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by PeterPalmieri
Jun 13th, '17, 20:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing GPS and Sonar
Replies: 12
Views: 3464

Re: Replacing GPS and Sonar

I decided to go with a pair of Garmins 742XS and then a 742 networked together. They'll be flush mounted and I can add the radar if I want down the road. I've got a a pair of 454s so it's not a canyon boat, I shore fishing and family fun trips. I won't need an auto pilot or night vision. And I'm goi...
by PeterPalmieri
Jun 10th, '17, 06:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interior Varnish?
Replies: 10
Views: 2034

Re: Interior Varnish?

Nicely done
by PeterPalmieri
Jun 6th, '17, 09:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing GPS and Sonar
Replies: 12
Views: 3464

Re: Replacing GPS and Sonar

A bunch of folks I trust are recommending the Garmin 742xs. Have to do my homework.
by PeterPalmieri
Jun 5th, '17, 14:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing GPS and Sonar
Replies: 12
Views: 3464

Replacing GPS and Sonar

Hey guys hope all is well. Been so busy these days with the kids haven't had much time to post but I do keep up reading along. In any case old electronics are shot. I want to flush mount on either side of the dash which restricts me to 7" displays. Thinking about a new pair of Raymrine Axiom 7s. Any...
by PeterPalmieri
May 28th, '17, 06:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembering Uncle Vic
Replies: 5
Views: 855

Re: Remembering Uncle Vic

I'm still working off the 2 cases of corrosion X uncle Vic sent.me.

Did my teak deck, Ammonia and whisk treatment yesterday and was thinking about Uncle Vic, Walter and Capt Pat
by PeterPalmieri
Mar 21st, '17, 15:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunshade and winter cover
Replies: 22
Views: 4105

Re: Sunshade and winter cover

Image

My winter cover
by PeterPalmieri
Dec 8th, '16, 14:28
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Round two...going to 15% blends.
Replies: 1
Views: 13712

Re: Round two...going to 15% blends.

Carl Icahn called out the EPA on the move to 15% and seems to think Trump will move us in the right direction. Not much more then a sound bight but somebody is talking about it
by PeterPalmieri
Dec 6th, '16, 09:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I am not a member of "The Hull Truth"
Replies: 25
Views: 12125

Re: Why I am not a member of "The Hull Truth"

I don't like the hull truth for the same reason I generally don't hang around the dock when I take the boat somewhere. Generally everyone is smarter then you are, they have more money then you do and all they want to do is tell you why. Often after having consumed to much alcohol. We all see inexper...
by PeterPalmieri
Nov 23rd, '16, 15:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New B31 project in Europe
Replies: 96
Views: 75660

Re: New B31 project in Europe

Welcome David. Take a week off and read every thread on this board you will be glad you did.
by PeterPalmieri
Nov 10th, '16, 09:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Updates
Replies: 17
Views: 10060

Re: Updates

thank you Bruce
by PeterPalmieri
Oct 24th, '16, 11:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabin Remodel Ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 3872

Re: Cabin Remodel Ideas

If you did want to remove the head I think the 25 Carolina Classic / Albemarle type layout is a nice option. Just in case my link doesn't work it's http://www.albemarleboats.com/25-express-edit/ [img]https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dfa90de4b0ca67a56420a2/572df09360b5e90832489c6f/572df09360b...
by PeterPalmieri
Oct 19th, '16, 07:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Busybody neighbors...
Replies: 6
Views: 1133

Re: Busybody neighbors...

Did I see this right? It looks like the man has no legs and his shop is handicap accessible.
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 27th, '16, 10:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bridge bench seat
Replies: 20
Views: 9701

Re: bridge bench seat

What do you keep in the box under the seat.
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 19th, '16, 20:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram31 refitted video
Replies: 4
Views: 2138

Re: Bertram31 refitted video

Not necessarily the greatest show ever made but I watched most of the content FL sportsman put up on the MCU refits. While most not boats I want beats the heck out of watching TV.
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 16th, '16, 08:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting it Done
Replies: 6
Views: 2014

Re: Getting it Done

lookin good Keith
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 15th, '16, 09:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marine Electronics
Replies: 10
Views: 1737

Re: Marine Electronics

bsmart wrote:Im having a bitch of a time getting the photos up from a shared Google Album... some pics of what i did are at

http://smartmarineelectronics.com/index ... mrad-demo/
That is exactly what I am looking to do, thank you...
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 15th, '16, 08:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marine Electronics
Replies: 10
Views: 1737

