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by Jareb
Oct 22nd, '11, 11:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic - need air clearing help
Replies: 33
Views: 7286

UV,
Try this link:
http://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x164 ... ement.html

John
by Jareb
Nov 3rd, '10, 17:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 rescued 31' Bertram/Coast Guard PSBs
Replies: 50
Views: 19515

Tommy,
Thanks for relaying the information. Mr Dana is a great resource and from a guy who was actually at Bertram. He is so close to me....I should have picked his brain years ago.
by Jareb
Nov 3rd, '10, 15:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 rescued 31' Bertram/Coast Guard PSBs
Replies: 50
Views: 19515

The only guys who will know for sure are the old Bertram Guys. Don't think any of the old staff is left that we can probably track down through this site. However, I agree with everyone else, not a Bertram Hull. Really does look like an old Uniflight. They were supposed to be fire proof as well as ...
by Jareb
Jul 16th, '09, 09:31
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Original FG Tanks
Replies: 21
Views: 8641

Capt Pat,
If the tank has already suffered some damage, can it be cleaned satisfactorily and then be used with ethanol free fuel? Can I assume the only way to tell if the tank is damaged is to remove the inspection plate and actually look into the tank with a light?
John
by Jareb
Jul 16th, '09, 08:26
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Original FG Tanks
Replies: 21
Views: 8641

Well, I guess sooner or later the consensus is that they will fail. Will a good fuel filter system protect the motor? If the filters are watched frequently and changed...can this avoid the damage to the engines?
by Jareb
Jul 15th, '09, 18:42
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Original FG Tanks
Replies: 21
Views: 8641

Original FG Tanks

Will ALL original 31 FG tanks from the 60's/70's eventually go bad with ethanol or do some survive. If some survive, why?
Thanks
John
by Jareb
Jul 15th, '09, 14:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carbs VS MPI
Replies: 18
Views: 4516

Thanks for the replys.
Bruce...those secondaries do sound sweet when they open up...not worth 20% in fuel economy though. Happy my prospective purchase has the MPI engines.
John
by Jareb
Jul 15th, '09, 09:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carbs VS MPI
Replies: 18
Views: 4516

Carbs VS MPI

The 454's are well known gas hogs but is there a difference in fuel consumption between the older carbureted engines and the newer multiport fuel injection models
Thanks
John
by Jareb
Jul 10th, '09, 12:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paint Removal "Lettering"
Replies: 8
Views: 3178

Rawleigh,
I thought that the lettering might be enamel. Would acetone hurt the awlgrip or Imron painted hull if you were to use it to remove the enamel lettering? I would try a small area first but just wondering if you might know.
John
by Jareb
Jul 9th, '09, 15:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paint Removal "Lettering"
Replies: 8
Views: 3178

Paint Removal "Lettering"

Is it possible to remove the lettering on the stern without damaging a painted hull. Specifically, a hull painted with Imron or Awlgrip or do you have to sand and repaint. I've used oven cleaner to remove the lettering on gel coat without damaging the gel coat but I think this method would also remo...
by Jareb
Jun 30th, '09, 08:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OTR Transport
Replies: 4
Views: 1215

Walter,
Thanks for the reply....I figured that they must come apart to some degree, but didnt know exactly how.
Buju,
I had my eye on one in Connecticut; thats why I asked about OTR transport. I didnt know about the one in Islamorada. Is it listed by a broker or for sale privately?
Thanks
John
by Jareb
Jun 28th, '09, 13:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OTR Transport
Replies: 4
Views: 1215

OTR Transport

Does anyone have experience with over the road transport of a 31 with a tower? I know the tower has to come off but most towers I have seen look to be one or two pieces that do not really come apart. How do they get the boat and the tower to you? Is it taken off and strapped into the boat somehow or...
by Jareb
Jun 27th, '09, 18:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My old/new little skiff
Replies: 19
Views: 5625

Beautiful skiff Harry. I bet it runs along nice with about a 10 HP motor
John
by Jareb
Jan 21st, '09, 16:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: completely off topic
Replies: 54
Views: 14776

Amazing work Randall. My wife and I looked at this for 5 minutes simply speechless.
John
by Jareb
Dec 17th, '08, 19:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cutting a hole in starboard..need advice
Replies: 24
Views: 6376

Randall,
Blowing snot bubbles on that one!
John
by Jareb
Oct 13th, '08, 17:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cockpit re do
Replies: 22
Views: 5147

Beautiful job Randall! What wood did you use?
John
by Jareb
Sep 23rd, '08, 07:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: surveyor in Bear, DE
Replies: 6
Views: 2137

[quote="Mikey"]John,
When you say interested, as in buying? Don't want to bid against a brother.
Mikey,
I'm not going to bid on it so good luck if you go after her. Seems like a decent deal with the Cummins.
John
by Jareb
Sep 22nd, '08, 13:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: surveyor in Bear, DE
Replies: 6
Views: 2137

Mikey,
I've been checking that one out also. He has dropped his price down to 52K. Cant help you with a surveyor.
John
by Jareb
Aug 21st, '08, 14:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20'bertam moppie
Replies: 37
Views: 10350

Man that looks nice!
John
by Jareb
May 14th, '08, 16:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mad Mariner Article
Replies: 8
Views: 3205

The article is like Steve Knauth's version in the August 1998 edition of "Soundings". This was also a good one, if you get the chance to read it.
John
by Jareb
Apr 16th, '08, 07:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Emblems
Replies: 0
Views: 876

Emblems

I listed a set of Emblems on the for sale forum
John
by Jareb
Jan 22nd, '08, 05:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Virginia Boat appears on Ebay
Replies: 17
Views: 4282

