Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF with DSC

2015-02-22 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Joel, I checked with our CBYRA rep and was told that CBYRA is not the authority, it is PHRF of the Chesapeake. And I looked at the PHRF web site and it states that if the handheld is PURCHASED after 1/1/15, then it must have the DSC capability. Gary St. Michaels - Original Message -

Stus-List Reply to David Kelly re instruments

2015-03-27 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I would definitely appreciate it if you could look for your NX1 wind unit. And pay I replied this way because your domain rejected me oops. Gary___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing

Re: Stus-List New instruments?

2015-03-26 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Speaking of instruments - - I have an old Nexus (NX1?) system. It works. But...some damn (large) bird decided to perch on my wind instrument on the top of the mast. He/she broke off the vane of the wind direction part. I found it on the deck, but am unsure about trying to reattach it - glue? a

Re: Stus-List Need help identifying a book

2015-01-25 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
You got it. Name of book was Muskrat. Author, if I remember correctly was Doug Hanks. Good luck, great book, quite funny if you are at all familiar with Oxford, St. Michaels and this area - skipjacks, log canoes, etc. Gary - Original Message - From: Rick Brass via CnC-List To:

Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole storage

2015-05-06 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Our rules don't allow us to use the whisker pole set at anything longer than the J measurement. So, I got rid of mine. Gary - Original Message - From: Chuck S via CnC-List To: Jean-Francois J Rivard ; CNC boat owners, cnc-list Sent: Monday, May 04, 2015 5:13 PM Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List sailing books - now grounded from sailing

2015-04-06 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Ouch! I have had a little plumbing help around the heart, but no zipper hate the six to eight hours on your back after the catheterization Get well quickly - we need your skill around here. Gary Nylander - Original Message - From: Dennis C. via CnC-List To: Chuck S ;

Re: Stus-List sailing books - now grounded from sailing

2015-04-06 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
in worse weather than what was outside my house. Get well! Dave On Apr 6, 2015, at 1:40 PM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Ouch! I have had a little plumbing help around the heart, but no zipper hate the six to eight hours on your back after

Re: Stus-List first sail, first race of the year

2015-05-20 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
It was up to 85 by end of day yesterday. Should top out at around 100+. See you out there, I'll be on a J-80 named Evil Woman. Raft up at MRYC and enjoy the party. The fleet of spinnakers going across Eastern Bay will dwarf that 20. Gary Nylander St. Michaels - Original Message -

Re: Stus-List mast step redo on a 30-1

2015-05-20 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Nate, your 30 is the same year as mine, so I would surmise they are built the same. Mine is #593. There are three crosswise stringers under the oak plate. The aluminum box is attached to the oak by long screws and the oak plate is attached with six long screws. The oak comes off easily.

Re: Stus-List Annapolis to Bermuda

2015-06-08 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Joel is having a pretty good year. On May 23, he and crew sailed the Annapolis to St. Michaels race. He was one of less than half of the fleet (of 115 or so) which finished! Gary St. Michaels MD - Original Message - From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List To:

Re: Stus-List CC30-1 climb to top of mast?

2015-06-07 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Been there, done that. Bowline, two halyards, good chair. I am over 200 and have been up many times - 30-1 has stout mast. Gary - Original Message - From: Dennis C. via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dennis C. Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2015 9:23 PM Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List mast step redo on a 30-1

2015-06-02 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
to conform to the curve of the bilge, it was not regular, was the toughest part. Ron Wild Cheri STL -- From: Gary Nylander via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Gary Nylander

Re: Stus-List sail question

2015-06-04 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
for this. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Nylander via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 10:02 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Gary Nylander Subject: Re: Stus-List sail question

Re: Stus-List sail question

2015-06-04 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
No break on the Chesapeake. Gary - Original Message - From: Gary Russell via CnC-List To: CC List Cc: Gary Russell Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 7:58 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List sail question Hi Joe, If racing, take a look at where the PHRF break takes place. For

Re: Stus-List Engine Troubles

2015-06-21 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
If it is a head gasket, why are you thinking of a complete replacement? I had a crack in the head of my Yanmar and removed the head and replaced it with a new one. One (+) boat buck instead of a bunch (did my own work). Or, is the rest of the engine pooped as well? Gary - Original

