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by Harry Babb
May 25th, '11, 20:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just sayin'....
Replies: 12
Views: 3014

Bob wrote:Im flat out jealous..you guys have it made
But then......you guys have New England Clam Chowder......the thick and creamy type......

ITS ALL GOOD.......


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by Harry Babb
May 24th, '11, 22:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pulling my propshafts
Replies: 25
Views: 4867

Looks good, but everything's gonna rust without the nice Cummins oil mist. I'm with you guys all the way....Bob gets the top award for his bildge. But if I know Mr Higgins like I think I know Mr Higgins you will never see Cummins oil or Rust accumalate in his bildge. Gert, you did the right thing b...
by Harry Babb
May 23rd, '11, 21:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PLAYPEN
Replies: 16
Views: 3809

Great looking job there......that ole gal will turn heads every where she goes.

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by Harry Babb
May 23rd, '11, 11:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Random B31 ramblings
Replies: 8
Views: 1124

Vic I will have my honey check on the roux that you spoke of...... I heard that the roundup will work very well if you apply it to the freshly cut end of the vine trunk. The guy that told me that said that the plant will form a healing film over the fresh cut within minutes.....I believe that he tol...
by Harry Babb
May 22nd, '11, 22:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Random B31 ramblings
Replies: 8
Views: 1124

So Vic.....what are you trying to tell us??? If I understood correctly.....these folks are in a FREAKING FLOODWAY???......LOL.... The media is doing what the media does, O SO WELL.....The media had the general public believing that Alabama beaches were knee deep in oil when in fact oil came ashore i...
by Harry Babb
May 18th, '11, 10:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The New Kid @ TSL
Replies: 15
Views: 3266

Alex....I will take "Boat History" for $2000 please....

That's good JP.....and all happened right there in your backyard....Pt Pleasant....


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by Harry Babb
May 17th, '11, 22:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Installing 31 engine boxes on a 28
Replies: 7
Views: 2792

That's a lot of work Matt.....and really looks good

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by Harry Babb
May 16th, '11, 21:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mara Update
Replies: 50
Views: 16362

Our prayers are with Mara and your family, Mark.

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by Harry Babb
May 16th, '11, 21:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: very special problem need advice
Replies: 33
Views: 11659

Bob, I just want to commend you on your efforts of showing gratitude to our disabled Vets.

Its a good thing that you are doing


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by Harry Babb
May 15th, '11, 20:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Formica glue failure
Replies: 10
Views: 3003

Vic, if its close enough to the edge you can work a putty knife underneath the formica and lift it as far back as you can then "Reglue" it with epoxy. I think that contact cement is the most common adhesive used to attach formica. I helped my son put new formica on his counter top. The first try fai...
by Harry Babb
May 13th, '11, 21:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hole in one
Replies: 15
Views: 1610

Randall.....what am I looking at here???? Is this real...wink wink....or is this another piece of your great art work????

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by Harry Babb
May 12th, '11, 20:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hole in one
Replies: 15
Views: 1610

Randall, the golf ball story did not go quite as I was expecting......I thought you were gonna say that the ball landed in the Kayak with ya. Right after hurricane Frederick a company named Formost from California completely irrigated the course at Marriotts Grand Hotel in Point Clear Al. I spent ma...
by Harry Babb
May 8th, '11, 20:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Genset Install
Replies: 15
Views: 3182

Joe I had what I believe to be the same Westerbeke Genset that you are installing. Great little unit. Be sure to use a dedicated battery.....DO NOT.....hook it up to the engine battery......first hand experience says follow the instructions and use a separate battery for the genset. When I put the g...
by Harry Babb
May 7th, '11, 20:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One fine day...
Replies: 21
Views: 4590

Bet she gave ya goose bumps, Bob. I actually heard the ROARRRRR all the way down here in Dixie Land....LOL

Milestones like this is what keeps us guys going......Keep up the good work my friend.

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by Harry Babb
May 4th, '11, 14:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adjusting new tachometers
Replies: 4
Views: 2443

Trivia of the day: 6BTAs have 159 flywheel teeth I owe you a beer Vic....or the beverage of your choice.....I forgot to count teeefees on the flywheel before reassembly....saved me from the mark a tooth, screw driver thru the hole and counting routine... Besides, it would take 15.9 of us rednecks t...
by Harry Babb
May 3rd, '11, 08:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3M acrylic marine finishing putty
Replies: 2
Views: 674

I know those pin holes very well......my stuff looks like a freaking cheese grater......between pin holes and "Love Bugs".......holy crap! ! !

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by Harry Babb
May 3rd, '11, 08:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Head Identification
Replies: 14
Views: 2282

Bruce wrote:60 amps is quite a bit for a head.
That is a lot! !

