Still calling BS on trim tabs hurting the ride
Chimera was Oregon and Hatteras Inlet tested, to many trips in the wrong weather at 115 miles to home and never stuffed the bow.
And on more then one occasion trim tabs made a b31 run better.
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- Jan 26th, '17, 20:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New B31 project in Europe
- Replies: 96
- Views: 69703
- Nov 20th, '16, 15:53
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fish Boxes are done..
- Replies: 33
- Views: 17305
Re: Fish Boxes are done..
I don't believe I have any pics of the old boats fish boxes. At least none of them empty.
After building a few boxes on the new project I'd go fiberglass drop in. The stainless worked great but was fairly heavy.
After building a few boxes on the new project I'd go fiberglass drop in. The stainless worked great but was fairly heavy.
- Aug 27th, '16, 20:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Capt Pat.
- Replies: 224
- Views: 780982
Re: Capt Pat.
Thank you Bruce
RIP Capt Pat
RIP Capt Pat
- Aug 8th, '16, 21:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Capt Pat.
- Replies: 224
- Views: 780982
Re: Goodbye Faithful...
Capt It was good talking with you this evening. Please hold our seats at the bar, as inevetably we will all join you. Thank you for the education and the acceptance of my boating addiction. Your vision has helped shaped allot of beautiful boats. I wish you nothing but following seas and fair winds f...
- Jul 10th, '16, 20:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Splashed
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2279
- May 12th, '16, 18:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B38 might be a good deal?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 24404
Re: B38 might be a good deal?
I see this quite often as well. Bertram was famous for it before they went out of business. Would build a boat to fish Florida waters with minimal fuel and wonder why it wouldn't sell in the northeast. 12 hours of cruise time is the amount of daylight you have in the spring to come home from Florida...
- May 11th, '16, 22:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B38 might be a good deal?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 24404
Re: B38 might be a good deal?
With the Ms your looking at 40+ gallons per hour total burn. With a 12 hour minimum cruise time for a traveling boat your looking at 480 gallons of fuel on the light side. What's the plan for fuel, water, waste. It's an aggressive plan the Ms are a tight fit in a 45 Viking.
Good luck
Good luck
- Apr 9th, '16, 19:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: dedicated canyon boat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4031
Re: dedicated canyon boat
Nostalgic Unique for sure. Thoughts and questions: Look at carbon fiber riggers, the bases will thank you, especially if traveling at speed with poles extended ( all the cool kids use them) Rag top on a speed boat? How does the cockpit drain? Central sump? Which ducer did you pick with the bsm2?
- Apr 8th, '16, 18:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram interior
- Replies: 73
- Views: 31550
Re: Bertram interior
Amtico is the hands down winner over wood, especially on floors in boats
- Mar 24th, '16, 19:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1988 54' Bertram
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3189
Re: 1988 54' Bertram
1988 6v92's made 565 hp. It stands to reason if you bolted two of them together as a 12v92 it would make over 1000 hp The 12v71 was a lower hp engine but should be around 820 based on its sub components Only thing better sounding than a 12V92 at cruise speed. Is a cold 671 loping at idle trying to w...
- Feb 25th, '16, 22:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Bertram 35 artist's rendering
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6349
Re: The new Bertram 35 artist's rendering
So we can call it a tournament. I'm down with that
- Feb 25th, '16, 07:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Bertram 35 artist's rendering
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6349
Re: The new Bertram 35 artist's rendering
You guys are great, however If I'm running the boat 100+ miles it's going fishing not tying up to sip cocktails. Remember You've been invited to come down and fish for 9 years as well sir.
And to stay on topic, I hope the 35 sells well.
And to stay on topic, I hope the 35 sells well.
- Feb 24th, '16, 18:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Over-flowing Head Problem....
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2778
Re: Over-flowing Head Problem....
Is the bowl below the water line with no siphon break above the water line
- Feb 24th, '16, 18:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The new Bertram 35 artist's rendering
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6349
Re: The new Bertram 35 artist's rendering
Ok, it looks like a b31 but it's more money Has more room Is faster, except for licos cause nothing is faster than that But at the end of the day I see the same problem the 31 had Rod storage Tackle storage Bait storage Catch storage Once you build a step down hull you loose allot of space One could...
