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CaptPatrick

Kevin, Dividing your engine weight by 4 is the key... The Barry Mount #27166 is rated at a max engine weight of 900 lbs using 4 mounts. #27391 is rated at a minimum engine weight of 1,400 lbs. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe your Steyrs weigh about 750 lbs bob tailed. With transmissions they ...

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Dug,

They'd work fine. I used them both on Hancock's and Bailey's B31s with March pumps at admidships near center line. Your installer needs to come on into the 21st centry...

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Musta' come from Ed Bagley. Looks like something he'd be proud of...

CaptPatrick

Jim Bailey's "Buddy Boy" was sold to a Keys angler with a large Sportfish... I think in the Marathon area, so very possibly it is "Buddy Boy". But if so, Carl at Elete Marine wasn't the refitter. That'd be me, Bruce, and Russ...

CaptPatrick

daydreams wrote:If anyone can explain how to post pics I will share them.

http://www.bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

CaptPatrick

Matt, That $40 saved today will cost you a lot more in aggravation on your next bottom job after installing the old design... In terms of raw water sizing, always go one size larger than the engine fitting for the through hull fitting, and 1 size larger for the strainer. ie: Engine raw water pump fi...

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Cam,

Probably, but it'd sure protect your pumps better than the standard clamshell slotted through hull strainer. All depends on the depth of your pocket...

CaptPatrick

Matt, Yeah, they work, but those are very old school, designed back in the 80's, and a PITA to clean out, bottom paint, etc... http://catalog.buckalgonquin.com/ImgMedium/2355.jpg While those oldies will be less expensive, the best is the Groco units with the hinged back: http://bertram31.com/proj/ti...

CaptPatrick

$575.00 insurance rider for a couple of days is outrageous! Hell the tent itself probably doesn't cost that much, or am I missing something? $575 for a total liability insurance maybe?

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jspiezio wrote:Warning- Thread Hijack in progress- Keith what is the disc aft of the propeller for? I have never seen before.

Partially blocks prop thrust for slow trolling.

CaptPatrick

Or should it be titled "Dumb folks do dumb stuff", or "Just another example of the Dwindling Gene Pool"? In any case: Whether it’s snakes on a plane or snakes near your house, one thing’s for sure: lighting them on fire is probably not such a good idea. A Texas woman unfortunately discovered this th...

CaptPatrick

I used AWLCARE on my transom. Now the diesel soot collects like crazy where I applied it. And srubbing it off now is a pain. Paint was one year old before application. Prior to that everything wiped up so easy. Does it get easier as the season wears on? MW, Try using ReJex , (same people that make ...

CaptPatrick

Rick, Yes, soak the tape first, wrap it wet, and once finished, let it dry thoroughly by assembling on the engine and running the engine up to temperature for about 15 - 20 minutes. Going to be a fair amount of steam and smoke during this step as the starch in the fabric burns off. The wrap must be ...

CaptPatrick

A plastic container is fine. The stuff won't react with anything but acrylic.... Most plastic containers are polyethylene. A squeeze bottle with a stainless pipette is the most controllable and convenient.

CaptPatrick

Kevin, Weld-On #4 is what you need... Water thin so be sure to buy an applicator or use a hypo needle and srynge =http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Plexiglass_Glue http://www.eplastics.com/core/media/media.nl?id=1122&c=621686&h=7e9709819559fc48e0d8 Make sure that the break is tightly fitted and apply...

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Tony,

As far as I know, the main difference between what Athens does and what one of us might do is the degree of professionalism and finesse... The materials are pretty much the same. I've never done it myself, but have be planning on it for quite a while on a set of motorcycle exhausts.

CaptPatrick

Rick, The two principle componebts are the thermal wrap and the thermal wrap coating. The over all thickness needs to be at least 3/4" thick and I've seen it built up as thick as 2". Naturally, the thicker the build up the lower the exposed surface temerature will be. The thermal coat is 2" wide x 1...

CaptPatrick

...a few people have tried to convince me it would be fine to do this.

Don't do it... It all comes down to whose advice you want to take. Cutting BIG corners will usually lead to a damaged wheel when you hit the curb or a flip into the bar ditch.

Besides, cheating is for crooks and schlocks...

CaptPatrick

Amine is one of the chemicals in all epoxies and as the epoxy cures any excess amine that didn't link with the hardener will migrate to the surface. This is noticed as a slightly greasy film and must be removed before subsequent bonding can be preformed. And when present, no she's an ugly bitch... ...

CaptPatrick

Not 60% OFF but 60% OF... Putting a 100k asking at around 60K selling. I'd spread the discount a bit and say more like 60% - 70%...

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Turned out real pretty, Russ...

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Good choice, Leo...

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Capt pat did I screw up by spraying wood gloss before rapid cure if so how can I remedy the problem Goober, Let's first get the terminology down. I presume you're talking about Epifanes varnishes... There's: Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss Varnish (with phenolic based resins, tung oil, and UV inhibitors...

CaptPatrick

$300K and w/ OBs?? Somebody's smoking summin' funny... NIce interior though.

