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So has anybody added them on a 31 and willing to confess to doing so? Do they keep the spray down enough to offset the look of the boat?

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I thought about that as well. But we are limited on space and that area is so inviting to put something there. I have filled my companionway under deck areas in the bilge. One has a 3 KW pocket transducer and a livewell, washdown pumps. Another has batteries and the most forward area has a bilge pump.

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That's what I thought as well. Maybe a possibility for both!

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Hi Tony, Thanks for your reply. The rudder is the same style as the Bertram 31 shaft. Any clue about the price for the pair? Ironworker, yes please send me the contact details. One more question, what about the ones advertises in this web? I have try to contact Captain P. several times without succ...

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Tony,

That is good information. It sounds as if my batteries are in the right place. I'm looking for a good place for a tool box and spare parts so the platforms outboard of the engines may be there right place for those. Thanks

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I was planning on using Group 31's in my B31. Two cranking batteries and two batteries for the house bank which would be located in the bilge just as you enter the cabin, forward of the engines. A friend gave me a pair of 8Ds which I have in the boat temporarily. Another alternative is moving the ba...

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Question for you guys as I am ordering new controls soon... I am assuming it’s best to keep with transmission gear/throttle dedicated levers (4 lever system) vs a combined gear/throttle lever? Tavis, I installed Glenn Dinning controls on my boat (Palm Beach style levers) and love them. Significant ...

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Daniel,

That gives me an idea! My friend that gave me the B31 is giving me a B20. Heck I could install it on the B20!

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Me too Bob but the older (perhaps more experienced) I get the more I try to avoid bad weather. Heck maybe my back is smarter than my brain. The back always gets the last vote on whether to go fishing these days.

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I never heard of Bertram farming out the production Boats here in the US. It is possible that some of the Bertram built boats made their way to another yard for upgrades or changes the owner might have wanted that Bertram would not do. From Halter's website it looks like they build only very large ...

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Mine is a 69 Halter Marine. Its a Sportfish Bimni Bar.

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Add Halter Marine to the list

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I had my larger rudders built by a local guy in SC. He did a great job. If interested, I'll post his contact info. Also Bobby Soles shop does great work. I had them recondition my props. Again great job.

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Not all Bertram 31's were made by Bertram. Many were made under license by other boat yards.

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I'm going to give them a call and get some more info. Bulletproof is what I need.

My mind hates to give up the Bertram chock but my back says let it go and get the windlass!

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what about NO ENGINES!!! what would it cost to just get it towed where you want to go???, just have a genset for power Hmmm, it must be 300 nm to where it needs to go. Maybe I should pull the Volvo TAMD 60B's out of my B31, install them in the B42 and put a couple of newer diesel engines in the B31...

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Has anyone tired one of these? https://www.goodwindlass.com/ They are made in NJ and some people swear by them. Tony, Interesting windless. They aren't as attractive but look to be bullet proof. I'm going to do a little more investigation on them. I'm currently looking at the following in addition ...

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SeaHawk makes an outstanding barrier coat product.

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Tony Meola wrote: ↑Feb 24th, '21, 21:17 Rick

Makes the cost of two new Diesels seem like a deal.

I'm trying to get my head around the word "deal" and a free 1979 42' Bertram in the same sentence.

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Photos would help with the answer.

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captbone wrote: ↑Feb 24th, '21, 14:36 The 50ft, 15ft Beam Formula 500 weighs 48,000 lbs.

It runs 65mph with quad 600 Mercury outboards.

It can be done but the price will choke a horse.

Those 600 HP Mercs are 75K each!

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Earleybird,

I have used some of those with mixed results. I'm looking to build something in permanently but I appreciate the idea.

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Yannis,

That gives me a decent idea on how to handle the cup holder issue. I've ripped out most of the structure in the cockpit and have thought long and hard about rod holders but not cup holders. Rehabbing these boats are complicated.

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I know you guys have solved this problem so please help a newbie. Where to put them and what kind did you use.

The cockpit is my biggest issue but the flybridge is also a problem. I have a solution albeit not a good one for the Flybridge. The cockpit is tough.

Pictures are most appreciated!

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Looks EXPENSIVE!

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Thanks Mike. Most appreciated.

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Does anyone have a fuel vent they would recommend? A link would be greatly appreciated.

I have diesel engines.

