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ianupton

I have been watching this channel as well.

A lot of work, but kudos for their efforts.

ianupton

Cam -

Just seeing this old post.

How did your shop progress end up? I would be interested in hearing what you did.

I finished a loft space above a barn I had a few houses ago. Was a great space. Warmest (least drafty) space we had. The rest was an 1820's farmhouse.

Ian.

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Rod - I think the Tile Clad he is referring to is different than the topcoat you are referring to.

The Tile-Clad is an Epoxy paint designed for the inside of water tanks. Designed for complete submersion.

KTM - Go elsewhere and buy. For bilge it is really nice. Shiny, will clean up very well.

Ian.

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I have not made any progress since last fall. We have sold a house, bought a smaller house, moved, new job, etc. I am planning on towing the Hunt to Michigan from Ohio this weekend and seeing if I can fit her in my garage. I am itching (no pun intended) to get working on her again. As for the Sherwi...

ianupton

Glad to hear that packing stretch wrap worked.

Ian.

ianupton

Thanks everyone!

I am excited to see the boat in the water as well.

Hoping that I can get the bare hull wet soon and simulate some different engine weights for balance at rest.

Enjoy!

Ian.

ianupton

Packing tape worked well for me. Only a very slight ridge thst would be easy to clean up.

Ian.

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The mold was MDF which was waxed. Should have used PVA as well. For full disclosure, this part didn't come off the mold. I recreated using waxed melamine and used packing tape (plus wax) on the routed round overs. I was too ticked that this part didn't release, I forgot to get pictures of the melami...

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A few quick pictorial updates. Cockpit drain path into bilge. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_284.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_285.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_286.jpg http://gallery.bateau2...

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I always heard the the port side stringer issues are result of old twin non counter-rotating engines which will tilt you to port underway.

Possibly also because when you pass an oncoming boat port to port and go over its wake you will be stressing the port side to a greater degree.

Ian.

ianupton

Pictures?

You can email them if prefered.

ianupton

After a great cruise in Alaska (Sorry we couldn't meet up Rod. Went straight from ship to airport and plane.) got a bit more done on the Hunt. Cockpit sole is complete glassed in. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_262.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690...

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Rod - I am in Anchorage right now. Doing an Alaskan cruise ending in Vancouver on the 15th.

Don't think we have enough time, but would have been great to meet in person.

Ian.

ianupton

Damn...

That is enough engine for a Bertram 20.

My B20 with Volvo 4.3 225 hp will push the Bertram to 50 mph.

No desire to convert to outboard?

ianupton

Both fill and vent arein the front.

If you have a completely flat floor (up to chine vs strake) you should have no issues with more depth than I have.

What engine are you putting on?

ianupton

I can't seem to find your email. Message me and I will send a copy of the quote.

Rough Dimensions:

75" Long
20" Wide
6 1/4" tall forward
3 1/2" tall aft

26 US Gallons

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Progress still continues on the Hunt 14. The fuel tank is completely installed, grounding wire for tank, fuel fill and sender is complete. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_20180603_084207.jpg Cockpit sole finished. Access holes for fuel fill and vent, sender and bilge pump are...

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I still wish I had bought the one from Florida.

Ian.

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cariedl wrote:Ian - I keep her on Catawba Island, if you’re ever over in that direction with that beautiful 20 let me know.

Will do.

ianupton

Cariedl,

Where in Ohio are you?

I am outside of Cleveland. I have a Bertram 20 that was done a few years ago.

Ian.

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Happy New Year everyone! Pete - Thanks for the kind words. I am just messing around, but try to educate myself as much as possible before doing any work. The 25 Bahia Mar was completely redone. John Pepperal was the buyer. I actually saw the boat this summer. She was repowered with twin 3.0s. The re...

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Raybo - Can you elaborate more on a 2/3 stage splashwell?

If my measurements are correct, I will be able to fully trim a Yamaha F70 or an Etec 75.

Thanks in advance.

Ian.

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Nautilus (Bertram 20) likes her baby sister.

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Also made a template for the splashwell: http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_223.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_225.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_226.jpg Not sure I am happy yet with the overall di...

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Latest update: The sole (3/4" Bluewater 26 Coosa) has been fitted and has 1 layer of 1808 on the bottom. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_231.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_230.jpg Everything under the sole has been coated with Sher...

