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- Feb 17th, '16, 18:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New National Geographic TV Program- Big Fish Texas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2970
Re: New National Geographic TV Program- Big Fish Texas
That show stinks, all talk and no action and a lot of Bull about running a business .
- Feb 10th, '16, 14:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ocean yachts
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5271
Ocean yachts
They have been sold. Egg Harbor brought the molds and Viking now owns the property.
- Jan 23rd, '16, 18:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Insiders
- Replies: 44
- Views: 21751
Re: Bertram Insiders
Tony, it was not that boat.
- Jan 21st, '16, 16:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Insiders
- Replies: 44
- Views: 21751
Re: Bertram Insiders
My first Bertram was a 1967 model which sold for 19k with 330 chryslers. The price of a barrel of oil in that year was $3.12. Adjusting for inflation the oil should be $22 a barrel. I could go on about how OPEC and the UAR screwed us and the rest of the world. I hope they will like living in tents a...
- Jan 6th, '16, 17:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So How old are you or should you still be driving.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11151
Re: So How old are you or should you still be driving.
Got a 39 for a 78 yr. young
- Jan 5th, '16, 08:00
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So How old are you or should you still be driving.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11151
Re: So How old are you or should you still be driving.
I was using a mini pad and could just about make the sign out. Will try it later on regular size screen.
- Jan 4th, '16, 14:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need side window info
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3175
Re: Need side window info
Capt. Pat, sounds expensive. Is there a difference from the stuff I could buy at a glass co. Everyone is telling me not to use acrylic.
- Jan 4th, '16, 13:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need side window info
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3175
Need side window info
About 12 years ago we replaced the front curved windows brought from American Marine Products in Pompano Beach. I can not remember what they were made of, as we are thinking about replacing the side sliding windows with the same material. I'm hoping Capt. Pat will know. Also where can I pick up some...
- Dec 19th, '15, 19:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Repower/Gas to Diesel Conversion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3387
Re: Repower/Gas to Diesel Conversion
I would not repower. There are a lot of 31 berts with diesels for sale. You can get exactly what you want at a price you can deal with and save a lot of aggravation. What Tony Meola said is true as can be. Good luck
- Dec 13th, '15, 18:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stuffing Box- How long to repack?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13628
Re: Stuffing Box- How long to repack?
I have been working on shafts since 1948 and there is only 1 way to take out the old material. buy 2 bottles of wine and use the corkscrew after you drink the first bottle to remove the material and open and drink the second bottle and remove the material. Repacking is very easy and should not take ...
- Oct 3rd, '15, 15:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need suggestions.. Going to look at 31 Bertram tomorrow
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5886
Re: Need suggestions.. Going to look at 31 Bertram tomorrow
I haver never seen rails on the sides and stern of a 31 before. Is this something particular to Southern California?
- Sep 22nd, '15, 18:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yanmar 6LP-STP Heat Exchanger
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11772
Re: Yanmar 6LP-STP Heat Exchanger
I saw this same question on boatdiesel.com a few years ago. You can get into the archives if you are a member or put the question to the members, there is no charge for this. Good luck
- May 31st, '15, 18:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just call it a Bertram
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2574
Re: Just call it a Bertram
My son has taken command of my 31 bert., so I went out to get a smaller boat for the back bay and nearby wrecks. I purchased a 20' steplift wellcraft. I had owned one in the mid 70's and then moved on. I was painting the bottom about a month ago and was amazed at the similarity of bottom configurati...
- May 4th, '15, 17:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudder question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 786
Re: Rudder question
Thanks for the reply, I did think I was missing something. Good news for a change
- May 4th, '15, 04:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudder question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 786
Rudder question
we unhooked the rudders and I had supports under them and they came down about 2 inches . We are putting on new bearings and rebuilt the table. Question, when I push the rudders back up I will check the packing, is there something I am missing? My neighbor has an albemarl that has a lipped seal for ...
- Apr 28th, '15, 04:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Pete Fallon about vents
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1359
Calling Pete Fallon about vents
Back in December you recommended using the flush vents. I just edited this. I went on line to Attwood Marine regarding the flush vent and found a drawing using the goose neck about 4 " above the vent. All my questions were answered by the detailed installation instructions. The old connections were ...
