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In Memory Walter K

Whether you have good glass tanks or aluminum ones, if the tanks are old (and all Bertram ones are) Ethanol will dissolve the old varnish and sludge before it gets to the fiberglass walls. Change fuel filters more often than you normally would. Walter

In Memory Walter K

You should be getting at least 15-20 opinions on Tropic Star as we had UVI6 and UVI7 there. Uncle Vic and another group of the Faithful will be going in 2008. Sadly, I won't be able to make it this time. It is a top notch facility. Everything about it is clean, professional and made to please. The b...

In Memory Walter K

The price of Diesel at Montauk Marine Basin was $3.65.9 per gallon today. It has eclipsed the price of marine gas by a few pennies. What a load of crap! No road taxes, yet it costs 40.9Â¢ more than what I can buy diesel for at my local gas station, to say nothing about my under $3.00 #2 fuel oil for...

In Memory Walter K

I have a 31 and a 20. Thankfully, the 31 is diesel. The ethanol started doing a number on my engine, but I may have caught it in time. Because of stern drive problems, the boat has been on blocks for two seasons now and what I did was empty my tank. If you can, use it in your car. No one will take i...

In Memory Walter K

Great boats that are designed to do what they were created for is a matter of corporate commitment. Unfortunately, big corporations today seem to have only one commitment...making big profits no matter what it takes. This usually means mass marketing to broad affluent target audiences and skimping o...

In Memory Walter K

There used to be a 31 Bertram in Montauk called "Twilight" that had single lever controls and a vertically set up steering wheel on a teak post that was on the port side, mid cockpit, flush to the gunnels. The owner and his Captain used to do a lot of offshore fishing together and allowed the captai...

In Memory Walter K

Fred-Beautiful! What would having something like that built with the cushions? Walter

In Memory Walter K

Mikey- Who the hell would that be? Walter

In Memory Walter K

Wow- My injectors were upgraded at the first tuneup on my warrantee and last season (almost 2000 hours later) I put in a new set on one engine after I had a failed injector pump rebuilt. Otherwise, no problems at all. I'm surprised. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Patrick-Apologies for being late-One check coming from me, and another credited to Bob Lico for something I got through him and the site. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Vic-This has happened to me on both trannies a year apart. I had the braided wire over rubber hose that ran from the sender to my gauges at the lower station (mine is a sportsfisherman) spring a leak, then finally blow. The leak was under pressure so it was a spray mist leak behind a bulkhead that w...

In Memory Walter K

I met him and his family at Montauk last year the same way and am possibly going to see him there today. Glad you had a nice day. I am sure you found out that he, like you is a restauranteur in Texas. I was afraid you guys weren't going to connect because of your tests. Does that mean that all came ...

In Memory Walter K

Patrick- Many, many more! Walter

In Memory Walter K

Get a bottle of Bio-Bor. Give it a "shock treatment" then a consistant ounce for every 40 gallons at fill ups. It will clear the algae problem. Instructions on the dispenser bottle. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Brewster- Get it checked out with the best guys you can find! The fish will wait. Let us know what you find out as some of us have more experience with stuff like that than we talk about, and might be able to help. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Bob- If another Alpha 1 outdrive with it's transom plate become available, let me know. My B-20 is just sitting. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Looks beautiful! Mine is a 64 Sportsfisherman hull #382. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Vic-I don't know if this helps, but when building rods, one of the things you do when mixing the 2-part flexcote is to let the mixture sit for a short while before applying. The wait allows the bubbles created while mixing, to rise and pop on their own. You still will probably need the heat gun (wha...

In Memory Walter K

As best I know, the early stock models came with hulls that were white or medium light blue. Anything else might have been considered custom. Walter

In Memory Walter K

If you don't have an autopilot and put one in, you'll wonder why you hadn't done it sooner. From being able to eat a sandwich or light a cigar while running out to the grounds to being able to run down into the cockpit to net or gaff a fish your kid caught. You'll probably actually save on fuel by r...

In Memory Walter K

Even 6bt's need to be at 650 rpm's and not lower or they start to rumble. Walter

In Memory Walter K

There was an earlier suggestion that Hampton Bays be considered. It gets my vote and my volunteering to help make it a biggie. I'm sure Brewster's would be an ideal caterer, if not a site for the dinner! Walter

In Memory Walter K

The Faithful have installed Yanmars and Steyrs if I am not mistaken, with very positive results. Will surely end any Ethanol problems if he does. Don't remember any Cummins installations, but am probably wrong. I'm sure 28 owners will be chiming in real soon with the details. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Jeff Pagano's Bahia Mar had a black hull and was the most beautifully rigged Bahia Mar I've ever seen. He may have some pictures of it. I know what they say about dark hulls, but this one was classy! Walter

In Memory Walter K

Welcome aboard! From all we have experienced in the Northeast, if your tanks are fiberglass and have been exposed to Ethanol, you WILL have a problem. All efforts to coat, re-epoxy, etc have either failed or been cost and time prohibitive compared to tank replacement in aluminum or Stainless. Airpla...

