Sounds like a a great resource and is reasonably close to me, care to share contact info for your man?Removed the transmission before covering, taking it to a guy I found not too far away who worked for Yanmar for 38 years. Will de-glaze the cones and re install gaskets etc for $250. Sounded like a good deal to me. Gave me very precise instructions as to how to remove the tranny- ie how much room I needed to slide it back, which bolts to undo etc.
I think Marina Road Boatyard off SR84, or Playboy Marine in Dania.Where will you haul out?
Still to be determined. The admiral says starboard, I prefer the more traditional look of teak but I am having trouble finding reasonably priced teak. May compromise and use mahogany.chrising's project sounds very interesting, much better than paying the $1000+ quoted me by the professionals. what kind of wood will the final version be made of ?
Starboard is not cheap but it is about half the cost of the teak I would need. I am still searching for teak sources. After all, I have all winter.Starboard ain't cheap either. No Maintenance though. Not like teak or any other wood.
I hear ya. Still, consider the aggravation maintaining teak will be and decide if it is still cheaper. One or the coolest things my PO did was replace all the external teak trim with composite.Starboard is not cheap but it is about half the cost of the teak I would need. I am still searching for teak sources. After all, I have all winter.
Oh I know, first thing we did upon purchasing the boat was refinish all the exterior brightwork. It's a mental deficiency I have, regardless of the upkeep, I really enjoy the look of real wood.I hear ya. Still, consider the aggravation maintaining teak will be and decide if it is still cheaper. One or the coolest things my PO did was replace all the external teak trim with composite.
Nothing wrong with that !Oh I know, first thing we did upon purchasing the boat was refinish all the exterior brightwork. It's a mental deficiency I have, regardless of the upkeep, I really enjoy the look of real wood.