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how would one go about ordering a fan clutch for a hydraulic anchor windlass? I want to put an electric clutch on my drive pump for my anchor and want to order the right one for the tourque of what ? Main engine ? or expected load? Any input into the general topic is appreciated as well. located...

my 49 year old perkins 110hp engine,with almost 8000hrs on it runs like a clock. sips 1.7 gallons an hour cruising and hasn't even coughed after below zero winter startups ( i run lucas oil additive) IMO you're crazy if you swap it. Do regular oil changes and get your oil checked in the lab...

Hi folks, It's haul out time and lots to be done. I'm thinking of painting from the waterline up to the decks with epoxy paint. At present there is Interlux brightsides on the wood hull. As far as I can tell, the consensus is I'll have to strip off the old paint, then prime and re-paint. Any...

Hi all you sailors and sailorettes, sitting here on my 40 foot monk ,having just finished re-doing the thrust inhibitor(Damper) and replacing the shaft saver, all went well and on to the next project. I have a simple question which may sound silly but "Trawler" and a "Yacht". The next question I...

perkins 6 cylinder Hi folks!! I've actually got a question about my Perkins 6 cyl. that I'd appreciate your feedback and ideas on . Starts up in the morning cold and idles nicely at 600-700 RPM, after 15 or twenty minutes when she's warm the idles up to 1000 and never goes down below. I'm...

Well here I sit on my new/old boat and I'm working through my firsgt major mechanical issue. The BW Velvet drive let go just as I was pulling into the slip. Shifted from neutral to reverse to slow her down and ..... nothing, no forward no reverse. Went through the usual diagnostics(checked the...

moorage check out Quadra island, it's right next to Campbell river (short ferry ride) maybe not so crowded. rates were reasonable too.

Comox dock in Canada (Vancouver Isalnd) has the rubber cone and my Monk has a threaded 1 1/2" fitting. I''ll let you know how it goes after the "job" is done

Hi I'm new to the trawler scene too, but having recently purchased "Irandar" off of Irving Dunn(it must have hurt!) I'm living the dream!!!Tons of questions, one of the first is ...Caulking for seams between molding and trim. (exterior) Can anyone mention or comment on whats good ,bad or...

Hi folks !! The Driller here, Well I'm closer than I ever have been to owning a BEAUTIFUL MONK 40 footer out of Washington state. I'm at present attempting to write up an offer to purchase. do any of you have any experience with these types of documents or feedback you can give a lubber? Many...

No we were needing to re- lay the decks as there was rot. i walked off that deal as the seller was a bit of a bug about the deal. I looked at an excellent monk platform for finishing yesterday. needed the flying bridge rebuilt but other than that it was small stuff. Any way thanks for your input...

38 californian i saw another too, asking 35K in Seattle or nearby.Many thanks for your input folks, keep it coming !! I'll get a boat under my butt yet!! I'm going to look at a 48 ft Monk Mcqueen for 28k . This weekend, any thoughts?

this is in Florida? I'm on the west coast ,Vancouver Island,it would have to be a REAL DEAL to run it all the way up here....still, if it's no trouble Im interested in finding out more. Thanks Neil

Any idea if this is still available? asking price?

anyone have info on what it's like to do the decks on a cal 38? Cabin framework has rot too. Big job I'm curious what the top $$ would REASONABLY be to do this. I've got friends who are boatwrights. I'm inexpensive labour. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!

Hi I'm interested in a Californian 38LRC, it needs lots of work (DECKS),gunwales, cabin framework has rot too. The original perkins (1 was replaced)is smoking too. The price is low but ,I'm not too sure about the rest and need to see it out of the water to check the shafts and the hull. Living...