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Pete-
I imagine you have a local resource, but, Luther's in Bristol RI http://www.lutherswelding.com/our-solut ... rine-tanks made my tank and have an excellent reputation. They have drawings for B31s and will quote over the phone.
Good luck,
Stephan

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I have not used International Chromium Plating but know of folks who have had them do chrome and nickel plating and were very pleased.
https://www.icp1927.com/form__map
They are near me and I will call on them if it is helpful to you.
Best,
Stephan

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I think that looks great - getting the antennas up high and out of the way as well as the installation of the radar. I'll bet there is a lot of work supporting that mounting and running the wiring.

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PeterPalmieri wrote: ↑Aug 30th, '21, 22:12 I think it’s worth saving for sentimental reasons.

Pete- Good job on doing your homework and yet another example of the value of the contributors on this board.
I have yet to come across something more expensive than sentiment.
Good Luck,
Stephan

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Well-
I doubled the bow line so I hope that helps...

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Well its looking like landfall at high tide - so we got that going for us..... https://scontent-bos3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/40660305_1847648775301408_7027989448985935872_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=yx99_TU4fIkAX8QSr6y&_nc_ht=scontent-bos3-1.xx&oh=b0f359f69c5361b7b32921eb794b...

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Friends-
I seem to have one more hatch than batten and Henri is making me think I want a tight ship this weekend.
Good luck to all of you

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Congrats Rick!
Many happy days to you with that boat. Do I have it right - you named the boat Capt. Pat??
Best,
Stephan

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John I have older Crusader 454s. When I took these pictures I noticed how much the voltage reading varied with the quality of my ground. I hope this is helpful to you. Best, Stephan http://www.scsloan.com/images/Starboard%20Coil%20Voltage%20-%20Copy.jpg http://www.scsloan.com/images/Port%20Coil%20Vo...

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Tommy wrote: ↑Jul 16th, '21, 14:54 Next time, I will note the post date of the thread.

Never a bad time or reason to appreciate one another. It's rare enough in any event.
Be well Tommy and thanks for your contributions here.
Stephan

(Please exempt this post from my Mean Team application)

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I believe one of the greatest falsehoods is believing you know where the $$$ will end once you get started. For the rest of us: "No sympathy for the devil; keep that in mind. Buy the ticket, take the ride... and if it occasionally gets a littel heavier than what you had in mind, well... maybe chalk ...

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Looking good Bob!
Best,
Stephan

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Pete-
Hoping those new knees give you solid support just as you have given us here in the sandbox.
Sincerely,
Stephan

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Dug- I did get the 6 man Viking from LRSE and have been very pleased to never use it. I got the valise (more like a big duffel bag) model. For me the ability to haul it around and put it in the cabin when away from the boat are useful. The lighter weight also makes me think it will be easier for my ...

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If you find you would like to use the firm in Rhode Island mentioned above please let me know if I can be of assistance - it's my backyard.
Nice work!
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Congratulations!

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Cam-
Congratulations. Looks like a auspicious start - many happy days to you on the BlueBert.
One of the first fish that my son caught from our boat was a Blue Runner - here in Rhode Island!
Enjoy those MPG!
Best,
Stephan

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Tony-
I hope your recovery continues to go well. Six weeks just about gets you to July 4th. Hope you are a new, independent man then!
Kind regards,
Stephan

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Tony-
I had a similar experience with a Rule bilge pump float switch.
In a matter of days the zincs looked singed. Then I replaced the float switch and was good for the season.
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Stephan

Do you have zincs in your transmission/oil cooler as well?
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Stephan

Did you flush you cooling system with acid after installing the zincs?
I know that will east them up quickly.
Good luck,
Stephan

Stephan

I mounted a water-resistant junction box (https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-in-x-4-in-x-2-in-Junction-Box-R5133705/202043434) with cable glands ( https://www.amazon.com/TUPARKA-Waterproof-Adjustable-Connectors-Plastic/dp/B07KFCGFYF/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=cable+glands&qid=1618955132&sr=8-7) as clos...

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If your Suzuki does not have a NMEA 2000 output you can add a fuel flow sensor reasonably. I think you plan looks fine. Many newer stereos are NMEA 2000 and you may wish to add a drop for that. My experience has been that there is no material difference between backbone and drop cables. I was also a...

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I believe insurance has as much or more to do with the insured as it has to do with the asset.
In a marketplace where $600k++ in coverage is written on center consoles and $800k on the Bertram 35 I believe if the owner checks out and the boat checks out then it is just a matter of the premium.

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pschauss wrote: ↑Apr 3rd, '21, 12:27 I could see a good flow out of the exhausts and engine temperatures were stable.

Well done then...
Thanks for sharing the good outcome.
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Very Pretty Boat. I never have understood disparaging another owner's price. Hope he gets 4 bids at the ask. All of that looks better than I've been able to do but then again most (all?) do. Maybe the American Custom Yachts pedigree will help, It's not hard for me to imagine spending that kind of $$...

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KTM- I think that looks great. Perhaps a second pass with a lighter/finer router bit would get you the opposite side outline of the chevron and be more suitable for the "R" in Bertram? I also believe the acrylic will be easier to work with than your plywood test. I'm not familiar wit Xilinx but have...

