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by Harry Babb
Jul 19th, '11, 21:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2011 North East Rendezvous
Replies: 253
Views: 119380

Funny you bring this up tonight Giff......I just sent Brewster a PM about prepaying for dinner and have talked to Harv on FB about the same thing.

Sure want to get my name in the hat for dinner

Count me in for 3 dinners.....My wife, my daughter and me.

thanks

hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 19th, '11, 20:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heading for Italy
Replies: 15
Views: 10447

Now that's the way to enjoy life.....and a 31 Bertram

My hat's off to you my friend.....enjoy yourself

hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 19th, '11, 14:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: calling luis
Replies: 10
Views: 5263

Tommy wrote:Is this a great Board, or what!
You said it all, brother.

This is topshelf brotherhood at its best.....

Luis....you come to the Gulf Coast and I will treat you to hospitality....Southern Style.

hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 19th, '11, 13:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gass leak, or stolen gas
Replies: 10
Views: 4362

Not doubting anything already said here......but.....I had the same thoughts early in my stewardship of DeNada..... First of all you have to know that I have a 45 gallon tank that I use to cart gasoline from the local gas station to my boat in the boat house.......3 trips at $165.00 per trip from th...
by Harry Babb
Jul 17th, '11, 17:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Boats First Blue Marlin
Replies: 13
Views: 1940

Keep it up Neil....good for you

hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 14th, '11, 22:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks, Harry
Replies: 1
Views: 584

Vic
Our time at the river last Sunday with you and your family was a real pleasure for Jo Ann and I.

You and Elaine have a great family and its a privilege go get to know you guys.

hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 11th, '11, 21:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally a clean bottom..!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2346

She sure is PURTY PAWW......

That's a really thoughtful family you have there.....

hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 11th, '11, 12:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lockout/Tagout
Replies: 16
Views: 3820

Will the lockout tags with multiple padlock holes not comply?? Just like Charlie said....they will comply. We have several of them on our Lockout Board. We also have Plastic "Boxes" in which you can put the end of an air hose or a wall plug from "Corded" machines. The box has the capability of bein...
by Harry Babb
Jul 9th, '11, 07:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunset
Replies: 15
Views: 3003

Gorgeous.......absolutely stunning......

What a pic to wake up to on a Saturday morning! ! !

hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 7th, '11, 07:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lockout/Tagout
Replies: 16
Views: 3820

find yourself an Alabama registered professional engineer, preferably a mechanical type one.... and hire him to come have a look, and then write you a certified letter that you comply. Good advice Sean. And thank you guys for the replys. Lockout shouldn't be and is not all that hard to understand.....
by Harry Babb
Jul 6th, '11, 20:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lockout/Tagout
Replies: 16
Views: 3820

Lockout/Tagout

I would like to hear the opinion of others here who have had to deal with OSHA and Lockout/Tagout....... Today I met with Safe State of Alabama to review my Safety program and in particular the Lockout program. Here is the situation, we wrote a proceedure describing the proper way to lockout machine...
by Harry Babb
Jul 6th, '11, 20:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carter's first fishing trip
Replies: 5
Views: 840

Thats a great start to a lifetime of good memories and healthy fun, Peter. I have a 34 year old daughter that will fight you over messing with her fishing.......aint that right Bob??? I have explained to my Grandchildren and my children that the vast majority of our nations population never never ha...
by Harry Babb
Jul 5th, '11, 21:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Error Message
Replies: 6
Views: 809

Stop logging out.... That should fix it. Once our fearless leader Mr Obama went into a classroom, stood before the class, then he clapped his hands together one time.......after a long pause he clapped again......and again......and again.....and again.....without saying a word he kept clapping for ...
by Harry Babb
Jul 5th, '11, 19:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Error Message
Replies: 6
Views: 809

Error Message

Everytime I log out of bertram31.com, I get the following message phpBB : Critical Error Error obtaining user details DEBUG MODE SELECT * FROM users WHERE user_id = -1 Line : 457 File : sessions.php Does anyone else get this message......I get it at home on my laptop as well as at work...... hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 5th, '11, 19:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any 31s in Destin, Fla?
Replies: 7
Views: 1481

What day will you be traveling thru Scot......both going and coming..... You will pass within 15 miles of my place.....that is if you travel I-10 I will be out of town from the last of July until August 10th. If you pass thru while I am in town......I would love for you to stop in for a cup of coffe...
by Harry Babb
Jul 5th, '11, 17:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: posted the wrong link
Replies: 7
Views: 1914

Impressive! ! !

