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Capt. Pat. Thank you, should of done this when I had the deck out for the new fuel tank.
Jim M.

Capt Patrick: Not to bad. Used to build surf boards.
Jim

I have a Glass Tech cockpit deck. The hatch gutters do not have drains. What is the best way to drain them? Can they drain overboard? Other options into a sump with a pump or just into the bilge. Other questions are what size hoses and what kind of fittings.
Thank you,
Jim

I ran mine for at least a year before I had issues, but the issues were expensive. Tearing down the engines, 4 rebuilt heads. I wish I had replaced the tank before the damage was done.

We had a 38' wide body with 903's It would cruse about 15 kts. We sold the engines to a guy in Costa Rica who liked them because you could rebuild them in the boat. I have no experience with that. But if true could be an advantage. Replaced them with Volvo's TAMD 63's if I recall. The boat was much ...

A very good friend of mine is President, of Nordhavn, and a founder. I have been on many of their boats. These are very good guys, and very good boats. If anyone needs any info let me know. He gave me the cad drawings of the 76' twin screw sport fisher to critique before that built is, knowing that ...

I had my boat painted for $15, everything but interior and inside fly bridge, came out great! Done by Balboa Boat Yard, Newport Beach, CA. Where are you located? I like being able to see out the windows, did not go there.
Jim M

Well, after rebuilding the top end of both engines, installing a new alum. tank, with Alumiprep and Coal Tar Epoxy, took the boat to Catalina last weekend and it ran great. Wish I would of listened to you all and replaced the tank before I had to rebuild the engines, live and learn. Looked into the ...

Got it. Thanks again.
Jim

Thanks everyone. Yes, the machine shop doing the heads said the stuff was really difficult to get off. They had never seen it before. Still looking at tank options, you may be right about the E15 issue with new fiberglass tanks. Is it safe to run the boat for a couple of weeks before new tank? Tanks...

Having a '79 FBC with no problems thought I might be safe. Wrong! Tore down Starboard engine, one bent push rod, tore down port engine, one broken pushrod. Looks like no damage to pistons, cams, etc. Valve job, and new fuel tank. Talking to Alex W. about fiberglass tank. Getting quicker at getting h...

I don't mean to be negative, but I have just spent a ton of $$ on my boat. And I would like to help You don't need engine hour meters on the bridge.

I agree with JP Dalk, Your priorities should be #1 safety, how is your fuel system, electrical system , etc, etc. #2 reliability, sound like you have some issues there, cosmetic, pods, etc come at the end of the list. I have had my 31 for 10 years, and am just getting to the cool stuff.

Iron Man, Newport Harbor Yacht Club, on a mooring.
Jim

It has huge mufflers, exhaust is out the vent, water out the transom, very quiet.

Jim

Figured out photo bucket. Here are some more pics.
Jim
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Here is a try at a picture.
Jim

http://s848.photobucket.com/albums/ab45/peanuts60/

Hi: My 1979 Fly Bridge Cruiser "Beach It" just won the Newport Harbor Yacht Club. Calif. 2010 Opening Day Inspection for Best Traditional Power Boat.

The Bertram 31 lives on!
Jim

Harry, thanks, I know have a 180 degree thermostat installed, do you use a higher temp.?
Jim

Hi, I have 454's fresh water cooled. What temp. thermostat's is recommended.
Thanks, Jim

Gary.. What is the name of your boat. I'm also in Newport Beach, my boat is a 1979, "Beach It" located at NHYC. I also have 454's and original glass tank. No problems yet. Knock on wood.
Jim M.

Thank you ever one for the advice. Glad I asked!
Jim M.

I'm about to remove risers and manifolds from 454's. I think I remember hearing that the best procedure is to use an impact wrench. Is this correct? Does it help remove difficult bolts? Trying to avoid breaking any.
Thank you, Jim M.

Nice! Where were you. Go by your boat all the time, hope to see you some day.
Jim M.

Thanks for the info.
Jim

I have a '79 FBC with 454's. I know it depends a lot on loading, sea state, etc. but can anyone with floscan tell me what their most economical cruse RPM's are. Plan on installing fuel flow meters but havn't done so yet.
Thanks,
Jim M.

Just read that a law firm has filed a class action law suit against all of the major oil companys. Class is California boaters who have purchased fuel with ethanol, and Calif. boaters who have damage done to fuel tanks, and engines due to ethanol. Let me know if anyone would like more information on...

Iron Man, I'm out of town for 2 weeks but will check out you boat at Basin Marine. I'm on a mooring at NHYC, "Beach It". Would like to check out your deck. I'll get in touch when we get back.
Jim

Iron Man, where is your boat located? I have a 31 FBC in Newport, needs a new deck.
Jim M.