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The Groco I got has a built in "Crash Pump Valve". You close the handle and twist out the plug on the side and the motor can suck from the bilge. http://www.groco.net/07-scks-valves/07-sbv-fs.htm I see it also has a square hole in the handle so that you can use a ratchet as an extension if it is har...

Rawleigh

Get a 3M mask with an organic vapor cartridge. It is not the same as forced air ventilation, but with the fan in the window it should be OK. You won't have to smell the paint that way. I find the smell of isocyanates in 2 part paint very annoying otherwise.

Rawleigh

The Groco ball type seacocks are really nice! I have one of those and one Apollo. The Groco is nicer. Make sure that you use a real seacock which has the flange on the bottom and not just a valve on the stem of the thruhull.

Rawleigh

You need to install a toggle switch so that you can select between it and the OEM horn! Now that could be funny!!

Rawleigh

Walter is a prince of a fellow! I had the pleasure of fishing with him in Panama and I can say with all certainty that you will not find a better person than Walter.

Rawleigh

Nice Dupont Overhaul! Needs some airfilters!

Rawleigh

Sand bare spots, Acid etch prime the rest and paint.

http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=SEP&dept=3

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Mikey: I've seen the outboard powered one at the "Willie T" before!

Rawleigh

6'0" 225. No problem.

Rawleigh

Timmy: I am not a candidate for Lasik I'm minus 10 in my left eye and minus 11 with astigmatism in my right eye. I had a friend with similar problems that had the lens implants put in last summer. She loves them. I am waiting to see how she does for a year or so before I jump in. The nice thing is t...

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I painted mine with Awlcraft 2000. I prepped them by filling sanding and priming with 545. I also stripped the insulation off the back and laminated on 3/8 plywood as a stiffner. I made large doors 4' wide by about 18" tall that open downward. There is alot of space back ther for storage of lines, b...

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On mine, which are original '66 vintage, they appear to have been fabricated out of aluminum T stock. They don't look hard to make with a bandsaw and a file if you can find the right size stock.

Rawleigh

For $299 it ought to cook eggs!!

Rawleigh

If you don't have friction stops, try small hose clamps around the cable to pinch the jacket some. Morse makes a special clamp that does the same thing.

Rawleigh

Mac: Good to hear from you! How is Jeremy? I have a PDF of the original Bertram cradle diagram if you need it.

Rawleigh

Needle scaler and http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=FMG&dept=8

Good to 1400 degrees!!

Rawleigh

Mine have been on the boat for 25+ years and never needed to be touched! Can't say that about much these days!

Rawleigh

I love mine. I don't even install the ladder. Too hard to check the engine!

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Is Haas out of prison yet?

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Nice!!!

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I don't like the fact that it fires from an open bolt. That is a big hole to fill with sand! It may be rustproof, but I don't know about dirt proof.

Rawleigh

I use the products from POR 15 and have been generally satisfied with them. I would put clean it with Marine Clean (also from POR 15) . POR-15 over the rusted spots. acid etch prime the rest and paint with whichever paint satisfies you (you don't have to use their engine paint). They have an engine ...

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Harv: Sorry to hear things aren't going well. You and family are in my prayers. Rawleigh

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The inside filler on the flybridge bolster.

Rawleigh

I use 3 coats of Deks Ola #1 (glossy) bronze wooled between coats, followed by two coats of #2 (flat). I don't personally like the red color of Cetal. Also when it starts to go it looks like crap. Just my opinion.

Rawleigh

Randall: At least the board wasn't up your @#$!! Get many waves like that in Montauk!! Tell Peter the Virginia contingent says HI!!

Rawleigh

Bottom line: Both are great engines and either would be good. 330 is generally considered a little too much HP for the boat without prop pockets.

Rawleigh

Nice flybridge anyway!!

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Randall: I love seeing the progress pics of the cutting board. Awesome work.

Rawleigh

Harv: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!

Rawleigh

Welcome aboard! You are in the right place to tap a lot of Bertram knowledge! If you can't own a 31, a least you own a Bertram, so you are welcoime here!!

Rawleigh

The usual advice is sand it completely off down to the glass. It will reappear through the new finish if you don't.

Rawleigh

"Junior" fisher is now a Deputy in the Northumberland Sheriff's Dept.

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Glad you are enjoying yourself Vic!!

Rawleigh

Replace all of the lines and fittings. The bronze tank plates and fittings should be reusable. Have them bead blasted or you can soak them in a mild muiriatic acid solution to clean them. I don't think it matters where the return lines come back into the tank, but others with more experience can res...

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Unfortunately I've been tied up with end of year/first of year business crap and haven't been able to go look during the business week.. Mikey went over Sunday, but the boats were locked up. He said he was going to go back this week sometime and look. Rawleigh

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God bless you all during this New Year.

Rawleigh

That looks familiar! I finished mine in Awlgrip nonskid with aluminum hatch trim.

Rawleigh

At least close off the fuel valve and let the engine run out of fuel.

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No problem!!

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Mikey: Did you get your helm fixed for Christmas?

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Seasons Greetings to all!!

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OK Mikey!

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"The boat is designed to cut through waves rather than sail over which enables the boat to go faster through big seas compared to conventional craft." Until it meets a really big wave and turns into a submarine!!! It looks a lot like that ugly and expensive Wally boat. http://www.wally.com/default.a...

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Harry those in the engine compartment were used to strap down the push-pull steering cables.

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Glad no one had a heart attack from all that reeling!! Good Lord!!

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I'm going over to look at them myself next week. I have a friend who may be interested if the price is right. I looked at the Cape Charles at the dock in Reedville this fall. It appears to be in much better shape than the earlier batch they sold.

Rawleigh

Doug: Try this.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?item ... pe=PRODUCT

or if really bad, this:

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?item ... pe=PRODUCT

Rawleigh

So when the engine quit you were stuck in the middle of an alligator and snake infested mudflats? Doesn't sound like a good experience!

Rawleigh

I don't know if this change will be a problem for you diesel guys, but you might want to check on whether this change to the oil specs wiil have any effect on your engines.

http://www.acmoc.org/ACMOC_BB/showthread.php?t=2319

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