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Bill Mckinnon

Thanks Guys Broker thinks offer is to low. It is some Guy wanting to ship it to Japan. We had it listed originally at 90K do to all the updates including engines, It surveyed at 75K, I would be willing to take a little less but nothing below 68K I just looked at redoing another one and the Best pric...

Bill Mckinnon

HI Guys, Have posted in a while but I have a guy trying to by my boat. He has an offer in at 55K and I am asking 69K Boat has been redome with new Yanmars 315's in 2012 and have about 500 hrs on them . below is the link any thoughts from you guys? Capt Bill http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1976/Bertr...

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Capt. Pat

Good luck on your next great adventure. Even in heavan they need a good Bertram 31 guy like you. Thank you for all you help over the years. Never had the opportunity to meet you in person but all you advice here has been priceless. God Bless you and your family

Bill Mckinnon

Looking real good. I had stopped by and observed some of the work. Hope to see you out there one day. Be nice seeing two 31's fishing together

Capt. Bill Mckinnon
Johns Island SC

Bill Mckinnon

Happy New Year to all and a safe year out on the water

Bill Mckinnon

I would love to Stop by and see her one day. I pass through Wilington quite a bit

Capt. bill McKinnon
Charleston SC

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Pete

I am interested in the bucket harness. let me know

Thanks

capt Bill McKinnon
Charleston SC

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Rick,

Mine is listed on yachy world

capt. bill McKinnon
Charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

I have see that offshore in South Carolina. They we jumping every where around the boat. Thought that a few were going to jump in the boat with us. We caught 8 that day. Now the tuna don't come here at all any more. They are traveling on the other side of the Gulfstream now Capt. bill Mckinnon Charl...

Bill Mckinnon

Thanks Guys,

I will be getting into them in a couple weeks and will let you know what i find. Any spec's on the seals i can give to the local bearing guys to get the right one??

thanks

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Bill Mckinnon

Hey Guys, I have the yanmar 315's and the raw water pumps on both engines leak at the drive shafts . The engines have about 300 hours on them. Any suggestions as why they are leaking? I usually run the engines every week at least to warm them up. Should i rebuild them or just replace them? Bill McKi...

Bill Mckinnon

I searched the site but couldn't find where someone said there was a place in Florida that repaired the Hynautic Steering helms or you can gets parts from then. Need to rebuild mine is leaking from the helm station. If anyone knows or can find the past post any help would be great thanks Bill McKinn...

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BBTiller

Welcome to the board. I am in Charleston so if you have any questions let me know

Capt. Bill McKinnon
Charlestonn SC

Bill Mckinnon

Vic, So sad to here the news. I want to thank you for all the advice I have gained from you over the years. Even though we never met in person your tips, advice and wisdom have helped me. I feel like you are a friend of many years. I am sure the man above must need some good cooking and a few tips f...

Bill Mckinnon

That is awesome. I have done that before, great for the guys in the cockpit, scarey as hell for the guy driving. You have to be on top of the wheel for sure watching the wakes ahead and eyes in the back of your head so you don't get run over lol. Still was a ton of fun Capt. Bill McKinnon Charleston...

Bill Mckinnon

Anyone ever use any of the Zimar zincs? Looking for something better than what West Marine sells

Thanks

Capt Bill
charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

I sent mine to a guy in Florida. Came back in about a week and a half and looked like it was brand new. Totally redone new seals and works great. I will look to see if I still have the comapny name somewhere. If I remember it was around $150.00 for it

Capt. Bill

Charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

I got on the survey list and they hounded me like a dog. Sent the forms in the mail. After that began calling at all hours. Told them many times not fishing or catching anything large. Heck from january to june they have about everything closed now. No grouper, snapper, blackfish, Sheephead and othe...

Bill Mckinnon

Watching that can bring fond memories to all. Your right thats why we do it and make the sacrafices we do for those few cherished moments these great boats bring to us

Capt. Biil

Charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

Had the same problem. Decieded to go to diesel was the best option for me. I saved a piece of the old fuel take to show people. I went with a new aluminum fuel tank .25 thick and all new hoses. best of luck to you

Bill Mckinnon

Bill Mckinnon

Good to have you here. Did you get Bobby's boat? let me know you need any help.

Capt. Bill McKinnon
Charleston SC
31 Bert BillFish

Bill Mckinnon

I have an indicator light for the forward bildge so i know when it is on. At the dock my bildge always has water in it. Not sure where it comes from. Have all new thru hulls repacked rudders dripless shaft seals. Everything has be either repaired or replaced and still have the water. Boat sits bow d...

Bill Mckinnon

Bob,

You need any help in South Carolina let me know. Got 2 AFB and a Guard base here to. Going to open house at AFB tomorrow to watch the Thunderbirds perform

Capt. Bill McKinnon
Charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

I live in Charleston and will check it out and let you know. I know of one guy that does a great job on them

Capt. Bill McKinnon
Charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

As far as i know the boat is still forsale. The boat is in actually in Georgetown. I was there last week and it was still sitting there. Let me know if you want more info.

