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In Memory Walter K

Rocky-If that's what you have, fine. My question is, with gassers, why? I may get arguments on this, but it seems to be overkill. It's always good to have more rather than less, but in this case you also have more weight, more space used and tougher (fork lift?) installation and removal. I have 4D's...

In Memory Walter K

I have a pair of the 210's turning 20 x 20 cupped wheels and cruise @ 21-22 knots even with an end-of-season bottom. I get 1.5+ npg and that's at 2400 rpm. WOT is 2650 on those engines. I've been happy as hell with them for 2500 hours. My trannies are Twin Disc 1.5:1 and I kept my 1 3/8" shafts if t...

In Memory Walter K

If I was 20 years younger, I'd chase that down.

In Memory Walter K

If we're still walking around, we have a lot to be thankful for...not the least of which is our good fortune to have met each other on this site. Thank you Patrick again, for the umpteenth time!

In Memory Walter K

Not a thing that can/or should be done in the water. If your boat isn't painted and the lettering is in vinyl, you can remove it gently with a heat gun (but you don't have electricity). Oven cleaner will make it bubble off, but you will need water, and you're in as much a risk for a pollution ticket...

In Memory Walter K

Now's the time to write your congressman and senators! Let it die!

In Memory Walter K

Those rudder shelves look like they don't need replacing right now. Did your surveyer tell you that you'll have to change the valves on your sea strainers to levered ball gate valves? They deemed the other (rotary) kind illegal for marine use. Not a fast enough shut-off and sometimes get frozen, as ...

In Memory Walter K

It's a real classic and looks great on that nice teak deck. You could get something snazzier, but in my opinion is of the same genre of the boat. Strong as hell and with the foot pedestal assembled could take a Giant. If you decide to keep it, keep your eyes open for another rod holder for the other...

In Memory Walter K

Peter-Nothing negative meant. Sorry if it sounded like that. Of course you have to set priorities and the rudders become more important especially if you have less confidence in one of your engines. Just trying to help. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Grab that! Don't buy a set of Nibrals until you are sure of the size/pitch you really want. That sometimes takes a little while. An investment of that magnitude warrants some experimentation and you'll want to have a set of spares anyway. As far as the shafts go, I agree with Vic, especially because...

In Memory Walter K

Bob- Your saying your heater worked off the heated engine coolant reminded me of someone who had it tucked in one of the engine compartments, but I don't remember who. Seems logical if it's not too big.

In Memory Walter K

The things we don't know....

In Memory Walter K

Originals were turned Chrome (that what you guys call it? ). My lower gauges are chrome rimmed Murphy gauges. When I repowered they replaced (traced) the piece on to white formica. Looks clean. Wished they had done the lower station on black formica instead of painting it.

In Memory Walter K

There's something morally wrong about being presented that medal by men who would have (and did) go out of their way not to serve.

In Memory Walter K

Peter- I had my 31 for over 25 years before there was a Bertram31.com. You can't imagine what it was without having this site and the knowledge behind it! Had to figure out all these things on my own with lots of trial and error...and $$$$. Enjoy the input...and the boat. You'll never need another! ...

In Memory Walter K

Also, I read earlier that you were having a stern cockpit cover made. If that will be there for the winter, I recommend two things. First and most importantly, have your canvas guy put in a reinforced grometed center section into which you can insert a telescopic pole with a rubber butt on one end(d...

In Memory Walter K

I am pretty sure you'd want those strips adhered ongitudinally so as to be able to have any water down there run off when moving. Also, no need to adhere to bare aluminum that I know of.

In Memory Walter K

And I'd guess a $5000 option....

In Memory Walter K

Vic- Going to do the other eye? Why can't they put you out for the shot? Walter

In Memory Walter K

There are some wood fillers that come in different wood finishes. Match the color, fill the holes flush and if you or anyone in your family has a degree of artistic talent, get some "Sharpie" markers in brown tones and match the wood grain in the filled areas. As far as those rivets go, clip them an...

In Memory Walter K

Don't use 5200 or you'll never get that tank out in case you ever (I hope not) have to repair it. 4200? Maybe but wait till some of our experts chime in.

In Memory Walter K

If you're new to docking a B-31, just pop it in and out of gear (whichever engine you need) and let it's momentum move it. Neutral is your best friend.

In Memory Walter K

As long as you have fresh clean oil and filters for the winter, you're fine/ Many of us have to run from our slips to another location for hauling. No damage at all. Walter

In Memory Walter K

But you HAVE been using a single weight up to now, no? I would not mix single weight with multi weight. Stay one way or the other. Bob Lico recommends using {switching to) the multi weight.

