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CaptPatrick

So I am assuming Ethanol in fuel is the only thing that will ruin the fiberglass tanks? If the tester shows up negative for ethanol, than I can assume my tanks are healthy? Steve, Both ethanol & methanol are detrimental to fiberglass tanks. The alcohol tester will not test for methane, but it's pre...

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Fred & Karen,

Sorry for your loss!

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CaptPatrick

Im thinking that could be a more serious problem if the ss nipple were stressed Wayne, I seem to remember that PYI/PSS will void any warantee if the plastic nipples are replaced with metal nipples. It could lead to cracking & failure of the composite body... Stick to plastic, (other than nylon, whi...

CaptPatrick

I had wondered the same thing. Is that because you can't trust the shape of the hull any longer? Two reasons: First is that it would still need a high quality repair & complete resurfacing of the hull in preperation of making a split mold, but secondly, (more important), it would take a company, (o...

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wondering if you can really see flow if there is solid water and no bubbles, does the hose get dirty on the inside, etc, etc? Frank, You just jogged a memory nerve... You could put a flow indicator inline. Water cooled welding machines sometimes are so equiped. Visual Water Flow Indicators http://w...

CaptPatrick

Does it have value as a plug???

Not in my opinion...

CaptPatrick

Hull is still in fair shape Don't you believe it... If you've ever had any first hand view of what fire does to a fiberglass & resin layup, you'll know that the resin literally cooks out of the glass. The damage around any burn through will be transmitted, structurally, over 3' in every direction. ...

CaptPatrick

Mack wrote:Wow. Bad news for 2 of my nieghbors who own the MJM and J Boat franchises locally. Given the slow boat sales market, that is as close as you get to a knockout blow.

Could be Jewish Lighting...

CaptPatrick

Real sweet, John! Your glass and paint crew are good...

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CaptPatrick

would flat head be ok to use?

Yup!

CaptPatrick

Ethanol resistant tanks for sale First, you're on the wrong section of the board offering something for sale... But since it's ethanol related, I'll let it stand. Second, as your first post, you're pushing your product on our board. Kinda' like spam... Third, you're wayyyyyy behind on delivering Ha...

CaptPatrick

will have to pick up some teg gel next time i see it

Charlie,
Here it is: TefGel

CaptPatrick

David, You can split, if at least temporarily, but use a "Y" connector rather than a "T" connector. The middle port is the supply connection, with the other two, (at equal angles), going to the shaft logs. Put differently, looking at it, turn the Y upside down. The connector at the top is the supply...

CaptPatrick

Tony, The thin plywood under the dash isn't thick enough to hold screws, so it's a pretty good bet that the only thing holding it is 5200. Use a propane torch, directing the flame around the middle of the plate until the metal is about 200 degrees. If you don't have a way to measure the temp, spit o...

CaptPatrick

In addition to the 1st Class Action Suit, (above & hopefully more to follow from other states), automakers will have to meet a fuel economy standard of 31.6 miles per gallon for cars and trucks by 2015 under a proposal to be unveiled today by federal regulators. Now that's going to be somewhat diffi...

CaptPatrick

Jim, Thanks for the "Heads Up"! Man, we knew three years ago that this day was coming... California law firm files class-action lawsuit against major oil companies By International Boating Industry Magazine The Los Angeles law firm of Kabateck, Brown, Kellner, LLP has filed a class-action lawsuit ag...

CaptPatrick

We ran her up in neutral and she still topped out at 2000 There is something holding you back within the engine or throttle cable setup. The two most obvious culprits are throttles not being pushed wide open, (as Carl stated), or the governer has been set for a lower RPM. In case it's the throttle/...

CaptPatrick

Harry, The composite face, connected to the bellows hose, wears to the face collar, attached to the shaft. Charlie has been running his seals for a decade & that wear has finally released enough tension, originally set when installed, to allow a slight drip. There's no need to, on the PSS, to re-mac...

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Charlie,

Just adjust the collar back to add some more tension to the bellows hose. Should't need anything more than that. Start with a 1/4", don't over compress...

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Thums Up wrote:Capt Patrick, How about if you use a breathable kind of fabric? like a light canvas, I was think about the same for my boat state side? Thanks!

Breathable fabric would be OK, but anywhere moisture can be trapped against paint, or sometimes even gelcoat, blistering can occur..,

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CaptPatrick

Craig, Don't leave it wrapped... The mold & mildew is combatable, but moisture between the shrink and Imron, along with summer heat, WILL cause you a world of grief. The additional maintenance of an uncoverd boat isn't anywhere near as expensive as paint repairs. Better safe than sorry... Br, Patrick

CaptPatrick

Well, I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was...

CaptPatrick

When I was younger I never worried about this stuff but now that I am older its something that bothers me. Go figure.

None of us are as smart as we once were, back when we knew it all...

CaptPatrick

Joe,

You should be able to find a local metals supplier in your area... If you find a source online you're going to pay exorbantly for shipping.

