Re: Stus-List Tacking Down an Asym on a 30 MK I

2020-05-15 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Following this closely. Generally, the C&C 30 with it's smallish main covering the largish headsail doesn't go downwind fast.  Getting a sym spin out from behind the main greatly improves it's downwind speed.  I don't see where an Asym would improve that scenario much at all, especially without

Re: Stus-List Drywall sander

2020-05-11 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Ah, Sorry mis-understood.  Well, if I get one to finish the drywall on my cottage, I'll take it down to the boat and make you a video.   I've used drywall sanding screen on my boat bottom with a pole sander (manual) for a few years.  Found it way better than just regular sandpaper to get the bul

Re: Stus-List Drywall sander

2020-05-11 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Did a search on Youtube and found a few pages worth: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=drywall+sanding+machine Including some reviews... https://youtu.be/4dKlP-3lKuM https://youtu.be/5iUrcWlG7VM Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. On 5/10/2020 4:37 PM, B

Re: Stus-List Backstay adjuster- is there too much of a good thing?

2020-05-11 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
If the mast is on the deck it's too much.  :-) If you have block and tackle on your split backstay, I'd be surprised if 1 human could pull it beyond the limits. If you have a hydraulic backstay, there's like a pressure guage which would give you a number. Here's a link to discussion on Sailin

Re: Stus-List Nova Scotia Listers

2020-04-19 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Very small community near my cottage had someone go in murder a bunch of people.  So very sad. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/rcmp-weapon-lockdown-portapique-1.5537598 Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. On 4/19/2020 8:18 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List w

Re: Stus-List Nova Scotia Listers

2020-04-19 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Drove through Portapique 2ce yesterday. Fortunately safe at home today. Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. On 4/19/2020 8:01 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: I hope none of our Nova Scotia listers were affected by the incident today. Dennis C.

Re: Stus-List Edson Wheel Removal

2020-04-08 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Been a while since I pulled my wheel, but it is a square steel key.  My wheel came off relatively easily as I recall.  Maybe I used a gear puller... but I don't recall it giving me any grief about leaving the shaft. I replaced bearings, chain cables, built new shift levers and had the whole thi

Re: Stus-List Pedestal Gear Shift

2020-04-08 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
I made my own from aluminum bar from my local metal shop.  The old ones had broken, but was able to use most of it as a rough template.  If yours are like mine.  The are basically over sized popcycle sticks. Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. On 4/8/2020 1:41 PM,

Re: Stus-List Exit plate for a '76 C&C 24?

2020-03-29 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
You mean like this: https://www.deckhardware.com.au/halyard-exit-plate Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. On 3/29/2020 2:16 PM, Michael Brannon via CnC-List wrote: Try Vela Sail. https://www.velasailingsupply.com/allen-brothers-halyard-exit-plate-116mm/Mikel Bran

Re: Stus-List dorade vents

2020-03-11 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
That's what I did on mine after my foredeck guys kicked 4 of them over board in 4 weeks.  I  have enough pipe for another 2 or 3 seasons...perhaps by then they will figure out where their feet are. Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. On 3/11/2020 9:46 AM, John Irvi

Re: Stus-List 1985 CNC 33-2 Pedestal Throttle handle

2019-07-13 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Which type do you have?  Got a picture? Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. On 7/12/2019 9:19 PM, Ray Macklin via CnC-List wrote: I broke my throttle and I need to replace it. Does anyone know where I might be able to get one. Or I could replace both if i have to.

