Stus-List Re: C&C 30 Mark 1 Mast Step Dimensions ?

2024-08-27 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
, but I don’t have the link handy right now. Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 26, 2024, at 10:16 AM, Sailmail via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > The aluminium "pan" would presumably be dead center of two straight edges,

Stus-List Re: Galley sink drain C&C 30 Mk1

2024-02-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
sink to the pipe drips a bit. But given how little I use the galley sink - mostly to catch empty beer cans thrown below from the cockpit - it’s not an urgent high priority project for me. Cheers, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Feb 8, 2024, at 3:38 PM, Al

Stus-List Re: going all pex

2024-01-17 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
things freeze in a boat, you’ve got potentially bigger problems, like cracked castings. But I thought I’d share anyway. Cheers, Randy SV Grenadine C&C 30 K I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Jan 16, 2024, at 9:39 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List > wrote: > > I have been going nuts

Stus-List Re: C&C Racing Shirt - Now just C&C shirts

2024-01-11 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Is the C&C logo on the sleeve a patch, or embroidered? Thanks, Randy > On Jan 4, 2024, at 5:38 PM, Motion Designs Limited via CnC-List > wrote: > > I stay away from just slapping the C&C logo on anything. I’m trying to > reproduce actual C&C promotional items >

Stus-List Re: Any thoughts (experience) on trailering?

2023-09-13 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
season. In summary, you can do it. The trick is finding a good trailer, making sure it’s in good shape, and fitting it to the boat. Cheers, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Sep 13, 2023, at 8:16 AM, Karl Kuzis via CnC-List > wrote: > > Looking at

Stus-List Re: No Traffic

2023-09-07 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
, and she runs hot. Plus replace bilge pumps, plus recalibrate anemometer which quit working correctly. So all that partially explains my radio silence. Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Sep 7, 2023, at 10:12 AM, Jeff Nelson via CnC-List > wrote: > &g

Stus-List Caught Out in 54 Knots, Under Full Sail

2023-07-24 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
times before, but the difference was I knew in advance the wind was blowing, and was under double-reefed main only. We’ve had some pretty active weather in Denver this spring & summer. Cheers, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Please show your appreciation for this list and t

Stus-List Re: Bilge Pump Replacement

2023-06-27 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
What brands and models of bilge pumps have input hose connections? All the Rule bilge pumps I’ve seen are designed to sit their bottoms in the bilge, with no input hose connection. Cheers, Randy > On Jun 27, 2023, at 4:48 PM, Josh via CnC-List wrote: > > https://www.marineengine

Stus-List Re: Listers in North Carolina?

2023-04-05 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
obvious and easy way to save $1K in shipping. Annapolis was not on the itinerary for this trip, but thanks for the offer! Cheers, Randy > On Apr 4, 2023, at 9:53 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER wrote: > > Hey Randy, > Agree, Ocracoke is very charming. It has a cute little harbor and mar

Stus-List Listers in North Carolina?

2023-04-04 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Bern, NC, and got great service from Craig Beavers there. Great part of the country! Cheers, Randy Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: 30 MK I Mast Sheaves

2023-03-16 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Hi Dennis, No, Grenadine’s sheaves are definitely much thinner and larger diameter, and aluminum. Cheers, Randy > On Mar 16, 2023, at 8:58 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > > Randy, > > They look like this? > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_sb5TfIENvs

Stus-List Re: 30 MK I Mast Sheaves

2023-03-16 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
not that big of a deal and not that much cost to replace the sheaves. Cheers, Randy > On Mar 15, 2023, at 9:06 PM, Leeward Rail via CnC-List > wrote: > > "The original sheaves were grooved for wire/rope halyards. I’m replacing my > original halyards with all-

Stus-List 30 MK I Mast Sheaves

2023-03-15 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
://www.garhauermarine.com/shop/?_categories=mast-sheaves <https://www.garhauermarine.com/shop/?_categories=mast-sheaves>. Right now I don’t have access to the masthead, but I can remove one of the mast base sheaves to measure it. Thanks, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl

