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JohnD

I don't know about the crome ones, I'd go with the seastop plastic ones.
Here's a link to an online place that has them:

http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/2,331.htm

They work, just ask Diesel Doug!!

JohnD

I finally got around to setting up one of those pic sites. Here's some pictures. Unfortunately I don't have an in progress, so all are after the replacement had been made. I found a local guy who does good work for a reasonable price. The old transom was shot, but the foam was good. The only section...

JohnD

For a B31, I'd consider a raymarine package. You could go with the SG1 and get the head unit, course computer, hyd pump for under $1500 and then add their wireless remote. In the bay and mostly for remote steering you'd probably be fine without the gyro-compass. Though I would ask if it could be add...

JohnD

Mine was and is wet, though it won't be getting wet from the transom anymore. I dropped it last Friday at the shop to have the transom replaced from the inside with Coosa board, I'll put the scuppers back in with a decent flapper on the outside and if they start to sink the boat I'll just plug them ...

JohnD

Thanks, now that's one job I'll never consider doing myself!!!

As a matter of fact I don't paint bottoms anymore...

Good luck getting her finished up.

John

JohnD

Mike, nice article and it was great to meat you in person last year at atlantic city. Maybe next year we travel up together.... I wish I was only wrong on time, I missed on budget too. But as a rule I don't keep count of what's been spent as much as what's next to spend ;-) I just dropped the 20 off...

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UV, I can agree about the missed opportunity with re-introducing the B31 but I do like the newer 36, just not the fact that those cabin windows make it look like the twin of my dock neighbors b-liner28...Same pretty blue hull & dark sloping windows...even had the radar arch. Not that I'm advocating ...

JohnD

Chris, I can't help with specific knowledge of the 36 I like them but think I like the B37 better. Is he looking into the sportfish or express. If the sportfish, I'd say that the better buy would be a B37, not much bigger but definetly proven and less $$ than the B36's. Now for those Cat's, the late...

JohnD

Bruce, Thanks for the quick response, the one I was afraid of.

So for the next step, there seems to be some cost differences between the muffler mfg. Any mfg you prefer over others?

It looks like it will be at least $600 per muffler for the 8" models...

Thanks,
John

JohnD

I'm in, over due as a matter of fact. I'll include a late fee.

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JohnD

Greetings Faithful, I'm in need of a little advise on exhaust/muffler choices for my repower.. I'm putting 420hp cats in my B35 and had intended on using a 6" exhaust until I read the spec's on the mufflers which say I'll need 8" exhaust. The last thing I want to do is cheap out at this point. Howev...

JohnD

I don't know where your're from, but check out the Ethanol fourm. Concensus seems to be that later tanks are not affected. Over all, the critical issue seems to be that ethanol cleans the varnish and crap left behind from non-ethanol gas. I've got a B35, 1972 and the inside of the tank is clean as a...

JohnD

BEER, who's got beer???? it's Thursday and I've got 50 hrs in this week and had off on Monday...... Unions... been there done that and appreciated it. I just wish the others had as well... Thudddddd.... I bet ya a bottle of your favoriate libation that I make it to Atlantic City next year and you do...

JohnD

I know you said you scraped the gear but it sounds like bottom/gear fouling, I couldn't reach 3000 when I to the boat to the yard after sitting all winter. Could you have the boys at the end of your creak give you a short haul to look at it out of the water? Other than that I'd say maybe plugs/wires...

JohnD

That sounds like a decent deal and I know you've been looking for a while. I had a similar situation, the package I got came with 2:1's and that would have required me to increase shaft angle to turn a bigger wheel. So I found a pr of 1.5:1 and saved about $1k each and need to sell the 2:1's, you sh...

JohnD

John, When I had some quetions about my zf280's re-gearing or buying new. I looked up the number on their website and gave them a call. They answered all of my questions questions though the prices were steep. I'm not sure if the 220 is much different, but the 280A's were quoted at $4800. Buy them w...

JohnD

Gotta love Howdy boating, here on the Chesapeake we'd go almost every night for a ride, plenty of creeks and friends to visit.

