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Dug is on the money when he recomended American. I had my bases done by Dave about 5 years ago. Cost was 400.00ollars. Ialso had cleats done. Dave came to Carvers in Point Pleasant and took the bases apart. Lots of small pieces and pins and dowles. I don't think Dave is with American anymore though....

Starting around the 100sq . Heading towards the dip. Good luck milo,talk to you out there. Russ

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U V do you have any pictures of that phasor genset in AJ? I made the mistake of putting in the 3.5 phasor. It runs at 2800 and sounds like a jackhammer. Do you have a lift muffler? The 3.5 is a one lunger and very hard to fire up. I ingested raw water into it while trying to start it.It also lives o...

I have cummins 6bta's. I have 1 racor for each engine, 900 ma's. The filters are 10 microns, although I was told by the cummins guy I could use the 30's. You may only burn 7 gallons an hour but you have more fuel passing through for the return. Some fuel is used as coolant and lube then retuned to t...

Thanks guys. I've got the ss ones. At 1300 apiece i hope they last a long time. Russ

How can you tell if they are cupronickel or stainless ? Also are there any symptoms that they are leaking? Thanks in advance Russ

Thanks everyone for your input. Russ

Going to put A.C. in the boat this year. Thou`s of you who have done it, what`s the best location for the unit? How many BTU`s, and which is a good unit. Was thinking under the foward seat in the cabin. Boat is a 31 FBC. Anything I should know? Thanks in advance. Russ

How do you turn on anything if your batteries are disconncted? Russ

Walter how did you know it was set incorrectly if you reached 2600 no matter what wheel you had on it? I reach 2650 with a full load, 20 x22, 4 blade wheel, 6bta's, 270's. Is it the 2850 in nuetral to see if it's set properly? thanks Russ

Been there a few times.Fished with Captain Ricks. They are located in Puerto Aventuras, about half hour drive from your hotel. Run by Americans, mostly english speaking capts. Has about 5 31 berts. Good lunches and friendly crews. Phone number is 011-52-984-873-5195 or go to www.fishyucatan.com. Goo...

Go to an electral supply outlet, they have tinned copper braid in 1 inch wide strips. An ice pick or an awl pushed threw the center will make a 3/8 hole so you can attach #8 green wire to it with nuts and bolts. Flat washers in between make a good connection. I believe the braid is a Dupont product....

Capt. Pat, Is there any reason not to use the 8 braid copper grounding strap for a primary strip? It's only about half inch wide, but thicker than 26 guage. Or would you recomend the solid 1 inch wide strip? The braid is much more pliable and easier to work with. Getting ready to do the bonding syst...

U.V., How can I order some cx from you? I'm not sure which one to use. Just bought Cummins remans and I see a lot of metal that isn't painted. I don't think it's just raw metal but all the fuel line fittings, the gear fittings and the arm on the gear for foward and reverse. Twin disc gears. Was thin...

Russ, we fished Cabo last year in February. Fished the Pisces Fleet.They have 5 or 6 31 berts to fish on. We did 2 full day trips with them. Great crews and most of them speak enough english to have good communication with them. They pack you a lunch and soda and beer. Full day trip cost 580.oo US d...

What muffler fits outboard of the stringer? My exhaust currently runs down the center over the shaft.I want to move it outboard but also wanted a muffler. Exhaust is 5". I know the mufflers I have now will not fit, will hit deck. Maybe just a surge tube?

What happened to the boat profile as to what engines,what to expect for speed from certain engines,fuel burn,prop size. If it does exist, how do I find it? Thanks Russ

Bruce, what kind of genset is that?

Capt. Dana, I have a manual for Crusader 454, but it is the XL series. Don't know if it will help you but your welcome to it if you like. I don't how far back it goes, but my engines were 1994. Don't know how much they changed but the covers many models. If you wan't it contact me. Russ

Thanks guys I`m really going to check into this.I was at monmouth marine, a Panda distributor and he told me it runs at 500 decibles or as loud as him and I were talking. Hey JP hows your project going at carvers ? I haven`t seen you there in a while! Are you going in the garage or are you staying o...

UV, what`s wrong with them? They are single lung but I don`t know what engine they are. Russ

Does anyone have any experience with Panda gen sets?I`m looking into the 4kw model, it seems to be very small and lightweight. The only issue I have with it is it sits in a fiberglass case and the top lifts off so that you can service it. I don`t know if there`s enough height in the engine compartme...

JP I just purchased 6 bta's through Carvers. They came with the ZF 220 gears and after talking with more than a few people including capt. Pat, I was told the twin dics was a much better gear, so I got them. The price difference totaled 200.00 dollars. I don't know if it would be different buying ju...

Thanks UV for your always usefull info! Very much appreaciated. Good luck with your interior. Russ

I'm currently repowering my 31 FBC with Cummins 6bta's. Carver 's boat works in Point Pleasant, N.J. is doing the conversion. The engines are rated at 260 HSP@2600 rpm. Does anyone know what kind of speed I can expect out of this setup? Is 2600 the pins for these engines? Also what is meant by conti...

Thanks uncle Vic! Capt Pat suggested those gears over the ZFgears. I just wanted to make sure the number on the gear was heavy enough for the engines. Good luck with AJ,hopefully mother nature will be nicer to you guys down south this year. You must be chomping on the bit to get rocking and rolling ...

Does anyone have any info on twin disc gears number MF 505A? I'm repowering with Cummins 6bta's, 270's.They said this gear would be a good fit. 1 1/2 in. shafts. Was also wondering what would be the right wheels to use. I have a 76 FBC. Thanks in advance to all the faithfull. Russ

Thank you Patrick and Uncle Vic for your replys. Very much usefull as I'm not very knowlegeable about diesels! Thanks again. Russ

I'm in the process of ordering reconditioned 6 BTA's. I was told duel disc gears are better than the ZF gears. The engines are 260 H.P. What gear ratio would be most suitable? My boat is a 1976 31 F B. Also would like to know if 1 1/2 shafts are heavy enough? Thanks to all the faithfull in advance! ...