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John Nardi

Is this a good, reliable unit for a 31?? Thanks

John Nardi

Does anyone happen to have the templates for Capt. Pat's Old Style Air Induction Boxes?? Thanks, John

John Nardi

Great stuff Jimmy!

John Nardi

Thanks for all the great replies...The decision becomes a lot easier when the right deal at the right price crosses one's path...Thank God (careful what I wish for) I have at least six months of cosmetics to work on and look for the opportunities...Best, John

John Nardi

Actually, after continuing my research, the engine of choice is the 8.1 496 cu in 375 HP... Unreal, if you go 8.2, it is strictly 100% digital and adds a very significant amount to the install...Also, these 496's are around 15K without the gears...It is amazing how the price jumps when going from a ...

John Nardi

Hi Guys....My old Cummins 504s are going to be removed from my 31 this week...Was hoping if that the vast audience of 31 owners on this site may be able to give a realistic comparison of running New GM 8.2l 502 CU IN either fuel injected versus carbureted and a Cummins 6BT say 250-300 HP. I have to ...

John Nardi

Hi Guys...My 1980 FBC is still in the ugly duckling stage...Old Cummins 504s are coming out next week and then I will attack the boat cosmetically...The existing rear bulkheads and door are in terrible shape, so I removed them...Since I completely glassed in the new Holmsey windshield and will have ...

John Nardi

In 8 short months since we met and I began my 31 FBC project, I developed a friendship with a very wise, patient human being who ALWAYS made himself available to me regardless of how obvious or stupid my question may have been. As we all get older, it always puts a smile on one's face as the caliber...

John Nardi

Nice job Joe! That gorgeous yellowfin basically sizes up our blue water addiction!!

John Nardi

Hey Guys....Well the Cummins 504s that I inherited with my 31 project boat won't turn over so the decision on how soon to repower is now certain...These engines have Borg Warner 1.5/1 Model AS2 73C's attached....I am almost certain to repower with Cummins in the 270-330 range...Will these gears be a...

John Nardi

Hi Bob....I had a pair of 5 Blade Radici's on my 46 Hatteras 25 years ago...I picked them up on the cheap and sure enough picked up about 1.5 to 2 knots...I did find however that they were very difficult to maneuver the boat into the slip with strong wind and currents...But they were fast!! Best, Jo...

John Nardi

Thanks all!

John Nardi

What size Next Gen Generator do most of you use on the 31's?? 3.5 or the 5KW?? Any thoughts?? Thanks, John

John Nardi

Nice Job!! What power did you go with?? Best, John

John Nardi

Hey Brewster...What type of Paint did you decide to go with?? Thanks

John Nardi

Hi Dug...Having spent hundreds of days and nights over the years 50 to 150 nautical offshore on both small boats (31 Berts) and up to 80 footers, I am a firm believer that when the proverbial shit hits the storm, one may not be able to orchestrate a survival strategy as efficiently as one thinks. Hi...

John Nardi

Thanks for the reply Pete...I ended up buying the Plug first and it needed a 1 inch diameter auger to cut the hole...I was pleasantly surprised how thick the transom was...Thanks again!

John Nardi

Does anyone happen to know what size hole saw I would need for a standard size garboard drain plug for the transom?? Thanks, John

John Nardi

Hey Dug...Sorry to hear about Marley, but taking her to a great Vet Academic Center is Key...I lost my 6 year old American Bull Dog Mia last year and really miss that special soul...Prayers produce miracles and lots of good Karma...You're covered here...Good Luck

John Nardi

Tom...What model engines did you rebuild?? Thanks, John

John Nardi

Great job John.......I think you may have given me the confidence to tackle my boat also...I wish Awlcraft could be rolled, but apparently not...There is also a paint made in New Zealand that is specially made to be rolled; it gets high marks, but I personally can't find anyone who has used it....Ag...

