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At one time that would be true. But in Austin, Dallas/Ft Worth and possibly Houston they would get a ticker tape parade I'm afraid to say. Some of the stuff commin out of Texas is damn right scary. George Strait Sucks Now thats just mean................ Hillary in 2008" and "I'm here to confiscate y...

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Clay, Lake Okeechobee used to be a world class Bass fishing spot. Hugh factory Tournaments. But alas the same problem with Nitrate runoff from farms has killed the lake in terms of fishing. Once again it didn't make a difference with the politicians involved because of contributions from big sugar a...

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Aw come on doug......

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The 165 is a good engine for the 25 and 20. That's a two for one price. My experience with government boats, DEA, FBI, Marine Patrol, and other abc groups is that they take good care of the stuff. After all maintenance is not a problem when you have an unending supply of tax dollars. http://cgi.ebay...

Bruce

I agree.
Looking forward to meeting you.

Bruce

Just plain silly would have worked because that is my style. Its my style cause I've dealt with sailers for over 30 years full time. Now that's not a comfortable 40/hrs per week. Its all hours of the day or night cause some idot hasn't changed his impeller in 10 years cause 30 bucks is too much mone...

Bruce

http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.ph ... mins+reman

The above thread will answer your questions.

Yanmar does not have a factory reman program.

Bruce

John, While a very popular engine, some models are already not available. Whether this is a result of increased sales, regional demand or a lack of cores they don't know. Cummins is also tightening its belt like other companies which may lead to delay on reman engines. If your serious on the repower...

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I had thought you had already repowered. Now this is a storm............ HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) -- The U.S. military has evacuated 200 people from Wake Island before the arrival of Typhoon Ioke, the strongest Central Pacific hurricane in more than decade. Classified as a Category 5 "super typhoon," I...

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I was for over 20 years a sailboater

Respect only goes so far..............................

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Respect for one another here is paramount and it shows.

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Tim,
What do you have for engines now or are they still Detroits?

Bruce

Install the all thread, then rotate the coupling to make what you can't reach available.
Rotate the coupling as you tighten to bring each thread to you.

A little weight training on the upper body will build the pecks to the proper cushion.

Do they make a manziere in a "C" cup?

Bruce

Pat's neice and new hubby are movin to Manhattan.

Bruce

Garden is in.
From all the rain the grass seeds in that Texas dirt has started to sprout.

Somethings eatin the prickly pears though.

I bet that wedding was Texas size knowing Mike and Deb. Sorry I missed it.
Off to the big apple.

Bruce

What ever you do don't hammer on a coupling. Russ's suggestion works very well. A split coupling can have a set screw beside the two main side bolts. Check for that or A PIN before you do anything else. Make sure the packing nut is not too full of packing, leading to your problem. I've seen it befor...

Bruce

Your going by the theory that the NTSB report was truthful and correct. And if they based their report on JP-4 then no wonder. JP-4 is the military equivalent of Jet B with the addition of corrosion inhibitor and anti-icing additives. Jet B is a distillate covering the naphtha and kerosine fractions...

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Safety is not going to change the gov or they would fix the 747s with fuel tank problems that caused flight 800 to blow up off LI. Shoulder fired missle. The launch tube WAS found in N.J. JetA is Kerosene. Kerosene is NOT like gasoline: it is a lubricant, not corrosive, not volatile, and extremely ...

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You would think the end of the world is comming down here. In one way its good to see that people won't be screaming in the streets for the government and my tax dollars to save them. On the other hand the wife forgot to fill her car and the lines are hugh. I had to ration her some fuel from the gen...

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While out walking the dog a neighbor stopped me to talk about Ernesto and what I was planning. I said last I heard that Ernesto had been down graded to tropical storm status and could fall apart or become a hurricane again. I said we'll have to wait till Monday night to see what happens but at the m...

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Every definition of a full restoration is different. To restore is to return or repair to original condition. Before recomending yards, it should be defined at to what the owner wants to do and what defines a good sum of $$$$. IE Carl at Elite does really good work and is a great guy. But your talki...

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I don't have any real fuel burn data but the 330 in the 31 gets about 29 knots top end. A bit less than the 315 Yanmar. Exhaust system is 6" and can be tricky to install depending on who's deck system you have and whether you want it to run outboard of the stringer. Quite expensive having the risers...

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Worked on A Sea-Vee center console Yanmar diesel today. Owner bought it used and was wanting me to look it over. When he lifted the front seat, there was a metal grating above the engine and brown caked stuff on the engine underneath. When I inquired, he replied the old owner liked to do overnight f...

