Stus-List Re: new jib sheet

2024-05-26 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Consider one continuous line with and alpine butterfly and a soft shackle.  I have a mast mounted whisker pole and a baby stay.  The sail never gets stuck like it did with with bowlines. https://stingysailor.com/2015/06/27/diy-soft-shackles-for-quick-and-easy-headsail-changes-2/ Josh Muckley S/

Stus-List Re: Outhaul

2024-05-22 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I replaced mine with line as well but, beware.  There are sheaves on the mast and boom that were designed for wire, or wire and rope, or rope alone.  You would be well served to know which you have before changing.  I bought all new sheaves from zephyrworks to properly accommodate my selection o

Stus-List Re: Non Starting Universal / Westerbeke 5416

2024-05-19 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
As I suspected.  It does have a compression release or decompression lever(s).  Make sure they are all to the outboard position (45°), not vertical. https://l-36.com/read_pdf.php?page=11&file=manuals11/200152_Rev1-M20-M30-5416-5421_Technical_Man&title=Universal_Diesel__5416_Technical_Manual

Stus-List Re: Non Starting Universal / Westerbeke 5416

2024-05-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
As I suspected.  It does have a compression release or decompression lever(s).  Make sure they are all to the outboard position (45°), not vertical. [cid:eu.faircode.email.13941] May 18, 2024 03:38:49 Josh Muckley via CnC-List : > I got "stuck rings" one year after I stored th

Stus-List Re: Non Starting Universal / Westerbeke 5416

2024-05-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I got "stuck rings" one year after I stored the boat in the water.  The theory being that when the engine stops the nature of the intake and exhaust valves is to stop in a manner in which one or two of the cylinders have both intake and exhaust not fully seated.  As the boat rocks in the water t

Stus-List Re: Traveler sheet suggestions

2024-05-16 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
The stretch in the line on the traveler is of less significance than that of the halyards.  With an easily adjustable main sheet you can fine tune against stretch in the traveler.  For a stretch irrelevant application like the traveler, sta-set is a widely available and cost effective product. 

Stus-List Re: Racor 500MA question

2024-04-29 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I thought the metal shield was for gas vs diesel?  Mine has been through 3 surveys during my ownership.  No comments. I'll ask the last surveyor.  I'll let you know what he says. All the best, Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD Apr 26, 2024 17:48:08 ed vanderkruk via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: 36-1 Repower or 3HM35 heat exchanger?

2024-04-10 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Keep and eye on ebay.  You can find lots of used parts for the 3HM. A machinist will probably have ideas about how to get yours to seal.  After exhausting professional options, I'd try employing JB Weld epoxy putty.  You could manufacturer a flat plate to bolt or press in place of the end bell. 

Stus-List Re: Understanding Polars

2024-04-06 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Dennis said exactly what I was thinking.  I can't think of any time when VMG shouldn't be the metric.  Most boats have polars that are flat or concave between 170 and 190.  As I understand it this is likely because the boat has more wetted surface area when it is flat in the water.  Regardless o

Stus-List Re: C&C 37 Rudder post assembly

2023-12-07 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I'm afraid you're gonna have to go digging around inside but I agree that it sounds like the quadrant (or hydraulic drive arm if equipped) is what stopped the rudder from dropping further.  I'm not familiar with the 37 but on the 37+ the rudder is held up by a stainless bolt with bronze rollers

Stus-List Re: Water in the oil

2023-10-27 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
now hoping that the saltwater won't severely damage the engine. > > Douglas Mountjoy > 1988 C&C LF 39 > Mexico at large > 1984 Sabre 34 > Port Orchard, WA >     > > On Thu, Oct 26, 2023, 23:38 Josh Muckley via CnC-List > wrote: >> Water doesn'

