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by Harry Babb
Nov 20th, '07, 13:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Hats bring good luck.
Replies: 9
Views: 1961

That's a nice deer Scot..........my favorite is the deer sausage

Now quit screwing around and get to boating.........Ha Ha


Harry
by Harry Babb
Nov 20th, '07, 13:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original B31 fridge and stove?
Replies: 7
Views: 1840

Better check to make sure it will fit thru the cabin door.

The frig that came in my 31 Express would not fit thru the door........I had to cut it up in the cabin to be able to remove it from the boat............what fun that was! ! ! !

Harry
by Harry Babb
Nov 15th, '07, 22:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: stuffing boxes
Replies: 17
Views: 5136

Pat What is it that you like about the PYI PSS shaft seal system over other manufacturers of shaf seal systems????? I am definetly going to install your Glassed Shaft Logs and I am considering the Mechanical seals........If I keep my gas genset I most likely will install shaft seals I do not know mu...
by Harry Babb
Nov 15th, '07, 21:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow chock update
Replies: 20
Views: 5574

Well Dan............I am going to get real humble and quiet about Timmys Tubbbbbbb for a while...........you see DeNada is coming out of the water at the end of this month for Repower and I intend to have her back in the water for Ling season in the early spring...........I sure don't want Timmy rid...
by Harry Babb
Nov 12th, '07, 22:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The race is on
Replies: 9
Views: 2461

Here are just a few engine pics............take a look http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/chip51maker/IMG_1566.jpg http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/chip51maker/IMG_1608.jpg http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/chip51maker/IMG_1599.jpg [/img] http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/chi...
by Harry Babb
Nov 11th, '07, 11:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New marine diesel
Replies: 101
Views: 36201

Good morning Mike Welcome aboard..........thanks for addressing my statment about the "bottom end".....sounds impressive. As I said in an earlier post..........I am very excited to see you making a big effort to rekindle American Engineering and Manufacturing (a very important subject to me) Go boy ...
by Harry Babb
Nov 11th, '07, 09:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: shaft breaks at key,
Replies: 7
Views: 2176

Age and alloys are both big factors. This past summer I looked at a shaft out of a Cabo that was less than a year old and it was also broken right at the key on the prop end. The shafts were Aquamet 22...........came in the boat. Whoever makes the shafts for Cabo does a really nice job.........radiu...
by Harry Babb
Nov 10th, '07, 22:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow chock update
Replies: 20
Views: 5574

Timmy

Good to hear from you again..........I was wondering if someone had hurt your feelings and you took your boat and went home..........Guess we should be calling Liz for Bow Chock progress reports..Ha Ha

Harry
by Harry Babb
Nov 10th, '07, 21:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: May have to give up on my B31 project
Replies: 25
Views: 11218

Paul I'm sorry for your situation but ....... You may not even have to fake an undervalued price.........there are currently 2, 31's listed on Ebay..........a Fly Bridge Cruiser for 73K.....its been listed for at least 2 weeks with no takers.............and also a Sportfisherman for 53K................
by Harry Babb
Nov 9th, '07, 22:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The race is on
Replies: 9
Views: 2461

The race is on

Well my friends............for 2 years now I have followed "Repower/Restoration/Upgrades" (even Goose hunting) post nearly every night. I have to say that I have learned a lot from the trials and tribulations posted by my friends here on Bertram 31. I hope that I have made at least a small positive ...
by Harry Babb
Nov 9th, '07, 16:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow chock update
Replies: 20
Views: 5574

Hey Rocket

That's a good reply there...............

I just made arrangments to have DeNada put on a trailer and brought to my shop on November 30........then I go into the distruction mode and prepare to repower and then mount a Brand New Spanking Bow Chock on DeNada's nose.

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Nov 9th, '07, 11:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow chock update
Replies: 20
Views: 5574

Dug

You do realize that I am only jerking your chain.........don't you??????

Harry
by Harry Babb
Nov 9th, '07, 11:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow chock update
Replies: 20
Views: 5574

Hi Dug
I put out an APB on you in Mexico.............thought you had taked our money and skipped the country..........Ha Ha

Guess we can call off the dogs for at least another 30 days.............

Thanks for the update

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Nov 8th, '07, 22:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I feel like I do about blow boaters
Replies: 27
Views: 9235

Well my name is not Bruce but I have an opinion on this matter......in fact I likewise run my own business and have had to face this matter several times...............its never pleasant My experience is that when someone ask for a "Ball Park" price they actually take the "Ball Park" guesstimate as ...
by Harry Babb
Nov 8th, '07, 13:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I feel like I do about blow boaters
Replies: 27
Views: 9235

Blow boaters that I know get the wind for free and for some unknown reason they think that everything else should come to them for free also.

I would count my blessings..........not having to deal with a sail boat......no matter who it belongs to......


