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Just purchased a beauty from Melton.

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Just redid my dash with a rear mount helm. Any leads on a good steering wheel?

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Hello all I hope everyone is well. I’m having trouble getting charter boat insurance for my 74’ 31. Any ideas? Age is the issue

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Update. Took stuffing box apart and cleaned the shaft. Slid shaft back and cleaned growth from the shaft that was up in the tunnel. I installed new packing and it is flowing water again. Thanks again for the advice.

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I was told by the hynautic tech people to strain automotive antifreeze through double coffee filters if you are going to use it. I never had a problem with it.

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Hello faithful. I hope everybody is having a good summer. Maybe somebody can help me out with a problem I’m having on my boat. When my stbd engine gets up to 1850 rpm’s my packing stops dripping and heats up. When I drop it back below 1850 it drips again. No matter how much I loosen the packing it w...

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Happy new year to all. I am trying to track down a used teak helm seat for my 31. Anyone know of one please let me know. Any pictures of one installed would be greatly appreciated.

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I have one. It was top of the line in its time. It's big and heavy. Mine still works fine. Finding room is the issue.

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Thanks for the feedback. LGTILLER do you have any pics of your setup?

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I have a set of 15 foot single spreaders that I am disappointed with. My sportfish has a tower on it and I was looking at a pair of Rupp double spreaders that are 32' long. Are they too long? Does anyone have this setup? They will extend another 15' past the top of my tower. Thanks for any input. Kurt

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They do Brian. Thanks again PS they took the anchor hold downs as well ( and put the screws back in )

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My boats been out of the water for just over three years and she's going in March 28. While waxing the hull I looked up and noticed that both of the metal Bertram symbols on port and starboard sides had been removed. Much to my dismay. To top it off they put the screws back in the holes. She looks n...

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Tony you fished AC during the good times. I ran out of there from 94 to the present. AC is one of the safest inlets around now Great Egg will be a new test with it's shifting sandbars. I chartered my 36' Runaway out of Cape May for a few years. Now that the kids have gotten older I'm thinking about ...

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Yes Brian that would get me a summer shade and winter cover. I get what you were saying now. 2 covers in 1. Great idea. VIcroy's bimini also has me thinking about on the water as well. I'm going to get some prices on the 3 piece cover tomorrow. Thanks again

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Thanks for the feedback guys. Brian's winter cover is what I'm looking for. By the way I winter at Chestnut Neck and run out of Margate Tony. How about a cover from the stern to the bridge for when the boat sits in the slip?

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I am looking into having a cockpit sunshade made for my 73 31 sport fish as well as a winter cockpit cover. Does anyone have pictures available of these covers on their boats. Thanks, Kurt

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Thanks for the responses. I have to talk to the builder about this. I don't want to insult him but these are big numbers.

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My builder tells me that my Perkins T6.354 engine's piston kits are $800 each and change. He said that they are a high performance pistons. My rebuild for one engine is going to be $15,000. Is this a good number? I am having sticker shock. Any ideas? Thanks, Kurt.

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I unfortunately had the Bertram insignias stolen from the port and starboard sides while dry docked this winter. They were nice enough to leave the screws. Is there anywhere to purchase these? I hope all is well, Kurt

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Looks like the rig that saved Apollo 13

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Ditto on Faro Blanco. The sunset is incredible as well as the Coronas.

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Capt. Frank, how did your bottom do after it's first season with the bottom done? Did any other blisters show up?

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The boatyard power washed the barnacles off the bottom which exposed hondreds of little gelcote divots. I'm assuming these were blisters but they never bubbled. I think that the gelcote is falling apart. I have since soda blasted the bottom and have bagun to grind out the bad areas. I'v searched the...

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I wish I'd known about the continuation before I started the renewal. That sounds like the way to go.

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Anyone renewed lately. I just received a letter from the Coast Guard informing me that I have to take an open book test for $45. This is news to me.

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The lift pump seems to have solved the oil overfill problem. It still smokes at idle but clears under load. I'm going to follow up by sending the inj. pumps to Armondo and have the head done. Thanks for all of the advice. This site is priceless. Happy Holidays to everyone, Kurt :-D

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I had a local diesel shop reman all of the injectors this summer. I suspect that oil is dripping down through aged valve seals that may be causing smoke. I'm having the head done this winter. My worry is the oil sump filling with diesel. Could this be a pump issue? My Lucas Cav pumps are due for ser...

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My port engine smokes at idle and it looks like a mini exxon valdez in the water behind my exhaust. I checked the oil after yesterdays run and it is over full. I think there is fuel getting into the oil system. Anybody have thoughts on where diesel can get into the oil system? I have Perkins 250HP. ...

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I just dealt with a fuel leak on my Lucas Cav. It was coming from the throttle arm. I removed it and since it was a sealed unit I had a N.J. Diesel repair company replace the seal to the tune of $300. Be careful opening it up yourself.

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I know this has been covered but I can't find pictures of some scupper ideas. Anybody have some? Mine are original. Thanks, Kurt

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Thanks for the advice guys. I'm going to take it to Perkins for an evaluation. I'm not going to mess with this one. Bob, I'll call you if I need help, Kurt

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My perkins has a Lucas CAV injection pump that is dripping from the throttle linkage. Can this be repaired without removing the pump from the engine or is this a major repair? Thanks in advance for any help. Kurt

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I use the same one as RAWicklund on my 3 blade props and have had no problems

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Fish look, FYI I've seen AA Mabru (the seller) on you tube refurbing a Bert. 31.

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Farmers Almanac is callin for 40in. in March. Al Gore has no clue!!!!!

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Hey all. I just wanted to pass on a connection for used electronics and parts. I just purchased a used furono radar and a bracket and power cord for an older raytheon V-850. This guy (James) was up front and great to work with. His business is A Plus Used Marine Electronics in California 323-963-1729

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Cheetah, we have the same engines, props and output. The heat exchangers can be an issue with these engines. I'll PM you with more info. courtesy of Brewster Minton

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I'm taking my props to get tuned up and was wondering what other diesel owners were running. IE 4 blade vs 3 blade, cupping, Engine HP, Engine type, cruise rpms and speed, top end rpm and speed. My 250 hp Perkins give me a 23 Knot cruise at 2350 and 26Knot top end at 2650 on three blade props. Thank...

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Thanks for the info. All of my questions were answered. This site is priceless to a new 31 owner. Thanks again, Kurt

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I own a stock 1975 31 FB with Perkins Diesels and was wondering if Bertram used different sized fuel tanks during certain years. Gas verses diesel. I'm sure that this has been discussed previously but I can't seem to find the thread. The previous owner had the deck up but didn't replace the stock Fi...

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Try Engine Distributers. Theey're in N.J. I believe that they cover Crusader. 856 228-7298

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I purchased my Bert 31 because of it's classic lines and style. When fishing the canyons I would look out to the horizon and could only make one recognizable silouette. The 31 is timeless and I'm proud to finally own one.

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Thanks Bill. I'll look into it.

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Any advice on what wood I should use to replace my failing cabin decking? Marine grade plywood? Thanks

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Bob, it looks like I'm redoing my whole aft bulkhead. I'll keep you posted. Capt. PAt makes it look easy. We'll see. Kurt

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Thanks for the pics Capt. Pat. Those bulkheads came out great. :-D

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I just purchased a 1975 31 Bertram FB that needs some work. I've seen some sharp aft cabin windows shaped like a tear drop (Sea Nile). Where can these be purchased? Your site is a great source of info. Thanks for the hard work. Kurt

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