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by ktm_2000
Sep 18th, '24, 19:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Atlantis 9/13-9/14
Replies: 9
Views: 362

Re: West Atlantis 9/13-9/14

I was on my buddy's 33 grady.

Last Night's dinner, my wife made some hollandaise sauce to top it off.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/jXraoyZgWQGnzQm87
by ktm_2000
Sep 17th, '24, 08:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Atlantis 9/13-9/14
Replies: 9
Views: 362

Re: West Atlantis 9/13-9/14

Tony, I'm not gonna tell you it was a big blue..... more like a baby one We would have been outclassed on a medium sized one :)

Sunset in the canyons
https://photos.app.goo.gl/VphLCGA1Sw4Y4e4H9
by ktm_2000
Sep 16th, '24, 13:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In line/stand by pump
Replies: 12
Views: 318

Re: In line/stand by pump

below water line, gonna need a pump one way or another. I have a bilge pump switch that has no moving parts https://defender.com/en_us/water-witch-submersible-electronic-bilge-pump-switch?utm_id=143783458262&utm_campaign=19735474067&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=649599978904&gad_sour...
by ktm_2000
Sep 16th, '24, 12:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In line/stand by pump
Replies: 12
Views: 318

Re: In line/stand by pump

yannis,

you are not looking for a pump, you are looking for a sensor you can add to a location which can contain water which in turn will turn on a pump if water exists.
by ktm_2000
Sep 16th, '24, 08:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Atlantis 9/13-9/14
Replies: 9
Views: 362

West Atlantis 9/13-9/14

Folks, some TMI and a story, I haven't been spending too much time on the board, or on a boat for that matter. I had high hopes of 150hrs on my motor this year and only have 15. We bought another house and we had one thought of the reno and it turned into a full gut reno and has been taking too much...
by ktm_2000
Jun 25th, '24, 08:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 25 Flybridge sportfish repower options
Replies: 9
Views: 2199

Re: Bertram 25 Flybridge sportfish repower options

Hi Brian, this is probably internet hogwash but I have always heard that the suzuki 140 was the same block as the 115 and it was tweaked out to get more HP. I've also heard that they don't make the rated HP. on the other hand, most of the different brand 150s seem to make 150 or better. I have no ex...
by ktm_2000
Jun 2nd, '24, 19:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 25 Flybridge sportfish repower options
Replies: 9
Views: 2199

Re: Bertram 25 Flybridge sportfish repower options

Hi, I had my boat setup with twin !/Os for over a decade and ran them till I couldn't stand fixing them anymore. I have a moppie that I turned into a center console, with the twin I/Os I got 22-23kts at 3600RPM and guessing 10-11GPH at cruise. I could top out at 34kts. I was under propped with 15x17...
by ktm_2000
May 16th, '24, 09:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running multiple fishfinders
Replies: 5
Views: 1594

Re: Running multiple fishfinders

I have B&G Vulcan 12 displays, same processing as Simrad Go series A while back I was watching a video and a person put up this chart and unfortunately I didn't capture the depth when I took a pic of the video but the HW 600 or 1kw go out to 600' and seem to be the same https://photos.app.goo.gl/B9A...
by ktm_2000
May 15th, '24, 12:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Running multiple fishfinders
Replies: 5
Views: 1594

Running multiple fishfinders

Hi All, I setup my boat with 2 displays where one was gps/radar and the other gps/fishfinder. The current fishfinder has the 3 in 1 sidescan transom mount transducer and I've had a lot of issues getting it to operate at cruising speed, at troll or on the drift it works great. both my displays will r...
by ktm_2000
May 15th, '24, 11:08
Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
Topic: Anyone use a Japaneese Deba Knife
Replies: 7
Views: 4370

Re: Anyone use a Japaneese Deba Knife

thanks Rick!!!!!

this was a winter thing, now I can focus on something different to burn a different hole in my pocket :)
by ktm_2000
May 14th, '24, 16:02
Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
Topic: Anyone use a Japaneese Deba Knife
Replies: 7
Views: 4370

Re: Anyone use a Japaneese Deba Knife

Rick, since you've got your hands on one, Can you hack up a tuna faster with it? is it worth $200 for a good quality one? or is it a fancy way to do something you could do with other tools. btw I am enamored with the thought of them but haven't been able to see one in person so haven't bought one.
by ktm_2000
May 11th, '24, 18:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5/11 Buzzards Bay Striped Bass- not my boat
Replies: 4
Views: 1242

