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I have the same unit and I am very happy with it. It is touch screen and has some buttons as well.

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Merry Christmas to All!

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Thanks Bob, that was the answer I was looking for.

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In some applications they use both bolts and studs because of clearance issues. This is not specifically for 454s but more in general. The inner lower riser bolt on my turbos uses a nut on a stud as opposed to a bolt. Also can help hold the heavy thing in place... I dont think it is like using studs...

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Same engine with some tweaks. The 210, 250, 270, 315, 330 is the same Storm Block. Difference becomes fuel pump, after coolers, turbos and I believe some other modifications. I am talking Specifically about CPL 1975 I understand the same series 210, 250, 270 etc... I am wondering if the 315 and 330...

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Are 330's the same engines as 315's?

I am guessing CPL 1975? CPL Tags that I have seen list the rated HP at 315 (maybe that is MHP)

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exhaust is looking good. I did not see if you have worked on the "port" side exhaust yet. Prob be tight but we know it fits.

Jason it really is coming along as a work of art and true devotion...I wish I had half your talent

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We actually hit a sandbar and not mud. My daughter actually wanted to go in the water and push us off. I told her no bc it is December and getting wet is not a good idea god forbid. The water is very cold. If it was the summer we would of pushed ourselves off gladly but I did not want to risk wet cl...

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Was bringing my boat from Amity Harbor to Merrick yesterday and ended up having a "soft" grounding. I was in the Amity Channel (I always called it snake cut) and was on my GPS tracks but the low sun got in my eyes and on one of the tight turns I saw I was off the tracks.... Luckily I started to slow...

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Yes it does make a difference. @12 degrees the thrust is closer to straight out the back which directs it in a more efficient manner. Maybe a few of the guys on here that actually have done it will chime in. With the better angle some of these 31's are pushing 38 knots PLUS #WOT with 300+ HP engines...

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Huesso is not racing against weather down in PR

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I think the hose should be marked "marine exhaust hose". That should be good. I am not sure if that is "reinforced" or not. Moreland hose in Oakdale or Hempstead should carry that.

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fingers-crossed for take 2

looks good so far hopefully this am it looks just as good

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Mary-Jo, thanks for the follow up and the advice on the "documented" boat issue. I am glad you sold "Frayed knot" and I hope I see it out there as I live in the Massapequa area myself. These boats are def for a select group and glad you found that type of person to continue the tradition of such a c...

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Hmmm, so you get an opening page you say. I open right here in the forum….so what am I doing wrong or maybe right. I as well open to the forum and not the home page. If you want to see what they are referring to click "home" on top left of this page, then goes to the home page, then click "frames o...

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The rubber band takes up the slack between the 2 SS bolts that retain the arm. Otherwise there is a little slop when you turn one way to the other.

This was the most simple way I came up with. There are better ways but I went with this for simplicity

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Ironworker wrote: ↑Oct 6th, '21, 08:24 Frank

I'd like to see that pic as well

I updated the post check out the links in my previous post

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Here is a picture and 2 videos of the rudder indicator sending unit on my tiller arm and mounting. I did this quickly in the spring this year because I was getting frustrated with all the engineering that was involved and then decided to just keep it simple. I added the rubber-band to keep the "arm"...

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Holy Shit!!!

Sorry to hear this. You did not deserve that bad luck. If you need a hand I will take a ride over from Long Island and give you a day of my time to help you sand it out. Seriusly

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Jason Thanks for letting me stop by the other day! If I did not have another 70 miles to drive I would have had a few beers with you... To all following this thread the "Snipe" is a work of art. The quality of craftsmanship of all the work is bar-none. I have always considered myself an above averag...

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I believe Rick is talking about keeping the 2 raw water intakes independent of eachother, BUT there will be a "T" somewhere in the systems that will allow them to be opened to eachother ONLY when the valves are turned in the "crash/flush" positions. If the valves are in the "RUN" position there is n...

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Ditto what Bruce said

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Maybe he is propped for 250hp? Are those Cummins CPL970? They should be underpropped if they are. What is your WOT RPM?

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That one with the Cummins looks good. It has very nice upgrades that are very expensive, The glassed in windshield, side windows, and rear cabin/bulkhead windows are not cheap to have done and make the 31's look very modern. If the engines check out then just like the old timers will tell you "the m...

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I will guys. I keep forgetting but wrote myself a note

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Over the summer I was fishing in Montauk on the Miss Montauk II and the guys from "On the Water" magazine were riding on board and fishing with us for a podcast and an article for an upcoming issue. I was right next to them all day. What a great bunch of guys and it was a lot of fun. Had some excite...

