Re: Stus-List Boat Names

Ken Heaton wrote:>>> Is a 40 Yard Bin what we call a dumpster? Correct Dwight got it correctthe K25 was called"40^3 Yard Bin" Rob Abbott Azura C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ This List is provided by the C&C

Stus-List Boat Names

Dwight got it correctthe K25 was called"40^3 Yard Bin" Rob Abbott Azura C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Stus-List Now Boat Names

Years ago, we bought a Kirby 25 from Mark Bruckmann of Bruckmann Yachts in Mississauga, Ontario. He and his business partner, Bryan Simms, were campaigning the boat in the Toronto area, and from what I understand from a K25 site, similar to our C&C site, they were pretty successful with it.

Stus-List sailing & showering

Some years back, 7 of us were doing a Marblehead to Halifax Ocean race on a C&C 33 II.there was to be no showering during the race. I brought a small container of Johnson's Baby Powder to 'dry shower' so to speak.On day one, the rest of the crew were making fun of me, calling me a 'sis

Stus-List cruising & showering

was bigger then than I am now and I don't remember where the port is. I'll take a shower next time out for a sail on the harbour and feel refreshed for the long drive home: that always helps to keep one alert while driving -Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...

Stus-List cruising & showering

blems showering on his 32. Rob On 2014/02/24 4:10 PM, dwight wrote: Robert I have seen the space on your 32...have you tried to take a shower there yet? Looked pretty cramped and dark to me -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert

Stus-List Landfall 38 - cruising & showering

Steve: We have a shower in the head on our C&C 32.shower water is pumped overboard from the sump under the wooden grate in the head. Shower water does not go into the bilge. While there is not an abundance of space, there is enough to stand up and/or sit down to run fresh water over yo

Stus-List Netiquette

Wally: Thrust you are keeping upI said in an earlier post to Rick that I took no offfense (insulting or didactic or anything else)..quite the opposite actually. We got away with one that daya learning experience which, hopefully, won't happen again. Rick was simply pointing out w

Stus-List Navigation Devices

ing and it's so difficult to steer a steady course. Rick *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Robert Abbott *Sent:* Friday, February 21, 2014 8:58 AM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Subject:* Stus-List Navigation Devices On 2014/02/21 12:30 AM, Rick Bra

Stus-List Navigation Devices

be able to stop in the assured clear distance ahead" *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Robert Abbott *Sent:* Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:06 AM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Subject:* Stus-List Navigation Devices Some years back on a friend's C&a

Stus-List Navigation Devices

is not to say that I haven't been in exactly the same situation as you were on the way in. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 10:06 AM, Robert Abbott mailto:robertabb...@eastlink.ca>> wrote: I am now primarily a 'day sailor', nevertheless, every time

Stus-List Navigation Devices

I am now primarily a 'day sailor', nevertheless, every time I take the boat out for a spin, not matter how short the excursion, I have the Standard Horizon 175C chart plotter turned on at the helm. I use it more from a 'safety perspective' than a 'navigation tool'. Some years back on a friend

Stus-List Drill another hole?

Steve: Both my speed and depth are under the starboard settee locker just behind the head's bulkhead, so one compartment forward of where yours is now. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/02/13 10:06 AM, Stevan Plavsa wrote: Hi All, I installed depth and speed last season

Stus-List C&C 32 stern pulpit

Steve: It was Tom Anderson with hull # 1197..our 32 is a 1984 @ hull #277I highly doubt there were too many more built after thatFYI Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/02/06 9:13 AM, Stevan Plavsa wrote: John, you sure about that hull number? I didn't think they m

Stus-List Climing over the stern rail is a pain

John Our 32 has a lower rail and a gate up top.looks to be factory but not surecan send you a pic offline if you want. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/02/05 3:33 PM, John Russo wrote: I have a 32 with a double rail at the stern and am thinking about cutting th