Re: Stus-List 12 volt cordless drill

2015-06-16 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I use a few cordless drills. Wore out a couple of old Makita 9v units and now have a Porter Cable 18v. With a charger and two batteries. It is not lithium ion so is rather heavy. For light duty, I have a BD 9.9v unit which is handy and light but you have to plug the charging cord into the drill

Re: Stus-List Rigging/chain-plate tie-rods

2015-06-02 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
We have a number of boats in our local fleet with owners in their 80's and a couple in their 90's. One 90+ owner with a Bermuda 40 spends much money each year making the boat better. Pretty varnish and up to date (for a B40). He will sail it until he can't get aboard (now has a younger (in his

Re: Stus-List Stuffing box

2015-05-19 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Don't tell anybody, but I've used (big) channel locks. Gary - Original Message - From: Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List To: CC list Cc: Dr. Mark Bodnar Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 11:43 AM Subject: Stus-List Stuffing box First sail/journey of the year. Bedford to Deep

Re: Stus-List Mast Rake on CC 30 MK1

2015-05-26 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I went down to the boat to check (curious). Couldn't get a really accurate measurement because we have a breeze today. But it looks closer to 10 inches than 15. I'll wait until the breeze abates, the boat is just a block away. Gary St. Michaels MD - Original Message - From: Joe at

Re: Stus-List Adjustable Genoa Cars

2015-08-22 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
They allow you to alter the shape of your genoa - more twist for power, etc. I have Garhauer and have for years, they perform well at much less cost than the alternatives. Gary Nylander 30-1 - Original Message - From: Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com To:

Re: Stus-List Painting a Edson Pedestal

2015-07-22 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I used Rustoleum spray. If I had spent more time in prep, it would look very good, as it is, it is covered and has been on for about 3 years. Rough it up and spray, then sand and do it again (I didn't, that is why mine looks the way it does). Gary 30-1 - Original Message - From:

Re: Stus-List head question-lubrication

2015-07-16 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I've used the West Marine head lube with success. The joker valve on my W-C head was acting up and, at the advice of some of the listers, instead of a new head or rebuild kit, I went with the lube. It worked and is still working. Gary 30-1 - Original Message - From: Andrew

Re: Stus-List knotmeter malfunction

2015-08-25 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I get growth in the slot where the little wheel spins. Have done a lot of 'fixes' to make it work, and it is still spotty. I even bought a new wheel... no help. (Nexus) Gary 30-1 Weedy mid-Chesapeake - Original Message - From: Monty Schumpert via CnC-List To:

Re: Stus-List CC 26 Sail Plan Thoughts!

2015-08-25 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Don't forget that when a boat heels, the waterline may grow, but I still doubt the figures quoted. I have never seen that on my (sometimes well sailed) 30! Gary - Original Message - From: Sam Salter via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: sam.c.sal...@gmail.com Sent:

Re: Stus-List Vodka for Hot water tank

2015-10-27 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
DON'T use gin. It took about three years to get the smell out of the water system when I did that. When I went to the store, cheap Vodka was not cheap, so I got some cheap(er) gin. Big mistake. It did not freeze, but Gary - Original Message - From: jhnelson via CnC-List To:

Re: Stus-List Selden sprit kit install

2015-10-29 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
The first thing to consider is whether you will get a ratings hit. I have three friends who have asym spinnakers added into their sail inventory. They each got a three second hit. But, they race offshore and do some medium distance stuff (20-80 mile races on the Bay). If the wind is right, the

Re: Stus-List outboard size

2015-10-26 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
The J-80 I race on uses a Honda 2hp 4 stroke. Moves along quite nicely, but vibrates. The J-24 has a Tohatsu 3 hp two stroke and also moves along nicely. I would think anything 2 hp or more would move your inflatable well, just don't expect to plane. Gary - Original Message -

Re: Stus-List best varnish for underwater use

2015-10-15 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I don't know what fouling properties you have in your area, but a friend left his J-24 rudder in the water for about five weeks and it took a scraper and stiff brush to get the crud off it. I recommend some kind of anti-fouling paint. Vivid? Gary - Original Message - From: "Eric

