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Stuart Cooperrider

Been a while since I last posted. Sold my 31 last fall so I'm just now realizing I need to fill the void. I'm looking at a 97 Moppie with newer 454 gassers and original fiberglass tank. The current engines were installed around 10 years ago have about 350 hours on them. Broker reports no issues. Nat...

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Thanks for the news. My twinscan tach stopped working at the end of last season. Twin MC 454s. Port engine no longer registers rpms (starboard is good) but the synchro function still works so I've made do. My mechanic has determined the instrument is at fault. Does it make sense to get a replacement...

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The dimensions of the existing bracket is 4" long (measured lengthwise) with each side 2" high. It is 5/8 thick. The thickest McMaster offers in the aluminum appears to be 1/4" which I imagine would work fine. There are several grade selections that looks appropriate. I'm leaning towards to Marine g...

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Thanks, Tony and Rawleigh. I'll explore both. Have to admit I didnt know about McMaster Carr. Lord, it's a great site even for someone like me whose world is so far from anything even remotely industrial.

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Attached is a pic of the bracket similar to what I want to replace. The bracket I need to replace is just aft of the port engine ( on the inboard side and joins a cross member with a stringer. If something similar exists please send me to the source. Or suggest an alternative. It's pretty heavy duty...

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Thanks, IRGuy. I'm having the paint done at an automotive shop with no advice on marine paints. But your info about the product differences is helpful. The engine hatches will get a fair amount of foot traffic on top so I want some durability.

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Time has come to freshen my engine boxes and cockpit side and aft panels. I've found a supplier nearby with 3/8 Azek in 10' sheets for the side and aft panels and I'll use the old panels as templates. Not sure what paint was used by the previous owner who painted the entire boat just before selling....

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Used it 2 years ago on a whaler hull. Great experience. No yellowing thru 2 summers. Have done nothing since and still looks better than it did. 1989 hull with no sheen. Brought it back per instructions. Was it like new? No. Better than before i applied it? Yes. Visibly. Not to be used on surfaces w...

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Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm frustrated that I didn't keep better notes back when I first saw the thread. As my aging memory recalls, the material that was used was not at all what you'd expect. Not starboard, or anything engineered. But sadly that's all I got. Damn. All I remember was that it was c...

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Hi Tony. Not the center area where the guages sit, but the lower dash on either side. The previous owner drilled so many holes in the glass for various radar, GPS fixtures, etc... that he eventually found it easier to fabricate a cover rather than fill in the holes. That's what I need to recover. If...

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I have had little success in the old BB searching for a thread I distinctly remember about replacement FB dash panels. These would be fitted covers that could be attached directly over the areas to the port and starboard of the guage panel. I have been using 3/8 plywood cut to fit but remember some ...

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Hah! I think I appreciate your restraint. Perhaps the Bertram MF V Berth edition would have allowed Bertram to raise the price and maybe extend production. I'll suggest it as an option on the new 35.

Stuart Cooperrider

Thanks everyone and Dug being that your source is in Newport I'll explore. Now if someone could direct me to how to install Vibrating Fingers under the mattress, I'll be fully obliged.

Stuart Cooperrider

I know these boats aren't supposed to be luxurious but I need to address the cushions in the v berth. Would love to hear from anyone about what you've done to make it more comfortable for an overnight or two. I came home from the Newport Boat Show with a half dozen brochures and talked to several cu...

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Didnt get to the 31 segment. Had to wonder why a dual outboard boat needed a bow thruster.

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Other thing I noticed was the framing of the aft salon door. SS and raised and very secure. Nothing skimped. The Red fsucet handles in the galley were also a sign this was not a delicate boat. Damn things were industrial. Everything shut tightly. Hardware was sturdy. USB ports as part of the AC outl...

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Hah! I re-read my post the next day had to think for a minute myself. LM= Lyman Morse, which I definitely should have spelled out as a proper name. Not sure where my head was when I chose to LM it. LSS is Long Story Short.

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Wish I was able to post images since I took a few so I'll describe my visit to the 35 at the show. Big crowd. The 35 got special mention at the show along with about 15 other "new" additions. What a great looking boat. So here's what was most interesting. About 50 yards off the Bertram 35 was a 31 a...

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I join the many in expressing my condolences and prayers. RIP.

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Thanks for the help. I'll explore the box idea while I keep my search open for a bench that's more like the original but maybe a bit shorter so I wouldnt have to climb over it every time. Getting too old for that.

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The box idea is interesting. Could definitely use more storage space and it would be easy to fit two helm seats on it instead of one bench as an option. It sticks in my mind I've seen something like that, maybe on this site.

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Not bad, I'll put it on my list. Would prefer something that was plug-in without the need for alteration. I'll get more info on this, thanks.

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Lots of great posts old and new board on bridge bench seating. Bob Lico, thanks. I installed a single post seat a few years back and am regretting it. My sweetie cant join me when I'm driving and she is very unhappy. I'm looking at Pompanette Classic benches that are supported by two posts. Have yet...

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I'm not touching the "your bowrail sure is handsome" line. Appreciate the chuckle it brought to my adolescent mind.

