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How about an Ls3? http://www.jegs.com/p/GM-Performance/GM-Performance-Parts-LS3-62L-Gen-IV-Engine/1127486/10002/-1 424 ft lbs torque - crate engine is $7400 6 bolt mains. http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/800/809/809-19201992.jpg dyno chart http://lgmotorsports.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/08x3...

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I'd check to see if this guy will make you a set in 316 SS

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0465634598

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Quite a few off St. Pete and Clearwater have been sighted also this summer. Pretty wild really. This is the first year I have seen turtles (and big ones) inside Tampa Bay. There was a stretch where I saw one every weekend for 5 weekends straight. Had not seen seen one in Tampa Bay prior (and I've be...

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Powerpole

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Thanks for the input - that's why I'm asking

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I'm thinking here:

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oh my!

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So finally got my panel - have yet to install it yet - but I really like the idea of having more convenient access. Is there an issue with mounting this in the cabin where the stairs come down? I could recess it a little - I could even put a plexiglass cover on it if I wanted to get fancy. Thoughts?

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Thanks for the info

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Just wondering - I am redoing my stripes and the color I'm doing it with is more Navy - than Blue like I have

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Turned out to be a sticky neutral safety switch. Thanks for the suggestions

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I repainted mine - awlgrip - they came out very well.

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Thanks I'll try those first - 12v to the Alternator - BUT it did not draw down when the switch was held to start (I have ON - and START) no keys, nothing else. I'll check that the neutral switch first, then try to jump start straight to the alternator - to make sure it's not sticking - no sound (oth...

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thought it might be a fuse or breaker - but they all looked OK - I have 13volts to the starter when I flip the starter switch - SO dead starter motor?

2nd Q - it's the starboard engine - is this the engine that's conventional rotation and the port is counter rotating?

Thanks in advance.

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Excellent - always great to put the kids on fish. Nice looking boat

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On boat trader

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Sounds like less than 5 years. What you are seeing is an attempt by the manufacturers to meet what they think is a consumer demand. What this usually creates is a rush to meet that demand with products that are not properly tested...and most importantly, not given the test of time. This is one we c...

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http://www.tridentstudio.com/aboutus.html

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yeah, I'm going to have to do that too on my 28 - I noticed my port side was dibbling.

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After going to the website for the first time - I'm surprised at how much it looks like a Porsche Jug/Piston. Even the bottom end looks very Porsche type (M64 engine) lower end crank webbing.

Cylinder liners? or Nikasil?

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Thanks - that's what I figured - sure looked like House Fuses

I may go with the next size up - Just so I have room for all the fuses separately in an all inclusive

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Jeremy... I don't think these fuses are anything special.. I have looked at thousands of them in power distribution systems in factories, hospitals, and hotels all over the country. They probably aren't built to marine standards, hence the corrosion, but they did a passable job. As I told you, ther...

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This may be a stupid question - but is there anything special about these fuses? Other than them being old and should be replaced by an equal amperage?? Was thinking a thermal breaker.

Thanks in advance.

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~ $229 for the panel (www.defender.com) - I figure another few hundred for circuit breakers to get rid of the 25 year old fuses - I'll also replace any wiring that has any degree of embrittlement.

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Actually - after much reading - I think I might go in this direction http://bluesea.com/files/images/products/8689.jpg http://bluesea.com/products/8689 Looks like it has a good combination of battery switches, isolation # Designed for twin engine configurations # Provides 24 hour circuit protection ...

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http://www.fgci.com/index.html

http://www.fibreglast.com/

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/

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Well thank you IR guy for the detailed explanation on what you did. I got a chance (after a vacation) to pull the panel - I wanted to see how much heat damage there was - and to my surprise - It actually did not look too bad. Obviously some corrosion on the connectors - my plan at this point is to d...

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so what could I do for $500?

