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CamB25

Sounds like we have the start of the Bertram All-Stars (think George Clinton and the P-Funks)!! A wall of BASS! Maybe we should have a RAVE at the next rendezvous? Ha! Yannis - for my prize, I would like to see more pictures of your floating vacation!! I use them for inspiration as I continue the et...

CamB25

I need those Saturday, Rocky. We have a set of QSC k12's and a ksub. These work great in bars, but we need more bottom for Saturday's outdoor gig!! One of the hazards with everyone playing direct to the board and using IEMs....no amp that I can turn up!

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yes - bass and tenor sax in this band. do you play?

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With a twist...

Fly my band over there and we'll play for free on the dock while Rocky works his magic repairing the hole. This would be good therapy!

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Like Willie the Warf Rat on my old 13 Whaler!

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yep, gotta be a warf rat in the hull!

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Access hole to spray a bee/hornet/wasp nest! Like this one on my boat:

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Sounds like you can make do with what you have if you are only going short distances at low speeds. A couple of items to consider...maybe for your next tow vehicle: Width - damn wide boat...can't see anything out the rear or much out the side mirrors. I have a wide load permit for mine in case Johnn...

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Love it! The bow shot is the "I mean business" shot!

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if you can sand the epoxy, the surface should be ready for the clear. I would continue sanding up through 320 grit before spraying to reduce/eliminate sand marks.

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4Runner and a B25 seems like a disaster of a marriage. In my opinion, you need a long well base truck with BIG brakes! My 2012 F150 Screw with the ecoboost V6 and tall gears in the rear tows like a dream, and gets 21mpg on the highway when you are not towing anything, no matter how it's loaded with ...

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HA! I've been debating power choices for over 5 years and in my research I have yet to find a combination that has not worked on a B25 - single/twin I/Os, single/twin outboards, diesels...doesn't seem to matter a great deal. If you like the performance of the 225's, you'll probably like any twin out...

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I used Florida Marine Tanks (henderson, NC) for my tank. They did a nice job for a reasonable cost.

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That actually sounds like good news....let me know who the nerve doc is in McLean. I live in the area if you need a place to stay for a night or two. No boats up here right now, but I do have a nice hot tub!

Good Luck!
Cam

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Nice! How about some specs? How are you getting 325hp? I see the edelbrock carb...heads, too?

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Nice Bert! Welcome the board. You may want to re-check that hull number...much too low for a 70's vintage boat. Mine is a 1963 and the hull number is 437.

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I haven't heard of Glasurit...looks like a BASF euro-spec paint line. "Glass-Your-it!"

Thanks, Frank. I have a small HVLP setup and I'll give it a try one of these days. We'll be down for labor day weekend.

Cam

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Spraying is definitely easier!

Frank - What sort of sprayer/setup are you using to spray the epoxy and varnish. I would like to try this! thanks

CamB25

That's the method that was recommended to me and I am trying....prep is just this side of torture, especially on complex parts like my helm seat. My "schedule": Wood = Iroko Stain (optional) = water-based aniline dye. Do not use anything with glycol or the epoxy will not adhere correctly. Epoxy - Sy...

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yes! Always wear the respirator! Even for selfies!

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I wouldn't want to mess with them...I've had them chase me down the ICW while running my little Whaler...I was too close to the nest! http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz62/camsbertram/osprey_zps92ffc94e.jpg They are good fishermen...at least they selected a good boat as their home! http://i814.pho...

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Corey. $40k is for power and paint. New, of course. Capt Bone's old boat is a good target for a "reasonable" cost ride, but I had the impression you were going full on custom. A full custom hull-up high quality build will run close to $100k if you do much of the work yourself. You can work down from...

CamB25

Welcome! I have to chime in on this subject...voice of reason? maybe, but based on your posts I think you might appreciate some perspective. I've been working on my 25 for 5years now and it will take another year or so (stock answer) and another $40k+ to get it finished. That $40k is just for power ...

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Looks like 6 cyl engines. I don't see a turbo in these shots.

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It's like the "boat that time forgot". There is a full assortment of tackle ready to go in the cabin...like it was brought in from the bay, lifted, and they just walked away. I'm sure there is a sad story to go along with the boat, unfortunately.

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Hauled my Scout, wife, and friends over to Solomons Island, MD yesterday to explore new waters,,,Found the Miss Beth hanging in the air with a surprise on the flybridge! http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz62/camsbertram/missbetty_zps597c5a3a.jpg Poor cell phone pic, but there is a large Osprey nes...

