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PeterPalmieri

Ive got borg warner velvet drive model 10-18-004

The current props are bronze 3 blade 17" diameter and 16" pitch

The 454s are 330 hp

PeterPalmieri

Joe that is some great info thanks! Hopefully someone will step up with a worthy prop suggestion. In terms of the rudder shelf it is wood but was replaced in 2008 when the deck was rebuilt i believe but i will check. I didnt realize the props were $1000 each. I will have to research further. Pete

PeterPalmieri

Dug wrote:Good call on the nibrals. You will benefit from them. I would recommend considering 4 blade vs. 3 as well.

Any thoughts on the particular specs?

Whaler i am planning on using martins marine in islip.

PeterPalmieri

Hey guys, let me thank you in advance for your thoughts. First thing in the spring I'd like to address the running gear on my boat, I've got a '69FBC with 454s. During my survey a few things came up: The starboard prop is dull and needs to be reconditioned or replaced. The cutlass bearings need to b...

PeterPalmieri

In regards to the winter slip i am going to inquire with the village further today. I know they do not have shore power at the docks on shore road. I will find out what my options are the marina is just about full every winter so they must have something in place to either run their own bubblers or ...

PeterPalmieri

Thanks for all the tips guys. The village marina here has an ice breaking program. Which means they keep a channel clear to the bay which stops the marina from freezing. My insurance company is aware that the boat will be in the water all winter. I have other friends and neighbors that keep their bo...

PeterPalmieri

The winter slip is in walking distance of the house so i do plan on being there often. Non toxic antifreeze sounds like a good idea. The boat will only come out for a short time in the spring for a bottom cleaning and some work. I will not be shrink wrapping the boat or pulling the hull plug for any...

PeterPalmieri

I am having a ABYC electrician look at the boat on saturday. Some immediate things on the survey i want to address before winter. I am hoping to move the boat to Babylon on Sunday. Then ive got to get a canvas guy come by to fit me with a cockpit cover as the boat will be in the water for the winter...

PeterPalmieri

That sounds insane and a lot of fun at the same time. I cant wait to see this machine of yours. I will plan on doing the rudders in the spring.

PeterPalmieri

Ok if you insist. Are you down there during the. Week or only on the weekends?

PeterPalmieri

How much do the ozersized rudders increase the draft? And how much deeper are they then the originals?

PeterPalmieri

Dick,

Can you snap and post a few photos when your done?

If anyone has some pictures they can post of the entire system with the crash valve and the attachment for winterizing that would be awesome.

PeterPalmieri

Thanks Ed. This is a welcome suprise. I haven't done the tally but it looks like at least a half dozen guys on this board betweeen Freeport and Oakdale. A 15 mile radius from me...And another 3 or 4 on the east end. That's awesome and I look forward to meeting everyone in the future and of course ch...

PeterPalmieri

Bob,

Can you expand on this:

"....you need to have capt. patrick rudders to plant that stern before even thinking about making a attempt"

I understand how they can be helpful in tracking on a single motor, what do you mean by planting the stern?

Thanks Pete

PeterPalmieri

Pete- I'd think there was something wrong with you if you weren't this excited. Your first big boat is a really big deal, it is a completely different feel from the outboards that we are used to. Suddenly those buoys mean something! You are going to love that boat. where will she be in Babylon? Vil...

PeterPalmieri

I know I've come on like gang busters asking a million questions. I appreciate everyones kindness and help. What a great community....

Can you blame me I'm REALLY excited!

PeterPalmieri

My buddy who's going out tomorrow says he's going all the way to Watch Hill, had some good reports out that way over the weekend.

PeterPalmieri

Thank you Captain for that lengthy response. With all the "need" to do on the boat I don't see me adding a manual switch and a fire port anytime soon. I am already in touch with an ABYC electrician who is going to do some work for me. I will discuss adding the automatic engine shut off with him when...

PeterPalmieri

It looks like the only difference in the MA2 vs. CG2 is the manual option. I don't understand how and why I would use manual operation. Can someone explain?

In any case I will pick up one of these two and worry about the auto shut off as I address other electrical issues over the winter.

PeterPalmieri

Thanks for the tip Bob. I am probably gonna do the new rudders, props and cutlass bearings in the spring. I've ran the inlet at least 30 times this year in my flats boat, what a mess it is over there, demo has just about disappeared. I don't plan on running in the ocean unless it's dead calm. I was ...

PeterPalmieri

I have to have some electrical work done on the boat over the winter and will address the automatic shut down at that time. Will that effect how I go about choosing a particular model of extinguisher or does the engine shut down work independently of the extinguishers? I guess my question is should ...

