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by Bill G.
May 25th, '12, 16:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: airconditioning
Replies: 8
Views: 3998

ac

Txs Charlie much appreciated it's only for the dock no Gene, but no time unfortunantely and not to good at cut holes in the boat but it did cross my mind.
by Bill G.
May 25th, '12, 16:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: airconditioning
Replies: 8
Views: 3998

ac

Txs Tony it is for the boat and I tried D and S but I was to late for install he only does them before Memorial day and after Labor day.I 'll give them a call.
by Bill G.
May 25th, '12, 13:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: airconditioning
Replies: 8
Views: 3998

A/C

Sorry meant D and R
by Bill G.
May 25th, '12, 13:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: airconditioning
Replies: 8
Views: 3998

airconditioning

Would anyone have a recommendation for an install of a/c in the Ocean County NJ area?.Tried D and R but can't help me till after Labor Day......TXS,
Bill G.
by Bill G.
May 7th, '12, 10:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: quadrajet
Replies: 1
Views: 391

quadrajet

Anyone bought a carb threw National Carburetors?looking to buy a rebuilt Quadrajet prices seem good. TXS................Bill G.
by Bill G.
Feb 9th, '12, 10:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tuf oil
Replies: 0
Views: 455

Tuf oil

Anyone tried Tuf oil in their gas or diesels?have a friend who swears by it.
by Bill G.
Dec 9th, '11, 17:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pink 31
Replies: 5
Views: 1079

pink 31

Ever seen a pink 31?,ck out inletpics.com Oct.1 Grand Slam photos 101-200..... Happy and Healthy too all. Bill G./Quota II
by Bill G.
Oct 24th, '11, 13:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: water tank removal
Replies: 2
Views: 951

water tank removal

Can someone tell how involved it is to get my leaking fresh water tank out of my 28.It looks like one metal strap but I'm guessing it might be fiberglassed to the board it sits on. Many thanks- Bill G./Quota II
by Bill G.
Jul 19th, '10, 16:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heat exchanger repair
Replies: 11
Views: 5085

heat exchanger

Duct tape it is,pulled it and sent it for repair Thanks!
by Bill G.
Jul 17th, '10, 11:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heat exchanger repair
Replies: 11
Views: 5085

heat exchanger

Probably will rip it out I did use some stuff called J-B Weld a liquid cold weld and I seem to remember it worked anyone else ever used it?sold at Home Depot.
by Bill G.
Jul 17th, '10, 08:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heat exchanger repair
Replies: 11
Views: 5085

heat exchanger repair

Have a leak on one of the top necks[at the weld] of my mercruiser heat exchanger anybody tried Marine Tex for the repair or any other epoxy or am I fooling myself and rip it out and send it out?..TXS-Bill G.
by Bill G.
May 27th, '10, 10:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: velvet drive problem
Replies: 20
Views: 4322

velvet drive

Hey Harry good call it is the damper plate and a broken spring TXS for the help...........Bill G.
by Bill G.
May 20th, '10, 08:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: velvet drive problem
Replies: 20
Views: 4322

Thanks Scot the noise is while in gear
by Bill G.
May 17th, '10, 10:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: velvet drive problem
Replies: 20
Views: 4322

velvet drive

Harry thanks ,I change the fluid every year it's clean no metal that I could see.
by Bill G.
May 17th, '10, 10:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: velvet drive problem
Replies: 20
Views: 4322

Didn't try that but the noise is not a rattle more of a bad bearing noise
by Bill G.
May 17th, '10, 09:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: velvet drive problem
Replies: 20
Views: 4322

vevte drive

only in gear
by Bill G.
May 17th, '10, 08:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: velvet drive problem
Replies: 20
Views: 4322

velvet drive problem

I'm hoping you guys can steer me in the right direction developed a new noise in the trans it sounds like when a bearing goes bad I thought it might be a cutlass bearing but it's in the trans.Before I have it yanked anything I can do or check.Shift in and out of gear no problem running no problem.As...
by Bill G.
Feb 3rd, '10, 11:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rejex
Replies: 3
Views: 1042

rejex

Thanks Vic I was concerned about protecting the paint against the elements, sun and salt hoping to keep the color and shine for aleast alittle while.
by Bill G.
Feb 3rd, '10, 10:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rejex
Replies: 3
Views: 1042