Stus-List Ontario 38

I am reasonably sure there is an Ontario 38 at out club..it looks to be extremely well equipped for blue water sailing.I don't know who owns it but if you are serious about buying this one, let me know and I will attempt to locate its owner for you. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax

Stus-List Now Racing

ter guard where you won't have to hide *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Robert Abbott *Sent:* January 31, 2014 11:47 AM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Subject:* Stus-List Now Raci

Stus-List Now Racing

me.he could always get a new 'bow man' but no one wanted to do that job! Too funny when I think back! Rob On 2014/01/31 11:37 AM, Hoyt, Mike wrote: Bob Always room on Nut Case. Probably on Koobalibra as well Mike *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behal

Stus-List Slapping wires/halyards

For my friend Bob I would change that to "I no longer race" because there was a heck of a lot of racing before that for you and Dwight and others .. *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Robert Abbott *Sent:* Thursday, January 30, 2014 5:52 PM *

Stus-List Slapping wires/halyards

Neil: If my boat was installed like Steve's, I wouldn't even worry about it.I don't race.my genoa is a roller fuller...it goes up and mostly stays up. And the way I use my main, I hardly doubt the chaffing would be any worst than the UV damageprobably not going to shorten the li

Stus-List Atomic 4

Aaron: Tell your friend to contact Moyer Marine...they will rebuild the Atomic 4 and/or sometimes they have a rebuilt one for sale. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/01/28 6:57 PM, Aaron Rouhi wrote: My good friend just lost his Atomic 4 on a 35-2 (cracked head and other maj

Stus-List Exhaust Hose

eed to replace mi as well on my 30 MK1 . What kind of hose do I use? On Sat, Jan 25, 2014 at 4:10 PM, Robert Abbott mailto:robertabb...@eastlink.ca>> wrote: Gary: What's your boat? Mine is a 32 and I did not have to crawl under the cockpit sole.I did have to get

Stus-List Otter Problem

A few years back, we had a family of 'mink' at our clubthey were no problem (that I know of) until they started coming aboard boats. 'Final solution' was to eradicate them...I believe they were trapped. I saw a another mink at the club just a few weeks ago. Guess it wasn't the 'final sol

Stus-List Mixing Elbow

ose and replace it with a new one. I just did this job last season and should get 5-7 years out of it. John Arpeggio Norwalk CT -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 7:04 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.c

Re: Stus-List Mixing Elbow

Gary: Sure, please send me the pictures offline.email address robertabb...@eastlink.ca I think I know what it looks like, and if I had done it that way, it would have been a lot easierbut I didn't think of it that way at the time.I thought, a piece of 18" hose came off and a

Stus-List Mixing Elbow

Gary: It's the same as mine. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/01/25 3:11 PM, ahycr...@cox.net wrote: is this the mixing elbow everybody has? http://www.oldportmarine.com/misc_gm_ym_uelbow_assy.htm

Stus-List Now Engine

Gary: My engine is a Yanmar 2GMF.wish it was a 3gm30f. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/01/25 2:43 PM, ahycr...@cox.net wrote: are all you guys talking about the yanmar 3gm30f engine?

Stus-List Mixing Elbow

Wal /John I didn't even try to disconnect the short hose from the mixing elbow to the muffler..cut it with a drumel tool.quick, easy.and can be done with one hand! Putting the new one on was more challengingbut after repeated attempts to bend that 'hard walled hose' and I hea

Stus-List Exhaust Hose

inal making is 37 years old. If I use the same stuff and it only lasts 30 years this time well I'll be 93 years old. Every hose I have will probably be broken. Gary Robert Abbott wro

Stus-List Mixing Elbow

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 8:56 PM To: ahycr...@cox.net; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Now Mixing Elbow Gary: Problem with changing the mixing elbow was the limited and awkward space to work in o

Stus-List Exhaust Hose

stiff hose. I usually remove the mixing elbow along with the exhaust manifold. It's much easier to put them in a vice on my bench than try to separate them on the boat. Jake -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott Sent: Thu

