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- Oct 17th, '24, 11:13
- Forum: Swap & Sell
- Topic: Bertram 31 Crows Nest FBC
- Replies: 10
- Views: 505
Re: Bertram 31 Crows Nest FBC
Sounds like a deal too! Should sell quickly at that price!
- Oct 1st, '24, 11:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Left Window Frame
- Replies: 8
- Views: 327
- Aug 26th, '24, 09:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Raw water intake
- Replies: 5
- Views: 981
Re: Raw water intake
I have Graco full flow ball valve seacock with the crash pump option built into the valve. They also make a crash valve inlet you can add on top of an existing valve.
- Aug 6th, '24, 15:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jersey 31 owners...and Hello
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3340
Re: Jersey 31 owners...and Hello
Welcome home!
- Jul 23rd, '24, 13:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone heard from Bob Lico??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1201
Re: Anyone heard from Bob Lico??
Glad to know he is OK. Thanks
- Jul 18th, '24, 11:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone heard from Bob Lico??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1201
Anyone heard from Bob Lico??
Has anyone heard from Bob Lico? His last time on the site was March 20. I hope he and his wife are OK. Rawleigh
- Jul 12th, '24, 11:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudders for a Gasser
- Replies: 49
- Views: 9850
Re: Rudders for a Gasser
Daniel: I hope you made it through Beryl OK! Rawleigh
- Jul 9th, '24, 16:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's time to get dressed and have a shower!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4837
Re: It's time to get dressed and have a shower!
I would say they covered every detail except how to get their money out of it!!!
- Jul 5th, '24, 12:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Playroom Build Thread
- Replies: 77
- Views: 304358
Re: Playroom Build Thread
Good job!
- Jun 19th, '24, 15:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: High amp fuses on engine starting circuit
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4394
Re: High amp fuses on engine starting circuit
One of the 187 series Blue Seas breakers may be a good choice. My 31 has the big fuse above each engine, but I don't know the amperage.
https://www.bluesea.com/products/catego ... 187-Series
https://www.bluesea.com/products/catego ... 187-Series
- Jun 3rd, '24, 10:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Volt meters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3076
Re: Volt meters
Oh yea! It is even more fun with the bench seat in place. Has the bruise across your back from the edge of the hatch digging into you gone away yet? LOL
- Mar 25th, '24, 13:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: original steering wheel
- Replies: 46
- Views: 11041
Re: original steering wheel
Tony, don't bring up the Flopper stoppers! LOL!
- Mar 25th, '24, 13:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yanmar 6LP-STP Heat Exchanger
- Replies: 76
- Views: 24115
Re: Yanmar 6LP-STP Heat Exchanger
If it continues, pressure test with a radiator pressure test kit before you tear it down. You can rent them from O'Rielys or other parts stores.
- Mar 13th, '24, 15:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: original steering wheel
- Replies: 46
- Views: 11041
Re: original steering wheel
I wonder if the worst pits could be drilled and TIG welded back up? Carl what do you think? I know cast aluminum can be a bear a to weld, but I have had cracked final drive housings on tractors welded, and they had been filled with oil. A good welder can do it fairly easily, maybe.
- Mar 12th, '24, 15:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: original steering wheel
- Replies: 46
- Views: 11041
Re: original steering wheel
I agree that it may not be great for running the boat at speed, but I still find it useful while fishing or when it is raining or otherwise miserable it is better than nothing! If you have trim tabs the boat can be run from downstairs at certain speeds depending on the sea state, visibility, etc. It...
- Mar 12th, '24, 12:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: original steering wheel
- Replies: 46
- Views: 11041
Re: original steering wheel
That is how my 1966 came from the factory. The lower helm is different from the flybridge helm.
- Mar 1st, '24, 14:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally started getting some work done!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3488
Re: Finally started getting some work done!
Good to have you back Kevin!
