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Carl

I just caught on...this is the 25' we are talking about. I was thinking a 31 rub rail that is a bit of a bear to change.

Carl

Like here, Government project go forward on their own timeline but get done…eventually and can be awe inspiring in their scope. Looking good, thanks for sharing. I tried reading the sub-titles. But looked Greek to me. I bet you never heard that Jolie before. Guess you know why I don’t bet. Thanks fo...

Carl

I got duped. It’s not clear. You didn’t get duped…many companies selling epoxy products with attributes over what they can accomplish. Epoxy is great stuff, it just cannot be more than it is. It’s a great adhesive, can be thin, can be filled to be pasty. Can be colored or clear. Yes, if you look fo...

Carl

Let me know how you make out with the clear product. I'd guess its the line of Epoxy's they offer. My reservation with clear be it filler, epoxy or otherwise, is that it's a layer that light can play with making it look different. The other is it's soft so if scuffed, it scratches, and hazes making ...

Carl

Not original is my 1st thought.

Next thought would be to bring salt water in for keeping bait alive.

Carl

Carl, all this interesting speech just to say it will buff out, LOL !!! nothing on TV to watch. But yes, buff it out. Tony, JB Weld would work, it’s just epoxy, so that would work too as would marine Tex. Thing is if you fill then it stands out or as you said paint the whole thing. But the name of ...

Carl

No arguments from me Tony!

In truth, I too did a double take before realizing and putting the words together with the picture

Carl

It was one hell of a journey, thanks for taking us along for the ride.

Enjoy!

Carl

Isn’t every project the Last Project till the next project?

Looks great! Can’t wait to see how the next project comes out…

Carl

If you have an eagle eye and side for perfection, you would have to replace with new or remove it all, have welded and ground then re-anodize finish. My guess is the time and money spent on the 2nd option is more than cost of new. Options- The rails are heavy enough to grind, sand and finish with a ...

Carl

Tony Meola wrote: ↑Apr 20th, '23, 20:40 You know what. That is a good looking boat. I like the way they did the upper station.

Your right Tony, almost looks like the upper station is not real and "photoshopped".

oh wait, it was.

Carl

Yup, I've had bit of wood in the zincs as well. A little zinc floss will get it out.

Don't ask, cause I don't know as I made it up. The floss part that is, I had the wood fibers...

Carl

Wow, 1918...I don't see too many boats older than my 62. Aside from restorations to the classic mahogany boats and the occasional Jersey skiff. Thanks for sharing. Old wood boats like that are a labor of love...around here most marinas will not take them as guys walk out on the boats when something ...

Carl

Carl, Thanks. I have no idea what 19 and 22 are, but you explain it damn well! Aquamet and Aqualoy are brand names from 2 companies that produce boat shafting, that's the "A" part of A17 A19 A22 The A-17 is the strongest of the basic three and the least corrosion-resistant. Its basically 17-4PH and...

Carl

A22 is more corrosion-resistant than A19 with similar strength. In saltwater A19 can hold up well, provided the boat is not left idle for long periods in still water, especially still warm water. In tight spots where water does not flow around the shaft, such as the cutless bearing, shaft seal, and ...

Carl

Sounds like a good start to your season.

Also sounds like you had a whole lotta paint on the bottom

Enjoy!

Carl

Yannis wrote: ↑Apr 15th, '23, 08:29 Carl,

The beauty is in the eye of the beholder...LOL

Yes, yes it is.

Carl

Oh Boy! If only UV was still around. This would have gotten lively. I'm sure the words Ugly Hyena boat would have been mentioned. He had such a way with words...now that I think of it I think I have seen one of those 28 Bertrams over by Jersey. So Yannis, you think they really meant it to look that...

Carl

Yannis-
When perfection is created, manufacturing is kept at limited quantities.

Nope, no 28 Bertrams in the marinas around me that I know of...but then again it's hard to tell as it kinda looks like alot of other boats. You know, nothing distinctive like the 31.

Carl

Carl, now that your boat has gained in value thanks to the diesels, you can sell it better and get what you always wanted. A 28! You have a point Yannis, maybe it is time to give up my ol 62' 31 Bertram for a 28...A NEW 28 year old 31 Bertram! Hmm, wait Yannis...they didn't make the 31 28 years ago...

Carl

From my understanding, the wood inside the stringers was only put there to give the fiberglass structure shape. Meaning if you find wood in there, wet or otherwise...move your attention onto something else. My guess is the support holding the deck up will need attention as will the bulkheads and rud...

Carl

I have the Express, so running my boat is like standing on your motor box at the rear of the cabin. Its a bit higher, but further back and a long-winded way of saying I think our line of sight is basically the same. Biggest problem I have found was when running in slop I have limited vision into the...

Carl

Jason- There you have it, a Bertram31.com consensus. Lots of choices with each being the best backed by knowledgeable people.

Carl

Welcome, it will be nice to see whats in store for the ol' gal.

Carl

Carl

Jason- I used Kiwigrip on my cockpit deck. It is not a rubber nor are there additives, it is a special paint that is applied with a roller. Depending on the speed and roller used the end texture can be altered from something I found way too aggressive to nothing at all. The paint almost has a sticky...

Carl

I am so sorry Yannis.
My prayers to you and your family. I'm glad you were able to muster up a laugh during a tough time with a stupid joke of mine.