What a beautiful 31.......I cannot believe how good the Gray looks on your girl....

hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 5th, '11, 16:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mew miracle fishing bait formula
Replies: 3
Views: 713

I would like to try the Extreme Clean and the ProWash......

If you have some in your possession and can spare a bottle, bring it over and I will buy it from you......would not hurt me to do a little cleaning.....I am sure Jo Ann would agree......

May be she will stop calling me "Pig Pen"....

hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 5th, '11, 11:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mew miracle fishing bait formula
Replies: 3
Views: 713

Vic
We need pics for verifcation! ! !

When I saw the post title......I was thinking that we were going to see yet another use for our favorite CX.....LOL

hb
by Harry Babb
Jul 4th, '11, 20:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4th of july
Replies: 3
Views: 577

God bless our sweet nation and ALL of the freedoms that we enjoy....

Stand beside her and guide her......

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 30th, '11, 22:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: coast guard
Replies: 32
Views: 6878

Not surprised at all.......

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 30th, '11, 22:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Orange Beach Trip
Replies: 9
Views: 1627

i will see both of you august-------harry be prepare to " drop the hammer on phoenix". Actually looking at flight schedules tonight......really looking forward to seeing everyone again....... Dropping the hammer on Phoenix! ! ! ! !.....cannot wait......Gentlemen, start your engines! ! ! ! Hey Bob.....
by Harry Babb
Jun 30th, '11, 08:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Completely different topic - construction equipment!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1423

Wait until you get on a D9 Cat Dozer.......talk about power right at your fingertips......

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 29th, '11, 22:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Orange Beach Trip
Replies: 9
Views: 1627

The pics above only begin to represent the friendship and brotherhood made possible thru our "Sand Box" here on Bertram31.com. We really had a good time.......the pics only tell part of the story. Thanks for including us in your vacation time. One of these years we will drag some Snapper over the ra...
by Harry Babb
Jun 28th, '11, 19:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jrs frst white marlin
Replies: 12
Views: 2112

Congrats to you and Jr, Neil.....you guys are wearing them out up there! ! ! !

Keep it up....that's what its all about.....

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 27th, '11, 20:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First one of the season for Manasquan
Replies: 7
Views: 1227

Thats great JP......really proud for you guys! ! !

Give Cort my congrats......that's quite a kid you have there



hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 26th, '11, 09:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waterfall
Replies: 11
Views: 2235

Andre wrote:Costa Rica Lizard
Taste a lot like Chicken.......I believe (wink wink! ! ) that's what we ate for supper while on a diving trip in Hondarus.....LOL

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 20th, '11, 21:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Trip
Replies: 7
Views: 1439

I am not familar with the Thresher Sharks at all.....but at first glance I am really surprised at how thick and round their body is just in front of the tail. Takes a lot of muscles to manipulate that massive tail. Are they very fast swimmers? Are they an aggressive shark? Don't guess they are here ...
by Harry Babb
Jun 20th, '11, 17:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing gelcoat - bottom paint
Replies: 6
Views: 1234

Spencer I have never had it done or been around when it was done.....but my sentiments right now are to pay him the $2000 that he is asking for and give him another 50 GRAND.....to put it back on and get it finished......LOL....just I'm being a smart ass..... Seriously.....after the Gel Coat is gone...
by Harry Babb
Jun 19th, '11, 06:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Trip
Replies: 7
Views: 1439

You'll never get the smile off of Corts face......building memories! ! !

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 16th, '11, 22:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: shameless self promotion
Replies: 25
Views: 6022

Congrats Randall One of the things I like a lot about being a participating member of this union of friends is seeing and sharing of REAL talent. Everyone of us here has real talent in our own area. I have to say that your talent has to be one of the most unique forms of art that I have ever seen. Y...
by Harry Babb
Jun 13th, '11, 22:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Extraction Aftermath
Replies: 9
Views: 3020

If the liners were in a hole to big, doesn't that mean the block is shot? Not necessarily....over time the block bore will become tapered or oversize or in some way distorted so that the liner dones not have a proper fit to the block. Detroit as well as other manufacturers of the cylinder liners ma...
by Harry Babb
Jun 13th, '11, 14:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 4
Views: 1568

Welcome aboard Rex.

Your in good company! ! !

Harry Babb
by Harry Babb
Jun 12th, '11, 06:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Racor question/explanation?
Replies: 12
Views: 2859

Bruce

Isn't there a check valve incorporated into the return line fitting on the side of the Nippo injector pumps?

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 11th, '11, 07:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Genset Install
Replies: 15
Views: 3182

Sure makes ya feel good to solve one.....don't it! ! !

