Re: Stus-List Thinking of a Wheel to Tiller Conversion

Discussion on tiller vs. wheel are a bit like Windows vs. Apple. This has more to do with personal preferences than with logic. However, if you find it difficult to single-hand from behind the wheel, try steering from in front of it. This works especially well if you have an autopilot. It works

Re: Stus-List Winter work cover

I use something similar to what Fred describes. If you want a picture, here are some: https://1drv.ms/i/s!At7BtDHoAfRtsCUKqiFGOfuWMIS1 and https://1drv.ms/i/s!At7BtDHoAfRttChyr9qewd52Aay_. Warning: this picture would not show a C&C boat! I use th

Re: Stus-List Vendee globe

But it’s like comparing a sporty drive on a winding mountain road in a nice roadster to an F1 race. Kind of the same, but not really. Marek in Ottawa, ON From: Gary Russell via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 4, 2016 08:20 To: C&C List Cc: Gary Russell Subject: Re: Stus-List Vendee globe I like

Re: Stus-List Best new tablet for nav/general use

I would not pay for top dollar for a case for a $100 tablet. A good big Ziploc bag might work. Or get yourself a tablet bag sold in many rafting/kayaking/canoeing store. Depending what you choose, it will cost you from $0.5 to $15. Marek Dziedzic (I had to provide my last name, because there is

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I am not trying to meddle in foreign elections... (:-) But I would suggest O’pen BICs (Laser is to big). We have a Harbour Master’s race each year. It is run inside the marina (in the fairways) as a series of match races in a cup system. I think you have to be over a certain age to register (i.

Re: Stus-List Best new tablet for nav/general use

Of course, this discussion can easily go into what’s better: Christmas or Easter? (or Windows vs. Apple, which usually leads to holy wars). I am not saying that I recommend against using tablets on-board. Rather, I don’t consider them Navigation Instruments (capitalisation intended). I do under

Re: Stus-List Best new tablet for nav/general use

I do not believe that a tablet of any kind is a good enough navigation instrument (I have a Garmin 720 and I trust it much more (I can see the screen in full sunlight without problems, it is completely waterproof and I can operate it with keys (not touch)), but I find that if you want a tablet for

Re: Stus-List Slip Choice

I think that, as Josh said, the whole thing depends on the property walk. However, if I have left/right and port/still. correctly, if your boat turns to port when reversing and you dock bow in, you want to be on the left side (looking out) of the fairway. This way, when you go out, you need to t

Re: Stus-List Masthead sheave replacement

+1 on that. Not a good idea to go up the mast when on the hard. The stability of the boat is quite limited with only the jack stands or the cradle pads support her laterally. The mast itself is an issue. Then you would be adding about 80-100 kg at the very top of it (the longest arm possible).

Re: Stus-List Winterizing 2GM20F

e: ?? Propylene glycol is very easy to get around here. I would think it would be a very easy thing to find in Canada too. You all do have RVs and vacation houses up there, right??? Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic vi

Re: Stus-List Winterizing 2GM20F

There is a school of thought that maintains that the impeller might deteriorate in the antifreeze, especially, since most of the AF is Ethylene Glycol. IIRC, the better one would be Propylene Glycol, but it is not easily available. Btw. if AF drains, it is only better (you don’t have to worry ab

Re: Stus-List PayPal update

Actually, it is a much simpler link: www.paypal.me/stumurray . probably, one could even remember it. Marek From: Stu via CnC-List Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 10:33 To: C&C Email List Cc: Stu Subject: Stus-List PayPal update Colin & others -- no I am not able

Re: Stus-List Mainsail replacement considerations

Probably true, but it applies only provided that there is a local sail loft in your area and that they would be willing to come to your boat. I tried to deal with Doyle, who claim that they have a local representation and nobody was willing to come to the boat and the sail would not be made loca

Re: Stus-List Mainsail replacement considerations

Dave, usually the coastal cruising sails are good enough for recreational sailing (one would hope that you are not planning to sail regularly in 40+ kt winds). This way you can select lighter cloth – the sail will be lighter and cheaper. I would, certainly, specify two reef points and “ring–on-

Re: Stus-List Looking for oil recommendation for 2GM20F

I use Rotella 10w-30. It usually comes on sale late September or early October. You can set-up Canadian Tire web site to tell you when it happens. Marek Ottawa, ON From: ed vanderkruk via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 12:40 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: ed vanderkruk Subject: Re: S

