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by Rick Jester
Apr 26th, '23, 09:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hardtop
Replies: 4
Views: 2123

Re: Hardtop

Thanks for the responses. I am modifying a Bertram flybridge hardtop, (helm removed), front windshield, and side windows. 1. I am currently removing the wet balsa core and replacing it with CarbonCore Structural Plastic Honeycomb Panels. The balsa is 1.5" thick 2. Using the flybridge windshield it's...
by Rick Jester
Apr 25th, '23, 18:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hardtop
Replies: 4
Views: 2123

Hardtop

Looking for advice. Building a hardtop for sun protection. 7'x9'

Before I finish laying glass, is there anything I should add or think about?

Planning to add some conduit for wiring.

Would be disappointed if I didn't add something that would make it even better.

Thank you
by Rick Jester
Dec 29th, '22, 12:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: V6 Repower of Inboard B26
Replies: 1
Views: 1341

Re: V6 Repower of Inboard B26

Might be totally off base, but what about the 4BT's?
by Rick Jester
Oct 4th, '22, 08:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gasoline anti siphon valve question
Replies: 2
Views: 2175

Re: Gasoline anti siphon valve question

Thank you. Making sure there wasn't an ABYC guideline that I was missing.
by Rick Jester
Sep 30th, '22, 11:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gasoline anti siphon valve question
Replies: 2
Views: 2175

Gasoline anti siphon valve question

Currently have shut-off valves on Gasoline tank supply lines to the engine. I want to add some anti-siphon valves. I want to thread the anti-siphon valves into the tank fittings then thread the shut-off valves onto the anti-siphon valves. So it would be, Tank --- Anti-Siphon Valve --- Shut Off Valve...
by Rick Jester
Jul 11th, '22, 08:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fiberglass gas tank
Replies: 13
Views: 8322

Re: Fiberglass gas tank

Always hesitant to post sometimes, but I decided to add my 2 cents. My fiberglass gasoline tank was in good shape but I didn't want to run it as is with the current fuel. I cut 2 large holes in the top, sanded the inside, and coated the tank with Phenol Novolac Epoxy. I used clear epoxy but should h...
by Rick Jester
Jun 22nd, '22, 13:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B28 Hull Drawings?
Replies: 18
Views: 10330

Re: B28 Hull Drawings?

That would be awesome. I did download it but was unable to zoom in clearly. Rick, I am not sure why google doesn't let you zoom in on that, try downloading a copy and opening it up locally. If that doesn't work for you, my local copy on my PC can be zoomed in on, maybe google is reducing the resolut...
by Rick Jester
Jun 10th, '22, 14:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B28 Hull Drawings?
Replies: 18
Views: 10330

Re: B28 Hull Drawings?

ktm_2000 wrote: May 24th, '22, 13:30 here's a similar one for the B25- more explicit - tells you cross section and where to put the cradles
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PfomxMgKZjJtYkTa6
My eyesight is terrible would you have this in a higher resolution image so I can enlarge it. Thank you
by Rick Jester
Jun 3rd, '22, 10:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AC with no generator
Replies: 10
Views: 4065

Re: AC with no generator

I have no affiliation or knowledge but I did look at this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF113aU ... jrimo18tq7


https://marinedcac.com/
by Rick Jester
Aug 19th, '21, 19:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: St Michaels MD rendezvous 9/17-9/19
Replies: 19
Views: 15059

Re: St Michaels MD rendezvous 9/17-9/19

Where is everyone without a boat staying? Everything seems to be booked, maybe a tent at the marina?
by Rick Jester
Aug 17th, '21, 15:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Previously known as SS Minnow
Replies: 13
Views: 8992

Re: Previously known as SS Minnow

I am still learning. I have google photos and I am using the BBcode link. Can everyone see this picture? Was anyone able to see the other photos? I can see them, but maybe it has something to do with permissions.


Image
by Rick Jester
Aug 17th, '21, 15:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aluminum boat
Replies: 12
Views: 8128

Re: Aluminum boat

I know this is far away from you but maybe someone is interested. Seems to be a good deal Aluminum catamarans 16, 18, 20 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2254589961343348/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A8226f2cf-3fc1-4dde-af93-ad6...
by Rick Jester
Aug 16th, '21, 19:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Previously known as SS Minnow
Replies: 13
Views: 8992

Re: Previously known as SS Minnow

I need to order a new fuel tank. But I have a problem. Not really a problem, but confusion. My current tank states it is 32 US Gallons. That appears to be rather small for this size boat. I spoke with someone and they said the Bertram 25 tank was around 80 gallons and Bertram wouldn't make a specia...
by Rick Jester
Aug 16th, '21, 18:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Previously known as SS Minnow
Replies: 13
Views: 8992

Re: Previously known as SS Minnow

Could not find any pictures for this part I replaced the transom plywood with Coosa Bluewater, 1708 and West System epoxy I then went on to replace the gunnels and front deck with Coosa and epoxy. I cut off the top layer of fiberglass removed the balsa core and epoxied down Coosa. I then epoxied the...
by Rick Jester
Aug 16th, '21, 17:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Previously known as SS Minnow
Replies: 13
Views: 8992

Re: Previously known as SS Minnow

I peeled the inner skin off and the plywood looked to be in excellent condition. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3AhMr_Rmm0z8VW0xrvOGLS2XSIoKNidLNNzGUZ0E9og3iNO7ufLzSxolLqTZfpF7xDOMMNbZlKD7L983DIxqsWoIEu64nnhixFhPJQ6lS_mIlhqYiaSyVJ58VAg_9FmYw9hvWfWgfHHXDoI4j3thOVPMvlnaneeGWyJ3Ln8wq4AKbA4BM-9nAESwv...
by Rick Jester
Aug 16th, '21, 17:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Previously known as SS Minnow
Replies: 13
Views: 8992

Re: Previously known as SS Minnow

The first thing I did was to take the engines out and 1 of the outdrives the other was missing. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Le1mTrIfbpEXuRwmA61cHQwVLOYrdqGVpOAS-KBvHGiaghb5c4k1RgIeOByIU8ca7Y4eMrfXdrhXtU7m-KaMKWbbG7q10FWvEtFzGcHTIBJAok8TN2Grqt_Bke0YCDClsZtkQpg3nOJZnwihVBUpxB9P79GXcub1GAXvaS86Zb...
by Rick Jester
Aug 16th, '21, 17:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Previously known as SS Minnow
Replies: 13
Views: 8992

Previously known as SS Minnow

Here is what she looked like in the advertisement on Craigslist. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gq9J5FOP2BRwnUmnWpYQkqpw2IfxYeYbtO8kk2muXL3zGuGCqGICL-6pAYb9bp1kot3XdP-6K14BRk3-Nv22ZG4MIXgy2ik-qwbCPImHI_b8bLKLP4yqepA9NgG8h_9K2CGpuoscgATEyLpJ08hScbQdtALg9omg3S1AK2eVeR30J_fVFYnBTcvW4UANPPVVNfFzNvyLw...
by Rick Jester
Aug 14th, '21, 19:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 9
Views: 7455

Re: Introduction

Thank you, everyone. Ok, I am going.

Does anyone want to split a hotel room?

I will post some pictures and progress in another post.
by Rick Jester
Aug 13th, '21, 11:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 9
Views: 7455

Introduction

Hi, I am Rick Jester I have been reading for years. Recently, registered because of the St Michaels MD rendezvous. I have a house in Manassas, VA close to DC, and a house near Chincoteague, VA. A couple of years ago I purchased a 1966 25' Express Cruiser. It appeared to be on the hard for about 10-1...