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by Bob H.
May 9th, '11, 18:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charters.
Replies: 27
Views: 10053

Brew, Put me down for a tuna lesson, I mean charter...just say when...only way to learn is to fish with the best..BH
by Bob H.
May 9th, '11, 18:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One fine day...
Replies: 21
Views: 4597

JP, Throaty commercial sound just like you said...very sexy as Brew would say...draggin a tuna over the rail will be another fine moment..Bob I bought the engines from a family friend that worked for Cummins NE, not remax Cummins per say, the guy who built them was a engine wiz that had planned on p...
by Bob H.
May 8th, '11, 16:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bertram flea market greenport rendevous
Replies: 2
Views: 1073

Bob, You want a list of items before Greenport? I can bring some extra stuff I wont need and add them to your table. BH
by Bob H.
May 8th, '11, 16:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One fine day...
Replies: 21
Views: 4597

Thanks to all...it sure does give your spirits a lift...the elbows are trident marine 6" elbows, bought them for the exhaust install but went a total different direction. Kevin the lights are LEDs. Shift, throttle, trolling valve cables are next, one more bilge pump..then the deck goes on for good.....
by Bob H.
May 7th, '11, 18:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One fine day...
Replies: 21
Views: 4597

One fine day...

Today May 7, 2011 at 3:17 07 I fired off those sleepy Cummins Diamonds for the first time...Changed the filters, cranked the engines to get good oil pressure, reconnected the fuel solenoid, primed both fuel systems. Port engine went first, cranked em for about 6 turns, sputtered and jumped right to ...
by Bob H.
May 4th, '11, 19:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why Did This Chrome Refinish Fail?
Replies: 16
Views: 7045

My 1987 Murray chair has aluminum leg brackets, tell tale powder corrosion at screw locations, the rest of the chair seems to be chrome plated stainless steel, my machinist buddy did some scratch tests. Im trying to get new leg brackets and base bearings from Murray Brothers. BH
by Bob H.
May 4th, '11, 19:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New B31 owner
Replies: 22
Views: 5269

Welcome to the sandbox...that is a fine collection of Bertrams you have..There is an old 25 hardtop near my Dads boat and I love the simple looks and wide beam..post some pics..BH
by Bob H.
May 2nd, '11, 18:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spider cracks in gelcoat below waterline
Replies: 5
Views: 1924

Chris, My 66 had the same issue on the entire hull and bottom, took it down to thin light green film showing through, rolled on several layers of epoxy and pressed it into any pinholes that showed up, faired the entire bottom then epoxy with barrier additive, about 12 coats total, faired again...tha...
by Bob H.
May 2nd, '11, 18:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Bimini Top
Replies: 14
Views: 3780

Gerry, MUUUUUUUCCCCCCHHHHHH better.....Hope Brewster brought enough juice for the 50th....thats alot of Bertram brothers that need a proper introduction to the brotherhoods right of passage...BH
by Bob H.
May 2nd, '11, 18:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ZF question
Replies: 25
Views: 10316

I have the 220a zfs as well and just added the fluid to them, used rotella non detergent 30 weight, I have two drain plugs down low, cut a small plastic tray to fit and drained about a 1/2 quart at a time. Dont forget the screen or filter when doing a change. What is the best location for gear temp ...
by Bob H.
May 2nd, '11, 18:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Piling caps
Replies: 24
Views: 4308

UV, How bout polyester resin n a few layers of fabric, tint the resin, black, white or what ever color the brides eyes are....each piling would have a custom fit...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 27th, '11, 19:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project list
Replies: 76
Views: 28710

Love to see true woodworking craftsmanship...Jp lower waterline is growing on me....Ray thanks for those pics and "how to" on those radius corners...how big of a solid block did you need to make such a corner???BH
by Bob H.
Apr 25th, '11, 10:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Check out this guy
Replies: 14
Views: 2537

Hope you trust the robot that welded the plate...and who made the pins for the plate...cause thats whats holding you up...if Harry made the pins and my buddy Chip welded the plate...then lets go...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 25th, '11, 10:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got to open our Christmas present
Replies: 31
Views: 6222

Niiiiiiiiiiice work...Bunker spoons slow trollin??? she goes slow enough I take it.....BH
by Bob H.
Apr 24th, '11, 18:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got to open our Christmas present
Replies: 31
Views: 6222

Nice lookin ride Neil, best of luck with her and cant wait to see her in Greenport. JR must love the tower...get her good n bloody for a proper Bertram christening. BH
by Bob H.
Apr 13th, '11, 09:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project list
Replies: 76
Views: 28710

