Recent content by JPT

Before adding the grease there was never any sign that water was leaking out from there. However, it's clear now that air was leaking in whenever the engine was running, and thus reducing the pump flow. Jon

One thing that made a huge improvement in seawater flow and hence cooling on the Volvo 2003 engine in my E38 was adding copious amounts of grease to both sides of the gasket on the seawater pump cover. Before that the temps would often rise to 190 or above, and now the temps are pretty much...

I replaced the three hatches on my 1991 E38 in 2014. I used the following Lewmar Ocean Series hatches from Defender. The information was all from them at that time. You are talking about the Size 70 main hatch and Size 60 forward hatch. Size 20, Flat Base OA Dimensions: 10-1/2"L x...

Oil Lift Oil Remover is designed to remove oil stains from concrete and asphalt driveways, wood and tile floors, and many other surfaces, with the user mixing it in a variety of different concentrations depending on the application. https://oillift.net/product/oil-remover/ The package...

I used Jay Maloney at Maloney Marine Rigging (http://maloneymarinerigging.com) a year ago and he did a great job of overhauling my Navtec backstay adjuster with a new seal kit and rod as well. He's in Southport, ME, and so is closer to you than San Diego, but you may find someone closer yet to...

Sean, Thank you for running such an amazing website! Here's a belated contribution. Jon

I have an Ericson 38 built by Pacific Seacraft in 1992, and the hull identification number begins with "PSC". Jon