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I saw this photo on the new Bertram 35 site. It looks like it's overhead storage in the salon. I'm at work and cannot go measure right now LOL and was wondering if any of you have created overhead storage like this. Would love to see some creative ideas. http://www.bertram.com/assets/images/bertram3...

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Wow!

Sure beats a rocking horse!

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I started looking up this stuff. Radiant foil is another option, attic foil. From what I read it's strong and less expensive than the bubble. The more I read the more I think I may end up putting it in my attic!

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Doug
Is the aluminum foil on the cooler there to deflect sunlight?
I've never heard of that trick.

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Tony I think you can huck it through one of the front windows. I believe I read that somewhere here. I've never measured... Carl, Good to hear that it stays cold for a while. I may have to upgrade someday. I still have the original one, it works, but surely is not very efficient being 45 years old.

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Don I believe Isotherm is popular. Does anyone USE their fridge a lot? If so, what are you putting into it. I don't want to run the generator JUST to run the fridge while running. So we use it as a cupboard for dry goods, bread, etc. with no refrigeration an no humidity. I sometimes think it's a was...

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http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/davegreene1/Sea%20Cock_zpswwqdvxef.jpg FYI, I just figured this out recently. The easy way to make a hosted photo show up is paste the link. Then with your curser, highlight the entire link. Then click on the "Img" button. This will place the image code on e...

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Dug This may be the 2nd one you mentioned. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1963/Bertram-31-3120026/Rockport/ME/United-States?refSource=standard%20listing#.WojM22aZMc0 I'm not in love with the bench on the flybridge. I do like the way they did the welded stainless on the bridge. The handrails flow wi...

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Marlin, that sounds like what my neighbor has in his wood boat "Brat", you may have see it around, it's about 30'. thanks for the tip on the system.

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Here's a link to the picture.

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Good idea Tony!

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How about ropes?
Any tricks out there?

I saw on YouTube some people put them in the washing machine in a pillow case....my wife may toss me in there if I screw up her machine.

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I have tubes on my hatches as well. But the diameter is not very large, they are susceptible to clogging. It would be interesting to put a video camera below to see if they work properly. Placing a canvas cover over the cockpit while the boat is at rest will dramatically reduced the amount of rain w...

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Tony,
Thank you VERY much!

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Yannis Thank you for the info. I've tried to see how the felt tracks are adhered inside the frame. I'm not sure yet, as I don't see any screws. My back windows don't slide either. One is still glass. The other, on the starboard side is plexi, it must have been replaced at some point I'm guessing. Ha...

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Yannis
I'm hoping a place like this would have something.
https://www.dkhardware.com/auto-glass-r ... ce_price=-

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Yannis, Pete and others who have replaced side windows... Can you replace the window felts after you pull out the windows? Or does the entire frame need to be pulled in order to get the window felt internal tracks out and replaced? I'd like to refurbish the side windows. The main reason is the windo...

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Marlin, I'm with ya on keeping it original as much as possible. The cockpit deck could use fish boxes. The bowrail can be replicated in shape, but with safer welded joints. I'd like to find someone to do a good job on the bulkhead rot. That's my first thing to attack right now. The rest of it can be...

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Tony
Thanks for the tip!

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Mike,
YES! those are two pet peeves we have.
I fear that when I really need that bow rail for it's intended purpose, it won't hold my weight.
The ladder round bars are another accident waiting to happen with a slip. Plus pulling that thing in and out to open the engine box sucks.

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I found some rot on a couple bulkheads. Which led me to thinking about pulling the cockpit deck to do it right. Which led me to thinking it would be nice to have a deck with long fish boxes, live well, etc. I then got the price list from Cabrera and got carried away tallying up pieces and parts. I'm...

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I have used the AC mostly while at port, with shore power. I've yet to camp out on the hook, although hope to this summer. Used it a couple times on long crossings, where I wanted to beat the heat, at that point it was being powered by the Generator. Once I get a good fridge, I could see running the...

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Tony My son did that type of work in the marina for some of the larger sport fish boats years ago. He was naturally handy with tools and mechanics and small in stature. He ended up working on one boat for a while doing other odd jobs, waxing, etc. He turned down the pay (not sure I would have done t...

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I have the Next Gen on the port side like the link above and image.
Mine has worked very well for 5 years.

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thanks, I'll take a look at mine.

