Re: Stus-List Recommended diesel filters

2019-04-21 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
wrote: > Many of us suggest a 30 micron for the primary and a 10 micron for the > secondary. > > Dennis C. > > On Sat, Apr 20, 2019 at 11:37 AM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I noticed the C 35-2 with VW diesel that I am planning to pu

Re: Stus-List Gauging engine speed vs hull speed

2019-04-21 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ginal had 30hp. Should drive it > to hull speed with little effort. Jerry > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 21, 2019, at 11:32 AM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hello, > > We had a good sea trial yesterday on the C 35-2 we ar

Stus-List Gauging engine speed vs hull speed

2019-04-21 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Hello, We had a good sea trial yesterday on the C 35-2 we are planning to purchase. Although winds were a bit light, we were able to test the main, 90% jib on inner furler, and 150% on outer furler, and all worked well. As my wife did most of the steering, I didn't get a chance to test the engine

Stus-List Recommended diesel filters

2019-04-20 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
I noticed the C 35-2 with VW diesel that I am planning to purchase has a Sierra 18-7846 marine fuel filter, which is listed as a 21 micron fuel/water separating filter for gasoline. There is also a Racor filter, but I have not inspected it yet. Is this 21 micron filter ok to use as a primary? It

Re: Stus-List 35 Mk2 sea trial tomorrow - newbie advice needed

2019-04-20 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
but 1. don't give cash, 2. don't give a > post dated check...he needs to show some trust in you, and 3. don't trust > him not to peddle your offer. period. a contract is a contract. > The deal is with you or there is no deal. sorry, but I have seen a 1000 > go bad. > Bill Walker > CnC

Re: Stus-List 35 Mk2 sea trial tomorrow - newbie advice needed

2019-04-19 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
; wrote: > > Look at all the bulkhead/hull tabbing in the fore section. Forward of the > head and hanging locker. > > > > Dennis C. > > Touché 35-1 #83 > > Mandeville, LA > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 19, 2019, at 2:39 PM, Shawn Wright via C

Re: Stus-List 35 Mk2 sea trial tomorrow - newbie advice needed

2019-04-19 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 19, 2019, at 2:39 PM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I'm happy to report that we have agreed on a price, subject to a sea trial > and survey. Unfortunately, there are no s

Stus-List 35 Mk2 sea trial tomorrow - newbie advice needed

2019-04-19 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
I'm happy to report that we have agreed on a price, subject to a sea trial and survey. Unfortunately, there are no surveyors able to conduct a survey for 3-4 weeks, so we may consider foregoing that and instead do a very thorough inspection of the boat myself, followed by a haulout inspection in a

Re: Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C 29?, also 34 & 35-2

2019-04-19 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
> Bruno Lachance > Bécassine, 33-2 > New- Richmond, Qc > > > Envoyé de mon iPad > > Le 18 avr. 2019 à 21:37, Shawn Wright via CnC-List > a écrit : > > Thanks John. It seems there is an error at sailboatdata.com regarding the > 34 being a Bruce King design. It's inter

Re: Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C 29?, also 34 & 35-2

2019-04-18 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
; > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Shawn > Wright via CnC-List > *Sent:* Thursday, April 18, 2019 11:15 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Shawn Wright > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C 29? > > > >

Re: Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C 29?

2019-04-18 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Thanks, John. I like the 34, and it's the only C designed by Bruce King, whose designs I really like, in addition to Rob Ball and C But there is only one near me on the West Coast. It's in Gig Harbour, Wa and the price is a bit more than our budget at 30K USD, although with a tiller, it might be a

Re: Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C 29?

2019-04-17 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
r a lower offer. > > Cheers, > Randy > > On Apr 17, 2019, at 7:30 PM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hi Ron, > > Ok, here's the backstory... We started out looking at 27-30' boats, with > the hope of finding a C 30-1 based on wh

Re: Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C 29?

2019-04-17 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Hi Ron, Ok, here's the backstory... We started out looking at 27-30' boats, with the hope of finding a C 30-1 based on what I'd read about its stiffness. The first one we found was $25K and although it was in very good condition, we just weren't that impressed, mainly with the interior layout.

Re: Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C 29?