Stus-List Re: Best Telltale Treatment

2023-03-10 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Yes. Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy on the shrouds and backstay. Cheers, Randy > On Mar 9, 2023, at 6:39 AM, dwight veinot via CnC-List > wrote: > > Did you try pieces of old cassette tape for ticklers and tell tales > > On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 11:37 PM CHARLES SCHE

Stus-List Re: Best Telltale Treatment

2023-02-28 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
. Problem is, once they fray, they start to catch stitching or batten pocket closures etc. I’ll try plastic next time that happens. Cheers, Randy > On Feb 28, 2023, at 10:25 AM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List > wrote: > > I Found the best telltales are made from reel to reel recording tape. A

Stus-List Best Telltale Treatment

2023-02-27 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
stick due to static or moisture. I’d like to find the right magic potion or pixie dust to apply to give them the greatest ability possible to fly without sticking. Then, making them fly properly is of course up to the crew. Cheers, Randy Please show your appreciation for this list and the

Stus-List Re: Boatless again

2023-02-23 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Looking at the different Passport models on sailboatdata.com <http://sailboatdata.com/>, I think the boat I saw must have been a Passport 47 - a Robert Perry design. Cheers, Randy > On Feb 23, 2023, at 12:46 PM, Randal Stafford via CnC-List > wrote: > > Yes! That is rig

Stus-List Re: Boatless again

2023-02-23 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
e/d/1ZbMB5nUEanRw5RtRyJ7MehAN4w-ZdGVO/view?usp=share_link <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZbMB5nUEanRw5RtRyJ7MehAN4w-ZdGVO/view?usp=share_link>. Cheers, Randy > On Feb 23, 2023, at 9:04 AM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List > wrote: > > Good point Dave! I do notice, a lot of the boats I'

Stus-List Re: Half Century Club

2023-01-25 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Oh she is :) > On Jan 25, 2023, at 2:31 PM, Martin DeYoung > wrote: > > Sounds like a trophy wife… > > Martin > >> On Jan 25, 2023, at 11:38 AM, Randy Stafford via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >>  For her 50th birthday last year she got a new

Stus-List Re: Half Century Club

2023-01-25 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
getting self-tailing winches, a new boom, new halyards and sheaves, deck organizers and rope clutches. Cheers, Randy > On Jan 25, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Randy Stafford via CnC-List > wrote: > > Grenadine, HIN 30007972. > > Cheers, > Randy Stafford > SV Grenadine >

Stus-List Re: Half Century Club

2023-01-25 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Grenadine, HIN 30007972. Cheers, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Jan 25, 2023, at 8:20 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List > wrote: > > Coquina is 50 this year. Who else do we have at or past the half-century mark? > > > Joe Della

Stus-List Replacing Original Boom

2023-01-05 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
line reefing system for two reef points. I’ve requested a few quotes and so far the price is less than I feared - reasonable enough to actually do it. Have any of y’all done this before, and have any experience to report? Cheers, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO Please s

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2022-08-25 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Sheerline, bow overhang, and keel shape don’t look like a C&C 30’s. Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Aug 24, 2022, at 7:33 AM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List > wrote: > > > https://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/d/annapolis-cc-30-sloop-s

Stus-List Running Lights Blowing Fuses

2022-08-11 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
mystified. Any theories? Thanks, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO

Stus-List Grenadine's New Asym

2022-08-03 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
. The sail is by Point Sails in San Diego (https://www.pointsails.com/about.html <https://www.pointsails.com/about.html>). Cheers, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO

Stus-List Re: Asym Rigging and Trim

2022-07-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
rope in a head foil, and symmetrical in a sock with big heavy spin pole. Cheers, Randy > On Jul 12, 2022, at 2:13 PM, dwight veinot via CnC-List > wrote: > > Do you race your 30 single handed or with crew. If with good crew i think > your symetrical kite hoists and take downs wo

