Re: Stus-List Compass

2019-11-04 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Water expands at temps below 4 degree C due to hydrogen bonding. What law of physics applies? On Mon, Nov 4, 2019 at 5:09 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Sorry Paul, just to be clean you are not challenging the property to which > referred but just the name, correct

Re: Stus-List NMEA 0183 - Do I really need an Opto-Islator? now WP30

2019-10-05 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
very good units On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 12:53 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > The Navico WP30 hasn't been made in 15 years or so. It is/was an > excellent wheel pilot for boats under 15,000 lbs or so. Wish they still > made them. > > The big advantage of the WP30 is t

Re: Stus-List Anchor windlass on CnC33-2 ?

2019-09-28 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Choose your anchor carefully. I have a 15 Kg Bruce knock off and about 60 feet of 5/16 anchor chain and that’s really all I want to haul by hand at 68. That anchor has never slipped and others have felt comfortable to raft up alongside over night. I wear thick rubber gloves to retrieve my anchor. S

Re: Stus-List Interesting electrical problem

2019-09-27 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I lost chart plotter, knot meter, vhf radio and music radio a few years back due to lightning strike. Boat was on the mooring with no switches on. I opened the vhf days later and could smell burnt plastic. Also my masthead vhf antenna got cooked. On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 4:26 PM Ian Matthew via CnC

Re: Stus-List Folding & Feathering Prop Recommendations

2019-09-25 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I have a Spurs rope cutter installed on the prop shaft forward of the prop and aft of the cutlass bearing in case I pick up a line On Wed, Sep 25, 2019 at 4:19 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I sail in an area with lots of crab pots when in season--which appears t

Re: Stus-List Folding & Feathering Prop Recommendations

2019-09-25 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
The Bruntons 3 blade Autoprop is self pitching and in my experience it works great. I have the H5 on my 35 MKII. Check it out at AB Marine On Wed, Sep 25, 2019 at 2:15 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > I know this has been discussed a lot on the board

Re: Stus-List Boom Bail for 30-2

2019-09-25 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Well I installed a stainless steel boom bail exactly where i wanted it on the boom years ago. Works perfect and never slips and is very strong and doesn’t show any wear. I wanted the main sheet attached to the boom as far aft as i could have it for least inconvenience and maximum control. On Wed,

Re: Stus-List The Low drag Prop saga is over!

2019-09-19 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I have been very pleased with the Bruntons 3 blade Autoprop on Alianna. Have owned her 15 years and not a problem to report. Powered by a Universal M4-30 plenty of forward propulsion under all sea conditions I have encountered, very strong reverse and not much drag and when locked in forward under

Re: Stus-List engine oil

2019-09-03 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
You will never go wrong with a fresh oil change before haul out for winter storage. Just make sure the engine is warm before you drain it and then run it up to usual operating temp to circulate the new oil before you shut down for winter storage. Shell Rotella is very good oil. I would advise to u

Re: Stus-List engine oil -> engine stories

2019-09-01 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Sort of like a big laxative I guess. Cleaned out!! On Sun, Sep 1, 2019 at 8:45 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > Gosh, I haven't heard Scott-Atwater in decades. My Dad bought an old used > Elgin 5 hp outboard in the 50's. We would rent a skiff from a marina in > Big Lagoon near Pensacola, att

Re: Stus-List engine oil

2019-09-01 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
It’s all about the hydrodynamic film thickness provided by the oil. As long as that film is thicker than the major dimension of any asperities like surface roughness or oil borne particles that get trapped between the contacting surfaces then all is well from an accelerated abnormal wear point of v

Re: Stus-List engine oil

2019-08-31 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
That is an extensive analysis for $25. TBN Trending is useful as is trending for wear metals but in large volume systems trending can be complicated by the addition of any new oil added to top up as this is often done without keeping a record of how much oil was added to top up. This type of analys

Re: Stus-List engine oil

2019-08-30 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Yea i waste a lot of good diesel lube oil too by changing every fall, about 3 liters a year but it goes to recycle. I don’t change the filter every year but i do a visual foe evidence of water in the oil. I have a universal M4-30 diesel engine and I use 10w-40 diesel lube oil from Walmart, Canadian

Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C Inspection

2019-08-27 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Water freezes in winter here in Nova Scotia: doesn’t matter if it’s trapped in balsa or not still freezes and with freezing expands volume by 10 percent with a force that is very hard to constrain. That can’t be a good thing year after year if wet balsa is in a polymeric hull. If i am wrong please

