Re: [Bristol Yachts:3314] Startup sequence

[Rob Jackson]

Hi Claudia,

If you haven’t paid for the boat yet, absolutely have the most highly recommended marine surveyor take a look. Then get any family or friends who have any level of boating knowledge to look at the boat with you. Someone who isn’t smitten will have a cooler view of the boat. 

I didn’t follow my own advice of course. 🙄

I fell in love with and bought a ‘67 B39 and could have paid substantially less had I bargained harder. I’m now finding endless issues that the PO didn’t divulge. 

That said I’ve had a fantastic season on the boat!

After 9 years, not being a marine mechanic, I’d suggest a complete engine tuneup - all filters, fluids etc. All new fuel as well of course, flush the coolant system, new belts, new impeller etc.  I’m sure others with more mechanical knowledge than I will have more ideas. 

Cheers,

Rob

On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 1:47 PM Claudia Dunn <cad...@gmail.com> wrote:

I am in the process of buying a 1967 Bristol 35.  It is a bit of a fixer at this point and has not been started in 9 years.

What is the startup sequence?

Any recommendations on batteries?

Thankyou

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[mary lucy]

change transmission oil, engine oil, empty fuel tank, clean fuel lines.......change all air filters, change all fuel filters

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[Woodwind]

I have a 60s era 29. And I love this vessel doing some  interior work she’s mechanically sound and ssails wonderfully. Enjoy her