Carl

Yannis wrote: ↑Apr 9th, '23, 22:41 Does this mean I should wear a mask and continue seeing nobody? We have ...special social activities to take care of!

I'm not touching that answer with a 10' (3.048 meter) pole.

But can say...if you asked the lamb, it would vote on waiting or skipping the whole roast this year.

Carl

You fixed a lot of problems that didn’t fix your tach issue, but fixing those things now should give long trouble free operation in years to come. Not done in vain… You didn’t ask… but something I just thought of. Could have put motors in, ran great and constantly plagued with little issues…this kin...

Carl

Very nice upgrade!

Looks great and very functional

Carl

Sweet news, so glad to hear!!

Carl

Yannis- I'm glad you are up and in the state of mind to be joking and thinking about the boat...even if you resemble dated broccoli.

Carl

…dated broccoli? That’s a new one, I assume meaning lying around limp. I remember growing broccoli as a kid. It grew perfect, but the family thought to let it go just a bit longer only to find a flower bouquet the next day.. Stuck it in a vase and placed on table with dinner. Hopefully a mild case o...

Carl

I already have the boost gauge ready to be installed. The problem is that 99% of the time I’m alone to do these tests, friends are only available when they need something. I bought long hoses to run the gages in line of sight, so I could run the boat, monitor gauges and compare. I'm not smart enoug...

Carl

No smoke on the slow-turning motor? Shafts turn free, not fouled? Both wheels checked out on the same machine, by the same person at the same time? Similar exhaust setup on both sides...wondering if may be a restriction. From my extremely limited diesel knowledge, the above would cause black smoke.....

Carl

Kinda looked like this, but not this https://www.ebay.com/itm/401887633867?hash=item5d925ea1cb:g:FrkAAOSwLLtdgFLn&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HcoZoMXo7q1F6IupBOY1FVTTpzCHdegLFr%2FeKAdC1qlwewD2ReoPpB%2FV3m878Vgs7Ya4Z2rhc%2BUDDdAdf2M8d0xxwJkTUGf%2Fd9Xx1N7LXcJ1uFD6TVvjyGBFI7KQv%2FUZB%2F65DD3QJZ%2BaWZXfDz0zat...

Carl

The kit looked like a kids paint number set, having little plastic containers of what looked like liquid paint, maybe a gel. It was a while ago, silicone pigment kit was written on the case.

Carl

I believe it has stuff in it that will get the silicone to mix with it. I think other products can be used, but needs an additive to mix. Also not sure which silicones work best with it. It was a couple of years ago when a floating floor was put down. The installer pulled a "Silicone Pigment Kit" ou...

Carl

Silicone pigment

Carl

Ugh...a long solid coupling. Almost too long to be standard unless you have a double-tapered shaft...although the set screws would be the oddball. But maybe used to secure the nut. In either case, those screws need to be backed off. Sorry off track- Before trying to press the shaft coupling off, I'd...

Carl

If you lube the cutless, avoid petroleum products as they can react with the neoprene rubber. Often the rubber will swell n harden locking the shaft in place is what I’ve experienced. Lube with liquid soap. If you fit the couplings( have them fit) you can easily assembly in the boat, no banging requ...

Carl

Tony Meola wrote: ↑Mar 29th, '23, 21:13 Carl

I think we are going to need something with amenities. Not sure the wives are going to want to sit around and listen to all of us.

It’s the down time that creates the concern. Like staying at a hotel out of town for a wedding with no transportation.

Carl

Normally the shaft will slide past the rudder with wheel off. To pull coupling is fun…first start spraying bolts and set screw with penetrating oil a few days in advance. I’m a fan of liquid wrench. Hopefully you have a split coupling, if you do, loosen set screw and clamp bolts, loosen coupling bol...

Carl

FYI- I can say that, mom was 100% Italian… dad, not so much with German, Swedish n Irish. Yup I be a mutt n a half. Great if yours dog…

Carl

The treatment at times seems worse than the ailment, thoughts and prayers are with him.

Carl

Fuggedaboutit!

Day ain't no problem, you got it. Day da best, you need som-ting for dem, you speak to me, got it...good.

Carl

Rick...it took me a couple of days to process that.

I came up with WoW, you have alot going on there, makes mine look like child's play. But understandable as your intended use is much different than mine. Well laid out, and even I can follow it. It won't be long till I hear a splash.

Carl

In my harbor (Great Kills), the marinas on my side are tight for space with the possibility of having a slip or two open. One is $2/foot per night, the other is $5/foot Going across to MoonBeam they say 12 boats should not be a problem but they are $6/foot, Plus $11 a night for electricity. Stupid m...

Carl

Yannis wrote: ↑Mar 27th, '23, 23:28 Hahaha, even divorce is a potential boat cost !

...and placed in the middle of the costs of a Free Boat.

Carl

It's amazing how expensive something "Free" can be. I was recently offered a Runnaway at a similar price...it just needed everything.

Although a great platform if I was looking for another project.

Carl

Geebert wrote: ↑Mar 23rd, '23, 03:57 It's hard to argue with someone you agree with so much, i guess we'll have to settle for "debate"

Come on, you have to try harder! Lol

Interesting article…. I have to read it a few more times to really grasp. But is it possible at some RPM,s the water just scatters.

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