- Feb 24th, '16, 18:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Epoxy manufacturer question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3667
Re: Epoxy manufacturer question
I stopped using epoxy on this build because of the long dry times and issues with blush The project is moving faster because we are using polyester resin and so far we are only building on original product. If I come across an area that has been repaired and I'm not sure what it is, I will switch to...
- Dec 6th, '15, 20:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Strut pads
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2582
Re: Strut pads
Mc master Carr has a product called green board or heavy board. It's perfect for strut backing and 100% phenolic. While ply will get the job done and is cheaper this stuff is my go to form now on forward. A friend of mine told me about it when they built the Bayliss he runs.
- Nov 30th, '15, 15:53
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: repower
- Replies: 80
- Views: 25147
Re: repower
Why a 220a when the horsepower is t even 250. Looks like a 210 cummins maybe 250 at best without tombstone air cooler. Gonna be a 23kt cruise boat maybe use big acme or dqx 3 blades. Why all the hate speedy man.
- Nov 17th, '15, 16:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another Builder Gone
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7790
Re: Another Builder Gone
Bill fisher is bad ass, great ride and decent layout. Ocean went out of house for the hull design. On my short list of future boats , worked on a fe of the first ones doing installs. It's still an Ocean yacht in places but rides like a much bigger boat. Problem was most were yanmar powered
- Oct 13th, '15, 15:53
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: canyon trip sunday monday
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1844
Re: canyon trip sunday monday
where's the kid from "Bad Santa"
nice hoo
nice hoo
- Sep 30th, '15, 19:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bob h new ride
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9062
Re: Bob h new ride
You won't see me post a pic of another mans girl
- Sep 30th, '15, 19:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Bridge Canvas
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4060
Re: New Bridge Canvas
That looks nice Pete, really clean
- Sep 30th, '15, 19:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2015 Challenge Cup
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5510
Re: 2015 Challenge Cup
I was hoping it was a video of the Teaser Cup
- Sep 11th, '15, 10:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Viking vs Viking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3330
Re: Viking vs Viking
It's impressive that the 70 is the fastest in the fleet. Really got the design down on that one. My brother is running one out of ocean city, really can't say enough to good things about it.
- Aug 5th, '15, 09:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another milestone
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1819
Re: Another milestone
Detroits right?
Maybe go over all the hoses as well. A few loose air hoses and you can loose allot of boost. Hope it's something simple
Maybe go over all the hoses as well. A few loose air hoses and you can loose allot of boost. Hope it's something simple
- Jul 6th, '15, 19:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fiberglass Shaft Logs
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6684
Re: Fiberglass Shaft Logs
SMHLMAO
- Jul 4th, '15, 06:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fiberglass Shaft Logs
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6684
Re: Fiberglass Shaft Logs
No Craig,
I've been fishing with a friend on his 44 Henriques. We've been doing a little green stick fishing on it. The topaz should float in about thirty days, working hard to get the cockpit de k back in and the refrigeration under control
I've been fishing with a friend on his 44 Henriques. We've been doing a little green stick fishing on it. The topaz should float in about thirty days, working hard to get the cockpit de k back in and the refrigeration under control
- Jul 2nd, '15, 20:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fiberglass Shaft Logs
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6684
Re: Fiberglass Shaft Logs
As a matter of safety do not use the gear cooler. It's the first thing that clogs in the cooling system. Use the secondary pipe plug on the raw water pump. Install a crossover as well so both logs maintain cooling even if one engine is shut down. Do not use the gear cooler.
- Apr 15th, '15, 14:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hull/Keel Repair Advice Needed
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7654
Re: Hull/Keel Repair Advice Needed
That's the second 31 I've seen fail at that spot.
Thruhull unbonded?
Slow weeping thru hull?
Thruhull unbonded?
Slow weeping thru hull?
