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I'll ask for permission to post the pics here.

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I don't know if you'll be able to view without registering on the BD site, but this is one of the nicest 31 conversions I've seen. Enjoy.
https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threa ... at.667348/

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I would check your local plumbing store for gasket rubber used in various plumbing projects. Not the big chain stores, but Ma and Pa types. Should be able to find a 12" roll 1/16' thick in black, white, or thicker red. Buy it be the foot, it's cheaper than shipping from McMaster and allows you try a...

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Oh Frank! It's strike 3 for me. Different user name and email. Nothing! The issue is the server's auto email reply to complete the registration. It never gets sent.

I'm not wanted the B33 site (sniff, sniff). Guess I'll have to play here instead.

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You can buy direct from one of the many Caterpillar dealers across the US but you'll pay top dollar. IDK who makes aftermarket Cat manifolds, but my guess is if you buy a "Cat" manifold that it's prob made by one the aftermarket companies. There are a couple manifolds on Ebay from reputable sellers:...

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To answer the original question about bedding, here's what Bertram did with the 33's. Between the rudder port and hull, Bert used a thickened polyester paste as a shim. They installed the port with the paste, allowed to cure, and then fully bolted the port to the boat. Unfortunately, the resin mixtu...

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I haven't used 5200 in a few years. Experience has taught me that there is nothing on a boat needs 5200, absolutely nothing!

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Thanks Gents. Last haulout, I installed a new transducer and is THE only thru hull I know is not the culprit. I suspect all the backer boards are waterlogged/rotting away and the seals are compromised. I am sure my monthly opening and closing of the seacocks puts additional stresses on the seal. Fib...

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Boat is a '79 33SF. I'm hauling out next month or so. I will be changing out ALL below waterline plumbing, thru hulls, and seacocks. I've had water in the bilge since buying the boat so finding the source of intrusion has been impossible. Now is the time to eliminate all NPT to NPS junctions and sog...

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Hey Frank, Thanks for getting in touch with David. I've tried that before, but the issue is within the site sending out a confirmation email after signing up. The email never comes! I've checked my spam folders and still nothing. Weird. I will create another email and username and try again. I'll ke...

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Yeah, whoever hacked the B33 site needs to extremely 'reprimanded'...bunch of Bert n boat enthusiasts posting, sharing ideas, pics, why hack it? IDFK!

Thanks Frank, I'll try again with another email and see what happens.

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While I spend hours and thoroughly enjoy trolling the B31 site, I haven't been able to get back on the B33.com because I forgot my password. It's been several months and I'm looking for some inspiration for my next haulout in April. Be glad to post my efforts here too! Frank, if you could put a post...

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Allegedly, the small boat skipper was on auto pilot, in the head, and had his hearing aids off...don't think ROW applies to him in this circumstance? The ferry lane is marked on all the nav maps in this region for a reason AND the ferry has very limited turning capabilities. It's like car wrecks. he...

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Hey Frank, I need to reset my password for the B33 site, but I don't think David is getting the emails. Issue with the server? Can you send him a message on my behalf? Kevin

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I used System Three no blush epoxy on the deck recore. It was about the same cost as West Systems and bought it where I purchased my Coosa board. Not sure if System Three is available nationwide. They make a couple variations, blush, no blush, 2:1, and 5:1 (like West). My deck recore project turned ...

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Hey Al, I think the post I searched for disappeared in the latest hack. Lots of info...poof....gone!

I'm limited to 30 amps at the dock. I'll be at the boat next wknd. Time to make a list of power requirements. That seems to be the first priority.

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On a nice day, most trailer sailors can cross at will. The channel is roughly 40'-50'' wide at low tide. On a minus tide, there might be 6' of water. Before the end of the seawall, it starts to drop off. Therein lies one of the problems crossing this bar. There are reefs to the N and S. Swells typic...

