Recent content by lindaloo

I had a similar problem years ago and we changed out every hose but the through-hull to pump inlet. I finally did and that was the problem all along. The hose inner lining had partially detached and was acting like a check valve. We too had run water OUT with a garden hose. The inlet hoses are...

The most interesting comment, for me, was gadangit saying this: “Our fully loaded for cruising 20.000lb boat in flat water uses about 6kw for 5 kts.” I think that would be one of the biggest bonuses of e-power. The ability to flick a switch and turn the potentiometer up, just a smidge. Like...

Looking at google maps of the Fort Worth area, there is Eagle Mtn Lake and Lewisville Lake. Both approximately 6 miles long by 2 miles wide, ballparkish. A thought, if this is indeed Saphira's cruising ground. Lakes can get very gnarly, very fast. You need to reserve enough battery power to...

Bravo Dave. Outboard covers are a great project. Use an old pillow slip or sheet to make a pattern, sew it and see how it looks. Make adjustments. Then make it out of (best) sunbrella. We used a pull-cord around the bottom to secure it. Or use an elastic cord salvaged from a clapped out gore-tex...

My wife and I recently put new foam in the quarter berth (keeping the old cover) and made new covers for the v-berth (keeping the old foam). A local foam shop did the cutting based on the old foam and glued on batting, all for the cost of the foam. We got the firmest foam, the most expensive of...

I just came back from my boat and took a photo of the washers holding the primary winch down. My Barient 27's have five bolts with what appears to be a 1" washer on each. And the fiberglass is cored, maybe 1.5" total, with a layer or two of mat on the underside. Neil's use of 3/8" Extren...

While you want to keep the structure good and solid, avoid the temptation to overdo it. When sailing close hauled, especially when cracking on in a stiff breeze, I am amazed at how tremendously tight the genoa sheet is, and how small the washers are backing up the primary winch bolts/nuts. I...

I'm late to this thread but I'm wondering if Rob has made any progress. The lag bolt in the picture looks stainless and snapped at the stringer surface. The motor mount will have to come out and the motor moved aside. I suspect it will be nigh on impossible to drill down the middle and try to...

a mixed repair Judging from your photo, you may be able to deal with 25% of the damage with a cut polish. That is 25% you don't have to fill with gelcoat. Do that first. If the scratch is not through the gelcoat it is probably best to polish and don't fill. Use a polish that does not have wax...

Herb, just to clarify, does the boat pull to port at higher throttle settings when hand steered ? And if so, did this start recently ? My 1987 E34 certainly does, you need to keep a firm hand on the helm when under power and over 4 knots. I use a bungy cord to counteract this and "neutralize"...

And here was us all thinking your boat was perfect Loren. PERFECT. Nothing overlooked, everything attended to. I for one feel a weight lifted from my shoulders. I did this a few years ago with my 1987 E34. The hoses came out easier than I expected, as I recall. I may have cut the spiral...

Not synthetic Frank, while I wouldn't hesitate to switch a modern vehicle to synthetic, a 33 year old diesel is another matter. Seals would be my biggest concern. Your engine has got sludge and carbon deposits that you definitely don't want to disturb. Some semi synthetic oils are high...

Goes by the name of "Edson". He's always with us, never complains and does double duty as depth sounder. Pretty low maintenance really.

Oberdorfer supplier Joe, I just made a couple of 1-800 calls to Depco and Pumps and Parts Online. Both very helpful. Replacement for Sherwood 908 is Oberdorfer N202M-908, it is the same as 202M-15 except it has the clamp style mounting flange. The price at Depco $412 Price at Pumps and...

Oberdorfer Jim, the Sherwood is an all steel body. When the shaft seal went I found it very rusty inside. I tried to remove an internal retaining clip without success. The Oberdorfer, being bronze, SHOULD be much easier to field strip and change lip seals if necessary (something you should add...