Stus-List Now Mixing Elbow

he exhaust hose on the other hand is another thing. Why was the elbow such a problem for you ? Gary Robert Abbott wrote: Gary: I replaced mixing elbow, muffler and exhaust hose from the muffler back to the thru

Stus-List structural question

When my boat is in the water, the doors (v berth and head) close fine. Each Fall, when the boat is hauled and rests in it cradle (3 pads per side plus a bow bunk), I adjust the cradle to level the boat and be able to close both doors. After the boat sits for a few months, and we get a freeze

Stus-List exhaust hose

Gary: I replaced mixing elbow, muffler and exhaust hose from the muffler back to the thru hull. We have different boats so I can't be specific on the challenge you may be facing with your exhaust hose. The biggest challenge for me was getting access to the thru hull at the transom. I had t

Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

Andy: I would be sticking my neck out here but I believe most of the C&C's built were under powered because they are all, first and foremost, sailboats. That said, a few more HP couldn't hurt. My boat is under powered (2GMF) (HP not close to HP per 32 feet) if I had to motor into a good win

Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

Curtis: You have had lots of advice...here's my take...even though I have a GPS chartplotter and a handheld GPS, I would not be without my old Signet speed instrument. Simply to say, I just like it as it read 2 digits after the decimal point in big digital numbers in the cockpit.and it is

Stus-List Cockpit Drains to Thru-Hulls

On 2014/01/12 9:41 PM, John Charlesworth wrote: I don't fancy the crossed lines idea, doesn't really make sense to me with the hull shape of this boat which is pretty flat in the stern area. They are crossed now.at least all the 32's around here are. >To the person who said you jus

Stus-List Fenderboards

Most of the fender boards I see around here are 2"X6" wooden boards, about 4' to 6 ' long with holes drilled in the ends with the lines through them.they are hung outside of the regular fenders/bumpersmany boaters just hang them on a life line at deck level when not is use. Simple and

Stus-List Cockpit Drains to Thru-Hulls

at me like I was from outer space, hecouldn't find it on his computer either. John SV Breeze Vancouver, BC On 2014-01-11, at 3:02 PM, Robert Abbott wrote: John: My advice to you is to unseize your seacocks and/or replace them if unseizing is not possible. I would not change the setup to drain o

Stus-List Cockpit Drains to Thru-Hulls

John: My advice to you is to unseize your seacocks and/or replace them if unseizing is not possible. I would not change the setup to drain out above the waterline. Just how would you go about doing this? Doesn't make sense. In doing so, are you going to leave the existing seacocks seized i

Re: Stus-List Comparing boats for purchase

Andrew: After sailing on both boats, I wouldn't recommend you make your decision based on PHRF ratings. Both boats will sail to their numbers with the right crew. A little story to help put things into perspective.a few seasons back, I crewed on Beneteau 49 at our club for some of the W

Stus-List unstepping mast

Ron: My mast is stepped and unstepped every year by placing the strap under my spreaders. A lot of other boat owners do the same thing. Largely depends on where the balance point is whether this method works or the need to tie off the strap to the gooseneck. Last Spring, I watched a crew s

Stus-List unstepping mast

Dave: If you have no experience with masts the size of yours, and if our one or two friends you will need to assist you don't either, I agree with Joe, the $200 each way is a bargain. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/01/08 12:06 PM, Della Barba, Joe wrote: $200 is a HUG

Stus-List C&C 33 II

ually had a transducer punched out of the hull that had been mounted in the flat spot. Poor install perhaps? Too big a hole? It left me wondering. 33-2 is one of my very favourites. Brent Driedger 27-5 Lake Winnipeg Sent from my iPhone On Jan 7, 2014, at 8:13 PM, Robert Abbott <mailto:robert