Re: Stus-List Nicro/Marinco day/night vent motor replacement

2019-08-22 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Thanks Dennis. I need to do something similar with my nicro solar vent. Where did you buy the motor and do you know the rpm of the new motor. When i replaced the old (6years) battery which I proved was shot because I noticed the unit worked well on just the solar panel in the sun with no battery in

Re: Stus-List Boat Speed Paddlewheel ?'s

2019-07-26 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I have a Raymarine st60 paddle wheel. It is sensitive to how i insert it paddle wheel unit into the tube and i believe that is because the tobe has a little shutter which is supposed to slow water entering the boat when i remove the paddle wheel. Just a little adjustment up or down and it can go fr

Re: Stus-List The "oopstang" or deck tie down brackets - pics

2019-07-25 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I don’t see any of these deck tie downs on my 1974 35MKII and definitely no evidence of the plates on the deck. I will have a more careful look inside. After 45 years the deck seems still to be strongly attached to the hull and after heavy rain lately I am happy to report no leaks and i hear no cre

Re: Stus-List Survey About Racing

2019-07-19 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Read Dennis Conner “no excuse to lose” On Fri, Jul 19, 2019 at 12:55 PM Ian Matthew via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Randy > > Here's my information > 1. Where do you race? > San Francisco Bay > 2. What wind conditions are the rule and exception there? > Summer - Westerly winds up t

Re: Stus-List lightning strike

2019-07-10 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Right Alliana sufferedjust such a lightning strike 3 years back. Took out VHF radio and antenna, chartplotter, knotmeter and music radio. Power was off to everything with the big make before break swith also off. I was able to settle an insurance claim for new gear but i would much prefer to have t

Re: Stus-List Hanging Zinc

2019-07-09 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
That’s good advice on sacrificial anodes Josh. Thanks On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 1:07 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Edd, > > What would you be using the fish for that you would be trying to help > with? By what metric would you know if they helped? Would you be able

Re: Stus-List [AIS] List Recruitment

2019-07-08 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Try to sell my 35 MKII. Great boat really, well equipped, lots of inventory, silky smooth 4 cylinder diesel with 3 blade autoprop. Too much to list she’s a beauty. First mention that i am ready for a change On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 12:58 PM Neil E. Andersen via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrot

Re: Stus-List Return to Esquimalt, take 2

2019-07-08 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Sailboats? Right? Who worries about fuel used by the engine. Not me, just keep the tank full, Captain Ron, when the fuel is all gone you will be there On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 10:40 PM Andrew Burton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Wait a sec. my mistake, with the 4JH I burn a gallon

Re: Stus-List Voltage / Amp Hours

2019-07-06 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
And an Adler Barbour refrige unit when we need it On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 5:10 PM dwight veinot wrote: > Stop that please. Everybody wants more power and batteries store power. We > use power for a lot of stuff on our boats and we try to install batteries > to hold more power than what we really

Re: Stus-List Voltage / Amp Hours

2019-07-06 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Stop that please. Everybody wants more power and batteries store power. We use power for a lot of stuff on our boats and we try to install batteries to hold more power than what we really need. Two group 27 deep cycle run Alianna and she got electric head and presuurized hot and cold. Don’t try t

Re: Stus-List Voltage / Amp Hours

2019-07-05 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Not sure what youre asking but no way did the power drain frim the dources you report should cause a problem. Dont make new problems we got enough with these great older C&C boats On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 2:08 PM Gary Russell via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Edd, > The battery

Re: Stus-List C&C 29 MK I stuck halyard

2019-07-05 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Sorry man you and your crew gonna have to figure that out. If me i would not even ask here for that On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 1:32 PM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Two possibilities: > > 1. It's possible that any loose wiring near the sheave at the top of the > mast is g

Re: Stus-List B&G Boat rotation on screen

2019-06-28 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Clean the wire connections at the control head. The ground wire connection caused a similar problem with my Raymarine autopilot. On Thu, Jun 27, 2019 at 8:48 PM Bill via CnC-List wrote: > Well, I did the turns, and it is still 135° off. I guess I will have to > dig a Little deeper. Maybe It has

Re: Stus-List Need Advice on Solar Panel project

2019-06-24 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Man you got lots of available amps hours in those batteries. If you need more power consider carrying a little Honda 2000 watt generator and a gallon of gasoline On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 5:29 PM kelly petew via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello, Listers, > > I want to add a solar pa

