Would love to see a pic if you can post one someday. Not sure if you've already posted over at www.woodenboatvb.com but you may find more wood...
I've been researching the claims made about the resin and expoxies sold by www.rotdoctor.com If anyone has any experience and opinions about...
John, I bought my boat knowing that one of my Perkins T6-354 engines would require a re-build. I was also told parts were very difficult to...
A little update for all you kind folks who gave this newbee your best advice. STARBOARD - (this is the engine that had the bad #1 hole) I...
Got an update on my Port engine today. This is the 1,600 hr re-man that I hoped would only require an overhaul, and fortunately that does seem to...
Thanks guys. My mechanic tells me my stbd block and camshaft are in good shape. But what will matter more to me is the conditon of the...
Got some pics from my trip out to the mechanic. Starboard is being packed and shipped to TAD in Virginia for re-build on core exchange basis....
With respect to port engine. This is the one that was a Perkins cerified re-man by Detroit-Pacific Diesel in Kent Washington in 1995 or 1,600...
Yes. both port and starboard were consuming oil. The rim of the turbo air intake used to collect oil. The mechanic who surveyed did not...
It is done on an exchange basis. I'm sending them mine but I've asked them to start the job with a unit they have on their shelf. Re crank...
My mechanic informs me that my Walter v-drives and Borg Warner gears are in pretty decent shape and worth re-using after giving them a litle TLC....
Thank you all for your comments. It's looking more and more like re-build is the most viable option, and its encouraging to hear that pretty...
Here's a web album of her out of the water at survey. http://picasaweb.google.com/gcscccolby/Youngquist
Let's see if I can figure out how to post a picture of the old girl. Well what do you know....it worked
Not looking to go faster, so I agree. I'd love one of these gizmos. Any specific recommendation? Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks for your thoughts. Yes I am still considering re-build. At first id did not seem to make sense because the price dfi between a new and...
No, her speed capabilities are perfectly fine. I will rarely use the speed she already has, but I'm glad there is an extra 3-5 kts in her if we...
New guy here with a project. :eek: :eek: :eek: The boat is a 1972 wood hull Youngquist 36' flybridge cruiser. Hey, hey stop laughing thats...
Interesting comments, thank you.
Mark, As someone who has owned both a Commander and a Roamer how would you compare them?
