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Bob,

Would love an update on your project.

Pete

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I HAVE FOUND A BRILLIANT SOLUTION TO THE DEBATE, outboards mounted midship. Of course they'd need to be OXE diesel outboards. https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/cec01b6067e6a621611069b751341797d19f809f/c=0-218-4288-2630/local/-/media/2016/07/03/MarcoIsland/B9322782551Z.1_20160703073543_000_GS3ES254I.1...

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The panels in the companionway below the engine boxes were covered in laminate similar to the interior. They have faded tremendously and there seems to be a clear coat over the top that has dried up and is flaking off. At this point I'm not worried of the lack of "prettyness" but the flaking is some...

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This one with triples is really nice

https://youtu.be/tazTfjJqGf4

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Perks of being a village resident

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I have the boat pulled every spring, they power wash and scape the bottom. The water is brackish so it’s not bad. But honestly my 12 month slip is under $1000. I’m guessing the average guy pays 10k for summer dockage and winter storage. After 10 years I save $90k. If there’s last damage I’ll buy ano...

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Captions I agree it works. My question becomes what do you give up and what do you add? Performance aside. The outboard you lose that clean transom for fishing or even easy boarding and maneuvering. So then what do you gain by freeing up the space where the inboards are? In the case of this boat you...

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Looking good

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GAME ON

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Engines are done. You’ve gotta love swapping out a 454 in a 31. Will bring her back to my slip on Sunday morning.

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The trend vs my needs often conflict. That I guess is apparent by the fact that many of us own a 50 year old boat that hasn't been made in 25 years. Every other boat I've owned has been an outboard besides the bertram and most were center consoles. I'm a fisherman first but use the boat for lots of ...

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kross1 wrote:Hello Peter
I dock my boat down the canal from you. I just noticed your boat was out of the water. I love the look and color of your boat. I go to your end of the canal to site see with guests. Good luck with the spring work..

Stop by and say hi some time. Are you in Babylon marine!

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The wiring, deck and canvas/cushion projects were all in the works before the motor went south. The cushions are purely to keep the family smiling. As I am removing old hardware I had filled some of the holes, last year as a quick fix I started putting some non skid tape I had laying around over the...

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It's a great day!

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The boat is currently at the yard having the starboard motor replaced, almost finished. Bottom paint, zincs etc and I'll be ready to go. Over the winter we pulled the teak deck, the center section is currently out of the boat, replacing the plywood core and fixing my rotted hatch lips. Also pulled o...

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She's a beauty, you really gain a ton of storage space when you get rid of the engine boxes, exhaust and rudder shelf. Really like the staircase too.

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I generally don't promote alcohol consumption on the boat but then again I don't own a 28.....Looks good!

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I really have grown to not like the cold and I think I'd prefer to someday live in a more tropical climate. That being said bass fishing in October and November is my favorite. For the most part my 3 sided enclosure acts as a solarium. Beyond that I have a really good pair of insulated boat shoes an...

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Tony Meola wrote:Did you have to cut the back panel to make them fit?

I meant to say Raybo installed them, no modification to get them to fit

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Tony I’ve got 15 degree rod holders in my transom. Ray I stalled them.

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Pretty sure we are doing a repeat performance next year. Same bat time same bat channel. The family can't stop talking about it

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Not sure I've ever seen an express with a inside helm station, you'll want large rear windows and the head in the Vberth. Not gonna find that already done with 370s, it will be an awesome project to watch happen

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I’m right there with you Matt. They can keep the snow and cold weather. Sweating on the boat or having to spend the day at the pool beats shoveling snow every time for me.

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Carter wanted to catch a Marlin, but I think he’s hooked regardless. Pretty good artist for 9

https://imgur.com/gallery/yv6Z4Fg

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Random thought. Have you seen the older 23' Regulators? The splash well is very narrow transom - forward, guessing 12". Similar to Capt Boners boat. They use a a double piano hinged splash door that you keep up when out on the water, you fold it down when you want to tilt up the motor. Would seem to...

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Thanks Tommy, I'm totally blessed Shannon and the boys are always willing to follow me on crazy adventures. Matt you are correct, beautiful place. We are now trying to understand why we live in this place that only has 3-4 months of summer and a hundred mile trip to fish offshore. For the boater, fi...

