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I agree that boaters should do their best to minimize what they "discharge" into the ocean and in a "perfect world" it would be nothing except relatively "clean" water. However, let's face facts, the total discharge of all boaters is a very, very small portion of the water pollution issue. The...

I agree with this and your (OP) proposed "plan". Change the lube, maybe flush by changing 2 times, and run it for a season and retest. Go from there. Trying to obtain a price reduction is fine if he can get it...... just in case.:whistling:

5200 is not an appropriate "sealant" in most applications. It is very, very difficult to remove without damage. In most applications involving fibreglass, I use Sikaflex 291 or the Sikaflex UV equivalent. In the case of the Beckson plastic port, I used what the manufacturer specifically...

I am not an expert on this subject. However, from what I have read on websites like sbmar.com (Tony Athens, a well respected marine mechanic), relying on a single oil sample is actually "unreliable". :) You usually need a relatively long history of regular oil samples to 'get the complete'...

Yes, some people either have no idea, or just flat out don't care at all about the problems they are causing. When visiting (for an extended stay due to a mechanical issue) a marina in Campbell River (mid point of Vancouver Island), they had a much needed "secondary" bathroom (washroom, head...

Welcome, great looking boat.

Just know right off, that no matter what boat you end up with, it will have the wrong anchor :) Inside joke here on the forum, which you will soon be in on. Welcome aboard, and good luck with your boat hunt!!

I had plastic Beckson 8 inch diameter round portholes. One was leaking. I found several good YouTube videos outlining how to change one. It was not that difficult. Beckson recommends using a special Dow silicone sealant as many sealants can damage the plastic port, or be difficult to remove...

When hooked up to a sewer at a campground, DO NOT leave the tank valves open (in others words continuous dumping). This will lead to problems! Not the ones you are experiencing now. Wait until the black waste tank (toilet waste) is 3/4 full, then open that valve to dump. Close it again after...

Matty, Empty your tank. The pumping sound you are hearing is normal. That is how the pump sounds as it tries to make a vaccum (negative prressure) in your system. There are many possible places for leaks. The red light indicates that the system is not holding a vaccum, so there is a leak...

Tad, If it were me, I would have to know why the previous "offer" fell though, why did the buyer walk after survey and sea trial? If I was happy with the answer given (it made sense to me and did not seem a big deal or the owner had "repaired" the problem), I would do as you stated. Your only...

I can only tell you about my transmission. Mine is a Twin Disc MG5050 and the fluid is checked with the engine warm, idling in neutral. However, I did take note of where the fluid ended up when the engine was cold and not running, making everyday pre-start checks easier.

We used the Eartec head phones for communicating without yelling; but only while docking, departing, or during anchoring for communications from the bow to the pilothouse. We were very happy with the clarity, and overall functionality. Just ensure that they are actually turned off when done...

On the chain rode portion of the rode (almost all times at anchor) I at first used 2 separate snubbers (one on each side of the bow) using separate simple "chain hooks". Often in quiet conditions one hook would fall off leaving only one. I switched to a bridle using a Seadog chain hook (plate...

Welcome to the forum!! Nice, well built, beautiful boat. Not for me, though, too much exterior maintenance. I guess I am just lazy in that regard? However, I do find the ones that are well maintained to be absolutely beautiful! :) I hope you have many years of boating pleasure ahead.

+1 On the above. This is on the current owner. If I was you, before proceeding, I would want the current owner to have this investigated fully, with your surveyor intimately involved all along the way. Only after a complete repair to the satisfaction of my "experts" would I consider this boat...

As others have stated, that engine is turbo charged but does not have an aftercooler 9to the best of my knowledge). That Cummins engine (the entire 6B series including the ones that are turbo charged and/or aftercooled) are very dependable engines with parts readily available and most mechanics...

Magna, I suggest that at some point, like when the Sherwood pump starts to show signs of leaking, that you switch to a SMX pump. They are much better engineered and constructed, will be more reliable and last longer, as well as make impeller changes easier (especially if your impeller needs a...

The OP has posted several questions on this and other forums. That in and of itself is not a bad thing :) From reading and replying to most of these posts, it is apparent that the OP is thinking very, very seriously about buying the boat in questions. A 1970 42" trawler that has not been...

I am not sure, but McMaster Carr??? I am guessing you will need to know the exact thread type and pattern.

+1 :thumb: Not meant in a harsh way, but in what I hope is a helpful way, but I agree with denverdOn.

If I remember right, Tom, from Alaska Sea Duction, wrote about getting a new mattress like AZ describes. He was very happy with his. Personally, I would have tried just what you did Transpac, but it appears to have not worked. Next step, replacement?

GDavid, For a maintenance log, I just used a notebook (could be bound or ring binder) and divided it into sections. For example: Engine, Generator, Sanitation, Windlass, Bow Thruster, etc. etc. to suit the equipment you have on board. I made columns on each page for date, engine hours (if...

I don't know what the current "value" is for a 51 year old boat that has not been updated in any way. However, some general comments based on my general knowledge and personal opinions. A positive is that the fibreglass hull will be very thick, heavy, and strong, assuming the boat has not...

Welcome, and I hope someone can help you out. It might help if you ask some specific questions. That is an older boat, with not alot of them around. Hopefully there is a knowledgeable owner on the forum for that boat, but often installed equipment is not "boat specific" so others may be able to...