Stus-List Re: Asym Rigging and Trim

2022-07-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
. But he caught me right at the windward mark.Back to the arms race theme, I forgot to mention he showed up this year with a new carbon fiber genoa. That, and the relatively light air last week, I think allowed him to catch me upwind. My 30 MK I would prefer 25 knots :) Cheers, Randy

Stus-List Re: Asym Rigging and Trim

2022-07-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
legs, and I really got tired of busting my ass on the foredeck, schlepping that big spinnaker pole around every few minutes when we needed to set, gybe, or douse. It was hard work. Cheers, Randy > On Jul 11, 2022, at 2:13 PM, Novabraid via CnC-List > wrote: > > Randy, > I foun

Stus-List Re: Asym Rigging and Trim

2022-07-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
and unfurl his asym in 30 seconds, while it took me several minutes to set the spin pole, hoist the symmetrical, hoist its dousing sock, and drop the genoa. There was no way I could compete. Cheers, Randy > On Jul 11, 2022, at 10:07 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List > wrote: > > W

Stus-List Re: Asym Rigging and Trim

2022-07-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Thanks Mike. My RSA is sufficiently lax (or clueless) that adding a sprit doesn’t change a boat’s rating. Cheers, Randy > On Jul 11, 2022, at 6:41 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi Randy > > Check with your local PHRF authority (assume you already have). In ma

Stus-List Re: FW: Asym Rigging and Trim

2022-07-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Thanks Rod! I appreciate all the suggestions! Regarding the tripping hazard, the tack line will be on the deck, led around the side deck where it meets the cabintop, by existing fairleads for the pole down line. Cheers, Randy > On Jul 11, 2022, at 3:03 AM, StrightR--- via CnC-List >

Stus-List Asym Rigging and Trim

2022-07-10 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
, with a logo of an M67 grenade on both sides, because of the etymology of my boat’s name, and because of her color scheme (red topsides, white deck and cabintop, black canvas. Cheers, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO

Stus-List Re: The Pursuit of Excellence

2022-07-05 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Fantastic reading! It only takes about an hour to read it end-to-end. What a great accomplishment. Cheers, Randy > On Jul 5, 2022, at 6:57 PM, Randy Stafford via CnC-List > wrote: > > Downloaded, and will read with great interest. Thank you JohnKelly. > > Cheers, >

Stus-List Re: The Pursuit of Excellence

2022-07-05 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Downloaded, and will read with great interest. Thank you JohnKelly. Cheers, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Jul 4, 2022, at 10:52 PM, Motion Designs Limited via CnC-List > wrote: > > Doug Hunter who has written a number of books including Again

Stus-List Re: Calypso in trouble again

2022-05-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
on p.18 of https://www.caribbeancompass.com/online/february22compass_online.pdf <https://www.caribbeancompass.com/online/february22compass_online.pdf>. So I guess Calypso is adrift and maybe sunken by now? Best Regards, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO &

Stus-List Re: Where to Source a Running Light

2022-05-09 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Well thank you very much Matt, but I already ordered a pair of replacements. Cheers, Randy > On May 6, 2022, at 3:39 PM, Matthew via CnC-List > wrote: > > Randy: > > I’ll bet have an old Perko light or two laying around. I > saved them when I upgr

Stus-List Re: Where to Source a Running Light

2022-05-06 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
I’ve got project scope creep. A simple light bulb change has turned into a swap out of two or three fixtures and a need to buy LED festoon bulbs for each. At least I found a pair of the Perko 0963s for $109 at some trailer store online, which was the cheapest price out there. Cheers, Randy

Stus-List Where to Source a Running Light

2022-05-05 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
/file/d/1xe1lV7JICWSDbu8LOfELaCvJkaZ6TM9C/view?usp=sharing> Thanks, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO

Stus-List Chainplate Question

2022-04-10 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
as described in a recent thread. Any thoughts on what this crazing and heaving might signify, and how I could investigate further? For now I’ve sealed over the crazing cracks with JB Weld marine epoxy, to prevent water intrusion. Thank You, Randy Stafford SV Greanadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO

Stus-List Re: Chainplate Sealing.