In Memory Walter K

Randall-Take out your rear spark plugs and crank over the engine. if water shoots out, you have a bad manifold or head gasket on that side. If you need an extra set of hands, holler and I'll run over-Walter

In Memory Walter K

What's happening with the Port engine? Walter

In Memory Walter K

Strange-I'm on a Mac and the pictures are there. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Brewster- You must be a fun neighbor! Walter

In Memory Walter K

Must be a wireless version of Mercury outboard's kill switch that you could attach to your belt. If you fell overboard, the coiled wire would be pulled out of the ignition and kill the engine instantly. It was rarely used because of it's inconveniece and deterrent to your mobility. This makes more s...

In Memory Walter K

Ever try Clam bellies? Sure drives bass nuts. Cheap, too. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Same here-Walter

In Memory Walter K

My experience has been very few bad ones, but the ones that were, were VERY bad! They destroyed things in multiples and must have had hearing defects because they never seemed to hear anything I said...even with the engines turned off. Strangely, they left thinking they had a great time. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Very interesting responses. It's quite possible that the extra driving distance that usually necessitates overnighting (if it's a family outing), may affect the decision to make the trip. Charlie-one of the best Bass Fishermen out here is John DeMaio 631-324-8820. Give him a call. Live baiting out h...

In Memory Walter K

Make sure you backflush and pick out as much of that blade debris as you can. I switched to the Athen's impellers early last season. I keep an extra set on board and havent had to use them so far. Walter

In Memory Walter K

I have been fishing Montauk waters for almost fifty years now and have experienced holiday weekends on the waters off The Point that resembled the landings at Normandy. Tangled trolled wire lines, people shaking fists at each other, charterboats cursing the "weekend warriors", waiting on line for fu...

In Memory Walter K

Absolutely...Welcome aboard the site! You won't find a better Boat, nor a better bunch of guys to help you should you need it...and we all do. Walter

In Memory Walter K

I had looked into Diesel/outdrive combos last year for my 20 and my research led me to the Volvo D-3 series coupled with their composite Ocean series duoprop outdrive. Anyone I talked to about them praised their performance yet I couldn't find anyone who had the Yanmar/Bravo combo, nor find a sales ...

In Memory Walter K

Patrick-I apologize. It was not intentional. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Dug- In my opinion, it wasn't the distance. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Randall-were those False Albacore at the Point? Was there a misquito fleet of fly casters there? Havent been to the Point for a week and a half and wondered if their Fall migration has started. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Yeah, he probably IS a result of his upbringing. No work, all play. If he couldn't play ball, this guy would probably have done the same thing. Just wasn't smart enough to figure out that with the millions available to him now, he wasn't untouchable and lawyers might not be able to save his ass. Pub...

In Memory Walter K

Mikey-Just ask Tony Athento send you a pair. I've gotten the S&N's he recommended and I'm very happy. Over the past 3 years they've more than paid for themselves as opposed to the paper ones I purchased every year. Also order a cleanup kit which you won't have to use for about 3 seasons. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Mike-Larry the cable guy couldn't have come up with a funnier story! Thank you for making my evening. Dont think I'll ever use a bug spray again without thinking of you! Walter

In Memory Walter K

Congratulations and now stop counting. Work on the basis that you are how you feel. I got at least 10 years younger this year! Walter

Randall-Congratulate Caren for us. We won't tell her you let out her age...which no one would ever have guessed.

In Memory Walter K

I'll keep my eyes and ears open for you. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Quick look at my checkbook says December of last year for me. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Given the years of service with the original props, I would never have thought the solution to your problems would be overpropping. Proves the addage "you're never to old to learn something new". The site saves the day again! The mystery to me is why it manifested itself in smoke, dirty water and vi...

In Memory Walter K

Captain Patrick McCrary is the man behind the site and all contributions should be made to him. I am sure they are sincerely appreciated, not only by Patrick, but by all of us who use the site and also contribute. Hey guys, time to do that again. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Rob- Glad to hear you're making the pilgrimage to Montauk again. Please stay in touch as the date comes closer. Don't know what the Bluefin/Yellowfin situation will be then, but the timing is about right. The charterboats have been having a tough time this year as the clientelle has been severely in...

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