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by Bill G.
Jun 9th, '16, 18:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eliminate black streaks on your hull w/this trick!
Replies: 6
Views: 2199

Re: Eliminate black streaks on your hull w/this trick!

If you can't loosen the rub rail screws[like me] the yard that painted my hull used a 3m double sided body molding tape from a auto body shop and stuck them on under the rub rail been on for 4 years never fell off and just replaced them this year.
by Bill G.
Apr 29th, '16, 09:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blisters
Replies: 8
Views: 7525

Re: Blisters

Thanks Cap't P,thank goodness I'm in a shallow slip.Thanks guys ...3 coats of barrier good?......Bill G.
by Bill G.
Apr 28th, '16, 14:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blisters
Replies: 8
Views: 7525

Re: Blisters

Looks like I'll give it a go if for some reason I don't do it right or miss one what could be the end result?
by Bill G.
Apr 28th, '16, 09:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blisters
Replies: 8
Views: 7525

Blisters

Had my bottom blasted and as expected a couple of eraser size blisters and checked the site and Capt. P recommended 3M Marine Prem. Filler for them would I still use that and can I do the repairs myself or better left for the yard?I plan on 3 coats of barrier and 3 coats of paint.Any input always va...
by Bill G.
Sep 16th, '15, 13:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RPM loss
Replies: 6
Views: 2630

Re: RPM loss

Thanks for the input guys always good stuff looks like I need to go for a swim.
by Bill G.
Sep 14th, '15, 17:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RPM loss
Replies: 6
Views: 2630

Re: RPM loss

Thanks Kevin,the other thing I thought about was fuel maybe filters/separators.Is there something from the tank that may be cutting fuel flow?
by Bill G.
Sep 14th, '15, 08:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RPM loss
Replies: 6
Views: 2630

RPM loss

Not sure where to look 1st I was out of commission for 2 weeks after almost chopping a finger off ran the boat Labor Day weekend and lost about 300-400 rpm's off the top end can't get them past 4k and my cruise at 3k rpm's dropped about 1-2 knots.I was thinking the bottom had gotten some growth and ...
by Bill G.
Sep 3rd, '15, 09:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Word from the new Bertram company
Replies: 27
Views: 11173

Re: Word from the new Bertram company

A short time ago there was a new 60 designed by Ullberg being shown I wonder?...Bill G.
by Bill G.
Jun 25th, '15, 09:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: imron
Replies: 4
Views: 1829

Re: imron

Thanks guys I was afraid it was to abrasive and I would wind up with thinned out paint where the streaks always are after some rain.By the way I have used it on gelcoat and the deck and if it sits to long it will yellow and I found by using Spray Nine on them it would get rid of them.BR Bill G
by Bill G.
Jun 24th, '15, 12:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: imron
Replies: 4
Views: 1829

imron

Can Spray Nine be used for black streaks without damaging the paint? TXS Bill G.
by Bill G.
May 4th, '15, 13:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vibration
Replies: 6
Views: 2032

Re: vibration

2 seasons ago
by Bill G.
May 4th, '15, 10:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vibration
Replies: 6
Views: 2032

Re: vibration

I did feel it the last trip of last season and figured it was a loose zinc I found I guessed wrong.
by Bill G.
May 4th, '15, 09:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vibration
Replies: 6
Views: 2032

vibration

1st ride and a slight vibration at 3k rpm's and up.Checked the shafts,struts and props didn't see anything that looked like needed fixing before splashing.Can't feel anything standing at the stern over the struts but it can be felt on the bridge thinking to pull it back out and send out the props?.....
by Bill G.
Apr 13th, '15, 11:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: no power
Replies: 5
Views: 2198

Re: no power

Yes
by Bill G.
Apr 13th, '15, 10:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: no power
Replies: 5
Views: 2198

Re: no power

Should have mentioned had power prior to both batteries charged and everything working I'm thinking I got something wet?
by Bill G.
Apr 13th, '15, 10:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: no power
Replies: 5
Views: 2198

no power

Not a great start to the season,had a small spill in the bilge which I cleaned up and then hosed down the bilge now I have no battery power at all no electronics no bilge pump zip zero it's like someone stole my batteries.I can't imagine what I did but won't be surprised either any ideas where to lo...
by Bill G.
Apr 6th, '15, 16:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gelcoat
Replies: 6
Views: 2791

