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I appreciate your sentiment. I simply cannot repair or have the mental acuity I had when I was 80 year of age. I purchase those repairs and maintenance until they will no longer fit my budget. Then I must no longer enjoy the Oliver and the joy it brings to my quality of life. I had to make the same decision when I no longer could sail as a result of manual dexterity. Thank God I have the where-with-all to cover maintenance and other costs associated with my Oliver..

The beauty of the Sun Hemmi 257L “Chemical Rule” made of Bamboo never needed lubricants as Bamboo tends to be self lubricating.

There is a Love's Truck stop at Hardin on I-95 and also one in Great Falls. Not all of the Love's Truck Centers have Truck service. Hardin and Great Falls are a bit of a hike from the Bozeman area where I believe you are located.

I have used Love's Truck Center for replacing the Struts on my Sprinter 3500 with Koni Struts. As I recall the work was completed within two (2) hours for about $200. They did an excellent job. I failed to mention I purchased the Struts from Agile, who specialized in Sprinter suspension for approximately $400 for the pair. I made an appointment at Love's and waited about one week.

HF transceiver is SGC-2000. I employed the SGC-200 antenna turner in the Ham Shack and functioned well into the back stay on the boat. I also have the ICOM IC-2730A Dual Band VHF/UHF 50W in the F-150. I have had my Ham ticket since 1957. I still fire up the Heath Kit SB-301 and SB-401 from time to time . I built the two in the mid 60's. They were considered the poor mans Collins Rig. 73 de W8CB

A Double Ender can turn my head as fast as a beautiful lady can turn my head. God had a great day when he created Double Enders. Take a critical look at the Oliver from several feet above. Clearly looks like a double ender.

Clearly the best of all possible worlds. I had to retire from Sailing when my balance became inadequate.

Every time I enter my Oliver "Long Time no Sea" I think of the Columbia 26 I sailed 40 plus years ago. I brings back many happy remembrances. I have attached file with pictures.. Oliver Use of Drill Guides compressed.pdf

I have attempted to copy and paste to a pdf file.. The pictures did not copy. I will attempt to provide the actual article with pictures et al.. Our Olliver Trailers are like fiberglass Sailboats. Practical Sailor has articles and tests concerning almost everything related to Fiberglass. Many Oliver owners use 3M adhesives. Those like 5200 is nigh to impossible to remove. Practical Sailor test several products to remove 5200, 4200 etc. Mastering Precision Drilling.pdf

An interesting article I read in Practical Sailor. It may be of interest to some, like myself that is challenged to drill a straight hole. https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/diy-projects/mastering-precision-drilling-how-to-use-drill-guides?MailingID=1794&sc=SC20240814-BoatMaintenance&st=email&vgo_ee=JA0W5PcLI8UFaGVDnUeXDEo6mAAEeCjjBzSln3Cd%2Fc4%3D%3AZaF3gSySaDxQxFNjeCAFHvi8GoKHYPmk

Has there been any thought given to upgrading the Norcold refrigerator by having the Danfoss compressor installed in the Norcold unit? The mechanical engineering involved installing the Nova Kool or Isotherm would seem to be much less arduous. Clearly way beond the capability of the average Oliver Owner. Those who do accomplish that Herculean feat are Master Mechanics.

I purchased John Davies 2017 Oliver LEII,

@Kathy Tewart The Isotherm Cruise 130 has functioned well. As reported by several Oliver owners, the freezer is small but it meet my needs. I have the Norcold in my 2017 Navion 24V and the Isotherm is much preferred. Temperature remains +or - 3 degrees F. I purchased a portable refrigerator as an adjunct to the Isotherm that travels well in my Ford F-150. The portable is capable of zero (0) degrees F however I have found I do not require the freezing temperatures as the portable keeps the Beer at the perfect temperature of 50 degrees F. The Isotherm Cruise has been employed by many in Power and Sailboats. John Davies did a spectacular job engineering and installation of the Isotherm. I would suggest that you take the John Davies installation documentation to various installers and get a quote on the installation. West Marine sells the Isotherm and surely they will assist if finding an installer.

John Davis reported long ago that 45 psi to 50 psi was optimal for our tires in that size range. He had that right!! i use 50 PSI to give a bit of a Head Room for monitoring.