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by bertram 20
Apr 10th, '14, 09:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: amsoil
Replies: 8
Views: 1698

Re: amsoil

A friend of mine uses it in everything he has that takes motor oil he swears by this stuff he recently took his motocycle to a dealer for some kind of engine recall and when the mechanic opened it up he called my friend up and asked him what kind of motor oil he was using because it was the cleanest...
by bertram 20
Mar 18th, '14, 10:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: b28 rudder question
Replies: 1
Views: 390

b28 rudder question

If I decide to change rudders to bigger set on my 28fbc my originals are bronze is there any problem with changing them to stainless and then having electrolisis issues with the different metals under the boat or will this not be an issue? Thanks mike
by bertram 20
Feb 12th, '14, 14:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has anyone else cried when you sold your Bertram?
Replies: 20
Views: 9612

Re: Has anyone else cried when you sold your Bertram?

thanks jimmy great video there are some awesome shots of your boat in that video.I am feeling better about letting it go, i still will be boating on my 28 so yes time to make new memories, maybe i will make a little 20 Bahia Mar shrine and put it in the 28"s cabin
by bertram 20
Feb 11th, '14, 13:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has anyone else cried when you sold your Bertram?
Replies: 20
Views: 9612

Re: Has anyone else cried when you sold your Bertram?

Thanks john now I am having second thoughts again this is the worst decision ive had to make if I still go through with it I am gonna put first refusal in the bill of sale should he ever decide to sell
by bertram 20
Feb 11th, '14, 10:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Replies: 42
Views: 25618

Re: Phillip Seymour Hoffman

I just had a friend of mine from highschool her son died a few weeks ago from heroin 19 years old,were in southshore in mass its been a big problem here the last few weeks
by bertram 20
Feb 11th, '14, 10:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has anyone else cried when you sold your Bertram?
Replies: 20
Views: 9612

Has anyone else cried when you sold your Bertram?

Have my 20 Bahi Mar for sale been in my family for 40years and is now to small for my family, this was my dads boat , I have moved up to a 28Fbc.I feel like I am making the hardest decision in my life to let her go,but the gentleman who wants it has many boats and money and wants to restore her over...
by bertram 20
Feb 2nd, '14, 22:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Last call for lights!
Replies: 10
Views: 996

Re: Last call for lights!

Hey dug did you allready place order for lights and if not can you let me know prices thanks
by bertram 20
Jun 5th, '13, 11:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ole girl with a new dress
Replies: 71
Views: 27197

Re: Ole girl with a new dress

That looks awesome were will you be docking her i would love to see her up close?
by bertram 20
Jun 5th, '13, 09:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picking your brain on painting vaneer in cabin
Replies: 14
Views: 4169

Re: picking your brain on painting vaneer in cabin

John that does look good i may try that and yes talking about formica
by bertram 20
Jun 4th, '13, 12:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picking your brain on painting vaneer in cabin
Replies: 14
Views: 4169

picking your brain on painting vaneer in cabin

Was wandering if any one has painted the vaneer wood inside of the cabin ?what did you use and how does it hold up ?Thanks for any input
by bertram 20
May 1st, '13, 19:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Veneer Installation Question
Replies: 40
Views: 6158

Re: Teak Veneer Installation Question

what wood did you go with TEAK?
by bertram 20
May 1st, '13, 18:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Veneer Installation Question
Replies: 40
Views: 6158

Re: Teak Veneer Installation Question

hey john were did you get the teak veneer? i was thinking of doing same thing
by bertram 20
Mar 19th, '13, 11:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 Tuna boil in Panama
Replies: 6
Views: 3871

Re: B31 Tuna boil in Panama

great video love it
by bertram 20
Mar 9th, '13, 21:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 BERTRAM On Ebay
Replies: 11
Views: 1672

31 BERTRAM On Ebay

31 bert on ebay with twin yamaha outboards
by bertram 20
Mar 6th, '13, 21:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reel Cowboy more pics
Replies: 7
Views: 3560

Re: Reel Cowboy more pics

STUNNING!!!
by bertram 20
Mar 6th, '13, 17:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BERTRAM LOGO
Replies: 1
Views: 421

Re: BERTRAM LOGO

IS this something HIGHTIDE would carry?
by bertram 20
Mar 6th, '13, 17:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BERTRAM LOGO
Replies: 1
Views: 421

BERTRAM LOGO

Hey I see some people with these different Bertram Logos, That say RICHARD BERTRAM & CO with the eagle obove the name,were did these come from and can you still get them?
by bertram 20
Mar 6th, '13, 17:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What side is counter rotating engine usually on
Replies: 24
Views: 19619