In Memory Walter K

Interesting point. I was on a 31 that the owner had snap on (or slide on) fabric edged eisenglass pieces made to fit over that inside curve of the bridge/cabin/gunnel area. I wasn't crazy about how it looked, but I was amazed at how much of a difference it made deflecting wind and spray into the coc...

In Memory Walter K

Pete- Welcome aboard! I have had my boat Bluebeard in Montauk since the 70's and have stayed at Star Island, Montauk Marine Basin and Montauk Sportsman's Dock. Do you know the name of it when it was a Charter Boat? I ask because I was/still am very sensitive to other B-31's in my area and might know...

In Memory Walter K

And do NOT ever stop the towing boat suddenly.

In Memory Walter K

I was a kid when WWII started. Was still a kid when it was over. Then Korea, Viet Nam, Iraq I, Iraq II and Afghanistan. I have found out through accident, research, reading and obituaries what many of my friends, relatives and co-workers went through in their service to our country. How they ever ad...

In Memory Walter K

For running you will need the front and sides, if for no other reason than to protect your instruments and gauges from salt spray. The role the stern piece plays is when docked. Besides hiding what you have up there, I have found it's greatest value is during storms. Prevents "blow outs" of the othe...

In Memory Walter K

Congratulations Neil. This one will handle VERY differently than your gas powered one (better). I agree with JP, dues have to be paid for the privilege of running a boat like that! Keeping the old name?

In Memory Walter K

Mikey- That answers one for me. My 1966 (on my registration) is 31-382 and I never believed it. If yours is early 1963, mine must be late 63 or early 64 at best.

In Memory Walter K

Have you tried Contact cement? If applied to both sides and allowed to dry, then carefully bring the pieces back together from front to back smoothly to avoid trapped air bubbles (if space allows, I usually put a piece of waxed paper in between as a slip sheet to avoid accidentally touching two piec...

In Memory Walter K

Wrong Russ-sorry!

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Russ- Something wrong with the 25 site? Been unable to connect all day. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Get well soon. Glad all went well. Walter

In Memory Walter K

There was a 31 FBC called Twilight at Montauk Marine basin in the 60's owned by a guy named Don Stott that had a chair that could have been a Rybovitch. Walter

In Memory Walter K

Just contact Captain Patrick. I'm sure he'll chime in soon. If not, e-mail him.

In Memory Walter K

Be careful- That boat without the weight most of us have on ours, going that fast could get hard/dangerous to manage. I'd also suggest Captain Patricks bigger rudders as I am sure you probably have the original small ones. Good luck. You have a very special model.

In Memory Walter K

A while back I was looking into a Volvo D-3 for my B-20. I did not purchase it for reasons of $ I could couldn't bring myself to spend. That being said, I was very impressed. If I had the bucks I would have done it in a heartbeat. Seemed to have been well thought out. If a D-4 is a higher HP version...

In Memory Walter K

That's not a good report...

In Memory Walter K

Harv- Get well soon! Walter

In Memory Walter K

That's the first 31 Moppie model I have ever seen. Very interesting. Having always run a Sportsfisherman from the bridge, I wonder what it would be like behind that windshield. I'd recommend some sort of enclosure.

In Memory Walter K

A pocket for the single prop on the stern?

In Memory Walter K

The boat is not/should not be the problem. The engines: did you mean 6bta's? I did not think they had a 400 hp version in 1992. More Cummins knowledgeable people in our group will chime in on whether I am correct on this. Back then, there were 210's, 250's (later 270's) and I don't even think the 30...

In Memory Walter K

Is this the original 38 (blue and white) with the B-31 style hull? If so, it's an indestructible tank I wish they had built more of.

In Memory Walter K

Always been a class act, always will be. They did their book the way they did their boats, beautifully down to the smallest detail with no apologies to anyone. Don't you wish there were a few more of them? An American product, designed and made in America by an American company. Maybe then we wouldn...

In Memory Walter K

You may be inundated with advice but rule of thumb is : If you know what your engine's WOT is rated at (this is key), take your boat out (warmed up) and nail your throttles to their max position. Look at your tach. Does what your tach says match your engine's rating? If they match, you are properly ...

In Memory Walter K

Most of the Norcold's can remove the front door but even then, you'll have to pick between the smallest ones to get through the door. Some have solved the problem by using the icebox interior and putting in a compresser/ice tray/etc in and under the sink.

In Memory Walter K

Mike- I've been saying that for years! The best! Congress could learn from us!
By the way, vote 'em all out on Tuesday!

In Memory Walter K

Be forewarned: If you ever want to put in or take out a fridge, make your door width accordingly or your only other option will be front window removal.

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