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In Memory Walter K

High heat and non-stick pans are not a good combination healthwise. Straight black cast iron ones are indestructable and self curing if you don't steel wool them. Just wash and wipe with a light coat of oil.

In Memory Walter K

Send that weather to Texas. They need it more than you! As I understand it, 2" of rain since last September.

In Memory Walter K

I saw a picture of another one named the New York State, made from the steel of the Twin Towers wreckage. Looked very similar.

In Memory Walter K

The key is that the grill or pan has to be HOT. If it's a grille, close the top and watch the thermometer. When the temperature levels off at a high point, drop the lubricated (melted butter, olive oil, vegetable or peanut oil, salad dressing...your choice) steaks on the fire. Close the grille, open...

In Memory Walter K

The first electrocution will be shocking!

In Memory Walter K

Nothing in this country comes for free. Out our way, they're encouraging hooking up to town water. We have wells that test fine. My friend hooked up and now gets charged every time he flushes his toilet. As far as a "get around town" car, unless it's got a big trunk or storage space for groceries, k...

In Memory Walter K

Just got back from Montauk. Untied my boat from the slip we moved it to and ran it to my regular one. One popped snap in my canvas! Spectacular day! We did not lose power, but strangely, several around me did, as did Southampton Hospital. Other than lots of leaves and branches, a few downed trees, I...

In Memory Walter K

We got 2" of rain but made up for it with strong winds all day mostly from the SE and SW. The high tide "surge" this morning was within 6" of the bulkhead wall. In the final analysis, this may be Obama's "stimulus" plan for our local economy. The sale of plywood, thousands of dollars in haulouts, ta...

In Memory Walter K

Not me unless I blew away.

In Memory Walter K

Get a set from any auto or marine store. The circular bases usually fit. If they're larger, grind them down, of they're smaller, no matter. Spray and/or grease the hell out of them before you set them into a bed of silicone. No matter what you do or how well you do it, if you get more than two seaso...

In Memory Walter K

Global Shaking! Call Al Gore for info.

In Memory Walter K

As I understand it, a first coat of a different color lets you know when the Micron extra has worn down to the point of needing retouching or repainting. My guess is that the hard coated ablative keeps giving you antifouling protection until you apply more Micron Extra.

In Memory Walter K

Funny, I don't see anyone running or looking excited!

In Memory Walter K

I thought your pulpit was set up to have the anchor come up on it. Didn't realize it was the way it is. That being said, you might find someone may want to buy it from you as it looks nicely made.

In Memory Walter K

Peter- Without the pulpit, you'd have to go up on the bow to pick up and control the anchor. No fun in rocking conditions and/or with just you to do it with your family on board. With the pulpit the windlass will lock it up up there. Once that anchor comes out of the water, the length of the pulpit ...

In Memory Walter K

Wasn't 2 cleats at the bow standard? The bow chock is designed for 2 bow ropes, one rope to each cleat.

In Memory Walter K

If it's on Vinyl, expose it to a lot of direct sunlight. Be careful of putting plastic packaging and plastic bags with colored printing on them o to the vinyl. Damned stuff stains!

In Memory Walter K

Maybe I'm wrong but rpm's and their correct oil pressure would/should be related, load or no load, no?

In Memory Walter K

Consider a Y valve for the short washdown times?

In Memory Walter K

The wonderful world of computerized engines thanks to the DEC and EPA. There IS no way you and I can do anything to get us back home when one stops. You have to have 2 completely independent engines for security.

In Memory Walter K

And after spending all that money, what do you have in 10 years?

In Memory Walter K

Marshall- I don't know if this helps, but I had a situation one day when my alternator suddenly stopped putting out. On inspection (jiggling the wires to see if any were loose or not making contact), I discovered that one felt funny as if it might be broken under the insulation. I thought I'd jut cu...

In Memory Walter K

Now THAT'S a surprise!

