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    Polyethylene diesel tanks

    Talk to Shane Douglas at Douglas Marine. I believe he has done several of these. He suggested it for my GB42 when/if the fuel tanks need replacing. https://www.douglasmarine.com.au/
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    What to use

    Haha, travel expenses might be a bit high. Cheers Parry
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    What to use

    Sorry, they were just made from scrap timber and used as a guide for a small hand router. I did not retain them. Cheers Parry
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    What to use

    Make a template for a router, rout out deep enough to hold a bead of Sikaflex filler. To seal, paint the area with International Everdure 2 pack Polyurethane. Fill with Sikaflex. After the Sikaflex goes off, sand it back and varnish over it. I have done all my scarfe joints this way. from then...
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    GB Parts

    Here you go. Schlegel kerf brush seals https://products.tyman-international.com/en/seals-schlegel-timber-seal-fin-ts-tsf-sch2078-abcd.html
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    GB Europa 52 Bilge Questions

    If this is a bilge located under a head I would be looking at the toilet and associated hoses, the plumbing for the sink and shower and the shower floor and sump. Cheers Parry
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    GB Europa 52 Port & Starboard Door Hinges

    There is a Facebook called Grand Banks Owners. On there is a guy by the name of Kevin Silver. He has a large amount of GB spares for sale. Contact him via the FB group. Here is a link to photos of some of his inventory...
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    Lazarette Hinges

    here is a link to photos of the GB stock that Kevin Silver has and is selling. https://photos.app.goo.gl/bZDFUWTcaf8Jquou9
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    Best Dock Cushions

    I use ProFenders here in australia. They are brilliant. If you can get something similar I would highly recommend them. https://www.pontoonfenders.com.au/
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    Staples, who likes them?

    We have one on our GB42. A great place to store the dinghy, and to put the BBQ. Also makes it a lot easier to climb out of the water and get in or out of the dinghy. Cheers Parry
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    Bilge Pump GB42 MY

    Jabsco still make them in several sizes. https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=198799 Cheers Parry
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    Wanted: Grand Banks 49 Grunert refrigerator and Freezer

    If you happen to be a member of the GB facebook page you will see exactly what you are looking for was just listed. Cheers Parry
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    Seeking info on ‘traction grit’ for painting deck...

    Have a look at this video. He is using Soft Sand and it gives a great result. https://www.boatworkstoday.com/videos/what-nonskid-did-i-use-for-this-boat-project-and-how-did-i-apply-it/
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    Tecma toilet controller?

    I replaced mine with this product. Designed and made in New Zealand. Programmable and with more useful features. https://fostersshipchandlery.co.nz/products/smartswitch-toilet-control-panel The spec sheet and manual are at the bottom of this page. https://www.smartswitch.co.nz/manuals.html...
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    Old Grand Banks 42'

    Also be careful where you get the hull numbers from. This GB42 was built late 1980 and delivered 1981. The hull number on the plaque is 40 and the hull number on the documentation is 716E. The plaque refers to it being the fortieth sold and delivered in Australia and the documentation refers to...
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    Princess 3 burner oven problem

    Information here may be of help. https://www.suremarineservice.com/Galley/Seaward-Electric-Range-and-Cooktop-Parts/ Cheers Parry
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    Removing soap scum from teak grate in shower

    We use a non soap body wash. We get no soap scum at all. Cheers Parry
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    Westcapers Transom Replacement

    Very impressive, you are a braver man than I am. Cheers Parry
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    Anyone bought from Star-Marine.com in Australia?

    I am also in Australia and I concur with everything said by Hamish. The only star-marine.com is in europe. There is a starmarine.com in South Carolina. Cheers Parry
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    REALLY Frustrating Brightwork Issue

    I had these problems when I first got my boat. With regards to the surface breakdown I sanded back to bare teak and then applied three coats of Everdure, before varnishing. With regards to the joints I made up a template. routed out the joint and then used Sika to seal them and allow for...
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