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John, Take a look at Maretron. They are nmea 2000 but they also sell small displays for engine/fuel data so you could add the network and have it for future electronics upgrade. Just a thought as it hasn't been discussed yet. I dont have any direct experience with them but that is what I'm planning ...

msteimer

Yannis,

Good analogy...I'll have to use that sometime.

The noise doesn't bother me...it's the thought of ripping everything apart again to fix in the future that bothers me. But it sounds like you guys think it'll be fine so I'll just roll with it.

Thanks again for the help.
-Mark

msteimer

Thanks guys for the responses. Yannis, the boat lived in south fl for about 10 years and termites made their way into the wood. I don't like living with bugs, so that's why I'm replacing them. Tony, thanks for the info. Have thought about doing that, but as a last resort, as I'm trying to get the gl...

msteimer

Gents, One of the last glass projects before paint are the plywood supports shown in the pic below. They are tabbed into the underside of the gunwale and to the hull sides. I need a second opinion on how to attach. I know I should leave a gap between the hull sides and supports and tab them in there...

msteimer

Anyone in the MD/DE/NJ area interested in splitting a 55 gal drum of West System resin? Pricing on bulk supply is hard to pass up but I don't need a full 55 gallons.

Mark

msteimer

Pete, Thanks for the clarification. The boat is located at summit north marina in Bear, DE. When I'm done she'll go down to Ocean City, MD where I'll fish it. If any of you are in the area stop by and say hello or take a look. Yes, I had the hull soda blasted down to the old barrier coat and then st...

msteimer

Pete,

Thanks for the input. Sounds like I should just roll with it and start locking it all in place with knees and tabbing.

Mark

msteimer

Guys, I've been plowing away at all the fiberglass work to get my B35 project back to square one. I'm about 40% of the way through final punchlist and am going to thank God I made it when that part of the project is over. While patching holes in the hull I found some pretty severe distortion that ma...

msteimer

Thanks, guys. Yes it's a 35...kinda wish it was a 28 now so there wasn't so much crap to fix...

msteimer

Guys, I'm planning on building a stimson bow roof shed around the boat soon. I'm tired of dealing with shrink wrap and no space around the boat to work. I've spent the summer removing and replacing rotten wood in the cockpit and salon. Cockpit replacement is complete, but I've taken out some of the ...

msteimer

Capt Patrick, that's just what I needed...thank you.

msteimer

Guys, On my B35 there are two beams that support the salon floor running full width from hull side to hull side. They were originally tabbed to the hull with a gap between the beam and hull. I've rebuilt them and tabbed them in on the sides of the beam with a 1/4" gap between the beam and hull on bo...

msteimer

Guys, I'm getting close to hitting the first milestone for my 35 project of getting all rotten wood replaced and major glasswork done. It's time to start thinking about paint! Problem is, I have no experience with awlgrip, or any painting for that matter other than the house interior. The majority o...

msteimer

Perfect, thanks guys

msteimer

Guys, I recently pulled the rod holders out of the covering boards to start prepping for paint. It is balsa cored (B35) and I want to seal up the penetrations so it can never get wet...even if caulk leaks. I've ground/chiseled out the balsa between the two fiberglass skins a little past the screw ho...

msteimer

Ryan,

Welcome to the site. Can't help you on your questions, but just wanted to say I've been drooling over that boat for the past few months. She's beautiful!! Good luck with the repower!

Mark

msteimer

Talked with Rob at Panish this morning. He assured me he had a mechanical solution he could make work. Thanks for the input!

msteimer

Thanks Capt Pat, will do.

msteimer

Guys, Looking for some help in the decision making process for new controls on the B35 I'm refitting. Current setup is mechanical single function controls on the flybridge. The boat is rigged with a tower w/o controls and at some point I'd like to put controls in the cockpit too (no steering, just t...

msteimer

Todd, can't help you on the original B42 riggers, but every once in a while a nice set pops up on THT for cheap. May be worth searching their classifieds. Not Rupp, but the money you save would easily pay for the mods to the bases... http://www.thehulltruth.com/parts-forum/647576-double-spreader-out...

msteimer

Thats perfect, thanks Capt Pat.

