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LOL. Me too. It has twin Lehmans though so maybe I will get an extra dispensation for that.

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Yes it is. Lots of interest from the US but with the border restrictions no-one has been able to come and view her. https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1982/gulf-commander-pilot-house-3678775/

Looks like the Government has a program to deal with (some of) them. A start. Think there is a ways to go.... https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2021/02/new-projects-to-address-abandoned-boats-across-canada.html

Do a search on 'Mcmurray'. There is a posting I did with a bunch of the info I tracked down when in a similar position. Replaced bearings and the engine. It is a beast, pulling 200' of chain and an 88 lb Mantis.

Viscosity are the V100 and V40 numbers in the middle box. Not sure about TBN. They did say that as I did not know the oil information (age/brand/blend/viscosity/etc) that it 'inhibits evaluation'. The prior owner had no records. :(

Got the oil samples back (faster than expected which is nice!) I attach the port engine sample. The metals seem ok. If there was piston slap I might expect more aluminum, but bow to those with more knowledge than me! Does the sample prompt any comments?

I went with this. I didn't want to rely on a separate rechargable battery. I run it off the boat's main 12V system. https://www.seabreathe.com/products/single-diver-deck-unit-offshore#desc Different company, but the use case is the same. Has paid for itself multiple times over for bottom...

Thanks. I have heard American Diesel has a great reputation. I have another short video of the engine sound if it helps. https://youtu.be/cRrR2Ivy0j8 Any more thoughts from anyone?

I have a new-to-me boat with twin Lehmans. I am looking to get some input/comments from the community as experienced Lehman mechanics are hard to find in Mataró Spain where the boat is! I will keep trying to track one down but in the interim am attempting to do some initial diagnostics from...

From memory there was at least one fairly lengthy thread about this in the past, with pros/cons of split links, welding, stainless shackles, what fits through the windlass, maintenance etc. I personally stay away from the riveted ones as you lose strength. Good luck! Cheers

Thanks LowNSlow77. Yes a great boat for around here. We have done over 40 consecutive days on the hook mid-coast with no cabin fever. (And my wife was the one who green-lighted this boat over all the others, so I appreciate what you mean :)). We have run offshore multiple times including a run...

Due to life changes we are listing our 50' Gulf Commander for sale. Gulf Commanders have great reputations around here. Designed by Ed. Monk Jr. she is well built with great tankage for extended cruising. No chopper guns in sight - all hand laid on clear fir stringers. We have run her...

I run an EM Trac B100 via USB to OpenCPN - so admittedly a different config. Works very well, but the few times I have had difficulties it has been the PC USB connection (not OpenCPN itself) - needing a reboot and then reconnection. I have an EM Trak utility that I used to diagnose whether...

I know it is not addressing the question you asked but I have been asking myself similar questions. I have done major blue water crossings in sailboats so appreciated the challenges and the potential appeal of doing them in a trawler. However as a prior poster said, as he gets older the idea of...

Another vote for no knead bread. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11376-no-knead-bread We bake it in a Princess Propane oven, cast iron pot. We don't like having to run a genset for cooking/baking so do everything via propane. A standard 35lb bottle lasts us months.

I am pretty sure there are posts in the archives about this. At the time I remember welding was an option, stainless link if it goes through the windlass and one keeps an eye on corrosion, and wide condemnation of the little links that rivet together.

Our standard run is from Vancouver to Desolation in a day (and at 8 knots - far slower than you). We always leave early 5:30/6:00, and the worst is the first 25 miles. Once behind Thomanby it is far better. Unless it is calm we go through Welcome Passage and up Malaspina Strait. There are many...

You have got lots of good feedback so far. A few points - some may be duplicate * Agree you should skip Princess Louisa. It is beautiful but a long way there and back, and you have a lot of ground to cover * the Broughtons are a different world from Desolation. I have run the boat heaters there...

A short video of Georgia Strait. Not even a bad day, but enough to remind me of the criticality of having the dinghy and things strapped down well!

I am interested in this too. Whilst servicable, the finish has gone on my drip pans and they look terrible. I have been to the big box stores and have been unable to find a replacement that fits. I really like the stove and oven though and want to keep it!

Hi.I need a simple survey for my insurance renewal. If anyone has a good recommendation for a surveyor please PM me. The few that I have spoken to so far seem to be over-the-top...... The boat is located at Mosquito Creek on the North Shore. Thanks in advance! Cheers, Neil

I have pillow block bearings on my boat. When looking for replacements I was told to try V.M. Dafoe. They had some in stock though unfortunately not exactly the size what I needed. They said they were common on fishing boats around here. The pillow blocks that match my boat are from Split...

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