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I moved from CT to Southport, NC in June. Took boat down July 4th weekend and it took 3 days and didn't take a spray of salt on the bridge...perfect flawless trip. By late July we received about 30" of rain in Southport, NC. Not too bad other than some minor flooding issues. Dried out in August then...

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Thanks guys for the comments and suggestions. I'll probably run the ocean to Norfolk then head up to the Ditch and by pass Oregon Inlet. I'll be making this run in mid-July and look forward to the scenic route in the Ditch. I'll keep ya'll posted as I make my way southbound and hope to cross paths w...

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I've been visiting the sandbox for sometime but not posting lately. I've decided to move to Southport, NC and by mid-July I'll be taking the boat for a good run from Stamford, CT to Southport, NC to her new home. Planning on doing approx. 200 nautical/daily so if weather is good should be there in 4...

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Hell yeah...need to see how the pro easily resolved this problem so that you wanted to do the other side. Glad to hear that it turned out so well for you!

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I have a 4.0 Fischer Panda and can run A E/C; Hot H2O heater, battery charger and if needed block heaters without any problems. Expensive geni but it fits port outboard side of Cummins 6BTA 330 hp.

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Regarding the cracked side glass; I have a crack in the rear section of the side window installed on a FBC which is the stand up head on starboard side. How do you take out this glass section from the aluminum frame?

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I would like to order one (sanded) when you get caught up with your back orders. Thanks,

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I have exactly what you are describing; fiberglass box with 3 fold down seats. Fiberglass box is at a good height for seats that are mounted an aluminum slide. The back side of box has fold down access hatch that can hold a lot. I keep 6 life jackets, 2 fenders and all my docking lines. Only issue i...

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This is the install of the Fischer Panda 4.0

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I have a Panda 4 and use the sound shield and this casing will bring down the noise a lot. I fact I find the vibration more noticeable than the noise using the sound shield. I have mine mounted port outboard side on my 31.

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Rawleigh, you know it's not too bad since it's fully enclosed with sound shield. I installed it on rubber pads to reduce the vibration but like most genis you can hear and feel it running but not annoying. Biggest issue is the exhaust is sometime below waterline and this causes a wet transom and bub...

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I have the Fischer Panda 4.0 and it fits on port side next to Cummins 6BTA. A little tight but it went in no problem. If you want pics I can send later today. This 1 cylinder diesel unit runs at 3600 RPM but burns no fuel...I think 1/4 gal/hr. and it can run reverse cycle A/C & heat.

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I've read or heard that any cleaning product that contains some bleach that is not rinsed off completely may cause pink spots on vinyl and the stitching. Once it turns light shade of pink it's difficult to remove. No idea why this reaction occurs.

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Try looking at the 18' McKee Craft CC. Mine rides great with 150 hp. but less power would be okay as well.

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She's on the way to the ramp to be launched Saturday morning. No issues launching and the Cummins came to life easily.

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http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg517/Wursty/BertramBottom.jpg The hull after soda blasting with old barrier(gray), epoxy (yelloe) and gelcoat (white) showing along with blisters and voids. http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg517/Wursty/BertramBottom3.jpg Applying Watertight epoxy to fill and...

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Finished with 5 coats rolled on epoxy barrier (alternating color from gray & white) and 2 coats antifouling paint. I applied the first coat of antifouling to the barrier as suggested using the Thumb Print test process and it worked very well. I was surprised how quickly the barrier "Thumb Printed". ...

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Thank you guys for your comments. I'm gonna apply final coat of barrier tomorrow and paint using "Thumb Print" test. Should be a good day in the NE tomorrow for this application. Thanks for your comments.

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I had the bottom soda blasted and repaired & faired the typical blisters and voids. Washed and then wiped down hull with Interlux 202. Applied the Interlux epoxy barrier coat and followed the Interlux 2000E directions. Have 4 coats rolled onto the bottom and planning for the final 5th coat of barrie...

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Thanks Capt Pat & Carl for your suggestions but is it best to have all the extra length of bearing protruding only from the front; or equal on both ends; or only extend toward the back. I think you guys said exactly opposing placement so I asking for clarification. Thank you

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Back in 1998 she was repowered with 330's Cummins with 1.5" shafts. I'm attempting to replace the cutlass bearings and it seems the length of the strut and bearing is unconventional. The new cutlass are 6" whereas the strut and old cutlass is 5.5". Do I cut back the new cutlass to 5.5" or do I leave...

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Keith, I watched the show last night...holy smokes! You guys did a great job controlling those Whites boat side. Very exciting watching on TV so I can only imagine being on site. Keep up the good work it will be very cool to track those giant female White Sharks.

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Pete, are the Chaos rods considered stand-up and what line class are they rated?

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I have a blue hull and it's a lot of care to keep it looking good. It always needs to be freshwater sprayed after running cause when dry all the salt crystals appear. Also, if you get any nicks or scratches they show. Blue looks great but requires maintenance.

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So I'm trying to get this sorted out. I want to buy a new switch and it's 1/8" pipe fit size. I will need a 2 terminal pressure switch. My question is do I get it as normally on or normally off?