John Nardi

Hi Guys....My bottom is stripped and blisters faired and soon I will build the new bottom with Barrier Kote and Bottom Paint...My boat came with the glycerin filled tubes that house the transducers for 2KW Xducers....If they weren't so powerful and functional, I would change them out, but the match ...

John Nardi

Just finished having my bottom blasted...Hull is dry...Filled an faired with the 3M...Waiting to put the Barrier Kote and paint when I am sure I can put her in the water...I am also replacing almost all Thru hulls...3M sands out real easy w 120 grit...Good luck

John Nardi

Hi Guys...I have brushed many things on my boats over the years, but mostly very forgiving areas like non skid decking, etc...The hull on my 1980 FBC is in excellent shape but the paint has faded quite a bit...I think it is Awlgrip as it won't buff out at all....Contemplating rolling an tipping the ...

John Nardi

My 504's had 1 1/4 inch valves which are shot...So 1 inch for the gen set is pretty much universal for up to 5-6 KW??

John Nardi

Hi Guys...Replacing all the thru hulls in my 1980 FBC....Can I get by with 1 1/2 inch Full Flow Intakes for either a 250 or 270 Cummins repower?? Also, What size thru hull for a future Generator application?? Thanks, John

John Nardi

Ha...I think God wanted to make sure I put in hundreds of man hours of hard, dirty work Dug!!

John Nardi

Did you guys see the 31 FBC that just went under contract for $57K with 9 back up offers on it in Lighthouse Point??? 350 hours on 315 Yanmars...When I looked at this boat in the early fall he was at $118K and wouldn't budge below 100K?? Unreal, I would have paid $80k...John

John Nardi

Wow...What a beautiful 31!! Sure, if you can send me some tower photos that would be great...Thanks, John

John Nardi

Hi Guys...Does anyone have the dimensions of a standard Bimini Top for a 31 FBC including the height?...I am going to strictly use a Bimini over the next year as I continue my rebuild...Ultimately I am going to have a Half Tower built...Please let me know if anyone has an old one for sale also...Tha...

John Nardi

Thanks much for the feedback!!

John Nardi

Hi guys...What is considered to be a lot of hours on these Cummings 270's, or as usual, it varies depending on how they were run and maintained? Also, does Bruce or anyone have any comments on a pair of Volvo KA MD 230 HP with gears and very low hours that I can grab for 15K?? Thanks, John

John Nardi

Thanks for the reply Peter...I am in Lighthouse Point and most of the guys down here use hard paint...Maybe because we have divers clean our boats once a month...Any reason why I should consider an ablative?? Thanks, John PS I have never used that Sea Hawk Paint

John Nardi

Hey Dug....How about some pics of the new tower? I will check on the netting down here in So Florida...John

John Nardi

Hi All....Finally got the bottom of my 1980 31 FBC stripped this weekend...Had barrier kote over paint over a black tar kote...Bottom in great shape except for a few very small blisters...I used that Water/Glass particle technique and cost $1500...Sure beats sanding...Can you guys advise me on how m...

John Nardi

Ask Chamberlain!

John Nardi

Hey Stephan...Thanks for the reply...I am in South Florida...If you can just let me know the dimensions, it would be greatly appreciated...Thanks, John

John Nardi

Hi all...The refit project started on a 1980 31 FBC with Cummins 504's that I purchased a month ago...Have taken off a half tower and the old Glasstech decks and am starting from the bottom up...I would like to purchase and put a temporary Bimini Top on her as the new half tower will be one of the l...

John Nardi

Bob...Just starting a 31 Bertram project...I will be on Long Island in 2 weeks for the rest of the year...Would it be possible to stop by and see your boat?? Thanks, John Nardi (954) 290 6783

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Did you try to contact me about glass tech decks that I may be selling...Thanks, John 954 290 6783

John Nardi

Thanks for the reply!

John Nardi

Looking at a 1980 504 Cummins 31 Bertram called Marlin Darlin that was in the Jacksonville FL area for some this? Anyone know much about this boat?

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