I know we are not comparing apples to apples here but I have 10 HP compressor that don't draw 60 amps

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by Harry Babb
May 2nd, '11, 21:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Head Identification
Replies: 14
Views: 2282

I bought a kit and rebuilt mine....not much to them......I think the kit was around 45 bucks.....then I needed a couple of other parts that did not come in the kit....still ended up in good shape. Rartian has an exchange program but its quite pricey. Do a Google search for parts......everything you ...
by Harry Babb
May 2nd, '11, 20:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Piling caps
Replies: 24
Views: 4303

Harry, What's your source? http://www.wigmanshardware.com/ I just happened to be in there last week and saw the Piling Caps. I have for several years now intended to cut some SS rings and fabricate piling covers........in the end it probably would only cost me $50K to cover 6 pilings......just kidd...
by Harry Babb
May 2nd, '11, 11:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Piling caps
Replies: 24
Views: 4303

I just bought some of the "Cone Shaped" caps last week......think they were in the $10-$12 range.

They are still in my truck (protecting the back seat from rot...LOL) I have not installed them yet.....will find out how much and let you know.

Even at $11 that is still high......

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by Harry Babb
May 2nd, '11, 07:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: weather in alabama
Replies: 8
Views: 1024

Harry Babb wrote:The Tuscaloosa tornado was about 3/4 of a mile wide and stayed on the ground for about 5 minutes and covered a path about 4 miles long
I stand corrected.....on the ground for 20 minutes and covering a 25 mile long path.


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by Harry Babb
Apr 29th, '11, 22:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: weather in alabama
Replies: 8
Views: 1024

Tonights count just in the town of Tuscaloosa (home of Alabamas Crimson Tide)......209 Dead.....1765 seriously injured.....over 400 still missing Total death toll so far for the State of Alabama 329 Don't know about the count for our neighboring states. As comparison.....Hurricane Camille,1969 total...
by Harry Babb
Apr 29th, '11, 21:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boat Names
Replies: 41
Views: 15151

There was or may be still is a boat in the marina at the foot of Palafox Street in Pensacola.....called the "Wet Dream" Another in Orange Beach named "Ophelianibble"......I'm guessing the guys wife may have been named Ophelia??? A local guy named his boat "Whars Jane". Jo Ann and I laugh and argue a...
by Harry Babb
Apr 28th, '11, 20:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: weather in alabama
Replies: 8
Views: 1024

Walter.....my cell number is two five one-510-52 nine 3 You and all of my Bertram buds can call me anytime

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by Harry Babb
Apr 28th, '11, 20:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: weather in alabama
Replies: 8
Views: 1024

Hey guys......Everything in South Alabama, down here on the coast is doing just fine......including me.....and I thank you for your concern and thanks for asking. The storm went thru Dixie Tornado Alley.....up around Birmingham and Tuscaloosa then on to the Chattanooga area and off to Georgia. I bel...
by Harry Babb
Apr 26th, '11, 12:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Check out this guy
Replies: 14
Views: 2530

Randall wrote:i'll make an appointment for you with my brother
Done tried that.....afterwards my psycologist even needed therapy......LOL

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by Harry Babb
Apr 25th, '11, 21:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Check out this guy
Replies: 14
Views: 2530

And only a lap seat belt? Remember Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid???? Sitting on the edge of the cliff above the river......200 soldiers bearing down on them with their rifles drawn.... Butch says to Sundance......we gotta JUMP! ! ! Sundance replied...I CAN'T SWIM! ! ! ! ! then Butch said...."D...
by Harry Babb
Apr 24th, '11, 21:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Check out this guy
Replies: 14
Views: 2530

Check out this guy

Besides doing the actual climb......imagine what went into thinking it up and setting it up! ! !

And the guy at the controls looks like its just a walk in the park.

One of our faithful brothers sent this to me.....

Take a look

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=RobaJKGMMiE

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by Harry Babb
Apr 24th, '11, 20:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bahia Mar listed in Boats and Harbors
Replies: 4
Views: 963

Brew......they did not mention if it had Oar Locks or not.....may have a sculling paddle.....

Its the economical answer to todays fuel prices! !!

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by Harry Babb
Apr 24th, '11, 19:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bahia Mar listed in Boats and Harbors
Replies: 4
Views: 963

Bahia Mar listed in Boats and Harbors

If anyone is interested there is a Bahia Mar in B&H for $29K......everything complete (so they say) but no motors

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by Harry Babb
Apr 23rd, '11, 22:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Easter fish hunt
Replies: 7
Views: 1712

Looking good Doug.....

Sounds really encouraging....

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by Harry Babb
Apr 23rd, '11, 12:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got to open our Christmas present
Replies: 31
Views: 6206

That should put a smile on your face Neil......good looking ride ya got there.

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by Harry Babb
Apr 23rd, '11, 11:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impeller source
Replies: 13
Views: 5281

Carl wrote:when it went down the last time I needed to get a job done in a pinch, so I tossed this together
Necessity is the mother of invention.....good job Carl......and like Bruce said...it will far outlive the cockroaches.

I gotta come visit you one day....

