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Ditto to Tommy's comments... Thumbs down!

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Todd,

The safest varnish removal over veneer will be with an orange oil stripper. Here's an article that sums it up nicely.

I've used Citristrip before with good results. That was on solid wood, but I'd have no reservation if using it on veneer...

CaptPatrick

Not a day goes by that UV's voice isn't heard in my mind's ear... Here's to you Vic!

Best regards,

Patrick

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Todd, Any time two items are to be bonded together, through the use of an adhesive, coating both pieces assures that the maximum bond strength is achieved. Most adhesives are applied as a liquid or semi-liquid to a substrate which allows the adhesive to penetrate as deeply as possible into the surfa...

CaptPatrick

Check out this tool supplier..... and not just the page I posted here.... poke around a bit.

Uhhh, Peter, did you forget something?

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Looks damned good, Bob!

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Ed Curry wrote:Be careful with the pvc piping. It does nasty things when it bursts.

Yup! Ask us how we know...

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Cam, Be aware of the air required to operate these type of tools.... Air Consumption 11.0 cfm @ 90psi is going to require a big 2 stage compressor and, at the minimum, a 150 gallons of tank capacity to keep up with that 11 cfm. 11 cfm equals 82 gpm. For example, an Ingersoll Rand 80 Gallon Electric ...

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John, The mitered corners, in addition to the main screws holding the guard rail to the hull, should have screws joining the two pieces of the corner. http://www.bertram31.com/proj/tips/guardrail_corners.gif After fitting the screws, remove them, open the joint, add either thickened epoxy or Awlfair...

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John, In my estimation, there are no cons to painting the PVC guard rail. The pros include the ability to fair in the transom corners and the under side of the bow section. In addition, without paint the PVC is going to oxidize and be an ongoing maintenance problem. Paint the lower half with your hu...

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Kevin,

Believe me, that ain't my kind of entertainment at all. Good luck searching for the prop. You'll be amazed at how far back and laterally a spinning prop can travel...

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Frank,

3M 03618 Adhesive Remover works pretty well, especially if you used the 3M spray adhesive to begin with... See descrition and reviews on Amazon

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This message was received today.... Please reply directly to Brandi Rollo, brandi.rollo@gmail.com Subject: Buzzy Scarabin From: Brandi Rollo <brandi.rollo@gmail.com> X-Mailer: iPhone Mail (10B329) Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 12:54:22 -0500 To: "bertram31@bertram31.com" <bertram31@bertram31.com> Hi. My na...

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Steve,

You may be thinking of this diagram:

http://bertram31.com/specs/cardinal_points.gif

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Did some looking around to match my 300(0) watts of halogens and saw this pretty expensive for marine grade. Keith, We've been misled by the lighting industry almost from the start to think in terms of watts as to equal brightness. Watts is the measure of power consumption, lumens is the measure of...

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Lookin' good Bob... You've come a long way and made us proud of you!

Here's a little color adjustment:

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What ever size hose goes to the engine, (main or generator), is the size of the full flow ball valve that you'll need. In the case of your main engines, the 1 1/2" I.D. hose going to the raw water pump, dictates you'll need 1 1/2" full flow valves and 1 1/2" through hull fittings. The flanged full f...

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George,

The "standard" valves are always smaller than the hose size. For a match to the hose size, (1 1/2" hose 1 1/2" ball valve), you need to order/specify "full flow" valves...

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John, Yes the inspection plate was mold released and the matching part was made by pouring catalized polyester resin into the depressions and laying up one layer of 1 1/2oz chopped strand mat. The handle is Cossa board which I supper glued to the matching part and then a layup with the mat. Once fin...

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John, Here's the way I seperated the forward bilge from the aft on Hancock's B31: Follow the link for details: Companionway Bilge http://www.bertram31.com/hancock/img/cockpit/companionway/comp_bilge/DSCF4110.JPG A minimum of three bilge pumps are required for this configuration. Forward at lowest po...

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Martin, Painting aluminum outriggers, at least in my opinion, would be a disaster. First, you'd have to paint everything fully assembled because once painted the tubes will have changed dimension due to the paint film. Add to that you'd make the riggers heavier and maybe put more strain on the stay ...

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Roy convinced his wife that Sunday's stunt over the Teesta River was to be his last.

Yup. Ya' recon?

