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    New Boater

    The trawler looks beautiful. I owned a 38' similar trawler, refurbished it and learnt a lot about old yachts. i will be in Toronto in February and could take a look at your boat if you would like some insights. Dennis
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    Bill Garden boats

    Greetings all i'm refurbishing two Bill Garden boats. If you have any background information or stories on either of them I would like to add to the histories I am writing. 1967 44' tri-cabin cruiser (wood) 1983 42' salon cruiser (some called it a Formosa 42)
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    diesel heater

    I have a beautiful 1980 38’ Grand Mariner. It has a diesel heater that has never been used. I contacted the manufacturer who sent me a parts manual but they don’t have an operations manual. Does anyone have experience with the Eberspacher D4L or a digital operations manual? Sea Dancer photos...
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    Lehman 120 running temp

    i also have a lehman 120 that has been overheating - 200 degrees. the first strep in figuring out what is wrong thought is to test the engine temp. i use a hand held heat sensor and it shows a temp about 20 degrees less than the gauge. i have a new thermostat that opens at 190 degrees which is...
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    Getting Started

    Restoring a yacht is an honourable project. i just bought a 38' trawler to restore and i can confidently say the learning curve is a straight line up, the cost is a straight line up and you will need the patience of a grandmother. A reasonable restore is likely a better way to learn and to...
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    Grand Mariner needs Teak treatment

    i have a beautiful Ho Hsing 38' 1980 Grand Mariner. it has been left out for a few years and needs a lot of wood refurbishing. looking for experience, advice and ideas on how to improve the wood. Dennis:blush:
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