[C320-list] Sewing Machine Recommendations
Pat Moriarty
patm at psiurethanes.com
Fri Nov 17 10:20:26 PST 2006
I have a Sailrite and an old Sears free arm and use both. The big
difference is the top feed which is great if you have had to use a
standard machine for years. The big trick is to use sail tape (two
faced) and stick things together first.
If she is willing to do the work just buy the machine as you can pay
for it in a project or two or sell it later.
Pat #130
At 12:07 PM 11/17/2006, you wrote:
>My wife has been wanting a sewing machine to make repairs to the
>canvas and sails on our boat as well as possibly making a few bucks
>making repairs for others in the marina.
>
>Does any one have any recommendations for what sewing machine is
>"best". She likes the Sailrite, but the cost for a new one is more
>than my wallet can handle for something I see only using occassionally.....
>
>Any thoughts, comments, and recommendations are appreciated.
>
>
>Frank "Belles & Whistles" #98
>
>
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> 1. Zincs for Autoprops (Bruce Heyman)
> 2. Re: Zincs for Autoprops (Bruce Heyman)
> 3. C Lift at Boaterswrld (June Bruce)
> 4. Re: C Lift at Boaterswrld (Stanley Rogacevicz)
> 5. Re: Zincs for Autoprops (Stanley Rogacevicz)
> 6. Re: C Lift at Boaterswrld (Joe Barrett)
> 7. Re: C Lift at Boaterswrld (Stanley Rogacevicz)
> 8. FW: Re: decals? (Karl Mielenhausen _/) )
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>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Message: 1
>Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:09:44 -0800
>From: "Bruce Heyman" <BruceHeyman at cox.net>
>Subject: [C320-list] Zincs for Autoprops
>To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>Message-ID: <006501c709bb$288ef3e0$6801a8c0 at BrucesLaptop>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Has anyone found a good source, other than A-B Marine, for the H5 Autoprop?
>If so what are you paying for them?
>
>
>
>Also has anyone considered this: http://www.smtinc.net/APApage.htm ? Looks
>like a really cleaver way to get around the problem of the edges of the
>zinc's going fast and leaving a poor electrical connection to the propeller.
>I've seen another version that would use a standard oval zinc which I bet
>would be even cheaper ( <$6 bucks per copy).
>
>
>
>Cheep Bruce trying to save for a chart plotter,
>
>Somerset 671 SoCal
>
>
>
>Bruce Heyman
>
>949 289-8400
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 2
>Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:12:24 -0800
>From: "Bruce Heyman" <BruceHeyman at cox.net>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zincs for Autoprops
>To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>Message-ID: <006a01c709bb$880016b0$6801a8c0 at BrucesLaptop>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Clarification. Not looking for cheep Autoprop...I know there is a former
>Commodore with one for sale at a very good price...I'm looking for the
>Zinc...:-) Sorry Russ.
>Bruce
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Heyman
>Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 12:10 PM
>To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>Subject: [C320-list] Zincs for Autoprops
>
>Has anyone found a good source, other than A-B Marine, for the H5 Autoprop?
>If so what are you paying for them?
>
>
>
>Also has anyone considered this: http://www.smtinc.net/APApage.htm ? Looks
>like a really cleaver way to get around the problem of the edges of the
>zinc's going fast and leaving a poor electrical connection to the propeller.
>I've seen another version that would use a standard oval zinc which I bet
>would be even cheaper ( <$6 bucks per copy).
>
>
>
>Cheep Bruce trying to save for a chart plotter,
>
>Somerset 671 SoCal
>
>
>
>Bruce Heyman
>
>949 289-8400
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 3
>Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:00:51 +1100
>From: "June Bruce" <brucestanley36 at hotmail.com>
>Subject: [C320-list] C Lift at Boaterswrld
>To: c320-list at catalina320.com, SROGACEV at holycross.edu
>Message-ID: <BAY103-F28C0166B36C3A1F13A309D1E90 at phx.gbl>
>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
>
>Thanks Stan
>
>I saw your Photo Album and the C Lifts.
>I did not have your email address ... only the photos.
>
>Can you comment on:
>How is their quality and
>functional use?
>Would you recommend them?
>How long did you use them?
>
>Many thanks again for tracing their availabiliy.
>Davitts are not practicle for us due to the fact that we reverse into our
>pen/slip.
