Style and grace, Gert, Style and grace. Need more pix of the interior. Seeing the varnished pieces I want to see where they go.
I'm as envious of your shop as I am your work. Zowie.
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- Oct 28th, '13, 16:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new project RIVA BERTAM 25
- Replies: 45
- Views: 14013
- Oct 26th, '13, 09:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newcomer B28.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2868
Re: Newcomer B28.
Yannis, "One of" the best boats in the world. No doubt the 31 is 'the best," just ask the owner of one. Same is true for the owner of a 28. True that most of the participants on this site are 31 owners but we are just as devoted to the 28 (hyena boat) and for that matter the 35, 46, etc. etc. We eve...
- Oct 25th, '13, 15:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newcomer B28.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2868
Re: Newcomer B28.
Yannis, Welcome to our little sandbox and to the stewardship of one of the best-built boats in the world.
Area code 850 is the Florida pan handle (North West), can't find a Dr. Christopher. If you have more info I'll give it a shot.
Area code 850 is the Florida pan handle (North West), can't find a Dr. Christopher. If you have more info I'll give it a shot.
- Oct 21st, '13, 08:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks to Scott Sims
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1046
Re: Thanks to Scott Sims
John,
What goes around comes around. Was it not you who gave me a set of props when I was in need?
We're family, huh?
What goes around comes around. Was it not you who gave me a set of props when I was in need?
We're family, huh?
- Oct 11th, '13, 10:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Batteries for Diesel Boat
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6387
Re: Batteries for Diesel Boat
John, When I was considering all the alternatives during restoration the one thing that was continually impressed on me was "all batteries in any system should be of the same type." That said I would be inclined to use a charger that is specifically manufactured for the type I chose. In my case I in...
- Oct 7th, '13, 14:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WATERLINE & BOOT STRIPE
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2595
Re: WATERLINE & BOOT STRIPE
Mike, Thanks.
Poor Thudded, someone needs to tell him,
"You can lead a dog to water,
but you can't make him fish."
Poor Thudded, someone needs to tell him,
"You can lead a dog to water,
but you can't make him fish."
- Oct 4th, '13, 18:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WATERLINE & BOOT STRIPE
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2595
Re: WATERLINE & BOOT STRIPE
Absolutely correct. Even for the idiot who painted his thirty-one pale orange with a lavender boot stripe.
Oh, wait, that would be me.
Love you guys, even Mean Mike.
What ever happened to Thudddd and his Hat?
Oh, wait, that would be me.
Love you guys, even Mean Mike.
What ever happened to Thudddd and his Hat?
- Oct 1st, '13, 16:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Progress
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1203
Re: Progress
Looks good enough to eat. Love the color!
- Sep 30th, '13, 13:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Batteries for Diesel Boat
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6387
Re: Batteries for Diesel Boat
John, Mine are group 31's. They have 900 cold cranking amps and a max of 1125. Do the job quite well for 6BTA's. Their model #: D31M. As far as the bilge, I sealed the limber holes between the cabin and cockpit so no water comes into the cabin bilge unless I'm sinking. I would probably have other is...
- Sep 28th, '13, 09:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Batteries for Diesel Boat
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6387
Re: Batteries for Diesel Boat
John, They are indeed in the salon forward bilge with a common ground bar attached to the bulkhead. Here's the view from the other direction. http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x54/mikeylikesitnow/P1010003.jpg I bought these on line and will look up the receipt to tell you where if you like. After b...
- Sep 27th, '13, 18:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dinette
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1997
Re: Dinette
Rawleigh, Once were done with real estate you need to see what I'm doing on Dreamsicle. A sofa(?) along the aft bulkhead and up the port side. A foldout table that (when folded) will hold four beers, unfolded it will hold four plates. It's a day boat. Over night (except fishing) will be in motel roo...
- Sep 27th, '13, 15:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Batteries for Diesel Boat
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6387
- Sep 23rd, '13, 09:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Engine repaint ???soda blasting? what to do?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3117
Re: Engine repaint ???soda blasting? what to do?
Hey, Bruce, I do it right cause I do it twice!
- Sep 16th, '13, 08:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So it begins
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1021
Re: So it begins
Boy, that brings back painful memories. An adventure to be sure, but only for the masochistic among us.
Wait, would that be most of us?
Wait, would that be most of us?
