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Patrick, Bruce, thanks for the reply..

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I have Borge Warner 1.9 X 1 transmissions. When in neutral, the shaft slowly rotates. Linkage does not seem to be the issue. Anyone have any ideas as to the cause, and possible fix? Thanks.

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I've used it on a 26 Rampone CC on deck and cover boards. It does get hot in the sun. Very easy to maintain, and no one asked if it was real teak.

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Smallest diameter shaft for Prop puller is 1 3/4 according to website. My 1 3/8 are too small. NUTS!

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Pete, I have had my email hijacked. I use MSN, and they advised changing my password, which fixed the problem. Didn't need to revise contact list.

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How about "Cunning Linguist"for the language teacher? I still like "Hell Froze Over"

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Charlie's right on. http://www.yachtsurvey.com/GasEngines.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Sunfly is another option. http://www.canvasdesigners.com/Products ... vas-Sunfly" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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With those covering boards and swim platform...why not??? Add more class to an already classy boat!

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Simple bimini. Plenty of headroom. Can be up when running. Fold fwd or remove for fishing. In the Keys we remove the back straps, hook a lanyard to them, and bimini can be folded from the bridge when a fish is on. Gotta have sun protection down there.... http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p593/ljma...

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Looks like we're going to have twins...

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My son and I just finished painting the hull on our 1965 31 sportfish. Here’s a recap of the project. Approx. $1000.00 in materials, which included 1 gallon of Awlgrip 545 primer and the activator and reducer, 1 gallon of Awlcraft plus the activator and reducer, and various other supplies including ...

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I started this thread, read it from top to bottom, and can't find an address to send a check. Someone please clue me in....Thanks

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Great looking family. Didn't know there were those screw pile lighthouses outside the Chesapeake Bay. Reminds me of the Thomas Point Lighthouse near Annapolis where we lived for many years.

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I'm in. Online billpay. I second the need for Paypal.

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Just finished installing Alex'x rub rail on our 1965 Sportfish. Here's a summary of our project. Old rail took about 4 1/2 hours to remove. About 85% of the screws could be removed with a screwdriver and a lot of muscle. The rail was thru bolted on each side of the joints and had to be removed by cu...

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Bertramp, Would be easy if you had Paypal. Let us know.

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I'm in. whoever makes the purchase let us know where to send the $.

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Maybe someone is interested....

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Bob, thanks for that. Did you spray convential or HLVP?

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visited the Palm Beach Boat Show this weekend. Ice Blue is obviously the popular color this year. If it wasn't White, it was Ice Blue. Small boats right up to the larger ones. Maybe a maroon or yellow here and there but Ice Blue was everywhere. We've changed our color selection to Aqua Mist just to ...

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That is a great loss. I fished out of OC from the late 70's to early 90's and used his services often. He was a fixture there.

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How many mixed gallons of Awlcraft will I need to paint the hull on a 31? One gallon when properly mixed and reduced will yield a little over 2 gallons after adding the activator and reducer. The application guide says one gallon will cover 230 square feet to the proper mil thickness. I figure the h...

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Family voted......Ice Blue it is. Now gotta get it done.

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jp, can you tell me the color of Chimera. Thanks

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Bob, thanks for info. Right by the book. No short cuts there. LM

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Bob, looks like you painted the rub rail and hull at the same time. Same primer on the rail as the hull? How did you prep the rail? Thanks..

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Bob, like your choice. As I said earlier, grey was my choice, but family vetoed.. I've assembled pix of the popular colors, and the decision will be made this weekend. We've been a boating family for years, so all are involved. Paint and rubrail in early April. Waiting for consistent warm weather. T...

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Carl, Gert's grey was my choice, but family got the veto. The choice is between dark blue and yellow. Mikey, love that boat!

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In reading the rub rail installation under builder's tips, I see no mention of caulk, so the question is.....caulk or no caulk?? If caulk, what is recommended?

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I am about ready to paint the hull and install Alex's rub rail. Would you guys chime in with your preference, dark blue, or fighting lady yellow. Interior is grey formica with grey cushions. Appreciate any opinions......

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another question about the vents. My 31 has 4 low profile clamshells on each side. 2 face fwd and 2 aft. Was this ever standard, or did some previous owner add 2 more? 1965 hull #314-413

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Thanks Pete, just confirms that this is the place to go for B 31 info. You, Patrick, and the guys are amazing. I stay pretty quiet in the discussion, but have used much of the info I read here. Thanks again. We are getting ready to paint the hull this spring, and I was considering glassing over that...

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Why the vent in the center of the transom? My 31 has one, and it's the only one I've ever seen, and I've never understood it's purpose. Anyone got the answer??

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Patrick, where does the water go from the hatch drain tubes? Bilge, or have you devised something else? My fiberglass deck and drain trays were all molded as one piece and the drain tubes just went into the bilge. Is there a better way?

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Capt. Patrick, do you have a PayPal account, and if so are you OK with posting it? Makes contibuting easy. I'm in either way...

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Thanks Joe....don't think I'll try it on the boat.

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Has anyone tried the spray on chrome process by Alsa Corp? Any comments?
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Hello, I'm a former boatyard owner and have done a number of restorations, both for myself and customers. I totally agree with the previous posts that suggest using it first, and then make a priority list with safety at the top of the list, mechanicals next, and then cosmetics.

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Might not be able to maintain her in the Sportfish configuration...permition to buy was granted by my better half based on reconfiguring to a head that is NOT in the bedroom! Solved that problem with a drape mounted on a tension rod at the entrance to the fwd cabin. Gives adequate privacy. http://i...

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Thanks Pat, found the one I was looking for.

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Can anyone lead me to the post that includes a pic of Gert's gray 31. Thanks

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Sim, you can say that again. I just rebuilt a Sherwood E-35 that must have been leaking for a while. Inner part ofl bearing race was rusted to the shaft, outer to the housing. Machine shop had to mill it out. Rusted ball bearings just fell out. Funny thing is the engine temperature never changed.

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Thanks for the reply. I recently replaced both batteries with gel cells, One battery being replaced had been in boat since 2003. Had both alternators rebuilt, and am now gettin 13.8 with engines running. Same voltage when on the Guest charger.

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Has anyone built under gunnell rod storage? Is it practical? If so would you share pictures, plans, sketches, anything to get me started.

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I do not disagree with the desireability of fiberglass window frames. They are permanent, with basically no maintenance. My 31 has the original aluminum frames which were removed,stripped, treated, primed and painted using Awl Grip products. Work was done by the previous owner. When I first saw the ...

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I'm reading 13.2 on stbd and 13.6 on port with engines running, so I guess I'm OK. The Guest SVS battery monitor literature says 14.4 is recommended voltage with engines running, which is why I asked the question. Thanks for the responses.

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What voltage should I be reading on the meter with the engines running above idle?

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Thanks Patrick, your answer, and the link to the previous post has convinced me.

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