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Shine On! Shine On Bob!
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Harry-
I am working on a new holder for my dial gauge. The one I have is not stable enough. If I can get the dye check I will be ready to go later this weekend.
Do you use Skype??
Best and Thanks,
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Fluction is the causative factor leading to being flucked.....

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Randall-
Good to hear from you and that you are well!
I really enjoy seeing your work. Wouldn't it be great to do a piece that was those shag baseballs in a box with the signatures on them!?!?
Kind regards,
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Harry- Thank you for the guidance. I really can't complain about access... the deck is up in preparation for replacing the bulkhead aft of the engines.... I'll check the output flange on the transmission... I hope this wasn't much bigger a mistake than I realized. I don't want to have a bill for the...

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Gents- Thanks for the responses and encouragement. Before straighening I want to check for cracks. Am I on the right track with http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SPOTCHECK-Dye-Penetrant-Kit-3WU63?Pid=search" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? http://imageserver.grainger.com/is/image/Grain...

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Gents- To remove my prop shaft I had to press it out of the coupler. I got some longer coupling bolts and put sockets of increasing lengths in between the shaft and the transmission, then tighten down the bolts - remove the bolts - insert a bigger socket and repeat. http://www.msgdeals.com/images/IM...

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Gents-
Rather than try and write it all out here's what I found with my Starboard shaft:

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I do not wish to confuse gas rules with diesels---: For gassers I thought I was required to have a passive ventilation plan that presented some flow and not just a static vent - so forward vents in the engine space and an exhaust at the transom. Can I instead just have larger side vents in the engin...

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Oh right... like whom among us hasn't over done it a litte during the tear-down phase of a project?

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LJ-
My boat is a 1972 FBC. I believe the 2 forward 2 aft shell vents were standard from the factory for my boat. The aft vents were plumbed to the spot Pete refered to in the center of the transom.

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Peete-
Thanks. My blowers are flange mounted to their own exhausts on the hull in each engine space. The shell vents were plumbed to the center of the transom spot you described.
I reckon a 3000 CFM blower would lower engine temps.... I've got a 105 CFM Jabsco blowers in each engine space...

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Yes- Vetus. Here's a link http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... art=118628" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Gentlemen- I am hoping to remove the shell type vents on the side decks. Instead I plan to install vents in the hull sides to each engine compartment and one in the center of the transom. Like these http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mpO1Mw9DL8TX_xNiEm8gsWw/140.jpg with dorade boxes inside. I have read...

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I used Microsoft Paint the free tool included with windows...... and a very long booring conference call...
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Gentlemen- My bulkhead aft of the engines is delaminating. The picture below was taken looking forward from above where the strut pad is located on the Port side. This is the aft side of the bulkhead exposed to under the deck and under the cockpit side storage. http://www.msgdeals.com/images/aft%20b...

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Gentlemen- I have lusted in my heart for new bonding straps. But I hate the attachment points wher the strapping is drawn out at a 90 deg. angle folded on itself and drilled to accept a fastener. I don't like 90s, I really don't like 180s, and the sharp edges and stacked connections..... So I propos...

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I think you will be better off with denatured alcohol... try a home store or hardware store not the boat store. I think acetone will accomplish the same purpose but require more precautions in its application and require more product.
Good luck.
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Department of Public Works 2008 Silverado for sale... light body damage, only 2,840 miles, sleeps 4

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Might harm the nut sucking ground gopher. I guess people burning up inside a cigar tube is less important. I think the footage of the afterburner/fuel dump, especially over downtown, gives them a pass on the overly environmentally sensitive charges. Without pickling it in foam they might have less ...

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CaptPatrick wrote: http://www.bertram31.com/hancock/img/cockpit/fishboxes/

Holy crap what a link!

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This is excellent guidance. Thank you very much!
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Thank you gentlemen. Not wishing to try anyone's patience... here's what I will do: http://www.msgdeals.com/images/Cockpit%20Panel%20Schedule.png - I will sand the striped plywood and coat with unthickened epoxy to pretreat the wood. - Laminate Formica on to boards with West System (straight epoxy o...

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Gentelmen- I have pulled the cockpit side panels out as part of some winter projects. They are vinyl covered and have been painted gray. http://www.msgdeals.com/images/IMG_1069.JPG I am considering stripping the vinyl (more lik helping it fall off...) and fairing/painting. I am concerned that I will...

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Mike- I am in a similar position with 454s in a 31 FBC. I have been doing oil analysis at each change and have not seen any indications of coolant in the oil and otherwise normal operation. When I changed the elbows I had a look at the aft part of the manifold and it looked clean. Maybe a peek with ...

