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CamB25

we are stepping on KTMs thread, please start a fresh

CamB25

These boats are not designed to be fast by today's standards. I ran mine up to 45mph to test prop sizing (and for fun). Very twitchy at that speed as it is riding very high in the water! I spent literally years debating power options for my boat. The problem is that they all work. Figure out how muc...

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Great slide show. Boat looks great and I can see you are enjoying it!

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Rocket, The way you’re saying “...although I’m a 5 hour drive away” is inconceivable to us! You make it seem like it’s a feasible ride...for us it’s a ride soooo long, that reaches the opposite geographical extreme of the country! No one in their right minds could even attempt such a service, it’s ...

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Example of Epoxy barrier coat: https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/113/9019?gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZM9xBILTVx-moSNVc9YUbPXZ1N5pDCZ2zMv1HTgaT_jd0frsUDa91BoCLm8QAvD_BwE If you need or want to make the surface smooth, use an epoxy-based fairing compound prior to barrier ...

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Yannis - Where on the hull? You say "corners around the..." Chines, strakes, transom??? Process is likely the same West Systems has good "how to" articles on line - - Clean the area - Grind out to clean glass, feathering the edges (80 grit) - remove dust and clean - laminate layers of fiberglass to ...

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Now that's a winter hike! Makes me cold just looking at the pictures! 250 hp should be fine if you watch your weight. I'm still light in the stern by 200 - 400 lbs. I had 80 gallons of fuel on board, but no passengers (wimps!). I'm still trying to crack the code on the jackplate and engine trim. I h...

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Thanks. Things got a bit better yesterday. I put my long johns on and took the Bertram out for a ride. Yes. I wore more than long johns! 45 deg F :-D 52 mile round trip, 20 mph average, 3.1 mpg, topped out about 45 mph. She rides high in the water near the top end and steering gets a bit squirrely. ...

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Wow. You have lots of patience. That's a good character trait for working on boats!

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Assuming your fuse or circuit breaker is sized correctly for the flat white cable you have, you can install as many as you want until the breaker trips or the fuse blows. Then back off by one device.

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Yannis,

You might be able to daisy-chain on that single 12v feed. USBs are low current draw. What size is the wire?

Here are some examples:
https://newwiremarine.com/product-categ ... -chargers/

I don't know what the difference is between USB A, B, or Z...

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That's great! I love that last picture...the joys of the unknown! I'm weird with wire, but I would disassemble the wiring carefully. First, test everything so you know what works and what doesn't work in-situ. Take pictures of the connections on each device. Try to work out a schematic of how she's ...

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I picked up the boat from dealer #2 yesterday. 5 months down with the steering issue. 2 months were spent getting jerked around by dealer #1 (1 hour away). Dealer #2 was great, but a 6 hour round trip. Evinrude eventually authorized the replacement of the entire midsection bracket with a new, 2020 u...

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Wow...I could have made use of this tool: Flexi-sander spatula

That's the nuts!

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Nice. I like the Soft Sand. Very simple process and the texture is better than the Awlgrip stuff, in my opinion. The Awlgrip is a pain to clean. I used medium Soft Sand.

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Those 3 -prong t-nuts will not hold. Suggest you use plus-nuts, or similar,, to maintain a threaded insert. I get them from Mcmaster-Carr, but found this: https://www.rivetnutusa.com/plusnut-rivet-nut-rivnut/ As an alternative you could install studs (bolts through the back side) to mount the switch...

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all my cables and lines run through the single rigging tube. In general I think it is good practice to keep your fuel lines as simple as possible. Minimize fittings, bends, etc. as these are sources of leaks. That cobbled together "manifold" with the all the fittings and ty-wraps looks like a disast...

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You can buy stickers directly from Bertram - https://bertramgear.com/collections/accessories I wonder how strongly Bertram tries to enforce copyrights. I have a collection of Bertram T-shirts that include the logo. These were gifts, not sourced from the Bertram gear site. I also have a friend that m...

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Not sure if you over thinking it but if you want to run either pick up, maybe you just run both all the time into a Wye fitting. This eliminates one line to the filter, giving you an open port for the aux tank?

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Rub rail part numbers I used. Fits very well, but it is white/stainless. I highly recommend buying from Integrity Marine. I got their info from this forum. https://www.integritymarinecorp.com/ Integrity Marine (Barbour Plastics) R1072 STA2416H 3/4" hollow 316SS SSMD Cap (2) You'll need an angle grin...