Stus-List friggin COLD

Jake: On April 3, 1991, the skipper and I sailed his newly purchased 1985 C&C 33 II from Lunenburg to Halifax, approx. 45 miles. While the new owner was finalizing the purchased of his boat on shore, I was removing 1/2" of ice from the deck with a rubber hammer while the boat sat on a moori

Stus-List single handed docking

Now that I have experienced one, wouldn't be without one on the boat (PS boat came with it, I didn't buy it) $100 won't buy a lot of gelcoat repair on your boat or some one's else(s).it's all just boat bucks! Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On Mon

Re: Stus-List single handed docking

On 2014/01/06 12:03 PM, Joel Aronson wrote: I've seen them in Bacon's. Never was willing to spend $100 + on it. Can you use it to drop a line over a piling? Joel Annapolis On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 10:01 AM, Robert Abbott mailto:robertabb...@eastlink.ca>> wrote: On

Re: Stus-List single handed docking

weather. This 'docking tool' (whatever it is called) would I buy one, well now that I have one and used it, yep, for +$100 to make my docking(s) as stress free as possible, it's worth it. And $100 won't buy much in the way of gelcoat repair on your boat, or someo

Stus-List single handed docking

lcoat repair on your boat, or someone's elses. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 -84 Halifax, N.S. On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 10:01 AM, Robert Abbott mailto:robertabb...@eastlink.ca>> wrote: On Dwight's C&C 27 during Chester Race Week, we had a 'big audience' on

Stus-List single handed docking

On Dwight's C&C 27 during Chester Race Week, we had a 'big audience' on the dock watch us sail up to the dock to let a crew member off I was the 'crew' that stepped off. The big audience was so impressed with what we did that day that we got an applause.we looked like we actually knew wh

Re: Stus-List Tethers

ouds so I can get by the head sail easily Sent from Samsung tablet Original message From: Robert Abbott Date: 01-04-2014 2:23 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Tethers Haven't used a jackline and tether recently but when we did we would run a

Stus-List C&C 37+ Bimini Mounting

Edd, We know what you meant (bikini) but stay tuned for some 'abuse'.remember it is all in good fun! Check out any sites that might have a boat like yours for sale to see if they have a bimini. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/01/04 3:11 PM, Frederick G Street wrote:

Stus-List Tethers

Haven't used a jackline and tether recently but when we did we would run a flat, nylon jackline fore and aft outside the shrouds..no unhooking at the mast, or anywhere along the way.moving up and down the deck, all conditions, high or windward side, involved crouching while moving and h

Stus-List Blocking w boatstands

Don't you guys have different boats.+37 and 34Rwould that make any difference...just wondering? Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/12/18 9:48 PM, Chuck S wrote: Wow Ken, There it is ". . . at least 60% of the weight of the yacht should be on the keel. The hull support

Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing removal tool

Josh: I believe Dwight Venoit on this list made a tool to remove a cutlass bearing ..he will respond when he reads thisstay tuned! Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/12/13 11:57 AM, Joel Aronson wrote: Josh, I'm trying to avoid the step of "removing the shaft". Int

Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearing removal tool

Don't forget that you have to remove the prop as well. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On Dec 13, 2013 8:28 AM, "Joel Aronson" > wrote: All, Does anyone in the Annapolis area have a cutlass bearing removal tool for a 1 inch shaft that I c

Stus-List halyards again( 10 aloft = 1 on the rail )

Rick: I am confident I can speak for other listers here to thank you for taking the time to provide such pertinent and informative posts. It takes time to do what you do and I for one appreciate it. Again, thank you. Now regarding the cooler full of ice and beer on deck, I'd go sailing with

Stus-List wire halyards

When our boat arrived from Wisconsin, the standing rig was completely disassembled. That's when we discovered the wire halyards had cut through the top 'aluminum tie bolt'.probably about 50%. Had a machine shop make two new ones from SS..won't ever have to worry about that happening a