- Apr 22nd, '15, 13:07
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How Bertram Lost It's Mojo
- Replies: 40
- Views: 19518
Re: How Bertram Lost It's Mojo
Just curious, is Chris craft still in business?
- Apr 22nd, '15, 04:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vent hose material
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2072
Vent hose material
Capt. Pat, what material do you recommend for the goose neck vent hose?
- Apr 18th, '15, 20:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Copper grounding strap
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2171
Copper grounding strap
Where is good place to buy the copper grounding strap and bronze screws & bolts?
- Apr 3rd, '15, 16:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Clear bottom paint
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1046
Re: Clear bottom paint
Just a thought. Why don''t you paint your boot stripe with antifouling paint.?
- Mar 28th, '15, 06:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PALM BEACH BOAT SHOW
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1127
Re: PALM BEACH BOAT SHOW
That price must be in the wrong denomination, should be Italian lira.
- Feb 10th, '15, 15:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: YANMAR 6-LPE-STE
- Replies: 58
- Views: 30686
Re: YANMAR 6-LPE-STE
Exactly where is this braided line is that you all speak of?
- Jan 29th, '15, 17:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Painted name removal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4577
Re: Painted name removal
Update: I used lacquer thinner & 600'grit sandpaper and the paint came right off. Cleaned up with acetone. Thanks to all .
- Jan 28th, '15, 11:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Painted name removal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4577
Painted name removal
I have used Ajax & water many times, but it takes forever, I am thinking lacquer thinner & 600 grit sandpaper". Anyone have some better ideas?
- Jan 13th, '15, 16:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Diesel fill location
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2319
Re: Diesel fill location
Dug, the fill wil be outside the boat about 4' forward of the present location on the gunwale.
- Jan 12th, '15, 22:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Diesel fill location
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2319
Re: Diesel fill location
My son is eliminating the side & rear panels. Something to what bob lico has done. Someone in the hose business has told him it is OK to put the fuel fill next to the engine. He might change his mind.
- Jan 11th, '15, 17:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Diesel fill location
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2319
Diesel fill location
My son wants to move the fill pipe location forward, where the fill hose will drain into the tank along side the engine. Is this OK as per CG rules & regs ?
- Jan 3rd, '15, 12:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Locking collar on rudder post
- Replies: 2
- Views: 509
Locking collar on rudder post
The starboard rudder post has a indent for the locking collar bolt, but there was no such indent on the port side. is it necessary to have the indent ? I was also looking for a diagram for Capt. Pat' s shelves, could not find it. Thanks
- Dec 30th, '14, 06:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Copper grounding strap
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2473
Re: Copper grounding strap
I just got more info from a book titled Your Boat's Electrical System by Miller & Maloney. The min. thickness should be 1/32" and 1/2" wide. They also say you can use 3/4" or 1" copper tubing because it is easy to handle,convenient to connect to and has adequate conductivity.
- Dec 29th, '14, 19:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Copper grounding strap
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2473
Copper grounding strap
Need input from forum. Price of copper is at a 4 1/2 year low. I have 3 " strap and was thinking of bending it to 1 1/2" because of the thickness.
- Dec 16th, '14, 14:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deck supports, Pete Fallon
- Replies: 2
- Views: 613
Re: Deck supports, Pete Fallon
Hope you feel better, I just saw a guy I know who is on crutches with a bad back problem, he goes for shots tomorrow.
- Dec 14th, '14, 14:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deck supports, Pete Fallon
- Replies: 2
- Views: 613
Deck supports, Pete Fallon
I was reading one of your posts from August. 2012 and you mentioned that the center joists were lightly higher than the outer ones. By how much? Thanks
- Dec 8th, '14, 16:00
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fuel vent
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1065
Re: Fuel vent
Ianupton, I saw that in some catalogs, but I don' t know anyone that uses that type. I think I'll pass and stick with what i had. Thanks
- Dec 7th, '14, 04:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fuel vent
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1065
Fuel vent
What is the best preferred way to install the hose to the fuel vent connection to the hull? Should there be a loop to avoid water from entering? Thanks
- Nov 30th, '14, 17:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deck support beams
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1224
Re: Deck support beams
Thanks to everyone. My son and I thought the same.
