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CamB25

So Cam, how do you intend to get that engine off the pallet and installed on the boat? https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/h2V9eNi3Q4KXAw7manb5WQ.ykCnCSCbdUywzn6xCA9DqK That's about the only excitement recently. The boat is back at the painters for some re-work. Many months of delay. Happy New Year!

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Have you put a vacuum gage on it? My guess if you have a vacuum leak somewhere.

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For a second there, I thought you were going to tell us you ordered two new motors!

Good luck with the project!
Cam

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Very interesting. One owner, fresh water, garage kept, good running condition. I'd love to see more pictures!

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Nothing sticks well to PVC. I would use coosa, divinycell, foam, or plywood in that order. I have ordered lots of material from these guys over the years. They have regular 20% off sales: https://www.fibreglast.com/category/Foam I will check my scrap bins for coosa, etc. I might have a few small pie...

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Yannis- - With a statement like that I can only guess your not married.[/quote]

Now THAT is funny!

CamB25

I like Yannis' mummification option. I plan to do this to myself one of these days...my wife might help! :-D Might be a forth option: Store the boat in the water with a caretaker to keep it exercised and operational. Ideally, find a yard that knows Bertrams, like Worton Creek. Rent a slip and let th...

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[quote="CamB25" You can get "deals" on their close-outs page. Your a luckier person then me...the only time I ever seem to find stuff on "Close Out" pages is after I bought and installed one at full price.[/quote] The trick is to spend 10 years on the project....everything is bound to go on sale at...

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Yes. the box chock is unique. I had mine re-chromed for $$$. I have been buying quite a few parts from Gemlux. http://www.gemlux.com/

Quality in my hands feels good, and the prices are reasonable. You can get "deals" on their close-outs page.

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My brother saw it on Facebook. I'm not a facebook person, so I can't help with navigation.

I don't think I've ever seen one before. Looks like serious fun to me!!

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Twin 454s, no waiting

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Dem are strange-lookin' outboards, Jethro!

Good luck with the swap!

CamB25

Tru fuel and Stihl MotoMix work great for me. In Wilmington, NC we can buy non-ethanol gas at many stations, but up here in the land of the liberals (N. Va), there is ZERO non-ethanol fuel available.

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Pete, Good luck with the surgery! I think it is unusual that your Dr. doesn't already have a relationship with a rehab facility nearby. They all seem to have a "win-win" arrangement. I know of a few here in Northern VA, but no experience in Germantown area. My mother had in-patient rehab at VA Hospi...

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Ouch!

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Count me in. Might actually be able to bring a Bertram to the event!

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Thoughts: - follow the mfg recommendations - keep your materials warm until immediately ready to use - fast cure hardeners can help. - cold cure epoxy - https://www.systemthree.com/products/cold-cure-cold-weather-epoxy - Work on pieces/parts in a heated shop. I built "modules" in my heated garage ov...

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Nice! I really like the wood on the bulkheads and the design of the helm. Too bad the season is short!

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Do these bulkheads carry any structural loads? If not, the Coosa is probably overkill. Divinycell is readily available, cheaper and easy to work with. http://www.diabgroup.com/en-GB/Products ... vinycell-H

Cam

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Matthew, Consider a Port-a-Bracket. Soren form Denmark used one successfully on his 25. The initial cost seems high, but it will save you countless hours of fabrication time while retaining the full transom. It's a much shorter path to splash time than my creation/aberration. I am very guilty of ove...

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Did the cap blow off on the way home? Todd This is funny! Matthew - the engine sits back on a 10" jackplate. There should be enough room. 3 drain tubes in the center area are to drain off the deck. I figured that having 3 was 50% better than the stock boat, and they are higher (deck is higher than ...

CamB25

Thanks! Here's a shot of the half-sized splashwell. I have more detailed shots if you need them. I just cut a smiley face in the transom and made a mold. https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/UKbata7h1M6UP2E6Pv7QCy3tl4vdgUXGzexVkmIpMSb John - The guys at Worton are fun to work with! The one picture wa...

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They did a great job painting over my prep. They casually offered me a job, but I reminded them that I can only do one boat each decade and I'm 53. :-D I'm sure the painter was in grade school when I started this project. I like that dark blue bottom, as well. The bottom is now done-done. They flair...

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Back in my shop for phase 2000 of the project! Hopefully the next time I haul it out will be for a wet test! https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/gEV1lert0KNxFtS2otpO7O7kS3pg8C840J4HaCSm4fD https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/OuOdctLSEVmECRwIGJrvaUJbAzq24PTduvKMeuBW7pz I had to remove the sandpaper b...

