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Kevin

I am not sure if this will work but I we can try. Go to this link and download the software. It's free. http://www.steyr-motors.com/technical/technical.htm I have data logs of my engines running that may help answer lots of questions. I am trying to find a way to save one so I can put it in an email...

Kevin

Brew,

You should have said that you heard about the quake on Bertram31.com!

Would of been the best shameless plug ever!

It was good to see ya.

Kevin

Bruce, Darn good explanation. It makes sense but now I am not even sure what type of system I have with out looking at the manual. One electric pump which I believe pulls fuel from tank. Then it goes to mechanical pump? I always enjoy reading these threads because I get to learn so much. Hopefully K...

Kevin

My guess would be a broken injector tip. Happened to me on Detroit and about 10 minutes of idling put a lot of fuel into the pan.

Kevin

Ray, I forgot to tell you I have the 1.5 ratio. Bone stock running gear. The MO256K43 has 250 Hp and 450 torque. The MO256H45 has 250 HP and 500 torque. The variation in power is due to the turbo style and size. KKK Vs Holset I think. My old MO236K43 are 212 HP and around 350 torque if my memory ser...

Kevin

By the way no negativity towards Yanmar, I was ignorant because I did not know all of my choices!

Kevin

All valid points, especially with parts and support. I spent a great deal of time researching before I made the purchase. What I found was, just as Bruce said, they are not a new company nor is the concept of the Mono block new. The more I read the more I realized I was ignorant because at one time ...

Kevin

25K! I suppose if you can get the yanmars for a lot less and you have someone to service them. I am going on year 5 with oil changes and impellers. I have a service manual if I need it but so far so good. I made the leap and do not regret it. Do your homework.

Kevin

You will not be disappointed with your purchase. You are ahead of the game with money you have invested in your power. If you ever have any questions just let me know. I will, however, not be of much use because the only thing I have done with them is change the oil.

Kevin

I saw that yesterday and thought the same thing. I thought about sending the guy some pictures of mine and telling him we could make an even trade. When he shows up for the deal is about the time I change my mind. Just to mess with him. Dumba$$.

Kevin

I did not realize that. I posted when they were for sale in St Augustine too! Can't believe they sold for 28. That is a steal. So someone got a great deal and is trying to flip them. Wish I had the money!

Kevin

This pair seems like a pretty good deal. If you are running ZF 63 gears and wanting to make the switch here is your chance. Integrated Flywheel generator is not cheap either. I am sure Bruce can verify this. Wish I had them. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300455050749&...

Kevin

24,000 per season..............I just vomitted in my mouth!

Kevin

Sean, That is very noticable. I was able to run a few boats from the factory in that speed range. I do not remember losing more than 3 knots after the bottom paint was added. This was about 8 years ago........memory might be off a bit. Bottom painting around here is about 1000 for a decent job. Ten ...

Kevin

http://www.butlermarine.com/AP_Fiberglass.shtml I have the 48" fiberglass on mine. I would not go with out it now. Keeps the bow real clean looking and nothing to break a toe on such as the factory hold downs. Unclip the safety on the anchor and let it go! I hit a very large wake not too long ago wi...

Kevin

John,
Is that paint something you switched to or has it always been on your boat?

I guess most of us have never had 30 years worth of bottom paint completely removed and started fresh. I almost wonder if you would have to add some pitch or cup to your props. Maybe I should call Myth Busters!

Kevin

I have always wondered if there is a noticable diffence in our Bertrams cruising speed when the bottom paint is removed and new gel coat is put on. I have seen the difference in 50kt go fast type hulls but never ours. Guess I have been dreaming about storage on a boat lift instead of in the water. W...

Kevin

Check this site if you have not already done so. Lots of good comparisons. http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/advancedSearch.jsp The prices for the year you are looking at vary from the teens to the 70K range. The average seems to be in the middle, though I did not crunch the numbers. I agree wi...

Kevin

Hilary, Just posted link on the other discussion but it may help you as well. Some of these photos will give you an idea of how far you can go when you get the Bertram bug. Some pics give you good idea of how the Steyrs fit. Lots of pics show the progression of the project. I have about 100K into th...

Kevin

Sounds good. We need to get JB onboard as well. Hopefully the weather cooperates and we do not get too much rain. Here is link to a handful of photos from start to finish and not in order. The password is Bertram. http://s189.photobucket.com/home/1kevinmehegan/index Most recent have the Bimini top a...

Kevin

http://cgi.ebay.com/Steyr-Motors-256-Marine-Turbo-Diesel-Engines-250-HP-/290440110026?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item439f945fca Found these browsing on EBAY. I can only dream how the 28 would respond with these. I have the 212 hp version of these. Same displacement in cubes but...

Kevin

Vic, Would like to meet you if you are going to be in my area. I live in Marathon and the boat is in the water. You would not object to going for a ride in a Hyena boat would ya? It's no 31 but what the heck. Maybe we could try to get the other keys fellas together for a drink or ten. Buju you got y...

Kevin

Russ, I bought the 9000btu Webasto from Mabru. It arrived and the remote control was smashed, the main contol had dirt smudges ont it and the harness was missng parts. I called the company and told them about it. They said send it back so I did. They sent a new one to me ASAP. I think it was a mista...