2022-03-21 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
like tanks. I also inspected the metal chainplates as best I could with a strong magnifying glass, and didn’t see any signs of hairline cracking etc. Cheers, Randy > On Mar 21, 2022, at 4:12 PM, Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List > wrote: > > I second the sealing with butyl. Do NOT use

Stus-List Re: Chainplate Sealing.

2022-03-21 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
6UlEwMmlqZkk?resourcekey=0-17H-NdO9zgBNAfBVLXuK2A&usp=sharing>. Overall I think it was an improvement, a necessary catch-up on some deferred maintenance, but unfortunately I think I still get a bit of leakage down the chainplates. At least now I hope it’s not wetting the balsa core. Cheers,

Stus-List Re: Teak Handrail install

2022-03-21 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
(with new SS wood screws) and left the interior bungs out. The threaded insert and machine screw from inside approach sounds pretty slick. Cheers, Randy > On Mar 19, 2022, at 7:37 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > wrote: > > Curious if anyone else tried this? > > My c

Stus-List Re: List The attachments are driving me nuts

2022-03-07 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
All my devices are Apple and I’ve had no such trouble. Cheers, Randy > On Mar 7, 2022, at 12:29 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List > wrote: > > > I am not so sure that this is an Outlook (Exchange) problem. I see it in > Outlook, but also in Android Mail. > > I s

Stus-List Re: C&C 121 in a pickle

2022-02-01 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Hey Listers, Remember this story? Well, it got written up in this month’s issue of Caribbean Compass. Starting on p.18 of https://www.caribbeancompass.com/online/compass_online.pdf. Cheers, Randy > On Dec 4, 2021, at 5:05 PM, Randy Stafford wrote: > > Correct. There were n

Stus-List Re: 30 MK I Forestay Length

2022-01-23 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
point to the clevis pin holding the toggle to the chainplate. That’s as accurate as I can get without going up the mast, or removing the forestay and measuring it stretched out on the ground. Cheers, Randy > On Jan 22, 2022, at 11:21 AM, Garry Cross wrote: > > Good to know. I sh

Stus-List Re: 30 MK I Forestay Length

2022-01-22 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
204S. Selden has calculators for the luff length, that take the forestay length as an input. Cheers, Randy SV Grenadine > On Jan 22, 2022, at 9:01 AM, Garry Cross wrote: > > I doubt the geometric calculation you are using will work. A straight line at > right angles to the mast will lik

Stus-List 30 MK I Forestay Length

2022-01-19 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
the overall forestay length is from pin at masthead to pin at bow stem, when the rig is properly tuned. Thank You, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your

Stus-List Re: C&C Cutting Boards are ready

2022-01-16 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Thanks Stu, the ordering process worked for me this time, including paying you by PayPal. Cheers, Randy > On Jan 16, 2022, at 5:24 PM, stu--- via CnC-List > wrote: > > Don – the problem has been fixed. The phone box is there now. > > Stu > Thanks to all of the subscri

Stus-List Re: C&C Cutting Boards are ready

2022-01-14 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
fully placed, and how can I pay by PayPal? Thanks Again, Randy > On Jan 14, 2022, at 10:35 AM, Stu via CnC-List wrote: > > Finally – here is the link to order the C&C Cutting Boards -- > http://cncphotoalbum.com/cutting_boards/ > <http://cncphotoalbum.com/cutting_boards/&

Stus-List Re: New C&C Items

2022-01-10 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Awesome! Thank you Stu. I would take one with SV Grenadine on it, please. Cheers, Randy > On Jan 10, 2022, at 11:48 AM, Stu via CnC-List wrote: > > Coming soon – C&C galley/kitchen cutting board. > > Approximate size – 14”H x 10”W x 1” bamboo board. Laser engraved