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Great job, Chris! I can't wait for the day I can post the numbers!

Cam

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I would use Evercoat or bondo for small holes/dings. For large rot or holes, I have had very good luck with epoxy fillers like Sculpt Wood or the Jamestown product. They are two part molding clay-type products. I have successfully used them for wood rot repairs on doors and frames. Good paint adhesi...

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I used 2oz cloth (not mat) when I finished the inner hull sides in an attempt bridge all of the heavy weave. Worked fairly well, but I still busted my backside fairing out all of the exposed areas. Many rounds of fill/sand before primers. It's work...no way around it.

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Looks pretty reasonable! One trick I use is to fill the weave of the glass with thickened epoxy or epoxy fairing compound while it is still green (chemical bond). This saves lots of grinding time when you start to fair out the surfaces for finishes. I never thought about using a shrink wrap tent. I ...

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Good to hear all is reasonably well. I pulled my parents out of Wilmington and others joined the caravan north. 2 old people, 2 young people, 2 large dogs, one baby, and my little Scout boat camped out at my house in VA for a week. Took us 27 hours to get back last week....rivers flooding closed eve...

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Thanks! Yes, the chrome was completely shot when I bought the boat, so everything was re-done. The price was high, the result just OK. I re-did all 4 vents - used 2 and sent 2 to someone on the board a few years ago. The boat spent many years on a mooring and float dock and the lines rubbed through ...

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Peter,

Those are the original anchor locker vents. They are non-functional now, but I wanted to pay homage to the original design so I re-installed them. There is a weep hole in the back to let water drain out. Just decorative "bling".

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Installing some bling while I wait for the hull paint: https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/jxzCzN8uMSKyZbDaxHlhH0tJXsQb9lx5SJ7aJV04gUO The bow chock sits back from the edge of the cap enough to allow lines to rub against the leading edge of the cap. When I bought this boat/project/lifestyle back in ...

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Thanks, Reid. That is a beautiful combination!

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I decided to hold off. I need to see the boat in the sunlight before deciding on racing stripes.

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I would buy 5 gallons, at least. Mix in relatively small batches. Install bulkheads around your fuel lines.

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Not going to be fun. Wilmington is going crazy with storm prep. I came down Sunday to pull my boat off the dry stack, secure the little house, take pictures of the new house under construction, and get my parents out of here. We'll see if anything remains next week.

CamB25

Looks like it's VERY reinforced now! Ready to do battle! In my experience it is sometimes easier to wet out the substrate with a slightly thickened patch of epoxy to fill surface irregularities. This alows the fabric to bridge these areas. Thickened just enough to stay where you want it...let it sta...

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Tried Short's Marine?
https://www.shortsmarine.com/

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Well...I wouldn't stress too much about. I think the key is to get the stringers secured aft. The bending forces up in the bow are minimal given the sharp bow entry. The flex in the hull is obvious in the area of your problem and back along the hull. From my memory of delamination anecdotes, I think...

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New stuff! I'm excited for you! Take video if you can. Good luck on your trails!

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Bahia Mar, baby!

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good one!
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Joe's double stripe:

https://imgs.yachthub.com/1/7/1/2/0/6/0_4.jpg

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Here's a good looking boot stripe, though I don't care for the white chine/bottom: http://newimages.yachtworld.com/resize/1/63/86/4826386_20140925092424128_1_XLARGE.jpg?f=/1/63/86/4826386_20140925092424128_1_XLARGE.jpg&w=972&h=729&t=1411665883000 My wife is leaning towards a dark blue, so will proba...

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Nice work!

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You guys are great! Very good suggestions! Steve - bottom paint is a variable. I could dry stack this boat within a 1/4 mile from my house and skip the bottom paint. Bottom would be Oyster White. Or, I can use my slip to store the boat (15 min drive) and paint the bottom (some color other than white...

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Fresh coats of Bahama Blue, baby! https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/H1grYeWfbPuG7l7afYsqIY28FZ9nQ0VR2K0jFggD8yO Oyster White on the inside! https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/7ote9ScrFxyavAPJkHRnDSUy63vc2GGQzTtBMKw4LNI Now for the boot stripe...opinions? Color choices: Black or Oyster White (tops...

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I have yet to discover the purpose for that piece. I would leave it in place and glass around it, not over it. Are you glassing both sides of the stringers? I would not glass over the tops, just run strips up the sides.

Cam

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The hatch is teak over plywood? The lip on the deck is teak? Can you cut out a border around the hatch to remove the plywood layer and replace with a non-rot material like Coosa or glass or aluminum? Goal would be to eliminate the wood to wood contact where the hatch rests on the lip. Is there a bul...

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