Re: Stus-List Winterizing an Atomic 4

This is how I do it with my diesel. Always on the hard. I warm up the engine first, using fresh water into that bucket. Marek From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 11:48 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List Winterizing an Atomic 4 W

Re: Stus-List Winterizing an Atomic 4

AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: You have to connect the shopvac _after_ the water pump. If your water pump is any good it will not allow anything to pass through it (when it Is not turning). And if it does, you have to change the impeller. Marek From: Kevin Deluzio via CnC-List Sent

Re: Stus-List Winterizing an Atomic 4

You have to connect the shopvac _after_ the water pump. If your water pump is any good it will not allow anything to pass through it (when it Is not turning). And if it does, you have to change the impeller. Marek From: Kevin Deluzio via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 07:25 To: cnc-l

Re: Stus-List Winterizing an Atomic 4

Different engine, but the same procedure. I take the intake hose off the seacock and connect a length of hose (about 2 m (6-7 Ft)). This goes into a bucket (e.g. from home depot, 5 gal). I run a garden hose to it from a water supply. I fill the bucket with water and start the engine. This way y

Re: Stus-List Yanmar diesel

+1 on that (same here) Marek Perkins Perama M-20 1994 C270 ”Legato” Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John and Maryann Read via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2016 11:59 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John and Maryann Read Subject: Re: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List kanzaki transmission

If you overfill, you _will_ have oil leaking (overflowing). Not a pretty picture. And don’t ask how I know. Marek From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Pete Shelquist via CnC-List Sent: Friday, October 07, 2016 18:22 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Pete Shelquist Sub

Re: Stus-List Solar on the go

I am using the PowerFilm panel. They are a bit more expensive, but they are substantially more portable. I have a 21 W, so it is smaller. The 28 W panel is $330 at Defender, but it weighs only 1.4 kg (compared to about 10 kg for the Zamp Solar briefcase). Marek C270 “Legato” Ottawa, ON Just ha

Re: Stus-List Center of Gravity

Probably a bit further forward. My first guess would be to look for the lift points and expect the CG is half way between them. The lift points, usually, are somewhere around the aft end of the companion way (bulkhead) and around the chainplates/bulkhead around the mast. I don't know your boat i

Re: Stus-List test

Dwight, If you reply with a different email (from what you have registered with, originally), the list would consider it an "alien intrusion" and would reject it. If you prefer using your gmail account, you have to un-register your bellaliant email and register back with your gmail (you may want t

Re: Stus-List toilet lubrication

The best, by far, is Peggy Hall’s book “Get Rid of Boat Odors“. You can get it off Amazon or, better yet, from SBO (sailboatowners.com) (http://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?53615). You can also search through her writings there. E.g.: http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/lubric

Re: Stus-List spreader lights - do you use them?

The only time I ever used my deck light was when I docked late in the evening (at dark) and used the light when clearing the boat after the sail (putting on the main sail cover, coiling all lines etc.). Possibly you could use it when sailing if you have some major sail change coming (but then a

Re: Stus-List Sundowner is for sale

http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/50854 From: Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 14:19 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Ronald B. Frerker Subject: Re: Stus-List Sundowner is for sale Is there a link to see this FD-12? I'd like to see it. Ron Wild Cheri C&C 30-1 STL

Re: Stus-List Open CPN

With the USB to Go cable you can connect any USB device. Even a hub. I use it regularly with a USB stick. Btw. Amazon would send you one for about the same direct to home. However, be careful, because not all phones support it. If you have a SD card slot, it will for sure. If it does not have t

Re: Stus-List Open CPN

If you are into it, you can get one of the ToughBooks (I think Panasonic makes them). They are reasonably priced, provided you get them from some surplus supply. If you have access to any of the “Computer for Schools” or similar outfit that collects used computers, refurbishes them for schools e

Re: Stus-List Sailing instrument updating

nothing that would not buff out... Apparently, it is a fairly popular sport. There are multiple videos of a Carnival Cruise ship doing a similar manoeuvre in Italy at the end of August (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmjuR-BhCug) Marek From: William Hall via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, Se

Re: Stus-List Prop Shaft coupling

If I may add to it, if I understand correctly, the set screws should not carry any load - it should be first, the friction between the coupling and the shaft (they should be perfectly mated), and second the key and the keyway. One other thing: the set screws should be used only once. The seco

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

but not often. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> ] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 9:59 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

I have very similar (consistent) results, even though I am much further north (45 °). I have a 24 W panel and I get a maximum charging current around 1.1 -1.3 A. My maximum charge per day is much less, but my batteries are never that empty. I think that the maximum I ever saw was just under

