Stus-List Re: C&C 35 MK I interior

e fly,” like incorrectly positioning the rudder and compensating with two different sized bronze rollers, installing drainage in hull compartments that allows standing water, or using wrong size bolts that were probably laying around the shop. It’s been a fun boat, but I’ve done many repairs

Stus-List Re: C&C 35 MK I interior

lake about 12 miles long, but they did. Joe From: Martin DeYoung via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 6:29 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Martin DeYoung Subject: Stus-List Re: C&C 35 MK I interior Any chance this 1970 35 was built at the Bruckmann custom shop? Some of the details appear

Stus-List Re: C&C 35 MK I interior

Any chance this 1970 35 was built at the Bruckmann custom shop? Some of the details appear similar to the 70's era 43s. The 43s were built with a teak veneer over the plywood bulkhead. Calypso's (nee Arieto) original owner ordered the bulkheads to have white paint added over the teak veneer.

Stus-List Re: West Coast C&C Rendezvous

Calypso is staying in Port Ludlow, I have someone who saw the Boattrader ad planning a visit to the area and our classic wood hulled power boat needs some paint/varnish before our San Juan Island cruise starting next week. Enjoy the gathering of the clan! Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43-1 P

Stus-List Re: Insurance for larger boat - 15 foot increase maximum?

When we purchased our 1956 Matthews 42 with twin 454 gas V8 engines we had difficulty obtaining insurance at any cost. After a haul-out survey, drawn fasteners, and certifying the survey findings we got to my qualifications to own and operate the vessel. The insurance company that was most prom

Stus-List C&C 43-1 for sale, Calypso's BoatTrader ad is placed

I finally got Calypso finished, photo's taken, and way too much info put into a BoatTrader ad. I included a mention of this cnc-list, the cncphotoalbum, and JKC's web site history of C&C and the 43's so anybody looking at Calypso who is not familiar with the C&C myth and legend has some referen

Stus-List Re: Callisto for sale. 1974 35mk2

Shawn, Congrats on finding your next boat. I expect Callisto has better than average performance than many cruisers. The R2AK team “Ship of Fools” a 1974 C&C 35 MKII (an Callisto sister ship?) out of Victoria BC is in 4th place. It is surprising a older design monohull is able to keep pace wi

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

Transitory engine issues can create drama quickly. Back in 1992 we had just taken possession of a 1981 C&C 36 and departed Seattle's Lake Union heading out to our saltwater moorage at Shilshole Bay Marina. This trip takes us west through the Lake Washington Ship Canal, under the Fremont and Bal

Stus-List Re: Ritchie Compass Repair

I missed see who did the repair but I got great service and spare parts from Viking Compass. I had Calypso’s main steering compass base repaired and rechromed. Viking updated the compensation magnets making the original base like new. (I considered the cost a good value but it wasn’t cheap.) M

Stus-List Re: West Coast Rendezvous

of 6/3 along with the rest of the PMYC gang doing our Fal Joslin race. May we could check out the progress on Calypso then. Peter On Sun, May 28, 2023 at 2:10 PM Martin DeYoung via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: I was hoping to take Calypso up to Telegraph Harbor this ye

Stus-List Re: West Coast Rendezvous

I was hoping to take Calypso up to Telegraph Harbor this year but our painting/varnishing in prep for her "for sale" glamor shots will delay any voyage north. If any PNW boats are passing through Port Ludlow on their way north and want to meet up drop me a line. With two boats in Port Ludlow a

Stus-List Re: Motor Mounts

When I replaced Calypso's engine mounts I also needed to improve how the bolts were fastened to the engine beds. Calypso's engine beds are fiberglass over wood (for height and width) with a steel bar laminated on top of the wood under approx. 1/2" of fiberglass. I was able to go up one size of

Stus-List C&C 43 Calypso for sale

We will be listed Calypso for sale in the near future. I have a few more weeks of painting below deck and need a little warmer weather to finish the Kiwi Grip a few areas on deck. One that's done I will post pictures and details on Boat trader or something similar. We have not yet settled on a

Stus-List Re: Racing at night

“A masthead wind instrument works at night.” Absolutely, except when it doesn’t. During the 1982 Vic-Maui race on a Britt Chance designed 54’ IOR boat in trade winds reinforced by a tropical storm nearby (steady high 20’s, gusts to mid 30’s) the wind instruments were lagging behind the actual

