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Propspeed after 2 seasons I had a boatyard apply Propspeed to my twin screws on my wooden displacement trawler. I did not pull out my boat for 2 years. There was excessive barnacle growth on the hull where I had applied std ablative paint. But the twin screws which were treated with...

The bilge in my 49' Wooden Grand banks MY needs a good cleaning to remove / manage the old boat smell of diesel oil and transmission oil. I found a product that is marketed as an "Eco Friendly Petroleum Remediation product that also acts as a great Eco Degreaser". It makes this claim "IT IS A...

I agree. Your logic makes sense. Thanks so much!

All good comments. I so appreciate your candid approach. Apart from the oil leaks in the SB engine and the transmission oil leaks in the Port engine, they run well. My mechanic advising me (from Germany) wants to inspect the camshaft bearings - I suspect they may be just fine. This project is...

Engine Room Space My GB 48.5 MY has ample room to lift and rotate the Lehmans. Am leaning (no pun intended) to a chain/block tackle supported by extra beams placed in Salon across the access hatches. Then have a support platform to slide under the engines to block the weight and spin the...

So that hoist was assembled in the salon with a lifting chain into the engine room?

I am looking to conduct some major engine maintenance to my twin 120 hpFord Lehmans. This includes most engine/transmission seals and gaskets as well as camshaft bearings (if needed). I want to do this in my engine room aboard my 48.5 GB MY. Does anyone have advice on best way to hoist and...

Great progress. What will you use for final finish over the plywood? Back to Teak or ?

WOW. Inspiring. I may have same problem and NOT looking forward to the project. Your bravery will be rewarded. Keep posting.

Slow cruising the PNW is the best. See more. Burn less. Safer. Happy sailing!

Can home heating Furnace Oil be used as a fuel substitute for use in marine diesel engines?

Some seasonally busy marinas further north are delighted to have semi-permanent moorage customers. Their summer transient business is vital for revenue but empty berths in winter are offered at discounts. Just need to ask.

Installed a 60k BTU Hurricane Heater on my 48 Foot wooden GB last year. Makes ALL the difference in the world keeping lower berths dry and warm. Not only for winter cruising but summer evenings in the Broughtons!

Rechargeable PORTABLE SOLAR LED lights for the back deck. Lasts for 8+ hours! from goalzero - crush-light (no affiliation - just a fan) Cascadia Flag (Doug Flag)

I own a 1973 wooden GB MY and have completely redone the teak handrails several times. The first time was 10 years ago using top of the line BRISTOL FINISH Urethene. It failed within one year. Thinking user-error, I removed it to bare wood and redid again using BRISTOL. It failed again in one...

Perhaps an eBay item and a smaller genset? My 1973 vintage trawler has orig 7.5 kW onan genset on 'last legs'. When it dies, I will install a smaller, newer more efficient genset. Good time to review your power needs and downsize to save?

I accidently put a small amount of diesel fuel into my steel 250 gallon water tank. dumba$$ thing to do. but hey. All tasted ok until I drained my water tank and diesel amount that was floating on top of water, now entered hoses and taps on board. Now a constant smell and taste of diesel in...

I have used varnish on teak nameboard and rails. "Bristol" - and found it to be an unnecessary and expensive way to attempt to 'protect' teak. Teak has natural oils that continually breathe and any attempt to seal teak eventually fails. For teak nameboards try using Smiths Clear Penetrating...

Digital Log What software/apps do you use to keep your electronic log? Thx Lavida

It is Bruno! Port shaft cutlass bearing checked last year haul out had too much play with excessive vibration during last summer cruise. The shafts are stainless with dripless 'Magnetic' stuffing box. I will be hauling out at Stones later this month. Will check with V.M.Dafoe on cutlass...

I am about to haul out and replace the cutlass bearings on my 48.5 Foot wooden Grandbanks. As far as I know the shafts, bearings and struts are all orginal vintage. I cannot find any documentation or info in history logs from former owners on the specs. Only know twin ford lehman 120s send...

Try contacting Mike Vogt at Harbor Marine. His email is harbormarine@hotmail.com This is where I source by CI elbow. They rebuild Ford Lehmans. Bruno

Exhaust Elbow removal - BPH nightmare While my method of exhaust elbow was effective - it destroyed the elbow casting. Good for me because it was rusted through. One of the bolts was frozen in place after 30+ years of use. So I gave two good whacks with a 2 pounder and the casting split. Now i...

LaVida 48 GB MY 1973 Love my wooden gal. Moored in Pender Harbour BC. She needs my constant love and attention and in return yields a warm and wonderful life on the water.

A true mechanic Years ago I was in plant engineering. Soon discovered the best millwrights had a wide selection of hammers for exactly this approach. :)