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- Sep 8th, '14, 17:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Legacy Power Wagon
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5736
Re: Legacy Power Wagon
That is my favorite truck of all time..my wife's late uncle had one he used for a tree business..could go anywhere, dropped trees on it hauled chippers daily and never quit..would love to find one and do a make over..matching grey and black as used on Resolute..anyone have a lead on on? BH
- Sep 6th, '14, 17:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Outrigger parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1512
Re: Outrigger parts
Gif, they were built in New Bedford, I know they went out of business. I believe Edson took over the company maybe give them a call could direct you to a parts distributor. BH
- Aug 23rd, '14, 19:18
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday UV
- Replies: 7
- Views: 813
Re: Happy Birthday UV
Well done Capt Pat great pic of a true classic.BH
- Aug 22nd, '14, 19:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6BTA trouble
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30149
Re: 6BTA trouble
Bill, if you have gotten water back into the turbo your #6 cylinder will be weak and or ng...you mentioned you had water in the after cooler.. If so where did the water enter? If it went through the turbo the exhaust side will be pitted..do you have stock cummins exhaust elbows and mixing elbows? Wh...
- Aug 18th, '14, 18:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: first trip offshore this year
- Replies: 5
- Views: 973
Re: first trip offshore this year
Russ, weather looked perfect..my first canyon run this year only a few jumbo mahi's cooperated..getting that first long run under your belt is worth the ride. I'm looking to get out again this week..had an injector pump issue last week, but I'm up and running. Get right back out there and give em he...
- Aug 17th, '14, 06:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hard top Build 2
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2128
Re: Hard top Build 2
Jimmy, almost there looks great..the color is sharp..keep that black streak off the side of the hull
By cutting two strips of ez2cy and putting them under the stainless trim on the rub rail, makes a drip edge
That directs the water away from the hull. BH
By cutting two strips of ez2cy and putting them under the stainless trim on the rub rail, makes a drip edge
That directs the water away from the hull. BH
- Aug 13th, '14, 19:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hudson Canyon on the Happy Time
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2887
Re: Hudson Canyon on the Happy Time
Sounds like a great trip, I will leave the flip flops at home next trip..that looks painful..what did the eyeball eat? BH
- Aug 13th, '14, 19:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: try again
- Replies: 3
- Views: 656
Re: try again
Looking sweet Russ..go have some fun and catch a pile of fish..BH
- Aug 13th, '14, 09:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6BTA trouble
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30149
Re: 6BTA trouble
Kevin, When the line wrapped the prop I was cruising at 2350 rpms doing 27knots the governor pegged trying to "make up" for power loss, rolled the plunger in the injector pump and scored the cam in the pump. The motor wouldn't idle after that but I managed to get home and the engine wouldn't fire th...
- Aug 12th, '14, 19:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Greenport friday welcoming party
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4157
Re: Greenport friday welcoming party
Tom, one reel ended up on Resolute, thank the sponsor for his generous contribution, I will put it to good use. A big thank you to you and Michelle for the great raw bar..those necks were sure sweet. BH
- Aug 12th, '14, 19:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6BTA trouble
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30149
Re: 6BTA trouble
Bill, no aneroid on the nipo pump, since you do hit the max rpm on both I'm leaning towards the pump as well. I wrapped a wad of abandoned lobster line on the way back from Greenport, damaged my pump engine wouldn't fire after I made it back to the dock. Make sure to bring the injectors as well, goo...
- Aug 12th, '14, 19:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Sport Update
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1395
Re: Old Sport Update
Now that's a makeover..is that the same 31 ? Great work. Keep the pics rolling in. BH
- Aug 11th, '14, 16:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6BTA trouble
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30149
Re: 6BTA trouble
Bill take another shot from the back of of the pump looking forward on a bit of an angle. I can't see the aneroid in that shot. What year motors? Is it a Bosch pump? Will get to the bottom of this no worries. BH
I like the zip tie cable clamp..
I like the zip tie cable clamp..
- Aug 10th, '14, 07:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6BTA trouble
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30149
Re: 6BTA trouble
Bill, first check the small air line that feeds the aneroid valve blow out both and make sure there is no goop in there. The aneroid opens at 15-20 psi and dumps more fuel once this pressure is reached. Tony Athens describes a lazy aneroid condition that makes an engine sluggish. The lagging engine ...
- Aug 9th, '14, 10:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6BTA trouble
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30149
Re: 6BTA trouble
Bill, does the turbo boost kick in and climb at the same rate? If one is sluggish a slight tweak of the aneroid may do the trick.BH
- Aug 7th, '14, 19:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally brought the new boat home!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2047
Re: Finally brought the new boat home!!
