Stus-List Is it time to replace motor mounts?

2013-07-29 Thread TOM VINCENT
The vibration of the Yanmar 30 is annoying and I am thinking of having the motor mounts replaced. Is there any way to determine if the motor mounts are causing the vibration? Tom Vincent Frolic II 36' cb Chesapeake Cit

Stus-List Opening port manufacturer

2013-07-31 Thread TOM VINCENT
them is 9 1/4". Anyone with a thought of repair or replacement, please advise. I do not believe that it was produced by Atkins Hoyle. Tom Vincent Frolic II Chesapeake City, MD ___ This List is provided by

Stus-List Americas Cup Anyone

2013-08-09 Thread TOM VINCENT
This Saturday, August 9th, NBC Sports Network will be providing coverage starting 7:00pm ET Race #3 of the Louis Vuitton. Sunday, August 10th, they will cover Race #4 at 6:00pm ET. Tom Vincent Frolic II 36' C&C cb 1979 Chesapeake

Stus-List Tachometer for a 3QM30H Yanmar

2013-08-16 Thread TOM VINCENT
My 1979 36' C&C does not have a tachometer and I was wondering if anyone feels that it is/is not necessary. Also, is there a tachometer that would be recommended? Tom Vincent Frolic II Chesapeake

Stus-List Tachometer for the 3QM30

2013-08-24 Thread TOM VINCENT
Several weeks ago I posted a blog asking about the tach for the 3QM30. My issue now is the tach for the instrument panel I have is no longer available from Yanmar. There are several others on this blog that have the same tach and I was wondering if anyone can help me locate either a new or used

Stus-List FW: TakeThemAMeal.com: Mary Lynn Vincent

2013-08-24 Thread TOM VINCENT
Some of you have asked what you can do regarding Mary Lynn's situation. A program has been set up for anyone that would like to help. Please do not feel that you need to do something. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Tom and Mary Lynn From: mlvince...@hotmail.com To: tvince...@msn

Stus-List Annapolis Boat show

2013-10-13 Thread TOM VINCENT
It appears that there will be a few of us at the Marriott as the show is breaking down. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Tom Vincent Frolic II C&C 36' cb Chesapeake City, MD ___ This List is pr

Stus-List Sprit Decision

2013-10-30 Thread TOM VINCENT
Pete, Last year I purchased a Sparcraft bowsprit in aluminum, unfortunately there was no way to install the unit and I returned it. They also make the sprit in Carbon, it is much more expensive. There are several companies that I spoke to before deciding on the Sparcraft. Selden and Forespar ar

Stus-List C&C History

2013-11-06 Thread TOM VINCENT
It looks like the new C&C is not the old C&C, it is now more of a racing machine. I can hardly imagine taking my family out for a day or a weekend on the new 30. I joined the C&C boat family in 1975 when I purchased a new 30, it was fast and still provided cruising for the family. I wish them su

Stus-List Winterizing

2013-11-24 Thread TOM VINCENT
Josh, I am on the Bohemia River (Upper Chesapeake) and I have left Frolic II in the water for 6 years with no problems. The marina installs a bubble system around all of the slips. I winterize all systems and have an air dryer with fan dehumidifier that runs all winter. I remove some of the pers

Stus-List installing shaft zincs

2013-11-28 Thread TOM VINCENT
I have a martec folding prop and install their bullet shaped zinc each spring, they recommend the zinc be installed next to the strut within 1/4" to 3/8". The zinc lasts me the entire year, I sail on the Upper Chesapeake Bay which is fresh water. Tom Frolic II 36' cb Chesapeake City, MD

Stus-List Installing shaft zincs

2013-11-28 Thread TOM VINCENT
Dwight, I am on the very northern end of the Chesapeake Bay - it is FRESH . I am located on the Bohemia River. I replace the zinc each year only because I want to start the year with a new zinc, there is still at least 50% of the zinc still available. The idea of using a grease is interesting, I

Stus-List A General Question

2013-11-30 Thread TOM VINCENT
In the spring of 1975 I purchased a new C&C 30 from Havre de Grace Marina in Maryland. It had a beautiful chocolate hull with a cameo deck. My understanding from the dealer is the boat was in a boat show in either Toronto or Montreal Canada. It was loaded with extra gear for the show. I have no

