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Carl

I'd do that IF only one side raised AND I had the option of quick pulls to remove boxes if I wanted to. Similar to what Bruce said, access looks great till you start working on the motors and cannot get here or there. Then like Yannis said...whatever tools you take out of the cabin are not going to ...

Carl

Carl, I berthed next to a Ranger 27 last summer and like you think they have a lot to offer in a somewhat different format. Maybe in my later years......wait a minute, these are my later years! Anyway back on topic Amberjack gets 1.67 mpg at 30 knots, not too far off 2 mpg, and its a lot more subst...

Carl

Yannis- These Ranger "Tugs" are Tugs in name only and top out at 40mph, but are designed to be most efficient at a 30mph cruise. They are not rounded bottom displacement boats, nor extremely shallow V's. Granted they are no Deep Vee Bertram, but they are not supposed to be. I really never looked at ...

Carl

A friend at the Club just took possession of a new Ranger Tug. Lots of stuff in that lil-27' boat. One item struck me was the boats reverse cycle AC. The unit can run on shore power BUT IS setup from factory to run off 4 Lithium Batteries (in a dedicated compartment outside), plus a Factory Solar P...

Carl

A friend at the Club just took possession of a new Ranger Tug. Lots of stuff in that lil-27' boat. One item struck me was the boats reverse cycle AC. The unit can run on shore power BUT IS setup from factory to run off 4 Lithium Batteries (in a dedicated compartment outside), plus a Factory Solar Pa...

Carl

At least they will be right though! You would hope that would be the case. I’m not a spring guy, but those look like something I’d do to fudge a temporary fix to get by for now, till new parts arrived. It goes back to what the words complete overhaul actually mean. I’m sure Micky was thinking every...

Carl

At least they will be right though! You would hope that would be the case. I’m not a spring guy, but those look like something I’d do to fudge a temporary fix to get by for now, till new parts arrived. It goes back to what the words complete overhaul actually mean. I’m sure Micky was thinking every...

Carl

I believe my 31 Express is setup a bit differently. My motorboxs extend down below the deck from the deck to about halfways to the cabin. At the midway point, the box side panels go deeper into the bilge area, just below the cabin floor. So my hatch from deck to midway sits on 2 x 2"'s attached to t...

Carl

...and he was very helpful to those that sought his assistance. ...and he offered assistance to some who did not seek it as well. A call out of the blue to offer help, legal or otherwise had my head spinning in a good way at a rough time. Uncle Vic is gone but far from forgotten. His actions taught...

Carl

You must have such a feeling of relief! I know I do and it's not my boat...

Fingers crossed that was it!

Carl

A pressure relief valve would be nice...

I "think" at least the engine would have some lubrication flowing in that scenario. This is one of those I'll shut up and keep my fingers crossed for you times.

Carl

She’s finally wet n ready to go !

Very nice, very nice, a much earned congratulations Micky !

The couple hiccups you’ll sort out in no time. And the road rash I’m sure hurts to see, but you know someone who can fix that good as new.

Carl

First I'd look into what the correct temp is for your motors.

Carl

Wow, she does look sweet!

I bet your dads is happy to reclaim his space after that "Few Week" project to get her spiffed up and back in the water.

Carl

Joseph Fikentscher wrote: ↑May 20th, '22, 08:35 ... Should have a full Dr's release by August with no restrictions. Looks like I'll make the fall run of kings and grouper.

If you do, all well and good, IF not just be happy to be here.

Carl

Peter- I am more concerned about running the motors at such a cool temperature. In MY Non- Professional Opinion, running at 140-150 degrees is not good for the motors. I also believe they run less efficiently when not up to the correct operating temperature.

Carl

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Thank, I'll look at the You tube video later

Carl

Just had bypass surgery about a week and a half ago. Dr won't clear me for three months.Spanish, Kings, Mahi are all showing up. More as you travel offshore. As you are here, it sounds like you are alright, glad to hear that! Listen to Dr's orders and you'll have many more seasons to fish...this ye...

Carl

hmmm starting to sound like a Bertram owners thing.

Carl

AWESOME, we need details and lots of pictures!

I splashed last Thursday in thick fog...almost coulnd't find my slip. Been blow-N hard and/or raining since. I have yet to leave my slip.

Best of Luck to you, I hope she exceeds your expectations, you earned it!

Carl

You hate 4200 and made a mess... LOL...you ain't seen nothing! I make such a mess with any kind of silicone, adhesive or kind of chalking ESPECIALLY from a chalking gun that I really amaze myself. The only thing I can make more of a mess with is a can of that insulation "Good Stuff". Last time I car...

Carl

....Readers Digest version (remember those???) You should be working to attain the correct motor operating temperature from idle to WOT...or very close to it with motors in a stock condition. That temp will be in the motor manual for YOUR engine the way it was set up by the company who marinized it....

Carl

Are these saltwater / raw water-cooled motors? For fresh water-cooled motors ( with heat exchanger, antifreeze) I "believe" (meaning get it verified by someone other than me) the temps should be a good deal warmer...like 180-ish. If I'm right it's time to look at your thermostats. A prior Stewart ma...

Carl

These engines were very smokey when we were lurking in the inlet ....I felt the performance was pretty good Frank- Thats the Volvos I hear about when owners like them. "Yeah, they do smoke but they run great, good performance, very reliable, are economical" etc. Pretty much the stuff we say about o...

Carl

Carl, We're saying the exact same thing. Yes we are Yannis. Although I do not think they are Super complicated, but more things like why use aluminum tubing, flanges and O-rings to replace a hose and clamp for running coolant in a salt water environment. It works well, till it doesn't. All it takes...

