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by ktm_2000
Apr 1st, '25, 09:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 Kill box and Tackle Station
Replies: 23
Views: 5460

Re: B31 Kill box and Tackle Station

Tony,

I am curious, we tuna bomb our fish as soon as they bleed out, cut the head off and pack the belly with ice and into the cooler with 10 min of coming out of the water. Nice size reduction and they have a handy carrying handle.

what regs prevent that?
by ktm_2000
Apr 1st, '25, 09:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 Kill box and Tackle Station
Replies: 23
Views: 5460

Re: B31 Kill box and Tackle Station

My buddy found this top on ebay and switched out a rocket launcher for it and put some rod holders on the side of a smaller box

https://photos.app.goo.gl/t8MGTeKWrLXjpF8s5
by ktm_2000
Mar 31st, '25, 07:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 Kill box and Tackle Station
Replies: 23
Views: 5460

Re: B31 Kill box and Tackle Station

how about a bonar box? a lot of the comm boats up here run these, there are multiple sizes. https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/arctic-insulated-bin-680-50197-1500-lbs-capacity-48l-x-43w-x-35h-blue?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-qi_BhBxEiwAkxvbkLuy-odSgMEanwy2yVbYVFnIFoLIW8AfnKKspZ5Wt9D6vZPj6FBKFhoCrHMQ...
by ktm_2000
Mar 26th, '25, 18:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Penn 70 vs 80
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Re: Penn 70 vs 80

my thoughts are a bent butt 70 would be fine stand up and when I get juiced, put it into the swivel rod holder. I would agree with you that I wouldn't push the drag much more than what I would do on a 50, but in a rod holder, having the extra drag would help. thinking more about it, it seems that I ...
by ktm_2000
Mar 20th, '25, 10:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Portholes
Replies: 10
Views: 468

Re: Portholes

back in blow boat days, parents boat we had one of these https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgauciborda.com%2Fproduct%2Fwindscoop-ventilating-sail-standard%2F&psig=AOvVaw0sUSG_kFfVkwBZZlqpvtCu&ust=1742570464934000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjRxqFwoTCMClxoj7mIwDFQAAAAAdA...
by ktm_2000
Mar 20th, '25, 07:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Portholes
Replies: 10
Views: 468

Re: Portholes

I googled it and can't find an example in either a 28 or a 31. Personally I would think that any of the "small" Bertrams aka B31 and smaller are all built fairly low to the water and there is not a lot of room to place a porthole and thus your concerns about being water tight. it would also seem to ...
by ktm_2000
Mar 19th, '25, 21:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Intreresting B-31 Renovation
Replies: 11
Views: 934

Re: Intreresting B-31 Renovation

I'd bet she runs pretty decent. I fish with a guy on a 33 grady with twin 300 yamahas and that rig will cruise at 24 kts and 4400 rpm, he states his boat is 14,000 lbs. I am guessing the Bertram to be 10000-11000#. My 25 has 300hp and cruises nice at 4050 rpm and 25kts probably weighs 6500# loaded, ...
by ktm_2000
Mar 19th, '25, 10:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Penn 70 vs 80
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Re: Penn 70 vs 80

Carl, You are right, kind of like bringing a knife to a gun fight. If I were looking to go commercial it would be 130s. I do not intend to target giants, won't be sitting out there on the ball with a 3-5# bridled bluefish. I also realize you can't pick who eats a bait so I am more looking for someth...
by ktm_2000
Mar 19th, '25, 08:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Penn 70 vs 80
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Penn 70 vs 80

Folks, I recently found someone getting out of the offshore game and picked up 4 50vsw setups and want to round out a 5 rod spread with one rod that can handle a planer or deep diver lure for trolling as well as do double duty if I wanted to attempt some live bait fishing where I might encounter a g...
by ktm_2000
Mar 15th, '25, 22:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: life rafts - NE what should I consider?
Replies: 5
Views: 846

Re: life rafts - NE what should I consider?

Hi Bob,

I appreciate the offer, I am in MA and in finishing stages of reno on my house, I have been working non-stop and need to get that done to free up this summer for fishing. With that I would not have an opportunity to head down your way for a couple months.
by ktm_2000
Mar 14th, '25, 08:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: life rafts - NE what should I consider?
Replies: 5
Views: 846

life rafts - NE what should I consider?

Folks, I am in a smaller rig and plan on being offshore more this season. I have an epirb already but no raft. I am out of MA and can trailer so I can go North of the cape, east or south where I have range to the shipping lanes. any of the options put me in cold water. I have been doing some researc...
by ktm_2000
Mar 12th, '25, 07:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anatomy of a Bertram 20?
Replies: 15
Views: 1374

Re: Anatomy of a Bertram 20?

Unfortunately I know where this project goes................. I had come across a hiliner 222 gypsy which was a 2nd generation hull designed by Ray Hunt off the B20. I knew the deck was soft and was planning on re-doing the transom to convert to an outboard so I was up for a project. The interior st...
by ktm_2000
Feb 10th, '25, 08:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Donation Time at Bertram31.com
Replies: 17
Views: 3696

Re: Donation Time at Bertram31.com

Carl, I would consider it a test, do you get value from this site? if so donate. Also I have not looked at the backend of this site in quite some time, I would guess it is time for an upgrade and I will also donate my time as an IT professional to make sure it runs right and hopefully can offset any...
by ktm_2000
Feb 4th, '25, 10:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Donation Time at Bertram31.com
Replies: 17
Views: 3696

Re: Donation Time at Bertram31.com

Carl,

funds were just sent via paypal.
by ktm_2000
Feb 4th, '25, 10:24
Forum: Hobbies, Crafts, non Boat projects
Topic: Anyone use a Japaneese Deba Knife
Replies: 8
Views: 11759

Re: Anyone use a Japaneese Deba Knife

I went and bought a couple of used/abused ones from Japan for $25 each plus shipping. The ebay seller had hundreds of listings of old Japaneese knives of various types, I contacted him and asked what he recommended and he said double sided Deba and he gave me links to his listings and I chose 2. The...
by ktm_2000
Dec 10th, '24, 19:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reddest Sunset Ever
Replies: 21
Views: 10033

Re: Reddest Sunset Ever

Carl,

Beautiful pic, love the color.
by ktm_2000
Dec 10th, '24, 19:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B25 '68 advice
Replies: 88
Views: 83077

Re: B25 '68 advice

Changing the pitch should have changed something...... seems to me that if changing pitch did not change performance, there is some other variable which is changing the outcome. If in all cases you are using an aluminum prop, I would venture to guess that prop slippage is that variable. In my case I...
by ktm_2000
Sep 18th, '24, 19:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: West Atlantis 9/13-9/14
Replies: 9
Views: 3486

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: 3486

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: 3880

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: 3880

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: 3486

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: 4571

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: 4571

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: 3421

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: 3421

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: 8
Views: 11759

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: 8
Views: 11759

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: 2903

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: 50784

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: 50784

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: 6266

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: 1546809

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: 8399

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: 1546809

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: 7989

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: 1546809

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: 1546809

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: 8
Views: 11759

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: 8
Views: 11759

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: 2686

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: 26402

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: 251737

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: 4573879

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: 251737

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: 11363

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: 11363

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: 57385

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: 57062

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: 577956

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