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Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Gerry, Congratulations she is fine piece of work. A far cry from when I seen it last at Patrick's old place in Riviera Beach. Is it home now in Naples? Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Bob I use a fridge, one burner butane stove and have a microwave. My fridge just went in the door since mine is custom not stock. The electrics are powered by a 1500 watt continues inverter feed by it's own 8D battery switchable to all three 8D's. It has proven to be very reliable for me on my overn...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Your on Skipper Dick ! I would like that. This has been really a rough one as I had an infection and the stomach virus on top of the cancer in the liver. Then they whammied me with a max dose. Maybe it blow it all out of me but at 23 lbs weght loss I'm opting for my original lighter dose treatment h...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Thanks Rawleigh. I'm hanging right in there. Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Next year for sure. Sun shinning, Lord willing. Yes I'm back form a whammy full strength treatment up in Zion,Ill. It's '' just confined to my liver now and hope is there. Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

UV is right on the money again. By the way with only 85 sq. ft. of copper screen my sideband works very good Vic. I will add more screen yet. It's off to Zion , Ill. tommorrow for a week as they evaluate and treat me. That's Midwest Regional Medical Center the first Cancer Center of America hospital...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Check with what KR told you first. If you really want your VHF to work further out you have to upgrade to a larger antenna. Shakespeare makes a 19 footer and some guys are using a 23 footer that yields the best gain figure if 10.5dbi. It is available at Boater's World. The large antennas will requir...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

UV, Simply put your right on the money. My bow runs almost level and with my 2-1 gears, military thicker hull and 18,000 lbs wet and full I turn 22 X 22 (close but works well, no noise) 3 blade Bronze . She runs wot @2950 RPM with 288 Gallons of Diesel and 24 Kts (not MPH). A few others are running ...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Most engines have a drain plug low in the engine block. Refer to your manual or parts exploded views. I then attach a hose of appropriate size and dump into a bucket. Do this dry and position your bucket etc before you open the drain plug. You should do this every two years. You'll be amazed at the ...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Nic you got yourself one pretty boat. I'll bet now you will see more 31's "down under" Enjoy her sir. Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Man that would work great for moving my 8D batteries around. I just replaced 2 of them but my buddies did the hard part. I just love that inovation gentlemen. I just sit and look at my 31 Patrick untill my health comes back. Don't need much health to go fishing though! Keep em coming....inovations t...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Stick with Simrad. They work period. I have the AP 11 which has been superseded by the AP16 I think. Just because most of us have Hynautic steering doesn't mean it's the best. It was just very popular at the time.
Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Yea Capt. Mike I can never figure some folks out. I leave that up to my wife. She 's a good reader. I only get myself into trouble when she's not around. I only had to come home once on one engine. Wasn't fun near shore, autopilot could not even keep it on course. Made it back to the dock though. I ...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Sorry Capt Mike about your unruly passengers. Sure will make a lot of folks glad they did not charter there's out. That's where a mate comes in handy but on our boats it becomes a little impractical at times. Well I had an interesting day at the dock. My port battery went bad (8D) after only 22 mont...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Home run Mickey! Glad you got it .Whew ! Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

I back flush mine Jerry after every run . 5 minutes per engine with fresh water then 15 seconds per engine with Saltex or equivalent. My port side has not been rebuilt since 2001 and is clean as a whistle and operating temperature is nice and low. My Starboard runs about 2-3 degrees warmer and I hav...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Mickey, I have both and by far the S & B from Tony are superior period.
Dave K

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JC , Have you called a Twin disc dealer? They will usually tell you how to do it over the phone if you expalin your situation. After all they would want to sell you parts . I know it's a long distance phone call but your down right now. I also have the MG502's , 2-1 gears with Volvo 250 HP's.
Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Happy birthday Vic ! Salute to a staple ! :-D Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

By far I would use Rejex. Truly a superb shine and resits diesel soot sticking. There are plenty of products out there but I have never seen any better than Rejex. It is also excellent for the clear curtains on the bridge! Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Looks great Bob. That's one of the best seating arrangements I've seen for our bridge. One question, does the Captain chair still swing around for trolling? Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

No comment... Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

I have the TAMD60C's , 250HP. They have an upgrade electrical system and some other features but the same block as the B. The 60 series is a very good block. Just take care of your cooling system. I back flush mine after every run then inject salt-tex 15 seconds per engine. The "B" block is a little...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Tip. The Green stuff does not work for odor, maybe for sanitation but not smell. The pink stuff that smells like ginger for RV's works great. I ran out and tried some green stuff and now I have odor again. Vented loops also help and I have one in the system. Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Kevin, 10-1 it is simply some salt water corrosion on the inside of the genset output receptacle or leading to it. Only problem with operating that little generator outside in the salt spray is you know what. Corrosion X will fix it if disassembled and clean up. If I was closer I would do it for you...