- Nov 29th, '14, 17:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deck support beams
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1224
Deck support beams
What type of wood was used for the deck beams as constructed by Bertram?
- Nov 26th, '14, 18:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yanmar 6LP issues
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9019
Re: Yanmar 6LP issues
We run our engines anywhere from 3000 to 3500 most of the time. They now have 1800 hours on them, we troll but not much. I'm no where near being a mechanic, but you do have to run them up once in a while. Good Luck
- Nov 5th, '14, 17:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Florida Keys
- Replies: 22
- Views: 19183
Re: Florida Keys
Key west, hands down. Your wife will love it and so will you. Good luck
- Oct 23rd, '14, 07:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weather service & other Gov. branches
- Replies: 3
- Views: 491
Re: Weather service & other Gov. branches
Go to the drudge report. Did you expect the gov. To tell the truth? They are always covering their asses.
- Oct 23rd, '14, 05:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weather service & other Gov. branches
- Replies: 3
- Views: 491
Weather service & other Gov. branches
An alert has gone out that the government weather system ( USA ) crumbles as extreme weather escalates. Way to go government. The VA sucks, I can't even get an answer to a simple question. The Gov. recall list for airbags is screwed up, you can get in and give your VIN, but after that it stops. ( sa...
- Sep 26th, '14, 19:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: windshield leak
- Replies: 5
- Views: 917
Re: windshield leak
My son installed the following "D" gasket and we have not had a leak all summer. It is rubber and shaped like a "D". When you close the window it squashes down and creates a solid seal. If you do buy the stuff call me and we will tell you the best way to install. It's not rocket science. They use th...
- Sep 1st, '14, 18:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coosa Board
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2194
Re: Coosa Board
I just found out the cost. Not a good deal, looks like marine plywood is the way to go.
- Sep 1st, '14, 08:53
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Coosa Board
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2194
Coosa Board
I was reading some of the archives about coosa board. It sounds like that is the way to go for the cock pit deck. I would like a definitive answer about adding fiberglass to make the finished deck. Where can I buy this material? Is this stuff comparable in price to 3/4" marine plywood? By the way, m...
- Aug 21st, '14, 04:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: walter kaprelians 31 sport fish still for sale.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7961
Re: walter kaprelians 31 sport fish still for sale.
What engines are in the boat ?
- Aug 2nd, '14, 03:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat electric wiring
- Replies: 1
- Views: 433
Boat electric wiring
Is there a practical way to find a short in the DC wiring? Is there a meter available for detecting shorts? I remember back in the 70's the phone co. used a meter to detect shorts by giving off a series of clicks. Any help would be appreciated.
- Jul 16th, '14, 04:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Different Engine Set Ups for a 31
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4000
Re: Different Engine Set Ups for a 31
Hueso, I have your # 1 setup, Yanmars with 20x23 4 blade props. There are 1700 hours on the engines, just finished the past month with 4 trips to the canyons off NJ. We average 132 gal per 30 or 36 hour trip.
Message to Bob Lico: Yanmar Co. speaks well of you
Message to Bob Lico: Yanmar Co. speaks well of you
- Apr 20th, '14, 17:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: plywood deck measurements?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1381
plywood deck measurements?
Capt. Pat, would you have the measurements for the deck? I believe there are 3 pieces, please advise. Thank You
- Feb 14th, '14, 17:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Teak trim
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1535
Re: Teak trim
Jimmy, think out of the box, save time and money..
- Feb 13th, '14, 16:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Teak trim
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1535
Re: Teak trim
Forget the wood. Go to one of the canvas people in your area and pick up cloth trim , 1" wide or larger. It comes in various widths and colors. Good Luck
- Feb 4th, '14, 16:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Phillip Seymour Hoffman
- Replies: 42
- Views: 25563
Re: Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Reminds me of my time in the corps, " Kill them all, let God sort it out". Screw them druggies, 90% of the crime in this country has to do with drugs.