5/11 Buzzards Bay Striped Bass- not my boat

I got an invite from a buddy who just repowered his Grady 33' with Yami 300s and he wanted to get some break in hours on them. I've been working stupid hours in work and to top it off we are doing a gut reno on a house we bought in march so I have been burning the candle at both ends and some time o...
by ktm_2000
Apr 28th, '24, 18:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TURBOS for Yanmar 240
Replies: 129
Views: 19937

Re: TURBOS for Yanmar 240

I've been on a kick lately listening to Mark Knopfler, just got his latest album One Deep River on vinyl today. He puts a bit of the Zydeco in his music.
by ktm_2000
Apr 25th, '24, 14:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TURBOS for Yanmar 240
Replies: 129
Views: 19937

Re: TURBOS for Yanmar 240

My wife loves it and orders it all the time. Me not so much, I can't stand it. I've never come across biscuits and gravy that I liked.
by ktm_2000
Apr 22nd, '24, 18:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Detuning" a 31 Bertram for billfish
Replies: 13
Views: 3268

Re: "Detuning" a 31 Bertram for billfish

I need some of your problems :)


up my way, the osprey's have shown up and I did see one flying with either a pogy or herring. Fishing should be starting soon for me.
by ktm_2000
Mar 13th, '24, 10:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC
Replies: 527
Views: 1243580

Re: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC

Welder is almost done, just needs to add some tabs for spreader lights and get the cushions from the shop he outsourced that to. side https://photos.app.goo.gl/bRcZq7fxndetH3xW6 back https://photos.app.goo.gl/1X47EDyNdNw82dVq7 I'm happy with how it came out, it should keep rods out any spray while r...
by ktm_2000
Feb 29th, '24, 15:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanmar 4LH 160/170 in B26 or B28
Replies: 16
Views: 4281

Re: Yanmar 4LH 160/170 in B26 or B28

my 25 goes quite nicely with a single 300hp outboard. cruises 25kts at 10gph will top out at 40kts. I am guessing the 26 with the Napier hull is more of a sharp v and a bit heavier and thus would require more power. I am not sure how to do an apples to apples conversion to power required for inboard...
by ktm_2000
Feb 29th, '24, 14:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC
Replies: 527
Views: 1243580

Re: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC

I've got my timeslot with the pipewelder, going to drop off the boat this saturday. I am not 100% sure what the final setup will be as I want to get the boat in front of the welder and let him be creative. https://photos.app.goo.gl/LxJoRhpR8idbprW28 I've got a price for the back legs and 2 rows, I a...
by ktm_2000
Feb 15th, '24, 15:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram31.Com is under attack
Replies: 10
Views: 4131

Re: Bertram31.Com is under attack

mike,

if you need any help, let me know.
by ktm_2000
Jan 27th, '24, 17:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC
Replies: 527
Views: 1243580

Re: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC

I had thought about the height problem, but not as much about quantity... the height issue is two fold as you mention, too high and it gets interesting getting rods out, too low and you can hit your head on them. My old house had steam heat and a low basement, I don't know how many times I hit my he...
by ktm_2000
Jan 26th, '24, 10:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC
Replies: 527
Views: 1243580

Re: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC

been working with a fabricator, to get some pipework done to go from my leaning post up to the doghouse roof here's what he has done for another owner, I am not sure that the bends in the vertical pipes will be exactly the same as my roof extends 4" out further than the leaning post does. I like the...
by ktm_2000
Jan 21st, '24, 19:34
Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
Topic: Anyone use a Japaneese Deba Knife
Replies: 7
Views: 4370

Re: Anyone use a Japaneese Deba Knife

I agree with wanting to hold one to see how it feels. I haven't yet found a place that carries them.

one person's advice to me was to just buy one on the jungle company's website that can be returned easily.
by ktm_2000
Jan 18th, '24, 09:34
Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
Topic: Anyone use a Japaneese Deba Knife
Replies: 7
Views: 4370

Anyone use a Japaneese Deba Knife

Hi Folks, winter web surfing has got me down a rabbit hole and been looking at Japanese knives. They have an interesting style knife for breaking down fish called a Deba. It is single beveled and the back side is hollow ground. The blade has significant heft to it and it seems like it could act as a...
by ktm_2000
Jan 18th, '24, 09:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BERTRAM 25
Replies: 4
Views: 1541

Re: BERTRAM 25

looks like some type of combination of Bertram 25' (stern) and bertram barron 24' bow
by ktm_2000
Jan 17th, '24, 11:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 police boat for sale ebay, not mine
Replies: 27
Views: 20705