Capt: Bill McKinnon
Charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

I agree the best way to go is the yanmar and cummins. I went the Yanmar route and no matter how you cut it gonna run about 70k with you doing alot of the work yourself

Capt: Bill McKinnon
Charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

I am considering getting one. Have looked at the plans but they seem a little pricey for limited use. Had one when i was working in the Carribean and it worked great.

Captain Bill McKinnon
Charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

Getting ready to start the process here to. I will let you guys know how it goes. Already have the TWIC card. Only thing good about it is the CG has a base here that does the renewals. Last time I did it they did the photo fingerprint thing. Government just making it tough on us Captain Bill McKinno...

Bill Mckinnon

There should be no catch share limits at all. The biggest problem is everyone takes 5 paragraphs to say what should be said in 10 words. Everyone uses a ton of long drawn out statements beacase in todays world we are afraid we might offend someone. John somebody in the TBF just needs to stand up and...

Bill Mckinnon

Great buy your gonna love it and save on the fuel to. Catch lots of fish

Captiain Bill McKinnon
Charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

The widebody is a great ride. Have fished on one many times and if i didn't have 31 now I would have the 38 as my second choice. It is indestructablle like the 31. With the orginal engines were slow but if has been repowered a great ride

Capt Bill McKinnon

Bill Mckinnon

Thosw are awesome ribbon fish. Hang on to them they make great King Mackrel bait. Have caught some tournement winning Kings with those before

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Bill Mckinnon

You can call Niel haynes with Blue water surveyors and he will give you a price to do it. He has done my 31 several times. He is VERY through and plan on spending half the day. He is the best guy for a buyer and a nightmare for a seller. He is located on Johns Island his number is 843-559-2857 Capt....

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Steve,

I have a flybridge with new Yanmars. Love having the cabin with standup head and the dinette table. If interested it will be on the Market soon

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Bill Mckinnon

Your right is the best boat ever built and they seem to turn up in the strangest places. My boat with the new Yanmars perrforms great. The guys with the outboards just stare as we motor by.

Bill McKinnon

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Was siiting here watching the CBS Evening with Katie Couric and a reporter I believe was in Venice and in the background there sits a 31 Bert sitting pretty there. Was there for over a minute doing the interview. Just about knocked the wife out of her chair saying look. She did see it. Always nice t...

Bill Mckinnon

Thanks guys, I knew you all would have good answers. I like using it on my Internationals and like you said they ain"t cheap. I use the Ande dark tournament green and just replaced it for this season. Good fishing to ALL

Bill Mckinnon

Was curious to see if anyone has any experience with corrisionX and Fishing line. I like to use the corrisionX on my reels and was wondering if it had any effect on the line on the reels like making it fail or degrading it. Thanks for the help in advance

Capt. Bill McKinnon
Charleston SC

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Mark,

If it is not already gone let me know I am interested in it

Capt. Bill McKinnon
31 Bert. BillFish

charleston SC

Bill Mckinnon

I just did the repower and went with the Yanmars. A little more money but with it in the long run. Easy maintance and take up a little less room. I am getting 32k WOT and crusiing at 26. They are great on fuel. The Cummins were a little less money but have been screwed by them one to many times. Cap...

Bill Mckinnon

Thanks Guys, The way i read the diagram is the ac ground is tied to the negative ground on the engine or the battery. That way all grounds on the boat are connected. If i am not right let me know

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Bill Mckinnon

Just want to check with you guys. Picked the isolator up and am ready to install. The only question is does it need to be connected to the bonding system on the boat. Looked at the building tips section but just want to be sure

Thanks

Capt. Bill McKinnon
Charlesron SC

Bill Mckinnon

I have a soft top for in and is already back on. Just have to clean up and a little touch up painting to do. Will keep all of you posted

Capt. Bill

Bill Mckinnon

I think it is very well done, would put it on my wall anytime

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Bill Mckinnon

Want to say thats to all the guys on here esp. Capt Pat. After years of watching all the information here and all the good tips made the process a whole lot easier. And the extra speed is a bonus since it is a forty mile plus run to the good water here. Looking forward to getting the boat back on th...

Bill Mckinnon

Today was a great day. Commissoned the engines today. Boat performed real well. We are getting 32 knots wot with the boat loaded. Have a few cosmetic things to do. Yard did a great job and were easy to work with. Link below of sea trial. It is a short video Captain Bill McKinnon Charleston SC http:/...

Bill Mckinnon

Tested the boat with the new yanmars. Got 3850 rpms at wot and the yard wants 3900. Will adjust the props a little and back in the water next week and will be taking the boat home Friday. Its time for Fishing!!. Will try to figure out how to post some pics. Engines are real quiet and have no vibrati...

Bill Mckinnon

I use the Collinite cleaner and wax and it works great. The wax stays on and last all season. Is a little pricey but worth it. The wax seems to hold up real well all season

Captain Bill

Bill Mckinnon

Well real close now. The yard put the boat in the water for a little spin but I wasn't able to go. I am sure I will get the results Monday and then go for a ride n the next couple of days. We have some test props that we are trying and hope to get the right ones soom. There telling me with the Yanma...

Bill Mckinnon

I am putting the boat back in next week with the new 315 Yanmars. will be doing the testing early next week to check everything out. Can't wait has been awhile since I have been on the water. Question for you guys. What kind of spare parts should I get? any suggestions would be great Thanks Captain ...

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