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Thanks Pat. Been a while and no call back. The gasket fits this flange perfect so I am rolling with it does need a gasket. Gonna make my own, it can't hurt.

Kevin

John, Don't let the gun intimidate you if you have not used one. I was always the do boy and did all the prep work and the true painters applied the paint on my boat. Mark gave great advise and I went with it. I was very happy with the results. Now with the rest of the paint being old and beat up th...

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Bait?
I was thinking any person with a camera would likely work!

Kevin

I have Webasto AC with reverse heat. It is a 9000BTU. No problems with it. Still looks like the day I installed it.

Kevin

I would second that idea of a gauge. If it could be made into the home page of the forum so you see it as a reminder. A gauge like a blood drive so we know how we are doing as a family through out the year. Then we can do the usual pitch in reminder post to stimulate things as needed. I for one lose...

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Jimmy,
You are now our new favorite uncle.

Kevin

I saw that the other day while surfing C list. I threw up in my mouth a little. I don't "mean" to steal Mike's thunder by saying so. It's like when someone sais a Phoenix 28 is the same thing as a B28. I believed it at first then I actually looked at one on the hard. Nice boat, but not a Bertram hul...

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I took the shower elbows off the turbos to get them powder coated. When I went to pick them up from the shop they said there was a gasket that came off of one of them when they were bead blasted. I don't remember seeing a gasket when I took them off. I had taken one mixer off in the past and don't r...

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I know the boat has a lot of windows but that solar panel will work way better outside. Just kidding. I like the reefer set up. Minimized cold air leakage with top opening door. She looks good for a HYENA! One word of caution on your electrical panel though. Check your cap to hull bond and every scr...

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Harry, I am guessing that based on what you did that cast iron can't be welded? Never messed with anything like that before and not sure where I would even start. Likely I would come here for answers! Even though I do not have the land for a tractor, it seems as though it would be cool to have one i...

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The cables are 2/0. They are about 6-8 feet long from positive battery post to the switch located in the step. From the switch the run is another 4 feetish to the starter. While looking at things it dawned on me. Why not just move the switches from under the step to the rear of the engine space? I t...

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Just going off memory I want to say 00 cable. From switches under step to battery must be about 7-8 feet currently. I could add another switch on each side but that might cost more than making new cables. Since I can easily get to my engine space now I will pop the hatch tomorrow and get the exact n...

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I want to move my batteries aft in the engine space. Problem: Red cables are not long enough. I need three more feet on each side. I don't want to discard the existing cables if I do not have to since they are not cheap. Can I bolt another cable on to get the length I need or can I use a post style ...

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http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2234337_zps1076ddf3.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2234339_zps8da96831.jpg I did not paint the new elevated portion of the deck where the hatch rests yet, I only put primer down but it is hard to tell in the photo. I...

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Hell yeah, I am at rock bottom right now! The good news is that it can only get better! Just kidding. I kind of made my own insurance policy: I have never had fewer than 5 fire extinguishers aboard. Diesel engines, not gas. Always turn off battery switches when not aboard. Lift stored, lots of boats...

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I saved a ton of money on my boat insurance by telling the insurance company to pound sand. I had my boat appraised right after the diesels went in in late 2006. I think it came in around 102K. I thought I was paying for an agreed value which I had set to somewhere around 80K. The next year my boat ...

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Thanks gents. I am pleased with it. I little bit of junk in the paint from working outside.........near trees on a windy day. The track system where the gutters used to be won't be 320 grit as I have run out of patience. The visible parts will be smoov with the hatch closed. With he hatch open you w...

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http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2184323_zps343547e7.jpg Hatch paint finished . Thanks for the tips Mark, it worked out great. Perfect distribution of nonskid with cheap Husky gun. No music though, just me and some 320 grit paper. Pete just let me know when you are coming back...

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Sounds good to me. About 40 nm from Chub to Fresh creek. Figure around an extra 50 gallons or so to do the Andros part of the trip. I was thinking that pulling into the Biminis at the end of the July 4th weekend would be better than being there for the holiday weekend. Might be a little crowded with...

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I left a rubber mat on the bridge for a couple weeks. Rain water got under it and it stayed wet. Water will migrate right through topside paint and cause it to blister.
VC Performance Epoxy on the bottom if you don't need anti fouling protection. Good stuff.

Kevin

I forgot to mention bring a hack saw. If you are going diesel you will be modifying your exhaust double outlets to a single so you can just cut the flexible pipe after the mixer. Much easier than trying to pry it off. Also depending on your coupler condition you could do this in a day without a prob...

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Been a while but here are some of the basics not in order: Disconnect fuel source for engine. Make sure it is capped so critters don't get in the fuel line or cause spillage. Disconnect water supply. Disconnect batteries and get the cables out of the way. Depending on battery and tray location move ...

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No backer plates, I used screws and it seems to be ok. I could use bolts because the hinge point is just above the cabin liner so that will be my back up plan. Gravity fed gun, got it. Well, with the hatch sitting in the yard I can do the nonskid with out masking the whole boat so that is what I sha...

