bertram31.com

Harry Woods

Moreland Hose in Oakdale and i think Baldwin will make up hi-quality braided lines that will last forever. I have used them for years for both my diesel and gas boats. A permanent solution.

Harry Woods

Micky,
A buddy of mine has 315's Yanny and 300 hp 6BT's available. He is in Jersey. Call Kenny at 908-513-4577. He got me my Yanny's years ago for my boat.
Harry

Harry Woods

There was a Uniflite Dealer at the foot of Woodcraft Canal in Freeport by the name of Jack Hammel. In the era of Vietnam, Uniflite got the contract to build these boats and his son got drafted and wound up running one on in the Mekong River. Uniflite got the contract because of the fire retardant gl...

Harry Woods

Bruce,
Thanks.
Harry

Harry Woods

How about changing the screen saver on the sites opening page to a picture of Ricksa's Capt. Pat tribute boat. To see the that name every time we log in would be a fond reminder of the time and efforts Pat put in as into founding this great community. That Bahia mar has been there for many years and...

Harry Woods

Vince, Rick Miller transported my Bertram from Long Island, NY to League City, TX. Very professional and his equipment was first class. His contact information is as follows: Millers Marine Service Chestertown, MD 410 708 8057 Good luck with your sale. Harry

Harry Woods

Peter,
Sorry to hear about your stolen boat. It reminded me of a sign at another area marina that read as follows:
PROPERTY PROTECTED BY GUARD DOGS THREE NIGHTS A WEEK.
GUESS WHICH THREE.

Harry

Harry Woods

Years back, Walter Kapreilian pointed out a 31 Bahia Mar to me at that marina. It was said to belong to Alec Baldwin. Could be his boat.

Harry Woods

Bruce,
My check is on the way. Thanks again for your efforts.
Harry

Harry Woods

Hey Peter,
Give me a call on my cell at 516-749-3660.
Harry

Harry Woods

Peter,
Boat looked great. However, I could not see the new wiring from that angle.
Harry

Harry Woods

Was that your B31 across the creek from the Baymen Dedication in Babylon Village today? Saw it on News 12.
Harry

Harry Woods

The January 2018 edition of Long Island Boating World cover features a sharp looking B31 on a trailer that appears to being towed by a Volvo sedan. This is Craig Mac's publication and maybe he can post the picture and explain what it is about.
Harry

Harry Woods

Dug,
My son Jim is the steward of Walter's Bluebeard Too, his baby Bert. We have good memories of dealing with him and his pride in both boats.
Harry

Harry Woods

John,
Call Kenny at 908 513 4577. Good luck.
Harry

Harry Woods

John, A friend mentioned to me that he has a pair of 8.2 take-out motors for sale. I thought that a parts motor could be good insurance to keep yours going in a market where spares are hard to come by. Get back to me if you have interest and I will get you his contact information. I think they are i...

Harry Woods

Timmy,
Saw the boat at Indian Cove this morning. I am local if you need anything. 516-749-3660.
Harry

Harry Woods

Todd, The broker on mine told me that the proposed purchaser had no trouble with the cost of shipping a 28 Bert. However, the time frame on the paperwork exceeded his transport date. You saved yourself a lot of stress by buying local. I was in New London, CT a few years ago and they were unloading f...

Harry Woods

Yannis, The seller spent some serious money on this modification. I question why the oversized aft hatch hinges from aft to forward. The hatch is probably heavy and there is no where to stand on to lift it. I was contacted by an international broker out of Baltimore on mine. The deal died when the t...

Harry Woods

Tom,
The dimension from Ground Line to Spray Shield Top is 11' 9-3/4". I have the factory book for an early 28 if you need more information.
Harry

Harry Woods

Steve & Mike,
If that is the medium blue FBC with a Jupiter, FL hailing port, I know the boat. It belongs to a Easthampton guy that Walter K introduced me to years ago. It has 6BT power and some nice custom work. I invited him to Greenport a few years ago and he could not make it.
Harry

Harry Woods

Bow weight is deadly on performance and economy. Move the unit aft under the dinette seats. Good luck with the new boat.
Harry

Harry Woods

Rawleigh,
This company was located in New Jersey and supplied a wide variety of makes and model new turbo's. I posted it for a member from PR who had a similar problem on his B28. I cannot find the information. I think Dug also had similar problems about that time.
Harry

Harry Woods

Anthony, Sounds to me that the turbo is siezed. Pull the air cleaner assembly and see if you can rotate the turbo shaft freely in both directions. If it is stuck, spray WD-40 in the turbo and gently try to free it up by turning to the left (loosen). This way, the worst you can do is loosen the nut a...

