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In Memory Walter K

Been keeping up with your project on the B-25 site. You are REALLY doing a job of rebuilding it. Mine is doing it's job for me. A bit underpowered but what I could afford and what would fit ok. My dream was a D-3, but economics combined with the recession prevailed. Keep up the good work!

In Memory Walter K

Yup, that was me. A friend and I circumnavigated Gardiner's Island in hopes of perhaps running into some birds with False Albacore underneath to fly cast to. No such luck. Was a good opportunity to blow some of the carbon out of my B-20's engine though. Put-putting around 3 Mile Harbor so much was b...

In Memory Walter K

I have an Airmar in-hull in my B-20. You could probably make one to accommodate your transducer. I originally used mineral oil, but Airmar now recommends using straight antifreeze. I think the mineral oil was discovered to have an adverse effect on the O-ring sealing gasket. The important thing as I...

In Memory Walter K

Too bad. Looking forward to seeing you there.

In Memory Walter K

I can't speak for yours, but I've liked them well enough to have a 951 and a 952.

In Memory Walter K

The chip should have nothing to do with it. The Northstar has a basic chart built into it. Any slowness at startup usually happens when the unit has to first "find" itself when taken to a new location that is far away from where it has been previously used. If it is having a hard time connecting to ...

In Memory Walter K

Plexi cracks, doesn't shatter.

In Memory Walter K

I would try a piece of Plexi (a bit thicker) first. It's flexible, cheaper and you might learn something in the process. A few of the guys have put in those reverse venturi ones and speak very highly of their wind and spray deflection as well as a bit more useable space underneath. FYI, I still have...

In Memory Walter K

You're going to get a LOTTA help.

In Memory Walter K

I have the Sportsfisherman and had a 3 piece stern canvas that had eisenglass windows in the center of each side. When I had them redone the canvas guy forgot to put in the windows and said he'd come back to put them in. After chasing him for half a season, we realized we liked it without the window...

In Memory Walter K

The one good thing about Montauk is the choice of return routes albiet one may take longer.

In Memory Walter K

Same story on the radios out of Montauk. Mahi's plenty, Tuna no.

In Memory Walter K

Where did you get those vacuum gauges and approximately how much did they cost? I assume you must open/tighten the tops with an open end wrench as opposed to the standard (non-gauge) wingnut type top, no? Is that an adapter piece or does it come with the gauge?

In Memory Walter K

Sort of answers the question of the strength and integrity of the Bertram 31 2-part hull, no?

In Memory Walter K

I purchased my boat when I lived in Nassau county LI and decided to keep it 100 miles from my home in Montauk for just those reasons. Do we have rough waters? You bet! But no matter what the conditions, no inlet problems. I have never been sorry about that decision. Finally moved so the boat was onl...

In Memory Walter K

I did the advertising for Japan Air Lines for 15 years back in the 80's and early 90's. I spent many days and nights in conversations about WWII with men who were either in it or were kids in Japan preparing for our invasion. In the words of a Japan Air Lines executive..."we were told that as long a...

In Memory Walter K

There's a beautiful 31 center console with outboards called "Targeted Species" if I am not mistaken, that I saw at one of the UVI's in Louisiana's Port Eads. Had a big Blue Marlin in the cockpit, and it wasn't it's first. It has been done and from all reports, it performs well and is a head turner.

In Memory Walter K

No, something between a Bald Eagle and a Piping Plover.

In Memory Walter K

Forget all your other concerns. If that boat has the original fuel tank, don't even consider it! You live in NY and I promise you that within one season the Ethanol in your fuel will do in those two engines! On top of all that, if you are concerned about resale, NO ONE will buy a Bertram of ANY size...

In Memory Walter K

Frank- Fuel at Montauk Marine Basin is presently at $3.29.9 a gallon. With 200 Gallons on board you will surely make it with plenty to spare. If you have any concern about return needs, you can take on a small amount there. Don't know how the price compares with diesel prices in Massapequa. Walter

In Memory Walter K

I have to tell you, it's a lot safer in rough water to stay sitting down on the bridge. I have a bench seat and have slid from side to side in a bad rocking condition. Standing up I was saved by having a full bridge enclosure that kept me in. Guys in much bigger boats can get cocky about it but, my ...

In Memory Walter K

I pulled into Montauk Marine Basin for fuel last week in the midst of a dock full of bigger than me boats. As I was fueling I overheard a total stranger explaining to his well endowed girlfriend/wife that "this boat is the best boat ever built!". Impressed the hell out of my guests in my cockpit. I ...

In Memory Walter K

Lets take him out in bad weather. God they're ugly. If he thinks they're nice, wonder what his wife looks like.