Re: What side is counter rotating engine usually on

awesome thanks for all the info
by bertram 20
Mar 4th, '13, 20:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What side is counter rotating engine usually on
Replies: 24
Views: 19619

What side is counter rotating engine usually on

I have a 28 bert FBC took out starb engine in fall had a slight knock to it. Tore down engine and to my surprise had timing gears not a timing chain I thought port engine was counter rotating engine, but know i will need to check rotation on that engine. I have heard that some boat manufactures put ...
by bertram 20
Jan 5th, '13, 23:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 20 Bahia Mar
Replies: 24
Views: 13886

Re: Bertram 20 Bahia Mar

I have 68 Bahia Mar 20ft does have a wet transom and some wet foam left in it but hasn't affected much floor is still solid has a 350 Magnum in it. Tank is easy to get to I made new tank a little bigger and moved it forward to offset some of v8 weight. not sure yet if I am gonna sell it.I have had i...
by bertram 20
Oct 10th, '12, 17:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 or Formula 233 Hull wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 2429

Re: B20 or Formula 233 Hull wanted

i know of a 1980 formula 23 had a big block in it needs a total overhaul you could probbably get for free it is in mass.
by bertram 20
May 29th, '12, 11:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram shipping from NJ/NY help needed
Replies: 13
Views: 4600

have you looked into U ship i used them and had a good outcome with shipping boat from S carolina to mass
by bertram 20
May 29th, '12, 10:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 28 FBC fuel tank removal pics
Replies: 4
Views: 1339

Bertram 28 FBC fuel tank removal pics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/43642738@N02/7295206688/ what do you think was going on with tank?Boat is from south carolina with no ethanol.
by bertram 20
May 6th, '12, 19:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 - Chesapeake Edition
Replies: 34
Views: 15076

i think it looks great i love how it came out.
by bertram 20
Apr 30th, '12, 08:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Info on Fuel Tank removal
Replies: 2
Views: 640

Info on Fuel Tank removal

Hey guys just wanted to get ideas on best way to get my fuel tank out of my 86 28 FBC.I pulled rear deck up yesterday HolyCrap that tank is MASSIVE,it looks like it is glassed in pretty good.Tank is empty,I have heard filling with water to get fumes out and then cut top off is this the best way. Tha...
by bertram 20
Apr 16th, '12, 10:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Profile pic Update
Replies: 1
Views: 430

Profile pic Update

Hey guys would like to update my profile pic how do i do this I cant seem to figure it out thanks mike
by bertram 20
Apr 16th, '12, 10:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BERTRAM 28 rear window question
Replies: 2
Views: 1011

BERTRAM 28 rear window question

I have removed rear windows on my b28 i need to replace plastic strips that windows ride on and new felt strips any idea were i may be able to get these from.I removed plastics pieces easily they came out in little broken pieces instead of one long piece. { Local Glass company}? thanks mike
by bertram 20
Mar 18th, '12, 10:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 bert FBC question
Replies: 0
Views: 376

28 bert FBC question

hey guys i would like to take apart front windows and reseal has any one ever done this and if so how bad is it thanks for any input mike
by bertram 20
Mar 6th, '12, 12:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another big fish
Replies: 5
Views: 2292

that awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!
by bertram 20
Feb 17th, '12, 23:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing front and side window frames on 86 B28
Replies: 31
Views: 4707

thanks for the info i will probably just sand and paint them
by bertram 20
Feb 16th, '12, 12:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing front and side window frames on 86 B28
Replies: 31
Views: 4707

Removing front and side window frames on 86 B28

hello just wanted to know if anyone out here has removed there front and side window frames, i would like to powder coat them.I wanted to know if its a bitch or not to bad to take apart thanks mike
by bertram 20
Feb 4th, '12, 16:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28' Project Boat in Indiantown Marina west of Stuart
Replies: 8
Views: 2412

How many hours on the 350s..?
by bertram 20
Jan 21st, '12, 22:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sea strainer question
Replies: 6
Views: 2556

sea strainer question

this may be a stupid question why are the sea strainers on my 28 bertram mounted sideways and not straight up and down?i have worked on a few boats and i always see these straight up and down is just for draining purposes? before i bought this 86 i looked at a 75 and they were the same way thanks fo...
by bertram 20
Jan 19th, '12, 13:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Bertram 28 just arrived
Replies: 4
Views: 1130