>
>Regards and thanks
>Bruce Stanley
>Fantastic Lady / Sydney Australia
>
>Stan Rogacevicz Wrote:------------------------------
>Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:06:44 -0500
>From: "Stanley Rogacevicz" <SROGACEV at holycross.edu>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] C Lift Dinghy supports
>
> I just checked a few places - WM, Defender, and ShipStore.com but
>the only place I see them is where I bought mine about 5 years ago at
>boatersworld.com
>
>_________________________________________________________________
>Win a $40K private Lear Jet experience with Flight Sim X!
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>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 4
>Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:41:43 -0500
>From: "Stanley Rogacevicz" <SROGACEV at holycross.edu>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] C Lift at Boaterswrld
>To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>Message-ID: <455D67B6.06B5.0058.0 at holycross.edu>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
>Bruce,
> Quality - Plastic... but that can be a good thing because it flexes
>enough to be basically un-breakable. The hinges flex quite a bit so even
>when I let one side slip I never broke anything. I did immediately
>replace the plastic hinge pins with SS bolts though because I wanted to
>be more sure of the pin staying in.
> Functional use - I only had a lightweight 8' or maybe 8' 6" dingy
>but if you have larger you have to worry more about dragging when
>heeled. Looping the lines around the dingy to retrieve it can be a bit
>of a pain. Even with a lightweight dingy pulling it up to the stern is
>not that easy because you have no leverage - no big deal for me but I
>don't know if my wife could have done it.
> Recommend - Yes...for what they are - a cheap alternative to a davit
>system that keeps the dingy firmly attached to the boat and out of the
>way without extending the LOA of your boat (which I am paying dearly for
>now with my new boat and massive davit system).
> Longevity - The only reason I took mine off after 3 years and made
>a similar system for the Walker Bay was that I wanted a rowing hard
>dingy that would never need patching.
>Stan
>formerly "Christy Leigh"
>c320 #656
>Wickford/Narragansett Bay RI
>
> >>> "June Bruce" <brucestanley36 at hotmail.com> 11/16/2006 6:00 PM >>>
>Thanks Stan
>
>I saw your Photo Album and the C Lifts.
>I did not have your email address ... only the photos.
>
>Can you comment on:
>How is their quality and
>functional use?
>Would you recommend them?
>How long did you use them?
>
>Many thanks again for tracing their availabiliy.
>Davitts are not practicle for us due to the fact that we reverse into
>our
>pen/slip.
>
>Regards and thanks
>Bruce Stanley
>Fantastic Lady / Sydney Australia
>
>Stan Rogacevicz Wrote:------------------------------
>Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:06:44 -0500
>From: "Stanley Rogacevicz" <SROGACEV at holycross.edu>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] C Lift Dinghy supports
>
> I just checked a few places - WM, Defender, and ShipStore.com but
>the only place I see them is where I bought mine about 5 years ago at
>boatersworld.com
>
>_________________________________________________________________
>Win a $40K private Lear Jet experience with Flight Sim X!
>http://ninemsn.com.au/share/redir/adTrack.asp?mode=click&clientID=730&referral=hotmailtagline&URL=http://games.ninemsn.com.au
>
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 5
>Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:42:25 -0500
>From: "Stanley Rogacevicz" <SROGACEV at holycross.edu>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zincs for Autoprops
>To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>Message-ID: <455D75F0.06B5.0058.0 at holycross.edu>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
>Bruce,
> One little trick that I have seen in a couple of sail mags in past
>couple years is to paint the screw hole area (not the mating surface) of
>the zinc to try to slow down the consumption at those thinnest areas. I
>don't have any good A-B tests but it can't hurt and it's a very cheap
>way to try to overcome the poor design.
>Stan
>formerly "Christy Leigh"
>c320 #656
>Wickford/Narragansett Bay RI
>
> >>> "Bruce Heyman" <BruceHeyman at cox.net> 11/16/2006 3:12 PM >>>
>Clarification. Not looking for cheep Autoprop...I know there is a
>former
>Commodore with one for sale at a very good price...I'm looking for the
>Zinc...:-) Sorry Russ.
>Bruce
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Heyman
>Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 12:10 PM
>To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>Subject: [C320-list] Zincs for Autoprops
>Has anyone found a good source, other than A-B Marine, for the H5
>Autoprop?
>If so what are you paying for them?
>Also has anyone considered this: http://www.smtinc.net/APApage.htm ?