- Sep 13th, '13, 09:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rod holder caps
- Replies: 0
- Views: 638
rod holder caps
I have the original Lee gunnel-mounted rod holders and want caps for them. Lee does make them. Someone in the sandbox must have solved this. Whose caps fit?
Thanks
Thanks
- Sep 6th, '13, 15:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In memory of Walter Kaprielian
- Replies: 158
- Views: 492320
Re: SAD NEWS WALTER KAPRIELIANS PASSING
Hail fellow, well met.
You will be revered and missed.
I, too, have one of those special cookbooks and it makes me smile every time I open it.
You will be revered and missed.
I, too, have one of those special cookbooks and it makes me smile every time I open it.
- Sep 5th, '13, 15:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat lift question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6914
Re: Boat lift question
John,
Thanks. That's what the pix that Russ sent me look like. I think I will start there and once she's close to out of the water I can tell whether I have it right without over stressing anything.
When she's up and happy, pix will follow.
Thanks. That's what the pix that Russ sent me look like. I think I will start there and once she's close to out of the water I can tell whether I have it right without over stressing anything.
When she's up and happy, pix will follow.
- Sep 4th, '13, 13:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat lift question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6914
Re: Boat lift question
Pete, Stay off that knee and let'er heal.Russ sent me pix of his and the only difference is that my lift has two piles per corner. His pix tell me all I need, I hope. Going to give'r a try next week. Thanks, Russ. This is what our sandbox is all about. I have a peculiar problem that I want to bring ...
- Sep 3rd, '13, 09:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat lift question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6914
Re: Boat lift question
Russ,
Sounds like you have what I am buying. Can you take some pix? It would clinch the deal for me.
Thanks
Sounds like you have what I am buying. Can you take some pix? It would clinch the deal for me.
Thanks
- Sep 3rd, '13, 09:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DC police boat hits, sinks, boat tied up at restaurant
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4893
Re: DC police boat hits, sinks, boat tied up at restaurant
A friend from the area says that due to the poor quality of recruits in that market we are likely to see more of this.
And me just back unscathed.
Thank you, Lord.
And me just back unscathed.
Thank you, Lord.
- Sep 3rd, '13, 09:07
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I appologize for posting this.. PETA news release NSFW
- Replies: 3
- Views: 643
Re: I appologize for posting this.. PETA news release NSFW
What group is it that is reputed to have the biggest schlongs and what is one of their favorite foods?
Just saying . . .
Just saying . . .
- Aug 28th, '13, 16:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat lift question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6914
Re: Boat lift question
Kevin,
That's a clue. Nice work. How long have you had her like that? ANy issues?
Rawleigh,
Love to see those drawings. Going to Baltimore in the a.m. (up the Bay) and back first of the week.
That's a clue. Nice work. How long have you had her like that? ANy issues?
Rawleigh,
Love to see those drawings. Going to Baltimore in the a.m. (up the Bay) and back first of the week.
- Aug 28th, '13, 11:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat lift question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6914
Re: Boat lift question
Patrick,
Your diagrams, as always, make the solution much easier to see, I think.
Still hoping for more pictures from those who have their stewardship on a lift.
Your diagrams, as always, make the solution much easier to see, I think.
Still hoping for more pictures from those who have their stewardship on a lift.
- Aug 27th, '13, 14:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat lift question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6914
Re: Boat lift question
Pete,
Thanks.
The folks at Hi Tide Lifts (who built the lift in question) suggest that the bunks ought to start out close to the outboard engine stringer for max support and adjusted from there.
Any other clues that anyone can give will be most appreciated.
Thanks.
The folks at Hi Tide Lifts (who built the lift in question) suggest that the bunks ought to start out close to the outboard engine stringer for max support and adjusted from there.
Any other clues that anyone can give will be most appreciated.
- Aug 26th, '13, 10:00
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat lift question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6914
Boat lift question
Looking at a piece of property with a boat lift. 30,000 lb. max weight, so no prob there. How far apart do I set the bunks for a 31 to sit properly. Could probably figure this out myself but hate reinventing the wheel, or is that the 24 degree deep-vee.
Thanks
Thanks
- Aug 22nd, '13, 14:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My most coveted piece of Bertram 31 memorabilia
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1944
- Aug 22nd, '13, 09:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ultrasonic Antifoulant
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8430
Re: Ultrasonic Antifoulant
Likewise I am trying the Pettit Zinc spray here in VA. Dreamsicle lives in warm, relatively still water in a boat house. Am going to get her checked today as I intend to run to Baltimore next week for the Indy races.