2019-04-17 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
It's a '77, so a Mark I, first year of the 29 according to sailboatdata.com. The Mark II came out in '83. This particular boat has a longer carbon fiber rudder, possibly to match the Mark II design. Not sure of the other differences, or why the 29 seems to be a bit of black sheep among C Is it

Re: Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C 29?

2019-04-17 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Thanks everyone for the great replies, they are very helpful. I spoke to the broker and found out a bit more: -one owner boat, was regularly raced for many years, and well maintained. Estate sale -twin headstays (so no furler), tapered mast, taller carbon fiber rudder -diesel stove/furnace looks

Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C 29?

2019-04-16 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
I'm interested in opinions of a '77 C 29. There is one named "Tooth & Nail" that has been for sale in Vancouver for some time now. The photos look good, apparently has a good sail inventory, decent Yanmar engine, wheel steering. Apparently a popular local race boat (so it may be beat up?) It

Re: Stus-List Toerail drainage - 35-2

2019-04-14 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
oot to clip snatch block, etc. to. That joint isn't what you're seeing > is it? It seems to me on my friend's Mk.1 there is that same saw cut that > nicks the deck and the hull deck joint edge, almost like they cut the Toe > Rail on the boat wile assembling it. > > Have another l

Re: Stus-List Toerail drainage - 35-2

2019-04-13 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
e on my friend's Mk.1 there is that same saw cut that > nicks the deck and the hull deck joint edge, almost like they cut the Toe > Rail on the boat wile assembling it. > > Have another look. > > Ken H. > > On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 at 17:22, Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-l

Stus-List Toerail drainage - 35-2

2019-04-13 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
While inspecting a '74 35-2, I noticed something quite alarming: it appears that in an effort to allow drainage off the decks, someone decided to cut a small section of the toerail out, about 1/4" wide, using a hacksaw or recip. saw. I could see where the saw blade nicked the deck slightly below,

Re: Stus-List Prop shaft support on 35-2

2019-04-12 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Fireball 12708 > Bristol RI > > > > On 4/12/2019 12:03 AM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List wrote: > > I just noticed what appears to be a fairly long extension of the prop > shaft beyond the support on the 35-2 pictured here: > > > http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/attach

Re: Stus-List Prop shaft support on 35-2

2019-04-12 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Pretty roomy for a 35 of that era but you are right, the > layout is not for everybody. > > I don't know your program, BUT the Niagara is painful and does terrible > angles upwind. It's just a different sailplan compared to a C > > Good luck. > > Bruno. > > Envoyé de mo

Re: Stus-List Prop shaft support on 35-2

2019-04-12 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Thanks all for the good info. According to the specs, the boat has a 1" shaft with a 3 blade bronze prop. There is a spare 2 blade elliptic with shaft. What I am not sure about is whether this photo is with the 3 blade or 2 blade prop. I suspect the 2 blade prop and shaft are from the previous A4

Stus-List Prop shaft support on 35-2

2019-04-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
I just noticed what appears to be a fairly long extension of the prop shaft beyond the support on the 35-2 pictured here: http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=168876=1524980874 It looks like there is at least 12" of shaft beyond the support before the prop, and bit

Re: Stus-List Hull showing reinforcement lines on outside - C 32

2019-04-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
t; criteria when I was boat shopping. > > Dennis C. > Touché 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 11, 2019, at 5:08 PM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > While kayaking the other day, I noticed a 32' ('83

Stus-List Hull showing reinforcement lines on outside - C 32

2019-04-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
While kayaking the other day, I noticed a 32' ('83 I think) which had quite visible vertical lines apparent on the hull where the internal braces are located. The hull was a grey-blue colour, which probably made these appear more obvious, and I don't think it was moisture, as the temps were about

Re: Stus-List 1974 35 mk2 - solent rig questions

2019-04-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
might even get around to doing that this > year…. ;-) > > Link <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/2015/01/in-shed-at-last.html> to > pictures. > > Regards, > Dave Godwin > 1982 C 37 - Ronin > Reedville - Chesapeake Bay > Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild

Stus-List 35-2 headliner treatment; chainplate inspection

2019-04-10 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
We are considering a '74 35-2 which has had quite a number of holes drilled through the interior headliner, for the purpose of through-bolting (and apparently epoxy filling/drilling, but not confirmed by me) various hardware, including replacement stainless grab rails. In some areas, 4-8" circular

Re: Stus-List Deck stepped mast

2019-04-10 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Thank you for the great explanation, Rob. Were you involved with the 30E design, which sailboatdata.com reports is a derivative of the 33-1 (which is itself a derivative of the 1974 3/4 ton)? I'm just curious as I can find very little info on the 30E aside from this mention. On Tue, Apr 9, 2019

Stus-List Did C ever use deck-stepped mast?