Kevin

I have had no problems with mine. I change the fluid and filter every winter. That equates to less than 100 hours per year for me. Never seen any shavings. I think the threshold for the 45 series is ballpark 350-360 torque which is about where my engines are. I will say that my boat will get on plan...

Kevin

I have the ZF45 8 degree down angles in mine and they fit no problem. I did have to raise the hatches though. It will all depend on the engine configuration that came in the boat as to how big the engine space is. Seems like lots of hatch clearance issues with these boats. I am running six cylinder ...

Kevin

I am lucky, I do not get soot on the transom anyways.

Kevin

So true. Just keep it simple and enjoy what you have.

Kevin

Thank You Vic! I was about to blow a gasket due to "shananigans" overload.

Kevin

That is a great looking boat. It sounds like you got a good one. That hull has really nice/tough looking lines. Kinda wish she were sitting at my dock.

Kevin

I remeber a post talking about "reaching the 300" member mark. It has turned into a huge sand box. The knowledge base here is incredible. For me this site has been important because it has taught me a great deal about our boats and how to fix them. Not only that, it has become a place you can read p...

Kevin

Guys, West Marine is moving into a super store here in Marathon. They have some of the welded plastic fuel tanks for 75% off since they are not restocking or moving them to the new store. 17.5 gallon tank is selling for about 50 bucks. Look like good quality to me but not sure. They have some bigger...

Kevin

You guys have some pretty wild stories. Kinda makes me feel like I did not give 100% in my day. Oh well, I had fun in the process. This post just gives me a little more motivation to finish the old mustang project. I just wish the new BOSS blocks were not so expensive. By the time you are done with ...

Kevin

Buju, I checked it out for the heck of it. Unless you are looking for total restoration project forget it Outrigger bases are OK I guess. The fighting chair would need a lot of work.....wood and canvas. There was fire coral on the hull. Starboard side had extensive dock rash....may not be water tigh...

Kevin

NINE!!!!!!!!! Makes me want to go see the movie Inglorious Bastards.

Kevin

Walter, You would have to have a rod in your hand to be fishing. The line would have to be in the water. The guy gaurding the cooler drinking beer would not need a license, even if he were sitting next to a rod with a line in the water. In FL kids under 16 do not need them and folks over 65 do not n...

Kevin

Bruce,
Just FYI but I am running 1 1/8 shafts with the MO236K43 which is the older model rated @ 212HP. ZF 45 1.5 ratio. I think the shafts are original. Coming up on 300 hours with the set up and so far all is well.

Kevin

I wrapped the hull in plastic about a couple of months after the hull was painted. It took me far longer to finish painting the topsides than I expected. Over a period of several months water got between the plastic and the hull and blisters developed in a very small area. My boat was painted with A...

Kevin

I have only used donut shaft zincs over the years. Drawing a blank as to what the other ones look like. Is it fair to say removing the donut zincs and reducing the rotational drag would give my boat extra speed. I think I might try it this weekend. Time to replace the shaft zincs anyways. On another...

Kevin

That sounds like a pucker factor to me. Glad you made it home.

Kevin

No Porsche here. Don't have that kinda ching. I'm a mustang guy. Tinkered around with boost quite a bit on it though. I was running 17 lbs supercharged with out aftercooler. Lots of methanol spray to keep it cool. I have a turbo kit ready to install but just to hot to be messing with it. The kit up ...

Kevin

Mike, If you boost a gas engine the fuel consumption goes through the roof. A car at cruise speed on the highway is not under boost untill you put the hammer down. I believe a boat is always under load. I think that would be like never taking your foot off the gas in the porche. Those V blocks would...

Kevin

Randall, I am no mechanic by any stretch. When I had my Chrysler 318's I had the problem of not making power past about 3000 as well. It ended up being the springs in the distributor. Little guys down under the rotor were all rusted out, one was even broken. That may have been the cause of some of t...

Kevin

good to hear. enjoy the rest of the summer!

Kevin

I do not miss it one bit. I wish they would just stop having it.
If you guys make it down towards Lazy Days give me a call. I can help with the beer tilting. 786 525 5311

Kevin

Mine will run without raw water and still take 15 minutes or so for the needle to begin rising. I can run them up to 1500 rpm without water. Steyrs are the only ones I have seen that could do that. If yours are that effecient too that is great. When can you start putting your engines in boats? Would...

Kevin

Bob, I'm listening. Getting ready to install custom turbo kit on my 88 mustang gt. I am reading that no header gaskets are to be used. None on the turbo flange either. stricltly copper RTV. The instructions explicitly say do not use copper header gaskets. I have been using the copper re-usable heade...

Kevin

Bruce,
They should be building a resort there fairly soon. I forget which Keys Tycoon owns it but we are working with them on office space for us. They should be starting our dock space in the next couple months. Can not believe it has been vacant since Wilma.

Kevin

Yup, not sure about the bridge clearance....I would have to consult a chart. Channel 5 is another option too. Just grabbed a chart and that is the way I would go. It will save about 20 miles. Yeah, you will thread Sprigger Bank and Arsenic Bank but it is a pretty straight shot. Nav aids are spread a...

Kevin

I am off that weekend. Will be playing around here on the boat and the 550SX. Just give me a call and I can meet you in front of Sombrero Beach and show you the way.

Faro Blanco shut down after Wilma in 05. Nothing but tore up docks and open land there now.

Kevin

That is rather impressive. Sure much tougher in a boat but design still seems very innovative.

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