Harry
by Harry Babb
Nov 6th, '07, 21:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New marine diesel
Replies: 101
Views: 36201

Sounds like an awful lot of horsepower from such a small block.........300 HP from a 3 cylinder?????...........better have a bottom end built like a Sherman tank. Caterpillar kept boosting the horse power on one of their 6 cylinders (3406 I think) until they litterally smashed out the rod bearings i...
by Harry Babb
Nov 5th, '07, 21:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 31 power options
Replies: 9
Views: 3106

A buddy of mine had an Sportcraft "Offshore 30" with a single inboard 454.........now that would be a good candidate for a single inboard diesel 400 HP or so........a day boat with plenty of room for fishing

I'm waiting for someone to consider a mast and sail..............

Harry
by Harry Babb
Nov 5th, '07, 20:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surfs UP ! ! !
Replies: 29
Views: 10396

Timmy Alabama has a Split Season for Dove hunting. October 6-November 4 then November 22 - November 25 and finally December 8 - January 12.......around here Dove hunting is a big thing until the minute deer gun season opens. The afternoons sound like a small war in the fields around my shop during D...
by Harry Babb
Nov 5th, '07, 14:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New marine diesel
Replies: 101
Views: 36201

I particularly like what I see in the pics.........AMERICAN,S working to build AMERICA..........

I think its a great idea.............

Lets hope they are very successful and keep it at HOME

Harry
by Harry Babb
Nov 4th, '07, 08:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surfs UP ! ! !
Replies: 29
Views: 10396

Happy birthday Randall

Harry
by Harry Babb
Nov 2nd, '07, 07:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surfs UP ! ! !
Replies: 29
Views: 10396

So there you are Timmy. I've been wondering where you are hiding.

If you get blown away by Noel you can always bring your goose gun down here (South of I10) and go dove hunting right in my front yard.

Like the old band "The lovin spoonful" once said "Life is but a dream"

Dreamin on! ! ! ! !
Harry
by Harry Babb
Nov 1st, '07, 22:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surfs UP ! ! !
Replies: 29
Views: 10396

Surfs UP ! ! !

What about it Randall.............High surf is headed your way........once again this year we, here on the Gulf Coast, were spared from the wrath of a hurricane. About 2 hours ago our local news anounced that Noel had been upgraded to a hurricane 80 MPH winds............skirting the east coast Good ...
by Harry Babb
Oct 31st, '07, 21:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coming to the Gulf Coast
Replies: 14
Views: 3725

Doug and JP

I likewise certainly enjoyed the evening..........the cocktails were soothing.............the conversation was comfortable talking to friends who not only talk the talk but can and have walked the walk.

Thanks to you 2 guys for including me in your visit.

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Oct 31st, '07, 21:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting Close
Replies: 11
Views: 3444

She's the same color as my boat Russ..........great looking job

You sure must have a lot of patience to do detail like I see in the pics

Harry
by Harry Babb
Oct 31st, '07, 20:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for help with Bertram article
Replies: 39
Views: 16525

The first 31 that I ever saw was in 1972.........Probably a late 60's model FBC............since then I have owned several smaller boats made by other manufacturers.........what I could afford at the time........ But I always kept thinking about the 1st 31 that I ever set foot on. I purchased DeNada...
by Harry Babb
Oct 26th, '07, 21:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 on Ebay
Replies: 0
Views: 901

31 on Ebay

I just noticed a 31 FBC on Ebay. The boat name is "Steel N Time" in Greenport NY

Does "Steel N Time" belong to anyone here in our sandbox????

Good looking boat and loaded with extras

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Oct 23rd, '07, 21:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coming to the Gulf Coast
Replies: 14
Views: 3725

JP
I live in Fairhope Al............about 50 miles...........just a short run from Pensacola.........

I'll PM you my contact numbers

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Oct 18th, '07, 20:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tornado hits P'cola
Replies: 12
Views: 2704

Doug We started the day with about 3-5's with a few rogues thrown in and as the day progressed the seas diminished to less than 2 foot or so and smooth comming across Mobile Bay back to the river. Sorry yall got hit............as you know when you live where we do its just a matter of time. All we g...
by Harry Babb
Oct 18th, '07, 20:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tornado hits P'cola
Replies: 12
Views: 2704

Doug I watched the video........nasty nasty stuff.........haven't seen the local news yet........just got home............ My dad grew up in the area where the tornado hit......."C" street and "G" street Its pick your poision.........here in the south "Yall" have to deal with Hurricanes.........in t...
by Harry Babb
Oct 18th, '07, 14:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, it's finally happened.
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

Well guys
If you want to get on the underhanded side of this issue I have found that beer is better than legal tender out in the Gulf. A case of beer can get you a tank of fuel if you can find the right guys..............