- Feb 27th, '24, 16:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram31.Com is under attack
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4138
Re: Bertram31.Com is under attack
Sorry for all the extra work Mike. Let us know what else we can do to help. Rawleigh
- Jan 30th, '24, 17:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost in the Gulf Stream
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3669
Re: Lost in the Gulf Stream
I had a friend a couple of years ago that was running a Buddy Davis up from Hatteras to Virginia Beach solo. Not the smartest thing he ever did! It was September I believe and some pretty big squall lines were coming through and he saw what he thought was a squall line in the distance. Turns out it ...
- Jan 2nd, '24, 13:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy New Year!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4104
Re: Happy New Year!
Happy New year to you too JJ
- Dec 19th, '23, 16:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: High tide vs lookout window frames
- Replies: 60
- Views: 585382
Re: High tide vs lookout window frames
Carl: Use Yannis's mold and heat the lexan with an overhead radiant heater made using stove heating elements. Hang the heating unit overhead on pulleys so you can raise and lower it. Use three elements and lower the heat on the two outside ones as the plastic bends into the mold. Just a crazy though...
- Dec 19th, '23, 16:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: almost makes Haulover n Barnagat look tame
- Replies: 20
- Views: 36331
Re: almost makes Haulover n Barnagat look tame
Sand flows like water up and down the shore. Problem is when you put up a groin one side builds up and the other side gets starved.
- Dec 18th, '23, 13:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Termites
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15045
Re: Termites
Sounds like a "throw it up against the wall and see if it sticks" quote!
- Dec 11th, '23, 12:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: almost makes Haulover n Barnagat look tame
- Replies: 20
- Views: 36331
Re: almost makes Haulover n Barnagat look tame
No thank you!!
- Dec 8th, '23, 12:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Parts
- Replies: 40
- Views: 50145
Re: Bertram Parts
Good to hear from you again JayJay! Sounds like a good project! Rawleigh
- Nov 13th, '23, 16:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 20 Rebuild
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19166
Re: Bertram 20 Rebuild
Prior to my B25 Project I got myself into a mess with a Hiliner 222 Gypsy. It is a Ray Hunt hull that is very similar to the B20. I bought the boat knowing the deck was soft in a few spots and thinking I'd re-do the transom and put down new marine ply for a deck and convert to outboard and then whe...
- Nov 8th, '23, 16:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 20 Rebuild
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19166
Re: Bertram 20 Rebuild
I would say a cradle built with plywood stations to support it every few feet. My 1961 31 came with cradle plans.
- Oct 26th, '23, 19:27
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A reflection on those who have passed and still with us
- Replies: 14
- Views: 18170
Re: A reflection on those who have passed and still with us
Had MOHS surgery Monday to remove a spot of squamous cell on my forearm. We are now paying for our youthful indiscretions.
- Oct 3rd, '23, 12:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A reflection on those who have passed and still with us
- Replies: 14
- Views: 18170
Re: A reflection on those who have passed and still with us
Yes, Walter was a gem. I got to fish with him at Tropic Star on the first trip down there. A true gentleman. And Pat and UV! it still brings a tear to my eye to think of them gone!
- Oct 2nd, '23, 12:16
- Forum: Weather
- Topic: Tropical Storm Ophelia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 43766
Re: Tropical Storm Ophelia
A few tree limbs down was most of it. Just a big Nor'easter. High tides but not too bad really.
- Sep 22nd, '23, 09:37
- Forum: Weather
- Topic: Tropical Storm Ophelia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 43766
Tropical Storm Ophelia
Well it looks like this one is coming directly overtop my house! What fun! The only question I have is how much tidal surge will it bring.
- Sep 12th, '23, 16:50
- Forum: Weather
- Topic: Hurricane Lee
- Replies: 9
- Views: 24084
Re: Hurricane Lee
I just hope it keeps curving and does not hit the US or the Maritimes!!
- Sep 9th, '23, 15:48
- Forum: Weather
- Topic: Hurricane Lee
- Replies: 9
- Views: 24084
Re: Hurricane Lee
I sure hope it makes the turn north.
- Aug 25th, '23, 07:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: bow light replacement bulb holders & replacement cap?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13009
Re: bow light replacement bulb holders & replacement cap?
Thank goodness mine has the solid top! I don't know why they went to the one with the hole on the top.