- Apr 4th, '15, 15:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: top mount rigger bases
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2826
- Mar 31st, '15, 19:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TOPAZ
- Replies: 1
- Views: 781
Re: TOPAZ
Hey Craig the project is moving along, we installed the new aft bulkhead and have the mezzanine roughed in. Been busy building molds for the day box, baitwell and drink box for the mezz. Still got a long way to go but should be back on the boat in a week or so after we get the mold work finished. Ph...
- Mar 12th, '15, 20:38
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brew....you know anything bout dis? ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2219
Re: Brew....you know anything bout dis? ?
It's catch shares at its basic implementation am I wrong John Brownlee?
Is this the future that works so well for everyone?
Is Black Sea bass next?
What about blue line tilefish?
The future is bleak.
Peel me another slice of gubment cheese please
Is this the future that works so well for everyone?
Is Black Sea bass next?
What about blue line tilefish?
The future is bleak.
Peel me another slice of gubment cheese please
- Mar 12th, '15, 20:27
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A year in review
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3524
Re: A year in review
You need a bigger boat for that December shit,,,, stupid kid.
And not one whaler shot. Wtf.....
And not one whaler shot. Wtf.....
- Feb 13th, '15, 23:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Miami Boat Show
- Replies: 1
- Views: 578
Re: Miami Boat Show
Take a look at the viking 70 that's there. The Pipe Dreamer is the boat my brother runs. They upgraded from a 68 to a 70 and got better performance and a lower fuel burn when comparing boat to boat knot for knot. The 68 was a blast to fish this thing will border on ridiculous.
- Feb 12th, '15, 19:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: To all my friends in the frozen north
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9540
Re: To all my friends in the frozen north
Bet the deer are on bait piles. Our last day is Saturday. Good thing momma is working or I'd be in trouble. Gotta have some fun in this cold
- Feb 7th, '15, 18:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Electronic vs. Mechanical Controls
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1959
Re: Electronic vs. Mechanical Controls
Panish controls could be a solution for you. Do a web search and see what you can find. I know he worked with my dad's company to change from air to mechanical in an older Monterey. Great guy real smart as I remember.
- Jan 14th, '15, 19:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mitch and Kristen's cat
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2999
Re: Mitch and Kristen's cat
If you love your cat put a collar on it. Better yet keep it on your property. I do know that if it were a dog roaming from yard to yard someone would call the cops and the owner would eventually get a summons. And yes Nav they were cats in the boats, in the late 70's this marina was overrun with them.
- Jan 13th, '15, 23:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mitch and Kristen's cat
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2999
Re: Mitch and Kristen's cat
Feral cats suck, destructive as hell. Can't tell you how many boat interiors destroyed by those things growing up.
No collar, no quarter.
Same as coyotes, geese and democrats
No collar, no quarter.
Same as coyotes, geese and democrats
- Jan 6th, '15, 20:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Out of necessity
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1111
Out of necessity
Getting familiar with making molds and divinicell. Happy to see that this old girl has 0 balsa core in her, all dry foam so far http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/glsctr/chimera/BEF915A7-4B74-4C9C-BC11-94269F3669C9_zpsuv0brroh.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/glsctr/chimera/B1571D95-49D8...
- Jan 6th, '15, 20:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 37 finished
- Replies: 25
- Views: 20824
Re: Bertram 37 finished
Gert nice job, the 37 was on our short list when we went boat shopping, love this pic of yours with no rail
Small hardtop riggers and some antennas and she'd be perfect, for beating up the blue water.
Looks great good luck
Small hardtop riggers and some antennas and she'd be perfect, for beating up the blue water.
Looks great good luck
- Dec 27th, '14, 10:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shaft alignment question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2419
Re: Shaft alignment question
John. Verify the shaft turns freely even in the water this can be checked. If you can't turn the shaft by hand it's a sign there is an issue. Give yourself an alignment mark on the transmission side and the prop side an seperate the coupler. If it springs off to one side, that's an issue too Now pul...
