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I live in S. Jersey, I use cetane 8, very little smoke on startups. I buy fuel from a marina that sells more fuel by far than anyone else. My engines are 315 yanmars. ( 2003 model)

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CWJ, about 2 or 3 years ago you could not find a slip in my area. There is a run on small boat slips, because there are not many at all in the Cape May/ Wildwood area.

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Bruce, what you say about the boat show is the same up here in NJ & Philly. The salesmen were bored stiff, plus the biggest boat was 33' at the Philly show. The Wildwood , NJ Boat show has changed its name to the Wildwood Boat & Fishing Show. A sign of the times. I heard that Silverton has had a lay...

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Ric, what year did you put your engines in the boat. Thanks

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Jimmy, do your serial numbers have a letter after them. It may be an "M".
Mine do, i think "maybe" it stands for modified. There was a problem with earlier 6LP's with the valves, but with the hours you have on the engines you may be past that problem. Good Luck

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The yanmars with 1200 hours is a good choice, however it seems funny that he is replacing the engines with the same power, etc. I would get a survey on those engines. Get your own surveyor. He who pays the piper calls the tune. Good Luck

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A friend of mine hauled a 31 bert. from Waretown to Warminster using a company called Meizner. He is all over the place, i know that most of the marinas use him. They have about 3 rigs for hauling boats.

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Sean, i know George Carlin and he is an a--hole. He speaks with a forked tongue.

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I'm thinking of buying a deck by Bertram. Any comments would be appreciated.Thanks

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Painting with Awlgrip you must watch someone do it before you do it on your own. Temp. & preparation is critical. Good Luck

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Using fiberglass was a great decision, the job turned out perfect and i don't have to do any painting.

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I don't have a grudge against cat or any company, but i don't think those engines will ever live down their reputation. I have heard many a mechanic say no to them. For what it's worth i heard that the block was cast in Belgium with not the correct material and its considered a soft block. I'm sure ...

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Way to go, you did it right. Good Luck

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If you can move that tank you will be the first person to ever do it. I took one out about 25 years ago to add another fuel tank to the boat. Good Luck

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I have had my 315 yanmars for 2.5 years. Bruce is right,watch the zincs and change a minimum of twice a season, i now have over 700 hours on them. Jimmy G has probably twice those hours in 6 years and as far as i know, he has not had any problems. I have had a few too many boats in my time, however ...

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I'm having a friend make panels out of fiberglass. I'll take the 48x60 piece and cut to size. Thickness can be 3/16 to 1/4". I hope to put them in tomorrow, should be 60 deg. in my area.

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Thanks a lot, great site, i was able to pick up my house.

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"DITTO"

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I like scot's idea, 4'' to 6" would be the size i like.

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Capt. Pat, what is the material to use in replacing the stern cockpit panel?
I measure 1/4" thickness. Thanks

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I have a bunch of traffic cones in the garage, they would probably work.

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Give me your opinion about the following products.
4000 fast cure, 4200 fast cure, 5200 fast cure and original 5200.
I use original all the time for underwater work.
Also what do you think about plastic spacers for props. The guy next to
me has them. I personally would not use them.

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The NY Times does not think it is funny, you are discriminating. What about the buffalo?

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I have the same setup as Tommy. My boat tops out at 34.1 knots. I usually cruise at 26 to 28 kts., as per sea conditions. My boat is a 75. Some of the older boats weigh more, but they do hold less fuel, so everything may become equal when fully loaded.

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I put tabs on my boat last winter. 12x30. They work great.

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i used them on a pair of 3208 cats i had in a 35 bert. i liked them.

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CMP, if they like it in Europe it must have an unseen problem. If you hit something with those props and the system breaks off, how long do you think the replacement will take. If they give you a 10 year warranty ok, but the cost to replace same must be significant, plus the loss of time using the b...

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I think Bruce and UV really like the idea of matching the legend with the future hall of fame IPS system. It's really up their alley.

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Tim did my install 2 years ago, hour meter reads 630 hours. Those bugs will tear you up in the spring in Greenwich. Good Luck

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I used to have a 1000, but it was a little small to operate the charger and microwave at the same time. i brought a 2000 at the Miami boat show at the place next door to the Marriot in the water show for $750. No tax , put it in the pickup and went home. I think the place is called Sun Electronics. ...

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A friend of mine brought a 72 model for $26k about 3 years ago. The boat in the pictures looks like its in better condition then his . He had 454's in it, he is now changing over to diesels. Good Luck

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I live in South Jersey and plan on having a lot of ice readily available with plenty of booze. Then I'll sit in front of the TV and watch the news media go bonkers standing outside in the wind and rain. God watches over Wildwood. My house has been here since 1932 and i expect it to be here in 2032 w...

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There IS more than meets the eye on that repair job. I was there a few days watching them replace the panel. Maybe they should have looked behind the panel a little better. I'll bet dollars to donuts there was something moving behind the outer panel . Sometimes things can't be seen by the naked eye....

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Clean diesel is now entering the delivery system. The sulfur in the oil we now use emits 500 parts per million. The clean diesel will emit only 15 parts per million so they say.What does this mean? The fuel will cost between 5 & 30 cents more per gallon.There is an article about this fuel in the NY ...

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Jimmy "G", after spending 55 years on the water i thought i knew a lot, however this morning fishing with my buddy Forrest Gump, he informs me that going at 30knots at 5 in the morning ( darkness for you folks in Riveria Beach ) is not real smart, because he & I know that at that speed during daylig...

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Now i know why Capt. Pat left Florida. In Sebastian Inlet a large turtle drags a grad. student under water, Coast Guard starts search.
In Winter Park a squirel attacks 7 people, police are searching for same.

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1. cruise most of the time - 26 to 28 kts.- !975 model- 231 gal. fuel 2. gear 2:1 3. shaft 1.5" 4. 4 blade Nibral, 20x23 5. installer: Tim Silveo @ Down Jersey Marine Services. Jimmy G. & i had him do our installations. He has the best reputation in the NE. Office # 856-451-7961 Cell # 609-319-2283 ...

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Jimmy, they had many more problems than what came out at MA500.

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In Wildwood, NJ at the biggest marina ( Schooner Island ) Gas is $3.57 and diesel is $2.62. I don't think the boat traffic is off a whole lot, although the larger charter boats are taking it on the chin. They seldom go out.

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I put tabs on my boat this past winter. The best thing I have done in a long time. I fish Delaware Bay and we get a 3 to 4 foot chop very close together, by putting the bow down it eliminates the pounding. I can now go offshore without the pounding with all the added weight towards the stern. ( ice,...

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Jim, good luck, but knowing how you like to get out there, i would bet dollars to donuts you will be back on the water in no time at all. See you at the Poormans.

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Bruce & John D. , have you ever been on a boat that is on fire with gas engines? I was and i was lucky enough to swim away before it blew. Also the price difference from gas to diesel in my area of South Jersey is 88 cents. The gas engines use much more fuel at any speed. I have owned 3 bertrams and...

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