Stus-List Re: Engine tachometer

My tach was getting "stuck" a lot last summer. Replaced the harnesses at the engine and control panel this spring...that problem and a lot of other minor sporadic issues vanished. Mike Atacama 33 mkii Toronto On Tue., Jul. 26, 2022, 8:48 p.m. Dave S via CnC-List, < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Stus-List Re: Chainplates

Thanks for all the replies. I was able to fairly easily turn the starboars SS rod that is inside the boat. The head rotated inside the aluminum block without much resistance. 1 1/2 turns did the trick and got it as tight as the port side rod. I backed off the nuts on the brass bolts that pass

Stus-List Chainplates

Hi all, I'm about to start rebedding some of my deck hardware on my C 33 mkii (1986) and have moved onto the chainplates. Inside the boat, there is a tie rod that is connected to the hull and runs up to an aluminum block on the underside of the deck. The block is directly under the chainplate;

Stus-List Chainplates

Hi all, I'm rebedding most of my deck hardware this spring and have come to my chainplates. I have a C 33 mkii (1986). Inside the boat, a tie rod runs from the hull up to an aluminum block on the underside of the deck. The chainplate is attached to the aluminum block by 4 bolts. The starboard

Stus-List Re: C Forward "Bulkhead"

So I had a forward bulkhead problem too on my 33ii. But it was at the base of the bulkhead on the port side. The cause of the rot was that there was no limber hole in the bulkhead so that any water that seeped out of the shower sump would just sit against the bulkhead. I ended up cutting and

Stus-List Re: Water along toe rail

I just sew two flat oil lamp wicks into a T and place through the hole in the toe rail. The T holds them in place. Available online or in any outdoor store. Mike Atacama 33ii On Thu., Apr. 29, 2021, 10:55 a.m. James Hesketh via CnC-List, < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > A while back there was

Stus-List Re: Asymmetical Spinnaker outside jibe

Hi Andy, Could you elaborate on "if you do it right" with respect to single handing an outside gybe with an asymmetrical spin? :) I'll set and douse mine single handed, but have yet to attempt a single handed gybe. Mike On Mon., Mar. 8, 2021, 10:41 a.m. Andrew Burton via CnC-List, <

Stus-List Re: Bilge leak

So there is some water that comes down the mast. But the mast sits in a metal box. I sealed the bottom with silicone, drilled a hole in the aft side and ran a tube into the bilge. So any water that comes down the mast runs directly into the bilge. Somehow water is getting into the keel stub

Stus-List Re: Bilge leak

t; up in the bilge. I think your boat guy meant that if the hatches are > leaking the water will end up there. > > Adam > > Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada’s largest network. > ------------------ > *From:* Michael Crombie via CnC-List > *S

Stus-List Bilge leak

I'm at a complete loss for ideas on this and would like to ask the group for some suggestions. I have had my C 33 mkii for 6 years now. There has always been a small leak in the bilge, i.e. water is actually seeping in through the forward bilge wall about half-way down. The bilge is about 2

Re: Stus-List Losing Water

Hi Alan, I had that issue last summer. Suspected both the heat exchanger and the hot water tank. So I disconnected the coolant hoses from the hot water tank and just connected them together (thereby just by-passing the HW tank). Then I replaced the seals on the heat exchanger, which definitely

Re: Stus-List Painted/Awlgrip Hulls

I had my topsides painted with awlgrip 3 years ago. It looks fantastic and maintenance is pretty straight forward It takes a lot less effort than gelcoat in the spring. I follow the recommended cleaning and protection 2x per season. However, as I found out while docking single handed in a very

Re: Stus-List Spreader Bracket

My marina won't haul you out in the winter if you have any sails still on. One of the yard guys told me that it was for precisely that reason! Mike Atacama 33 mkii Toronto On Wed, Jan 8, 2020, 4:46 PM Tom Alessi via CnC-List Went to check up on my boat the other day and found that my lower port

Re: Stus-List C Regatta on Lake Ontario

Hi Glen, I'm game! Perfect excuse to get a new mainsail. Mike Atacama C 33 mkii Toronto On Wed, Oct 23, 2019, 4:45 PM Glen Eddie via CnC-List Hello everyone, > > > > Just checking in to see if there is any interest in a 2020 regatta on the > north shore of Lake Ontario? I know the National

