Re: Stus-List Salon Portlight Window Replacement

Tom, Going through the same thing on my 85 LF 39. Have discovered the best replacement is 3/8" polybicarbonate tinted to a bronze color. Smoked grey is another option. The problem is that anything tinted and 3/8" thick is hard to find and most suppliers require you buy a whole sheet. Not su

Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

Hello Alan.Lloyd Lippe here. First I want to say that I have been so impressed with Fred and his knowledge at so many levelsand I am so appreciative of all his help and yes...I will be more than happy to share any and all information of my new system. It is still in the mid-90

Re: Stus-List 1986 Landfall 39

Bill, I have a LF 39. Contact me off line 830.379.0920 Lloyd - Original Message - From: bria...@aol.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 8:47 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List 1986 Landfall 39 I am new to this group, and wonder if someone might help me. M

Re: Stus-List 1986 Landfall 39

you can call nowhappy to chat with you. - Original Message - From: bria...@aol.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 9:14 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List 1986 Landfall 39 Lloyd, Many thanks for your reply. Please let me know a convenient time to c

Stus-List deck hatch leak

LkL Trying to lift the hatch off the deck, will not budge and do not want to force and ruin the gel coat. Any ideas on what the bedding might be and how to break the bond. Appreciate any ideas. Lloyd Lippe Finesse 85 Landfall 39 ___ Th

Re: Stus-List deck hatch leak

LkL Thanks for all the good responses.I feel much better with going forwardwill let the list know what happens Lloyd Lippe Finesse 85 Landfall 39 ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC

Stus-List me and 5200

LkL Several weeks ago I posted regarding trying to lift a leaking deck hatch that would not budge. 5200 was mentioned as the probable culprit. Started by using a dacron fishing line and brush cleaner as a solvent on a corner to break the bond. Then took a very thin 1 inch wide putty knife af

Re: Stus-List me and 5200

42 AM, "LKL Architects" wrote: Several weeks ago I posted regarding trying to lift a leaking deck hatch that would not budge. 5200 was mentioned as the probable culprit. Started by using a dacron fishing line and brush cleaner as a solvent on a corner to break the bond. Then t

Re: Stus-List Barrier Coating after Soda Blasting

Hello Edd, May of 2011, here along the Texas Gulf Coast I too had Finesse , a LF39, soda blasted and on the recommendation of the boat yard: 1. Used the Interlux primer-cleaner 2. Applied 2 full coats of the 2000E and a 3rd coat over the keel and up the hull about 1/2 way using a rolle

Re: Stus-List Autopilots

All these posts are really good timing for me and Finesse, 85 Landfall 39 (19,500 displacement). Until now...was pretty much sold on Raymarine P70, X-10 Type 1 mechanical linear drive which is rated up to 24,000 lbs. Plan to cruise Florida and onto Eastern Caribbean. Joe based on your co

Re: Stus-List Autopilots

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of LKL Architects Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:59 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Autopilots All these posts are really good timing for me and Finesse, 85 Landfall 39 (19,500 displacement). Until now...

Re: Stus-List Battery charger

WallyI am probably the least knowledgeable of all the posters on the listbut when I bought Finesse 2 years agothe charger was not workingrather than just buy a new one.I called Charles Industries.found them very helpful and for $100 they replaced the panel board checked

Re: Stus-List What did our 70's/80's boats cost new?

Hank, thanks for your post. I bought a 1985 LF 39 from the estate of Doug James, Erie, PA, the original owner, 2 years ago. From his notes and paperwork left on board, it appears that he paid approximately $120,920. He was also a C&C Dealer and owner of Lund Boat Works. I have the original

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 3HM35F low compression

Happy Easter to All, Bill is correctFinesse does smoke more that it should upon all starts...but happy to report that after 5 minutes or so of running the smoke is hardly noticable. Not sure what the PO did, but a local diesel shop suggested a fuel additive which I always useso maybe t

Re: Stus-List sailing under jib alone

Have enjoyed these posts. I too on occasion sail with just the jib. I did not see it mentioned, but I understand there is a term for sailing only the jib and it is sometime referred to as "Brazilian" sailing. Lloyd Lippe Finesse Landfall 39 - Original Message - From: Joel Aronson

Stus-List torqing keel bolts

LkL Hello Listers, While on the hard want to check the nuts on the keel bolts and understand 250 lbs is needed. Boat mechanic says it is very difficult to get the proper leverage deep in the bilge. Anyone ever used a small jack and maybe also with a cheater pipe to apply side pressure ag

Re: Stus-List torqing keel bolts

Thank you Russ and Jim, All good suggestions and appreciate your helpI feel a lot better going forward. Lloyd Finesse LF 39 Rockport, Texas - Original Message - From: Russ & Melody via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 1:42 PM Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

Thanks Ted.to you and Michael and Dennis and again.Russ and JimI so appreciate all your helpful input. The mechanic loaned me his 250 lb torque wrench, along with extensions and yes...a deep socket, so I think I am loaded up. Dennis thank you for clarifying the 10%sure s

Re: Stus-List torqing keel bolts

Chuck.thanks for the good suggestion.just finished torqing my bolts .can easily see why you had a custom set made. To you guys who do this by yourselfyou are more of a man than meit took 2 of us to get to the proper torqueso happy to have this task finished. Also, was

Re: Stus-List OMG! We're dragging!

Dennis, Enjoyed your humor, although I am sure there was nothing funny in your mind when you were awaken. First time I set my anchor alarm, I allowed for 10 feet of drag. During the night there was a slight wind change, no drag but Finesse did swing. LIke you it got me up in a hurry. How s

Re: Stus-List Merry Christmas

I too echo the same and wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a great 2015. I so enjoy this list and am so appreciative of all the fine help that I have received from so many of you. Lloyd Lippe Finesse Landfall 39 Rockport, Texas - Original Message - From: Tom Buscaglia vi

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM?

- Original Message - From: Edd Schillay via CnC-List To: Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:17 AM Subject: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM? Listers, As you know, I’m redoing the electrical systems on the Enterprise (thanks to all for diagrams and adv

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM?

Ed, local boat mechanic recommended and I have 4 Exide Orbital AGM's on a house bank wired in series and additional one for the engine. Have had for almost 3 years and no problems. Hope that helps. Lloyd Lippe Finesse LF39 Rockport, Texas - Original Message - From: Edd Schillay

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 3QM cooling system woes

- Original Message - From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List To: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List Cc: Frederick G Street Sent: Friday, August 09, 2019 1:04 PM Subject: Stus-List Landfall 38 3QM cooling system woes Hello, all — I’ve got a 1979 LF38 with the original Yanmar 3QM

Re: Stus-List Docking seamanship

I too cant add much to the conversation but agree with Marek. A lobster boat captain gave me the same tip and it sure seems to work. Also, being a single handler, I found that when going into a slip, if someone can catch and hold my bow, sure made things easier especially with a cross wind.