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In Memory Walter K

You can say that again! Brew-you outdid yourself. The food was fabulous!

In Memory Walter K

Charlie-everyone coming by boat should be reminded that they'll need 2 bumpers due to the nature of the slips. Each boat will have a side and stern to a floating dock.

In Memory Walter K

Interesting... this season, NO blues at Montauk. Usually you have to get under the Blues to get a Bass. Not so far this year.

In Memory Walter K

Mike-out of curiosity, how deep was the water you were anchored in, and about how much rope did you have out?

In Memory Walter K

She will not broach unless you've left the bridge unattended. It's following seas handling is the best of any boat I have ever handled...or seen handled.

In Memory Walter K

Bravo to all concerned! Having run a Rendezvous in the past, I know how much work goes into making a successful event. This one sounds like it's going to be a winner! Looking forward to seeing you all in Greenport! Charlie and Brewster, feel free to call on me and my wife for anything on the weekend...

In Memory Walter K

Funny! Reminds me of many of the guys I knew growing up in the Bronx. Good friends, horrible enemies!

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Is there an access hatch big enough for you to do the job and then cover the hole?

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Swordfish7-next door to Claudio's at the town Marina.

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You'll have a lot of help at the Rendezvous!

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Same here. Where is the boat?

In Memory Walter K

It shouldn't be that hard. First of all, if it's filled with automatic transmission oil it shouldn't be. The proper fluid that is red is Milspec 5602 Hydraulic fluid. I just bought a gallon from East Hampton airport maintenance for $29. Buy the clear stuff Teleflex now sells and you'll pay that for ...

In Memory Walter K

Won't do it. Tired of the crap giving away my name gets me. I may be sorry in this case but I've had to draw a line somewhere.

In Memory Walter K

When you're down an engine and coming back on one, you're putting a big strain on any engine trying to get your boat up on plane on one. That's asking a lot of it. I would recommend taking more time getting back IMHO.

In Memory Walter K

We built a removable filler and matching cushion between the engine boxes and used it as another sleeping bunk with or without dropping our dacron aft cover based on the weather.

In Memory Walter K

I have a Sportsfish model and have had it for 33 years. Do I steer from down below? No. Would I do without it? Never. My ability to start from down below, see my instruments, make tuning adjustments and repairs without jumping up and down from the bridge is invaluable. For me at my present age, clim...

In Memory Walter K

Brew- Four (4) for me. Walter

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Any details on what happened?

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I dug up my old manual and can't believe there is not some sort of schematic in the back. Have you tried googleing the unit? There seem to be people who have all the manuals of dated instruments and there might be a more detailed manual that has a schematic.

In Memory Walter K

Looking for a schematic ?

In Memory Walter K

Your idle is too slow. You have transmission "slap". I had a similar problem when I had Chrysler 440's. 50 more rpm's cured it. Also, check for anything that might have loosened by virtue of the impact of your grounding. It would explain the noise in reverse. Might not even be the tranny.

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A recent factor we have going on is that marinas are beginning to count pulpits and stern platforms in the overall length measurements of boats re prices for slips, hauling, shrink wrapping, etc. Just be advised. It was basically started when the multiple outboards on stern extensions started appear...

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Me and my wife will be there in the afternoon. Walter

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On from Friday! Can't speak highly enough of Brewster's dinner at the Montauk Rendezvous! More than enough to eat, spectacular quality! Walter

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Need them?

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Too young, too soon, too sad. Our thoughts are with you. Welcome aboard and ask us anything. We're here to help. Walter

In Memory Walter K

I have the 210's and can't speak highly enough about them. Bulletprood. Sips fuel. Easy maintenance.

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If this is any help, the Sportsfisherman with those engines should cruise at 24-25 kts. As far as the V-berths are concerned, you could put in a V-berth filler. That makes for a bigger platform but is probably best if the 3rd person is a kid. An adult can probably be best accommodated by doing somet...

In Memory Walter K

Naaaah! You should be proud to have given birth to that! They keep getting better and better!

