Stus-List Sailing in - was Re: Engine Sound Insulation - Go Without?

2014-08-27 Thread M Bod via CnC-List
I couldn't imagine it where I am now - Deep Cove is at the end of a 1km long narrow high sided channel, wind funnels down its length. Short tacking would be and understatement at 100-200ft from shore to shore. Maybe some day I'll gain the confidence. Remember back to my sailing school days. A fr

Stus-List Dyneema lifelines -- was Re: Swageless lifeline system

2014-07-11 Thread M Bod via CnC-List
Anyone try dynemma for lifelines? I found at least one source for lifeline hardware with eye ends for high tech line. http://www.downwindmarine.com/Johnson-Over-Center-Pelican-Gate-Hook-with-Eye-p-91000377.html Seems like it would be easy to install and replace as needed. But would there be oth

Stus-List Bilge pump installation - was Re: Bilge Pump Cleaning

2014-05-26 Thread M Bod via CnC-List
Rich, Thanks for the heads up. I was just online tonight looking at bilge pumps. My CS 30 doesn't have an automatic bilge pump, just a manual. I feel like I should add an automatic pump, but I wonder what size. My boat has a very flat bilge with no 'deep' spots at all and maybe 4" space under t

Stus-List First sail

2014-05-25 Thread M Bod via CnC-List
OK. Boat got off the dock today. After a bunch of engine work, new hoses and new fuel tank (all installed by mechanic) everything is supposed to be working smoothly. Well. Getting off the dock was not so smooth. Couldn't sort out why roller furler was jamming for a bit. Finally sorted the iss

Re: Stus-List Spring prep

2014-05-02 Thread M Bod via CnC-List
ins via CnC-List wrote: > > I'd leave it alone without reason to change it.  My boat had been on > > the hard a while before launch, stuffing box was fine.  The valves on > > the thru-hulls on the other hand > > > > Graham Collins > > Secret Plans

Re: Stus-List Spring prep

2014-05-02 Thread M Bod via CnC-List
on the > hard a while before launch, stuffing box was fine.  The valves on the > thru-hulls on the other hand > > Graham Collins > Secret Plans > C&C 35-III #11 > > On 2014-05-02 3:15 PM, M Bod via CnC-List wrote: > > This spring is challenging - the

Stus-List Spring prep

2014-05-02 Thread M Bod via CnC-List
This spring is challenging - the weather is just starting to warm up. Hopefully this weekend I can strip off the boat cover, get the boat paint done, quick polish/wax topsides and do some initial interior cleaning on the new boat. Target is to splash Friday next week. Bit of a challenge because