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Kevin,
Your Craigslist suggestion made me laugh as almost everyone I know has at least one weird Craigslist story. Hopefully I wont have to subject myself to "the list". Yikes.

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Thanks for the replies, guys. Pete, the tank is the smaller 172 size. Not sure if I'll have the chance to get the existing gas out by the time you're able to come by. Seeing as how there's so much of it, hauling it somewhere for disposal is problematic. I'll check around for a service that might hav...

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Two questions here. The original tank from my 31 was removed before E10. It's been 3 or so years on the hard with maybe 30-50 gallons of pre ethanol fuel in it. I'd love to salvage the gasoline for use in my lawn equipment. Filter it, spin it, I dont know. It's worth the effort for the sake of every...

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I'm in as well. Not sure where the thread has traversed but please include me in all forward communication. Thanks. Very cool. Let me know the details.
-Stu

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I recognized your name on a FB thread following one of his recent posts. How many Dug Stowes can there be? He and I worked together for years in Boston Advertising.

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Dog unrelated: Do we have a mutual friend in Trevor Nardini?
Stu

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My Bad, Capt. I was referring to my scribbled notes when posting so I confused Arborite with my Masonite. Not only did I get the product wrong, I got the thickness wrong as well. Biggest issue is finding a product with a 5' wide sheet so I can cover both sides with one sheet. And, of couse, paint it...

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A second reply to several responses. The Versatex at 5/8 is thicker than what I currently have. Not a deal breaker if the price is good. But also limited by the 4' sheet height. A higher 5' high piece could be ripped to length meaning one sheet is all I need to cover both sides. The Arborite (accord...

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Patrick, thanks for the heads up regarding the painting issue. I'll check with National and Azek since there is, indeed, one in Newton, MA. Not far. I'm Hattaras White topsides and want this to blend in as much as possible. Winter is projected to last until July here in NE so what's the rush! God he...

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Been following this thread since this a project I want to tackle this off season. Have received several recommendations for this product. Starlite XL. Local supplier is Palco Plastics in Whitman, MA. Would love to hear your thoughts compared to the threads aforementioned recommendations. Needs to be...

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Thanks. I used a puller. Port came right off. Key on starboard was jammed (previous owner) to where no puller on the face of the earth would have worked. Used hammer on the puller, not the prop and only upon discovery of the jammed key was I able to "persuade" the prop off. Took two people. One to t...

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Thanks for the diagram Capt. Patrick. Much appreciated.
I'll adjust it at the coupling.

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Thanks for your reply.
So as I understand you, any gap up to the shaft diameter is okay. Even if both side aren't identical.
Thanks.

Stuart Cooperrider

Needed to true my props while the boat was out of the water this past winter. And the starboard prop required some muscle to get off. This was not work I'm comfortable doing myself. Key got jammed, etc, etc...Hammer force was involved. Balanced props we're just put back on and the starboard prop is ...

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Thanks for the recommendations. Ocean Prop in Middletown is very convenient.
Stu

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Can any of the faithful recommend a prop repair, reconditioning shop in my area. I'm on Cape Cod. Good using any place between here and Providence, RI. New England Propeller comes up as closeby in Plymouth. Dont know anything about them. Read some reviews about PropScan in Middletown, RI. but know l...

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I join the many who feel we know you though we've never met. I'm sure the guidance, knowledge, committment and love seen by followers of this site has been felt by countless others in all facets of your life. God Bless. Thank you.

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Harv,
Thanks for your response regarding the new shirts.
I cannot make the rendevous. If you could let me know the cost of shipping the shirt I'll add it to the $20 and put it in the mail.
I'm in Centerville, MA on Cape Cod. 02632
Thanks.
Stu

Stuart Cooperrider

Please put me in for one XL short sleeve. Let me know the payment details.
Thanks.
Stu

Stuart Cooperrider

Bought a boat I'd long admired but way over my head. I found the site and immediately felt I had a safety net. Met CP and other's years back at the Newport Rendevous and from there have found relief, confidence and comarderie among people I've never met, yet take the time to respond. Despite my neop...

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I have a place in Providence and spent most of this past week there. Areas just southwest of the city were hit hardest. Cranston, Warwick, etc... 95 was indeed closed just west of Providence as were sections of 24 heading south towards Newport. The connector to the Providence Airport was also shut d...

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First of all, dont google the subject line. Chaos ensues. Trust me. Had stuffing boxes repacked over the winter (flax). New shaft nut and lock nut are beefier than what was there previously. Shake down revealed heat enough to create steam from the water dripping through. Shaft was HOT.Drip, at rest,...

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Thanks everyone for your input. Seems to be a consensus.
Marty at Lenco has been very helpful.
-Stu

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Am replacing the Heat Exchanger on my 454 Mercruiser and am seeing on-line prices at various sites from $650 to $1,200. This is a 5" tank. Part # 44446A2. Any advice on which manufacturers are best? Any to avoid? Old one was San Juan Marine. Thanks for you help. Can you also make Spring come a littl...

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Which Cape? Ann or Cod. I can make suggestions for the latter.

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FYI
Just saw this.
http://capecod.craigslist.org/boa/1052408826.html

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