Harv,
That one went for $22,100. The Cape Charles went for $29,900 and the Tangier for $25,800. I fell asleep last Monday and completely missed the end of the auction. Gave new meaning to "You snooze-You lose"! Oh well-there will be others.
John
by Jareb
Jan 17th, '08, 19:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why i do it
Replies: 20
Views: 9245

Randall,
Phenominal waves-beautiful photography!
John
by Jareb
Jan 5th, '08, 08:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Virginia to Auction More B31s
Replies: 26
Views: 17977

Mikey,
Thanks for your efforts and report!
by Jareb
Jan 3rd, '08, 19:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Know your fish
Replies: 33
Views: 7095

Bruce,
Its because of this scam that I dont order grouper except in a few restaurants that I know well. If I want grouper I go to the local fish market where I can order a few pounds and watch them fillet the whole fish in front of you- does cost $20/lb though.
John
by Jareb
Jan 2nd, '08, 17:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Virginia to Auction More B31s
Replies: 26
Views: 17977

Mikey/Rawleigh,
Were either of you guys able to check out the 31's from the marine patrol? Any good or bad reports?
Thanks
John
by Jareb
Dec 20th, '07, 19:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Transmission service - sanity check
Replies: 22
Views: 5135

Kevin,
Are you leaving the state or just moving a little further north?
John
by Jareb
Dec 20th, '07, 15:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Virginia to Auction More B31s
Replies: 26
Views: 17977

If anyone is truly interested I'd be glad to go over and give them a look. Only about twenty miles from here. Mikey, I'm interested in the Tangier or Cape Charles. If you happen to get enough people interested and you go take a look at them; please post your opinions here or email me off the forum....
by Jareb
Dec 4th, '07, 14:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 20
Replies: 25
Views: 53318

Drool!
by Jareb
Nov 27th, '07, 18:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Photobucket Album
Replies: 30
Views: 10999

SWEET!
by Jareb
Nov 8th, '07, 17:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I feel like I do about blow boaters
Replies: 27
Views: 9192

Bruce,
After his 2nd email-I would have responded" OK Mr Shelley, The price will be somewhere in the ballpark of between $1 and $100,000 but I WILL have to see the boat in person to narrow it down a bit.
by Jareb
Oct 2nd, '07, 15:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 Custom Aluminum Bench Seat
Replies: 10
Views: 6493

Fred,
Nice! Looks well made.
John
by Jareb
Sep 16th, '07, 13:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Blue "My 4 Girls"
Replies: 21
Views: 10623

Mike,
When I was a kid, I worked at the Watch Hill Boat Yard in Westerly, R.I. This was around 1968/69. I remember a guy had a 31 that was a funky pink/coral kinda color. Maybe you could get pretty much what you wanted from the factory in gelcoat?
John
by Jareb
Sep 16th, '07, 05:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Blue "My 4 Girls"
Replies: 21
Views: 10623

cwj wrote:no problem harry, the original color was a darker blue when i pulled off the rub rail
Charlie,
Do you {or anyone} happen to know what colors were originally available from Bertram on the 31's? Were they painted these colors or was it tinted gelcoat?
Thanks
John
by Jareb
Sep 11th, '07, 15:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: for Bruce
Replies: 4
Views: 1352

WOW! Cant believe that thing doesnt break some shoulder bones.
by Jareb
Sep 11th, '07, 14:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1970 B31 Listing Price
Replies: 20
Views: 8401

What model is your 31?
by Jareb
Sep 1st, '07, 07:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my First boat!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 16296

Mark,
Congratulations on your purchase! Can you post some pictures for us? I looked at a 1970 yesterday in Ft Pierce, but it wasnt worth the 40K asking price. The search continues.
John
by Jareb
Aug 26th, '07, 18:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Express on Ebay
Replies: 39
Views: 22570

Price is over 10K with a few hours left-not sure if I'll bid on this one-still want a FBC but this could be a deal
John
by Jareb
Aug 24th, '07, 10:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VDO Plastic lens covers.
Replies: 4
Views: 2448

Mike,
3M makes a plastic cleaner and a plastic polish that works well on haze and scratches. Mothers also makes a polish.
John
by Jareb
Aug 22nd, '07, 18:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New potion
Replies: 11
Views: 4118

A product called "Mouse Milk" is another excellent one used in the aviation industry.
John
by Jareb
Aug 22nd, '07, 15:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Express on Ebay
Replies: 39
Views: 22570

Rawleigh,
What would you consider cheap? Boat already has 21 bids in less than 24 hours- all for 50-100 bucks more than the last bid. I bet this one gets "sniped" at the end of the auction. It always makes me nervous when there is a feeding frenzy on an Ebay item!
John
by Jareb
Aug 22nd, '07, 07:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Express on Ebay
Replies: 39
Views: 22570

Looks pretty good. Is the cockpit smaller on the express than on a FBC or is it just the look because of the helm location and difference in the engine boxes. I've never seen an express in person. Really wanted another FBC but this one might be a good deal
John
by Jareb
Aug 18th, '07, 09:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hull Quality and Desirability
Replies: 13
Views: 4586

Thanks to everyone for their advice and insights. It sounds like a good survey of the boat is more important than the year of manufacture as to hull quality. I'm not ready to strip all the gelcoat so prefer to buy a boat in decent shape and update a solid hull. Thanks again- let the search begin
John
by Jareb
Aug 17th, '07, 14:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hull Quality and Desirability
Replies: 13
Views: 4586

Hull Quality and Desirability

I'm new to this forum. I owned a 31 FBC which I sold about 7 years ago and have regretted it since. I am currently looking to purchase another 31. I have heard that the earlier 31's were built a little "heavier" in the hull and that they are more desirable than later ones. Can anyone comment on the ...

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