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by shade2u2
Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Bow Hatch
Replies: 15
Views: 25599

Re: Bow Hatch

Ours has a cushion that is tucked in the hatch opening. It's covered with the same material as our curtains. I thought the previous owner did it for insulation purposes since he ran the AC a lot. I have not experienced any condensation around the hatch but have some up toward the roof corner of the ...
by shade2u2
Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: Just spotted 1978 37' with twin 440's
Replies: 8
Views: 12614

Re: Just spotted 1978 37' with twin 440's

I think this boat is listed on POP Yachts also. There are a lot of pictures on their sight and boattrader. I've heard that it is hard to get out of their listing agreements. Rebuilt 440's could be a plus, but might need a lot of other work.
by shade2u2
Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Hull Preparation & Painting
Replies: 34
Views: 47707

Hull Preparation & Painting

This is my first time & would like some advice... I was hoping this will be a simple process. I have power-washed my 28 M hull. It looks okay, but I think there is a film of "river much" still in some spots. My first question - can I use Shoreline hull cleaner on it? I always used it o...
by shade2u2
Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:53 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Hull Plugs
Replies: 10
Views: 15942

Hull Plugs

While I have my 28 on the hard, should I remove and clean up the hull plugs? I assume that they were pulled in the past but I don't know for sure.
I believe that there are 2 in my boat - does that sound right?
The bilge is dry.
by shade2u2
Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: What's in a Boat's Name?
Replies: 18
Views: 19022

Re: What's in a Boat's Name?

That is a meaningful name and a great story.
Mine is very simple at the moment... excuse the barrel we pulled out of the river that day...
by shade2u2
Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Wood panels
Replies: 5
Views: 12754

Re: Wood panels

Just an idea to that I used. I was adding a door under the bed facing the galley hall so that we could better use and access the storage area. Otherwise we had to shift or moved the bedding to get to the top door that was under the cushions. Anyway i went to a local (Cambridge,OH) old RV dealer that...
by shade2u2
Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 1984 360 Head issue
Replies: 2
Views: 6410

1984 360 Head issue

I had an exhaust leak on the starboard side at the center ports. I removed the manifold- cleaned it up and put on new gaskets. It was okay for a while but the leak returned. I found that the middle-lower area at the middle ports was pitted and "eaten" away so the gasket started to blow out...
by shade2u2
Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Aluminum houseboat hull
Replies: 8
Views: 12361

Re: Aluminum houseboat hull

It sounds like this boat was neglected for many years according to the current owner. Over the past 5 years it has been completely gutted & the hull sandblasted. The interior & systems appear to be refurbished nicely.
by shade2u2
Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:54 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Aluminum houseboat hull
Replies: 8
Views: 12361

Re: Aluminum houseboat hull

Jeff,
We are looking at the one level concept as a big plus for our old bodies and dogs!

I haven't looked at this vessel yet, but may next month if it is still for sale. I will want to see it out of the water.
by shade2u2
Thu Nov 17, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Aluminum houseboat hull
Replies: 8
Views: 12361

Re: Aluminum houseboat hull

I also have these pictures of the keel area before repair. This looks bad to me.