Re: Stus-List dropping 29-2 rudder

2019-05-20 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Should be the same for most C&C's  I just replaced my rudder after work last week.  Takes about an hour if everything is free. Here's the steps: - remove steering cables from quadrant - remove quadrant 4 bolts on either side of the shaft and 2 little bolts holding the thing together - remember

Re: Stus-List Access

2018-12-19 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Bottom of this page should help you out: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. On 12/19/2018 8:12 AM, Elizabeth McDonald via CnC-List wrote: We joined this list a few years ago as Breakaweigh 1, have since so

Re: Stus-List baby on board

2018-09-28 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
I would second Graham's comments.  We sailed with our kids, one whom was severely disabled.  I learned that a sailboat has lots of places to hang an IV, and that we could still have a lot of really good family times sailing and cruising.  Racing was out for a bit. My daughter started sailing 6 mo

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 - Cowl vent flexible part

2018-09-24 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
I made mine out of 4" white sewar pipe because my crew kept punting them overboard.  Oddly enough, since I've replaced them, I have only had to replace 1 of the vents since (2 years now)...whereas when I was purchasing the rather expensive vents, it was 2 or 3 a year. Cheers, Jeff Nelson

Re: Stus-List Looking to replace bracket for windex on C&C 35

2018-04-28 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Correct website is: https://shop.yachtshop.ca/ Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. On 4/28/2018 8:09 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote: Yacht shop. I think is www.yachtshop.ca I bought one with light for our last boat. Ironically after that I never sailed that boa

Re: Stus-List Cabin top grab-rail removal/refasten 30' MK1

2018-04-15 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
The handrails are screwed or bolted into the interior cabin handrails, if yours is like mine.  Take the plugs out and you will have access.  There are a few areas where there isn't a handrail, and you should find plugs in the fiberglass (either plastic or metal).  If they are screwed together, I'

Re: Stus-List Spring Projects

2018-04-03 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Replace Engine mounts Shaft Log Cutlass bearing Prop Holding Tank Move depth and speed instrument to newly made over the companionway pod re-seal main cabin windows If there is any budget left over: re-install teak and holy floor -- Cheers,     Jeff Nelson     Muir Caileag     C&C 30     Armdale

Re: Stus-List Edson wheel chain jumping links?

2018-01-24 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Do you know any really good practical jokers? I can't imagine a possible way for the chain to jump off the socket and the key's unless they somehow broke would prohibit slipping elsewhere. On 1/23/2018 9:54 PM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List wrote: Hello all, OK, I think I have a weird thing

Re: Stus-List new haylards

2017-12-10 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
When I replaced my halards (main and headsail) I used the same wire rope combo that was original with the boat. I race lightly, and cruise.  Definitely it was the cheapest option.  My rigger had indicated that a good inspection of the sheaves at the crane should be done if going to an all rope

Re: Stus-List Aqua Signal Impossible Bolt

2017-10-14 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
or non-threaded rod and a die to cut the threads as much as you need. On 10/14/2017 9:23 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List wrote: threaded rod with a nut? Gary ~~~_/)~~ On Sat, Oct 14, 2017 at 8:19 AM, David via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Yep...3" is the longes

Re: Stus-List A4 Cutting Out

2017-09-18 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Might try checking the ground on the engine.  Mine had that problem a number of years ago, taking it off and cleaning it up solved the problem.  Of course mine is a diesel and yours is gas, but I would expect that the ground would be wired similarly. Food for thought. On 9/18/2017 8:15 PM, Ran

Re: Stus-List Drawers for 1983 C&C 37

2017-09-18 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Pretty much any cabinet maker in your area should be able to reproduce them.  If you can salvage the face off the drawers you'll have a good match to the existing cabinetry.  If you can find someone take them the drawers and they can re-produce. If you just need hardware...www.leevalleytools.co

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 boomvang issue

2017-07-29 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
I used these: https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rivet-nuts/=18ph4m5 After my tapped 1/4-20 bolts pulled through the tapped boom on my boat. I drilled out the hole, put these in, tightened them up and re-installed the bolts. So far so good. -- Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C

Re: Stus-List Removing Starter...