2019-04-08 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Hi, I understand that most, if not all, C use a keel-stepped mast, with the theory being that it provides for a stiffer boat and better performance (I think). Did they ever use deck-stepped, perhaps on the Landfall series? Has anyone tried converting one to deck-stepped? For cruising, especially

Re: Stus-List C'ers and The List

2019-04-07 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
This list is great, and I too was not aware of the FB group. Since I am still searching for the right boat, and considering C amongst a few other favourites, I've joined several groups/forums/lists: Ericson, C, Nicholson, Westsail. Of them all, I'd say the Ericson Yacht Owner's forum is the best

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-04-05 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
acked off and then torqued. Doesn't much >> matter if the boat is in or out of the water. >> >> The biggest issue with older C's is if the washers/plates under the >> keel bolts have not been replaced with stainless plates. If they are plain >> steel, they should be re

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-04-05 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
issue with older C's is if the washers/plates under the keel > bolts have not been replaced with stainless plates. If they are plain > steel, they should be replaced with stainless. > > For most older C's the smile is a greatly overblown issue. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-04-05 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
place! > > > > Joe > > Coquina > > > > > > > > On Apr 5, 2019, at 11:42 AM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > Hello all, > > > > After another 4 months of boat searching, I am once again consi

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-04-05 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Hello all, After another 4 months of boat searching, I am once again considering the 35-2 "Callisto" which began this old thread from January. I have been thinking about it, and when I saw it at the dock while looking at another boat (Crown 28, yes I am getting desperate...), I realized I had

Re: Stus-List Tablet for navigation

2019-01-19 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
I'm trying out OpenCPN on my laptop and Android tablet, but can't find a source for Canadian charts. Has anyone had luck using OpenCPN in Canadian waters (west coast)? For this asking about using Android tablets offline for navigation, I have had no issues travelling with several Android phones

Re: Stus-List Tablet for navigation

2019-01-17 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Hi, I just saw these advertised locally: https://navigationlaptops.wordpress.com/ It appears he is loading OpenCPS on a variety of ruggedized laptops. No experience or association with this company, but thought it looked interesting and pricing is pretty good. On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 5:56 AM

Re: Stus-List Tablet for navigation

2019-01-15 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
I recently got an Acer 9.6 tablet for $160 CAD for travel, and eventually to use with Navionics or similar. I used it for a month in Costa Rica (where I tethered it to the data on my cell phone - 30 days/2Gb data for $20!) for email and GPS with google maps (we rented a car for 2 weeks) and it

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-13 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
s go up > exponentially with boat size of course. > Enjoy whatever you end up with! > > > -------------- > *From:* CnC-List on behalf of Shawn > Wright via CnC-List > *Sent:* January 11, 2019 11:08 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Shawn Wright > *

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-13 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
you need to get out sailing different boats more to help > you decide what’s important, or not. > > > > > > > > *From:* CnC-List *On Behalf Of *Shawn > Wright via CnC-List > *Sent:* Thursday, January 10, 2019 11:13 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Sha

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-11 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Hi Russ, Sorry you had to let your 35 go, but thanks for sharing some details. When I first started looking last May/June there were a lot more boats, so I assume that will happen again soon. $10K for a 35? I'd be all over that. I looked at the 37 at SALTS last month (Tigger J), they were asking

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-10 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
told >>> by Balmar that it might be more relative HP (10%) than you want to lose. >>> Many of our power-plants were not sized on the high side to begin with. >>> >>> And my only experience with a Pathfinder diesel was not good. >>> >>> Any boat that g

