"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:34:01 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"mjpierce5" wrote in message
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Yup, I've got a few of them-cosmetic- but for $3000 for a solid boat
with good engines, I can't complain!
Anyone a proponent of the dual function controls?

Thanks,
Michael



Don't be concerned about them.

My father-in-law also had an older Uniflite ... pre-blister year (1972).
He sold it back in 2002 after about 15 years of boating with it. I just
found it listed for sale again on Craigslist.

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/boa/299839603.html

That boat would be perfect for somebody I know.

Out of curiosity, what would be a "Best Offer"?


He sold it in 2002 for 5k. I don't know what the current owner is looking
for, but I'd guess about 3k or so. It had rebuilt 318's installed in
2001-2002 and had new aluminum gas tanks put in as well. It needed some
work - mostly cosmetic - and the wiring had been jury-rigged a bit over the
years. He also had one (or both ... I can't remember) of the transmissions
rebuilt as well. It was due for the engines, and shortly after he had them
done his health started going downhill. He had a mild heart attack and
that, plus the fact that he was pushing 75 years old convinced him that his
boating days were over.

I'll bet he caught many 1000's of flounder and lobsters over the years on
that boat.

Eisboch

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:30:20 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"mjpierce5" wrote in message
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I need to change out the throttle/shift controls on my new (old) 28'
Uniflite Mega with twin inboards. I had years of experience with a
23' single inboard lobster boat when I was younger, but none with a
twin setup. I'm leaning towards the single function dual controls,
with the two shifters to the left of the helm, and the throttles to
the right. Is this the preferred setup for most? I'd welcome all
ideas and suggestions.

Thanks,
Michael


I think that's the "traditional" setup and also what I prefer and am used
to.
It's nice to be able to stand backwards and operated the shifts while
docking.

Hey, I used to have a 28' Uniflite Mega also. Twin 318 engines. I
enjoyed
that boat. Solid as a rock.

Uniflite made a really well thought boat for it's time.

Still classics.

Blisters and all.

Eisboch


Government mandated blisters. Was the years they made them for Viet Nam and
added a fire retardant to the resins.

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Government mandated blisters. Was the years they made them for Viet Nam
and added a fire retardant to the resins.


Ironically, it wasn't until the mid 70's that the blisters started showing
up on recreational boats. My father-in-law's was a '72 and was a
recreational version of one of the Vietnam era patrol gunboats (except the
military ones had jet drives instead of props). The fiberglass was rough
due to minimal upkeep, but there were no blisters.

The Uniflite Mega that I had was a '78 or '79. (I forget which) It had
blisters on the topsides, but none that we ever noticed below the waterline.

Eisboch

On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:49:10 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Ironically, it wasn't until the mid 70's that the blisters started showing
up on recreational boats. My father-in-law's was a '72 and was a
recreational version of one of the Vietnam era patrol gunboats (except the
military ones had jet drives instead of props). The fiberglass was rough
due to minimal upkeep, but there were no blisters.

The Uniflite Mega that I had was a '78 or '79. (I forget which) It had
blisters on the topsides, but none that we ever noticed below the waterline.

Best current theories about the mid-70s blister epidemic are that the
resin vendors changed their product formulation due to high petro
prices or that builders changed their wet out/gel coat procedures,
probably the former.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:49:10 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Ironically, it wasn't until the mid 70's that the blisters started showing
up on recreational boats. My father-in-law's was a '72 and was a
recreational version of one of the Vietnam era patrol gunboats (except the
military ones had jet drives instead of props). The fiberglass was rough
due to minimal upkeep, but there were no blisters.

The Uniflite Mega that I had was a '78 or '79. (I forget which) It had
blisters on the topsides, but none that we ever noticed below the
waterline.

Best current theories about the mid-70s blister epidemic are that the
resin vendors changed their product formulation due to high petro
prices or that builders changed their wet out/gel coat procedures,
probably the former.


The change in resin theory is the one I believe is true. It also killed
Uniflite unfortunately.

Eisboch

On Mar 25, 6:51 pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message

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On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:49:10 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Ironically, it wasn't until the mid 70's that the blisters started showing
up on recreational boats. My father-in-law's was a '72 and was a
recreational version of one of the Vietnam era patrol gunboats (except the
military ones had jet drives instead of props). The fiberglass was rough
due to minimal upkeep, but there were no blisters.

The Uniflite Mega that I had was a '78 or '79. (I forget which) It had
blisters on the topsides, but none that we ever noticed below the
waterline.

Best current theories about the mid-70s blister epidemic are that the
resin vendors changed their product formulation due to high petro
prices or that builders changed their wet out/gel coat procedures,
probably the former.

The change in resin theory is the one I believe is true. It also killed
Uniflite unfortunately.

Eisboch

The blisters came with the switch in the fire retardant chemical used
in the resin formulation. Uniflites from 75 on have the problem. The
blisters result from a chemical reaction brought on from exposure to
heat- so the problem is much worse in southern Uniflites. Many
Uniflites are used in Alaska, and apparently the problem is unknown
there. The blisters are a cosmetic issue, and cause no structural
harm. Mine are fairly minimal, and none below the waterline.
Ironically, what finally did in Uniflite was a fire at their main
plant in Bellingham, Washington. The boats were fire retardant, but
the factory wasn't...

Anyway, does anyone have any more advice about setting up the shift/
throttle controls on a twin inboard? What's your preferred setup?

On 25 Mar 2007 17:05:52 -0700, "mjpierce5" wrote:

Anyway, does anyone have any more advice about setting up the shift/
throttle controls on a twin inboard? What's your preferred setup?

I don't have much experience with twin inboards, but I did have twin
outboards and preferred seperate left/right engine controls if that is
what you are asking.

To each, his own, but I prefer single lever dual controls..... it leaves
you with one hand for the wheel and one for the engine controls.

otn




"mjpierce5" wrote in news:1174822182.823819.79920
@p15g2000hsd.googlegroups.com:

I need to change out the throttle/shift controls on my new (old) 28'
Uniflite Mega with twin inboards. I had years of experience with a
23' single inboard lobster boat when I was younger, but none with a
twin setup. I'm leaning towards the single function dual controls,
with the two shifters to the left of the helm, and the throttles to
the right. Is this the preferred setup for most? I'd welcome all
ideas and suggestions.

Thanks,
Michael

On 25 Mar 2007 17:05:52 -0700, "mjpierce5" wrote:

Anyway, does anyone have any more advice about setting up the shift/
throttle controls on a twin inboard? What's your preferred setup?

The classic setup on most boats is twin shift levers to port, twin
throttles to starboard. That's what I'm used to.

On Mar 25, 7:58 pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On 25 Mar 2007 17:05:52 -0700, "mjpierce5" wrote:

Anyway, does anyone have any more advice about setting up the shift/
throttle controls on a twin inboard? What's your preferred setup?

The classic setup on most boats is twin shift levers to port, twin
throttles to starboard. That's what I'm used to.

That is what my inclination is to do, but I wanted to see what
arguments could be presented for a different setup. It currently has
the dual shift/throttle control combo. I bought a replacement console
(built to the original specs) and the big chunky dual control doesn't
fit width wise. Since it needs to be changed, I figured I'd get some
knowledgeable advice before I bought.
I have an old set of morse controls- is it possible to fit them with
the neutral lock add-on? The chrome on them is kind of beat up, but
the price (free) is good...
Thanks,
Michael