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Maybe someone would be interested in this boat for the engines. $7500 for 2 with gears.
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/boa ... 25169.html

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Had the same problem. Bad ignition switch. Reversed them, and the other engine did the same thing.

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Got it. Thanks

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Is the cockpit size the same in the Express as in the FBC?

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Got on the B-35 at the Annapolis show. Price quoted as it sets is $908,000. Base price $750,000. It's a rich man's boat now. Beautiful fit and finish. Nice bridge with 3 across seating. Double bunk instead of vee berths in the forward cabin. I can't imagine 2 guys sleeping together there. They said ...

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I had identical issue. Ignition switch was the problem. Crusader gas engines

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I am considering a 31 FBC with 315 Yanmars. Seller claims 26 knt cruise. Can someone with those engines give me an idea as to the fuel burn at cruise. I sold a gasser with Crusaders several summers ago because it was too expensive to run. (.75 mpg at 21mph when gas was $5 on the water) Thanks for an...

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Cam, hull is Awlcraft Aqua Mist. Engine hrs: port 566hrs, stbd 1697hrs. Previous owner did a long block on the port side. Both run strong.

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Due to lack of use, I have decided to sell my 1965 sportfish. She's in excellent condition, and ready to fish or cruise. Listed on Craigslist in South Florida.
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/boa/4868855400.html

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Check out page 8 of the current issue of PMY. 31 Bertram was on the cover in 1985. Nice picture of the boat, and the model in the picture isn't bad either.

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This summer, there was a 31 being restored at the Ways boatyard in Palm Beach Gardens using Cabrera decks, engine boxes, cockpit panels, etc. My guess is it's still there and the person doing the work was willing to discuss the project.

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Russ, our family traditionally spent the month of May in Islamorada. Great restaurants, Fishing, hanging out etc. Our favorite things are: World Wide Sportsman has great shopping for both clothing and fishing gear, plus Zane Gray Lounge with views, cigar bar and food. Loreli retaurant has music, foo...

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Pete, please clarify for me. You stated 4000+ hours on the "good" engine. Is that right? I have 1700 on gas 454 Crusaders andI thought I was getting close to the end. I had no idea 4000 hrs was possible with gas engines.

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We had the same issue Saturday while bringing the boat from Palm Beach Gardens back to Daytona. Broken water pump/alternator belt. The high temp alarm went off about 5 miles south of Fort Pierce, Fortunately we had a spare belt and after limping into port and letting the engine cool down, the belt w...

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Michael is right. No full wet coats! Multiple light coats are better. My son painted boats for a living years ago, and he calls it Awl Drip.

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Thanks Capt Patrick, JimmyG. Hardtop may be a project I would try.

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Seems like you've gone through everything I did with the same problem. Just couldn't believe it could be the ignition switch until it became the last resort. Switched it out with the other side, and now the other engine had the problem. New switch did the trick.

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JimmyG, I can't find the video you refer to on building the hardtop. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks

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The symptoms are the same that I had a few months back. Run for a while, then shut down. Sometimes at idle, sometimes at cruise RPM. Run for a long time and shut down, or shut down after a few minutes. Replaced coil and external resistor. Didn't help. Checked for air leaks in fuel system. No help. A...

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Thanks for the replies. Lokks like Lewmar is the brand of choice.

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Would those of you who have a windlass, post the make and model, and comment on whether you like it or not. Considering making it the next improvement to Island Dreamer. Tried anchoring at the drop off in Islamorada today with seas about 2-3, and without a bow rail it was a little hairy up there. Ap...

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Moontide is on our site under listings. Price is $39,900. I've seen it at Blowing Rocks marina in Jupiter recently. Nice boat loking boat.

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hydraulic steering and repair: http://boaterstore.com/service.html

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Grainger carries Corrosion X

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Keith, here's an outfit that rebuilds cylinders and helms: http://boaterstore.com/service.html

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It turns out the first response by Capt Patrick to my issue was correct. Air leak at the AC filter gasket was the problem. Didn't know there was another filter back there until we changed the coil resistor. Thanks to all who responded. Also to Bruce and Pete who recommended The Ways and Chris Hodge ...