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Again early on there was a comment on never waxing Awl Grip or Awl Craft. Love an explanation. Awlgrip -- No wax... The Awlgrip is formulated to develop it's own "clear coat" through the curing process. The migrated surface layer is microscopically thin but very hard. As long as that migratory laye...

CaptPatrick

gcreas1 wrote:Is there an fiberglass replacement part for that piece of pipe?

http://centekindustries.com/fittings.html

CaptPatrick

waxy top coat of the epoxy

Called amine blush and it'll act just like a mold release unless removed. The peelply does remove some of it but not always all.

21:15 -- Forgot to mention... Amine is water soluble and amine blush can be removed by scrubbing with soapy water followed by a good rinse.

CaptPatrick

Leo, Dark colors require a very, very fair hull. Even the slightest imperfections will stand out like a turd in a punch bowl.... Light colors on the other hand will do much to down play those same imperfections. In addition, dark colors absorb radiant heat where as light colors reflect it. Heat can ...

CaptPatrick

Goober wrote:question is how do I thin epoxy

Thin epoxy only with denatured alcohol. A little goes a long way and don't exceed 10%...

CaptPatrick

As long as you have exhaust fans to draw potential gas fumes overboard. Otherwise all other vents are for supplying the minimum air flow to the engines at WOT and can be passive. The engines will draw in their needed air as long as the vent sizing is adequite...

CaptPatrick

Parker wrote:Is the transom vent necessary? I have been considering removing/glassing over it simply to create a more appealing look to the transom.

Nope... Bertram stopped putting them in around '63 or '64.

CaptPatrick

Owner musta' been smugglin' mary jane when it lit up and is still high from the smoke inhalation... But then what was it that PT Barnum was supposed to have said?

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Stephan,

You'd be fine with those for a gas powered B31. Whose are those, Vetus?

CaptPatrick

Stephan,

PI is real short money, 30 bucks, and blows MS Paint out by a 1,000 fold... With all of the upgrades over the years I still have less than $100 invested. At $6.50 a year average, that's real close to free.

CaptPatrick

Bob, I know you asked Stephan, but couldn't help but jump in... Check out PhotoImpact X3 for virtually all of your graphic and photo needs. I've been using PI all the from the beta version, over 15 years ago. All of the images and graphics you've seen of mine have been from PI. ie: http://bertram31....

CaptPatrick

Stephan, Those little bulkhead sections aft of the engines have virtually no structural value. Under Coast Guard requirements the engine bilge is to be closed from all other common bilges in order to contain oil from reaching a bilge pump. Do not include a limber hole aft, plug the other limber hole...

CaptPatrick

Good plan Stephan... Go for it.

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Craig,

It's browser resolution... In IE10, if I reduce the browser zoom level to 75% the image is shown as smaller, but complete.

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John,

Did you really polish that red fish with Collinite insulator wax? And is that a genuine ShamWoW in your hand?? Vince will be proud of ya'...

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Leo,

Water does go to the bilge, but all drains are hose directed to the center aft bilge, never dripping down on equipment or other unwanted spots...

CaptPatrick

Joe, For a production mold I make it much heavier and better reinforced, but even one off molds need, and get, the same 9 step considerations... It's still easier to cut up and discard an intact one off mold than to tear the mold away from part. There's little difference in the mold building one way...

CaptPatrick

Joe, Well done on an ambitious project! A few suggestions for future molding projects: 1. A new polyester mold needs to cure for at least 1 week before initial waxing/sealing to allow for complete out gassing of the styrene in the polyester. This will aid big time in how the part releases from the m...

CaptPatrick

Tony,

The pink stuff along the out board side of the deck, in the image above is Awlfair over an 1/8" of glass atop the outboard deck joist and faired to the hull. It becomes the outboard water race directed to the scuppers.

CaptPatrick

where do you get your fiberglass extrusions? McNichols or McMaster Carr? Thanks for sharing that..BH All from McMaster Carr... Truly amazing capt. Pat what are you using to secure you decks down. I noticed you filled the screw holes. Did you expoy the screws in? Joe The center section of the deck h...

CaptPatrick

Bob, A lot of "as you go" changes were made to the initial concept drawings to end up with the real life production. I started with a plug mold from a pervious fishbox I did for Jay Smith. I enlarged the width to fit the Glasstech deck, re-gelcoated the mold and went from there... I know that you, (...

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bbtiller wrote:Capt. Patrick, in the pics above with the new hatch and side panel/door, is that a Glass Tech deck? If so what did you do to "convert" it?

Yup, Glasstech... Cut out the space between the two hatches and reconfigured the drain race.

CaptPatrick

bbtiller wrote:Please excuse my ignorance, but what is "veil"?

CaptPatrick

- Laminate Formica on to boards with West System (straight epoxy or with some cabosil?). - Trim up edges with laminate trimmer and seal end-grain of the boards with thickened epoxy. Use enough Cabosil to make a mix the consistancy of mayonaise... Use a round over bit to avoid 90 deg corners. Use a ...

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Kevin wrote:What is the correct name of the rails along water line? I always called them spray rails but learned they are otherwise.

Kevin, on a Bertram they're spray rails, on a Hatteras theyr're lift rails....8^P

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