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    Californian name plate

    Sorry Linda, sold them last week.
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    Shipyard Drama - Advice Appreciated

    Barber Marina in Josephine, Alabama It cost me $1200 to re-learn a few important lessons about Marina/Boatyards here.... 1) Take detailed photos of the boat when they pull it/before you leave the yard. 2) Document work orders/quotes in writing. 3) Physically check on the work in progress...
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    Californian name plate

    2 Californian nameplates I've got 2 OEM vinyl nameplates for sale. They have never been used, still have the original release paper on the backside adhesive tape. Measure approx. 14" by 3.5" by 3/16" thick.
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    Persistent Water in forward bilge

    The forward bilge was the low spot for my '38 Californian and it also always had a little water that the forward pump could not pick up. Sources were the anchor well, any shaft seal dripping would run forward from the rear and the forward AC condensate drained into the bilge. We were in both...
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    Booms on the older trawlers

    I agree with Nepidae, forget the boom and get some davits. We just sold our 38 Californian after completing the Loop and having to go back to work. I had a 4' swim platform and Weaver davits for the dinghy. Could drop the dinghy and get underway in just a few minutes. Easy for securing the...
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    38' Californian

    Working on a similar project on my 38 Californian right now. The interior is 1/2" mahogany plywood panels or 1/4" mahogany plywood over 3/4" epoxied plywood. I found the 1/4" is finish nailed and lightly stuck to the epoxied plywood and came right off with a little finess from a pry bar. The...
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