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- Sep 2nd, '24, 20:18
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: cummins 4BT exhaust elbow silly price
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1332
Re: cummins 4BT exhaust elbow silly price
This is a great thread! Always good for others to understand the basic concept of designing a marine exhaust system that (as Tony A would say) not doomed to fail!
- Jun 4th, '24, 17:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eastwind 2022
- Replies: 288
- Views: 3510399
Re: Eastwind 2022
Looking good Pete
Hope to see you out there on the South Shore. Def cant miss Eastwind in that beautiful blue...
I may be heading your way since Jones Inlet is a disaster
Hope to see you out there on the South Shore. Def cant miss Eastwind in that beautiful blue...
I may be heading your way since Jones Inlet is a disaster
- Mar 17th, '24, 21:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cummins Mechanic
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4255
Re: Cummins Mechanic
I haven't used these guys but they are working on my neighbors 42 Bertram with Cummins. Wolfe Marine Services Logan Wolfe 561-262-8028 Edit - I want to profoundly apologize for listing this this guys information. I would not recommend him under any circumstances. Here is what happened. I had an iss...
- Nov 21st, '23, 09:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eastwind 2022
- Replies: 288
- Views: 3510399
Re: Eastwind 2022
Pete,
I am happy you are finally seeing "it in the flesh" and hear the purr and feel the breeze coming at you! Wow your results are right were they should be.
23kts and "sipping fuel"
Think of that like "sipping clear" with the men that are no longer with us...
I am happy you are finally seeing "it in the flesh" and hear the purr and feel the breeze coming at you! Wow your results are right were they should be.
23kts and "sipping fuel"
Think of that like "sipping clear" with the men that are no longer with us...
- Oct 9th, '23, 19:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gasoline fuel line requirements
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13324
Re: Gasoline fuel line requirements
Be a little more specific. When you say ran between the fuel pump and the fuel filter....Are you talking about a fuel filter that is mounted on the engine? OR Are you talking about a primary fuel filter that is remotely mounted like a racor unit mounted on the bulkhead wall. The fuel line that would...
- Sep 11th, '23, 19:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 9.11.2023
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9046
Re: 9.11.2023
amen!
- Sep 2nd, '23, 22:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TO MUCH INFO!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12487
Re: TO MUCH INFO!!
CPL 970, like Carl said but take it on the high side. 100 RPM OVER the rated RPM of the engines at WOT... NO LESS !!! That means you need to get 100 RPM over Rated RPM at your normal cruise weight / configuration. Including fuel, people, etc etc... Even underpropped like that you are still going to ...
- Apr 30th, '23, 23:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dissapearing coolant
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11859
Re: Dissapearing coolant
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BEER strong beer cheers!
BEER strong beer cheers!
- Apr 30th, '23, 18:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dissapearing coolant
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11859
- Apr 30th, '23, 18:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dissapearing coolant
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11859
Re: Dissapearing coolant
I second what Geebert asked. I would not add any coolant and and Keep an eye on it and see if it continues to go lower. It could be going out the exhaust from the "RAW" water side of the system thru one of the heat exchangers or coolers. It is NOT uncommon for 2 identical engines to behave different...
- Jan 4th, '23, 09:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B31 Documentary
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4723
Re: B31 Documentary
Nicely done!
- Dec 29th, '22, 21:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ideal reduction ratio for 6LY
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2576
Re: Ideal reduction ratio for 6LY
Try and post the question on sbmar forum. Tony Athens (who owns seaboard marine) redid a 31 Bertram named "SHOOTER" a few years back. They installed tunnels (at the owners request) and I think they mated it with yanmars. The Yanmars were high HP tho like over 400 I think... If you search it you migh...
- Dec 23rd, '22, 08:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bomb Cyclone
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5430
Re: Bomb Cyclone
We are having Major Flooding here on Long Island. I am 2 miles from water so OK but my Mom is in Amityville and at the head of a canal (Yes where the Horror house is..) we still have incoming water for another hour so we will see... I think we will personally be OK but I think many many houses flood...
- Dec 19th, '22, 18:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shaft Making
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3264
Re: Shaft Making
They make it look so easy...
- Dec 8th, '22, 07:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any have a spare 4.2 million
- Replies: 33
- Views: 11832
Re: Any have a spare 4.2 million
There is a big "WOW" factor there! Very impressive
I just am not a big fan of outboards and fishing for fish that fight. Just my useless opinion...
For $4.5M it does sleep 5....smh
I just am not a big fan of outboards and fishing for fish that fight. Just my useless opinion...