JP, Now thats a big hole....a transducer that big will show the eyelashes on those poor tuna...love the old school water line...step 8 is my favorite..Chimera is one slick looking ride...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 12th, '11, 19:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doing business with Australia?
Replies: 8
Views: 1340

Uncle Vic, Who did you get the Bertram logos from?? Good stuff??BH
by Bob H.
Apr 12th, '11, 19:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holtz Boatworks News Release
Replies: 1
Views: 1324

Tom, Soda works great...a local guy has done a lot of work for me including a 56 Mack B model. Soda leaves a film that inhibits rust from forming...lesson I learned the hard way on the Mack was neutralize and clean thoroughly BEFORE painting...my painter did not like the idea of washing bare metal.....
by Bob H.
Apr 12th, '11, 18:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: high water
Replies: 7
Views: 3269

Bill, I like the stand alone high water alarm, light at helm with a loud bell that lets you know the sh*t just hit the fan...can hear it from every where..my 2 cents BH
by Bob H.
Apr 12th, '11, 18:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: finally pulling the trigger
Replies: 23
Views: 9440

Kevin, I went the west epoxy route with barrier coat additive, did about 8 coats. The smooth part comes from all the sanding and fairing, the smoother you want...you get the point....ask Harry how fun it is to fair the bottom of a 31...I found gymnastic mats stacked up until I was flat on my back ab...
by Bob H.
Apr 10th, '11, 18:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries Are In
Replies: 25
Views: 4400

Ray, You and Dug are welcome anytime...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 10th, '11, 16:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries Are In
Replies: 25
Views: 4400

Ray, This sandbox has given me the inspiration to build a boat that I have pictured in my head for years. Gettin very close, like my good friend from Alabama once told me when asked about splash dates...when shes done yall will be the first to know...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 6th, '11, 19:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drinking water vs alcohol....
Replies: 13
Views: 3329

Great advice...sippn on JD...E coli antibiotic for sure...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 6th, '11, 19:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries Are In
Replies: 25
Views: 4400

Harry, That name put a big smile on my face....I going to fire them up in the shop with the biggest fan and all doors open...lil smoke wont hurt none..Im stuck for a name, but a few good buddies are helping me with that..I think a one word name will fit her just fine...When I first started on this s...
by Bob H.
Apr 6th, '11, 19:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations Hueso!!!!!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 9749

Hueso, Congratulations to you and your family...that picture says it all..bet your walkin in the clouds...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 6th, '11, 11:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries Are In
Replies: 25
Views: 4400

Thanks guys, Stephan I did cap the top with g-10 also, used plexus adhesive to tie it all together, try Composites One in Bristol, they supply everything fiberglass..Mikey Ive been crankin them on a monthly basis to get oil pressure, I hear ya on shuttin them down when they roared to life, Harry Bab...
by Bob H.
Apr 6th, '11, 07:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries Are In
Replies: 25
Views: 4400

Kevin, Those batteries run about 300+ each...Long life is why I bought them...Tony the box was made out of 1/4 g-10, over 3/4 airex, 1708 skin on out side and tabbed to hull with two layers 1708, added a 1/4" rubber pad between both batteries to act as a cushion, two S/S threaded rods bedded in epox...
by Bob H.
Apr 5th, '11, 19:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good parts site
Replies: 7
Views: 1952

Hightide...Danny has what you need...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 5th, '11, 19:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hit a home run!
Replies: 29
Views: 8657

Gotta make it while you can Bob, especially in this economy...I appreciate all my Dad had to do to make it...may have taken a few years to sink in but I have walked a similar path and now I GET IT...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 5th, '11, 19:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries Are In
Replies: 25
Views: 4400

Batteries Are In

Got all the Odyssey batteries in this past week, running 4/0 cables and heavy duty Blue Seas switches. Cummins panels came in last week and Im very close to hearing those Cummins growl for the first time..BH http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/Westwater3/b31%20Bahia%20Mar/DSC01980.jpg http://i26...
by Bob H.
Apr 5th, '11, 18:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just want to say hi to the board
Replies: 14
Views: 8887

Welcome Lenny...those detroits will outlast you...maybe not he boat...not a rocket but good n reliable...Pt Pleasant sounds like a must see place for Bertram fans...B
by Bob H.
Apr 5th, '11, 18:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Randall, 100S
Replies: 16
Views: 3687

Nice ride...need goggles and helmet for that lil windshield...or alot of floss to get the bugs out...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 4th, '11, 14:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Excuse me while I whip this out.....
Replies: 37
Views: 14261

Stephan, Im just pround to sit at the table with this group...I only know one way to do things...may take me a while but Ill get there.. BH
by Bob H.
Apr 4th, '11, 14:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Bob H
Replies: 1
Views: 510