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Peter- Thanks for posting the diagram of your pump. I did not see that before my earlier post - our pumps are different. I have drains in the exhaust manifolds that are pretty good at getting the coolant level down low, they are also easy to get a funnel under as they are on the sides of the engine....

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Peter- On my engines (1992 454 Crusaders) I loosen the mounting bolts (they go through the mounting bracket from the bottom into the pump base) and then back off a tensioning bolt that slides the base of the pump outboard. Once loose enough for some slack in the belt I remove the mounting bolts and ...

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I do not know much about calculating the impact of repowering with outboards. I have a little practice with blasphemy and have admired well executed profanity. I am wondering if repowering with small engines and accepting that it is an 8 knot boat might be an easier and cheaper way to go. Rebuilding...

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Carl wrote: ↑Feb 11th, '21, 12:05 Not like so many other motors ... that require ... new swear words.

This is the most relatable thing I have read in some time and the way I will justify my 454s going forward.
Thank you for this gift.
Stephan

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https://www.sail-world.com/photos/ac75/350/yandy305336.jpg Always sad to see a competitor limp out of the ring defeated. I am aware a lot of people do not see this as racing. For me, and perhaps ironically, seeing the other teams come to American Magic's aid made it seem more like competition and a...

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Yannis- I believe the USB outlets that I have installed in my boat are 12 volts input but output 5 volts and combined will not draw more than 2.5 amps. I have one in the area you describe. I had an interior lighting wire nearby and it was oversized for the job so I just tied into that. If your USB s...

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most of the people on this board are influence by magazines, boat show salesman and the more people who fall under a trend the more reality is ignored. Dead wrong on this one Bob - couldn't be more wrong or insulting for that matter. Merry Christmas. Stephan http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo353...

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I agree completely on the enclosure. For a number of years I had nothing but a ball cap over my head. Then a bimini top, and finally this season a full enclosure. My recollection is that at 20 knots (measuring with the same Garmin GFS-10s) I was getting a solid 1 NM/Gal. Now with the enclosure it is...

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My goal is a reliable, 24-knot cruise, at 1mpg. My goal this winter is to get the old 454s back into shape with fuel monitors, and see how attainable that may be. I have older 454s and get 0.9 mpg. at 24 knots. Keeping the boat light will help I believe skipping the tower/bimini/enclosure may be on...

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Thanks for the follow up. Good to know the problem is solved well enough to notice other issues...
Happy Thanksgiving.
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I have gone a different way than, um, all- I put one Lumitec Seablaze X as low as I could and left it at that. I am not sure how much additional utility comes from the 3rd, 4th, etc. light and I was interested in keeping the power draw to a minimum. I have been very pleased with the light and it has...

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Congratulations and looking forward to the photo.
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More and more I find I have an additional screen - an iPad running iNavx or Navionics Boating app. A cellular connection provides weather info, a wifi connection allows access to NMEA 2000 data with a back-up source of GPS information, and Bluetooth connects to the stereo. An Otterbox or Lifeproof c...

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Thank you very much for that detail - it looks great.
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A longtime marine upholsterer glued down 1/4" neoprene, then 1/4" of insulating material and then covered it with a leatherette material for the new hull liner. Its insulated and looks great, we love it! What did you use at the forward end - the bulkhead separating the anchor locker - to cover the ...

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I have an RA-70 but not the NMEA 2000 model. I use it with the Fusion app and Bluetooth connection. The RA-70 has separate volume control for two zones so I run two speakers in the cabin directly off the RA-70 and then feed four speakers (2 6.5" speakers on the bridge and 2 7.5" speakers in the cock...

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Peter- I have Rochester Quadrajets also. Mine sit on 1988 Crusader 454s (350 Model). While my props are stamped 18x18 I know they measure under that, closer to 17x17.5. I should ask about your transmissions - I believe mine are VelvetDrive 1.52 to1 but will check. For me: 2600-2700 rpm produces a re...

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I believe an empty aluminum oil pan is around 10 lbs, I have had luck with the very small Dremmel bits https://www.amazon.com/6-PACK-Round-Diamond-Coated-Points/dp/B07D8GHLXY and cutting a slot into the bolt that I could get a screwdriver into. The "glue" that holds the abrasive onto the tool will o...

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Matt- I am just down the road from you in RI. I have not gone to the lengths you describe but do have a nice high vent line and good gasketing. My concerns for water have centered around getting bad gas and condensation inside the tank. Each season I have gotten the fuel level as low as I can for st...

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Craig-
When I moved my batteries to the bilge between the engines I used trays like this (https://www.amazon.com/attwood-Corporat ... 26&sr=8-12) and have been pleased.
Best,
Stephan

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Matt- I would expect the marine ply to absorb some of the lighter elements of the gelcoat and might compromise it. I also expect the grain and imperfections will show through. If you are ok with a rougher finish maybe just paint the marine ply with raw epoxy (non blushing would save a step of prep f...

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Steve- I've paid some tuition on your project. I needed to straighten a shaft and the coupler had to come off. I thought my couplers were in good shape with minimal rust. However, pressing it off was not easy and arguably much more work than fussing with just painting them in place. To put is succin...

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Thanks for this direction gentlemen.
I remain hopeful that we can identify a vendor in the northeast. If I have any luck I will report back here.
Stephan

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