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by Harry Babb
Feb 3rd, '08, 17:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Site slowness?
Replies: 2
Views: 782

Walter
I have noticed it also.........for 2 or 3 days or so......I just thought it was just internet traffic ?????????? I guess not uhhhh........

Harry
by Harry Babb
Feb 3rd, '08, 09:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: where do you shop for...
Replies: 23
Views: 5767

I have used the internet to purchase quite a few things for my 31. My favorite local store is Blue Water Ship Stores. I have come to know the sales associates pretty good, the advise that they give me I consider to be good advise. The store in my area reminds me of the Ole Tyme Hardware stores. You ...
by Harry Babb
Feb 1st, '08, 09:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Chock sample arrived - and it is nice!
Replies: 34
Views: 15971

Thats right Dug

The manifolds came off........new ones went on........did not blow up the boat, my friend or myself.........It did work

You will not find most of my day to day practices in the Chilton's repair manual.......LOL

Harry
by Harry Babb
Feb 1st, '08, 09:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fixin to spruce up my Cummins 210
Replies: 15
Views: 4034

Dan When I painted the engine I intentionally let the paint wrap around the gasket surfaces of the block and the oil pan. I painted each item before assembly. Equipment typically starts rusting in these areas. My engines had a good bit of rust on the block in the area where the oil pan bolts up. Soo...
by Harry Babb
Jan 31st, '08, 23:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fixin to spruce up my Cummins 210
Replies: 15
Views: 4034

Mori SL 25B 1000 and Daewoo Puma 200.........

You have a sharp eye ! ! !

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 31st, '08, 22:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fixin to spruce up my Cummins 210
Replies: 15
Views: 4034

Randall Sure is satisifying.......Cannot wait to see them sitting in a clean and painted engine room. Steve Another thought.......look real close to at your exhaust elbows, mine are stainless steel and I firmly believe that the one that I am showing you is the main cause of engine failure. Now is th...
by Harry Babb
Jan 31st, '08, 21:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Chock sample arrived - and it is nice!
Replies: 34
Views: 15971

Well my story is similar I had a 244 Chaparral once and to remove the exhaust manifolds I filled the bildge full of water.........really full....... and had a friend stand behind me and continously spray me and the engine with water while I burned the bolts off of the manifold with an accetelyne tor...
by Harry Babb
Jan 31st, '08, 21:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fixin to spruce up my Cummins 210
Replies: 15
Views: 4034

Steve Take a look at these pics..........Before and After.........The after pic still shows some primer touch up. In the end I will shoot the entire engine one more time. I had the engine completely disassembled so it was realitively easy to paint each component. I used BLP brand MoPoxy 2 part Epoxy...
by Harry Babb
Jan 30th, '08, 23:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Chock sample arrived - and it is nice!
Replies: 34
Views: 15971

You should try to put Vise Grips on the screw driver to gain leverage. If the vise grips slip off of the screw driver shank put them on the handle....kinda screws up the handle but may be worth it If you have ample room in the Vee Berth area you could use a Nut Buster to split the nut............you...
by Harry Babb
Jan 29th, '08, 00:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Chock sample arrived - and it is nice!
Replies: 34
Views: 15971

Andre'
I am not presently in Baton Rogue. I am planning a trip to Texas and beyond soon. I will try to arrange it so that I can meet you and Vic for lunch. It may be 3 weeks or so.

I'll be in touch with you guys when I get plans firmed up

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 28th, '08, 23:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Chock sample arrived - and it is nice!
Replies: 34
Views: 15971

Andre'
You do realize that if you buy Vics lunch tomorrow the rest of us will want lunch also...........Mike Andersons sounds good to me!!

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 28th, '08, 22:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Treatments
Replies: 17
Views: 5470

Thanks Harv
Thats one good looking Bahia Mar..........the Teak adds pleasant highlights.

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 28th, '08, 22:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Chock sample arrived - and it is nice!
Replies: 34
Views: 15971

Hey Dug

I give the Bow Chock shown in the pics 2 Thumbs Up.............It looks really good to me

I'd say place the order and move forward.

Thanks

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 28th, '08, 14:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Treatments
Replies: 17
Views: 5470

I have a Teak swim platform that I intend to install on DeNada before splashing this summer. Will you guys post some pics of your Teak work after applying the various coatings that you described above??? In the years past I have always liked the look of Teak cleaned with Zud and a Chore Girl scourin...
by Harry Babb
Jan 28th, '08, 14:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermoglide Transmissions
Replies: 4
Views: 1251

Bert........thats great......sounds like everyone walked away happy.....cannot ask for more than that.

Do these guys have a website???? I would like to visit it.......

