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Olson I liked his work! My dad and I stopped by his shop one time, they were friends, and George told us all about his vaccum bagging process. I went on to use it on many cold-molding projects to bag on veneers w/o staples. Made a nice look. George was just so open to teach the trade to new...

Olson 34 Hey Loren, is the 34 a George Olson design? Originally built in his shop Pacific Boat Works?

Hi, I think the mainsail helps with mast stability and reduces mast pump in a choppy sea. This is especially important to those of us who have not replaced our OLD (e27) spreader bases! Are you reefing the main? Familiar with the process? Dave

tank removal I have a '76 E27 too. I found the tank came right out of the lazzarette (sic) and a nice new plastic job fit right in. With a few mods to hold it down, like a plywood base. Pretty simple. Forgive me if you've covered this already-- I didn't read the whole thread.

We can deduce a few things. That's right! A few sites suggest the 15x11 x 3/4" propeller for the 2gmf. I wonder if it'll swing. Off to the marine exchange in Seattle (our fine city).

Glyn, My diver hasn't been able to get the present prop off yet so I don't have any numbers other than hull speed plus it looked smallish last haul-out (tons of room 60% ?). I like sailing better than motoring, so hope to feather a new 2 blader on center and sail a bit faster/higher. The box is...

Hi, I'm looking to replace our exisiting 3 blade prop with a 2 blade. I think the 3 blade is too small as the boat barely powers at 4 3/4 knots. No tachometer on the boat though. Anyone have this boat and 2 cylinder diesel with a gear ratio of 2.62? Is hull speed about 5.5 knots? Thanks, David