Re: Stus-List Engine Overheat Question

2015-10-19 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I had the exact same symptoms on my 2QM15 for many years. I tried everything I could think of. Finally, when it got worse, I followed the water from outside the hull through all of the parts of the engine. At long last, I found a small bit of an impeller in the hose leading to the area where

Re: Stus-List Rigid vang

2015-10-05 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I wouldn't say I experienced 'problems' with the boomkicker, I just am not enamored with the installation on the J-80. Ours has as its adjustment mechanism a two legged vang, with one tail going to each side of the 'cabin' on the boat. I don't think it has enough leverage to give adequate

Re: Stus-List FW: Boom out haul slide question

2015-07-07 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Been there and done that. Will never go back to a stainless slide in an aluminum boom. Gary 30-1 - Original Message - From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 8:55 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List FW: Boom out haul

Re: Stus-List CC 26 Sail Plan Thoughts!

2015-08-26 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
What do your folks rate a Star? We only have one Wednesday night race where the fleets are combined, so usually they race one design - windward/leeward - which is what they like. But on that single race, our guys rate them at 162, which seems to be somewhat correct. And, we race in light wind

Re: Stus-List SOS light flare replacement

2015-08-27 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I was racing that night (our annual night race). It was spectacular, but not by nature. They were testing a rocket out of Wallops Island and it went into the clouds and was set up to drop some kind of heated elements into the cloud and make rain (or so we were told). A mention of it was in

Re: Stus-List Mast chocks - how important?

2015-09-06 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
If your mast partner is like mine, it is a cast aluminum ring which is not all that well machined. Thus, if your mast is moving around (and it will under load), your mast will rub on this rough casting. Maybe a little, maybe a lot, but I sure would not like to have a scuffed part of the mast

Re: Stus-List Diesel water alarm question

2015-09-08 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Peter, this is one of those tasks which has to be approached with a plan. I have been through it a few times and finally found a little piece of a real old, brittle, and rusty impeller in the little hose which goes from the water pump into the engine.. lots of frustration. In over 20 years

Re: Stus-List Intro / line lenghts for 30 MKI spinnaker

2015-09-08 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I measured mine as well as I could while they were on the boatthe downhaul line is 28 feet long. The topping lift is (and I am assuming yours exits the mast roughly two feet above the spreaders) about 70 feet. Good luck. Gary Nylander #593 (also 1980) - Original Message - From:

Re: Stus-List small craft festival Saint Michaels

2015-09-15 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I will be there. Working in some capacity - I am a Model Guild member and we are putting on the pond portion of the show with the Steam folks. Will have a couple of my small R/C boats out. For anyone who hasn't seen the Small Craft part of the show, there is usually over 100 small craft,

Re: Stus-List boat names

2015-09-17 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
We named our 30-1 "Penniless" for obvious reasons 22 years ago. I thought one of the most unique names was on a race boat - WOFTAM - used to be owned by Wendy Mittman Clarke, who was editor of Chesapeake Bay magazine for a while (may still be?). Waste of F.. Time and Money. Gary -

Re: Stus-List boat names

2015-09-17 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
The J-80 I race on is named Evil Woman. Seems as he was driving to the boat, he heard the song and it stuck. Gary - Original Message - From: Paul Baker via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Paul Baker Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 1:50 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List Boom Mainsheet Connections

2015-09-27 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Start by telling us what you intend to do with the boat and for us novices, what is the current setup. If you are racing, there are options which may be different than if you are casually racing or cruising. I originally went with a windward sheeting traveler setup on my boat and later realized

Re: Stus-List Recommendations Please...

2015-09-28 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Agreed. Somewhere in the archives there is a Dallenbach chart which shows the relative 'stiffness' of most of the early C's. It would be pretty useful in this selection. And the 30-1 is by itself. Gary 30-1 #593 - Original Message - From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List To:

Re: Stus-List Rigid vang

2015-09-30 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I have the Garhauer rigid vang on my 30 and love it. We have a boomkicker on the J-80 and I don't. The 80 system isn't as easy to adjust as the Garhauer, and that may be the J-80 method, which has adjusters on each side of the boat. You pull like hell and very little happens. Not so with the

Re: Stus-List Polyglow Removal

2015-10-01 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
The Poli-glow folks have a remover, but from another lister, I learned that floor stripper works as well and is cheaper. We got Zep heavy duty floor stripper from Lowe's. You can dilute it like they do for floors. I don't think that wax will bring it back to the luster you would like. We went