Mark, great looking 35 roll up your sleeves and dive into the rebuild..plenty of pics and keep us in the loop..BH
- Aug 7th, '14, 19:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
- Replies: 136
- Views: 79408
Re: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
Gif getting geared up for a swig of Bertram Juice..those who were in Greenport a few years ago will remember why he needs the PFD..too funny Gif, Neil n Cathy got a kick out of it as well...A classic...BH http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/Westwater3/b31%20Bahia%20Mar/imagejpg1_zpsffc3251a.jpg ...
- Aug 4th, '14, 16:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
- Replies: 136
- Views: 79408
Re: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
A few more pics from Greenport : Bertram's most wanted poster have you seen these guys? http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/Westwater3/imagejpg8_zps773ba7d0.jpg [/URL] http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/Westwater3/imagejpg9_zps53c2024e.jpg [/URL] http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/West...
- Jul 31st, '14, 17:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
- Replies: 136
- Views: 79408
Re: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
Mitchell park 631-477-2200 Jeff was the last contact I had
- Jul 31st, '14, 16:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
- Replies: 136
- Views: 79408
Re: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
Giff, Resolute is loaded up with a box of coronas and couple jugs of Bertram juice, I will pour a shot in the tank as I go by..see all you guys in Greenport after lunch..BH
- Jul 30th, '14, 18:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1 3/8 Aquamet shaft
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1758
Re: 1 3/8 Aquamet shaft
Hueso, checked the length of the shafts 83", no good.BH
- Jul 30th, '14, 05:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: One tough cookie
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3830
Re: One tough cookie
Harry & Miss Joanne, Congratulations to you both on quite the the run..42 years is something to be proud of. After hanging out with you both you get to see why you have been so successful..Harry and I always say the harder you work the luckier you get and the Babbs are a true example of that..enjoy ...
- Jul 29th, '14, 19:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: overheated exhaust hoses
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10392
Re: overheated exhaust hoses
Jr, I had a similar problem and found shellfish growing in my oil cooler, sucked up mud from shallow slip and damn things grew, I would back flush the cooling system and see what you push out. BH
- Jul 29th, '14, 19:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1 3/8 Aquamet shaft
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1758
Re: 1 3/8 Aquamet shaft
Hueso, I have a set of 1 3/8 shafts, struts and two sets of props I took off Resolute. I can take some pics before I take off for Greenport. BH
- Jul 29th, '14, 07:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
- Replies: 136
- Views: 79408
Re: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
Rex...custom tp holders with Bertram logos..? BH
- Jul 29th, '14, 07:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Greenport friday welcoming party
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4157
Re: Greenport friday welcoming party
Gif, I'm all fueled up and ready to roll..probably leave by 9 at the latest..give you a head start..BH
- Jul 24th, '14, 05:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Greenport friday welcoming party
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4157
Re: Greenport friday welcoming party
Tom if you have the necks covered I will get some swimps n sauce..BH
- Jul 22nd, '14, 20:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chimera for sale
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5389
Re: Chimera for sale
Jp, If your looking for a "well cared for" 37 b my Dads Westwater may be available in the near future, he is getting near the end of his boating career, owned her since 89, never let us down, always got us home safe even in some un-godly seas..if anyone could make her sexy it's one of us in this san...
- Jul 22nd, '14, 20:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Greenport friday welcoming party
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4157
Re: Greenport friday welcoming party
Will be there Tom, Mom H. Will sure have a dish to contribute..you need any lil necks for the raw bar? BH
- Jul 21st, '14, 16:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Blood
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2521
Re: First Blood
Nice work..and tasty too...BH
- Jul 20th, '14, 19:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6BTA trouble
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30149
Re: 6BTA trouble
I have also heard a slight strut misalignment can cause those few hundred rpm mysteries, I if you can't spin it by hand freely it's bound up..I doubled checked the strut angle with a digital angle gauge and checked the shaft as we'll if not the same number it's out. My problem was with the aneroid v...
- Jul 20th, '14, 19:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big Fish Pictures Video And Prop Guard Q
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2350
Re: Big Fish Pictures Video And Prop Guard Q
Keith, Rawleigh is right on the cage is built for displacement hulls, how slow do you want to go? I like the flip down idea or to get the sharks head more forward with a pulley system to keep them out of the wheels and only use the pt engine if you tag from the stbd side. BH
- Jul 20th, '14, 18:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First time in 5 years
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1083
Re: First time in 5 years
I will miss having you riding shotgun on Resolute...welcome mat is always out for you my friend..I will keep asking..BH
- Jul 20th, '14, 18:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Asking for help for a good friend.. boat in Greenport
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2536
Re: Asking for help for a good friend.. boat in Greenport
Todd, my Dad has a 1987 37 with 3208 cats, 375 hp, cruise all day 21 knots in just about anything, fuel capacity is the knock on this boat the cats will allow canyon range burning less than 30 gph combined the DDs are much more thirsty. GREAT boat, he had to replace original engines as they were bui...
