The full spec and photos are at:

http://www.dunkmckenzie.com/czarinablue-nicholson38

Many thanks

Raga is at Sailcraft getting a new rig put on.

Rainshadow is hull #126 from 1974 and began with a 4-108. Not sure when the change was made.

Another difference I’ve noticed about people’s comments on engines
– Rainshadow has a Sherwood G65 raw water pump. I think it is more common that the 4-108 has a Jabsco water…Read more

I’m suddenly doubting myself. You refer to your 4.108 as the original engine. I thought the 4.107 was the original engine, and the 4.108 must therefore be the second engine in my boat. Caol Ila is Hull No. 22 and launched in 1969, so it is a reasonably early boat. Maybe the earlier and later boats had different engines. Or, maybe, I’m…Read more

This was my question (and concern). I wanted to replace a 50 hp engine, and lots of people were scratching their heads and saying I didn’t need an engine that big, I didn’t need to spend that much money, or that I didn’t need to buy a new engine at all. As Marilyn’s post above demonstrates, some people can make the engine last forever. I…Read more

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Does anyone know the colour codes I can use to buy some extra gelcoat/topcoat?

https://www.dunkmckenzie.com/czarinablue-nicholson38

She is a full-functioning liveaboard, hull 110, currently in French Polynesia. My plan is to sail her west from June onwards via Tonga and Fiji, finally to New Zealand (arriving November 2025).

We are looking for a larger vessel for…Read more

Welcome aboard, glad you found us.

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What Alex posted was: “how are you reach out bilge under diesel motor ?”

I’m not sure if this is supposed to be “reach bilge” or “clean out…Read more

He owns Chinchero, which is hull #135 – a new boat added to our member list!

Christopher says he found us from the Nic 38 Facebook page, which has lots more activity than this site, but this site is better as a reference for how to resolve issues and common problems.

Thanks…Read more

Welcome Alex.

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when we overhauled our 4108 in Colombia we also looked at the gearbox and the mechanic identified degradation of the aluminium between the oil and coolant water zones. His solution was to dremel lightly then make good with cold weld epoxy (brands ‘JB Weld’, ‘Permatex Cold Weld’).
This is not ideal but I have found it useful also in my e…Read more

We have completed another successful year, moving the boat from Finike in Turkey back to Preveza in Greece where she was for so many years. Work undertaken this year includes lifting the lid of the fuel tank and cleaning inside and replacing the sea cocks. She is ashore now until the spring. See details on

Swyn-y-Mor…Read more

Our gearbox works well and we haven’t had any problems with it, except that now it looks like a little seawater is leaking into the reduction gear (i.e., the rear compartment) making the oil in there look a bit like dark milk.

I asked Graham Turner of Thamesway Marine Products what he thinks is the problem.  I understand that he…Read more

Ronar M is well known, Hull no.106, Sail no.1978Y, built 1972. Very well maintained over her life.

Please contact phil@stairbridge.org.uk for further information.
Website with full…Read more

We found 127 in Bradenton fl, in poor shape. She had sank on the hard many times, but was still structurally intact.

We strapped a poorly running outboard on her ass, and promptly proceeded to ft myers. Aside from the engine problems, she sailed great.

We were in the “You got problems” area of…Read more

Originally hull #127 was names “Spirit of the Wind”

Next name as Fuddy-Duddy, when owned by the previous owner.

Andy has quite a tale to tell about Zhader-Duddy and the damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

Welcome Andrew – best success restoring the tough old…Read more

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Welcome to the forum, Mark

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This year, we had the gasket fail on the top sender unit, but we were able to repair that ourselves. When the oil pressure is low, it won’t go into gear – we like that  feature as it protects the gearbox, and warned us…Read more

Does anyone have a TMP 12000 that is no longer in use?

My e-mail is: arild.jaeger@gmail.com

Welcome Jeyda and Jesse

Welcome Kev, hope you find the forum useful.

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Its time to hang up my sea boots. Sea Thrift of Rame hull number 84 is for sale. Well equipped including a Flemming wind vane. Please phone Patrick on 07792 492573 if interested. She is moored at Weston super Mare.

Best regards

As the new owner of hull #65, Deva – he brings a new entry to our member list as Deva’s previous owners had not joined our group.

I hope you find the forum useful, Bouwe, and you enjoy many happy days sailing Deva.