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by Joseph Fikentscher
Jan 12th, '23, 09:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awlgrip
Replies: 27
Views: 9900

Re: Awlgrip

I always had white shrink wrap. not clear.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jan 11th, '23, 09:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awlgrip
Replies: 27
Views: 9900

Re: Awlgrip

Shrink Wrap should be vented to avoid overheating and those hanging water vapor separator things should be put in a few places underneath.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jul 29th, '22, 09:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LED Bulb Replacement for Bow Chock
Replies: 15
Views: 8931

Re: LED Bulb Replacement for Bow Chock

The green paint tray worked great. Not sure where to get red ones though. I have seen red see through tape stuff at Autozone to repair a broken car taillight.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jun 21st, '22, 08:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got Lucky!
Replies: 3
Views: 6286

Re: Got Lucky!

Nice!
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 20th, '22, 08:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Understanding Sea Condition Forecasts
Replies: 20
Views: 14033

Re: Understanding Sea Condition Forecasts

Thanks Carl, The first couple of days in ICU were tough, but after that Im feeling better every day. Lots of walking. Should have a full Dr's release by August with no restrictions. Looks like I'll make the fall run of kings and grouper.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 19th, '22, 08:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Understanding Sea Condition Forecasts
Replies: 20
Views: 14033

Re: Understanding Sea Condition Forecasts

Sounds like a fun day. Remember, the Bertram will take more abuse than you can, but safety is the key. And I am sure yours was the prettiest boat out there. Im missing the spring fishing season down here in Southport. Just had bypass surgery about a week and a half ago. Dr won't clear me for three m...
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 4th, '22, 09:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Understanding Sea Condition Forecasts
Replies: 20
Views: 14033

Re: Understanding Sea Condition Forecasts

I also use the Windy app on my iPhone.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Apr 20th, '22, 08:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POMPENETTE FISHING CHAIRS
Replies: 6
Views: 7020

Re: POMPENETTE FISHING CHAIRS

Don't know what model they are, but I used them on my 25 on the bridge. Removed the base and bought pedestals to fit. Worked great. best thing was only $25/chair on Craigs List.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Apr 12th, '22, 09:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: adjustment of Lee's J style outrigger bases
Replies: 7
Views: 7127

Re: adjustment of Lee's J style outrigger bases

Just thinking, you could build a form on the pilot house and pour a thickened mixture that would self level. I used AZEK leveled with thickened epoxy on my electronics tower to mount it level. used the same procedure on the mahogany for the bridge seat bases. https://www.instagram.com/p/BVKFhs_hadx/
by Joseph Fikentscher
Apr 12th, '22, 09:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 68 B25 FBSF rudder shelf and steering
Replies: 6
Views: 6182

Re: 68 B25 FBSF rudder shelf and steering

That's my old boat. I was going to put a shelf (by shelf I mean a mounting block attached to the stringer) just behind the rudder shelf and low enough to connect to the tie bar. I saw a pic on here from Keith Poe that showed how he connected the ram to the tie bar on his 31. Basically weld a fixture...
by Joseph Fikentscher
Apr 11th, '22, 13:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: adjustment of Lee's J style outrigger bases
Replies: 7
Views: 7127

Re: adjustment of Lee's J style outrigger bases

You can get shims to straighten them up.or make your own out of AZEK.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Dec 31st, '21, 10:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B25, B26 or B28 is the question
Replies: 7
Views: 3689

Re: B25, B26 or B28 is the question

Well, I loved my 25. 318 Chryslers with V-Drives. Great sea boat. Never used the lower station so I removed it. Sad that I had to sell it. I'll get another someday.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Nov 4th, '21, 09:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: non-technical eye candy
Replies: 7
Views: 5434

Re: non-technical eye candy

Cam,

Beautiful!!