Re: Marine Electronics

Peter, I was able to squeeze a 9inch simrad nss somewhat flush and not protruding above the top edge of the original top edge (where the plexiglass is mounted). My goal was to have all the electronics very accesable but also leave space for drinks or to put my feet up. I had a guy make a teak mount...
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 15th, '16, 08:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marine Electronics
Replies: 10
Views: 1737

Re: Marine Electronics

Peter What ever you do, make sure you have a hand held GPS as back up along with paper charts. The combo units are great until something quits on them. Garmin are nice units but it is still hard to beat during. If you can get by with a notepad, that should work fine. Really, once you set up to drif...
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 14th, '16, 14:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marine Electronics
Replies: 10
Views: 1737

Re: Marine Electronics

Joe,

From the little I see the boat looks great, you should post up more pics.

Pete
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 14th, '16, 12:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marine Electronics
Replies: 10
Views: 1737

Re: Marine Electronics

Thanks Bob!
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 14th, '16, 10:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marine Electronics
Replies: 10
Views: 1737

Marine Electronics

So I am starting to plan out my Winter/Spring project. I need to update the electronics on the boat; GPS, Sounder, add radar, VHF and stereo. Along with new switch panels for lights, pumps etc. I would like to consider flush mounting a 7" screen on either vertical dashboard area, one on either side ...
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 14th, '16, 08:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Father & son trip SanFran,New York
Replies: 13
Views: 4255

Re: Father & son trip SanFran,New York

In NYC

Walk through Time Square at night
Go to the observation deck of the Empire State Building
Intrepid Museum (aircraft carrier on the west side)

Plenty of others but those are pretty cool for a 13 year old
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 2nd, '16, 09:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 35 splashed
Replies: 17
Views: 4546

Re: New 35 splashed

I just got an email from Bertram with a load of photos, really looks great.
by PeterPalmieri
Sep 2nd, '16, 08:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 35 splashed
Replies: 17
Views: 4546

Re: New 35 splashed

Craig Mac wrote:Are these events open to public or by invitation ? I would be interested in going to sag harbor

Craig you can go onto the Bertram site and RSVP to attend.
by PeterPalmieri
Aug 31st, '16, 22:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 35 splashed
Replies: 17
Views: 4546

Re: New 35 splashed

As I read it. It's says debut at Newport and looks like it will travel south from there. Maybe I should t assume but sounds like the boat will be there.
by PeterPalmieri
Aug 31st, '16, 09:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 35 splashed
Replies: 17
Views: 4546

Re: New 35 splashed

Upcoming Events SEP 06 - 11 2016 Cannes Yachting Festival SEP 10 - 10 2016 The Flying Bridge Marina: Cocktail Celebration of the new Bertram 35 SEP 15 - 18 2016 Newport International Boat Show: Debut of the 35 & Press Conference SEP 24 - 24 2016 Sag Harbor Cove West: Cocktail Celebration of the new ...
by PeterPalmieri
Aug 31st, '16, 08:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: South Padre Island, TX
Replies: 31
Views: 10008

Re: South Padre Island, TX

Congrats Steve, It will be a good excuse to come out and visit when the bert arrives back on the island
by PeterPalmieri
Aug 27th, '16, 17:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat.
Replies: 224
Views: 808425

Re: Capt Pat.

We were out on the Bertram today; my two boys, wife, my parents and my sister and brother in law. Anchored up in the bay on our '31. Anchored up doing some clamming and one of many great family fun trips. Bob Lico was so thoughtful to leave me a msg that I picked up while we were out. I took some ti...
by PeterPalmieri
Aug 26th, '16, 06:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On the road again...
Replies: 19
Views: 3923

Re: On the road again...

Great news Carl!
by PeterPalmieri
Aug 24th, '16, 15:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bridge bench seat
Replies: 20
Views: 9701

Re: bridge bench seat

I'm sure you've looked at the thread where I copied Bob Lico's design. It's a great layout, it could be done with a double wide or bench seat as well. You could also center a double wide seat which allows "shimmying" around either side. As I see it my two seats are great but having the two kids up t...
by PeterPalmieri
Aug 21st, '16, 06:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: N C 15th Annual Bertram Rendezvous
Replies: 2
Views: 1242

Re: N C 15th Annual Bertram Rendezvous

neil wrote:You southern boys sure know how to have a fun time ,kinda like we are going to have next year in shelter island right boys ,this is the first time in 15 yrs that we did not get together this summer
Absolutely
by PeterPalmieri
Aug 19th, '16, 10:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ocean yachts
Replies: 14
Views: 5718

Re: Ocean yachts

Tony,

Your sources are correct looks like Viking is going to be making the 37 billfish

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2017/Vi ... 7cm_lsrLs0
by PeterPalmieri
Aug 8th, '16, 15:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat.
Replies: 224
Views: 808425

Re: Goodbye Faithful...

