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- Jan 20th, '08, 11:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: F*#%ing winter
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2623
- Jan 20th, '08, 11:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Crazy
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7015
- Jan 19th, '08, 23:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moving the Rudders aft
- Replies: 43
- Views: 34259
- Jan 19th, '08, 11:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New fuel system question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4490
- Jan 18th, '08, 12:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New fuel system question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4490
Thanks Bruce......I know how to plumb like a bypass with two tee's and three small ball valves. I read recently where Tony @ Sebold marine said on low flow engines he has been doing it in line and as a bypass fow 15yrs. Are you saying the check ball may fail due to crud in diesel fuel? Also doesnt t...
- Jan 16th, '08, 23:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New fuel system question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4490
- Jan 16th, '08, 13:23
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New fuel system question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4490
New fuel system question
Would it be OK to put an outbord style fuel primer ball in the fuel line to fill the fuel filters after replacing them. engines are Cummins210Hp and fuel inlet size is only 3/8 in.
- Jan 13th, '08, 22:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got the Spray Gun
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2561
For water removal try a disposable spin-on plastic filter at the gun after the ouick connect and before the adjustment valve going in the gun. They are available at automotive stores that sell bodyshop supplies. We all use them in this industry and they will hold 1 fluid oz. of water. Just spin on a...
- Jan 2nd, '08, 21:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacing rudder packing
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7147
My opinion would be to not do it with rubber cause rubber can get hard and break up with age. your friend may have been using too small a diameter packing. I have had great results with the teflon grease from west marine and liberally apply it between each piece of packing on the rudders and propsha...
- Jan 2nd, '08, 21:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wabosto Air condition
- Replies: 0
- Views: 890
Wabosto Air condition
Does anyone know if the Wabosto a/c units are any good. They have a nickel condenser and 2 yr warranty. 12,000Btu w/o heat 110V going for 800.00 on ebay. The guy has 50 of these units and sold appx.100 in the last 3yrs. and claims not even one comeback
- Dec 31st, '07, 11:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spray Gun
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8493
Capt Pat is right they dont make the tips bigger than 1.8 for the 670Devilbliss. I have the GTI Millenium and it does consume alot of air and with a large surface like a boat it may challenge even 6hp 60gl. tanks. I agree on not using an expensive gun for gelcoat. I myself use a cheap Astro gun for ...
- Dec 29th, '07, 20:53
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spray Gun
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8493
Hello Capt Pat...... I have never used the finish line gun but i have shot gelcoat through my primer guns 1.8 and i needed to thin it a good bit to make it flow. Results were ok but not great i had to sand and polish. I would use the biggest tip available. That 2 part PPG is fantastic. The same stuf...
- Dec 29th, '07, 18:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spray Gun
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8493
One more thing ....you may have problems with a dry spray using tips smaller than 1.6 i would go 1.8 or 2.0 and when spraying do a 50% overlap on all your strokes. The Finish Line guns are nothing like the GTI series so beware of them they are more for shooting metallic colors with small tips design...
- Dec 29th, '07, 18:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spray Gun
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8493
Air consumption for the GTI is 15 SCFM at 10psi[at the air cap or inlet of the gun] I use a 6Hp upright compressor 80gl tank and use 15psi at the gun. Also like Capt Pat says use a gauge at the gun to be accurate and one of those spin on water seperator at the gun.Dont be folled by the low pressure ...
- Dec 29th, '07, 10:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spray Gun
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8493
I paint cars for a living and have done a Bertram with Imoron as well. I would buy the Devilbliss GTI gun. I use one every day and it is fine for just about all paints. When you buy it usually they come with different tips and spray nozzels. A 2.0 tip will shoot perfectly. One note is that ALL spray...
- Dec 28th, '07, 11:18
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thermoglide Transmissions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3768
- Dec 20th, '07, 11:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Will this replace all our Bertrams?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4061
- Nov 21st, '07, 15:38
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1st hand knowledge of 350 small blocks in a 31.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9969
Dan is right......A 350ci stroked to 396 with the right torque camshaft and a Holly injection system would put out the same torque # as older big blocks and could live a long time at 3200-3400RPM. But the 8.1 is a stroked 454 and at 496ci thats the king of gassers. The 396 small block would only hav...
