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PeterPalmieri

They could in fact be two separate issues. I am planning on bring the boat over to the yard after memorial day and I now plan on having everything checked before just jumping into a rebuild.

PeterPalmieri

It's very cool to check out a stretched B31, I've eyed this boat on line more then a few times. For the money I don't have I prefer the 36 Rybovich, 37 Merritt or 40 Whiticar. Most notably the open salon layout with no aft bulkhead. Hey Walter and Randall I see "hooker" is for sale (40 whitecar). 39...

PeterPalmieri

Charlie

Something like that would seem plausible if I didn't have the smoke issue.

PeterPalmieri

Tony, I am not losing RPMs but I have to give the motor more throttle to keep up with the other motor. It's not so significant at slower speeds but when I get up over 2500 rpms it is apparent. If the port throttle is at noon to get 2800 the starboard throttle needs to be at 2. Was down at the boat t...

PeterPalmieri

Based on what everyone is saying 30-40 seems to be a safe bet until I do it enough to really get a good idea of what I am burning per trip.

PeterPalmieri

Hey guys just want to confirm I am doing my math correct and have a good rule of thumb. I've always been told that 2/3 of your capacity should be used to calculate your run to and from. In another way 1/3 for the trip out 1/3 for the trip back and a 1/3 for trolling, idle while drifting and reserve....

PeterPalmieri

There is a website that lists ethanol free gas. Www.pure-gas.org you can search by state.

PeterPalmieri

I recently saw in email that for the Babylon tuna clubs tournament. They set up an "opt in" during registration of their tournament to take an active duty service man or women out with you. It's the weekend before the NE rendezvous. I can email the flyer to anyone who wants more information.

PeterPalmieri

Tony,

Tank is brand new, sept 2010

PeterPalmieri

Definitely don't have water in the oil and if I am burning oil it is not enough to notice trip to trip. It seems to me that whatever sludge built up in the engine from the ethanol and fiberglass tank is now loosening up and burning off. Total guess on my part.

PeterPalmieri

Bob,

Just by looking at other photos guys have posted it would seem that many boats would need to remove the engine to get the out the generator, is there a better solution on a B31?

PeterPalmieri

I did not have compression tests done on my pre purchase survey. I went in knowing the port was just rebuilt and the starboard motor would need to be done. The surveyor commented in his report that the starboard motor would need to be rebuilt or replaced in the near future. The mechanic who did the ...

PeterPalmieri

Now that I've got my calders manual I think I can take a closer look after some reading and see what's up. Thanks for the ideas.

PeterPalmieri

I don't think it's steam. Seems to be greyish blue. temp and oil pressure are ok. The history is the port motor was rebuilt and the gas tank was replaced in September of 2010 just before I bought it. 1985 454s with 2700 hours The starboard motor seemed ok but it was a matter of when not if it also w...

PeterPalmieri

Ran the boat 3 times this weekend. It is becoming apparent that the starboard motor is going to need to be rebuilt sooner rather then later. I'm progressively needing more throttle to keep up with the rebuilt port motor and I'm producing a good amount of smoke. Not going to bother with any stop gaps...

PeterPalmieri

Your 100% correct. My general opinion is fishing is just a good excuse to be out on the water everything else is a bonus.

PeterPalmieri

Tom, Site fishing for striped bass on long island with the fly rod is not all that common. I only know a handful of guys that appreciate that passion and I can enjoy fishing with, Brew being one of them. I've learned to score my trips. 1. How many fish did I see? 2. How many did I cast too? 3. How m...

PeterPalmieri

Hey brew, I sent your website link to a few guys in Eastern Fly Rodders. They are having an event on Saturday where they all go wade fish around the bridge area in shinnecock. So sending your link is timely. There are also many marlin and tuna clubs out my way that are always looking for a presentat...

PeterPalmieri

Well that makes all the sense in the world.

PeterPalmieri

Bob, Does OYC have a hoist for fishing tournaments, the one at the Babylon town dock swings out. I believe nickys on the bay in bayshore has one too. It's a bit of a run but all you'd need is a sling. I've seen Tred Barta use this method. In it's absence raise the fork lift in the yard with block an...

PeterPalmieri

Gcreas1,

I am in agreement. I wasn't considering changing out my rub rail and as I read through this thread I am pretty convinced this will never be on my list.

PeterPalmieri

http://www.usps.org/e_stuff/member_courses.htm here is the link to the Power Squadron page of courses for members. Jou will need to join though. Thanks for the link. The closest engine maintenance course is in conneticut 70 miles away and is in September. I will give them a call and see if there is...

PeterPalmieri

The problem is two fold. The parallel switch which is on the dash is now working properly. I will still have to figure out why the battery switches in the engine compartment don't feed either engine.

Easy problem I should have been able to fix on my own but I'll take it nothing costly.

PeterPalmieri

Well got the book delivered. Also figured out what was wrong with the boat. The battery was dead, the parallel switch was not working and has been replaced. For the life of me I can't figure out how the batteries are wired to the battery switches. Each switch has 1, both, 2 and off. None of those se...

PeterPalmieri

Personally was just admiring a well done interior

PeterPalmieri

What do you guys know about this boat?

