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by Mack
Oct 3rd, '08, 15:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 top end RPM's
Replies: 23
Views: 6933

Thanks for all of the insight guys. I am going to dive deeper into it this weekend and plan to start by looking at the plugs. I pulled my fiberglass tank the winter before last (prior to this problem) so I don't expect it to be related to that. Been running the aluminum tank for 2 seasons now. I als...
by Mack
Oct 2nd, '08, 13:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 top end RPM's
Replies: 23
Views: 6933

All good suggestions. I hadn't thought about a bad plug since it otherwise runs well at all RPM ranges. Tuned up about 200 hrs ago. Cleaned the bottom recently and no issues with bent or fouled props. Replaced the fiberglass fuel tank the winter before last and have many full fueld ups since then. I...
by Mack
Oct 2nd, '08, 09:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 top end RPM's
Replies: 23
Views: 6933

454 top end RPM's

Here is my setup- 454 / 340 hp (Gen IV?) 1 3/8" shafts 3 blade 17x19 nibral props lightweight SF boat with no tower or top At the end of last year I noticed that my WOT only got to 4000 rpm - port and 3800 rpm stbd. At the begining of last season I was aroung 4150/4200 on both sides. I had not chage...
by Mack
Oct 2nd, '08, 09:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: windshield adjuster
Replies: 15
Views: 2931

I am with you- too hot on the Chesapeake in the summer not to be able to open the windows. Many of those types of original parts on our boats seem to be made by Perko. I would start there. Noticed that you are in Irvington. Do you go over to Urbana often for the big festival in Nov. I have been a fe...
by Mack
Sep 25th, '08, 21:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1968 Moppie 20
Replies: 30
Views: 8445

3 boats!!! That's it...I am moving to the other shore!!!!
by Mack
Sep 25th, '08, 21:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 39
Views: 17626

Wow. One tough year for you. Dad, mom, your health, and your boat.

It can only get better from here!!!

Best of luck and let us know if we can help.
by Mack
Sep 23rd, '08, 15:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stamoid Cleaner
Replies: 1
Views: 654

Stamoid Cleaner

Replaced all of the old canvas covers on my 31 SF a few years ago with off-white double stamoid, goretex stitching. My marnia is directly under one of the flight paths to Baltimore/Washington airport. There are times during the boating season when we get what looks like exahust soot on all of our bo...
by Mack
Sep 19th, '08, 09:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2008 Site Fundraiser
Replies: 33
Views: 13725

Capt. Haven't spoken to you much since our trip to TSL last year, but certainly appreciate what you have done for the site, let alone your expertise on keeping our boats looking and running great. Check is in the mail today. I am also going to send you a print of a picture you took when we fished to...
by Mack
Sep 18th, '08, 20:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: good presription sungalsses?
Replies: 11
Views: 3157

Joe- I am on my second pair of perscription Costas in 3 years. I go them at the sunglass place on main st. downtown (next to the hat place and the Yin yankee restaruant). The couple that owns the store are local fisherpeople and understand that there are sometimes challenges with good persciption su...
by Mack
Sep 15th, '08, 16:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ike Update
Replies: 37
Views: 17169

Glad to hear you all made it through to the other side safely with no boat damage.
by Mack
Sep 15th, '08, 08:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bonsai - Work in progress
Replies: 1
Views: 980

Looks great. Best of luck with it!!!
by Mack
Sep 12th, '08, 14:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eisenhower Blues
Replies: 20
Views: 12698

Why does it not surprise me that the name of Tom's boat is "Captian Morgan?!!"

Ernest- Don't cut your engines loose again this time!!