Re: Stus-List C Lister Roll Call

Michael Crombie Atacama, C 33, mkii, 1986 Toronto michaelcrombi...@gmail.com On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 9:14 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: > Charlie Nelson/Water Phantom/C 36XL/kcb/1995/US 83309/ > cenel...@aol.com/Greenville, NC > > Sent from AOL Mobile Mail > Get the

Re: Stus-List Tuning the mast

I too am following this thread with interest. My 33 mkii leans slightly to starboard and is faster on starboard tack. Was always a source of mild anxiety. I was very careful with my mast tuning, so i felt i had eliminated that as the cause. My water tank and ice box (always full of beer) are on

Re: Stus-List Second Reef Point on 33 MKII

Hi Lee, I have a 33 mkii on Lake Ontario and have a second reef. I use it a lot, in fact probably more than my first reef. I'll have to check when I get home on the exact location of the reef points. Mike Atacama 33 mkii On Fri, Mar 22, 2019, 6:33 PM Lee Rosenbaum via CnC-List <

Re: Stus-List Glue residue

Hi Charlie - you are right to be hesitant about any type of cleaning pad (scotch-brite, etc). They will scratch your paint! Mike Atacama 33mkii Toronto On Wed, Nov 28, 2018, 2:12 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Hey all; > > I finally managed to remove the 2018

Re: Stus-List Chartplotter mounting

Thanks everyone! All great ideas and solutions...now I just need to figure out which is best for me and Atacama. Mike Atacama 33mkii On Thu, Nov 22, 2018, 3:02 PM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: > My solution is a rotating pod on a platform. The photo is mark I. > >

Stus-List Chartplotter mounting

Hi all, I purchased a 7" Raymarine chartplotter for my 33 mkii. I am looking for mounting suggestions. Should I get a "pod" and, if so, from whom? I don't really want a large, disproportionate one. Or should I just make my own out of plastic? Thanks, Mike Atacama C 33 mkii On Fri, Oct 19,

Re: Stus-List Cruising chute tack point on bow of 37/40+?

I just got an asym chute this year and ran the tack line through the bow roller and back to a cleat near the cockpit on my 33. Given that I was just trying it out this year and don't have an experienced crew, I only flew it in winds up to 9-10 knots. Worked quite well under those conditions.

Re: Stus-List C 34 - 3GM30F oil pressure warning - theory or solved?

Hi Sean. I had the same "chirping" problem with my 2GM20F. My oil level was fine. The ground on the sensor was good. So I replaced the sensor, but still had the chirping. My mechanic came by and we put on a pressure gauge...pressure was good! So, for now I'm just living with the chirping

Re: Stus-List jump starting a yanmar

Hi all, does anyone know which solenoid terminals I need to connect (with a screwdriver) when i'm jump starting a yanmar 2gm20f? Thanks, Mike Atacama 33 mkii On Fri, Jul 13, 2018, 9:43 PM Persuasion37 via CnC-List, < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Sorry I have limited data. But there is a

Re: Stus-List 1985 C 33 Bilge Issue

Hi Ray, I had the same problem with my 33. I think it was due to 2 issues...1. The PO had a hard grounding at some point and 2 the 33 mkii mast steps need to be strengthened. My mast was compressing the step. Your description matches mine exactly...water seeping in the side walls of the bilge.

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2gmf

Hi Bev, I'm a bit confused by your description. By "round" attachment, do you mean cylindrical? My first thought is that this is your secondary fuel filter and the bleed nut is open. This filter is located on the front of the engine (trace the fuel line from the fuel pump). But then your

Re: Stus-List Asymmetrical Spinnaker for Sale

Hi Rod, If it hasn't already gone, please contact me off list at mcrom...@interrockminerals.com. Thanks, Mike Atacama 33mkii Toronto On Dec 5, 2017 4:28 PM, "Rod Stright via CnC-List" wrote: > One like new Doyle Racing Asymmetrical spinnaker in like new condition will

