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by Mack
Feb 13th, '11, 19:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best place to rechrome
Replies: 15
Views: 8901

IR guy- Great suggestions. The shipping charges r/t could really add up. I appreciate your offer to play point with your guy down there. I may take you up on it, but in the meantime I am going to take a hard look around here and see what I come up with (I am in Annapolis, MD). About 5 years ago I di...
by Mack
Feb 12th, '11, 21:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best place to rechrome
Replies: 15
Views: 8901

Best place to rechrome

My apologies- this topic comes up often an there is a lot of info in the archives. However, times change, people go out of business, etc. I just spent 3 hours removing my instrument panel on my flybridge. Tomorrow I am doing the same on the lower station. Labeled every wire an hope to heck I get it ...
by Mack
Feb 12th, '11, 21:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 Winter Project - Center Console
Replies: 51
Views: 29443

John-
We are not even halfway through February and you are cranking away on that console!

I am predicting right now that it will be mounted on the boat are ready to go by May!

Nice work.
by Mack
Jan 9th, '11, 20:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 Winter Project - Center Console
Replies: 51
Views: 29443

I am willing to bet that B20 will have a console mounted onto it by May or June.

Thanks again for the air scoops. Let me know if you all head to AC for the boat show next month.
by Mack
Jan 7th, '11, 09:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morse Controls - rechrome or replace?
Replies: 13
Views: 7787

Hey Heyena-
Thanks for chiming in. Been back to TSL?

Unfortunately you are probably right with the quality of new stuff. I think most everything produced these days is designed to only last for a short period of time before you toss it out.
by Mack
Jan 7th, '11, 09:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: spots
Replies: 7
Views: 1709

Hopefully there won't be too much of an impact on the spring Chesapeake striper spawn.

Unfortunately those spot are the perfect size for live lining. For the past few years it has been pretty easy to catch all we need for a day of fishing.

At least the birds are getting fed.
by Mack
Jan 5th, '11, 22:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morse Controls - rechrome or replace?
Replies: 13
Views: 7787

Thanks Walter. That is the answer I was hoping for. I forgot I had the extensions on the throttles, but I think I had them off once before. If I get into a pinch I can always track down the current parts source or go to ebay. My flybridge controls look brand new, so that is where I would like to be ...
by Mack
Jan 5th, '11, 20:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morse Controls - rechrome or replace?
Replies: 13
Views: 7787

Morse Controls - rechrome or replace?

Starting on a few winter projects, most of which are cosmetic in nature. I plan to re-do my upper and lower station instrument panels, but first I wanted to address the Morse controls for my lower station. I have polished the heck out of them and can't get them to look any better, though they are fu...
by Mack
Dec 22nd, '10, 20:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tough day..the Anna E. is gone...
Replies: 19
Views: 14195

Wow...thought you would never do it. Must have been a good offer!

Now you are down to how many boats?!

You around during the holidays? If so, let's catch up next week over a beer or two.
by Mack
Nov 19th, '10, 08:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running Gear - upgrades/maintenence
Replies: 121
Views: 25380

All excellent suggestions. Do most of it now (to the extent your checkbook allows) and you won't regret it later. Just for reference, I am running the same engines and trannies but with 17x19 three blade props. Not sure what the cup is, but I will turn 4200 @ WOT. Cruise at 2800-3000 gives you a spe...
by Mack
Nov 17th, '10, 20:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Instrument panel
Replies: 11
Views: 8262

Mine look like they were originally turned chrome. Plan to redo them this winter. I think RayboMarine on this board has redone some for a few memebers on this board. I have a 73 sportfish so 2 stations and 2 panels. Not sure what to do about guages yet. Flybridge has stantard white teleflex guages, ...
by Mack
Oct 22nd, '10, 14:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ethanol Free Gas
Replies: 11
Views: 2312

Haven't put a line in the water for about 2 weeks.