Stus-List Re: Boatless again

to go on college tuition. Matt C&C 42 Custom From: Martin DeYoung via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:53 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Martin DeYoung Subject: Stus-List Re: Boatless again We are preparing to list Calypso for sale in the near future but

Stus-List Re: Boatless again

We are preparing to list Calypso for sale in the near future but a 1971 C&C 43 doesn’t meet Danny’s list of desired features. My wife has called in the promise I made when we first bought Calypso. This means she gets to pick our next boat. To her credit she has waited well over 20 years to cal

Stus-List Re: C&C 37+ PSS

Rob, Have you contacted PYI to ask if they have that info on file? Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Port Ludlow/Seattle > On Feb 9, 2023, at 5:53 AM, Rob Hamlin via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi > Can anyone confirm the size of the shaft tube 37+? I know the shaft is 1 1/8 > . Looking to r

Stus-List Re: Half Century Club

Formula B mold remover from Good Old Boat magazine Make from: 1 gallon water ¼ cup Borax 2 Tablespoons TSP 2 Tablespoons Washing Soda Mix in the water, shake vigorously for a few minutes then swirl to confirm mixing is complete. Usage: Wet moldy surface, the amount that can be worked in 20 minute

Stus-List Re: Half Century Club

hing like this? Matt From: Martin DeYoung via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 11:39 PM To: Ronald B. Frerker Cc: Stus-List ; Martin DeYoung Subject: Stus-List Re: Half Century Club Ron, If you liked how Calypso looked as Esta Es you would still like it now.

Stus-List Re: Half Century Club

this before and if so, forgot the answer; did Calypso once live on Lake Michigan under a name like Esta Es? Ron Wild Cheri C&C 30-1 STL On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 12:48:25 PM CST, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List wrote: Calypso is now at least 52 years old. Launched in January 1971 as

Stus-List Re: Half Century Club

wrote:  Martin, I may have asked this before and if so, forgot the answer; did Calypso once live on Lake Michigan under a name like Esta Es? Ron Wild Cheri C&C 30-1 STL On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 12:48:25 PM CST, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List wrote: Calypso is now at least 52 years

Stus-List Re: Half Century Club

Sounds like a trophy wife… Martin On Jan 25, 2023, at 11:38 AM, Randy Stafford via CnC-List wrote:  For her 50th birthday last year she got a new genoa furler and genoa, and a retractable bowsprit, asym, and top-down furler for it. She was the sharpest looking boat on my lake before, and s

Stus-List Re: Half Century Club

Calypso is now at least 52 years old. Launched in January 1971 as “Arieto”, hull #1 of the “Limited Edition” C&C designed, Bruckmann built 43s. My understanding is she was trucked directly to and commissioned/launched in Florida just in time to make the first race of the 1971 SORC. (First in cla

Stus-List Re: Wind instrument conundrum

Charlie, I have a similar issue with Calypso’s B&G wind instruments. I have been following several related topics in Sailing Anarchy’s Gear forum where people much more familiar with the IT side of connecting a new sensor to an existing system. I have read much about various attempts to conne

Stus-List Re: C&C 32 Babystay

Does your rig already have fore and aft lowers? If you do a baby stay may not add that much extra support. When I re-rigged Calypso I used Briton Toss’s rigging book to calculate the loads on various shrouds and rigging elements. IIRC the aft lower shrouds can carry more load than most other e

Stus-List Re: Barient 26 winch questions

I suggest cutting a winch size hole in the bottom of a cardboard box and dropping it over the winch before disassembly. The box may catch any springy bits that pop loose. There’s several winch disassembly diagrams on the CnC Photo Album web site. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Port Ludlow/S

Stus-List Re: hydraulic ram backstay

When we first bought Calypso back in 1998 the hull had micro fractures in the laminations where the keel stub fairing begins. (Just forward of the mast step.) I always figured the decades of competitive racers using too much back stay lead to the fracturing. Now with the addition of two “I” bea

Stus-List Re: diesel engine air filter

For Calypso’s Perkins 4-108 which is under a lightweight box mostly in the cabin I went much more expensive and purchased an AirSep air cleaner/silencer/blow-by recycler system many years ago. It’s performance exceeded my expectations in all three. It helped reduce both noise and blow by smell.

