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Carl

Im sure there's an argument here, we just haven't found it yet. Todd, I prefer "debate" over argument. LOL I really do like hearing every aspect and view from everyone, especially from those that know why things work or at least should work or shouldn't for that matter. I like it more than "This is...

Carl

Bob, I believe we are on the same page with us going with reduction and the largest wheel for our 31's. My comment about drag on larger wheels is when going much faster than we do in 31's... Where the wheel size starts to factor in I do not know, that's more your area of expertise. https://www.youtu...

Carl

Rick- Pete Fallon has not been active on this site for a bit. He would be the person to contact, an excellent marine surveyor that used to be in Florida before moving back to New England due to some knee issue that plagued him for years. Aside from being a surveyor, he was a 31 owner for many moons ...

Carl

Well not much to debate if everyone agrees…. Lol. Geebert, it fits the chart, but is it because of tip speed, pitch change, less flex, increase blade area, added cup or… I was once told larger wheels have a downfall and that is increased drag and or friction. When going over a certain speed a smalle...

Carl

My experience has been that if it wasn't called physical therapy, they would get locked up for doing that stuff to another human... That is almost funny...well funny from my perspective anyway. I only know of people who have gone, considering the therapy as torcher then became a necessary evil as t...

Carl

I cannot argue about the Acme wheel being the perfect end choice for your boat, the performance is great with very little slip on an incredible rebuild/restoration, guys you should check it out. https://forum.classicmako.com/forum/classicmako-com-forums/mako-projects/541157-mako-236-inboard/page5 Wh...

Carl

Neil- Let’s keep tossing ideas out, meanwhile I’ll start doing some homework on having it here. I’ve got a good contact to talk to at the club tomorrow, he’s always putting boats up at other neighboring marinas. Monday, I’ll call marinas. Even if scattered, as Bob said a raft up can be done to get a...

Carl

Rule of thumb I am most familiar with- go with the largest diameter while keeping the wheels square. 16 x 16, 17 x 17, 18 x 18...when you cannot turn larger add a blade, pitch, cup, rake etc. Rule of thumb with many exceptions which I tend to leave to a good prop shop.

Carl

Raritan Bay- I'm in Great Kills Harbor at Great Kills Yacht Club, I could host a party inside or out at the Club. The Problem is boat accommodations. Our club docks have very few reciprocity openings and the marinas just outside my club tend to be kinda full so boats would be scattered. Across the h...

Carl

trace elements wrote: ↑Mar 15th, '23, 13:07 We should create a separate thread for an NJ Rendevous. Couple of thoughts:

1. Manasquan
2. AC
3. Shark River
4. Raritan
5. Toms River
6. Barnegat

Carl

It's usually not falling off the ladder that gets people...it's hitting the ground that seems to cause the most issue. Yikes...sorry to hear that, but glad your doing better and good to see you on the sight. I'm not overly fond of ladders, even less fond of going up them. People like Hilda give that...

Carl

PeterPalmieri wrote: ↑Mar 10th, '23, 22:06 It’s hard to find that right place to stop. But I’m figuring spending twice as much as anticipated is probably a good spot to do so.

Seems like a good enough place to stop. Or maybe it's just a pause to reaccess the wants n needs as you and the family get to enjoy.

Carl

Like Tony, I have no first hand experience. Best I can offer is dads close friend had several 48 Vikings with the last one having MANs before buying a 61. They loved the MANs, best performance, sipped fuel with very little problems over the few years he ran her. The boat did yearly trips from NJ to ...

Carl

A May Splash, awesome news Peter! I agree, this place can be an inspiration, a place to recharge the batteries. On the other hand this place can also be the stake in the ground to report progress that just hasn't happened...or worse new found issues that move the project backwards...or lets just say...

Carl

For the longevity of the motors, attaining the rated WOT comes first, along with not overheating, running smooth and then speed should be looked at. I bought my boat with 1200 hrs on rebuilt 440’s. I ran it an easy 2000 hrs over the next 25-ish season. Lots of trolling hours, especially by prior own...

Carl

well that hole sure isn't supposed to be there. Get it changed and see if that it.

Carl

Your devotion to this project has certainly been challenged. It was a well-deserved rant about walking away...and then you went back to the grindstone to find yet another issue that can be the final solution. Man...I hope so. Suggestions... Don't make any hasty decisions. I think I'd figure out a wa...

Carl

When I try to play with props I leave the feelings and gut instinct out of it and go with real numbers. First thing I need to see, as Tony mentioned, is to verify the boat's tachs are right. If not, everything moving forward is nothing more than a guess. Next, the boat goes for a ride and we find a ...

Carl

If motors are running good, you’re overproped by a lot. Why did you change from 17 x 17 to 18 x 18? That is a lot of wheel to add. Where you’re over-revving with the 17’s? Overprop and you may go faster for awhile till your motors say no more. Knock- what is the shaft doing when you hear the knockin...

Carl

I don’t know of anyone with First hand info on Sparrow props, I like innovation and have looked at the ads and articles with peaked interest. What is presented looks compelling, but maybe it’s just the graphs I have seen, they compare the Sparrow prop to another showing better speed, economy but the...

Carl

Have you spoken with ACME, I've found them pretty helpful. I'd hate to spend that price on perfectly machined ACME wheels only to have to tweak them...no longer perfect, will they be. They'll get them close but they get heated, banged n twisted by hand ground to balance then onto a prop scan to check.

Carl

The motor needs to sit flat, you want trans to have a down angle.

