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Got it Thanks. Looks like divinicell then and probably lighter with coosa inserts for mounting areas.

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Question for those familiar with coosa board. I am thinking of building a hard top for the boat using coosa, is the product flexable at all? I would want the top to have a slight arch to it. If not can I groove the under side , jig , then back fill to achieve the arch? Thanks for any input.

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The tower looks like a perfect fit for the Bahia Mar. Did Worton manufacture it?
Congrats on your day at the Poormans

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John PM sent

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All valid concerns. With that said,the primary use of the lower station is momentary control of the boat from the cockpit while trolling. Additional to the large radar screen mounted in the over head electronics box on the bridge, I installed a 12V camera mounted on the bridge and a removable lcd sc...

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http://i.imgur.com/FxrTCt8h.jpg After much luck and many calls, I finally spoke with a rep at Sea Star who was familiar with the components required for dual stations using the Morse MT 2/3 single lever controls. page 91 of the Sea star Solutions catalog indicates two change over boxes for the gear...

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This is what I'm working with Bruce.

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to clarify it is two levers that are dual action, one for port and one for the starboard engines

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single lever. Each operates the gear and throttle for each engine

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Both. When trolling, the up and down to make spread adjustments or assist with fish on has become an irritant when the boat decides to steer itself in the wrong direction or when I need to bump in and out of gear. I have a toggle switch controlling an auto pilot pump for steering, which worked great...

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I'm adding a control station in the cockpit of my 31 and am not sure exactly what parts I will be needing to make this happen. If anyone here can help me out with this I would greatly appreciate it! This is what I have : Morse s controls at the helm Additional Morse S control at the secondary statio...

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Funny sh..tuff

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The place on Kent island by the bridge is Hemmingways

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Your right my mistake. Tilman island is were Im talking about. Little closer for you Virginians

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Jr, I'm martin's brother. A Chesapeake rendezvous would be nice about mid june or july at Harrisons on kent island. They just redid the place and the live lining gets going about then. About a 5 mile ride to the fishing grounds, you catch the bait on the way out. Keep in touch as the summer gets goi...

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cool video, thanks for sharing....congrats

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The water spout looks intimidating...nice fish John

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You a Killer Jimmy...

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pretty much. I cant offer any pictures but if I were to do it again I would take everything as is and raise it as high as the windows would allow. Table relative to seats.

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John, a friend of mine has a boat where the dinette elevattion sitts a bit higher than original elevation of the bertram, more like short barstool hight. Really offers better viewing of the cockpit in a seat more comfortable to a "grown up". Had I known prior I wouldnt have removed mine and put a be...

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Sounds about right. Once he yanks the head you'll know what you have. in more ways then one.

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"lifting rod"

May have to take the head off to check for bent or broken valve, they can break apart in the cylinder. I really dont know about "lower end"??

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is the valve rod bent? Is the valve spring still intact? if no and yes i would try a new rocker arm first. you will need one any way. It could have been a bad cast, That is only my opinion, Im sure Bruce or someone will weigh in. if the spring is still intact I would think it kept the valve from "dr...

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Adjusters screw for a valve or valves for a single cylinder or the whole rack? If just a valve adjustment screw, I would reinstall/replace test run before removing the head but then again i do my own work and am no cert mech There are a good amount of folks here that are though as i am sure you are ...

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John,
what are you looking to get for the top. i have a tower I would like to replace with a standard hard top.
Im just up the road and could swing down to meet up. I sent you a PM

Matt

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Congratulations. She ought to be able to take you out on days when most dont go. Has a clean look like the old boat

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Good luck Kevin
Let us know it works out

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That just may not even be possible, still great info to have. The knowledge here is nothing short of impressive

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Great explaination Carl. I'd say that's what i was looking for. As the conversation continued and refering back to you post I can see why what I attemped failed. This is what I did: 230 hp volvos use a supercharger to get to plane 2:1 gear Theorectical max rpm is 3900 I had 20x24 prop and could reac...

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Bob, Are you saying you cupped the leading edge of the blades? Ive aways followed your posts regarding prop cupping for diesels. Couple years ago I had work done to the props and decided to give it a try, the results were not good. The boat vibrated when attempting to get on plane and wouldn't get u...

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I think i need a better backflow preventor for the freshwater going to the head.
Any suggestions as to the best kind to get?
Thanks
Matt

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Nothing like chasing the dream JP. If you dont get what you need you can always keep riding her hard and put her away wet till she can't take no more...
Still nothing like chasing the dream, thats a different ride all together

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Congratulations. Ive not seen that site in quite awhile. One day again soon I hope.

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You may want to coat fasteners and contact point in Dielectric grease. It will help corrosion between dissimilar metals and will last a good while.

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Thanks jimmy

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Does it have an arch to it? If so is the coosa board flexible enough to get one?
Thanks

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Jimmy, The top looks good. What core material did you use to get the curve? Been thinking about getting rid of a tower and going with a hard top.
Matt

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Very cool boat. Nice job>

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Thanks all

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Capt. When is the best time to remove the tape?

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I need to paint on a boot strip but will awl grip adhere to awl craft
Thanks for any help. Matt

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Lets get'um wet boys. 4 days left

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Yannis
If you can post photos of what you have I'd be willing to bet that someone here can design you a solution

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Now thats a picture Bob!
Thanks

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Thanks you Capt

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I've been helping a friend out while waiting on parts for the bertram. Anyhow this is what i came up with. Without mentioning the brand of boat, he had to repower but the salon wall and rear of engine box were molded as one and glassed into the floor. Came up with this plan from sources here and a l...

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Thanks, Ill try again

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I have read the topic 5 times now. When I go to photo bucket my library or bucket of photos comes up. I right click the photo, copy go back to B31 and paste and nothing comes up. I do not see anything on photobucket that says URL (http//photobucket.com/ whatever) even when i pull up on specific phot...

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Off course the media just think this is wonderful. No mention of risk or responsibility.

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Thanks Tom. Now all I need are the checks to finally come in.

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