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Insurance might also be a consideration... Insurers will routinely deny a claim where the item was not "properly" purchased. For example, in Canada that can mean a claim for a piece of jewelry that was purchesd out of the country but not declared when the citizen returned. Happens more than...

Although, maybe there is asbestos present... https://www.asbestos123.com/news/identify-asbestos-in-ceiling-tiles/

I have those on my 1988 Fu Hwa Taiwanese Tub, while I have not had them tested, I agree with rpackard, they are common ceiling tiles that were popular back then. I always thought they were some sort of pressed cellulose product. Mine were not damaged, so I just painted them with 2 coats of...

Back to the OP’s Question Speaking as an old, retired insurance guy… Remember that the purchase of insurance is really the purchase of a promise. If you provide the insurer with an accurate representation of the risk, they can determine if they are prepared to accept it, and if so, at what...

Just a comment on using the manifold/home run strategy rather than the traditional layout... we built a fairly large house about 3 years ago, I had done a lot of research on the Viega Manabloc system and decided not to go that route for a couple of reasons. The manifolds have had some leakage...

True, but maintenance, troubleshooting and modifications are sooo much easier when everything is so well lit.

Nice job, and no more crawling around the engine with a flashlight!

That 1967 54' Monk McQueen that went down in Coal Harbour in Vancouver belonged to my father in law between about 1985 to 2003. I spent a lot of time on that boat, most often doing maintenance and updates, but also cruising. It had been a live aboard and needed work when he bought it, but he was...

The company I’m considering has done a lot of Seakeeper installations and their main guy has been in the engine room to check it out, and the subject never came up. I will be bringing a up.

I've been thinking about different strategies for reinforcing the stringers. It's an interesting challenge, because in rough seas, with the gyro providing maximum correction, it produces 5,800 ft lbs of torque. Presumably that means something like an alternating dynamic of 2,900 lbs pulling...

I hadn’t really thought much about that... the proposed site for the gyro is immediately behind the engine, with the forward gyro mounts adjacent to the rear engine mounts. The stringers are about 24” apart and measure 3.25” thick. It’s an interesting consideration, I appreciate you bringing it...

Hi Guys, Lots of great replies, thank you for taking the time. I had (briefly) considered the flopper stoppers, but they appear to add more hassle to an outing, and based on a pals experience, they weren't that effective. He took them off and installed hydraulic fins. His offshore boating...

The gyro is a 12 volt system. I should have mentioned that stabilization at anchor is not something I need.

Looking at adding a stabilization system to my 35' Taiwanese Trawler. I've got proposals for fins and a gyro. Both very close to the same price. The gyro would likely be a bit more "invasive" because it involves temporarily moving the engine forward, and it's one 540 lb unit with about 90% of...

I've had success with good quality chemical stripper, try it in a corner, lay it down and let it sit for 10 minutes or so... it should lift the varnish off nicely.

Has anyone come across one of these aft cabin boats, about 35'? Seems quite rare, as I can't find anything anywhere, except the one I'm thinking of buying. Many thanks.