Stus-List Bowsprit/assym

2013-12-09 Thread TOM VINCENT
It should be very obvious to the group, there are advantages and disadvantages to flying an asymmetrical shute. I have been racing with an asym for 5 years and have learned that when the next mark is dead down wind - you need to fall off and gybe. The boats with the regular shutes will eat yo

Stus-List Asymmetric Sailing to weather

2013-12-10 Thread TOM VINCENT
It looks like I wrote something without a total explanation. Light air is the usual air that we have on Wednesday night races, I would not think of taking the asym to weather in true winds over 6 to 8 knots. My #1 is a 150 and it does the job up to 10 to 12 true, I usually have a crew of 6 to 7

Stus-List Raymarine AH4000

2012-08-20 Thread TOM VINCENT
I have an old AH4000 auto pilot and it is on the blitz. Raymarine does not want to take a look at the problem and I was wondering if there is someone that has worked on the AH4000 with success or knows where there is a repair service.It works for a minute and then quits. Tom Vincent Frolic

Stus-List Sandy

2012-10-29 Thread TOM VINCENT
It is rather interesting to be in the path of the storm and feel totally helpless if it hits as predicted. Frolic II, C&C 36, is in her slip in Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbor which is between the C&D Canal and the upper Chesapeake Bay. I spent most of Saturday doing what could be done to remove ev

Stus-List Charleston for the day

2012-11-16 Thread TOM VINCENT
I am in Charleston for the day and thought it would be nice to contact any other C&Cer's in the area. The harbor looks like a great sailing area, sorry I will not be here for a few days to find out. Tom VincentFrolic II 36' cbChesapeake City, MD __

Stus-List Where's the salvage?

2012-11-19 Thread TOM VINCENT
Superstorm Sandy devastated a lot of boats in its path. I wonder if anyone knows where the salvage is? I hear many sad stories of boats being destroyed and never hear of salvage. If anyone knows where we find out, it would be great to share it with the group. Katrina is another storm that pr

Stus-List PHRF rating change

2013-01-28 Thread TOM VINCENT
I have purchased a Sparcraft Bowsprit for my 36' C&C and was wondering if anyone knows what change will take place on my PHRF rating of 127. I race on the Bohemia River on the northern end of the Chesapeake Bay and use the Annapolis rating system. My spinnaker is an asymetrical. Tom VincentF

Stus-List Winter Projects

2013-02-05 Thread TOM VINCENT
r the last few stitches of the leather. I called Tom Armantrout at Boatleather and explained my situation, he shipped me another leather cover that day and asked that I return the incorrect sized cover. I have used it for two years and love it. Tom Vincent Frolic II C&C 36' cb Chesa

Stus-List Handicap Review

2013-02-13 Thread TOM VINCENT
n a broad reach the boat takes off, down wind we sail off about 20 degrees and gybe. I hope this info helps a few members. Tom Vincent Frolic II Chesapeake City, MD ___ This List is provided by the C&C Pho

Stus-List Accomac, VA

2013-03-12 Thread TOM VINCENT
Accomac is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, it is about 20 miles south of Pocomoke, MD which is south of Salisbury, MD which is about 8 miles south of Del Mar, DE. I hope this helps. Tom Frolic II 36' C&C cb Chesapeake City, MD ___

Stus-List 2013 Rendezvous Chesapeake

2013-04-03 Thread TOM VINCENT
Everything sounds good to me. I sail on the Bohemia River (upper bay) and the trip to Baltimore is reasonable. I look forward to hearing more. Tom Vincent Frolic II 36' cb Chesapeake City, MD ___ This Li

Stus-List Bilge pump pick up hose

2013-04-18 Thread TOM VINCENT
, does someone have a system that they would recommend. I was thinking of adding a plastic bilge strainer. Tom Vincent Frolic II 36' cb C&C Chesapeake City, MD ___ This List is provided by the C&C Pho

Stus-List Chesapeake Rendezvous - Weekend with Joe at

2013-06-08 Thread TOM VINCENT
d be there for the race on Saturday. Please provide more info and feel free to email me offline. One question, does the Corsica club and a club house? Tom Vincent Chesapeake City, MD ___ This List is provided by the