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

I personally have a Morningstar controller, but I wanted two battery option (I don’t have an ACR). If I were to do it again, I would go for a Genasun controller (they are very highly rated and recommended) and a separate ACR or something similar. Marek Sent from Mail

Re: Stus-List USB to Serial - reading NMEA stream

Dennis, I cannot answer any of the really technical questions, but… There is, generally, a problem with eth USB2Serial adapters. One of the most common is that the adapter does not have the real Prolific h/w; rather is an imitation. This happens even if you purchased the adapter from a re

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

Actually, Defender sells the cones ($15.63 or a better one for $55). If you look this up, there are many places that would sell you all shapes (balls, cones, double cones and cylinders). Now we don’t have the excuse? Marek Ottawa, ON From: Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 14

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

’ License for knowing this sort of minutia. And, no, I don’t have any day shapes aboard any of my boats – including the charter schooner I run. And the USCG has never asked. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

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Re: Stus-List Filtered Fresh water

Kevin, You should put any filter after the pump. Pumps hate to suck; they are much better at pushing. Btw. I am using a filter similar to what Nate linked (mine is GE, not Glacier Bay) at the cottage and it works quite well. I throw away the filter each fall, when we winterise the cottage (no

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

But that is Inland and has to be designated by the Secretary. The fact that it is marked on the chart is not enough.  Marek Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. Original message From: BillBinaList via CnC-List Date: 9/12/16 17:22 (GMT-05:00) To: c

Re: Stus-List 1985 C&C 33-2 Cradle Needed

There is a well known (at least here) Marine Cradle Shop (http://www.cradleridetrailers.com/) just N of Toronto. In our Club probably 80% of cradles are made by them. They have the plans, so you just tell them the boat model you have and they would make it for you and even deliver, if you ask.

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

Jonathan, I would never advocate for non-standard lights. I fully agree that the rules are there, so that we can identify other vessels quickly and without mistake. And yes, sorry, I was trying to be pedantic. Marek From: Indigo via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 13:45 To: cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

egrees. I didn't think a single wire made sense also and did not buy the fixture. I will buy the more expensive Aqua Signal. Thanks all for your input. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2016-09-12 10:24 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: Rob, I am not sure to whic

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

Under power you cannot display 360 degree red/green light. If you have a tricolour (segments + anchor), your 135 degree stern segment should be off when you turn on the anchor light, i.e. you would not display two lights towards the stern). However, the lights would be inverted (white is below

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

For that you can always put a combination light (red over green, 360 degrees) at the top of the mast (in ADDITION to the normal stern and side lights). I don’t want to hop on a high horse, but ANY variation from the rules creates a confusion. Though, I agree that in a swell the normal navigatio

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

Jonathan, There are no differences between Canada and the US. As you said, it is a international rule. You said: “When under power, whether the sails are up or not, a sail boat MUST display the red / green bow lights and stern light AND a steaming / masthead light.” This is not entirely correc

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

Rob, I am not sure to which part you refer as “no longer legally required”. You don’t need the deck light, for sure, but you do need a steaming light, unless you can show a 360 degrees white light in some other way (e.g. turn off the stern light and turn on the anchor light at the top of the ma

Re: Stus-List Octopus on a Landfall 38

+1 on #2 (Make sure what you connect it the other end to is strong enough. We had an old Morgan steer like crazy because the entire hull was flexing! We had to glass in a lot of extra stiffening) I read somewhere about a linear drive that ripped itself off the mounting shelf. These things gener

Re: Stus-List Marine Batteries

Never add acid to a battery (unless you spilled some before). Water evaporates, acid does not. Marek Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. Original message From: Kevin Paxton via CnC-List Date: 9/5/16 16:26 (GMT-05:00) To: "syerd...@gmail.com" ,

Re: Stus-List Marine Batteries

John, If your only charging is from the motor/alternator you would never be able to fully charge your batteries (unless you motor a lot - like several hours at a time). You can easily extend the life of the batteries and have them fully charged (I.e. have more usable capacity) if you install s

Re: Stus-List Marine Batteries

I too use the Optima Blue’s, but I have no option – the batteries are in the cabin. Btw. I think they are gel, but not AGM. Having them there lowers the centre of gravity and they are also close to centre of the boat (length-wise). If you have an option to place the batteries in a compartment t

Re: Stus-List Hurth HBW 50-2R oil (was: A4 Slips Out of Gear)