Re: Stus-List C 30 main halyard size

2015-09-19 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I didn't change the upper pullies, and am using 7/16 or the metric equivalent (10mm, 11mm) for my halyards. I have three, one genoa is 11mm VPC, the other is 7/16 Sta-set plus and the main is 7/16 T-900. I replaced the blocks at the base and put in line organizers and run everything back to

Re: Stus-List C 30 main halyard size

2015-09-22 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I went with 11mm VPC for my 30 because it was on sale for 40% off at West for one day. Would have gone with 10mm if given a choice, but the savings in the pocketbook offset the few ounces of additional weight. By the way, it works great in the clutches and I have fewer complaints from the crew.

Re: Stus-List C winter projects.

2015-12-06 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I think the comments about Jimmy's boat are unfounded. He has what could be a pretty good/fast sailboat and a fishing boat as well. For many, that is the best of all worlds. I saw a sailboat (nice looking, fast looking, about 90-100 feet) in Newport harbor in the early '90's when they had a

Re: Stus-List Headsail

2016-01-06 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I have a Head Foil on my forestay – twin grooves to handle two sails (put the new one up while the old one is up and then dump the old one). It fit pretty tightly on the forestay, but I guess it would spin if forced. No furling. The sails have rope luffs. James, if your sails have hanks on

Re: Stus-List Proper Blower Installation - 30 mki

2015-12-23 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
My 30-1 has a flexible hose of about 4 inches in diameter hooked to each dorade. I have a diesel, so am not as concerned about getting fumes out, so have put smaller vents where the dorados exit. One of the vent hoses is hooked through the blower. I will go over to the boat tomorrow and read

Re: Stus-List New beer can Genoa

2015-12-26 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
The last two times I have bought headsails for Penniless, the sailmakers have suggested dacron. It slowly degrades over time and can be re-cut. My previous high-tech sails had collapsed suddenly (two out of four headsails over 20+ years). I went with a local sailmaker who specializes in dacron for

Re: Stus-List Cost to recover cushions - ouch

2015-12-18 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Oh, you guys are indeed ancient. My much more modern 1980 version has the awesome beige, orange, and brown tone plaid stuff. It is also better at showing stains, of which there are many. But, as 90 percent of its activity is local racing, the cushions stay in the attic over the ‘carriage house’

Re: Stus-List Proper Blower Installation - 30 mki

2015-12-24 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I just went down to Penniless and looked at the blower system – it is about 70 degrees here on the Eastern Shore of Maryland – Merry Christmas….. We have 3 inch flex hose from the dorades to the engine area. One has a blower in-line – it is a metal unit (surprisingly not rusted after 35

Re: Stus-List 33ii mainsail reefing

2015-12-01 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
When installing the block and pad eye for my reefing point (only one here on the light-air Chesapeake), I drilled and tapped a 1/4 x 20 hole for each bolt. Much stronger than a rivet. Gary 30-1 St. Michaels - Original Message - From: "Jake Brodersen via CnC-List"

Re: Stus-List New roller furler

2016-01-11 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Curtis, I just went down and measured my forestay – the mast is laying on a rack at the boat yard, a block from here. From the pin at the top to the pin at the toggle is 38 feet 8 inches. The toggle is 16 inches from pin to pin. My boat is #593. Gary Nylander St. Michaels MD From:

Re: Stus-List Clean-looking wire conduit

2016-01-12 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Boy, there is a LOT of difference between a ’76 30-1 and my ’80. The whole head sink area is different – sink, cabinet, etc. Why not get a piece of wood and groove the backside and either paint or varnish. I’m not aware of any conduit which is pretty. Gary #593 From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List 35-3 Spinnaker Dimensions

2016-06-02 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Contact Bacon Sails in Annapolis Maryland. They have a large inventory of sails of all kinds. They rate them (I think honestly) – their web site has dimensions for most boats and if you just tell them what boat you have, they will give you a list of appropriate sails. Gary Maryland

Re: Stus-List (no subject)

2016-06-08 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I used to have a Martec. I always moved the shaft to the horizontal prop position to assure the blades both folded, or one could end up with a ‘hanging blade’ and you know how much that means! Now I have a Flex with gears – it folds in any position, and I doubt that it must be stopped, as

