Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 115, Issue 24

What the ? That didn't post very well... Just wanted to congratulate Pete S for his win. Also shout out to Adrian Van der Hoven for single handed win. Steve Hood Sent from my iPad > On Aug 8, 2015, at 11:02 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to

Stus-List Autohelm problem

My trusty under deck autohelm malfunctioned yesterday. loud motor noise from the drive unit - no steering of boat. I checked: that all is clear around drive unit. cylinder works back and forth ok when steering by wheel, as does small arm for position sensor. head acts normally - ie no fault or er

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 112, Issue 52

Thanks for all comments so far. I was assuming that the prop was not unfolding and although that may still be the problem, it is unlikely. The cable sounds like a much more likely culprit. I will go do all the requisite troubleshooting. I have a Yanmar manual so that should help as well. Steve H

Stus-List Problem with reverse

Hello all, Diamond Girl launched on the weekend. All is good except for going backwards . . . It only kicked in when I revved the engine fairly high. Happened two more times. So here is some back ground and my questions: Yanmar 3GM engine, exc condition, well maintained, 450 hrs. Variprop 2 blad

Re: Stus-List Sailor rescued off North Carolina

I said approximately the same things to my non-sailor buddies and they thought I was being unduly hard on the guy. I think if you're a non-sailor you have no idea what being out there for that long will do to your physical health. You also have no appreciation that a few days of water will not last

Re: Stus-List Dodger for 34

Hey John if you come across a black one could you let me know? I can look locally in Toronto area and let you know if I come across a blue one. Cheers Steve Hood S/V Diamond Girl C&C 34 Lions Head ON -- Message: 9 Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 21:40:56 -0400 From: "John an

Stus-List Any hope for this battery?

In October when DG came out of the water, after winterizing I carelessly left the 12v power on - my cranking battery - a 1 year old Motomaster Marine AGM, group 24, 75 ah. When I came back a few weeks later it was flat. I took it out of the boat and brought it home. It would not take a charge. Over

Re: Stus-List Volvo Reef Grounding Report

Myself and 10 other crew helped Derek Hatfield sail his Volvo 60 1,700 nm from Halifax to Antigua just over a year ago. Fortunately we hit no reefs, though we did run aground (under power) on the way into Jolly Harbour in Antigua. The boat has a long spade keel with a bulb at the bottom and carries

Re: Stus-List Awesome weekend coming - cruise alert!

Sadly Diamond Girl is shorn of her mast and already on the hard. Maybe I will go sit on the deck, look out over big beautiful Georgian Bay and enjoy the fine weather this weekend with a beverage. Happy sailing! Steve Hood S/V Diamond Girl C&C 34 Lions Head ON -- Me

Re: Stus-List C&C 34 Spray Apron

PM To: 'OldSteveH'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: RE: Stus-List C&C 34 Spray Apron OK I'll bite - what is a spray apron?? John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of OldSteve

Stus-List C&C 34 Spray Apron

Does anyone know if the spray apron has balsa core? Mine feels soft, but am unsure if it just feels soft because its thin. I don't want to remove it if that's all it is. Thanks Steve Hood S/V Diamond Girl C&C 34 Lions Head ON ___ This List is provi

Re: Stus-List Volvo ocean race game?

There's another online nav game with which some may be familiar: Virtual-loup-de-mer.org French website but most interface is available in English. It's not as graphically fancy as Volvo but seems to be more for 'serious' nav players. I have been on and off it over last 10 years and some of the s

Stus-List Bermuda Bound Bubble Runner

Does anyone have an explanation how this could have been remotely possible? In case anyone hasn't heard - the US Coast Guard rescued this dude 130 nm east of St Augustine while attempting to 'run' 1600 nm to Bermuda in an inflatable hamster cage. Forget the supply of food and water and navigationa

Re: Stus-List Wife dosen't like it when the boat leans

Interesting thread this one. My oldest son loves sailing but my youngest son (20) can't stand the heeling. My wife of 1+ years has taken to it just fine and has been my helmslady for fall racing going on 3 years now. When I am taking novice guests out, it has sometimes helped to put in a reef even

Stus-List Old Boat Leaks

After 4 years with Diamond Girl I'm still trying to find and stop deck leaks. I expect this is a quest that will never end but need to at least make some headway ... She's not all that leaky but we are still getting water after a good rainstorm and I am curious what others main leak sources are. H

Stus-List Chutes and Furling Headsails

I "grew up" sailing on racing boats. None had furlers, ie with jibsheets on furled sails, fouling the pole downhaul and also the pole itself. After 4 years with DG I still have to sort out the arrangement every time we fly the chute. And God help us if we have to gybe. Can someone explain: Imagin

Re: Stus-List First time out at the helm

Barbara we all have a few scary dock stories to tell, even the men! ;-) But here is my wife's story. I remarried a year ago after losing my wife to cancer 6 years ago. My wife of one year has been learning to sail for 2 seasons now. When she started she noticed around the marina that the only peop