2017-03-27 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Not sure I fully understand your predicament, but searching for 3QM30 starter wrench brought up this: http://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Servicegard-Starter-Wrench-JDE80.html Could that help? -- Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. Halifax On 3/27/2

Re: Stus-List used vs new autopilot

2017-01-28 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
I'd vote new. I'm gettting pretty close to the same situation. The issue with continuing on with the old stuff is integration. When the next instrument fails, the newer ones will come with newer interfaces, so keeping up with technologies will in the end make life simpler. I also think pretty m

Re: Stus-List mast wedge and hatch lens

2017-01-01 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
If you have access to a bandsaw/tablesaw, it's fairly easy to make your own wedges from a chunk of hardwood. I don't know of anyone who has them comercially available. I milled my own a while back from a chunk of wood I grabbed off my wood lot. The wedges are tapered on one side. I cut the ta

Re: Stus-List yanmar diesel

2016-10-06 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
I have the same issue with my 2Qm. I've learned to live with it. I suspect it's battery. My boat sits on the hard all winter (Nov - May). I put a freshly charged battery in it, straight from my garage charging station to the boat and it fires within a crank or maybe two if it's ony 5 or 6 deg

Re: Stus-List RC issues.

2016-10-01 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Our policy was to cancel the race if no one volunteered. Peer pressure did the rest for those who hadn't volunteered. To date, I don't think we ever had to cancel a race due to lack of Race Committee. Pretty much everyone signs up for a race at the beginning of the year and if there are spots u

Re: Stus-List C&C Polars Again

2016-09-27 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
my bottom a few weeks ago but couldn't see to get the keel (murky marina water), so I'm sure it's not perfectly clean. Cheers, Randy ------------ *From: *"Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List" *To: *"cnc-list"

Re: Stus-List C&C Polars Again

2016-09-27 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Add a dirty bottom at this time of year and they'd work for my boat too. :-) Are you using speed over ground or speed over water for your baseline speed? -- Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. Halifax On 9/27/2016 6:24 PM, RANDY via CnC-List wrote: Those ar

Re: Stus-List Yanmar bolt size

2016-08-01 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
nope...but 1/2 inch and 9/16 would be somewhere in the vacinity if someone used an imperial bolt instead of the metric Yanmar uses. On 8/1/2016 8:10 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List wrote: Is there a wrench size between 13 and 14 mm? Joel -- Joel 301 541 8551 ___

Re: Stus-List Sail Cover

2016-08-01 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
A loop of rope on one side and a rope with a chineese button knot in it would work. That way you could just butten it up. Here's a youtube of the knot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQH2FnHoByc On 8/1/2016 5:58 PM, Franklin Schenk via CnC-List wrote: My friend has a sail cover with eyelets

Re: Stus-List Older C&C Bow Navigational lights

2016-05-16 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
You can actually get Perko lights as a direct replacement. However, you are going to have to drill out the broken screws which isn't going to be fun...as otherwise the degrees of light will not be correct. I've been thinking of replacements for my C&C 30, but haven't come up with a good option

Re: Stus-List EV-100 Question

2016-04-23 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Yes. Saves the installer from swimming. On 4/23/2016 8:27 AM, John McKay via CnC-List wrote: As I read the manuals, I have seen several times that the unit MUST be installed when the boat is on the hard or tied to a pontoon dock or floats. I don't understand the point to this. Any experien

Re: Stus-List Considering Head Replacement on 35 mk III

2016-04-20 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
I'd agree go with the joker valve replacement. It won't be that messy if you pump a gallon or so of water through. Anything that runs back will be mostly water plus a bit of contaminates from the hose walls. On 4/20/2016 9:56 PM, Jake Brodersen via CnC-List wrote: Sam, Perhaps you only nee

Re: Stus-List 30-1 Headsail Sheeting

2016-04-17 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
That seems pretty close. My 30 doesn't have track, but I've sailed on a few that do. I'm not sure the 150% would be all the way to forward end of the track. If I remember correctly that would be near the cabin trunk. I'd be about a foot aft off that. With a 170 you may need a turning block fu

