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Craig Mac

Years ago--- monel was used for shafts----not sure the cost but 1 1/4 monel is stronger and you don't have to deal with upsizing the struts. Not even sure you can find monel these days.

Craig Mac

If you could find someone to fabricate ss frames --- I would guess they would be at least twice the cost----it seems boat manufacturers in Europe utilize ss more----

For that kind of $$---would prefer fiberglass fabrication---I know someone was doing it--don't remember the cost.

Craig Mac

Lars---do you know if the 25 Rivas were all v-drives-----I think the I/o's were more popular in the US----

Craig Mac

You should do a search on the Blackfin site for 29 Models---much more discussion on gas options

Craig Mac

Lars--love to hear the numbers when you get the boat dialed in. What props and reduction do you have?

Craig Mac

I have a pretty simple boat as well---over the years I keep taking things off. Gas boat, 12-volt only, no dockside, no battery charger, no outriggers, no radar, bimini top, no fridge, fresh water tank, no holding tank -but never used the head---actually took out the stand-up head and put the head in...

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Was wondering what the expected life of raw water cooled motors is in the Northeast and how much more life could you get with flush kits like they do with outboards..

I run fresh water cooled motors and I am 20 years +

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Lars--raw water cooled? Do you run in fresh water?

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Pretty sure I isolated the problem to a bad ignition module. Replacement parts are priced from $80 for Sierra--$150 Volvo---$225 for a Mercruiser------I have seen Delco prices for $45-------Is there a difference for the marine versions?

Craig Mac

Was not sure how to jump the switch with 3 wires——power/fuel pump/starter? For future reference please advise. As could not jump the switch-put new switch on good motor -started right up so switch is good. Secondary problem—getting no spark—-I can hear the fuel pump and she will crank- but no spark....

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I think I jinxed myself----but lost an engine this weekend----I have electric fuel pumps----my oil pressure switch had a crack and shut down my fuel pump. I replaced the switch today---but fuel pump is not working----where should I start to track down the problem. I have 1995 carbed motors with Delc...

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Had the same problem---replaced the coil--still had the problem----replaced the ignition module----problem fixed.

I have electric fuel pumps-----over the years replaced them as well---experienced similar problems with them as well.

Craig Mac

I was in Montauk this week and came across a nice restored 25 Flybridge inboard with a port of call of Hutchinson Island, Fl.

It was at the Gone Fishing Marina on East Lake Dr.----I took some pics which did not come out so good--but never figured out how to post.

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Chris---we pulled the plug on a trip today---don't expect to get out until the weekend (weather dependent) ---what area of the Hudson were you working?

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Chris—would love to stop by before you move the boat—-how is your schedule the next couple of days?

Craig Mac

Where do you berth in Lindenhurst---would love to come by one day and check her out.

Craig Mac

I am replacing my cooler and it is a bear to reach---( Gas Motors---mounted very low against the block)---has anyone relocated them? Looking for ideas. I did the oil coolers last year, same complaint. On my motors, the water flows from the sea strainer to the trans cooler to the oil cooler to the cr...

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Hey Peter---are you rigging with 3-way swivel like they do a Plum Gut?

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Mike----I have been following the rebuild of this boat on the Hull Truth---- I think it is one of the prettiest small flybridge boats---hard to get the proportions right.

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Bob---any pics of your 6 year build to share-?

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Post some pics---is the boat a sea foam green? I am pretty sure it was docked at Oaklands at one time and dry docked Hampton Boat Works.

They spent a lot of money making molds that they were hoping to sell---not sure how far they got with that project.

Craig Mac

I was on Lara as well----they set the bench seat bact and made more room to run boat standing as well as sitting--it also has the helm pod which also make the boat easier to run standing up.

I have seen two helm chairs mounted on the bridge--never 3---I think it wuld be too tight.

Craig Mac

Ricky----check out the pics of Double Bogie 0---there are some good shots of the original side steps to get to bridge------I don't think she has a flybridge ladder

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I think Lewis Marine has closed their doors.

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L & H in Stuart, FL make their own decks when they redo Bertrams------I don't believe it is a drop-in, it looks like the same deck they use on their walk around that is modified to fit.

Craig Mac

Looks like you will be painting boat as well----are you going with original or changing color?

