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I was there in June and still oil droplets would rise to the surface.
The place has a impact on you. I cant really explain it

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yes, it is really strong,
I think there is some different shots of it being done on my photobucket account will try to post link
Good luck!

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While I cannot take credit of the windshield done on my 31 I, was there and watched the process, the guy overseeing the project was from merrit boat works, 1. the windshield was removed and the flybridge supported by 2x4 2. A thin veneer of wood was bent to follow the contour of the opening of the o...

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Thanks again for the Help
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Thanks for the education,

Have a nice set available for a good price , so im going to go for it , 20x23 4 blade nibral
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past posts on the subject indicate a 20x23 prop will be a good fit for the cummins 250 I kept the original strut angle, used high tide marine struts which are duplicates of the original set up for 1/1/2 shafts the mechanic says he does not want to go bigger in diameter than 19 inches, is there a min...

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Joe is a really good guy. Did you see the 28 phoenix that he restored? I will be keeping my boat next to his shop on the hard to finish my interior when it is done having the diesels installed. Cabrerra is a good source for parts, just make sure you have delivery dates signed with him, he can run sl...

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Bob,that looks really nice,
Might have to borrow that idea.

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Thanks for the complements and encouragment
I wish i could take the credit for the work but not by my hand.
Marlins fiberglass /painter did most of the demo/rebuilding
Cabrerra the vberth and deck engine boxes.

Still finishing the engine install but it's pretty much done
Next finish exhaust

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this link should show all the progress pics

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Troy this lift is already installed with the dock , actually its a 20,000 lb lift, so weight that will not be an issue , its a deeded dock with property on the spill way in boyton. the width of the property is 30 feet and the dock goes out 45 feet. Its also comes with two parking spaces next to the ...

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Pete

Thanks for the info
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Looking at dock space for sale with a four post lift, concrete posts , 16000lb weight limit .
Would this be adequate for a bertram 31 with diesels .

Also what is the minumum width between the posts to fit the boat. I never measured the beam at the widest point of the boat

thanks

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Walter,

Get well, get on the boat!

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Joe,

looking good.

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When I bought my 31 it was mostly stripped, so I need new helm, ram, etc.

I am using a helm pod from Capt Patrick, so would like a flush mount helm, any recommendations on type of helm/ram that would be used

Thanks

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Guys,

This site is great, Im sending my check out today to help with the update of the new site.
If you have not done so please do.

Craig Spencer

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I was in Kona in June, cool place went fishing with Marlin Majic, captain Jason Holtz.
I was amazed with the amount of charter boats in the harboar
Caught my first spearfish.

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Buju

No she is in a cocoon state ready for power, waiting to find a good deal on an outboard
Picking up items for it , pop up cleats, lights , also thinking of a pod for the helm

I'll try to get some updated pics

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Troy, I will go with the external strainers, but thanks for the offer
Pete , will make sure they are removable thanks for the heads up.

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Thanks for the responses , I do not have any of the thru hull , external strainers , etc. So I am getting a proposal for installing the motors, struts , fiberglass shaft logs, new rudder ports and am trying to get the clearest picture what I want and have it covered in the proposal, I will have to a...

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I have read about recomedations on the strainer on the bottom of the boat for the raw water pick up for the engines, what is the advantage versus using an strainer in the engine compartment, my mechanic is recommending the traditional strainers that you can see in the engine compartment, but to me i...

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Bob,
One of a kind!

What thickness is the glass?

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Russ,
Looking great!
Wish mine was that far along.

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Uncle Vic, I never met you, although I did see your Bertram 31 liscense plate cover"best boat ever built" at TSL. Was hoping to be in your tournament, although I know already who would win. I always look forward to your posts and the humor and wisdom in them. Thanks for all the responses in guiding ...

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Peter, is the gelcoat on your boat spidercracking, because if it is I am pretty sure you need to take everything back to to green glass to prevent the cracks from coming through the new topcoat

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Peter,

looking good
are you putting a bow rail back on?

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Harry,

Looks great , we have had the same issues with painting outside bugs, then when the day we have is good rain.

Ditto what Gert said on the wetsand/buff technique it will get her wet.

