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I took many pointers from reading Bob's posts over the years. Two knots is a big deal and attainable without much work. Read through all his posts about weight distro, propping etc. I picked up right around two knots with his advice. 25 knots all day long at 14 to 15 total gallons an hour. It's a tw...

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Steve, I think there is a delicate balance with type of lift being elevator vs four post hanging from cables. I would expect mechanical support via metal or a lot of lines to be mandatory for a four post. Boat has to be high enough with either type of lift. Bolt all the metal you can to it to preven...

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Dug, Spent first 15 years of my life in Scituate. Watched houses get torn off foundation in 1991 I think it was. Think it was the no name storm. I was only 2 for the blizzard of 78. My father still has the coal/wood burning stove that got us and some of the neighbors through the storm and power outa...

Kevin

Try a flap wheel. Heavy sandpaper wheel that goes on a Makita grinder. Don't use it on the shafts but rudders will be fine.

Kevin

Sounds like a snow maker or two in the forecast. Mountains need it. Been terrible for those that ski and the winter sports. Hope you all made it through the "bomb cyclone" ok. Hey Pete, you should be down in Florida. It's been hot as hell down her for February March until tonight. Down to 69 degrees...

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Jorge, I like the exhaust outlets you made and I bet it will work just fine. I may do that when time allows. Bridge looks good too. No more screws. The cockpit side compartments look to be glassed in? If so I would like to learn more about what you used and how you did it. I just pulled mine out but...

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I recall a post from many years ago about having the 5 hatch drains routed to the exhaust. I do not recall if it worked or not. My to do list is those darn hatches that just run into bilge. I have lots of fiberglass in my exhaust so I thought about running a drain into the exhaust that terminates at...

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Your wife's phone should have mobile data if it is a smart phone. Have you tried the Navionics app? You would need to be in cell range of course. If you are in cell range and the phone is hotspot capable you can essentially make your laptop receive the wifi if said laptop is rigged to communicate wi...

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Almost normal for me. Put the fence gates back up after lots of yard clean up. My buddy brought my mustang back from Ocala a few weeks ago. He came down and towed it out before the storm. What a relief that was. I even put the stone crab traps out. Other than needing roof replaced and a kitchen it i...

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Hey Scott, Yeah knights key is being "developed." Marathon is looking better overall. Green is coming back on trees and bushes which helps a lot. There are still streets and communities in town that are pretty rough. Some small canals that were hit hard still full of trailers, boats freezers etc. Si...

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I put larger rudders on my 28 but did so when I first bought it in 2005. The stock rudders are rather small and close quarters battle with one engine might be challenging. With the oversized rudders I can pull my props off but I suspect not all clearances are the same boat to boat. My struts don't l...

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Welcome Lee. No better source of Bertram information than this forum. It has been over 10 years here for me and everything I learned was right here. Just ask......

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Hey gang, I have not been around much and missed things here in the sand box! Still boating, in fact just returned from a post work spear fish run. Got skunked, but still fun watching my 5 year old get the hang of keeping up with me with is free diving gear. The old 28 is getting rough on the top si...

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Scott,
Could it be fuel coolers leaking? What about a bad injector dumping lots of fuel and washing past piston ring? Stuck open thermostat running too cool causing excessive fuel? Just tossing ideas out there.

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Captain Pat,
Thank you for all that you have created here. Becuase of you this little spot is like a family. Because of this family, my direct family has enjoyed something that would have been unattainable without the knowledge I have gained here. I will always remember you sir.
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My first concern would be are these engines made for a boat? Compression, cams, limited duty verse constant duty. To your question, you will need way more prop but depends on rpm/power curve. I think my diesels are rated around 360 torque. I use 1 1/8 shafts been running them since 2006. No issues. ...

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Rake is also something I am going to ask about at the new shop. My last guy could not do it and he has since retired. My understanding of rake is that adding it will lift the bow? In my case I think that will benefit the boat as the more weight I put in the stern the faster it goes. It may add to th...

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I reduced the pitch and increased cup over the years. Started with 17 17 and am now 17 14 progressive pitch with medium cup. Cruising 25 knots 15 gallons hour. Diesel but low horsepower at 212. New shop in town with scanner computer thing and I'm going to give them a try. I think I am about maxed ou...

Kevin

Looks great Dug. Indoor shops are the best.

Kevin

Pete, I was up in NH mid February. Least amount of snow I have ever seen. Arrived on the coldest days of the year and within two days it was over 40. Skiing sucked, especially since the first day on the slopes resulted in the bride tearing her ACL. It was our second run. She is getting rebuilt next ...

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Yannis,
Not sure if he sold it. I have not spoke with him in a long while. The years are going by at a rather fast pace for me at this point.
Thought about selling mine, but it would be a loss financially with the market and type of boat. It owes me nothing and costs very little to maintain.

Kevin

I have seen pictures of it installed between the motors and outside the motor where the batteries are commonly located. The common downfall seems to be the lack of space. It makes maintenance far more difficult, to the point that it does not get done in some cases. I have seen photos of some that ha...