PeterPalmieri

Hey guys, If you didn't see my thread from a few days ago I am a new B31 owner, just took delivery on Saturday. One of the first things I need to do is replace the fixed clean agent engine compartment fire extinguishers. During the survey it was point out that they were not inspected and tagged. The...

PeterPalmieri

Took her out today with my nephew and Father. Just cruised down to the FI lighthouse, turned around and came home. The three of us on the bridge and of course we passed Marty on his way back. How did you do? I've spent so much time on these local waters with my flats boat, which navigation is if you...

PeterPalmieri

One of the things I need to upgrade on my boaat. It's a maze of piping and I believe my suyveyor said that the SW Intake system should be able to support 400lbs. Sounds like this would be a good upgrade, since you guys are way ahead of is what your saying.....You normally turn off the sea cock to wi...

PeterPalmieri

That really seems to be the way to do it Walter. It's a matter of it all being second nature to me....

PeterPalmieri

That was me just went and filled the gas tank. That was the previous owner on the boat with me. Just ran from Islip and back. First time docking the boat and all that jazz didn't kill anyone.

Did you do any fishing?

PeterPalmieri

Whaler that is the one..

PeterPalmieri

Bob,

My nephew hangs around OY a bit he is good friends with the owners son. Thanks for the offer I am running around this morning and I have to actually buy the boat today. I would love to see your fully redone B31...

PeterPalmieri

The massive pulpit :shock: Thus far I'm finding out some love it some don't but everyone has an opinion about it.

PeterPalmieri

Hey Bob, unfortunately I went to Connetquot HS, I grew up in that little sliver of a neighborhood that lived in Sayville but didn't go to Sayville schools. That is some collection of boats you've got there. Do you work at Oakdale Yacht or are you just there all the time? Thanks for the offer. I'm gl...

PeterPalmieri

Tommy, When my Intruder was ready I drove down to test ride it and trailer it back to NY. I loved the area and cruised many of the marsh land ares. Ever since I have talked about making a trip down there with the boat in tow to fish for Albies but I have not yet made it happen. Glen Rose is a great ...

PeterPalmieri

Thanks Bruce... I've got a lot to learn! Thankfully the 4 hours I spent with the surveyor was a very good introduction to all the sytems on the boat. Three months ago I couldn't have told you what a cutlass bearing was or why a FWC engine would have a salt water intake. I'm very thankful to have a p...

PeterPalmieri

John,

The rebuilt port motor hit 5000 RPMs and the starboard 4900 WOT, It was a glass calm day.

The starboard prop needs some work, I guess what your saying is I can probably use a new set of props that will work better with my boat.

I'll have to start reading up on that. Thanks...

PeterPalmieri

Thanks UV. There is some nasty stuff in there I will try to get out first. Would prefer it doesn't end up in the bildge. I should mention I'm not all that comfortable with engine work (i.e. I don't do it), I am up for cleaning, electrical work and some interior upgrades. The yard that rebuilt the mo...

PeterPalmieri

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PeterPalmieri

Thanks Andre.

I will admit that deck really pushed this one over the top for me. It visually takes an already beautiful boat and makes it special.

The down side is it may have allowed me to be less subjective on other mechanical issues.

PeterPalmieri

Mikey, You can see I posted a link to the guy who built my boat. It draws 6" of water and has a tunnel and jack plate I can run that boat in ankle deep water. I spent two years as president of Eatern Fly rodders (meets in Riverhead NY) I learned everything I know about sight fishing for bass from my...

PeterPalmieri

Thanks Walter. The boat is documented as "East Wind" the name I will continue to keep on her as it may have some history. A google search brought up no information for me on a charter boat of that name in Montauk. This is from accounts of the seller. I would think that the current bow pulpit which w...

PeterPalmieri

Here is a portion of my to do list - Electrical - Most of the wiring is updated but both the AC and DC panels are old home style single pole breakers. Some really old fuse panels in the enigine box and the postive battery connections are all exposed. Engines - At sea trial both motors got up to 5000...

PeterPalmieri

Historically I do know that this boat spent many years as a charter boat in Montauk before it was sold maybe 5 years ago. That owner performed many updates including a new teak deck, barrier coated and painted the hull. And did a decent job at updating the interior which is not yet complete. The hea...

PeterPalmieri

Here are some pics. I actually won't own the boat until tomorrow morning... http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu280/peterpalmieri/Fishing%20Photos/Bertram%2031/2276743_8.jpg http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu280/peterpalmieri/Fishing%20Photos/Bertram%2031/2276743_9.jpg http://i655.photobucket.co...

PeterPalmieri

Hey guys... Been stalking the site for some time now. Finally pulled the trigger on the 31FBC that fit my budget! It's a 1969 with 1985 454s the port motor was just rebuilt and has not yet been broken in. Tons of info and pics to share. By reading all the posts I have already learned a little about ...

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