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CamB25

Amazing! I'm following the journey via Bing Maps. Stuart island looks like a quiet place! You are at anchor in the harbor?

CamB25

You are reminding me that I need to run over to my friend's Sea Ray and help him install new pulleys, belt, exhaust flappers, etc. on his merc 350 Mag, Bravo 3...hopefully that fixes it, but it's an I/O, so you never know. He is on a first name basis with Sea Tow. Outboards, baby. None of that crap ...

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I run a similar setup that you are considering. Simrad 3 in 1 off the transom and an Airmar B150M, 20 degree, 300watt thru-hull. Simrad and Garmin MFDs. I've mounted the Simrad so low that it rooster tails underway. I can generally hold bottom at lower cruising speeds. The down scan and side scan ar...

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Thanks for the lesson on Beaufort scale! I had never heard of this. Found a chart at NOAA: https://www.weather.gov/pqr/beaufort My NOAA forecast for tomorrow: Fri: SW winds 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Patchy nearshore and beach fog early with visibility 1 to 3 nm. Wave detail: SE 2...

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For a quick lesson in what it's like to have breakfast in the South, please review the menu from Cast Iron Kitchen, below. This restaurant was featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives a couple of years ago. It's down the street from me. I had the Dirty South Biscuit on my last trip there....instant ...

CamB25

When I launched my boat I kept blowing the fuse to the jackplate's hydraulic pump. Up sized, blew again, Up sized again, blew a third time. I called Bob's for advice. Their reply, "Don't use a fuse, everyone just runs it right off the battery!" The run from the fuse to the pump was less than 2 feet ...

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hmmmm...it's normally not practical to protect the high amperage wire from battery to engine starter. 600 - 1000+amps. Generally you keep the run short and the wire big to avoid issues. Even if you want to do it, a circuit breaker is not appropriate. #2 awg is really small for an engine starting cir...

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looks great!

CamB25

I never pass Kent Narrows without stopping at the Narrows Restaurant for crab soup. https://thenarrowsrestaurant.com/ You may wish to consult the experts at Worton Creek Marina for the pre-purchase and shipping options since they are relatively close. They have significant experience with Bertrams, ...

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I can't open the link you posted, but in terms of quantity...I think more = better. I have 4 rocket launchers, 8 in the gunnel/gunwale, 3 in the splashwell, and 2 in the helm seat. That's 17...and I'm not really a fisherman. I use them for a grill, downrigger, cutting board, net, etc. 2 are in the b...

CamB25

My surveyor would declare me in poor condition if I spent 17 hours on an airplane!

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Merry Christmas!

CamB25

You may not need a permanent mount. Check out Sea Suckers: https://www.seasucker.com/collections/all-products/products/gopro-mount?_pos=2&_fid=b3edcfbd0&_ss=c I have a couple of the larger models. I have used them to secure a huge, rolled-up floating foam raft to my T-Top. They are very secure! And ...

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A GoPro can respond to voice commands. My brother would yell at the GoPro on his helmet to take videos of mountain bike rides.

https://community.gopro.com/s/article/W ... uage=en_US

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Cam You know what is even crazier, they have to take the sand offshore to dump. They just went through a bunch of BS down here to convince the EPA to allow them to use it for beach replenishment for one of the beaches. Better on the beach then spend all that money to run it offshore. Then they just...

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Latest soundings from my closest inlet: https://eft.usace.army.mil/saw-nav/INLETS/TOPSAIL/Topsail_Inlet.pdf It's been filling in over the last couple of years (after dredging). Pucker factor this year, for me, was off the scale. I spent the 45 mins to run down to Masonboro Inlet which is managed wit...

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Seems like this deal with VEEM is an IP license. I get the sense that Sharrow is not directly involved in the inboard market any longer. From VEEM website: "VEEM has the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the Sharrow propellers for 17 years..." I'm sure they are helping some capacity, but we'l...

CamB25

What would make a good test? What boat configuration would have the broadest application? SF diesel, gas, shaft size, rudders, hp...lots of variables.

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Good question! We need an inboard test mule with a good bank account!

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The discovery of the new prop technology is quite interesting. Gregory Sharrow was working on new aerial drone designs trying to figure out how to reduce blade noise that was interfering with his audio-visual recordings. He figured it out in the aerial application and recognized it's value in the m...

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That seems to be the performance magic...quicker and efficient in the low and mid range while not sacrificing top end. It's a bit like 2 props in one. I don't know what the "pitch" is...they don't describe their props in that way and the part numbers don't provide a clue. The looped design is able t...

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Tony, I wasn't clear. The max RPM range for the engine is 5400 - 6000rpm. The Sharrow prop gets me to 5600 max while the Merc was a bit too much pitch and I topped out at 5300 and change. I'm not over-revving. I never run up at those speeds anyway as the boat gets squirrely! For outboards - Sharrow ...

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Here's a thread to discuss the Sharrow Marine technologies. https://sharrowmarine.com/ Caveat: This is new technology and expensive. The technology is just starting it's journey along the adoption S-curve, so if you are interested in monetary return on investment, you'll have to wait until this tech...

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yes, and a host of other performance improvements/refinements. It might be worth a thread of its own if folks are interested. Cost aside, the company has been great to work with and the product is excellent.

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I believe Jimmy G and Bob Lilco get close to 40 knots. Jimmy said his is still stable at top end. Those are the only ones that I know of that have pushed the envelope. Now if those Sharrow props, they are working on for inboards work, you might be able to get that additional speed without increasin...

