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Well, that is an old photograph, maybe ten years old, and of my previous boat, a 1979 GB Cl. So those decks would have been around 35...

I would suggest to limit any sanding or treatment to a minimum, if any. The proud caulk is most easily removed with a sharp chisel...

I seldom go faster than 7 knots. What engines do you have?

Carbon can build up if the engine's operating temperature is not high enough. This can happen when running the engine in neutral for...

Assuming the varnish is in good condition you probably want to add a couple of coats after very light sanding every six months while...

You could remove the stanchion to the starboard side of the mast and always deploy the boom to that side.

On a fibreglass GB like yours it will be fibreglass under the teak. I have no personal experience removing teak decks but I have read...

There was some scoring in the cylinder walls but it was not a problem. I used the boats for several years afterwards without issue...

In my earlier boat, a GB42 with twin FL-120s both nº 6 pistons seized. I helped the mechanic that replaced them, with the engines in...

My bulwarks are built-up the same way but fastened with vertical bronze screws rather than nails.

"teak glued and nailed with bronze ring nails directly over plywood" Same as mine.

The wire tracing tool is a good suggestion. In my 1973 GB there are wiring distribution points located in various places in the boat...

Maybe you are shifting too slowly. You need to do it with decision.

My loads are limited as we don't have air conditioning and we cook with gas. The boat had three AC units and an electric range when we...

That's a lot of solar power! I installed half as much but it still permitted me to remove the (ancient) Onan generator, and I don't...