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    Mast /Boom/Hoist for 36 ft Marine Trader

    boom Rick, I have a boom off of my 32' Island Gypsy that I no longer need, 88" in fine condition and free. Not sure what you exactly looking for...George in Michigan
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    Lazarette hatch rebuild

    I'm doing something similar only on the top of the anchor locker at the bow. I'm replacing the rotten core with marine plywood and plan to epoxy resin all surfaces, let dry, then put the new core in place, wet the top with epoxy and then use two layers of 1708. Is it best to go with West...
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    Additives

    additives For those of you with Ford Lehmans, Bob Smith (the developer of the FL) said before he died, that these engines need no additives. I'll take it from the pro. George
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    Teak removal Aft Deck

    Andy, I picked up this comment in your recent post having to do with teak. I am always watching for fellow-IG owners. Haven't found many, but nice to see your comment. We have a 32' 1994 and have for 6 seasons. Her home is on Lake Michigan in the US. She has 3400 hrs on a single FL135. She...
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    Leaky windows

    We have a 32' Island Gyspy with 3 leaky Windows that need to be rebuilt. Our home port is Holland, MI. Any recommendations for a good repair outfit in southwest MI?
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    Diesel Engine Oil

    I have a new-to-me Island Gypsy 32 with a 135 Ford Lehman with 2600 hrs. Bought it last summer and following storage this winter, am ready to change the oil. Boat is used exclusively on Lake Michigan. I'm getting mixed messages on what oil to use. ADC says 30W (single viscosity). My new...
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    removing old varnish drip marks from gelcoat

    Bought a 1994 Island Gypsy last summer and want to fix up the gelcoat this summer. When previous owner did the bright work, he never cleaned up the varnish that dripped down. Probably two or three years old and all hardened. Any suggestions on what can remove the varnish drips without...
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    Lehman SP 135 Heat Exchanger

    What year is your engine? I have a 1994 Ford Lehman 135, and I don't think the heat exchanger has been added yet. Might be time. I just bought her this summer.
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    Engine Hour Meter

    My engine hour meter has stopped working at about 2500 hours. My engine is a Ford Lehman 135 Sabre. I have the meter out from the dash and would like to send it some place for diagnosis and a possible fix. My guess is that one of the plastic gears inside the unit has become worn. Anybody know...
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    Repairing Espar heaters

    Bought Island Gypsy 32 this past June. Have discovered that Espar furnace does not work. Operator's guide for this D3L (certainly older) says to "remove glow plug and inspect for carbon build up. Clean and replace. Also, clean screen with brass brush to remove any carbon from it." I doubt...
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    For Sale: 40' Trawler Dropping 20g Off Asking Price. No Banks. No Credit Checks.

    trawler If trawler is still for sale, please send pics. Looking for one in my price range. George gbrides@umich.edu
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