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Sounds like there's DIY potential here What if you hunted around for a piece of junked boat deck, bulkhead or whatever. Something relative heavy with some character. Installed flush mounted cup holders, installed the appropriate mount on the bottom and rails on the side and put 5 or 10 coats of Capt...

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I was fooling around with my sticky stbd clutch yesterday. Based on its condition and the abandoned cables still under the helm I just didn't think the problem was in the cable. So I disassembled the shifter. Seemed OK, in fact it seemed like too simple a device to fail or cause problems that were n...

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FWIW, you situation sounds just like mine. The original tank in my "new" B28 is also welded aluminum and leaks. I have only one small tank. I guess because they increased capacity in later boats? Do any of the B28 systems have provision to use dockside water directly for pressure / supply or do the...

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I've never been able to fully get it out of my fresh water system. My current tanks don't have drain plugs that I know of.

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CaptPatrick wrote:Good life span for an aluminum tank... Change 'em both out for HDPE or fiberglass.

Does HDPE retain pink anti-freeze smell due to its porosity?

It would be nice to have tanks I could fully drain annually.

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Today I noticed my freshwater pressure pump was running for no reason. Little or no water was coming out of the spigots so I figured we must be out of water. Inserted the hose in the fill cap let it run for a while, for a long while, too long in fact. Checked the forward bilge and found what I expec...

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Jeremy, that's exactly what I'm thinking, except straps aft as well.
Guess I could start w/ straps and add supports if necessary.

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Thanks for the info guys. The picture below illustrates my bimini's six mounting points. Aside from the clutter its a real PITA since I have to drop it and raise it twice to get under a bridge every time I leave the dock. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/steveziv/28%20Bertram/Bert.jpg 'nut, I'...

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Hey Wingnut, How is your bimini attached? It sure looks neat and clean compared to mine which has six SS supports cluttering up the outside of the bridge. I'm thinking of attaching a lighter gauge bimini to the rails that run along the sides of the bridge, and I'm thinking that might be how yours is...

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The filters that came with the boat are rough. I know there are lots of high end "systems" out there, but I would just as soon replace them in-kind. The current filters are pleated paper with a plastic end cap on one end and a rubber boot on the engine side. Would any auto parts store be able to mat...

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Failed to kill him, surprisingly.

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I've had problems w/ oil in my bilge. Not huge amounts but enough to make things messy. Last spring I had my stbd oil pan gasket replaced yet last summer there was still a little oil in the center bilge area. I've noticed this area on the inboard side of my stbd engine is a little messy. The rubber ...

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I've had my B28 for four years now. Every spring I use 3M polish/wax on the hull followed by a quick coat of BPS carnuba wax. I've been pleased with the results. But I've never used anything but Starbrite deck cleaner on the topsides and bridge. I feel like they need something to brighten them up. I...

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I posed a similar question last spring. At that time the boat yard handled it and it think they just slapped on a new coat of paint. The result in the fall was a similar looking hull (patches missing down to the barrier coat). I'm faced with the same situation this spring. I'm going to sand the expo...

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Here's a pic that's been brightened up a little.
It looks like a portion of the upper deck was removed and/or replaced.(?)
The cabin configuration does not appear original either.

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Racor 500, the one on the right, is what I have. In addition the spin-ons on the engine. The Cummins mechanic told me 30 microns in the Racor, 10 microns for the spin-ons.

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So was I the only one patiently waiting for the wheelie-boat to slide stern first into the murky depths?

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Check it out. I took these pictures at St. Michaels, MD today.

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A previous thread on the topic:

http://www.bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopi ... 71b0e88868

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That sounds like a great price assuming the boat's in good condition and engines don't need extensive work. In fact that has been at the low end for a decent gasser. I haven't kept track recently and prices are certainly depressed. When I was buying my 28 I looked at a '73 for $25K asking, 170 Yanma...

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What I was looking for was "spray a little more CX on it and you'll be fine". But you have confirmed what I suspected, I need to run new cables sooner rather than later, thanks.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/steveziv/28%20Bertram/controls.jpg I'm looking for a little guidance re: my starboard "shifter" (like the one above). I'll tell you everything I know and hopefully somebody can sort it out a little. Last winter I had my stbd ZF transmission rebuilt, it was whi...

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You might give Bob Brown / Sundance Charters a try. I've fished Lake Erie many times with Bob, he's a great guy and finds the fish. He's been fishing the Keys and chartering full time since we were both kids.

http://www.sundancesportfishing.com/

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Rock Hall is nice since it offers harborside dining, a small town feel and plenty of reasonable dockage and lodging. Our YC had a weekend cruise to The Sailing Emporium last year that everyone raved about. Cambridge Hyatt is pretty sweet too. My kids loved the pools. Food and lodging at the resort i...

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Might not be what you're looking for but I saw a blurb in Sport Fishing on Habervision's Kenai Polarized Bi-focals. I'm thinking of getting a non-prescription pair for fishing and boating. Can't attest to their quality or comfort.

http://www.habervision.com/sunglasses/rx.aspx

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I don't have much chance of packing a CCW here in the people's republic of MD but if I did I'd probably carry a double action .22 auto. Its small enough to easily conceal, but enough to get you out of an unexpected jam, which is the only reason I'd carry. I'd like to think I'd have the foresight to ...