Re: B31 police boat for sale ebay, not mine

different use cases for different people.... I grew up with the parents owning a big blow boat, left home on friday night stayed on the boat till sunday. While there, If there was no wind they stayed at the dock, if there was too much wind they stayed at the dock, if there were just the right amount...
by ktm_2000
Jan 9th, '24, 15:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: are these numbers real?
Replies: 45
Views: 225051

Re: are these numbers real?

to me the variable is engine load and what the engine can do for WOT based upon what it is pushing for a hull and what it has for a prop. If one setup, the boat combo with prop, the engine can hit well above WOT PRM and is under propped vs another rig that the engine hits the same RPM and burns more...
by ktm_2000
Jan 9th, '24, 08:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastwind 2022
Replies: 288
Views: 3512180

Re: Eastwind 2022

Peter, I have a similar need for gaffs, etc what are you using to pretty up the hole that allows the but ends to go into that panel?

I have an area under the gunnels and I was thinking 0 degree rod holders
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LJwkpPqbBtd66Hgy7
by ktm_2000
Jan 6th, '24, 11:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: are these numbers real?
Replies: 45
Views: 225051

Re: are these numbers real?

you all are crazy who's boat is better :)

The 25 is where it is at, with 300hp, I get an honest 25kt cruise at 2.8mpg

and to boot it rolls like all heck
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1XY5TTgzyGvbxWz98
by ktm_2000
Dec 21st, '23, 13:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cockpit camera?
Replies: 4
Views: 6931

Re: cockpit camera?

Cam, I had no idea that you could voice control a go-pro. That sounds like a good application for what I want, bolt some type of permanent mount to the hard top and install the camera when on trips. If I could yell Hookup and it would start recording that would be amazing. I'm definitely rusty, It s...
by ktm_2000
Dec 20th, '23, 09:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cockpit camera?
Replies: 4
Views: 6931

cockpit camera?

Hi all, Been looking through photos for the summer and came across a short video while hooked up. https://photos.app.goo.gl/KJ5XLxFeoBnWrAQX9 I obviously couldn't video the scramble to clear the spread and then position the boat down sea and settle in which happened before grabbing the phone. I'd li...
by ktm_2000
Dec 11th, '23, 17:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: almost makes Haulover n Barnagat look tame
Replies: 20
Views: 36331

Re: almost makes Haulover n Barnagat look tame

We have an area like that just around the corner from me, a few miles out of the west end of the cape cod canal there is a stony dike which runs for several miles and controls errosion and the current of the canal. This area is at the head of of Buzzards Bay and regularly in the afternoon Buzzards b...
by ktm_2000
Nov 30th, '23, 09:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sharrow Propeller Thread
Replies: 27
Views: 31940

Re: Sharrow Propeller Thread

It does seem to me that compared to standard props, these are more efficient at lower speeds and then equal at higher speeds as Cam reports good improvements down low and same WOT speed. It almost seems like they are effectively slightly lower pitch than his previous props at top end, mid range lowe...
by ktm_2000
Nov 29th, '23, 13:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass fishing
Replies: 59
Views: 377641

Re: Bass fishing

When I was out hunting in the snow last week, I had a buddy texting me that there was a pretty good bluefin bite going on off the cape.


I may try to bag out a day from work and go look before my trailer plate expires 12/1
by ktm_2000
Nov 22nd, '23, 20:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass fishing
Replies: 59
Views: 377641

Re: Bass fishing

We got about 8" today - Started the morning off at Katahdin Iron Works
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1M2Hb1HZyDR6qzww7
by ktm_2000
Nov 19th, '23, 16:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass fishing
Replies: 59
Views: 377641

Re: Bass fishing

This morning it was warm and the wind was nice and calm, so I did the right thing and drove 6hrs north so I can see what is going on in northern Maine. Weather forecast for Wednesday has snow and I am looking forward to it.
by ktm_2000
Nov 13th, '23, 16:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastwind 2022
Replies: 288
Views: 3512180

Re: Eastwind 2022

how are you doing fuel burn wise? I am wondering if there is a case for being more efficient by having more HP and running it at a lower rpm?
by ktm_2000
Nov 13th, '23, 11:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastwind 2022
Replies: 288
Views: 3512180

Re: Eastwind 2022

Pete

Watching the video with you doing a test run, it seemed like the engines effortlessly increased speed as you moved the throttles forward.

must be a fantastic feeling after all the time you've put into it!!!!
by ktm_2000
Nov 8th, '23, 16:56
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 when...
by ktm_2000
Nov 7th, '23, 08:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass fishing
Replies: 59
Views: 377641

Re: Bass fishing

I have 10 currently and it isn't enough. My main issue isn't active use rod holders but storage ones.