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I did away with my flybridge ladder a long time ago----I added the factory side steps that the older boats came with--not sure what year they stopped putting them on --maybe 1969? I bought them from an owner that put a tuna tower and did not need them anymore.

Craig Mac

I am pretty sure that Tommy Gifford's Stormy Petrel was a sedan with a tuna tower --it was an early boat probably '61.

There was a second one named Thunderbird that appeared in an early advertisement.

Craig Mac

I am interested in chemical strippers---anyone have more details?

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I want to clean up my struts and rudders--too many layers of old paint----what is the preferred tools and method?

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Marlin's boat Wahoo is on the Palm Beach Tower's website---couple shots for reference

http://www.pbtowers.com/pages/galleryDe ... mIdVal=231

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I don't know the calculations involved for underwater exhaust back pressure---I do remember a local boat in Freeport,NY ---The BOAT----a Hatteras --were the owner converted to underwater exhaust and kept blowing motors---this was 30 years ago--- probably not dealing with the same animal.

Craig Mac

I received a lot of comments on that picture---it was not a photoshop. The picture appears on the new Bertram website----unfortunately they had no details regarding it. I do know that the car had a front Florida license plate and with that tow vehicle (Volvo Amazon P1200) was not going far, also the...

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I bought a new screen ---through Pat ----I checked the old boards but could not find any info. There are a couple of designs out there----the first one I bought for my first 31---from Bertram Yacht when Richard Kidd ran the parts department-----although it fit correctly it was not the original bubbl...

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Just received this e-mail update from Floscan----- -----Original Message----- From: Joe Dydasco <joe.dydasco@floscan.com> To: FloScan Sales <sales@floscan.com> Sent: Thu, Feb 1, 2018 2:40 pm Subject: FloScan Closure It is with regret that I must inform you that FloScan will be closing its doors at t...

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OEM was Mercruiser----Personally I think Crusader is the better choice.

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If I had a choice, definitely a lift.

I do know people that claim they use their boat less after they got a lift, seems just a little extra effort getting the boat in and out of the water.

Craig Mac

The marina across from Rupp is A & J Boatworks, 4800 SE Anchor Ave, Stuart, FL 34997.

Craig Mac

L & H Boats has done a few full -restorations----I am not sure if they would do repairs.

http://www.lhboats.com/index.html

There is another marine across the street from Rupp Outriggers--I can't remember the name----but they seem to do a lot of repair work.

Craig Mac

For this bracket---would stainless be suitable---mine are pretty rusty and always had intentions to replace with stainless.

Craig Mac

If you go to the Cabrera website----the Bridge is the section of the deck between the two engine boxes-----I have a Glass Teck main deck and original engine boxes-----at the time Glass Tech had no replacement for this area --Cabrera had this piece but it was designed to work with their main deck and...

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I used the Bridge between the engine boxes on my gas boat and the original engine boxes-----the bridge needed to be narrowed--as the original boxes are wider than Cabrera's----my original boxes have just enough clearance for the exhaust manifolds----so I would say no to Cabrera's engine boxes------y...

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Actually--if I did win lotto----would be looking for a 43 Merritt....cheaper than a new 35---but the maintenance will kill you....

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I also installed the Holmsley insert----Raybo did the work---but it was so long ago, I am sure it was a lot of work. Over the years, I have seen pictures of redo's that removed the forward bulkhead separating the main cabin and the v-berths along with the hull cap, it really opens up the cabin. Not ...

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I believe L & M did the first and maybe the second----they are now in Florida for production---they told me 12 were sold--but I heard that same # months ago......The Bertram just looks like it has been finished to a higher standard than the Viking --whether it the stainless window frames or the glas...

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I just returned from the Norwalk Boat show--they were showing the new 35 sporting a hardtop and outriggers with a dark blue hull. This is the second time I looked at the boat, the first at the Palm Beach show----It definitely looked better the second time, not sure if it is the color (can't remember...

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Just want to clarify---North Shore of Long Island Sound would be Connecticut or the North Shore of Long Island which is the South side of the Sound.

Craig Mac

There seems to be good results on the blackfin,Carolina classic,& albemarle web sites-has anyone tried them?

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Priceless---what props are you running?

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An older and wiser captain told me that the tips of the riggers should not extend past your transom---the thinking was --if two boats fitted with outriggers needed to transfer people or supplies in the open water --a transom to transom exchange would be possible without the riggers getting fouled. A...

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