Recent content by clayton

Mine has the bronze Universal paint peeling in places, showing the original Kubota blue. Runs like a champ, no idea as to how many hours are on it. most significant service I’ve done was to replace the fresh water/coolant circulator pump. Bought a Kubota pump for half the price. This site is...

I concur that if nothing indicates a rebuild is necessary why do so. My questions were based on the info being presented to K2M by a mechanic, and if he decided to rebuild how comfortable would he be doing it himself. Certainly not suggesting he pull it, take it home and rebuild it just...

As far as a refurbish/rebuild goes, the main question is how do you like to learn? As in, if you’re not already experienced working on an engine, are you willing to teach yourself? A friend I crewed for on his 38 pulled his engine and took it home and rebuilt it in his garage. He had...

It's that time of year again... I am on the lower Hudson River, NY, Tappan Zee area, and used to use Interlux Micron Extra ablative. Switched several years ago to West Marine CPP ablative on the rudder and achieved similar results, West Marine Bottomkote hard on the hull and got decent results...

Tom - I fly a star cut symmetrical like an asymmetrical, I use a tack line through a block mounted to the anchor roller and a pair of long sheets, 3/8" I believe. Not the ideal shape but definitely adds horsepower. Can let the chute go up and out for downwind legs. I've used it all the way up...

It was interesting when I took the previous name off the transom, "Aquarius" in big block letters, I found the name previous to that in the gelcoat shadow Christian described, "Wind Spirit" in a similar font to my hailing port. A name I would have considered when I was wracking my brain to come...

I believe the starboard tank under the shelf in the lazarette feeds the water heater. There is a valve under the sink to select which tank, and the pressure water switch on the breaker panel needs to be on. There is also a switch on the AC side of the panel to turn the heater on when using...

Good on you getting it to where You’re happy with it - that matters the most. And it beats watching reruns right

So is it the fumes you’re enjoying? Cuz varnishes & solvents smell yummy. Or is it that when you look at a different angle in a different light you see a tiny imperfection you’ll never see once it is installed. I went through this recently with a custom mantle I made for a customer, it’s what...

I’ll post again after I get a quote.

Ed- Thanks for the photos. I'm going to be dealing with the same issues. The Moonlights are nearly identical to the Lewmar 4L/R, found them on ebay for low cost compared to the Lewmars. The original cutouts were so sloppily done I was looking at filling and fairing anyway even to reinstall the...

Nice job Ed. What brand of port lights did you use? I’ll have 2 of the 4 fixed, 2 opening. I’ll bet the air movement in the cabin is a big improvement. Clayton

Thanks so much for your replies. I'll be replacing at least half the panels on each side as the leaking 4 large portlights led to destroyed plywood. Was considering just replacing the whole of each side with new teak ply as the original bulkheads, head door, settee enclosures, etc. are all...

As this project is looming in my future I am contemplating attachment methods. I have never vacuum bagged. How difficult of a process for a newbie for this project? Is there a kit/preferred equipment you would recommend? I have plenty of clamps and experience using them. Might be more cost...