Hi guys! Greetings from Norway! So fun, interesting and inspiering to follow your channel 😊 Fleming is absolutely a dream boat, lately I’v discovered Elling boats, my favorite there would be the Elling E4. It has no fly thou, but a sunroof that opens. Extremely well built boats but a bit out of my pricerange at the moment. Viknes 1030/1080 SB (Sun Bridge) is also a huge favorite. Adapted to the Nordic climate it has been a hit here in Norway since the early 2000’nds. Looking forward to your next video😊 Keep safe and a happy new years aswell 🍾💥☃️
“BOAT” is an acronym for Break Out Another Thousand (dollars). I owned 3 large trawlers and cruised throughout the Great Lakes for 20+ years. You should have several thousand dollars in a readily accessible savings account to fund larger and unexpected repairs; replenish the funds as they are consumed. The most important parts of your boat include the engine, transmission, fuel system, electrical system, steering system, and running gear (prop, shaft, cutlass bearings, etc.). Your lives may very well depend on these components/systems operating flawlessly. Make sure you have a full complement of spare parts, including engine and cooler hoses. Sounds like your boat has soft steel tanks, which were common in that vintage boat. The tanks rust from the inside out because of the water that is trapped at the bottom of the tank and in constant contact with the steel. If one tank is already weeping/leaking, the other tank won’t be far behind. Have the tanks replaced now while you are safe, close to home, and near lots of experienced/competent mechanical support. It’s a costly and invasive project but, a necessary one since the boat will be your home for 15 months. Remove, clean, and re-bed all the exterior parts that you can to keep the boat dry inside. Leaks are insidious and can travel for surprisingly long distances along the horizontal parts of the boat. They have to be stopped at the source with disassembly, good quality caulk, and proper reassembly. You bought an old boat that has lived its life in harsh conditions (sun, humidity, salt water) and the previous owners may have deferred maintenance on important components.
I had an RV that had a leak in the roof and the RV company said thousands to trace and repair. So I thought about it and then remembered something that my mom used in birthday cakes, etc. Food dye. It comes in five colours. What I did was I got on the roof and gave everything a good misting. Then in areas I suspected, I placed a few drops of the dye in those areas. Red there, green over there etc. Then went inside and watched till I seen the one specific colour that come through. Then I knew exactly where to fix. The dye cost less than $5 bucks. I fixed it myself at a total cost of less than $100. Sidney, BC, Canada
My dream boat is also a Fleming but I VERY close second is a Helsmans!! Helsmans are soo beautiful!! We currently have a 2002 Mainship 390. I love my Mainship!!
Hi guys! Greetings from Norway! So fun, interesting and inspiering to follow your channel 😊 Fleming is absolutely a dream boat, lately I’v discovered Elling boats, my favorite there would be the Elling E4. It has no fly thou, but a sunroof that opens. Extremely well built boats but a bit out of my pricerange at the moment. Viknes 1030/1080 SB (Sun Bridge) is also a huge favorite. Adapted to the Nordic climate it has been a hit here in Norway since the early 2000’nds. Looking forward to your next video😊 Keep safe and a happy new years aswell 🍾💥☃️
“BOAT” is an acronym for Break Out Another Thousand (dollars). I owned 3 large trawlers and cruised throughout the Great Lakes for 20+ years. You should have several thousand dollars in a readily accessible savings account to fund larger and unexpected repairs; replenish the funds as they are consumed. The most important parts of your boat include the engine, transmission, fuel system, electrical system, steering system, and running gear (prop, shaft, cutlass bearings, etc.). Your lives may very well depend on these components/systems operating flawlessly. Make sure you have a full complement of spare parts, including engine and cooler hoses.
Sounds like your boat has soft steel tanks, which were common in that vintage boat. The tanks rust from the inside out because of the water that is trapped at the bottom of the tank and in constant contact with the steel. If one tank is already weeping/leaking, the other tank won’t be far behind. Have the tanks replaced now while you are safe, close to home, and near lots of experienced/competent mechanical support. It’s a costly and invasive project but, a necessary one since the boat will be your home for 15 months.
Remove, clean, and re-bed all the exterior parts that you can to keep the boat dry inside. Leaks are insidious and can travel for surprisingly long distances along the horizontal parts of the boat. They have to be stopped at the source with disassembly, good quality caulk, and proper reassembly. You bought an old boat that has lived its life in harsh conditions (sun, humidity, salt water) and the previous owners may have deferred maintenance on important components.
I had an RV that had a leak in the roof and the RV company said thousands to trace and repair. So I thought about it and then remembered something that my mom used in birthday cakes, etc. Food dye. It comes in five colours. What I did was I got on the roof and gave everything a good misting. Then in areas I suspected, I placed a few drops of the dye in those areas. Red there, green over there etc. Then went inside and watched till I seen the one specific colour that come through. Then I knew exactly where to fix. The dye cost less than $5 bucks. I fixed it myself at a total cost of less than $100. Sidney, BC, Canada
Resealing everything, is “cheap” insurance. 😊 She will figure out the boat is home once you start the trip and have a steady routine.
Love your videos..hope to cross your wake we are also getting on our the 1st
My dream boat is also a Fleming but I VERY close second is a Helsmans!! Helsmans are soo beautiful!! We currently have a 2002 Mainship 390. I love my Mainship!!
I love the Flemings also. I looked at the prices and my left arm went numb and my jaw started hurting.