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Great job Jason!

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Thanks guys!

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Hello there guys, Just wondering if anyone knows of a 31 fishing out of Kona Hawaii? I’ll be there this week into next, and would love to book at least a short day on one. I’ve been hearing there’s a tournament going on so may be fat chance but just thought I’d shout out to you guys maybe some insig...

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Thanks Tony,
I owe it all to Capt Pat of course, and these great bunch of guys on this site!

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Hi Guys! Like this: http://i.imgur.com/GG6HMU1.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nunCqry.jpg http://i.imgur.com/6DZdLDZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/c5bvZC7.jpg http://i.imgur.com/eLu0MKY.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QuRKSvE.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OEhzJlv.jpg http://i.imgur.com/VlFoREK.jpg http://i.imgur.com/wSRfaRk.jpg h...

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3) STBD Inside stringer needs to be replaced as it is delaminating and since I will be popping off the deck I will most likely replace all stringers. Well, as I understand it the Bertram stringers are built so robustly (mine were over 3/8"thick) that even if all the core material rotted out inside ...

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Frank that looks like a great day on the water,
see alot of smiles there! Nothing like getting out and doing what you love. Thanks for sharing that!
I go out on charters too sometimes out of Monterey Bay here in CA. There is so much marine life in Monterey area, your coming back with somethin!

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Ahh, yes thanks Bruce. I noticed Volvo Penta too now. I’d think as long as closed cooling system is used, that 5.3 would make really good numbers, and for a very long time.
Just a thought.

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https://www.onallcylinders.com/2018/11/22/lh8-5-3l-engine-specs-performance-bore-stroke-cylinder-heads-cam-specs/ Boy I wish they made a Marine LH8 as a replacement and conversion. LH8 being so much better, power for it’s size, and efficient than an antiquated 350. Bolt pattern fits for trans too, a...

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I’m so sorry to hear this news of Scott.
He, though I never met him was a regular here on the site and will be missed. I remember he bought my Alex Witaker fuel tank when I was parting out all the “goodies” from my 31.
My condolences to his family.

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Sweet! That works! How did the threads survive?

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Maybe I’m missing something here, but won’t you hear the 1200CFM of air being ingested from this cockpit area? Bob L., do you hear that noise on your Pheonix? Then again it’s relatively drier air taken from cockpit, so the moisture eliminators make sense if taking air from Capt Pat’s design.

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Wow, such interesting information. I wish he could join us for more! I wonder if the twin Ford427 side oilers where a set they put in them for military, that was what we had in our FBC. (Shelby Cobra engines). Talk about a fast 31, we rarely dared to keep them pinned for more than a few seconds at t...

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If you can’t get anywhere with all the above techniques (I’d try heat first), there is a tech at work that has one of these NOT made in China splitters. Double edge, and let me tell you, the steel is real hardened steel unlike crap of other ones! Good luck and be careful. https://www.mscdirect.com/p...

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Yannis wrote: ↑Sep 1st, '21, 15:27 I think that you're better off in life if sentiment follows logic.

I totally agree Yannis,
Unfortunately it has to be like this, unless your moneybags!
Damn shame about Buddy Boy. That boat was/is the poster child boat for all things 31 done right and lessons learned from.

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Rocky, glad to be back. How’s the Left coast? Well, poorly run and mostly on fire. Other than that, overly expensive for no apparent reason. Just got back from cruising around the States in a motorhome, 23 states in 21 days. (7 thousand miles of driving). Montana was the nicest State, could really ...

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Hi Mikey!
Great having you posting again, don’t be a stranger!

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Hi Harv!
Thanks for the update and I’m happy you’ve broken the silence and can join us again!
I too am Bertramless but as Carl said you don’t need one just like them. Wow it’s like some of the originals coming on board again,nice.

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https://4into1.com/cable-life-cable-lubricant-6-25-oz/
While we are on the subject of what type to go into cables, cable life is formulated to live inside the housings. (Why I suggested Cablife).
But I suppose any good lubricant should work also.

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Sweet!

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Sure John,
Hope that works for you on cable. Of course the Rawleigh's way is more of a supercharged way of getting lube in there, why not? Let us know how that worked out!

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Hi John, How’s it been going? Glad to see your using her, Salmon? Ditto what Frank said, I’d replace cable too. But in a pinch, for my dirtbikes this tool has saved a ride before. Forces the “cable life” lube into housing, actually works. I know these cables are larger but it should fit them with ad...

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It shows Bob. It is definitely a reflection of your pride and enginuity, looking sharp! How you describe how you approach every detail on your Phoenix- is how I run my automotive shop. Absolute persistence to attention to detail and pride of workmanship. I hope you and family are doing well and get ...

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Large and in charge,
Great looking work Carl. Amazing how diesels love to breath with benefits! Did you reach out to Tony Athens for shielding blankets? He may have a source for you.

