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CaptPatrick

If I don't go bubble hunting until 20-30 minutes after application won't all the acetone or alcohol have left the epoxy by then? Most volatile liquids, alcohol and acetone included, will flash off within that time frame if they are not part of a mix. Mixed with a resin however they remain volatile ...

CaptPatrick

Cradle Diagram http://bertram31.com/specs/B31CradleDiagram.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Barney Stotz, Skipper Shipper, Jensen Beach, Fl. http://www.skippershipper.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Barney moved numerous boats for me before moving to Texas...

CaptPatrick

Ya' recon she ment NO?!

CaptPatrick

just pass a butane torch over the bubbles and they will pop.

WHOA! Be careful there. If the epoxy has been thinned with alcohol or other volatile liquid, that torch is gonna' touch off a fire. Don't ask me how I know...

CaptPatrick

Mikey,

There's no difference as to bunk placement between a lift and a trailer...

CaptPatrick

Mikey,

Maybe of help:

http://bertram31.com/specs/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://bertram31.com/santiago/images/trailer/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

CaptPatrick

Russ,

Oil and oil filter at 100 hrs or 1 year, which ever comes first. Earlier can be prudent, but rarely necessary.

Fuel filters as needed...

CaptPatrick

Leo,

The pressure plate is slightly warped and dragging... Usually not a big problem, but if it gets to the point of actually moving the boat when in neutral, the pressure plate will need replacing.

CaptPatrick

POR 15 used to sell a kit but the link that Sean B posted for it no longer works...

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CaptPatrick

Forgive me for being a crotchety old bastard, but at this point electric cars are still just a load costly crap... Like Kevin eluded, think of your monthly electric bill. I'll bet that the addition of charging batteries to your normal electrical usage would be greater than what you would feed a gas ...

CaptPatrick

As I move from thinned expoxy to silicia and microballon do I only need it to tack up before moving on to the next or do I need to allow it to cure? Regardless of the resin type, epoxy, polyester, or vinylester, proceeding with the next resin application when the previous one is tacky is a good thi...

CaptPatrick

A few of the B31s, with original 1 1/4" shafts and short struts, had a shaft angle of 10º. The vast majority of B31s, with original 1 3/8" shafts and the longer struts, have a 15º shaft angle.

CaptPatrick

Mike, I've got a port OEM strut from Richard Eastman's B31 that has been patiently waiting for a home for over 9 years... Strut $265.00 (includes shipping and handling) It's in excelent shape, just needs sand blasting and a new cuttlass bearing. http://www.bertram31.com/parts/st3.jpg http://www.bert...

CaptPatrick

Hello Cpt., I don't want to step on Johns post but i was curious if you had a similar problem/experience. Your response may help with Johns lay up. I have noticed when working with Coosa that bonding 2 sheets together is more difficult than it appears. Coosa comes through with a hard flat surface f...

CaptPatrick

John, Using Coosa Board in lieu of plywood is perfectly acceptable. Use the same construction technique, 2 outer fiberglass skins over 2 pieces of Coosa separated by a layer of fiberglass. All three layers of glass should be 1208 or 1708 biaxle. edges can be a couple of layers of 1 1/2 oz mat. A fin...

CaptPatrick

Ultrasonic Antifoulant?

Horse Pucky...

CaptPatrick

Caught it last night myself... Pretty hairy stuff, but well worth the watch.

Mike, maybe we'll call Keith "Sparky" from now on...

CaptPatrick

Lookin' good John! Thanks for posting, Mark...

CaptPatrick

Peter,

That's about right; I'd go for two 4 gallon kits so that you have some material to play with before the real deal...

CaptPatrick

I've used Kleer Koat Table Top Epoxy from US Composites on numerous occasions, most recently on Hancock's B31. Never a problem, currently $67.00 for a two gallon kit... http://www.uscomposites.com/epoxy.html#kleerkote" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Recommended reading, (instructions)...

CaptPatrick

Peter, You'll want specifically a casting epoxy with a 1:1 mixing ratio. You need to do the pour in an absolutely dust free environment and the table top has to be perfectly leveled. When mixing the epoxy do everything possible to minimize stirring in air. The epoxy has a very long pot life so take ...

CaptPatrick

Ya' got 'em, Bro...

CaptPatrick

Looks great, Bob, looking forward to seeing Resolute in person this week end...

CaptPatrick

Stuart, No, what Bob is saying is that the distance from the aft end of the strut tube to the forward face of the prop hub should be no more than the diameter of the shaft. When you drove the prop off with the hammer, you also drove the shaft back & out of the transmission coupling by 1/2"... http:/...

