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1973 wooden Malahide . 6x6" oak framing 21/2" planking, 260 hp Volvo turbo main engine , 150 hp yanmar wing . Handles Scottish weather ok ,a bit rolly ! 80 ton gross , 30 ton of old railway lines as ballast . Any other Malahides out there Andy

Thanks for the correction , do you think a copper system is capable of the hydraulic pressures our new friend needs Andy

Swedge lock ( my auto speller )!

Yea agree with your strategy . 10mm st st pipe and compression fittings called sledge lock , for the main runs and HP hose connectors at the ends . You can ad a tee piece hear and there in case you need additional hydraulic take off . Don't think should've too expensive out there . If you know...

Yea parts may be difficult but I found the people willing and friendly , Love to do that trip , how did you get there ? Buy the boat there ? Andy

Hi there , cool, going to Penang ? Langkawi , have a great safe time , rains a lot egh Good luck Andy

Ultimate trawler This big heavy Malahide gives a easy 7 knots at 1500 rpm . 260 hp 6 cyl Volvo Turbo , about 3 nmpg , wing engine 150 hp yanmar 5 knots at 1800 rpm. All in easy weather ! Together full blast about 10 knots , didn't count the nmpg ! Just bombed it home !!

New member Hello there , just joined today .I am Andy from Scotland, but have been a distant interested reader for ages, I have been renovating a 1973 Malahide 57' 80 ton woody for past 6 months. Looking forward to getting in the water October ! Happy cruising Andy