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    '71 Evinrude 25 HP loses power at WOT

    It seems to run fine at lower speeds even up to 3/4 throttle, but if you open it up it will run for a few minutes and then lose power. Stall out is generally avoided by backing off, shifting to neutral and revving before shifting back into gear and accelerating. Today it continued to run w/o...
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    Bimini Help Needed

    Below is a pic of the bimini top on my 28 Bertram. Its a pretty stout arrangement. Five struts on each side are connected to the bridge. It is pretty much a "fixed" system that was a bear to get into place and tighten last month.<br /><br />Unfortunately I am planning to move my boat to a...
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    Aluminium cleaning / polishing

    I started with aluma-brite. The frames look great with the wet aluma-brite on them but cloudy and splotched after rinsing and drying. Metal polish tends to give them a smooth finish but doesn't give them a uniform shiny appearance. Am I doing something wrong or is this as good as it gets? I can...
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    Re-packing rudders (28' Bertram)

    I kept tightening them down all last year and the leak(s) kept returning so I better repack them this year. Is the packing up in the cap portion of the assembly? Any instructions, photos, sketches would be appreciated.
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    Scupper Repair/Replace

    Took my B28's scupper hardware off today. Pretty bad, eh? What remains of the finish appears to have been chrome, I suppose the frames can be re-chromed easily enough but what about the flaps? Are there pre-made flaps in the catalogs? Or a particular material favored for custom cut flaps?<br...
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    A twelve year old is wiring my boat.

    I’m trying to get power to my new GPS and the only person who can fit under the helm of my B28 is my daughter. <br />Fortunately she is pretty bright and patient (with her father and the job at hand) After four tries we got the GPS running but it’s still not “right”.<br /><br />Step One –...
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    Whats a spreader light? How does it differ from a flood light?

    Or is it the same thing?
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    Soft Scrub for Deck Cleaning !?

    A few days ago I gave my B28's fiberglass decks a good cleaning with Soft Scrub w/ bleach. I brushed it in thoroughly and let it soak a few minutes before rinsing.<br /><br />Returning to the boat today the difference was noticable! I'm thinking a few more cleanings will clean and brighten the...
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    Garmin GPS Installation >>>

    I thought it would be easy to install my new GPS. Last week I removed my old Garmin 215 along with it's bracket and antennas. I left only the power plug behind. I thought it would be a simple thing to attach the new pig tail. I snipped off the old plug, stripped the red and black wires and...
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    GPS Antenna: Internal vs. External (?)

    I am considering insalling Garmin GPSMAP 172C on the flybridge of my 28' Bertram. Is there any reason not to go with the internal antenna? Does the external antenna offer any advantage? I like the idea of the internal antenna's simplicity and the elimination of clutter (antenna/cable) on the...
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    GPS Antenna: Internal vs. External (?)

    I am considering insalling Garmin GPSMAP 172C on the flybridge of my 28' Bertram. Is there any reason not to go with the internal antenna? Does the external antenna offer any advantage? I like the idea of the internal antenna's simplicity and the elimination of clutter (antenna/cable) on the...
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    Surveyor(s) needed in the Norfolk, VA area

    I need to survey a 28 Bertram w/ 210 Cummins diesels. Any recommendations, could someone possibly do both?<br /><br />What might I expect to pay for these services?<br /><br />Thanks in advance!
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    Do I have an oil leak?

    The specifics: 1968 9.5 Johnson. Two years ago I had this motor in for a complete tune up including new seals. The mechanic commented that it was a great motor and in great condition. While in storage on it's side in my (cold) garage I notices some oil leakage (I think from around the prop)...
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