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 27th, '08, 19:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Harv's Dad
Replies: 34
Views: 13679

Harv
So sorry to hear the news.............my prayers are with your dad
Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 25th, '08, 08:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Somethings' up
Replies: 3
Views: 1330

Must have been just a glitch somewhere...........this one worked

I've seen that message before also.......I just thought that I was moving to fast

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 24th, '08, 23:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neat knot site
Replies: 4
Views: 1244

Bruce

I have a 12 year old grandson that has just gone bonkers over the Boy Scouts...........He will love this Knot Site

How did you find this???

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 22nd, '08, 13:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Virginia Boat appears on Ebay
Replies: 17
Views: 4339

Timmy

Careful with the Camo Paint..........I camoed a truck once and still have not found it............

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 21st, '08, 23:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Virginia Boat appears on Ebay
Replies: 17
Views: 4339

Virginia Boat appears on Ebay

If you missed the opportunity to purchase the boat of your dreams at the Government Auction you now have a second chance

Harry

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-Ber ... 0194349864
by Harry Babb
Jan 21st, '08, 21:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: brewster is up for a academy award
Replies: 15
Views: 3542

Congratulations Brewster........getting recognition that you deserve.
Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 20th, '08, 22:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram Crazy
Replies: 21
Views: 6955

Gentlemen! ! ! ! [Mikey wrote ] Charlie, LA? Los Angeles or Looooosiana[/quote] "LA" is more commonly known as " LOWER ALABAMA " and tonight its damn cold here............Jo Ann and I just came in from an evening out and at 8:00 PM its already 32 degrees. I pretty much know what I am doing with DeNa...
by Harry Babb
Jan 17th, '08, 23:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why i do it
Replies: 20
Views: 9342

Great shots.............who was holding the camera??

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 17th, '08, 08:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacksonville Area?
Replies: 15
Views: 3503

Sean
The pics are on my laptop at home. I will send them out tonight during my evening (as my wife calls it) "BERTRAM BUDDYS FIX"

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 17th, '08, 08:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Corvair/Randall
Replies: 7
Views: 1333

The government has created an entire industry trying to "Protect us from ourselves".....seat belts with monetary fines........life jackets with monetary fines.......motorcycle helments with monetary fines and most of all there is OSHA who will give you a fine based on the possibilities of an acciden...
by Harry Babb
Jan 16th, '08, 22:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Corvair/Randall
Replies: 7
Views: 1333

Corvair/Randall

Randall wrote hay harry....had a 1969 turbo convert corvair....ten years ahead of its time and faster than a 250 auto vette (proved in the real world over and over)..........blew up transaxles all the time but i was 18 Randall I owned a '69 and a '66 Monza, both 110 HP and both 4 speed. Admitting th...
by Harry Babb
Jan 16th, '08, 21:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacksonville Area?
Replies: 15
Views: 3503

Sean
I have several pics of one of my engines that I will be happy to email to you. My engines are the 300 HP version.


Just send me an email address.

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 16th, '08, 11:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would you say?
Replies: 7
Views: 1521

I'm not a Sea Ray fan either.........but there are thousands and thousands of them around.......and people get a lot of entertainment from them every day.

I'm with the group here..........why did it sink?????

Ya know Bertrams will sink also ! ! ! !


Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 16th, '08, 10:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you were starting a project 31 today...
Replies: 15
Views: 3860

Like I have always said Its absolutely amazing at what you can do with an old boat and a hundred thousand dollars. I once took a 1969 Corvair.........spent about $5000.00 "FIXIN ER UP" and when I was "Done wither" she was worth almost a thousand dollars. Bertrams are a different story..................
by Harry Babb
Jan 15th, '08, 22:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And you think you fish tuna
Replies: 4
Views: 1273

I had seen that footage before on TV a bunch of years ago. I'm estimating that the big tuna on that video were in the 200+ pound range.

Looks like a tough way to make a living..............I just watched the clip and I am just exhausted.

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 14th, '08, 23:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fiberglass laminating
Replies: 1
Views: 684

Fiberglass laminating

Question to the fiberglass experts.............. When using the biaxial glass to laminate does it matter if the matt side or the woven side goes aganist the hull when applying the first layer???? Then when applying the second layer does it matter which side goes in contact with the previous layer???...
by Harry Babb
Jan 14th, '08, 23:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Harry Babb
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

Many thanks Doug

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 12th, '08, 22:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You know you've worked too long if....
Replies: 7
Views: 1960

Done that not too long ago with ATF oil in a cup. Thought it was fruit punch gatorade.
Bet that SHIFTED you past high gear and right into OVERDRIVE LOL

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 12th, '08, 20:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: web site up date
Replies: 31
Views: 6643

Randall
You are absolutley amazing. I have looked at your website before and really did not realize that I was looking at solid wood carvings.

