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by J Graham
May 5th, '12, 18:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perko Strainer Parts?
Replies: 9
Views: 3497

Strainers

Why not get rid of the strainers altogether and use the external ones.
by J Graham
Dec 6th, '11, 22:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a B31 FBC for $230,000?
Replies: 28
Views: 5146

6tba B-25

Tom,
I have a 25 with a 330B v drive. Great combo.
Go for it.
Jim
by J Graham
Jun 7th, '11, 19:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: boat update pictures and silicon exhaust hose question
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Capt. Patrick, you are truly a wealth of information. Well done.
by J Graham
Jan 29th, '11, 07:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram L&H Conversion
Replies: 39
Views: 14633

Whoa!!!!! Now that's a 25 Bertram
by J Graham
Jan 28th, '11, 20:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram L&H Conversion
Replies: 39
Views: 14633

Wayne,
That's mine, got a cummins. No pocket. I've made some changes to the layout since that article. Just put in a bow thruster. Love the boat. I wondered about the performance of that 25 with the Yanmar and pocket.
Jim
by J Graham
Dec 26th, '10, 17:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My bookie say......
Replies: 92
Views: 17870

X2
by J Graham
Nov 7th, '10, 10:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Overflow Tank Ht
Replies: 0
Views: 834

Overflow Tank Ht

Could someone give me the ht parameters for the overflow tank in relation to the expansion tank. 330B. Redoing engine bay and space is limited.
Thank you
Jim
by J Graham
Oct 4th, '10, 20:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4BT 28B project
Replies: 20
Views: 5260

330B Cummins #'s

I have a single 330B in a B25. Tops out at 2900. Cruise at 2300/24 kts around 8 gal/hr.
by J Graham
May 31st, '10, 16:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Targeted Species Pictures
Replies: 40
Views: 16114

Converting a 31 Bertram to a center console with outboards is a great idea and it looks as clean and nice as all the rest of the big CCs. Mounting outboards on that flybridge model may have increased speed but in my eyes it took away all that classic beauty. Just one man's opinion. Love the lift doc...
by J Graham
May 3rd, '10, 05:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tough Sell
Replies: 19
Views: 3206

What, no grandkids!!!
by J Graham
Jan 21st, '10, 18:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: firewood
Replies: 30
Views: 9403

Looks like poplar
by J Graham
Nov 17th, '09, 08:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop recommendations
Replies: 11
Views: 2170

Sorry, I erred on the gears. 1.23/1. Big differance.
by J Graham
Nov 16th, '09, 20:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop recommendations
Replies: 11
Views: 2170

Same boat, no prop pockets, just a hard top. The Bahia Mar profile has been altered. Complete redo. Needs the right props for a sea trial,then off to the top man, then off to BVI.
by J Graham
Nov 16th, '09, 16:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop recommendations
Replies: 11
Views: 2170

Prop recommendations

Friend is completing a 31 project. Bahia Mar redone with reman 370 Cummins and 1.5 to 1 gears. Any thoughts on where to start.
Thanks
JG
by J Graham
Oct 26th, '09, 17:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Volvo trim tabs and Sound Down ?'s
Replies: 15
Views: 3136

Buce: Do you like the volvo tabs?
by J Graham
Oct 13th, '09, 08:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: batteries??
Replies: 12
Views: 2791

I have a single 330B and use 2 4D batteries. Would like to save some weight and space. Are the Optima batteries sufficient? I use a live well a lot. The rest of the house is typical electronics and most of it is only used when running. Always paranoid about battery power.
Jim
by J Graham
Sep 18th, '09, 11:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Throttle creep
Replies: 3
Views: 1331

Played with the brake screw last night. Problem solved.
Thanks,
Jim
by J Graham
Sep 17th, '09, 10:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20' inboard diesel power
Replies: 6
Views: 2368

I put a 240 Yanmar in a 25 seavee replacing a big block. Was faster than the big block at cruise and did extremely well on fuel. 2800 cruise was 24kts, topped out at 3400. Had a 1:1.5 Hurth gear, 1 3/8" shaft. If I remember correctly swug a 16/19 prop. Rattled at idle but smoothed right out just abo...
by J Graham
Sep 17th, '09, 10:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Throttle creep
Replies: 3
Views: 1331