10-4 thanks again Pete..BH
by Bob H.
Apr 2nd, '11, 18:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 Winter Project - Center Console
Replies: 51
Views: 29023

John, Lookin good...id add a cup holder or two and a remote control holder and bolt it to the living room floor...BH
by Bob H.
Mar 31st, '11, 07:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Covering Boards
Replies: 29
Views: 6819

Ray, I like the 5/4 idea leave it rough on the bottom...BH
by Bob H.
Mar 31st, '11, 07:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Excuse me while I whip this out.....
Replies: 37
Views: 14261

Stephan, Welcome to the sandbox....youll do just fine with this group...local too im from just up the road...ohh the Bertram juice....a must for the new guy right Brew?BH
by Bob H.
Mar 31st, '11, 07:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Covering Boards
Replies: 29
Views: 6819

Ray n Pete, Thank you both for all your help...would like to go with 13" wide...Dug better check your measurements, the bahia mar is much shorter cap than the FBC, check out Bob Licos pic above, my caps stop near the rear of my engines those go past by engine length...you may need those 14's...Im go...
by Bob H.
Mar 30th, '11, 10:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Covering Boards
Replies: 29
Views: 6819

Bob I like the double miter idea, My measurements are 12' by 13" or 14 " wide. I appreciate the effort by all..Im near Foxboro where Pats play but Peabody is not that far away, will keep you in the loop Ray..BH
by Bob H.
Mar 29th, '11, 18:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need 6bta 5" exhaust elbows
Replies: 7
Views: 2664

Mac sent pics from cell phone. Think they might be 6" though. BH
by Bob H.
Mar 29th, '11, 18:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now this was a project boat
Replies: 7
Views: 1360

Now that is a group of stewards...more worried about who will look after her later..sound familiar....BH
by Bob H.
Mar 29th, '11, 17:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Covering Boards
Replies: 29
Views: 6819

Dug, My boat measured around 9' long, Id say 10 for extra to cut n fit. The width if you go over toe kick Capt Pat showed above, 13" should be enough to compensate for the curve, same dimension should do for the transom curve as well. What thickness do you recomend Capt Pat? 1" ? That fairing you sh...
by Bob H.
Mar 29th, '11, 17:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need 6bta 5" exhaust elbows
Replies: 7
Views: 2664

Mac, I have a brand new set from cummins, wont need them, I had a set made from Tony Athens. Drop me a PM Ill send you pictures. Ill give you a deal and send Capt Pat some $$ to keep this sand box full of sand.
by Bob H.
Mar 28th, '11, 19:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Covering Boards
Replies: 29
Views: 6819

Pete, Could I ask you to put an eye on some good pieces for me? Lookin for gunnel cap material, I can get some measurements tomorrow..they ship to Mass?Thanks for the heads up..BH
by Bob H.
Mar 28th, '11, 19:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the Old Fart been doin'?
Replies: 43
Views: 16700

Looks great Pat, we have a ton of stone masons up this way, most of the great ones are Portuguese, and one old timer told me he can just look at a stone and know exactly where it will go in the wall..dry fit no mortar those guys have hands like leather..takes some kind of vision to do a project like...
by Bob H.
Mar 28th, '11, 19:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faithful Brethren in Need
Replies: 5
Views: 1631

DQ, Jp is in good hands if anyone can make you feel at home its Harry Babb and Miss Joanne...take him to Tacky Jacks and splash em with Bertram juice..then off to Harrys shop, to talk Bertrams for a few hours...he'll forget all bout his luggage..BH
by Bob H.
Mar 28th, '11, 19:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean Progress report
Replies: 24
Views: 8654

Russ, Nice to see you put a name to the guys doing the work..looks great..lots of subtle touches to make her your own..keep pluggin away..BH
by Bob H.
Mar 23rd, '11, 20:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tropic Star
Replies: 8
Views: 3698

Took 4 years of spanish in high school...bit slow on restoration work...worked on every engine BUT a detroit...no chance for me..BH
by Bob H.
Mar 23rd, '11, 19:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a unusal bet
Replies: 28
Views: 4617

Thanks guys that waterline talk just answered many of my questions, at Greenport i took pics of just about every boats transom to try and guess my waterline, Bobs boat will be the closest comp, at least 1" up on the chine should do, 2" will make sure its right. BH
by Bob H.
Mar 23rd, '11, 19:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fish finder and underwater lights
Replies: 13
Views: 3993

Gif, I second Brews thoughts on lights to get them to the boat then shut them off, light does go down the line and yellows have GREAT eyesight, I went with the blue lights more for dock and running effect, blue also a calming color so Im told..Green gets em to the boat, we hang a hydo glow over the ...

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