Re: Stus-List C 30 boomvang issue

Hi Bill, I was going to drop by and ask how the race went...but now I know! Like Neil, I just installed a Garhauer rigid vang and tapped out holes in mast (8) and boom (6). Haven't been out in anything more than 18-20 knots yet, but so far so good. Drop by anytime and take a look. Mike Atacama

Re: Stus-List 33-2 music and speakers

Hi Dave, I have a 33-2 as well and the PO had just simply run some speaker wires through the foreward bulkhead walls and had the speakers sitting on the shelves. That was an obvious pain as they kept falling all over the place every time i went for a sail. Also it was pretty unsightly where

Re: Stus-List 33-2 question where does the hose in the bottom of the ice box drain to?

I have the hose leading to a foot pump under the sink. The pump output just goes up into the sink. I'm now adept at mixing cocktails and foot pumping at the same time. (I have a valve just before the footpump that allows me to switch over to the fresh water tank in the event that the

Re: Stus-List C 33-2 livability improvement - settee access

Mine is on the starboard side. As mentioned already by other listers, storage on the port side is a pain since I have to list off cushions and fold out the extra bed. Mike Atacama 33ii Toronto Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal

Stus-List Depth sounder installation

Hi gang, Last fall I wrote about removing my depth sounder as water was leaking in. It was a traditional external depth sounder with a mushroom head. It was held in place with a locking nut that screwed down against a wood backing block. I dug out the rotten wood and ground down all the

Re: Stus-List Fastening Jib Sheets

Larry, I switched to soft shackle this year from bowline because the bowlines were always getting hung up on my baby stay and i'd'have to run forward. Didn't happen once this season! Mike Atacama 33mkii Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon

Re: Stus-List Oil Pressure Switch

For the non-mechanic; The oil pressure alarm should sound for a second or two when you start your engine and then shut off. (Assuming your alarm speaker, wiring, and ignition circuit are all ok) Or you can disconnect the wire from the sending unit and measure the resistance from the sending

Re: Stus-List Depthsounder

Thanks again everyone! I have a much clearer picture now. I'll dismantle over the next weekend or two and will do installation in the spring when it is warmer. Will keep you posted... Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile

Re: Stus-List Depthsounder

Thanks for the tips and info Dave...you clearly know a lot more about this than I do! You are right, everything is plastic. As far as I understand it, no matter what I end up doing, I need to get the backing nut off, get the wet rotten plywood off, and get the sender out. Yes, I concur

Re: Stus-List Depthsounder

Thanks Joel! Yes, no extra holes is the priority here. Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. -Original Message- From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sender:

Stus-List Depthsounder

Hi all, I need to replace the plywood backing plate and rebed my depth sounder as the throughull has been leaking the past couple of seasons. It usually stops after a few days once the plywood expands. Is there any way to do this without destoying the depth sounder? As a first step, I

Re: Stus-List Slip Choice

I single hand a lot and prefer the slip on my port. I come in bow first so I pull towards the slip when i go into reverse to stop the boat (as I'm returning to the slip.) It is a slight hassle departing, but i just give the stern a bit of a push off as I step aboard. I also made sure that i

Re: Stus-List yanmar diesel

I don't mean to be flippant, but maybe it is just because it is getting colder. It certainly takes longer to get diesels started out here in Ontario in the fall. Mike Atacama 33mkii Toronto Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile

Re: Stus-List RC issues.

Hi Charlie, Every week a different boat is assigned RC duty...they just need to provide a suitable person whether they be from the boat crew or not. You can of course vary this...2 boats assigned RC if you need 2 people, etc. You can't sign up for racing unless you are prepared to accept

Re: Stus-List Electrical Question

I believe the confusion here is because in the COLREGS the "steaming light" is referred to as a masthead light. On most sailboats it is not at the top of the mast. People confuse "masthead" with the all around anchor light. If you are under power (sails up or not) you must display the

Re: Stus-List Fire extinguishers - expiration and inspection

Excellent suggestion! Thanks Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. -Original Message- From: Russ & Melody via CnC-List Sender: "CnC-List"

Re: Stus-List Fire extinguishers - expiration and inspection

Interesting discussion...i changed out my extinguishers this summer because they were 15 years old. Does anyone know how to properly dispose of old extinguishers that are still charged?? Mike Atacama 33mkii Toronto Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil

Re: Stus-List Wednesday Night racing

I race wednesdays! But on a J24..does that count?? When i was racing vice-commodore i tried to change it to Mondays to help my travel schedule, but no one would go for it. Mike Atacama 33 mkii. Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal

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

I sewed dogbones for my first and second reefs a few weeks ago...i LOVE them! My tack would inevitably come off the reef hook when I was hooking directly onto the sail grommet. Mike Atacama 33ii. Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal

Re: Stus-List Sales tax in Canada

Yes, there is sales tax between private owners on boat sales in Canada. I found this out recently. I bought my boat in Ontario three years ago from a private individual...sales tax didn't even enter into my head. Then I dutifully registered the change of ownership with the federal government.

Re: Stus-List Wiring windex light to running lights [C 34]

Just wrote my exam on the colregs! No you cannot use tricolour at the top of mast AND running lights. You can have running lights with an all round red over an all round green on the mast, but I have to say that I have never actually seen this. Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry

Re: Stus-List Soliciting help with 33-2 Engine 2GM20F control layout and cooling water through hull location.

Hi Doug, I have same boat and same engine. Cooling water intake through-hull valve access is via starboard cockpit locker. I have a start button and a stop cable. If you can't find things, just trace back from the engine. Cheers, Mike Atacama 33ii Toronto (but now in Port Hardy about to

Stus-List Seasickness

Does anyone have an opinion or experience with Dramamine vs Scopolamine?? If one takes Dramamine, should it be taken for 1-2 days before heading out? I've used Scopolamine before and it was moderately effective, but i'll be going on a long rough passage on the outside of of Vancouver Island

Re: Stus-List leak

Yup! I did. Mine stopped after about 3 days as the wood expanded. Keep your bilge pump on automatic and keep an eye on it. It that doesn't work...I had a couple of suggestions from the list. Tighten the nut or else back it off a bit (water will pour in) and get some teflon tape around it and

Re: Stus-List Depth transducer throughhull leak

I headed down the the boat yesterday armed with wrenches to try tightening the through-hull and, if that failed, teflon to follow John's suggestion of backing off the nut and getting some teflon under there. I met the yard mechanic at the boat as I figured it would be good to have a second

Re: Stus-List Depth transducer throughhull leak

It is existing. I was a bit nervous to try that today...will attempt early this week. I have a plug handy... Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. -Original Message- From: Paul Fountain

Re: Stus-List Depth transducer throughhull leak

Unfortunately my leak seems to be between the hull and the throughhull. The water in Lake Ontario is a bit nippy for me to take a splash and my marina crane is pretty busy with launches these days. Still thinking... Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé

Stus-List Depth transducer throughhull leak

Launch was Friday, went smoothly. Yesterday when I came down I noticed water in the bilge and traced it to a leaking depth transducer throughhull. Is there a fix for this to get me through the season? Thanks, Mike Atacama. 33mkii Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell

Re: Stus-List Preventer

While we are on the topic of preventers, my understanding of the proper way to rig one is as follows; A big bowline around the boom, led up to a block as far forward as possible, the back to a winch in the cockpit. My confusion is about the purpose of a preventer: 1. is it to hold the boom

Re: Stus-List Boom fittings for reefing attachments

leech of the sail, you may need to readjust the halyard, but that's boat dependant and crew savvy Good luck, Ron -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Michael Crombie via CnC-List Sent: Friday, April 08, 2016 9:47 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.

