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DQ,

There are only a hand full of us down here in South Florida, but if it is somewhere within striking distance, you can count on me.

Dick

Skipper Dick

Gentlemen,
Thanks for the helpful advice. As soon as this little cold spell is outa here, I'm on it.

Dick

Skipper Dick

I was out sitting on the dock this afternoon after the rain and got to looking at my lift to see how the rust has been progressing. It looks like I had better get on the stick and do some re-painting. I was thinking of using some naval jelly to help get a start on removing some of it and then the ol...

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Randall, you definately have a fine talent and gift.

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Scooter28, I've already replaced my 190 gallon tank after thinking seriously of doing the relining bit, but ruled it out based on what I've read. But, I am curious about your project. Did you use any glass or just use the vinylester resin? Did you pull the baffles and how did you do it? My tanks baf...

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Fantastic! It looks like you can build anything from a widget to a nuclear sub.

Dick

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And the same to all, a Merry Christmas and a happy new year from South West Florida where Santa wears shorts, a T shirt and rides a wave runner.

Dick

Skipper Dick

Kevin,

Here are a list of national distributors including here in Florida.

http://www.rejex.com/distmarine.htm

Dick

Skipper Dick

Keven,

You'll have to go on line and google it. I found some a while back when I finally ran out of the two non-aerosol containers UV sent me.

Dick

Skipper Dick

Boy Capt. P. I know that cabin feaver feeling. When I lived in Alaska for 30 some years and you get down to winter soltice when there was only a possibility of 4 to 5 hours of actualy sunlight. My favorite passtime was going to hockey games and venting frustration. It was such a good therapy that I ...

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Randall,

I'll be looking at orea cookies in a whole different lght now.

Dick

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I had a leak once from the oil sender unit that was mounted on the back of the block and it leaked down over the bell housing. This one had rusted to the point that it was doing a pretty good leak.

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Skipper Dick

PaulJ Wow, what a state of affairs. No one needs that kind of excitement out on the water or even at the dock for that matter. If you didn't blow a rod through the oil pan then there is a possibility that an oil line to or from a remote oil filter ruptured or the filter itself corroded enough to rup...

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John, I hooked up a hose with a pump bulb on it and attached it to one of the fittings coming right out of the tank. If you can get the container you are filling below the tank, it will siphon. I let it siphon and pumped at the same time. I got 53 gallons out and then I puled the siphon tube out and...

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DougL, The boat in question is in the mid 80's. You can disagree all you want, but the post I made was not based on my own personal opinion. There have been numerious scientific tests under labratory conditions performed that prove otherwise. These tests were enabled by not only BoatUS, but the US C...

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JD, If the original tank is fiberglass, which it is, then it is an issue. There are many articles referenced within this site that conclude without a doubt that ethanol will disolve the resin from a fiberglass tank made before the late 90's and deposit it in the engine. The damage comes from the con...

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SteveZ, I have gassers, but if I don't have a full filter of fuel, I just suck air. My Racors suck from the top, so if it's not full, bingo, no ignition. I'd just make sure the filters are full to the top. In fact I cary a small fuel can with a half gallon of fuel in it to do just that in case the f...

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Scooter28, That's exactly the type of hoses I had. I replaced the fill hose with the new and improved 1.5 inch rubber hose and left the copper vent pipe since it was sound. I boiled all the old fittings in a mild acid solution and wire brushed them bright before putting them on the new tank. It's a ...

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Just a footnote to this project. Most of you have probably already thought of this, but in case you haven't, then check your fuel lines. If they are as old ast the boat or more than 10 years old, you should change them for the new improved CG approved and ethanol proof lines. The hose itself should ...

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Bruce, Mt. House and a few other similar companies based around Salt Lake used to make Long Range Patrols (LRP) for the military. We used them in Mt. Rescue efforts and in lots of our Rescue training exercises. They were not as good as home cooked, but they were a lot better than the canned rations....

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Doug, I cut the tank up for two reasons. 1, I didn't have enough horse power in my right shoulder after losing a tendon a few years back and 2, so the Waist Management guys would take it on refuse pick up day. I believe that the new tank was lighter than the old one even thjough it appeared to be ju...

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Now the job is done and time for cleanup and a miner celebration. I replaced the Racor filters and the water seperators on each engine. Don't pay attention to the dates other than October. Wifey must have changed a battery or something. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/dickpam/Deckremoval.jpg...

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I'll post some pictures as soon as I complete one more task today and that's putting the deck back on. Then, of course, I have to check Capt. Pat's instructions on how to post the pics. But, I ordered the tank through Richard Kidd. The tanks are made a couple of miles from his shop. The cost for the...

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John, First I removed every drop of gas through the siphon tube until it wouldn't pull any more. then I removed the siphon and used a hand pump until there was nothing left. Then I got a hose and one of those hose applicators that you would use on your lawn to apply weed killer. I put some diluted d...

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I just got the new tank in today with 3 other guys I recruited. I've taken pictures of the process and I'll say that I do not want to do it again. It's a real b__ch in the hot SW Florida sun, but I'll have the big Mercs fired up tomorrow and the one piece deck with 33 screws put back on thursday mor...