Michael, It says specifically to use ATF fluid _and not motor oil_ (see the picture here: https://1drv.ms/i/s!At7BtDHoAfRtnVCbbR3Crxiag1vP). This applies not only to storage, but also to running it. Some other transmissions use motor oil, but not this one. Marek From: CnC-List [ma

Re: Stus-List A4 Slips Out of Gear

Eric, Hurth recommends ATF fluid. There should be a little plaque on the transmission to that effect. They even warn not to use motor oil. I happen to have the same combination (Perkins (M20) and Hurth 50) in my boat. When you change that oil keep in mind that it takes very little of it (0.75 l

Re: Stus-List EV 100 autopilot

I think that at the helm is the default place, but I have seen it mounted either on the cockpit coaming or on a adjustable arm, so it can be turned 180 degrees (so it can be used from in front of the wheel). This type of mounting frees you from being stuck behind the wheel. If you sail with a

Re: Stus-List Solar Charging -- Normal?

Edd, very normal. The 13.3 V is the charging voltage. 12.8 V (more like 12.7 V) is the fully charged resting voltage (with no voltage provided by the solar panel). If you had a display, you could check how many Ah (not amps; ampere-hours) you put into your batteries. But the 12.7 - 12.8 V re

Re: Stus-List Anchor test - recommended lunch hook/kedge?

If you are still looking for more opinions on anchors and anchoring, there was a long discussion on the topic at SBO (http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/static-tests-versus-field-use-true-holding-power-of-anchor-types.180538/) . Some of the comments were quite similar to the opin

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weed. He put the boat up for sale on his return to Halifax.no idea what happened to it..it was pretty crude. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2016-08-23 11:40 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: > I know personally a couple of guys, who while living in Halifax (now &

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I know personally a couple of guys, who while living in Halifax (now one of them is in Ottawa), did this (or the same) trip. But they did it two-handed. Either it is a very popular endeavour among Haligonians or we are talking about the same trip. Marek From: robert via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday,

Re: Stus-List Hard starting

+1 on that. Once, I had a 6 V voltage drop on the battery terminal (corrosion and a wingnut). A little bit of cleaning, dielectric grease and proper tightening of the nut solved that problem. Since you are saying that this happens on one battery and not the other (or more on one), investigate th

Re: Stus-List (no subject)

Dave, not a specific solution to any of your problems, but if you are dealing with sanitation, Peggy Hall’s book (Get Rid of Boat Odors) is a very good read. It might be the best $25 you spend on your sanitation systems (A Kindle version is I think under $10). Marek From: Danny Haughey via Cn

Re: Stus-List Boarding Ladder

The central location would also depend on if you have a split backstay or not. With a split one, you want it central. It also, usually, makes the gate easier to install. Marek Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: RANDY via CnC-List___ This list is s

Re: Stus-List Boarding Ladder

You want to have, at least, a good rung or two under water and a reasonable way of clearing the pushpit. This applies to those of us who are not built like Mark Spitz. Your Admiral will be thankful. I know that it may sound funny, but one of the reasons why we changed boats was the difficulty

Re: Stus-List was C&C 33 Main Sail Sheave, now how to get to the top of mast

John, if you want to be able to reach to the very top of the mast, get yourself a harness and an aider (e.g.: http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en_CA/big-wall-climbing/alpine-aiders-BD390050ALL1.html). Or make yourself a pair of stirrups that you can attach to the a halyard (and a harness).

Re: Stus-List snatch block details?

Have you looked at the sheet load calculators? Harken has one: http://www.harken.com/content.aspx?id=9096 L-36 has a more sophisticated one: http://l-36.com/wind_load.php Samson has a formula: (windspeed in mph)^2 x 0.004 x (sail area in square feet) = Sheet Load at Clew in pounds I would have a

Re: Stus-List Main sheet tackle

. David Knecht Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology Core Microscopy Facility Director University of Connecticut 91 N. Eagleville Rd. Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-2200 On Aug 3, 2016, at 11:15 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: Dave, in my view this is the neatest thing. It is a Garhauer

Re: Stus-List Main sheet tackle (was: Flexible solar install)

exactly Marek From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 11:16 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List Main sheet tackle (was: Flexible solar install) looks like a double ended mainsheet. Pull/release both lines for gross trim, one line for fin

Re: Stus-List Main sheet tackle (was: Flexible solar install)

the cam? Dave Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT On Aug 3, 2016, at 8:35 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: Josh, A nice and compact solar arrangement. totally off topic. In your pictures I noticed an interesting main sheet tackle arrangement. It looks like a 2:1 g