>Looks
>like a really cleaver way to get around the problem of the edges of
>the
>zinc's going fast and leaving a poor electrical connection to the
>propeller.
>I've seen another version that would use a standard oval zinc which I
>bet
>would be even cheaper ( <$6 bucks per copy).
>Cheep Bruce trying to save for a chart plotter,
>Somerset 671 SoCal
>Bruce Heyman
>949 289-8400
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 6
>Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:40:00 -0500
>From: "Joe Barrett" <joe at dolphinmortgage.com>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] C Lift at Boaterswrld
>To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>Message-ID: <03a801c70a56$4342b960$6701a8c0 at Joe>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
>Stan, which ones did you get? I saw a couple of different systems on the
>boaters world web site. I am planning a trip to the Bahamas' early next
>Summer and don't want to carry the Dinghy on deck because of the loss of
>ventilation.
>Does the dinghy block your view from the back?
>Joe Barrett
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Stanley Rogacevicz
>Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 7:42 AM
>To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] C Lift at Boaterswrld
>
>Bruce,
> Quality - Plastic... but that can be a good thing because it flexes
>enough to be basically un-breakable. The hinges flex quite a bit so even
>when I let one side slip I never broke anything. I did immediately replace
>the plastic hinge pins with SS bolts though because I wanted to be more sure
>of the pin staying in.
> Functional use - I only had a lightweight 8' or maybe 8' 6" dingy but if
>you have larger you have to worry more about dragging when heeled. Looping
>the lines around the dingy to retrieve it can be a bit of a pain. Even with
>a lightweight dingy pulling it up to the stern is not that easy because you
>have no leverage - no big deal for me but I don't know if my wife could have
>done it.
> Recommend - Yes...for what they are - a cheap alternative to a davit
>system that keeps the dingy firmly attached to the boat and out of the way
>without extending the LOA of your boat (which I am paying dearly for now
>with my new boat and massive davit system).
> Longevity - The only reason I took mine off after 3 years and made a
>similar system for the Walker Bay was that I wanted a rowing hard dingy that
>would never need patching.
>Stan
>formerly "Christy Leigh"
>c320 #656
>Wickford/Narragansett Bay RI
>
> >>> "June Bruce" <brucestanley36 at hotmail.com> 11/16/2006 6:00 PM >>>
>Thanks Stan
>
>I saw your Photo Album and the C Lifts.
>I did not have your email address ... only the photos.
>
>Can you comment on:
>How is their quality and
>functional use?
>Would you recommend them?
>How long did you use them?
>
>Many thanks again for tracing their availabiliy.
>Davitts are not practicle for us due to the fact that we reverse into our
>pen/slip.
>
>Regards and thanks
>Bruce Stanley
>Fantastic Lady / Sydney Australia
>
>Stan Rogacevicz Wrote:------------------------------
>Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:06:44 -0500
>From: "Stanley Rogacevicz" <SROGACEV at holycross.edu>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] C Lift Dinghy supports
>
> I just checked a few places - WM, Defender, and ShipStore.com but the
>only place I see them is where I bought mine about 5 years ago at
>boatersworld.com
>
>_________________________________________________________________
>Win a $40K private Lear Jet experience with Flight Sim X!
>http://ninemsn.com.au/share/redir/adTrack.asp?mode=click&clientID=730&referr
>al=hotmailtagline&URL=http://games.ninemsn.com.au
>
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 7
>Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:48:46 -0500
>From: "Stanley Rogacevicz" <SROGACEV at holycross.edu>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] C Lift at Boaterswrld
>To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>,
> <joe at dolphinmortgage.com>
>Message-ID: <455D857D.06B5.0058.0 at holycross.edu>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
>Joe,
> There is only 1 C-Lift......."Plastic Innovations C-Lift Inflatable
>Boat Carrier". Oh yeh, I forgot to mention that it covers the stern
>light ( I simply made an extension pole) which I guess answers your
>question about view blockage.
>Stan
>
>
> >>> "Joe Barrett" <joe at dolphinmortgage.com> 11/17/2006 9:40 AM >>>
>Stan, which ones did you get? I saw a couple of different systems on
>the
>boaters world web site. I am planning a trip to the Bahamas' early
>next
>Summer and don't want to carry the Dinghy on deck because of the loss
>of
>ventilation.
>Does the dinghy block your view from the back?