Stus-List Re: Water in the oil

2023-10-26 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Water doesn't have to necessarily back up the exhaust from outside or from condensation.  If, when you're laying the boat up, you don't have sufficient exhaust pressure to blow out the coolant, it only has to back up the elbow a short distance.  The easiest way for this to happen is to use the d

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Sizing an inverter

2023-10-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I was estimating 3000A-hr too.  That's 30 group 27 batteries!  Not sure you want to do that.  Most people opt for generators to power the air conditioning overnight.  You only need a small 2kw unit.  The little red Hondas are popular for this purpose.  You can set them on the foredeck and run a

Stus-List Re: best coffee making setup on a boat

2023-10-17 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
https://aeropress.com/ I have 2.  Use the gas stove to make hot water in a teapot.  It is similar to a French Press but the coffee is smoother and there are no fines in the bottom of the cup.  It makes expresso shots which I just top up with water.  Brew takes less than 30 seconds and clean up

Stus-List Re: Long Island sound

2023-08-29 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I had a good time checking out mystic seaport museum and actually didn't plan enough time.  We also skipped over to shelter island and happened to catch the whaling days celebration.  It was fun.  There is an awesome sandwich shop in the center of town. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ So

Stus-List Re: 37+ Steering Cable

2023-08-03 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
37+ doesn't have conduits.  Well mine didn't Aug 3, 2023 19:20:04 Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List : > I'm replacing the cables on my Edson Steering. The chain is in excellent > condition. But the cables and the conduit showed signs of wear. I can't > inspect the cables, and once pulled out of the co

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Atomic 4 reversing - help, help

2023-08-01 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
hoice. > > I even use Shell 15-50 in airplanes now that are right up there with the A4 > for antique tech. > > Joe > > Coquina > > *From:* Josh Muckley via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:55 PM > *To:* Stus-List > *Cc:* Josh Muckley > *Sub

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Atomic 4 reversing - help, help

2023-08-01 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Y'all piqued my  interest.  The Castrol website is a bit of a pain to find their motorcycle product specs.  Ultimately, I found all of the motorcycle oils are multi viscosity.  So it seems like Castrol is out of the picture.  I have little to no experience with Castrol tech support but can attes

Stus-List Re: diesel engine air filter

2022-07-01 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Neil, you're not wrong about the air being relatively clean but everyone should consider just how small 5 microns is while also remembering the last time the sound deadening material disintegrated all over the engine compartment. Its also fascinating the speed at which the bilge gets dirty on a cl

Stus-List Re: 37+ Polars

2022-06-15 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1mSEt5gP5gauUTnAeS_UILmcaMPhcxxGe I forget how I made the chart but when I graphed it I was able to check me work by overlaying the factory provided graph with mine. They match close enough for my needs. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD

Stus-List Re: 37+ Polars

2022-06-15 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I have them. Just gotta find 'em. On Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 13:57 Edd Schillay via CnC-List wrote: > Rob, > > I don’t have it in table format, but this may help you out: > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/ntlbe5eims3zd4u/37PlusPolars.pdf?dl=0 > > All the best, > > Edd > > > On Jun 15, 2022, at 1:50 PM,

Stus-List Re: Antenna cable woes

2022-05-30 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I forget where I came across this guide but it has served me well. I don't recall needing a crimper. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pEh5lnvP1yMTRmMzIxYTktMDcxOS00NmMyLTg0ZDQtODg1NjU5N2ZkMGJl/view?usp=drivesdk&resourcekey=0-Hr-2cV_NnRO2_bhpIbiGBw Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomon

Stus-List Re: Antenna cable woes

2022-05-28 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Lots of options. You could terminate the 2 ends with the typical connectors and then use a joiner. You could use you're splicer. Nothing will ever be as good as the cable was before it was cut. I'd ask the yard to replace the cable. Period. They broke it, they should fix it... Correctly. Jos

