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by Harry Babb
Apr 3rd, '11, 07:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Bit More Teak
Replies: 6
Views: 1223

Looks really good.

You should be proud....


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by Harry Babb
Apr 2nd, '11, 21:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Call me crazy.....but I would love to do this
Replies: 11
Views: 2236

I dove a shark dive from Nassua Scuba Center in the Bahamas. Actually paid a hundred dollars to do it. Our dive group observed while a trained diver fed the Reef Sharks. Not threatening at all....but I understand that the Reef Sharks are not very agressive. While diving and before the feeding, I not...
by Harry Babb
Apr 2nd, '11, 06:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 Winter Project - Center Console
Replies: 51
Views: 29015

Dang John......that looks really good

Do you hire out???? LOL

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by Harry Babb
Apr 1st, '11, 21:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CUMMINS Oil Pressure Regulator
Replies: 12
Views: 28711

Frank Sounds like possibly the plunger was sticking slightly open. Glad you got it corrected before it caused major problems. When I worked at the Mack Truck dealership in Mobile, standard procedure was to use laping compound to lap in the seating area of the plunger where it sealed on the housing. ...
by Harry Babb
Mar 31st, '11, 21:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who did I loan the book too?
Replies: 2
Views: 725

I promise BOSS! ! ! It ain't nonea whats me! ! ! ! I kant eben reed! ! And you know dat....


I tank THUDD tuk yo book and dat's why he don't talk to us's any mo! ! !

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by Harry Babb
Mar 31st, '11, 21:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just want to say hi to the board
Replies: 14
Views: 8882

Welcome aboard Lenny....happy to have you hang out here with our Bertram Family.

Where on our planet do you live??

You will find a lot of genuine friendship here.

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by Harry Babb
Mar 30th, '11, 21:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boat fire Stuart FL
Replies: 26
Views: 5006

OUCH......thats gonna leave a scar

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by Harry Babb
Mar 30th, '11, 21:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad Sad news
Replies: 11
Views: 3075

Mikey wrote:I will roll with this and hopefully end it here.
Don't you think it would only be fitting that we should send.....FLOURS

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by Harry Babb
Mar 30th, '11, 21:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations Hueso!!!!!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 9743

Congrats to you Hueso,

I hope for you that your family and children bring you many years of joy and happiness.....as I am sure they will

Good for you my friend! !

hb
by Harry Babb
Mar 30th, '11, 20:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Excuse me while I whip this out.....
Replies: 37
Views: 14234

You certainly have my vote.....jump on in the waters fine! ! ! !

That's a great intro a great story and a great video.

Looking forward to meeting you and hearing more from you

hb
by Harry Babb
Mar 29th, '11, 20:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad Sad news
Replies: 11
Views: 3075

Sad Sad news

SAD NEWS! YET ANOTHER great icon in the entertainment industry has passed! The Pillsbury Dough boy died yesterday of a yeast infection & traumatic complications from repeated pokes to the belly. He was 71 years old. Dough Boy is survived by his wife Play Dough, 3 children: John Dough, Jane Dough, Do...
by Harry Babb
Mar 29th, '11, 17:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now this was a project boat
Replies: 7
Views: 1359

My uncle served on a PT Boat. I will have to ask him on which hull number he served. I do know that he went to Rhode Island and worked for several weeks on the PT Boat museum. He and I visited there about 10 years ago.....quite impressive. He gets pretty emotional when we talk about the war and his ...
by Harry Babb
Mar 29th, '11, 17:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faithful Brethren in Need
Replies: 5
Views: 1629

We wrapped ole JP up in a towel, took him out and had a feast on some good ole Steak and Shrimp.....couldn't take him out naked! ! ! !

We had a good time and did not even get in trouble with the PO PO's! ! !

We gotta get the rest of our Northern Bros down here for a visit.....

Who's next???

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by Harry Babb
Mar 27th, '11, 21:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Fathers Day Gift
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Early Fathers Day Gift

There is a shop in our town called "Paint and Pal". The gist of this shop is that a novist can paint a picture with the help of professional artist. Well last Friday night Paint and Pal had what they call "Date Night". So my daughter and my son in law went out with my son and my daughter in law to P...
by Harry Babb
Mar 27th, '11, 11:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean Progress report
Replies: 24
Views: 8644

Russ
I know you must be excited. Good looking ride! !

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by Harry Babb
Mar 27th, '11, 11:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Brand
Replies: 14
Views: 2394

I like the warm look of varnished wood on any boat. I have owned wood boats and don't want another one. As you all know the up keep requires an incrediable amount of work.

But I still like

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by Harry Babb
Mar 25th, '11, 21:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the Old Fart been doin'?
Replies: 43
Views: 16682

Its one thing to have talent......its another thing to implement the talent....and even another thing to carry a project thru

Our Captian has the IMAGINATION to bring it all together.

Good job Pat.....