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you had me at "french models"...

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I'd love to take some pictures of your hose connection setup on the 31 for all of this stuff. Otherwise I won't remember how to do it. Looking forward to seeing the boat AND the pool pump setup.

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I was thinking the same thing about the gravity/bilge drain. It may not keep up. I have two drains. One stern, one mid ship. However, the bilge pumps should kick in as well if needed. And if you are plugged in the batteries would not die. My son and I were talking about these concepts last night and...

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Marlin Thank you for the info. If you used a limited amount of water to cool the system, then you would not have the chance of flooding the boat. Like my trashcan full of freshwater idea or some other tank. Or, you pull the plug on the boat, while it's on the lift. That way if you do burst a pipe it...

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Marlin I'd like to know how to keep the AC going while the boat is on the lift. It would keep the boat dry and less prone to mildew. I was thinking I could leave a trash can full of water on the dock and have the boat circulate. However, that looks quite odd and ugly. Would love to hear your ideas. ...

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Marlin
I'd like my wife to see your boat to see the upgrades, etc.
She's liked the amenities and such on the 35. I told her our 31, with a few upgrades will do us just fine.

Steve

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I seem to remember the guy that did mine would use a projector on the transom in order to visually see what size looked right.
He could go in or out making the letters smaller or larger.
John Teeto, painted my letters. Very good guy in S. FL.

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Just back from the Stuart Boat Show. My brother lives up there, had free tickets, and I've been looking forward to seeing the new Bertram 35. I like to go to these shows to pick up ideas, and introduce my wife, Melissa, to new ideas I have for the boat. My impression on the 35, was favorable; if you...

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It would be great to do a group trip. Could still call it the UVI. Definitely on the bucket list.

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Good reminder. I have never tested, nor checked the dates on mine.

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My ICOM M504 radio LCD is unreadable. Apparently due to sun damage is my guess. ICOM does not offer a "dust cover" for this model. Their response is "it's flush mounted and weather proof, you don't need one". Sending it to ICOM for repair is $95/hour. A new radio is around $450 and has new bells and...

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Keep working on that idea Bob Norton. I'll take one when you are done!

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Thanks Yannis, that's nice and organized. I like that. It gives me some ideas.

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I have been keeping tools in plastic boxes in the V Berth compartments. Not really easy to take them in and out of those hatches. And I'm not sure the plastic boxes really make much difference in keeping them sealed up from the elements. I'm considering purchasing a couple of tool bags instead. I th...

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I have a fortress in the chocks. However, I only use it for sand. Works very well in sand. Grassy spots I use a claw or bruce style anchor, that’s my go-to anchor for 95% of the time. I keep it in a plastic crate in the back, not pretty, and it’s a workout. Anyone here installed a bow pulpit with an...

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Happy New Year everyone!

I started my year off by cleaning the bilges today.
Gonna be a good year.

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Happy Hollandaise!? I'm gonna have to use that.

Tommy and Pete, my condolences to you and your families. You guys ARE like family. I feel for you both.

Thanks to the guys for keeping the site going.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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I've studied that video a half dozen times. Here's what I've heard from people that know the guy. 1. The boat was water logged. 2. He lost power and could not control the boat. From my observations it appears that the seas are not that big, and his boat was destined to nose dive with the water weigh...

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Looking forward to hearing responses on this. When you need it, you may not even have time to manually deploy it. Look at this guy in Jupiter Inlet. Not much time to manually deploy a raft, and he seems like he's in slow motion. The video is good reminder to wear a pfd while running offshore or in a...

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In case anyone else finds this thread and has the same need. I just found the same switch but coated/sealed to prevent the elements from getting inside. https://www.amazon.com/Cole-Hersee-M606-Push-Pull-Switch/dp/B000XBCOXM/ref=pd_sbs_263_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000XBCOXM&pd_rd_r=1N5AQRFZDF4BHWF1G...

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Tony, Marlin,
Good advice. I'll probably by a spare or two as well for the others that are old.
Thanks

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a quick google and I found this. It looks like the same switch.
https://www.amazon.com/Cole-Hersee-M-48 ... automotive

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On my lower helm control panel (dash board) there are a number of pull switches on the left and right hand site of the gauges. Two of them are stuck and I cannot pull them up in order to activate the Anchor light, nor the Wipers. I have attached an image of one of the switches. It appears to be made...

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