Recent content by Jan van der Meer

I replaced the 4 lever system to the new electronic system KE-4 + from teleflex and also a remote on the stern. I made a extra box to use the bow truster on the stern. Very low cost only a box and 2 switches.(and some cable) The system is really great and a lot safer , you can not make...

One more picture from the inside

Ready, this looks a lot better ,we have a lot more space on the after deck and a better view.:) The best regards fro Corfu,Greece

2012

2012 new seals in stabilizers

paint job 2012 Spain

to change the 12 years old grease cord was impossible without taking the rudder of.

I am going to make 1 big hole in the saloon from the door frame to the window frame. There will be a sliding door on the starboard side fixt and on the port side possible to open. On this way i have a lot more space on the aft deck and a great view. I aready removed the bar on the aft deck. I do...

This is a fantastic location in Greece between Corfu and the mainland.

When i took out the bar of my boat i discovered a signature of the man who installed it in January 1989. Mr tresloni thanks a lot , there has been a lot of fun because of your work. Now i will make a sliding door to have more space on the deck. Gr Jan van der Meer

I removed the bar to make a sliding door

Finally i got the engine running again. I put 12 new pistons in , 12 busses,1 cylinder rod,2 new cylinder heads etc,etc,etc. The official reason of the breaking of the springs is that because of a leaking mechanical seal salt water has been in the engine a long time ago. Because of this there...

Update : I took this week the 12 pistons and bushings out of the engine and checked the crankshaft. The crankshaft,the camshaft and the drive train looked good and i am happy that there is no damage on the engine block.:) To take the block out would be a bigger job. I have 1 connecting rod...