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cariedl

Carl once again is spot on, number 4 on his list of options was the reason my shafts were deemed to be in need of replacement. The coupler area was worn so replacing those too. There was too much play once the shafts were inspected and adjusted.

cariedl

Thanks for adding in here Carl. I went with 19s, given the boat is in fresh water I couldn't justify the almost 2x price difference of the 22s. If I ever sold the boat (not happening), I would be sure let the buyer know. I keep a very detailed log of any and all work done along with receipts. I beli...

cariedl

update: I've tracked down the answer, but in effort to share with others who might search this topic in the future here is what I learned today. The ABYC has a shaft safety rating for recreational boats with a minimum threshold for safe operation based upon a formula that accounts for engine HP, gea...

cariedl

Last summer while cruising at dusk I hit a submerged log. Did all the immediate checks once it happened. Pulled the boat the next day, did a visual inspection and saw that the starboard shaft had been "polished" but everything felt tight and not issues to struts/props. This winter when we pulled the...

cariedl

If you want someone to talk about a table my good friend Will who built my helm chairs, step box, swim platform and cabin door is incredible with cockpit tables. You can check out some of his work here: https://www.instagram.com/billyboatworks/?igshid=ZjA0NjI3M2I%3D I know he just sent Dug a step bo...

cariedl

Anyone have any insights on how to pick up salvage boats, seems like an opportunity to possibly get a boat for next to nothing?

cariedl

Congrats on all your hard work and what I'm sure was a very rewarding shake-down. The boat looks awesome. Can't wait to see here all buttoned up and more pics of you and your family enjoying time on the water.

cariedl

I had my boxes redone last year when we re-did the cockpit of our Bahia Mar - no bulkhead so a little different set up. But I'll be over at the boat later and will snap a few shots in case it might be useful. I had them designed to hinge open as originally built or pull the pins and the entire box b...

cariedl

Digging up an old thread in hopes that someone still has a copy of this available to share. Doing some routine mechanical maintenance and the tech doing to work is also great at wiring and we are discussing him redoing the electrical side this winter in addition to the mechanical. That said he said ...

cariedl

Fake News:

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/vikin ... alifornia/

cariedl

To go through all the work you have on this boat and have this happen has to make your blood boil, so sorry to see it when you are seemingly so close to splashing and enjoying it. Curious as to why when you redid all the painting you didn't blast the bridge? To me it would seem like the obvious plac...

cariedl

Congrats on the new diesel power. I had all new 2" sound down installed when I had the cockpit and motor boxes redone last winter. Coming from the old boxes on my Bahia that had 1/2 or maybe 3/4 sound insulation the 2" made a huge difference. When the boat was refit the sound down was back ordered s...

cariedl

A buddy of mine snapped these yesterday, one is total time capsule (the SF model). Hope to snap a pic next season with my bahia along with them. https://i.imgur.com/A8Zn7DO.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0EDNYRc.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0w5Y4qD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/I8whJlh.jpg We have a nice group of 31s...

cariedl

The "winter" project is almost complete, just in time to start thinking about the end of this season and thinking about what the next project will be. The deck was installed and I'm really happy with how it turned out. I decided to go with a MarineMat which is like SeaDeck or any other number of foa...

cariedl

I think the chairs will likely be ok, each upright post has four 1-1/2” screws holding it in place in addition to West System 610. The tensile strength of the epoxy is 6,440 psi with an elongation of 7%. The tensile strength of teak is 595 psi so even if there is a high amount of force generated the...

cariedl

The helm chairs are progressing and I thought I would share some updates of the incredible work my buddy who is building them has done. These are his first attempts at helm chairs, I'm biased, but I think they are going to be incredible. The first "rungs" were not to his liking (or mine) so he rippe...

cariedl

Tony - the chair pictured is going on the helm (starboard) side, it is 32 inches wide at the base and there will be a single armrest on the left side of the base. We set two pedestals for the helm chair. Port side will have a single ladder back with armrests for the port side.

cariedl

Things are coming to a close and hope to splash her later this week. I'm finishing up a refinish of the swim platform and helm chairs are progressing. Still waiting on new decking material, but the template has been test fit and revisions are being made. Down to punch list and ready to start the sea...

cariedl

It is paint, Chroma Premier, which is basically Imron, DuPont has made getting Imron very difficult in selling to Axalta. It went down really nice and because the painter put down a number of coats of primer and then 4 coats of the paint he has been able to wet sand and buff it to a near mirror fini...

cariedl

Progress continues, the engine boxes were test fit on Saturday, they will be mounted this week. The upholsterer was out yesterday too to template the boxes for new cushions. The deck will be templated this week as well. The new cabin door and seats are in progress, being made by friend who made my s...

cariedl

Thanks Tony, going to be a difficult summer looking at the helm, but that project with all the wiring etc was too big of a lift for the budget this time around. Seeing others on the board dive into that project I decided to wait and live with it for this summer and replenish the boat bank account an...

cariedl

Paint! The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. Primer, sanding, filling, fairing and 4 coats of paint are all done. Painter is cleaning up imperfections and really putting in the time on the make it perfect. Non-skid will go down on the topside of the gunwales and then onto decking, ...

cariedl

Hey Charlie Adam left, and after that Wells really started to give me a hard time on coverage. I switched to State Farm where the rest of policies are and they didn't ask any questions, I told them replacement value I wanted and sent several examples for sale and they put policy in place with me. I'...