Throttle creep

I have a single 330B Cummins with a Morse control. Can't maintain RPM's a cruise. Is there an adjustment on the Morse control to stiffen this up? There are two set screws on the lever but they don't seem to do much for tension.
Thanks,
Jim
by J Graham
Aug 14th, '09, 17:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repower Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2327

Thanks for the feedback. It"s an old family boat that the son has come across and wants to rebuild. He brought it to the shop that did my 25 which has a single 330 Cummins so when the power question came up they got in touch with me. I have seen much talk about the repower options and recall most pe...
by J Graham
Aug 14th, '09, 11:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repower Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2327

cricket ????????
by J Graham
Aug 14th, '09, 10:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repower Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2327

Repower Question

Has anyone repowered with the Cummins QSB-350? If so were there any issues or problems. Is this too much for this hull? I've seen many with the reman 330's but not many reman 370. Boat is an express cruiser with gassers and is being completely redone. Are replacement windshields available? Thanks, Jim
by J Graham
Jul 4th, '09, 08:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Storm Petrel ready to ride
Replies: 9
Views: 3550

Beamy, transom door,looks like a 26 Bluefin. Spent some ime on one years ago.
JG
by J Graham
Apr 10th, '09, 08:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I hit bottom I think
Replies: 25
Views: 7280

Nicked a rock or old moorig block during a moon low at idle in Cohasset (I think I noticed you are originally from Scituate). Not good, had to remove and repair wheel. Damage was way more than I expected from a quick bump.
by J Graham
Apr 8th, '09, 15:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ZF 63A Transmission mounting Brackets
Replies: 4
Views: 1651

I have a 330B Cummins with a ZF V drive. Bought the motor and gear from Tony Athens, e used 6x6x1/2 aluminum angle. Works great.
JG
by J Graham
Dec 15th, '08, 15:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Gulf's oilfield get's a few more.
Replies: 6
Views: 1730

Hi Scot, Joe Laugelle was the pilot. Comes from my home Cohasset, MA. Big family, nice family, very sad. Thanks for noting.
Jim
by J Graham
Dec 11th, '08, 15:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone watch Modern Marvels?
Replies: 3
Views: 1021

Did see that last night. I've done quite a bit of work with Longleaf in the past few years. Great Co. awesome products.
by J Graham
Nov 2nd, '08, 09:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLIR
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

FLIR

I have a Bertram 25 and do conciderable steaming at night. A friend with a larger boat has a FLIR and loves it. His does have the pan/tilt option which is nice but and expensive add. Wondering if any of the board members have this system and if they do would like to hear their comments. Primarily if...
by J Graham
Sep 17th, '08, 14:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you know this 31
Replies: 19
Views: 10281

Really sad to see. I'm sure it's just one of many. How far did it travel?
by J Graham
Aug 26th, '08, 15:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20'bertam moppie
Replies: 37
Views: 10045

A 502 in a 20' bertram?????????????????
by J Graham
Jun 3rd, '08, 07:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Progress Update
Replies: 8
Views: 1814

Looks terrific, prop pocket looks extra special. Press on.
Jim
by J Graham
Apr 1st, '08, 07:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B-31 center console?
Replies: 39
Views: 220688

Great idea, single QSC550, prop pocket, bow thruster, elevated helm staton, more fuel, more room. Send a check and the hull to Tony, he'll figure it out.
by J Graham
Feb 17th, '08, 20:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel Flow?????
Replies: 7
Views: 2848

I use Tony's Multi Stage system in my B 25 with single 330B. Works great.
JG
by J Graham
Feb 11th, '08, 17:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: r.i.p. betty hamilton
Replies: 13
Views: 2684

Take a small piece of the best cut and place in a glass of fine cherry, put the glass in the back of the fridge for 1 week. Throw away the contents and eat the glass. This will work on a varity of species.
by J Graham
Feb 11th, '08, 06:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks for your help
Replies: 25
Views: 12436

Really nice! The hull looks very similar to the L&H.
Enjoy.
JG
by J Graham
Jan 24th, '08, 14:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Volvo Q tabs
Replies: 30
Views: 7556