Carl

First I would not consider going down in diameter to offset the extra surface area of a 4th blade. A larger diameter provides less slip, think of wider tires for more traction on a car. If going to 4 blade, reducing the pitch or cup would be my instinct. Next, I'd ask what are you trying to accompli...

Carl

Test successful, looking good!

Carl

Another option to opening the strut bore so much or turning the standard cutless bearing shell is using Thordon for the bearing. Less friction and they do not require an outer shell (brass or phenolic) giving the ability to go really slim.

Carl

Carl, I agree on the rhythm of the site, so, instead of further writing about rugs I'm instantly pouring a nice rose', lay back and enjoy. Cheers! Yannis- one small issue, I'm at work and that does not mix with adult beverages. Rawleigh / Tony-- yes fabric or padded vinyl would be my first choice. ...

Carl

Yannis...the board is so slow with posts n news I'm giving opinions on rug. During other times I'd let the conversation dwindle... That said...I have one hand that likes the rug as it is quick n easy to install while looking very good and somewhat inexpensive...till it gets wet, damp n dirty. The ot...

Carl

Raw fiberglass to carpet is a big sound difference. The carpet insulates sound from the outside but also from the inside the carpet absorbs noise...think about going into one of those restaurants you have been going to for years that remodels to modern tile floors, no draperies for that stark, clean...

Carl

...it's a long way to pull a boat, never mind a ship.

Thanks for sharing Yannis, very cool stuff! History is so much more interesting when brought to life with information like that. I had one history teacher like that. He made the pages come alive.

Carl

The 31's all have the same hulls, just different strake layouts, and thicknesses. If your rug is in place, you will not see the contours I am talking about, I believe it is the chine. When I pulled up the rug, this area had thin wood strips "adhered" over the pockets giving structure and backing sup...

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Carl What is the reasoning for going to the Chine? That area is all hidden by the bunks. I wonder if you could reverse that panel, then fair it with Epoxy and then paint or do what ever you want to it. Tony, I'm going from memory and I just don't have one anymore... I think you are correct in that ...

Carl

LOL Yannis ! Not another Bertram owner in a 3 piece suit... The only suit I plan to wear on the boat is a bathing suit....sometimes I need one too...and a face mask n snorkel. Anyway, I stand by them being the same, just different. The 28 has more flare up top while my 31 has a funky maneuver by the...

Carl

Installation as of now is temporary. I made a cardboard template for cutting out the panel. Razor blade made quick work of it. I left the top and bottom sides long, the top edge fits between hull and headliner and the bottom is tucked under the cushions. So far it has stayed put. My plan is - in the...

Carl

I pulled the rug in mine out last year. If it was not for my better half highly suggesting No Rug, that is what I would have put back in. Something indoor/outdoor with a tight weave. Rug covers a multiple of the sins and imperfections easily. Rug is also sound absorbing. But as pointed out to me rug...

Carl

Have a great time Raweigh and enjoy a tall one in the sun for me.

Carl

With everything open and exposed, it might be a good time to check for water leaks. Hull to topside connection under rub rail, around hatch and windows...a good hosing with someone inside to see. A lousy feeling to finish a remodel only to have it ruined by a leak. How you choose to redo the interio...

Carl

lol...

Carl

Assuming the old diesel power was dead...owner is not going on long hauls, or using for close inshore charters so kept light. The cost of 4 new outboards compared to 2 new diesel motors with installation, while it is not for me, I can start to understand the reasoning behind it in some circumstances.

Carl

Of the 100% you'd want your boat to do, what percentage is just floating? LOL, great response! I am going to say floating, seaworthy, dependable, and safe are all non-negotiable must haves. ...and yes powering out to a place off the beaten path to just float around does rank up there with fishing, ...

Carl

...but he did get the fish.

dumb just doesn't cut it

Carl

Big cockpit, cabin forward, a row of motors aft...it kinda loses the openness of a sportfish. If openness is the right word for sportfish. I guess its a time of reinventing what boats are. Early "sport fishing" boats were all sedan/cruiser types.Then someone decided to look from a higher vantage poi...

Carl

Looking sharp!

Carl

Rick-

A night like that justifies all the money n work…

Alright, maybe not quite, but waking up to a sunrise on the water with a fresh hot cup of coffee.

Carl

Yannis wrote: ↑Jan 6th, '23, 23:22

Do you care to elaborate why transparent shrink wrapping causes crazing on the bridge sides? Thanks.

I'd imagine the clear film would at times magnify the sun's rays. A combination of intense heat and moisture turning to steam/vapor I'd think would take a toll on the finish.

Carl

I hope you finally got it figured out!

I wait to hear the good news with much anticipation.

Carl

Yannis wrote: ↑Jan 5th, '23, 00:53 Let alone that you will never recuperate your investment upon resale...

It's a boat, the money is recuperated with the smile it produces.

If a paint job, motors, or mermaid bench produces that smile, and if it is within your means, so be it.

Carl

It was great to see you again Jason. I loved hearing about your boat's performance n projects that are coming to an end...well kinda, sorta, LOL. I believe you made a good call on having your running gear checked out, you'd be chasing your tail trying to align.

Carl

Carl

Very cool to see Santiago's boat...

even a snippet of our original Bertram31.com forum
Great video, thanks for sharing.

Carl

Not really helpful aside from bumping your post… but I like Hatteras off white.

Carl

Happy for you, not so much for your wife…

COVID may not be “bad” for many, but still appears to be extremely contagious.

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