K1W1 my decimal equivalent math is a bit off. The mechanic who did the work told me it was 5/8" off, which is more like 0.625". Along with the...
Here are some visual aids of what I have to work with. Obviously I can adjust the engines up and down, but the rotational alignment is what has...
K1W1- Will try to get some photos taken and post them later tonight. As for the second query, as an inspected passenger vessel, subchapter...
Recently, we hauled out and were required by the USCG to change the cutlass bearings. While disassembling our shafts, the coupling between the...
There's 1961 Grebe working commercially in Chicago. [IMG] Obviously, she is being used as an OUPV. Now that El Presidente is gone, she's...
Bamboo-- It is definitely not this boat. We have been in Charleston, SC since APR 2008. There is another Mathis that is very similar in...
YBG: Thanks for the pics. Am hoping that I can change our tool room into a nice s/r like that for myself, but then I'll not have anywhere to...
K1W1: Regarding revisiting the yard(s), one is in Wisconsin, which is too far, another in FL, which is a long haul, especially since she has to...
Thanks for the response. Sadly, the closest place seems to be a very mega-yachty place. I have sent them photos from two previous haul outs...
I hope that this is the right thread to ask this question: Is there a good place to go for pics/schematics of crew spaces from new(er) builders?...
Awlgrip is some of the most expensive paint you can buy, and it is worth it. A skilled painter can roll and tip to amazing effect; the main...
K1W1 Would love to know of someone who claims to recycle the oil from old filters. Once I hand it off the to dockhands, I have no idea where...
I am the captain of a 70 year old motoryacht, and am looking for a bit of advice. The vessel currently has no plans to speak of, save a very...
Of course, the next step is to fit a new stem, one that does not have a clipper "beak" and has a convex shape like she had at launching....
New Life, Old Name El Presidente is now once again M/V INNISFAIL. In late 2007, the vessel was sold to a new owner. After delivering the...
