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ABTrailers in San Bernardino CA builds them custom for the Bertram's. He built mine. It was for sale but now sold.
Alex
818-780-1594
abtrailers.com

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Thanks guys for the reply's. Sorry for the delay just too much work and no free time. I believe I looked at sailrite but was trying to figure out what to get as I am not sure what would be similar. The only thing I think I want to change is the access hatch as it is slightly warped. Everything else ...

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Wondering if anyone knows a source for the original type headliner material on my 1972 31. I am going to pull the ceiling to install my new helm seats and plan on refinishing the wood trim and would like to re-skin the ceiling. Not interested in installing vinyl or anything like that just want the s...

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Call customer service with any of those technical questions. When I switched mine out due to the Novac needing to be installed vertically only, they were great. Very helpful and responsive.
I would ask the experts about any functionality questions.

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They are installed per the instructions. One discharge is up and one is down so the gauge for both remains visible. The cage protects the discharge and spray head. They are positioned this way to spray across the engine compartment and settle down to smother the fire. I flirted with mounting them le...

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Call Alex at ABTrailers. 818-780-1594. He just built an 18K rated trailer for my 31. I haven't put her on it yet but it sure is pretty. Sitting in my shop waiting for project day. I won't be putting it on any time soon as my father passed away and settling things up is gonna take a while. I can prov...

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Cam, just keep a rag handy to wipe away the excess. I have had a trigger spray bottle of corrosion x for about 10 years. I only use it when I can drip it on something. I agree very messy. Works great when you use it though.

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I have always used corrosion block. It foams when you spray it so it is more controlled than corrosion x. Used to cover my outboard engines in the stuff then lightly wipe off. Keeps everything from sticking to it and absolutely no corrosion. A little oily when you work on them but every outboard I h...

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Tony, when I pull the trigger I will definitely post progress pics. I'm working up the moxy to jump into that project. I know once it is done it will snowball into other things which isn't necessarily bad, just possibly bad on the marriage... Lol

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Hey guys, I have spoke with Carl a few times and he will sell you any of the parts to do these upgrades. One thing he does sell is the front window insert. He will send you pics of how the work is done. I have researched this quite a bit and have studied how Bob Lico did his and Carl's looks every b...

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I will be picking up my trailer from Alex at ABTrailers this week. 18,000 lb tri-axle custom built for my 31. Alex is a good guy to work with and builds a nice unit. I spoke with Keith Poe a while back which led me to Alex. Keith tows his 31 everywhere but removes the props when he does so. He store...

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Thanks Bruce for keeping this place going. It helps us newbies a ton.

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For those that are interested. Below are pics of how my Fire Boy units are installed. I bought the option of manual release but have not integrated that as of yet. https://imgur.com/K2q7PbY https://imgur.com/yWYHfKu https://imgur.com/UhGNUYv https://imgur.com/K2j0Pcp https://imgur.com/vWkz4AU https:...

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I used 100 CF models. They are the same physical size as the 75 CF and the engine bays if I remember right are around 80. I didn't take pics when I did them but I will be at the boat this weekend and can do so if you would like.

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I have 454's as well and if you read my earlier post I chose the Novac models but they can only be installed vertically. My Halon units were installed horizontally and that is where I had room to install the new units. I exchanged them for the HFC227 auto/manual models. They fit right where the old ...

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I just replaced the old Halon Fire boys. I ordered the Novac and when I received them it stated vertical mount only. Nowhere else was that noted except the install manual. Fire Boy was great and replaced with the HFC227 which can be mounted horizontally. They went in last week and I just have to fin...

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Jack, I sent you a pm. I was at the west coast rendezvous this weekend so I was out of touch. I polished them up today and forgot to take pics of the finished product. I will do so soon and post them.

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OK, Tony convinced me to try so here goes. Links to the pics of the cowl vents. No pics of them complete but pics of them slipped in where they will be. They look sharp and with new 4" tubing there should be plenty of air and the water will end up in the bilge where I want it to go. https://i.imgur....

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JR, I just finished my replacing my cowl vents yesterday. They are full stainless with 4" collars. I, like you searched high and low and could not find what I wanted. I didn't want plastic. So I found some on Alibaba and yes they are from China. I hate getting stuff from China but we don't make them...

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Carl, I fear most are forgetting. Here in California it is rarely spoke of. Most places did not have flags lowered. We are a one of the largest melting pots in the US. We see more flags from other countries than our own. Sad turn of events in such a short time. My wife and I were out of the country ...

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Pete, I have been following this discussion as mine is a gasser as well. She runs well, I have just spent a bunch of dough ensuring that, but they were rebuilt in 2004 and 2006 and have about 900 hours on each. They have not been well cared for so I am a bit nervous that issues will arise that will ...

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Ok don't beat me up for this one but I had the same need. Wanted them light and small when folded so I could keep in the birth at all times. https://www.amazon.com/FORMA-MARINE-Folding-Anodized-Aluminium/dp/B01AT3WIIE/ref=pd_day0_hl_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01AT3WIIE&pd_rd_r=c2074728-aca8-11e8-...