Was out Tuesday in Southport. Beautiful day.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jul 15th, '21, 09:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: test my 31 today
Replies: 17
Views: 13726

Re: test my 31 today

Very nice!!
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 24th, '21, 08:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be careful picking up heavy objects
Replies: 26
Views: 17088

Re: Be careful picking up heavy objects

Sorry to hear. Get better soon! the PT will help a lot when they start you on it.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 10th, '21, 08:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Half Mold
Replies: 7
Views: 7398

Re: Half Mold

Saw models on instagram this weekend.lookup abordage_shipmodels.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jan 8th, '21, 10:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 25 Flybridge
Replies: 2
Views: 4242

Re: Bertram 25 Flybridge

Mine is for sale in Brick, NJ. 318 Chryslers. About 18-20 cruise at 16 GPH.100 Gallons fuel.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Nov 11th, '20, 11:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dual Screens Vs Single 3 in 1 Screen
Replies: 18
Views: 12016

Re: Dual Screens Vs Single 3 in 1 Screen

Mount the gauges on a panel you can see under by your feet/legs and use that space for a MFD with engine display when needed. you can then change between engines, chart, and fish finder. If that fails you can open the gauge panel for engine information.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Sep 15th, '20, 18:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Irene
Replies: 25
Views: 17738

Re: The Irene

Very nice!!
by Joseph Fikentscher
Sep 15th, '20, 17:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Declaring Victory - Shout Outs!
Replies: 23
Views: 17938

Re: Declaring Victory - Shout Outs!

Cam,

She's a thing of beauty!!!
by Joseph Fikentscher
Aug 10th, '20, 09:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upholstery Service Needed - Eastern NC
Replies: 27
Views: 27380

Re: Upholstery Service Needed - Eastern NC

We moved in to our new house in Southporton hurricane day, No damage at our house. we are about a half mile from the river walk and 3 blocks from water but at a bit of an elevation. A waterspout turned into a tornado on Bald Head Island and moved across to Southport and on to the marina. The damage ...
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jul 30th, '20, 06:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upholstery Service Needed - Eastern NC
Replies: 27
Views: 27380

Re: Upholstery Service Needed - Eastern NC

Hey Cam, looks like we will be settling in Southport. Will be looking for a marina for the boat.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jul 21st, '20, 09:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2020 NC rendevous??
Replies: 16
Views: 16308

Re: 2020 NC rendevous??

Going crazy with the move. Boxing and Packing. Moving the boat to storage tomorrow. Will move it down to NC when I get an address (buy a house).

Movers come on Thursday, Closing on Friday then into the car for the drive to NC.

Looking at the Shallotte Inlet area, Southport, Beaufort, etc.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jul 19th, '20, 08:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2020 NC rendevous??
Replies: 16
Views: 16308

Re: 2020 NC rendevous??

Can't wait till next year.

We have sold our house in NJ and are going to move to the area between Beaufort and Wilmington. No plans yet but we are leaving on Friday 7-24-20.

Looking forward to the boat being hauled down and hopefully can make next years shindig.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jul 9th, '20, 10:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aftermarket ignition
Replies: 17
Views: 13373

Re: Aftermarket ignition

coil. degrades as heated, after cooling ok again.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jun 30th, '20, 14:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upholstery Service Needed - Eastern NC
Replies: 27
Views: 27380

Re: Upholstery Service Needed - Eastern NC

Cam,

I'll be down there soon. But I do not know how to sew!
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jun 26th, '20, 13:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many inboard 25s left?
Replies: 4
Views: 4113

Re: How many inboard 25s left?

I have one.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jun 11th, '20, 08:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Hatch Adjuster
Replies: 14
Views: 6645

Re: Bow Hatch Adjuster

They look to be like the front window adjusters on my 25.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Jun 5th, '20, 08:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CABIN REBUILD
Replies: 21
Views: 12567

Re: CABIN REBUILD

Looking good Tom!!
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 28th, '20, 08:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's tough being different
Replies: 7
Views: 4451

Re: It's tough being different

I heard Mercury will be picking up the service slack. Not sure if that is true, but.....

