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    Lehman heat exchangers/coolers

    Im with Angus on this. AD (Brian) has been most helpful. I am replacing all THREE Exchanges/coolers on my Lehman 120.
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    Pacific Trawler, 37' Bow Thruster

    Jungpeters, response Wow, TY TY TY Excellent advice. Oddly enough the CB does NOT pop when I use the thruster (Kept toggle open longer then 3secs), while the solenoid(?) appears to engage. While I was in the water cleaning the passage and BT prop, (Ready for the cringe moment?), I...
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    Pacific Trawler, 37' Bow Thruster

    Hello Mariners, Our Bow thruster will not engage. We can hear the Motor try to engage BUT it will not turn. During the Winter months I start the engine once /Month and turn the thruster on to keep the passage clear. I dove in the drink to clean any debris/mussel/growth. Thoughts on...
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    Running Lehman 120 on home heating oil

    Uninsured? You mean a tanker doesnt carry insurance to transport FUEL? Sorry bud, your post doesnt add up
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    For Sale: 70's Vacuflush system for sale BC, CANADA

    Good Point Im on Salt Spring I visit Van and Vic often...
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    For Sale: 70's Vacuflush system for sale BC, CANADA

    Hello everyone, I pulled both heads out and elec lines. There is a working pump and a valve to control air flow operation. 20gal tank is still in use (for now). I can add pics if there is much interest. BEST OFFER. Mark
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    My dad's drafting tools

    Peggy!!! You are most amazing. What a thoughtful gift.. I wish I was close by as I would love such a treasure.. Hope you find someone to pass this along to. Hugs from Canada.
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    Buying a Pacific Trawler

    Excellent input... The Upside down P Traps is pert near the height of the deck drains..."Path of least resistance"...? Ive tucked the line down temporarily... Thinking to just cut off 9" off the P lines. as it is still 48" above the water line!! Filter plan sounds like a great idea... Thank you.
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    10 Questions

    some really great advice!!! Thank you everyone for the info...
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    10 Questions

    what a hoot!!! We were just there this past weekend.. Out to fish porlier pass... Thank you jay!!!
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    Buying a Pacific Trawler

    Hell no BOATS GREAT.. I can live with fixing these inconveniences... and Loads of great input, which I greatly appreciated..
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    10 Questions

    TILTRIDER, Excellent thoughts. I believe the motor seized. It wont turn. When I try'd to operate the system it would blow the breaker...One out of the two pumps run... Thank you, Rolly
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    10 Questions

    PEGGIE, THANK YOU FOR THE INFO. what comes with, for a grand? I want to replace TWO heads, both full size, holding tank (40-50g?) and pumps/macerator. your words are helpful thank you again... I have a US postal address...
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    10 Questions

    The engine is a LEHMAN 120hp. and the Pump or motor is seized. I removed the whole unit from the boat to inspect closer. Still leaning towards ripping out the system and putting in all new equipment. I "poked" into the stringers and all feel solid. Curious to know why the previous owners did...
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    10 Questions

    the list DAVIDM, Me thinks you are being a bit dramatic. I started out responding to your blanket criticism, but opted not to. Im not interested in having a pissing match. I had a survey done and a mechanical inspection. The recommendations are completed. Thank you to the others who...
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    10 Questions

    Im slowly tackling maintenance issues on a PT we just purchased. I am heeding advice of others to go slowly and ponder things before changing them out. QUESTIONS: 1. Why do my deck drains flow into the bilge? I have one manual pump, one electric (no float), and three deck drains. The main...
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    Buying a Pacific Trawler

    PT 37' Owners!!! So I thought id post on this old forum a bunch of questions for the experts. Im slowly tackling maintenance issues on a PT we just purchased. I am heeding advice of others to go slowly and ponder things before changing them out. QUESTIONS: 1. Why do my deck drains flow into...
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    What boats did you grow up with?

    I Grew up on a 24' runabout with a small cabin. My father was a preacher on the west coast of Vancouver Island and instead on a car, we had a boat. Of course I remember very little as I was 6 months old at the time. I spent the first 15 years of my life with family on a 42' Bill Garden designed...
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    '74 Pacific Trawler

    Cathryn Grace Heres a couple pics... More to follow. FYI, she has the original Holding tank and pumps!!! SS Water tanks (200+G) Steel Fuel tanks (400G) Wondering when a steel tank would have been put it?
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    Pacific Trawler Owners Information

    Hello Colin et al, We are buying an older 74 PT, on Salt Spring Island. Loads of cosmetic updates are needed BUT there is tons of potential. Hope folks ar estill connecting re the PT. Mark
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    '74 Pacific Trawler

    Hello Captains,et al, We have jumped in feet first and bought an old 37' Pacific Trawler. She is in need of some cosmetic updates but has loads of potential. 3800 hours on the original Lehman engine. The previous owners had er since day one and had some amazing adventures, from BC to ALASKA...
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