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Big money on that little lake. The boathouse to the left on the shot of the two bahias is John Winn's(four winns boats). You have to check this http://www.winnhouse.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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I have weighed the old interior bulkheads and the new ones(dyvinicell with 2 layers of 17oz each side) and I am saving some weight. Dont plan on having any of the galley cabinets and heavy fiberglass or AC(boat is going to Panama so need low maint.) Motors are Yanmar 240STP and there is enough clear...

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I dont know when the last time I posted, but have decided to go with an open layout-head front port. Reinforced bridge with a carbon fiber beam and will go with two support posts at the rear bulkhead either side of the walkway. Built the window frames myself and they will retain a fixed glass panel ...

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Mr. Roy, I've never met you but I have met a couple of people like you in my life. I can tell just by your posts that you are the kinda guy I want my kids to meet and spend time with. The knowledge you have of the seemingly obscure and mundane, in addition to real life nuts and bolts tells me that y...

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This is what I did on my 28. 6"pvc pipe and elbow to make a mold. I then followed Capt Pat's insructions and recommendations to fab up the baffles. Faired and painted with Sterling two part pu paint. http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd514/28bertie/c4bc8f1b.jpg http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/...

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Took this photo last year. Thought you guys might like it.
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Hello, I have a '78 B28 and have made a few modifications. Did not like the cockpit configuration or the engine boxes. I cut the step in the middle and fabricated new boxes which will hinge on the stern end. Am repowering with Yanmars(240hp). I have some photos-see link: http://photobucket.com/28pro...

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The only place i have used the pultruded frp is in the form of angle, which i used for brackets and flange around the motor boxes against the cabin bulkhead and sides. The boxes fit over the drip edge, or flange all the way around. The middle walkway is removeable. Thanks for the compliments.
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I added some photos to the gallery on my previous post. The boat is a '78 28fbc. Am going to convert to a sportfish model, low maintenance. Then shipping to Panama.

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my deck had similar problems. the fiberglass "liner" seemed to be a separate piece that was bonded to the underside of the deck in the v berth and was bonded only in part as you can see. I removed it and reglassed with biax, added some high density dyvinicell for hardware fastening, and some pvc pip...

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Hey-great website Hueso but one question I dated a girl a while back from PR and she would bring frozen ziplocks full of a green spice mixture that she would add to other foods, mostly rice and it was great. I remember it having alot of garlic-she said it was typical of the every day cooking. Any id...

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my buddy put his loaded 30-30 in the back of my tahoe after hunting last year. threw his boots in and put a slug through the side panel-it now whistles

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Bruce, Im raising the height of the boxes so I plan on coming out of the motor dry then putting in a mixer on the down slope to the muffler.
Thanks,Matt

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Im ready to fab the motor boxes for my bertram 28. Wondering what the minimum clearance I can get away with between the exhaust riser and the frp box? Any ideas on the max temp on the riser? Motors are Yanmar 4lhstp
thanks in advance

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I have removed my lower station and am doing/contmplating the same issues. I have some photos posted on bateau2.com go to forums and then builder galleries. Just put the flybridge back on and will use the existing windows as templates for the frp replacements. I would love to hear some of your ideas...

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what is the purpose of the recess and oversize "flange" around the exhaust?

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I'm ready to paint the bilge and have chosen the Rustoleum two part epoxy 9100. My question is in regards to preparing for the paint but really applies in general to basic secondary bonding. I have painstakingly scuffed, sanded and abraded every square inch of the bilge in order to get the best bond...

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I spoke with the help desk of both rustoleum and sherwin williams. both companies told me that they have nothing that has been "tested" or recommended for application to frp-only to metal hulls, ballast tanks etc. this doesnt mean it cant be done only that they can't recommend it. it seems like if i...

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are they the same as the 28? if so how much?
thanks, matt

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I remember a discussion about using Rustoleum two part epoxy paint for the bilge. Looking for the ref number i thought it was 9100?

