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Once I cut the hole with a special saber saw blade for cutting f/g( Lewis marine) I ground the tapered area per the Capt,s formula, 12x the wall thickness( .250" x12 = 3 inches taper. I cut donuts out of 1708 biax at this diameter that were also 1" less than the exhaust pipe diameter and slid over t...

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I opened up the vee bunk area by cutting about a 1 1/2' radius into the ceiling and carried this opening(3') width down to the new floor( I raised the flooring in the vee bunk area) . The ceiling was then very flexible and I needed to epoxy a stiffner which was a piece of 1/2'x2" coosa to the newly ...

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Are you referring to a fiberglass solid windscreen,some refer to as a brow,not to see thru? Have you pulled out the old windshield/side glass panels yet? The bulkhead you are referring to is the divider that separates the vee berth area from the salon area?. All these replacement plans need to follo...

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I didn't put a small hatch in front of the long fish box hatch, made a long hatch that would allow big removable fish boxes . When the fish boxes are removed, u can lay in that area and service the drip less rudder post or the drip less shaft logs in my boat, keep it functional and easy

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Did u get my response to communicating with you,we tried several times

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Having trouble using the image sharing website. Do you have a regular email I could send these images to?

Thanks!

Marlin

I'm trying to figure out how to forward lots of images I saved in Dropbox on this topic. I have a young associate that may be able to help out on Thursday of this week. Once that is sent, I will attempt to explain the images/methodology ,pictures do a lot

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I installed QSB 330,s based o input from Cummings support people, the 380,s had a reputation in this application to chine walk, Capt talked me out of the greater horse power, on decent days I cruise at 32knots with reasonable steering control,she gets squirly at wide open throttle and will not turn/...

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Did u ever decide on whether u are going to do the side exhaust. I wrote a long narrative but somehow lost it.if u are still interested ,I'll write it again.it was the play by play that Capt pat coaxed me thru when I did mine

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Bruce, I responded with the method taught to me by Capt pat, I may have hit a wrong send button, it disappeared,can u find it,very long and detailed

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Too much of a risk for all the prep work u go thru to get to this point. I used some west product that had frozen over the winter, it's still not cured, the catalytic reaction of the hardener changed!

Marlin

Rudders ,struts ,shafts need to be considered as a total package in the rebuild thought process. Considerable thought should enter into the decision process in the running gear with the type of power to be used in the future. Put all these elements on a piece of paper and don't rush to make decision...

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The images tell me she is tired,spliced fuel line pick up I think, lots of electrolysis on the rudders, struts, stuffing boxes, lots of hoses in the bilge that may go no where. I doubt she is insurable ! The transom ,decks, covering boards are way down on the priority list before she should ever be ...

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Mike, yes on the 1800 Manns , 45 knot boat, cruises at 35 knot at 75 gph, Carolina flare is dry,nice sea boat. Grinding off the hard Teflon base bottom paint this week, SPRAYING on petite vivid to get a smooth bottom not to compromise the speed yet easily cleanable by divers monthly, never thought a...

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I contacted centek and followed their directions using mitre cuts, that's their business, been around for a long time. I set up the mitre saw at 22 1/2 degree to make it work in that tight space .

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The saddle supports for the f/g exhaust tubs as well as all the deck support system , rudder shelfs, strut backup plates were made of coosa board, plywood is antique construction means . I want my boat to be around another 50 years for my grand kids

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As I recall, I ran a piece of fiberglass tubeing maybe 2' from the angular connection, with a saddle support secured to the bottom and strapped over the top of the exhaust pipe at that position . I kept the forward leading edge of the extended side exhaust proud to create a a defecting path of water...

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I did 6" side exhaust ,mitre the angles dry fit til happy with the exit profile, put some 5 minute epoxy in the but joint as a way to hold /fixture in place during removal for several layers of 1708 and epoxy as a wraparound bandageon the bench. Let it kick, dry fitted and had to do some touch up gr...

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Just acquired a 62' Spencer with the VC stuff on it. I'm planning on keeping the boat on a lift behind my house and will put the vivid on it. I have used it successfully for years, sometimes the previous boat is off shore for 4 months, other times it's been hanging in the lift for 2 years, always do...

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I keep a couple boats on lifts for years, petite vivid has been my best choice, it's hard enough not to wash off with active use,doesn't get a hard and flake off,have never had to pressure wash it, I leave my rybo in the Bahamas for 3 month periods . Had the bottom soda blasted after 13 years of use...

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Curious, why gel coat instead of Awlgrip or awlcraft painting process. I followed this painting process on finishing 20plus sheets of coosa after applying a coat of mayonese epoxy onto the coosa with a paint roller , covered the surface with cheap polyethylene ,taped the PE down with red tape used b...

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Be careful ,sounds like a lot of locker room talk,Hillary may get even

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Boat is in a/c storage at river forest marine up in Stuart, been setting there for several years, recently gave her to my son as I haven't seen it for awhile. Geo or Tracie run the place, contact them ,they generally escort all people entering this facility,it's amazing,eat off the floors, all jack ...

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When I repowered to Cummings 330 QSB,s , I installed 1 3/4 aqua met shafts ,obviously new struts and Bobby soles rudders based on Capt Pats recommendations, Soles had just changed ownership, rudders didn't perform well, bought anther set from Stuart Prpoellor, big difference, they do a considerable ...

