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This is from memory, which is rather questionable at this point in time. I had a 1974 DeFever with 2 Perkins 6.354 diesels. Each engine had a pencil zinc on the underneath of the exhaust manifold and a pencil zinc on the round heat exchanger. It's a place to look anyway. Jim

Ted, thanks for your interesting posts and enjoyable conversations when you were in Crisfield. If you pass this way by automobile, give me a call. I still owe you lunch, because you bought last time. All the Best Jim

Here are some pictures of the old tanks. pix 3 shows the inside of the top section where the fuel gauge is located. pix 5 shows the top section where the fill hose is located. pix 6 shows a cross section of the tank. left vertical is the top. right vertical is the bottom. piece on the...

Absolutely! We will probably have to start with lunch and continue through at least dinner the next day to hear about all your adventures on this trip! Jim

This is my first summer in 29 years without a boat. Your pictures and descriptions certainly help ease my withdrawal symptions. Thanks Ted. Jim

Touche Ted. �� Jim

I think your first instincts were correct and your troubleshooting methods well thought out. Intermittent problems are the worst, and only time will tell you if the fix is lasting. Jim

Here is a screenshot from Garmin of Ted's route showing Governor's Island. Previous USCG ownership explains a lot of things. Great pictures as usual, Ted! Jim

Ted, I was looking at a map of the area you are in and saw Chincoteague road on Governor's Island. Wonder how that name came to New York? Small world indeed. For those who don't know, Chincoteague is a very small town on a barrier island off of Virginia's Eastern Shore. Jim

I'll be looking for you, Ted. Safe Trip! Jim

I'll try and catch you if you come to Crisfield. Maybe we can get together for lunch or dinner. Sold my boat about 3 weeks ago! Jim

The old tanks were replaced when new motors were installed. Original tanks were 33 years old. Thought I'd replace them while I was at it. Jim

here are some pictures of my old and new tanks. Jim

I enjoyed his take on things, whether I agreed with him or not. He had his ways of doing things and was willing and able to defend them. Most unique fellow!

Love it!!! Jim

My 1974 Jensen Marine built DeFever Passagemaker 40 is full displacement and has a solid fiberglass hull. Jim

I was there in spirit Ted. Its 19 deg. this morning in Pocomoke! Jim

My father owned the first Bristol Offshore 42', hull #1. As I remember, the hull was glass and the superstructure was made of wood. At least the flying bridge was wood because I remember he had to rebuild a section of it. The decks were most definitely overlaid with teak because it was my job to...

Ted, Things in Crisfield have quieted down considerably since you left.:)

Try this link: WD800/1000 | Steelhead Marine Jim

Harleyguy, I did remove the port side window to put a new couch in the main salon. That may be your best bet. Good luck!

Harleyguy, The door opening measures 23 1/2"W x 53" H. My homeport is Crisfield, MD. mcarthur, I used the old trannys (Velvet Drive). Had them rebuilt and they bolted up to the new motors using a Cummins adapter. Shafts, props were reused without modification. All else was moving hoses...

The engines I took out were Perkins.(130 hp?) I replaced them with Cummins 6BTA5.9 that had 300 hours since being rebuilt. Long story short, the Perkins were in need of rebuilding and I got a good deal on the Cummins.

I'll try and get there tomorrow and measure the opening. They did have to take the heat exchanger off the motors and remove the refrigerator door to have enough clearance.

I have a 1974 DeFever Passagemaker 40. Replaced the motors and the fuel tanks in 2007. The yard had a contraption that attached to the travel lift that had an articulating arm. I've attached a few pictures.