For $4.5M it does sleep 5....smh
- Dec 6th, '22, 19:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tropic Star Bertrams Featured on Dude Perfect
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6090
Re: Tropic Star Bertrams Featured on Dude Perfect
Great video! Very entertaining
- Dec 4th, '22, 17:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another 31 has perished
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7167
Re: Another 31 has perished
sad! I saw the fire on the news and it was devastating
- Nov 28th, '22, 22:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for injection pump repair shop
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3181
Re: Looking for injection pump repair shop
I have used Nozzle Master in Orlando Florida a few times and I have no complaints. Look them up, they are pretty close to you...I guess
- Nov 23rd, '22, 08:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blue Beard is For Sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2773
Blue Beard is For Sale
Just saw that Walters old boat Blue Beard is for sale. I had inquired about that boat a few yrs back but she had gone to Africa where she is now. Shame she is so far away. Boat is looking good too!
I saw it on the Bertram 31 Society group on Facebook
I saw it on the Bertram 31 Society group on Facebook
- Nov 21st, '22, 22:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: velvet drive
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2665
Re: velvet drive
500 to 600 each? I would say around there for a pair of take outs
- Nov 16th, '22, 08:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
- Replies: 792
- Views: 5272730
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
I know the engines are freshly installed... Were they taken apart or were the injector pumps removed? I only say that because timing can cause an engine to lose RPM and run hot...just food for thought although I would not think that is your problem... Also are the valves adjusted properly? Just talk...
- Nov 14th, '22, 20:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Faria tachometer on Yanmar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8587
Re: Faria tachometer on Yanmar
I missed those. Hopefully you can take another seatrial now and see what RPM you are really getting... IMO you would be smoking a lot if you were that heavily overpropped but who knows. Report back on the other thread when you get the tachs squared away
- Nov 14th, '22, 18:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Faria tachometer on Yanmar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8587
Re: Faria tachometer on Yanmar
Can you post some videos of your seatrial. I for one would love to see your Hatteras in action
- Nov 14th, '22, 12:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Faria tachometer on Yanmar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8587
Re: Faria tachometer on Yanmar
If you look at the PDF and specifically at wiring section and look at 8 "A", I think that is the same type tooth counter option that is like our Cummins. The tach should accept it....maybe....![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
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- Nov 13th, '22, 18:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Faria tachometer on Yanmar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8587
Re: Faria tachometer on Yanmar
I was looking at your pics of the engines and I do see the sensor. Give it a try. You might have to troubleshoot the dip-switches on the tachometer. You will prob need to know how many teeth are on your flywheel and then search "faria" for a reference guide or sheet that can help you with figuring i...
- Nov 13th, '22, 15:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Faria tachometer on Yanmar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8587
Re: Faria tachometer on Yanmar
I dont know about Yanmars but I know that Cummins use a flywheel tooth counter that is a magnetic switch that screws into the bellhousing. They work very well and work on any flywheel as long as you have a threaded hole in your bellhousing. Look on the opposite side of the starter to see if there is...
- Nov 2nd, '22, 19:38
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Overheating and a question about heat exchanger flow
- Replies: 38
- Views: 25732
Re: Overheating and a question about heat exchanger flow
Every one of those strainer holes are restricted from not just barnacles but from encrustation. I would ream every single one of those holes and maybe even increase to the next size up drill bit. I did it on mine last year. Not much you can do about growth on the inside tho except pull them off ever...
- Nov 1st, '22, 21:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uncle Vics Boat is FOR SALE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3815
Uncle Vics Boat is FOR SALE
I spoke to Chuck today (UV's son in law) and he is reluctantly listing Uncle Vics 31 Bertram for sale. It is a Cummins powered B31 and there is info in the listing on Boat Trader. He has kept it up the last bunch of years and has done some repairs as was needed. He is gonna get some better pics late...
- Oct 31st, '22, 16:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
- Replies: 792
- Views: 5272730
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Micky, you are the energizer bunny kid!
- Oct 22nd, '22, 15:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Overheating and a question about heat exchanger flow
- Replies: 38
- Views: 25732
Re: Overheating and a question about heat exchanger flow
Keep digging, there is def a prob in the raw water side...the risers should not get hot to the touch like that. Maybe you have an "air" leak and sucking air into the system and causing a cavitation in the raw water and not getting good flow when you are revving at your cruise RPMs and higher. Do you...
- Oct 17th, '22, 10:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shaft log size
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6412
Re: Shaft log size
vince I am really not sure BUT if you are lined up perfect and you have 1/4" all around that Obviously gives you "1/4"..."play". I think if your alignment went more than 1/4" out of whack to then make contact you would have more problems than just the contact of the log... Like I said, I honestly do...
- Oct 14th, '22, 20:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
- Replies: 792
- Views: 5272730
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Lets all keep our fingers crossed! Good luck Micky!
- Oct 10th, '22, 21:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ressurection of the "Pepper"
- Replies: 190
- Views: 2259973
Re: Ressurection of the "Pepper"
...so...if you are overpropped @380 then you just hit ctrl-alt-delete=insert new parameter=425hp....problem solved...LMAO!!!