- Jul 17th, '14, 18:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat Less
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18616
Re: Boat Less
Pete, That's a good news bad news day..if you ever need a Bertram fix, I'm your guy ring me up and we can cruise around the bay, I owe you one for those sweet teak planks..get that knee fixed..once and for all..BH
- Jul 17th, '14, 18:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off Topic
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2383
Re: Off Topic
Wouldn't expect anything less, nice work Capt. Pat, I've tied a few thousand rebar in my life and can appreciate that effort. Retractable roof option so you can water test your next 31 and verify the water line in the middle of Texas..hope you will use it as a swimming hole..BH
- Jul 16th, '14, 19:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chimera for sale
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5389
Re: Chimera for sale
Some lucky new owner will get one hell of a sweet ride..BH
- Jul 16th, '14, 19:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big Fish Pictures Video And Prop Guard Q
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2350
Re: Big Fish Pictures Video And Prop Guard Q
Keith, lobster men up here in New England use a prop cage to keep from cutting off the pot lines as they haul in the gear. BH
- Jul 16th, '14, 19:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: exhaust
- Replies: 5
- Views: 932
Re: exhaust
Looking good spencer, the beer keeps the focus..progress is best savored over a cold one..BH
- Jul 14th, '14, 19:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: greenport
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3270
Re: greenport
Bob and Tom are right about the run up from shinnecock canal to Greenport. I have made that run last year To pick up the lobster and clam boil for the guys. Stay in the channel,well marked, have all the numbers can forward them to you if needed. Beautiful piece of water and you pass new Grady's with...
- Jul 6th, '14, 06:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6BTA trouble
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30149
Re: 6BTA trouble
Bill, remove and visually inspect the rubber bellows that connect the turbo to the aftercooler, should be three, look carefully for any slice or cracks on the inside. A turbo boost gauge will tell you how much boost you have, easy install should be an extra plug on the intake manifold. Also look at ...
- Jul 6th, '14, 06:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cummings Sherwood Impeller Pump G1503
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5371
Re: Cummings Sherwood Impeller Pump G1503
Keith, after looking at the pics I see the flange that bolts to the engine and two bolts that attach the pump to the flange could you remove the bolts rotate a bit to provide clearance redrill and tap? If you need to braze try a tig torch and solder that is how my friend changed the direction of my ...
- Jun 30th, '14, 20:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6BTA trouble
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30149
Re: 6BTA trouble
Bill, Tony Athens is the Cummins go to guy..check those rubber boots as well, I found a slice in one of mine tonight..keep a few as spares just incase. Keep me posted on your progress.BH
- Jun 29th, '14, 20:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Helm before and after
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3190
Re: Helm before and after
John, that looks great, I appreciate how much work that goes into making a helm look understated yet functional.. Every time you slip her into gear and look down at those gauges will be worth all the effort.. Ask me how I know..BH
- Jun 29th, '14, 19:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6BTA trouble
- Replies: 54
- Views: 30149
Re: 6BTA trouble
Bill if your getting black smoke when getting over the hump that is ok , smoke all the time is an air issue. Do you have turbo boost gauge.? Pyrometers? After coolers cleaned? Check the rubber hoses that connect the air plenum from the turbo to the after cooler, I had a cut in mine and lost the boos...
- Jun 29th, '14, 19:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
- Replies: 136
- Views: 79408
Re: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
Bill, Anyone with Bertram blood is always welcome...that goes for stewards in the making..come on down and talk Bertram's with some of the finest guys you will ever have the chance to meet.. BH
- Jun 28th, '14, 09:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
- Replies: 136
- Views: 79408
Re: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
Sounds good to me BBQ , good stuff Capt. Pat? BH
- Jun 28th, '14, 09:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great White sightings off Long Island
- Replies: 3
- Views: 653
Re: Great White sightings off Long Island
Charlie is right they always have been here, the food they feed on may not be here on a regular basis. Lots of life here this year, makes for a buffet for mr porker. BH
- Jun 23rd, '14, 18:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Motion Sensors for Outdoor Lights
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1772
Re: Motion Sensors for Outdoor Lights
Another idea is the new digital game cameras, plus they take pics in the dark and or video. Cheaper than surveillance system and wouldn't it be nice to put a face on a wanted poster.BH
- Jun 22nd, '14, 06:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Greenport
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8301
Re: Greenport
Brew, the best to you and Wick, being a good dad is a full time job and family is number one. Keeping you in my thoughts. BH