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Hello, Robby - I’m always interested in anything to do with Cummins 555 engines, as we are the new owners of a 1986 Hershine 42 (bought from the original owners this summer) with the original engines in it. I hope you find your answers here.

rsn48, thank you so much for posting the video of Jeff Cote; it’s exactly what we needed to see at this time and really helpful!

@CharlieO, my husband had experience 30+ years ago as well, fishing in Alaska during the summers. He has also crewed on sailboats (and enjoys both power and sailing). I’ve lived by the water pretty much all my life, but am a big-boating novice and am learning everything as quickly as possible...

She’s beautiful! Thanks for posting the photo.

Thank you all for your kindness and warm welcome. I’d love to hear more about the Jefferson and any other Hershines out there! The GB42 is a beautiful boat. It’s so good to see you all enjoying your boating lives. I look forward to more adventures on the water, and learning from this community.

Thank you, @slowgoesit and @cheechako! Our maiden voyage (from Tacoma to Blake Island, Poulsbo and back) was great fun and we’re learning a lot. Have a lot more questions and am looking forward to tapping into the wisdom here. Happy boating to both of you!

We’ve bought our first boat (other than kayaks), from the original owner - she’s a 1986 Hershine 42’. I’m grateful for the wisdom and welcome of this community. Will try to post photos. Happy boating, everyone!

Hello again! The boat is officially ours. I’m uploading photos from the listing and appreciate your warm welcome here.

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Thank you, Cheechako This is so helpful; thank you! We’re in the mechanical inspection/fluid analysis process now, and will for sure post photos when it’s all completed. She is a beautiful boat, and I’m so glad to hear that you have been happy with yours. Would love to hear more of your...

Great discussion - thank you I appreciate reading all of your experiences and thoughts about this. We were unable to find uncovered moorage closer than 45 minutes away, so the hour drive is tolerable to us. The difference in moorage price in this situation is only about $100 a month, plus the...

Grateful! Thanks again, everyone, for this input. I appreciate you sharing all of your experience and wisdom!

Thank you! Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences and opinions. I appreciate all of the input and it is helpful to have. What a nice community!

Hello there! I’m brand new here and am so grateful to see the kindness and wisdom on these threads. We are in the process of purchasing our first boat - a 1986 Hershine 42”. It has been kept in a saltwater boathouse by the original owner all of its life and is in beautiful condition. We’re...