Cap,

I am glad to see you at peace with this. You have blessed our lives with this wonderful place and I am so grateful for it.

Enjoy the love of your family and never doubt that this world is a better place because of you!

With love and Grace from the entire Palmieri family...

Pete
by PeterPalmieri
Aug 5th, '16, 14:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram Web Content
Replies: 14
Views: 6185

Re: Bertram Web Content

Popped up on my Facebook news feed a few hours ago! Good job on both ends...

I'm also proud to see "my" helm pod on that boat and Dug's teak swim platform on the back of my boat......
by PeterPalmieri
Jul 30th, '16, 10:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rendezvous?
Replies: 12
Views: 3505

Re: Rendezvous?

We would love to do shelter island next year.
by PeterPalmieri
Jul 20th, '16, 15:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custom refit video
Replies: 9
Views: 2435

Re: Custom refit video

Looks to me like the boat may have an eye on the bow to be towered as a tender.
by PeterPalmieri
Jul 19th, '16, 19:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custom refit video
Replies: 9
Views: 2435

Re: Custom refit video

When you go in with an open check book like that you do whatever the heck you want.
by PeterPalmieri
Jul 19th, '16, 13:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custom refit video
Replies: 9
Views: 2435

Custom refit video

Just came across this. The section on the 31 is about 9 minutes in

http://youtu.be/tazTfjJqGf4
by PeterPalmieri
Jun 30th, '16, 06:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures of our 31
Replies: 13
Views: 3040

Re: Pictures of our 31

Lookin good
by PeterPalmieri
Jun 8th, '16, 08:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: phoenix gets wet
Replies: 34
Views: 16978

Re: phoenix gets wet

Looks good Bob!
by PeterPalmieri
Jun 8th, '16, 08:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ditch bag thought
Replies: 18
Views: 4275

Re: Ditch bag thought

I have the larger ACR bag, I put it up on the bridge with me. Thankfully I've never needed it but my thought is that when I need it I want it in a spot where it will freely float off the boat. In the worst scenario nobody has a chance to grab it or take it out, IMO the only two places that allow thi...
by PeterPalmieri
Jun 6th, '16, 05:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mid Year Donations
Replies: 25
Views: 20976

Re: Mid Year Donations

I will send a check today.
by PeterPalmieri
May 31st, '16, 08:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic
Replies: 22
Views: 24740

Re: Uncle Vic

Brent,

Very happy to have you around!

Pete
by PeterPalmieri
May 18th, '16, 13:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repower Options
Replies: 23
Views: 9649

Re: Repower Options

I've got 454s in my 31 and I replaced one of the motors last year total cost was around $6000, I will likely replace the other motor in a few years. The first couple of years I had my 31 I dreamed of a diesel conversion, not anymore. Quiet, cheap, easy to maintain and like you I'm not doing trips th...
by PeterPalmieri
May 16th, '16, 05:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marly
Replies: 24
Views: 8962

Re: Marly

Sorry to hear Dug. Prayers your way. Best of luck
by PeterPalmieri
May 3rd, '16, 05:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hard enclosure for a Bridge.
Replies: 8
Views: 1724

Re: Hard enclosure for a Bridge.

Has he reached out to Henriques?
by PeterPalmieri
Apr 6th, '16, 07:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dug Stowe's Alchemy
Replies: 28
Views: 8050

Re: Dug Stowe's Alchemy

Dug wrote:Pete, recognize the helm pod? :)
It has a better home then I will likely ever give her
by PeterPalmieri
Apr 1st, '16, 15:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dug Stowe's Alchemy
Replies: 28
Views: 8050

Re: Dug Stowe's Alchemy

Looking good Dug!
by PeterPalmieri
Mar 26th, '16, 07:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram interior
Replies: 73
Views: 34900

Re: Bertram interior

Looking good Bob, hope you are getting in the water soon.
by PeterPalmieri
Mar 18th, '16, 18:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Covering board...how to attach?
Replies: 21
Views: 14511

Re: Covering board...how to attach?

Bob,

What did you do to the interior this winter?

Pete