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I have a couple of cracks in the original faux wood veneer. Should I even consider trying to find a matching veneer to replace the bad panels? Anyone know what the pattern or color's name is? Is working with this stuff easy??

thanks, jp

A brand new anchor windlass was donated to me recently. It's a long story how I got it (no... it did not fall off a truck.) Real nice, stainless, horizontal, with rope capable wildcat. Made by Anchorlift, a Norweigan company trying to break into the US market. I'm not crazy about adding a pulpit, bu...

Send me a copy too please? My '62 Sedan is getting a full rewire. I guess it is a place to start from....
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A customer of mine has moved his liveaboard over to Daytona Beach. Old, big aft cabin Hatteras. He is looking for advice on a trustworthy mechanic. Any Faithfull out that way with a reference?

I in the Tampa area too.
My project 31 is in Tarpon Springs, begging for attention....

It's a fun job, HA.
On my 1962 I found all three threaded aluminum rods corroded off. I guess that is why my front leaked so bad. You will be happy by the time it's over. A good frame really looks good!

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I have put them on my 31 during the renovation. Boat is still a long way from hitting the H2O. They look great and I believe will help greatly with the bow spray. If you decide to do it, I can give pics and some advice. It looks like I did not use enough fasteners.
jp

Thanks guys,
Not to reiterate, but it is amazing the pool of knowledge here. Very cool.

I am at the final stages of a full window restoration on an original '62 Sedan. Complete disassembly, sand, etch, prime, paint. (I had the whole top off for the hull /topside paint job.) I can send pics of most of the project. I followed the faithful's recomendations through the whole thing and it w...

How is the 3116 Cat in a 31? I have stumbled upon a pair during my restoration. Do they fit? Any pointers would help.

Hey UV,
Sure would love a copy of those factory pics. I am putting together a photo album of my 62 Sedan project and they would be a great way to start them off. Maybe you could post them online??
jp

Yeah, she is a looker! Boy what I could do with that! But I am up to my ears in the '62 Sedan.

A few years ago I installed a Glasstech one piece deck in a 42 Bert. Fit like a glove and was real nice. A beautiful floor.

1962 Sedan restoration down in Clearwater, FL. Finally got the project moving. The boats been painted. Just a few days ago stripped the windshield/side windows down to little pieces. A few parts are at the welders having holes patched (wiper motor, antenna standoff, etc) I've talked with American Ma...

I have seen a product called "Prop Speed". Not sure who makes it, maybe Sea Hawk. It is for underwater metals, has a primer coat and two part top coat. Dries mostly clear, with a slight yellow tint. It is supposed to be so slick that growth cannot adhere. If applied properly, with the correct drying...

I know a guy in St Pete Florida with 3208's in his 31. I'll be seeing him next week.... any questions to pass on?

If the rudder stocks are not clean, the packing is not going to last to long because it is trying to seal against a rough surface. Rudders that have been leaking badly for some time tend to have this problem. The only way I know of dealing with it is dropping the rudders and polishing the shafts up ...

Check out the Ultimate Switch products that Depco Pump in Clearwater carry. They have a Hi bilge alarm panel powered by one of those little, square 9volt batterys and it will hurt you ears. There is a test switch for monitoring battery strength. Totally stand alone. Depco Pump 727-446-1656 NOT cheap...

I have had ZF's rebuilt due to a cracked bearing race. Most likely from prop strikes but my owners admited to nothing. The trannys ran fine for years but there was minor vibration and slight oil leakage at the rear seal. An attempted engine alignment revealed the internal damage when the tranny flan...