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Just an FYI for those who have Cummins 6B engines. I picked this up a couple of years ago on the boatdiesel forum... As I understand it, Cummins over the years used 3 different O ring configurations to seal the aftercooler to the block. One guy was trying to sue his local Cummins shop after he went ...

IRGuy

Bertram weather!

IRGuy

I always liked boats with rounded transoms!

IRGuy

A while ago there were rumors that Suzuki was departing the US.. the link below is to a Suzuki release explaining that they are exiting the US auto business only, and will in the future focus on their motorcycle, ATV and marine businesses http://www.asmcrealignment.com/" onclick="window.open(this.hr...

IRGuy

I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.. especially those of you who have been negatively effected by Sandy. And please, as you sit down to a nice dinner with family/friends, take a few seconds to say a silent thank you to all our military people who are away from home fighting to keep us free.. a...

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Cam.... Give me a call before you come down here and maybe we can get together. We do Thanksgiving with my son-in-law's family here in Wilm, but other than that we are here over the holiday, Bob H.... My engines (Cummins 6BTs, 330 HP) are 1997s, but have only 550 hrs on them.. so far they don't smok...

IRGuy

Now I will tease you with a pic of the solid teak door I made...

IRGuy

Harry... Until the survey is in the hands of my insurance company I am on "Port risk" insurance, meaning she has to stay on the hard. The surveyor should do his thing on Monday.. then she can be launched. I can't wait. Been working one way or another on her for 4 years! PS.. I had the Lee Sr outrigg...

IRGuy

Here are two pics of "Phoenix" taken two days ago after we moved her out of the building where I have been working on her for the past two years.. surveyor should be here early next week to do a 5 year survey for my insurance company.. http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab46/IRGuy/portfwdoblique1.jp...

IRGuy

George... While I don't have a B31, I have been welcomed by this group who I feel are some of the best people I have not yet met! I know they will welcome you as well! The info I obtained from the guys here has saved me time and money, and definitely helped me during my rebuild of my boat. My boat a...

IRGuy

A great example of German engineering!

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IRGuy

Thanks guys.. Glad to hear he is OK.. and looking forward to his return!

IRGuy

I haven't seen anything here from Randall in quite a while. Does anyone know if he is ok? I miss his views on things.

IRGuy

I realize nobody has an aluminum B31, but some of you guys are into fabbing stuff and might want to remember this info... The THT poster was asked to weld a pad eye onto the bow of a sealed chamber aluminum boat.. http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/461554-explosions.html" onclick="window.open...

IRGuy

John...

Please email me.. I might have some info for you on Cummins 6BTs.

Frank B

IRGuy@aol.com

IRGuy

I called Depco when I needed a bearing for the water pump on my Mase generator.. they were great to deal with. I recommend them highly!

IRGuy

The link below will take you to a long THT string of posts, started and added to by a guy working now on the repower and rebuild of these boats. There are all sorts of pics and info about the boats and crews, A lot of people are posting lots of comments, but just pass them by and look at the pics an...

IRGuy

She was standing in the kitchen, preparing our usual soft-boiled eggs and toast for breakfast, wearing only The 'T' shirt that she normally slept in. As I walked in, almost awake, she turned to me and said softly, "You've got to make love to me this very moment!" My eyes lit up and I thought, "I am ...

IRGuy

When I had new engine isolators installed and the props scanned the shop pulled the shafts and checked them by simply rolling them on a steel plate covered welding shop table. You might be able to visit a shop and ask them if you can use a space on their table for about two minutes. When a company I...

IRGuy

In the forum change recently I lost your note.. can you drop me an email with a phone number so I can call you? Lots to tell you about Wilmington, NC.. too much to type.

If you come down for a look see we have a guest BR for you and whoever you bring along!

IRGuy@aol.com

IRGuy

Sim... I only posted the pic above to test my newfound ability to post pics here in this forum. I am flattered anyone here wants to see more pics. That said, there is a lot of what I learned in this forum that went into my rebuild of "Phoenix", and I am happy to let everyone here see the results. Sh...

IRGuy

Thanks guys.. The above is a pic when I first bought her almost 5 years ago.. I am now pretty much done with the exterior.. I will post a pic or two if anybody wants.. I don't want to clutter up the B31 forum after all! Frank.. wait till you see her now. Harry.. just a std B33 FBC.. she looks a lot ...