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- Oct 9th, '22, 18:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dreaming about The Capt
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5895
Re: Dreaming about The Capt
Pete, you made the RIGHT decision and DO NOT LOOK BACK! Now, you know EXACTLY what you got with your project and ZERO "unknowns"... Buddy boy might have been fine but you were taking too much of a chance, especially since you are NOT a Yanmar mechanic or a professional boat builder...please take tha...
- Oct 8th, '22, 06:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dreaming about The Capt
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5895
Re: Dreaming about The Capt
That dream might stem from last year when you were taking a serious look at "Buddy Boy"...
- Oct 7th, '22, 13:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ressurection of the "Pepper"
- Replies: 190
- Views: 2259973
Re: Ressurection of the "Pepper"
What HP are those QSBs? I dont know much about those engine...are they electronic?
- Oct 6th, '22, 22:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Overheating and a question about heat exchanger flow
- Replies: 38
- Views: 25732
Re: Overheating and a question about heat exchanger flow
Is there a possibility that your water is being restricted from entering the system? Like the thruhull has some kind of a restriction? Whether it be barnacles or other debris. I had a bad valve that was closing on itself a few yrs back (a guillotine gate-type valve). The vibrations was causing it to...
- Oct 6th, '22, 07:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blasphemy? External Strainer installation?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5543
Re: Blasphemy? External Strainer installation?
Rick, Is it possible that the hull on the 31 is more of a semi-displacement hull or deep-vee and not so much the same as a planing hull? Capt Pat in the article mentions it as a deep-vee with his own handwritten diagram showing the flow of water.
- Oct 4th, '22, 07:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ressurection of the "Pepper"
- Replies: 190
- Views: 2259973
Re: Ressurection of the "Pepper"
Did you "widen" the flybridge? What year is the hull?
Looking awesome!
Looking awesome!
- Sep 13th, '22, 09:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fuel Coolers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3716
Re: Fuel Coolers
From what I understand they are in many cases omitted and by-passed. The benefit is negligible and depending how your fuel lines are run can accomplish similar results.
- Aug 26th, '22, 16:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Compression Test on Cummins?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7835
Re: Compression Test on Cummins?
Your numbers are all pretty close across the board. Since you do have blow-by then suspecting tired rings is probable. Excessive carbon build up on valves and tops of pistons could also span equally across the jugs. These engines need to be run wide open for a bit also every trip out in my opinion. ...
- Aug 25th, '22, 07:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cummins repower
- Replies: 353
- Views: 8377985
Re: Cummins repower
Good luck Jason...I may have to take a ride to NJ as long as you take me for a ride....I will pay for the fuel... ![Very Happy :-D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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- Aug 11th, '22, 16:53
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Obstruction Buoy, an aid to navigation.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4531
Re: Obstruction Buoy, an aid to navigation.
We could use on in Jones Inlet...
That sucks, Do you know where it is supposed to be?
That sucks, Do you know where it is supposed to be?
- Aug 1st, '22, 13:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sunken sportfish
- Replies: 37
- Views: 19373
Re: Sunken sportfish
Very scary how fast that thing went to the bottom... High water alarm would have been helpful (maybe not enough to save the boat tho). I dont know what the casue was for the taking on water... Crash valves may have helped too. People ask me to go way off-shore all the time and I am always like NO!.....
- Jul 29th, '22, 16:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
- Replies: 49
- Views: 328450
Re: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
Zoom in, the blue tabs are aluminum . For that capacity I’m guessing it a T shaped tank that extends past the stringers. https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/media/catalog/product/1/c/1cd12bef07499c5b64004c55b0309f38.jpg?optimize=low&bg-color=255,255,255&fit=bounds&height=700&width=700&canvas=700:700&...
- Jul 28th, '22, 15:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
- Replies: 49
- Views: 328450
Re: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
I mean something like this... credit sbmar for the photo
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- Jul 27th, '22, 19:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
- Replies: 49
- Views: 328450
Re: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
I am thinking that they may have (or plan to) fabricated an integral fuel tank like Tony Athens did on "SHOOTER". The tank could then be literally built around the sea-keeper
- Jul 25th, '22, 06:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
- Replies: 49
- Views: 328450
Re: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
I guess they will make the cut-outs when the exhaust will be laid
- Jul 22nd, '22, 21:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
- Replies: 49
- Views: 328450
Re: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
Now that is a good question...
- Jul 22nd, '22, 07:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
- Replies: 49
- Views: 328450
Re: BAYLISS--31 REFIT
Bayliss just posted some info and they are installing a 250 gal fuel tank. Looks like the seakeeper 3 will go in front of the tank as the pics showed a deck mock-up with a hatch right at the forward part of the cockpit floor. (I think it is a hatch for where the seakeeper 3 will go).