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Here are some pictures from the trip

https://imgur.com/gallery/4jMzBR3

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Great trip just got back. Had a small tuna bitten off and had one marlin behind the boat we couldn’t hook up. Monday was a slow day for most boats. Later in the week the boats came in with a lot better reports. Had a great time regardless, the boys enjoyed feeding the pelicans and sea lions. Carter ...

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Flying down Sunday morning, booked The RedRum for a 5 hour trip on Monday.

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thanks Pete I gave Tom your number I found on the site here. Just gave you a heads up through the messaging through this site...

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Hey Pete I sent you a msg. I passed along your contact info to friend looking for a survey up your way. Hope you are feeling good enough to do it or couuld refer him to someone.

Pete

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There is probably more to it but you are choosing how to view the site. With frames on there is a menu on the left side and with them off it is only on the bottom.

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From the home page click on "Frames on", on the left side you'll see a link for bulletin boards. If you choose "frames off" you'll scroll to the bottom and find the same link.

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Great news, Pete. Hope it keeps getting better.

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something like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23uNvgiBIAo

or this

https://www.amazon.com/SeaLux-Marine-St ... B00TMBVQHO

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Well my boys would certainly say seeing the new 61 Bertram out in Greenport was the highlight of their year. Every other weekend we had plans to head over to Sailors Haven Fire Island with my sister, brother in Law and 2 kids. We meet up with my other sister, brother in law, my parents and my sister...

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Quick question, have the motor built around a Mark IV block and Michigan motorz can't source a dipstick tube so they've asked that I remove mine and ship it to them. Apparently it attaches to the pan, is this fairly easy to get too? And are there any tricks to removing it?

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Bertramp wrote:My 31 Bahia trailered from Lauderdale (Pompano) to Sag Harbor, NY without any permits.
It was under the radar until Pete P saw it on the LIE !!

what were the chances of that....

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Thankfully I have a good friend who owns a yard that restores wooden sail boats, we pulled that section and brought it to his shop. He had done the other side last season, the deck has 3 sections. Once this side is done he's going to do the center. He is going to clamp it down and remove the sub/ply...

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That pretty much sums up my thoughts exactly

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Pulled out the starboard side deck

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slight update my port motor is a Mark IV, which Michigan motorz tells me puts out slightly less horsepower then the Gen 6 block, they tend to push the boat a bit more, can heat up a bit and can be prone to problems when paired with an older gen. So the motor I ordered is a complete engine built on a...

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I was also trying to figure out how to remove the dinette, the rear facing forward section seems fairly straight forward. But the forward facing rear seat looks like it may have some screw heads buried in the engine compartment. I wonder if it is the same on the galley side of a sportfish? Anyone th...

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Thanks for the advice guys. Have to finalize shipment and payment of the motor which should be delivered sometime in January and then arrange a dock to dock with sea tow. I really don't want to run the boat on one motor over to the yard, engines have been winterized at my dock for now.... Other stuf...

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BACK TO REALITY... I like the idea of using vacation time to move her from home port to the great lakes, with planning could be a ton of fun especially if you can secure long term storage along the way. Once in the great lakes I wonder if a land transport over to the Mississippi and down into the gu...

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I've decided to buy a new generation 6 complete motor from Michigan motorz. The other motor (port) I was able to just purchase a long block but eventually I had many other components that need replacing, hoses, starter, fuel pump etc. This motor has been on borrowed time for too long. Realizing it p...

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The starboard motor has been kept alive on borrowed time for the 8 seasons I’ve had the boat. I don’t think trying to get her going once again is going to inspire to much confidence. Being the time of year we are in I just won’t know until spring. I’m leaning towards ordering a complete 454 from Mic...

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"The best laid plans" Just got a wonderful msg from the mechanic winterizing the motors.... Starboard engine is locked up, the oil is milky looks like it's ingested seawater... Looks like decisions may need to be made sooner rather then later.

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The best news I've heard over Thanksgiving is our friend Pete Fallon being on the mend! Good luck with the rehab, Happy Thanksgiving all!

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