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John,

I'd use Epifanes RE500 Rubbed Effect Interior Varnish with no epoxy sealer coat. Use 4 coats of the Epifanes as per directions...

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Bradley,

White Sikaflex®-291 LOT is a good choice, far better than any 3M product. Use 2" #10 flathead tapping screws for attaching the PVC rail, 1" #8 oval head tapping screws fot the SS rub rail.

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Leo, Good upgrade! When you paint the hull, consider painting the PVC guard rail with it... Remove the stainless, scuff the PVC well with 180 grit and prime away. If you're painting the hull a different color from the top sides, make your masking line down the center of the guard rail; the stainless...

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Pretty work indeed, Gert! We're fortunate to have a true boat builder like yourself within our fold...

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i2systems Apeiron A1110 4.5 watt dimmable is what I used on Hancock's B31... Worked out well. They're bright enough to comfortably light the interior, but aren't book reading lights. LED has a long way to go before it truly overcomes incandesent, but these are probably as close as you can get today....

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Is it from the north or the south? If it's from the south it may only have a couple...

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Did notice one that's vaguely reminiscent...

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Might just be another C-X miricle story...

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But maybe we should ask the good Capt. before we do this.

Thanks Ian & Tony, but cash is king and I've got enough projects to keep me busy for a long time. Payin' da bills is project one... :)

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Rudders look big.

Good eye John... They appear to be maybe Buck Algonquin after market castings and lacking an inch or two in depth. Also look a bit too far aft like Chris', (Kiffa's), Bahia Mar was before he moved them forward.

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Looking forward to a visit Less... How'd the surge brakes feel on Hancock's trailer? I completely rebuilt them a few months before his boat left my place, and never got a chance to test them under a load.

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John,

Brush and roller will be easier, no over spray to contend with, and yield a thicker coat of paint with less waste. The engine spaces aren't as cosmetically critical as the external hull...

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John, There is no "old" or "new" sight other than the periodic up grade to the bulletin board... Just skip over the hole repair and pick up with making the strut pads and pvc drain race. Epoxy glass the pads with 1208 biaxle fabric. http://bertram31.com/proj/struts/strut_backing.htm" onclick="window...

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You're doing good Vince! Nothing takes the place of pride in yourself for a good outcome of a self done accomplishment...

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The DC side of it gave up the ghost but she still works fine when plugged into AC. I can't stomach the cost of a new AC DC fridge. Can I just get an inverter to run this thing? Any recommendations on brand and size? I only have one house battery so I think I could only run it while the boat is unde...

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And stay upwind of the fumes.........

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having a T valve (connected to a hose and strainer in the bilge) on the raw water intake hose to facilitate emergency bilge pumping Yup, that's a crash valve... http://www.bertram31.com/hancock/img/cockpit/eng_cmpt/crash/DSCF2911.JPG http://www.bertram31.com/hancock/img/cockpit/companionway/comp_bi...

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The real question IMHO is the starter. If I can simply have the 32 volt starter refurbished as a 24 volt or, if it has the same gear wheel (pinion?) as the OEM 24 volt starter then I'm good. Otherwise I'll have to change the flywheel and that's NOT an option at this time. I kind of doubt that the s...

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I do NOT want to rewire the boat. I want to use the existing wires. What can come and bite me in the ass?!... The main problem will be that by reducing the voltage you'll be increasing the current and much of the wiring would have to be increased in size to handle a 12 volt current flow. Failing to...

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Bondo, or something similar. Usually blue... Carefull with your chisel and try not to cut any fiberglass strands. I've even put a dull air chisel to it.

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David, Could you be thinking about: Third, you have to be respectful of the other members that frequent this section of the forums. We are a family here, often refered to as the "Faithful". We have over a decade of history based on friendship and respect for one another. If so, that ones under the "...

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I cannot find it

LOL... Lost in cyber space!

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and I suggest that we let bygones be bygones. Water under the bridge so to speak.

Yup, let it rest...

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Thanks again, as always. And hey, is it time for the annual fundraiser? Or semi annual? Or will you fight me on sending on down a check?

Kick it off if you want, I running on fumes as usual...

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Dug, Do not place the ac through hull further forward than forward engine bulkhead and locate it as close to the centerline of the boat as possible. You want the intake to never get a gulp of air when running at cruise or above. Center bilge, 4" off centerline, just ahead of fuel tank bulkhead is pr...

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