Feel Better Now, Not Boatless Anymore!

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:52 am

Rich, I'll probably skip the fuel pump on the Racor for now. I would like to get the vacuum guages installed on the Racors though. Seems like a great way to know exactly whats going on with the life of the filters. Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

buzzk · Post by **buzzk** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:32 pm

The Racor fuel priming pumps from Racor that fit their filters are easy to install and can be added to the Racor filters later. I took the t handles off my Racor and added the vaccum gauges that screw in where the t handles used to screw in. They work well but are not as convenient as the guages mounted in the dash. Buzz buzzk 1988 Bertram 33 FBC Buzz Off Morehead City, NC

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:16 am

Thanks Buzz, I'll check into the priming pumps, it does seem a better option then carrying around an extra gallon of diesel fuel to prime the filters. Especially if your out in bad weather doing filter changes. Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:35 am

Bill... A happy day for you! I just left the shop.. Your engines are in.. I might steal them and put them in my boat, then spray paint my old ones and send them to you! I just sent you an email with some pics.. I also would like to talk with you one on one, so pls give me a call.. numbers are in the email I just sent. Frank B - IRGuy@aol.com "Phoenix" 1983 FBC Wilmington, NC

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:04 pm

Thanks Frank, you have been a huge help! The pics are awesome, I really appreciate it. I am very excited and can't wait till spring! Thanks again!!!! Nice to have a Bertram brother helping me out! Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:19 pm

Bill... I drink Guinness when I can get it! The next time I am on the North Shore you can buy me one! Frank B - IRGuy@aol.com "Phoenix" 1983 FBC Wilmington, NC

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:25 pm

You'll have more then one waiting for you. Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:51 pm

Bill, What's the status? How soon for the sea trial? Al

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:45 am

Just wrapping up the little things now. Hope to seatrial in the next couple weeks. Everything looks the nuts, I'm heading down on Saturday to take some more pics. I'll try to post some. Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

Brian Davin · Post by **Brian Davin** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:20 am

Bill, I'm definitely heading up to my boat the weekend of 4/14 - 4/15. I have a lot to do before my 4/19 launch date. If you're going to your boat that weekend, let me know, perhaps we could catch up. I could grab the screen then too. Brian '90 Bertram 33' FBC Never Say Never Guilford, CT (Homeport) Kinnelon, NJ (Home)

offshore31 · Post by **offshore31** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:57 am

Hi Bill i can't go into my slip up here until after 5/15. so right now i'm thinking of heading up this way sometime between 5/19 and memorial day. when were you planning on running north? Joe

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 4:40 am

Brian, I am definately heading down that weekend, boat will be near complete and might be in water for a initial start up. He's going to pop it in the water with the cockpit off still, so he can check everything for possible leaks and whatever else. I can get the screen to you for sure. I'll call you later in the week. Joe, That time table might work out, I'm in no real rush, the weather certainly isnt making me anxious to get the boat up here. Still looking at snow out my window!!! We'll keep in touch. Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

offshore31 · Post by **offshore31** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:19 pm

hi bill i agree. still 6" of snow in the front yard and nothing but cold weather in sight. maybe we'll get a nice may... Good luck with the sea trial. joe

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:53 pm

Thanks Joe! Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:54 am

Bill... Any pics of the installation? Frank B - IRGuy@aol.com "Phoenix" 1983 FBC Wilmington, NC