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by Harry Babb
Apr 22nd, '11, 16:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impeller source
Replies: 13
Views: 5281

The pump is an Oberdorfer One of my welding torch radiators uses an Oberdorfer pump to circulate the coolant thru the Torch Head. This particular pump is a gear pump with carbon bearings. Several years ago the front seal started leaking. I took it apart and found that I needed to replace the carbon...
by Harry Babb
Apr 21st, '11, 23:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic / Bertram distractions
Replies: 14
Views: 2804

Scot wrote:Harry you have more focus & discipline than me!
Nawwww.......Scot, I just don't have a life! ! !


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by Harry Babb
Apr 21st, '11, 22:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic / Bertram distractions
Replies: 14
Views: 2804

Hey Scot, wondered where you have been hiding. You have already figured out what you can do with an old boat and $100,000.00 Wonder what you can do with an old jeep and a hundred thousands dollars? If I know you like I think I do, I already know the answer.....you'll make it look and run like a mill...
by Harry Babb
Apr 19th, '11, 20:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anode time....what to do??
Replies: 11
Views: 1639

Given the price of fuel right now, a local bottom fishing trip will cost me what an all day offshore trip trolling all day used to cost me. I had a friend (he died in 1986) that owned a Gulf Boat charter fishing boat. In the early 70's a half day trip was $150.00......$25.00 per fisherman....he had...
by Harry Babb
Apr 19th, '11, 18:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anode time....what to do??
Replies: 11
Views: 1639

On the other hand, as little as I've been able to use AJ, what's a knot here & there at the dock? LOL.....I know what you mean there bro......loosing a knot would actually put me in reverse......DeNada would be running a negative 1 knot at cruise....but not burning much fuel A friend of mine asked ...
by Harry Babb
Apr 19th, '11, 14:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anode time....what to do??
Replies: 11
Views: 1639

Thanks Vic
Unc Vic wrote:The do nuts will cost you a knot. Ask me how I know......

Vic.....How do you know??

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by Harry Babb
Apr 18th, '11, 22:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anode time....what to do??
Replies: 11
Views: 1639

Anode time....what to do??

DeNada will be tied up in a spring fed freshwater river but will cruise and fish in saltwater bays and the Gulf of Mexico. I have always used Zinc anodes. Tonight I went online to order the big Zinc for the transom the 2 Barrell Zincs for the shafts and the Flat Disc for the rudders when I read that...
by Harry Babb
Apr 17th, '11, 10:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello
Replies: 10
Views: 5388

Funny how things work out.....welcome aboard.

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by Harry Babb
Apr 15th, '11, 13:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Friday Funny
Replies: 3
Views: 625

Well......one good funny deserves another..... Last Tuesday President Obama got off the helicopter in front of The White House - carrying a baby piglet under each arm. The squared-away Marine guard snapped to attention, saluted and said: "Nice pigs, sir." The President replied: "These are not pigs. ...
by Harry Babb
Apr 15th, '11, 12:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning Gasser engines?
Replies: 7
Views: 1600

Well......the EPA may be slightly offended if i told you how I once cleaned engines...... Long long long time ago when I had a boat that actually ran (that was before I destroyed a perfectly good running Bertram) I cleaned my 454's and about an inch of grime in the bildge. I used Gunk mixed with ker...
by Harry Babb
Apr 13th, '11, 12:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project list
Replies: 76
Views: 28665

Man! ! Thats a thick hull section.....looks like you are getting close.

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by Harry Babb
Apr 13th, '11, 11:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will it work for DIESEL??
Replies: 0
Views: 688

Will it work for DIESEL??

Sister Mary Ann, who worked for a home health agency, was out making her rounds visiting homebound patients when she ran out of gas. As luck would have it, a Texaco Gasoline station was just a block away. She walked to the station to borrow a gas can and buy some gas. The attendant told her that the...
by Harry Babb
Apr 12th, '11, 20:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: finally pulling the trigger
Replies: 23
Views: 9424

ask Harry how fun it is to fair the bottom of a 31 Like my grandson would say......"fun like a stomach pump, Pawpaw"! ! But it has to be done.....and if its worth doing its worth doing right. You can really find out who your friends are when you start sanding the bottom of a boat. I just keep sayin...
by Harry Babb
Apr 9th, '11, 20:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lady Luck, Again
Replies: 21
Views: 7316

Really glad you had a good time Brew......bet it feels good.....those are the memories that we should bask in every day.

Good for you

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by Harry Babb
Apr 6th, '11, 21:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 on a Bertram 31 maybe?
Replies: 19
Views: 3468

Not for me Brew......I feel better running the tried and true.

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by Harry Babb
Apr 6th, '11, 16:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries Are In
Replies: 25
Views: 4396

Great job there Bob.....

Are you gonna run the engines while there in your shop???

From all that I can see you should be getting pretty close....

She is gonna be one SWEET RIDE.......

Still have not even heard a whisper of a name for the ole girl......

How bout PURRRRRRR...FECTION???


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by Harry Babb
Apr 4th, '11, 22:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pending EPA action on boating!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1261

Tony wrote:Don't forget "I am from the IRS and I am your friend".

They must all take Greeting lessons from the same place.....

"Hi, my friend, I'm here representing OSHA and want to help you"

I think one of my nerves got stepped upon! ! !

hb

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