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I am working with Steyr's application guy to get the right combination and then will price it out.

They are very busy, as I am also.

Will let you all know here very soon.

Bruce

Andre,
Send lawyers, guns and money.

UV and Da Judge got the lawyers covered.
I got the guns covered.
You and Dug cover the money part.

Bruce

Try stabilizers.

Lets you hold an aim better.

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Everyone,
John pm'd me on where these motors are from and I know the shop.

I won't post the name but run Forest, run from these engines.

Bruce

Until the 300hp Steyr comes out, you'll need to decide whether you want a 25 or 30 knot boat.

The faster boat will require the use of Yanmar.

Anything under that I would use a Steyr.

Bruce

Police: Couple starved 89-year-old to death By Kevin Deutsch Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Wednesday, August 23, 2006 A suburban Boca Raton woman and her husband were arrested on charges of first-degree murder Wednesday after detectives found they'd kept the woman's 89-year-old mother in a darkened r...

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One of the side effects of Methadone addiction is increased sweating. Most likely he removed his clothes trying to get cool. My guess is Earl will be missing all his plates as they were probably skeet shooting from the tower. Its too bad. This older Viking SF was in mint condition. Earl is a really ...

Bruce

Welcome.
Pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable.

New guy buys the drinks!

Bruce

This is one of my customers. The boat owner, not the guy they found. Man held after being found adrift in stolen boat By Allyson Bird Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Wednesday, August 23, 2006 When Earl Flippo saw his 50-foot Viking yacht Saturday, it was docked at the ritzy Twelve Oaks Marina in Palm ...

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"cavit his eruptor" Unless you can confirm by a reputable Cummins dealer that these engines were rebuilt correctly, plan on adding rebuilding costs to those engines. I can't tell you how many times people have tried to save money by buying "rebuilt" engines only to have to rebuild them again after t...

Bruce

From one stubborn Lion to another, happy birthday UV.

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Here is some info from stanadyne on using their additive with bio-diesel and some alternative fuel info. http://www.stanadyne.com/new/ppt/showfile.asp?id=2498 http://www.stanadyne.com/new/ppt/showfile.asp?id=2499 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Beginning in 2006 diesel fuel for on-highway use must have no m...

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I would contact the additive maker first and ask if there is any compatability problem between the two.
If no problem I would use it.

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Gerry,
I talked to Fidel but he was gonna call me back with directions.
Do you know where its at?
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Sawzall? You guys don't know tools. 8" hole saw to cut out the blemish then epoxy a piece of cardboard under the deck to prevent mat from sinking down. Once set up, use about 7 or 8 layers of heavy roving mat to cover hole. Then when tacky, throw some sand on and use a pizza wheel cutter back and fo...

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Maybe the third times the charm. Site seems to forget sign in and dumps my post so here goes again. General info: Mastry has implemented a National Marine dealer program which sets standards for both Mastry and its dealers. This has resulted in a renew'd commitment from Mastry to its dealers both in...

Bruce

1 1/8 with 212hp should be okay, will check.

No stats on the 300 yet.

Bruce

Heading over to Tampa for the annual gather of Yanmar dealers.

Lots of important info supposed to be unleashed on us about the new BY series engines and other stuff in regards to 07 emissions.

Will report back with the straight poop for those who are looking to repower somewhere down the road.

Bruce

Yes I have. I always considered the Boers a highly mobile and formitable guerilla force who gave the British quite a fit. We could have learned valuable lessons in studying their type of fighting for use in Vietnam, Afganistan and Iraq. But our military leaders have still not got it that text book m...

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Chris, Can you update me on the following; Is President Mbeki declaring white farmers sell their land at government set prices by making the same catastrophic land seizures err...reforms, that have prompted the economic collapse of the country under Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe?(1000% inflation and 80%...

Bruce

300hp is lite in a 35.
As you state, 350 would be the smallest hp.

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All diesels.

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Walter.
Whats the weight of that boat?

Bruce

The additive I've been using for a long time is Standyne's.
Others may work, but I know this stuff is good.

It was recomended by the company that has done my Injectors, pumps and turbos. They see what crappy fuel can do.

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Andre,

You might as well throw all the rods away now and start learning to wave "HOWDY".

Bruce

The Post is one step up from the Star, or the National Inquier. After reading the article, it is less about specific information concerning the new regulations and more about his failed attempt at humor and sensationalism. This is why American journalism SUCKS! Will this effect off road fuel as well...

Bruce

Jk,
Engine model specific on the 10mic.

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