IRGuy

If I did things right you should see a picture of my B33 as I first bought her.. if not.. Sorry!

Hmmm?

IRGuy

Didn't get the second one, but did get the first.

IRGuy

Walter...

Glad your Dr caught this thing in time.. I have to believe waiting longer might have been more serious. Get bhetter soon.. and know there are a bunch of us here.. sort of your extended family.. who are sending you all the positive energy we can muster!

IRGuy

A couple of summers ago we spent 18 days on a friend's 40' trawler while they were doing the Great Loop. He had an AIS receiver tied into his chartplotter. Several times while I was on the helm I could see a tug approaching us from around a bend.. often these guys were pushing rafts of from two to a...

IRGuy

I got mine.

IRGuy

Captain Patrick...

Really glad to see your smiling face again!

I needed to go to "The Hull Truth" board to get my boat fix. But I will get better soon.. I hope!

IRGuy

Glad to see you back, Captain Patrick!

IRGuy

This guy really knows how to party!

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Lab-te ... index.html

IRGuy

Charlie...

We are here.. Sorry that we couldn't hookup. I would have bought you a beer or two!

I recall you were looking for a place to retire to a while ago. Is Wilmington on your list? We love it here!

Any questions about things here.. let me know.

IRGuy

Cam...
Let me know when we can get together.. I will be happy to show you "Phoenix" as she is today! I would also loke to see yours. Maybe this time we all can get together for dinner somewhere.

IRGuy

Bertram weather?

Pilot boats in the Irish Seaâ€¦

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... LIzp3WLpQE

andâ€¦

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbRbpGOO ... r_embedded

Lifted from a post on THT Boating Forum

IRGuy

Cam...

It is getting close.. doing odds and ends now.. a lot of last minute details mostly. Have a surveyor standing by for the insurance company's 5 year survey requirement. I am psyched!

How is yours coming?

IRGuy

The other night I had a dream that I was eating a 15 lb marshmallow...

When I woke up in the morning my pillow was gone!

IRGuy

Keith... Welcome to one of the very best boat sites on the Internet. While I personally own a B33 FBC I have found a second home here.. you won't find a better bunch of guys and a better source of all around boating info than right here. You have my admiration! Anybody who schleps a B31 cross countr...

IRGuy

Hueso... With the boat in the water I can't see any practical way to remove the zinc mounting screw than to get two pairs of fairly large vice grip pliers and clamp one on the nut and the other close to the nut on the bolt shaft. Clamp the pliers side by side and pull on the right one while you push...

IRGuy

I just read this AM on The Hull Truth that a couple of posters have not been able to get anyone at the above company on the phone or via email for the past few weeks. They are saying the company appears to be out of business. I think I read some posts here about the company's products a while ago. h...

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Inspiring....

http://gma.yahoo.com/paralyzed-teen-ful ... ealth.html

IRGuy

Thanks guys.. I appreciate your help!

IRGuy

As work progresses on "Phoenix" I am replacing a few pieces of exterior teak.. which I don't want to varnish.

Over the years I have heard lots of mumbo jumbo about which teak treatment is best. What do the faithful have to say about which product is recommended?

Thanks

IRGuy

Done.. With profound sadness.

IRGuy

So glad you are back online!

I was so desperate for boat news the past few days that I actually spend 4 hours online on The Hull Truth!

Echh!

IRGuy

About 18 months ago I posted the above question and after several comments I decided to buy a Glock. Today a gun affectionado I know sent me this link to this clip... http://www.youtube.com/embed/vsVCHE7ayPE?rel=0 PS: I recently read somewhere that about 60% of the new handguns sold in the US today ...

IRGuy

I won't be able to attend this year, but I do wish everyone a great time! I really enjoyed meeting avaryone last year!

IRGuy

I would take at least three of the cookbooks.
I have a couple of UV's recipes and they are great!

IRGuy

Rest in peace my friend.

I have a vision in my mind of Mara sitting on his knee.

IRGuy

Amen!

IRGuy

Uncle Vic.... This is the fourth time I have sat down to try to write something.. each time as I started my eyes got so teary I just couldn't type. First.. I want to thank you for all the help, suggestions and recipes you have provided for all of us here. They are a fine legacy! Second.. Please acce...

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