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I have to decide which paint i'm going to use to paint the spots I repaired on the hull. The problem is I don't know what paint & color was used previously. I'm assuming its imron from what i've seen so far. I can get this paint at a really good price: http://www.valsparrefinish.com/downloads/Valspa...

Great job Bob! You sure have some outstanding skills & craftmanship.

Keep up the good work


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Hi Tavis, I also live in PR. I believe the 31 you saw on yachtworld is located at Cangrejos Yacht Club, if i'm not mistaken. It's in Isla Verde, just in case you want to drop by for a look. Very nice boat. Keep a lookout on clasificadosonline.com, as micky said. They post a few every now & then. I'm...

Merry Xmas & Good things to all in this new year!!

Cheers!


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Congratulations frank.

Like Bob H said, its the best Christmas present one can ever get.

Cheers,


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Very nice harry! She's going to put on a show at your parade.

We also had a Xmas boat parade at the bay last weekend.

Heres a pic from last year:




The one in the left with the xmas trees in the bow is my bosses 77 Hatt. :0

There's a 32 express in the marina next to mine. Has been in the charter (fishing) business for more than 10 years now. Great fishing boat.

Those are great news frank! I'm sure you will enjoy her after all those years of hard work.

Congrats!

Post pics after the launch!

I'm sure there will be advice from Yannie owners, but how old are the ones you have? Given reading several Yannie Turbo threads, it doesn't sound like longevity is one of their traits. If that is the case, new ones might not be a lifetime investment. Can you rebuild them yourself? Walter, I really ...

Ok, Took the turbos to my friend at the Yanmar dealer yesterday for a diagnostic.. As I suspected, the turbine housing is shot from corrosion. He gave two options: 1) change the old turbine housing for a new for about $900+labor. 2) buy new turbos. He offered me two new ones at $1,500 each. I am con...

LOL!!! That is some funny S*****!

conchy joe wrote:155HP Cummins 4BT, ZF220a.

Nice setup! those 4bt's never die. Best of luck with the repower.
Anything you need, just give a shout.


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conchy joe wrote:Good luck with the rebuild. I hope to install my diesel motors/transmission with weekend on my 28 reposer.

Thanks! Same to you!
What motor/trans are you installing on your B28??

George, Got my papers off the boat and the following is the information for the Yanmar turbo Cartridges: Colorado Turbo Rebuild, LLC 14450 E. Easter Avenue #800 Centennial, CO 80112 USA 1-888-416-2735 help@coloradoturbo.com Harry Thank you very much harry! I searched everywhere on google yesterday ...

There is a company in Colorado that sells the brand new complete turbo cores (everything but the housing) for $8 to 900 hundred. Google Yanmar 4LH turbos. May be a better alternative to expensive rebuild. Also, gives you another core for the future. Harry Thanks for the info harry, i'll check it ou...

Hi guys, Started my B28 restore a couple of weekends ago.. Here's a couple of pictures of the progress so far. Before: http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p540/JH_B28/Project%20B28/DSC03381.jpg http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p540/JH_B28/Project%20B28/DSC03382.jpg http://i1154.photobucket.com/al...

Forgot to mention,

I think they reduced the shaft angle to 12 degrees.

Capt Frank.: I believe the owner wanted more space in the cabin, so he moved the rear bulkheads 6" to the stern. I don't agree with his decision, but its his boat. Bob, I'll be sure to give the owner your instructions. I believe that they were still in the alignment phase when i took the picture, so...

I have a friend whose 4 years into his B31 rebuild. Reman 6BTA 370's mounted 6" further aft. His rudders had to be moved to allow the proper spacing between the shaft & rudder. I guess he is going to have the same problem you guys mentioned because most of the rudder area is behind the transom. Here...

Nice Build thread! like the pictures in the calendars on the walls. :)

Congrats on the new ride! Looks in pretty good shape & you'll love those 6bta's!
I have a list just like yours... just wish i had the same launch date. lol

Welcome and good luck!

Good observation Mikey,

I have to re-wire the whole grounding system, lotss of broken wires due to corrosion. I think the last owner didn't know what the word "maintenance" meant. I'll be sure to install the new zincs correctly as you stated. (clean bright metal against the zincs)

Thanks!

Big difference Frank! Great job! I hope you will enjoy her after all those years of hard work.

Frank, thank you for the welcome. I feel right at home already! My original plan was to build a steel frame with adjustable supports and wheels to make bottom painting and moving the boat easier, but given the circumstances (time & $$) I had to go with traditional blocking and jack stands. I think t...

Thank you all for the warm welcome! I'll be sure to take note of all your advice and tips. Pete, I as well don't like the idea of using concrete blocks for support but it was the only thing I had at the moment for the bow. I'm planning on fabricating a couple jack stands here in the steel division o...

John F. wrote:Congratulations. She's a real nice looking B28--nice pipework.

Thanks john!

Brewster Minton wrote:Check those engine zincs. Yanmars have alot. Bet the old owner did not do them.

Thanks for the advice Brewster,

That is one of the tasks on my list. I believe they have 5 zincs each.( 4 small & 1 large)

Hi guys, Recently new member to this great site and owner of a 1973 B28! I am a huge fan of the B31 and have fished on a quite a few, but I just couldn't pass up a good deal on a 28 with yanmar diesels(very rare in PR). Born & raised in Puerto Rico and working in the construction industry as a civil...