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In Memory Walter K

Is this a coming trend???????

In Memory Walter K

The baffles alone should take him weeks and the ethanol will find a spot he missed and the destruction begins.

In Memory Walter K

I'm having a hard time even finding CX. Wasn't always that way.

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And write checks...

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How the hell were they ever going to be able to police that when I regularly watch people filleting 18" Fluke when I am releasing 21" ones because they're not 21 1/2" which is the legal size. The whole thing was a joke and a ploy to get $$$ for the general fund. It is further exacerbated by some of ...

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In Memory Walter K

One of the reasons, despite the inability to fish alone, that I prefer the bridged B-31. Even in our Eastern LI waters, unmarked lobster pots are strewn all over, especially between Gardiner's Island and the point. On a hard tide they're pulled under and hard to see even from the bridge standing up....

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Allan-There's a lot to like in a 28, but there's NOTHING like a 31. Keep looking.

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The flats around Cartright Shoals East of Accabonac?

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Given what I have seen at marinas, you wouldn't find many places that would give it that much time and attention no matter what they charged you.

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If you have the original Nautilux covered 3 panel deck, removal of the center panel exposes the entire tank. Getting it out is best discussed with someone who did it once. The sides in mine were foamed in, but a sawzall would cut through that like butter. The bottom of the tank is held with some put...

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I wish I hadn't read that. I have watched what Chemotherapy and radiation did to my sister and both my wives. As horrible as it was, this sounds worse. My heart goes out to all concerned. Pray for a miracle guys.

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Sure looks like TSL....explain?

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Gary-Which 31 out of Montauk are you and where are you staying? Mine is Bluebeard out of Bob Rando's place right next door to Montauk Marine Basin. My Ethanol problems were on my B-20 Bahia Mar in 3 Mile Harbor. If your deck is up and your tank is accessible, there are a few LI tank makers that migh...

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Feels like you'd have to jury rig a small platform onto a short bladed fork lift that could lower the wheelchair from the dock to your deck. A suggestion.

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Mark- Thanks for the update as we've been wondering and figured you were busy as hell keeping up with what has to be done and didn't need to write responses. No matter where you end up going for treatment, there will be a Bertram Brethren nearby to offer assistance. You can count on it. Walter

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Russ, I have a matched set of 30's, 50, am 80, 80W and 130 straight butt we can talk about if you're interested.
I think our Rendezvous falls on Thudd's Triathalon weekend again this year.

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Peter-Great that you found it now. As long as that battery was functioning you would have never known that switch was improperly wired.

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Vic- If the "hollow"section is not on an edge where you can get at it, you might consider very carefully drilling some holes from the underside and pouring the adhesive (epoxy, contact, whatever) hoping it will go into the void enough to control it from getting worse. I suspect that what Harry said ...

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Bob, I'm pretty sure they were on the south side of Montauk Point by the Radar tower. Greenlawns Spring run has been somewhat disappointing in recent years. Used to be big doormat territory in May.

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I'm not blaming the Army Corps of Engineers for bad seamanship problems. I blame them for all the "corrections" they have made to our harbors, inlets and shorelines that have created more problems than they have solved. In fact, I am still waiting to hear one they "solved" that remained "solved" fiv...

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Guests of the Brethren are always welcome. If they're staying for the lobster dinner, let Brewster know in advance. He's terrific and last year only needed a day's notice. Don't know if that's changed this year with his new chartering situation.

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For all the prop pockets must have cost him, he didn't seem to gain that much speed. Am I wrong? Beautiful interior.

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If I am not mistaken, the Army Corp of Engineers strikes again?

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All you'd be doing would be passing that crap through your engines again. No fiberglass tank-aluminum or SS, change every fuel hose and line to new ethanol proof ones. A very risky thing to pass that fuel through again. In fact, don't even think of putting it into your new tank. Get rid of it.

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Boy, that's why I like my non-electronic Cummins. Simple as hell as long as you have fuel and air. Electricity to start it up, then only to shut it down. I've been hearing a lot of stories about new electronic Volvo D-3's and D-4's shutting themselves down for the slightest things, leaving you in th...

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Sorry to tell you, you're never safe as long as ethanol is in your fuel. It WILL get you. Engines cool down and the closed valves get glued down. Start em up and bent pushrods. Had the same problem on my B-20. Had a season and a half thinking it was everything else. Rebuilt carburetor, fuel pump, el...

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Power Squadron Engine Maintenance course used to be a good basic troubleshooting course. Don't know what they may have now but might be a place to look into.

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If you get there before the mechanic, rap the starboard starter with a hammer once or twice and then see if she turns over. You obviously have power since the same batteries turned over your port engine. The Bendix on your starboard starter may be stuck in the in position and the raps can often disl...

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Ernest-The only thing I can think of from what others have said is the possibility of your being thrown a bit out of alignment from the twist that might have taken place. Also look for stress cracks in your Gelcoat that you didn't have before. Since you hit the water stern first, check your rudders ...

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My Marina guy did that to an aluminum steering wheel. I think he used a very fine (jeweler's?) polishing compound and elbow grease.

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I have a Sportsfisherman 31-382. I believe what you have is an Express that had a flybridge added. The Sportsfish model had a head between the V-berths. Any signs of plumbing in the hull around there? Intake or discharge ports? The forward starboard panel looks very original on yours. Your numbers p...

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Have you considered anodizing them? Might be a nice look.

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Welcome aboard! With that many boats, we'll learn plenty from you! Walter

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I lost my "Vote for Trey Dibrell" comb and never got another one! Walter

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Kevin- Those side pilaster steps were standard on the early boats. I have them on mine. You won't find them anywhere but one of the guys who redid his boat and took them off. If you do find a pair, you'll probably have to replate them, but they come out perfect.

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Look for kids sand buckets of around the same diameter and cut down. Also, Paint stores sell cheap plastic containers of varying diameters very inexpensively.

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Looks a LOT better.

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Sounds right. Happy? White smoke gone?

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I have found that cupping works very well on Diesels because it works at the top end of the rpm scale and cruise is 2-300 under WOT. On Gas engines where you're actually cruising 1000+ under WOT, does it work as well?

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I would guess that should bring her down to about 4700 or a little less. Easier on your engines and probably better performance. Let us know. Good luck.

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Had us worried Harry!

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Anybody hear from Harry Babb? Got his number for a call? Strange not to have heard from him by now.

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The order of the day: Any successful product company you would swear by that gets sold to another company will not be the "exact" same product within a year. In the words of UV, "the enemy of good is better". To the new owners, the definition of "better" is cheaper to make. Sell at the same price or...

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The threat of it happening might get you some action. You have some connections...drop a name or two...even Bertram 31.com. Send the letter Certified, receipt signature required, cc's to your attorney on the bottom (even if you don't send it to him, etc. Request response in 10-15 days and if nothing...

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Needs an article in one of the boating books.

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That reminds me Russ....I had a dock boy fill my gasser with diesel once...ugh!

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Basic concerns of venting and possible overflow for which you would be held responsible (even with diesel). I'd want the bilge well aired out before closing her up again. Stuff you would normally do, but wouldn't expect a fuel delivery guy to do.

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When I had my boat at 3 mile harbor I always had direct delivery of fuel to my slip and it was meaningfully cheaper and very convenient. Yours is Gas so I would recommend delivery only when you are there.

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One of the reasons I have recommended not doing anything until you've used the boat a while is that you will find out things about your family and friends you never expected. My family never wanted to come up on the bridge once we left the calm of the harbor. Those who came up wanted to go down once...

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