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Just saw this, Tony sorry that happened to you and I wish you a quick recovery. That sounds painful. Hopefully all is well very soon! And please take it easy. I've found much of life is perspective Totally agree Hydroracer. And the pandemic brought a lot of that out for me, seeing life from a differ...

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LOL!!
Maybe an old man on the corner of a crosswalk!
My Seaswirl has done that.

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I'll give you my scenario, Before I pulled my 454s I had my port engine stumble when WARMED up only, after 2500RPMs as long as you stayed in throttles. If backing off it would get happy again. Tried fuel and ignition every possible switch over nothing followed. When I sold them for converting to 6BT...

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Congrats Cam, for your first offshore trip with her! I know it's been a long time coming. Beautiful work you've done.

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Hi Kaizmoto,
Welcome to the site!
On my '70 FBC, it was in the "belly" of the boat, midships and slightly to Starboard side very near fresh water tank and forward of it.(Long Bronze Handle). The 31s did not typically have a stern garboard drainplug.

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Peter,
Glad you sorted that out. Like a P0442
(Very small leak) in an evap system in the automotive field these things can be difficult to trace down. Speaking of which, a smoke machine in those lines may have shortened leak hunting time some too! Good job finding that!

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Nice shots! Ahh, those stern wakes and how they come together from that Deep-V, just so mesmerizing everytime. Looks like a beautiful day out there.

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Can also cap one end and put a vacuum pump with gauge on it and look at loss. (Short of running all new suction side plumbing first).

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I drove down to the SeaBoard Marine area and met Tony Athens. Very knowledgable guy and extremely nice, he welcomed me to walk around his shop and gave me a grant tour of his projects. "Shooter" was a customers 31 in which Tony was hesitant to put those tunnels into,I remember he told me "but the cu...

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Tony Meola wrote: ↑May 11th, '21, 21:22 Yannis

Not to worry about your 20 year old daughter.

Most of us on this board are more interested in complementing your 40 year old daughter (if you have one) that looks like she is 25.

Now that's funny Tony.
I'm myself happy to report I don't fit that bill yet!

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You got me Yannis,
There's that whole typing words and getting misconstrued thing again, instead of body language and real life conversation!
Back to those seats of Bobs now-
So Bruce doesn't move this to hobbies and crafts!

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Better than music. Can't explain it until your right there in it.

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LOL! Yannis it sounds like you take a more conservative approach to getting from point A to B on four wheels. Maybe you can't find the C-7 on the list of definition of "car" because it's a Supercar! Not for the faint of heart when you roll into that pedal. I did find though, there is a Tesla that do...

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Yannis, how did I know Bob was going to politely "educate you" the competitive nature of his C-7! It's true not much touches that C-7 in stock form. If a Tesla could corner, it may have something but it can't, too heavy. Heavy is as heavy does, so to speak. Both cars are beauties Bob. We raced a '80...

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Those are really beautiful Bob. Nice well thought out design of yours!

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PVC baby!

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Carl I think Trace has the simple heat exchanger run by engine coolant and a fan through ducting. Correct Trace? I was trying to suggest the type you don't have to run engine with as Mike was, but I suppose if you don't mind running engine for heat it's OK. I had a simple one like that in my Skipjac...

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Yeah Mike, I don't know about the quality difference, yes it apoears very similar to your Espar unit (German) compared to Vevor. Both look robust inside and the kit is very similar too. It also looks like they don't give you much direct vent tubing. How long of a run did you make for yours? Bought e...

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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3040952532
And apparently they have fuel fired bus/parking heaters too for your hot air up at bridge!

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There is also a more comfortable feel of radiant heat vs air vent heat. I installed a direct vent propane heater in our travel trailer (in addition to it's fan forced heater) and it heats all the surfaces inside, not just the air. The BEST investment we ever made for that especially when miserable o...

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Tavis, you too!
So much hard work goes into under the deck nobody sees, but when done I'm sure you won't forget what a thorough job you did. Great progression shots thanks for posting those and keep'm coming!

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Real nice work Jason. I know how much work that is under that deck, and the drain races and exhaust with bulkheads are all so nice. I guess if you want to hear and see them, you can always add the flappers! Your moving right along, keep those pics coming we all love it.

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I know we do it all the time and it seems to work on a pleasure basis, but I was thinking when it comes to business, there is a danger of misconstrued words on the receiving end of this phone messaging thing. I have an otherwise good neighbor who I talk to and we get along great, but one day he said...

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Yes there are concerns as Yannis pointed out one with the strakes, but also must have keel, or near keel support for long term. Take notes on Alex's ABT Trailer Wayne posted. Hull is supported on key areas of hull especially near keel as well as missing any strakes where she is supported.

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Thanks for sharing those Mike,
Great photos! Now if I can stop seeing the world in KTM, looks like some great enduro riding areas. Ha Ha.

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Hi JR,
Get the gallon. (Or 2qts because it's expensive).
The idea is to over cover after Alexseal is applied. Then vacuum it up after 12 hours.
You cannot apply too much, but you will see if your too light. So key is when in doubt, more.

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