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JR, Spray some water on it before you splash it and turn it. The stainless ring on the graphite should not make any noise wet or dry with hand turning as my boat sits on a lift. I suspect the noise could be shaft touching the tubes since the boat is on the hard and likely out of alignment. Visually ...

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It's serves three purposes all in one. Biocide, lubricant and cetane booster. I no nlonger have the container it came in and need to re order. I just did my annual yesterday. Have not used the boat much on the past couple months. Just nice diesel fuel in the bowls. No algae or water. Actually I have...

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Have you been using a diesel additive such as Stanadynes? I don't know if it will cure what's going on but use it and you will be better off.

Kevin

You guys have it all wrong. All this talk about fishing or cocktails. It should be fishing and cocktails.

Kevin

I forgot to mention be sure you use a torque wrench. Use the book spec and pattern. Results usually last longer if you do it right the first time. Ask me how I know!

Kevin

Don't reuse the gaskets. I have done intake manifold with and without gaskets on the front and back. I believe the trick no matter which method used is clean surfaces very well. Get all oil residue and ensure mating surfaces are sqeaky clean. Apply rtv and let is set up for ten minutes or so until i...

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I would not know where to start on that. Sounds challenging for sure. Keep us posted.

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I don't know the details but I was asked if I had ever seen a Cummins engine with no serial number and the word VOID stamped in various places on the motor. Sounded very odd to me and though you guys would know more about that. Any theories?

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Steve,
I have not seen ethanol laced fuel at a boat dock in some time now. That is down here in the keys at least. Some places still proudly display the ethanol free banner.

Kevin

What is wrong with yanmar in that boat? Too much power for engine size?

Kevin

Opened up a lot from factory design. 9000BTU handles it fine.

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http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/Interiorwoodfinished010.jpg Yannis, My liner had been opened up prior to me buying the boat as you can see in photo above. Cut runs bow to aft in the top portion but does not go all the way to the corner where it goes to the floor. I would not r...

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http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/Interiorwoodfinished009.jpg This is the location I installed the AC unit at. This is an old photo with the old unit that has since been replaced. As for water discharge location, mine is about 5 feet towards the bow on the same side. I had the h...

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I thought it would be cool to have a newer boat if the price was reasonable. Reality is that a reasonable priced boat is way more than I could ever think about spending. I will have my POS for a long time but it gets the job done and still gets compliments.

Kevin

Coming from Bruce the shovel is not for him. It's for someone else after the baseball bat is used.

Kevin

I second Harry on the weight distribution being critical to boat performance. If you can mount the compressor against aft cabin bulkhead, that is the best for a couple reasons along with the boat performance. The raw water pump needs to be low as possible for ease of priming and that usually would b...

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OK Bruce you have been holding out on us. Sounds like you are busy as hell but it sounds like fun. Do you know of anyone in your neck of the woods that does stand alone computer tuning, specifically F.A.S.T. xfi? Been running it for a few years now but it could use a chasis dyno with someone that re...

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The ecoboost is powerful for sure. The two turbos are well muffled but the keen ear can tell they are under the hood. Milage is not bad either. Would like to see the latest mpg numbers with the aluminum body versions.
Sure beats owning a government subsidized Chevrolet product!

Kevin

A big get together would be incredible when relations are fully normalized. You can count me in for that one.
Had no takers on the last bahamas trip. Maybe Cuba will bring more interest.

Kevin

Just wait till it is time to put it all back together! That should bring even more excitement. Hope it goes smoothly for you.

Kevin

Could it be some type of algae? The only time i saw algae in diesel it looked like coffee grinds at the bottom of the filter.

Kevin

Once the boat is over the hill or on plane the load percentage is probably less, despite the RPM being higher. Also I recall reading lots of prior posts about those yanmar sponge filters collapsing and even falling apart. It might be worth upgrading to reusable filter. If you have nmea outputs on yo...

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Check your air filters. I think lots of black smoke means plenty of fuel, but could be short on air. The real mechanics can confirm hopefully.
Bottom growth will easily reduce your WOT RPM.
Maybe bottom growth is enough to overload while getting it over the hill up to cruise rpm?

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Bill,
Can't hurt to check the filters. Ethanol fuel as far as tank issues but your symptoms described sound like end of season shag on the bottom. Start with the simple stuff. Grab a mask and take a look under her skirt.

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Bill,
If your speed is down at your cruise rpm and you can't reach wot rpm on both motors I suspect your own assessment of bottom growth is the culprit. Once the grass, worm coral or barnacles get bad enough you have to mechanically remove them. No amount of using the boat will remove it.

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http://www.sbmar.com/articles/understan ... eshooting/

I thought this was a pretty good trouble shooting article.

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Brew,
If you will be near Marathon let me know. I have dock space if you need it or just want to swing by to say hello and get supplies. Grocery is at end of street.
Sounds like a great run so far.

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Max, Brings back memories. When you said buzzards bay I expected to hear about poor sea conditions. I remember going through there as a kid. Grew up in scituate and went through canal and bay several times. Dad always a little concerned going through woods hole in a single engine boat. If I recall h...

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