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Amberjack,

That is interesting information. I will pass that along to the new owners so that they can be on the lookout. Photos would be great!

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Thanks everyone for the kind words and invites! The new owners will use the boat in Ilwaco, Washington. Ilwaco is located on the Pacific Coast on the Columbia River. They are big salmon and albacore fisherman. They are sure to turn a lot of heads out there with a bertram. They tell me that there rea...

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Hello all, My boat sale was finalized last week. All went well and smoothly but it certainly was a very sad day for me when my boat left for Idaho! I know intellectually that it was the right thing, but it still hurt. I have been an owner for 22 great years with wonderful memories for me, my family ...

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Thanks fellows! Although I don't think my buyer is going to purchase a trailer from Alex, they tell me that they have spoken to him several times. They said Alex is a great guy who was very generous with his knowledge and experience about our beloved 31 bertrams. The buyers wanted me to pass along t...

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Thanks Rocky. I will pass that information along. There is no substitute for experience!

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John,
Thanks for the kind words! I think the same. I am glad to sell it to the right kind of owners.

Mark,
Congrats on you purchase! She is beautiful. I hope you, your wife and family enjoy her for many years.

Ranjr,
Thanks for the information. I will be sure to pass it along!

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Hello Fellows, I have accepted an offer to purchase my boat from the couple who lives in Idaho! They seem like great people and perfect bertram 31 owners. They have the love of the bertram lines as well as a multitude of skills which will keep her going for a long time. They have been getting quotes...

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Thanks fellows for the information. The fellow who is interested wants the boat to fish the Pacific coast. Evidently he has a place somewhere on the west coast and he plans to keep it there. I am not overly excited because of the difficult logistics involved here. But i did tell him that I would hel...

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Does anyone have a contact for a boat transporter from Delaware to Idaho? I have someone interested in purchasing my boat but they live in Idaho and need to haul it there. They want to get an idea on the cost to haul it if they decide to purchase. Thanks in advance for any info that you can provide!...

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Yes, it was a good day. Those kids are still buzzing about it! They definitely have a memory for a lifetime. Seeing the excitement in those kids warms my heart. Pat, it was great to meet you and put a face to the boat (Priceless). I’m glad we got to do it. And yes, that fish he caught was part of a ...

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I still haven't had any luck selling the old girl so I had her boat out in the Poorman's on Saturday searching for bigeye and yellowfin tuna but didn't have any luck. So we switched to Tilefishing and found the mother lode! We ended up breaking the Delaware State record with a 52.8 lb tilefish. The ...

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Tony,

Thanks for the plug! My boat is still for sale and I have reduced the price to $42,750. I've had a lot of inquiries but no offers.

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Hello Gang, I know what they say about the happiest two days of a boat owner, but not for me! It is with great saddest that I have come to put my baby up for sale. I have been a member of this site from the start and my bertram has been such a big part of my life for the last 21 years. Unfortunately...

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Try this one. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Vince

http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9184

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Captain Patrick, I am so sorry to hear this news! As you know I was one of the early members to join this site. Little did I know then how that would change my life. I know we have never met and we have only communicated via this forum and emails, however, please know that you have enriched my life ...

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BR, I did remove my rear bulkhead (reference the post by Tony). As the post indicates, I still have a small "sway" since I removed it (and I have the Sportfish model). It's not enough to appear dangerous, but enough that I don't particularly like it. I don't really think that it is the pilasters tha...

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Pete, Thanks for the observations and advice. I made the repairs and have posted some photos below. I intend to smooth the finish a bit. I will post some photos of the outside when I get a chance. I am very confident in the strength of this repair. I have 11 layers of 1708 in the crux of the keel. I...

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JP, I noticed that the grounding on my garboard plug is gone. I intend to replace the grounding to the plug. The thru-hull had a little electrolysis but I wire brushed it and it appears OK. I started my prep work last night and cut out some fiberglass from the affected area. You can see a couple of ...

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Navatech,

My damaged area is up by the forward bilge pump, not near the struts at all. However, I will certainly heed you advice when I start my grinding.
Thanks,

Vince

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I agree Navatech. That's what I noticed. Also, look at the shiny surface of the interior. That's another clue to a repair job. The yard has been good about the whole incident.

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Thanks Capt. Patrick! Eric, yes the damage is the shape of the block. The yard is very "concerned" that they did something wrong. They pulled their records show that this is how the boat has been blocked for the last 15 years that I've owned her. They emphasized that repeatedly. I tend to think that...

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Thanks guys for the heads up on the "hydro-peel".

Another question: would some extra multiple layers of 1708 bi axial work or do I need that 32 oz. woven in the matrix?

Vince

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Guys, I can need your help badly! I went to drop my boat in the water yesterday and when they lifted it off its blocks I noticed a small drip. When I looked closer I saw a cracked keel! The keel was crushed flat where it rested on the block and there was a crack all the way through the thickness of ...

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Chris, You have a nice looking boat there! I didn't realize that was you when I saw you at the fuel dock. We did have a good day also. It sounds like we were in the same general area. I was due east of the Rockpile and had 82 miles to home when I started in. We were well east of the 500 line and fou...

