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by trungie
Sep 5th, '19, 12:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommendation for marine services in So Cal.
Replies: 12
Views: 6366

Recommendation for marine services in So Cal.

Hello everyone. I am in need of a boat yard that can install new rudder ports and fabricate a new rudder shelf for my project 31. I've been calling around and it seems like no one is interested in taking on the work. Any recommendation will be greatly appreciated. I am located around San Pedro, CA, ...
by trungie
Aug 30th, '19, 15:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inside my 31 Fuel tank.
Replies: 17
Views: 8053

Re: Inside my 31 Fuel tank.

Thanks for the input guys. Before I purchase 6 of the 8" Seabuilt access plates, Do I need to worry about the condition of the fiberglass even though it has always been a diesel tank? Im assuming that there are a total of 8 baffled compartments, judging by the shape of the top of the tank. Am I corr...
by trungie
Aug 29th, '19, 22:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inside my 31 Fuel tank.
Replies: 17
Views: 8053

Re: Inside my 31 Fuel tank.

Search “Cleaning fuel tank” and “Diesel tank Q” threads. I had the same, if not worse, the thing is I had to open one inspection hole in EVERY baffled compartment. The rest was elbow grease... Good luck. What did you do with the holes that you cut into each baffled compartment? Its looking like I'm...
by trungie
Aug 29th, '19, 20:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inside my 31 Fuel tank.
Replies: 17
Views: 8053

Inside my 31 Fuel tank.

Hello everyone, This is a project 31 that I picked up not too long ago. The boat came with Cat 3208 so the fuel tank never seen any ethanol . But after I put a camera inside the tank, it seems to be very dirty. Is this worth salvaging, or should I look into a new tank. What do you guys think? Thanks...
by trungie
Jun 28th, '19, 15:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram V-Drive Diesel re-power
Replies: 7
Views: 2992

Re: 25 Bertram V-Drive Diesel re-power

I know servicing the V drives will be a pain, but there's something about shaft boats that I like. Thanks for the input everyone. Much appreciated.
by trungie
Jun 27th, '19, 18:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram V-Drive Diesel re-power
Replies: 7
Views: 2992

25 Bertram V-Drive Diesel re-power

Hello everyone, I am thinking about picking up a project boat. It's a Bertram 25 SF with twin Chrysler 318 w/ paragon transmissions. Both engines are no good so they would have to be replaced. I came across this listing from a while ago. https://www.boats.co.uk/boats-for-sale/riva-bertram-25-sport-1...