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My 1987 GB 42 Classic is 13’ 1” to the top of the original windshield.

We have a 9' 6" Highfield 290CL. Aluminum deep V, 5' 7" beam which is supported by 4 Weaver removable chocks. It's as big as I can go with an awning over the aft hatch/entry. I have to keep it away from the awning, which puts it out over the starboard walkway a bit. We deflate both sides...

Sorry to revive this oldie thread but I need this pump as well. Does anyone know if the Jabsco Model shown in the link, Model 33745 is a direct replacement for the original Model 33965?

Thanks, yes I have been running a 3/8” drill in reverse as the first step. I believe i forgot the step with these two which proves the wisdom in doing it that way. Duh. Yes, have a nice plug cutter set but am still using up a peanut butter jar full of 3/8” left by the PO.

One other point with all this, I have a feeling that shaving the seams will expose them to UV and drying out faster. That and the light sanding will probably accelerate seams failing so will be on increased seam watch in the future. I have been getting lowering the seam down to the deck on the...

Hmm, hadn’t thought about that one. Going to the boat in a while and will check. Even if a larger bung, I have some 1/2”, wouldn’t cover it all it would decrease the tear out.

I’m moving along on this project. New plank is in place but needs some sanding to bring it even with adjacent planks, excess caulk in seams have been shaved down and 150+- bungs replaced. The seam shaving revealed a couple of spots where the caulk had separated from the sides but overall I have...

So use the screws as pressure while it cures?

Ready to put down new plank and have a question. Bed it in with sandbags to weight it down and then put screws in after it has cured or…put screws in to hold it down while curing? I am told the screws were only used to hold planks tight while curing. If so, do I need screws? Using the TDS...

Yes 440 for seams. I have several tubes that are within expiration date. Have to glue down first though. I do have some other seams that I am recaulking but want to do them all at once.

Thanks. Which Sikaflex? 291? 295?

Decided I didn't like the repair I did on the lifted plank so I pull it completely. Deck seems solid underneath, sounds solid when tapped. Teak is 3/8" thick. I would upload pics but I think everyone knows what a missing teak plank looks like. Question, what is the best product to use as...

That would be a nice trip although a bit long for us!

Yes, the $130K was a surprise and made me think I was talking to a guy who was looking for all the money on a big job. He also said that he couldn't schedule it until July of next year. I got an estimate of $75K from another respected teak guy about a year and a half ago. That seemed about...

Thanks for all the comments. I'm still working on it. The 35 years is attributed to her being a Great Lakes trawler for 26 of her 35 years. In a boat barn for 1/2 the year and then cruising around up there. in 2014 the PO bought her and did the loop and a trip to Bahamas. Then sold to me in...

Appreciate the comments. As you can tell, I generally freak when there is something going on with the decks. Brought about by their age coupled with my lack of experience with rehabbing teak decks. I know the PO did some seam work in several areas but the boat came with a Teakdecking Systems...

Thanks. I am familiar with replacing/repairing the caulking. I just haven't experienced caulk turning to goo. We haven't spilled anything in these areas, no acetone or other liquids that might affect the caulk. Just wondering what causes it or is it just something that can happen as the...

1987 GB 42C, 35 years old with original teak decks. What could go wrong?!?! Well, this, pics. Doing some maintenance today on varnish, a few bung replacements, and I come across two areas where the deck caulking is oozing out (plastic is to cover them overnight while I decide where to go)...

Yes, the rubber cones are impossible to find. I talked to Groco when working on mine and they were no help with finding a couple of replacements. I lightly sanded down the hump on each and they seemed to be fine. Agai, finally tired of the situation and replaced with the adapter and a seacock...

Went through this same thing with my 2 SVS1000 feeding Lehman 135s. Original to the boat, 1987. Water flow would diminish as RPM's went up. I could not run at WOT for more than a minute or two before temps started climbing. Backed off on the RPM's and everything was fine except the strainers...

Obviously, due to the lack of a definitive response, we should have a poll on whether or not to have another poll.

It was a group project replete with all sorts of suggestions, comments, polls, arguments, etc. It was great fun though and I believe you can still order one.

Ha! Yes, the burgee...near and dear to me. Didn't mean to sound insulting, just wondered why. Sounds like you did, or tried, to do the right things given the circumstances and someone else let you down. Not the first time that has happened either! I do not envy people who are so far from...

Sorry, have to ask..you left your bimini up and a burgee flying during a hurricane??? I assume you expected to continue up to Tampa but it made that right-hand turn???

Would like those blueprints as well for my 1987 42Cl, #996.