Re: Stus-List 1974 C&C 35 Mk2 mast wiring [was "smile"]

2019-06-24 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Also if the mast needs cleaning or work done at the spreaders do it and also inspect halyards and everything else aloft like windex and wind instrument sender. Do it all. I sanded my aluminium mast and polished with fluid film. Not bad after 10 or more years but still bare Al. I may never take the

Re: Stus-List 1974 C&C 35 Mk2 mast wiring [was "smile"]

2019-06-24 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Good advice Fred but sometimes the costs add up but i agree there is no need to remove the mast for winter storage on the hard so fix everything while you got it out. Alianna’s mast has been in year round for many years and no problems. Light Bulbs dont last forever nor do the connections. I need

Re: Stus-List C&C smile repair document

2019-06-24 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Do it right and you may not have to fix again. Agree the keel probsbly aint gonna fall off and The ss bolts and nuts are morr than adequate but some of us just dont want to see thst ugly smile on the hard and let it could widen. The fix is good and very much worth the small effort and expense requi

Re: Stus-List 1974 C&C 35 Mk2 "smile"

2019-06-24 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
ovement at the keel >> joint, although I did choose to epoxy over the joint instead of replacing >> the flexible sealant he had used. >> -- >> Shawn Wright >> shawngwri...@gmail.com >> S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 >> https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto >> >

Re: Stus-List C&C smile repair document

2019-06-24 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Good idea. No one wants that smile. I think what you (dennis) wrote up was very helpful and it worked great for me. Anyone with “smile” issues on a C&C yacht that they want to fix can follow that procedure and end up with a smile on their face instead of at the keel/hull joint. Very beneficial and

Re: Stus-List 1974 C&C 35 Mk2 "smile"

2019-06-23 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
use >> the keel is likely to flex when heel over, is that a perception or a fact? >> >> Also, do you need to raise the mast to tighten the bolt? I am under the >> impression that one bolt is hidden under the mast. >> >> Seems to have been answered by you already. &

Re: Stus-List 1974 C&C 35 Mk2 "smile"

2019-06-23 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I have a 35 MKII and i repaired the smile on my boat pretty much the same way as Dennis described. However i only repaired the forward end of the smile back for about 2 feet on each side. I did that 1 full year ago so the boat has experienced only one winter of freeze/thaw cycles here in Nova Scot

Re: Stus-List Heavy weather sail trim

2019-06-21 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Alianna, my 35 MKII is setup up similar to Fireball with the high aspect ratio mainsail, ie shorter boom and she has a similar compliment of sails, mostly all Sobstad including a very light 162 percent genny and 2 spinnakers a staysail and a blooper. Nowadays most of those sails stay in dry storage

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker

2019-06-14 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
rie waves. > > *From:* dwight veinot via CnC-List > *Sent:* Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:57 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* dwight veinot > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Spinnaker > > Hope you agree the helmsman and how well he holds the course ddw has a lot > to do with miti

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker

2019-06-13 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Hope you agree the helmsman and how well he holds the course ddw has a lot to do with mitigating danger during a spin jibe and if done properly there should no be excessive force on the mast end. Essentially the helmsman has to be able to free fly the kite ddw during the jibe until the contacts at

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker

2019-06-13 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
End for end for sure. Biggest kite you got is the one to use most. the boat is great to weather both high and fast but likes a stiff breeze downwind big triradial 180 percent 3/4 ox is good and steer to hold power under good luff trim. Gotta play with the lines to learn and it takes a competent cre

Re: Stus-List 30 MK I PHRF Rating

2019-06-11 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
As i know the C&C 30 MKI your phrf at 180 is fair. Don’t know about the other boats you typically race against but 180 is good and especially if it includes spin and folding prop. Max headsail use LP150 for this but in light air the boat can easily handle a 160/170 probably with a corresponding rat

Re: Stus-List 30 MK I PHRF Rating

2019-06-11 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Most of our best racing fun happens whenever we see another mast on a boat with similar rating to Alianna. These “races” usually take less than 15 min to decide who has the edge on any particular tack then we break away to have fun going wherever we want to go. That said we have done hundreds of ha

Re: Stus-List Water heater

2019-05-17 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
On Alianna the domestic hot water heater coil and the engines heat exchanger are connected in parallel off the engines hot coolant line. The domestic water heater coil is about 1/4 inch I.D. While the heat exchanger line is about 1/2 inch I.D. If this is the case most of the hot coolant from the e

Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto?

