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John Nardi

Thanks Guys!

John Nardi

Hey guys...Anyone have a photo or two of 454 crusaders sitting in the engine boxes...Need install ideas...Thanks

John Nardi

Thanks guys

John Nardi

Translate this for me guys...So if one only has 12 inches from the output side center of the strut to the hull, you can at best swing a 20 inch Diameter wheel?? 20inch X 1.20 (20%)= 24 inch Diameter/2=12inches???

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Thanks Carl

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I have a pic from a 31 with a Bimini Top only who mounted their single spreader riggers from the house top instead of the gunwale level...Can anyone comment where they had the support stand off in place, and was it adequate to support the riggers in place?? I am under the assumption that a standoff ...

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Pete...What is the minimum prop clearance one would want from tip to hull?

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I will be using 1 1/2 shafts...The engines should have around 425 HP and a lot of torque within the cruise range RPM...Do you think I should also try to mount them as far aft as possible with a gas application?? My friends at Merritt's are telling me I absolutely will be needing Trim Tabs...Thoughts...

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Hi all...I will be needing to cut my shafts down in upgrading to 1 1/2 shafts...I am thinking that I should do this now before the 496 and Velvet drive install and mounting as it will be impossible to remove the shaft with the boat on the hard and no lift available...Is 82 inches the standard consen...

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Bruce would you kindly update contact info for contributions to the site...Thanks, John

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Love that Vette Bob...My favorite...I am looking for that Flowscan guage like in your pick only for twin gas...Carl said he has one of the gauges and I may have a lead on another...Bruce I will let you know what I end up with and see if you may have the correct senders...Thanks, John

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Carl please give me a shout when convenient...954 290 6783...Thanks, John

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I will be carbuereted

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With FloScan out of the Marine Application biz, what do you guys recommend for twin gas engine fuel flow sensing?? I am going to use Older Furuno Nav Net systems, so I wont have an NMEA 2000 connection...Anyone familiar with products made by Lowrance, Faria, or Livorsi?? Also, this product by Intera...

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Hi Bob...Happy New Year! What are you using for a machine at the helm? I think you said in the past you were going to get something new? Best, John

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Thanks Pete...I will most probably be reaching out as this install goes forward...Best, John

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Todd text or call me at 954 290 6783...I can get you whatever you need for 3208s John Nardi

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31s have a terribly inconsistent and sometimes non existent signature in 4 foot or better seas...In the 80s when I had my 1st 31 FBC I would do exactly what the other gentlemen have mentioned, especially when spending the night in the canyon...Also, perhaps most importantly, I would rely on in the t...

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Thanks for the reply...Interesting, I have to look into that wedge adapter once I do the install...I guess carbs must be absolutely level?? Thanks, John

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Hi Guys....Can you tell me if the standard installation of 454 Crusaders with 72C Velvet Drives used straight or down angle configuration?? Thanks John

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Please text or call me at 954 290 6783...I think I have one

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Hi Bruce...I am in the process of having 496 Crusader strokers built...I will be installing in around a month...let me know if I can help, but Scott has the engines I believe...Best, John

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Saddle up Boys and Girls....It's time to fish!!!

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Thanks Bruce...I guess I will use 1 3/8 Carriage Bolts

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Hi guys...The struts I am installing are a bit more heavy duty than the ones I removed which supported 1 3/8 inch shafts...They have a square hole type of configuration...I wanted to drill them out and install...What size diameter bolts would you recommend?? Thanks, John

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Pompano Beach Florida...4 for 6 on Sailfish Sunday, a few Blackfin and Kings thrown in...Beautiful day on the ocean...Blessed New Year to all!

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Hey Tommy...Do you have an interest in selling those steps?? Thanks, John

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Hi Guys....Does anyone have pics that they could post or send to me with a standard Crusader 454/ Velvet Drive Mounting Configuration or a 31 FBC...It's been so long since I capped my engine beds for the original diesel repower plan, that I have no idea what a gas installation requires....Any help i...

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Thanks for the input guys...I got a set of excellent running 454 Crusaders for almost nothing...My current plan is to install all the 1 1/2 inch running gear that I got when planning on the original diesel conversion plan...I figure I will install everything that will be needed if anyone decided to ...

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Ok all of my Diesel Friends...For a Variety of reasons, health and boat usage primarily, I am going to venture over to the dark side and repower my 31FBC with gas engines...35 years and have never owned a gasser, but I think being in the temperate climate of South Florida and my short hops to Swordf...

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Peter call me at 954 290 6783...I can help you get Cummins refurbs if you like, but would also like to chat and compare notes on 502s...Thanks, John Nardi

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Scott would you mind giving me a call at 954 290 6783 when you get a few free minutes...Thanks, John Nardi

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Mizerita...I'm in Pompano Beach...I have an excellent set of refurbished Caterpillar 3116 Marine Diesels with all exhausts, etc. ready to be dropped in...I'm not going ahead with my project so I am selling...If interested contact me at 954 290 6783...John

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Vince try these...One is his home and his wife will find him for you! 561 746 2938 561 222 4668 Best, John

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Hi Guys... I'm just about 2 and a half years into the rebuild of 1980 31 FBC and I'm afraid between arthritis and other health issues, I'm not sure if I'm going to finish the project... This is the dilemma...The boat is ready for engine installation which I don't want to do as it may limit the audie...

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I Have a set of Rudders for a 31 that I would consider selling...please contact me at 954 290 6783 John Nardi

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I am interested in any option...Old set to be rechromed or would be interested in recast if others care...Thanks for all the replys...John

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DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE ONE CAN GET THOSE FLY BRIDGE SIDE STEPS?

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Hi All...I have a friend looking for a 31 FBC either bare hull or project that someone has given up on...Can be located anywhere as he has transport contacts...Thanks, John Nardi

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Text me at 954 290 6783 and I may be able to help you...John Nardi

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Hi all....I don't see any photos that are posted on Photobucket on the site...It asks me to upgrade for 3rd party access I believe>..Any solutions?? PS engines should be in by end of year...Will post soon...Best, John

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I have looked at 2 Cubavichs in South Florida over the years...Yes, they are all good looking, but all rot from the inside out...Most were laid up old style with glass on the outside and only epoxy on the inside of the hull...You don't have to spend more than a month or two in Merritts or Rybos yard...

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Thanks Charlie...I should learn how to do that!!

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Anyone looking for what looks to be a beautiful 1970 20 ft Bertram should check out Craig's List Charleston, SC

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These are 2 good numbers Regino 786 554 0183 His sister Conchita (speaks English and is the best one to deal with and reach) 407 373 3077

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Excellent...Thanks Guys!

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Hey Guys...Thinking of using Okoume Ply to make both the Kichen/Bathroom Bulkhead and Bathroon face and door...It generally has a nice wood tone to it unlike regular ply wood...Was thinking of just finishing it with some sort of light stain and then a sealer of some type....Any recommendations would...

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Hey Guys...Just noticed a 31 Bertram I think a Sportfish model 1975 that looks like someone got started on a project and wants to move on...He's asking $20,000 or Best Offer...It is in the Boats section on Craig's List South Florida...If anyone is interested in it and can't find the listing, let me ...

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Bertramp...In any tower I have ever had, the floor was most typically aluminum with heavy non skid awlgrip...I would absolutely not use starboard...If you want a simple quick solution, I would consider using Kiwi Grip or something similar that would give much better grip than non skid up there...John

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