the same for me -
I will take two. Once you receive them please inform to provide you with my home address. Thank you.
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- Jan 5th, '21, 13:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Stickers
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12266
- Dec 24th, '20, 21:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A CHRISTMAS WISH
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13454
A CHRISTMAS WISH
I wish everyone in the sandbox a very
MERRY CHRISTMAS
for unto us a child is born
MERRY CHRISTMAS
for unto us a child is born
- Nov 18th, '20, 10:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Under contract!!!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 38996
Re: Under contract!!!!!
Carl
great information
Do you know what year did they raised the decks on the 31"s?
thanks
great information
Do you know what year did they raised the decks on the 31"s?
thanks
- Nov 12th, '20, 21:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Under contract!!!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 38996
Re: Under contract!!!!!
enjoy the trip
but above all -- ENJOY the best boat
but above all -- ENJOY the best boat
- Nov 4th, '20, 20:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Board Has been upgraded
- Replies: 33
- Views: 46479
Re: The Board Has been upgraded
I would like to say thanks again to Matt for his work on the site. To me it works flawlessly and see no change or problems. I enjoy looking in on a regular basis as I always learn something. Again thanks. Also let's not forget Bruce and all he has done to keep the site up and running over the years....
- Nov 2nd, '20, 16:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Under contract!!!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 38996
Re: Under contract!!!!!
Tavis I hope you get the boat. Realize you are going to spend money on it when you get it. Don't let that bother you -and it will cost more than you thought. I have had mine 4 years and spent money but I love the boat and even after the repairs and maintenance expenses i would do it all again. It is...
- Oct 11th, '20, 08:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Board Has been upgraded
- Replies: 33
- Views: 46479
Re: The Board Has been upgraded
Thanks for jumping in with your talents, helping Bruce and keeping this website going. I know everyone that uses Bert 31 for information and comunicaton is very much appreciative. The alternatives were not favorable.
- Oct 8th, '20, 21:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: old user name / New user name conversion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5852
Re: old user name / New user name conversion
I know I speak for everyone.
We appreciate you giving your time and what you are doing for the website and jumping in to help out Bruce.
We appreciate you giving your time and what you are doing for the website and jumping in to help out Bruce.
- Oct 4th, '20, 21:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Generator raw water intake
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8386
Re: Generator raw water intake
Bruce
thanks for the guidance and advice regarding the intake on the gen set. I plan on changing the a/c to a scoop on the next haul out to see if that will solve the problem. Let us know what we can do to assist you with the website.
thanks for the guidance and advice regarding the intake on the gen set. I plan on changing the a/c to a scoop on the next haul out to see if that will solve the problem. Let us know what we can do to assist you with the website.
- Sep 22nd, '20, 22:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Generator raw water intake
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8386
Re: Generator raw water intake
Coolair On my 1970 31 Flybridge cruiser i have one just inside the door to the cabin in front of the bulkhead that is the discharge for the holding tank of the vacu-flush system. Also i have a thru hull under the kitchen sink on the starboard side. The kitchen sink and the bathroom sink are linked t...
- Jul 21st, '20, 19:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
- Replies: 792
- Views: 5272812
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Micky
tu eres increÃblemente talentoso
tu eres increÃblemente talentoso
- Jul 20th, '20, 06:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2020 NC rendevous??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 16255
Re: 2020 NC rendevous??
Joe if you decide to move to Morehead City area please let me know. I will be glad to assist you in any way that i can. Welcome to North Carolina. As Tommy said our waters are getting our share with idiots("wallys") but nothing like up north from what has been said. The waterways and back waters are...
- Jun 24th, '20, 21:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crows Nest
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4372
Re: Crows Nest
Great looking 31
the white boot stripe sets it off
the photo could almost be a painting with the background and the reflection in the water
the white boot stripe sets it off
the photo could almost be a painting with the background and the reflection in the water
- Jun 24th, '20, 19:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Engine hatch hinges
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9622
Re: Engine hatch hinges
Pete
glad to see you back posting in the sandbox.
I know that you have been missed by the group
always enjoyed your comments.
Hope you are doing well
glad to see you back posting in the sandbox.