I admire and have the utmost of respect for people who have a talent and skill and USE it.

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 12th, '08, 09:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You know you've worked too long if....
Replies: 7
Views: 1960

John ROFLMAO, been there done that, I'm a few years younger A few years younger???..... mentally of physically.... One of my aunts ask me regularly "Harry when are you going to grow up".......I'm thinking that I must appear quite young to her.....LOL I am still hung up in the 60's (the greatest deca...
by Harry Babb
Jan 12th, '08, 00:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You know you've worked too long if....
Replies: 7
Views: 1960

Pat.......I can see the humor in your story..........Ya see I do a good bit of AutoCad and other computer work.........my telephone is right next to my mouse pad. A while back after fighting the bear all day I could not figure just why the computer was not taking my numerical input........after retr...
by Harry Babb
Jan 11th, '08, 23:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop shaft toe in or not
Replies: 1
Views: 666

Prop shaft toe in or not

Do any of you guys know if the propeller shafts should be set parallel to the keel or should they be setup with "toe in" or "toe out"????

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 10th, '08, 22:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 8
Views: 2749

Talking about the fuel tanks.........I just finished removing the deck from my 1966 Express. On the top of my tank an ID tag that is still in very good shape. It states that the tank is 180 gallons with a 1/4'' wall thickness and dated 1/27/66. I can post pics this upcoming weekend if anyone is inte...
by Harry Babb
Jan 10th, '08, 22:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Harv's Dad
Replies: 34
Views: 13679

Harv
Your dad is in my prayers.

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 8th, '08, 22:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Know your fish
Replies: 33
Views: 7298

I see Vic
I would guess that the proper way to prepare Choupique would be to marinate then bake it on a 2X6 pine board until done then throw away the fish and eat the board??

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 8th, '08, 21:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Know your fish
Replies: 33
Views: 7298

Vic

Actually I am a real fan of FRESH fried mullet and really cold beer.

There is a resturant in Pensacola (or at least there was one before Ivan) called Rustys that served a bucket of "Mullet Backbones" as an appetizer.

Now educate me what is CHOUPIQUE??????

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 8th, '08, 20:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda Engine Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 676

Vic There are times that I wish I had the courage to do things like that......but that would haunt my feeble little mind that I could not figure out the problem. Tonight, feeling somewhat down I called the suicide hotline....some guy from Pakastan answered the call......he acted really excited to he...
by Harry Babb
Jan 8th, '08, 20:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda Engine Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 676

Honda Engine Problem

Recently my daughters Honda Accord started getting oil in the coolant....thats engine oil in the radiator. She took it to an auto repair shop and they removed the head, pressure checked it, resurfaced it and then reassembled the engine. They drove the car for about a month and the cooling system onc...
by Harry Babb
Jan 8th, '08, 09:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Know your fish
Replies: 33
Views: 7298

Brewster
I appreciate all of your health tips concerning the proper way to handle seafood.

Rest assured I will change the way I handle my bait and catch from now on.

I'm all ears...........thanks

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 8th, '08, 08:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 9
Views: 4027

Nice to meet you Ryan

Jump right on in here

Glad to have you

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 6th, '08, 22:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop removal and reconditioning
Replies: 9
Views: 2816

Giff, Most likely both of your shaft are RIGHT HAND thread. It was a practice a lot of years ago to thread the Starboard shaft with LEFT HAND threads.....I have not seen a left hand threaded shaft in years......... I say both of your shafts are RIGHT HAND thread. Now...as for the Porn site.........a...
by Harry Babb
Jan 6th, '08, 22:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Houston Boat Show
Replies: 8
Views: 1804

I have been to the Mobile boat show every year for the last 23 years. Every year I always say that I will not attend the next boat show and for some sort of warped reason I always go back. I purchased DeNada in 2004. I constantly complain about how much money I am spending on my 31 Bertram and I am ...
by Harry Babb
Jan 4th, '08, 21:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shoot the duck
Replies: 8
Views: 1815

Congratualtions on full retirement Vic........sounds like your off to a running start

Happy hunting and fishing..........

When are you coming to Baldwin County Alabama again??

Harry
by Harry Babb
Jan 4th, '08, 19:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pics of Winter Season in PR (plus sailfish)
Replies: 12
Views: 2192

Absolutely beautiful scenery and boat.........sorry about the upcoming heavy seas but from the pics shown you aint gonna get sympathy from me Ha Ha I went scuba diving several years ago Guanaja Honduras........your pics make me want to jump right back in the warm water Thanks for the warm pics to en...
by Harry Babb
Jan 3rd, '08, 23:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Random pictures of the redo
Replies: 7
Views: 2652

Beautiful job
I am sure the memories are good memories

Harry

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