- Nov 21st, '07, 10:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Teak substitutes.. Capt Pat or anyone else?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7125
- Nov 21st, '07, 10:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 5.9 cummins
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2464
- Nov 20th, '07, 23:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 5.9 cummins
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2464
- Nov 20th, '07, 18:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 5.9 cummins
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2464
- Nov 17th, '07, 11:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Jump / Venice
- Replies: 36
- Views: 20640
- Nov 16th, '07, 08:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hinkley Clone
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2996
- Nov 14th, '07, 09:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New marine diesel
- Replies: 101
- Views: 37044
- Nov 13th, '07, 12:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: May have to give up on my B31 project
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11447
Been divorced three times.....and once they are gone you wont believe how much newfound energy you will have to finish that boat. OH new girlfriends will love spending time onthat Bertram. Keep the boat and get it appraised [as is] Now picture yourself with 10-12yr. younger lightweight new girlfrien...
- Nov 7th, '07, 09:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Max Wax Revisited
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4751
- Nov 5th, '07, 09:00
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New marine diesel
- Replies: 101
- Views: 37044
- Nov 3rd, '07, 13:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bilge Paint Question
- Replies: 30
- Views: 16853
- Oct 17th, '07, 09:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Paint Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2068
- Oct 16th, '07, 23:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Paint Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2068
Paint Question
Thinking of painting my boat but have never been a fan of painted boats unless they absolutely need one. Mine could polish out with OK results. My question is :How long will Awlgrip and epoxies like it last in the open sunlight and still shine and what is the best product to use? Thanks Troy
- Oct 7th, '07, 16:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Capt Mike Holmes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1088
- Oct 7th, '07, 11:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Capt Mike Holmes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1088
Capt Mike Holmes
Did you originally start with Hp Cunnins? If so exactly what can i do to bump HP with my new 210. They are going in a 31Tiara1.5:1 I have 20x22x4 blades to play with and was thinking og having them re pitched to 20x20x4 to start with. The boat is 16degree V and 12ft wide 15000lbs loaded. What do you...
- Oct 7th, '07, 10:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 35 with BMW219
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1775
Bertram 35 with BMW219
A fun thread going on at boatdiesel.com on this subject.Some guys just wont take advice.Maybe some of you Bert guys can weigh in.
- Oct 4th, '07, 14:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More on Optima batteries..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2767
- Oct 3rd, '07, 10:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: props
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6407
I used nylon bushings on 28Topaz for years at 27knots with no problem ever. For a generous free set of wheels absolutly i would run them. With bronze inserts and an extra keyway or two you will be set up. Beats the heck out of paying 2k for a set of the same wheels. 4 blades are smooth anyway and mi...
- Oct 2nd, '07, 09:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tennessee Interior Detail
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7339
- Oct 1st, '07, 11:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: About to paint the bottom
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4201
Not sure what sealer/primer but unless keeping it on a trailer or lift you need Barrier coat before the bottom paint such as Interlux Interprotect2000E. You can find it at West Marine.Read carefully the mil thickness REQUIRED and the mil thickness per coat. I believe it is 2-5mils per coat and 10mil...
- Sep 23rd, '07, 18:18
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: gallons of paint
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1918
An average size car takes 3qts sprayable per coat so a 31 Bertram hull should be at least 2-3qts per side per coat. Two coats should be fine if medium coats are sprayed. I would buy enough to have 2-1/2gal after thinning for the total job. By the time you get to doing the topside you will know if yo...
- Sep 20th, '07, 10:27
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The reason we do this
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2388
- Sep 14th, '07, 11:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Batteries?? How many, which kind, from where?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 13598
- Sep 13th, '07, 10:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Roland.......
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2379
- Sep 13th, '07, 10:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: trim tabs ?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18600
Well said Harv.... Ian how is Howard at Curtain Bluff? I was there a few years back.My friend Mike Davis worked there for 10 or so yrs.Antigua is a very sweet part of the world.Not too big not too small and no crime. Many times i wished i could live on that island.P.S if you ever need a hand with so...
- Sep 7th, '07, 13:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bahia Mar Colors
- Replies: 39
- Views: 16253
- Sep 4th, '07, 10:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flushing Aluminum Fuel Tank
- Replies: 0
- Views: 968
Flushing Aluminum Fuel Tank
Converting from gas to diesel and have 120gal. of 8yr old fuel in an aluminum fuel thank with no drain plug. I can pump it out through sending unit opening but what else should i do if anything? I dont think i can see in the hole. Thanks Troy
- Sep 3rd, '07, 09:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cummins Sherwood Impellers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1675
- Aug 31st, '07, 09:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: boot stripe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4064
I would put it a little high to be safe. Last boat i had the stripe was within two in. of the waterline and boats waves in the bayou would scum up the area between stripe and bottom paint. Now when i do one from scratch i bring the bottom paint up about 3-4in.above waterline then skip 1in and apply ...
- Aug 29th, '07, 23:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Invalid Session
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2796
- Aug 29th, '07, 08:58
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Toxic Smurf
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5904
- Aug 28th, '07, 16:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Site fundraiser 2
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7612