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Thanks Carl, just found two cans of the aluminum on Amazon like you said which I quickly bought and found two on eBay. Thanks again.
-Brian

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Tony,
That’s the stuff. Looks like it’s no longer Legal in the US, thanks for the link.

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Capt. Pat advised me years ago to use Hammerrite smooth aluminum paint on my windows, I followed his advise and it held up great for years. It is now time to touch them up and It appears this paint is no longer available. Anyone have any advise on a similar substitute or have a source to get the ham...

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Anthony,
Here are two 38s with the bulkhead removed. They both have removable izon glass. I loved the idea and wanted to do it on our 38 but my wife shot it down quickly. Good luck with the project.
-Brian

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I replaced mine with Azek, super easy project. I just use a “magic eraser” which gets most of the marks off without sanding.

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The 2019 West Coast Bertram Rendezvous will be at The Long Beach Yacht Club September 13th-15th. If you would like to join us you can reserve your dock space by emailing bertramrendezvous@yahoo.com or visiting the website http://www.bertramrendezvous.org Dock space and event is completely free thank...

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Here are the pictures from day two at the West Coast Rendezvous. I definitely agree with you Mike the 20s really stole the show.
https://www.whitestrobe.com/Events/Bert ... /n-rw85jn/

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Here are some shots from yesterday at our West Coast Rendezvous https://www.joysailing.com/2018-Sailing ... ndezvious/

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Carl,
That definitely would be a legendary trip. I’m sure there would be plenty of fish caught on the way. We are hoping for good weather next week and a fun inaugural West coast rendezvous. Right now we have 27 boats signed up including 10 31s!
-Brian

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I wanted to invite all of the faithful to the Bertram Rendezvous in Long Beach California September 21st-23rd. The dock space is limited to about 30 boats. More details and link to RSVP for the event and dock space is available at the event website http://bertramrendezvous.org/ I hope to see many of...

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Anyone come across the magic solution or a product that works to clean the yellow shore power cords that get dirty so damn quickly?
Thanks
-Brian

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Nice 14 page write up about the new 35/60, the Bertram facilities, and the future of the company in this month's edition of Professional Boatbuilder Magazine. If your not already a member you have to provide your email to view the magazine for free. https://www.proboat.com/digital-issue/

-Brian

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Rick, If you have an IPAD which is 3G capable (no service subscription needed) download a free app called "Tranasas Isailor" after that you can select whatever region you are going to be operating in and download the charts for example entire Atlantic Coast is 14.99 dollars. All chart folios are upd...

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On the positive side Lars....SUMMER is only 7 and a half months away and will be here before we know it! Plenty of time to plan all of the fun summer activities and boating shenanigans. I can’t wait! http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g316/vandianator/C2BED2B8-3A63-4516-B822-39FB5CB669AA.jpeg http://...

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We are still fortunate enough to have a late season Tuna bite here in Southern California, but the holiday boat parade season with jackets, hot toddys, and Christmas lights is right around the corner!

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Bob,
What board thickness did you use for your sidepanels? And how would you go about reinforcing the hatch hinge screw? Thanks for your help. On another note how is your 38 project coming along?
-Brian

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Gents, While I am ordering the Azek for the cockpit sidepanels, one more question. Has anyone used the material for cabinet doors? I am in the process of removing my tackle center to have it painted and I was wondering if the Azek material would work well for the cabinet doors on it? If the Azek boa...

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Yannis,
Unfortunately no Mediterranean trips scheduled for the winter haven’t been to your neck of the woods in a few months and I already miss it!
-Brian

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Yannis, I second Carl’s comment about the Kiwi grip, we did it on our racing sailboat and it’s killer because you can make it have as much or as little traction as you want. I would recommend ordering an extra Kiwi grip roller in case you have to try more than once to get it the way you want it. Eas...

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Lars, I personally don’t have experience with your dilemma, but I did see a set of Bertram rudders on EBay that may work....just a thought. Definitely check the size on the listing. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Bronze-Boat-Rudder-Pair-of-Bertram-08D4749-Vintage-Marine-Nautical/112564106868?hash=item1a3557...

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Thank you all for the replies. The tow rail sounds like an ideal scenario but unfortunately the 38 has a fiberglass lip coming up from the deck ruling that out, if anyone has ideas on the lip let me know. As far as the cockpit corners how has everyone done them? Currently I have teak covering all th...

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After reading all of the previous multiple threads about Azek board my winter project on our 38 is going to be the cockpit sidepanels. I have two questions. 1.) Is this stuff really as easy to use as it sounds? 2.) Does anyone have pictures of completed projects using Azek installed with or without ...

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Tony,
I'm currently doing this to all of my cockpit trim on my 38, and yes it is a TON of work but it looks way better than 35 year old pitted aluminum. Thanks for sharing that link.

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Incoming, Great boat choice. I have a 1982 38 that was repowered with the Cummins 6BTA 5.9s. The amount of room in the engine room is awesome compared to the original 903s and I am very happy with her increase in speed and fuel efficiency, and lucky for you, you don't have to gut the bill top have t...