In Memory Walter K

Giff- Years ago, all you needed to have was a valid license, insurance, and the honesty to declare the income if you wanted to have a small charter business. Now there are a myriad of new fees of all sorts that have made me reconsider continuing on any level. Homeland Security TWIC card/security che...

In Memory Walter K

Bull Sharks have done a lot of the damage blamed on Great Whites. They are known for their habit of waiting for fishermen to catch hook and line fish and just swim by and take half. Easy work for them without the effort of chasing anything down. The sharks are coming further inshore for the same rea...

In Memory Walter K

$3000 for a 20 footer? Keep shopping. He's out of line.

In Memory Walter K

Baloney! I have 210's with 3 bladed Nibrals and cruise at 21-2 knots. No way in hell he even hit 30.

In Memory Walter K

The pumps aren't cheap. B&G?

In Memory Walter K

Fred- I may have screwed up on the numbers- I am sure 5606 is probably correct. I will look at my gallon the next time I'm at the boat. The important thing is that these fluids are non-foaming so rogh seas have no effect on them.

In Memory Walter K

Given 2 bad batteries, the charger would keep charging. Put in fresh fully charged ones and the charger should cycle on and off as needed. Given what we now know, the charger is the least of the suspects.

In Memory Walter K

Id reposition that pump to a place readily accessible when you lift a hatch.

In Memory Walter K

That would be a start, but if you have them all in the "off" position, remove the positive connection on each, one at a time and bridge the space between the two with an ampmeter. If there is no draw showing, we can assume it's not that particular unit or the wiring to/from it. I'd ask someone who i...

In Memory Walter K

You're starting out the right way.You HAVE to ascertain whether or not your alternators are putting out. The same goes for your charger. Both can be easily done with a simple voltmeter. If they both check out OK, I would suggest checking out the amperage draw from each of the batteries when the boat...

In Memory Walter K

I had two different Raytheon 800 series Depth Recorders and now a Furuno with the same transducer if that's any help. As far as the ability to remove the core, if your transducer is like mine, there should be a horizontal pin attached to a ring that goes through the threaded outer part of the thru h...

In Memory Walter K

Your 50/200 transducer that worked on your Raytheon 820 should work fine on most applications. The area of change that has to be made is most probably the plug that goes into your new set or it's "black box". Adapters exist or your electronics guy can properly splice in the proper plug to the transd...

In Memory Walter K

It's actually the best way if you have the fuel capacity to make the entire trip without the need to refuel. No inlet or tide problems no matter what the weather, if you make the harbor inlet, you're home free. Give the point a wide berth if the weather or wind against tide conditions exist. It will...

In Memory Walter K

As I understand it, there is a difference between the FBC and the Sportsfisherman because of the bulkhead on the FBC.

In Memory Walter K

Where?

In Memory Walter K

Looks like the tank cold use some Biocide too.

In Memory Walter K

You have to tell us what earned him that.

In Memory Walter K

I feel sorrier for the whale. I guess I've had too many years on the water to feel that going 50 mph in a Contender far offshore was a smart thing to do.

In Memory Walter K

You're on the border line. I have 210 Cummins and have the 1 3/8" shafts and 20X20 cupped nibrals for years with no problems. Bruce should chime in as he knows the Steyrs well as far as the torque curve of those engines is concerned. Walter

In Memory Walter K

We talked about you and your rough trip to the Montauk Rendezvous at Greenport. Bob Fiorese who helped fix your broken outrigger that day was asking if anyone heard from you. Walter

In Memory Walter K

My wife and I, and a few other Montauk captains take out a group of kids with Cancer for the Make-a Wish Foundation once a year. What a bunch of great (and tough) kids! We've had bad weather, rough seas and they still want to go! We come back from those trips with a far better appreciation of life a...

In Memory Walter K

Bertramp- How can you not come back to beautiful Sag Harbor in the summer or Fall?

In Memory Walter K

Look for ordinary 12v bulb twist lock fittings that are press fit into circular plates. Fairly standard item. Seat them in holes with a clear silicone bed. Drop in red and green plastic pieces with a silicone bead on top and bottom and compress to seal with the screw in top piece of the bow chock. I...

In Memory Walter K

Steam a few steaks (not too thick), let cool and break up. Chop up some celery and onion fairly fine and in equal amounts. Mix together adding a spoon of Mayonnaise at a time until you get the consistency you like. Add salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate overnight. Tastes better the next day bu...

In Memory Walter K

I won't tell Dinaz or next time she'll tape them to you. It was great to have you over. Given where we live and the length of the trip, better to err on the early side. Glad you got the flight and weren't bumped.

In Memory Walter K

Wow! A true historical document.

In Memory Walter K

Ed and Harv- Dynamite pictures of a dynamite Rendezvous! Many thanks for recording it for posterity. A good time was had by all would be an understatement! My thanks to so many people. Charlie, Bravo! Walter

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