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by Joe Vukan
Dec 5th, '17, 09:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Transducer
Replies: 5
Views: 1195

Transducer

I own a Bertram 31 Bahia Mar, in the process of updating my depth recorder, just purchased Garmin echo chirp 94sv. It comes with a side scan transducer that is mounted off the transom, don't think I want to do that. If I buy a thru hull transducer, will I need to buy the pair for the side scan to wo...
by Joe Vukan
Oct 27th, '14, 17:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hauling-- All Aboard Marine Transport?
Replies: 2
Views: 1463

Re: Hauling-- All Aboard Marine Transport?

All Aboard has been hauling my 31 Bahia Mar in and out for the last four years, Dave is a good guy.
by Joe Vukan
Oct 10th, '14, 19:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop Size
Replies: 21
Views: 9262

Re: Prop Size

The gear ratio is 1.52:1, there was a small amount of growth on the props and shafts. I'll get the props cleaned up and try them again in the spring. I had the boat for about 5 years, 2 years on the hard for rework, gas tank,deck,rub rail, paint and etc. Put it in the water for 1 season and blew a m...
by Joe Vukan
Oct 9th, '14, 16:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop Size
Replies: 21
Views: 9262

Prop Size

I have a 1977 Bertram 31 Bahia Mar with twin 454 Crusaders 330 hp 1:52 reduction. The props on the boat are 4 blade 18x18, the max rpm at wot is about 3500 rpm. I think the boat is over propped. I was reading that most 4 blade props the pitch should be .8 of the dia., this would leave me with a 18x1...
by Joe Vukan
Mar 5th, '13, 16:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What side is counter rotating engine usually on
Replies: 24
Views: 19763

Re: What side is counter rotating engine usually on

Just removed my starboard engine , It's reverse rotation.
by Joe Vukan
Oct 19th, '11, 14:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing rudder port
Replies: 15
Views: 3000

Replacing rudder port

I am replacing a rudder port on my 1977 bertram 31 Bahia Mar and was wondering if I could just use 5200 instead of making a shim or spacer made out of resin?
by Joe Vukan
Aug 27th, '10, 18:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rub Rail
Replies: 8
Views: 2390

Thanks for the help, I will dry fit the rub rail before applying any sealant. The old rub rail has already been removed and the holes are filled and cleaned, plan on taking my time.
by Joe Vukan
Aug 26th, '10, 15:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rub Rail
Replies: 8
Views: 2390

Rub Rail

Finally installing a rub rail on my 31 this weekend. My question is: should any sealant be applied to the back of the rail or any of the mounting screws?
by Joe Vukan
Apr 25th, '08, 19:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bronze bolts and what sealant
Replies: 12
Views: 3492

I wasn't able to find silicon bronze oval head slotted 3/8 -16 3" bolts, would flat head be ok to use? Thanks for all your help
by Joe Vukan
Apr 18th, '08, 18:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bronze bolts and what sealant
Replies: 12
Views: 3492

Bronze bolts and what sealant

While removing the rear deck and replacing the fuel tank ,I Thought it would be a good time to fix a leak on the port rudder. This leak wasn't the stuffing box but from around the flange . I removed the 4 bronze bolts that were reduced to half their dia. My question is, do I need to replace the bolt...
by Joe Vukan
Mar 24th, '08, 18:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tank Suppliers
Replies: 26
Views: 6793

Just picked up my 250 gallon tank at SP Sheetmetal in Toms River N.J. for my 1977 Bahia Mar. Only took about two weeks from first contact to completion . Cost $2570.00 1/4"Al. epoxy coated,with mounting tabs.
by Joe Vukan
Dec 16th, '07, 19:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New old bertram owner
Replies: 11
Views: 3351

Thanks for the information. The bow trailering eye is low on the prority list, I have time to think about this project before April when the boat will be hauled back to the water.
by Joe Vukan
Dec 16th, '07, 09:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New old bertram owner
Replies: 11
Views: 3351

New old bertram owner

Sold my 68 Chris Craft Lancer I owned for 35 years and purchased a 77 Bertram Bahia Mar, used it for two months without any major problems, one shift cable broke. Always wanted a Bahia Mar, now I have one. Needs a lot of fix'in up, rear deck, gas tank, new name, canvas, and a good clean up. It's now...