I have a 72 with 165’s I cruise at 28 @ 3000rpm
If memory serves which it often doesn’t I have 3 blade aluminum 15 x 21
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- Jun 30th, '19, 17:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 25 Bertram flybridge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3026
- Jun 18th, '19, 17:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Oil Filters
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3973
Re: Oil Filters
Rawleigh is spot on! I worked for NAPA for years and they are Wix. As above the gold are the best! Why be cheap on an oil filter when it’s so crucial? There are moving parts in oil filters. Springs which bypass excessive pressure and the like. Cheap filter manufacturers use crimped steel as a spring...
- Jun 18th, '19, 17:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Dug Stow/Tropic Star Trip
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2569
Re: Calling Dug Stow/Tropic Star Trip
Ray we are doing Sheridan in and out. Looking forward to it!
- Jun 17th, '19, 11:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B25 Finally made it home
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7827
Re: B25 Finally made it home
I never pull my scupper plugs out....ever. There is no need. Any water on the deck ends up in the bilge and out the through hull. End of the season when I'm pressure washing the deck on the trailer out they come. I sit about the same as yours does. The boot stripe is just under water on both sides a...
- Jun 17th, '19, 11:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new knee
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14409
Re: new knee
Good luck!
- Jun 17th, '19, 11:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Value of running 2 VHFs?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2453
Re: Value of running 2 VHFs?
I run 2 one upper one lower station. I don't know of a down side. I'm always on some obscure channel just in contact with my buddies on the water. In a jamb and one shits out I can holler for help in a hurry.
-M
-M
- Jun 17th, '19, 11:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Dug Stow/Tropic Star Trip
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2569
Calling Dug Stow/Tropic Star Trip
Dug I received an e-mail this morning from Bonnie at Tropic Star saying that Don Jeremy John and my friend Walter and I are booked to stay at the central hotel. All the other B31 people are staying at the Sheridan and there have been some noise complaints about the Central. She offered to rebook us ...
- Mar 17th, '19, 08:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pelican Problem
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5854
Re: Pelican Problem
My go to on this would be a couple of Prestoneburgers.
- Mar 7th, '19, 14:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fishing Cabo in February
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9603
Re: Fishing Cabo in February
Tony said,
And I thought you were tough.
No Tony I’m stupid.
And I thought you were tough.
No Tony I’m stupid.
- Feb 26th, '19, 02:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fishing Cabo in February
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9603
Re: Fishing Cabo in February
In defense of up here vs down there, and down there is pretty hard to say anything bad about, life expectancy of the liver drops way off down there and late July to late October the humidity is oppressive. I remember one October I started sweating when I got off the plane and never stopped until I g...
- Feb 17th, '19, 06:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fishing Cabo in February
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9603
Re: Fishing Cabo in February
Captain Omar is a fish killer! We won the last tournament I ran down there on that boat! Tell Tiffany (the office manager) and Ryan (owner/owners son) I said hello! We’ll need a trip report when you get back as well!
And of course have a great time with the family!
Safe travels
And of course have a great time with the family!
Safe travels
- Feb 17th, '19, 06:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Stickers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8123
Re: Bertram Stickers
Done and thank you!
- Feb 6th, '19, 06:27
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Stickers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8123
Re: Bertram Stickers
Would love a couple. As always I’ll send Bruce some $$
- Jan 29th, '19, 04:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Re: Progress Report on #4 Knee Replacement
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8704
Re: Progress Report on #4 Knee Replacement
Glad to hear Pete and always remember the 3 F’s, although here on a boating sandbox the first is regularly ignored.
If Floats, Flys or F£#k’s, rent it!
If Floats, Flys or F£#k’s, rent it!
- Jan 14th, '19, 13:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Live, You die, But did you ever fish the Memorial UVI?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8998
Re: You Live, You die, But did you ever fish the Memorial UV
Did we collect any more carcasses on this trip or is it just 10 or so hearty saps?
- Dec 25th, '18, 10:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1154
- Dec 17th, '18, 02:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Engine sound insulation
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2903
Re: Engine sound insulation
The economy of motion. I preach it daily.
- Dec 16th, '18, 07:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Engine sound insulation
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2903
Re: Engine sound insulation
Tony while you’re at it could you swing over and install mine too?
- Dec 15th, '18, 16:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to Make 31 Bertram Towing Look Easy
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8635
Re: How to Make 31 Bertram Towing Look Easy
Tony a 25 will go 80 and it doesn’t even flex the flybridge windscreen. Ray knew hydrodynamics as well as aerodynamics.
- Dec 15th, '18, 16:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Engine sound insulation
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2903
Re: Engine sound insulation
I have yet to do so but when I asked the same question I was told soundown.
http://www.soundown.com/index_Marine.htm
http://www.soundown.com/index_Marine.htm
- Dec 14th, '18, 21:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sum Pics !
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7046
Re: Sum Pics !
Yannis think of an alien coming at You wearing a banana hammock...
- Dec 12th, '18, 07:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
- Replies: 57
- Views: 57236
Re: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
Hardest ship to float, a partnership. Been there hated it.
- Dec 11th, '18, 20:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sum Pics !
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7046
Re: Sum Pics !
Wait, white leasure suits went out?
- Dec 10th, '18, 18:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
- Replies: 57
- Views: 57236
Re: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
I have friends that have done it! From Green Bay to Nawlins.
- Dec 10th, '18, 18:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sum Pics !
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7046
Re: Sum Pics !
i couldn't help myself! Those banana hammocks sure are fancy!
LMAO.....
LMAO.....
- Dec 10th, '18, 03:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertrams getting around
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12445
Re: Bertrams getting around
It’s good to be king!
- Dec 10th, '18, 03:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sum Pics !
