Recent content by JSM

Have been using the Schaefer rail cleats on our 34-2 for spring lines with no problems.

I removed the table from our 34-2 when I installed a new cabin sole and never re-installed it for the same reasons. At my wife's urging the v-berth doors are coming off as well.

I worked at the Chicago WM for five years before its closing in November of 25. When West first came the Chicago in the late '80's they were in two store fronts in a small strip mall. Around 2015 they moved into a brand new stand alone building on the Chicago river. The new store was beautiful...

Made these for a Columbia 8.3 from PVC board. Previous owner made the last set out of oak and they warped and split. New owner didn't want to spend for teak or fabricated plastic. Found PVC board at Home Depot for $120.

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Ten years ago when we bought our 34-2 the stripes were in bad shape and I repainted them with Brightside polyurethane. Surface prep was a lite sanding and wipe down with acetone. This year while rolling on our annual coat of VC17 I noticed that the bottom stripe needs redoing. Last year I...

Absolutely the biggest improvement I've done to the boat. I still had some minor vibration issues that were eliminated after I installed a new trans and damper plate.

I solved that problem by welding nuts to the underside of some 1/4" steel plates. The plates got lag bolted to the engine bearers and the motor mounts are held in place with machine bolts.

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I have read that this is a common problem and that the bracket has been redesigned. Looks like you could possibly. 1. Unbolt the bracket from the engine block. 2. Take out the lag bolts holding the motor mount in place. 3. Remove bracket and mount in one piece. 4. Reassemble the new bracket and...

I use a coat in the spring and another in August or September, come spring everything needs to be sanded. Over the years I have used varnish, Cetol, oil, and lately teak sealer. No matter what you use you will end up sanding at some point. I have found that oil and teak sealer however require a...

Have been using Star Brite Teak Sealer for the last few years and really like the results. Unlike teak oil I find that it lasts for an entire mid west sailing season. Last year I used it on the interior companion way walls and hand holds. The natural teak color seems to match the original...

Here are some shots of my '87 M25xp. Disregard the wires running up to the top of the engine compartment they are connected to a relay that was added for the glow plugs. The alternator is original to the engine.

Doing mine as we speak. Soaking in hot water and Oxy clean for 24hrs. and then in the wash machine on delicate with detergent and more Oxy Clean. They come out of the spin cycle almost dry. Very happy with results.