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I recently had a similar issue on my 28, following an engine swap. In my case the issue was resolved by shifting the engines forward.

I want to thank everyone for their feedback. I plan to install Trim Tabs during my next bottom Job. The sizes help a lot as well, I have seen charts that denote everything from a 12x9 to a 36x9 for 28 foot boats. Its nice to be able to hear what other 28 owners are using and are happy with.

I have a 28 and have been considering adding Trim Tabs. I'm looking for insight regarding size, make, and model. From what I've read so far it seems that the default size on charts for a given length of boat isn't always the correct option due to other variables.

I'm looking for wiring diagrams and any other manuals for my mid 70s B28.

There is a lot about that situation we can't see from the video. Instead of making assumptions about aspects of the situation, even ones that seem obvious, I look at the video as an example of why to be conservative with regards to speed and conditions. Finding ourselves in a situation, regardless o...

I must went through a similar situation requiring I replace one of my water pumps. Depending on what's wrong with your pump there are rebuild kits ranging from impellor replacement, to major rebuilds including seals and bushings. In my case would have needed a major rebuilt kit so I bought a new pum...

A few things I would recommend keeping in mind for any tow vehicle. The towing capacity and restriction is based on the amount of weight that vehicle's braking system and drive train can safely handle. As brake failures, especially trailer brakes, do occur on occasion, I have always tried to have at...

I was sitting in my drafting class when I first heard that a plane had hit the WTC. I remember thinking "Some idiot flew his Cessna into the towers". A few minutes later the school president pulled me out of class to go prep the schools auditorium to display CNN and that all classes would be cancele...

I'm hoping someone on here has the measurements for a Bertram 28 Hull. The specific measurements I'm looking for are the Overall Length, Breadth, and Depth as defined on the Coast Guard form CG-5397 (Application for Simplified Measurement). I believe I have the Length and Breadth, but I can't find t...

Interesting, I didn't realize there was a High step and Low step version. I don't necessarily want 6BTs, I was more interested in the space as extra space around an engine is always easier for maintenance. I have enjoyed everyones responses.

Thanks.

To respond to Walter's explanation about the B31 repowers and the factory B28s. I was refferring to a post and photos shown on another forum in which a B28 had been repowered by the owner with 6BTs and several others indicated they had seen other B28s like them. That particular thread went on to exp...

Thats beutiful, I look forward to additional photos. Is this the culimination of a long term project or was all the carpentry and finish work done this past winter. Either way it looks like you have a fabulous interior.

On some other sites I've seen mention that the B28s which came from the factory with diesels had a larger engine compartment allowing some people to fit the 6BT Cummins where as the ones that came with gas can't. Is this true and if so does anyone know what the design difference is? From what I've s...

The peninsular engines are marinized versions of the GM diesel truck engine, from what I've been able to find its basically the same as what chevy used before the duramax but configured a little different and supposedly made to directly replace a 350 or 454. I've always been a fan of Cummins, and Jo...

Here is another topic I would like to pick everyone’s brain on. I’m looking for advice on engines for a B28. Before to many people harp on my about focusing on a B28 instead of the legendary B31 I will simply state that I have my reasons and that one of those reasons includes the higher price ta...

Based on what I’ve read in the posts so far my feelings about the lower helm still remain mostly unchanged, however I do have also developed a couple of specific questions. My Views: Having a backup never hurts (gauges and controls). Initial loss of space isn’t a big deal for me since the Hangin...

Ok, so the Hillbilly from the backwoods of Appalachia has trouble spelling....LOL One thing I would like to add concerning Sean's engine bolt change project, is that the engines where still in the boat. I believe it would have been a simple project had we removed the engines. As for diposing of a bo...

I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. I enjoyed the advice concerning shiny Bayliners. A few years ago I was with a friend on their Bayliner on a calm day on the ICW. We had enjoyed a few beverages and he decided to make a hard turn at speed. Between my butt descending through the dec...

Since I'm the friend Sean is referring to, I thought I would share my current view and see what everyone has to say. I don’t believe the lower helm is a must, but currently I would prefer it. I don’t believe I would use it a whole lot as I don’t believe it would be a good idea for speeds above...