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by Harry Babb
Mar 21st, '11, 21:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mobile Boat Show
Replies: 0
Views: 603

Mobile Boat Show

Just thought I would mention that Snookums and I went to the local boat show at the Mobile Convention Center last Friday night. It was the weakest show I have EVER attended. The number of Exibitors was down by my estimate of 40% compared to shows I have attended in the past. I was there from 7:30 to...
by Harry Babb
Mar 21st, '11, 21:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did Capt Patrick do for you?
Replies: 55
Views: 33162

For starters he ALWAYS answers the phone and takes my calls. We have had conversation on quite a number of subjects. During a visit to Texas I dropped in on Patrick, he took time to visit all afternoon and have supper. He gave me a full tour thru his shop showing me several of his inventions and tec...
by Harry Babb
Mar 19th, '11, 07:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lady Luck, Again
Replies: 21
Views: 7319

Here's to ya Brew...Cheers! ! Although I only see ya once a year, ole buddy, thru this Cyberspace thing we stay in touch year round.... Your tough, you've proven that..... I am honored to be your friend....folks like you make us all stonger and make the world a better place to live Smooth seas to ya...
by Harry Babb
Mar 18th, '11, 22:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a unusal bet
Replies: 28
Views: 4607

Looking good there Captian Lico! !

Bet that wine was sweeter than ever...

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by Harry Babb
Mar 16th, '11, 22:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 26 Propeller Size/ Speed Issue
Replies: 30
Views: 10928

Keep us posted.....from my limited experience I think the larger diameter will do you good. A local mechanic repowered a 31 several years ago. He put Big Blocks in and a 2.5:1 or may be a 3:1 gear and proped her with over square wheels 20?x24? as I remember. The owner bragged about how smooth it was...
by Harry Babb
Mar 15th, '11, 21:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Walter
Replies: 1
Views: 433

Calling Walter

Walter
Do you have more of the White Bertram Tee Shirts?......the ones with the FBC on the back.

hb
by Harry Babb
Mar 15th, '11, 20:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 26 Propeller Size/ Speed Issue
Replies: 30
Views: 10928

Ops! ! ! for some crazy reason I thought we were talking Merc Outdrives.....

My guess is more dia and less pitch......

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by Harry Babb
Mar 15th, '11, 20:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 26 Propeller Size/ Speed Issue
Replies: 30
Views: 10928

I use to have 165 perkins in my 31 and it went 19 knots. Hey Brew.....just a slight difference in TORQUE. An old friend had a 30 foot Sportcraft.....Single 454 with 1-1/2:1 gear and only cruised at 16/18 knots and burned a lot of fuel.....way to much fuel! ! ! He sold the boat before he would let m...
by Harry Babb
Mar 15th, '11, 19:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ISLAND GIRL finished
Replies: 5
Views: 1372

Good looking ride my friend....good looking job....


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by Harry Babb
Mar 14th, '11, 22:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Before and after photos from Japan
Replies: 1
Views: 583

Boy! ! ! As we all know......When mother nature get angy she sure is ruthless......give a totally new meaning to "Gone in 60 Seconds"

Thats amazing......

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by Harry Babb
Mar 10th, '11, 22:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For you machine shop owners
Replies: 29
Views: 5374

YeeeHawwww! ! ! ! I like it a lot......my kind of guy. I have wondered about doing something like the training but quite frankly never knew where to start. I would have chimed in earlier but couldn't cause I wus still at work. Like Walter, I am one of those guys that found that I can make a living d...
by Harry Babb
Mar 10th, '11, 09:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring has officially arrived in the deep south
Replies: 3
Views: 636

DeNada had more water under her yesterday than she's had in over 3 years.....I could almost drive her around in the rain.....man it rained and rained and rained....

Today is BEAUTIFUL.....started out a little chilly....but shaping up for good sanding weather.....

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by Harry Babb
Mar 9th, '11, 19:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Raw water system cleaning
Replies: 28
Views: 7881

I was looking at the motors today and I am still thinking that the whole procedure may be a bit out of my comfort level. Look at it like this.....there is a chance that if you are careful, logical and thorough, that you may be successful.....then you have that experience under your belt that will e...
by Harry Babb
Mar 9th, '11, 13:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring has officially arrived in the deep south
Replies: 3
Views: 636

Spring has officially arrived in the deep south

WOW! ! !

We have had the shit kicked out of us with tornados most of the day today. No damage to our personal property but a lot of damage to property in nearby areas

I will post pics as I can later....

hb
by Harry Babb
Mar 8th, '11, 18:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Venice, La. fishing is on
Replies: 8
Views: 1257

Thats good news Vic

I will pass the word around here.....and who knows I may go myself.

Does he launch from Venice??


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by Harry Babb
Mar 7th, '11, 21:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "old money"
Replies: 34
Views: 10405

How is your hand doing these days.

I bet that carving is actually good therapy for rebuilding strength.