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Hi Tony - I messed around with the idea of a bracket, but couldn't come to terms with a bracket on a 14 foot boat. Not saying that it couldn't be done, but to bolt something on that was made for something 20 foot plus seemed like it would look out of place. I also do not like the thought of a swampe...

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I didn't think the VC performance with Teflon had anti fouling properties. I also had my Vivid sprayed. Completely smooth. Trailers now for 4 (?) Seasons hauling close to 1000 miles each year. No issues. When left in water for a few weeks at a time, a soft deck brush will remove any water / scum lin...

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Read and re-read the specifications on transom height for outboards, Measured twice and finally cut down the transom for an outboard. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_190.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_192.jpg Made a template for the forw...

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Long over due update. Finished the hull bottom and turned her over and placed back on the trailer. Hull bottom had its' fair share of gouges, nicks and pin holes. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_172.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_173.jpg...

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I have White Vivid on a Bertram 20.

Highly recommend it.

Ian.

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Updates: Bottom paint is virtually all removed. Hit the entire bottom with a speed file and was pleased with how straight everything was. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_147.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_148.jpg There was a pretty...

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My B20 with a Volvo 225 hp V6 duoprop.

Ratio: 2.32
Proset: FH8

Another B20 Bahia with a Mercuiser 220 HP Bravo III
Ratio: 2.43
28 inch prop set.

Engine and drive ratio are obviously factors.

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Thus far, everything I have done is Vinyl Ester. I will be using the Interlux 2000 barrier coat.

ianupton

What is the recommended product to repair the gouges, chips on strakes, etc on the hull bottom prior to the barrier coat? Looking for something easy to use/mix and relatively tough (trailer bunks, trailer rollers). Is it as simple as: https://images.jamestowndistributors.com/woeimages/epoxy/250_250/...

ianupton

Wouldn't want to do this with a B20, let alone your 25. But it was pretty uneventful with the 14.

ianupton

Thanks John. It is a good escape. Lots of fun... even if I get itchy every once in a while.

Ian.

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Flipped the hull last night to work on the bottom easier. Neighbor came over with his little John Deere and I had my little Yanmar. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_20170724_175753.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_20170724_200621.jpg http://gallery.b...

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Tank bed is basically complete. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_Hunt_14_123.jpg The two inner strakes were also filled and glassed over. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_20170722_132120.jpg It is interesting to be one's worst critic. I sometimes questio...

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A bit more progress. The center stringer is fully glassed. Tabbed with 2 layers of 1708 with increasing overlap onto hull. Hull bottom now in this area has the original hull layup plus additional layers of tabbing from the stringers. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/22690/normal_20170715_0...

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I hopped back into things. Finished getting ready to bed the small center stringer, bulkhead and tank platform. Here are a few pictures: Cross section of the stringer that I notched to accept the forward sole. 3/4" Coosa with 2 layers of 1708 plus 2 additional layers of 1708 for tabbing. http://gall...

ianupton

Interesting, will have to try.

ianupton

Purchased from NY. Definitely not the owners I bought from.

ianupton

I am very happy with the Petitt Vivid that I used on my boat.

It is multi-season. Kept on a trailer (hard enough for trailer) but still wears off (ablative).

Mine is white. It will get a scum line, but a quick scrub with a soft brush cleans it right up.

Ian.

ianupton

Beautiful.

ianupton

I have done a pretty extensive refurb on a B20 Bahia Mar. I have many pictures (can email if you would like). Tank needs to be verified. If it was truly in a barn for 20 years, it might not have seen ethanol fuel, but you never know. From an engine / outdrive side, the engine could always be rebuilt...

ianupton

Where on Erie? I am just south of Cleveland with a B20 Bahia.

Cheers!

Ian.

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I am not certain of the original dimensions, but when I re did my B20 Bahia, I put in a ~100 gallon (110 US gallon I think). Powered with a 4.3 V6 Volvo duoprop. Positioned right up against the bulkhead at the cuddy. Balance in my opinion is perfect. Chines are about 1 inch underwater at rest. Ian.

ianupton

Squatting stern?

She is floating right on her lines. Chine just kissing the water at the stern. Looks well balanced to me.

Ian.

ianupton

Thanks Mike. Never understood why folks think you are mean.

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Love the transom cut-out. Not sure I like the chine stripe location. My 20 while sitting in the water has the chine buried. I slowly brought the bottom paint up and put the stripe on top with a hull colored "gap". Looks a bit off while on the trailer, but in the water keeps the water on the bottom p...

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