In Memory Walter K

Welcome to the site...and WOW! Walter

In Memory Walter K

Damn! And I didn't even say hello to you. That does it...Name tags with screen names have to be mandatory at all Rendezvous! Happened with Sim, too. If he hadn't introduced himself, i would have thought he was someone's dinner guest! Walter

In Memory Walter K

Tom P. is a member of the Thudd club?

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Is this the Bob LeBlanc magic potion?

In Memory Walter K

How do we get one of those Bertram Blue shirts?

In Memory Walter K

The fouled plugs may be some of it. If you start losing rpms at wot after a while, check them again. Since you put in a new tank, hopefully the fuel and vent lines were also changed to the newer ethanol-proof ones. If not, have them done. Not that this is a sure thing, but I might consider using the...

In Memory Walter K

Carl- Your problem is the same reason I've kept my wife away from the inside of Bob's boat. Glad you had a good time and that your family enjoyed it as much as it sounds they did. It really is a great group isn't it? Walter

In Memory Walter K

The ones I knew were sportsfishermen with a 38 hull of the same style as the 31's. Built like a tank. By today's standards underpowered, but not then. Most were powder blue and white gelcoated. Actually great boats they should have developed further. Those that owned them loved them as they were "Be...

In Memory Walter K

Bob Fiorese's Frayed Knot and me and Bluebeard left Greenport a little after noon after a morning of intense rain and strong SW Winds. The run to Montauk was better than I thought it would be despite several changes of weather and lots of lobster pots along the way. Dug, Liz and Marley left on the A...

In Memory Walter K

Only 2 coats?

In Memory Walter K

We have Osprey nests on poles out our way and I have seen them pick up Bluefish of 3 Mile Harbor and carry them to their nests. As I understand it, their diet is 100% fish.

In Memory Walter K

Peter-I'll take 3 at least.

In Memory Walter K

My Bahia Mar states the same.

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No one wants to listen. The least expensive, most efficient and the fastest solution is taking out the tank and anything leading to and from it. Ask me how I know, and my ethanol monster was on a B-20.

In Memory Walter K

Kinda took the edge off it for me. Especially given all the time devoted to Napier. It was the 31 hull that made Bertram. They owe their success to Hunt and Richard as far as I'm concerned, and if Richard was still alive, he'd be the first to give credit to Hunt.

In Memory Walter K

No mention or credit to Ray Hunt?

In Memory Walter K

I don't know economics of the purchase or the purchasers, but factor in the reality of a future resale. If limited to your immediate area, fine. Anyone outside that would have to include the price of a new tank installation/deck in his bargaining.

In Memory Walter K

Ray- I will check next time I am at the boat.

In Memory Walter K

Tony-Too soon for thinning oil if you've been using the recommended 15-40 Rotella. Up your idle 50 rpm's and see if it keeps happening.

In Memory Walter K

That's from the factory. I have a similar plate on my 20, but not on my 31 (or I can't find it).

In Memory Walter K

If Northern Michigan has had 10% Ethanol anywhere in the past 5 years, I would find it hard to believe.

In Memory Walter K

I'll take some

In Memory Walter K

Use a small battery powered screwdriver or at least a racheted one. Makes working over your head (in this heat) a bit easier.

In Memory Walter K

What a deal! Grab it Mikey!

In Memory Walter K

It's just part of the process. You're no more boneheaded than any of us were when we got our first "real" boat. Ask questions, watch what's being done when you can, don't let anyone intimidate you. Most of us didn't have Bertram31.com for advice and help. Just as you know your flats boat inside and ...

In Memory Walter K

Coil failures are unpredictable and usually, as you experienced very inconvenient. Fortunately, they're a simple replacement. A coil and a set of points/condensers are good spares unless you have an electronic ignition...then a spare module is in order. You'll be OK to go to Greenport. Hate black so...

In Memory Walter K

Glad you enjoyed it.

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