Scared of what? They are professionals! Launching the boat is a LOT more stressful! Backing up is a lot harder

sounded like 800

Yes, I use 800 degrees F to strip varnish. Doesn't seem to burn it as much as higher temps do, so it can come off in sheets instead of just disintegrating. This gun does have a digital readout

Great. I am just the current caretaker of the boat. I give 110% to all my projects.

@@ohlson38 well done.

Thank you. It was a lot of work, but worth it!

@@ohlson38 tell me about it. 😊

Yes there are a few modifications to the motor. Notably the Balmar alternator and balmar AltMount pulley kit. Aftermarket PYI engine mounts, PYI shaft seal, The engine has a stock factory mechanical lift pump. the previous owner installed the electric Facet pump. the previous owner also installed new sending units for the temp and oil pressure to show the level, instead of just an idiot light. There are VDO gauges in the cockpit. I strongly recommend the electric pump. It adds a filter, helps bleed the system, and offers reliability if the engine sucks air. So huge safety feature. The electric pumps are highly debated. I like it! Yes there is several places there is dried antifreeze from previous services, changing the fresh water pump, changed the hoses out, thermostat, etc. I should clean it. Plus taking the cap off to check the antifreeze level EVERY time I start the motor, along with checking the oil level, at EVERY start up (if I remember, that is!) Maybe I will make a video on the modifications to the motor at some point. Still runs great for a 2001 model year motor!

the white plastic bracket the holds the cables? It was actually quite simple. I did not realize that was edited out. If I did capture it, I will post it. Once the cables are in the bracket, just slide them down. when the bracket/threads of the bolt are near the hole, just wiggle it til it comes through the hole. That was the easiest part of the job! If/when you do this job, you will see what I mean. I thought that would be difficult too. When the cables were slid down, it literally just popped through the hole.

I did find the raw footage. I will upload it. The cables are so stiff, you can literally make that plastic mount dance anyway you want and locate it into the hole quite easily.

Boat was just hauled out of the water for the winter. I was planning on giving an introduction to the boat soon. Stay tuned! Make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications! Should be a lot of good content this winter!

I got it from Amazon..of course! amzn.to/3Ch6F1b The beauty is the the blade has 3 sides to use! Blade is carbide, lasts forever (or so it seems!)

@@ohlson38 I know! I used to have one and I love it bc it’s one of the few profile scrapers that will fit under cleats and all the tight spots on anchor pulpit, as well as all the other books and crannies on sailboat’s toerails. Thanks !

Yes, as you can see, i loosened the chain, and i was able to complete the task.. major pain! Still a great steering system!

The air filter is foam on a screen. I previously checked it. The video was getting too long, so didn't show that or check the diesel filters.

@@ohlson38 Good deal. I have the same engine and haven't checked mine yet (just bought in January). Thanks for posting.

@Zak not an expert..but have serviced this engine for 15 years..let me know if you have any questions

@@ohlson38 Thanks! I will reach out if I have questions when I service it.

Epifanes high gloss

@@ohlson38 Thank you sir! Will probably go with that. No Cetol for me!

@@beaconbus watch my playlist for varnishing the toerail.. it is boring but detailed!

@@ohlson38 will do, thx!

sounds great! should start a blog like this too! If you are on facebook, make sure join the Ohlson 38 owners group! facebook.com/groups/116703361683163

Going to try a penetrating epoxy on this crack. Will try and pry it open as much as possible and inject some epoxy into the crack, clamp and hope for the best! Teak repairs need to remove as much oil as possible to get penetration as possible. Keep wiping with acetone over and over to clean as much as possible. With teak, I always try a mechanical bond if possible (screws, dowels, biscuits-my favorite) along with wood glue or epoxy, depending on the project.

Interesting. I have a feeling my acetone clean has been subpar. It’s pretty tough to get acetone into some of the small cracks. Pretty necessary to fill these though. Ours are also full width and leak water when it rains.

@@dsmoll91 joys of boat ownership and repairs!

My boat is outdoors with a shrinkwrap cover in the Southside of Chicago. Brrrrr......

South of Boston (Mattapoisett MA) so it is COLD here in the winter. Yea, it is a treat having heated storage. Not inexpensive, but being able to save cubic dollars over having a boat yard do the work is worth it. Also have the bay 12 mo of the year, so I can keep all my stuff in it without moving it.

@@ohlson38 I just bought my boat this winter, but may see if I can find something similar in Chicago for next winter.

@@beaconbus finding DIY yards is hard. Inside DIY is even harder. It is well worth the effort to search for inside storage!

@@ohlson38 I bet it will be a challenge to find for sure.