Stus-List Re: Marinas - Northern Chesapeake

2022-05-26 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I don't know if Brian Fry is still on the list but he lives on his boat(S) out of Havre De Grace. It is a bit of a stretch up the river but I imagine the slips are pretty cost effective. I believe he's at Log Pond IIRC? It's a marina tied to condos. Marine services are not their bread and butte

Stus-List Re: Plumbing

2022-05-23 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
The grey pipe is polybutyle (PB) and is marketed as Qest. It is not particularly resistant to chlorine and I've heard there is/was a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer. If you like, you can stick to the original fittings here. https://mobilehomedepotmi.com/plumbing/qest.html Josh Muc

Stus-List Re: Plumbing

2022-05-23 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I'm not sure about the product you have but I have had extremely good experience with this line of products. I very much like the way the they tighten and firmly held. Easy to remove and reinstall too. https://www.flairit.com/flair-it.php Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On

Stus-List Exhaust hose recommendation

2022-05-01 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I'm looking for a recommendation on the best exhaust hose. It appears that I have gotten my money's worth from the original 30 year old hose. I'm looking at various silicone options but I'm not sure if I should be going for corrugated or smooth. All advice appreciated in advance. Josh Muckley S

Stus-List Re: Rudder Post Grease Cup.

2022-04-26 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I probably should have been more clear. Consider using green grease. On Tue, Apr 26, 2022, 07:33 Josh Muckley wrote: > I installed remote grease fittings. > > https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1nMYjorVEGAQz7qe2yad6Mry6uJxDJOvz > > > Consider using this grease. > > > https://drive.google.co

Stus-List Re: Rudder Post Grease Cup.

2022-04-26 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I installed remote grease fittings. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1nMYjorVEGAQz7qe2yad6Mry6uJxDJOvz Consider using this grease. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K6BjDMRWXsjeenlURzxj1x6x1278iH_c/view?usp=drivesdk Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Mon, Apr 25, 2022

Stus-List Re: Rudder issues

2022-01-05 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
There is a good chance that every rudder in the yard is wet. The biggest risk is that the web that is welded to the shaft may rust to the point of failure and the shaft could then rotate in the rudder. Very worst case the fiberglass would fall away from the shaft. In the interim the water can fr

Stus-List Re: Whisker pole with a 37/40+?

2021-11-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Bruce, I have installed a whisker pole. The link below is a folder for pictures of the entire mast project. Inside is a folder for the whisker pole. Forespar makes the telescoping pole with the adjustable T-track fitting and jaw. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1eSqX7wZP1r77hD84wDmGAQSI0

Stus-List Re: Temperature gauge on Yanmar

2021-10-27 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
The existing temperature light is run by a simple dedicated temperature switch. You would have to tee off the port and add a thermistor. Pipe fittings are easy and the gates usually come with MIP threaded sensors. Just add signal wire from the gage to the sensor. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C

Stus-List Re: leeward layline

2021-10-06 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Bob, Maybe it's something you have to see to understand. Please don't take this as talking down to you, I'm simply trying to makes sure we are starting from the same baseline. VMG (velocity made good) or sometimes CS (course speed) is the speed of approach to the next way point. If you point di

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

2021-09-23 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I'm late to this discussion, sorry. If you have an electric fuel pump it should be connected before the racor. Suck directly from the tank and as close to the tank as possible, discharge into the racor. This eliminates the chance of a vacuum leak in the racor or anywhere else downstream of the p

Stus-List Re: Using a broker

2021-08-23 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
A broker might be able to help you find a boat and if you are getting a loan they can smooth the title, inspection, insurance, and loan process. If you are comfortable with handling those things yourself then I would consider foregoing the broker. Especially and specifically if the boat is local t

Stus-List Re: Fridge Fans

2021-08-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Since you have 2, you can wire them in series and use on your 24v system. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Wed, Aug 18, 2021, 13:34 Bill Coleman via CnC-List wrote: > Some time ago during a discussion about keeping iceboxes evenly cooled, I > bought 2 tiny fans, and forgot