Stus-List Re: Fun in the sun

2022-01-07 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
You’re gonna love her. Tough as nails. From the fun in the sun department, I just got home from ten days in the USVI with my family on a Lagoon 46 I bareboated. Cheers, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Jan 6, 2022, at 10:42 PM, andrew macLean via C

Stus-List Re: C&C 121 in a pickle

2021-12-04 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
leaking, had propulsion and steerage, no medical problems, and enough water, food, and fuel to make landfall. Not an emergency, but an exhausting and “exciting” night of inconvenience. Cheers, Randy > On Dec 4, 2021, at 3:37 PM, dwight veinot via CnC-List > wrote: > > Bad

Stus-List Re: C&C 121 in a pickle

2021-12-03 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
verboard, which we considered. Eventually, he came around and the US Virgin Islands here we come.” "Although we had a harrowing experience this hasn’t scared us off of sailing. There’s something peaceful about being out there surrounded by blue in all directions." Cheers, Randy Stafford

Stus-List Re: C&C to race - cold weather discussion topic

2021-11-29 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
new genoa, on a furler, plus new sprit and top-down furler for a new asym. All that will make me more competitive as my fleet has evolved to asyms over the last couple years. Cheers, Randy > On Nov 29, 2021, at 2:42 PM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List > wrote: > > Dennis, >

Stus-List Half-Hull Model

2021-10-22 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
r a sense of scale, the backboard is 30”x12”. If you’re interested in a half-hull model of your boat, I highly recommend Mas Azuma. The only caveat is you have to be patient; you can’t rush craftsmanship. Best Regards, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, COThanks to all of

Stus-List Re: Used spinnaker

2021-10-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
I bought a used asymmetrical spinnaker from a guy on the C&C Owners Facebook group who was selling his 30 MK I, and got ripped off. The sail was short on the hoist, and he knew it before he sold it to me, but represented it was made for a 30 MK I. Buyer beware. Randy > On Oct 12, 2

Stus-List Re: help with hull numbers

2021-10-07 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
as hull #1, named Anchovy, and it was built in 1971. He previously wrote: "The I.D. plate on Anchovy reads as follows: 30 1 71. No zeros, no month.” Cheers, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Oct 7, 2021, at 6:14 PM, andrew_m--- via CnC-List > wrot

Stus-List Re: leeward layline

2021-10-06 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
I use a dousing sock for moments like these :) Cheers, Randy > On Oct 6, 2021, at 12:22 PM, Matthew via CnC-List > wrote: > > Samarai douse? > > From: Randy Stafford via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> > Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2021 2:18 PM &

Stus-List Re: leeward layline

2021-10-06 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
to sort out, while our main competitor with whom we’d been overlapped and in a tactical duel sailed away from us. Cheers, Randy > On Oct 6, 2021, at 10:42 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi Bob > > If you are happy with your speed on current angle then gybe when

Stus-List Re: Dodged a bullet.

2021-03-29 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Holy crap! Glad you weren’t affected! Cheers, Randy > On Mar 29, 2021, at 7:55 PM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List > wrote: > > 3 slips from ours. > > https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/cleanup-underway-at-vashon-yacht-club-where-boats-caught-fire-sank

Stus-List Re: Reuse Through-Hull or Cut New?

2021-03-23 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
through-hulls, then I have options. If not I have no choice but to cut a new hole, and I can wait to remove the current transducer and glass over their holes. Cheers, Randy > On Mar 23, 2021, at 4:58 AM, Dave S wrote: > > If I get the math you are going from two through hulls to one -

Stus-List Reuse Through-Hull or Cut New?

2021-03-22 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
y’all recommend for bedding a through-hull? Thanks, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- h

Stus-List Re: Early C&C30 mk1

2021-02-22 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
eers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Feb 22, 2021, at 1:43 PM, Cleverboy via CnC-List > wrote: > > @Lewis Cooke, Thanks for looking. My hull is 305, from 1973. It would be a > number that might be on the prop strut. I'm assuming that your prop

Stus-List Re: Why race? How did you learn?