Rejex

Has anybody tried Rejex on Imron?any suggestions on something better to use Imron..............................TXS, Bill G.
by Bill G.
Dec 30th, '09, 13:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: shrink wrap
Replies: 3
Views: 905

shrink wrap

Anybody feel leaving the cabin or deck hatchs open under the shrink wrap makes a differance with mildew or moisture in the bilge?see alot of mildew on the fuel tank..............Happy New Year.............Bill G.
by Bill G.
Sep 14th, '09, 16:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SHRINK WRAP AND IMRON PAINT
Replies: 9
Views: 3274

SHRINK WRAP AND IMRON PAINT

What do you guys think about wrapping from the rub rail up,by the way thanks for all the comeback.Trying not to have to buy a custom cover or use a tarp.Anybody tried to wrap just the bridge, cabin and cockpit?
by Bill G.
Sep 14th, '09, 09:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SHRINK WRAP AND IMRON PAINT
Replies: 9
Views: 3274

SHRINK WRAP AND IMRON PAINT

Can I shrink wrap for winter after having my hull sprayed in Sept with Imron?someone at the marina thought you shouldn't for 1 season. txs.......Bill G
by Bill G.
Aug 17th, '09, 10:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Imron help
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

imron help

Any good match with Imron?
by Bill G.
Aug 17th, '09, 09:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Imron help
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

imron help

Capt. Patrick..............thanks again for your input any idea on a 73/74 28 hull what white would match up good,even thought about a pale yellow but leaning white. BR Bill G.
by Bill G.
Aug 15th, '09, 08:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Imron help
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

Imron help

Thinking of having my hull sprayed with Imron,pros and cons?is it durable?can you get rub marks out?...................................TXS,Bill G.
by Bill G.
Jul 16th, '09, 14:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 5
Views: 1450

what is this

no lower helm on this boat
by Bill G.
Jul 15th, '09, 10:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 5
Views: 1450

What is this?

http://newimages.yachtworld.com/2/0/9/3 ... 373_12.jpg
Is this a/c,heat?never seen a unit like this.......................TXS,-Bill G.
by Bill G.
Jul 6th, '09, 16:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cabin floor
Replies: 4
Views: 1185

cabin floor

Kevin, thinking the same and gave a quick shot at it on sun. but I think you'll find the space between the 2 stringers and the floor will be different on each side will need a little crafting.Let me know if you come up with anything better.........................TXS-Bill
by Bill G.
Jul 6th, '09, 14:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cabin floor
Replies: 4
Views: 1185

cabin floor

Hey Rawleigh, that is the only area that doesn't have any cross support at all there's about a 2 inch gap betwen the floor and stringers.
by Bill G.
Jul 6th, '09, 13:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cabin floor
Replies: 4
Views: 1185

cabin floor

My 28's foward cabin floor has some flex just in back of the foward inspection hatch for the bilge pump.Looks like the only fix without ripping out alot of stuff is to maybe put a support beam between the stringers and floor any problems with using the stringers for support?,unless there's a way I m...
by Bill G.
Jul 6th, '09, 13:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Locating and venting a portable A/C unit
Replies: 14
Views: 5667

A/C

Please keep me in the loop as well for my 28...............TXS, Bill G.
by Bill G.
Jun 26th, '09, 13:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GROUNDING OUTRIGGERS
Replies: 4
Views: 1143