My last boat config, I had 4 in my leaning post and 2 per side in my radar arch, it made it easier to get a rod out of the way.
by ktm_2000
Nov 6th, '23, 15:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass fishing
Replies: 59
Views: 377641

Re: Bass fishing

side track, What are your plans to add more rod holders? I am trying to figure out how to get more so I can store rods when not in use or to get them out of the way during a hookup. It will be one of my more important things to address over the off season. Carl seems to have quite a few, I am curiou...
by ktm_2000
Nov 6th, '23, 13:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass fishing
Replies: 59
Views: 377641

Re: Bass fishing

a Nice Day on the water and plenty of fish around is icing on the cake
by ktm_2000
Nov 6th, '23, 08:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 11/5 Exploring Wicket's Island
Replies: 1
Views: 8033

11/5 Exploring Wicket's Island

Yesterday was mild and 60 so we took the boat out for a ride. My wife had read about Wicket's Island in Onset harbor so we headed over to check it out. It is a small island which sits in the middle of onset harbor and used to have a home on it and has a small dock that you can tie up to and explore....
by ktm_2000
Oct 30th, '23, 17:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10/27 - not a hero
Replies: 14
Views: 17832

Re: 10/27 - not a hero

Sorry this will be photo link intensive but I am glad that I did the experiment. Poured about 16oz of not so fresh gas (but it was in a sealed gas can that had no vent) and did a measuring cup with 7.5 ml of water https://photos.app.goo.gl/2KMES2cQB71BjdQw6 put the cap and mixed for about 1 min - cl...
by ktm_2000
Oct 30th, '23, 14:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10/27 - not a hero
Replies: 14
Views: 17832

Re: 10/27 - not a hero

Pic of vent hose during build - I had it long so I could eventually get it to go to the highest part of the thin hand hold portion of the gunnel. I used 3m sticky pads on the inside of the gunnel cover I eventually put in and zip tied the vent hose up high. I have validated that that system is intac...
by ktm_2000
Oct 30th, '23, 09:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10/27 - not a hero
Replies: 14
Views: 17832

Re: 10/27 - not a hero

I am not thinking right, basic math and units of measure count, 16oz bottles are 8 to a gallon so I only took out a gallon of cloudy gas which would be in line with condensation building up in the tank prior to my thursday fill-up. I had only tested the drain on the fuel filter at the 20 hr service ...
by ktm_2000
Oct 29th, '23, 19:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10/27 - not a hero
Replies: 14
Views: 17832

Re: 10/27 - not a hero

did some googling

https://www.daybreakfishing.com/boating/ethanol-fuel/

says 4 teaspoons of water per gallon before it phase separates. So 130 gallons x 4 teaspoons = 520 teaspoons or roughly 2 gallons. Thats if all the gas was completely separated.
by ktm_2000
Oct 29th, '23, 18:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10/27 - not a hero
Replies: 14
Views: 17832

Re: 10/27 - not a hero

Carl, I am not sure what happened here and have 3 theories. 1. I didn't fill my tank after my 2 previous trips and was roughly 70 gallons down and the temps have been up and down a lot as well as raining very frequently. Condensation could have caused it. 2. I filled up thursday and put in 62 gallon...
by ktm_2000
Oct 29th, '23, 08:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10/27 - not a hero
Replies: 14
Views: 17832

Re: 10/27 - not a hero

One of my friends Fontaine was with me on the trip friday and took some photos and shared them with me today. Dragger https://photos.app.goo.gl/3yZzJNhoqGZFMwT37 Gunnel view https://photos.app.goo.gl/PdtuZ5iCZXd3UQJH8 Porpoises cominng to check us out https://photos.app.goo.gl/b1ADyfBTqMtAVUiv5
by ktm_2000
Oct 28th, '23, 15:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10/27 - not a hero
Replies: 14
Views: 17832

Re: 10/27 - not a hero

this morning I disconnected the fuel line coming out of the fuel filter and then ran it into another I/O sealed racor fuel filter and then to an electric automotive fuel pump then the output side of the pump went back into the tank. I ran it from 8am till 10am and in the mix emptied out the racors e...
by ktm_2000
Oct 27th, '23, 18:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10/27 - not a hero
Replies: 14
Views: 17832

10/27 - not a hero

but a Zero.... The Ramp at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal was closed so they could pull boats so we had to launch on the west end, and that added 7 extra miles each way. At least the tide was going the right way in the AM and we ran through the canal at 30 kts boosted by the 4kt current. We head...