Re: Stus-List Main sheet tackle

like two lines coming out of the cam? Dave Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT On Aug 3, 2016, at 8:35 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: Josh, A nice and compact solar arrangement. totally off topic. In your pictures I noticed an interesting main sheet tackle arrange

Re: Stus-List Main sheet tackle (was: Flexible solar install)

Josh, A nice and compact solar arrangement. totally off topic. In your pictures I noticed an interesting main sheet tackle arrangement. It looks like a 2:1 going to the cabin top winch and 8:1 (?) (4:1 + 2:1) at the traveller. Do you find that you use the winch a lot? Different boat (smalle

Re: Stus-List Windows versions (was: Question on PredictWind.com)

ybe I should just take a class and become a better photographer. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 2:33 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Marek Dziedzic Subject: Re: Stus-Li

Re: Stus-List Windows versions (was: Question on PredictWind.com)

This is not sailing related, but we can all pretend that it is... Win 10 is much better than 8.1 – more stable, more configurable, better supported. And substantially better than 8.0. You can stop (only kind of) the updates by identifying that your wireless connection is metered. This would pre

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

season or two, I don't see the advantage. Joel On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 11:26 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: But how would you handle connecting and disconnecting every time you step or unstep the mast? And how would you protect it from the elements? I replaced the

Re: Stus-List Two Prong DC outlet

But how would you handle connecting and disconnecting every time you step or unstep the mast? And how would you protect it from the elements? I replaced the plugs numerous times and I seem to have a problem doing it reliably. And the worst part is that you have reasonably limited time when the

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

No way. Potentially a bear, but mostly Canada Geese (and they poop a lot). Marek Ottawa, ON From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 11:51 To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Stus-List Could this happen at your yacht club? This was across the street from my yacht club. I usua

Stus-List Another great performance of a C&C boat (Lake Ontario Challenge)

For these of us who might be interested... This is an excerpt form our Club’s newsletter RCYC/NSC Team “Sula Sula” 2016 Lake Ontario 200 Line Honours On July 16th onwards, the Lake Ontario 300 Challenge offshore race was held out of Port Credit Yacht Club. The world’s longest annual freshwater r

Re: Stus-List Plumbing Related

I replaced the pump on my head (should it be in my head? (;-)) and even my wife finds it so much better. She says that it was money well spent. In Ottawa, it was even better $90 for the pump, $85 for the rebuild kit. A no brainer. Marek From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 20

Re: Stus-List Grounding a mast - 30mki

This is not exactly the case. Keep in mind that a lighting generates a current in thousands of A. That high current generates magnetic field around it. In turn this magnetic field generates current in any conductor in the neighbourhood (this includes, but is not limited to, any electronic equip

Re: Stus-List Grounding a mast - 30mki

In no way I would want to discourage you from grounding your mast. However, please consider the two articles and draw your own conclusions. http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/lightning.htm http://lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/cone-of-protection-myth.html Marek From: Ryan Doyle via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Relocating the Yanmar key now alternator..

The worst part is that the test is potentially destructive. If you turn the ignition off and nothing happens, you know that you can do that. On the other hand, if you do that and you fry the diodes, you know that you shouldn't, but you also need to replace the alternator. And trying it on someon

Re: Stus-List stanchion re-bedding (with Butyl)

Jeremy, you want that tape from Maine Sail (Compass Marine). It IS much better than just about anything else. Of course, your problem is that the shipping to Canada would cost you more than the tape itself. If you are around Vancouver, consider shipping it to a UPS store on the US side and dr

Re: Stus-List Where to run reefing line? 1988 C&C 30MKII.

fishing tape? Better yet, if you have access to those - a fishing rod (the fibreglass ones for fishing wires). Or a tent brace. Marek Dziedzic 1994 C270 “Legato” Ottawa, ON From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 08:07 To: C&C List Cc: Josh Muckley Subject: Re: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List C&Cs in other places

interestingly, there exist C&C owners who are not on the list. I always wondered why. Marek From: Andrew Burton via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 7, 2016 07:33 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Andrew Burton Subject: Stus-List C&Cs in other places Just watched the 35-2 Hat Trick leave Block Isla

Re: Stus-List Fan Frustration!

