Recent content by Barry Lunn

I am attempting to repack my port shaft on an older 34 DC with an 1 3/8 shaft. I had no difficulty getting the old packing out. According to everyone that I have spoken to and measuring the best that I could, I found that I need a 5/16 packing. Unfortunately, I have been unsuccessful in my...

I am in the middle of re-doing a 1963 34' DC. I am at the point of replacing the 2 gas tanks which are housed under the aft cabin berths. Fuel has been removed for 2 weeks and will let air out a couple more weeks. My plan is to cut the tops of the tanks out and set new tanks inside the old but I...

I am a new member and proud new owner of what I'll call a great classic. She is a 1963 DC hull #11. I have redone a number of old boats but never a Hat. I am really looking forward to getting started. I feel lucky Considering the fact that she has never been altered and I have what I believe is...