Glad you gotter going

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 9th, '11, 21:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Genset Install
Replies: 15
Views: 3182

I am wondering if during the AC startup, is the Sea Water Pump, the Compressor and the Blower fan all trying to come on at the same time? Will the Honda Generator still start the AC unit today? When my AC starts up I am pretty sure that the 3 items mentioned above all start up in a sequence. I also ...
by Harry Babb
Jun 7th, '11, 20:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: boat update pictures and silicon exhaust hose question
Replies: 6
Views: 1968

Jay that's gonna be/is a good looking 31. She is gonna make you proud I am sure. In looking at the pictures and considering your question I think that you want to put a silicone elbow on and turn 90* right on the "Shower Head". I hope others will chime in, I would love to hear other opinions but I p...
by Harry Babb
Jun 7th, '11, 20:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I know whats going in when the gas engine dies
Replies: 8
Views: 2831

Now Rawleigh......play nice......If I did not know better I would think that you are insinuating that Detroits slobber and leak oil....wink wink! ! !


hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 6th, '11, 21:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I know whats going in when the gas engine dies
Replies: 8
Views: 2831

Hey guys.....check this out...another Detroit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP0gdmRl ... ture=share

Be sure to listen to the bull $hit at the end of the video.....how much horse power a V-12 Really makes.....funny

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 6th, '11, 10:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nippon Denso pumps
Replies: 5
Views: 1305

Me too...what Walter said I have the Nippo pumps.....I believe that there are Limit Screws on the throttle arm on the side of the pump, and they are adjustable. They are probably sealed with a Tie Wire and a Pump Shop Stamp....but I see no problem with adjusting the Idle screw.....but I would not me...
by Harry Babb
Jun 6th, '11, 10:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dirty exhaust water
Replies: 13
Views: 3990

I like black smoke!! And you can certainly feel the difference.....very little TURBO LAG.... Rawleigh, the "B" model is my older truck favorite followed by the "R" Model.....Does your have the 675 or did they have something different in 88......5 Speed??? I can imagine that you too have "Dirty Exha...
by Harry Babb
Jun 5th, '11, 22:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2011 NC Rendezvous on 6/4
Replies: 14
Views: 3146

Great pics....looks like you guys had a good time....and that's what its all about......good job

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 4th, '11, 06:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dirty exhaust water
Replies: 13
Views: 3990

My guess is still Exhaust Soot. Remove your air filter and see if the condition improves. While the air filter is removed, (and while the engine is NOT running) stick something like a screw driver or a paint stiring stick, or your fingers, into the turbo and make sure its spinning freely. If you hav...
by Harry Babb
Jun 3rd, '11, 21:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dirty exhaust water
Replies: 13
Views: 3990

Sounds like a lot of exhaust soot mixed with the water.

I wonder if your turbo is stuck?

Is the engine developing the power it should under a load?

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 2nd, '11, 21:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Massachusetts Tornado
Replies: 6
Views: 912

Bob wrote:Nothing but heavy rain here,
At least you did not have to PLOW IT! ! !

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 2nd, '11, 08:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Massachusetts Tornado
Replies: 6
Views: 912

That's amazing video. Sure reaked havoc on the river.....never seen anything like that.....wonder what the fish were thinking??

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 2nd, '11, 07:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cummins 250hp
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

On mine....The model and serial number as well as other information is on a tag that is attached to the timing cover housing just forward and next to the injector pump.......viewed from the flywheel end..look on the left side of the engine. The STBD engine will be easier to view than the PORT engine...
by Harry Babb
Jun 1st, '11, 21:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I know whats going in when the gas engine dies
Replies: 8
Views: 2831

Love that sound! ! ! The only thing better is a Deep Throated Quadrajunk bellowing gimme more fuel! ! ! and the only thing better than that is a pair of them.....

hb
by Harry Babb
Jun 1st, '11, 21:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Massachusetts Tornado
Replies: 6
Views: 912

Sad that 4 folks died...... Whats with all this bad weather and the tornados, earthquakes and flooding this year. I know that the flooding happens on a more common basis but the tornados and earthquakes of recent sure seems to be out of the norm. Not looking forward to hurricane season this year. hb
by Harry Babb
May 31st, '11, 07:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 3957

Greg, Peter is right on target.......316 is the best choice and 316L is even better. 316 typically contains .08% carbon. 316L, the "L" is for Low Carbon, typically contains .03% carbon. Strangely enough 316 Stainless Steel is made up of about 67% Iron with the addition of Chrome and Nickel to make i...