Re: Stus-List Friday Night Rescue - now using life sling

2016-06-14 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Outstanding job, Randy. A question, does your stern pulpit have a gate? Mine has a gate across the middle section, so the job of getting someone aboard is easier. And we have found (we did a couple of trials with the life sling years ago) that the line can get tangled in the case and come

Re: Stus-List Stupid Reefing Mistake / clew straps

2016-06-15 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
The last two mainsails I have had made came with straps - about 18-24 inches long, made with Velcro backed cloth. And, the J-24 and J-80 sails I have used. Gary 30-1 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June

Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank

2016-06-13 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Apparently, they changed the design – mine has a plastic tank in the same place. I have used a little bleach with no issues. Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of RANDY via CnC-List Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 2:18 PM To: cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Toilet Repair Wilcox Crittenden

2016-06-01 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Around here, if you are pumping your salad overboard, you would be in trouble. So, we just pump it into the tank, then shake and stir…… I will have to look and see what the ingredients are for the Head Lube. Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis

Re: Stus-List mast collar tangs C& C 33-2

2016-06-01 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Somewhere in the production run of the 30-1’s, they changed their minds….#593 has tangs and indents in the mast collar to receive them. Maybe the complaints of folks getting locked in the head by a jammed door may have helped? Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On

Re: Stus-List 1988 30MKII 2GM throttle reversed

2016-06-17 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
the hull number sequence restarted at hull #1, since it's a different model of boat than the 30-1. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C 30-1 #7 Ken Caryl, CO _ From: "Gary Nylander via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >

Re: Stus-List Odd wave in Chesapeake

2016-06-20 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I have encountered some odd waves on the Chesapeake and attributed them to a boat/ship/tug/barge which has passed by some time earlier. In the shallow bay waters, these type of 5 to 8 foot wake waves could easily travel across a few miles of water and then bounce off the shore and come right

Re: Stus-List Assymetrical spinnaker pole

2016-06-24 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
The folks I know who use poles with asyms use them hooked to the tack. Just like a regular spinnaker but better at reaching. One of them (Cal 40) was just second in fleet and first in class at Newport to Bermuda. Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of tom

Re: Stus-List 1988 30MKII 2GM throttle reversed

2016-06-17 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
There was a gap. My 30-1 is a 1980 and is #593. I think Curtis’ is in the low 600’s and is a 1981. The 2’s were not started until the mid-80’s and are very different. Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of allen via CnC-List Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016

Re: Stus-List Touché racing Gulfport Pensacola offshore

2016-06-23 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Good luck and good sailing. Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2016 11:41 AM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Stus-List Touché racing Gulfport Pensacola

Re: Stus-List Bottom paint help needed

2016-01-10 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Curtis, I use a gallon of Hydrocoat (it is thick) each time I paint. It barely covers – one coat. I, like others, paint the waterline, keel leading edge, rudder first and then fill in while spreading the paint out. The old paint does not leach away on the flat parts of the middle hull, but does

Re: Stus-List Moving my traveler - 30mki

2016-06-27 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I moved my traveler on my 30-1 from in front of the wheel (all of two feet long and nearly worthless) to across the companionway. I know, it is a pain to climb around when one has to go below, but how often is your traveler car centered? I thought about putting it over the companionway hood,

Re: Stus-List Assymetrical spinnaker pole

2016-06-25 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
If you are planning on using a pole to stretch the genoa, then you are right. But….. in our PHRF area, you cannot use a pole longer than the J measurement (which is the length of almost all spinnaker poles) without penalty, even on a genoa. I bought a whisker pole to use on the genoa, but

Re: Stus-List Propeller Question for 35-3

2016-02-06 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
>From my experience going from a Martek to a Flex, the Flex has a lot more >blade area, particularly in the outer part of the blade. Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dave via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2016 2:00 PM To:

Re: Stus-List Chainplate inspection/possibly re-bedding

2016-02-05 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I had some leaking on my 1980 version (#593) but it was from cracks in the aluminum cover at deck level. By the way, all of our early 30's are MK1's, it wasn't until the mid to late '80's that they came out with the II, which is quite different. I pulled the chainplates out - a rather simple

Re: Stus-List Replacing through hulls on a 30 MK1

2016-02-07 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I ended up doing what Joe did. I didn't replace the thru hull, just everything above it starting with the plywood backing plate. As there was no evidence of leakage, I held the thru hull in place with a step wrench and didn't disturb it, just put new wood in place (bedded) and re-plumbed with a

Re: Stus-List 30-1 Vang Refit?