Stus-List Re: Interior paint

Matt, I painted Calypso’s fiberglass overhead with Brightside this winter. I prepped by removing 40+ years of old paint and primers then faired and sealed with epoxy materials. In many places I was fairing over repairs. I used an epoxy based high build primer, several coats as a sealer and tra

Stus-List Race to Alaska (R2AK)- C&C25 MK1 team progress

There’s a C&C 25 participating in the R2AK. Team RHO Your Boat is a C&C 25 with 2 pedal stations. Per R2AK.com they are in 11th place. The tracking web site shows them near Seymour Narrows. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Port Ludlow/Seattle

Stus-List Re: C&C 38-3 keel stub repair complication, could use advice

Tracy, That UV dye trick is cool, I wish I had thought of that back in 1998 when we first discovered Calypso’s laminate fractures at the forward end of the keel. We did some vacuum bagged laminations during our rotten balsa core repairs. It worked fine when we could be sure to obtain a complete

Stus-List Re: C&C 38-3 keel stub repair complication, could use advice

Tracy, After looking at the pictures my best guess is the boat grounded hard in the past and was repaired. If it was my boat I would choose option #2. In fact back in 1999 we did a hull/internal repair of some stress cracking at the forward end of Calypso’s keel. We went a bit overboard with t

Stus-List Re: West Coast Rendezvous

Calypso will not be ready this year but maybe next. One of our goals has been to have the restoration done well enough to attend the West Coast C&C Rendezvous on Thetis Island and not need to explain what is left to be finished. This summer the deck’s non-skid is getting the Kiwi Grip treatment.

Stus-List Re: Defender

I second the Fisheries Supply recommendation. I like their customer service and as a long term customer get a good discount. Years ago I become acquainted with the owners, the Sutter family as Fisheries and my manufacturing company shared a CPA. Carl Sutter is an accomplished sailor and a suppor

Stus-List Re: 25 MKII - Smiling?

Mathew and Stephen, >>>On my 42, the leading edge of the keel where it meets the hull shows signs >>>of cracking. I promptly had a nautical engineer look at. He was an intern >>>or apprentice at C&C in the ‘70s, and based on his knowledge he concluded >>>that the location of the cracks is not

Stus-List Re: While we wait now IOR broach issues

Matt and Rob, It sounds like the design evolution from the 1970 43’s to the more IOR based 1975/76 42’s the boats lost a bit of reliability downwind. Was it mostly the IOR rewarding max beam more forward and a pinched in stern, a increase in sail area with a reduction on ballast (SA/Displ.), o

Stus-List Re: Forestay Backing Plate

Brian, I agree with Charlie that an impact hard enough to distort the forestay/stem fitting may be more complicated than your first glass/epoxy repair project should be. I suspect that there will be work needed on the inside of the stem. A detailed inspection would indicate how deep the lami

Stus-List Re: Painting Rudders White.

Not quite the same risk but last summer (2021) when Calypso was hauled out for paint and repairs the PNW experienced a stretch of very hot weather. It was enough sustained heat that all the white lithium grease around the rudder bearings “melted” and ran down the rudder to puddle on the tarp (g

Stus-List Re: Seatalk NG / Nema 2000 - backup charts?

Regarding electronics failing when needed most; a sea story: Back in 1994 I was hired as the USCG licensed and celestial trained navigator for a late November delivery from Seattle to Newport Beach Calif. (I also had my own sextant as required by the owner’s insurance company). The pro skipper

Stus-List Re: Sydney Hobart Race

I have been looking at the tracker and reading the commentary in the Sailing Anarchy Ocean Racing forum. Each year I try to pick out several boats that are similar to my C&C to gage how Calypso would fair under similar conditions. This year there seems to be only few 1970’s/80’s era designs co

Stus-List Re: Sea stories vs Fairy tales

That particular owner was not from Liverpool, as far as I know he has always been based out of the PNW. As to being extremely hungover at the time, there was this once I did mutiny owing to an extreme hangover. The scene of the crime was Lahaina (Maui, Hawaii), Sauza Cup regatta, 1985. (Sauza T

Stus-List Sea stories vs Fairy tales

It seems a bit quiet on the list… The difference between a sea story and a fairy tale: A fairy tale begins with “Once upon a time…” A sea story begins with “now this ain’t no sh*t…” Now this ain’t no sh*t: Back in the IOR racing days of the early 80’s I was a card carrying member of the Foredec

Stus-List Re: C&C to race - cold weather discussion topic

On Dec 11, 2021, at 3:43 PM, Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List wrote:  Martin, do I remember correctly; wasn't your boat originally Esta Es from Lake Michigan? Ron Wild Cheri C&C 30-1 STL On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 01:51:01 AM CST, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List wrote: I would go