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Gert-
Thanks for those thoughts. I think I have a No Tech deck... just thick plywood with stringers athwartships. Lotsa bedding compound and fastened at the fore and aft edges.
Best,
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Gentlemen- After taking up the deck for a bulkhead repair I am impressed with how much space I'm missing out on by not using the under deck space more efficently. What do you think of re-routing the exhaust (454 gassers) as I've tried to indicate in the attached photo. I think by adding fiberglass 4...

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Giff- The boat is in Newport let me know any time you would like to visit. Bob- Thank you very much for taking time for my visit on Saturday. The example you set is extraordinary and inspiring. I am pondering how you could calculate trailer weight.... all that unobtanium you've packed in there! If I...

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Bob-
Yeah, I'm lookin for that nickel's cousins...
Thanks for the good templating advice. Fitting the bulkhead is not as daunting to me as tabbing it properly...
I have a bottle of Patron I need to deliver to you... might there be a time on Saturday or Sunday afternoon I could come by?
Best,
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Bob- The aft engine bulkhead was delaminating and tabbing. I am fortunate that whoever put the deck down considered it coming back up. Immediate plans are the bulkhead. This thread is also a warning that I will have a million questions about: Bilge Pumps Bonding Decking Drainage Engine Ventilation E...

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Boys-
If I ain't out by Memorial Day one of you please come after me...

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OK, I'll bite (heh, heh)
Keith isn't that clear acrylic platform a bit on the slick side?

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Bob Lico-
How did you hinge your engine covers? My hinges are on the outside of the engine cover and claim a banged toe at a rate of a couple per season...
Thanks,
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Uh, I know I'm a week late but but I think 3 of us need to visit bearing -um...:
Patron
CorrosionX
Plexus

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After the assignment is complete I have a sense that there could be some post-grad work involving a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton... Prof. Babb???

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I'm in RI. Let me know if I can be of help...
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Might people be standing behind the seat and need something to hold on to if a wave comes? If so I'd vote for higher.
Can you determine if the higher back would block your view of some of the cockpit when standing?
Mostly it looks fabulous, nice work!
Best,
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Excellent! Thanks.
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bob lico wrote:P.S. the entire job cost $ 120.00 dollars for one piece of 4' x8' of tinted lucite BP. i had the paint.

Bob-
How did you seal the lucite in the old frames?
Thanks,
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mike ohlstein wrote:Nice looking boat.

I know that a lot of people don't do it, but I strongly recommend a safety line on the anchor. If that thing winds up bouncing out of its chock on a nasty day, it'll be in your prop before you notice it.

Thanks for this good advice. I will heed it.

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I believe my gear is as delivered from the factory. 1972 FBC with gas engines. The center of the rudder shaft to the intersection of the transom is approx. 8 inches. The tip of the prop shaft to the leading edge of the rudder is approximately 9 inches. http://www.msgdeals.com/images/IMG_1437a.JPG I ...

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Harry and Gentlemen- Ever since I took my steering apart for service last winter I've been thinking of potential improvements. I was first motivated by the 3/4" of toe on the rudders which I understand keeps them from chattering at lower speeds but strikes me as a tremendous source of drag and stres...

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Keith-
I know of a yacht that had nickel plated interior fittings and a sink in the head. The owner specifically didn't want chrome, he thought it too flashy. I understand he is pleased with how it turned out.
I am not aware of external hardware or anything exposed to exhaust gasses.
Best,
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Pete-
Maybe try removing the pump from its base and seeing of there is any blockage and clean out the strainer?
I know the light should come on but just trying to do the easiest/cheapest stuff first...
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Kiltoghert ?
I believe Bill Gilbane owns it. New England Boatworks in Portsmouth RI has done extensive work with new Cummins and rebuilding the windows, etc. Dam slick unit by my eye.
Anything I can follow-up on for you?
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+1 on that angle jig. I used it for all my rod holders. I mounted the jig to a scrap board to allow for clamping. +2 I found that jig helpfull but a little wobbly (I think it was like $15 at Job Lot). I used a thick piece of scrap as a mounting plate for the jig and pre-drilled the scrap checking t...

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Thank you.
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Hey- not only a nice example of posting videos but...
on topic about straightening shafts and...
only about an hour and a half from me if it don't come out purdy....

subtle......

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Harry- Thanks for your very generous offer of guidance here. This has the potential for great video... I mean literally playing with fire! Capt Pat where should I post videos?? Just put them in-line here? Stephan https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQkEQq6SIMXcP-JTH9aZNGCDZClXleLJI5...

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Nice work.
I believe there is:
1) knowing how to do a job
2) knowing how to help others do a job
3) knowing how to include children in a job
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997,426) knowing how to include children using power tools in a job

Well done.

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Woo HOO!!! I get to make a Harbor Freight trip and channel Harry Babb... OK so the better question was that I'm going to have the whole kit apart and I would like to take that opportunity to do everything I can so that next season when the 454s rumble to life it will be a long silken roar of thrust ...

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