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Stumper...I'll throw this out as bait: Check the harmonic balancer on that engine (I assume it has one). if the balancer has spun on the elastomer it will put the engine out of balance. The crankshaft will start hammering fore and aft in the block and may sound like grinding in the trans when under ...

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It's only a 16' truck, so you're not taking a lot of "stuff". Why not use one of the PODS services instead of driving a truck? Has to be cheaper than flying people back to Florida. You and your wife each drive one car.

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What does this mean?

"The "Ay Caramba" is not for sale to US Citizens while in US Waters"

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I'll repeat myself...I love it! Where is Cap't Bone? This should be his boat? I really like how that bracket carries the chine line aft. Do you have any photos of the boat out of the water? One of these days I'll be designing a similar bracket for my 25. I'd like to take some notes! Thanks! Cam

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one of these days you guys will see my 25 up there!!! Hope everyone had a good time!

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i think we are saying the same thing. This joint has depth and the joint strength can be developed behind the facing surfaces, thus eliminating the need for fiberglass on the faces and the associated finishing chores. In fact, unless you are going for a yacht grade finsih, just use some 4000 UV for ...

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The Cap't is the expert and I will never be confused with an expert, but I would try to glass on the back side as much as possible to keep the two parts from moving relative to each other. You're likely to get a lot of twisting type motion up there. Then fill most of the void with foam sheet or a pi...

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Ian - I love that Seashell Green! Personally, I would not use a blind tapped hole to mount the pedestals, which is essentailly what you have sketched. Difficult to repair and not a secure mounting. You'll have a high of bending moment on the base with a weak attachement to the deck. I think you will...

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A nightmare...I wish you good luck getting it restored.

Cam

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for consideration...I like using insulation board for mock-ups. Easy to cut and duct tape together. ~$8 a sheet at LOWEs/HD Here's a shot of the 1/2 bow seat and forward liner mock-up from my B25. Brown paper for the 2D line layout, and to represent the footprint of the center console. i'll make the...

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How are the hinges installed?

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Looks like good family fun! Any pictures outside in the sun?

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Kevin, Sounds similar to the center stringer in the older B25s. This third stringer runs the length of the boat and covers the hull seam from the two piece mold. There is a piece of plywood on edge that runs the length of the boat. You can see part of it in this picture. On my boat we remove the cen...

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Pete - Good luck with your surgery. I was able to find the United Yachts page. I love your boat, and it's a real bargain at your asking price. If I wasn't eyebrow deep into my B25 project, I would be running it up the intracoastal right now. I talk it up to folks I know that are in the market for a ...

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Bob - all the dealers I've talked to seem to feel the same about the 350 v8 Yamaha. When I mention it as an option, they universally argue against it. What is your experience with the offshore series V6 4.2l engines? Your thoughts on using a 300 on a B25? thanks

CamB25

Three outboards? Why? Is there a "real" perfromance advantage over two or even one? These boats make me second guess my power choice for the 25 - single 300. Makes me think I'll be severely under powered until I remember that the boat was born with a pair of 110 hp I/Os! Damn shame to chop up a rare...

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Might be nice to have a seat molded into the engine hatch forward of the Volvo. Since it drains to the bilge, you could use the void between the seat and the deck as a storage comparpment for "wet" items like a stern anchor and rode, or make it a built-in cooler. I know you are ready for more glass ...

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Ian - Why is the engine compartment so long? Are you placing batteries in front of the engine? Will the engine hatch cover this entire area, or is there a deck hatchplate? What's that black piece installed in front of the engine?

I'm getting excited just looking at the photos!!

Cam

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Wow! I like that color. Did your kids pick that one out. I seem to remember that was the plan.

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I don't think anything has to convey. I own the boat and through the custom work (documented) it is transformed to the point where it can get a new number. The Mass. number that is currently on the title was a complete fabrication as Hull ID# were not used until the early 70's. The boat was titled n...

CamB25

A possible strategy to get insurance, but I have not tried it yet and will not until my Bertram is finished. Get the boat titled as a new vessel. From what I have been told, if the boat is refitted to a certain level, the hull ID can be changed. In my case, I am completely rebuilding the boat, proba...

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Might be a heat related problem with the ignition (hei?). Try running with engine cover off and a fan blowing across the ignition module. If the engine runs better you probably have degraded insulation in the module and/or a bad ground. If you can pinpoint the problem areas, you can swap parts with ...

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oh my, that is a flash back to my 25 on the day I became her new owner. Scary....

No way a B25 will fit into a conex box in one piece. Containers are deigned for truck and rail transport. Inside width is around 8'6"

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