Stus-List Re: C&C to race - cold weather discussion topic

race - cold weather discussion topic Martin, do I remember correctly; wasn't your boat originally Esta Es from Lake Michigan? Ron Wild Cheri C&C 30-1 STL On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 01:51:01 AM CST, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List wrote: I would go back to a C&C 39, tall rig, dee

Stus-List Re: C&C 37/40R for sale - Britt Chance

Shawn, The windward headsail was poled out, the leeward was not. IIRC the race rules did not allow 2 poles except to a short time during a 2 pole gybe. During deliveries on boats with roller furling and spinnaker gear, down wind in heavy conditions (often off Northern California) I have used po

Stus-List Re: C&C 37/40R for sale - Britt Chance

I sailed a Vic-Maui and a Pan Am Clipper Cup in 1982 on a Britt Chance designed 54’ Boat named “Glory”. I was one of the foredeck crew and a watch captain. The owner’s design brief may have mentioned the desire for PNW style light air performance but; when that boat went faster than 14 knots it

Stus-List Re: C&C 121 in a pickle

Lessons learned from my first offshore voyages (1977 – Seattle/LA/Hawaii/Seattle) and my comparison to the 2021 C&C 121 example of how not to do it: 1977 crew: The Seattle to LA delivery was the first offshore passage for all 6 crew. In the 6 months leading up to our departure we participated

Stus-List Re: Winter Plans

Richard, For the topsides paint pictures I will need to email them directly. There are two very short videos on the home page of Goldstar Marine’s web page. (www.Goldstar marine.com) I contracted with Goldstar for the topsides and bottom prep and paint. Look for a boat tape & papered for paintin

Stus-List Re: Winter Plans

Calypso’s winter will start off brightly lit as I will be decorating her with Christmas lights for the first time. The Port Ludlow marina sponsors a competition and a party. There’s rumor of a informal lighted boat parade which I will join if I can recruit reliable crew. After that it’s back to

Stus-List Re: C&C to race - cold weather discussion topic

I would go back to a C&C 39, tall rig, deep rudder and the light weight Atomic 4 aux engine. Prep it to be fully optimized for its PNW PHRF rating but include a “penalty pole” and blooper for those long DDW legs. I would also want the upgraded winch package that included the Barient titanium dru

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Digital Panel Meter

Back in the early 70’s the chief electrical engineer at our transformer design and manufacturing company related a story that detailed the disastrous results of a mismatch between the electrical grid and a small hydroelectric generator in upstate New York. IIRC it occurred between WWII and the K

Stus-List Re: Selling a FL vessel in Bahamas

A friend of mine once purchased a boat titled in New Zealand taking delivery “off shore” of a small South Pacific island nation. Prior to the transaction he asked the local customs people if any taxes would be levied and they said no. After a week of preparation for the first leg of the delivery

Stus-List Re: Calypso sighting

Tom, I will send several pics to your email address. My understanding is Goldstar Marine’s advertising team has been documenting the painting process with the intent to add Calypso to their web site’s photo album. I did not see anything there as of today. Goldstar Marine’s paint crew perform

Stus-List Re: Cancelled again

Stu, I didn’t RSVP because Calypso is being painted this week and I am providing prep, taping, clean up, and painters assistant services. I do enjoy the rendezvous meetings and encourage you to try again in the ear future. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle/Port Townsend’s yard On Sep

Stus-List C&C 43 “Epic” in news

The west coast sailing web sitePressure-Drop.us shows a report the C&C 43 “Epic” is drifting 310 miles SW of Hawaii. The “operator of the disabled vessel was rescued after 6 days…” Is this some type of weird attempt by the universe to seek balance with C&C boats in unusual circumstances approx

Stus-List Re: 84 Landfall 35 vs 91 Morris Justine 36

“…a race starts every time another sail is in sight.” According to my wife I resemble that remark. For example, on a Desolation Sound cruise, fully loaded with cruising gear, Optimist dingy on foredeck, inflatable in tow the 70’ ULDB “Meridian” popped out of an bay and headed up the same channe

Stus-List Re: Baby stay vs new headsail

Calypso has hydraulic adjusters on both the back and baby stay. Using significant pressure on both, the “hell for stout” mast barely shows any bend. With the baby stay disconnected the mast does pump alarmingly in short, steep seas. The main utility of Calypso’s baby stay is to prevent mast pum

