bertram31.com

Donmystic1

I use my “Lowe’s” small wet dry vacuum to suck out as much antifreeze from the heat exchanger as I can.
Once that is empty I disconnect the bottom hose from the heat exchanger and suck the rest out.
I fully clean the vacuum cleaner before I start and then can reuse the antifreeze

Donmystic1

I don’t think that the deck is strong enough to support the engine and therefore it has to be lifted out of the boat and placed on supports on the ground.

Donmystic1

Thanks all for the replies.
I think that the engine has to be lifted up to a least deck height and supported .
Then the gear is fully exposed .
With two forks on my lift that cab be moved apart or closer together I can hold the engine and use the other fork to support the tranny while it is removed

Donmystic1

I have a forklift that I can hangover the engine and attach a chain fall to the forks.

Donmystic1

I have a 1986 28 Bertram flybridge with 5.7 motors and Borg Warner gears 1-5-1. The tail shaft on the starboard tranny is leaking trans fluid in large amounts. Has anyone pulled the entire gear off the engine w/o removing the engine. If so how did you accomplish the removal. At the very least it loo...

Donmystic1

I have a set of boxes and covers from a 33 Bertram SF

Donmystic1

You shouldn’t have to drain the antifreeze from your exchanger.
The zinc is installed on the saltwater side.
Take off the end cap on the side of the zinc.
You should see the corroded zinc and be able to remove it from the inside of the exchanger.

Donmystic1

Call Grant Westerson in Old Saybrook, CT he was a Bertram dealer and a surveyor.
860-388-8899

Donmystic1

Boat US

Donmystic1

The liquor stores are open because the govt has decided that a % of the population has a drinking problem and that if cut off some would get the Dts and require hospitalization putting a further strain on the medical system.

Donmystic1

Does the ramp closure only include State owned or does it include private ramps at marinas, campgrounds etc. I just spoke with my old business partner in Stuart who owns the TowBOAT US area there. He has been the busiest that he has ever been. There are more boats out now then ever before. The probl...

Donmystic1

Someone should check by whose authority and what law applies to the confinement in your home and not allowing someone to use their boat, motor homes, motorcycle or car. Marshall law has not been declared and that would be necessary for the above to be enforced. CT says stay home but you can go out t...

Donmystic1

Text me for some pictures of my rehab of the electrical panel on my 86 28 flybridge
Don
860-460-3282

Donmystic1

The props nuts on one shaft are on wrong. Should be small nut then large nut then cotter pin.
Picky picky

Donmystic1

Considering the bastard rudders and struts I would suspect that maybe the boat grounded at sometime damaging the running gear.
Maybe have a fiberglass guy look for previous damage that has been repaired.

Donmystic1

I have a used panel from a 28 Bertram
Pm me for pictures

Donmystic1

I don’t think that you need wedges for that little angle. See what others say about your vintage boat and engines

Donmystic1

What is the down angle of the engine. I have a 1986 and no wedges.

Donmystic1

That site wants you to join to view your video

Donmystic1

Anyone know where you can get a spotlight platform to mount on the front the flybridge.
The boat is a 28 BERTRAM flybridge.

Donmystic1

Thanks Dug

Donmystic1

Does anyone have an idea of who would make a fiberglass wedge that would mount in the foot well under the steering wheel that would give additional surface to mount the trim tab switch, a radio or gauges

Don

Mystic, CT

Donmystic1

Use mike olsteins tool,
Cut off the bolt heads and drive the bolts out with an awl

Donmystic1

Everything looks tired.
I will be checking my own on my 28.

Donmystic1

Thank you for the info

Donmystic1

My Bennet trim tabs have a link around the cylinders. Has anyone replaced the hydraulic cylinders with the new electric “Bolt or Volt “ type?

Don
1986 28 flybridge

Donmystic1

Good idea

Donmystic1

That’s a solution.
Any downsides?

Donmystic1

Are there any 28 flybridge owners out there that have solved the problem of taking off the ladder to the flybridge To access the starboard motor. I have thought about removing or redesigning the railing behind the ladder. Repositioning the ladder so that it is more vertical and can then be swung up ...

Donmystic1

There are about 400 boats named
Liberty on the coast guard documentation center.
You may want to search that web site.

Donmystic1

Donmystic1 wrote:On my 1986 28 flybridge I can play with them and get another 1 Knot
I use them mostly to level the boat from side to side.

Donmystic1

On my 1986 28 flybridge I can play with them and get another 1 Kent.
I use them mostly to level the boat from side to side.

Donmystic1

Had the same problem with the port motor on my 33 sportfish.
If the boat sat for more than two days it was hard starting.
Knowing this I would shoot a small amount of hot start in the flame arrest or.
Fired right off every time.

Donmystic1

I have wiring diagrams for a 1986;28 flybridge.
They are large like blueprints and would require Staple or Kincos to wire them to you.
Don
Mystic, CT

Donmystic1

Text me your email for pictures of the upgrades to my 1986 28 flybridge.
Don

Mystic, CT

860-460-3282

Donmystic1

Has anyone replaced the hynautic steering system on their 28 Bertram with another brand such as a teleflex system?

Donmystic1

Looking for ideas to mount a remote controlled spotlight.

Something like my radar mount on the front of the flybridge.

Donmystic1

Back when I owned TowBoat US we had early model Flir units that worked reasonably well. Especially when we had to extract a vessel from a reef or the surf at night. My 20-year-old daughter who worked summers as a licensed capt. While on break from college told me (tongue in cheek) that she could wat...

Donmystic1

Google devorced choke. You will see the difference between several. I think that you bought the wrong one and what you have is reversed. The ones that can be bought on line are usually wrong. How do I know. The correct one is only available from mercruiser and it is pricey. Also it is impossible to ...

Donmystic1

Google devorced choke.
You will see the difference between several.
I think that you bought the wrong one and what you have is reversed.
The ones that can be bought on line are usually wrong. How do I know.
The correct one is only available from mercruiser and it is pricey.

Donmystic1

I would hire a trucker with an hydraulic trailer to move it for you

Donmystic1

What the part called that you can stick in a rod holder on the transom that keeps the electrical cord and water hose out of the water.

Donmystic1

There is a YouTube video compararing all the filters

Donmystic1

There are several studies on line about oil filters.
The worst being Fram and the best was the NAPA gold line.

Donmystic1

Do you want a used standard vhf radio . I have several. All work well

Donmystic1

I have a. Full set of stainless steel brackets that will fit a 28 or a 31.

$50 plus shipping

Don

Mystic, CT

860-460-3282
Text me you email for pictures of the brackets and how I mounted my platform

Donmystic1

You will probably have to pull the boat out of the water.
I suspect that the screws heads have fallen off due to galvanic action.
Did you have zincs on the tabs?
Hopefully there is enough screw still showing the they can be unscrewed with a pair of vice grips.

Donmystic1

I use a big adjustable wrench or a pipe wrench.

Donmystic1

Check the bathroom wall near the step. Near the bottom. Also, check the other side where the three drawers are that panel rots at the bottom also under the step. Stringers - motor, rudder towers, holding tank platform are other trouble spots Those 220 hp motors are under horsepower for that boat. La...

Donmystic1

I has an older 15-20 years “ Good automatic Windess “ on my 1986 28 ft. Bertram. I works all the time without issue except last summer. It started hanging up when deploying the anchor. I call the company in Barnigat, NJ . They were still in business. They advised to buy a new anchor line as mine wa...

Search found 133 matches