2019-05-13 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Any polymeric lifeline like spectra, amsteel or dyneema is not a real “lifeline” regardless of tensile strength. On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 9:16 AM Jerome Tauber via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > According to Sail Magazine article it’s less of a propeller today. “Ultra-High > Molecular

Re: Stus-List [C&C 38 Mk 3] Cracks on the keel

2019-05-09 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Looks pretty good to me. On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 9:35 PM Olivier Chatot via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thank you, Dennis, for the thorough explanation. > > I had come across the "C&C smile" in the list. My first instinct was that > it's related. When I see the close-up photos of yo

Re: Stus-List painting strategy for deck Interlux vs Pettit

2019-05-02 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I believe International Interdeck is a one part polyurethane just like brightside. I recall interdeck came with the abrasive medium already added. In areas on Alianna’s deck where non dkid was required i simply masked those areas off and added the international non skip product to brightside. Then

Re: Stus-List painting strategy for deck Interlux vs Pettit

2019-05-01 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Try International Brightside. 2 part anything like International perfection is a pita and international perfection is not worth the effort or frustration on decks. Use brightside and add grit where you want nonskid. My lesson well learned. I used brightside and brightdide with grit to fix a perfect

Re: Stus-List Knot meter - worth replacing?

2019-05-01 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I got rid of my old B&G gear yhat came with my boat becsuse it was a PITA to keep working. Not reliable at all and the touch switches repeatedly failed. No easy way to get that gear working and i tried hard. I replaced theB&G gear with Raymarine electronics and pray because Raymarine also has no r

Re: Stus-List C&C as offshore boat? NOW SHOWERS

2019-04-30 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I use a plastic “camping shower” thing that has an > inflatable top and makes a phone booth sized enclosure. We shower in the > cockpit with it. > > The Landfall series have IMHO nice showers for daily use. > > > > Joe > > Coquina > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto

Re: Stus-List 35-2 shower

2019-04-29 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
it just drains to the bilge. If we ever try to install a shower, I'd try to > rig up a dedicated pump for the shower pan and keep it out of the bilge. > More likely, we'll just use a cockpit shower. > > On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 1:40 PM dwight veinot via CnC-List < > cnc-li

Re: Stus-List C&C as offshore boat?

2019-04-29 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Yes the stand up shower on the 35 works fine with pressurized hot and cold hand held. Very nice and good for several showers On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 11:26 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Being able to change course while running down a big wave is very > import

Re: Stus-List therapy and patriotism

2019-04-28 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
You got the right Chuck. Challenging and fun when you see it that way keeping things ship-shape ain’t a bad plan for a happy and rewarding life On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 3:08 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > FWIW, I put all of my receipts into a folder for warrant

Re: Stus-List Offshore Boat

2019-04-26 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Andrew Button that statement says all i need to know about Beneteau and Hunter yachts. Confirmation of my limited assessment On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 9:29 PM Andrew Burton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > People have done all kinds of things on all kinds of boats. Marry sailed > acro

Re: Stus-List Rudder Squeeking C&C 35-3

2019-04-26 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
No problem install new grease cups if you must, drill out the old one and tap for new if it breaks when you try to remove it with a wrench. Moyer marine sell similar grease cups. My 35MKii needed 2 new ones. The top of the cup comes off and you can fill them with grease, the top is the same piece y

Re: Stus-List Metal Rod Forward of Keel

2019-04-26 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
If ya can’t tell the keel from the rudder should you really care about it On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 2:32 PM Don Kern via CnC-List wrote: > Same on my C&C, ahead of the rudder. Always assume it was for the same > reason David gave. > > > Don Kern > > Fireball C&C35 MK2 > > Bristol, RI > > > > On 4/

Re: Stus-List question LF38 steering

2019-04-26 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Blue grease marine On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 10:16 AM Camille Cloutier via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi!! > > Thank you for the quick and precise answer! It is very appreciated! > > Last question: what king of grease do you us in the grease cup? White > grease? > > Have a good day!