I know that you have been missed by the group
always enjoyed your comments.
Hope you are doing well
- Jun 17th, '20, 15:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 31 Speeds
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10329
Re: 31 Speeds
Captain Decent I am mph not knots. Bottom is always clean. the figures are in smooth water and no current environment. Maybe the props or the transmission ratio is different or possibly the bottom paint. I am usually carrying 150-175 gallons of fuel. I am a flybridge cruiser with the added weight of...
- Jun 15th, '20, 14:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 31 Speeds
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10329
Re: 31 Speeds
For comparison i am not cummins powered but with 6LP 315hp yanmar. I generally cruise at 26-2700 rpms and 23- 24 mph by the gps in no current or wind. i know i should run higher rpms but wife is most comfortable there. I burn 10gallons per hour total . Bottom is always clean as boat is kept on a lif...
- Jun 9th, '20, 18:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2020 NC rendevous??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 16255
Re: 2020 NC rendevous??
Tommy
great post with the pictures
Look forward to seeing you there
john
great post with the pictures
Look forward to seeing you there
john
- Jun 9th, '20, 08:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat lift question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2265
Re: Boat lift question
I see you are in MC. My lift is at Crows Nest Yacht Club on the causeway at Atlantic Beach. The boat is currently off the lift for another week. Feel free to go measure the bunks and the boat guides for any measurements. I believe the bunks are 36 inches apart. Ask for Craig the manager or Susan and...
- May 20th, '20, 13:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement Strut
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7520
Re: Replacement Strut
Lin I will call you later this afternoon to discuss the situation. The struts are at Jarrett Bay Boatworks ( Morehead City)-Beaufort so therefore you might want to just pick them up as shipping can be pricey. My struts were 1 3/8 and bored to 1 1/2 which probably caused the strut to crack. First of ...
- May 18th, '20, 20:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saturday evening run
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15980
Re: Saturday evening run
Cam
you referenced the Topsail bridge . Is that Topsail NC.?
you referenced the Topsail bridge . Is that Topsail NC.?
- May 17th, '20, 22:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement Strut
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7520
Re: Replacement Strut
The boat is at Jarrett Bay Beaufort NC. They are doing the work. I understand they purchased the struts from HiTide Marine out of Hendersonville NC. Captain John I wish I had of known about your used struts. Siempre Algo(it's always something)
- May 13th, '20, 15:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BUGET TIME FOR BRUCE
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13553
Re: BUGET TIME FOR BRUCE
I thought I would make another post regarding our website and the work Bruce and Mike do for us. Over the last 2 months while being quarantined many of us have enjoyed this website for information, advice,guidance and communication. I do not know the amount of time these individuals put into keeping...
- May 13th, '20, 15:00
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement Strut
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7520
Re: Replacement Strut
John you are right on the money. The price of the struts and shipping for the pair was $3452 including shipping. No labor at this point. These were new and 1 1/2 inch. It will be interesting to see how many hours of labor it takes to remove and replace. Thanks for your comment earlier. I had no idea...
- May 10th, '20, 11:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Her 47th Year
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5566
Re: Her 47th Year
Wonderful example of why I admired and wanted one for 47 years -had to have one - and finally got one. Beautiful boat.
Over time I hope to have mine looking that good.
Over time I hope to have mine looking that good.
- May 5th, '20, 22:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement Strut
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7520
Re: Replacement Strut
John thanks for the response. I will let you know the breakdown when I get the final tab (including the bar tab).
- May 5th, '20, 21:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement Strut
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7520
Re: Replacement Strut
Carl and Tony thanks for the responses and the information. I am sure "Murphy" will be with me every step of this project as I have never had a simple and smooth project. It's a boat. The boat was already at Jarrett Bay Boatworks for the repairs. Several weeks ago I hit a submerged cable in the ICW ...
- May 5th, '20, 09:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement Strut
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7520
Re: Replacement Strut
While having my 31 Bert hauled to paint the bottom and apply propspeed we discovered that I have a significant crack in the port strut that runs horizontally in the barrel. It runs 3/4 of the length of the barrel. The yard said that the barrel on my existing strut is very thin. They think when the b...