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The bar really isn't bad if you pick your days. During summer months, some folks cross the bar in kayaks for fishing derbies. Fishing reefs are less than a 1/2 mile out. When in doubt, don't go out! Depoe Bay is about 1/3-1/2 down the coast. Tillamook Bay is 40-45 miles to the N. Newport, the larges...

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Off topic, but pretty funny. It's good to laugh at other people's misfortunes, right? This how not to cross the bar at my homeport of Depoe Bay, touted as the worlds smallest harbor. Same bar crossing, one person onboard and someone from shore captured it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTdt3jL-zx4 ...

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Bruce, I'll have to ask the B33.com guys on how the factory wired shorepower inlets. I like the idea of having separate cords although the harbormaster won't be thrilled when I start using a another 30 amp service. Wire nuts? Funny you mentioned them because there were several pairs in use! I give t...

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Thanks Pete, you speak the truth as much as I don't want to hear it. As I said before, I'm not an electrician however I do understand loads, amp capacity, resistance, etc. I love to learn! I keep 2 of Calder's book in the bathroom so I immerse myself in crap (pun intended) I may never have to do! I ...

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4) The double breaker is so the white and black wires have their own circuit protection, right?

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To the great minds of B31.com http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/installing_a_smart_plug I ran across this webpage which has been a tremendous help. I don't necessarily agree with everything he says but he makes some valid points. This particular article actually scared me a bit especially about doc...

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Oh man, that sucks!!!

I can't get to the home page to even sign up again. Keep me posted. This is the time of year I spend ungodly amounts of time searching the site for different projects I have no realistic time to perform!

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Anyone have David's contact info? I can't even get to the home page.

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For those you who troll both websites, anyone else having problems getting to the home page and forums section?

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Someone on B33.com received an email from Bertram, new 35' boat will set you back a mere $700,000.

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Yes, not sure what's going on. Worked yesterday, but not just now. Weird.

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Thanks guys. Glad I left the space. Several of the local dock 'experts' were saying that was a manufacturing flaw and the bulkhead should be against the hull. I just could not believe Bertram would have left the gap for no reason.

Love this site...

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I cracked/broke a bulkhead at about midship on the backside of a rather large swell. Obviously the hull flexed on impact. This bulkhead goes outboard of the stringer. While demo'ing the damaged portion, I noticed Bertram did not cut the wood to actually fit the bottom of the bulkhead against the bot...

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As I have been told by numerous Cat guys, at the dock (no load) you should turn AT LEAST your max rpms plus 100-200 more. I have a B33 with 3208T 320hp Cats with 23x21 cupped 4 blades. No load at the dock I turn 3000-3050. On the water with a light/med load, fuel tank full, flat water, I turn 2825-5...

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On the 33's, the deck is screwed around the perimeter and the gap is filled with sealant. I'll be using Life-Seal, not 5200. It will be removable, but my hope is I will never see the underside again. This pic (the best I had) shows some of the screw holes. Also shows the sagging in the middle. Deck ...

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The ply was just for lay-up not the core. lol. Where the fighting chair used to be, Bertram used a piece plywood. It was drenched but not still tough as nails. Just goes to show the quality of materials they used.

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Yes, the 33 cockpit is removable. Awesome design. Haven't seen it on any other brand. All the original hoses have been changed. the OEM fill tube was stamped 1978.

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I am to putting down 2 layers of biax before the Coosa. I want it bulletproof in case I drop a 15# cannonball on it. While it's still wet, I was going to use wax paper (I have a huge roll from another project) and then use my Coosa pieces on top and weight it down with anything I can find. Resin wil...

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Test photo, shows the pieces fitted. Yes, the traditional PNW rains have returned.

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A little intro...I have been a troll on the B31 site for a few years, but finally signed up today. I am on the B33 site under the same username, but I needed some other opinions and suggestions so here I am. I'm nearly 50, married, kids, and I am an offshore fishing addict!!! I bought a 1979 B33 SF ...

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