With the colder temps the bluefish should be gone soon and the rock will be out feeding in full force. Hopefully the fishing will be as good as last fall!
by Mack
Oct 22nd, '10, 10:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ethanol Free Gas
Replies: 11
Views: 2312

JF-
Any near us?

At this point I just keep buying StarTron by the case!
by Mack
Oct 22nd, '10, 10:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A boater and his wife's diaries
Replies: 9
Views: 2579

Thanks for the laugh...I needed that!
by Mack
Sep 1st, '10, 15:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 9 at TSL
Replies: 20
Views: 8566

Thanks for the report UV.

Enjoyed our trip a few years ago and hope to make it back as soon as I get out of the current economic funk.

Still need to get my marlin.
by Mack
Jun 4th, '10, 16:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI Nine
Replies: 3
Views: 1291

Mikey- I like your enthusiasim. I did the UVI VII(?) at TSL and it was worth every second (and $$). I will definitely go back some day. Right now I am working on a generating a steady income and hoarding cash. The only "leakage" goes to repairing anything that breaks - house, cars, boat - in that or...
by Mack
Mar 3rd, '10, 18:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas tank?
Replies: 31
Views: 7793

John F. and I essentially have the same set up except my aluminum tank was built by Atlantic Coastal Welding. Given that the idiots on Capitol Hill have considered raising the ethanol content I would be a little sceptical as to the future integrity of a new fiberglass tank no matter how "ethanol pro...
by Mack
Mar 3rd, '10, 18:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 HUll numbers
Replies: 11
Views: 2388

I supposedly have a 1973 boat. The hull # is 314-57-1133 and it had a 170 gal tank when I purchased it about 7 years ago. My guess (and based on your hull # theory) is that it was built sometime in 1972 as a 1973 model. The hull number is not stamped on the transome but appears on the transome bilge...
by Mack
Feb 6th, '10, 08:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tonights Storm
Replies: 23
Views: 4482

Power went out last night but is now back on. Snow still coming down!!
by Mack
Feb 5th, '10, 12:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More winter
Replies: 17
Views: 4245

Just did the following to prepare for the blast-

1) checked boat cover
2) beer/wine store
3) Blockbuster Video for kid videos

Bring it on!
by Mack
Jan 31st, '10, 21:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures of the boats from Tropical Star Lodge
Replies: 37
Views: 8405

That needle fish is one toothy cridder. Not a place to go swimming, especially since you can get cocktails, fresh mahi fingers and tuna sashimi at the pool.
by Mack
Jan 29th, '10, 10:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures of the boats from Tropical Star Lodge
Replies: 37
Views: 8405

I still have a lot of picutres from that trip on my screen saver. I get goose bumps every time I see them. They wake you up at 5:30 with coffee service. I was up at 5:20 every morning as soon as I heard them turn the first key on one of the 4-53's. I am going back as soon as my personal recession en...
by Mack
Dec 1st, '09, 20:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass Poachers caught in Brooklyn, NY
Replies: 6
Views: 2024

Last year the MD DNR caught via a sting operation some southern Maryland waterman poaching and selling to a long established seafood retailer in Georgetown. I know they were all fined but I can't recall if any of them did some (limited) jail time. Apparently some in the community down in St. Mary's ...
by Mack
Nov 24th, '09, 22:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic, Happy Anniversary
Replies: 18
Views: 4718

Congrats.

She let you buy a B31, hang out at the camp with Andre, and have 7 (or is it 8) UVI's!!!

Have not met her but she must be quite a woman.

