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The above is great info. I used it on our cap rails and after about 18months in the hot Queensland semi tropical sun it`s loosing its` gloss. Absolutely no chipping or flaking though. New to freshen it up. What is the process for this - sand down (120?) and a couple of coats?

And of course you can always do what Bruce suggested as a last resort because we all know that real men, and sailors, don`t need to read instructions:) Sorry, that should read ....real persons and sailpersons............

Well, starting from the left: Starting Fluid - sprayed into the engine air intake when your poor old Lehman doesn`t want to get out of bed to start. Not a usual oil change activity. We have a local product called "start ya bastard" Brakleen - used to clean things - Perhaps it could be used to...

Hey Paulga, If you find instructions re flushing the cooling system on your Lehmans - please post it here - I would be keen to see/follow it.

Only thing I would suggest is after step 7, check the oil on the dip stick - you might need more (or less) oil

I am considering installing a 5-meter string of LED lights in the engine room to supplement/replace three individually switched standard incandescent 12 v bulbs - usual type found in boats of my era (1985 Island Gypsy) Two I rarely use as they are out wide and difficult to reach so I am looking...

Before blaming the pump - check the anti-syphon valve you have in the pump out hose - if blocked it could be sucking the discharge right back in - with a lot of sea water of course:cautious:

This flexible tank has got me thinking re aeration. A hard sided black tank has an air gap above the sewage which needs refreshing with clean air to stop the smell bacteria forming. Not so in a bladder - there is no air gap therefore no matter how many air vents installed, no oxygenated air can...

Hi Doug, I had exactly the same issue - only one 1" vent and not possible to run a second to the other side of the boat. My solution was to run a second 1" vent (from the opposite end of the tank) exiting just in front of the original vent. I installed a small clam shell over the original line...

Yes, thats the one. I have 135s so its a straight run back - yours are on the back of the engine so perhaps a right angled barb would be the go.

I have Lehmans and my water comes from the back cap of the large heat exchanger - the rear plate was removed, drilled and tapped to take a hose barb. The water is under pressure from the salt water cooling pump

Under the keel depth for me too. Seems to me that when you are worrying about how much water you have, you are concentrating on other things as well - knowing instantly how much water you have to play with saves a bit of brain power for other things. The anchor chain calculation can be done at a...

is the frame intact?

I agree they look strong. One thing I did notice was when the stbd enging first fired there was a small brown "sludge?" thrown into the water. I have a similar "issuing" on my two Lehmans - I always assumed it was a bit of rust in the muffler (they are home made steel by the PO) but it is more...

Hi "Pedro" Welcome to another "Manlyite" - we keep our boat at WMYC - what about you? BTW, there are a lot of members on this forum who don't believe anything unless its accompanied by a picture:banghead: Once again welcome

A welcome from me, esp as I was born in Maitland and we spent many a holiday at Nelsons Bay and at the caravan park at Halifax Bay (renamed?)- the caravan park would be a housing estate by now.:nonono: Cheers George

Nooooooooooooo..........leave it as it is ...it doesn't need a fly bridge!!!!!!! It is perfect as it is - anything you do will stuff up the original (IMO) - even the paint job(colours) suits it!!! Welcome by the way:)

Agree Bruce, it would be a toughie to tell them apart - perhaps they would only use one swab - better ask them to do the nose first though.........

Thanks for suggesting I should be better off fishing - I had already visited the website manufacturers of your mufflers website and checked out the various models - we have google down here too you know:)....... what I thought I was asking for was a wider angle shot of your mufflers to show how...

Hi Jcslocum, Could you post another photo of your mufflers please to give an idea how the pipes run - ie a wider angle shot? Thanks George

Yup, either side is a good solution AND it saves the cost of a scoop:)

Well, for that pesky smelly tank, I know NoFlex is the go to solution - I used it after discussions (forum and phone) with Peggy and there was no question is solved the problem virtually instantly. My problem was I kept forgetting to add dose - back came the stinkies. So............plan B I...

Hi Andy, A couple of years ago I replaced all the small window frames (with wood) but was able to re use the aluminium double track - but installed new felt. I did as you are suggesting - towards the rear of each window I drilled vertical holes -(10mm I think) through the track and the...

Well I`ll second the original post - I was having trouble finding some special size hinges for my transom door - - looked everwhere but a member identified a supplier in Sydney that sells exactly what I was after - cudos again to members of this forum and the forum itself

Thanks Jim and Josie, I have ordered a pair from a company in Sydney - suggested by Brian of Insequent - the company is in Sydney and therefore "just down the road":socool: Thanks for being helpful though. George