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Kevin

I have a couple Automatic Fireboys model 35CG in halon 1301. They came in the engine room when I first bought the boat. A few questions about them. 1. Are these something I should service and keep with diesels in the boat? 2 Are they worth anything? Used to be volunteer firefighter and remember hear...

Kevin

Danny at Hightide sells the 165 gallon ethanol approved fiberglass tank for 3600. Installation probably a little pricy unless you do it yourself. If you have not baught a boat yet, shop around. You may want to look at ethanol discussion. Aluminum is not safe from ethanol either. If you can find one ...

Kevin

Saw it today across from 15 st boat ramp pretty close to convention center. Red hull, gas engines. The sign said 26K. Here is the number. 954 646 0328. Seems pretty cheap. Kevin

Kevin

Thanks guys. I think I will have to buy the book. It's either that or buy the farm. As usual you guys come through with some pretty good information. I want have that multimeter test done. Maybe 5" pancake zincs on rudders and tabs is too much! Thanks again, Kevin

Kevin

Sean, There are no boats around with cords in the water. Since you mentioned it, my engines are hooked up independantly to each battery. No switches yet due to my time crunch. No parallel or ground from engine to engine. Just enough wire to power/run the engines. I think the alternator charges batte...

Kevin

When we hauled the boat out of the water on Tuesday I checkked out the zincs. Despite only being in the water for just over a week, I noticed that one of the 5 inch pancakes on the rudder was already being eaten. About half the surface area was roughed up while the other half was still smooth. Is th...

Kevin

Randal/Bruce
I guess finished would be a better word rather than done. Boats are never really finished though. At least there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Hope it is not a frieght train. I will be up there Saurday and Sunday. I want to meet up with you guys at some point. Kevin

Kevin

So it was Tuesday, a day I had been looking forward to. All needed fixes/modifications to the boat were completed. Still some cosmetics to complete, but overall the boat was ready for the trip to Lauderdale. I new it was going to be windy a day ahead of time, but what the heck, it's a Bertram. I che...

Kevin

What kind of transmisision? Sounds expensive. Kevin

Kevin

I know I saw it here somewhere, but what is the address to the flophouse. Will try to swing in there over the weekend. I am sure it will be obvious where to find you guys once I am there. THE BAR! Kevin

Kevin

That is a great idea. If I was there I would have plugged the cord in for you.
Kevin

Kevin

I did use about three coats. Forgot to mention that. The first coat still showed some green in the resin.

Kevin

Bilgekote rates up there with CX. I did not sand mine. Just clean the best you can. Paint will even displace a few drops of water here and there. I on the other hand think white is the best. "If" you had an oil leak you can easily spot it. Been ther done that with the chryslers....they leaked. I per...

Kevin

Scot, Not sure but I will dig it out of closet in the AM and check. Got to go to work now. Kevin

Kevin

Bruce, I need "guidance" on my set up too. In fact, after looking at my goat rodeo of wiring I was hoping that maybe I could leave the boat with you for a couple days. The only wires left that go to the bridge are for the new Steyr panels. Yanked all the nasty dated electronics and starting fresh. I...

Kevin

Preston/Steve, I think the boat looks clean without them. As I mentioned before, 99.99% of my time with this boat it has been a project. Never even fished out of it yet, but that will change soon. I am 6'3", so I could imagine literally tripping over the rails if I had them. My boat should should be...

Kevin

Preston,
When I bought the boat they were already removed. Not even sure what it is like to have them! Kevin

Kevin

Peter, Fortunatley, I did not have to attack that job. I switched to diesel which allowed me to keep the tank. Mine is held in the same way. I remember a few posts a while back that went in to detail about how the tank was removed. I think if you do a search in the ethanol discussion board you may f...

Kevin

If your boat is built like mine (28)the tank is glassed to the stringers. I might have pictures of mine on the computer that I could send to you. I have tackled a lot of big projects on my boat with primitive tools, poor working conditions and lack of knowledge other than the will to succeed. Fuel t...

Kevin

I know this is not the buy/sell board but railing/ladder system off my 28 needs a home. I hate to toss it. I can bring it to Lauderdale if anyone wants to take it from there. Some one could at least use a replacement ladder. I just do not have the room to store the stuff. It is free for anyone on th...

Kevin

Bruce pretty much summed it up for me, which is good because I am pressed for time. Got rid of a lot of wieght over the past couple days. Took it for a spin after work just to get some hours on it. I have roughtly six hours on the engines. The tank was full when I started. No fuel gauge yet but shou...

Kevin

Sea trialed the B28 today. Wind was 15 to 20 down here in the keys. Pretty sloppy. The 212 hp Steyr's did well. ZF 45 gears with 1.5's and 1 1/8 shafts. Props are 17 15 three blades. Stock set up on the running gear. We had full tank of fuel, six people onbaord, 5 batterries, all my tools and boat b...

Kevin

Another must have in my opinion is a boost guage. Anything supercharged or turbo charged should have a boost gauge. In gas motor application the fuel pressure is a must have too when under boost. Kevin

Kevin

I can tell you that Steyr 6 cylinder will fit in a 1980 28. Using the existing running gear which is 1 1/8 shafts. Came from factory with merc 233's and velvet 71c. Switching to a ZF gear with down angle neccesitates some minor mods to fit the tranny back through rear bulkhead. Also needed spacers t...