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John, what can I help u with

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Marine insurance is not like car, house insurance, find a maritime group that specializes in marine,the liability is another issue. They will require a survey from a SAMS person ,want invoices as proof and really educate u on the maritime liability ,especially with crew and guest,international trave...

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The type and # of battery's determine the type charger u get,

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Craig, I just redid a hardtop on a 2870 pursuit walk around, balsa core completely gone. I only did the foreword 1/2 as that's where I thought I finally sounded out to a good hardtop. Cut the top skin out with a circular saw,scraped off the completed disintegrated end grain balsa of the inner skin a...

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I concur with JP on his comment that he hopes all goes well with the 35' , are there any other 35' ish twin inboards entering the market. I heard 700$ big ones, put a tower, electronics, teak deck, covering boards, transom,gen set, a/c , battery charging systems, frig, windlass,swim platform ,outrig...

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I can't agree with JP on the use of polyester /vinyl ester resins for making repairs or alterations to old fiberglass. I once was an Egg Harbor and Pacemaker distributor and visited the factories frequently. When they laid up a hull or a house, it was all done in one setting, like a homogenous layup...

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I suggest u list all your 115 vac devices/things u may ever include on your boating a piece of paper, don't forget frypans, Coffey pots, etc. add up the amperage initial demand if all were fired up at once. That will dictate your service /amperage requirement. I assume u will add in a 115vac circula...

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Read up on current guidelines on dc wiring,gauge size based on length of run, fuse location after the battery, wire tie bundling frequency, correct color usage for positive/negative, fuse sizing based on wire gauge, not necessarily the device that will possibly need its own circuit protection with l...

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Fyi, I think axek is a brand name of pvc board which can be epoxied to most surfaces ,other than starboard or polyethylene / polypropylene type polymers

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I met a somewhat knowledgeable representative that told me that the 1st boat ( saw an artist rendering) would probably be built up in New England by spring, 2016 , the owners will retain that boat, the first production boat COULD be available by next years Ft Lauderdale boat show.

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Faithful, any one wants to go fishin in the keys, my 67' F&S is in Mareton till Sunday, and then Key West for several weeks, scheduling numerous trip, want to go to dry tortugas for bottom fishin.sure could use some local knowledge,bar is open

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Keep me posted, moving the boat to key west next week to fish tortugas, will go from there to Cuba hopefully or San Salvatore

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I think if u could bend the laminate to conform with the hardtop ,it would contribute to more moisture retention, no breath ability and holding this semi rigid laminated headliner to the underside of the cabin top may be a chore. 1/4" coosa with foam backed vinyl is lite, bendable and non moisture a...

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We have been researching the Cuba trip also, so far there are many obsticals,I wanted to send my captain, mate on my plane to find out more about secure mooring,fuel ,fishing seasons/territories, advised not to attempt yet,don't want to donate the plane or my boat to the Cuban govt,keep me posted on...

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I would consider the opportunity, boat has been in storage for 2years but I think she will be ready for the challenge, kinda tricked out. I also have my 42 margaritavich y in the show, my new ride has also caused me to put her in the storage mode,both need someone to appreciate custom sport fish htt...

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Check with cummins on the exhaust tube diameter , I went with 6" Fiberglas and did a side exhaust , installed Qsb330 ,kept in the same water line,sits heavy with full fuel but never leave her with full fuel unless we r going off shore the next morning,I also have weight with teak transom, covering b...

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I used the ultra leather(sewn pleats) on all my interior cushions as its comfortable to sit/sleep on, soft, for exterior use I went with a mildew resistant vinyl that I had pleats sewn into, but make sure u use a foam that is open cell to dry rapidly in face they get soaked ,sun fella will also work...

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Never had an issue in any of the boars, coosa is lite, the recessed hockey puck type lite( tri color) are lite. I have 10 years of running on the rybovitch and lots of rough seas ,it works, and it's forever, don't have to worry about plywood sucking up moisture,mildew,etc

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I made my bee berth head liner panels out of 1/4" coosa, ,rolled on a coat of epoxy on both sides, painted out with SW hi build ,self leveling primer, used contact cement to secure the foam backed vinyl head liner as well as rolling the material over the edges and stapling with 1/4 " s/s staples. I ...

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Other suggestion, after u get it degrease, scuff it up with 320 ,roll and tip awlbrite over it ,couple coats or spray awlcraft clear, both will give u a great shinny finish, u can wet sand with 1200 and finesse it to get out any imperfections such as dirt brush marks etc

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I'd try chemicals first, couple products we use in the south that I used just this week to get exhaust soot off my varnished transom on an old mahogany chris craft, On /off and Roll Off did the job. Awl grip is not as acceptable to abrasives as is awlcraft, the gloss rises to the surface on awl grip...

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Peter, suggest thickened epoxy to hold your parts in place

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Why do u want to paint the trim tabs,none of my boats have ever needed this anti fouling protection

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Did u change the pump size, the system has been there for many years and working properly, one way to possibly use the existing hose relationship is to pump the pressure side to an accumulator tank,they take up space,but may solve your problem

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Watts = amps x volts, your main breaker or disconnect will determine what the ship is wired for,if u exceed that with demand, u will need to rewire/fuse your boat,I'm sure there r formulas that consider some percentage as a safety factor. So, 50 amps x2=100amps,x120 volts= 12000 watts, 12 kw should ...

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What size service do u have on board 30 amp, 2-30 amp, 1-50 amp 2-50 amp power cords, if this current dockside system works, u should not exceed it or u may have to change the size of the boat service to accommodate a bigger genset,my opinion

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