Good luck guys- we are pulling for you.
by Mack
Sep 12th, '08, 14:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Die, die, die
Replies: 20
Views: 5580

In late spring I use the roundup concentrate and mix it double strength. Nothing grows back. Just pops up in a new spot the next year if at all.
by Mack
Sep 12th, '08, 14:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mounting racors
Replies: 6
Views: 1669

When I changed my fuel tank (gas motors) two seasons ago, I mounted a set of racors on the deck supports by shaft logs. If you have the "standard" deck hatch configuration, this puts them just inside each hatch just aft of the engine boxes. Super easy to change/check and they are out of the engine c...
by Mack
Aug 29th, '08, 08:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dash Panel
Replies: 25
Views: 7021

Capt Pat- On your recommendation I switched out the fuel sender to an ISSPRO a few years ago and it is flawless. Very important to have a good idea were your fuel level is when you have 454's x2 sucking it down at such a high rate!! For anyone who hasn't done it, throw away your $25 Tempo sender and...
by Mack
Aug 28th, '08, 11:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dash Panel
Replies: 25
Views: 7021

Very nice. I was thinking of replacing & refubishing both (fly and lower station) guages and panels this winter.
by Mack
May 31st, '08, 16:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Window Project Pictures
Replies: 16
Views: 4406

Looks great. Once again, I wish I had your level of craftsmanship!
by Mack
May 31st, '08, 16:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S P L A S H ! After seven f#*king years!
Replies: 41
Views: 12516

Very nice job. Be sure to look us up if you get her to the upper part of the bay.

Now you can take that fishing rod out of your mouth and go fishing from your new boat.
by Mack
May 9th, '08, 09:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B35 repower
Replies: 18
Views: 5094

John-
Glad to hear you are up and running. Congrats on your "new" boat.
by Mack
May 6th, '08, 07:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow chock running lights
Replies: 7
Views: 4269

Thanks for all of the options guys. I am looking forward to finding a long term fix so I can move on to other boat projects! Will keep you post as to how it ends up. Thanks again.
by Mack
May 2nd, '08, 08:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow chock running lights
Replies: 7
Views: 4269

Bow chock running lights

Tried to go for a dinner cruise last week but soon found out that my running lights have decided not to function after being put away for the winter. I got out the electrical meter and found juice running up to the sockets. Bulbs o.k. too, so time to pull out the can of CX. I got a few bursts of lig...
by Mack
Apr 25th, '08, 13:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doug, John, Crae or other mid-Bay Bertram guys I haven't met
Replies: 6
Views: 2193

I was supposed to take some clients out today but they backed out (so I went into the office - I hate when that happens!!)

Taking a few folks tomorrow a.m. though.

You are the third person that has mentioned the ships. Sounds like I need to take a detour this evening.
by Mack
Apr 25th, '08, 09:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doug, John, Crae or other mid-Bay Bertram guys I haven't met
Replies: 6
Views: 2193

Joe-
The wife and I are without kids this evening so we were thinking that we would take a run over to Cantler's tonight via B31. Care to join us?
by Mack
Apr 25th, '08, 09:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boat Yard Fire/ Hazmat in Boston
Replies: 8
Views: 1896

Wow. Bad news for 2 of my nieghbors who own the MJM and J Boat franchises locally. Given the slow boat sales market, that is as close as you get to a knockout blow.
by Mack
Apr 22nd, '08, 08:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serenity NOW!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3387

Mike-
Got your package. Thank you very much. Very kind of you to do that.
by Mack
Apr 21st, '08, 10:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doug, John, Crae or other mid-Bay Bertram guys I haven't met
Replies: 6
Views: 2193

John- How did you do? I skipped the opener and went to a blow boat regatta in Charleston instead. First time in 9 years that I missed opening day. I heard the weather was great but the action slow. We had a great regatta in Charleston and won our class. I did a quick preseason trip and picked up a +...
by Mack
Apr 15th, '08, 08:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serenity NOW!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3387

Guys- Thanks for the complements. Caught some nice fish over by John F.'s side of the bay on Sunday. I have the above photo and 2 others (taken during the same shoot- straight on from the bow and a side shot) in 18"x20." This is the standard size that you get from Boatpix.com. Tommy- Unfortunately m...
by Mack
Apr 10th, '08, 19:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Serenity NOW!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3387

Serenity NOW!!!!

