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Forum: Recovered Threads 12-07-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,560
Posted By kitebuz
Great project & nice lay-up! Have you checked...

Great project & nice lay-up! Have you checked out Daytrip01's posts over on Thehulltruth where he has extended 2 x Bertram hulls?
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-11-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 64
Posted By kitebuz
He likely will - he just had the whole motor...

He likely will - he just had the whole motor serviced for the season too, & I'm not convinced it would be real hard to get it running again. Maybe hone the head & have a nice motor. Cylinders all...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-08-2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 64
Posted By kitebuz
I might know of one for you. A buddy just had...

I might know of one for you. A buddy just had all new seals installed in his ox66 250 LU, only to find out that he had blown a head gasket. He's looking at repowering now. I don't know if he is...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-30-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 39
Posted By kitebuz
Morse/Teleflex MT-3 Dual Binnacle/Control

This is off my boat. It is in really nice condition, and is complete with both neutral safety switches. Everything works 100% - I think I still have the F-N-R stickers new & un-used w/ it, and can...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-06-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 49
Posted By kitebuz
Tim - I work in Bristol. Let me know if you want...

Tim - I work in Bristol. Let me know if you want something picked up, and I can bring it back to Mattapoisett for you.
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-15-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 695
Posted By kitebuz
It's good to hear your thoughts on what works &...

It's good to hear your thoughts on what works & what you would do different.

I've got twin 225 etec's on a Formula 233. The current bracket has basically no flotation. It sits ok at rest, but...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-15-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 695
Posted By kitebuz
Good stuff. Your posts & positive results have...

Good stuff. Your posts & positive results have really changed what I am thinking about for my bracket job. I am definitely leaning towards a hull extension like yours vs a stepped bracket for the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-14-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 695
Posted By kitebuz
That all makes sense - thanks for the info. What...

That all makes sense - thanks for the info. What is your low speed planing threshold now (& before)? Do you notice any downside in scenarios where you want to get the nose up - like running...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-04-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 695
Posted By kitebuz
That came out great! Congrats on both the looks...

That came out great! Congrats on both the looks & improved handling/balance. I will he very interested to see your #'s & how they compare to a stepped up bracket.

Did he make a mold for the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-09-2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 87
Posted By kitebuz
You're going to need to change your username to...

You're going to need to change your username to BigPimpin with the slick looks of that pilot house & new trailer! Good stuff & impressive balance with that low end planing.
Forum: General 10-09-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 869
Posted By kitebuz
Ha - no kidding, right: ...

Ha - no kidding, right:

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/334931-what-color.html

When are you going to paint that Bert?
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-09-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 695
Posted By kitebuz
Hermco - really nice work as always. Did you tie...

Hermco - really nice work as always. Did you tie in the bracket stringers to the stringers in the hull on that RIB, or just laminate them to the the existing transom? Are there +/-'s to doing the...
Forum: For Sale 03-25-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By kitebuz
No sweat & congrats on selling. Looking forward...

No sweat & congrats on selling. Looking forward to seeing what you end up hanging now. I'm looking at going from 20" to 25" - problem is you need to swap out the mid-sections if you don't want to...
Forum: For Sale 03-23-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By kitebuz
Wild - I could be interested in the Bay mfg 5" LU...

Wild - I could be interested in the Bay mfg 5" LU extension if you end up selling the motor to someone wanting a 25". I'll be needing two of them in a little while anyway...
Forum: General 02-13-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,121
Posted By kitebuz
Thanks. I'm going to look at them this weekend. ...

Thanks. I'm going to look at them this weekend. Figure the Bay kits will be the way to go - doubt I will find decent mid-sections for the same kind of money. I'm going to check the service records...
Forum: General 02-11-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,121
Posted By kitebuz
Is there any reason you would not want to use...

Is there any reason you would not want to use this extension kit on an '06 Etec 225? I'm looking at some, but they are 20" & I need 25". Thanks
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 01-27-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,862
Posted By kitebuz
The 3rd option is to pre-fab composite panels,...

The 3rd option is to pre-fab composite panels, then build your structure from them. Sort of a cross-over method between the plywood structure & molding - like Tuna did on classicmako - (p2,...
Forum: For Sale 04-04-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 590
Posted By kitebuz
Re: 73 SeaCraft Tsunami

Cool rig! Is that right off of Hoppy's?
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 03-22-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,932
Posted By kitebuz
Re: pilot house ?

fat - that PH job is looking nice. Is the top also ply & what thickness? - curious how you got the camber in it.

BigS - that PH is slick. Are you going to rig up side curtains (& even a back...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 03-21-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 196
Posted By kitebuz
Re: Sandblasting on Cape Cod, MA?

How did it work on the sides?

I'm planning on stripping my bottom paint, but would also like to repaint the hull sides. Some of my gelcoat is ok, & other parts have some crazing/cracking. I...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 03-18-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 304
Posted By kitebuz
Re: Deck Drain Frustrations!

404 is good filler to use w/ what you're doing, & what SC84 describes is on the money.

Here is a your almost exact scenario explained on West's how-to site:
...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 03-18-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 304
Posted By kitebuz
Re: Deck Drain Frustrations!

Why is it no job is ever as simple as it seems...

You may already be planning this, but the rule of thumb in filling holes is to grind back and glass over an area in a 12:1 ratio to your hull...
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