Stus-List Re: halyard/sheet bags

2021-08-14 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
All the cabin top lines just get sent down the companionway. They hang straight and stay relatively untangled. The jib sheets are cut to length such that they only have a few feet of tail. Never really have too much problem with just those 2 lines being staged on the cockpit floor or on the benc

Stus-List Re: Steering cable

2021-08-12 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
am sure feeding the new > cable through will be its of fun. Thanks for the thoughts and > encouragement. Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > On Aug 12, 2021, at 3:30 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > &g

Stus-List Re: Steering cable

2021-08-12 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Dave, The hardest part about the cable is reeving into the pedestal. The cable takes on a "set" so getting both ends to pass through the narrow passages can be a trick. I'd use a long piece of nylon string. Attach each end of the string to a corresponding end of the cable use tape to secure and

Stus-List 37+forward hatch - Lewmar Ocean 70?

2021-08-05 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
The glass on my forward hatch is pretty badly crazed. Recently I discovered that the hatch is also leaking around the glass to frame seal. Two questions. What thickness is the glass? What sealant is used to hold the glass to the frame? Thanks Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, M

Stus-List Re: Wire vs. Dyneema check stays - Now general dyneema and lifelines

2021-07-23 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
This is a collection of the resources, tools, and hardware I used to make my dyneema stuff. For the lifelines I used 1/4" dyneema and made locked brummel eye splices supported by thimbles. You have to be able to thread the rope eye through the stanchions THEN install the thimble. Solid thimbles

Stus-List Re: Wire vs. Dyneema check stays

2021-07-23 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I'm a huge fan of dyneema. It is relatively cheap and easy to finish yourself with few if any special tools. I currently have lifelines, topping lift, various soft shackles and continuous loops made of dyneema. No problems. I might reconsider using it for standing rigging but everything else I'd

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Broken Bolt in Epoxy

2021-07-23 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Well the melting point of solder is about 460°F and I'm sure the iron gets hotter than that so who knows what the temp of the bolt got to. I've used my oven set at minimum (170°) to help cure epoxy when the temperatures are too cold out side. Worked great. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+

Stus-List Re: Broken Bolt in Epoxy

2021-07-20 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I'd get a 1/8 reverse drill bit. Drill hogs make a great product. Heat it with a soldering iron and then after getting a good center punch on the remaining stud start the reverse drill. Epoxy will be gooey and should let it go pretty easy. You could probably get away pretty easily with a butane

Stus-List Re: Surface Maintenance

2021-07-14 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Sounds like you are confusing 2 different gelcoat treatments. What you described would be a reasonable choice for rejuvenating original gelcoat to a factory shine. Best likelihood of success is the hull sides - the freeboard above the water and below the rub rail. Typically you would NOT do that

Stus-List Re: Where to start with a gradually stiffening rudder? [C&C 34]

2021-06-28 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Lots of owners have installed zerk fittings to grease their rudders. Careful use of an drill bit followed by an end mill bit through the rudder shaft tube produce a hole that can be tapped to receive a pipe fitting or zerk. I added hydraulic hoses to mine so that I can remotely and easily charge g

Stus-List Re: 2'x8' sheet of smoke grey 3/16th plexi in MD

2021-06-17 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Wow, great to hear that 1/4 was still flexible enough. Josh On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, 12:31 Alan Liles via CnC-List wrote: > I replaced my fixed port lights two years ago. I used 1/4 “extruded > plexiglas with VHB tape and Dow 795. The plexi had enough flex to > accommodate the curve of the cabin a

Stus-List Re: 2'x8' sheet of smoke grey 3/16th plexi in MD

2021-06-14 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
On Mon, Jun 14, 2021, 20:18 Jim Watts via CnC-List wrote: > 3/8" is standard, I hope that's a typo. 3/16" is pretty thin... > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > > On Sun, 13 Jun 2021 at 20:54, Josh Muckley via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: 2'x8' sheet of smoke grey 3/16th plexi in MD

