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My '62 Sea Lancer has copper-brown bottom paint. The keel needs to be resealed so I've removed it and plan to replace it with one that I make. I've preped the rest of the bottom by removing loose paint at the bumps and bruises. Ninety percent of the bottom paint is well adhered. I don't really need ...

Welcome aboard! Nice looking boat. 1. Power washing is OK. But use very low pressure and be very, very careful. Use a gentle touch. 2. Use any good quality marine spar varnish. Many brands are fine such as Interlux and Epiphanes. You may use the same varnish for the ceiling and bilge as you use for...

Ed, Thanks. I think you are correct and I am mistaken about the lead. I do run a lead substitute in the fuel. I did ask the store clerk and he couldn't find the straight SAE 20W either. Now that you mention it, I don't recall seeing any Fleet Farm branded lubricants.

I recently acquired a 1962 Sea Lancer with a Penta engine, similar to those in the P1800 automobile. The manual calls for SAE 20W for temperatures above 0^C. I don't know why they even spec the 10W for temperatures below freezing as it is a boat. Anyway, I've searched high and low for SAE 20W and ca...