- Dec 25th, '14, 11:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HANUKKA
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6650
Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HANUKKA
Merry Christmas gang. Still the best sandbox ever
- Dec 17th, '14, 21:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: R. G. Rollins Throttle/Shift Controls
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3842
Re: R. G. Rollins Throttle/Shift Controls
L & H Boats Inc
Professional Services
3350 Southeast Slater Street, Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 288-2291
Professional Services
3350 Southeast Slater Street, Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 288-2291
- Dec 14th, '14, 19:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: R. G. Rollins Throttle/Shift Controls
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3842
Re: R. G. Rollins Throttle/Shift Controls
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/glsctr/6932AF98-13C9-4E1E-9F65-A8DF5389BDC6_zpsrepbtbtt.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/glsctr/FD8ECE3C-E9EF-4BA8-8CE8-24E6A9B8D5AA_zpsgimjrvby.jpg Inside and outside shot of the console I did from L&H last fall. Note the morse adaptation for the cont...
- Dec 13th, '14, 09:07
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: R. G. Rollins Throttle/Shift Controls
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3842
Re: R. G. Rollins Throttle/Shift Controls
Parker
Glenn at L&H adapts the morse 201? Single lever control for use with a helm pod
He even sells kits for guys that want to use his helm pod style. I did one on a custom rebuild i scratch started last year for a friend. Give L&H boat works a call they are in Stuart fl.
Glenn at L&H adapts the morse 201? Single lever control for use with a helm pod
He even sells kits for guys that want to use his helm pod style. I did one on a custom rebuild i scratch started last year for a friend. Give L&H boat works a call they are in Stuart fl.
- Dec 13th, '14, 09:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 68' Scully SF has electronic control failure, hits dock
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14643
Re: 68' Scully SF has electronic control failure, hits dock
I'll take something designed by a mechanic over an engineer everyday.
Engineers;
The market survey demanded a mule
Sales designed a horse
The engineers delivered a camel
True story
Happy Holidays Team
Engineers;
The market survey demanded a mule
Sales designed a horse
The engineers delivered a camel
True story
Happy Holidays Team
- Dec 13th, '14, 08:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shaft/Prop advice - Stupid Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 559
Re: Shaft/Prop advice - Stupid Question
John I'd go over the engine alignment first, seperate the coupler and see what you have. We normally look for .003-.005 at the 12-3-6 and 9 positions. Check the engine mounts to maked sure one hasn't crushed the rubber out and fallen down a bit. If the alignment is wy out of whack you need to find t...
- Dec 1st, '14, 23:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Metalurgists, machinists take a look....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3909
Re: Metalurgists, machinists take a look....
Looks like a m&m candy. Hard on the outside soft on the inside. When I worked with Dana we saw some hardness issues on pinion gears. This looks one the Same thing
- Dec 1st, '14, 11:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Glassing in flybridge pilasters and attaching wing steps...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1699
Re: Glassing in flybridge pilasters and attaching wing steps
Dug
You can glass in aluminum or stainless backing plates then drill and tap for the steps. Once the backing plates are in your good to go with glassing the pilasters in. If your afraid go ahead and put speakers on the inside and you'll have access holes for wiring
You can glass in aluminum or stainless backing plates then drill and tap for the steps. Once the backing plates are in your good to go with glassing the pilasters in. If your afraid go ahead and put speakers on the inside and you'll have access holes for wiring
- Nov 23rd, '14, 19:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any prop Gurus?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9534
Re: Any prop Gurus?
Bob
You can still come for a ride and catch your 40 in the spring, but unless you can raise hell out of a 3196 CAT you'll be hard pressed to find a Bosch 7100 on the new boat.
You can still come for a ride and catch your 40 in the spring, but unless you can raise hell out of a 3196 CAT you'll be hard pressed to find a Bosch 7100 on the new boat.
- Nov 23rd, '14, 16:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any prop Gurus?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9534
Re: Any prop Gurus?
Bob Tell the truth on your engines. How are you getting 2950 out of a 2850 mechanically governed engine. Dead rack and WOT Chimeras engines rated at 330hp were 2850. What did you do to the pump? What wheel are you swinging , whose, what rake, what diameter, what pitch, what shaft size. Jimmy should ...