I hate to say it, but I am in a much better mood now that the boat is in the water for the season, and yes, an entire week and a half before striper season. This photo was taken on a warm October day last year after I floated all day (no wind) on a friend's racing sailboat near our home in Annapolis...
by Mack
Mar 27th, '08, 08:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stick on Vinyl
Replies: 7
Views: 1569

Thanks Harv. I think I am going to do a quick touch up of the existing name for the time being. I am very close to splashing (like next week) and I would like to get a jump on the spring Chesapeake striper run. Definitely going to put more thought into the name change and go with the stick on. Perha...
by Mack
Mar 25th, '08, 08:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tank Suppliers
Replies: 26
Views: 7327

John- Just spoke to the folks at WCM and yes they had Altantic Costal Welding in NJ build my tank. WCM has used them for all of their tank replacements and 31 rebuilds. The web site it www.speedytanks.com. On a separate note, I need to do something about the boat name on the transome. It is painted ...
by Mack
Mar 20th, '08, 08:10
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Mid-Chesapeake Ethanol
Replies: 9
Views: 5009

Obviously the least expensive route is changing the tank. Based on what I have seen you do to your boat in the past, I am confident you could do it yourself for slightly more than the cost of the tank (+/-$2,000). Though I did no change my own tank, I saw it done every step of the way. It is even ea...
by Mack
Mar 12th, '08, 08:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interior floor material
Replies: 12
Views: 3183

John D- Glad to hear you are getting near the end of the project! I am exited for you and hope to get a ride on her this season. You are going to have a completely different boat when finished. Hard to believe that Bert put 454's in a boat that large. Best of luck. Only 2 weeks away from splashing "...
by Mack
Mar 9th, '08, 11:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 Gasser question!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3568

Thanks for all of the feedback guys. Though I am all about "piece of mind," fixing every little thing on the boat that goes wrong, I think I am going to let this one go and just keep an eye on it. I check my oil before every start up and did not have to add oil last season (though I did do a mid sea...
by Mack
Mar 7th, '08, 14:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 Gasser question!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3568

454 Gasser question!!

During the last two seasons I have noticed a slight oil leak from my stbd. merc 454. Checked oil regularly and never had to add. I thought it was coming from a valve cover so I changed out the gaskets. Last season, still a little oil, but couldn't seem to pinpoint it. Just before I took the boat to ...
by Mack
Mar 7th, '08, 14:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Oil or Varnish?
Replies: 5
Views: 1631

Started with varnish on my swim platform. A maintenance nightmare as it constantly gets wet and is then subject to the hot sun. Went to sikkens and was optimistic about the results after one season. Did a "maintenance" coat at the beginning of the second season and it looked like crap after only two...
by Mack
Jan 17th, '08, 21:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2008 Mid-Atlantic Bertram Rendezvous sign-up is avalivable
Replies: 7
Views: 2814

John D-
Hopefully will make it there this year, but not likely with my (gasser) boat. Best of luck with the repower- you are probably close to done by now- keep us posted!
by Mack
Jan 17th, '08, 21:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why i do it
Replies: 20
Views: 9494

Randall-
You need to sell the place in Montauk and move to Hawaii or better yet Australia. Take the Bert with you and only then will you be in paradise.
by Mack
Jan 12th, '08, 20:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Giant Bluefin Tuna Tactics
Replies: 34
Views: 10927

Bob L.- yes, I have to say there were a few times when I questioned safety and felt like there was a chance of going over the rail. We actually fished using the "buddy system." Each angler with a line in the water had a "spotter." Fun time.
by Mack
Jan 12th, '08, 20:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: web site up date
Replies: 31
Views: 6915