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Bruce, thanks for the explanation. I will work on it this weekend and let you know how it works out.

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Requesting clarification based upon Bruce's suggestion: If the oil pressure switch is operational prior to using it for exciting alternator then do I add a wire from 1 treminal of the oil pressure to the field (exciter) and then from the other terminal of oil pressure bring wire from starter + posit...

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Looked for the diode and no luck locating it. So I'll try using the oil pressure switch to excite alternator. My question is do I connect each hub of oil pressure switch and bring each wire to the alternator spade connection to create the circuit to excite the alternator?

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Walter, thank you for the detailed explanation. I'll start looking next week for the dreaded diode. I'm heading up your way this weekend for early season fluking off of Montauk. I will post again once I get the problem solved.

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I'll look for the diode but do you have any idea where i should start looking? Alternator end or where does the other end begin I'm guessing at the ignition? Any suggestions?

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okay...thanks for the suggestion Bruce. Concerning the diode, would that be independant of the Cummins circuit board or is it integrated on their board? Just trying to figure out where to look for the problem before I go to the alternative oil pressure switch with your fuse and boot suggestions. Tha...

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My exciter or field wire isn't working going to the alternator but I can excite it by bring 12V to the alternator using a test wire. I understand that the ignition key is to send this 12v signal but it aint workin so that's why I do it with a test wire at the alternator plug (3 wire). My question is...

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Bob, I have trolling valves on my ZF's so can get very slow. However with both in gear w/o using valves I idle at 5.5 knots. Top end is 33 knots.
I look forward to steering through various sea conditions but for yesterdays shake down all went perfectly in flat water.

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Did the shake down yesterday with the newly installed Capt Pat's rudders. Extremely satisfied at all speeds from 4 knots to 30 knots. Performance exactly as you all said even when only operating on one engine I can actually STEER the boat down the channel. Nice to have those oversized ruddders behin...

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I'm trying to get more info ...but my source said it happened this past weekend. As soon as i get more info I'll send it into the sandbox. I'm trying to get an article or something documenting date and cause of the event. We can see the painful result... stand by

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Anybody know the story? Apparently happened this past weekend.

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I'll let the sandbox know next week once the boat gets splashed for 2012 season. I look forward to the improved steering preformance.

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Order a pair from Capt. Patrick this past winter and are installed. They appear to be about 35% larger than the originals. Can't comment on the steering improvement yet since boat is in the NE coast and not launched yet. I'm anxious to experience the difference trolling using only 1 engine. With the...

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The forward pump was doing fine but cycling every 2 min. I was now at dockside and plugged for 4 hrs contemplating the condition and I realized that I wouldn't sleep unless it was hauled out. Of course it was Sunday afternoon so I had to pay up for an emergency haul. The lack of cooled water to the ...

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My PYI Dripless failed in 2010. It cooked from having a clogged coolant hose caused by a piece of zinc. Had to get boat hauled within a few hours of failure because the water was coming in fast. So the boatyard replaced PYI dripless and back in I go the next day. They never checked the coolant hose ...

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I have both new rudders ready to be mounted back onto the boat. Before I install them are there any reccomendations as to what to do with preparing and painting the stainless rudders. Should I coat with Interlux Interprotect 2000 as a primer and then use antifoulant or is there some other primer and...

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Charlie,
It's repowered with 330 cummins. Last fall turned 1,000 hrs. Most work done between '96 - '98. New geni in 2010. I got the boat in '03 and put all the fishing components on her. Previously used for cruising the Chesapeake. Hope to make the 2012 rendezvous.

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I received the new rudders from Capt Pat and will start re-assembling portside if the NE weather cooperates. Below are some pics of the old stuff from portside. http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg517/Wursty/Stamford-20120108-00063.jpg http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg517/Wursty/Stamford-2012...

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Skipper Dick, I was looking at that Nylon/Thermoplastic bearing flange with SS bearing components and wonder if you have any comments about the the wear & tear and how they are holding up in the marine enviroment? I'm thinking of going that with them versus the entire SS flange & bearing setup. Any ...

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Another interesting discovery, the packing nut was imprinted with a Chris Craft logo with various numbers also stamped into the bronze. Anybody seen this before? I will try to post pics once I figure out how to??

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Started removing the port side rudder this weekend since it was mild in the Northeast. The dang thing fought me the entire way starting with rusted nuts and bolts holding the upper flange bearing. After busting them off the flange bearing was welded with rust to the shaft. Had to cut the flange hous...

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Thanks men for the encouragement. I'm sending the check to Capt Patrick tomorrow. Sprayed a lot of lub and Corrosion X all over the rudder posts so next weekend I'll start dis-assembling them. Hope they come apart and slip out without resistance. Stand by. Also might need to either jack up the boat ...

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Looking for commentrs about replacing my undersized B28 rudders with the oversized rudders. Are there any secrets in removing the old and replacing with oversized that I hope I can purchase from Capt Patrick? Boat is high and dry and I will measure for clearance from boat bottom to ground hoping tha...

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I"ll be in Marsh Harbour next week if anybody wants me to take a good look at her. I just need the name/location of the marina.

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