Stus-List Canadians - retail sales tax used boat

Steve: You are Canadian, right? There is no free lunch. What happens when cars are bought and sold, even privately? Govt always gets our money. Now, if you bought your boat privately, no broker involved, you might get away without paying the tax. As long as you didn't register or license

Stus-List ATF and Acetonel

Eric: I keep a small container of 50%-50% ATF and acetone on hand..it mixes perfectly and does not separate like yours did.not sure what happened to yours! Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/11/29 10:32 AM, Eric Frank wrote: Tim, Someone on this list suggested that

Stus-List Hull numbers for other 35 MkII boats

Dwight: There a 35 MKII at our club called 'STING'you have seen itoriginal owner to.must like his C&C. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/11/28 11:35 AM, dwight wrote: Eric Cat's Paw is hull number 240 built in Jan 1974, mine is 242 built in Feb 1974...they we

Stus-List Oil Extractor Pump recommendations for Yanmar 2GM20F?

Kevin: Our boat has a Yanmar 2GMFholds 2 liters of oil.we use a simple Pella 2000 oil extractorworks fine and didn't cost a fortune. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/11/26 12:06 AM, Kevin Driscoll wrote: Thanks to everyone who chimed in with recommendations a

Stus-List Boat Shopping Advice

Jim: I am not aware of any 'weak spots' on the 32's and I believe their hulls are not cored. The 33-II have had issues with the keel sump..tell you friend to pay close attention to it. I have sailed both boatsthe 33-II is no doubt the faster of the two. From the listings, it is almo

Stus-List More EDSON

My +30 year old Danforth is filled with mineral oil, at least that's what the gentleman said he filled it with when I had it repaired a few years back. He said it is filled under pressure and he actually kept it for 24 hours to monitor for any leakage. Maybe the reason he advised to take it o

Stus-List Muffler

John: I replaced the SS muffler this past Spring.don't remember the exact measurements put similar to yours. I replaced it with a Vernalift resin mufflerslightly bigger (2" higher) muffler but with the same 2" inlet and 1 1/2" outlet. I will try to find my receipt which will have the

Stus-List More EDSON

Rich: The gentleman (Captain) you recommended to me about 5 years ago to repair my Danforth compass recommended removing it from the boat during our winter layup. He says the extreme cold is hard on the 'seals'. Not sure why but I didn't listen to him and leave the compass on the boat. Bob

Stus-List winterizing engine

Marek: I use basically the same method as Dwightbucket with hose in it in the cockpit with a hose running from it to the intake on the water pump to fresh water pump.then let the engine pump the fresh water out and I put a 50/50 antifreeze in the bucket (2 gallons) but my Yanmar 2GMF

Stus-List winterizing engine

One of the contractors that does a lot of work around our club uses this method (Eric's strainer method).on most boats he does, it's a two person jobone to access the strainer and pour, one to start and stop the engine. It's pretty simple and we usually open up the strainer to clean it

Stus-List New C&C's and smaller trailerable boats

The First 28.5 didn't at the beginning but you grew into it who is posting here anyway? Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/11/08 4:59 PM, dwight wrote: I think some Beneteau boats are very pretty, the First 32.5 has always caught my eye -

Stus-List New boat - CS30

Mark: For what it's worth, no matter what boat you buy, you will either have to, or want to, do things to it that will cost money. And if you prepared to walk away from this CS 30, you might risk trying to lower the price. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/11/03 4:14 PM,

Stus-List New boat - CS30

No specific experience with the CS brand but my understanding is that they are as well constructed as C&C's. A club member wanted a larger port in the head of his new CS 36...I saw the piece of 'deck' he cut out.now that was impressive. I'll bite..is a C&C 30 a prettier looking boat

Stus-List SOLAR VENTS

I have an older (at least 8 years old) Nicro solar vent on my forward hatch...it has a C cell rechargeable battery.replaced the original battery last yearworks 24-7 wouldn't be without it. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 halifax, N.S. On 2013/10/24 9:46 PM, Jake Brodersen wrote: Ro