msteimer

Capt Pat, Thanks for the advice. I was worried about the compression strength of a polymer material as the core under the tower legs, but if that will get the job done without future rot, then that is what I'll do. One other question...I will bond the Coosa in place with epoxy and cabosil, but is th...

msteimer

Capt Pat, it is a B35.

msteimer

Hey Tony, Thanks for the response. Nope, I'm not certain it's balsa. The front two legs are attached to the bow deck, the rear two are under the gunwhales. Felt like wet balsa when I reached underneath, but I guess it could be rotten ply as well. Either way, it still has to come out, and not sure wh...

msteimer

Guys, Looks like I have some water in the core that the tower legs are attached to. Pretty certain all four legs have balsa coring underneath. They are all thru bolted and bedded, but when holes were cut to run wires through the legs, the balsa wasn't epoxy coated. Bedding may be shot and water gett...

msteimer

Open to suggestions, but was thinking paint with nonskid.

msteimer

Guys,

Just received 2 sheets (5'x12') of Coosa for the cockpit sole. Does anyone have recommendations on a joining method? Will a butt joint do or do I need to do something like a scarf joint?

Plan on glassing after joining, so not sure how much strength the joint needs. Advice appreciated.

Mark

msteimer

Guys, I've run into my first unexpected snag. I started work in the cockpit bilge, removing rudders, shelves, etc to strip down for paint. Everything was going smooth until I cut into the lip that the cockpit sole rests on. There were a few holes that were not filled where water reached the core. On...

msteimer

Thanks for the compliments guys! Good looking boats guys, congrats. What are the performance numbers as far as cruise speed and fuel burn on those 35's? My wife commented about getting a larger boat. I think a larger boat would be nice in some regards but the boat we have is treating us very good. K...

msteimer

Thanks Tony. Its a 1971 so it doesn't have the forward seating on the bridge. I actually prefer it that way as I'll use it mostly fishing and I like being by myself when running to/from fishing grounds. It's sorta my time to unwind and reflect. And yea, I'm curious to see how the engines do. I did m...

msteimer

Guys, I posted a few months back while I was in the middle of the purchase of a 35 Bertram in Cudjoe Key. The owner was in the middle of a restoration about 7 years ago, hurt his back and never got around to finishing. I spent the past few months getting her ready for the run home to DE, left the ke...

msteimer

I appreciate all the offers, guys. Unfortunately I'm located in DE and won't be making my next trip down til Feb 8th. I'm going to try to get her over to Marathon Boat Yard that week. She's sitting behind the owner's house right now and he moved up to Tampa so access for others isn't easy. Pete, I'l...

msteimer

Awesome, thanks for the info. Would have never thought of that.

Bruce from Marathan Boat Yard was very responsive, which was refreshing considering all the dead ends I've hit before him. Playing phone tag now but will keep you all posted.

msteimer

Hah thanks for the replies guys. Yes, there was a little sarcasm in my post...I'm ok with folks getting a laugh at my expense... Being on the lift for a long time; when ready put it in the water and let it sit for a few days then check the shafts alignment to the trans. Just my two cents. Brewster, ...

msteimer

Thanks, John! Much appreciated. I sent Bruce a note. 2nd rule ........Any talk of feelings results in a lifetime ban and a visit from Hillary's "cleaner" to your home. Any advice you all may have would be really helpful. I'm feeling a little helpless at this point being so far away and having so muc...

msteimer

Thanks, Bruce! I thought for a minute I broke the rules by posting about a 35 on here til I saw your edit. Hopefully one of the Keys guys will chime in.

msteimer

Hi Guys, my name is Mark and I recently put down a deposit on a 35 Bertram in Cudjoe Key. I posted over on the 33 website as well, but was hoping someone with experience in the Keys could help me out. The boat has been stored on a lift for the past few years, and I'm not sure what condition the runn...

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Re: Fuel Flow Monitor Systems

Re: Gunwale supports (35 Bertram)

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Gunwale supports (35 Bertram)

55 gal drum of West System

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Hull Distortion - Need Help!!

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She's torn apart good...is she safe to move??

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Glue support members to hull sides?

Awlgrip help

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Balsa replacement

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Electronic vs. Mechanical Controls

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Replacing core under tower legs

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Joint method for Coosa

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Finally brought the new boat home!!

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