Re: Stus-List Boom fittings for reefing attachments

Hi Ron, You refer to a "strap loop" that goes through the tack cringle. I think this is exactly what i'm missing! Where do I get one of these? Or how do I make one? For the past two years i've just been trying to hook the cringle onto the reefing hook on the boom...this doesn't work very

Re: Stus-List When to reef C 33-2

I'm a fan of keeping the boat pretty flat, so I usually reef my 33 at about 13kn if i know its blowing that before I head out. If i'm already out, i'll wait until around 15 kn before doing the main but will usually furl in the genoa a bit before that. The wind on Lake Ontario is rarely steady,

Re: Stus-List Mixing elbow and Oil cooler concerns

While we are on mixing elbows, I plan on replacing mine this spring on my Yammar 2GM20F. I am a bit worried about making a mess of this job as it looks like the old one has never been touched and is firmly rusted in place. Any tips for removing it? Also, when I go to install the new one

Re: Stus-List Jib sheet

Thanks all!! Always a good call to double check with this list. I'll stick with separate sheets. Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. ___ Email

Stus-List Jib sheet

The Toronto Boat show is approaching and i'm putting together my list. My jib sheets have seen better days so I need to replace them. Am thinking of going with a single sheet with a ring hitch at the clew because my bowlines tend to snag on the baby stay. Is there any reason NOT to do this??

Re: Stus-List C 33 mark 2 (1985)

I have a 33mkii with that engine. I find it on occasion slightly underpowered, but it wouldn't change my decision to buy the boat. Mike Atacama 33mkii Toronto Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de

Re: Stus-List 33ii mainsail reefing

Eyestrap! Yes that's what i rivetted on - thanks! :) I did it just the way you describe and have never been anxious about it when reefed. Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell.

Re: Stus-List ridiculous water leak

Tis the season...i just replaced my leaking pressure relief valve too!! (and the element and anode!). I also noticed that the valve didn't have a drain hose on it, so it was dripping around the base of the tankand that provides the explanation for the shock that I received when I changed

Re: Stus-List Engine Overheat Question

What strikes me is that you stated that the alarm "stayed" on after you started the engine following your half hour of sailing. My experience with cooling problems (either with the fresh water or the internal recirculating cooling) is that is usually takes a few to several minutes for the

Re: Stus-List C 33 mkii mast step revisited

Nick did the work on my 33 mkii. The PO had a hard grounding and that's really where the mast step becomes a problem. Sooner or later most of us seem to run aground, so i'd recommend the step re-inforcement. Mike Atacama 33 mkii Toronto Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell

Re: Stus-List boat names

I saw a Mirage 27 the other day called "The Whole Nine Yards" Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To

Re: Stus-List C 33ii mast step assessment and repair

I'm not aware of a site, but Bristol Marine in Port Credit, ON has done quite a few of these repairs. Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. ___

Re: Stus-List Looking at a C 33-2.... known issues?

I bought a 33 mkii 3 years ago (my first boat!) The main issue was the mast step...it needs to be re-inforced. One of the POs had a hard grounding and the weak mast step was a problem. I had part of the keel stub re-built and the mast step done at Bristol Marine last winter. The engine access

Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation

I had my jacket inflate this summer. I was helming a J24 in a race on a very light air day and was slouched against the lifeline in a state of sheer boredom...when (i'm sure you see this coming) the shackle gave way and suddenly i was in the water. The jacket inflated like it was supposed to

Re: Stus-List Diesel water alarm question

Another thing to check is the belt tension on your cooling water pump. I started my engine last summer and noticed less than usual water coming out with the exhaust...it was just a matter of tightening up the belt. Mike Atacama 33 mkii Toronto Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the

Stus-List Hot water tank

I'm working my way down my project list and finally got to my hot water tank. The PO just told me that it didn't work. I was getting 120V at the heating element so I checked the element and it was fried. I installed a new element and turned it on for a test. Got hot water after about 10

Re: Stus-List Starter

Glad to hear it Francois. I ordered a switch and will hopefully have it by next week. In the meantime, this weekend I will take the advice of the others and will clean all connectors, check engine ground, and solenoid this weekend. Cheers, Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the

Stus-List Starter

I've noticed a few times this season that when i push the start button for my Yanmar 2GM20F nothing happens. When I push it a second time, the engine starts right up. What is the most efficient way of debugging this problem? Should I start up at the push button switch or at the solenoid?