Re: Stus-List keel swap

On 2013/10/23 10:33 AM, Robert Abbott wrote: Curtis: If I understand your numbers correctly, "all my expenses are under $6,000".so if I might ask, where did you get a new Yanmar 2GMF engine for $3,500? I know others on this list would like to know as well. Bob Abbott AZURA C

Stus-List keel swap

Curtis: If I understand your numbers correctly, "all my expenses are under $6,000".so if I might ask, where did you get a new Yanmar 2GMF engine for $3,500? Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/10/23 8:26 AM, Curtis wrote: Thats crazy, I spent $2500.00 bucks for my boat

Stus-List Wash Main Cover

asher. It's 15 ft long but cleans up fine. I should spray it afterward with a waterproofing, but haven't yet after 10 years. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ -------- *From: *"Robert Abbott" <

Stus-List Wash Main Cover

I'd like to wash my main cover over the off season. Any and all suggestions on best practices to do this appreciated. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 -84 Halifax, N.S. ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cn

Re: Stus-List C&C carrying on brand name

Dwight ; I did a Google search and got this site: http://sailboatdata.com/view_designer.asp?designer_id=243 Not sure how accurate it is.our C&C 32 is a Rob Blaa design and I don't see it on the list.FYI Rob AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/10/16 7:42 AM, dwight veinot wrote:

Stus-List 34R hull

I always thought the 34R hull was made from kevlar.am I wrong? Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/10/10 11:40 AM, Hoyt, Mike wrote: 34R was made by a completely different company than the 99. I believe was also not epoxy. --

Stus-List C&C 34

ts everybody wet. Gary Nylander - Original Message - From: "Robert Abbott" To: Cc: "OldSteveH" Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 10:28 AM Subject: Stus-List C&C 34 Steve: I am going to throw one at the list that should raise some controversy. There was a C

Re: Stus-List C&C 34

Eric: You were sailing in 15 - 20 knts >>true<<, with gusts to 25 knts.looks from the video and the camera angle, your headsail was your #3am I correct? Nice laminate sails, as well! Quite crew as wellI have never crewed on a boat that quite..is it because they know the came

Stus-List C&C 34

Steve: I am going to throw one at the list that should raise some controversy. There was a C&C 34 at our clubthe owner was a coastal cruiser, felt the boat was a little tender for that purpose so he had a 'shoe added to the keel' . We were both in Halifax harborabout 18 to 20 knts t

Re: Stus-List Volvo Diesel - opinions?

After reading a few posts on the B331 and its Volvo diesel, I guess I will pile on. Ah, don't have any experience about the Volvo diesel. A little with a gas Volvo Pentadon't use anything other than Volvo spark plugs. But here's a B331 story a club member bought a brand new B331

Stus-List Americas Cup

Heard a great line--Oracle TeamUSA, the Lance Armstrong of sailing. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/09/26 9:56 AM, Dennis C. wrote: Interesting read from the Kiwi perspective. Particularly like the tweet from the NZ Prime Minister.

Stus-List New Boat

Mark: Have you purchased the boat? Did you have it surveyed? And just curious, how much money do you estimate to save hiring a delivery skipper and sailing the boat here versus trucking the boat here? Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/09/14 12:11 AM, Dr. Mark Bodnar wrot

Re: Stus-List New Boat

Mark: If you decide and/or need to insure your new boat, the insurance company will most likely insist on a recent survey (recent could mean in the last 5 years) for a 1984 model. Might as well do it up front and know what you are buying! It's simply boat bucks. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 -8

Stus-List Salon Portlight Window Replacement

I am not so sure people are 'resistant' to using Plexus to rebed portlights as much as there are other products today that can possibly do the job as well and are easier to use. Plexus requires a special 'gun' to apply the 2-part adhesive which is not readily available to all. And think about