Re: Stus-List Winch Overhaul

2019-04-23 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Harken pawl oil and Harken winch grease. Clean the parts with a soft brush like a tooth brush and mineral spirits. Apply grease lightly more is not better. It’s not a hard job. I believe the cncphotoalbum site has some diagrams for Barient winches. On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 7:20 AM Raymond Macklin v

Re: Stus-List Depth Transducer Installation

2019-04-16 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I believe there were only 147 C&C 35 MKII’s built and i recall reading that the cost of production had increased significantly and that production cost was directly related to the weight of the boat and that was related to the weight of resin used to make the hull. The MKII hull is thick and it has

Re: Stus-List Depth Transducer Installation

2019-04-16 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM Garry Cross via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have a MKii, it is solid glass that I know of, and confirmed by the > brochure. > Looking at the brochure for the MkIII, hull is balsa core. > > Garry Cross > > -- Forwarded message -- > F

Re: Stus-List Toerail drainage - 35-2

2019-04-13 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 5:22 PM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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,

Re: Stus-List Garboard plug 37/40

2019-04-10 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Even with a garboard drain hole it is impossible to keep the bilge in my 35 MKII completely dry unless I use a sponge to sop up water in the depressions between the athwartship glass belts that provide added strength where the keel bolts exit into the bilge. There are no limber holes to allow water

Re: Stus-List Downwind sailing- Whisker pole length and height

2019-03-29 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Pretty serious racers there worrying about using a whisker pole longer than J and the associated time penalty and that is really only a consideration on a run. There are so many other reasons to take extra seconds or minutes to complete the course. Just stick with your spin pole use your topping li

Re: Stus-List Bolts, nuts and torque

2019-02-22 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Just take a 3/4 drive with the right size socket for the nut and the appropriate vertical extension then use a pipe on the drive end of the wrench about 3 feet long and pull with all your weight but don’t jerk it. You should end up pretty close to what is recommended but you will be lucky to get mo

Re: Stus-List 100 to 110 headsail

2019-01-31 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
If its a furling jib go with a 125 which will easily furl to 110. Go with 8 oz dacron cross cut for a long life affordable sail. Doyle made a dandy 135 for my boat and it really moves the boat along quite well, fast really. Good idea to deal with a local sail loft you might learn a lot. On Thu, Ja

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: AC75 boats

2019-01-30 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Very interesting Rick Brass. Just the way I see it and the way i saw it last Americas Cup. I have enjoyed all AC racing since the early ‘80’s before the Australian wing keel came out and i also enjoyed the last AC and was very impressed with high speed action and close encounters of these foiling b

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: AC75 boats

2019-01-28 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
The AC boats of the 1980’s showed us just what difference keel could make. Keels were so secret they were shrouded with tarps. Now that was really protecting secrecy, right? Anyway keels make a difference. My 35 MKII could benefit from more ballast. A keel shoe or bulb would be nice but i have lo

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: AC75 boats

2019-01-28 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Alianna is well equipped with a good sail inventory and nice diesel and prop and nice creature comforts below but you have a very special 35MKII which i believe is an improvement on mine. Be happy and keep her On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 6:02 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wr

Re: Stus-List Can recommend it

2019-01-28 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
That’s not a healthy way to lose weight. Good diet, exercise and drinking lots of water much healthier lifestyle compared to taking any magic pill. On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 4:39 PM Allan Rheaume via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > http://credible.super-40.com > > > > > > Allan Rheaume >

Stus-List AC75 boats

2019-01-27 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Have you folks checked out the AC75 design that will be used in the next Americas Cup. Monohull, twin port and stbd foils,self righting, soft sales and very fast. Think in days after we are all long gone these designs will be common place around yacht clubs. I would love to jump onboard one of thes

Re: Stus-List Touche' steering system disassembly - issues of concern discovered

2019-01-23 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
The Edson sterring system in my 35 MKII is not very easy to work on. It works. I don’t fix what works. I painted my pedastal With 2 part polyurethane roller and brush next time i will use 1 part polyurethane international Brightside. I lube the cable, chain and sheave with motor oil but not that of

Re: Stus-List Bow roller question for Landfall 38

2019-01-21 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Over the anchor roller works fine. I recommend more chain, at least equivalent to the length of your boat if 5/16. Also mark your rode so you know the ratio of road to water depth 4 times works fine most of the time but believe 7 times is recommended On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 7:21 PM Josh Muckley vi

Re: Stus-List Lost halyard

2019-01-21 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Bicycle chain as a weight works great on a messenger line if you can get someone to go aloft for you to drop it On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 6:41 PM Edd Schillay via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Sam, > > There should be no need to drop the rig. A weight on the end of the line > should su