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Skipper, Im working on replacing a tank on my 28. its 165gal i remember grinding the stuff they used to bond the tank down and it looked like thickened epoxy or polyester resin. did you have a new tank made? if you did im curious who you used and what your experience was. im ready to pull the trigge...

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what kind of "I" beam is that and what dimension is it? sweet job
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I got my hands on some 3"x4" 6061 aluminum angle to use for some brackets on my restore. What is the appropriate fastener to use above or below the water line. Stainless?
thanks in advance,
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Hello Sir,
I have 2 chevy 350s with the trannies out of my 78 b28. Took them out last year around 1400 hrs. What are they worth? Need to get rid of them. Im located in northern Michigan.
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i recently saw your livewell on the Tips section. that is the ultimate well. Was wondering how the piece is attached to the boat? does it rest on the deck? through bolted? sorry but im puzzled
thanks, matt

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took mine out last year. two guys about 45minutes. inspect very carefully around perimeter for tabbing and make sure it is completely separated from tank after cutting with a ruler or thin piece of metal as it is hard to see into the crevices. the bottom was bedded poorly with patches of adhesive an...

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does anyone have a recommendation on which 1000w tducer? Raymarine has "high performance" "ultra high performance" "broad band ultra high performance" etc

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I am ready to replace the running gear on my b28 and need fiberglass shaft logs. I tried Lewis marine per the building tips section but they wont let me order without an account. Does anyone know of another source?
thanks, matt

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Stuff looks great, but does it bond well to cured polyester frp, epoxy?

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Hueso, this is what i paid in march of this year. these were two of the last few or so they said. not available in the us anymore due to emmisions standards. BOMG 4LHA-STP ZF63A 4LHA-STP ZF 63A ratio 1.5 :1 Standard equipment Mounts L-Type Exhaust Gear Cooler w/ lines Prep- $18,900.00 80 amp hour al...

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i plan to install a live well on my b28. this is the stage i am a with restoration . wondering if i need to reinforce the transom. the live well is heavy and the transom is quite flimsy. Capt Pat? i also attached a photo of some wet core that was on the salon floor. boat has been in a heated barn fo...

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they looked almost like some sort of light housing or giant transducers. maybe cameras. it was a good looking boat.

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took this picture last week at the mouth of the canal(Pacific side) Anyone know who owns the boat id like to contact them thanks matt

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got my b28 pretty much stripped down and noticed the liner is detached from the hull sides about 80% aruound the entire boat. looks like someone tried to rebond it with bondo but is is still loose. what steps should be taked to fix this? tab it on with glass or somehow get the old bondo out and rebo...

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just pulled the shafts on my b28(78). their diameter is 11/8" I have heard many references to cutlass bearings. the inside of the struts have a serrated rubber tube that the shafts ride in. are those the cutlass bearings? they dont seem to turn in their housing and their outside diameter is around 1...

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is bilge cleaner and engine degreaser the same? i have this black goo(almost looks like tar) that degreaser just wont touch. any suggestions on a good one would be great. also, does anyone know how to get that tan colored adhesive under the carpet in the vee berth off without damaging the glass?

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preliminary measurements of engine box on my b28 give me 49 inches fore to aft. the specs i have on the steyr mo256 show 41 inches in length but that is apparently without transmission. wondering if anyone knows how much longer the unit would be with the zf 63 gear box attached. also, does the prop ...

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hello i face the same dilemma except i am neck deep in it. bought a 1978 b28 on a year old survey and am in traverse city. got the boat strippppped to the bare hull. gel coat on bottom is stripped. not much left. take a good look at the engine beds mine were soaked. have two chevy 350 for sale as i ...

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could someone explain what high speed diesel means and how this relates to installation, running gear etc. i have a b28 stripped to the bare hull and havent decided which diesel to use, sounds like the horsepower to weight ratio is better than yanmar though.
thanks, matt

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