Ryan, it is a common problem with electronics and some electrical equipment – you let the smoke out. if you could put it back in, it would continue working. Marek From: Ryan Doyle via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 11:16 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Ryan Doyle Subject: Re: Stus-Lis

Re: Stus-List Pedestal wiring

Fred, This is a very clever idea. One learns something new every day. I can go home now. Too bad that I read this this late in the day... Marek From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 14:00 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Frederick G Street Subject: Re: Stus-List Pe

Re: Stus-List Pedestal wiring

Paul, As Fred said, you can try running the wires the other way. I did that for a different chartplotter (Garmin), so the connectors were smaller (about 1/2” if I recall), but I found it easier to run the cable from the pedestal end into the inside of the boat (rather than the other way around)

Re: Stus-List Moving my traveler - 30mki

Ryan, different boat, but.. On my previous boat, a C&C 24, I had a traveller about a foot astern from the companion way. There was no bridge deck there. There was no issue with the boom attachment – if anything the bail was moved back. It was great for controlling the sail, but it wrecked havo

Re: Stus-List HIN

The HIN should be also painted permanently on the inside of the hull. Almost every boat has its own place where this is. This may not help much as it might require removing some cabinetry in order to find it.  MarekOttawa, ON  Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. ---

Re: Stus-List Roller Furling Line

in heavy wind conditions I need extra two wraps of the furling line around the drum to furl the sail completely. Marek C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 1:32 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Bina - gmail Subject: Re: Stus-List Roll

Re: Stus-List C&C 30-2 -when to reef??

+1 for the dogbones. I have them on each reef tack. They work great.  Marek  Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. Original message From: Michael Crombie via CnC-List Date: 2016/06/21 10:31 (GMT-07:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: mcrom...@bell.b

Re: Stus-List Roller Furling Line

>From what I've heard you should never use a winch to furl the jib. Generally, >furlers don't respond well to that. Marek Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. Original message From: Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List Date: 2016/06/21 12:19 (GMT-07:00)

Re: Stus-List Roller Furling Line

I am with Steve on that. You can over think it, if you want to. But if you buy about 2x the boat length you should be fine. At the price you pay for a line of this diameter you can add extra 10 ft. for good measure. Of course involving calculus is so much more fun. Marek Sent from my Bell Sams

Re: Stus-List 1988 30MkII. When to reef?

I would say that you should reef before you get uneasy (or when your passengers get uneasy (including the most important Admiral )). You will quickly find that too much heel would not help. You would be going sideways,instead of forward. And the only benefit would be that you are uncomfortable

Re: Stus-List Warm up diesel engine

I my mind, the main reason to warm up the engine is to make sure that it would not stall when you drop the revs to idle. When you leave the slip, you want to make sure that the engine is operating properly and it is available, when you need it (tight quarters manoeuvring). It is enough to warm i

Re: Stus-List Solar Panel Replacement Question

Edd, I assume you have a good controller already (?). If you don’t - get one. Genasun tops the list. That would not get you through a few evenings, but it works wonders to keep the batteries topped up. Mine is 25 W. Marek Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-

Re: Stus-List Sales tax in Canada

Bill, This is definitely not definite knowledge (CRA is the only one, who could provide you this). As far as I know, there is no difference between private sale and brokerage in terms of if the tax is due or not. The only difference is that if you buy through a brokerage, the tax is is withhel

Re: Stus-List Stupid Reefing Mistake / clew straps

Jean-Francois, I made it myself. Bought some gorilla or similar velcro strap at Home Depot and cut it to length. I make three loops around the boom. For the unreefed main I have a slug at the clew. Both work. Btw. on the first reef, I don't even use those bunt lines. I find that they don't

Re: Stus-List Stupid Reefing Mistake

I was told that you should use a clew strop (in addition to the reefing line). If the reefing line goes your sail would not rip. If you don’t believe me, you can look at some of the supermaxis; most of them use it. And if you want to make it easy, use some Velcro strap. Marek From: Indigo via

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue - now using life sling

First, great job Randy. I only wish all of us would do at least as good a job as you did. Jonathan, even at zero speed, the boat would be blown away from anyone in the water. We only think we can swim that fast. Additionally, you would have a trouble to try staying in one spot (unless you have

Re: Stus-List Time for new shore power cord?

You should read some of the Maine Sail’s comments on the bad shore power cords and plugs. He is on a crusade on that topic. But if you look at what he writes you would be too. Apparently, there is a substantial difference in the connection area surface between the original and Smart Plug. Cert

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

I strongly suggest reading some of Peggy Hall’s instructions on how to keep the odours from setting in a boat. She frequents the SBO and, I think, has her own forum there. Most of it is worth the read. Keep in mind that the chlorine solution works fine, but only for a short while. It works grea

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