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Guys, I agree with all the observations regarding the rudders not being deep enough and looking awfully close to the transom. It appears to me that is how the boat was originally set up. I do not see any repairs in the hull that would suggest that they were moved. Also, the tabs did not do anything ...

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Gert, Capt Pat's Rudders are on the "list". However, my problem has never been the low speed handling. It has always been the turning at planning speeds. I am sure Capt Pat's rudders are only going to make things better. I can see how deeper rudder blades are certainly going to make a difference. Th...

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Hello All, I have posted several times in the past about my steering problems and there was a post about a year ago where others indicated that they had similar type issues. There was discussion in that thread about rudder stall or cavitation as a possible cause. I did some internet research and fou...

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Beautiful. I love the look! I am anxious to see some pics with fish on the deck.

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Parker, Thanks for the reply. Yes my is definately the Sportfish model with the optional bulkhead. I thought that flybridge on the model was designed to be supported without the bulkhead and that is why I removed it. I am now experiencing some side to side racking. I got some cracks in the top of th...

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JP, That port side with the replacement of the raw water pump impellers was exactly what I am concerned about.It's a tough squeeze now with the side panels removed. I'm glad to hear that you can get it with them inplace. Thanks for the info. Bob, it is access to work on the engine that I am concerne...

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Thanks JP. I can see how re-supporting the gunnels will strenghten everything. It sounds like I may have more glass work for me in the future. I have always had this question for the guys that glassed-in the engine box side panels: What do you do when you want access on the side of the engine where ...

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When I glassed in my windshield I removed the rear bulkhead to allow for better circulation of air into the cabin. Plus, I like the look of the boat without the bulkhead. So I was out on a trip yesterday in some rough weather and my friend comes up to the flybridge and tells me that the flybridge is...

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Keith, I have been following your posts and you are quite a worker! For your deck supports you might want to consider strutural FRP. It is cost effective, very strong and completely rot resistant. I have had zero problems with mine since the initial installation. http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic...

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Beautiful. Now go get some blood on it!

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Capt. Pat and Joe, you are so right! Capt Pat, should take a little pride here also. It's because of you and this site that amateurs like me can accomplish such things.
Sincere thanks,

Vince

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Bob, Thanks for the kind words! I know that what I lack in skills I make up for with pit bull determination. As I am sure you can relate, it's just so rewarding to do these projects. What's scary to me is that I am getting to the point where I get almost as much out of doing projects on the boat as ...

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I've got about 30 screws (1/4") from underneath into the new sections. Same screw holes wher the existing aluminum frame was screwed. Also, I have about 10 or 12 drilled on an angle thru the top edge of the new glass sections into the boat. They are glassed over so you can't see them. Also, the bott...

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First Coat of Primer http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/eiremar/Windshield%20Replacement/20130407_140539_zps89334e4a.jpg http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/eiremar/Windshield%20Replacement/20130407_140701_zpsf00bd888.jpg Some Photos of Inside http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/eiremar/Wi...

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All Sections installed http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/eiremar/Windshield%20Replacement/20130310_132825_zps1bfec710.jpg Glass Joints http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/eiremar/Windshield%20Replacement/20130324_084228_zps041089df.jpg Fairing Process http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/e...

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Cut out and supported frame one section at a time http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/eiremar/Windshield%20Replacement/20130302_110748_zpseab68ff4.jpg Epoxy into place Prefabricated Section http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/eiremar/Windshield%20Replacement/20130302_115105_zpsa53d3521.jpg htt...

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Ok guys the warm weather finally arrived and allowed me to make some good progress on my replacement windshield. Below are some photos. I am not going to say that the project has been easy, but it has gone relatively smoothly. My costs to date are approximately $700 and that includes the side window...

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Capt Pat, I do like challenges! Besides I need something to keep me busy during the winter. I don't know what one of those Holmsey units cost, but I am thinking I am going to have about $600 in materials (not counting paint) when all is said and done. I will keep a tally and post when I am finished....

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Some more pics of my molds for the curved sections. Bob, I plan to do "rough" fairing of my pieces (both on the inside survace and outside surface) before i assemble on boat. But, yes I will have to fair on the inside after I assemble on the boat. http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/eiremar/20130...

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I understand Capt Pat! So maybe i will fabricate my sections using polyester resin and then do all the installation to the boat and fairing using epoxy. Thanks,

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Capt Pat and Bob,

I intend to use all epoxy resin also.

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Thanks again. I did look at the photos on your photobucket account!

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Thanks Spencer! Would you say that the 1" thickness is plenty strong?

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Capt Pat, I built female molds by screwing down fiberglass sheet material from Home depot around the perimeter of the curved sections. I did this with the windshield still on the boat. Then I stiffened the sheet with wood stiffeners, fiberglassing, and bondo fill. I will post some pictures when I ge...

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Hello all, I am looking to fabricate a fiberglass windshield for my Sportfish model and i am looking for some recommendations on layup schedule. I know some here have fabricated their windshield themselves (as opposed to installing the Holmsey product). I have pulled molds off the existing windshiel...

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Bob, I can certainly see how there is more rudder below the centerline of the shaft in your setup. It makes sense to me that there should be some rudder suface at that point. I now see that surface area of the rudder alone is not the critical variable. The shape of the rudder is just as important. I...

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