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Bob, I already have mine, went with 250's , the motors in question are for Joe E. with the major rehab that he is doing with his bertram 31 I however did talk with tony when I was considering purchasing the 270recons, and they were about 42000 with trannies gauges and harness. His last set sold of 2...

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Agree that is not the Boynton inlet, as of today the inlet has a board walk on both the north and south side.

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Joe I talked to the broker( mechanic )of the motors prior to buying my 250 cummins Never got to far with them He did say he was willing to sell all the struts shafts and props All for 32000 but I never negotiated with them. They were the motors I was going to go for if the motors that I looked at we...

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Joe, You have me beat, I thought I might be one of the younger members, I just turned 37. I have always admired these boats and my dream was to get one and rebuild it, better than the original to keep in my family. I grew up fishing on a 25 Bertram (age of 2), then the family went up to a 35 Bertram...

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Sim The bases on the struts I have are more square and less rectangular than the original. ( was concerned about strength) I want to keep the strut angle close to original and I did not want to guess if the ones i have are the right angle or not. They also would have to be bored out to fit larger sh...

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Pete,
Do you think it's best just to get high tide struts,
Or get custom ones made?
High tide was about 800$
Per strut with cutlas bearing for 1 1/2 shaft

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Thanks for the info

I called high tide
Waiting for him to call back
Looks like the ones I have are from another boat
Glad I figured it out before I had them machined

Thanks

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In the process of putting in 250 cummins/ was going to use the original struts if possible-need to be machined for 1.5 inch shafts. However when i received the boat the struts were already removed and was wondering if they were the original ones, any way to tell. The struts have 4 holes that are squ...

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Pete, that sucks, My father has been putting it off for about 5 years now, he needs 1 knee done. He keeps hoping for better/proven solution. He just turned 70 so he is really starting to try to get it done while he is in otherwise good health. My 31 is not done yet, but I do get out on the 25 so let...

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Bob, Major step looks fantastic! Where did you buy the plexus material, and how was it applied( caulking gun)? My father and I are working on a center console, the cap is off and was going to epoxy it back in place, but I heard plexus material would be a good option, how did you like working with it...

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Bill I thought about this before fiberglassing the front windshield in and replacing the side window frames. I utilized Capt Patrick's kit that he offers for sale on the site for the side window frames and they look great. If you want to keep the original look of aluminum I know Cabrerra(in Miami) s...

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Marlin, that would be great!

Thanks again for allowing me to keep my motors in your storage and everything else.

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It's been coming along
Just picked up a set of cummins 250
Troy I'll call you when boat is back in lantana
Next project is installing fuel tank

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http://s1113.photobucket.com/albums/k51 ... ncerortho/

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Thanks all for the responses
This info will help with the final offer
Mechanic and I are going to listen to them tomorrow

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Searched the site.
It seems most of the application have 1.5/1 trannies with these motors , is it okay to have 2/1 or what negative effects would that yield.

The motors that I am looking at have twindisc 2/1 mounted to them.

Thanks

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Opunui, I will be in Oahu for couple of days prior to going to Kona. If you do charters would like to orgainize it to get out in Oahu also. Most of the time will be spent in Kona, so far I was told about Marlin Majic, Stong Persuader, and Sea Genie 2 But local knowledge is best Thanks for the reply ...

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Heading over in may, would like to get out at least one day.
Anyone with any first hand experience with charter

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Buju, the console would have been easier to just use as a template, the guy helping decided he wanted to fix it, however I am going to change the top of it maybe put a tilted angle on it or a pod , made out of teak. The boat was flipped over and the hole was fixed by stripping fiberglass back and re...

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http://s1113.photobucket.com/albums/k510/drspencerortho/willys%20flat%20boat/ This is a boat that Buju had down in the Keys, started to rebuild it. The boat originaly had a hole in the hull from hitting a turtle, dont have a picture of that maybe Buju still has it. Hull was repaired, had to replace ...

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Vic,
Sounds like that boat show was a lot of fun
The seller has not been able to make them run, even though they were running take outs.
they were comissoned in eary 2000 so most likeyly all the hoses need to be replaced, so for the cost , still seems better to bite the bullet and buy new.

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