Carl

I bought the Seaboard filters last year. I like the smaller size so I can see and get around motors better. Supposedly better airflow but I didn't notice a difference. Cost is offset by them being reusable after cleaning. I went Seaboard as I knew they would fit without having to check, maybe not th...

Carl

I have never really heard anything bad about Volvo motors aside from some being smokers.

The biggest issues I have heard often are the parts are both hard to get and VERY EXPENSIVE and they over engineer. I prefer simple, but if I had found a good deal on volvo's I'd have gone that way.

Carl

That 90 fitting is NOT the best way to achieve good flow. Getting rid of it was a good idea. It looks like the hose ran short and they tried to make the turns too tight kinking the hose...to avoid put a 90. Fix one problem, create another. Long hose runs are not great, but better then kinks and 90's...

Carl

Carl Those supports on mine were mahogany and were still good when we lifted the deck. They got coated in glass before the deck went back in. Tony, my uprights from stringer to cross member were Oak. The crossbars the deck sat on were, as you said mahogany. Rayboy is right in that the wood was stil...

Carl

Its somewhere in the middle of high and low...

...and there you go.

Carl

Cut the end of the wrench off, then weld an extension onto the body so you can reach nuts.

Carl

Centek makes an inline slim muffler, but the price will knock your socks off. https://inetmarine.com/CentubularMarineExhaustMufflers.aspx I almost would not care about the cost if there was actually something to them. At least the big arse Veretone mufflers are...well "BIG". I felt like I was buyin...

Carl

Rawleigh wrote: ↑May 11th, '22, 13:28 My 440's produce a bit of steam when cruising. Always have.

hmm...maybe I need to start condensing my stories as Rawleigh got my vague paragraph into a sentence.
Maybe I should skip the story...

Carl

I had multiple issues that needed correcting. The big one was the inline connector on the raw water line the prior owner installed. Checking the line one day...a line that went under the motor. I pulled hose closer for me to inspect and the connector just parted in two with water free flowing in. Oh...

Carl

Maybe a dumb question, but have you tried to see if you can add the backing plate without pulling the deck? If you were contemplating nut and washer under...maybe go with a heavy tapped plate that can be slid into place. Use longer bolts to grab, lift and position. Or tack weld nuts to the backing p...

Carl

Yannis- It's a deck support that offers outboard support to the I Beam. Between the large center bulkhead holding that massive I Beam along with the outboard belly band to support the deck, that S shape is just an added extra in my opinion. The original design on my boat was marine ply with lots of ...

Carl

Looking REAL SHARP Peter!

Did the motors arrive yet?

Carl

Bob- it would be great if life was fair... Yes, dealing with raw sewerage would be easier to deal with than the present hand your wife and you have been dealt. I've always looked up to your knowledge, abilities and willingness to share them...being there like you are for your wife has truly risen th...

Carl

Bob- Cummins is a different animal for certain. I don't have that one-on-one comparison to play with anymore as he went high revving Steyr motors where I went slow revving Cummins. The plus for him was the conversion was a bolt up...motors were the same size and lighter than the 440's, no need to ch...

Carl

My raw water intakes are aft of the motors, the hose runs through bulkhead to the engine compartment. If up and over take precautions for chafing, such as wire tie a larger hose over intake hose in that area. I wouldn't cut through stinger...but my gas motors had heavy wood sisters for motor beds th...

Carl

I'm starting to get excited for you!!

Carl

Ironworker wrote: ↑May 5th, '22, 16:06 Also if the wind is blowing against the current all bets are off. Check the NOAA buoy reports.

Very true.... I've gone out when the "current conditions" didn't quite meet reality. It's so much nicer today when you can get real-time info at your fingertips.

Carl

ktm_2000 wrote: ↑May 4th, '22, 16:20 Still no bolts today,

Order today, receive tomorrow.
Pricey, yes, BUT order today, receive tomorrow

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Carl

Wind creates waves More wind makes more waves The longer it blows the more bigger the waves The more distance the wind has on the water (fetch) the more the waves have a chance to build. With waves, once the wind dies down so do the waves. The waves come from the same direction as wind so you can pl...

Carl

Rawleigh wrote: ↑May 4th, '22, 09:27 And I believe that they are only single acting rams with a spring to return them to the up position.

Single with spring return is correct Rawleigh.
The electric tabs like Lenco don't like reverse with tabs down either.

Carl

Hmm...fully threaded long NPT thru hulls, that's interesting.

Are they making the end NPT, then continuing with a straight mechanical NPS thread to the flange? It's the only way I see it working with a locking jam nut. I may just order one to check out.

Carl

If you think waiting a week for a response is long...wait till you hear the lead times.

Carl

Raybo Marine NY wrote: ↑May 3rd, '22, 10:31 a pack of wet ones wipes have a multitude of purposes

Look at that...I just realized we don't have a LIKE button.

What kind of website is this??? LOL

Carl

Really a tab will rip off? I've never had one rip off on any of my CC's before and they are used heavily. I haven't seen one rip off that was fully retracted when backing down. BUT if the tab is down and backing down, yes that does happen. Huge surface for a little plastic ram to hold. Although the...

Carl

A similarly sized new CC in the 31 range is at least $500K now. The B31 is a hellva lot more boat. But that's comparing a "New Boat" to a "57 Year Old Boat". In my case a "60 Year Old Boat"...crazy ! ? ! ? Me, if I had 500K for a boat, it would look alot different than a 31CC or a 31 Bertram. I use...

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