2021-01-30 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
life. A highlight of the week, to go out on Wednesday night with my buddies and have a good time and try to win. Cheers, Randy S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Jan 30, 2021, at 10:51 AM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > wrote: > > Why race? > > If you

Stus-List Re: Sprits and Asyms

2021-01-21 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
several good sailing scenes (Chatfield, Cherry Creek, Dillon) he can connect to. Cheers, Randy > On Jan 21, 2021, at 12:47 PM, Novabraid via CnC-List > wrote: > > From a different Chuck: > Randy, > Did the Ranger dude take a rating penalty for the sprit? Also, if my son >

Stus-List Sprits and Asyms

2021-01-21 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
, though it looks clunky, it works well enough to beat me downwind :) I looked at the Selden sprits too. I may have to join the arms race in my club. Cheers, Randy > On Jan 21, 2021, at 12:12 PM, cenelson via CnC-List > wrote: > > I’d be interested in how your new sprit chang

Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

2021-01-20 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
t they still fall out. Others on the list use spar-tite, a semi-permanent “plug” you pour between mast and partners. I’ll probably go to it next. Apparently you can still pull the mast after pouring the plug but it’s a tight fit. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl

Stus-List Re: Crazy hurricane thing

2020-11-08 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Oh the stories you will tell, Dennis. Glad to hear Touche is home safe. What a crazy summer for you! Cheers, Randy > On Nov 7, 2020, at 4:03 PM, Dennis C. wrote: > > When we splashed Touche' after the Hurricane Sally repairs, we noticed a > strange thing. When we

Stus-List Re: A4 Running Rough

2020-11-01 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
that’s a generous estimate. I can go a whole season on one tank of gas - this year’s end-of-season refill was only 13 gallons (in a 20-gallon tank). Cheers, Randy > On Nov 1, 2020, at 1:11 PM, Tom Buscaglia wrote: > > Randy > > My 35 MK1 had an A4. I ended up pulling the he

Stus-List Re: A4 Running Rough

2020-11-01 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
times. Probably used 2-3 ounces in total. I’m confident the valves are lubed now :) Video on the Facebook C&C owner’s group, if you’re a member. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Nov 1, 2020, at 8:50 AM, Josh Muckley wrote: > > You

Stus-List Re: A4 Running Rough

2020-11-01 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
When you do this trick, how much Marvel Mystery Oil do you pour into the carb’s air intake? A teaspoon? An ounce? Thanks, Randy > On Oct 12, 2020, at 4:45 PM, Dennis C. wrote: > > Old shade tree mechanic trick. Marvel Mystery Oil is great stuff. However, > when I did it I us

Stus-List Re: Touche' hurricane repair progress

2020-10-16 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Wow Dennis, she looks fantastic! Cheers, Randy > On Oct 16, 2020, at 5:33 PM, Dennis C. wrote: > > The repairs to Touche' from Hurricane Sally are progressing well. From this: > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TDqinFU9_oADHeFNxPgwFKHUoYLbR7gP/view?usp=

Stus-List Re: A4 Running Rough

2020-10-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Thanks James, that’s a good hypothesis. The observed behavior almost strikes me as one of the cylinders missing, as if it’s running on three cylinders. I’ll go pick up a bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil and try the procedure you recommend. Cheers, Randy > On Oct 12, 2020, at 3:32 PM, ja

Stus-List Re: A4 Running Rough

2020-10-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
At that time when we were heading out, we were motoring into ~50mph gusts. I have another problem (which I know how to fix, and have the gasket to do the job), which is that my A4 slips out of gear when under too much load. So I couldn’t throttle up more in that video you saw. Cheers, Randy

