Recent content by gonesailing13

Been getting in and out of dinghy’s for thirty years. Always had fiberglass floors. This one has v shaped bottom. Seems when there’s some moisture on the floor it gets slippery. Thanks for all the ideas will figure out which one will work best.

Just picked up a new to me dinghy with an aluminum floor. Put it in the water and stepped in to it. Hit the floor and down I went, luckily in the boat and not the water. Does anyone have any ideas on what I could use on the floor so I don’t end up in the water.

I’ve used Captain Bob Shircliff. 502-939-9045. Excellent captain and very knowledgeable

After checking all the easy tasks I decided to check the thermostat. Not easy to get to on my engine probably the reason I didn’t check it first.took it out put in in some boiling water and surprise, didn’t open. Will be putting in a new one tomorrow and take her out for a try on the weekend...

Just took the boat out today . Got about two miles from the marina when the high temperature alarm went off. Shut the engine down to look for any obvious reasons but nothing. Shot temps off the engine and was definitely hot.The bottom was just cleaned so i know that’s not the problem. New fresh...

I presently have a small Simrad chart plotter with a five inch screen. Just bought a Simrad nine inch . Will the old transducer work with the new unit. Won’t be down to the boat for awhile.

I used Atlanti Coastal Welding in NJ. Excellent work

Lived aboard in the NYC area for three years. Had the boat shrink wrapped. Warmed up like a greenhouse during the day and just a small oil heater when the reverse cycle didn’t work anymore.Never had any problems.

Due to some family medical issues I’ve been unable to get to the boat for awhile. Had a real problem finding a mechanic who would even come out to look at it. Finally found someone to come out, Found that the fresh water pump was shot, some hoses needed to be replaced . Did a pressure test and...

I’ve been using straight 30W Rotella oil in my Lehman 135. Had some engine work done on the boat and my mechanic told me i should be using a heavier oil. Not sue what to go with.

As to why I’m thinking rebuild, over the winter the starter shorted out and the engine started up. Not sure how long it ran but the problem was that the thru hull was closed so the engine overheated. Talked to Brian who told me to do a pressure test which I did and it’s not holding pressure...

Engine is an Lehman 135

Can an engine be rebuilt without being taken out ? We have an engine that needs to be rebuilt but have no yards around us to do the work. Was given a name of a diesel mechanic who they they say can do the job but was wondering if it could be done at our marina.

Have used it multiple times cruising the Chesapeake. Seems reliable, like that it gives me a ETA and fuel used to get from point A to B. So far so good.

Does anyone know of a diesel mechanic around the Baltimore area that will come out to my boat. Needs to be someone who really knows their way around a Lehman engine. Might be talking about a blown head gasket not sure.