Bertram33 User Forum

No mention of your compression readings?

Al, Change those 60 amp buss fuses! They are slow blow and can cause the problem you are describing

Any one operating in the area of a spill should take as much care as possible to avoid it! The oil will ruin bottom paint and pressure washing will force it into Gelcoat and awlgrip.

Justin, Al made me copies of his and they are on the boat in Maine! I Won't be back till April but would be glad to make you a copy at that time,Let me know? HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!

While reading the Kawasaki manual for the FD501 engine that powers my Onan gen set I noted the following "Do not use fuel containing more than 5% alcohol,serious damage to fuel system may result" The local Kawasaki dealer says fuel lines and carb parts are being destroyed by the E10 gas bl...

Justin, What is an "atl bladder"? I would be very wary of using any type of flexibile bladder below decks on a boat.

Both good suggestions! never thought about tapping the reservoir valve or helm unit, I will give it a try this weekend. The failure really surprised me since the system was fine when I laid her up for the season,Not really looking forward to purging the entire system.

Well put the old girl overboard and No steering Wheel goes round and round put no move the rudder? H-21 Hynautic reservoir is full and pressure at 25 PSI no leaks I can find! Any suggestions? Thanks

Larry, In Hawaii those wouldnot make good bait! When do you guys catch real fish in the Keys? Gunny

NPR Need to punish republicans! Wonder how third world people view this story?

The proper title to the picture should read; "I SAID OPEN HER UP,NOT RIP HER OPEN!" Syd Sussman's comment to the captain after this unfortunate problem.

Brian, I got it installed and it ran beautiful until the end of last summer when it started overheating,I suspect it lost a head gasket but will know better this spring when I tear it down. Aside from this problem I am very pleased and thank you again for the great deal! I trust your boat is running...

Wonder if that tank will fit mine?

2004? Pascoe can't even get the year right!

Rick, Thanks for your generous offer of advice! I agree that when I change tanks it will be aluminium,But it would be nice to find the exact dimensions so I could build it beforehand. My boat had a second 100gal. aluminium tank in the generator compartment which I removed to install Brian's generato...