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Carl

LOL...if your Tony Athens says multi is good for the 63A, I'd be inclined to believe. ZF says ATF...period. The Authorized ZF dealer I spoke with said it was fine to use oil...I'd be inclined to believe. A mechanic says... I'd want to know what makes that person qualified to suggest an alternative. ...

Carl

From Webster dictionary

almost adverb

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Definition of almost

(Entry 1 of 2)
: very nearly but not exactly or entirely We're almost there. The work is almost done.

almost adjective

Definition of almost (Entry 2 of 2)
: very near but not quite an almost failure

Carl

Gearboxs are not as cheap as oil, my suggestion is to call an Authorized ZF dealer and ask them. Its the cost of a phone call. Best answer, they say not a problem, the worst answer you have to change your fluid. If they are unsure...my suggestion is you change the fluid. I say this as moving forward...

Carl

Yup...Tony is right with straight 30W in the 220's unless a Tropical hot setting where 40W is recommended.

I'm not sure where I got the multi-grade from.

Carl

I don’t worry about what others spend…I just know I can’t and if I could I do not think that is where I would spend it.

But it their money and if that’s what makes them happy, good for them.

Carl

Frank,

I’m going to take back the 15w40…I just know it’s oil recommended not ATF in the 220’s. Could be straight as Tony mentioned.

Carl

This is how I go around the Boat Shows…

Hmm, knock a zero off the price and I am still not the least bit interested.

Move onto the next…

Obviously I am not their demographics

I want to say pretty, nice and stuff…but in all honesty….not a boat for me.

Carl

Your right Frank, but a step up from the 63A gears is the ZF220's and those 15w-40 IS the recommended fluid.

What that means...I don't know.

Carl

Glad to hear your progress and hope it works out well.

Carl

Excellent, get bottom painted and I want the next pictures of her sitting on trailer headed for the blue

Carl

Short answer first, Authorized dealer here told me ATF is specified by ZF. BUT oil works perfectly fine too with one advantage, oil is quieter. The longer answer, my gears were filled with oil by a shop that swears that’s all they ever use. My buddy helping me is very much by the book and had me cha...

Carl

I have the same exact issue and, what's worse in my case, water seeps right through the limber hole which is exactly under the main bulkhead and lets it go through into the cabin bilge and as a result all the way to the deepest point of the boat which is in the galley area. A real pain to rinse the...

Carl

Older boats running 1:1 trans on gas motors with 1-1/4 shafts had short, sleek 10 degree struts allowing a 15inch wheel. These struts had no beef to open for larger shafts. The others had the longer 15 deg struts allowing the boat to turn a more efficient larger diameter wheel. These came through wi...

Carl

That would do it John...the other option is to repitch the outer section so water flows to the back. I'm thinking big fillet with lots of filler for a quick buildup. Then paint over with Bilgecoat or similar. I know this was supposed to answer your question...but think I answered what I think I may ...

Carl

If not too snug on the shaft that should work. The downside is your pushing with a single rod. Plus a 3/4" nut is most likely 10 threads per inch course or 16 fine. Using the smaller coupler size bolts, your most likely looking at a 7/16" bolts that are 14 threads per inch course or 20 threads per i...

Carl

I believe it is like car emissions, "new" boats cannot have limber holes at the engine beds that flow into the bilge. This regulation is to contain oil, fuel, or antifreeze leak in the closed compartment. Limber holes would allow fluids to flow into the bilge where they can be discharged overboard. ...

Carl

Nice. Puller for your shaft coupler... Loosen set screw (s) Disconnect the bolts spreading couplers apart. Insert a rachet socket between the two couplers (has socket that is a smaller diameter than shaft), bring the two couplers together sandwiching the socket in the center. Find several longer bol...

Carl

Amazing how that wood still looks good after so many years. It may be as I'm used to seeing rotted wood and ply in "new" boats in those areas. Yes, I know our boats have issues with bulkheads and cockpit uprights rotting after 30-40 years. The Jobs done and everyone has said how they got their bolts...

Carl

Sounds interesting to say the least...love to see some pictures posted when you can.

Carl

There are lots of priorities over boats... Glad to hear you are back to making progress on the boat. Get to it as summer comes up real quick. At least it did for me...then summer went into fall, winter, spring and finally by mid-summer of the following year she was splashed, even though not quite do...

Carl

Sawzall
Grinder

You'll be cleaning for a bit anyway, so just get it done, then clean.

Carl

I siphoned mine into Jerry jugs starting with the Jeep I was using, then brought some home to top the families tanks. Multiple trips over a few weeks got me empty. I was in no rush, Plus extra time allows the crud to settle to the bottom where I wasn;t actually pulling from...close but not quite the...

Carl

I installed two separate lines for the returns, he wanted two separate over a single T.

Carl

Tony, I kinda agree with you in that I didn't really understand the problem with fuel just flowing in from the top. I know others have done without an issue. But when you have someone helping who is the mechanic and I the flunky helper...when he says he wants the return elbows to have an extension t...

Carl

Wise move in my opinion.

Carl

The mechanic I had helping me install my motors was emphatic about the return lines not flowing in from the top of tank. He wanted a tube to go to the bottom of tank like a pickup. The reason he gave was if you let the fuel flow in from the top, the dropping fuel can create bubbles in the fuel. Bubb...

