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- Feb 28th, '17, 07:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Caterpillar engine parts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1735
Re: Caterpillar engine parts
Kevin...Call me at 954 290 6783...I have contacts down here in south florida and can probably get one for you used...Best, John
- Feb 26th, '17, 19:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bedding Rudder Ports
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1877
Re: Bedding Rudder Ports
Thanks for the reply Kevin...yes my 1980 has the same brittle epoxy like substance and thus the source of my original question...I'm going to use the original rudder ports which have an angled flange...The old epoxy was completely flat and no shim to it at all...I'm going to just sand well and 4200 ...
- Feb 24th, '17, 15:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bedding Rudder Ports
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1877
Re: Bedding Rudder Ports
Thanks for the reply Carl...I believe I am going to go with the standard stock packing...So do I understand this correctly; once I have the shafts in place, toeing the rudders correctly is done by tension adjustment on the steering arm connecting the 2 tiller arms?? Thanks, John
- Feb 23rd, '17, 19:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bedding Rudder Ports
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1877
Re: Bedding Rudder Ports
Tony...The rudder ports I took off the boat are still in good shape and were cast with an angled flange to set the rudders straight...The only thing is they are old style, strictly allow for packing and a compression fitting with 2 tightening bolts...I have another set of straight rudder ports that ...
- Feb 20th, '17, 08:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bedding Rudder Ports
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1877
Bedding Rudder Ports
Hey Guys...What is the proper material/seal to use where the rudder port flange will meet the hull bottom?? Also, these must be bronze bolts correct, not Stainless?? Thanks, John
- Feb 2nd, '17, 09:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SEPAR Ruel Seperator/Filters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1380
Re: SEPAR Ruel Seperator/Filters
Thanks Tony...I have 2 sets of older Racors, one being a 900...I think I am just going to rebuild these....These should be fine for 3116 CATS
- Feb 1st, '17, 14:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SEPAR Ruel Seperator/Filters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1380
Re: SEPAR Ruel Seperator/Filters
What size engines and fuel burn per hour are you using?? FYI...After 30 years of using Racors, be careful w 2mu filters...very little room for error....I hated crawling into a hot engine room in the canyons in 4-6 to change them!!
- Feb 1st, '17, 13:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SEPAR Ruel Seperator/Filters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1380
SEPAR Ruel Seperator/Filters
Hey Guys...Anyone have any experience with Separ Fuel Filtration Systems??? I hear they are very good??
- Jan 24th, '17, 13:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone with 3116 Caterpillars??
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4038
Re: Anyone with 3116 Caterpillars??
Thanks all!!
- Jan 22nd, '17, 18:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Correct way to Tab Engine Room Bulkhead to Chine and Hull Si
- Replies: 3
- Views: 984
- Jan 22nd, '17, 16:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Correct way to Tab Engine Room Bulkhead to Chine and Hull Si
- Replies: 3
- Views: 984
Correct way to Tab Engine Room Bulkhead to Chine and Hull Si
Does anyone have good photos or tell me how to properly Tab the main engine room bulkheads to the hull sides? I know I am supposed to keep about a half inch gap between the bulkhead and the hull, but is it then ok to completely glass both sides to the hull with 1708?? Thanks
- Jan 22nd, '17, 15:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone with 3116 Caterpillars??
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4038
Anyone with 3116 Caterpillars??
Hey guys...Does anyone have or know of anyone who has 3116 Cats in their 31?? Would love to see photos of there install...Thanks
- Jan 4th, '17, 14:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone have Jim Gatto's telephone number?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1958
Anyone have Jim Gatto's telephone number?
Does anyone have Jimmy Gatto's telephone number?? Thanks, John
- Jan 1st, '17, 08:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling John Nardi
- Replies: 1
- Views: 868
Re: Calling John Nardi
Hi Frank...I received it...Will e mail you later...Thanks
- Dec 24th, '16, 08:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11019
Re: Merry Christmas!
