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You are very likely correct. But unfortunately for us, the stbd engine suffered a catastrophic failure when the #2 cylinder exhaust valve dropped. Our trip that day was cut very short and we got towed back home as my family did not want to risk any more issues on the way home on a single engine...

We picked her up from a marina in Poulsbo. It is entirely possible she may have been there though. Has had several owners over the years.

Finished up disconnecting the remote oil lines and oil pressure sensors. Then sucked the oil from the pan (engine has a oil change pump plumbed in) and used a hand held pump to remove what coolant I could from the block. No coolant made it into the oil pan. There are some real deep dings in the...

Thus far the escape hole for the piston/valve parts has been confirmed to be the cast aluminum oil pan with the break occurring at the mating surface of the block and pan with the hole thus far appearing to be just the pan. Since I had to syphon coolant out of both sides of the block I guess the...

Been making progress on the tear down of the engine in the boat. The #2 piston is completely gone, it got shattered and pounded during the failure. The connecting rod is noticeably bent although the wrist pin is still attached. The head (was a reman unit) but is toast as well. Actually, have it...

I agree with you all about needing a new long block. I reread my post and now see what I meant to convey didn't come across clearly enough. I did not mean to infer the block would stay in place for continued use (it is now anchor material) in my mind. I just do not think I can get the block out...

After an extended period of time in the yard getting some necessary repairs made to Sandee, the time finally arrived to get back in the water and make a journey. The journey was short lived because the starboard engine (7.4L Mercruiser) grenaded. I suspect it dropped a valve taking out the...

Sorry for asking this, but are your fuel fittings on the deck or on the side of the hull. My gas powered Tolly has them on the side (at a bit of an upward angle) so refueling it from just one side is a bit of a hassle so having a single fuel inlet would have a certain amount of appeal (but not...

I understand your trepidation with those engines based on the 'history', because I refused to buy a boat that had them installed because of the 'reputation'. However, I wonder if that thought was a partial mistake. Agree with tilrider1 that if they are still operational at this point in time...

You might try OceanAire out of Bellingham (which is where I think the hardtop on our boat was made/installed). We bought our Tolly with this already installed. Thus far it has been wonderful. There is C channel that the Eisenglass panels hang from during the colder days. Has recessed puck LED...

What is it about the Defever 34 that appeals to you? Might be other boats available so at least you aren't searching for hens teeth. :)

Thank you. Kevin

https://www.nwcruising.net/index.html Added to this old thread in case the info is of use to anybody else.

We recently joined having bought a '89 Tolly and received the Burgee in the mail today. :)

Do you have a hotspot or other means of WiFi on your boat?

I have to assume this means you looked at the one in Anacortes?

That is a good point that I had not thought of to be completely honest. As such, not that I am aware of for that day/time. But then, this vessel was not transiting the normal route it makes each and every day. This was a special trip to get to Anacortes for maintenance. So, it is possible that...

It does make you wonder... just because you have something scheduled does that really mean you 'have to' do it that day? The ferry made the destination but you have to wonder about who is responsible for the risk management program for that department. If something bad had happened there would...

Thanks, but actually the rails aren't painted per se. The rails are just solid fiberglass.

Yes, we have signed on with them already. Looking forward to some of the meet ups. Good excuse to visit some of the destinations.

Sorry not familiar with the requirements. Have you approached the DMV and asked them?

There are benefits to boating these days.. the increased technology available to us all. The aides should help your decision making and make for a better trip. Best of luck and enjoy the ride.

Welcome to TF and best of luck on your search.

Yep.. some say hi back and some ignore me. But maybe they are having a bad boat day or are thinking heavily.... :) But do not give up hope yet on humanity or other Tolly's... at least not yet.

Greetings and welcome.