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Bruce, What really stayed with me years ago was when Capt Pat said over 37 knots the boat gets up on the inner chines and can become unpredictable and fall off center. Not sure if that was just a passing comment but I remember it as a hard rule. Being that I’m topping out at 36 kts with the 370s, i...

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I’m a big fan of Nauti style. It’s great to watch these boat tours of all different boats even when they’re not my thing. For a few years I’ve been watching everything they put out. I’m not sure what I’d do with a boat like that but there is an ass for every seat. Here is a beast, the Valhalla flys...

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Awesome! Eastwind becomes HOTwind!

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my brain is bit fried with COVID, but I see a 2 or 3 point cradle, lined with plywood in a v-shape of the lower hull, but a few inches bigger. Lay soft foam over the plywood, lift and place the boat in the foam-lined cradle. snug as a bug in a rug! If you decide to cut the cabin out to make it an op...

CamB25

That amount of water seems unbelievably high. May want to check the orientation of your vents, vent loops, and look for other ways that rainwater/seawater can get into the system. It's been raining quite a bit up there, right?

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I hear you! I keep my dermatologist on speed dial.

CamB25

I can't confirm the Stamoid availability, but Sunbrella is an alternative.

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Neil, I'm not sure what he needs for pictures so here's one showing what it looks like now: https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/oHiK9i7IQ3KbkWB3_etObg.jHJ4KU374v693M6STgo_T7 The combination of jackplate and 1/2 splashwell permits full tilt of the engine, out of water. I'm happy to share if he needs...

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I followed Jasons fix for the running lights. https://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14981 You need to scroll through some of the posts to get to it. I purchased a red and green bulb since I read that the White LED is really blue and distorts the red and green color. I have to say, it is r...

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I feel your pain. I started with incandescent lights (now outlawed, I guess) and I'm on my 2nd set of LEDs. This last try seems good. and very bright. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JHM9Q9M?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1 The issue I found is water intrusion under the lenses. Corrodes th...

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Good advice here. The only thing I would add is to blow/vacuum the dust off the Coosa before you apply the adhesive. This opens up the pores and allows the adhesives to penetrate further into the material. For coating below decks we used some sort of epoxy (see link). It has held up very well. I can...

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hmmmm...if all you want is depth and temperature take a look at the Airmar DT800 smart sensor. NMEA 2000 plug and play. You're on a trailer so installation is pretty simple with the correct hole saw! I assume the output from these is a set of digital numbers. You can probably adjust your BG display ...

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Here are a few photos of my anchor locker/hatch as reference. The anchor is a Fortress FX-11. Same dimensions as a Danforth 14lb or 12h. The rod holders on either side are for poles that support a sun shade. The original clam vents are open to the anchor locker and the locker drains to the bilge. Th...

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Yes, you have a blank canvas. Consider simply buying a hinged hatch. Mine got fancy because I had the wood in my shop. I ended up in Urgent Care making that cut out...doing things with a router that should never be done. My thumb healed up. Mine is not water proof at all, on purpose. All the water (...

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You posted before my reply. That's the idea. I can get dimensions from mine if you like. My anchor bulkhead is in the stock location. Massive room in there. I have 300 feet of line and could easily carry another 300.

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That sounds like a great day on the water! Re anchoring - I cut a hatch in the forepeak to provide access to main anchor and rode. It's out of the way, but requires some effort to pull the anchor and rode out. Looked at a windlass for the Bert, but I passed on these due to cost and bad reviews (more...

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It's a little low, but that's a good thing. You have the same transducer I have. I mounted mine level with the hull. I was going to re-mount to look like your picture, but it seems that doesn't work either!

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That's it? Only 8 items!! Ha! For buzzers or lights you can tap the load side of the bilge switch for power when the switch is made. Do you have a ladder for re-boarding? Good luck with that transducer.....I can't get mine to work over displacement speed. The water coming off the back of the boat is...

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I think you are correct regarding the 1/2" ply in the forepeak/cuddy ceiling. The glass is fairly thick so you might be safe with 1/2"or so, screw. Mcmaster has all sorts of edge protectors and grommets you can use for the anchor locker bulkhead.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/edge-protectors/

CamB25

I have blue LED on the helm that illuminates whenever a bilge pump is running. Good visual reference.

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I think I see this now. You have a thru-hull in the transom bump-out that I thought was the scupper. Your scupper is the unfinished hole outboard of the bump-out, correct? My bilge pump fires off occasionally when we are fishing or sitting in the stern. Not a big deal, but I, like you, would prefer ...

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Scuppers...It's odd that you raised the deck 1" and they are still low. My deck is up 3/4" or so and the scupper holes are even with the deck, but are much higher than yours. My holes are above the line where the hard chine starts. Maybe 2+ inches higher than yours? I still get some wave water in th...

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That looks great! People are always amazed at how well the 25 runs with just a single engine. Sips fuel (in relative terms) and just works! Do you have trim tabs installed? I installed a pair of Lenco's on the bump out portion of the transom and they work very well for keeping the bow down at lower ...

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Ha! I like that picture by the ATM!! 16 x 17 should be really close. You need to get the boat loaded to a normal condition and test. That Suzuki likes to spin up, so 17 might be perfect. My prop is 16 x 18 and tops out at 5200 - 5400 rpm. The Etec top end is 6000 but the engine makes max power at 52...

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Exciting! I remember the day I hauled the boat to the Evinrude dealer for final setup. We went for a ride afterward with the owner...thought I was going to pass out from nervousness. I told him, "Man, I'm not sure this thing will float!" He seemed way more confident than I was! Let the games begin! ...

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