Re: Stus-List *****SPAM***** Re: Bluetooth Speakers on Deck

2016-04-05 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
They also fit in the cup holders. :-) On 4/4/2016 10:42 AM, John Pennie via CnC-List wrote: Also give a listen to the UE speakers. They come with a bit of shock chord that easily wraps around a pulpit. John On Apr 4, 2016, at 8:48 AM, Dreuge via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wro

Re: Stus-List LED Nav Lights

2016-04-05 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
We've used LED - Red/Green/White on the top of the mast all LED. On Deck we have Red/Green/Stern and steaming light half way up the mast, all incandescant (they came with the boat). We wired it all to a 3 position switch - off - Sailing LED lights - Motoring deck incandescant lights. This ens

Re: Stus-List Bluetooth Speakers on Deck

2016-04-02 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
If you have an Aux input you can get bluetooth receivers...saves connecting a cable to i-device. We've used UE Boom's on-board as they fit in the cupholders. On 4/2/2016 10:06 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: The Admiral and I were also just looking at them. Like you, we were not impressed b

Re: Stus-List Yanmar Key source

2016-03-24 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Home Depot - Slot screw driver #2 works just fine, leatherman also works fine. Otherwise go to a local automotive store and get a replacement ingnition set to wire in. Yanmar blanks are $60ish and you can buy 10 new ignition switches for the same price. My yanmar switch went a while ago and ju

Re: Stus-List C&C Smile

2016-03-22 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
All puns intended? *The smile never came back. *On you or the boat or both? -- Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. Halifax On 3/22/2016 2:54 PM, Alan Bergen via CnC-List wrote: Jason: In 2004 I noticed the smile on my boat, when I hauled out. I could also

Re: Stus-List Jib sheet

2016-01-06 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
The ring hitch might be extremely difficult to remove at year end...but a bowline in a bight might be a better choice if you are going to take the sheets off at end of season. Could also use a soft shackle. If you really tighten up your bowlines I can't see why they would bind on the baby stay

Re: Stus-List Hydrolocked!

2015-10-23 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Wow all my years in Ottawa I don't think I used 5 gal. I did run some through probably about a gallon. Then I would go and drain the engine through the frost plugs as per Yanmar recommendation. I figured anything left in the engine would have enough antifreeze to keep it soft enough. 11 year

Re: Stus-List IPad Question...

2015-10-02 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
And here I thought you were watching Bonanza down there. On 10/2/2015 8:40 PM, Graham Collins via CnC-List wrote: It doesn't have a cell receiver, and it works very well offshore. During a recent offshore race I was watching the course while I was supposed to be sleeping. Graham Collins Secret

Re: Stus-List IPad Question...

2015-10-02 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
We use iPad (albeit with external gps) on Jahmon (j29) below decks all the time. I never understood why people would buy an iPad without the gps option. Seems like a lot of money to spend if you decide to change you mind later and having the GPS is such an integral part of our lives these days

Re: Stus-List Rigid vang

2015-09-29 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
I have a Garhauer ridgid vang as well. Love it to death. I eliminated my topping lift all together with it. When I'm at the dock, I take the main halyard off and attach it to where the topping lift used to be to snug up. Keeps halyard from slapping the mast and keeps the rigid vang from makin

Re: Stus-List info on C&C 37 for sale in NS, cnd

2015-09-26 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Looks like it's from Armdale Yacht Club. I'll poke around there tomorrow to see what I can find out. On 9/25/2015 6:01 PM, Bruno Lachance via CnC-List wrote: Hi, A friend of mine is looking for info on a C&C 37 for sale in Nova Scotia by Ocean yacht sales. Does anyone know something about

Re: Stus-List C&c 30 main halyard size

2015-09-22 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
roblems running all-rope halyards over the original sheeves. James delaney C&C 38 Mk11 Oriental, NC *From:*Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List *Sent:*Monday, September 21, 2015 5:41 PM *To:*javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com'); *Cc:*Jeffrey Nelson *Sub