Best of luck with your health. I need to get back to TSL to fish with you and the group when things for all of us improve.
by Mack
Nov 5th, '09, 17:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastern LI Sound Stripers?
Replies: 9
Views: 1803

John-
Caught some nice keepers over my way last week but did not see any 30"s. Where have you seen them?
by Mack
Oct 29th, '09, 08:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FULL OR EMPTY GAS TANK
Replies: 19
Views: 4664

Store full with Startron stabilizer/additive. Never had a problem although my winter layup typically only lasts 3.5-4 months.
by Mack
Oct 21st, '09, 20:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: aft cockpit canopy
Replies: 14
Views: 8787

Worst Marine has something called an "anchorshade" that covers almost the entire cockpit of a B31. It is essentially a square umbrella that not permanently mounted. Ties down on the corners- I use the stern and midship cleats. We have used it the last 3 seasons and it works great. Folds nicely into ...
by Mack
Sep 12th, '09, 08:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: side windows removal
Replies: 11
Views: 4772

Great info guys. One of my sliding windows has been cracked all season and I recently went to try and take it out. I was able to get the forward slider out by simply lifting it up in the track and pulling the bottom out. The aft sliding window, the one that is cracked, wouldn't clear the frame when ...
by Mack
Sep 2nd, '09, 06:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Bertram Brochures, Cut Sheet, News Letter & Price Lis
Replies: 37
Views: 13721

Very cool.

Could you please send to bayridgelabradors@comcast.net ?

Many thanks!!
by Mack
Aug 6th, '09, 20:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie wants restored B31 FBC, but is ignorant about them!
Replies: 79
Views: 47459

Poggy- You didn't mention how much you wanted to spend. We all have seen some boats that are "over the top" that in my personal opinion have been overimproved or had features you really don't need. I was on board Seanile just after she was redone a few years ago and I have to say she is an awsome bo...
by Mack
Jun 10th, '09, 11:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thudddds new fishing method
Replies: 12
Views: 3807

That is awsome. Wish that I could train one of my labs to do that.
by Mack
Jun 10th, '09, 11:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USCG/MD DNR Boardings
Replies: 5
Views: 2334

Thanks for the heads up John. These are not safety checks. They are try to bust power boater drunks on the water - particularly at night around Annapolis. Ever see them "safety check" a sailboat in Annapolis?! If the U.S. Coast Guard charges you with a BUI, you will also be charged by the DNR at the...
by Mack
May 20th, '09, 06:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Island Girl - thank you!
Replies: 10
Views: 6240

Great spot - last time I was there was BC (before children). Though a B31 is the same size as the average yacht tender around there, I would still rather own a B31.

Enjoy the boat! I will be looking for it some day when I get back over there.
by Mack
May 13th, '09, 07:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charter for Outer Banks Area
Replies: 10
Views: 4462

If he is going to nags head, the two charter spots are pirate's cove (across the bridge to mateo) and oregon inlet. Though I have never fished with them, a buddy of mine swears by the "Point runner," which I believe is out of OI.
by Mack
Apr 22nd, '09, 13:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bottom Paint
Replies: 7
Views: 1859

Since we are on the subject of bottom paint, how long do you have to wait for the hull to dry after haul out to start prepping & painting. Obviously temperature an humidity play a part, but what is the general rule of thumb? What about drying time between the final coat and splash. My boat spent the...
by Mack
Apr 15th, '09, 07:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: flybridge cover
Replies: 9
Views: 2273

I went with "double" stamoid with gortex thread about 3 years ago. It holds up great but is tough to keep clean after awhile. Making matters worse, our marina is directly under one of the landing paths to BWI airport, about 15 miles away. During bad air quality periods in the summer, we get a light ...
by Mack
Mar 25th, '09, 11:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BlueFin in Oregon Inlet, NC
Replies: 6
Views: 1515

I know how you feel with the bluefin. Back around 96/97 when the action was last hot off Oregon and Hatteras, I went down several times to chase them. Even got my wife to go out on a beautiful calm day. We did stand up gear (about 10 of us) on the Miss Hatteras headboat. Great memories. Lots of pict...
by Mack
Mar 20th, '09, 12:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Window rplacement
Replies: 2
Views: 1010

