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Hey all, I was wondering if the ol' gelcoat "eater" was still available for "purchase/rent" till the next person needed it. I recalled that at some point years ago, someone bought a high dollar model and folks on the board were able to pass along the machine basically buying it until the next person...

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I have a B20 '66 also that I still need to start. I've been asking questions for years and still haven't put a sander to it. There used to be alot of info on the B25 site that disappeared. As with a lot of the B31 guys that experiment, find a prop shop that will let you try a couple of used/repaired...

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Love my IFR rating. Haven't used it in years but coming out of a cloud to see the lights is great. That looks like a real airplane though. No prop out front like the little guys I have played with.

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I'm with Raleigh. Any one of us in FL would probably get hair pulled, blood tested,....then, even innocent, you'd get blamed for wreckless operation or something like that.
Don't fire the guy for a mistake. But, this shouldn't happen for something stupid like chasing someone down in a no wake zone.

Kurt

Recently pulled the "spongy padding" off some of my side walls of my Cobia 220.... Found a nice 2-3 inch fold of glass for no reason sticking up between the deck and hull joint. No reason for it and nothing to connect to... Just a mess for me to grind down and re-glass smooth. Hope you do better.

Kurt

Been awhile but I was wondering if the B25 site was dead? Obvious indication for me was my browser couldn't find the server. Hoping I'm wrong. But, since most folks here are "big" and "little" owners I guess it just brings us all closer.

Kurt

For some of the woody fans, Pilar... http://www.poly-glass.com/images/100_0547.JPG http://www.poly-glass.com/images/100_0550.JPG http://www.poly-glass.com/images/100_0549.JPG http://www.poly-glass.com/images/100_0552.JPG http://www.poly-glass.com/images/100_0551.JPG http://www.poly-glass.com/images/...

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Well, 2 dealers in 2 days and both looked at me like I had 10 heads when I posed the question. The one today didn't want to say anything at all. Didn't want to "analyze" a problem without seeing the car. You know...legal liability. I almost lost it thinking there's a crazy Louisianna lawyer that mig...

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I have to drop off 6 new m/b's in south florida in the morning. Will try to remember to ask one of the techs. Nice suv's. Made in Alabama.

Kurt

Some truckers are running the Honda 2000 for up to 10 hours keeping a 5000btu window unit going. The trick is the automatic throttle. It throttles up when the compressor kicks on needing somewhere around 1700 watts (from what I can calculate on my unit). Then it throttles down once the compressor is...

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Had a tank pumped dry at a the local truck stop I left the truck at over a weekend at home. Over 100 gal. later at more than 3.90 a gallon and trying to get a cat c12 restarted I now park at a gated lot.
With costs now, a lot of people are willing to take the risk.

Kurt

After a couple of years, my little Briggs and Stratton powered edger is having trouble now. I had to replace the fuel tank, fuel filter, and carb on my homelite weed wacker after about 4 years.
It seems to just break down and/or rot out what isn't compatable.

Kurt

Hauled new cars on open car hauling trucks into P'cola and the biggest issue I recall is the scrub oaks hanging over the roads in many areas. If you can get the height around 13'6" then you'll probably be ok. Most regular semis are about that high so they'll cut the limbs back for you if you stay on...

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Just a truck driver asking a (stupid) question. If the liners were in a hole to big, doesn't that mean the block is shot? I've heard of cat guys having issues if the liners don't protrude the deck at some some specified number. Curious more than anything... Loved the look of those model Berts though...

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I always miss the excitement. Must have been mowing the grass. As a local, about all that I can say is that it's always been a somewhat risky inlet. Been next to a bouy (on the correct side) and had the depth change from plenty to about 8 feet once. I guess I was hugging the side too close but it ca...

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As for fuel at truck stops. I try to avoid Pilot...and now FlyingJ since Pilot bought them out. Not sure what they do but in my Peterbilt, I can get almost a .25 mpg increase by not using their fuel. My cat really likes biodiesl but had a hard lesson in Illinois a week ago when some B20 gelled up on...