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I thought mind did as well. Apparently the screen is long gone.

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I was recently working on my B31 and needed to remove the fuel tank vent hose. I noticed some dead grass in the end of the hose. I started digging around in the end of the hose and removed a small palm full of dead grass and two dead or hibernating spiders. Apparently they had toted this grass into ...

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The boat has a pair of Cummins 903's in it. They run but the transmissions are not in good shape. I can find some of these old engines pretty cheap but its all the added cost to will break the bank. S. Florida is filled with these old sportsfishermen type boats that haven't been untied from a dock i...

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For the price of three new Merc 600's (about $245K) I could just buy another boat!

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Welcome aboard Donovan. What part of the country are you located?

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I'm looking at all options, cheap options!

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I have a 42 Bertram (1979) that is in pretty bad shape. The Cummins engines are original but still run. The transmissions are likely shot. Either way its going to be hard to get parts for these old engines. The boat needs to be completely rewired, it was filled with termites when I got it (mostly in...

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This thread is a good opportunity to post a link to the site donation procedure. Anyone have it handy?

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Tony, Bob and others thanks for the info. I've already spent the money on a set of Glenndinning engine controls which I can use for the new engines when I install them. BTW, I highly recommend them. They were an easy install which I did myself. I've also replaced the rudder board and installed the o...

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I currently have a couple of old Volvo TAMD 60B's (220 hp). The refit before I got the boat included a new 6" Exhaust, a new 220 gallon fuel tank. The boat already had 1.5" shafts and I've had the props refinished. So my question is What is a ballpark number to drop in a couple of Cummin remans/Over...

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That must be one heckva trolling motor to pull around a B31.

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CamB25 wrote: ↑Jan 11th, '21, 11:52 You can buy stickers directly from Bertram - https://bertramgear.com/collections/accessories

Thanks for posting the link. I'm going to have to buy a pair of those socks!

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BTW, I recommend using Aircraft Hydraulic fluid. Its dyed red and its easy to spot leaks.

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You have to turn the wheel both ways multiple turns to get the air bubbles worked up to the highest pump fitting. Crack open the fitting and let the air out until the fluid comes out. Make sure you have pressure in the bleed tank first. You may have to go through this process a couple of times. BTW,...

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I hear you! I'm figuring at least I'd have to put $200K into the boat and it would likely then be worth about $60K.

My hats off to you for bring the old girl back to life.

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Todd Pearce wrote: ↑Feb 2nd, '21, 02:40 https://1drv.ms/p/s!ApEV8DChKblvjXMuGgy ... U?e=MDXYZL

Todd,

You did a great job on your B42. A guy wants to give me one but it is not in quite as bad a shape as Maximus was but close. I just don't know if I'm up to the job!

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I'd be perfectly happy with a set of "old school" mechanical diesels.

BTW, did you get a price on the RECONs 270HP Cummins?

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Rick I saw an add in a magazine today for the drum winch that can be mounted above or below deck. I would find the drum to out of place exposed on the bow. Yannis You should have been a good patient and referred the Doc to our little Sandbox. Yannis, Are you familiar with Dr. Bishop? I think he spe...

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Amberjack wrote: ↑Feb 2nd, '21, 15:33 Rick--I believe it is a Windline Bruce SS Bow Roller, medium. We bolted both the Lewmar and the Bruce to a workbench and fit the anchor into each. The Fortress fit the Bruce perfectly and it was far sturdier than the Lewmar.

Many thanks Doug!

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Doug, Many thanks for the information and the photos. Your system looks both simple and efficient. We anchor a fair amount in shallow water just to snorkel for conch and maybe shoot a fish or two. Your system would be perfect. A question about the bow roller. Do you have a model or link for this. I'...

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I think you guys are right about the hidden windlass. I need to take a look at one first hand but its probably just a wish.

I'm going back to the surface mount idea. Horizontal or Vertical? What brand? I'm never going to anchor in more than 100' of water.

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I'm reviving this old thread because I'd like to install a windlass on my B31. My GF is still able to pull the anchor but I'm thinking about her when she gets a little older. What brand would you guys recommend. I also want a pulpit. I've seen a couple of boats (Regulator being one) that has a hidde...

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Thanks for that post. Next time I put the Reaper on the hard, I'm going to change one of my thru hull fittings!

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