Re: Stus-List PHRF Reviews and Adjustments

2019-12-15 Thread james via CnC-List
Yes there definitely was a shoal draft version of the 30-1 with a draft of 4'3". My family had a 1971 shoal draft 30-1 that we purchased at the Annapolis Boat Show. We raced it for many years on the Pamlico River with a PHRF rating of 180. We won a lot of silver and had our rating protested

Re: Stus-List C Lister Roll Call

2019-10-03 Thread james via CnC-List
James Taylor / 38 mk2/ 1976/23056/jtsa...@gmail.com/oriental, nc James On 10/3/2019 4:52 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List wrote: Listers, In my spare time, I’m going to start working on an email list / bulletin board / photo archive / information center website for C Owners, that will act as a

Re: Stus-List C 41 Cockpit Modification for cruising

2019-09-30 Thread james via CnC-List
My 1976 38 came with a set of these. I used them once... I can't even remember where I stored them. I didn't like having to step up on them to get to the helm and the added seating was not worth the inconvenience. James Oriental, NC On 9/30/2019 2:00 PM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Air draft for C 41 (regular production model, 1986)

2019-09-28 Thread james via CnC-List
Joyce, According to the Brochure on Stu's site, 41(c), the air draft on you boat is 60' 4". No worries on any of the bridges on the ICW. James On 9/27/2019 3:30 PM, joyce mango via CnC-List wrote: Hi- Really struggling to get exact measurement of our mast above waterline on C 41 1986

Re: Stus-List Air draft for C 41 (regular production model, 1986)

2019-09-27 Thread james via CnC-List
Joyce, The only concern for Air draft would be the Wilkerson Bridge that is just above Belhaven, NC. It is a foot lower than the standard ICW bridges. That area has no lunar tide, only wind driven tides and that far up the Pungo River it rarely changes very much. The bigger concern that I

Re: Stus-List PHRF Racing

2019-06-11 Thread james via CnC-List
John, You are tempting me to come out of retirement! With you, Charlie, Mark and maybe get Rick Brass to come down from Washington, we could have a 5 boat C class. Except for Charlie, we all have very similar PHRF ratings! I won't make any promises, "life" is giving us some challenges these

Re: Stus-List Leaks and ceiling panels

2019-04-20 Thread james via CnC-List
Adam, I replaced my ceiling panels with new ones cut from "Foamed PVC Board". The only trouble I had was that the old adhesive from the original velcro was impossible to remove and the new velcro didn't stick to it very well. My solution was to use 2" velcro. James "Delaney" 1976 C 38

Re: Stus-List 35-2 headliner treatment; chainplate inspection

2019-04-10 Thread james via CnC-List
Shawn, My boat came with vinyl covered plywood panels that are held in place by velcro. They had become pretty ragged and warped so I replaced them with "foamed PVC" sheet. They look very nice. I can't find any pics of them but I'll email you a before pic. I'm not sure that would work on your

Re: Stus-List GPS date rollover

2019-04-08 Thread james via CnC-List
My Garmin 76C handheld is fine. James Delaney 38-2 Oriental, NC On 4/8/2019 4:19 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: Well, yesterday was the rollover date for the GPS satellite system. Experts thought some older GPS units would not be able to handle the rollover. I just fired up my old

Re: Stus-List Air Conditioning - C 37+

2019-03-26 Thread james via CnC-List
I installed a 16k BTU Webasto FCF self contained unit that included a remote control and reverse cycle for heat. I'm very happy with it and the kit included a high quality thru hull and strainer/filter for the water intact. The blower is a little on the loud side, but that is actually welcome

Re: Stus-List 100 to 110 headsail

2019-01-31 Thread james via CnC-List
Brian, I have never sailed on a 34, but it looks very similar to my 38 in design but a little more tender. When I replaced my 155% I went with a 120% and I'm very happy with it for a cruising sail. Plenty of power for cruising, much easier handling I had the old UK loft (now North) in