Kurt

Just came across all of this. All I can say is, we're thinking of you in St. Augustine. If for some strange reason you find yourself at Wolfson's in Jacksonville let us know so we can help you out.

Kurt

Hey John, I tried to get signed on for awhile too. When I thought I finally succeeded, I tried to look myself up. I found that there are about 20,000 (exagerated but close) members from mostly Africa and eastern Europe. If you go email Russ directly with your info he'll set you up. May take a day or...

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Thought it would be fake...guy stands off to the side and the hydraulic cylinder lets down and he scrambles looking scared....you tube drama. Didn't think it would fall off to the side like that for no apparent reason.

Kurt

Having to check in at DOT stations with the oversized load papers makes it hard. Hauled many loads of cars all over the southeast at 13'10" to 14'. Just have to know where you're going. Trees, bridges, etc...not forgiving at all.

Kurt

Just $.02...talking truck engines....not sure if this info transfers to marine blocks.... As a previous and current owner of semi's with both 3176 and c-12 cats. On the truck engines....the water pumps are gear driven along with the fuel and power steering pumps. Per a cat tech, during my first wate...

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Have to say....that price is amazing. Especially to go through CT and deal with the SS of the DOT world. I thought boat haulers charged $3-4 a mile at least. Per mile charge is figured using all of the assorted BS fees for waiting time, lifting, loading, whatever else, etc. I guess I'll write off go...

Kurt

Just to let you know....there is a Bertram 25 site and on that there is a B20 sub-site (group). Someone might be able to help you out there. My 20 has all aftermarket teleflex stuff so sorry I can't help. 25 site is...
http://www.25bertram.com/[url]

Kurt

Like usual, all I'm missing is a big enough balance in the checking account. Diamond in the rough. Oh yeah, checking account to purchase plus 400-500% at least. ha.

Kurt

I wish ezpass would have sent me some of that for my commercial truck transponder....5 axle rate..you would hope something special. HA HA...just had to say it ...I bet I have truck parts scattered from the NJ T-Pike thru I-278 to Commack. Snowbird season coming again...my road money is on the way. lol

Kurt

Fun for window (and serious) shopping is a site that combines ebay, craigslist, and a couple of others. You search by boat brand and it gives you listings for all sites they search nationwide.
http://boat.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/boat.cgi? ... ubmit=+GO+

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Yes, lucky not having to drive that far. Well, ebay says he's real and it's covered under the buyer protection. At least that makes me feel better. May not be worth the space on the screen but it helps. Well, deposit made I'll see if the credit card co calls to ask if I'm on a shopping spree at best...

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Hey Guys, Well, I'm an official member of the club if all this falls together. Bid and won a 20' Bertram on ebay for next to nothing...$750 in Corpus Christi. Now, how do I handle this?? Growing up with computers I should be more tech savy than this. Are purchases through Ebay and paypal guaranteed?...

Kurt

I've wondered about that...a floating convenience store/bait shop. Just cruise the intracoastal selling beer, bait, and make some grilled stuff on the side.

Kurt

I remember some larger 1980's model bertrams with an exhaust set up like that. The "air" exhaust came out in one area and the "water" came out in another. I seem to remember a rectangular area like that but not sure.

Kurt

Just wondering...how quick do you guys drop off in depth from long island? Google earth must be hanging up tonight since I can't get much past the beach.

Kurt

Found a couple in the same price range that are gas but seem usable from day one. http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1962-BERTRAM-FLYBRIDGE-96003805 and http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1972-Bertram-SPORTFISH%28-JUST-REDUCED-TO-SELL-FAST%29-95725134 Just thought I'd let you know. Might be helpful so...

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Bob, a 25 Bert for free would be great....a 31 Bert priceless... But seriously, if there is a 25 Bert for free let me know. A free project is easier to explain...ha ha But honey, it's free! No they won't take it back.