- Aug 8th, '23, 06:38
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
When I first married my wife she had a glass cutting board and very dull knives! Nothing worse than the sound of a sharp edge grating against glass or ceramic
- Aug 7th, '23, 15:29
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
I was trying my Henckel steak knives last night at 16.5%. I tried 15 but scraped the vice because the knives are so narrow. On a Chef's knife it should be fine. I didn't want to have to go to the small knife table with them as I have a block of 8 to do. Unfortunately my wife has taken to using them ...
- Aug 5th, '23, 12:30
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
And I might add I sharpen the EDC at a 27° bevel so to get it to cut like that's pretty good.
- Aug 5th, '23, 12:29
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
I found time this morning to put a nice edge on my cheap Kershaw EDC. It will now slice through pages out of this months boat us magazine! Best use for that magazine I found! I look forward to moving on to bigger and better knives! I will let you know how things progress.
- Aug 4th, '23, 11:30
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
Well, UPS says it has been delivered! I am excited1 I won't be able to play with it tonight as we have an event to go to and I have some workers coming to the house tomorrow, but maybe Saturday night I can get a good look at it! Thanks Rick. I will take care of Bruce. Rawleigh
- Aug 2nd, '23, 15:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Garmin 942xs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9909
Re: Garmin 942xs
I agree with Carl. I had this problem on an unfamiliar Ratheon unit which had "declutter" selected.
- Aug 2nd, '23, 15:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rod Racks in Cabin?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11781
Re: Rod Racks in Cabin?
Good idea!
- Jul 31st, '23, 11:34
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
Rick: The order is cancelled! Very nice people to deal with.
I have sent you a PM with my contact info.
Let me know how much I owe you. I look forward to comparing notes on sharpening! Rawleigh
I have sent you a PM with my contact info.
Let me know how much I owe you. I look forward to comparing notes on sharpening! Rawleigh
- Jul 31st, '23, 10:34
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
I have sent them an email about it. Of course there is no phone number to call! I will let you know if I am successful at cancelling it. Rawleigh
- Jul 30th, '23, 14:12
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
Oh! I can probably cancel my order if you have an extra pro sharpener! I will buy it from you instead if I can.
- Jul 29th, '23, 08:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC
- Replies: 527
- Views: 1243605
Re: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC
I have a red light for the AFT bilge pump so I'll know if it's on while I'm running. I'm very glad to hear you got her in the water and got some blood on the deck after your long build. That's got to be very rewarding!
- Jul 29th, '23, 08:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rod Racks in Cabin?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11781
Re: Rod Racks in Cabin?
It is an idea I have considered before. I think you might be safer cutting slots in the overhead and epoxying wood strips directly to the bottom side of the deck. Then you could safely screw into them. I was thinking about lining the holes into the anchor locker with PVC so the rod tips would slide ...
- Jul 29th, '23, 08:10
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
Wow, you did go all in! Well on your advice I have got my elite in a box with the return authorization and have ordered the Pro from Worksharp. They were the only place I could find it in stock! $299 less 10%. I did not want to wait until the end of August, so I paid a little extra. It was $249 at o...
- Jul 28th, '23, 11:34
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
I have two days left on my return window with Amazon. Does the clamp on the professional hold tightly with no wobble? Is it pretty easy to work through the grits and get a keen edge? I struggle a bit with the lower model one and don't get the really sharp edge I was hoping for. What other accessorie...
- Jul 28th, '23, 11:17
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
So you went with the aluminum professional version? How do you like it? I got the plastic one and it is a bit wobbly, even with a support. What are you using to take the pictures of you edge?
Tell me about the lapping paper!
Tell me about the lapping paper!
- Jul 27th, '23, 15:21
- Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
- Topic: Knife sharpening
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75094
Re: Knife sharpening
Rick: What system are you using? I just got a Worksharp Precision Adjust Elite. I have used it twice so far and am just starting to get the hang of it. I wanted a Wicked Edge, but could not justify $600 up for a knife sharpener! I have one of the Norton triple stone setups which is nice, but I canno...