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Yep Kevin I'm with you on that one. City of Ft. Myers Beach decided that they were going to do something about derelict boats in the back bay (Matanzas Pass) . Well they installed mooring buoys and charge them a good clip. No more derelict boats there, however they simply moved around the corner . Y...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

I doubt it will. Check with Garmin first . I would put a new transducer in as they really don't last forever. Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Looks like a steal to me.. I'm only 19 miles away from her. Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

I used the non skid additive that Home Depot sells. It's a synthetic. They do not use sand anymore. I rolled my on using Imron. The Awlgrip Catalyst was used using Imron's mix ratio . I tested it first on samples in the garage. Mixing it in with the paint after I edged it with blue tape on the edges...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

OK Kevin. I'll let you know when it gets close. Are you a Coastie or FWC officer? Met some nice Rangers at Dry Tortugas 2 years ago . They must of thought I was a wacko as I dove down to get some line off my port prop in my skivvies. They were just checking but showed me where to fish in the park ar...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Kevin, Great shots but your a nutty guy. Man that takes some #%&@*. I just stay as far away from them as possible. Sounds like that was the other day. We had a pretty big one off Ft. Myers Beach but I don't grab the camera anymore. Us old guys seen so much. I missed your 28 at Hawks Cay. I seen and ...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

I wouldn't worry about temp. Just put it in 4 wraps. Snug it until it doesn't leak in neutral at the dock. Re tighten after a run and check often for safety. Mine has been in now for 5 years with no problems! I did have a hose clamp break after my last run. That was my first time ever I had one brea...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

I just bought a whole new bottom section . Motor new and other stuff. just reused the bowl but I had a Raritan. Kept the old bowl but all new bottom. That will save you quite a bit. New bottom section is around $300.00 at WMJ Marine. Happy commoding! Dave K

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Mickey, Mine are outboard exhausts 6" . With my normal fuel 288 gallons of diesel ( I keep my tanks topped off always) and tons of gear with a military hull (big big stringers and more glass) they are about 65% under water. Light fuel and they are almost out of the water. Dave K

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Congratulations Phil. She looks clean and ready to roll. Wishing you many happy days on her. Dave K

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More than likely the heat exchanger. Do what Rawleigh says at a pressure of about 7.5 psi and check for leaks with the tester. Dave K

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Kudos Bruce. Super looking 31 and fast too... Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Good news Gerry. Let me know when the masterpiece is ready.You didn't miss any good fishing the Keys during the Rendezvous but good company. Worth it just to gleam at all that clear water there. I'll be there tommorrow again on business, Keys that is. Dave K

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Been very rough down here too UV. No fishing for anybody offshore but wackos. Nice report and sounds like your boy has a very nice flats boat. I hear guys raving about those hydraulic anchor poles. Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Using 2%-4% silver solder will result in a much more durable connection in the marine environment. Silver solder has a slightly higher melting point . I have had poor results using regular lead rosin core. Silver solder also has a rosin core for cleaning as it melts for adhesion. Also using liquid f...

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Yep, Mike's right on the money. Incidentally I have the same Pro Fish windless and "so far so good". I keep spare line in a 5 gallon bucket & anchor under the walkway. You will use the backup at some point. FYI use a crew member to watch the retrieve . That motor has got some gusto and if you tangle...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

I have the same set-up as UV and still have found weed line stuff in the strainer bottle on rare occasions. Dave K

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Bill,
The distance is determined by the position of your stringers. i.e. The support beams are placed directly under your stringers so as not to inhibit any thru hulls or transducers Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Bob , In my opinion it would be a little over kill to use another antenna except for a VHF emergency antenna. That is quite a common practice on commercial boats. They usually have one embedded into the glass on a bridge roof as the emergency back-up. If you get caught in very very rough seas like 1...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Yea John, That kind of flipped me out seeing those bubble boats docked there. Better times next year for sure. A point that was failed to mention; on Saturday, 5-12-07, the largest Blue Marlin of 650 ;lbs was caught on a local charter boat . It was his record for that boat and by any stretch was a b...

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

More photos from the first annual Keys Bertram rendezvous. I had a great time despite Murphy as one of my passengers. No need for details. We caught only one small Blackfin on Saturday with a guide aboard too! a few Bonita which we used for bait. Then a Mutton on the way home. Sunday we were advised...

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Hope you mend quickly Bruce. I take it you will not be in Duck Key this weekend? Dave K

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Doug,
I purchased a nice Lowrance on line for like around 50 bucks and it works swell. Just tywrap the sensor to a thru hull (learned that from UV) and works swell. Dave K

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Glad you resolved that one Vic. Buck 89 solution the best kind. Same deal on my Honda pressure washer sits for a year and a half and starts right up . I use Hi Test though always and have little or no problems with all my little engines. I always make sure I put a stabilizer in the generator though....

Dave Kosh R.I.P.

Kevin congratulations on getting first fish in the boat. It gets better. All Bertrams do better with "time in the saddle" Wish I had numbers even close to that. I get 1.1 nautical miles per gallon. I used to get 1.2 nautical MPG prior to my partial redo 2 years ago. I had no idea how heavy the Bertr...

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