Re: Stus-List Rendezvous Next Year

2018-11-02 Thread james via CnC-List
A Rendezvous in N.C. I'm in!!! James Taylor 1976 C 38 Delaney Oriental, NC On 11/2/2018 10:50 AM, John Conklin via CnC-List wrote: Yeah it’s a great spot from what I have seen Neuse sailing association did a trip there this year If not maybe we can do a small  local NC Rendezvous

Re: Stus-List Propeller Sizing

2018-10-31 Thread james via CnC-List
David, I'm a fellow Afourian and I would say that the performance you are getting is impressive for a folding prop. My question with your setup is what happens in chop and waves? If you are satisfied with the rough weather performance and you want to stay with a folding prop, I don't think

Stus-List Good luck Wally!!!!

2018-10-22 Thread james via CnC-List
Hope you come through this safe and sound! James Delaney 1976 C 38 Oriental, NC On 10/22/2018 8:14 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List wrote: Here’s a post from Wal Bryant on /Stella Blue/ (Landfall 38) in Mexico (posted with his permission); he’s in the more direct path of Willa right

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

2018-09-30 Thread james via CnC-List
Thanks Don, James Taylor Delaney 1976 C 38 hull #100 Oriental, NC Owned Since 2012, Second owner. On 9/30/2018 7:07 PM, Don Kern via CnC-List wrote: Being retired, and having a rainy day I put together a spread sheet (attached) from the replies to Jack's request.  Please let me know by

Re: Stus-List Rob - Edge: survival

2018-09-29 Thread james via CnC-List
Delaney is also moored in Oriental, NC. We came out fine also. Pecan Grove Marina is a dug out harbor and very protected, we also have a team of volunteers that monitor dock lines during storms. My boat did pull up a dock cleat (and two dock boards) on a bow line, but they had put a second

Re: Stus-List Gas consumption C with Atomic 4

2018-07-14 Thread james via CnC-List
My C 38 has an A4 with a 2:1 reduction and a solid 16x10 prop. Fuel Burn is just over 1 gph at 2500-2750 rpm's. James T. Delaney Oriental, NC On 7/14/2018 10:57 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: I had AT4 in Touche', 35-1, for a few years.  Had Martec folding 14x5P prop.  Fuel economy was

Re: Stus-List Perko Head Door Latch

2018-07-08 Thread james via CnC-List
They are pot metal with a chrome plating. Just replace it, they still make them. Mine was a part number 1028 if I remember correctly. James "Delaney" 1976 C 38 Oriental, NC On 7/8/2018 4:03 PM, David via CnC-List wrote: Circa 1981... trying to remove to polish it up and make it look

Re: Stus-List 39 not selling

2018-06-15 Thread james via CnC-List
That is definitely an aftermarket keel! The original 39 keel was swept back and had a 6' 3" draft. My family had a 39 that had been similarly modified. It was extremely fast upwind but had too much weather helm and needed a much bigger rudder. The 39 sailed best when it was highly loaded (sail

Re: Stus-List new haylards

2017-12-10 Thread james via CnC-List
Tom, I replaced all of my halyards with New England VPC. It is a blended rope with a dacron cover and a vectran core and the cost is only slightly higher than Sta-Set. The advantage is that you get a low stretch halyard that has very little creep(elongation over time). James Delaney C 38

Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

2017-08-31 Thread james via CnC-List
Chris, I did the lifelines on my boat with dyneema (Amsteel) and fittings from CS Johnson. Look on page 29 of their catalogue for the fittings and kits. www.csjohnson.com James Delaney C 38 1976 Oriental, NC On 8/31/2017 10:47 AM, Chris Hobson via CnC-List wrote: The surveyor when I

Re: Stus-List changing stern light

2017-08-11 Thread james via CnC-List
stern light uses a festoon bulb instead of a bayonet mount. Rick Brass ImzadiC 38 mk2 #47 la Belle AuroreC 25 mk1 #225 Washington, NC *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *james via CnC-List *Sent:* Thursday, August 10, 2017 9:15 PM *To:* Dennis C. via CnC