Stus-List A4 Running Rough

2020-10-12 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
. I motor so little I can generally go all season on one tank. This being late in the season, I wonder if I’m down to some sludge in the tank and my fuel filter is clogged. Cheers, Randy S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO October is the time to show your appreciation with a s

Re: Stus-List C&C29 MK1 Mast Step Replacement

2020-08-31 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Hi Lee, I documented my mast step rebuild project on my 30 MK I - see https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-NqAxQ6JxFTUlhmbUs4YTZlZnM/view?usp=sharing <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-NqAxQ6JxFTUlhmbUs4YTZlZnM/view?usp=sharing> Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken

Re: Stus-List First Virtual Rendezvous

2020-08-04 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Stu I apologize for missing it. I’d just gotten home from a Wyoming trip in my land yacht. Looking forward to joining the next one. Cheers, Randy > On Aug 3, 2020, at 7:34 PM, Stu via CnC-List wrote: > > Our 1st virtual zoom rendezvous was an absolute success. People that sho

Re: Stus-List Steaming and Deck Light

2020-07-28 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
(and my mast) to properly secure the thing. I’d look for one made of sturdier materials. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Jul 28, 2020, at 8:42 PM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List > wrote: > > This one is reasonably priced and good qu

Re: Stus-List Folding deck chairs

2020-07-24 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
hoices-Portable-Bleacher-Shoulder-Lightweight/dp/B07NC9HQDZ <https://www.amazon.com/Smartxchoices-Portable-Bleacher-Shoulder-Lightweight/dp/B07NC9HQDZ>. Beats hell out of wooden bleachers for hours on end. Cheers, Randy > On Jul 24, 2020, at 8:16 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List > wro

Re: Stus-List Listers Age Range

2020-07-17 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
If it really is hull #73, the HIN would be 30007372. I have hull #79, and my HIN is 30007972. It seems HIN formats changed a couple times early in the production run, with the last change being to the standard format. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO >

Re: Stus-List Listers Age Range

2020-07-15 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
people’s race boats for a few years before finding Grenadine. Now have about ten years’ experience and a few bareboat charters under my belt. I only wish I’d started this trajectory earlier in life. But at least I’ve got my kids hooked :) Cheers, Randy > On Jul 15, 2020, at 2:32 PM, dwi

Stus-List Listers Age Range

2020-07-15 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
So far we’ve got: Youngest: Luke Wolbrink, age 35 Wisest: Doug Robinson, age 86 I’m in that range, 56. Neither young nor wise :) Good to see some young people here - way to go guys. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl

Re: Stus-List 2020 C&C Rendezvous: Cancel due to COVID-19?

2020-07-14 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Personally I think that would be a fantastic idea. I could volunteer to reprise a presentation I gave my local RSA about my decision and process to buy a C&C. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Jul 14, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Andrew Means via CnC-Lis

Re: Stus-List HilleRange stove parts

2020-07-09 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Thanks Brian. The right front burner on my HilleRange doesn’t work. I’ve never tried to diagnose it, but I suspect some kind of blockage in its fuel line. I’d pay for shipping on the fuel line and burner assembly for the right front burner. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30

Re: Stus-List C&C 29 Teak Hand Rails and Mainsheet Bridge Traveler

2020-06-23 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
as a template. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Jun 23, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > > Are you talking about moving the traveler from the bridge deck to the cabin > top? If so, Garhauer makes several travele

Re: Stus-List Glassing In Cabin Wall Holes

2020-06-15 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Thanks Nathan! Cheers, Randy > On Jun 14, 2020, at 4:51 AM, Nathan Post wrote: > > Randy, > I just did this for a broken autopilot that was mounted in the sides of my > cockpit that wasn’t working. My strategy was to use an angle grinder to > taper the edges of the hole b

Re: Stus-List Two Deaths on Colorado Lakes This Weekend

2020-06-15 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
re’s a picture of him and his boat “shortly before the accident” and he wasn’t wearing a PFD or dry suit. Randy > On Jun 15, 2020, at 2:32 PM, Randy Stafford via CnC-List > wrote: > > This story > https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/man-overboard-dillon-reservoir/73-11