2021-06-14 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
gt; C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > > On Sun, 13 Jun 2021 at 20:54, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I'm about to buy the plexi for the windows on my boat. Looks like I'm >> going to have to order it from California

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: 2'x8' sheet of smoke grey 3/16th plexi in MD

2021-06-14 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
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Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: 2'x8' sheet of smoke grey 3/16th plexi in MD

2021-06-14 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
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Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: 2'x8' sheet of smoke grey 3/16th plexi in MD

2021-06-14 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
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Stus-List 2'x8' sheet of smoke grey 3/16th plexi in MD

2021-06-13 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I'm about to buy the plexi for the windows on my boat. Looks like I'm going to have to order it from California and the shipping is going to be ridiculously expensive. $150 for the glass and $130 for the shipping. I'm pretty sure that a larger sheet and or multiple sheets will be proportionally

Stus-List Re: Shroud tension

2021-06-01 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Bill, As this topic has come up in previous discussions you might find more answers if you try a search of the archives. That being said (IIRC), Loose recommends between 10% and 15% of break strength. The owners manuals typically recommend something to the effect of "visibly slack when broad rea

Stus-List Re: 3HM35F oil capacity puzzle

2021-05-16 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I can't recall exactly but if you asked me how much oil I buy in preps for an oil change I would have said 6 qts without even thinking about it. I use a hand vacuum pump but can't recall it's capacity. As I recall it was the larger of the 2 Moeller models at the time when I bought it. The suctio

Stus-List Re: Question re heater transom exhaust thru hull

2021-05-05 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Mike, I don't know if it changes anything but ALL of my discharge and exhaust ports come out under the reverse transom. You can see it in the video linked below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pEh5lnvP1yb1hNSENwOHRaZ1k/view?usp=drivesdk Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On

Stus-List Re: Line question

2021-04-27 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Yes Ron, double braid is really the only best option. It appears that you have interpreted the graph in the same manner as I. There are a few other factors that are going to impact your choice. I got the Samson XLS dirt cheap for my check stays. I chose it for its cost first, color second, and

Stus-List Re: rudder seam

2021-04-24 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Cracks like that often happen when a water logged rudder freezes in the off season. Mine was not cracked but it was very saturated. The attached link shows what was involved when the fiberglass guy did the repairs. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yVUdWUDNxVGFUcDA Dan Cormier

Stus-List Re: Line question

2021-04-24 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Ron, Here's a link to a PS article on line stretch to cost. They wrote the article to show stretch to cost value. In your case you might be able to use the inverse and simply look for the stretchy and cheap? I have the ubiquitous sta-set on my mainsheet and traveller. This was a choice of conv

Stus-List Re: Removing lettering

2021-04-21 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I've had very good experience with MEK. Test first. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Wed, Apr 21, 2021, 15:49 Neil Andersen via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > What solvent should I use to remove the residual adhesive?? > > Neil > 1982 C&C 32, FoxFire > Rock Hal

Stus-List Re: Pipe fittings for overboard discharge

2021-04-19 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
glass > tubes exiting the stern. > > > > Bill Coleman > > Entrada, Erie, PA > > > > > > > > *From:* Josh Muckley via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] > *Sent:* Monday, April 19, 2021 2:31 PM > *To:* C&C List > *Cc:* Josh Muc

Stus-List Pipe fittings for overboard discharge

2021-04-19 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Hey folks, Without getting too deep into the details, I'm having a bit of difficulty finding fittings to plumb my new bilge pumpS overboard. I've envisioned a solution but it requires use of PVC and glued joints. This throws up some red flags in my mind but I'm not really sure why or if it is ac

Stus-List Re: help with shift cable issue

2021-04-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
It looks like the "cable conduit" is held to a stabilizing beam with hose clamps. Am I seeing that correctly? If the conduit has NOT slid in those hose clamps then you're probably not going to find any luck inside the pedestal. On the other hand if the conduit has slid in the hose clamps you may

Stus-List Re: Internet on the boat

2021-04-14 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Wifi Hotspot on my phone. I also have a Ubiquiti Bullet mounted at the top of my mast which is supposed to pick up wifi. One company markets this package as a 5 mile wifi. I rarely use it but it does allow me to catch lots of wifi when I'm in anchorages. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ S

Stus-List Re: Hello?