I have the exact same issue but was waiting until I had time to fix it before I posted. I have a double paned glass slider on the sbd. side that cracked last year.
by Mack
Feb 23rd, '09, 20:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cummins Four Banger
Replies: 5
Views: 1172

For those in the non-Chesapeake regions, what you are looking at is a push boat for the Skipjack (type of classic oyster dredging boat around here) that is attached to. Back in the old days, oysterman were not allowed to have inboard engines in thier oyster sailing dredge boats. While dredging for o...
by Mack
Feb 23rd, '09, 20:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chesapeake Rendezvous??
Replies: 24
Views: 19064

John D- Sorry it has taken awhile for me to reply to this thread. Considering the economic conidtions out there, I would suggest that we keep it inexpensive and simple in order to draw the widest crowd of owners. The Hyatt and the Tides are great ideas, however maybe when this economy improves! Our ...
by Mack
Feb 5th, '09, 11:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chesapeake Rendezvous??
Replies: 24
Views: 19064

I would be glad to offer up our community marina on Lake Ogleton. It would be a raft up in the lake, however we could use the shoreside (clubhouse) facility as well for a cookout and kegs, etc. We actually have similar boat rendevous throughout the summer (Alberg 30 blowboaters among others). Say th...
by Mack
Jan 30th, '09, 17:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas Repower Price
Replies: 35
Views: 30889

As I think John F. pointed out, th 6.4L mercs are 320 hp and are considered the "replacement" for the 454. I ran into a B31 owner here in Annapolis that repowered with them last summer. He said the small blocks lightened up the boat sigfinicantly, allowing him a solid 23/24 kt cruise. He also mentio...
by Mack
Jan 29th, '09, 18:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI Surgeon General- Sincere thanks from all my family Matt.
Replies: 11
Views: 5934

Wow- above and beyong Dr.!
by Mack
Jan 29th, '09, 18:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ferreti Group in trouble!
Replies: 9
Views: 2463

I hate to put on my corporate finance hat in this forum, but here is the problem with the company's ownership- "Private equity house Candover acquired Ferretti in 2006 for €1.7bn." 1) 2006 transaction - likely overpaid for the company in a "hot" M&A market 2) In all likelihood, PE firm leveraged F...
by Mack
Jan 14th, '09, 16:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel tank intallation Question 1
Replies: 8
Views: 1873

I have a solid wood shelf (can't recall if it is teak or mahogony) that fits the contour of tunnels and is completely glassed in. This allows residual bilge water to continue to flow between the low (middle/cabin) point and aft section. The tank sits on feet that sit on the shelf, allowing air flow ...
by Mack
Jan 6th, '09, 12:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 site fundraiser and bailout
Replies: 32
Views: 26504

In.
by Mack
Oct 14th, '08, 08:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Annapolis Boat Show-- Anybody going?
Replies: 4
Views: 1339

Went to the sailboat show "breakdown" party last night to watch them drive the sailboats out and start to bring some of the bubble boats in. It was quite entertaining and worth checking out. I have some clients that want to go on Thursday but may be persuaded to go again over the weekend. Why don't ...
by Mack
Oct 13th, '08, 09:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad Day
Replies: 5
Views: 1463

Hopefully the hull is good shape. If so, someone will bring it back to life.
by Mack
Oct 13th, '08, 09:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 top end RPM's
Replies: 23
Views: 6933

Thanks for all of the input guys. Looks like I found the solution. I changed the plugs, wires and cap last week and ran her over the weekend. Turned her up to 4300 (port) 4200 (stbd). Two plugs looked a little fouled, others fine. I checked my records and I noticed that I was running on the plugs an...
by Mack
Oct 3rd, '08, 15:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: windshield adjuster
Replies: 15
Views: 2931

Mikey-
Not sure about my plans for Urbana yet but will definitely track you down at the Annapolis Power Boat show. Looks like you will be selling a whole bunch of stuff that my wife likes to buy.