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CaptPatrick

Will an epoxy/cabosil/milled fiber putty mix fair inside corners of formica laminated finishes? Is there a trick to use here, or is prep-sanding enough? I have no experience painting formica as well. Any tips? Scot, No problem bonding epoxy to the laminate surface. I use a 36 grit disc on my angle ...

CaptPatrick

Capt Pat- all that extra effort it seems worth it to use marine. And why I don't? Takes the same labor, epoxy & glass to install either one. Laminating over the ply is faster, flater, (I often refer to laminate as "Instant Fairing"), & more simple than sealing, sanding, & coating the wood for paint...

CaptPatrick

Short answer: BC Exterior can be acceptable & less costly... However, the long answer is: Marine vs BC Ext Construction grade plywood: Marine has fewer & smaller voids. Both have the same glue, but marine may be more carefully applied. Marine uses higher quality wood species. Marine is more stabile ...

CaptPatrick

Red, The simplest fix will be to pull your engine, remove the motor mounts, over bore the holes, fill with thickened epoxy. Once done, re-drill pilot holes for the lags & re-set the mounts & engine. See: http://bertram31.com/proj/tips/sleeving.htm http://bertram31.com/proj/img/eng_mount.gif Br, Patr...

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Pete,

The rudder throw should approx 45 degrees either side of amidship. More than this puts undue strain on the system at high speed & less reduces your turning radius.

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CaptPatrick

Chad,

Yup, 4-6 weeks... Custom work just can not be stocked.

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CaptPatrick

Buju, Rapidcoat is what I used for about the first 10 spray coats on the console as a base. You can shoot 3 - 4 coats about an hour apart, Then let sit for 24 hr before the next coats. If brushing, cut that to two coats with a 24 hr period. The real learning curve for the Epiphanes final finish varn...

CaptPatrick

Buju, Epiphanes has, in my estimation, the very best varnish systems on the market. They also have 2 part varnish... For those, especially newer members, that haven't seen the progression on Gerry's teak console, here's the link: http://bertram31.com/parts/console/zc.htm http://bertram31.com/parts/c...

CaptPatrick

Images have to be spaced as only one image per line & with no spaces within the code...

Boy, I've seen some rough project B31s over the past 14 years, but I think your's may take the cake. Good luck!

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Patrick

CaptPatrick

Question: how do you figure out how high your house is above sea level? First, you need to build a temporary tower on you lot. Has to be high enough to see over the tree line or any hills or mountains between you and the sea. Carefully measure the tower height for later calculations. Run a line str...

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Chad,

Nope, I have my own design... Side Induction Boxes

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Chad,

He was probably refering to Slane Marine in NC...

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Tony,

Yep, decreasing the hole diameter permanantly...

The port flange should be right against the outside of the hull, seperated only by 5200 bedding compound. Perfectly straight up & down isn't critical for rudders as is the alignment of propulsion shafts...

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CaptPatrick

Tony, The only ten minutes that I was away from the phone today was when you called... O'Brian's Law 1. Remove the ports. Put a thin coat of petroleum jelly on the flange & tube. 2. Grind the inside fiberglass to fresh material, (no 5200 or other non-fiberglass material) 3. Using heavy Visquine or o...

CaptPatrick

Tony,

I'm too tired to even think straight tonight, much less go into a description of a fix... Call me tomorrow morning after about 9am your time.

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CaptPatrick

Matt, No bolts, two hidden screws on the gunnel, epoxy, fiberglass, & fairing... On B31s with the large fuel tank, the bottom is about 1" above the deck, on earlier models, the bottom is about 3" above the deck. More info & images at: http://bertram31.com/parts/livewell.htm Br, Patrick http://bertra...

CaptPatrick

I know, me too... But you're supposed to be a rankin' member of the Mean Team. Zat' the best ya' got??? Cheeze, the French don't lay down that quick!

CaptPatrick

Sic 'em Mad Dog!

CaptPatrick

John,

You're probably right... Probably the reason I'll never have other than a small bucket to piss in & a single window to throw it out of, but I sleep well at night.

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CaptPatrick

Since we have a discussion going on about hydrogen as a fuel source, there is another technologie that is already in semi-production, doesn't use any internal combustion and needs no complex support industry. It doesn't need high tech infrastructure & requires only slight modification to existing re...

CaptPatrick

Mitch,

The fiberglass composite replacement windshield I've installed on 3 B31s is from:
Bill Holmes - Holmesy Co
960 S Old Dixie Hwy
Jupiter, 33458, 561 746-3476
Home Phone 561 746-2938

The side window moldings are $550.00 + s&h for both sides...

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CaptPatrick

Mikey, Kind of a different application... The tranducers through hulls are stuffed full & not just a hollow tube filled with water carrying a heavy valve on top, & under tension from a hose. I wouldn't be as concerned with the transducer as much as a raw water supply. If the transducer is large and ...

CaptPatrick

Giff,

I personally would never trust any sort of plastic through hull below the water line.... Bite the bullet.

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CaptPatrick

...owner of jupiter, was vp of bertram when the 31 was built, then black fin pres. Meaning, of course, Carl Herndon. A real piece of work, he is... He had absolutely no input on the original, (and there's very little change in the new hull models), but did manage to get his foot in the door at the ...

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