CaptPatrick

To Clean: Stamoid should be cleaned of any dirt buildup at regular intervals (at least twice per year). We recommend applying a mild, lukewarm soap solution, such as liquid dishwashing soap, with a soft brush or sponge. Let the soap stand for a short period of time but do not allow soap to dry. The ...

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David,

If that price includes pulling, replacing, alignment, the painting, and he'll warrantee against future leaks for a reasonable time period, it's more than reasonable. Question him closely for a turn key price... To do the job correctly, yes the engines should be pulled.

CaptPatrick

John,

Biobor-JF would be good, both for keeping algae in check and for lubricity due the low sulfur content of today's diesel fuels...

http://www.biobor.com/products/biobor-j ... additives/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

CaptPatrick

Frank,

That'd be Tony Athens & Seaboard Marine in California... http://www.sbmar.com/smx-seawater-pumps.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

CaptPatrick

I'll be there for sure...

Pss Shaft Seals http://www.shaftseal.com/en/about/insta ... haft_seals" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Initial adjustment video will give you the idea on how to adjust a current installation

CaptPatrick

John,

I think my first move would be to check engine alignment and then add a bit more compression to the shaft bellow by adjusting the stationary collar on the shaft back a 1/4"... Did you run the boat from Doug's location?

CaptPatrick

Russ, Tip Top Teak oil is hands down the best. The fact that it oxidizes and needs to be re-applied regularly is to your advantage in that there's no long term build up and doesn't need to be sanded away to remove. The application is so simple and speedy that the only downside might be cost of produ...

CaptPatrick

Pete, Sorry you knee is still a problem, offer still stands... We got ya' beat hands down in terms of heat, but at least our humidity is generally below 50%. Certainly don't miss Riviera Beach. If I hadn't of moved out here to cow patty acres when I did I would have possibly been in the news before ...

CaptPatrick

JP, For me at least, the operative words are " most of the time " ... And I have had personal experience with a manual cable failure, (a premium roller bearing cable none the less), and, as O'brian's Law would have it, it seems that 99% of the time sh!t hits the fan when docking. O'Brian's Law??? On...

CaptPatrick

Pete, Yeah, I got one, but that's such an old worn out scam that even a newbe would toss it... The catch is the "replyto: address", which in your case was fal4 e rtbts@***.*** rather than fal4 a rtbts@***.*** Years ago, when Microsoft's email client was the big target and gateway for hackers, I got ...

CaptPatrick

My pleasure, Steve...

CaptPatrick

Russ, I gave UV that teak cleaning formula... The white pads used for stove tops are the same as what you want for the teak. The cleaning formula and use is as follows: 3 gallons of water, 2 quarts of sudsy household ammonia, 1/4 cup of Whisk or other concentrated liquid laundry soap. Add the ammoni...

CaptPatrick

Yup, that's the right way...

CaptPatrick

Kevin,

That's fine as a temporary fix, maybe even as a permanent fix. Just keep your eye on it and if it ain't broke, don't fix it...

CaptPatrick

Kevin,

Yes, heat is your buddy... You only need to get the strut to about 250 degrees to defeat the 4200 and won't hurt the glass.

CaptPatrick

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CaptPatrick

That'd be shootin' in the dark and I prefer daylight and a 20x scope...

CaptPatrick

I wouldn't be able to even guess a price for aluminum since the materials for Buddy Boy were purchased over 10 years ago. Bruce did the same job on Steve's B31 a few months back and may have a feel for price including powder coating, but that will be a Florida price and may not be similar to your pr...

CaptPatrick

Tom, If the Briggs is painted in the original Awlgrip, not Awlcraft 2000 or Awlcraft SE, then your glass guy is correct. Taping it out will leave a tape line and trying to blend Awlcraft into Awlgrip will leave a dull halo between the two... A good painter can minimize the blended patch with a deft ...

CaptPatrick

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Frank,

Isspro is my choice... http://www.isspro.com/page.php?page=ISSPRO_Fuel_Senders" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

CaptPatrick

Mahogany would work too, except that it's a much softer wood than Iroko and won't hold up as well for a sole.

CaptPatrick

JImmy, I broke down a Morse MT3 control to use on Patrick Hancock's B31, inside of my console bubble. The two problems to overcome are devising a mounting system and lengthening the control arm shaft. The shell of the control isn't flat so you'll have to make a custom shim to fit between the shell a...

CaptPatrick

Todd, Iroko will be just fine for an interior sole once it's sealed and finished. Today's teak and holly is actually teak and maple anyway. so the maple is fine also... Iroko is light to medium brown when newly installed; has a significant color change and turns to brown/dark brown over time accordi...

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