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Eddy G

I was told to use the Vulcan Torflex damper for the 4LHA to ZF 63a on my install. 7 years and nearly 1000 hours and still quiet at idle speed. Not sure what part number or what I paid though. I'm sure Bruce would know the details.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

Well, I had the 170 DTE's prior to repowering with the 240's. Had Hurth 1.5 to 1 630a's and 18 x 16 Nibral "DynaJets" I believe with a slight cup. Maxed out at about 3400 rpm and cruised it at 2900. But that only got me 18 kts with the same fuel burn as the 240's doing 22 knots. I guess at 18 kts th...

Eddy G

I have the 240 Yanmars in my B28 with 1.5 to 1 ZF63a's and run DJX 18 x 18 props with a #3 cup. Max rpm is 3425 and I choose to cruise 2750 at 25 mph (22 kts). Get consistently 2 stat miles per gallon. I've been running the DJX's since the repower in 2006 so can't compare them to other props, but I ...

Eddy G

It sounds like the combination of cold plate technology and a 12 volt compressor is best suited for your use. You can charge your battery bank via solar panels, portable generator or propulsion engine depending on what you are doing that day. Bruce would know better than I as to how long the compres...

Eddy G

I have chartered several sail boats that use the cold plate technology. In the earlier years, the aux engine had a compressor just like an automobile A/C that froze the plates. There were two very well insulated boxes, one a freezer and the other a cooler. The later years had a 12v compressor. Eithe...

Eddy G

Hey John It has been a while. I do as you do and minimize my power needs. Pretty much everything is 12 volts except the air conditioner and microwave. The big draw is the old Norcold. I do the ice chest thing for weekend trips, but when we go for a week or two, I use the fridge. I only use the Honda...

Eddy G

The SeaPower unit from MEPS is great for A/C power while under way or for short periods at anchor, but the best addition I made for cruising was a Honda EU2000i generator. It only weighs 45 lbs, I stick it out on the swim platform when in use and connect it directly into the boat's 30 amp inlet by m...

Eddy G

Harry, I am almost positive you and I crossed boat wakes back in May. It was the Friday of the Memorial Day weekend, ICW around Wolf's Bay. Late in the evening with a full moon rising. You were headed east and I was headed west to spend the night at the Wharf. I was in my B28 with a dinghy mounted o...

Eddy G

Ernest, I get 22 kts at 2800 rpm burning about 12 to 13 gals total. 1990 28 FBC Yanmar 240's. The add is wrong.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

When in Islamorada, the Lorelei is a great sunset spot. MM 82 bayside. Look for the Mermaid. http://www.loreleicabanabar.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Eddy G

If you operate the boat in salt water, definitely rig up a fresh water flush that is user friendly as the others have mentioned and use it. Also, make sure your engine bay hatches and gutters are sealed and hoses from the gutter go down into the bilge. Keep the salt water off of those new engines. E...

Eddy G

I saw Targeted Species at the stereo shop a few weeks ago. Bad ass lookin' B31.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

I went with the Promariner 3 bank 30 amp charger. It had the same terminal layout as the old one did so it made for an easy install. Works great, but time will tell.
Eddy G.

Eddy G

Careful, those engines are rated at 4000 rpm. I've read that the new electronic governors won't rev much over rated like the mechanical ones do. On a mechanical engine, it is recommended to prop around 150 rpm over rated with a fully loaded boat. So at 4000, you may be underpropped. But if you do ad...

Eddy G

Jack,
I have the NO to Tampa BlueChart and it has all the detail you could ever need. That same chart works for me in Venice, Port Eads and on out from there.
Eddy G.

Eddy G

There's a nice looking one on Yachtworld with the much desired Yanmar 4LHA inboard.
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979/Se ... ted-States

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Eddy G

Not sure why the split exhaust system. Most have been changed to straight out the back. As for where to get the fiberglass exhaust outlets, Hightide Marine has the molds to make them. http://www.hightidemarine.cc/vents.htm
Eddy G.

Eddy G

Here's a 38 Bertram that was done. Showing pictures of how the hull was reinforced. May be the first repower done with IPS. Not an IPS fan at all, but here you go.
http://boatdiesel.com/Forums/index.cfm? ... d_ID=39675

Eddy G.

Eddy G

Thanks for all of your input. I decided on the Promariner Protech 1230 i Plus. It was between it and the Xantrex. I found a download for the install and operator's manual for the Protech 1230 and it had the same hardwire connections and locations as the one coming out so I went for it. Many thanks a...

Eddy G

Thanks, Vic. From what I have read, most of the new chargers can be set for all of the major types of batteries including the AGM's. Just not sure what is a good brand. I see Guest and Promariner are popular names. I figured the guys here have the skinny on what is best. I sailed catamarans for many...

Eddy G

My old original to the boat Raritan charger/converter finally crapped out. I see that it is no longer made. I remember a thread a while back about chargers. What brands do you guys like. I need a two bank 20 or 30 amp charger. Thanks,

Eddy G.

Eddy G

boatzincs.com sells the Camp brand at a very reasonable price.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

I have the Honda 2000. The knob that turns it off, also shuts off the fuel. Just inside the removable cover is a carb bowl drain with a hose that gets the fuel out of the case. Great unit. If you decide on the Honda, Google search Wise Equipment. Last I checked, they were just under $900.00 no tax a...

