura and have peeled back the cover for about the length of the forestay. Unfortunately the halyard fa