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So if the Pats crushed the Jets and the Browns crushed the Pats and everybody else crushed the Browns, what does that say about the AFC East? :)

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Since my drain plug is located under my battery shelf and my B28 typically gets blocked stern down I'm thinking this would make my life a lot easier. Do you just drill a hole and 5100 something like this in? http://www.attwoodmarine.com/userfiles/images/attwood-old/7553.jpg I'm thinking I've seen so...

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Re: Window Insulation, I bought "window pile" for my B28 here (not sure if it's the same stuff you need): http://www.crlaurence.com/apps/sitesearch/search.aspx?query=window%20pile I think I may have used PE welding rod to replace the runner the windows actually slide across: http://www.usplastic.com...

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Thanks guys, that will make it a little easier too.

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I store my 28 about a 5-10 minute idle from the dock. In the past I've taken it over there, changed the oil, then winterized the engines once its blocked. It would be more convenient to change my oil at my dock. Then run it over for storage at my convenience, probably have my wife follow me in the W...

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I'll be chasing woodcock and grouse in ME later this week. Once I get the Bert put up I'll start thinking about ducks (the season typically runs through January here).

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One of many reasons I prefer the pool to the bay.

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Hope I'm not boring you guys w/ my progress reports..... Checked the batteries today. The port side was at 10.5 despite two days of trickle charging. The starboard side, which I had held out hope for was also at 10.5, but I had left it connected to power the bilge pump. Pulled the batteries, I'll ha...

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Starboard side blew up in June and was replaced. Now it seems to be the problem child again, while the old port battery is holding its own. On the starboard side I have upgraded a loose undersized connector that I didn't do a very good job on in the spring. I'm pretty sure it is one of (+) leads fro...

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Detective work continues. Disconnected the port side, charged it at 40 amps for 90 minutes this afternoon. Came back at 5:00 and it was back down to 10.5. Jump started the engines, both alternators putting out 13.7, good. Turned off both engines, starboard restarted, port clicked. Turned on charger,...

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Thanks all, I've disconnected the batteries and will first make sure they'll hold a charge. I'm going to look closer at said non-running bilge pump (problem is it is under my battery shelf so the batteries were out and in my garage when I was fooling with it. My own fault for "fixing" it and not tes...

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"I'd go first to your main box and check each of the items feeding from it to try and isolate where the culprit draw is coming from. Hopefully, you'll find it there." Thanks Walter, sounds like a good plan but how would I "check" these items? Let's see if I can remember the switches on my (original)...

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A couple months ago I had a battery blow up: http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?p=54415&highlight=#54415 I replaced the battery and chalked it up to not checking the fluid level in the spring. Last week the boat would not start (low batteries). Checked the fluid level and the old battery was f...

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Football season begins when baseball season ends, and not a moment before. Which for a Mets fan..........was a couple of weeks ago......... For me its a few weeks before the playoffs. The weather here in Sept and Oct is just too nice to spend Sundays in front of a TV, plus the level of play rises d...

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RussP wrote:We rig our anchor between the bow and quarter cleat to keep the boat on a slight angle to the wind and she rests pretty even.
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To do this would you run a line from your quarter cleat to the bow (anchor) line?

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It has been noted in the past and I have found it to be true that starboard is somewhat porous and tends to pick up and hold dirt. I'd be hesitant to use it for a horizontal surface for that reason.

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This thread from The Hull Truth has a couple pix of my 28 w/ Cummins 210's. http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/198356-28-bertram-diesel-repower.html This Bertram31 thread includes my performance figures. http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?t=1929&view=previous&sid=ccf2b8d3d58497f1b993b72...

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It sounds like a lower helm makes sense for you. A bridge enclosure works fine of course but is a PITA if you like to run with a bimini only. Which is why I've settled on a bimini + helm cover and just count on donning a slicker and getting wet if it rains. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/ste...

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Two recent foul ups, your thoughts and suggestions are welcome. Before fueling up I was pouring diesel fuel additive into my tank. I was careless/lazy and allowed the foam gasket from the screw on cap to fall into the fuel fill. It was white foam, a little bigger than a quarter and as thick as a hea...

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I'll get one, thanks!

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I am currently scouring our YC's membership list for someone who can diagnose the glaucoma I'm sure I have.

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I see a shortage of hash pipes and billy clubs in our future.

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I need to replace several of these deck hatch drain fittings. Are they for sale anywhere? Are they easily made w/ a ball bearing and a big hammer? Is there some other fitting that has superseded these? Thanks as always for your help. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/steveziv/28%20Bertram/DSC_0...

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Thanks for this timely thread. I too have a 13' Whaler in need of a fresh coat of paint. A few questions: 1. How do I prep areas that have checkered and popped off (see below)? I really don't want to remove all the old paint. I'm guessing sand - fill - sand? 2. Since I have ablative bottom paint app...