Eddy G

The only success I have had with spiders is a headlamp and a can of Raid ant & roach spray. About 10:00 at night when they are out on their webs, spray each spider. Check under flybridge top, hand rails, seats, pulpits, etc. and give them one shot. Takes about 5 minutes and last about a month. Soft ...

Eddy G

The way they are zig zaging, they must be going against that damn current that is always running in front of the Oyster Bar. Seems to always be flowing the way I'm not.

Gas prices sure haven't discouraged the boating over there.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

Thanks for that Doug, reminds me why I quit going.

It even gets more exciting when the usual thunderstorm right after the show moves in.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

That really came out nice. If I paint the rear bulkhead and door, then the cockpit panels will look crappy. Then if I paint the cockpit panels the ..........

Nice clean looking B28 you have there.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

Can you just paint the formica on the door and back bulkhead? Mine needs freshening up and just cleaning it isn't enough any more.

What kind of paint and what is needed to prep it to stay?

Eddy G.

Eddy G

I looked at a 1994 that was for sale in New Orleans several years ago. It had the factory installed Volvos. 6 cylinders and very tight on the front and back. I was told that they were an option only in the last few years of production which ended in 1994. Probably the one you have Ray.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

Jack, I installed drain valves in place of the plugs at the bottom of the bowls. The valves have a female pipe thread on the discharge end. Normally, I keep a plug there in case the valve opens accidentally, but to clean the bowl, I use an outboard motor squeeze bulb with hose and male thread fittin...

Eddy G

The rattling at or near idle speed is ususally the torsional dampener between the engine and the transmission. ZF went to a Vulkan Torflex dampener a few years back that eliminated the rattle. My old engines had the old style and made some racket. I was told to bump up the rpm to where is was quiet ...

Eddy G

No reason to wait to replace the rudder table. Though that configuration is a pain in the ass, once you repack the gland, it's good for 5 to 10 years. If it seeps just a little, so what, the bilge is going to have water in it anyway. Installing Capt Pat's rudders was one of the best upgrades I made ...

Eddy G

19 knots at 3000 rpm is what I use to get with my 170 Yanmars. 1.5 to 1 gears with 18 x16 nibrals with very little cup. I had to use the tabs to bring the bow down some and it still was pushing a bit of water. So probably more slip than at 22 knots.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

Peter, I have 1.5 to 1 gears behind my Yanmars with 18 x 18 DJX nibrals and a meduim cup. I cruise mine at 2750 rpm which gives me 25 mph or 21.75 knots. It's a B28 but, that shouldn't make that much difference.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

I agree with JP. Barrier coat and then black ablative paint. I switched over to Interlux Micron this year from the hard paints. I went 3 coats to hopefully get an extra year or so. With ablative, you can stay hauled out without loosing the effectiveness of the paint. Only drawbacks I know of are it'...

Eddy G

You could install a raised hinged lexan door over the entire face of it with a latch on one side. Would keep the direct splash off of the panel.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

Around 2002 I had my boat parked at a party near the camp, up walks Uncle Vic and asks if he could get a tour of my boat. He was kind and didn't bash the Hyena as he could have, but turns me on to bertram31.com. Though I read more than I post, I have monitored the site most every week day since then...

Eddy G

I rigged mine to hang under the bimini top. No more scratches from rolling it up and no more fighting it when it is cold and stiff.

Eddy G.

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Eddy G

They make stainless steel replacement levers. I bought mine years ago from West Marine before I knew better.

Eddy G.
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Eddy G

You might consider a very simple mechanical type jack plate to raise the height of the engine. A buddy of mine used one for the same reason and the boat actually tracked straighter at idle, I guess because it moved the engine away from the transom about 2 or 3 inches. It reduced the porpoising some ...

Eddy G

Vic, I boxed mine up and sent it to Charman back in 2004. Had it back in a week for about $100 including parts and shipping. Probably a bit more expensive by now. It's not suppose to be a hard job, but I wanted to have the cylinder inspected for wear before I reinstalled, bled, clean up mess, etc. E...

Eddy G

Doug, Decided to keep the boat I hope. Made me a little sad when you posted it up for sale a while back.

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Eddy G

Mailed last week.

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Eddy G

A good tool to have on your boat is a clamp on amp meter. Or multi meter with the clamp on feature. You can check the current in any individual wire without disconnecting it. Fast and effective.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

Vic, Stopped by your camp Saturday morning around 10 am. No sign of life. Came over for Dr. Nick's annual party.

AJ was lookin' good.

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Eddy G

Ernest, I have always appreciated your wit. That was a good one.

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Eddy G

I'd like to see the rest of the logo on the back of that dude's shirt.
Eddy G.

Eddy G

They still may be getting their signal from the alternators. Maybe to troubleshoot you could position the new tachs near the engines and run short temporary wires to see if it is a wiring problem.

Eddy G.

Eddy G

I got mine from Glass-tech about nine years ago. Very solid. No issues so far. I think mine is balsa cored, but they may have changed that by now. Eddy G. [img][img]http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee105/EGallegos0033/DSC01662.jpg[/img][/img] [img][img]http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee105/EGal...

Eddy G

GlassTech made mine. They have the original molds that Bertram used for their pulpits. http://www.glass-tech.com/bow-pulpits.html
The many dock lines in the picture were in preparation for Hurricane Katrina.
Eddy G.

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