2016-02-11 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
As I said earlier, my boat is late, so the boom is a foot higher than yours, unless yours has been refitted. That said, the Garhauer spring loaded tube attaches at the base of the mast, just above the partners, there’s a fitted plate – and the same is true on the boom, it’s about 3 -4 feet

Re: Stus-List 30-1 Vang Refit?

2016-02-11 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
As the owner of 30-1 #593, I strongly recommend a vang. I have a Garhauer solid vang with its adjusting line led to the cockpit. It is very useful. Gary -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot via CnC-List Sent: Thursday,

Re: Stus-List Early 30-1 Interior Doors

2016-02-11 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Later versions (1980) have a hinged door between the salon and head areas and a double hinged door between the v-berth and the head. I’m not sure whether that was standard or optional – I think that list may be in my paperwork. Gary Nylander #593 From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Boom vanging...

2016-01-28 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Agree - been happy for nearly 20 years. Gary 30-1 Chesapeake From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2016 1:00 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Bina - gmail Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List Boom vanging...

2016-01-29 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Repeating a post from a few months back.. I have used a boomkicker on the J-80 I raced on - have Garhauer on Penniless. No comparison. And. having some experience with a 27, I would think the 30-1's boom is somewhat heavier. The sticks on a 30-1 are very robust. I would go for lighter springs.

Re: Stus-List Racing a 30-1

2016-02-24 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I’ll try to answer your questions, but the 30 is somewhat unique. I say this from owning and racing mine for over 20 years. I have raced both spinnaker and non-spinnaker and picked up my fair share of trophies in each. My ex (Admiral – we share the boat) and her husband race her now in a

Re: Stus-List Handicap questions for JAM racers

2016-02-24 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
for JAM racers Gary what do you mean by "Again, in light air, a spinnaker is a big s"? Thanks, Randy _ From: "Gary Nylander via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List Handicap questions for JAM racers

2016-02-23 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I assume you are talking about a mixed fleet of JAM and chute racers. We have a Wednesday night fleet and a club on our river here in St. Michaels – and have mixed fleets in each. The Wednesday folks allow a 10% PHRF adjustment for non-spinnaker. It works most of the time – in heavy air (where

Re: Stus-List Handicap questions for JAM racers

2016-02-23 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Our issue is the small size of our fleets. When you have less than 10 boats... handicap range from less than 100 to 250, breaking them up is a problem. Our neighbors on the next river (more room) have spin and non spin fleets, and I've raced a few times down there - a 'fleet' of four boats? That's

Re: Stus-List Racing a 30-1

2016-02-24 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
If it is really only a couple of feet long, it may not attach to the mast. Our PHRF rules say that any strut which holds a sail must attach there, but I don’t know about one which is only controlling a sheet and would never touch the sail. ??? On our 30, we don’t use separate guys, just two

Re: Stus-List 1980 C Headliner Panels

2016-01-25 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
On my 1980 30, they are 1/8 white plastic of some variety. Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 10:47 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List

Re: Stus-List The Big Storm

2016-01-24 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Thanks for the concern. On Maryland's Eastern Shore, we got about 1 inches to 2 feet. The wind pushed it around some, but it is rather light. No boat problems in our marina - I just have a dusting, as I'm under a shed roof with about 10 others - in the water but sheltered. Gary Nylander

Re: Stus-List paragon v-drive transmission

2016-02-19 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Many years ago in a previous life, I was racing a Porsche 911. I was lucky to get some small sponsorship from Red Line Racing Oil, which was new at the time. That was good. The rep also suggested I use their brand new transmission oil in the gearbox and I said yes, because I was having some

Re: Stus-List Early 30-1 Interior Doors

2016-02-11 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
] On Behalf Of Gary Nylander via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 11:09 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Gary Nylander <gnylan...@atlanticbb.net> Subject: Re: Stus-List Early 30-1 Interior Doors Later versions (1980) have a hinged door between the salon and head areas and a