Re: gelcoat

Thank you so much...Bill
by Bill G.
Apr 6th, '15, 15:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gelcoat
Replies: 6
Views: 2791

Re: gelcoat

Thank you Patrick,not having done this before is there one you would recommend?Interlux watertite?or Interlux 2000e? are they considered barrier coats?
by Bill G.
Apr 6th, '15, 12:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gelcoat
Replies: 6
Views: 2791

Re: gelcoat

Thank you, I should have mentioned not taking the bottom down all the way I was just doing a section that had chipped off should still just apply barrier coat? TXS Bill
by Bill G.
Apr 6th, '15, 12:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gelcoat
Replies: 6
Views: 2791

gelcoat

Need some advice what to use on the bottom my dum ass went a little to far sanding the bottom paint off and wound up removing a small section of gelcoat.Did not get into deep just exposed to bare fiberglass do I need to use an epoxy?
thank you in advance...Bill G.
by Bill G.
Mar 12th, '15, 09:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: repacking shafts
Replies: 2
Views: 2659

repacking shafts

Anyone used Western Pacific Dripless Moldable PTFE? used Gortex last time around and my marina mentioned this stuff but they have not used it yet with anyone not sure I want to be the test boat...TXS Bill G
by Bill G.
Feb 12th, '15, 09:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: paint
Replies: 2
Views: 1381

paint

Need to have my bridge painted and was hoping someone would have a local guy in Brick/Toms River NJ area that is mobile?,,TXS Bill G.
by Bill G.
Dec 8th, '14, 09:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antigua fishing
Replies: 2
Views: 1099

Re: Antigua fishing

Thanks Doug had a feeling that might be the case.
by Bill G.
Dec 6th, '14, 13:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Antigua fishing
Replies: 2
Views: 1099

Antigua fishing

Lucky me going to Antigua end of Dec. anyone fished there? any boat recommendations? Thanks Happy Holidays to all.....Bill G.
by Bill G.
Apr 16th, '14, 18:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sunday surprise
Replies: 12
Views: 2595

Re: sunday surprise

Hey Bruce the anti freeze was from the fwc system not the pink stuff going out the exhaust is that still possible what you mentioned thanks for your input it's greatly appreciated.Bill
by Bill G.
Apr 16th, '14, 17:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sunday surprise
Replies: 12
Views: 2595

Re: sunday surprise

Thanks so much Bruce will do.
by Bill G.
Apr 16th, '14, 17:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sunday surprise
Replies: 12
Views: 2595

Re: sunday surprise

Update-compression ck ok,pressure test closed system good but still no idea where the antifreeze came from.Had the motor running letting sit overnight and going to take a look in the morning any other ideas?...txs Bill
by Bill G.
Apr 14th, '14, 12:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sunday surprise
Replies: 12
Views: 2595

Re: sunday surprise

Hi Bruce thanks for kicking in, the motor is out of the boat for a timing chain and was in the marina's shop over the winter.It was the 3rd from the front of the motor on the r/s I think that's number 6?and it was green antifreeze?
by Bill G.
Apr 14th, '14, 10:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sunday surprise
Replies: 12
Views: 2595

Re: sunday surprise

No,no overheat winterized and stored inside.
by Bill G.
Apr 14th, '14, 08:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sunday surprise
Replies: 12
Views: 2595

sunday surprise

Pulled spark plugs on Sunday to have antifreeze pour out of one of the cylinders the cylinder is right above a block drain.I can't see any water in the oil could it be a rizor gasket?and would there be any possible damage in that cylinder with the anti freeze in it? Any input would be appreciated......
by Bill G.
Apr 9th, '14, 13:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: amsoil
Replies: 8
Views: 1725

amsoil

Anyone used or is using Amsoil in their gassers?was using 25w40 Merc synthetic oil which they no longer offer and am considering Amsoil 10W40 OR 15W40 as opposed to Merc's partial synthetic oil....TXS Bill G
by Bill G.
Oct 31st, '13, 15:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: amsoil
Replies: 4
Views: 987

amsoil

Anyone use Amsoil in their gassers? worth using?.................Bill G
by Bill G.
Aug 26th, '13, 13:35
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 13
Views: 21616