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That hull color looks a lot like Awl Grip Aqua Mist, which is we have on 'Island Dreamer". We went with green bottom paint, forrest green boot strip, and gold feature strip.

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John, we did our deck in gloss because the non-skid is pretty agressive, and the gloss is a lot easier to keep clean, plus it matches the surrounding paint. Personal opinion.

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Sorry for the late reply. Lived in Annapolis and then the Eastern Shore on the Wye river. There are many places we used to catch Blues and Rockfish. Love Point was a good spot. Many times there were breaking fish that we cast small drones and bucktails. When trolling there, #1 planer and #1 drones w...

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The coil and resistor have been replaced. The problem has changed somewhat. From a cold start, the engine starts, runs briefly and shuts down. I can restart and it will run for a long time. On a warm start it doesn't do that brief shutdown. We ran it at idle and cruise speed for about 20 minutes wit...

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Guys, thanks again for the clues. I'll be back at the boat this weekend. If I get the problem solved, I will post the solution.

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Rocky, your kidding about the video.....right? The engine shuts down like you're turning off a light switch.

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Thanks for the clues. Joseph, after a cold engine start, it will run for about 5-8 minutes and cut out. It will restart almost immediately, but cut out again after a few minutes. When I get back to the boat again i'll take the coil off the other engine and give that a try. Hopefully that's it.....

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Boat is powered with 350 Crusaders. The stbd engine is cutting out for no apparent reason. Water temp, oil pressure, fuel flow (Floscan) is normal. At idle, the engine will just stop. Wait a minute or two and it will start up and run normal for a while, then cut out again. At higher RPM, it will lop...

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I have Progressive. 1965 31 Sportfish. Stated value $40.000. No survey. Premium around $1700.

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Bertramp, where did you find it in Ft Lauderdale area?

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What thickness did you use for the side panels? Thanks

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Thanks for the replies. The Ways in PBG is perfect for me. Boat is currently docked just north of Donald Ross bridge.

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Can someone recommend a canvas shop in the Jupiter, West Palm Beach area?

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Can someone recommend a good DIY yard in the Jupiter to West Palm Beach area?

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I should have mentioned in above post that the chairs can be rotated in order to watch baits, etc from the bridge. Helm chair has armrests, companion chair does not. Both have cushions.

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I got these from Fore & Aft Marine

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Goober, very cool exit. I can visualize it easily as I had a similiar experience taking my business partner and her new husband from their reception at the Annapolis Hilton into the darkness of the harbor. Guests and onlookers were cheering from every balcony. However, the boat didn't get a second l...

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Pete, have never met you, but have read much of your good advice in the short time I have been a member of this forum. Best wishes to you for a better result this time.

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I am trying to remove the handles from Morse twin lever control head. Removed both screws on the handle, loosened the allen screw inside the head. The handles now flop around easily, but don't pull off the control head. can someone tell me what comes next. Pry it off, screw it off? I've tried each w...

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Has anybody seen, heard of, have any experience with these engines? http://www.hyundaiseasallusa.com/S250_Engine.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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The prices went from $ 2600 down to $900 each way. The higher prices were from companies using transport trailers, the lower prices came from companies using 18,000# triple axle trailers. I see no reason why a triple axle trailer wouldn't do the job since many on this blog use them. All bids include...

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It's approx 300 miles. Did it last year on it's bottom. About 1 nm per gallon with 350 Crusaders and gas around $5.00 per gallon equals $1500. I'm hoping transport will be less even with a travel lift at each end. Had it trucked from Tampa area to Daytona Beach a couple years ago for $600, but no re...

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Can anybody recommend a transport company in Florida. I'm looking to move my 31 from Daytona Beach to Islamorada and back a month later.

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