Seems to have very nicely laid out cabin and prop pockets. Haven't heard about it from this site.

http://uk.yachtworld.com/core/listing/b ... ess=Public

PeterPalmieri

I can make it to the canal no problem. Will run outside if nice and inside if the weather dictates. Wouldn't mind following someone from the canal as I have never done that. I am sure we will all make plans when it gets closer. Is it cool to have some friends come to the dinner? One of my fishing bu...

PeterPalmieri

No I haven't taken any big waves over the bow to know. From rain and washing down the boat mine don't seem to leak to bad. But I could see green water being a different experience. Interesting that canvas does a decent job keeping it out.

PeterPalmieri

I've reserved C-6. My father will be making the trip with me. My wife will drive out for the day on Saturday with my son who will be 2 a few days before the event. We don't yet know how he'll be on a 4+ hour boat ride so we are playing it safe. Anybody that wants to take the ride out with us and eit...

PeterPalmieri

Sorry for the potentially silly question but what is the point? I know they are fairly common.

Is this to keep sun out of the cabin while at the dock? Or instead of interior curtains while underway too?

Maybe another reason I am over looking?

PeterPalmieri

Allan,

Not sure how long you've been poking around the site before posting. As a newer member here myself. It is worth noting the guys that have laid out their opinions for you really have years of experience and the respect of everyone on the board.

PeterPalmieri

The book has been ordered. I am willing to learn.

This is like an AA meeting for a guy with no mechanical inclination. "My name is Pete Palmieri and it's been 15 years since I changed my own oil"

Thanks for not beating me up to bad!

PeterPalmieri

That is perfect I will forward it to my wife. Didn't realize capt pat had a bookstore. Is that just recommended reading or can I buy it through the capt?

PeterPalmieri

Bob,

I'd be interested in doing that trip with you. Mentioned it to a buddy who is in the process of buying a house out Brews way and he wants to learn from the best as well.

Pete

PeterPalmieri

Walter checked the power squadron website they only offer the boater safety course. Tony you are exactly onto what I'd like to have knowledge about. I dont need to be able to rebuild a motor just be able to trouble shoot an issue. I went down to the boat this morning and rechecked all my connections...

PeterPalmieri

Any chance your gonna be ready for greenport?

PeterPalmieri

Thanks for the offer Bob, mechanic is already on his way no big deal. But if you want to take a look at the seats I can clear my schedule:). Seriously thank you much for the offer. Don't get me wrong I'm not stupid, Dad taught me to change the oil. Anything beyond that call a mechanic, actually he p...

PeterPalmieri

NO, I would of graduated 86 but moved to northern Va in late 84. My brother in law Bill Beal graduated in 85 my sisters Donna 86 and Joanne 84 all graduated from Connetquot. They all still live in Oakdale along with a long list of characters. I grew up in sayville but the small part that was in the...

PeterPalmieri

Frank,

Connetquot graduate? If so what year?

Pete

PeterPalmieri

Frank my son is always happy we are really blessed in that way. It's really his boat I'd be happy with my small flats boat if it could accommodate the family. The B31 is our new summer get away. I normally get an alarm if the ignition is engaged but the motor isn't running after a few seconds. No al...

PeterPalmieri

I do have a neutral safety but I checked it. The gauges move slightly as i engage the ignition switch but then no reading. The starter clicks slightly more rapidly when I flip the parallel switch. The port gauges pull a voltage reading from either battery. Thankfully a ride on the new boat wasn't th...

PeterPalmieri

Regardless we got my son in his life jacket and on the boat for the first time. Even if we didn't leave the dock.

PeterPalmieri

I did tap the starter with a hammer and cleaned up the connections to it. Didn't help but again I'm not all that mechanically inclined (read as "I'm a moron"), but I'm getting pretty good at writing checks ;( My very small brain makes me think that since I get no battery reading on the starboard das...

PeterPalmieri

A bit of a hiccup this weekend. Started the boat up on Saturday morning without a problem. On Sunday went down and no go on the starboard motor. I flip the ignition switch and get no reading on the battery/volt meter. Switch on the parallel switch nothing. Switch the batteries port to starboard and ...

PeterPalmieri

New hour meters were moved to the engine compartment.

PeterPalmieri

Jim, I had created a separate thread about what work Ive had done over the winter and recently in the spring. All the mechanical and electrical concerns have been addressed. Of course it is not a new boat and there is more to do but I am working it out the best I can and the boat seems to be running...

PeterPalmieri

I used capt pats method outlined above on Sunday morning had my wife pick up ammonia and wisk at supermarket. Looks great!

PeterPalmieri

Not sure on the vibration. It's hard to notice from the bridge and I need to stand on the deck while someone else is driving. I am hopeful the cutlass bearing helped that issue we'll see.

PeterPalmieri

I am very happy the boat seems to be running great. I didn't take notes but I had a nice cruising speed of about 23 kts just over 3000 I forgot the exacts.

Spent a few hours working on the teak deck and cleaning out the freshwater tank this morning.

PeterPalmieri

Didn't notice the white smoke. I wouldn't close the issue as I only made a short run though and ran it pretty easy for the most part.

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