Recent content by Brian K

Skabeeb, I got your message, and yes I am willing to sell the table. It's $39,900 and comes with an awesome Ericson 32-200. Your other question about the teak ladder steps, I have no idea where they came from. They were on the boat when I bought it. I do know the original owner was a master...

We have decided to put Luna up for sale – time to move on to other things. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please pass this along. Luna is in excellent condition, largely due to very meticulous owners and great care. She is in the water at Fair Haven Yacht Club in Little Sodus...

At the beginning of a 4 day cruise I notice the wind speed and direction instruments had stopped functioning. They were working just fine the week before. I'm seeking advice on how to trouble shoot this problem. The mast head unit is turning as it should. The main display at the nav station...

Free Opinions I'd say every case is different, however I do maintain the very best way to re-finish any brightwork is to remove it from the boat. Yes is can become a major job,,, speaking from experience, but if you have to do a complete sand and refinish it's the best way. I removed my...

Ferrous Wedges!! Hey Sven, yes, the wedges are some kind of ferrous metal. That's not such a problem for fresh water boats but I'd be interested to hear from someone who has had the Suncor fittings in place for a few years to see what condition the wedges are in after some salt water exposure...

Sven, that's a good question about the wedges. I can't imagine a nice fitting like that having a ferrous metal wedge. If it's not SS it's probably some kind of alloy. I'll have to hold a magnet up to the wedge. I'll try to remember to do that tonight,,, I have the kits in the garage at home...

Just Bought Kit Funny this comes up now,,, I just bought 2 of the Suncor kits from Defender,,, got the $168.99 price for each. Since I'm on fresh water I thought the SS would be fine for my purposes. I am impressed with the Suncor Quick Attach fittings and at that price I couldn't resist. I...

Mark, thanks for the info,,, the ports look very nice!! Even though Luna spent most of her life in salt water the frames are still in fantastic condition, so here's hoping they will go back together and function properly. I was planning to add tinting,,, I think your picture confirm how much...

Mark, do you recall how much you paid Boman for each of the new ports? Were the new frames stainless or chrome plated or aluminum (anodized)? Just curious on that. My ports are in very good shape and since I was able to remove the glass from the frame with out breaking either, I'll go ahead and...

Last summer after a heavy rainstorm I noticed a couple of drops of water on the starboard settee cushion and tracked the source to the forward fixed port. Having a very dry boat I didn't want to just let this go even though it was only a couple of drops. Last weekend while working on the boat I...

Yes, There Is! This is really ironic. I just came across an article about cable / bolt cutters in an old BoatWorks magazine dated "Spring 2007". On page 68 of that issue they tested a number of cutters. The Husky 24" bolt cutter from Home Depot was rated great, as was the S & F Tool wire...

I also have the HBW 50 in my 1988 E32-200.

Yes, I thought I was doing the right thing by adding coolant to the "COLD" level in the overflow tank. It's empty now, since I opened the coolant cap on the engine, and it's going to stay that way,,,,, for the next 20 years. Thanks for the feedback gentlemen.

Too Much is Not Good Interesting topic. Last year I replaced the exhaust riser on my Universal M25XP (1988 E32-200) and all the hoses associated with the closed loop cooling system and therefore had to replace the antifreeze. The hose being discussed here goes to the overflow tank in the...

Maine Sail is Correct I followed Maine Sail's directions and a few years bought the Makita buffer, the pads and products he recommends. I didn't need to do the sanding as my hull was in good shape. Now, each Spring I do the buff, polish process followed by 2 coats of Collinite wax. The spray...