- Mar 10th, '20, 21:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
- Replies: 792
- Views: 5272812
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Mickey Thanks for the response. I will let you know when i am coming. My wife was just in Culebra for 2 weeks and she found another sato that we think will be available in late May or June. The pictures that you have of your boat and the surroundings look alot like the boat might be near Ceiba or ne...
- Mar 10th, '20, 18:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
- Replies: 792
- Views: 5272812
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Mickey I have been following your project from your first post. I have to say you are UNBELIEVABLE. My wife and I come to Culebra, Puerto Rico occasionally and on our next trip maybe in late May or early June as I think we are adopting another sato from Culebra. I would love to meet you and see the ...
- Mar 3rd, '20, 16:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MASE GENERATOR
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1850
MASE GENERATOR
I have a 31 FBC with an old generator that needs to be replaced. The current generator is a Mase IS 3501 which fits in the space to the starboard or outside of my starboard engine . There is limited space as I have Yanmar 6LP's. I have contacted Mase and the replacement generator is a Mase 4.04 3.2 ...
- Mar 2nd, '20, 10:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BUGET TIME FOR BRUCE
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13553
Re: BUGET TIME FOR BRUCE
If you enjoyed the website in Jan and Feb and want to continue to enjoy it ADVERTISING free please do not forget Bruce. Where would we be without his time and support. This is not a socialism website somebody has to pay.
- Feb 10th, '20, 12:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Soundings Article on B-31 Re-build
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2327
Re: Soundings Article on B-31 Re-build
Tommy
Wonderful article- thanks for sharing. It is great seeing these old girls being restored. You need another one. There are some projects out there. Hope to see you at the reunion this summer.
john
Wonderful article- thanks for sharing. It is great seeing these old girls being restored. You need another one. There are some projects out there. Hope to see you at the reunion this summer.
john
- Feb 6th, '20, 17:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38 bertram bulkhead removal
- Replies: 38
- Views: 27119
Re: 38 bertram bulkhead removal
Bob
Glad your wife is responding so well. I am sure everyone in the sandbox as I are praying for your wife's full recovery.
Keep us up to date.
Glad your wife is responding so well. I am sure everyone in the sandbox as I are praying for your wife's full recovery.
Keep us up to date.
- Feb 2nd, '20, 17:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BUGET TIME FOR BRUCE
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13553
BUGET TIME FOR BRUCE
Since it is the first of the year and everyone is starting to work on their taxes and thinking about budgeting for 2020. This would be an appropriate time consider making a contribution to the site so Bruce can budget his expenses for the year. I know it must be difficult for Bruce to operate with a...
- Jan 27th, '20, 10:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Amberjack's spring 2019 adventure-salon upgrade
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10260
Re: Amberjack's spring 2019 adventure-salon upgrade
Your new boat looks great. The finish work and trim will be an inspiration to many. We do not need to let our wives see your workmanship or we are all in trouble.
- Jan 7th, '20, 12:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting there...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7354
Re: Getting there...
Look forward to meeting you and seeing your beautiful boat on the water and at the reunion this summer in Morehead City
- Dec 29th, '19, 19:58
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy New Year!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2404
Re: Happy New Year!
I am with you Peter. I have been a member for 3 years since I purchased my 31 Bert. Best thing I ever did. Was the last thing in my bucket list- should have been my first. I wanted one for 48 years and found one that was 47 years old at the time of purchase. Who would have thought that a 50 year old...
- Nov 3rd, '19, 08:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TROPIC STAR WINNER IS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4044
TROPIC STAR WINNER IS
Congratulations to Joel Williams of North Carolina for winning the Bertram Tropic Star trip from Bertram Yachts for his participation in the 2019 NC Rendezvous at Morehead City/Harkers Island.
- Oct 20th, '19, 21:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yanmar 6LP Oil Change
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19620
Re: Yanmar 6LP Oil Change
Thanks Bruce for the comments. I especially like the idea of putting a hole in the filter and letting it drain. Sure will save a lot of clean up. A question i would like to ask-- i have two dipsticks on each engine(Yanmar 6lp 315 hp). one on the side of the engine and the other on top. With the engi...