Re: fuel pump

Txs Rawleigh strange enough ran it on Sunday and it didn't miss a beat and I did nothing except put a pressure gauge on it last week not sure if that's good or bad.1st boat I ever had that fixed it self now I can see why everybody so crazed with these little boats. BR ....Bill
by Bill G.
Aug 23rd, '13, 13:56
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 13
Views: 21616

Re: fuel pump

Txs again Peter it's been the same for me for 2 seasons I retanked 4-5 yrs ago and replaced my gas lines with ethanol proof rubber hose from the tank to the pump and last year that same side ran like crap found black particles in the in line filter and replaced the hose and rebuilt carb but the prob...
by Bill G.
Aug 23rd, '13, 12:51
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 13
Views: 21616

Re: fuel pump

Sounds almost exactly like my problem when I kicked in the secondaries the idle would surge up and down,when I shut it down and restarted it it would be normal.Originally I was thinking I had 2 separate issues but I'm now thinking fuel pump.
by Bill G.
Aug 23rd, '13, 10:34
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 13
Views: 21616

Re: fuel pump

Txs Peter,did you notice any issue when you opened up the secondaries?
by Bill G.
Aug 22nd, '13, 17:29
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 13
Views: 21616

Re: fuel pump

Hey Mark I did swap them but it didn't follow.
by Bill G.
Aug 22nd, '13, 11:23
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 13
Views: 21616

Re: fuel pump

Yes mechanical
by Bill G.
Aug 22nd, '13, 10:48
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: fuel pump
Replies: 13
Views: 21616

fuel pump

Has anyone had a fuel pump problem? Have a gremlin I can't find idle drops by itself- rebuilt carb,swapped distributers,swapped coils and no luck.Someone mentioned to me that possibly the pump is pumping to much pressure to the Quadrajet causing to much fuel and bringing down the idle? pressure at 7...
by Bill G.
Jul 12th, '13, 09:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REPOWER
Replies: 16
Views: 6037

Re: REPOWER

Thanks Preston may look you up as I get a little closer...Bill G
by Bill G.
Jul 10th, '13, 16:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REPOWER
Replies: 16
Views: 6037

Re: REPOWER

Paul,Preston thanks for the feed back still working on it have decided what motors yet but it looks like I'm pretty limited as to what fits......TXS Bill G
by Bill G.
Jun 26th, '13, 08:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: merc tech
Replies: 0
Views: 822

merc tech

Would anybody have a good Mercruiser mechanic they could recommend in the Brick/Pt Pleasant N.J. area? Thanks, Bill
by Bill G.
Jun 22nd, '13, 09:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rebuilds
Replies: 1
Views: 1103

Re: rebuilds

They are located in Mass.
by Bill G.
Jun 22nd, '13, 08:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rebuilds
Replies: 1
Views: 1103

rebuilds

Anyone or know of anybody who has bought Doug Russell rebuilt engines?. TXS Bill G.
by Bill G.
Jun 1st, '13, 08:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REPOWER
Replies: 16
Views: 6037

Re: REPOWER

Hey Bruce take a look at your e-mail when u get a chance....TXS Bill
by Bill G.
May 30th, '13, 12:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REPOWER
Replies: 16
Views: 6037

Re: REPOWER

Bruce not sure why it didn't go hit me at wsgiarratana@yahoo and I'll send it ...TXS Bill
by Bill G.
May 30th, '13, 11:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REPOWER
Replies: 16
Views: 6037

Re: REPOWER

Txs Bruce tried to send you a pm
by Bill G.
May 29th, '13, 16:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: REPOWER
Replies: 16
Views: 6037

REPOWER

Getting close to repowering my 28 that currently has 230 Mercuisers with carbs gonna put gassers back in any suggestions would be welcomed.Marina talking to me about remanufactuered Mercruisers...TXS Bill G.
by Bill G.
Jan 4th, '13, 14:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: costa rica
Replies: 6
Views: 1737

Re: costa rica

Looks like I'm going the 17th -23rd of Feb. and staying at Los Suenos
by Bill G.
Jan 3rd, '13, 15:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: costa rica
Replies: 6
Views: 1737

costa rica

Hi Guys Happy New Year,thinking of going to Costa Rica in mid Feb for vaca and get some fishing in any recomendations? TXS....Bill G