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Thank you, will contact them

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Quick question- have sensors the size of a Nickle on the fire wall with 2 wires- problem in the engine compartment heats up, melts sensor which triggers the alarm on the bridge to go off. Anyone know where to get these? Thanks, Rex

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Thank you all. The electrician put in a new starter and solonoid- not the problem. He couldn’t find stray power anywhere.... sent all day. I’m going to start folllowing grounds today looking for that warm one turning hot. Thx again, Rex

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Hi all. A little off the subject but maybe someone can throw some insight... I replaced my D4’s with 4 six volt into two 12v banks. So far have messe up both electric fuel shut off solonoids (one each engine and for the real kicker- the port main has started on its own twice- once witheverything shu...

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Tony, my is working fine- had corrosion, just needed cleaning. Thanks to the other post, I found it and is as you described. About 2x’s as big as another solenoid facing the port main on the firewall... still don’t know what that smaller one does. Looks to be identical but a mini version. Also, by c...

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Thank you Mr Bottoms for the pointers. Went back behind there and found a mess... things get ugly in places seldom frequented. Cleaned up some corrosion and back in business. I’m in the Exumas, Bahamas- all problems sourced from owner error/stupidity- like this one. Another example, a little while b...

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Hi all, mine quit. Is there a sylinoid that might have died? Where might it be located on a B 28 if so? I guess it could be the toggle switch... haven’t explored yet with a meter. Ideas what most likely fails?

Thanks, Rex

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Yes, stock charger from '91. Yes, it does taper charge but lacks bells and whistles of new chargers designed for modern sealed batteries. Got a lot of conflicting stories- talked directly to an AGM manufacturer and couldn't have been more absolute

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Research it a couple months ago and came up with these two I believe top of the line semi flexible systems, best power for there size, lend themselves to tack right onto a bimini both with built in regulators: OceanPlanet Energy 72 Front Street Bath, ME 04530 207-370-9112 SP 72 All1 33.7”/855mm 21.5...

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Did some research perhaps useful info- upgrading to newer sealed battaries are not compatable with stock B chargers... In my case my wet 4D's have to be replaced with wet 4D's. Stock chargers lack over-heat sensing and appropriate charge rate for the newer style batteries. Greetings from Stock Is. F...

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Awesome Ray, thx

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Hi all, quick question- I am not able to get to the boat for a while to look on the trans plate. Trying to determine the gear ratio for the MSA4A transmissions. I have the spec sheet which indicated the vessel had 3 options: 1,54:1 ; 1,93:1 or 2,63:1. Anyone know which of the three would be in mine?...

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My '91 Bertram X'd the bench and put in 2 captains chairs and a built in storage lazarette starboard side (latter also on starboard side) that will lounge one or sit two, but very tight.

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Al, didn't realize viewers have to sign up... at least its free Yannis- yes on all your questions. I decided t o keep it stock (anchor is mounted topside on the port bow deck) which means one has to go to the bow with no helm control. The deck switch is to haul up only... my sole need when single ha...

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Mission complete, works great and looks good! As promised, see a few photos (with any luck). One photo missing is a shut-off switch (key that can be removed when in the off position) installed in the starboard v-berth above the stock 110 outlet ('91 model). The breaker was installed in the starboard...

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Great pictures- thanks! My '91 B is amazingly different than the '73 but the battery banks and electrical do run on that starboard side. Will try and post some photos tomorrow

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Justifying further going up to the bow- just read earlier posts in this thread- looking like a good idea to keep rope rode and hand tail the windlass via a capstan vs. chain and a helm switch. Being up there I will be able to sense the load on the winch (going to be sitting on a small teak block)/fo...

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Thank you all for the feedback- I'm willing to go up there! That is the disadvantage of the stock system; but, I don't want a pulpit and I hate the thought of giving up the signature B running light/cleat knuckle on the bow. The installer is going to text me pix tomorrow for the location of everythi...

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Enjoying reviewing this old post of mine... the saga continues I am now on the Atlantic side of Key West with cruising generally a little more spirited than in the Gulf. At 3,200 RPM's I have lost a couple knots since the original post and do 16 knots. The props have been sent in in the past and sup...

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Well a brief follow up, a year later I bought and returned a Lofeans Royal Windless manual... turned out much bigger than I thought and am installing this week a Maxwell Anchormax Capstan Windlass. This required bringing electricity to the bow but the size and features were the best option I could f...

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Hint 2: much smaller than a toilet seat (I'm flying from the boat in Fl up to NY... not packing toilet seats :-)

Hint 3: could be considered "bling" (yes, the factory stuck bling in our heads!)