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The Cummins mechanic that did my survey told me to go 30 microns on my primaries and 10 on my secondaries (spin-ons). He said that 2 microns would clog up too easily.

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Crazy idea, what if you blocked up the boat and let the air out of the tires?

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Trolling with the tide should take a knot or two off, right?
(Speed through the water vs. speed over the bottom)

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I've had four Garmin GPS's and have not been pleased with any of them. I just bought my wife a Magellan RoadMate 4212 @ Sears @ $199. The 4200 is a great deal @ $169. They both have 4.3" screens, a nice mounting bracket and are nice looking units. The only difference is the 4212 names the streets as...

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That happened to me once. I assumed I didn't install it well enough and it worked its way loose.

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Got 'em winterized today. They pulled the boat late yesterday. Its been dropping into the 20's at night so I left the block warmers on overnight. The engine compartment was nice and warm when I arrived today. Aside from having to run out to Home Depot for a hose fitting it went very smoothly. I ende...

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Rawleigh wrote:Do you have room to replace the elbow with a tee and put another valve on top of that? then you can close the seacock and open the valve to pour antifreeze down it with a funnel.

I have plenty of room up and down so this seems like it would be the cleanest set up long term.

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We have the same set-up, no strainers and the same water intakes. Dan, Do your batteries cover your intake hoses as well? I would be a lot easier if I could actually get in the bilge and had a little more exposed hose to work with. Do you use a funnel? a hose? or just pour it straight from the bott...

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Nope, just these wedge shaped strainers. Water enters through a hundred or so pinhole openings (lower right). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/steveziv/28%20Bertram/bert3-2.jpg Here's the inlets. Normally most of this shot would be batteries. You can see the ledges attached to the stringer to ...

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Bob, My only fuel shut off is back at the tank. As long as I close it there filter changes aren't a problem but I'm sure to goose the throttle when starting afterwards. My problem w/ winterization is that my intakes come through the hull w/ a 90 degree fitting and about 12" later disappear under my ...

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Topped off the Racor, bled spin-on, bled the pump, cracked line one, cranked for 15 seconds and she started right up.

Now I just have to figure out how to winterize the engines. Access to both ends of the raw water inlet hose is a bear.

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John, It turns over fine. I get the click when I turn the key to the on position but don't crank the starter. My assumption is that the click is the solenoid turning the fuel on. I'll bleed the lines tomorrow and hope for the best. Low of 25 on Tuesday, what a kick in the 'nads! -Steve

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I was warming up the stbd engine before changing the oil. After a couple minutes it started to sputter, I briefly got a non-alarm buzzing sound and it died. Changed the fuel filters and vented the pump, still won't start. I guess I'll bleed the lines next. (When I turn the key I get a click @ the en...

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I'll back you up John. Everyone I asked about eating blues said to ice them down and eat them fresh, but somehow they seemed to lack conviction. I decided to try one for myself. I simply cleaned the fish, greased up a piece of foil w/ margarine, sprinkled on a little Old Bay Seasoning and tossed it ...

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I'm on the Upper Bay (Bush River, north of Baltimore) and my season runs from April/May to November. Waited too long last year (Dec 12th) and was breaking ice on my way out the river to have her pulled. Of course when November rolls around my attention turns to duck hunting anyway.

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Dan, Do you have the same boat/engine combo? Why did you add 1500 lb of lead to the boat? Any concern w/ running the engines at over 90% WOT? (I've come to the realization that for as much as I run mine I might as well run it at 2300-2400 since I have little chance of wearing them out) Thanks for th...

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Thanks guys. Troy, the numbers you provided were more like what I was thinking (low teens total per hour). I usually cruise between 2100 and 2300, though the hull seems happier the faster I go.

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The engine specs say fuel consumption is 11.2 GPH at "rated conditions". Does that mean I should expect to burn somewhere around 22 GPH at cruise? (Twin 210's in a B28) I know weight, hull type and props are variables but how is the 11.2 GPH arrived at I wonder? Is that under some kind of maximum lo...

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Kevin wrote:I would check the prop first just to make sure there is no rope snagged in it. That would stop the motor dead in its tracks. Happened to me once anyways.

Me too, don't remember if it stalled me out but rope + crab pot float = one helluva racket.

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J Lo's love interest? Are you thinking of Ben Affleck?
I'd like to think Clooney has better taste...

http://www.cinema.com/news/item/3956/ge ... itch.phtml

I loved Flipper as a lad BTW. That show made the lowly tri-hull almost desirable.

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At the survey three years ago. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/steveziv/28%20Bertram/507BER28-1.jpg This spring I scraped, sanded and painted as best I could. Cleaned and painted the bilge while it was empty. Not like new but a big improvement in person. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162...

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I saw one at Wortons Creek a couple years ago. Like Capt Pat said it had the appearance of a B28 with an extended cabin.

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Regarding filler, I used 3M Marine Vinyester Filler on the recommendation of my boat yard. The reason given was that it will not absord or retain water.

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Hope you get some good responses. I would like to remove the stripe and "Bertram" lettering from my B28 bridge. I'd also like to remove or repaint the lower stripe in black. My boat yard told me to wet sand it with increasingly fine grit paper.

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