Carl

...those last 2 sentences sound like trouble.

Cooking...a favorite pastime of mine as well. It goes good with my other - other favorite which would be eating good food.

Carl

Tony Meola wrote: ↑Jan 17th, '22, 22:43 You just cannot make this stuff up.

Apparently, you can...

I was enjoying a good laugh till "caried" came along and put an end to that.

Carl

Richard Bertram was a sailer...

Just add a keel and away you go.

Carl

Anyhow, here are his numbers for topend speed in a B25: Twin 3.0 Alphas - 38mph-42mph Single Small Block Bravo 3 - 40-44mph Big Block 7.4liter or 8.1 liter Bravo 3 - 44-52mph Single 150hp outboard 30mph Single 225hp outboard 37-43mph Twin 140hp outboard 42-44mph Twin 150hp outboards 46mph Twin 225h...

Carl

Boats are more fun being used than sitting on a trailer waiting for power. IF you found yourself unhappy with performance AND the original motor became available...could you get a good portion of the money spent on the used motor back? If you were able to use the boat this season instead of waiting....

Carl

My after picture would be the garage door shut with me on the couch waiting for the warm weather... Distance from end of taper to face of strut should fall within 1/2 the shaft diameter to one shaft diameter. "Should" is the word. -I've seen some spaces closer which can prevent water from properly f...

Carl

Posts here, like life can take some strange twists. Fight it if you want, but what is...is In the end...some new perspectives can be achieved. But I do agree on hot topics where people are actively looking for information, hijacking a thread should not take place till after the question has been ans...

Carl

Yes Yanmars may lack some of the torque of the Cummins, but they are still diesels with plenty of torque. Good catch on seeing that shaft sticking out so much. That is the area 90% of the shafts break. Luckily it’s not an expensive job at a machine shop to cut and extend key. Unfortunately it is a p...

Carl

Looking great! It won’t be long now…. Just do me one favor, go easy on those throttles when powering up. You have AOT of boat with LOTS of torque that will be HOOKED up with 4 blade Nibral wheels. That can be read as you have no buffer on those 1-3/8” shafts and they are being pushed to their limits.

Carl

yes...thank you for getting us back on track.

Warmer days are something I too am looking forward to...this year I'm anticipating an early splash.
March/April for spring bass.

It has been years since I went in early.

Carl

Matt-

I had war down in my original response but decided to remove it. War is completely man-made so not an auto-correction in my view.

An argument could be had for the auto-correct being man-made as well...but not as direct.

Carl

Yannis wrote: ↑Feb 3rd, '22, 22:41
The population problem will eventually autocorrect!

I think in the past things like famine, disease, and viruses took care of correcting the population expansion.

Just think if COVID was worse than it is.

Carl

By chance would that 28 be the Sandra Lee?

Carl

...now remove the vegetables and fruits that are genetically altered, fertilized with god knows what and coated with pesticides and all we have left is Vodka. Even if the ingredients are tainted it's triple distilled and filtered. It doesn't make for much of a meal, but easy to cook and cleanup is a...

Carl

LOL...you brought back a memory Yannis. Some years ago I was planning to make snails for Christmas Eve. I put them in an open container and placed on the side as I started to prep the rest of the dishes. When I finally got around to the snails many of them were gone. I soon found them on and under t...

Carl

Matt- not contrarian at all, chicken is just plain bland today. Taste like chicken has become the catch phrase for anything that is really kind of tasteless and bland. Some like to call stuff like that A Blank Canvas to create...I call it bland and the prep n ingredient make the dish...the "protein"...

Carl

If it taste like chicken, I'll just eat chicken. But if different in a good way then please pass the iguana or whatever.

Carl

and a return fire!

Carl

Stephan wrote: ↑Jan 31st, '22, 12:41 Just to stay on message though-
I think we can all agree that paint would not have bubbled if it were a Bertram.

oh Stephan...that was a shot right across the bow and gonna sting for awhile.

Carl

Tony, I'm sure the news there is as accurate as it's here...long as it sounds good and gets views the content is fine. I'm not running out for reptile meat, but from what I've had it's not bad when done right. Then again that goes for many things...some are even damn good. Oysters...sweet and succul...

Carl

Let's all say a Bertram Prayer that you are now done with any further painting and touchup till many years from now.
May you soon splash to enjoy the fruits of your endeavors.

Can I get an Amen

Carl

Micky- Paint prep depending on the prior painter prepping their job correctly. You sound as lucky as me... It's a huge reason I haven't tackled painting my boat. A- quick prep and paint over hoping for a 50' quality job. B- full prep and deal with all the problems I know were painted over. Even the ...

Carl

Sometimes I wonder if the “cold people “ appreciate the warm weather more when it comes around then the all year “ warm people “ :-D I like to tell myself that... but dad, after 10 years since moving to Florida does not miss giving me a call on every cold spell, every snow storm....just to tell me ...

Carl

Good looking boat! Yes, Santa....bringing joy to your family with the present of a boat ;-) Wishing for warmer days...Amen to that my friend! I am so tired of being cold and winter...and it is just getting into gear. My dog loves the cold...so its long walks with him on weekends or 5:30 walks in the...

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