Stus-List Chesapeake Rendezvous - Weekend with Joe at

2013-07-11 Thread TOM VINCENT
I will register today for the race on the 27th and dinner at CRYC. It looks like GOB should be a fun fleet. Tom Vincent Frolic II 1979 C&C 36 cb ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Al

Stus-List Corsica River Rendezvous and Race Crew Needed

2013-07-17 Thread TOM VINCENT
m or call my cell at 302-540-2078. Tom Vincent Frolic II, 1979 C&C 36 cb Chesapeake City, MD ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 96, Issue 103

2014-01-15 Thread TOM VINCENT
This group is very funny. It has gone from bikini tops to cursing spinnakers. cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to cnc-list@cnc-list.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-li

Stus-List Bow sprit

2014-01-28 Thread TOM VINCENT
Bill, I too got excited about adding a bow sprit to my C&C 36' and purchased one at the Annapolis Boat show in 2012. I did some homework and decided on the Sparcraft 80mm. It was purchased from JSI and they gave me a boat show discount. The unit was shipped from Charleston Spar, Inc. and sat in

Stus-List Atlantic City Boat Show

2014-01-28 Thread TOM VINCENT
Edd, My wife and I will be there on Friday the 7th. We are staying the night in AC. If you would like to meet, let me know. Tom Vincent Frolic II 36' C&C ___ This List is provided by the C&C Pho

Stus-List Engine Gauges

2014-02-23 Thread TOM VINCENT
Steven Leach is the General Manager of DMP Automation , Inc., I met him at the Atlantic Boat Show this year and was very impressed with the things his company can do regarding instrument gauges and dash panels. I spoke to Steven about replacing my entire panel with all new gauges. the company ca

Stus-List Open House

2014-03-02 Thread TOM VINCENT
When is the open house at Waterlines? Tom Frolic II 36cb Chesapeake City, MD ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Stus-List Worst Boat Names

2014-03-10 Thread TOM VINCENT
Years ago ( 1950s) as a teenager I raced A Stock Hydro and B Stock Hydro, living in Delaware our region for the APBA was the letter Q. Each boat had a number followed by the region letter. My father wanted to give the boat the number 4 then followed by the region - 4 Q. He did not do it. Tom V

Stus-List Too cold to email

2015-01-09 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
ng to the marina tomorrow to check out Frolic II, she is in the water and the temperatures on the Upper Chesapeake have been in the teens at night. Tom Vincent Frolic II 36' C&C ___ This List is provi

Stus-List The stern squats at high speed

2015-01-11 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
ding prop and I do not know the pitch. Tom Vincent Frolic II 1979 36' C&C ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album. Please donate to the C&C Photo Album to keep this list free for

Stus-List Where is my old 30' C&C now

2015-01-20 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
way to find Fusty now? Tom Vincent 1979 C&C 36 cb Chesapeake City, MD ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album. Please donate to the C&C Photo Album to keep this list free for all subscribers.

Stus-List -List While our Northeast friends were shoveling snow..

2015-02-10 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
One suggestion that will improve your results on the race course, take down the dodger - you are either racing or cruising. Tom Vincent Frolic II C&C 36 cb Chesapeake City, MD ___ Email address: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 111, Issue 54

2015-04-29 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
> From: cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com > Subject: CnC-List Digest, Vol 111, Issue 54 > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 16:32:53 -0400 > > Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to > cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >

Stus-List Forward hatch support rod

2015-05-21 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
The spring that keeps the support rod connected to the hatch is broken. Where do I find a replacement for a 36' 1979 C&C? Tom Vincent Frolic II Chesapeake City, MD Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-li

Stus-List Stanchion support problem

2015-08-13 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
tube is 2' long, 1/2" outside diamater, and 3/8" inside diamater. Also, the cast aluminum bracket that holds the stanchion to the toe rail is cracked. Any suggestions where either piece can be located ? Tom Vincent Chesapeake City, MD Frolic II i

Stus-List List Also looking at a C&C 36 - engine at an angle?