Mind you, this is when I had a boat that floated and had motors in it. I can't wait to finish the repower and get back out on the water.

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JohnD

Charlie, sorry to hear of your troubles. You've got a good crew in George & George jr. I got my old thru-hull's out and the struts are off ready to go get reamed, I know how they feel ;). If things go well I should bring the motors back from Crisfield late next week. From there I turn it over to the...

JohnD

These guys rebuilt my CATs but they do cummins as well.

Try T&S in Crisfield MD, they'll ship anyware.

http://mysite.verizon.net/tandsmarine/

JohnD

Thanks Charlie, you and Pat are a class act!!!

It was good to see everyone again and meet some new folks as well. I can't say enough good about eveyone.

I'm already looking forward to next year !!!

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Thanks Guy's it has helped to vent and here that others have found the same thing. Well, I confronted the yard this morning and I think we have things worked out. It got a little hot at first, but I was able to get through that part and used the attention to discuss the next steps of the project and...

JohnD

I thought I'd post this for some help and because I'm sure others have faced a similar issue or might. My B35 is a yard in Baltimore for repower most of the work is being done by me and I had discussed the project with the yard prior to beginning work. I've had good experiences in the past with the ...

JohnD

Bruce, Good thought on start/stop at the lower station. Rawliegh, Thanks again for the tip on the cleaner & your right if I got a snoot of the mist, it wasn't pleasant. I was planning on using brighsides pait. I used that under the cockpit when I replaced my rudder shelves and it's held up reasonabl...

JohnD

Ahh, the fun continues, hereâ€™s an update. (got kind of long winded, sorry) I started de-greasing the engine room and under the cockpit floor on the 4th and finished Saturday & Sunday. I used the cleaner put out by POR15 and that stuff is great (I don't remember who reccomended it but THANKS!!). It...

JohnD

Hi Steve, for the lights, I'll second CX(or the like) but also suggest a little emry paper to scuff off the heavy stuff. I did that on my bow lights 3-5 yrs ago and they still work. As far as the trip to Cambridge, I'd say if you got all day to get there and want a senic trip the take the narrows wa...

JohnD

Ya'll have a safe and happy trip. Catch a few for us stuck back here in the working world...

I'll be bustn knuckles on my conversion this weekend, thinking of you guys sippin clears and reeln fish!!

Tight Lines,
John

JohnD

Jimmy, A big congrats to Steven and you!! and thanks for sharing the good news with us.

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JohnD

It may be worth a ride to check it out. The 3116's have a bad wrap, just or not, and may be the reason the price is so low. They had issues with injectors/rack adjustment and soft blocks I believe "FAP" was the stamping to look for. If these issues have been addressed, they seem to be good motors.

JohnD

Greg, check your filters and run it, you'll be fine. I ran from Atlatic City to Baltimore last year on my crusaders. Took about 9-1/2 hours and as Diesel Doug said, it's a nice ride, SLOOOW, but nice. Good luck on your trip, try to make it to one of the rendezous, they're a blast. The B31 guys are t...

JohnD

Doug, glad you made it back ok. Sorry we didn't think of the BARR's and get some on Friday. It would have made the run to & from the fishing grounds a little easier on Sat. Not to mention kept me a little dryer. Thanks again for a good Tournament, I'm already looking forward to next year. br, JohnD

JohnD

Eggs have always liked the Egg 33 and was in fact looking at them when I stumbled on my B35. The Egg had rotten stringers and the broker said 'Have you thought of a Bertram, got one the owner just dropped the price on' and that's when I bought my B35 and haven't been sorry,wish I had bunks, but not ...

JohnD

JP,

I think he's eying up the glendenning I'm thinking of getting rid of. But I'm not sure he needs it if the motors aren't installed or running.

But I won't let him have it unles the case of Rum is full bottles factory sealed and un-molested...

JohnD

JohnD

Throw in a case of Capt Morgan and you got a deal.

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JohnD

I got one as part of my repower package and may not use it.