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Got it Captain.

I saw it there and thanks

Dick

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Capt. Patrick,

Would please give me an example of closed cell foam. I went to Home Depot and couldn't get any one to look it up. They kept sending me to the styrofoam section.

Thanks

Dick

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Thanks Capt. I'll do just that. I'll pick up some closed cell for the bottom and I alreeady have the foam I was going to use for the sides and the end where attached to the bulkhead. I picked up some aerosol cans to inject the foam along the sides in several spots on both sides and the end where nee...

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Capt. Pat, Do you have an idea what Bertram used as a cementing compound under the tank? The old tank as well as the new one I picked up in Miami on Monday has a slight "V". So it would actually be resting on a smaller surface while sitting on the plywood base they tabbed in the bilge. I'm still wor...

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Iâ€™m finally getting around to removing the 190 gallon tank from my B28. What a joy this has been, especially in the SW Florida hot sun. I've used every four letter word in my vocabulary and then some I invented. After cutting away part of the tank and cutting through the tabs that hold it, I final...

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Captain Patrick,

I'm in and thanks for all you do. This board is great.

Dick

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They made a special handgun for Pararescue with the Pararescue logo on the handle. I didn't get one because I already have a small arsenal, but the guys that bought one swear by them.

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UV,
At least you guys wern't injured which we are all grateful for. If I lived closer, I'd be there with my chain saw, but I'm not so, I will have a couple of clears for you. Good luck and god's speed in your recovery.

Dick

Skipper Dick

Randall,

That looks like the millright's shop that used to be on PBS TV years ago. I watched it all the time. You're lucky to have a nice place like that to work in. I have a hot, sweaty garage and a small fridge for my beer.

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Andre,

That is a teleporter and you better not use it if you aren't alone in it. You know what can happen. "Heellpp Meeee!" said the fly.

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Bill, There are a number of places on the East coast of Florida and the SE of Florida that can build an aluminum or stainless tank. I just went through the search here from SW Florida and made contact with some I would have had build the tank for me, but have since decided to go with a fiberglass ta...

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Harv, Sorry to hear abolut your Mom and I hope the back surgery turns out OK. You have a lot on your plate at the moment. My best friend fought back problems for years until he ran across the right Doctor in Anchorage. He had another surgery and is back flying like nothing happened. Richard Kidd mad...

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Harv,

Did you re-install your new fiberglass tank like your old one was with fiberglass tabs? The ones in the picture are sure a pretty color.

Dick

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I had checked on the pricing of the fiberglass tanks a while back and they wanted about $4,500 then. They've probably gone up since then, but I do know that who ever makes the tanks for Hightide has a mold for my 190 gallon tanks.

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Thanks Capt. I'll keep looking. I'm still about a month away from getting started anyway.

Is there a minimum thiskness for stainless and I'm assuming it should be 316 stainless.

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I got a nice quote from Custom Marine Fuel tanks in Jupiter made from 3/16 marine aluminun. It was 5052 type. Anyone ever do business with them?

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Skipper Dick

It looks like it's time to bite the bullet and get a tank made to replace my 190 gallon fiberglass tank in my 1983 B28. I sent Nautic Marine an email and it seems they are not making tanks anymore, so has any one in South Florida or anywhere in the state had any experience with having either Aluminu...

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Check out this link posted on August 15, 2008. http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2008/aug/15/la-boat-owner-alleges-ethanol-damage-in-lawsuit/news/ And here is another http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/boating-equipment/228549-read-if-your-boat-has-fiberglass-fuel-tank.html But alas, nobody seems...

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Try spraying some penetrating fluid or CX around the threads and let sit overnight. I had the same problem getting mine out, but I eventually succeeded after letting the threads soak. I also had to use an 18 inch breaker bar.

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Now that's a clamp. Titanium stopped bullets from hitting me in the ass on a Rescue Chopper, it can damn sure stop corrosian. I'd use these for very wet areas, but I'll bet they'd be pretty pricey to do a whole boat like I've done several times. But I've put that web site in my favorites. They look ...

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Stuart, I've spent a ton of money replacing all of my exhaust hose clamps and dripless clamps on my B28, putting double clamps on each and every one. As far as I am concerned, the "T" bolt clamp is one of the best as long as you get them in a decent stainles alloy like 316 or even 303. Those hoses t...

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Congratulations. What an absolutely gorgeous boat. I look forward to more pics when you get time.

Dick

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My wife Pat and I caught a hop on a C-17A out of Charleston to Ramstein a couple of weeks ago. We took a cruise down the Rhine and toured castles, drank beer and wine and then pounded the streets of Paris for 3 days. When we decided to come home last Wednesday, we caught a hop on a contract bird com...

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Harry,

I got the emails, but in this post you had rpamburn@comcast.net and it is rpambrun@comcast.net. Thanks for the pix.

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Harry, Thanks for all you data. The dimensions will help during my search. I found a top maker here isn Cape Coral and will pay them a visit in the next day or so. My canvas bimini top and the flapping straps are weathering and getting in bad shape. The one picture you posted is great, but if you ha...

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