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No matter what Pete, at the end of the day when you hear those turbos spool up you will be all smiles..and cruising at 30K

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also for props I might start with a set of 18X18s and see how it performs. I had 17X17 with my B28 when I had 350's so I would go with more prop bc you are lighter

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I have no real world data but 350's should push that boat fairly well. You are currently setup with I/Os correct? My friend had a B26 yrs ago with mercruiser Inline 6s and the boat ran and performed very well. With 350's you will be adding some weight but more HP so IDK but I dont think you would be...

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You know Jason...you are starting to make me believe that I might be capable of a few of the things you have shown us...IDK tho LOL

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Where is all the dust? Or the over spray???
If I was doing this I am sure it would all over my neighbors lawns and houses...it would look like the North Pole.

How do you do it and keep everything so nicey nice??? Amazing job

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Jason, do you work for Bertram or Viking or somebody.... Looks like your a bit more than an "enthusiast"

You are making it look easy and I know it is NOT

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JohnV8r wrote: ↑Sep 21st, '21, 16:30 Geeeezaaaz, that is the BEST explanation I've ever gotten on pitch & diameter. Thanks for that, Carl!

That is called communication skills...

Nice job Carl

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Cummins 210 HP 6BTs are the "Dirt simple" end of the spectrum. They are old school and use CAV injection pumps. The entire engine is simple in the fact that there is no special add-ons that end up hurting them...like fuel coolers and aftercoolers and such... Once running they dont even need 12volts ...

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which ones are less money? Nothing would surprise me

Is seaboard marine selling the Hyundai as well?

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It comes down to the obvious that if they are good runners than should be no problem. With that said, you need to know the history of them and the hours that are on them. If you do not have good info then it is a tough call on what you should do before you install them. 6bt have less maintenance to ...

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It does not matter what engine you have, you need to hit your Rated RPM plust 50-100 rpm more when you are loaded. This will give you the best results and keep your engines safe from lugging. Yes, according to your troubleshooting it looks like you will end up in the 19X20 range on your props to get...

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Peter, I will get you a picture of how I set mine up if that helps. It is mounted next to the till arm and the "arm" of the sensor is moved back on forth by two SS bolts that cradle the arm as the tiller goes back and forth. It is a very simple setup and works very good. I used a rubber band as well...

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LOL

I always said the same thing Carl. The only reason I got the gauge was bc I was sick at looking at the hole in my helm cluster and this fit the bill.

Now that I have it, I dont know how I boated without it....LMAO

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I have a VDO rudder indicator gauge witht the VDO sending unit that mounts near the tiller arm. It does use wired to communicate with the gauge. It works very good and am very happy with the results. This is the unit I got and it worked out good utilizing my 3-3/8" gauge hole that was empty bc I hav...

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The PBR "Patrol Boat River" boats in Vietnam were kickass setups. The JetDrives and shallow water capability were excellent and they could turn 180 in their own wake....(maybe even better than Bobs Phoenix...LOL) About 20 yrs ago there were 2 old PBR hulls that were not bought by the military and we...

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Jason it is coming along awesome. Great that you are taking the time to take pics and document the progress. There are many things that you have shown in detail that will help others with their own upgrades and restorations. I know how hard all this work is and I honestly appreciate you sharing your...

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I always live by the motto "dont threaten me with a good time" and torture myself on projects...I keep telling myself that I have "one more project in me"... With that said, a 42 is a serious boat and something that you can actually live on. You can take it to Bermuda if you want...(I am only half s...

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sometimes the 3-1/2" OD is 3"ID in reality. I am not saying that is the case here but just food for thought. Using a small pc of hose as a "bushing" is done sometimes...I dont know if it "up to code" or good on a survey but it does get done and have done it myself and had no problem running for hund...

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If that is the case Pete then you will still have good range with the 185 BUT 200-220 gallon capacity may be preferred. Honestly you will not know for sure till the repower is done and setup properly. Your particular tank and the "actual" usage amount that your current tank will provide you. She may...

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The SMX guages look very cool. If Tony is putting his signature "SMX" on them then I would trust that they are quality. I did not listen entirely to the video but they do seem great. I would ask if the "parameters" can be set to notify you if a system is out or range when you are not on its particul...

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I installed a polyethylene tank when I did my diesel conversion it was made by Moeller. I have no complaints and it has been in the boat since 2008 For you the 185 Aluminum tank will work fine. You will be using a little less fuel when you convert to diesel than you are using now with your BBs I als...

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Hopefully they are all OK.

More than likely they have no power and internet. I remember when we had Sandy we did have a generator but we still did not have internet etc...

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What is your WOT RPM?

I think the engines are both rated the same

There are a few guys on here with Yanmars, if you can also let us know what your transmission ratio is?

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Looks nice.

I have one on my B28 but dont have it on this year. I remove it every year bc I store the boat at my house and it nds to be removed for the haul and transport.

I was too lazy to put it on this past spring...

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