2015-09-21 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
The engine is at a small angle because the shaft exits about 4 " to port of center. The shaft has to remain straight to the transmission. Tom Vincent Frolic II 1979 36' cb Chesapeake City, MD

Stus-List Selden sprit kit install

2015-10-29 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
(I steer) need to work together very closely. JSI out of Florida made the sail and I can point fairly well, when on a beam reach she flies - no one can touch me. Tom Vincent Frolic II C&C 36' cb _

Stus-List Fuel vent option

2015-10-29 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
There is a product on the market that solves the fuel vent line from taking on water, it is the H2Out Systems. It is worth a look to check it out. I am not associated with the company in any way. Tom Vincent Frolic II 36' cb Chesapeake Cit

Stus-List Looking at a second boat - must be out of my mind

2016-02-05 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
from the Magothy to your club, you were the race chairman. I think you will find the Hylas 44 to be a great sailboat, the size will spoil you and the Admiral. Tom Vincent Frolic II 36 C&C cb Chesapeake

Stus-List Cushions smell

2016-02-25 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
. The Admiral refuses to sleep on the boat because of the odor. I have taken the cushions off for the winter and steam cleaned one and sprayed it with Fabreeze, not much different. Tom Vincent Frolic II C&C 36 cb Chesapeake City

Stus-List portable generator on sale at harbor freight

2016-02-28 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
I looked at it yesterday at my local Harbor Freight and decided not to purchase. One of the big factors for me was the weight, just under 70 lbs. That is too much for me to put in a locker and get out. The price is right considering the comparable Honda is $999.00. Tom

Stus-List Frolic II 36' cb will be for sale soon

2016-03-25 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
I will talking to a broker tomorrow about a listing, in the meantime, if you know of anyone that would like to discuss the sale with me, feel free to email me at tvince...@msn.com or call 302-540-2078. To

Stus-List Good by - it's been enjoyable

2016-12-30 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
I have sold Frolic II, C&C 36 cb 1979, and I would like to say thank you to everyone on the list. Over the years I have picked up some great tips and even contributed a few times to help others. I wish everyone a great sailing year in 2017, one day I could return. Tom Vincent Chesap

Stus-List Thank you and unsubscribe

2016-12-31 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
Stu, I would like to thank you for making the forum available and wish you a very special New Year. As I have sold my C&C, I would like to unsubscribe to the forum. Thank you, Tom Vincent ___ This list is supported by the generous donation

Stus-List Leak in Fuel Tank

2016-05-03 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
, I run an ionizer 24/7 when the boat is in the slip. Tom Vincent Frolic II, C&C 36 cb 1979 Chesapeake City, MD ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what w

Stus-List Assymetrical spinnaker pole

2016-06-17 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
I race on Wednesday nights on the Bohemia River in Maryland and lately the race committee has been doing a better job having a windward start and a down wind leg. Unfortunately, I use an assymetrical spinnaker which does very poorly dead down wind, even gybing has not helped. One of my crew was

Stus-List Transmission/prop woes

2016-07-01 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
It seems this is the year for the shaft to remove itself from the coupler. I race on Wednesday nights on the Bohemia River and 4 weeks ago I had decided to go out early and warm up a little. I had to return to the fuel dock to pick up one crew member. I was adjacent of the pier and he hopped abo

Stus-List List Embarrassing... But sail leach hits back stay.

2016-07-04 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
I have the same issue and what we do on light air days is lower the halyard a few inches and use the cunningham to tighen the luff, you are not effecting the foot usually. Tom VincentFrolic II C&C 36 cbChesapeake City, MD _

Stus-List Wednesday Night Racing

2016-07-11 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
nsize and continue racing, one of the boats that has caught my interest is a Harbor 25 - does anyone have any inside info on this boat? Tom Vincent Frolic II, C&C 36 cb Chesapeake City, MD ___ This list is

Stus-List Possible upgrade to a C&C 36 cb

2016-08-27 Thread TOM VINCENT via CnC-List
This has been an interesting topic to follow for several days as I have owned and raced a C&C 30 and now own and race a C&C 36 cb. I bought the 30' new in 1975 and raced her on the upper Chesapeake Bay in the Columbia Sailing Assoc. (CSA). I had a 160 genoa, deck sweeper, and could carry it in b