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What fastener material is in contact with the Al?

One important comparison for me is to visit the ER in each of the three brands. Access, head room, equipment serviceability and general layout is quite different between the three. Then comes in storage, laundry setup, getting on and off the vessel, foredeck safety and bilge access. These...

Maybe removing the old coating and let the AL oxidize to its natural state is the best solution. If you want to paint it there are several decent two part paints out there but careful surface prep and initial pre coats like Zn Chromate products are commonly used. A good Al boat builder can...

Contemplating the repair of wet stringers on a boat you don’t own seems a severe uphill battle. With requisite skills, money, indoor storage and a hobbyist attitude any boat project is fair game. If you want to cruise and enjoy onboard family and friends buy a nearly ready to go boat.

Another great post guys. Casual readers of this thread should be aware of the thought, experience and high cruising knowledge that Scott and Laura have put into their mission, Then the purchase of FF ‘s Florida home, these guys are pros and worth paying attention to.

In your search look for a Tolly 44/45 with Cummins 6BTs. Vintage would be mid nineties with this combo. This is a great combination and offers more side space due to the inline 6 vs a V8.

Cooling the hydraulic fluid is indeed a major design consideration. Far more heat will be generated than a transmission. Heat generation is a large part of the power losses as mentioned by Ted. I’d guess the best route would be to rebuild the current engines unless the boat was a sinker...

I've some experience in maintaining the Wesmar cooling systems. I'd suggest you remove the HXer and drop in a bucket of recommended cleaner juice.. That way you can see that it is perfectly cleaned out and not fret about damaging other sensitive engine cooling parts.. Do it every two years...

Not necessarily related to cooling - have you changed your stabilizer oil filter recently? Have you called Wesmar?

Raylee A missing link on this thread is what were the items that caused you to not want the vessel?

Maritime, insurance, federal, state, county and port law are in play; deepening the mystery and complicating getting the facts out. A question circulating involves - was the vessel "seaworthy'' and fit for departure?

Or to forfeit the "earnest" money which was put forth in the offer to validate the pre survey sales contract. Some years ago I put forth a 6 figure amount to show the seller I was serious in my offer to purchase a 7 figure Nordhavn. My monetary offer was rejected and money returned. Eight...

Yes they have.

When we sold our boat last year there was a sizeable deposit put down that stated the buyer had duly inspected the vessel and was satisfied with the vessel and would proceed to a NAMS survey. Following survey items found could be a point of further negotiation. So, in this case is the buyer...

Assistant tugs were used to help the Dali out of its berth and into the channel. Who makes the onboard decision that the tugs are not needed to continue assisting? 4 years ago we were on the Queen Mary departing Brooklyn and passing under the Verannzo Bridge. Two tug assists were alongside for...