- Aug 22nd, '13, 09:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4863
Re: Happy Birthday
Mean Mike, U.V. and I shared the same B-day and we always shared barbs about the coincidence. Miss that exchange. Not a day goes by that I don't think about or reminisce about Vic. Still wowing the crowds here in the Northern Neck with U.V.'s world famous Oyster Sauté. He will live as long as we rem...
- Aug 21st, '13, 10:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: walter
- Replies: 27
- Views: 27167
Re: walter
Randall,
Let us know when Walter is back on line.
Until then, Walter, we miss your sage advice and great humor.
Bet the hospital food is not up to your standards.
This is the voice of experience.
Let us know when Walter is back on line.
Until then, Walter, we miss your sage advice and great humor.
Bet the hospital food is not up to your standards.
This is the voice of experience.
- Aug 21st, '13, 10:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ultrasonic Antifoulant
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8430
Re: Ultrasonic Antifoulant
Horse Pucky!!!!
Nice shot, Col. Potter.
Nice shot, Col. Potter.
- Aug 11th, '13, 16:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Cranston splashes Reel Cowboy.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 13768
Re: John Cranston splashes Reel Cowboy.
John,
If you were like me after all that work there were tears running down your face that got caught in the ear-to-ear grin.
She is absolutely beautiful! You should be justifiably proud.
How about some pix under the hoods and the wiring, All the nooks and crannies. Just got to see it all.
If you were like me after all that work there were tears running down your face that got caught in the ear-to-ear grin.
She is absolutely beautiful! You should be justifiably proud.
How about some pix under the hoods and the wiring, All the nooks and crannies. Just got to see it all.
- Aug 6th, '13, 09:27
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Diesel Fuel Additives?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1095
Re: Diesel Fuel Additives?
John, Have used Stanadyne since launch. As with so many of us I don't get to use her as often as I would like and so fuel sits. This stuff works. Called the company last fall and told them how long it had been since refuel and they said as long as I kept the mixture up not to worry, that it kept on ...
- Aug 6th, '13, 09:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thought you guys might be interested in this
- Replies: 28
- Views: 16016
Re: Thought you guys might be interested in this
What were the approximate dimensions on that white?
- Aug 1st, '13, 19:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For Sale 1961 Express Cruiser
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2671
Re: For Sale 1961 Express Cruiser
Pete,
One peg-leg Irishman to an other, Where'd I get the idea that she had diesels. Ah, Well, still a steal!
One peg-leg Irishman to an other, Where'd I get the idea that she had diesels. Ah, Well, still a steal!
- Jul 30th, '13, 09:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: For Sale 1961 Express Cruiser
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2671
Re: For Sale 1961 Express Cruiser
This, in my humble opinion, is the deal of a lifetime, and Pete has not greased my palm to say it. When I was looking for a B31 to steward I was interested only in sport fish and flybridge cruisers. The express was way down my list. Then I boarded one and looked at the advantages and disadvantages. ...
- Jul 25th, '13, 08:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New cabin door.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 38993
Re: New cabin door.
Frank,
Tell me about the hardware. What is the door latch? Does it lock?
Thanks
Tell me about the hardware. What is the door latch? Does it lock?
Thanks
- Jul 19th, '13, 07:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New cabin door.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 38993
Re: New cabin door.
Bob,
Now that's nice work! Want to see the finished job of course.
But for now follow Peter's advice and get out there, they won't be there for long.
Now that's nice work! Want to see the finished job of course.
But for now follow Peter's advice and get out there, they won't be there for long.
- Jul 15th, '13, 13:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cabin Storage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1249
Re: Cabin Storage
Peter, Like Mean Mike I closed the limber holes but still have a bilge pump just in case. Then I moved the batteries there after raising and flattening the floor to accommodate them. Heavy weight down low. http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x54/mikeylikesitnow/P1010001.jpg http://i187.photobucket.co...
- Jul 8th, '13, 08:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New cabin door.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 38993
Re: New cabin door.
Peter, Thanks. Couldn't believe my luck when I got those doors home and realized what an advantage the bi-fold would be. Here's the other side of the electric - at least the beginning. http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x54/mikeylikesitnow/P1010010.jpg Bob, When Dreamsicle's in storage or just at ho...
