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  1. Old deckhand

    Rocky Pass SE Alaska

    Al, we are always glad to help.
  2. Old deckhand

    Rocky Pass SE Alaska

    Chief, Generally the king salmon fishing is signifantly better near the ocean. If you come to Sitka I will be pleased to share some gear and point you toward some hot spots. Ken
  3. Old deckhand

    Rocky Pass SE Alaska

    Yes, prefer high tide and it is well marked.
  4. Old deckhand

    New Weaver snap-davits

    Anyone using this new product that will drop down 12 inches to attach to an inflatable? Thank you.
  5. Old deckhand

    How to clean dock lines?

    Has anyone soaked lines in a solution of Salt Away or similar product?
  6. Old deckhand

    Baldwin fuel micron ratings

    The following Baldwin filters appear to fit the adaptor base for the Ford Lehman 120 and SP 135. Micron ratings as per Baldwin: BF790-5 nominal, 20 absolute; 83.76% avg. efficiency BF788-4 nominal, 15 absolute; 83.76% avg. efficiency BF988-4 nominal, 20 absolute; 86.34% avg. efficiency...
  7. Old deckhand

    I need a "Filter Microns 101" Course...

    I believe some have change the on engine filters to Baldwin BF790 spin on which are 20 micron. Two questions, does the BF790 function well as the final filter and if so what micron size and make are the primary filters? Is there a 5 or 10 micron spin on compatable with the DP 1000 base?
  8. Old deckhand

    New here, new obsession, need help, mentally.

    I believe this boat is on Craigslist for $40K.
  9. Old deckhand

    New here, new obsession, need help, mentally.

    I believe this is a Ken Hankenson design for Glen L call the Union Jack. This boat appears to be some what modified. The Tranpacific Eagle 32 that we own is the Union Jack modified by Ken for Transpacific to be built in fiberglass. The Union Jack is a great design and this begs the question as...
  10. Old deckhand

    Shrimp Boat Capsized

    Indeed, will pray
  11. Old deckhand

    Have you ever seen a whale like this?

    Barrow, Alaska High School?
  12. Old deckhand

    Pairadice and ASD Alaska Adventure 2017

    We were in Shearwater May 2003 and waves were washing over the dock. The wind blew hard and one boat had a cleat pull out.
  13. Old deckhand

    Used Tolly with GM Diesel

    I owned one with the head upgrade that still went bad. Perhaps this is one of the worse engines ever made and widely distributed.
  14. Old deckhand

    ultra sonic hull cleaner

    Anyone have an update on these products?
  15. Old deckhand

    Auxiliary Prop Drive for my 1981 34' Californian Sport Fisher/Trawler single engine

    I put 4000 hours on a 3208 N and only had one problem. The tack welds on the raw water pump failed causing the two halves of the pully to separate. The welds were very poorly done.
  16. Old deckhand

    Undersized Rudder

    The fish tail or any wedge shape addition to the aft potion of the rudder will help. I have seen a 4X10 ripped diagonally to create the wedge and through bolted on the rudder work well.
  17. Old deckhand

    Anti-Fouling solutions...

    I have heard of using wrought iron furniture paint. Provides multi year protection.
  18. Old deckhand

    Removing glued fasteners from decks

    5200 will soften with heat
  19. Old deckhand

    Previously sunk boat

    If the bore scope finds dead fish this boat just might have been sunk.
  20. Old deckhand

    Painting top sides?

    Another vote for Sterling using the roll and tip method. It is also great paint to spray for aircraft.
  21. Old deckhand

    Ford Lehman SP135 Oil Capacity

    It appears that perhaps Lehman used two different mounts for the oil filters on the SP 135. Not all of the filters listed are the same size and not all have the same thread.
  22. Old deckhand

    Ford Lehman SP135 Oil Capacity

    Thank guys!
  23. Old deckhand

    Ford Lehman SP135 Oil Capacity

    My engine (sp 135) takes 14.5 quarts to the high mark on the dip stick. I usually buy the oil filter at Napa, part number 551843, but they no longer stock the filter. Is there another source for the oil filter?
  24. Old deckhand

    Pairadice and ASD Alaska Adventure 2017

    Fishing in Juneau area is not looking good. The state has shut down fishing for king salmon in the Juneau area.
  25. Old deckhand

    Searching for Eagle 32

    Come to Sitka and we will go whale watching on our Eagle 32.
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