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At drift the B28 really rolls. Having been on my flybridge in a 2-3 foot chop I can't imagine being in a tower under the same conditions. Underway is another story though, the boat is very stable. Problem is, what if you're in the tower in a bit of a sea and come to a stop? I would seriously be conc...

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John - I too would rather leave less fuel on board, and on the keel, over the winter and see no reason my racors would not intercept what little condensation might occur. Also, I like your idea of running some fresh water through the engines. Couldn't you just stick a hose in the "rigged" bucket? St...

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The stuff at BOAT US is pink come to think of it.

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Winterizing my B28 w/ Cummins engines. 1. Change fuel filters now or in spring? (<50 hrs on 'em) 2. The Cummins manual lists a series of disassemblies and drainings for winterization. Everyone I've spoken with says just get anti-freeze (w/ corrosion inhibitor) into the raw water inlet and run it unt...

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I was told that's a $7000 job, but that sounds on the high side to me.

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Preston/Kevin,

Do you miss the drunk-rails? I've been thinking of removing or altering mine in order to open up the cockpit.

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Here's a shot I took at Wortons while the girls did a little damage in the gift shop.

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Ran a little performance test this afternoon.

'83 B28 FBC w/ Cummins 6BTA 210's:

RPM's / Knots

800 / 6.0 (Idle)
1200 / 8.0
1800 / 15.5
2100 / 20.2
2300 / 21.6
2400 / 22.5
2700 / 26.5 (WOT)

(Knots x 1.15 = MPH)

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I tried google but I still can't figure out what exactly a pyrometer measures (?).

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Interesting, this year I've noticed that my B28 (w/210's) rides and handles better the faster I go.

I'd love to have flo-scan so I find out if its more efficient to run faster with more hull out of the water.

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I have twin Cummins 210's in my '83 B28 FBC. I was not involved in the installation but the only alteration that appears to have been needed is a couple of risers in the engine hatches to accomodate the coolant reservoir cap(s). A quick search of yachtworld.com shows a smattering of diesels. Yachtwo...

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You have to wonder if it might depress the value of B28's to the point that they become more popular candidates for diesel conversion...

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Thanks for the offer Ironman. I'm not interested by maybe one of the other guys is.

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BTW, here's the pricing I rec'd for my B28: Blast: $560 (4) Barrier: $1120 (3) Bottom: $840 Total: $2520 Alternately they could do only the first bottom coat at $280 and let me do the second and third coats. Aside from removing the old paint, I am still questioning the wisdom of blasting the gelcoat...

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I had planned to blast, barrier coat and paint my B28 this winter. But I had my yard guy recommend a light blast just to remove the old layers of paint followed by primer and paint. He says the B28's aren't prone to blistering (my survey turned up only two) and that there was no reason to remove the...

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West Marine has a whole area of their website dedicated to International Customers, they certainly sell 4200/5200.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... ction=care

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I worked in the PE industry for 5 years, as others have said it has to be welded. PE is nearly inert and is often sold on the basis of its chemical resistance. It is welded with what looks like a hot glue gun and PE rods. Both sides are heated and then a bead is welded between them.

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I ran a B28 Moppie w/ twin Mercs that had a Guest synchronizer, but I have never heard of synchronizers for a pair of diesel engines. Is it because synchronizers get their reading off the distributor on a gas boat? That also got me wondering if and how the tachometer on diesel engine differs from a ...

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Mental Note: Ask Scott lots of questions. :)

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There are currently 153 Bertram 28-footers listed on yachtworld.com, up from around 50 last year. Most are gassers. I haven't come close to reading every listing, still, I have yet to see ethanol and/or fiberglass fuel tanks mentioned in one. You or I could deny knowledge of the situation and rely o...

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I'm in the same boat, figuratively anyway. We recently moved our B28 to the Bush River where we have to deal with an 11' Amtrak bridge and a very limited opening schedule. First I had to CX and disassemble/reassemble the antenna mount so I could lower it. I'm thinking of replacing it w/ a rail mount...

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I doubled up my lines around 7 PM (low tide) and the water was up. It was hummin' on the Bush River!

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Resale sealed the deal for me. You realise the benefits of diesel power while you own the boat, then recoup the lions share of your "investment" upon resale. This year I saved thousands by not having to change the fuel tank on my B28 (just lucky). And while the market is now flooded w/ B28 gassers, ...

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Yep, OK now...never mind... :?

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Question Answered: Thank you for contacting Yachtworld.com. It is in fact a site glitch on our end, we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our site. We are working to resolve it immediately. I suggest closing your browswer and retrying Yachtworld in 30 minutes. Sorry for any incon...

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Tried to bring it up but was stopped by a user id/ password requirement. I wonder if this represents a policy change or a site clitch?

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This happens to me all the time, I got ready to take some digital pics and the batteries were shot. I'll be able to get pics tomorrow though. I did take a couple of measurements. My hatch is 48" long and the compartment is around 54".

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I had a somewhat mixed experience w/ the folks at Bertram. I emailed them after attending the Annapolis Boat Show to express my displeasure with the lack of acess and slightly superior attitude I experienced at their pier. I received a response from thier VP (it may have been Don Jones, I forget) wi...

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No problem, give me a couple days. If you don't mind send me an email at steveziv@clearviewcatv.net as a reminder. Also let me know if there are any areas you especially want/need photos of.
-S

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I have 6BTA's w/ ZF trannies in my '83 28' FBC. Since I did not do the conversion I can't speak to the challenges it may have posed. However height was an obvious one. The deck was not raised but holes were cut in the engine hatches to accomodate the radiator caps. Also the hatches were routed out i...

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28' Bertram FBC w/ twin Cummins 210's
16' Starcraft w/ 20 Merc(aluminum duck boat)
13' Boston Whaler w/ 25 Evinrude (just bought it)
9' Inflatable w/ 3 hp Gamefisher (sits in a rack)

Have a nice 15 hp Mariner in the garage and nothing to put it on!

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From the latest Chesapeake Living. No real news but bio- seems to be finding its niche.

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Vicroy wrote:a ray of sun broke through the clouds and hit that fleet of 15 B31s on their mooring balls in Pinas Bay, and we all just gawked......

Now that I would love to see a picture of.

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If you regularly run 50 miles out that indicates (to me anyway) a serious advantage tor diesel power. I'm thinking you could find a solid East or Gulf Coast B28 w/ diesel power and have it shipped to you while staying within budget. But the savings don't end there, consider this: (Assume a gasser at...

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"Biodiesel is a solvent" Has anyone confirmed or denied its safety in older fiberglass fuel tanks?

Can it be mixed with existing diesel in your fuel tank? And vice-versa? (I would assume so.)

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Or better yet:
http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewforum.php?f=2
Thanks!

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Has anyone figured it out? Closest I can get is the "Important Notice" which is still two clicks away from the forum index.

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Winterization Questions

Re: do diesels fit in a 28

Why no diesel synchronizers?

Seller's Ethics / Buyer Beware (?)

Trouble w/ yachtworld.com ?

Bio-Diesel

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