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Keep this up and I won't be able to look at my boat any more! Unbelievably beautiful job!

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After we see the picture, if they're not what you have, I may have some that I am pretty sure I have buried somewhere. If I remember correctly, my plexi was drilled and the narrow "U" shaped pieces at the ends of the threaded pins had matching holes for short small bolts and nuts to go through and s...

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If you can switch them, you can easily take them apart. 1. the impeller. Check that out. 2. the cam. One screw holds it on. Look to see/feel a smooth transition from the inside of the pump. Any sharp edges or broken looking edges, replace. 3.side plate. flip it. Put the outside on the inside. Since ...

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Mine sure as hell don't. And drop back down when trolling.

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Logic says one carb is off. Hopefully, not the starboard. Same guy rebuilt both?

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Years ago in the heyday of shark fishing, I had a friend out of Shinnecock who would slow troll whole rigged Mackerel from his outriggers rather than chum. He claimed the strikes were dramatic and explosive. He far preferred fishing for them that way. Claimed he didn't have to deal with Blue Sharks ...

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To the best of my knowledge, Cummins 6 bt series engines started appearing on B-31 repowers in 1989 and 90. I don't think they found their way into factory 28's at all but I may be mistaken. The diesels I know about in 28's are 4bt's, Yanmars and Stehrs, and their owners love them. If you can find o...

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Actually, when you add up the cost of the engine, the Bravo 3 outdrive, the install, the fiberglass and windshield work, the prep and paint job, I'd guess it would be about that.

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Saw the boat a the Boat show several years ago and I think it appeared at one of the Atlantic city Rendezvous. Out of curiosity, do you know what they are asking?

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Ditto on that! If Florida has ethanol, the damage may very well be on it's way. Ethanol has already flowed through those engines and lines. You are going to HAVE TO lift the deck, replace the tank and ALL fuel lines, that's going to add a lot to the price of the boat. If you think you'll get away wi...

In Memory Walter K

Right hand and left handed motors (if that's what you have) usually have different firing orders (and if I remember correctly, different timing marks). If the changing of prop directions is the result of your transmissions, then they would be the same.

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You got a bargain!

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Hilary-For starters, no need to apologize for a B-28. We affectionately joke about them as 31 owners but many of the bretheren on the site are proud owners of them. They are fine boats. As far as power goes, hopefully some of our B-28 guys who have gone through the repowering process will chime in w...

In Memory Walter K

I had a leak in my hydraulic steering once and lost my bridge steering. The lower station steering still worked. It was a nice backup.

In Memory Walter K

Look at the water coming out of your exhausts at the dock. You will see an oil sheen on the water coming from your engine that's losing oil. You have a leak in your oil cooler and you're shooting oil out your exhaust to varying degrees. Want to be sure? Switch oil coolers and I'll bet your other eng...

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And Mercruiser will not guarantee your brand new engine if fuel goes to E-15. Nice to hear when you've just repowered your B-20.

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Something's wrong somewhere. No B-31 came from the factory with saddle tanks and no center tank. They all came with center tanks. Saddles were added to add range to the original 165 gallon tanks that came standard on the early models, which offshore fishermen often felt were inadequate for their nee...

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Get it cheap enough so the first (major) problem is a repower.

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The wonderful little surprises no one figures on... On my B-20: New engine and outdrive. None of my gauges nor the tach are compatible. Nothing said or thought of at estimate time, soooo all new.

In Memory Walter K

I have a pair of Cummins 6bt 210's I got in 1990 that have about the same kind of hours on them. Properly propped I cruise at about 22 kts. That's 100+hrs a season and hopefully well maintained. The BMW reputation via cars and motorcycles is a good one, but in the world of boat diesels, part availab...

In Memory Walter K

I just like being able to start the boat and check the instruments from down below without having to open up my enclosure and climbing on the bridge. It also allows me to work on my engines alone, especially the starboard one. Even if there was no steering, I would opt for an instrument panel and th...

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