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Vince, try calling the guys at Seaboard Marine out here in CA. They did a new set of windows on one of their refits. Really nice looking. Not sure if they did from scratch or bought a set. I have spoke to them about other stuff, really nice guys. Let me know what you find out as that is something I ...

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I agree with the statements above. I have only owned my Bert for 11 months but this site is an invaluable resource to find answers when you are just not sure. When I restored my Boston Whaler there was WhalerCentral.com When I restored my 56 and 57 Chevy's there was Trifive.com Enthusiast websites a...

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Hey guys yes they are velvet drives. That is some good information. I was going to try the linkage first to see if it is creating some sort of drag. So I will try that this weekend. If it continues I think I will deal with it for the summer then pull it over the winter and have a look. With just fin...

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Hey guys after a long 10 months of labor I finally got The Old Broad in fighting shape for the season. While out fishing the other day I noticed the starboard prop shaft slowly turning while in neutral drifting a spot. Enough to push the boat into doing slow circles while drifting. If you rev the en...

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Interesting as I just got my floscans yesterday. Ordered from Joe with no mention that they were closing the doors. He was extremely helpful and made the experience easy.
Hopefully someone will pick them or their product line up for future support.
Fingers crossed for no issues going forward.

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On a 31, a #8 wire run front to back will more than carry the bonding load. You can use a buss bar to tie wires together. Try not to clamp wires to objects while it's better than nothing you can lose connection easily. You can clean a spot and solder a tab onto fitting to connect a lug to. Solderin...

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Ya, I thought I was pretty good then wham more grey gunk. My wife tells me I'm not working hard enough. I tell her she should get in and give it a try... Back at it this weekend. I am the type that likes the bilge spotless, so I figure we will be well acquainted with each other on a weekly basis. Cl...

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Tony, thanks. I cleaned the bilges with good old fashioned elbow grease putty knife and a wire brush. Literally pounds of sludge and oily crap. This is the second go around and I will probably need two more as crap keeps coming out of areas I cannot reach. The best part is when you pull a hatch it i...

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Mike, thanks for the pics. I have seen them installed that way but mine are still gassers. Two exhaust banks coming together in a Y prior to the muffler. That is where my question stemmed from. It rises up fairly significantly to each bank so with the split I assume I will be ok. Not sure if they ar...

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Thanks Mike, good idea. Trying to think where I can incorporate them as I will be putting the system back in about 2 weeks. Any suggestions?

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Yannis, I have noticed the risers that the guys have on the diesels. I have the original elbow risers coming out of the manifolds. From there they have a significant drop down to below the cockpit floor. When I pulled the exhaust from the front side of the mufflers I got a good rush of water then ev...

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Tony, i did some more research and there should be no issue converting to the fiberglass as it is rated the same as the exhaust hose. I may have to add some support as the cast supported itself. Just money I was hoping not to spend at the moment. I am replacing everything right back to the collector...

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Thanks Tony, I now have all the #8 wire and the large buss bars. It should make for a real clean install up and away from all the water. Just need to get the bilges clean enough so I can get to work. She is a dirty girl as the PO did not believe in cleaning anything.

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Well I continue to go through my new project one step at a time. Over the weekend I pulled the exhaust from both motors back to the mufflers. The exhausts leave the motors at 3" then collect at a 3x3x4 Y that connects to the muffler. My Y's are looking pretty bad with some holes and will be extremel...

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Thanks bruce, everything is #8 tinned crimped and heat shrinked. I thought about soldering more tabs onto the existing bonding strap and repairing the torn spots but thought running a new wire throughout would shorten the task and ensure a good solid system.
Still thinking on it.

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I just spent my first weekend going through every aspect of the new boat. Replacing all the broken bonding wires was first on my list. I bought a spool of #8 all the crimps, heat shrink, etc and with good intentions set out to get all completed. Well I fell terribly short as just getting everything ...

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longfin, ya I was in a pinch after the survey and had to utilize them for this service. Karl has been great and called today with pics of other issues he found. So far so good. I am very leary of any yard or shops work as I am a bit fussy about anything I don't do my self. I will go over everything ...

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Bob, thanks for posting the pics. I can't wait to get started. Tooeez, I do have that and plan on following through as soon as the dust settles. The DMV is a mess but I transferred ownership today just to get it in my name and insured. Gonna try to find the hull ID to confirm and log its location. U...

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Hey guys, thanks for the info. I have previous documentation from the owner prior to the folks I bought her from. The issue is the pink has completely different numbers created by the DMV. I believe I will try to do the documentation utilizing the created HIN# as it incorporates the hull #. When I d...

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Well I finally got the boat I have been wanting since I was a kid. I managed to acquire a 1971 Flybridge Cruiser. She is still gas powered but I am ready for some fun while I restore her. This site is great, and the wealth of knowledge is awesome. My last restoration was a Boston Whaler and the Whal...

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