Happy Holiday's to all and a big thanks for all of your help in my 31 restore...All the best in the New Year, John Nardi
- Dec 21st, '16, 13:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Soundproofing Engine Spaces and Boxes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 982
Re: Soundproofing Engine Spaces and Boxes
Thanks Guys
- Dec 20th, '16, 16:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Soundproofing Engine Spaces and Boxes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 982
Soundproofing Engine Spaces and Boxes
Hi Guys...Wanted to see what type, thickness and areas in the engine space soundproof insulation you all recommend...If Soundown is still the standard, what type and thickness do you suggest?? What is the maximum thickness you would use on the engine boxes? Thanks, John
- Dec 18th, '16, 19:53
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Jimmy Gatto
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3860
Calling Jimmy Gatto
If anyone is able to reach jimmy G, would you please have him call me at 954 290 6783 or PM me...I wanted to speak to him about his conversion and struts...Thanks, John
- Dec 13th, '16, 07:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A very sincere msg from IRGuy
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7676
Re: A very sincere msg from IRGuy
Bravo Frank!! Well said and thank you...All the best on your recovery my friend...John
- Dec 13th, '16, 07:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bilge drain thru hulls
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2694
Re: Bilge drain thru hulls
Be careful what you ask for and desire Spencer...I once owned a beautiful 70s era custom boat that achieved that look many times over...She almost sunk when a check valve failed...I removed all of them and placed them appropriately...I have seen something similar to IR guy's rec where everything fee...
- Dec 12th, '16, 18:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone have Bruce's telephone number or have him call me ple
- Replies: 2
- Views: 672
Anyone have Bruce's telephone number or have him call me ple
Does anyone have Bruce's telephone number or have him call me at 954 290 6783 please...Thanks, John
- Dec 12th, '16, 17:58
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Bob H. Can you talk about your exhaust configurati
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1893
Calling Bob H. Can you talk about your exhaust configurati
Hey Bob...Notices the exhaust layout you had in your photos...Can you talk about what power you have and if you used mufflers or surge tubes and what material some of that piping is...Thanks
- Dec 10th, '16, 19:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hey Whaler...Call me on those Struts if you care
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1993
Hey Whaler...Call me on those Struts if you care
Hey John...Not sure if the PM is working...Let me know if you still had an interest in those 31 struts...Thanks, John 954 290 6783
- Dec 10th, '16, 19:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Bruce...Question on Engine/Running Gear
- Replies: 2
- Views: 881
Re: Calling Bruce...Question on Engine/Running Gear
Thanks Bruce...Would you PM your telephone number to me please...Thanks, John
- Dec 8th, '16, 07:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: deck fairing
- Replies: 40
- Views: 16044
Re: deck fairing
Thanks Cam...That's very helpful...Jamestown apparently has their own generic product like System Three called Total Fair that is 99.99 a gallon and they ship for free...I appreciate the info on the longboards etc...What about the Gatorade??? Thanks, John
- Dec 6th, '16, 09:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Bruce...Question on Engine/Running Gear
- Replies: 2
- Views: 881
Calling Bruce...Question on Engine/Running Gear
Hi Bruce...Would I be able to call you with a quick question on my project? Thanks, John
- Dec 6th, '16, 07:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: deck fairing
- Replies: 40
- Views: 16044
Re: deck fairing
Hi Cam...Thanks so much for the quick response...I basically have left all fairing to the end of all of my rebuild projects(and cooler weather!) so I am just ready to begin the journey.
I will check out those projects and thanks for the input...Good luck, John
I will check out those projects and thanks for the input...Good luck, John
- Dec 5th, '16, 19:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: deck fairing
- Replies: 40
- Views: 16044
Re: deck fairing
Hi Cam...Just beginning to evaluate the fairing process on my entire 31 FBC...I am curious of the benefit of this product over Awlfair?? I notice it is more expensive than Awfair?? Any help is appreciated...Also, since my entire project is outside in Florida, does the fairing coat have to be covered...
- Nov 30th, '16, 19:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudders..bronze vs stainless
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2594
Re: Rudders..bronze vs stainless
Not an expert Tom, but my understanding is that the main difference ill be that you cannot use the new dripless technology rudder seals with bronze...John
- Nov 17th, '16, 06:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Choosing the correct Gears?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3474
Re: Choosing the correct Gears?
Thanks Tony
- Nov 15th, '16, 21:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shipping Bass Sticks
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11389
Re: Shipping Bass Sticks
Hey Carl...It would take me a bit to try and track one down, but there are a couple of guys who specialize in bringing stuff to and from Florida during snowbird season...The price is usually quite reasonable...If this sounds like a good option and Google, etc. fails you; let me know and I will try a...
- Nov 15th, '16, 20:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Choosing the correct Gears?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3474
Re: Choosing the correct Gears?
Thanks Bob
- Nov 15th, '16, 11:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Choosing the correct Gears?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3474
Choosing the correct Gears?