Kurt

Ditto on the free comment. If anyone comes across a 25 that someone just wants moved let me know...for free I'll hire someone to go get it.

Kurt

Slightly off subject but close... Bruce, will this work with semi-truck engines also? Assuming you just need to know what the wires do coming out of the ECM/sensors/etc. Then match them to the firewall plug? Considering a future project on my Pete car hauler of a slightly souped up 3406E but I now h...

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Ok...so I had to look up the lat/lon. To save others the trouble, http://maps.google.com/maps?q=29.016N,+89.161W&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=%2B29%C2%B0+0%27+57.60%22,+-89%C2%B0+9%27+39.60%22&gl=us&ei=CpqmS9ilB8H7lwfp5510&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct...

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Throwing ideas around the hood....a neighbor suggested kind of like above, making a "hurricane room". Have things set up where if the house is still standing, you put a big window unit in "the room" and sort of live out of there. Your house has to have some way of closing off a couple of rooms to li...

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Just wondering but, could you use the tower as your raw material for the top? As a disclaimer, I was told by my welding guy that usually the materials cost was nothing compared to the labor in repairs. But...if you cut it up yourself and ground the old welds off...you would use up a bunch of the lab...

Kurt

This site is good for looking at almost anything. Combines Craigslist and ebay. This will give you the Bertram listings. Neat part is that it searches Craigslist nationwide, you don't have to hope your looking at every city close to a body of water. http://www.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cgi?cat=cpboat&i...

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Just FYI...tried the link (curious to see what they do) and browser warning went off. Thought...must be wrong, went in anyway and within a millisecond Kapersky denied a Trojan download. Seems they have an infection in the site somewhere. Just thought I'd pipe up in case someone knows those guys pers...

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What a mess I never knew I had. Another sell...you need to get a commission. I didn't realize how many updates I've missed. It's also great to have a fully functional program on a trial basis. Most of the other free virus scans only tell you there's a problem. Then to fix it (think Sopranos) yous ei...

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Made the "mistake" of reading the menu....it's too late to get this hungry.

Kurt

Sorry to hear of your troubles Brewster. Hope you and everyone had a good New Years. On the note of volunteering...if any of you are around St. Augustine send me a note. There are some marinas in the area that may not have web sites. And, the ICW around the inlet has a secret buoy at the inlet that ...

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Things like this make me crazy. But, to each his own. I posted the link to the boat in the for sale section. I thought I saw bargains when I saw 31's with gassers that were running and the boat was just dirty and rough for $20k. Just had to vent. It's like saying cut up that 1930's Chris Craft or cr...

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Funny to see this discussion. I've been cleaning coils and making sure I have good airflow for a few days now since "defrosting" my home a/c unit. The coils in the airhandler were almost one big ice cube. I think the new filter helped a lot. It wasn't due for one...not sure why it clogged so quick. ...

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If you could, keep the details posted. If able I'd like to try and get in on the festivities if time and funds allow. Seem to be around NY once a month or so at this point.

Kurt

Not a real motorcycle guy but that looks cool. I've started to really like the older bike look. Seeing the Amsoil....have you used it...anyone think it's worth the money?

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Drove around up there a lot this week....I sure am glad your states have an idea what to do. The ice and piles of snow didn't help that construction area around White Plains on 287 though...one mean section of road.

Kurt

Hi Serenity, Another idea might be to report this to your home state DOT office and/or the state the company shows they are based out of. There should be some way they can put out a sort of APB to scale houses to look out for this company. Especially if you have a trailer or truck number. I haul car...

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Hate to admit it...I used to be a baggage handler (damager) in my younger days. Soooo, when a bag was soft, it got stuffed at the top of the heap by the ceiling. The biggest/heaviest were used for the foundation on the floor. The luggage is actually carefully stacked so it fits in the proper compart...

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