Even though the piston is worn its the cam that
controls its stroke so piston wear doesn’t reduce
the volume of water. Problems arise when a
hole is worn through the piston. Depending
on how much you plan on running it, its
probably OK as it is. If you get to the point
where you have a hole, the Buccaneer would
just make a new piston. A boat house repair
would be to file the piston flat, take a piece of
thick wall copper tubing, cut it open, hammer
it flat. Shape it to the size of the piston and
solder it on, if I couldn’t find anyone to make
me a new piston.
Tubs
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.