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Kelly,
I saw these two for sale the other day ready for a new life and on your side of the country. Best of luck.

https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/6135321464.html

https://cnj.craigslist.org/boa/6115677960.html

https://columbus.craigslist.org/boa/6168291542.html

-Brian

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Longfin,
Did you do the rub rail install or did you have someone on the west coast do it on your 54? I was looking to find someone to get a quote from on the west coast to do our 38.
-Brian

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Quinn,
How did you mask off fiberglass so that it wasn't scuffed in the process, and what what white paste do you mean just standard aluminum polish paste something like this? http://www.wolfgangcarcare.com/wolfgang ... olish.html

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Bob, I can only imagine the feeling. Its awesome that your bringing one of the Captain's masterpieces back to life, his attention to detail is definitely unmatched. We look forward to seeing the project as it progresses and caries on his legacy.
-Brian

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Here's a 2010 "Empowered Bertram 31" for $379,000
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/6077657819.html

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PayPal just sent. Thanks again Bruce.
Kind regards,
Brian Vanderspek

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Brian, best thing to do is remove them from the hatches, take them to a polishing shop ( there will be quite a few if you google in your area, often custom powder coat places also polish) and then have then anodized again. There are so many polishing and Anodizing houses in the San Diego area that ...

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Try the guys at High Tide....looks like they have them.
http://www.hightidemarine.cc/burgees.htm

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I have the original Bertram cockpit in my 82 38. I am looking for a technique/ process to restore/polish the aluminum hatch trim to give it the shine of stainless? If I understand the aluminum process correctly as soon as you sand it you will be removing the protective coating and will be stuck poli...

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Chris,
The boats look epic and I couldn't agree more with everyone about the colors being spot on! I'm heading down for a week on the 11th of next month for my Honeymoon. Any recommendations on a charter trip? We will be there for a week.
-Brian

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Here's exactly what I mean on my old mans 50.

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Kurt,
If I'm understanding your question corrrxtly what you could do where the seem is on my winter cover make that a zipper and the side panels would be removable making exactly that a cover from the stern to the bridge. Is thst what you mean?
-Brian

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Anthony, At 3000 RPM on purchase sea trials with a very light boat we did 29 knots. With the boat loaded down and tanks full its more in the ballpark of 27 knots. As far as my flooring its Lonseal, we ripped out the white carpet that was inside including the head (why would someone ever put carpet i...

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Kurt, Here is a picture of the winder cover i had on my 31. Snaps all the way around, did an incredible job of protecting my cockpit, worth every penny. The one thing i would change is i would make the unit in three different pieces so that the two sides unzip and come off if you wanted a "Mooring c...

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Bob, Thank you for the details of the project, sounds like she is going to be quite the machine when finished. I look forward to following as it comes together. As far as interior are you talking about re doing the "wallpaper" or the Formica both are projects I need to do at some point down the road...

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I have these on my 38 where they were easily hideable they have been bulletproof for the last year since they were installed. Just an idea. http://www.sailrite.com/YKK-SNAD-40mm-Adhesive-Backed-Domed-Stud I will say the mesh is sweet. Lets the right amount of light in and looks good too in my opinio...

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Yannis, If you put a strainer on the discharge side of the shower drain pre bilge pump it would collect everything that could potentially get caught in your bilge pump and later on in your check valve. I think that would be your easiest solution and you could re install your check valve which would ...

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WOW that sounds pretty impressive and a huge undertaking. To put all the batteries dead center did you move the floor upright supports outboard, or did they fit inside that and act like a step as you go into the engine room?

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No worries Bob. Hopefully you can get the decks bloody this summer.

Anthony,
Did you ever add fuel capacity?

-Brian

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Bob,
Any pictures available of some of the modification Capt. Pat did on your 38? Would love to see some of his artwork for ideas.
Thanks,
Brian

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Yannis,
My ship pulled into Perama last night and this morning we woke up and the whole damn ship is covered with SNOW! I though the med was paradise! How much did you get in Athens last night?

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Yannis,
I will straighten the handle just for you, I should probably also get covers on those terminals now that you brought my attention to it! Haha

Bob,
You are correct 6BTAs 370Hp with Twin Disc MG 5055A trasnnies. Very happy with them so far, wide open (3100) she will do 28 knots.

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Yamas Yannis! The engine room detailing is slowly progressing.

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Anthony here is a picture of my 38s set up. Where your generator is I have two 8Ds, which I believe was the original placement, and to port is a water tank that was added. As for the having the tank offset to port I haven't noticed any obvious list, IDEALLY my holding tank is never full but the hold...

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Yannis, Unfortunately we are sailing tomorrow headed to Malta, or else i would love to meet up! I went over to Piraeus, "Marina Zea," last night for dinner and saw two Bertram's in the harbor. When they say the "Sun never sets on the Bertram EMPIRE" they really do mean it. Its an absolutely beautifu...

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Yannis,
I wish that was the weather here in Greece today! My ship is in port in Perama right now and its 30* outside with a 30 knot northerly wind! Cant wait for the warmer summer months looks like its a blast!

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