CUMMINS QSC 8.3 540 HP. (New) not recon. 1.75-1 ZF gear, panels, harness, gauges. Electronic shift w/trolling valve. 0 hrs. Full warranty starts...
I would think you can still get parts for an 8-53 if that's what they are. They tend to be hard on cam bearings and camshafts. For the money his...
Going through the oil If the boat appears to be in good shape I would run from Tampa to Apalachicola and then down the intracoastal to Houston....
Christiansen and Westport are on your side of the coast. Both build in composite. I don't know what your preference is as far as hull material...
Slightly off topic but, what representation are made in the listing contract between the seller and the broker? What is the usual commission fee?...
[http://www.joffelaw.com/caselaw/2009/05/08/carolina-acquisition-llc-vs-double-billed-llc-case-no-07-61738-civ-zloch-may-8-2009/ This whole deal...
Trying to rock the pistons, like you are doing is about the only way to go about it. If you can get the crank out of the way you can try to knock...
Did the last owner put in new engines or 3/4 blocks and re-use the old manifolds and risers? Personally, I wouldn't use the old manifolds or...
Hatteras aground What is the likely condition of the port side stabilizer? The surface looks more like sand than mud.
Bluewater yachts It has been a while since I have seen one, but they looked like they were built more to run in protected waters or on a lake....
The problem with trying to use a bottle jack is that there is not a good place to place it. I wouldn't put it under the oil pan or any pulley's....
A picture of the motor mounts would be more helpful. The up and down is handled by the nuts on the motor mount and I think the mounts are slotted...
I believe this is a picture of her in the late 1950's or early 1960's. This boat was sold to Daytona Boat Works at about the same time.
http://www.proboat-digital.com/proboat/20071201/#pg98 This may be more information than you wanted but, it may help explain cored construction and...
With the amount of deadrise that a 28' Bertram has I would be concearned about getting enough lift. I would try to get some professional advice...
travel lift http://www.boats-and-harbors.com/classifieds/0680.cfm This publication comes out 2-3 times a month.
http://www.hatterasowners.com/Brochures/31EC/31ECBG-1275.pdf This should get you close.
Sorry, I noticed that too. One of the later models had a buyer's guide that did give weights and measurements. They should be close.
http://www.hatterasowners.com/models.htm They list several 31' boats, but the weights and heights should be in the brochures.
If you notice the lack of space between the prop and the strut it appears that the hull has lost integrity. I would think if the bouy was struck...
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