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7046
Re: Sum Pics !
Is that you wearing the speedo Yannis?
- Dec 9th, '18, 04:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
- Replies: 57
- Views: 57236
Re: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
No good deed goes unpunished! ;)
- Dec 8th, '18, 11:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
- Replies: 57
- Views: 57236
Re: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
Carl out here in flyover there is lots of open country and a lot of barns that have space. Also coming from shirt off my back land there is no problem finding a place for a boat that size or even a little bigger. Please don’t take this the wrong way but I forget about the east coast being crowded wi...
- Dec 7th, '18, 13:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
- Replies: 57
- Views: 57236
Re: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
I’d pickle it and tuck it away with some family or friends and attend to minimal refreshing when your turn to use her comes full circle. If what you say holds true to you, bought her right and sunk a bunch in her already Why take the beating on trying to find a better girl later? I’m a sentimental a...
- Dec 2nd, '18, 13:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fishing Cabo in February
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9603
Re: Fishing Cabo in February
I’ve stayed at about 15-20 different places in Cabo from cheap dives with a bed and a roof to hot and cold running champagne. Screw the later I’m a fisherman but the wife likes the snooty crap. There are some fun places out there mostly swanky. Last year we stayed out there lots of cliff side hard w...
- Nov 17th, '18, 21:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Live, You die, But did you ever fish the Memorial UVI?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8998
Re: You Live, You die, But did you ever fish the Memorial UV
Hey Dug it will be great to finally meet you! I got my downpayments made on Friday so I will be there!
- Nov 8th, '18, 21:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone have any word on Pete Fallons knee surgery?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8501
Re: Anyone have any word on Pete Fallons knee surgery?
Just since I’ve been hanging around he must have had 3 replaced! Hang in there Pete!
- Nov 5th, '18, 16:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Carburetor replacement
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3245
Re: Carburetor replacement
Keep the quads they are the most fuel efficient 4 barrels you will find for those motors. Find a top shelf carb guy someone who take the time to clean out all the little fuel ports and venturis. I was going to change out a intake and carb on a 350 I have to a aftermarket Holley or Carter (Edlebrock)...
- Oct 25th, '18, 08:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advice needed
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8255
Re: Advice needed
You’re probably right Carl. I find as I age my filter continues to degrade. Conversely my bullshit meter seems to be more sensitive.
- Oct 25th, '18, 07:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advice needed
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8255
Re: Advice needed
Word on the street is there are some low quality pipe bombs going around.....
Too soon?
Too soon?
- Oct 21st, '18, 04:07
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling Mark Stange
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3454
Re: Calling Mark Stange
I’ll call you Sunday Frank
- Oct 12th, '18, 11:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tropic Star trip in August of 2019
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3161
- Oct 12th, '18, 11:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tropic Star trip in August of 2019
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3161
Re: Tropic Star trip in August of 2019
Thumb screws Dug or bare bulb and rubber hose. Regardless your technique is effective! Carry on....
- Oct 10th, '18, 20:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Live, You die, But did you ever fish the Memorial UVI?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8998
Re: You Live, You die, But did you ever fish the Memorial UV
How many bodies do you need Mike to make the discount?
- Oct 10th, '18, 20:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Live, You die, But did you ever fish the Memorial UVI?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8998
Re: You Live, You die, But did you ever fish the Memorial UV
I’m in for two as stated earlier
- Oct 9th, '18, 18:53
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blue Bertie
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8796
Re: Blue Bertie
That’s down right purdy!!
- Sep 27th, '18, 12:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steering issues
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1974
Re: Steering issues
Just my $.02 I just went through this with mine. Dual station seastar my upper was thumping which is the first sign of low fluid. This was a reoccurring issue for me and so I did some home work. It turns out the upper station shows signs first as gravity being your enemy, or in this case your friend...
- Sep 21st, '18, 14:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: is there stilla listings site
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4601
Re: is there stilla listings site
Ray that story brings a tear to my eye.
- Sep 21st, '18, 14:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fishing Cabo in February
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9603
Re: Fishing Cabo in February
Peter Playa Grande is an awesome property! I have stayed there a number of times. The boys will love it1 You can run over to Jansen Inshore Tackle and pick up a couple of 5 piece surf casting rod combos and a couple of Cabo Killers and have them boys out on the beach surf casting at daybreak. It mig...
- Sep 21st, '18, 10:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fishing Cabo in February
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9603
Re: Fishing Cabo in February
Peter please send an e-mail to my friend Mike Molakides. His email is; cabomike@pacbell.net Reference our conversation and he will take great care of you. The location is as good as it gets for charter dock adjacent accommodations. The rooms are actually very nice with a little kitchenette and dinin...
- Sep 19th, '18, 18:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fishing Cabo in February
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9603
Re: Fishing Cabo in February
Peter, Redrum has a 31 and they are kid friendly. The captain of that boat is Omar and he is a fish hawk! www.redrumcabo.com They also have a 33' I think its $650 a day all inclusive. Renegade Mike is great! He is a board member and even though he doesn't post much he is a lover of Bertrams. There a...
- Sep 11th, '18, 17:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stupid Boater
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1629
Re: Stupid Boater
Nothing gets you motivated like a spining prop.....
- Sep 9th, '18, 21:27
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacing belts on a mercruiser
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1493
Re: Replacing belts on a mercruiser
NAPA has a line of belts called “Gold.” They are a bit more expensive and seem to last longer. I have not noticed much of a difference in automotive belts but on the snowmobile they made a huge difference! I just use them on everything and have not been disappointed. Just my $.02
- Aug 30th, '18, 07:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Paint! Boot Strip Debate
- Replies: 36
- Views: 20415
Re: Paint! Boot Strip Debate
Looks great how about no boot stripe?