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by In Memory Walter K
Oct 7th, '08, 09:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1968 Moppie 20
Replies: 30
Views: 8394

Gee Neil- I never got any...Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Oct 6th, '08, 20:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Atlantis Canyon
Replies: 12
Views: 2691

I was wondering if you guys ever got out there. How was the wind/water? Did Dug do well too? Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Oct 6th, '08, 16:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another call to Zero Cavity...
Replies: 4
Views: 1547

Why would you want to give up that beauty? Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Oct 4th, '08, 22:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rare Bertram on Ebay....
Replies: 27
Views: 7869

No Problem. You said it yourself, Bertram didn't make enough of them. A 20 or 25 center console is very desirable. Go to it! Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Oct 2nd, '08, 10:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic
Replies: 3
Views: 1221

If you're trying to find the old chrome side scoops (2 on starboard, 2 on port side mounted) which worked in combination with 2 gunwale mounted clamshells, you're going to have a tough time. The Australian company that had the logos, I am sure someone will chime in with. I once found a restoration s...
by In Memory Walter K
Oct 1st, '08, 11:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tarp Size for Cover 31
Replies: 20
Views: 10608

First and foremost, don't tape to the hull if it's a painted hull. If it's a rope around the hull, pad where the ropes come anywhere near your hull or you'll find a scuff mark in the spring. Carefully done, it can be taped to the underside of your rub rail with no damage anywhere. I suspect you'll h...
by In Memory Walter K
Oct 1st, '08, 11:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Giants in the Mud Hole
Replies: 8
Views: 2130

Butterfish Hole. 165 from the point and you'll hit the furthest inshore finger at about 12-14 miles. When it drops to 180' you're at the start of it. 180 degrees puts you on the finger's western edge. Once you're in the 180 depth, anything can happen, although I have in the past hit Bluefin and even...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 30th, '08, 08:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tarp Size for Cover 31
Replies: 20
Views: 10608

If you're a FBC ot Sportsfisherman I would guess you'd need more than 33 on the length. You want ventilation, but if a severe wind gets under it from bow or stern, it's going to really stress it out. If you have it rigged like Randall has on his 25, between two trees with a straight line between the...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 30th, '08, 08:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any tuna south of long island?
Replies: 6
Views: 1605

Dug- The weather has been a severe limitation this past week. No reports that I know of. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 29th, '08, 08:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Catalina Classic Marlin Tourney
Replies: 23
Views: 12684

Just shows you how little the guys who make the rules know about species they make rules about. AND that they reward foreign fishermen for breaking rules they put on the American fishing fleet. If you are going to ban the sale of Marlin in the U.S., BAN it! For everyone! How the hell does an America...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 28th, '08, 15:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Catalina Classic Marlin Tourney
Replies: 23
Views: 12684

Very Beast-y looking! Nice!
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 28th, '08, 11:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Catalina Classic Marlin Tourney
Replies: 23
Views: 12684

Correct me if I'm wrong Brewster, but if you DID catch a Marlin, smoked it and made a huge batch of smoked Marlin salad, you couldn't sell the salad at your store. It would be deemed illegal, no? Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 26th, '08, 12:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repowering my boat
Replies: 42
Views: 18669

Ernest-By the way, the latest Motor Boating magazine has a very complimentary article about B-28's. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 25th, '08, 15:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 39
Views: 17570

Harv- So sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you and hopes for your recovery from your both your losses this year and your surgery. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 25th, '08, 10:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rudder Bearings
Replies: 23
Views: 5737

Forgive my ignorance but what is a channel lock?
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 24th, '08, 17:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to me 1968 Moppie 20
Replies: 30
Views: 8394

Congratulations!
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 24th, '08, 11:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic
Replies: 31
Views: 8693

Well, I guess that proves Randall's point. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 23rd, '08, 10:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outdated handheld battery replacements/rebuilds
Replies: 2
Views: 1455