Good eye Sean
by J Graham
Jan 20th, '08, 18:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Volvo Q tabs
Replies: 30
Views: 7556

Thanks for the input
JG
by J Graham
Jan 19th, '08, 12:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Volvo Q tabs
Replies: 30
Views: 7556

Can I take that as an endorsement? I have a 25 with single 330B Cummins/v drive. Would like to get the bow down a bit and trim side to side. I like the idea but can't confirm how they perform. Any input would be helpfull.
Thanks,
JG
by J Graham
Jan 12th, '08, 18:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Giant Bluefin Tuna Tactics
Replies: 34
Views: 10083

Chum and a live herring or whiting used to be great. Chumming is also obsolete up here. Dog fish are so thick you can walk on'em. When the wind dies and the live bluefish gets down 10' the dogs will eat them alive. They'll eat a bare hook. Naturally the Feds have limited the catch on dogfish, and th...
by J Graham
Jan 11th, '08, 08:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Giant Bluefin Tuna Tactics
Replies: 34
Views: 10083

The only thing that works for the giants up here is live bluefish and kites.
Trolling is great for the mediums, but for the bigs that's history.
Talk about patience!!!!!
JG
by J Graham
Dec 6th, '07, 19:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cudos to Bennett trim tabs
Replies: 4
Views: 1489

Bruce, I have a 25 v-drive single diesel. I would like to bring the bow down slightly at cruise, but more importantly need to be able to trim side to side. A few folks have recommended the Volvo QS system. Prior boats have all had Bennetts with no problems. The only reason the QS system is of intere...
by J Graham
Nov 7th, '07, 18:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Max Wax Revisited
Replies: 12
Views: 4668

How can I order a couple of cans?
by J Graham
Nov 7th, '07, 08:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bilge Paint Question
Replies: 30
Views: 16238

Hate to change the topic, John metioned 270 Cummins, I am trying to make a power decision on a rehab of a B-31. Could you give me the performance #'s on the 270's. Originally a Bahis Mar w/gas. Planning on a significant change from original with much weight loss. Thanks,
JG
by J Graham
Nov 5th, '07, 10:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 31 power options
Replies: 9
Views: 3082

Bertram 31 power options

Has ayone heard of a 31 being powered with a large single screw diesel?
Realizing it will be a lot of work, does a single QSB 540 or 600 make any sense. The boat will be stripped to the bare bones to start with. It is a Bahia Mar with twin Chryslers now.
Thanks,
JG
by J Graham
Oct 25th, '07, 15:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New B-31 Project
Replies: 3
Views: 1560

New B-31 Project

Having just finished a Bertram 25 remodel, a friend and I decided to go a bit bigger and purchased a Bertram 31 Bahia Mar. Currently powered by twin Chrysler gassers, the first step is to figure what power to go for. I used a reman 330B from Tony Athens for the B 25 and am concidering two of these f...
by J Graham
Oct 8th, '07, 19:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gear Ratio vs Performance
Replies: 30
Views: 25435

Thanks, I will ask Scot to try to post a couple of recent shots for your opinion.
by J Graham
Oct 8th, '07, 18:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gear Ratio vs Performance
Replies: 30
Views: 25435

UV, do you and most of the other 31 guys use trim tabs to get level at speed. Even at 25 kts I seem to be a bit high in the bow. Didn't want tabs but they may be necessary to get level. May even pick up a little speed and be able to drop RPM. Man this is complicated.
JG
by J Graham
Oct 8th, '07, 07:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gear Ratio vs Performance
Replies: 30
Views: 25435

I've been following these comments and wondering how they might relate to my boat. B-25, single 330B, 1.52 ZF V drive. Currently running 20 X 23 4 blade dqx. Performance is pretty good so far, still getting the kinks out. 2200-22.4 kts 2300-23.5 kts 2400-25.2 kts 2800-30.2 kts WOT Boat is pretty lig...
by J Graham
Oct 7th, '07, 16:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: D4s in a 25?
Replies: 11
Views: 3313

Ironman, right you are, the console will be modified this winter with the helm at the forward end of the engine box and elevated steering. Visibility is limited at current position.
IMO, there is no substitute for HP. Two of those 190 D-3 would be a rocketship. Love to see that in a v-drive 25.

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