Kevin

Harv,
That does not sound good. Not gettting up to speed is one of the same problems I had. Sounded great at idle but did not make power. Then I had catastrophic engine failure. I hope your problem is something simple to fix.
Kevin

Kevin

UV, I used acetone to take off awlgrip overspray from chrome. Worked great. I assume it would do the same on glass. Kevin

Kevin

I can back up the CX stories. Engines submerged in salt water. Sat of months and rusted up tight. Saw rear bracket for mounts and said to myself....self, must have. Sprayed em, busted them loose, and made them look like new, and now they are holding up my new engines! The stuff is worth its wieght i...

Kevin

Bruce, Tell you what, if those motors perform half as well the people involved with making things happen I will be impressed. Could not ask for a better sales rep than Sid. I think I made the right choice with your input on these motors. The tech will be here Wed. afternoon. Got one panel installed ...

Kevin

I might be able to make part of the boat show. I hope to put some faces with names. Bruce, I will probably give you a call prior to dropping the boat off. When do I graduate from the greenhorn status? Kevin

Kevin

no way they did a ten mile swim unless they are athletes. shlould not be allowed to use a boat either. You need a license to drive a car but not a boat....hmmmm. Kevin

Kevin

Good to know. On that note, here is the lowdown on the Steyr install. Cut out the plywood that surrounds the shaft on a B28. Did this to accomodate the ZF 45 gear. One engine is in and in the propper area, but not after switching to a Mastry rear mount to drop the whole engine down in the rear. Hope...

Kevin

Thanks. Think I will pass on them. Sounds like a lot of aggravation. Kevin

Kevin

Anyone tried these? Basically a urethane spacer that goes between output shaft and coupler. Just wondering if they were a waste of money or not. Kevin

Kevin

Saw that a few months ago. Read into it and found that a few people many years ago tried this. Think it was Brown's Gas. I read somewhere that one guy was wacked for the obvious reasons. Some have been paid of by the big oil not to further the projects. But like Sean said, physics.....tough to beat ...

Kevin

Spoke with Bruce today regarding Steyr repower. Steyr told him that 28 Moppie with twin 165 hp cruised at 25mph and 30mph wot. Fuel burn at cruise is 11 gph total. Very nice numbers. The props are 16x15 and 2 to 1 gear. Our main question is how much heavier is the flybridge model compared to the Mop...

Kevin

Bet you can't find a cop that will enforce that new law! It sounds like an umbrella law. If the guy is a jacka@# when dealing with him, you insert umbrella and open it. Nothing surprises me anymore. Kevin

Kevin

I have had my boat for over a year and a half. Used it couple of times but it has been on the hill for the majority of the time. I still have not figured out a name for it. Old lady doesn't Sloppy Hooker so maybe I will name it Hollow Point. Never liked the play on words anyways. Kevin

Kevin

I heard on the news this morning that Steve's father was going to destroy the video when the coroner was done with it. I do not blame him. Question is did anyone make a copy and how long utill they put it on the internet. Nothing surprises me anymore. Kevin

Kevin

I have a 12000 Marine air in my 28. I guess the eu2000i should run that without a problem. Have not been able to hear any first hand reports on that until now. Bruce, any numbers yet on the 212 hp with gears. How much for the IFG and is that something you get on one engine or both? Kevin

Kevin

Very true, especially when the mechanic they use to fix the stuff is not even a mechanic. It is the guy that is willing to work for the lowest bid/salary. As for the Marine Patrol....never, never ever buy something at one of those auctions. There is a reason it is being surplussed. I can prove that!...

Kevin

Found the 165 hp version of the motor on ebay. Probably too small for the 28 but may be good for the 25. They are set up for Bravo drives. 350 hours on each motor. Selling for 18,500 for the pair. They came out of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife vessel according to the Q and A at bottom of listing. I.E., s...

Kevin

I am on one of the emergency responce teams for the state of Florida. One thing I have noticed about the surge is the farther up a river or sound I went, the worse the surge was. Picture all the water being pushed from gulf or ocean into a large sound or bay. Then take that same water and push it al...

Kevin

Is that one of your home videos!

Kevin

Wow! That looks great. I am nearing completion with my paint work.....but it will not look that good next to yours. Kevin

Kevin

1 1/8 shafts in a B28 with 212hp Steyrs might work then? Or is the 2 to 1 reduction the factor that would require larger diameter shafts? Sure would be nice if my original running gear could be used. Kevin

Kevin

Drained my Sea Star system at the helm about 5 months ago for project. Is there any problem with letting it sit without fluid for long periods of time? Guess maybe I should have asked that 5 months ago. Kevin

Kevin

If I remember correctly mine are 50 inches form bulkhead to bulkhead. Hatches are only 41 inches. Definitely too short.

Kevin

Bruce,
You still looking for boats for Steyr intsall? I have a lot of questions about these motors. Give me a call if time permits. 305 481 0253 Thanks, Kevin

Kevin

Bruce,
Tried sending you email. I am not sure they are going through. What is your email address?
Kevin

Kevin

Thanks Guys, Upon doing some measurements today it seems as though 50 inches from bulkhead to coupler just would not be enough for 6BT's. I did email Bruce in reference to the Steyr motors, but I think he is still away from the computer. I read about them at thier website and they sound like a great...

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