2021-04-04 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Yep just quiet On Sun, Apr 4, 2021, 08:01 WILLIAM WALKER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > So, I haven't gotten any emails for a couple days. None in spam or > trash. Is it just quiet? > Bill Walker > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the

Stus-List Re: water tanks interconnected, or not?

2021-03-31 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I too have the iSeries tank level monitor from TechEdge. I was even a Beta tester. Generally I like it. The best thing about it is that you don't have to penetrate the tank in any way. The second best thing is that it can be calibrated in 10% capacity increments which allows it to very accurate

Stus-List Re: handrail

2021-03-28 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Use a wood screw drilled into the wood plug. As the screw bottoms out it 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&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Sun,

Stus-List Re: Leaving interior Teak natural?

2021-03-28 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I have lots of info for you to consider. However, I am by no means a professional. I found that without exception "lemon oils" are mineral oil with added color and scent. Double check me. I use the SDS to see and compare the "ingredients" in lots of products. Pure mineral oil is what is recomm

Stus-List Re: Attaching spring line to toe rail

2021-03-19 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Do some research on the load handling ability of spring hooks and carabiners. As I recall they are nowhere near as strong as the line to which they are tied. This has been my hesitation in using them. Josh On Fri, Mar 19, 2021, 21:01 Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > Last week's discussion on m

Stus-List Re: Barrier Coat.

2021-03-19 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
021, 08:53 John McCrea wrote: > Josh, > > > > Impressive. How many coats did he apply? > > > > *From:* Josh Muckley via CnC-List > *Sent:* Thursday, March 18, 2021 7:12 PM > *To:* Stus-List > *Cc:* Josh Muckley > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Barrier Coat. > &

Stus-List Re: Recommended Masthead/Deck Light combo replacement [now mast rebuild]

2021-03-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
s (e.g., > https://www.coinsunlimited.ca/circulation-coins/all-canadian-circulation-coins-lots-rolls/1989-Canadian-10-Cent-Bluenose-Brilliant-Uncirculated > ). > > > > Marek > > Ottawa, ON > > > > *From:* Josh Muckley via CnC-List > *Sent:* March 18, 2021 18:49 > *To:*

Stus-List Re: Barrier Coat.

2021-03-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I had my bottom stripped this past summer. The guy used what can only be described as a hand held planer to strip the gel-coat and layers of fiberglass. He relaid 2 layers of fiberglass and then barrier coated it with a MIL-spec product. MIL-DTL-24441 Ultra High Solids (UHS) by Sherwin Williams

Stus-List Re: Recommended Masthead/Deck Light combo replacement [now mast rebuild]

2021-03-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
gt; > > > > Bill Coleman > > Entrada, Erie, PA > > > > > > > > *From:* Josh Muckley via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, March 18, 2021 10:46 AM > *Cc:* Stus-List; Josh Muckley > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Recommended Mas

Stus-List Re: 12 volt tv

2021-03-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
This may not exactly be the direction you want to go but I find old laptops with USB DTV dongles and DVD players to be great options. Pick one with an available cigarette lighter charge adapter so that you can charge with 12v. I like the Dell latitude series. I have an e6540 that I use as a dail

Stus-List Re: Recommended Masthead/Deck Light combo replacement [now mast rebuild]

2021-03-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Thu, Mar 18, 2021, 10:19 David Swensen wrote: > Josh, Lets talk about your mast and spreaders. What did you use to paint > them? They look great. > > On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 9:54 AM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >

Stus-List Re: Recommended Masthead/Deck Light combo replacement

2021-03-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
gt; > > On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 7:20 AM David Swensen via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Josh, Lets talk about your mast and spreaders. What did you use to paint >> them? They look great. >> >> On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 9:54 AM Josh Muckley via

Stus-List Re: Recommended Masthead/Deck Light combo replacement

2021-03-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I replaced my Aqua Signal with the marine beam. Perfect replacement fit. No problem. Highly recommend. I also did Aqua Signal LEDs on the spreaders. Very low profile and they work phenomenally - almost too bright! https://store.marinebeam.com/led-masthead-foredeck-combination-light/ https://d

Stus-List Re: forestay tension

2021-03-16 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Absolutely Bruce! That's great anecdotal evidence of how little of an adjustment impacts the helm. You're also right that the weather helm VS Lee helm is ultimately what you are trying to adjust. Remember that slight weather helm is desirable as Lee helm can actually be dangerous since the boat

Stus-List Re: windlass battery under vee-berth

2021-03-15 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Peter, What is the chemistry of your existing batteries? Different chemistries and designs require different charging profiles. How do you plan to keep it charged? The means of charging has to be matched to the chemistry. Be careful in your selection of a battery since marine and AGM batteries

Stus-List Re: forestay tension

2021-03-15 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Bob, In your situation I would say that you will probably not regret keeping the turnbuckle as loose as possible. Of course if you have to tighten it, it is not impossible. You should make sure that both halves of the turnbuckle are equally and fully engaged. Y fully engaged I mean that the en

Stus-List Re: Forestay tension

2021-03-15 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Rake can (and arguably should) be adjusted by moving the foot of the mast. This basically helps keep the mast centered in the deck at the partners. Unfortunately the mast shoe often makes doing this nearly impossible. Of course changing the forestay length can also be a challenge. Remember that c

Stus-List Re: midship cleats on aluminum rail?

2021-03-10 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Soft shackle. https://youtu.be/DSAMR27tnFI Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Wed, Mar 10, 2021, 07:54 Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I really like the idea of a soft shackle. Easy and cheap to install, and > if you still really want something

Stus-List Re: G-Flex or Total Boat Fairing Compound?

2021-03-09 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Depends. If the existing fairing compound broke loose because of flex at the joint then more of the same will probably happen in the future. If on the other hand it just had a poor attachment in the first place and there is no flex then you'll probably be fine. If you already have the fairing co

Stus-List Re: Bilge monitor

2021-03-02 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Sitting in the slip... My wifi is connected often enough. I see it as being similar to many of the smart devices in our homes. I can control my grill and my Christmas lights anywhere in the world and I currently monitor my freezer temp remotely. If I lose wifi momentarily or for hours on end it

Stus-List Re: Broken engine mount bolt

2021-02-24 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
gue failure which occurs at > stresses well below the breaking strength, in which case you can sometimes > see the "beach marks" as the failure works its way across the section. > > Neil Gallagher > Weatherly 35-1 > Glen Cove, NY > > > On 2/24/2021 8:47 PM, Josh Muc

Stus-List Re: Broken engine mount bolt

2021-02-24 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
y prize? Can it be shipped or do I need to pick it > up/sail it home? > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 9:42 AM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Engineering discussion for the

Stus-List Re: Broken engine mount bolt

2021-02-23 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
e > aluminum block. > > Dennis C. > > On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 1:23 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> >> >>> With 1/4 of the threads degraded on the newly available bolt hole, I >>> plan to only torque the bolt to ~50

Stus-List Re: Broken engine mount bolt

2021-02-23 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
houghts are to just go with it. > > Neil Gallagher > Weatherly, 35-1 > Glen Cove, NY > > On 2/23/2021 10:41 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: > > Engineering discussion for the group. > > Here's the background. For about 9 years I have known about having 1 of &g

