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by Tony Meola
Sep 24th, '06, 21:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bottom Paint
Replies: 15
Views: 7143

Sean, A bunch of years ago, we were chewing up zincs every three weeks. We eventually found a bad bilge pump. I had 1.5 volts coming being thrown off. We found the bad pump using an ohm meter. We had to first shut everything down and disconnect the batteries. We hooked the ohm meter up to the batter...
by Tony Meola
Sep 22nd, '06, 21:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bottom Paint
Replies: 15
Views: 7143

Sean

Try calling Consumer Marine Electronics in NJ. I can't find the number right now but they have been pretty good to me in the past. You should be able to find them on the internet. Tony Meola
by Tony Meola
Sep 20th, '06, 22:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boating's "The Best Of All Time" Issue
Replies: 10
Views: 3983

Boating's "The Best Of All Time" Issue

Walter

I believe that. We have had ours since 1975 and I only see me getting rid of it until I can no longer get use or pleasure out of it. Tony Meola
by Tony Meola
Sep 20th, '06, 20:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boating's "The Best Of All Time" Issue
Replies: 10
Views: 3983

Boating's "The Best Of All Time" Issue

Walter

Interesting issue. The 31 by their call is one of the top 5 got to have boats. Tony Meola
by Tony Meola
Sep 5th, '06, 20:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question on bottom paint/paint blisters
Replies: 13
Views: 6168

Bottom Paint Blisters

John

See if you the yard has anyone that will use baking soda instead of sand. They say that the baking soda can be controlled so the barrier coat doesn't come off. How long does the barrior coat last, well to give you an idea, we put 5 coats on in 1986 and it is still going strong. Tony Meola
by Tony Meola
Aug 31st, '06, 20:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heavy Duty CX is back
Replies: 7
Views: 2319

Corrosion X

Vic

I still have about a quarter gallon left, but I thought the Max Wax might work better. When I am ready I will let you know and place my order. Tony Meola
by Tony Meola
Aug 31st, '06, 20:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 17
Views: 11075

Insurance

Clay I have a 75 FBC and I have Boat US. They insure mine at the same levels you are looking for and I just renewed with them 3 weeks ago for $990. Granted I have been with them for while. I have tried to get them to increase the hull coverage but they refuse to go any higher. I am in NJ and that ma...
by Tony Meola
Aug 30th, '06, 19:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heavy Duty CX is back
Replies: 7
Views: 2319

Heavy Duty CX

Vic, Can the Max Wax be used to spray the engines down for winter storage? I know its early but unfortunately up here in the NE the summer is quickly drawing to a close and before we know it the snow will be flying. The stores are already selling Halloween decorations and I am sure Christmas decorat...
by Tony Meola
Aug 29th, '06, 18:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 3
Views: 2676

Oil Leak

Dick I have a 1975 FBC with 454 Mercs that were made in 74. My filters are located opposite the starter up high on the block but parrallel to the hull. The receptor for the spin on filter on mine is metal. Sounds like yours might have been relocated. Check the block on the starboard engine above and...
by Tony Meola
Aug 16th, '06, 21:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hawaii
Replies: 10
Views: 5909

hawaii

Charlie

Its been 10 years but my wife and I fished on the Sundowner a 35 Bert out of Kona, before they became really famous. I have to say that they were pretty good back then. Tony Meola
by Tony Meola
Aug 6th, '06, 22:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fiberglass tank manufacturer
Replies: 2
Views: 2963

Fiberglass Tank Mfg.

You might want to check with Richard Kidd at Allied Richard Bertram. He said he has the 28 tank with the 31 to follow shortly. Tony Meola
by Tony Meola
Aug 2nd, '06, 19:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Steyr Review
Replies: 14
Views: 18114

Steyr Conversion

Bruce

I would assume that like the Yanmars and Cummins at 300hp, you would need to up the shaft diamater, or are the Steyr's differant for some reason? Tony Meola
by Tony Meola
Jul 23rd, '06, 20:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aluminum Tank $$
Replies: 17
Views: 14025

David You may want to talk with Richard Kidd down Richard Bertram. I was talking with him and he plans on having a fiberglass tank, 100% ethanol proof ready in 6 to 8 weeks. He already has one for the 28 and the 31 is next. He said it is being built by the same company that builds them for Bertram Y...
by Tony Meola
Jul 20th, '06, 19:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Max Wax
Replies: 5
Views: 3399

ReelX

Vic

I purchased reelx from them last year. I actually used it to oil the motor for the blower on my furnace. I could actually hear the blower motor speed up after I used it. Tony Meola
by Tony Meola
Jul 13th, '06, 21:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mid-Atlantic Bertram Rendezvous Dinner Stuff
Replies: 8
Views: 5829

AC Dinner

Charlie

Thank You, catch up with you on the docks. I have Frank Fimmano cell # if I have trouble locating you guys I will give him a call. Tony Meola
by Tony Meola
Jul 12th, '06, 20:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mid-Atlantic Bertram Rendezvous Dinner Stuff
Replies: 8
Views: 5829

Mid-Atlantic Dinner

Charlie

I am not bringing down the boat but I would like two tickets to dinner. I mailed the check to you today. We will be driving down just for the dinner, can't make it with the boat. If I am to late just let me know.
by Tony Meola
Jul 4th, '06, 21:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velvet Drive Trouble
Replies: 8
Views: 8898

Velvet drives

Mike Make sure the noise isn't from a loose prop. About 7 years ago mine did basically the same thing. I am in NJ, and we pulled out the transmission and had it rebuilt by Mack Boring. That was about $1200 back then. I got lucky, mine quit at the in September so we just pulled the boat and left it o...