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by Harry Babb
Mar 7th, '11, 20:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "old money"
Replies: 34
Views: 10405

Randy....that's simply amazing.

really cool!!! !

I have a friend who carves ducks....by hand...by watching him I can only imagine how time consuming your art is.......


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by Harry Babb
Mar 7th, '11, 19:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CUMMINS Oil Pressure Regulator
Replies: 12
Views: 28711

Frank It sounds like you have covered your bases on checking the gages. The reason that I quesitoned where the engines came from is....my engines on test running show about 10 PSI idling at 180 degrees and about 50 psi running over 1500 RPM at 180 degrees F.....using a manual gage. When I put the en...
by Harry Babb
Mar 7th, '11, 18:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Raw water system cleaning
Replies: 28
Views: 7881

Mikey wrote:Harry, Wayne
Thanks, as soon as I get my taxes done (#&@$%*) I'm on it.
Mikey that should not take very long....use the "Simple Short Form"

Easy calculation
How much did you make? minus how much have you paid in taxes?


SEND THE REST! ! !

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by Harry Babb
Mar 7th, '11, 18:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CUMMINS Oil Pressure Regulator
Replies: 12
Views: 28711

Frank
Were the Cummins engines in your boat before rebuild? or did you repower with a pair of engines that were removed from another boat?

hb
by Harry Babb
Mar 6th, '11, 21:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Raw water system cleaning
Replies: 28
Views: 7881

Also, Can't I do the aftercooler cleaning myself? Absolutely Mikey....you can do it yourself. Once you remove the cooler from the engine there are 3 bolts that hold the cap onto each end of the housing. The big thing that may cause an immediate problem is that if the aluminum housing has corroded a...
by Harry Babb
Mar 6th, '11, 20:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CUMMINS Oil Pressure Regulator
Replies: 12
Views: 28711

My take on your description is that the "Sleeve" that the spring fits into is the "Relief Plunger". It does and could affect oil pressure. I think that pretty much if it sticks full open you will have low oil pressure at idle and if it sticks closed you will have excessive oil pressure at running rp...
by Harry Babb
Mar 5th, '11, 08:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Classic American success story
Replies: 6
Views: 1786

I could and will sit for hours reading and flipping thru the pages of boat history.

The Mystic Seaport Rendezvous is a weekend before our Greenport Rendezvous....am I right???

That would be a cool trip.........

hb
by Harry Babb
Mar 4th, '11, 08:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No complaints here
Replies: 29
Views: 5912

Sounds good Kelly....

How that YOUNGERN doing???? Asked to borrow the Bertram yet???.....LOL

I am sure you and Janine are having a ball.....

hb
by Harry Babb
Mar 2nd, '11, 20:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No complaints here
Replies: 29
Views: 5912

Doug wrote:Looking good Harry, will you come do my bottom too? hahaha! :) :wink:
Bout time to meet at Cobalts and talk about it.....might even get Kelly and Kipp in on the conversation.

hb
by Harry Babb
Mar 2nd, '11, 19:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No complaints here
Replies: 29
Views: 5912

Upper Rudder support pic.....when installed the shaft protrudes thru the bearing shown in the pic and a locking nut threads onto the shaft, supporting the weight of the rudder. This should take a big load off of the rudder port.

Image


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by Harry Babb
Mar 2nd, '11, 19:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No complaints here
Replies: 29
Views: 5912

Did you also make up stainless rudder ports? Tony I used the original rudder ports. They were worn "Egg Shaped" so we chucked them in a lathe and bored out the fits until they were round. The wear was heavy on one side. The original bore on the bottom was 1.5" and by the time we got it cleaned up a...
by Harry Babb
Mar 2nd, '11, 18:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No complaints here
Replies: 29
Views: 5912

Bob Lico wrote:harry did you make those structs or are they jusy modified (contoured and streamlined flange)?
We did fabricate the struts Bob. Used 316L Stainless Steel. We used plate and bar and a whole buncha arc gouging and grinding.

You like??

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by Harry Babb
Mar 2nd, '11, 08:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun with kids (it never ends)
Replies: 8
Views: 1639

Good for you JP! Looks like you guys had a blast and the kids will have stories that last a lifetime.

I nearly missed this thread......and its a good one.

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by Harry Babb
Mar 1st, '11, 21:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No complaints here
Replies: 29
Views: 5912

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by Harry Babb
Mar 1st, '11, 20:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back to rebuilding the GM 453s
Replies: 3
Views: 1293

Bruce wrote:Can't even imagine trying to stuff a 471 in a 31.
If it don't fit do not force it......just get a bigger hammer! ! !


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by Harry Babb
Mar 1st, '11, 18:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back to rebuilding the GM 453s
Replies: 3
Views: 1293

Art Someone on a much higher payscale than me will have to make recommendations on improving the performance of a 4-53...may be Bruce or Scott will chime in here soon.... But I have to say....I love your website....what are the "Toad Stool" looking white things in the photo of you and the Seals?? Ha...