Hey Guys...In the process of shopping for engines...If I go ahead and get either Cummins 6BTs in the 270-330 range or Cat 3116 at 300-350 HP what are the considerations I should be evaluating in deciding on choosing a 1.5 or 2/1 gear ratio. I will be slow trolling from time to time for grouper in th...
- Nov 12th, '16, 08:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thank you to all who have served.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4104
Re: Thank you to all who have served.
I didn't serve, but one of my greatest wishes is for the Trump administration to completely revamp the entire Veterans Administration and give our blessed heroes everything in the form of benefits and assistance they truly deserve...God Bless them and any of the Faithfull who have served this great ...
- Nov 2nd, '16, 15:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudder Table Rebuild
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3388
Re: Rudder Table Rebuild
Thanks all!!
- Nov 1st, '16, 21:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudder Table Rebuild
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3388
Re: Rudder Table Rebuild
Thanks Rocky...I have been actually using your old post as my guide...So I guess the table is actually sitting on the inner stringers for the correct vertical height and just epoxed then to outboard stringers?? Thanks, John
- Nov 1st, '16, 21:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: short celabration
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6087
Re: short celabration
Nice fish Bob!!
- Nov 1st, '16, 12:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudder Table Rebuild
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3388
Re: Rudder Table Rebuild
I have no clue Joe...That is basically the question I am asking...John
- Nov 1st, '16, 11:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudder Table Rebuild
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3388
Re: Rudder Table Rebuild
Thanks Tony...I already have my exhausts running outboard...I just wanted to double check on the height as I am planning on running the top of mine to the tops of those outboard stringers unless told otherwise...Thanks
- Oct 31st, '16, 15:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudder Table Rebuild
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3388
Rudder Table Rebuild
Hi Guys....Decided to remove and build a new Rudder Table for my 31...Is there a "correct" height that the horizontal top surface should be specifically?? My rudders are out...It looks from some of the photos on the site that if making a long one piece Table, that the outside stringer height is abou...
- Sep 27th, '16, 12:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Test picture
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3462
Re: Test picture
Looks beautiful Dug...Get some blood on it! Best, John
- Sep 23rd, '16, 06:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Conversion to diesel photos
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7961
Re: Conversion to diesel photos
Hi Doug...I would love to see those photos...Please send to jgnardi@bellsouth.net Thanks again, John
- Sep 21st, '16, 14:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shaft Log Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1685
Re: Shaft Log Question
Thanks for the replies guys...Much appreciated
- Sep 19th, '16, 13:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shaft Log Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1685
Shaft Log Question
I removed the 1 3/8 shafts on my 31 and will be replacing with 1 1/2 inch...Can I use the existing shaft log or does it need to be changed?? I know I have to machine the struts and replace the cutlass bearings?? Thanks, John
- Sep 16th, '16, 06:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting it Done
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1892
Re: Getting it Done
Very nice...About 3 months ahead of my project (I Hope) !! Are you going to spray or roll the gelcoat?? Sorry if that is a stupid question...Good luck, John
- Sep 14th, '16, 13:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Father & son trip SanFran,New York
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4086
Re: Father & son trip SanFran,New York
Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, Bronx Zoo, and of course Yankee Stadium!!
- Sep 11th, '16, 17:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Board update and Pats moulds, future memorial service
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4669
Re: Board update and Pats moulds, future memorial service
Hi Bruce...Sorry again for your loss of such a dear friend and how you continue in Capt pat's honor helping the family...I would also be interested in the "Old Style" Air Induction Box molds and templates if available...There are so many things on my wish list, just let me know and I can certainly h...
- Sep 10th, '16, 08:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone have Contact info for Marlin in Palm Beach?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1062
Re: Anyone have Contact info for Marlin in Palm Beach?
Thanks very much Marlin...Hope you are having fun!
- Sep 9th, '16, 19:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone have Contact info for Marlin in Palm Beach?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1062
Re: Anyone have Contact info for Marlin in Palm Beach?
Hi Marlin...Was heading up to see Eric Vincent's boat in Hobe Sound today and thought I might get lucky and see your 31 if you still have it...I live in the Pompano Beach area and am just about done with a complete strip down of my 1980 31 FBC...Saw an old post of your boat and was wowed!! Let me kn...
- Sep 8th, '16, 08:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone have Contact info for Marlin in Palm Beach?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1062
Anyone have Contact info for Marlin in Palm Beach?
Does anyone have contact info for Marlin in Palm Beach?? Thanks, John