Stus-List Re: Replacing Cabin/Deck Balsa Core

Re: expanding foam Back in the 70’s, prepping a C&C 39’s ice box for the Transpac race to Hawaii, we poured too much expanding foam into the space around the box. As the overfill expanded it distorted the galley counter and bulkhead. We ended up cutting out the foam and starting over with much

Stus-List Re: halyard/sheet bags

Funny story about dropping halyard tails down the companion way hatch: We did that on a custom 2 toner back in the early 80’s until a tail got caught in the prop shaft. The 2 toner was stripped out enough down below that there was a small gap behind the engine box. After that I always checked be

Stus-List Re: Butyl Tape tips

I second Chuck’s comments, I have used 3 rolls of the Bed-It butyl tape during Calypso’s restoration. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle/Port Townsend’s yard On Aug 9, 2021, at 5:18 AM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List wrote:  Hey guys, FWIW, I just rebed my chainplates and some deck

Stus-List Re: Checking the list now deck paint

for the “shiny” paint? Matt C&C 42 Custom From: Martin DeYoung via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2021 4:59 PM To: Stus-List Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER ; Martin DeYoung Subject: Stus-List Re: Checking the list When I mentioned being jealous of how much time my father-in-law was spending

Stus-List Re: Checking the list

When I mentioned being jealous of how much time my father-in-law was spending aboard his classic wood power boat my wife firmly reminded me I am spending many hours a week onboard its just in the yard with sand paper in hand. It is rumored the professional painting crew will begin to prep the to

Stus-List Re: Stuffing Box

I have owned 3 boats and completed 4 west coast to/from Hawaii crossings with PSS shaft seals installed. Calypso has had hers since 1999. I read of a specific failure caused by lack of maintenance where a boat sat for many years allowing marine growth and corrosion to bond the SS and carbon tog

Stus-List Re: Radar Mount

Calypso has a radar mast on the stern. It has worked well for the last 20 years. We included a “tilt” function to compensate for heel angle on long racks. On our last boat, a C&C 36 (1980) we installed a Questus backstay pole which also worked well. I do recommend make a stern mount high enough

Stus-List Re: George Harding Cuthbertson's Binder #2 C&C 1969 - 1972

JohnKelly, Thank you for compiling and presenting this collection of documents and articles that detail, in my opinion, one of the primary elements (the C&C founding principals and companies) of the “Big Bang” of innovations that fueled the explosive growth in friends and family racing aboard m

Stus-List Re: Edson Acquired

Chip John’s also owner a C&C 43 in the past. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1981 C&C 43 On Jun 2, 2021, at 11:18 AM, David Risch via CnC-List wrote:  I have known Chip for years. Good for the Keanes, good for Chip and good for us. Sent from my Android. Please forgive typos. Thank you. ___

Stus-List Re: Port Townsend

Calypso is out at PT’s big marina yard parked between the marina office and the bathroom building in space 404. 1/2 of the name has been removed from the stern but the side names are still in place. I will be there this afternoon sanding on some repairs to the stern. Calypso’s co-owner will als

Stus-List Re: UFO noise update

Doug, Thanks for the follow up info. I enjoy reading how C&C mysteries are solved. On Calypso, to prevent the boom from swinging like a late 40’s Bebop band I have pulled the traveler hard over to one side then used a light line to hold some tension from the other. Also when at anchor with a

Stus-List Re: C&C33-2 Forward "Bulkhead"

For repairing Calypso’s plywood bulkheads I used a oscillating tool to “plunge cut” at a angle (start of a scarf joint) far enough into the good wood to be sure all the rot was removed. I improved the scarf joint angle with sanding/grinding equipment. I made a pattern from cheap plywood and car

Stus-List Re: Best Head Pump Lube

“… Recommended for head pumps by Peggy Hall (aka. Head Mistress).” Head Mistress – AKA “The Princess of Poop” I have followed Peggy Hall’s advice and used her recommended products for well over 20 years with great results. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle/Port Townsend yard Sent fro

Stus-List Re: Now Bruckmann built issues and how/if to fix wet balsa

Matt, Bruckmann’s 1969/70 build crew did many things well. I have heard stories of the original boat owner pushing the build crew to hurry up so they could launch (as Arieto) in time for the 1971 SORC. I found hand written notes on some of the 43 build documents indicating C&C and Bruckmann le