Harry Woods

Bayside Bert,
Seems like yesterday when Third Strike left Spellmans heading north. You have done an amazing job. Keep up the good work.
Harry

Harry Woods

Bru,
Italy or Florida?
Harry

Harry Woods

Thanks Mike. I will give them a call. Where is our former painter Jimmy A. when we need him. I understand that he is in the Carolinas painting those big rigs.
Harry

Harry Woods

Mike,
Saw the amazing paint job on the half hull you posted. I tried to contact Tamiya USA to get info and they were clueless. Can you tell me the series of paint you used and if you clear coated after base coat. Also, where can it be purchased locally. Thanks.
Harry

Harry Woods

Conchy Joe, The amount of weight you are adding to the starboard side concerns me. B28's typically list to starboard due to factory battery placement on that side and weight of the dinette when occupied. Also, refrigerator placement forward in the former locker area adds bow weight that B28 do not l...

Harry Woods

Tunawish,
Please put me on the list behind Doug for the aft seats. My son owns Walter's old Bluebeard Too.
Harry

Harry Woods

Yannis,
Still trying to measure mine which was lowered when I replaced it. The lower profile, in my opinion, improved the lines of the boat. I used welded aluminum including the deck plates. I will measure it as soon as the snow melts a bit.
Harry

Harry Woods

Try Easy-Off Oven Cleaner. Neutralize with plenty of soap and water.
Harry

Harry Woods

killa,
I called my Jersey engine go-to guy and he has a used 6LP-STE for sale. Call Kenny King at 908-513-4577. I still like the idea of parting-out Brewster's boat.
Harry

Harry Woods

Killa, Brewsters boat is for sale in the low to mid $30's with a pair of the 6LP's. You could sell of the other engine and transmissions and save some coin. Jspiezio, There were two 4LH failures on the same type of hose that I heard of. My fix was to have Morland Hose in Oakdale make up a new set. C...

Harry Woods

Steve,
Do not be surprised if she has the refrigerator installed in the cockpit of your B31 by the time you return.
Harry

Harry Woods

Charlie, Replaced mine last year when I had a Twin Disc gear rebuilt. I think it was in the low to mid two hundreds for the part. Transmission guy advised that flat idle with with the four cylinder Yanmars was deadly to this part. Increasing the idle underway by a hundred or so RPM's will vastly inc...

Harry Woods

Joe,
At that time, 30' Luhrs with a 225 Gray Marine.
Harry

Harry Woods

Tony, Times are changing. I grew up fishing the Acid Slick and Seventeen Fathoms where head boats and jersey skiffs were bow to stern as far as the eye could see. The head boats made two trips at 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM seven days a week. The demand was such as you reserved your next trip before you got...

Harry Woods

Bob,
Received my Half Mold today in perfect condition. This should keep me busy while the other two boats are on the hard. Hats off to both you and Steve for your efforts on behalf of the group.
Harry

Harry Woods

Bill,
DTE.
Harry

Harry Woods

Eddy - The 2750 RPM seems to be a sweet spot for the engines. At that level they sip fuel.

Bill - I am running 1.5 gears and 17 X 17 no cup. I am looking to reduce Pitch and add a number 2 cup.
Thanks for the feedback.
Harry

Harry Woods

Mike & Charlie,
I have been running at 2750 for ten years. I am in the middle between you guys. Doing a little wheel work to boost the max RPM to 3400. I hope the cup works out. Thanks for your feedback.
Harry

Harry Woods

Kevin, The prop shop agrees with you in keeping the cup and reducing the pitch. They stated that the addition of a number 2 cup will reduce RPM's by 100 and that reducing the pitch by 1 inch will increase the RPM's by a like amount. Further, that performance will be enhanced. I am running the same b...

Harry Woods

I am reducing the wheel pitch on my 4LH Yannies by one inch in order to pick up an additional one hundred RPM's. I have located a set that has a slight cup. Will the cup take RPM's away from the hundred I am trying to gain. Also, what is the recommended cruise RPM for the 4LH Yannies? Thanks.
Harry

Harry Woods

Bob H., Had a problem getting a PM through to you. I wanted to confirm I wanted a sanded model and that I was an original investor. Please advise as to the amount and where to send it. My information is as follows: Harry Woods 166D Lynn Avenue Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Thanks for your efforts in gettin...

Harry Woods

Bob,
Me to on a sanded one.
Harry

Harry Woods

Guys, Consider this. It is 5:00 AM and you are heading offshore for a fall mako. Three feet aft of the head are three cans of defrosting chum, a flat of mackeral and another of bunker sitting on deck. How bad can the head smell compared to the bait? What is next for our trusty little fishing boats, ...

Harry Woods

Yannis,
In a day and age where we can abate the smell of a decaying teamster in the trunk of a Lincoln with chemicals/compounds, a hole in a vintage Bertram seems extreme for a four ounce mouse. Next time look to plan "B".
Harry

Harry Woods

Ian, It was represented to be 'near perfect" which was a stretch. There were structural issues disclosed by the surveyor. I do not want to get too specific in the event we wind up in court to get the deposit returned. It appeared to be an alternative to doing a full restoration on his current 20 he ...

Harry Woods

Craig/Mike/Ian,
My son had that boat under contract, completed a survey and bolted from the deal. Still fighting to get the deposit back. Be very careful in dealing with that seller.
Harry

Search found 237 matches