I know that I can speak for a handful of guys on the site and have to say that you really can't fully appreciate the craftsmanship unless you see his work in person. It really is amazing. He brought a legal pad and a Tropic Star calendar down to Panama last year. UV and Mike have sereral of his work...
by Mack
Jan 11th, '08, 22:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Giant Bluefin Tuna Tactics
Replies: 34
Views: 10927

Fished them on stand up 130# tackle in the mid 1990's off Hatteras. Saw the fight kick the ass off many a grown men. We used dead whole menhanden drifting/chunking off wrecks in the January- March time frame. I have a wall of release citations. It was like connecting your line to a speeding frieght ...
by Mack
Jan 8th, '08, 21:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoot the duck
Replies: 8
Views: 1853

UV-
Glad to hear you are out duckn' Don't listen to Randall. Your son in law is backing you up (as he should).

Boat is wrapped up for the winter here and we are full on duck/goose shooting...Still can't wait til April when the cover comes off (even at $4 gas).
by Mack
Jan 3rd, '08, 08:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Experiences with Boatpix.com?
Replies: 17
Views: 4703

I have purchased from boatpix twice, most recently back in October. I actually purchased 3 of the 4 shots they took this time around because they turned out so good. John F.- That speed trap on NY Ave. really sucks. Easy to speed if you hit it on an off-traffic time. Watch out for the red light came...
by Mack
Dec 26th, '07, 11:09
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Startron and/or stabilizer?
Replies: 10
Views: 5996

I just double checked and Startron actually claims to be a stabilizer as well. They say it will work for up to a year, however I am only on the hard for a little more than 3 months. No question that gas shelf life has declined, even before the introduction of ethanol. About 3 years ago a buddy and I...
by Mack
Dec 19th, '07, 09:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Virginia to Auction More B31s
Replies: 26
Views: 18408

I inspected the last set they auctioned when I was down in the Deltaville area a few years ago. They were all pretty rough. This set of boats actually look like they run and have been used recently.
by Mack
Dec 19th, '07, 09:04
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Startron and/or stabilizer?
Replies: 10
Views: 5996

Thanks for the feedback guys. I went ahead and topped the tank off and added Startron. I will be back in the water in just a little over 3 months so I did the full option. Last year we had a week or two with temps in the 70's during January, followed by a deep freeze. I couldn't bear the thought of ...
by Mack
Dec 16th, '07, 18:48
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Startron and/or stabilizer?
Replies: 10
Views: 5996

Startron and/or stabilizer?

Empty or Full? Shceduled to haul out for the season on Tuesday. Replaced my tank last year with a new 255 gal. aluminum. Tank is presently half full with gas treated with Startron- 1) Keep gas as is (half full) and add stabilizer? 2) Fill up and add stabilizer? Our winters here have been going betwe...
by Mack
Nov 7th, '07, 15:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To shrink wrap or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 4080

Joe- I see your boat often as I cross over the Ridgely Ave bridge (I think that is your boat). Did they ever sell the sedan B31 that was docked right near you? I would say as long as you are right there an keep an eye on it, you will be fine. If your boat is painted, you will need to build a wooden ...
by Mack
Nov 7th, '07, 14:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Max Wax Revisited
Replies: 12
Views: 4783

joeh- I was considering adding a propspeed application to the list of work when I haul at Worton Cr next month. Alternatively, I was thinking I might apply it myself since I tend to rack my bill up with John P. pretty quickly. May I ask how much he charged you to do it? I did a short haul back in Au...
by Mack
Oct 31st, '07, 08:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting Close
Replies: 11
Views: 3520

Very nice. Godd luck with it.

I am jealous as the rest of us up north are in the early stages of winterizing and hualing out for the winter. Still a few good weeks left of being on the water though.
by Mack
Oct 29th, '07, 16:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Liquordale updates?
Replies: 3
Views: 1652

John-
How is the repower going? Time for a sea trial yet?