- Aug 29th, '19, 22:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cleaning Eisenglass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4300
Re: Cleaning Eisenglass
Thanks for the responses and the different products. Has anyone tried or used on a regular basis the "Eisenshine Restoration Kit"? I have seen it on the internet and saw the video. Looks like a good product --but you know marketing - they can make it look great. Wondering if anyone has used this pro...
- Aug 24th, '19, 22:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cleaning Eisenglass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4300
Cleaning Eisenglass
I need to clean, restore, and polish some older eisenglass panels on the flybridge. Hopefully I can salvage these and not have to replace at this time. I would appreciate any thoughts, processes or products that you might have used and had success with. thanks
The Salty Sato
The Salty Sato
- Aug 10th, '19, 12:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: phoenix interior
- Replies: 41
- Views: 15452
Re: phoenix interior
Bob you have a beautiful well thought out interior. If you have the time I am sure everyone would like to see a complete walk thru video of your boat including the cabin as well as your engine rooms. I know your wife must have put a lot of time in the design and coordination of the projects.
- Aug 7th, '19, 21:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: STERN BILGE PUMP
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3239
Re: STERN BILGE PUMP
Pete, Thanks for your comments and information. I do not know the size of the stern bilge pump but I will look my next trip to the coast. If it is not 2000 gph I agree with you it ought to be changed as you suggested. Also I like the idea of a light coming on when the pump is activated. As i get old...
- Aug 6th, '19, 20:58
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: STERN BILGE PUMP
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3239
Re: STERN BILGE PUMP
Tony -yes the boat was repainted in 2002 but I do not know if any glass work on the hull was done at that time. Although most likely was changed then as you said they came from the factory just below the rub rail. My thought is to put a new hose from the thru hull to the check valve and put a slight...
- Aug 5th, '19, 11:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: STERN BILGE PUMP
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3239
STERN BILGE PUMP
I have a 31 Bert with 3 bilge pumps. The middle and bow discharge the bilge water high above the water line. The stern discharge is in the boot stripe at water level on the port side. The other day I heard a bilge pump come on at the dock before I left the dock which is very unusual. When idling I h...
- Jul 25th, '19, 12:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mack Boring's 2 day Yanmar class
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6113
Re: Mack Boring's 2 day Yanmar class
Ricky I am not familiar with the class offering. Is it local in NC or at some other location. I have Yanmar 6LP's and would have an interest. thanks for posting. I think someone said you are in the Morehead City area. We are also.Would like to meet sometime if you are in town. thanks If you get a ch...
- Jul 11th, '19, 15:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: another Hynautics challenge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 815
Re: another Hynautics challenge
You are right it is time to us our boats as the hour glass keeps filling up and the warm summer weather goes by to fast. Should be a great trip for you . Upon your return we look forward to seeing your pictures of a different part of the country that we are not accustomed to viewing . Have a safe an...
- Jun 23rd, '19, 20:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B25 Wiring boondoggle removal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1443
Re: B25 Wiring boondoggle removal
Unbelievable -- I am glad mine did not look that when I bought mine. My question would be where and how to begin. It was a floating accident waiting to happen.
- Jun 22nd, '19, 20:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sum Pics '19
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1099
Re: Sum Pics '19
Yannis
Thanks for taking to share these photos with us. You live in a beautiful part of the world that most of us never get a chance to experience.
No better way to enjoy it than in a Bertram. Have a wonderful summer and hope you will share additional photos if you have time.
Thanks for taking to share these photos with us. You live in a beautiful part of the world that most of us never get a chance to experience.
No better way to enjoy it than in a Bertram. Have a wonderful summer and hope you will share additional photos if you have time.
- Jun 18th, '19, 21:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2019 NC Rendezvous
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4466
Re: 2019 NC Rendezvous
Late in posting but i just wanted to say thanks again to Lin Spears for another successful and enjoyable rendezvous. This was the 17 th reunion in NC and through his efforts and emails we had an excellent turnout and the weather cooperated perfectly. i think the final count was 20 Bertrams attended....