My Bertram 28 just arrived

hey guys my 86 bertram 28 FBC arrived tuesday afternoon from S.C in one piece used a guy off of uship and really had no issues i cant beleive how much this thing DWARFS my 68 20 bert BAHIMAR THIS IS GONNA BE LIKE NIGHT AND DAY. I wanted to know if any body can tell me about oversized rudders that ma...
by bertram 20
Jan 2nd, '12, 18:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just bought 1986 bertram 28
Replies: 4
Views: 829

no not a 28 bahiamar 28 FBC with fiberglass tank still
by bertram 20
Jan 2nd, '12, 18:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just bought 1986 bertram 28
Replies: 4
Views: 829

Just bought 1986 bertram 28

i just bought my self a new to me boat wanted some suggestions on getting old fuel tank out ?I am not taking any chances with old one.The tank in this boat is massive 245gallons thanks for any ideas.
by bertram 20
Dec 20th, '11, 10:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bertram 28 question?
Replies: 11
Views: 5775

thanks for all the info guys and have a great Holiday!
by bertram 20
Dec 18th, '11, 23:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bertram 28 question?
Replies: 11
Views: 5775

bertram 28 question?

went to look at 86 bert 28 i had a question about the way the exhaust is set up.Can anyone tell me why the exhaust comes out the side of boat and the water exits the stern,they seem to have changed this from the older boats which just exit out of the stern.2nd question where can you get new plastic ...
by bertram 20
Dec 11th, '11, 17:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1986 Bertram 28 Book Value
Replies: 4
Views: 1065

thanks capt patrick
by bertram 20
Dec 11th, '11, 00:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1986 Bertram 28 Book Value
Replies: 4
Views: 1065

1986 Bertram 28 Book Value

hello was looking for Marine N.A.D.A book cant find one does any one know what book value may be for 86 bert 28 FBC thanks mike
by bertram 20
Dec 5th, '11, 11:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plastic Fuel Tanks & Ethanol Gas
Replies: 4
Views: 1046

Plastic Fuel Tanks & Ethanol Gas

Sorry if this subject has been covered allready has any one with fiberglass fuel tanks used these new Plastic Fuel tanks as a replacment option?
by bertram 20
Nov 23rd, '11, 11:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1987 Bertram 28 fuel tank
Replies: 1
Views: 970

1987 Bertram 28 fuel tank

Wanted to know if anyone has some info on this i am looking to buy 87 bertram 28 still has original tank .i have heard that from this year forward that there is no ethanol issues with the fuel tank,I still am not sure that i beleive this. I have 68 BAHIA MAR 20 and replaced that take as soon as i he...
by bertram 20
Jun 30th, '10, 15:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 28 Refit Results!
Replies: 28
Views: 12615

that is awesome great work
by bertram 20
Jun 14th, '10, 11:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Over heating
Replies: 6
Views: 1276

i had a problem with merc 350 mag circulating pump on engine.the impeller is pressed onto the shaft and had come loose sometimes it would cool fine then other times it would spin free and not circulate the water thnrough engine
by bertram 20
May 8th, '09, 07:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: windsheild frame work
Replies: 0
Views: 1120

windsheild frame work

does any one know who in mass area can make new windsheild frames for bahiamar 20? need glass resealed but am afraid when i start to take apart they will break,or not come apart they havent been touched for 41 year. thanks mike
by bertram 20
May 8th, '09, 00:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: adding pic to profile
Replies: 2
Views: 778

profile pic

i guess it worked how do i make it smaller? thanks
by bertram 20
May 8th, '09, 00:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: adding pic to profile
Replies: 2
Views: 778

adding pic to profile

i have photobucket account do i paste pic in signature box in my profile to get pic under my name? thanks
by bertram 20
May 6th, '09, 23:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20 bettram site.
Replies: 3
Views: 1175

cantget on 25 bertram.com

i have a user name had them send me a new password and it wont work and i cant seem to find a way to contact them can any one help me get this to work? thanks mike
by bertram 20
May 4th, '09, 13:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1968 B20 BAHIA MAR
Replies: 7
Views: 2565

1968 B20 BAHIA MAR

I know this site is for 31s but i thought i would ask anyways. this boat has been in my family since 1972 roughly i have been trying to keep her in pretty good condition but i have recently noticed transom is wet.i would like to repair this winter can any one give any info on doing this job and were...
by bertram 20
Feb 22nd, '08, 21:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: removing windsheild from 20ft bertram
Replies: 24
Views: 6044

windshield b20

I had a B20 Bahia Mar and do not recall issues removing the windshield. Verify that all nuts have been removed (I think a few were 'hidden') and try using wedges to break the sealant between the windshield and the deck. Keep working at it and it will move. Ian. when you got wind shield off what abo...