Recent content by Im_Lost

How many hours did you get on the original engine?

Excellent! Thanks for the updates and willingness to assist :)

Colin your blog's main photo shows the boat with the MT nameplate on the flybridge but your last photo when you put it up for sale it is missing (and still is today). Is there a backstory there? LOL :)

Much of the teak decks were removed about 8 years ago (I think) and were glassed over. All the main deck areas we walked on felt firm so hopefully they were done correctly. However the upper helm still has original teak deck.

Thanks for the fast replies! Yes. It's the one in Jax and she seems to be in good shape overall. The fuel tanks were replaced with alum in late 2014 and the windows look like (to my untrained eyes) they have been properly maintained over the years. Colin I believe you are correct that this was...

I have used the above method successfully (heat gun & plastic scraper tool). For the left-over crud and adhesive that may be left I used this $7 SATC Decal Eraser Wheel and then final clean with MEK, alcohol, mineral spirits or acetone.

Hi All. Having a survey performed late this week on a 1998 Marine Trader 38 DC that appears to be pretty good overall condition. At first and second glances she seems to have been well taken care of during her life but I'd like to know if there are common problem areas. Are there any model...

Had a a 4 stroke motorcycle do same thing recently (DRZ400) after 2 years of storage. It was bad fuel gummed up inside the carb. Drained fuel tank and replaced with fresh gas and a high level (double concentration) Gumout carburetor cleaner (fuel tank additive). I ran the engine for about 20...

I have been lurking here for almost a year learning about cruising life. I grew up competitively sailing boats under 24 feet and our family had a Pearson 365 on the Chesapeake Bay for about a decade too. I have been into motorcycle touring and RV travel for the past 15 years and have loved...