Re: Stus-List C&c 30 main halyard size

2015-09-21 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Last year, I was thinking of replacing my halyard with all rope halyard. However, after a fairly lengthy discussion with sailmaker and rigger, I decided to replace with wire rope. I wasn't that keen in replacing the sheeve at the masthead, and my rigger successfully argued that the wire rope h

Re: Stus-List Off Topic- Automated Race Signals

2015-08-10 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Try this: http://www.lunenburghooter.ca/ On 8/9/2015 11:37 PM, David Donnelly via CnC-List wrote: I know this is sailing related but it is not C&C related. We have a fair number of avid racers on the list and I was hoping for some useful leads. A short background. I started sailing essent

Stus-List Load Calculators

2015-07-19 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
I think someone was looking for this earlier: http://www.harken.com/Calculators/ -- Boat_Sig Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 Armdale Y.C. Halifax ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, incl

Re: Stus-List List down?

2015-07-19 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Very light traffic... Must be boat weekend. Pouring down rain here in Halifax... On 19/07/2015 2:37 PM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List wrote: Nothing since Friday...is the list down or is everyone out sailing? Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 ___

Re: Stus-List mast step redo on a 30-1

2015-05-21 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Do you mean this site: http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/maststep/maststep.htm I did essentially the same thing on my C&C 30 a few years ago. The plywood had rotted out and my mast was sinking into the bilge. I got some 3/4 inch fiberglass panels from a guy who parts for aircraft. I c

Re: Stus-List Overheating as high RPM only

2015-05-04 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Read an article recently on impellers looking perfectly fine, but the "fins" had become detached from the hub. The drive pin did not go all the way through the hub to the rubber fins so it allowed the hub to slip inside the fins. So impeller may look absolutely fine, but not fully functioning.

Re: Stus-List Internal Outhaul

2015-05-04 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
The winch is likely in use trimming spinnaker or something else when you most want to adjsut the outhaul and it is so sweet when main trimmer asks for more outhaul that you can just reach over and give it a little pull to make the adjustment. On 03/05/2015 6:29 PM, John Pennie via CnC-List wro

Re: Stus-List Window Replacement

2015-04-25 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
nd Dow 795 both which I purchased from McMaster-Carr, and I sprayed the under-side, unmasked area with Krylon Fusion. Here is a link to the article. http://www.sailmagazine.com/boatworks/replacing-fixed-portlights On 2015-04-20 7:24 PM, Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List wrote: Given the amount

Re: Stus-List Crew duties during a race

2015-04-22 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Let's see: Helm Mainsail trimmer Genoa trimmers (grinder & Trim) Generally switch to Spin Trim and 2 more join for guy trim. Pit (managing rope clutches halyards outhaul adjustments etc) Mast person - pole height adjust and genoa skirting on tacks Bow man - all things forward of the mast on Spi

Re: Stus-List Window Replacement

2015-04-22 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
h the process we followed. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-04-20 7:24 PM, Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List wrote: Given the amount of water dripping onto my galley table, re-caulking isn't going to do it for long. Take your windows out, take them to any place that

Re: Stus-List Window Replacement

2015-04-20 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Given the amount of water dripping onto my galley table, re-caulking isn't going to do it for long. Take your windows out, take them to any place that deals with acrylic and have them duplicate them...if you break your windows make a template out of 1/4 plywood to take in. Let me know if you

Re: Stus-List C&C 27 Ontario Championships

2015-04-14 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
Awesome news Marek! That'll make NOD pretty intense. Cheers, Jeff On 14/04/2015 12:43 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: As a FYI: Our Club is hosting the Nepean One Design (NOD) that will include C&C 27 Ontario Championships. If anyone is interested, here is a link: http://nod.nsc.ca