Harry
by Harry Babb
Oct 17th, '07, 20:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, it's finally happened.
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

Walter Although I am still running gasoline for now my plans are to purchase off road diesel from one of my farmer friends after my diesel repower. Todays "Off Road Fuel" price is around 2.50 per gallon +/- a few pennies..............I will carry fuel to the boat in a tank in the back of my P/U Truc...
by Harry Babb
Oct 16th, '07, 21:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: incinerator head
Replies: 15
Views: 4833

Mikey............your comments are very entertaining but my thoughts are more about he Incinerator head..........there is something about Heat, Flame, Methane and Fecal matter that reminds me of younger years and the smell of burning hair

Harry
by Harry Babb
Oct 16th, '07, 21:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling a Cummins guru
Replies: 31
Views: 13377

Hi JP I have a pair of the CPL 970's that I intend to use to repower DeNada. I have been told that the 6B engines started off with less than 200 HP. By adding Turbos, after coolers, more fuel and finally with the 970's more RPM they have increased the horse power. I am not sure at all what Cummins d...
by Harry Babb
Oct 11th, '07, 20:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: phasor gen set
Replies: 11
Views: 2519

John I'm not sure about price..........but I am curious......... 10KW is enough to run a 16K BTU air conditioner with ease and several other appliances with out breaking a sweat. I have a 5 KW gasser and it runs a 16000 BTU AC easily............I will be looking for a diesel generator soon myself. H...
by Harry Babb
Oct 10th, '07, 22:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spark gap in a 1981 454 Crusader
Replies: 2
Views: 1110

I think you may be refering to the "Spark Plug Gap"...........the distance between the electrode and the tang on the spark plug base (distance that the spark will jump)

Most spark plugs in those days are "Gapped" at .032" (32 thousanths of an inch)

Harry
by Harry Babb
Oct 10th, '07, 21:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Beds
Replies: 27
Views: 13622

Thanks Mikey

I am surprised that there is that much room between the gear and hull. I thought it may be a little tighter than that.

Thats good info.............

Thanks

Harry
by Harry Babb
Oct 8th, '07, 22:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gear Ratio vs Performance
Replies: 30
Views: 25620

Thanks Doug
I really appreciate your help and interest.

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Oct 8th, '07, 20:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454's ingesting water
Replies: 13
Views: 6554

Sim

I remember that Randall talked, in a recent post, about injesting water but his situation was related to backing down to hard.

A simple burnt or leaking valve or misfiring cylinder will cause the engine to suck water back into the cylinder.

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Oct 8th, '07, 20:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I found this funny
Replies: 1
Views: 1090

I found this funny

Hey guys
Check out this video............Is there a possibility that Timmys Tubbbb is pictured in the background..........nawwwwwwwww.........I see now that its floating.

Harry

http://WWW.youtube.Com/watch?v=9yN-6PbqAPM
by Harry Babb
Oct 8th, '07, 10:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gear Ratio vs Performance
Replies: 30
Views: 25620

Hi Jim
I would love to help you but in this area I am not qualified to give any advise........thats why I am leaning on the experience of our friends who have already slain this dragon.

But believe me.......I will be taking it all in........

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Oct 7th, '07, 20:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gear Ratio vs Performance
Replies: 30
Views: 25620

Doug I was not aware of Intercostal Props over here in Orange Beach............ That's funny.............I guess the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.......I've been using the prop guy in Pensacola, I think he's located somewhere close to where you were on drydock......never be...
by Harry Babb
Oct 7th, '07, 10:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gear Ratio vs Performance
Replies: 30
Views: 25620

Doug

As I understand it although my engines are rated at 300 HP since they are 970CPL I should prop them and treat them as though they are 250 HP.

Have you figured a GPH at cruise since your repower????

Harry
by Harry Babb
Oct 7th, '07, 10:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Beds
Replies: 27
Views: 13622

Thanks Mikey
Enjoy the tournment.........

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Oct 7th, '07, 08:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gear Ratio vs Performance
Replies: 30
Views: 25620

How does the gear ratio affect fuel burn............ Will the 300 HP Cummins with a 1.23 Reduction burn more or less fuel (Per Hour) than the same engine with the 1.5:1 gear......... both setups proped correctly to turn 3000 RPM Or does it make any difference at all Captian Mike.............did you ...
by Harry Babb
Oct 7th, '07, 07:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Beds
Replies: 27
Views: 13622

Mikey

How much distance do you have between the bottom of the gear and the hull?????

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Oct 4th, '07, 22:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More (last?) on aluminum window frames
Replies: 3
Views: 1132

John Like Pat said "its a pain in the ass"..........but if you can find a local welding/machine shop you can clean and add weld material to the corroded area then using a Bridgeport mill just recut the Tee Slot. I cannot imagine why but Bertram used bronze toilet base screws to fasten the aluminum f...
by Harry Babb
Oct 1st, '07, 20:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tennessee Interior Detail
Replies: 20
Views: 7197

Beautiful job Nic

It amazes me just how many different ideas you guys have about how to arrange build the interiors of these 31's

Tell me about the panel just above the companion way going into the vee berths.

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Sep 26th, '07, 20:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blissful Ignorance, a wonderful way to live
Replies: 8
Views: 2186

LOL

Thank goodness for this type of boat owner..........they keep the service industry alive

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Sep 24th, '07, 21:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fire in the hole!
Replies: 15
Views: 7687

Thats good news Mikey......Give yourself an "Attaboy"
5 years..........thats a long time.........once again persistence wins

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Sep 21st, '07, 20:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The reason we do this
Replies: 9
Views: 2332

JP That picture brings back many good memories......My grandfather and Me then years later my son and daughter and me. My son used to drive the boat back in from 12-15 miles out while I cleaned up...........he was 8 years old My daughter, now 31 years old, will go fishing with me at the drop of a ha...

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