Stus-List Re: Now wiring imbedded in deck + fix wet balsa

Much of the wiring hidden in Calypso’s deck laminate had already failed when we re wired and plumbed Calypso back in 1999. The un-tinned “zip” cord, in many places had already disintegrated into green dust. IIRC the 1974 C&C 39 that I sailed several Transpacs on was also built at Bruckmann’s a

Stus-List Re: fun with moisture meter and how/if to fix wet spot

Joe, Have you sounded the deck with a tapping hammer? If the balsa core has separated from the laminate it will sound dull. The balsa core supplier Baltek has much good info on their web site regarding the effect of wet balsa. IIRC the balsa can be quite wet and still retain significant stre

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: CnC44 Mast Height for Bridge Clearance

Back in the 80’s I crewed on J-24s when not doing foredeck on offshore boats. In the Seattle area there are J-24 races on both Lake Washington and Puget Sound. The boats I crewed on often participated in both fleets the same week. To transit from Lk WA to PS included going under 4 bridges and

Stus-List Re: clogged head hoses

Doug, Back in 1977 I was crew on the PNW based C&C 39 “Midnight Special” headed to LA for the start of Transpac. We were somewhere off Northern California when the head plugged up. Given the offshore conditions the skipper thought he could free the plug by applying more pressure to the pump. As

Stus-List Re: C&D 34-36R deck repair

James, When I rebuilt Calypso’s deck around the mast collar I used a combo of G10 (1/4” thick) and layers of glass/epoxy in the places where the halyard blocks are located. In general this extended out from the mast collar 18”. I went back to using new balsa core as I moved outward and there w

Stus-List Re: Atomic 4 trouble shootings

If my memories from working on cars in the shade of a tree are accurate, oil and gas shooting out the flame arrester may indicate a valve/ignition timing problem. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle/Port Ludlow On Apr 11, 2021, at 11:36 AM, Joel Delamirande via CnC-List wrote: Good a

Stus-List Re: Heavy spinnaker sizing vs medium/light for 33-2

Bruno, I have a 2.2oz “chicken chute” with wire in the luff tapes packed away in Calypso’s storage locker. I have not hoisted it but have stretched it out in a loft to evaluate its condition. My guess it was made by Hood back in the 70’s. It looks like a good used low mileage sail with limite

Stus-List Re: Hello?

All’s quiet here on the western front. I did move Calypso from the Seattle area Shilshole Bay marina to the Port Ludlow marina on Monday. I am now able to visit Calypso with a 6 (7 with traffic) minute drive. In May I will move Calypso to Port Townsend for a long haul out to get the topsides a

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

Calypso has had the Tank Tender system in place for over 20 years. I monitor the diesel tank and 2 water tanks. Once I learned/charted the correlation between pressure readings and quantity of fluid in each tank it has been very reliable as an indicator. I installed a different type of system i

Stus-List Re: C&C Custom 50 w Weird 2man Winches

I crewed on 2 similar sized boats with “coffee grinder” pedestals in approximately the same location close to the mid cockpit. (One was a Frers 49 for Transpac 1981, the other a Chance 54 for the 1982 Vic-Maui and Clipper Cup.) The location keeps the weight out of the ends and leaves enough room

Stus-List Re: adding tracks to deck

Ron, as part of Calypso’s way too long restoration project we have filled over 250 deck holes with different viscosities of epoxy. In short we found most tapes to provide poor sealing of the hole allowing lower viscosity epoxy to drip/ooze out. Early on in our learning process I had lots of e

Stus-List Re: Bilge leak

Michael, When we purchased and first launched Calypso in 1998, we also experienced water seeping into the bilge from hull laminate. We quickly re-hauled and started digging into the polyester “bog” filler used to fill/level the space around the mast step. The leak had been happening for a lon

Stus-List Re: Screw removal

Chuck, I too am a LanaCote user but mostly for turnbuckles and rigging terminations that could harbor water. I have a 20+ year old container of LanaCote that I usually heat up a little to reduce viscosity before applying. That stuff is almost un-usable when cold. I was able to easily disasse

Stus-List Re: Companionway hatch slide replacement LF38

Patrick, I recently rebuilt Calypso’s companion way slider and adjacent areas. Calypso was built by Bruckmann. If you are interested in pictures and details let me know and I will send them by email. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle/Port Ludlow On Jan 15, 2021, at 9:32 AM, Patrick vi

Stus-List Re: C&C Rendezvous at Maritime Museum in Kingston?