Re: Stus-List Pedestal overhaul

overhaul I have an access port under the helm seat to give access to ours. Paul. :) On Jul 12, 2015, at 3:39 PM, Michael Crombie via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Not much wind here in Toronto today so thought it would be a good day to overhaul the pedestal on my 33' mkii. First

Stus-List Pedestal overhaul

Not much wind here in Toronto today so thought it would be a good day to overhaul the pedestal on my 33' mkii. First step of course is to loosen steering cables and chain so that I can lift the chain off the sprocket. I don't know how big other C+C 33 owners are, but there doesn't seem to

Re: Stus-List Recirculating pump

Thanks guys! The complete hose kit sounds like the right solution for me. I had noticed that most of the hoses seem worse for wear. As with most of my boat projects...one thing seeems to lead to another. Cheers, Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans

Stus-List Recirculating pump

Hi all, The bearings were starting to go on my freshwater coolant recirculating pump. I have a Yanmar 2GM20F. I decided to tackle the job myself and yesterday I removed the old pump. While disconnecting the hoses, I noticed that most of them also need replacing. Can anyone tell me what type

Re: Stus-List Rig - crack?

You could try calling Outer Harbour Marina. Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. -Original Message- From: Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sender: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Keel bolt moving

Hi Derek, I would concur with the others that have suggested a survey. On my 33, the mast had pushed the cabin sole down a lot and I had a small leak in my bilge. I kept futzing around with things myself until I had a proper survey done this past fall. The surveyor sent me straight to

Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF with DSC

I just bought that model at the Toronto Boat Show...for a lot more than $125!! Getting the mmsi from industry canada was easy. I obviously haven't used it yet but have gone though the manual and like all the features. Mike Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.

Re: Stus-List Tuning a CC 30 Mark 1

Yes, those two innocent little hooks counter the upward pull of the halyards so that there is no net force lifting up on the deck! I just realized that myself this year. Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le

Re: Stus-List Cabin Sole replacement

I paid about $1,200 in materials for a holly+teak sole for my 33' last summer. A friend and I did the work (actually he did most of it). I was told that the cost would be about $5,000 if I hired someone. So your materials cost seems a bit low and labour seems a bit high. $5 - $6k might be

Re: Stus-List keel bolts

That's exactly why I got my boat checked by a surveyor with lots of CnC experience once I realized fixing my bilge leak wasn't just a matter of tightening the keel bolts. He figured that the starboard side of the keel stub had delaminated from the internal filler. Mike Atacama CnC 33 Mk ii

Re: Stus-List keel bolts

I have to agree. I had a small leak in my bilge two summers ago that strangely enough didn't go away by itself and got worse this past summer. The PO had told me about a hard grounding. I got it surveyed this fall after haul-out by a surveyor with lots of CC experience. Turns out I have

Re: Stus-List Racing rules question

Hi Charlie, I don't know all the details, but assuming you had rights to head up the other boat (the middle one) and you actually attempted to, then what happens between the middle boat and other boats above her is irrelevant. Your protest is valid. As far as I know, the middle boat cannot

Re: Stus-List Spewing dripless

Hi Tom, I had a cycling problem with my bilge switch as well...it would take forever to switch off. It finally fried itself after a season. When I installed my new one (different make and directly on the bottom the bilge like you did), I had the same problem! But then I played with the angle

Re: Stus-List Spewing dripless

. My line from the pump to the back of the boat was about 15 feet long. Fred Hazzard S/V Fury CC 44 Portland, Or On Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 1:32 PM, Michael Crombie via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Hi Tom, I had a cycling problem with my bilge switch as well...it would take forever

Stus-List Companionway hood

A couple of the screws are loose on my companionway hood, so I am planning on removing it and giving it a good cleaning (and cleaning the gunk underneath it). What type of sealant should i put into the screwholes when I put it back on? 4200? Silicon? Any advice would be appreciated. There

Stus-List Pedestal

I'd'like to have a look inside my pedestal because the shaft that my wheel is mounted on slides in and out about 1/2 which is a bit disconcerting. I have a 1986 CC 33' mk2 with an Edson pedestal. The compass is mounted on a circular wooden plate. The wood is mounted on a cylinder that has the

Re: Stus-List Table bolts

Hi Charlie, I have an '86 33 Mark II. I happen to have my table bolts handy as i haven't put in the the table yet...I like the extra space, but will put it in before i do a trip. My table bolts are 3 3/4 long, with hex 3/4 head, the actual bolt diameter is 3/8. Cheers, Mike Atacama,