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http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2154317_zps3a55ff50.jpg I used a flap wheel to do the green square you see in this photo. I had to sand pretty deep into the woven roving to get the bilgekote paint out of the depressions like already mentioned. I could not fathom the thought o...

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http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2154315_zps27b703a3.jpg I guess it would be appropriate to show the hinges. Since they are gas shocks I do not need to worry about access to the manual disconnect of actuator in case of failure, therefor I need to seal off the center removable ...

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We like the boils so count us in. Picked up second set of hinges yesterday. Going to install the stuff tonight and then take it all apart for final filling and fairing followed by primer. I plan on rolling and tipping the shiny part of the hatch edges. Let it dry and then mask the line so the inner ...

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I am off Sun Mon and Tues. I'd be game for some shenanigans.
Pete if you need help on the 35 let me know. I have no problem being bilge monkey.

Kevin

Corvettes are fast?

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http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2024281_zps828cb271.jpg Gutters filled in. http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2034283_zps3f8e67ab.jpg Bi axle added in corners to fill the gap. http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2034288_zpsdea49d15.jpg F...

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Thanks for the idea with the gas shocks. Buddy came over yesterday and he had a couple old shocks and mounting brackets so we started checking for mounting points. I think I can make it work. It will cost a fraction of the price of a single actuator and like you said less stuff to fail.

Kevin

Lobster is cool and all but I get that here.......not the same caliber/size though! I actually think the giant lion fish you guys have over there are great eating. Get a few conch and I am happy as can be. I had conch salad for the first time last year........wish I had known about that on my first ...

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Mikey, let's get together. You want to fish from the Hyena? Ernest, I have debated that hatch being flush for aesthetic purposes also. It has been raised since 2006 and believe it or not I have never heard "ouch" my toe! I think I could do it with a little re-design. Who am I kidding though, I have ...

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I am looking at planning a boat trip for the first two weeks of July. I have a couple other buddies with boats that will likely be making the crossing with us. We have done the Bimini thing a few times now and we are ready to spread our wings and try something new. Something farther from Miami if yo...

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http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2014278_zps7c35fb2d.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2014279_zps1cb411f4.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z170/1kevinmehegan/P2014280_zpse3943fc9.jpg Pete, it was great talking to you the other day. If you have t...

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We need to pose this question to the Myth Busters and do it on their dime. I think they ran out of stuff to blow up anyways.

Kevin

I have finally made my three main engine hatch covers into one. Been trolling the web for hatch hinges and so far the Seadog 3" hinge with removable pin looks the best/heaviest. What do the faithful think? The plan is using the bulkhead as the other mounting point. The hatch is rather heavy and I pl...

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Yeah the comments are the best. Came across one that was along the lines of jail time and punishment for counterfeiting. Now I would take that as a compliment as to the quality of work and attention to detail! Every time I see the box o cash I still stare at it wondering what it would be like..........

Kevin

Shot it with a 12 Gauge? That is certainly not a normal testing parameter. Maybe we should be wearing these instead of installing them on our boats.

Kevin

Mark, All Keys Diesel in Marathon works on Cats. I know the guy but he has only been to my boat once since 2006.......knocking on wood! (305) 289-2070 I would have no problem running down to Cudjoe to take a peak at the boat to look for the obvious. Pete is the man when it comes to checking out boat...

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Bruce, I found it to be just fine. I am no producer though. I just uploaded video to photobucket to post in here as a sample but lost a lot of quality so I did not bother to post it. I do not know why quality is good when I view it from hard drive but terrible in photobucket. I think the Gopro has m...

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I use an Intova underwater camera. Similar in size to go pro but much cheaper. Battery is built into the camera and the camera is built into the housing unlike the go pro. I have been happy with it so far.

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Something tells me those guys do not approach many boats while underway for the purpose of a safety inspection. It would be like Austin Powers trying to turn around a golf cart in a narrow hallway.

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Speed on my 28 went up about 1 to 1.5 Knots if I recall. There is a thread on here about it. I also put VC Performance epoxy on so it was not apples to apples comparison with starting over with antifouling paint. Easiest way to get the paint off...........pay someone who specializes in it, cash is k...

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The ghost of Christmas past! Welcome back sir.
Merry Christmas to all.

Kevin

5?.........I have been told it is 10 days. I am always getting ripped off.

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Pete, I thought you just had one fixed over the summer or not too long ago. Is this the other knee? I think we need to make you an Ironman suit with trolling valves. Commuting in the snow would likely suck, never done it but I lived up there as a kid. At least it is pleasant to watch it fall as you ...

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http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9637&hilit=boat+lift" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Welcome to the Sandbox Judson. I don't have drawings but you can try the above thread out to get you started. There are some pics of my boat on the lift. I think the lift, trailer or st...

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Looks good. I like the caps/ramps for the mounts.
I have a millermatic 200 but I don't think I can weld aluminum with it........or mine would look like that.
Nice work.

Kevin

That is sweet. Now you have to wait for winter to pass! Still hot as hell down here.

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I do have the side panels. I could see where the old knees or legs would hurt without some sort of pad. I have never been hands on with this or a similar product but have heard people say they are good. I may give something like these a try on the next go around. No drilling needed! http://www.seade...

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