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I would like a recommendation as well please.

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The TPS heaters from Kims, are not produced by them. They just sell them. Spent quite a bit of time on the phone with HotStart, who actually make these units. Was an interesting conversation. My question to those of you that have purchased these heaters, do the Thermatostaic heaters (TPS) work, as o...

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Sent to Bruce by PayPal.
Thanks Carl for the reminder, and thanks to everyone else for the knowledge this site offers.

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Those look so much better than the stick on heaters.
Thanks

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Anyone have experience with the Wolverine brand of oil pan heaters?
I live in the Panhandle of FL., and until recently never had snow…

Anyway, it does get cold and humid in these parts, and want to keep the new motors warm and toasty to prevent rust.

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Kubiac33

PM sent, but you can also call me:
850-218-4380

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I still can’t get to open on anything Mac.

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Yep, had to refresh and it works on the Windows laptop on Firefox and Microsoft Edge.

Still not working on iPad with safari.

Thanks for checking!!

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Anyone having problems accessing Boatdiesel.com?
I get nothing but a blank white page, and does not matter what device ie. iPad/laptop

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Looks like the QSB6.7 425hp is going to be the choice.
Not yet finalized, but Damn close.

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https://youtu.be/3E0XTcseFTQ?si=k7txpgyJNCLGqJNC

This is an excellent YouTube explanation.

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I’m past the “Need for Speed”

Yes I don’t mind going fast, but that is not my main want with this Repower.

If I’m going to spend the money, I would like the best package for the next 10 years.

Kevind767

QSB 550 is a true contender..
My only worry( issue), is that is that is the max HP package out of that block presently.

Is that such a smart idea, ie. longevity and stress on the engines?

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Thanks Gentlemen.
Will keep you appraised with the choice of motors.
BTW, my wife likes this boat more than I do!!

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Support for CAT’s, Cummins, John Deere, and FPT that are local to me.

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As the saying goes….
In for a Penny, in for a Pound

1 3/4 shafts on it now.

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Hello Brain Trust, 1983 38’ Convertable III Cat 3208T 300hp Engines coming out, and new bilge painting and update starting. Wife says…. “Lets look at putting new engines in it”, especially after redo of the interior etc. Yanamr, FPT, Cummins, Scania, Cat…….? Port motor just came out, and sitting on ...

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My plan is to have the yard remove the engines and transmission, and when I get them home, have the cradle to move them around for cleaning and painting.

I’m either going with the wooden pallet, or get a friend to weld me up something we can put castors wheels on.

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Removing 3208T engines, and am looking for stands.

Any ideas, or should I get someone to weld me some cradles?

Thanks

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Ahhhh Boat life.

Ain’t it Grand!!

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Thanks for the replies Gent’s
Will let you know how it works out!!

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Anyone use this product?
Boat about to come out for anti fouling.

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I did have work done on the hatches several years ago.
Had a cockpit door installed at same time.

Now makes sense why that’s glassed in like that.

Thanks for the input.

Much appreciated

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I think this worked. The second photo is of the spot I was most perplexed about. BTW, I am standing over the hatch where the generator would go. Bottom of the picture is towards the stern of the boat. I just don’t see where there is a seam where the caulk would be, and there are no screws visible, l...

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https://imgur.com/a/q9tzWTr

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Got pics, but having a difficult time uploading them from iPhone.
Any hints?

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Won’t be home for a few days, but will post them when I get back.

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A question for those of you that have done this, but just how does one begin to remove the cockpit floor? 38’Bertram Convertible lll I see where it has been screwed in, and know that I will have to cut thru the caulking, but there are parts of the floor that appear to be glassed together, at the aft...

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Dropbox would be great.
I used to have the boat at a friends house just north of Prosperity and Northlake, but won’t be down that way in the foreseeable future.

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Ironworker,

Would love to see your setup.

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Presently have the stock Delco Alternators that came with the package that Bertram put on the boat when it was built in 1983. Have external regulators. They just do not work well at this point, and would like to bring this setup into the Present Century. Yes there is a Genset on board, and yes it wi...

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Need to upgrade/replace the Alternators.

3208T CATS, with original 100amp alternators, external regulated.

What should I replace them with?

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Was recently at “The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show in Orange Beach AL. Saw the new(ish) FPT N67 Diesel Engine, made in Italy. Does any of the Brain Trust here, have any knowledge, or know someone who has retrofitted this engine into their boat? They are trying to break into the US market, and at first g...

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Thank you

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Damn Guys,

Over 2 months now, and not even a hint?

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It’s time for new hoses, water, fuel, and even a new wiring harness for each engine.

Recommendations for a supplier?

Cat 3208T’s in a 38’ Bertram Convertible II.

I’m in the Panhandle of Florida.

Thanks.

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That Kukko nut splitter is a beautiful piece of kit.
Expensive, but looks like it would easily do the trick

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Gents, As Aways, thank you for your responses, and knowledge. The termites are definitely gone, just the damage they left behind has to be dealt with. I do like the idea of plugging the holes starting from the bottom of the damage, and working up from there Would a wooden plug or bung, work better t...

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Anthony, You are correct on the fact that the plywood bulkhead is a bad design. Overall been happy with the boat, but the way it was put together, makes me wonder why Bertram had such a good reputation. For just little extra work, it could have been done so much better. Sigh, Ya I know I'm dreaming

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There is room to epoxy in a sister, but will need to remove copious amounts of wiring, lines, and everything else attached to the bulkhead. Don't want to do that , if I don't have to, as then that will be a real PITA. This bulkhead does not appear to be a load bearing structure, so I did not think i...

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Hi All, I have a 1983 38' Convertible III with termite damage to the bulkhead between the engines, and the fuel tank. Just about impossible to get in and scarf in new plywood to repair it properly, without removing engines. Git-Rot has been suggested, but does anyone have experience, 1) with this ty...

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Gents
Thanks for all of the info.
I’m just a lazy ass anymore, and don want to go back and polish them later.
Got better things to do, than be a slave to this boat

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Anyone have luck, or recommend a ceramic coating for old and scuffed up aluminum, on both the outriggers and Half tower.
I don’t expect a miracle product, just something better than paint.

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Resurrecting this old post, to see how well this Sherwin-Williams formula has worked out over the last few seasons. Would you use it again? Boat going into yard next week, and shop wants to put 2 coats of “Tuff Stuff, and 2 coats of Smart Solutions” on running gear/intakes. Never heard of this produ...

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Mike, Thanks. Will give them a look. More like what I thought I needed in the first place Carl, How has the black paint held up? I have the outriggers off the boat and in the back yard. Was just going to polish them up real well, but those black riggers look great on your boat. Appreciate the feedba...

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Hi All, I need to replace some of the guy wires on my outriggers, and just can't stomach the prices at Rupp. Does anyone have knowledge of a supplier of wire cable? 1/16" in dia. and 316 SS Pretty sure it's 1x7 cable with left hand lie. McMaster-Carr has some on their web site, but it states is "Dif...

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Thanks Guy's

I did find a supplier up here by me in Fairhope Al.
They come highly rated

http://www.mesamarine.com/Catalogwhite.html

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In need of a new exhaust manifold for a 300HP 3208T
One of mine has a crack in it and needs to be replaced.

Who makes these parts now days?

Thanks

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Just remember,
Someone, somewhere, is tired of her Shit

(just say'n)

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Bob,
Do you think that keeping the cans sealed up they will be able to last till the next year?
Or as you say, it's already 400% less than Prop Speed, so why bother.

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