Which route would make a faster voyage from the west coast; South through the Panama Canal and back up the east coast, or North, taking advantage of global warming, through the NW Passage? Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle/Port Ludlow From: Dennis C. via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: Emergency Tiller wanted

Bill, Yes, that 39 still had the original “broach coach” barn door rudder in 1977. The 1977 Transpac was one of the windiest Transpacs on record. On the stormiest night we rounded up multiple times an hour. IIRC 7 race boats were dismasted that night. Learning from sailing through that with t

Stus-List Emergency Tiller wanted

John, I have an emergency tiller that came with Calypso but does not fit the rudder post. IIRC it has a cast fitting that has a rectangular cut out to fit over a machined rudder post head. I suspect it was original from Bruckmann’s to fit the original rudder. Calypso’s rudder was replaced ba

Stus-List Re: Happy New Year

Chuck, Happy New Year to you and all of the cnc-listers. We had a quiet evening here in Port Ludlow. The rain and wind kept the celebratory fireworks to a minimum, only a brave few boats anchored out. Over the decades we have celebrated many New Year’s eve onboard here in Port Ludlow, sometim

Stus-List Re: MAX Prop pitch discussion

Chuck, > It's the first time I've heard of changing the prop pitch for conditions. > Did that work out for you? Was it worth the trouble? For me it is a qualified yes, it was worth it. The qualification is the payoff was much better when delivering boats between Hawaii and the PNW with the p

Stus-List MAX Prop pitch discussion

Chuck, I have used MAX Props since the mid 80’s including multiple Hawaii crossings. (Full disclosure, I have known Frederic Laffitte one of PYI’s owners since before PYI was a company and have sailed over 20K offshore miles with him.) I echo the comments regarding PYI’s recommendations, especi

Stus-List C&C 43s in the Chi/Mac

Greg, I apologize for the slow response, currently I have to check the archives to read cnc-list posts and I just noticed your response to my question about Chi/Mac races. Thanks for checking the Chi/Mac results. Glenn McCarthy who raced the boat as “Esta Es” sent me some Chi/Mac results from

Re: Stus-List Scanmar Emergency Rudder MRUD

Adam, I am interested enough to want more information, particularly if it is sized for a 24,000 lb. 43' C&C. Please send the model number or any additional info to: calyps...@outlook.com Calypso's transom was modified back in 1974 and looks much like a C&C 39's, only larger. BTW, back in the

Re: Stus-List West System cored hull time to cure

I use the 24 hour cure time when the work area temperature is above 60F. West Systems may offer some direction on how that can be reduced if the epoxy is not a primary bond (used as a filler vs. bonding). A key bit of info from West would be how soon you can paint the new epoxy, and how soon it

Re: Stus-List Stuffing box options on LF38

> I don't know what happens when they go wrong, but they have some sort of > failure mode that suddenly lets in an awful lot of water. A catastrophic PSS shaft seal failure I have read about and believe happened was caused by long term neglect followed by someone putting the engine in gear. I d

Re: Stus-List Stuffing box options on LF38

Patrick, I followed the Riveted blog last summer as my father-in-law was on the same trip to Alaska in his classic Monk designed power boat. The guys at PYI should be able to confirm if the increased potential for contact with oil is a concern. That is something I have not faced as all of

Re: Stus-List Depth transducer throughhull leak

Is it leaking between the hull and the thruhull or between the transducer and the thruhull? If the transducer is removable and has O ring seals it is possible to remove and clean or replace the O rings while afloat. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle Fro

Re: Stus-List Holes in my bulkhead

Ryan, If I had similar openings in a bulkhead on Calypso I would follow my usual overkill route and: Square up the edges of the openings Fab an opening filler from similar plywood Taper the edges of the opening and the filler piece Filled epoxy the interface between the opening and the filler Epo

Re: Stus-List Roller furling manufacturer

IIRC that is a Stearns symbol but it has been decades since I saw one. Again, IIRC Stearns made the twin stay luff groove system used on C&C's from the 70's. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of

Re: Stus-List C&C 29 Mk II Bulkhead Repair

>...heat generated by the epoxy, it kicked off like a chain reaction and >produced a very hot, softball sized but mostly air filled ball above the hole. AKA a exothermic reaction. The worst exothermic reaction I was involved with was back in the 70's when I incorrectly set a warming oven to 2

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