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Thanks =- PM sent

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Thanks - yes, I suspected - I inherited it this way - I have been doing projects on this boat since I acquired - one after the other. leaking tanks - bad transducer - bad bilge pumps - leaking cooling hoses - replaced one alternator, hose clamps - you get the idea - when I saw the knob of the right ...

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it's vintage 1985 -

Before I reinvent the wheel I thought I'd solicit ideas from the braintrust.

What do you recommend? and no, I don't have a spare $1,000 right now.

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great story - thanks for sharing it

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http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachments/test-area/78667d1246283500-bimini-b28-girls.jpg http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachments/test-area/78668d1246283500-bimini-b28-house2.jpg http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachments/test-area/78670d1246283500-bimini-b28-side.jpg http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachm...

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Titus Gold - I have a regular Titus too - and for that matter I have a Classic that refuses to die (reminds me of the old Penns) I personally think the new penns are not on the same level as the old ones. I'm tough on reels - we do alot of shark and tarpon fishing (with the occasional kingfish run) ...

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The low end Okuma's are crap - but I have been using their higher end stuff over the past few years and really like it.

I have a bunch of Salina's and a few of the Titus that are solid reels.

I can't tell you how many Penn's and Shimano

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That's a big hole - mine were not quite as large - more like pin holes - I fixed them and I'm curious to see how long they hold.

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Jeremy, How did the redo of the hull stripe & vinyl come out? I was one of the ones that replied on the hull truth. Al I didn't end up doing it yet - I had emergency gall bladder surgery - that knocked me down for three weeks - Good times... Here's a shot of the cockpit covering boards I redid in a...

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I just did awlgrip offwhite and it was pretty darn close to the gelcoat color. enough that you have to get close to see where the paint starts.

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Steve - I just pulled mine - and fixed the leaks - we will see if they hold - The sit on wooden platforms that hold water. That's where the corrosion starts. They do come out fairly easy try and drain as much water out as possible as they can get pretty heavy. Mine had notches where you could bend t...

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I just noticed the size of the tabs in the picture - WOW! those are some serious trim tabs. I'd go out with them fully retracted and see how she does - I'll bet you a dollar that you are getting bow steer with those puppies. Again - I am not an expert but know with my pursuit if I get the tabs down ...

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I am new to B28 ownership too - I have not experienced any of the "handling issues" that you have - thank goodness. What I have realized - is that the stock rudders are worthless at low speeds - take your hand off the wheel (centered) and steer putting the boat into and out of gear. sort of like ste...

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Here's a few more pictures that show attachment points - The rear is a solid tube attachment but you could easily make that straps. Let me know if you need anything else - It's behind my house so easy access. http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachments/test-area/75421d1242747205-bimini-bertinback2.jpg h...

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How mine attaches -

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That's some skill right there - wood artistry

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You B31's have more room for a straight six - no room for those in the B28's. So from a packaging standpoint - you either go with the 4 cyl yanmars, or the 6- Steyrs or repower with gas. With all the development in diesels, especially in europe - you would think that there would be more options. Mor...

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Yeah - that's what I figured - but I also figure that the past five years development of diesels - especially in Europe has exploded. Hell - diesels have won LeMans and Sebring - who would have thought that possible ten years ago. http://www.vw-m.de/index.php?id=444&L=1 The TDI - 6- 265hp Engine typ...

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Seems like they (VW) have plenty of experience running diesels in europe. Their TDI line is recognized as a value leader. Now they have a marine line of diesels - They seem to have a pretty good handle on packaging. http://www.vw-m.de/uploads/pics/engine_tdi_265_6_01.jpg They are positioning their T...

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That's GREAT - thank you.

Anybody know a source for the clear plastic "tabs" that the B28 has on the single pulls? This is definitely on my project list as I don't want water intrusion in my hatches and them getting soft.

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Very nice - clean install - great looking boat - and she looks like she is riding higher too - I'm guessing those engines are quite a bit lighter. very very nice.

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Excellent news!

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Bertram 28 - Starboard Engine won't crank

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