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These are some other EYo posts which are related: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/wiring-routing-in-galley-of-a-32-3.18985/ https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/e-32-mk-3-cng-gas-cooker-oven.14410/...

Hi Jon, We're replacing the old CNG stove by CSI Systems in our 1986 E35-3. The Force 10 three burner is an almost exact size replacement. We'll have to move the mounting blocks for the swivel brackets, but we're able to use the same thickness of old blocks. The following image is from the Force...

Some canvas workers can cut carpet to size and sew a binding edge on. Likely upholsterers or others with HD sewing machines could do the same. Not much help if you want a Turkish (or some such) pattern, though.

Try a search for "abrasive cleaning stick for sanding belt". They kind of feel like the material you get if you rub rubber cement residue together, only much denser.

Bravo! I'm so impressed that you fixed it. I'd still be nursing a hangover from the drinking binge I chose instead of tackling the project.

Do you mean the shrouds, upper and lowers? I'd think there are really specific structural considerations built around where they are now and that it wouldn't be good to switch. But I'd be interested in hearing a more educated response.

@Christian Williams - Ya know, I've got one of those for my bench mount belt sander. But it just never occurred to me to try it on static sandpaper. Can't wait to give it a shot. But, Donna's not going to like you for it. @Loren Beach - She had a long career in senior management for a defense...

Donna was going to put a fresh coat of Cetol on the weather boards (slats, crib boards) and asked me for some sandpaper. On seeing my offering she said, "What?! Only two sheets? And they're used!" Sez I, "One of them came off the pad sander and some of it has never been used. There's lots of...

I feel like Christopher Kimball, Ericson's Test Kitchen. Funnily enough, the reason we stripped the bottom was what must have been at least 20 years of old paint chipping off in irregular chunks. The blisters were just a hiccup on the way.

Wow. Looks like a nuclear sub.

I hope I don't sound like I'm saying I'm categorically right and any other view is absolutely wrong. This subject is a crazier rabbit hole than a lot of other boat maintenance issues. This was the decision we made, but I see it more as an experiment than anything.

Hi Nick, I'm still in a full blown ADD flurry of work, bouncing between projects, but this shows some of what we're working with. The all black pump is the old one. It's a 1:1 swap. If you need to drill new holes, that fascia would cover some of it. One nice touch which I really appreciate...

I very much appreciate everyone who's shared their experience. It's all valid. There are so many variables. After weighing it all, we're taking this route in the great boat ownership experiment. One thing we're not able to do is make a tent and dry the hull out further. We've had rain at least...

After much vacillating, we’re going to barrier coat the bottom before we bottom paint. What tipped the scale was a chance re-connection with a past acquaintance. He is an industrial chemist with a long career who has spent the last several decades working for a marine resin company. He’s also a...

I understand that's the ABYC line. But solder is made from a lot of tin (compositions vary), which doesn't work harden easily. And the typical joint isn't active all the time like bending a paper clip, which is what would be necessary to work harden and break. The soldering probably doesn't...