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I mostly do! but I had to cover 315 miles in 3 days so I took the first best feul station I could find. The new feul system I have installed can't end up with clogged feul lines again. The filter element was moved as close to the tank as possible. Before it was about 10 feet from the tank. I...

Thanks! took me some time to get it right, replacing, adding and removing ballast. She still has the tendency to 'dive' at full speed but that should get solved when I start welding the cockpit. The cabin doors had their best years behind them. The varnish was gone and the weather got 'into'...

While I had most of the floarboards open it was a good time to start cleaning the bilge and preparing her for a new coat of bilge paint. Used a degreaser to remove most of the oil/grease and dirt. Regards, Thom

Thanks! I had problems with the diesel. The last bunkerstation I visited had contaminated dieselfeul. Which by the time I realised I already had taken on 80 gallons or so. So now I'm faced with the problems of a contaminated feulsystem. The feul was loaded with dieselbacteria, water and even...

Thanks! This was the approach to Oslo, Norway. Photo is taken from this vessel:

I spend some time looking for suitable floors for my boat. I wanted teak deck but that would have got way too expensive for me. Another option was linolium or vinyl floor. But in my opinion a classic boot should have a wooden floor. ;) I spend some more time looking at flexi-teak and other teak...

I passed my exams a few days ago and am now working as a second merchant officer. Regards, Thom

Welcome! Bestway trawlers are a bit harder to resale I heard. This because of the fact they are a bit more uncommon. Now personally I've never cared for resale value because I rather have a boat that I like then one that does not 'push my buttons' but keeps it value. Typical problems may...

:lol: It kind-of does. :rofl:

It not only plows but also makes quite a 'hole'. :lol: Might have to buy a few more fenders than!

No experiences with the Millitec product per se, but I have had good experiances with similar products in a few of the classic cars i've owned. Engine would run smoother, feul economy would drop, although not a lot but it was noticable. I used to own an old Lister engine ( from the 50's ) in...

Personally I don't have that much problem with sarcasm, although opinions may differ. I often come across a bit 'sarcastic' myself. It's just the way I type and/or speak. Now for the deliberately sarcastic comments, Again I don't have that much problems with them as long as they're 'in good...

Please stop, you are making my boat feel insufficient. :lol::rofl: Love the galley pics with the stainless steel! Absolutely great! I was thinking of upgrading to a stainless steel countertop too.

Eric, I'm a self-taught engineer. Not sure if that counts. :lol: Mark, Love it! I see yours has a tendency to pull a bit of a bow wake too. :rofl:

But Thom, I hear you thinking, what if you bring a nice girl back to your boat? You only have one bunk? Aha, see I thought of that! I've made a steel frame which I'm able to put between both benches in the wheelhouse. By turning both the cushions of the benches I'm able to sleep 2 more...

Some more pictures of the 'bunks'. Created storage with 2 drawers and 2 doors. Still need to continue and adjust the hinges and continue the wood work.

Next up were the 2 'kooien' or berths. The bottem one was way to small to fit a normal size human so I've decided to keep only the top bunk and make the bottom one as storage. Removed all the wood and primed the steel surface. Used mahogany wood for the wall and a piece of vinyl in the middle...

Thank you all again! To keep the character of the boat I try to use some vintage 'details'. A few of which were an old throttle control from the 1920's and a steeringwheel from 1974. Both needed some work. A few pieces from the throttle were missing so I remade them using thin steel. Then made...

Thank you all again for your great comments! I'm already liking it here a lot! Goldenstar38, RPM at top speed is around 1000 RPM with a top speed of 9 knots. Mostly I cruise around 600 - 700 RPM while doing around 6-7 knots. When stationary or 'in gear' the engine makes around 150 - 200...

Haha thanks Chris! 23 is correct, Although some pictures are already an year old. I've made an agreement with myself, all the work that has to be done I do myself. Sometimes that meant learning how to weld, basic engine workings and basic electronics. But they are usefull skills! And when...

Looks absolutely great! Might do the same to my bathroom. Previous owners thought hardboard would be a great material in the bathroom/shower. Regards, Thom

My 'before and afters' from both the boat and it's engine. Regards, Thom

Thank you very much! The main reason for these fenders was that I mostly sail alone. Because we have quite a few locks here I wanted fenders that I could keep hanging overboard. Because leaving the 'normal' fenders overboard is a social no-no here I thought I'd make some nice tirefenders. One...

Thanks Ted, Eric, Haha not really. I'd like to get my motorcycle license though. I used the tires to make some 'workboat' fenders. :lol:

After replacing all the wiring and electronics I had to make a new dashboard. For navigation I use an old Navman chartplotter. The only problem with it is that it does not look good in an old styled boat. Obviously getting rid of the Navman was not an option. It's too useful for that. So I made...