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I'm so sorry your family is going through this; life really can change in a heartbeat. Sending up many prayers for a thorough recovery, and for many happy years of boating together, healthy and whole.

Congratulations! We just moved our "new to us" Grand Banks 36 down to the Columbia from La Conner. Will look for you on the river.

We just used John Sanford for a boat in La Conner and were very happy with his services.

Yes!

Thank you. In planning accordingly, I am most interested in hearing what everyone considers essential safety gear. I understand we are all different, our cruising and personal circumstances are different, our backgrounds are different -- but what wouldn't you personally leave the dock without?

This is wonderful to read! Can't stay away from the water...

Lots of things to think about and so many good suggestions for us as we go forward. I especially appreciate your response, "Wifey B" -- because honestly, where are all the empowered women on this site? Please, make yourselves known! :)

We are both pilots -- husband is a professional, I have all my ratings, including CFI, multi, etc. The thought of not both being skilled and capable boaters together would never cross our minds. We're in this adventure together!

Thank you, Marty. Definitely a fully operational two-person crew on our soon-to-be-boat. No "admiral" or reluctant wife here. :)

Thank you all for your thoughts -- making a list!

Felt like we were old friends, Keith! Looking forward to the next adventure...

I've been called many things in my life -- tenacious being one description I don't mind!

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My question was posted twice...sorry. Have no idea how to delete this second post.

We are getting close to closing on our "new" boat. Wondering what everyone's list is for essential safety gear and procedures? I know cruising destinations, boat set up and personal preference will play into the discussion, but would love to hear everyone's thoughts on what works for them...

So there isn't any unreasonable oil consumption. Spoke with American Diesel and they have some potential easy fixes, so will keep you posted.

Unfortunately I don't have the surveyor's report in my hand yet. When engine survey was done on Saturday, pressure was taken manually directly at the hot engine (165 deg.) and remained virtually the same from idle to 1500 rpm to my best recollection.

Also, another question: I have read on several forums (possibly even here on TF) suggesting that low op isn't a concern on the 120s until it dips down as low as 15 or even 11 psi. Is it or is it not?

Good samples pulled by professionals, so feel confident in method. 30 wt oil, although the Feb 2018 sample was 10w 40. Back to 30 again now. Can anyone tell me what side the oil pump is on on these engines? Fore or aft? Can it be changed with the engine in place by just dropping the oil...

We just used John Sanford for hull and Kevin Ambrose for mechanical on a boat in La Conner. Both come up from the Seattle area. Impressed with the thoroughness of both.

I am not the mechanic in the family, but wouldn't you expect to see metal in the oil if it were bearings? Especially over the course of five years?

Never know about paper towel experiments (is that really a thing?!). The current owner is on top of it, and I believe the owner before him had most maintenance done by the yard where she was moored. But there's a lot of history we simply won't know. With the exception of a few other issues...

Also I'd add that the current owner purchased the boat in 2013 with the same PSIs that we got two days ago, has run it normally, changed oil and filter every 100 hours, and had no problems. The two oil analyses we have from 2013 and this February show virtually the same numbers on both port and...

Very good, working gauge used on both engines. Both engines have been consistently like this for at least the last five years. Temps both right around 165, and readings taken both at idle and about 1500 RPM with no significant difference.

Looking at a boat with older (1974) twin Lehman 120s and have a couple questions about oil pressure. Both engines are around 3000 +/- hours. The boat consistently runs about 30+ psi on the starboard engine, 20+ on the port side. (Gauges are inaccurate, these readings are taken at the engines by...