Any idea of what it would be worth? To the best of my knowledge it was working when removed from a late '90s boat and had been used with CAT 3126's

Thanks in advance,
John

JohnD

Greetings Joe, I'd say you'd be fine attaching the planer board lines to the outrigger mounts considering they're backed well. On my neighbor's Grady 24 we tie them to the hand rail mounted to the hard top and haven't had any issues. I've had good luck with just 4-6 rods and no real need for the pla...

JohnD

Harv, glad to hear you reached a decision. Having gone throught he same process this past winter I know it stinks. Just take your time and do it right. You get a lot of use out of your B31, time to give her the TLC she needs and she'll treat you right for years to come. If I make Atlantic City, I'll...

JohnD

I had posted the same question on the B33 board, just to broaden the audience. Several there had added side exhaust as part of their conversion and are happy with the results. Roland, nice pix!!! I love what your doing with SUPERMEX. After hearing some discussion about the side exhaust, I'm going to...

JohnD

Thanks Alan, The diverter's you mention are the ones screwed over transom outlet? If so I have them but one is chipped, but could be patched.

I was wondering if anybody had switched from back to side and what thier thoughts were?

Thanks,
John

JohnD

Thought I'd post this here for general discussion. I'm about 3 weeks out from starting my Diesel conversion, unfortunately timing of yard and motors pushed things back. Anyway, here's the topic: I've got a 1972 B35 with gas and 3" exhaust out the stern. I'm installing 3126 Cat's and will be changing...

JohnD

That sounds like a good time. I know that new boat is one sweet ride. My repower has yet to begin (the real work that is). The motors are done & trolling valves are being installed this week. I can't say enough good about T&S in Chrisfield, if you're ever in need of diesel work these guys are great ...

JohnD

So, how many fish did that fancy new rig catch?? I've heard Bruce mention that the electronic has more to do with emissions than smell. But I'd wonder a guess that eletronic controls do a better job of keeping the motor efficient while running at different rpms & thus controls smoke that way. Kind o...

JohnD

I would love to stop down and see how things are going, but my schedule is just a little crazy right now. When you get a chance shoot me an e-mail with your contact info and I'll return mine: johndunker@yahoo.com About 4yrs ago I had to remove an aux tank added by the previous owner as it was leakin...

JohnD

Doug, you mentioned something about having your fighting chair refinished? I was suppose to get back to you that my neighbor could do it just need to talk timing. Also, How are things looking for the Shark Tournament? If you need an extra body, I have a Bro-in-law that would like to go but he's got ...

JohnD

John, Next weekend is the Bay Bridge boat show and I think Arrigoni is going to be there as well as nautical designs?? there may be some specials to be had there.

JohnD

Thanks, I've got a B35 with 250+gal tank. I believe the cost of replacement is upward of $2k for AL & I don't know of anybody doing new FG. So what you're doing may be an option should I need to do it, though it sounds like a real pain. On the B35 the whole cockpit comes out and there's easy access ...

JohnD

Thanks for the breakdown, I was just getting ready to ask for one, but I do have a couple of more questions. Where did you cut the tank to open it up, around the top edge or where it was joined by the factory? Do you think this could be done in the boat if decent acess could be provided to the top a...

JohnD

Hmm, sounds interesting. I wonder if it was butter falvored or just plain?

JohnD

I can agree on the electornic stuff not mixing well with saltwater. Cummins has become very proud of their reman motors for '07 there up to about $23-25k a copy??? up quite a bit from a couple of years ago when they came out. The other thing is at that price you could get new from some of the other ...

JohnD

Wow, that sounds like a very decent deal. The Yanmar 440's have a solid reputation just make sure you get them checked out good. Also, consider how service is in your area. I went ahead with Cat3126's for my repower because of the service available. I also had them both checked out by one of the bes...

JohnD

Ed, good idea!

I hadn't thought to use it on the boat. We use it on the wood floors in the house. With 2 kids and a dog they're starting to show a little wear but the oragne glow restores them and lasts for a couple of weeks with pretty good foot traffic.

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