Re: Stus-List changing stern light

2017-08-10 Thread james via CnC-List
If you have the same stern light that I have, look at this link http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-8dhjm4ne/products/152/images/949/Eyeball3__60776.1445526326.1280.1280.jpg?c=2 for a LED replacement. James Taylor Delaney C 38, 1976 Oriental, NC On 8/10/2017 8:42 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Refit for a 1981 Landfall 38

2017-07-31 Thread james via CnC-List
John, I'll make a few comments on projects that I have done Companion way doors, if you want to redo the veneer, look at woodworkersource.com. Awesome place to get teak veneer to go over existing or new panels... Cockpit cushions- I can not recommend Bottomsiders.com highly enough.

Re: Stus-List I need help with portlights

2017-07-27 Thread james via CnC-List
I did this project too, Here's a link to my photos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/z0mpKkzmP4T12nrn1 One hint I learned, get a Sterling "Glass Fab" jigsaw blade to cut the window openings. One blade lasted for all four window opening and cut much better than any other method I tried. You can get

Re: Stus-List Anyone in Oriental to look at a boat?

2017-07-11 Thread james via CnC-List
Joe, Beside myself, Charlie Nelson and Mark Baldridge are in Oriental. I'll be back down on the boat in a couple of weeks and would be happy to go looking James SV Delaney 1976 C 38 Oriental, NC On 7/11/2017 9:41 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List wrote: Joe Coquina

Re: Stus-List C 40 for sale

2017-05-30 Thread james via CnC-List
I looked into the draft reduction. Rick Brass has done it on his 38 and he is very happy with the results. He went the Mars Metals route with a bulb to replace the lost weight and stability. I gave it a lot of thought, but with the current price of lead and the shipping costs, I decided

Re: Stus-List Honey - was RE: A C 39 that has not been trashed! Was C 39 trash project

2017-05-25 Thread james via CnC-List
Doug, could you make the first word all caps and the second word all lower case? James Delaney 1976 C 38 Oriental NC On 5/25/2017 10:22 PM, svpegasus38 via CnC-List wrote: Is it fitting that the new boat is named Significant Other? Me not being married. Just asking. Sent from my

Re: Stus-List Honey - was RE: A C 39 that has not been trashed! Was C 39 trash project

2017-05-25 Thread james via CnC-List
No, boats cost more! Especially the sexy ones.. James Delaney 1976 C Oriental, NC On 5/25/2017 1:05 PM, svpegasus38 via CnC-List wrote: Isn't a boat like a mistress? Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Doug Mountjoy POYC Pegasus Lf38 Significant Other LF39. Original

Re: Stus-List A C 39 that has not been trashed! Was C 39 trash project

2017-05-25 Thread james via CnC-List
suffer that round-up issue to that extent at all. Joe Coquina *From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *james via CnC-List *Sent:* Wednesday, May 24, 2017 6:51 PM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* james <jtsai...@gmail.com> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List A C 39 th

Re: Stus-List A C 39 that has not been trashed! Was C 39 trash project

2017-05-24 Thread james via CnC-List
The 39 that I grew up sailing had a similar keel mod. It was a 7'1" draft and that boat went to weather like a dream! Rudder was too small and she would round up like you wouldn't believe, had to sail it very close to the edge Won a lot of silver with her. The boat is still in our area,

Re: Stus-List Battery Charger

2017-05-06 Thread james via CnC-List
I really like my Charles 30 amp. very robust. James C 38 1976 Oriental, NC On 5/6/2017 8:45 AM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List wrote: I had two Guest chargers on previous boats that similarly just died. On my current boat I installed a Charles 3-bank (I think it's 30 amp) "smart"

Re: Stus-List Advise on cutting fiberglass

2017-04-09 Thread james via CnC-List
Rick, when I did my portlights I tried a bunch of different methods to cut the openings. By far the best blade you can use to cut fiberglass with a jigsaw is called Sterling - Glass-fab blades #87072 has the Bosch shank & #82032 will fit the B They cut clean and relatively quick and hold up