GROUNDING OUTRIGGERS

What is the correct way to ground outriggers?..................txs-B.G.
by Bill G.
Jun 3rd, '09, 09:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: battery chargers
Replies: 5
Views: 1667

battery chargers

Need to replace my charger,any better than others?any to stay away from?
txs, Bill G.
by Bill G.
May 4th, '09, 09:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ignition timing
Replies: 2
Views: 1350

ignition timing

I have a set of 230 merc small blocks have allways set the timing a couple of degrees behind, 6 deg. vs 8 deg with the thought of no pinging and engine life.Do I have much to gain going to the manufacturers spec of 8 deg.? any pros or cons?. txs, Bill G.
by Bill G.
Apr 10th, '09, 15:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 bertram questions
Replies: 27
Views: 17881

lower station

I have a 28 with and ditto on the running the engines and ckg gauges,I had a shift cable snap last year[thought it would make it till the and of the season thought wrong]on the bridge controls so having the back up made it alot easier getting back to the dock. Bill G.
by Bill G.
Apr 1st, '09, 16:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bottom paints
Replies: 2
Views: 2389

Bottom paints

I'm sorry I know I've seen a post about this but West Marine CCP vs Interlux ACT?big price difference is the ACT worth it?as allways thank you.
Bill G.
by Bill G.
Mar 27th, '09, 13:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLIGLO
Replies: 17
Views: 3307

poliglo

Thanks for the input gentleman have a couple of areas that the gelcoat is wearing thin and was thinking of a bandaid till business gets better thinking it might help preserve whats there...................txs,........Bill
by Bill G.
Mar 26th, '09, 10:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLIGLO
Replies: 17
Views: 3307

POLIGLO

Anybody ever tried Poliglo?any good or snake oil?
by Bill G.
Mar 25th, '09, 08:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gelcoat issue
Replies: 2
Views: 881

gelcoat issue

Good Morning all,have some areas on the hull that look like had been redone and the best way to describe it is small scratchs or cracks and coarse if you rub your hand over the surface still glossy.Don't know what to think,is it gelcoat thinning to the last coat or hard and splinter cracking?Noticed...
by Bill G.
Mar 23rd, '09, 08:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wax Time
Replies: 12
Views: 4188

Wax Time

Anyone have any strong opinions on wax brands, any better results as far as lasting the season.Saw someone using a 3M wax in a blk/purple bottle and it came out real good but hard to work with had to be applied with a wheel.Been using Nu-Finish only complaint it seems to hold dirt and streaks but a ...
by Bill G.
Mar 23rd, '09, 08:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shaft Packing
Replies: 6
Views: 2618

packing

Used gortex on my 28 last year so far so good just took time to get it adjusted to basically no drip and almost none while running with cool packing glands. Bill G.
by Bill G.
Mar 16th, '09, 09:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sikkens
Replies: 10
Views: 3212

Sikkens

Anyone know of an easy way to remove Sikkens from teak? txs.....Bill G
by Bill G.
Mar 11th, '09, 09:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Fuel (gas) tank
Replies: 17
Views: 5828

tanks

I second the motion on S and P
by Bill G.
Feb 13th, '09, 12:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: transom issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 2057

transom issues

Forgot to mention it's on blocks
by Bill G.
Feb 13th, '09, 10:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: transom
Replies: 0
Views: 602

transom

Forgot to mention it's on blocks
by Bill G.
Feb 13th, '09, 10:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: transom issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 2057

transom issues?

Anybody know of transom problems with 28's,rot?.Seem to have a area where the rear bilge pump sits that holds a pocket of water and seeps out looks like it does finally drain hoping it's just a pocket under shelf of the bilge pump.Don't know if that's an area that could have a rot issue with water l...
by Bill G.
Jan 19th, '09, 15:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ugly
Replies: 42
Views: 11705

ugly

sorry forgot to mention to look at the outdoor photo section
by Bill G.
Jan 19th, '09, 14:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ugly
Replies: 42
Views: 11705

ugly

Hey Guys,..........ck out UGLY on hull truth,just when you think you've got boat problems.
by Bill G.
Dec 9th, '08, 10:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cockpit panels
Replies: 34
Views: 5150

azak

Hey guys where could I buy AZAK I'm in N.J.?
by Bill G.
Nov 25th, '08, 13:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: missing zincs
Replies: 15
Views: 3251

zincs missing

Mike, I replaced all last spring all the same.I was kinda thinking that I may have a ground issue on that motor?