Outdated handheld battery replacements/rebuilds

Most of us have run into discovering that our batteries on older handhelds are discontinued, or cost as much as a whole new handheld. I have a pair of Icom M-7's with all the accessories that I keep at home for weather etc. and after all these years, the batteries are no longer taking charges. There...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 22nd, '08, 19:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ignition System Troubles
Replies: 8
Views: 3495

You can crank yet no spark? Work backwards from the coil. Gotta be a broken wire/bad solenoid/short something that's stopping the power from coming through.
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 22nd, '08, 19:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repowering my boat
Replies: 42
Views: 18669

I have Cummins and I question your guys saying its a more difficult installation and the need for more air for the Cummins. If you're putting 300 hp engines of any brand, you should up your shaft size, especially on a higher rpm Yanmar. I'd be more choosey about your installer as right now he certai...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 21st, '08, 20:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic, the Judge, & Others
Replies: 12
Views: 2649

Good news! You guys have had us worried. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 16th, '08, 16:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Major White Marlin bite-OC M.D.
Replies: 15
Views: 2757

A quad? And on film? I AM impressed! Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 15th, '08, 11:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ike Update
Replies: 37
Views: 17121

Ernest-So glad to hear you guys are OK and that your boats have survived. Sorry about your beach house, but from what the media has shown us, you guys have fared well by comparison to the horror pictures being shown. Stay well and holler if there is anything any of us can do for you! Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 14th, '08, 17:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures of Baby B.....B20 Moppie
Replies: 6
Views: 1933

Isn't That Bob Fiorese's Baby B in Montauk? It's for sale if anyone's interested. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 13th, '08, 21:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Southeast Texas under water
Replies: 11
Views: 2931

Patrick- Thanks for that. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 13th, '08, 19:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Southeast Texas under water
Replies: 11
Views: 2931

Thank you for letting us know how you are. We anxiously wait for news on the status of Da Judge, Tom, Ernest and our other Texas bretheren. If any of you hear anything from anyone in the danger area, please post it. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 12th, '08, 17:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CUMMINS
Replies: 5
Views: 1107

Usually 200 rpm's under wot....at least that's what the rule is with the 6b's.
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 12th, '08, 10:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Die, die, die
Replies: 20
Views: 5571

Dig it up, lay down black pastic over the whole area, cover with sterilized topsoil. Fertilizer or topsoil that has been sterilized contains no live seeds. Anything you get after that is airborne and is easily pulled out or killed. The black plastic is available in garden stores and has a one way dr...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 11th, '08, 20:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mounting racors
Replies: 6
Views: 1668

Mine are mounted on the outside of both engines and wish they were closer. If possible, work their position for your convenience and comfort knowing you're going to have to empty them, clean them and refill them. I've had to clean up dripped fuel at almost every filter change due to having to stretc...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 11th, '08, 09:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another piece of the puzzle nearing completion
Replies: 29
Views: 7396

Similar quotation by a Japanese carmaker when asked about Creativity. He said "Creativity is curiosity".
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 11th, '08, 09:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9/11/2001 -- Never Forget!
Replies: 16
Views: 4813

Seven years later and we can't resurrect the buildings as a monument and statement of our strength yet. Meanwhile Dubai has built a city of skyscrapers in less than half that time, China has made Beijing an Olympics/architectural miracle, and we're still arguing over our plans. In the 1930's the Emp...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 10th, '08, 20:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boat Decision
Replies: 11
Views: 4022

Doesn't the 25 SF have a lower station and an open back? One solution, use it.
Second possibility, Take a look on 25 Bertram.com at what kinds of beautiful center console 25's have been made by others. Design your own. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 9th, '08, 17:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery Cancelled
Replies: 18
Views: 7047

All the better to enjoy the taste of your Lobster Salad Brewster! Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 9th, '08, 09:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hanna got us good.
Replies: 15
Views: 3522

Dug-I assume yours is a Union shop. Now's the time to sit with them and ask their help in getting Worcester to fix their drainage system in your area. The voice of the union bears more weight with the politicians than your companies. The Union knows you were hurt twice and relocation might be your o...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 7th, '08, 15:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Under the knife
Replies: 34
Views: 14171