Re: Stus-List yoga mat winterizing

2019-01-21 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
If it’s weatherproof you dont need a cover over that. We get a wide range of weather conditions here in NS. I have never covered that. Done properly that opening can be good for 12 plus years no problem On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 5:04 PM Randy Stafford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >

Re: Stus-List Grenadine's Paint Job

2019-01-21 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Alianna there too as well as on the stern with home port On Mon, Jan 21, 2019 at 3:20 PM John Conklin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Whew looks like I am safe too! 😊 > > > > https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oa5LSMya5_qY_LC7yqSTX6U6u3NZEBu0 > > > > > > John > > >

Re: Stus-List Some Saturday morning reading. The legendary C&C 61

2019-01-12 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Draft can be a significant consideration with sailboats. 8 ft draft is a lot to work with along the coast around here but love the boat and the story. On Sat, Jan 12, 2019 at 1:16 PM T Sutton via CnC-List wrote: > ...and if anyone wants to acquire one of these classic boats.. > > > https://w

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 question

2019-01-11 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
The 37 is great a nice stiff boat On Fri, Jan 11, 2019 at 11:51 AM Dave Godwin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Well, might as well throw in; the old 37’ is a pretty sweet ride. To > horribly mangle the Goldilocks meme: “not too little, not too big. Just > right…" > > Regards, > Dav

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-10 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
boats couldn’t >> cope and had to motor sail much slower. The flare also deflected the waves >> back down into the sea making for a much dryer ride than other boats. A >> lot of room below compared to the 35 mark 1 (3 feet longer on the waterline >> as I recall). Very w

Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions

2019-01-10 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Have you used the sailing calculator under technical info on the cncphoto album site. It allows u to compare boats by the numbers. I have found it very useful On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 12:59 AM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Steve, > > Thanks for the info. I've talke

Re: Stus-List Propane hose

2019-01-09 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Good answer i agree quarter inch id should provide enough fuel to operate both simultaneously unless the outside temp is minus 10 or below On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 4:56 PM Frederick G Street via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Tom — I had hoses made up when I added my Dickinson fireplace

Re: Stus-List C&C 34 cockpit

2019-01-08 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Go fast windows. Thats a hooter On Tue, Jan 8, 2019 at 3:43 PM Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > By way of more explanation, I had a 1978 34, and the windows were the > old-fashioned oval type (look at a mid-70s C&C 33-1). There is a 1980 34 > in my club, and the

Re: Stus-List Stair Treads and companion way finishes

2019-01-07 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I like Sikkens cetol light or natural. Did my teak and holly sole with that about 10 years ago only one cost on bared lightly sanded wood still fine with me and i dont remove my shoes to go below and we use the shower which seems to overspray everywhere and so gives a good reason to wash the sole a

Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue

2019-01-06 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I prefer the now 45 year old Groco bronze seacocks on my 35 MKII to anything plastic. I believe my boat spent the vast majority of it’s life in salt water. Even though some are located in difficult to access spaces i have managed to keep them operational once every 5 years for insurance survey. My

Re: Stus-List Cockpit scupper drains - stories version

2019-01-04 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
And the 35 MK1 has a very low companionway/bridge deck but lots of volume to fill with water below decks. I could be about knee deep in water in the MKIi cockpit not the same in the MKI. On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 6:13 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > Be interesting to plug them, fill the cockpit

Re: Stus-List Cockpit scupper drains - stories version

2019-01-04 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
On my C&C 35 MKII the after cockpit drain seacocks have been removed. The hoses for the aft cockpit drains cross over and exit into the forward cockpit drain seacocks. On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 3:07 AM Lee Youngblood via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Don, > > I have a 1974 C&C 35-II

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Cockpit scupper drains

2018-12-31 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
The aft cockpit drains on my 35mkii cross over and feed into the forward cockpit drain seacocks. Works fine and has done so for a long time. The Groco bronze seacocks can get seized but that can be freed and they are all difficult to access but they all work and i leave thrm all open always. My bad

Re: Stus-List Smart Watch apps & connectivity

2018-12-27 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
You mean you don’t know when the power is out? Thats good i guess On Thu, Dec 27, 2018 at 1:22 PM David Miles via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Great questions. As an additional thought, is there a way we can monitor > our boat's power at the marina? We have had some issues with the

Re: Stus-List Depth sounder replacement

2018-12-18 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Do the raymarine i70 package and do it right. You will love the display if you can mount everything in a pod on the coach house over your companion way entrance easily in view of all in the cockpit. You and crew will learn to sail to apparent wind angle and with an added display you may be able to