cariedl

All panels are in, engines boxes are fit and the remaining painting should start this week. PlasDeck people are coming to measure for decking. The current decks have been planed, repaired and all the screws have been counter sunk. Starting to take shape. Wiring for new speakers and courtesy lights i...

cariedl

Rear panels are all glassed in, painting started on gunwales, wet sanding, buffing and non-skid still needs to go down. Forward panels should be mounted and glassed in early next week, engine boxes will be assembled and installed next week. https://i.imgur.com/OPsy44M.jpg https://i.imgur.com/byR8tDa...

cariedl

Looking good. What material are you planning to use for the panels?

cariedl

https://youtu.be/izkdLsVFGZk

2:53 mark, the 31 done by Strictly Yamaha with outboards.

cariedl

Tony - it is 3/4 ply, I am going to live with it for this season, it will only have 3 sides, but you're right, it will be heavy. The idea is to ultimately run an actuator and have it powered at the helm. The helm redo, wiring and clean-up will be a next year project and we will figure out a solution...

cariedl

More progress, everything has been test fit and glass has been laid on almost all the panels. There will be no seam as it currently looks in the forward panels, that will be one solid panel, but they don't make sheets of anything big enough to fill that in one piece. Also still need to cut forward s...

cariedl

that has to be a VERY wet boat. My Bahia is wet, cannot imagine running it without the hard top and curtains and not soaking myself and everyone on board. There is a 31 here on Lake Erie that looks like those pictured, but with a hardtop, that looks to be factory. Agree with others who said pictures...

cariedl

Making progress. Lots of repair and reinforcing the gunwales. Engine boxes and forward panels should start today. Leaving a lot of access points to get behind the panels if needed.

cariedl

If you have Instagram check out Monique Richter - her work is amazing.

https://www.instagram.com/artist_monique_richter/?hl=en

cariedl

Thanks Bruce.

I'm not looking to make any money on these. Donation to the board is all I'd ever ask. I'm picking the stickers up this week and those of you that posted above with interest, be on the lookout for a PM for address details. Thanks.

cariedl

Hi all -

Does anyone have release marine style helm chairs? Looking to get dimensions and close up pictures if possible.

I am looking to do something similar to Release's Trillion design (without the folding bolster option) https://www.releasemarine.com/copy-of-trillion-helm

Thanks,
Charlie

cariedl

Work started last week on a cockpit refresh. All the gunwale panels will go and be replaced with fiberglass, new engine boxes and eliminate the void between the outboard side of the engine boxes and gunwale, similar to the set-up on FBC. Repair deck and then smooth it all out for PlasTeak. I love th...

cariedl

Happy New Year! I just sent my last Bertram logo sticker to another 31 owner on the board, so I am going to have another round of stickers made up. I am happy to send them to anyone who's interested. A donation to the board is sufficient for payment. Was thinking white and silver for color, both loo...

cariedl

Hey Jack - What did you decide to do on your panels? I just got the quote back from my yard, the cost of coosa is almost 8x more expensive than marine ply. I'm thinking about using coosa for the engine boxes and marine ply for the panels. Even with the extra work of sealing the ends of the ply, glas...

cariedl

I have the RA-70 with JL audio 6.5 inch speakers. I love the JL audio speakers, three years of issue free use. They are loud enough to hear music when the boat is at cruise. The Fusion is a nice unit, but I'm not sure I would replace it with another Fusion unit when the time comes. My main issue wit...

cariedl

Look for another one. Woof.

cariedl

That is a beautiful boat. I remember a thread a few years ago when you were ready to throw in the towel, so great to see the final result. If Bertram was paying attention they would bring you on as a consultant to roll out the 25 CC based upon this design work and I have no doubt it would more than ...

cariedl

Interesting idea re the Kormacel. The pictures that Raybo posted really make a strong argument in favor of using Kormacel. I currently have Azek panels and I'll tell you they are pain to get clean, especially if you don't have a full morning cover. Several of my panels are dirty and I've been unsucc...

cariedl

I have a an Axiom 9 and plan to add another one to have a two screen set up. I'd give it an 8 out of 10. It does everything I want it to do, but it power slide can be a bit of pain if you have anything (sunscreen etc) on your fingers. Word is the newest model they just released this summer has resol...

cariedl

Charlie J I still use it. 1 bottle for every 60 gallons. Stanadyne https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M ... UTF8&psc=1

cariedl

Another member (moguls2go) here on the board is the broker for this Bahia, it's a fresh water boat and looks pretty original.

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1966/b ... r-3555713/

His contact details are included in the listing

cariedl

Steve -

I should be able to get into storage barn and take measurements for you next week, if that's not too late.

Charlie

cariedl

Hey all -

I put together a guide on how to post images using imgur in the post for posting pictures.

http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3

Hope this helps.

cariedl

Congratulations. She looks great in the water. I love the original hardware on the bow, mixed with flush midship cleats and modern console and windshield. It looks brand new, with a nod to boat's past. Way to go!

cariedl

I tried this IMAR stuff this summer with acceptable results. I will say it has held up well this summer. I purchased the 302 Protective Polish and 301 Protective cleanser Directions for the 302 suggest a good washing with IMAR soap, I used my regular boat soap and got the curtains as clean as I coul...

cariedl

Thanks guys. The OverTemp guy seems like a great option, but I doubt he would run all the way to Ohio...

cariedl

I was on vacation the last two weeks and on the first day of running the boat, noticed the port motor getting warm, climbing to almost 200 degrees under load. For a baseline the motors typically run about 160. The starboard motor was running exactly that, but port would get warm every time I'd get u...

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