Stus-List Make That Four Deaths at Colorado Lakes This Weekend

2020-06-15 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
https://www.kktv.com/content/news/Search-and-rescue-operation-underway-at-Lake-Pueblo-for-2-missing-people-571222421.html ___

Re: Stus-List Two Deaths on Colorado Lakes This Weekend

2020-06-15 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
as June 10th, 2016 and the water temp was sub-60F. Cheers, Randy > On Jun 15, 2020, at 2:08 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List > wrote: > > When we race offshore, half the crew is required to have taken the Safety at > Sea course within the past five years. > > Alan Bergen > &g

Re: Stus-List Two Deaths on Colorado Lakes This Weekend

2020-06-15 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
according to my anemometer, and I still wasn’t wearing a PFD. Even if the boat stays upright, the water is cold and choppy and full of speeding powerboats, and a MOB could be injured or unconscious. All very sobering. Time to rethink safety. Cheers, Randy > On Jun 15, 2020, at 10:30 AM, Ch

Stus-List Two Deaths on Colorado Lakes This Weekend

2020-06-15 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
risks are real, even for very experienced watermen. Respectfully, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you wa

Re: Stus-List Fun Work

2020-06-15 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
Wow that looks sharp! Cheers, Randy > On Jun 15, 2020, at 9:01 AM, Paul Hood via CnC-List > wrote: > > Sometimes it's good to do the fun work. This weekend I put a 2 layer EVA > foam in the cockpit area and got rid of the old black mesh flooring. Hope > it works as

Stus-List Glassing In Cabin Wall Holes

2020-06-13 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribu

Re: Stus-List Personal 30 MK I Speed Record

2020-06-08 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
WOW! Of course it would take a Gloucesterman to do that :) Do you have 30 MK I hull #9? What is your complete HIN? Cheers, Randy > On Jun 8, 2020, at 11:31 AM, Richard Klajnscek via CnC-List > wrote: > > Randy, the 30 is definitely a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Once you add in

Stus-List Personal 30 MK I Speed Record

2020-06-08 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
ago, on starboard tack close reach in a 27mph gust under full main and #2 genoa. That’s over a knot faster than her theoretical hull speed of 6.67 knots. Has anyone broken 8 knots on a 30 MK I? Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl

Re: Stus-List 35-3 Mast Wedges

2020-06-03 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
I use the Rig-Rite NGA-19 (large rubber) wedges on my 30 MK I and the damned things still fall out. I’m warming up to the idea of a spar-tite plug - but now thanks to Joe I’ve got muffin-top images in my head :) Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > O

Re: Stus-List On the rocks- towing stranded boats

2020-06-01 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
What’s that saying? One good turn deserves another? Five years ago I rescued three people whose fishing boat sank out from under them on a rough night. Cheers, Randy > On Jun 1, 2020, at 8:47 PM, Richard Bush wrote: > > Randy, you noted about having to be pulled out by power

Re: Stus-List On the rocks

2020-06-01 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
level every time I go out. I hope you make a full and quick recovery. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Jun 1, 2020, at 1:17 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi Will- I empathize with the situation. Two summers ago, moment’s >

Re: Stus-List Local knowledge - Oregon Inlet

2020-05-29 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
he latest maps as your trip date approaches, and call the USCG Fifth District or Army Corps Wilmington District. Cheers, Randy > On May 29, 2020, at 9:49 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List > wrote: > > All, > > Bermuda is off the table due to Covid, so we are going to Charleston.

Re: Stus-List Stupid Sailing Trick Contest

2020-05-28 Thread Randy Stafford via CnC-List
lazarette padlocks, necessitating a shuffling of locks on my dock box. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On May 28, 2020, at 8:35 AM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List > wrote: > > Has anyone got me beat for 2020? > > I backed out of my slip

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