- Jul 6th, '13, 18:58
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: couple pics from the trip
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2506
Re: couple pics from the trip
Thought I recognized those locks and the waterway. It's been a while. Need to do it again, putting it on the bucket list.
The first time was forty years ago at 5 knots on a sailboat from mile marker 1 at the mouth of the Elizabeth River to Key West. A fabulous way to conquer the mid-life crisis.
The first time was forty years ago at 5 knots on a sailboat from mile marker 1 at the mouth of the Elizabeth River to Key West. A fabulous way to conquer the mid-life crisis.
- Jul 6th, '13, 18:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New cabin door.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 38993
Re: New cabin door.
Bob, Many thanks, Pal. Fortunately you can't see the rest of the incomplete interior. Am in the process of completion now. Have been promising myself to get on with it for four years but work kept getting in the way. Answer? Quit all work except when Hollywood calls. The only serious work I have had...
- Jul 6th, '13, 10:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New cabin door.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 38993
Re: New cabin door.
I took another tack on all of this. While in Essex MD. visiting a friend (and with the two door sizes in my traveling file) we went to a wooden boat graveyard. Very sad place seeing all of those formerly gorgeous boats slowly becoming mulch. I asked the proprietor whether he had any doors about xxx ...
- Jul 2nd, '13, 16:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fond Memories
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2435
Re: Fond Memories
Racing in a blind fog on the Chesapeake several years ago. As tactician I was continually being asked how I knew when to tack so as not to run aground. Just as I was about to answer for the fortieth time a dog barked in the fog.
"Ready about, hard alee!"
"Ready about, hard alee!"
- Jul 2nd, '13, 16:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Source for DC Wire/ABYC DC Wiring Standards Question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3290
Re: Source for DC Wire/ABYC DC Wiring Standards Question
Peter,
At least its just shoes. My Bride's list contained a new car, until Sunday.
Whew!
At least its just shoes. My Bride's list contained a new car, until Sunday.
Whew!
- Jul 2nd, '13, 08:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Source for DC Wire/ABYC DC Wiring Standards Question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3290
Re: Source for DC Wire/ABYC DC Wiring Standards Question
Agree with Micky and Pete. Did my total rewire with the predecessor of Genuine Dealz.com and recently with them. Bought spools as large as 150'. The more you buy the more you save. Good folks.They had Anchor wire and many of the obscure items I wanted.
- Jun 19th, '13, 10:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cummins Reman Gauge Panel Customization Question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8818
Re: Cummins Reman Gauge Panel Customization Question
John, I used the original panel and VDO Ocean gauges when I converted to Cummins from 454's. http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x54/mikeylikesitnow/P1010001-2.jpg http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x54/mikeylikesitnow/P1010035-1.jpg Used the original wheel as well, with a few modifications. The mome...
- Jun 13th, '13, 09:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LEDs vs Incadescents.. good info
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2438
Re: LEDs vs Incadescents.. good info
Patrick, About ten generations back Great etc. etc. grandfather from Scotland married great etc.etc. grandmother from Ireland and thus reunited the Kennedy clans. Not sure the significance but when I'm in a pub I want another pint and I'm always looking for someone else to pay for it. It's a tough c...
- Jun 12th, '13, 09:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LEDs vs Incadescents.. good info
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2438
Re: LEDs vs Incadescents.. good info
Pat, Bob,
Think I got it now. Remember I'm Irish. Cute as hell but a bit slow on the uptake.
Off to shop for lighting.
Thanks.
Think I got it now. Remember I'm Irish. Cute as hell but a bit slow on the uptake.
Off to shop for lighting.
Thanks.
- Jun 12th, '13, 09:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seriously! I thought I was having a stroke!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2459
Re: Seriously! I thought I was having a stroke!
Frank, Glad you posted the S.M.I.L.E. routine. I serve on the Board of our local hospital and we are just getting stroke certification. Only a handful of hospitals have this training (not encouraging, huh?) but because we serve four of the five oldest populations in the State we felt the necessity. ...
- Jun 10th, '13, 10:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LEDs vs Incadescents.. good info
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2438
Re: LEDs vs Incadescents.. good info
I'm still confused. Too much information for this ADD dyslexic to read. What I want to know in the simplest terms is how does an old fart like me compare the incandescent rating (watts) to the LED rating (lumens). Just that simple. When I'm standing in Home Despot totally confused and some smart-ass...