Re: Stus-List Electronic navigation - chartplotters

2018-12-18 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Dennis. Good guess but where else. Lot water on the surface of the earth On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 3:46 PM Bruce Pope via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks Dennis. > Couldn't agree more. I love this quote from NOAA Office of Coast Survey: > "The age and accuracy of data on nautical

Re: Stus-List Electronic navigation - chartplotters

2018-12-18 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I think that’s why electronics are called navigational aids On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 12:22 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Over the weekend I brought Touche' back home to Mandeville for the > winter. Nice trip but a bit cold for my Southern blood. Here's something > I

Re: Stus-List Hull products

2018-12-18 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
17, 2018 at 2:25 PM Wade Glew via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Is hdrochloric acid bad for the gel coat? > Wade > Oh Boy C&C 33 MKII > Lake of the Woods > > On Mon, Dec 17, 2018, 12:10 dwight veinot via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: > &g

Re: Stus-List Hull products

2018-12-17 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
In salt water it comes from iron and manganese ions ever present same as you see at the watervlines in some toiler bowls that is why hydrchloric acid containing toilet bowl cleaners work like magic On Mon, Dec 17, 2018 at 9:28 AM Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Brian >

Re: Stus-List 37+, Removing the adjustable jib sheet tracks

2018-12-17 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Captain Tolley’s creeping crack cure around the screw heads. Anywhere really like the toe rail too. Easier than a total rebedding and worked well on Alanna. Good stuff On Sun, Dec 16, 2018 at 7:25 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > It's been raining for 3 days now and

Re: Stus-List Saturday morning reading - Wikipedia Article

2018-12-16 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Can’t beat the old C&C 30. I would now consider trading my 35 MKII even for one. I had one a real nice one with a diesel but i sold it: stupid right? On Sun, Dec 16, 2018 at 9:33 AM Neil Andersen via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > What about the 32 (1982)? We love it, raised our ki

Re: Stus-List Hull products

2018-12-14 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Try toilet bowl cleaner that has 20 percent hydrochloric acid or try dilute like 1 to 10 concentrated muriatic acid or try oxalic acid if you can find it. Least harnful and will do the trick but why botther. No one will know or notice but you On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 3:30 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-

Re: Stus-List C&C 35 MK I 170 Genoa

2018-12-14 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
No not me i got one new. I dont use it or need it just stuff i treasure and store. Why? I am nuts On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 11:47 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I lost track of an email thread – was someone interested in a 170 genoa > for a 35 MK I? > > Good cond

Re: Stus-List 35-3 Upper (inner?) Genoa Track

2018-12-14 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Serious good sails if u think u need them. The 35 C&C designs dont need nuch to mske em go fast; i mean real good. A damn good hull design by olde George. Thank you George. Many times over. Ok On Thu, Dec 13, 2018 at 12:18 PM Douglas Allardyce via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Luke,

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Westerbeke W33 Advice

2018-12-11 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Do forget Bill sometimes new stuff can be a lemon. I think he said the engine was good except for an annoying small leak. On Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 4:44 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I think you’re discounting all the work that goes into engine removal and > reinsta

Re: Stus-List Reaching Strut Pole replacement

2018-12-07 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I got a reaching strut with Alianna. Never used it but i thought its inboard end was supposed to attach to a ring on the mast. I have 2 rings one on either side of the mastthat seem like they were there for that purpose. Also got a blooper and also never used that. I am down to using only 2 sails n

Re: Stus-List Cleaning the engine.

2018-12-02 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Chemical name?? Is it trisodium phosphate, which i think is the best water based degreaser going. On Sun, Dec 2, 2018 at 8:23 AM coltrek--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I use oil eater for stuff like that. It works better than anything I have > ever used. But it is very alkaline

Re: Stus-List Instruments

2018-12-02 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
I like my Raymarine gear, st60 set if memory serves, about 6-8 years old cant remember, onset of dementia maybe. I added a separate graphic display to speed depth and wind in the package and that display is mostly used to show apparent wind speed and apparent wind angle in big digits but sometimes

Re: Stus-List Winter battery maintenance.

2018-12-02 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
If your batteries are good they will hold charge all winter long if you do as Robert on AZURA explained. Did i suggest you do it that way Robert? If they don’t hold charge you can probably look forward to buying new batteries very soon. Consider it a test on your batteries: works every time but do

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