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PeterPalmieri

Not sure if this is a supply chain issue or just normal business. Since I keep my boat in the water all winter I need to keep some in the bilge so I buy two cases sometime in October to last the winter. I’ve learned all marine supply stores locally order a shipment and don’t restock and you won’t fi...

PeterPalmieri

I sent you some pics on FB messenger.

PeterPalmieri

Carl,

Apparently when you sell a boat on FB they ask you for miles like it’s a car. If you leave it blank they fill it in with NaN (not a number). At least that’s what google told me.

PeterPalmieri

What size is the fuel tank to fit the genny in that spot?

PeterPalmieri

John, You are correct, the last time East Wind hit that speed was on a trailer. When we sea trialed Buddy Boy we barely touched 30.0 kts WOT and that was flying. It’s definitely going to cut down on our time from the dock to the inlet or summer trips around the bay. I maybe get 2 or 3 trips per seas...

PeterPalmieri

Done with a 30kt cruise seems a long way away, but looking forward to the journey there.

PeterPalmieri

Those are the typical gas engine supports. They need to be unbolted and removed, saved for the wood or thrown out. Here is the link to new engine beds for diesel conversion not only for strength but the ability to service the sides of engines. http://bertram31.com/proj/tips/engines.htm This is exac...

PeterPalmieri

Raybo Marine NY wrote: ↑Sep 28th, '21, 09:05 I cant believe how different your engine beds are set up than Craig's, what were the original engines again?

When I got the boat it had 454s, I don’t know what the original was or how many times they may have been changed prior.

PeterPalmieri

That is really terrible news, thank you for letting us know. Prayers to his family and friends.

PeterPalmieri

Tops off and engines are out

PeterPalmieri

Just to recap. Boat came out a couple weeks ago, getting striped at a local yard. All mechanical and electrical. Then hauled over to Raybo for some glass work and then back to the yard for the 370s. Most everything mechanical and electrical is going to be replaced. Not sure if we will get to much of...

PeterPalmieri

I’m jealous everyday. Incredible work.

PeterPalmieri

Daniel,
The boys are 9&12, we went two years in a row before Covid. We are all dying to go back but also hoping the new Cummins can somewhat replace a 10 hour flight with a 3 hour boat ride.

PeterPalmieri

Daniel, We’ve been to Cabo twice, the humpbacks are a treat IMO, haven’t seen an Orca that would be special. We’ve been fortunate to see humpbacks up here off Long Island fairly regularly and on one occasion a bus size white shark pass under the boat. I know a lot of folks shun the non targeted spec...

PeterPalmieri

Who knew someone can talk so long about air coming and going from a boat...however it all does make sense. Interesting product, but I wonder how much of their claims are true. It seems more than adequate for our boat and motors needs though. The face draining vents with moisture eliminator is what ...

PeterPalmieri

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PeterPalmieri

John,

Was just thinking through this, Murray Ventilation is going to draw up ones specifically for my 370s, I will share when he does but you could probably downsize them if you go with 210s or 250s.

PeterPalmieri

You see that foil lined piping (ducting) from the Turbo intake, it goes up over the motor and to the side of the boat...if that ducting penetrated a wall that was sound insulated, the cold air would still pass through the ductwork but the sound would stop at that wall. Basically, seal in the engine...

PeterPalmieri

Going to get in touch with these guys tomorrow.

https://www.murrayventilation.com/drain-options

PeterPalmieri

https://deltatsystems.com/product/custom-moisture-eliminators/ Pete I have used this company to custom make large scale moisture eliminators for commercial boats and they were great!! This is the way I was going to go and still might I just got bored one rainy day and made the ones I have now. Do t...

PeterPalmieri

True if the passageway from motor compartment to cockpit louvers was open the sound of the motor would escape. BUT if the intake was ducted like Bob Lico's...that ducting could be sent through a wall/bulkhead that was sound insulated with only the cold air allowed to pass through. So only cold fres...

PeterPalmieri

Those premade Vetus boxes aren’t big enough using the math of 1/2 square inch per HP. Anyone have a source for someone that makes them in the right size?

PeterPalmieri

Thanks Bruce, noise levels are a big concern for my family

PeterPalmieri

About a month after 9/11. My Dad and I were drifting for bass in front of the FI coast guard station. I hooked a nice fish around 20lbs and we drifted with 500 feet of the entrance of the station. They brought us in and had us tie up to there dock, they inspected the boat and were pretty darn seriou...

PeterPalmieri

When my boat was stolen they didn’t go into the locked cabin and they didn’t know to open or where to find my seacocks to open them. I think either keys or a kill switch would have been enough of a deterrent.

PeterPalmieri

Thanks for both Jason. If I can fit a belly band in my budget, I think I’d like to go with floating side panels to give me a toe kick that is vented on the bottom using that same space to draw in the air. In case that’s not part of my budget those dorado boxes look like they’ll do the trick. I’ve be...

PeterPalmieri

As someone who’s boat was taken for a joy ride last year. I like the idea of having keys.