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Evinrude dynamic power steering. Started making noise and being unresponsive. Evinrude says it needs updated pressure sensors which is a big job - pull engine, separate midsection, take everything apart, try not to screw it up going back together, keep fingers crossed. Evidently this is a known issu...

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In case you need a sound track for the ride:

https://www.asleepatthewheel.com/

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And I think the 45mph was before I built the T-top, so that number will likely go down.

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I don't know what instagram is all about, but that's my boat. Can I collect royalties somehow? Capt. Bone - It hits 45 mph, but I never had a chance to complete a scientific test before the steering went south. 10 hours of run time and it's been on the trailer for going on 3 months. I gave up on the...

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Man, this sounds like fun! Enjoy!

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What would Uncle Vic say about the all aluminum block? No iron!

It seems like a good option. Always nice to talk with someone who did it first, however!

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Trolling motor would be fun. I would really appreciate a power pole (or 2) on the transom. Save all the hassle with a stern anchor when anchoring up at the islands. I can't find one beefy enough for the boat, however.

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My switches are the etched, backlit style. Light up when the NAV light is on. They are not super bright, just bright enough to see what the switch is. Convenient. It would be easy enough to install a switch in the LED feed to control the lights.

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My panel is from New Wire. Very pleased. Note that the panel is plastic, not metal. I did not opt for integrated fuses - this saved space on the helm. I also wired everything myself because I'm insane and I have all the right tools. As an option, consider a cockpit light mounted to your top to illum...

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I have the 20 degree B150M

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851 Ridge Drive | Hendersonville, NC. 28792 | TEL: 305-743-0269 | FAX: 828-696-4153

Yannis - I'm not sure. It's a cast piece. Give Danny a call. He might have 28s

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I have new 25 emblems in a box somewhere. They were bought at the same time as the Bertram emblems that rusted, so they are a little thinner than these "mega" emblems. I decide not to be too specific with my labeling on the boat, so I didn't use them.

Let me know if you want them.

Cam

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I haven't seen those. The old, pot-metal emblems in my picture are the originals off my boat - 1963

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The emblems arrived. They are very beefy compared to the original version, and compared to the 10 year old versions that rusted. Full 1/4" thick. Branded Buck Algonquian, labeled S/S All the screw holes line up so installation is easy. https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/r4N7pEUjSEK_1PBWo-1wKg.fqNt...

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Most of the subs I've seen for marine use are designed for free air - no enclosure necessary. I have a Rockford Fosgate PM-3 head, a small JL Audio amp, and 4 JL Audio speakers. Bluetooth and Sirius (I haven't signed up yet since the boat is grounded). Sounds good with very limited use. Wife likes t...

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I have been molding plastic parts for very old guitars, this year. Knobs, plates, stuff with good detail. I thought about casting some molds for Bertram emblems as well. They would never rust. However, I was not sure how to paint them to provide a shiny chrome finish. I'll look into seeing if I can...

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They are supposed to be stainless pieces now. Danny at High tide is going to replace them with newer, better models. Hopefully they will last a while!

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129 gallon tank in a 63 Sport convertible. Center stringer removed, deck raised 3/4", tank enlarged forward. I kept the twin fill/vent setup.

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/EG ... zgPo7F3vkn

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Cam I used the Accuspray 3M PPS gun. It worked great minimal clean up as the cup is a liner and the spray head is disposable. https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/Accuspray-ONE-Spray-Gun-System-with-PPS-Series-20-Spray-Cup-System-P315453.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NTW+-+Sma...

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Looks fantastic! Which gun did you use?

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Bought from High Tide a long time ago, installed last winter. Now rusty!

any stainless alternatives?

CamB25

Wow. You are going to mount outriggers? I think you asking alot of thin nida-core panels and a layer or 2 of 1708. The doghouse is very tall and has small surface area in contact with the boat. Torsional loads might twist the doghouse it like a pretzel and/or rip the top off. In my opinion there is ...

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My panel is white starboard. No finishing required!

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Super! thank you!

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Those are some of the reasons I eliminated the cabin all together.

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Thought: Mimic the setup on a B20 moppie - https://photos.inautia.com/barcosOcasio ... 24567x.jpg

Close off the top and make a crawl through door. Or, no door at all.

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Welcome! Sounds like a customized B25. Can't really say much without seeing it. Can you share some pictures?

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It's a fishing thing, Yannis.

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2 words: outboard conversion!

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I think I get it now. You're making a closed box and want the rod holder in the box. The key to strength is to distribute the load. Surface area is your friend. Can you make a box in a box? Make an inner box to fit that cavity that has as much surface contact as possible with all the surrounding sur...

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