StuartT

All is good.

Steve, you said "Now I would certainly do an oil sample, or walk from the boat." Why would I do an oil sample now. That would produce...

I don't think you read through this thread. Your post is confusing. Why would you do an oil sample now? That ship has sailed. Let me...

Here is an update on the oil analysis issue. The broker asked me if I learned what a correct number of hours should be for sampling...

Okay, here's the latest. Talked to Lab One, Inc in Phoenix where I buy my oil sample kits. They told me what I expected, that the...

Lots of good thoughts and recommendations/cautions here. Thank you, guys. Am waiting for a call from the CAT mechanic who will do the...

Yes, I could handle a major expense. But like anyone, I would sure hate to replace an engine. The worst case is probably unlikely. I...

That is an interesting way to look at it.

Please remember everybody, I am not suggesting I skip the oil samples. I have 5 kits and I intend to use them. The question is, what...

I agree with both of you. One thing I do know, the previous service was in 2022, 2 year interval and that is not uncommon. The PO has...

So after making moves on several boats over the last two months, I settled on and will survey a 1995 Ocean Alexander 42 Sedan next...