>Joe Barrett
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Stanley
>Rogacevicz
>Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 7:42 AM
>To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] C Lift at Boaterswrld
>
>Bruce,
> Quality - Plastic... but that can be a good thing because it flexes
>enough to be basically un-breakable. The hinges flex quite a bit so
>even
>when I let one side slip I never broke anything. I did immediately
>replace
>the plastic hinge pins with SS bolts though because I wanted to be more
>sure
>of the pin staying in.
> Functional use - I only had a lightweight 8' or maybe 8' 6" dingy
>but if
>you have larger you have to worry more about dragging when heeled.
>Looping
>the lines around the dingy to retrieve it can be a bit of a pain. Even
>with
>a lightweight dingy pulling it up to the stern is not that easy because
>you
>have no leverage - no big deal for me but I don't know if my wife could
>have
>done it.
> Recommend - Yes...for what they are - a cheap alternative to a
>davit
>system that keeps the dingy firmly attached to the boat and out of the
>way
>without extending the LOA of your boat (which I am paying dearly for
>now
>with my new boat and massive davit system).
> Longevity - The only reason I took mine off after 3 years and made
>a
>similar system for the Walker Bay was that I wanted a rowing hard dingy
>that
>would never need patching.
>Stan
>formerly "Christy Leigh"
>c320 #656
>Wickford/Narragansett Bay RI
>
> >>> "June Bruce" <brucestanley36 at hotmail.com> 11/16/2006 6:00 PM >>>
>Thanks Stan
>
>I saw your Photo Album and the C Lifts.
>I did not have your email address ... only the photos.
>
>Can you comment on:
>How is their quality and
>functional use?
>Would you recommend them?
>How long did you use them?
>
>Many thanks again for tracing their availabiliy.
>Davitts are not practicle for us due to the fact that we reverse into
>our
>pen/slip.
>
>Regards and thanks
>Bruce Stanley
>Fantastic Lady / Sydney Australia
>
>Stan Rogacevicz Wrote:------------------------------
>Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:06:44 -0500
>From: "Stanley Rogacevicz" <SROGACEV at holycross.edu>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] C Lift Dinghy supports
>
> I just checked a few places - WM, Defender, and ShipStore.com but
>the
>only place I see them is where I bought mine about 5 years ago at
>boatersworld.com
>
>_________________________________________________________________
>Win a $40K private Lear Jet experience with Flight Sim X!
>http://ninemsn.com.au/share/redir/adTrack.asp?mode=click&clientID=730&referr
>
>al=hotmailtagline&URL=http://games.ninemsn.com.au
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 8
>Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:31:22 -0500 (EST)
>From: "Karl Mielenhausen _/) " <kmielen at iwon.com>
>Subject: [C320-list] FW: Re: decals?
>To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>Message-ID: <20061117153122.9670B3A3C at email.iwon.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
>Same here. I've got the USCG vessel safety check sticker on the port
>side and the C320 decal on starboard. The Coasties are trained to
>approach and board on the portside, so that is where you want your VSC decal.
>
>Here is a link to find someone who can give you the courtesy inspection...
>
>http://safetyseal.net/GetVSC/
>
>
>
>Karl Mielenhausen
>
>2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"
>
>New Bern, NC
>
>http://pages.suddenlink.net/kmielen/
>
>From: Arthur Gates [mailto: argates2nd at earthlink.net]
>
>To: c320-list at catalina320.com, c320-list at catalina320.com
>
>Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:32:11 -0500
>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] decals?
>
>
>
>I put ours a foot from the bottom of the mast on one side, and the
>oppositeside has the USCG inspection sticker.Rollie #182> [Original
>Message]> From: <bruceheyman at cox.net>> To: C320-List
><c320-list at catalina320.com>> Date: 11/16/06 10:06:46 AM> Subject:
>Re: [C320-list] decals?>> Koen,> I got one when I joined the group
>earlier this year. Not sure howexisting members get one. I think
>this was Russ's project and herecommended putting them on the
>underside of the chart table lid. That wayif you sell the boat the
>new owner will seee it and join the group> Bruce> Somerset 671
>SoCal> Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless >> -----Original
>Message-----> From: "Koen Bennebroek" <koen.bennebroek at gmail.com>>
>Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:53:38 > To:C320-List
><c320-list at catalina320.com>> Subject: [C320-list] decals?>> In the
>latest mainsheet it was mentioned that there are C320 association>
>decals. Do I need to order these?> Where do people typically display
>them?>> Thanks, Koen>
>
>_______________________________________________
>
>
>
>
>
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