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I want to replace the OEM cummins dash gauge "clusters" with individual gauges. Has anyone done this? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks for the tips, I'll follow through with the foam recommendation; my tank was tabbed to the stringer and bedded on the bottom with some sort of material that looked like 5200 but was hard. I assume that was done at the factory because the vertical deck supports had never been removed. For that ...

Pete, Thanks for the reply. I have replaced all deck supports since removing the tank and have glassed in a coosa board "deck" to support the tank (replacing the plywood that was rotted and falling apart). There is plenty of space underneath the coosa for drainage to the aft and to fish out what fal...

It's the original Bertram tank...fiberglass

What material is best to use to "rebed" the fuel tank?

Steve,

Check's in the mail.

Bradley Tiller

I just bought two of these, they fit with room to spare under the cabin deck. Allows room for fittings on top for fill and vent and on ends at bottom for feed to supply freshwater as needed. 44 gals total should be adequate. http://www.tank-depot.com/productdetails.aspx?part=RW-B134" onclick="window...

2 questions:

1. who does rechroming
2. How to install without placing an inspection plate on the inboard side of the pilaster, (I have glassed the pilasters)?

I am soon to be doing the same job, what size screws did you use to install the rub rail? Did you use 5200 or 4200 under it? The Whittacker guy who sold me mine recommended 5200. Any comments? Capt. Pat, what primer to use on the PVC? Thanks.

Capt. Pat, how did you fair the glass tech deck?

Capt. Patrick, in the pics above with the new hatch and side panel/door, is that a Glass Tech deck? If so what did you do to "convert" it?

Please excuse my ignorance, but what is "veil"?

George Beckwith runs this charter service out of Los Suenos and I had a great few days fishing with his crew 4 or 5 years ago. In addition, one of our party had to leave on an emergency basis (serious illness); George met us in the early hours and personally arranged transfer for the sick person to ...

Any recommendations as to manufacturers for single lever controls?

Can existing throttle/clutch cables be used?

Definitely was original FBC per hull #, never had a lower helm. "Tracks" from head wall and stbd cabinetry are still evident. Progress is being made... Engines have been gone over and repainted, and are ready to get in place(many thanks to Anthony at Marine Propulsion on Wadmalaw). Reed has the guys...

In the head for the FBC was there a originally a sump under the floor? I'm looking for parts to replace the floor and counter/sink for the head, also counter for the stbd side forward of the head. 1976 FBC. If no parts to be found, any suggestions on how to build the floor w/ drain & sump?

Hey whaler 77: Your engines are 6BT's, correct? That's what I have and I plan to construct similar beds. Thanks for the good pics.

Many thanks, gotta love this site, just ask a question and voila, the answers pour in. Got one more Capt. P.; in the boat above, where are the batteries?

Thanks again!

Have searched the forum but am coming up empty on ideal locations for placement of freshwater and holding tanks. I have located several that will fit in the space where the original 10 gal? tank is now. Ronco: http://www.tank-depot.com/browse.aspx?id=8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;....

Ok, I've read all these posts and have a question. I'm removing my fuel tank (222gals? she's a '76 FBC) in order to gain access to replace the deck supports and bulkhead just forward of the tank; since it's going to be out anyway, should i tab it back in a little more aft of the original position? I...

I'm always thirsty, come up to Georgetown and I'll show you my recently deconstructed 31, reconstruction is soon to be under way.

Hey Bob Lico,

You had posted a while back in the Spring your progress of cockpit sole and hatches done with Coosa, I bookmarked, but now with the updated website, i can't seem to navigate back, can you repost or PM those images when its convenient?

Thanks,

Bradley

Might not be able to maintain her in the Sportfish configuration...permition to buy was granted by my better half based on reconfiguring to a head that is NOT in the bedroom!

Thanks for the warm welcomes; Peter-first name is Bradley, Brad or Doc; take your pick. Carl- yes it is an ambitious list but first priority is to get engine beds DONE, engines in and cockpit serviceable by APRIL FOOLS DAY 2013. My boys and I will be fishing on the 2nd (provided its 15 knots or less...

Bob, That looks like what I need to do to support my Glas tech deck. Are the "ledgers" that are on the hull sides and stern in the photo Coosa? And how far apart did you space the vertical "brackets" that support those? What material are the Ibeams on either side of the tank running for and aft? Wha...

Hey guys, I'm gonna need some help...I'm a now the proud (I think) owner of this 31.. [ http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj589/bbtiller/6-22-12011.jpg ] [ http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj589/bbtiller/6-22-12013-1.jpg ] She's a 1976 FBC, BERGI552M76F-315 (the bulkhead was removed somewhere d...