Re: Stus-List Extending our winter vacation

2016-03-14 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Best of luck with the injury, heal quickly.. Gary Nylander 30-1 #593 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stu via CnC-List Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 6:06 PM To: C Email List Cc: Stu Subject: Stus-List Extending

Re: Stus-List Preventer

2016-04-12 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
But, if you hadn't had that preventer, you may have lost your (old cast) gooseneck. Don't ask how I know. Gary Nylander 30-1 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 4:40 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc:

Re: Stus-List Boom fittings for reefing attachments

2016-04-08 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
On my ancient 30-1, the factory installed two stout pad-eyes on the port side of the boom and two cheek blocks on the opposite side. Reefing line(s) run from pad-eye up through cringle in sail, down to cheek block and then forward to a winch on the starboard side of the boom. This assures that

Re: Stus-List Timbers Beneath Mast Step

2016-04-11 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Randy, you have stumbled onto the major flaw in the construction on the 30-1. There have been many discussions on this site about the mast step. Some owners have filled this low part of the sump with fiberglass, others (me and….) have strengthened or replaced those cross supports. The big flaw

Re: Stus-List Running linesaft to cockpit on C 34 - locating rope clutches

2016-03-25 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
On my 30-1, I have done the following: A Garhauer solid vang assembly – the adjustment line goes to a block at the base of the mast, centered at the aft of the mast partners, then to a fairlead attached to the companionway hood and to a rope clutch (the inner slot of a quad) at the port

Re: Stus-List now cored hulls

2016-03-25 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
J-30’s of the ‘80’s vintage were legendary. There were a number of them around here which had the outer skin removed, core replaced, and then were re-glassed. Not cheap, but they got thousands of pounds lighter. Gary St. Michaels md From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On

Re: Stus-List Keel bolt tightening for wimps?

2016-03-22 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
My 20 inch adjustable torque wrench tops out at about 120 pounds, so you have a ways to go. You need a bigger wrench – suggest rental. There is a device called a torque multiplier, but I couldn’t find one locally, so added an extension to a 2 foot breaker bar and hauled on it like crazy.

Re: Stus-List Yanmar Key source

2016-03-24 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I may have one floating around in the boat. I gave up – have taken the ‘ignition’ switch out and replaced it with a push/pull switch at great cost savings after finding all the Yanmar keys are the same. I figure having a key outside is not important when the master switch is down below. Can’t

Re: Stus-List Do I need a new coat of bottom paint?

2016-03-02 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
You may want to buy a quart of whatever bottom paint is there and a foam brush - just smooth the rough edges out and cover them. It appears to be something thick...??.. Gary -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Doyle via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List best folding prop for 30 MK1 w/ A4

2016-03-07 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
When I was looking a number of years ago, I found the Flex-o-fold prop to be of better quality than the Gori. Smoother mechanism, finer machining, etc. Can't say much more because the Flex has been on the boat for over 10 years. Happy. Gary 30-1 Yanmar 2QM15. -Original Message- From:

Re: Stus-List : Running cable in the mast

2016-03-01 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
I used the cable tie method to gather in all my wires (no conduit in mast) and left the tails on. It works pretty well, you still get some wire slap, and I’m not sure why, but it is not annoying enough to deter sleep. Maybe heavier cable ties would center the bundle better – mine are just the

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 122, Issue 2

2016-03-01 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
Paul, you don't have to go through all that stuff - that is what PHRF committees and other folks which rate boats do. As your boat is "production" and many of those have been rated, all you have to do is fill out the PHRF form for your region and outline what has been done (if different than

Re: Stus-List Replacing Frame-less Ports

2016-03-31 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
There was a thread on this venue a couple of months ago where the 'experts' were touting the effectiveness of some 3M tape. After going the gooey route some time ago, it got my interest. Look in the archives, the tape method seems to be clean and effective. Maybe one of the experienced folks will

Re: Stus-List Rolly Tasker Sails now sun cover

2016-03-29 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
We had one on the J-80 I raced on. A bit of a hassle to raise, but leaves the sail as built, no thick edges altering its shape. And no extra weight. It survived five years of 8 month deploying - taking it off once or twice a week. It finally shredded in a gale, but protected the sail even then.

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