Also, your boat looks BEAUTIFUL!!!.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 26th, '20, 09:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flybridge Hand Rail Removal/Flybridge Paint Job
Replies: 36
Views: 14620

Re: Flybridge Hand Rail Removal/Flybridge Paint Job

I rolled without tipping on my Bridge. Came out great. Left it one coat short since I will be doing the entire top area soon and I can make the last coat look seamless.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 26th, '20, 08:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windshield Deflector
Replies: 4
Views: 3494

Re: Windshield Deflector

Nice tuna!
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 21st, '20, 08:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Surveyor CT
Replies: 14
Views: 12884

Re: Need Surveyor CT

Great news Mark!! Good luck.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 20th, '20, 09:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram Resto
Replies: 56
Views: 42879

Re: 25 Bertram Resto

With family in Va, Florida seems too far south. Im sure there is some good fishing in southern NC.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 19th, '20, 08:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram Resto
Replies: 56
Views: 42879

Re: 25 Bertram Resto

Mark, A lifelong friend owns Broadcreek Boatworks in Wanchese and also owns the boat Kahuna from Wicked Tuna. Around there would be nice. But I think further south around the Wilmington area might be a better buy for the money. I don't need to be right on the water. Just need to be easy driving dist...
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 19th, '20, 08:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saturday evening run
Replies: 16
Views: 16034

Re: Saturday evening run

Great numbers. 3-4mpg cruising! I get 1 at best. Maybe an outboard conversion is the ticket.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 18th, '20, 08:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram Resto
Replies: 56
Views: 42879

Re: 25 Bertram Resto

Carl,

Thinking about North Carolina. I can save 10 grand/year in property taxes. And still be near or on the water.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 15th, '20, 08:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cutting off a coupling
Replies: 21
Views: 8069

Re: Cutting off a couping

If you have access to a welding set up or a welding guy, I have seen my machine shop guy tack weld a nut to the broken off bolt. Then with heat and a wrench he was able to back out the bolts from my transmission flange.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 15th, '20, 08:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram Resto
Replies: 56
Views: 42879

Re: 25 Bertram Resto

Mark, I usually dock at Manasquan River club. Not sure if I am launching this year. need to do some work on the boat and also thinking of moving, downsizing. Kids are gone so I don't need a 4/5 bedroom home in a highly taxed state. I live in Wall (Manasquan mailing address) a few blocks behind Harpo...
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 14th, '20, 08:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram Resto
Replies: 56
Views: 42879

Re: 25 Bertram Resto

My engine box is in the middle. Used it to put in a seat back/rocket launcher. The wife has a seat and I can fish 4 more lines. https://www.facebook.com/enduranceb25/photos/a.616800715035182/2203541256361112/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/enduranceb25/photos/a.616800715035182/2211612102220...
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 13th, '20, 08:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advise on purchasing B37 6V71
Replies: 94
Views: 87921

Re: Advise on purchasing B37 6V71

Tim,

I believe Tom Whortmann from this site is in Arnold's also. He is re-doing his interior this year.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 12th, '20, 11:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram Resto
Replies: 56
Views: 42879

Re: 25 Bertram Resto

25's are very popular in Australia.
by Joseph Fikentscher
May 12th, '20, 11:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wiring Schematic Software
Replies: 25
Views: 10396

Re: Wiring Schematic Software

I used http://www.genuinedealz.com for my wire. Yes you can buy by the foot.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Apr 30th, '20, 09:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ain't it great to be alive....
Replies: 6
Views: 5106

Re: Ain't it great to be alive....

My daughter lives in Portland OR. She has a view of Mt Hood and Mt St Helens from her apartment. Beautiful sights.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Apr 28th, '20, 08:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price of a 31 in 1975
Replies: 29
Views: 22130

Re: Price of a 31 in 1975

Jim, I pass Robinson's just about every day. I'll have to stop in and say hi.
by Joseph Fikentscher
Apr 23rd, '20, 14:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 25 fuel burn
Replies: 15
Views: 8946

Re: Bertram 25 fuel burn

Carl,

I get to 4000 rpm. I believe that is the recommended max.