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Peter,

Someone cut access ports into the inside of my pilasters which wasn’t the prettiest way to do it but is functional. One way or the other a headliner won’t go back without an access panel. Regardless if I do or don’t move my electric panel.

PeterPalmieri

There is a reason all the 31s in Cabo and TSL. Glass in the windshield, move the head forward, strip all the fancy shit out and put the electric panel close to the aft bulkhead. It’s simple, reliable and takes advantage of the lost window space up front. And when you come in from the cockpit you hav...

PeterPalmieri

Everything you’ve done so far is spot on.

PeterPalmieri

Carl, Thanks for the advice, I throw my thoughts out there and sometimes there is a fine line between design/layout choices and dumb decisions. I have 8 offshore life vests taking up most of my galley storage and most of the v berth taken up by an anchor ball, bumpers and other safety gear. We tend ...

PeterPalmieri

Bob, We have two lights in the V berth, two 110 outlets in the cabin and the fwd bilge pump. That is all the wiring that runs through the cabin. All other electric is either up under the bridge or aft of the cabin bulkhead. The space above the headliner is currently unused, while the ares where the ...

PeterPalmieri

Here is the mock up just laid in place

https://imgur.com/a/cdYIvsG

PeterPalmieri

Separate layout question as we rewire I’m looking to create a raised panel in the headliner to have easy access to the wiring. I mocked up with some scrap a cut out that is 28”x48”. The inside would be an oblong Inverted V. The backside being 21”x48” the access panel to the back of the bridge and th...

PeterPalmieri

The step in my companion isn’t stock. I have a flat deck from the engine bulkhead to the cabin bulkhead. I have a step floating above that which tied into the engine side panels. Makes my layout a bit different and an even better place to trap leaves.

PeterPalmieri

Any thoughts on a Raritan electro scan and eliminating a holding tank?

PeterPalmieri

I hate to admit it but if I’m “living off the hook” it’s gonna be on a Leopard powercat. Great layout for real living and insane fuel economy.

PeterPalmieri

Rick say the word and we are there. Took the family to Cabo the last two winters, precovid. Trolling for tuna at the mouth of the harbor and striped Marlin 3-4 miles off the beach. But it takes an entire day and just to fly over there.

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Ironworker wrote: ↑Sep 8th, '21, 19:49 Jim,

I'd like for you to post some pics of your crash valves and their location.

Bob Higgins has a nice set up on Resolute. I also want to set mine for an easy way to run antifreeze for winterization.

http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.ph ... ves#p96091

PeterPalmieri

Earleybird, I don’t see myself doing overnight canyon trips. My days of all-nighters and coming off a lobster pot in the middle of the night are behind me. I have all LEDs which is plenty of light for early morning departures or returning in the dark. While a microwave or electric skillet are nice c...

PeterPalmieri

That’s a great idea, thank you.

PeterPalmieri

Yes I am also considering going against the grain. I’m not sure I love having the holding tank under the cabin sole either. It’s certainly easier to keep the freshwater tank where it is and put the batteries on the shelves.

PeterPalmieri

I’m going to have a lot of questions and I may not always take the advice, but will certainly consider it. A couple of things to know: I am not interested in a generator, air conditioning, a microwave or refrigerator. We use fresh water for washing hands and maybe a quick cleaning of the deck or som...

PeterPalmieri

We will see, the boat comes out of the water on Friday. High tide no longer makes a fiberglass tank and Moeller hasn’t returned my email on a polyethylene. So a locally made metal tank is most likely the way to go. Will see if we can get close to 250gallons and I will be happy.

PeterPalmieri

Amberjack wrote: ↑Sep 5th, '21, 11:47 New power should give you 225 mile range with 25% reserve easy. What is a round trip to the Canyons for you?

It’s approx 100 mile trip from my dock.

PeterPalmieri

Some of those items require additional sensors added to the engine. They are programmable alarms on and off screen and can also trigger a light or audible alarm. They will program to your engine when they ship them to you or send a USB stick to update the settings if you have them already. I’m plann...

PeterPalmieri

I do plan on doing canyon runs, day trips. 185 should give me enough range to go to the Hudson, troll for the day and come back. But having extra if I did end up replacing the tank would be the smart move if we wanted to run to the cape or mid Atlantic for a rendezvous. Who knows we may move south i...

PeterPalmieri

We currently have a 185 gallon aluminum tank that was foamed in place, 2010. Not yet sure if it is something we want to save or replace when converting to diesel. If it pops right out, looks clean and will serve us well we will certainly keep it. The question is if it needs replacement, we can go wi...

PeterPalmieri

Tony, I wish windows were on the list, they are not, possibly the aft ones if we replace the cabin bulkhead. In any case I’m sure you’ve seen this: https://www.boatwindowframes.com/bertram-31-windshield/ Some of the nice things I’d like depending on how far the must have list pushes out is an electr...

PeterPalmieri

Thanks Jason, I sent the mechanic at the yard a link to your post and my notes from our conversation. Tomorrow is likely our last time out before we start tearing her apart.

I’ll start a new thread when I get all the details ironed out.

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