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-10 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
like that...run. Imagine the stuff/poor >> workmanship you cant see? >> >> *David F. Risch, J. D.* >> >> *Gulf Stream Associates, LLC* >> >> >> *(401) 419-4650 * >> >> -- >> *From:* CnC-List on behalf of Shawn >> Wright via Cn

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-10 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
e: > > https://drive.google.com/open?id=1r3tWvusWOJozSlOu6XDUCEZ-nYCSvRhu > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 9:55 AM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Just a bit more info on the C

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-10 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
On Jan 5, 2019, at 9:58 AM, Steve Thomas wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > Condition is everything, and that is not a high price for a reasonably >>> well-equipped boat in good condition, especially in BC where prices are >>> generally higher, most likely d

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-09 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
five years later (and many, many boat bucks of investment > and hours of work later - and cruises all over Lake Ontario and Georgian > Bay). I sold a turn-key boat with new sails, solar panels, electrical, > plumbing, etc etc etc. > > FWIW > > Steve > > > On Sun, Jan 6, 2019

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-06 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
n is everything, and that is not a high price for a reasonably >> well-equipped boat in good condition, especially in BC where prices are >> generally higher, most likely due to the absurd cost of housing. >> > >> > Steve Thomas >> > C 27MKIII >> > C 36 >>

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-06 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
> generally higher, most likely due to the absurd cost of housing. > > > > Steve Thomas > > C 27MKIII > > C 36 > > > > Shawn Wright via CnC-List wrote: > > Hello, > > > > I am considering a '74 36' mk2, with several modifications, and I

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-04 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ning > signs for my tastes. > > But it's got a water maker! never mind that noise > > I like the MKII. I hope you find one, and that it serves you well. > Fair winds. > Steve > > > On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 2:39 PM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-04 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Hi Russ, Thanks for the reply. It has been listed since the summer, and he seems to be dropping the price; I know he is motivated, but it's still a bit beyond my budget, and moorage will cost a bit more than the 30' boats I've been looking at. I'm very familiar with VW diesels, currently own

Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-04 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Hello, I am considering a '74 36' mk2, with several modifications, and I am curious about how they might affect the boat in terms of suitability for coastal cruising (BC coast) and possibly a trip around Vancouver Island. Perhaps some here are familiar with the boat 'Callisto' which has: Twin

Re: Stus-List Composting head in 33-2?

2018-10-01 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
You might be surprised about winter solar performance. I'm in BC, and my brother's place on the gulf islands just got a 4kW solar system installed, with 900W of panels. The standby consumption of the inverter is about 10W (not bad considering the 4kW output). But what I was most surprised was that

Re: Stus-List Composting head in 33-2?

2018-09-30 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
There's a good review of them here: https://www.boatingmag.com/choosing-composting-marine-toilet Looks like a great option! On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 9:31 AM Chris Graham via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I used an airhead on my Vega many years ago. Definitely not cheap and it > was

Re: Stus-List years a C owner

2018-09-29 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
This thread is making me more determined to find the right C for our first boat, but also explains why they are hard to find - the owners tend to keep them a long time! Much like our beloved VW Westfalia (which we've owned for 22 years), they are quickly becoming a much sought classic, it seems!

Re: Stus-List Rob Ball Drawing of C 30 MK I?

2018-09-26 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
A great story, and a beautiful boat! Thanks for sharing. I notice your main does not extend to the end of the boom. Is the longer boom primarily to allow for the traveler on the transom, or is there an alternate mainsail? On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 1:10 PM Randy Stafford via CnC-List <

Re: Stus-List 1978 C 26

2018-09-26 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Hi Jeremy, Thanks for the info. I see that you're not far from me, so maybe we'll see you on the water some day. The more I look, the more I am leaning toward at least a 30', as I want a boat I can keep for a while and get to know. I tend to keep vehicles a long time (20+ years) and do all the

Re: Stus-List 1978 C 26'

2018-09-25 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
Interested in this thread, as there are two 26s in my area, and not a lot else in the price range. I'm near Victoria, BC, and one is $9900, the other $7800. I've been on the first one, and the broker told me an offer of $8k would take it. Nice shape, but the owner installed a diesel heater down

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