Stus-List 1 1/2" ID Exhaust hose

Jean-Francois: My boat came from the factory with a 1 1/2" ID marine exhaust hose. Due to signs of deterioration, I replaced it last year with a 1 1/2" ID marine grade hard-wall exhaust hose. My engine is a Yanmar 2GMF and works fine...it is nnow almost 30 years old. While a 2" ID hose mig

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beautiful boat! I was on board that boat at RNSYS as well as on board Mirage 24s in the past. I prefer the Bristol Mike *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Robert Abbott *Sent:* Tuesday,

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Richard: I have absolutely no experience with Bristol yachts...but I will share this one storya few weeks back there was a Bristol 41 (I believe it was a 41) here boat now sold and moved out of Halifax. In light to medium to air, a Mirage 24 out sailed the Bristol 41. That's all I

Stus-List Why your wind instrument may be broken

Hmmm, maybe if it is a .22 caliper ..no, better judgement says you and a buddy winch me up my mast! Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/08/17 10:50 PM, Knowles Rich wrote: Wanna borrow my gun? Rich Knowles Indigo. LF38 Halifax On 2013-08-17, at 22:36, Robert Ab

Stus-List Why your wind instrument may be broken

Dennis: Every year around this time, there is an osprey that sits on the mast heads around here.what happens on mine is that it sits on one of my windex arms, and when he pushes off to take flight, he moves the 'arm', some degrees to port or starboard. I have come to accept this aggravat

Stus-List Engine Thru-Hull Strainer

&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/08/14 12:52 PM, Gary Nylander wrote: I've been without for 20 years on the Chesapeake. I do have a rather good sized bronze one inside, though. A plastic bag is going to be a problem whatever you have. Gary - Original Message - *From

Stus-List Engine Thru-Hull Strainer

Pete: I have a plastic strainer glued with 4200 to the hull on the 'raw water intake'..every few years I just peel it off and replace it with a new one.they cost virtually nothingnever had a problem with them fouling to cause any engine failure or overheating. The reason I put i

Stus-List C&C30MK1 Split back-stay bimini ideas?

My 32 has a split backstay and a bimini...no big dealwhoever makes the bimini needs to know this and fit the zippers accordingly. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/08/08 10:56 AM, Della Barba, Joe wrote: I have seen plenty of split-backstay biminis. Instead of the one

Stus-List Arpeggio Web Site

Joel /Steve: Can one of you direct me to the pictures of the main sheet arrangement on Arpeggio.I just want to check to see if it was the way mine was originally. I have since changed my main sheet arrangement so that a winch is not needed at all.in fact I can now trim the main from

Stus-List C&C 30 MK1 backing help

On Jul 18, 2013, at 11:10 AM, Nate Flesness > wrote: Offset prop on my 30-1 here in Wisconsin (>>always wondered just why they did that?) Nate: This is not uncommon. There are two reasons for such an installation: 1. Removal of the prop shaft without havi

Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head

Bill: For the past 7 years, I put a few ounces of mineral oil in the head and pump it through every few weeks..keeps every thing working smooth. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/07/16

Re: Stus-List Going looking

Mark: 'Nemesis' is at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. I don't know the current owner but I do know the owner that originally brought the boat to Halifax. If you get really interested in this boat I can provide his name. He is a very knowledgeable sailorhe moved up to a much large

Stus-List tach and c0aming question

Daniel: Regarding your tach, the chances are it is a bad connection. We had a similar situation.took the cockpit instrument panel off (PITA job because of the adhesive, now buytl) the connection was corroded at the panel cleaned it up, tach works. if it is more complicated than thi

Stus-List where to secure spring lines

We have a pair of these 'toe rail folding cleats' as well. Easy to install, easy to use .and you can use bigger lines with these that might be a tight fit in the toe rail. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/07/05 1:43 PM, Paul Fountain wrote: We have these on Perceptio

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