Harv- You'll be glad you did. Take it from a guy who could hardly walk a year and a half ago! All the best! Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 5th, '08, 11:48
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Ethanol, once darling, is losing some luster
Replies: 2
Views: 3722

It was created for market perception despite all the input they had about it's negatives. Besides our fuel tank problems, this site predicted rising feed prices, food prices, water and pollution problems and the resultant inflation three years ago (if not longer). As elections came up NO negative vo...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 2nd, '08, 21:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Raw water pump
Replies: 7
Views: 2669

Follow the output line from the pump. On my cummins it leads to the oil cooler. I remove the hose on the other end of the cooler and backflush with a hose. Im sure the same principle/concept will work on your Yanmars.
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 2nd, '08, 12:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Northeast Rendezvous pictures
Replies: 6
Views: 1306

Northeast Rendezvous pictures

Gary Caputi has just sent me some of the photos he took at our rendezvous. He has sized them so as to be able to send the batch to me without clogging up my computer. Not knowing how to post them on the site, I'm asking Randall to do that for me. If any of you want a bigger/higher resolution print o...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 2nd, '08, 09:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Raytheon/Apelco Loran coupler?
Replies: 3
Views: 852

Harv- The coupler is the piece the whip screws into and the coax cable comes out if. They don't seem to be universal so each manufacturers coupler is somewhat different. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 1st, '08, 18:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: milky gear oil
Replies: 2
Views: 1001

If it's milky, you've got water in it. Kevin is right, it's probably the oil cooler. Buy a new one, have the other done to keep as a spare. Removal is easy. Purchase end caps for the disconnected oil lines...makes the job a lot neater. Drain/pump out the old oil. Refill with your Tranny's specs. Per...
by In Memory Walter K
Sep 1st, '08, 13:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Raytheon/Apelco Loran coupler?
Replies: 3
Views: 852

Raytheon/Apelco Loran coupler?

I have a Ray-Nav 570 Loran that suddenly stopped receiving signals. I suspect my antenna isn't functioning normally and have learned from Raymarine that the antenna couplers are no longer available. They did tell me that if I can find one, either Raytheon or Apelco couplers will work. Any chance any...
by In Memory Walter K
Aug 31st, '08, 09:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What happened to the shirts from the Montack rendezvous
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

Mike-Call me on that subject. Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Aug 30th, '08, 22:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What happened to the shirts from the Montack rendezvous
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

Tom- I spoke to Mike Ohlstein yesterday and he promised to get on them next week. He's been very busy and has been out of town at a business show. Gary Caputi sent an edited batch of 35 pictures directly to Captain Patrick and I am sure by virtue of this post, Patrick will put a few of them on the s...
by In Memory Walter K
Aug 30th, '08, 18:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fluking platform
Replies: 6
Views: 1955

How many would he like? Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Aug 30th, '08, 18:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fluking platform
Replies: 6
Views: 1955

How many would he like? Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Aug 28th, '08, 19:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another piece of the puzzle nearing completion
Replies: 29
Views: 7396

That's not a shop, it's a factory! Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Aug 27th, '08, 11:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gear ratio
Replies: 14
Views: 3446

Usually the 2:1 tranny turns a higher pitched prop at the lower RPM's
by In Memory Walter K
Aug 26th, '08, 20:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birthday Boys
Replies: 49
Views: 17451

You guys are depressing me. Gemini 6/2/34. I think its between me and Doc as to who is the oldest fart in our bunch. Then again, it's all in your mind, isn't it? Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Aug 26th, '08, 20:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20'bertam moppie
Replies: 37
Views: 10854

Tunawish-Is that with the Mercruiser 3.0 that's rated at 135 hp? Walter
by In Memory Walter K
Aug 26th, '08, 20:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Cranston wanted a black marlin
Replies: 24
Views: 6297

Randall-don't laugh. Several years ago I was at the Miami Boat show and Gary Burghdoff ( Radar O'Reilly of MASH fame) was marketing a chum pot mounted in a 6' x 6' square of some sort of floating board. The concept was to set the pot and board off your boat while offshore and have it thethered by a ...