So now that I've ground the transom out, I'm getting ready to laminate a replacement. Here's my plan: Cut 1/2 marine ply (bs-1088 meranti)...
I've been grinding on my transom for awhile and I'm about 1/3 done. I have a Makita 4.5 in. grinder and am using 36 grit pads. Where the wood...
We currently utilize 5 12v battery banks on board, windlass (1), house (2) and engine (2). The windlass bank is two 6v 2GC batts in series, the...
I've read the practical sailor reviews, checked a couple of threads online, and am about to conduct my own test - but I'm always interested in the...
While re-installing everything in our engine room, I'm trying to figure out how to mount the strainers and raw water hose in a more organized...
I'm in the process of (slowly) getting my 1986 Bayliner 3270 back together after replacing stringers and such. The engine "room" on these boats...
I need to replace the stuffing box tubing on my inboard diesels. The original was 23 years old - no marking left,can't tell what it is. I've...
I will be puttingthe foil backed foam sound insulation on my engine room bulkhead soon. I planned on using 3M weatherstrip adhesive - is there a...
Our boat was fitted with an arch which is not quite in keeping with the lines of the boat. I'd like to replace it with a raked mast that would be...
I'm finally getting around to putting the engines back in my boat and I'm phasing the tasks. I feel I should put the engines and transmissions in...
While digging out some rotten bulkhead material, I stuffed the end of my sawzall blade through the bottom of the hull :P . The cut is about 3/4"...
I don't like the looks of the 1/2" plywood squares that have served as backing on the through hull fittings on my FRP hull for 22 years - what's...
I have a 1986 Bayliner 3270 that has been out of the water for 5 months while I replace tanks and engine stringers etc. I noticed yesterday while...
When replacing the tanks in my 1986 Bayliner 3270, I found a lot of moist spots in the stringer and transom, along with some delamination in the...
I would like a 16 to 18 ft open boat to carry camping gear and 2 to 3 crew on trips up into inlets on the coast of BC - perhaps even southeast AK...