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I'm bringing 10 cosmetic replacement parts for something in our heads... bought them thinking I was only going to get one set and got a bunch. Wheels I am sure are turning... Look forward to giving these surprise items away to those who can use them to pretty up your heads! Capt. Rex :-)

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I am planning on attending! Lojo is in West Palm Beach in a high-and-dry. We just finished some volunteer work ( http://www.seakeepers.org/Portals/0/Tiger%20Beach%202014%20Post%20Expedition%20Press%20Release.pdf ) and although we trailer around, too far to tow up to Long Is or run her up the coast- ...

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Feel stupid... Greenport, NY or Greenport, Long Island??? Which marina?

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I see last post is from early March... Is this still in the works? Weekend picked? Thx

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Thanks Joe and Pete! Thinking about your plan Pete... Not crazy about keeping rode gear aft and Joe, have one, tried it but failed... Wasn't anchored in deep enough water to work and it seems to take advantage of our wonderful draft, I am more offer than not sitting in pretty shallow spots. So far, ...

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Well, I've been cruising in the Gulf the last 2.5 years (although tricky Nav, Everglades my fav... So full of life and relatively pristine not to mention the further S. the more tropical. Anyway, I crossed over to the Keys an the Atlantic. My stock 28 with no windless was manageable in the Gulf but ...

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As usual- you all rock! Will try ACE to if I can actually see them before purchasing... Thx

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Does anyone have an idea where one can find the 1" round fore peak ceiling caps/covers that cover bridge fasteners?

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Thanks Kevin, guess it won't be a quick order fix- I'll look for a local curtain maker...

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Thought I'd follow up with a few things I've learned for any first timers or any considering trailering... -Believe it or not, I don't use tie down straps other than the heavy duty reel-in bow strap- twin diesel B 28 is sooo heavy that any movement on the trailer would equate to big problems... sits...

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By chance, does anyone know/have a source for replacement interior curtains whereby the maker has the spec's and can make without having to come and measure? Specifically the 2 side slider windows (starboard side over the settee and port side over the galley), the 2 operable back windows (one behind...

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Thx, will try my old school fuel/injector cleaning trick when I get down to the boat next- fill fuel filter(s) with transmission fluid and run through engine (diesel only)... Great little trick

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So far, the best product I have found is Star Clean... It won't help pits or deep blemishes but is very. Good for cleaning and polishing

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Thanks Bob, very helpful, learning curve continues and beginning to understanding the issue is indeed likely not the tranny itself. Been advised to clean a probable dirty injector (thus making the main idle rough and causing the problem) or simply raise the idle higher (haven't learned yet how to do...

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This took a year and multiple tech's to solve... could save a lot of grief for autopilot installations! I installed a new Garmin auto pilot on my B 28. It functioned but the helm wheel chattered every time the unit made an adjustment. I have been cruising and have not been in one location very long ...

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Have TAMD41b's with MS4A transmissions. What little research I found on these trans were that they were designed for inboard/outboards (explains why they clunk into gear). I have rebuilt the two tranny's and the starboard now shutters at idle as it did prior to rebuild with less than 50 hours after ...

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Hi all, reading and enjoying old posts. Wanted to pick anyone with knowledge re: stock Volvo drive train. Mine is unbeleivably original and in amazing shape... like out of the factory. I haven't been able to get too much info on the stock transmissions; however, having run many vessels in my career,...

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Just installed a new auto pilot on my 28... have the original Raritan unit which still works great but figured I should be prepared for it to die. Asked the installer and he recommended either a Charles or Newmar charger as the best option currently on the market. Still haven't figured out why they ...

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Thank you all and former postings for the help and information. Now a 28 owner, splashed in Pensacola and plan to run up to Alabama and possibly to Missippi end of the week and into the 4th weekend. Would be nice to see some other 28's- anyone want to rendezvous? Best, Rex (not sure how to load a pi...

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Unbelievable... thanks for the heads-ups and tips!

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Mickey, thanks for the referal. Learned about the book yesterday... ordered it on ebay (note it pays to shop; this book was selling for $60 elsewhere...): Rand Mcnally 2011 Motor Carriers Road Atlas Paperback (330568195305) Paid on Jun-18-11 Price: $19.90, Qty: 1 $19.90 Estimated delivery: Varies* Y...

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Thanks Kurt... yep, remember to stay on the big streets when off the freeways

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Much appreciated, will pass info on to trailer contractor and if he wants the measurments, I'll get back to you. Invaluable knowledge- thanks again, Rex

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Thank you Mikey, Tony, Harry and Bob! A little background on me- I'm from California but have new real estate business in Pensacola that will be bringing me into town... can't not have a boat in this area! My other hat is I am a licensed 100 ton master, ran party boats/yachts for Hornblower Cruises ...

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I am under contract to purchase a 1991 B 28 in the Indian Shores, Fl. area and plan to tow it to Pensacola next week if the in water survey tomorrow goes well... out of the water would be next week when I can get down there to sea trial it first (I'm based in Malibu, Ca). If goes well, will need a f...

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