Stus-List Broken engine mount bolt

2021-02-23 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Engineering discussion for the group. Here's the background. For about 9 years I have known about having 1 of the 2 bolts broken on the forward starboard engine mount. These bolts hold a piece of 1/2 inch plate steel which was bent at a 90° angle to the vertical side of the engine. This creates

Stus-List Re: Panel rewiring

2021-02-15 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I like using terminal blocks and jumper strips cut to length. This is how my C&C 37+ came from the factory. See product links below. 20A is realistically probably as large as you will need but mine came with 30A terminals blocks. Typically you would design the layout so that all the power suppl

Stus-List Re: Windstar 33-2 solar project update

2021-01-24 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Joel, When the panels heat up they become less and less efficient. That's the reason for controlling their heat if possible. If mounting on a fabric such as a Bimini I can't imagine that adding a coroplast backing would change the temperature very much since the fabric is already pretty thin. On

Stus-List Re: No really a smile

2021-01-22 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
This is a pretty good guide. Matches Chuck's suggestions for the most part. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8pEh5lnvP1yV1JEN3YxQk1RbHc/view?usp=drivesdk A lot of people have reported adding various combinations of layers of fiberglass. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On

Re: Stus-List Real world solar panel experience? - Great Lakes area

2020-09-10 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Pictures of my solar installation. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yLXU5RzRyWjZXTDA Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Wed, Sep 9, 2020, 13:28 Dave S via CnC-List wrote: > Hello all, > > Need to replace my batteries and am contemplating an upgrade to Winds

Re: Stus-List Real world solar panel experience? - Great Lakes area

2020-09-09 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
ittle > confused by the 2 controllers? Well always confused By the boat bits but > willing to try :) I have come a long way in 2 years. > Thanks !! > > John Conklin > S/V Halcyon > S/V Heartbeat > www.flirtingwithfire.com > > > On Sep 9, 2020, at 2:32 PM, Jo

Re: Stus-List Real world solar panel experience? - Great Lakes area

2020-09-09 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I have experience but my panels are flexible and total 200w. I am also considerably further south in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. I have an Gensun MPPT-boost charge controller for each of the 2 panels. They are rated for a 105w panel but I think based on the angle of the solar impact and ine

Re: Stus-List 3QM30 High Pressure Pump...

2020-09-08 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I've removed/replaced the HP pump. The inboard fuel lines are really only best reached with the other fuel lines removed. It kinda sucks. There is also an upper fuel fitting and a lower pump discharge check valve fitting. If loosening the fuel lines, it is not uncommon to inadvertently loosen th

Re: Stus-List Yanmar cutting out at sea?

2020-09-06 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
A common racor to be used in these situations is the 200FG. Usually provided with a clear bowl but sometimes with a metal bowl. The metal bowls were provided as an option specifically for gasoline installations. These racors can be tricky to vent and fill completely, especially if the bowl is met

Re: Stus-List Freya Keel work 35-3

2020-08-27 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Alan, Epoxy and glass is a bit different than G10 (which is technically fiberglass and epoxy.) The rated compression and deflection strength are competitive with any other material. Especially when you get to the 1/2 inch thickness. No? Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On T

Re: Stus-List Overheating yanmar 3gm30

2020-08-27 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Better? Maybe/maybe not. http://knowhow.napaonline.com/what-is-hoat-coolant-4-things-you-need-to-know/ Ethylene glycol isn't actually bad for the environment. It readily breaks down and degrades. It's just toxic to aminals should they ingest it. On the other hand, many other coolants may not b

Re: Stus-List Transmission problem??

2020-08-27 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Just had my prop rebuilt. Plan on about 4 weeks turnaround time from removal to install. Josh On Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 14:27 David Knecht via CnC-List wrote: > We returned from our brief cruise yesterday and had no problems motoring. > I just finished a discussion with PYI to see whether the Maxp

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