Joined this past week. Lifelong boat lover. Currently have a 1974 Carver Monterey 25', 255 OMC, which I purchased last summer.
The boat had been in inside storage for 23 years according to the registration sticker. Was concerned about the condition of the
fuel (Gas) tank and couldn't find anyone local that would/could clean it. I removed the gas gauge sending unit and, low and behold,
the tank was completely full of 1991 gasoline. Smelled fresh too. Talked with a couple boat mechanics and was told to try to try to
start using the old gas. After installing a completely new fuel/water separating system, I did just that, and she started right up and
purred like one of my cats.

Tried all the lights etc and everything worked with the exception of the bilge pump, which I replaced.
I removed the electronics, Loran, and a dated, paper trace, depth sounder. I have a GPS and VHF radio I will be installing soon.
She's not the prettiest boat afloat but, she's all mine. Will use this summer to get all the mechanics checked out and working
properly. Then the work on the Teak starts. I have to get the windshields in shape this year. They have been leaking, have some
black staining and the PO tried using silicone to seal the glass which didn't work and looks like crap...
Any suggestions on how to go about fixing both windshields? The glass seems to be good and I would reuse it.
I'm so excited about this boat I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve...

Fair Winds and Following Seas