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Just a side note, there's a lot of elephant hunting on TV these days. Africa with Craing Boddington and Tracks Across Africa are on weekly, half the hunts seem to be for elephant. I don't know enough about swordfish to comment, but come to think of it you don't see them on the menu as often as you u...

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Other possible contributing factors (my observations): 1. People paying attention to their electronics rather than their surroundings 2. Ignorance of the rules of the road 3. Macho mentality as it pertains to right of way 4. Alcohol 5. An ill advised willingness to pass/operate in close proximity to...

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Don't know if this has been posted before. 31 Bertram Sportfish w/twin diesels - $75000 (Annapolis area) 1977 Bertram 31 Fly Bridge Cruiser. Few boats in history have received the acclaim and kudos as the 31 Bertram. Considered by most authoritys the best built built power boat ever produced. This p...

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What's the diff between the Sportfish and the FBC?

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Figured I better take a pic before I took it off. :)

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This has been on my mind as well. I'd like to remove the (fading) stripe and Bertram graphics from my B28 flybridge. I was told that this may have been somehow painted into the form during manufacture. What you're calling painted/clearcoated I suppose. Soft scrub takes it off a little, rubbing compo...

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Same usual destinations here. Dock 'o the Bay makes for a nice lunch destination for us. We used to go to Rock Hall more often when we were in Middle River. I'll keep an eye out for you on the bay.

Here's me:

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We're at the Bush River Yacht Club. We took a spin down to Middle River on the Fourth. I'm pretty sure the B28 shown is called Fax Angler and we used to store at the same marina.

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Hey Mike,

Is this your boat on Sue Creek?

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Capt. Pat provides a source for PE tanks in this thread:

http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?t=4257

I had two tanks and it was simple enough to remove the leaky one use the remaining forward tank for my limited freshwater needs. Now I have some new storage area too!

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WOT is about 2650 for me. For whatever reason it was 2700 on that day, or I misread or misrecorded. I open her up nearly every time I'm out and WOT is 2650. I'll double check this afternoon. (Confirmed) Here's my prop(s). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/steveziv/28%20Bertram/BoatLaunch015.jpg...

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Scroll down this thread to see how 6b 210 Cummins perform in my 28 FBC. http://www.bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?p=3779&highlight=&sid=4f2a8eda2b5a857ace4391b16674fa0c In this thread I wondered, and still do, whether I'm better off to run at higher RPMs with more hull out of the water. Similarly...

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Rawleigh wrote:Steve: Do you have gunnel scoops? Maybe you could vent into them.

That thought had occurred to me. I'm hesitant to do anything that involves the engine compartment or could impact engine air flow. Better safe than sorry, ain't broke don't fix it, etc. etc.

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I guess the counter forward of the dinette makes some sense. It would be out in view but you could vent directly to the slider behind.

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I think Walter is right on the mark with his suggestion to make a panel that fits in the side window as a vent. How many BTU's is the unit you are looking at? I'm warming up to the idea of a side window vent. The unit I'm looking at is 8000 BTU. Click on the link above for more info, including a vi...

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A previous thread (and my first mate's encouragement) got me thinking about a portable A/C unit for use dockside. The hatch units are pretty self contained but they're also pretty big and awkward to haul around when underway. I'm kind of drawn to a small, cheap unit like this one. http://demandware....

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I replaced the frig on my B28 with a $100 bar frig from Home Depot. It looks good and has worked perfectly for something like 4 years now. I have shore power only so I keep a couple Blue Ice packs in the freezer section to help keep it cool when I'm away from the dock. http://img.photobucket.com/alb...

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This Spring, prior to launch.

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No but I'm pretty sure I see the Blessed Virgin in the exhaust.

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Thanks, I've seen a few on my pier, I'll have to give them a listen.

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My current stock horns have never worked, I'm pretty sure its a wiring/switch problem. As long as I'm going to work on it I was thinking of going to one of the flush mounted horns shown below for a cleaner look. Any experience with them? They don't sound like a VW or anything do they? http://images....

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Thanks John, we passed a large boat w/ USCG markings over the weekend and it occurred to me that the placards w/ my numbers and stickers were laying up in the vee birth. Probably ought to check the flare dates too.

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Well, you guys called it. The tank sits on a pad on a shelf. It came out pretty easily and has one large and one small hole in the bottom: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/steveziv/28%20Bertram/th_IMG_3281.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/steveziv/28%20Bertram/th_IMG_3282.jpg http://...

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I ran a 28 Moppie as a charter boat for a couple years, visibility could be tough at times. I don't remember if the Bahia Mar was any better. There's nothing like the view from the bridge AFAIC. I recall thier Bahia Mar having a very nice modern cabin.

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and I came across this one of my in-laws' 28 Bahia Mar. Bought new in the mid-80's I think.

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BUMP + Walter, if you ever get a chance to snap a pic of the hose thingy you described I'd be interested to see it.

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