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When I sealed the deck, I use quarter inch round Styrofoam, and then taped everything off, and a very thin layer of silicone was used. Now mind you, this is still in the thought process.

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I really don’t want to split the deck. It’s some thing that’s going to be used once or twice a season the rest of the time it will be sealed up. I just had to change A shaft that had broke on me. I did it through the hatches and it was a pain in the ass. Also, would be nice to be able to open it whi...

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Maybe this winter I’ll give it some more thought

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Sounds like a challenge to me.

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I know it would be a little bit of a challenge. If you hinge the deck by the step down, I think it might clear the cleats, but the angled rope glides might be the problem. I think the corners of the deck would have to be cut on an angle the pieces that you cut off would have to be glass to the floor...

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The rear cockpit floor on a Bertram 28 is different than a 31. There is a removable section that is usually caulked down semi permanently. I was hoping to put that section on a hinge it’s approximately 5 x 8. There are five smaller hatches that are removable within that large section.

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Hello all
I was thinking of trying to hinge the rear cockpit floor on my 28.
The rear floor is removable but it’s very awkward to handle.
Has anybody done this?

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Thanks. When something is not working for me I have been trying to change or fix it.

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Hello All If you didn't have a second station on a 28 you had some sort of cabinet. You couldn't reach the window or outlet on top without a struggle. The draws were hard to get to because the door did not open all the way. So I did a little modification.Now we have a bench and storage. I will see n...

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SeaStar Solutions CCX63324 XTREME 3300/33C Cable-24'
I think this might be what you are looking for.

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As long as it works for you that’s awesome as you said we all use our boats differently

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I don’t have a dedicated bathroom on my 28. It came that way from the factory with a toilet in the vberth , which is now a porter potty which can be removed when needed. We definitely use the galley way more than the bathroom. with almost 8 feet of countertop we have a refrigerator, a separate freez...

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Hi all
I’m just looking to put the carpet like it was on the hull. Not so much for warmth, but more for sound. The water makes a hell of a lot of noise.

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http://i.imgur.com/NHUtGpum.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Q4BbR4im.jpg http://i.imgur.com/KaCAYIZm.jpg A couple of shelf pictures. I guess I should have moved the rags and cardboard but it gives a little something to compare to. I found some indoor outdoor carpet on amazon I think I'm going to use in the ...

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Nelson If you can see in the picture, I put brackets on the bulkheads. The angle of the hull is what holds up the shelf. It just kind of worked out that way. On the face of the shelf I used inch and a half by three-quarter inch oak which gave the plywood some rigidity. If I go to the boat this week ...

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I also removed my rug and didn't know what to do so I painted. But one thing you might want to consider is putting shelves. I gained a lot of storage and it did not interfere with sleeping. They were a little tricky to get in because my forward bulkhead was still in and I had to go in through the do...

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https://www.superbrightleds.com/home2
https://www.oznium.com/
Try these had good luck and good price.

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If Yannis is a youngster I must be the baby. Going to be 40. 1983 B28.

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Good morning.
I agree with Frank zero unknowns is huge..
By the way any new progress pictures of you boat.
The last ones I saw looked great.

Kenny

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There is a product called Mortite corking cord. You can buy it at Lowes. It’s made to be removable.
It’s by the weather strip not the corking. I think Bertram used it to seal my 28’s gauge panel.
It’s been around forever. Hope this helps..

Kenny

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I bought this for other reasons but it’s a great flashlight. You can get an optional finger loop so that if you open the palm of your hand the light doesn’t fall. With the finger loop you can also have the light on top of your knuckles so you can use your hand. Can’t beat it for the price. https://w...

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Yannis
That all sounds good but right now it’s a little above my intelligence level

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One is a refrigerator the other is a freezer both are 110 current no 12 V.
I keep them plugged in all the time. Whether it be at the dock or marina or I always have my generator.

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I don’t know if this was already posted but I just saw it for the first time. Interesting.
A lot of pictures.

https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-fo ... refit.html

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Almost done. And yes still no dedicated head

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That looks great. My transom does need to be painted just not this year. I am going to make the holes bigger in the near future

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Poor man's scupper covers.
Did not want to have to paint the transom.
Used existing hole's.
Will see how they hold up.

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Looks like fiberglass tube. Any idea where to purchase it

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Ok thanks. I guess I have to start fabricating.

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First off boat looks great. I wish I could do the same.
Second I’ve seen scupper covers like that made out of stainless steel.
They get mounted with screws.
If anybody knows where to get them or who makes them please post.

Thanks Kenny

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Sounds like a nice road trip so to speak. Good luck.

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I don’t care that the post took a turn. Just find it interesting where it turns to.

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Wow this post took some turn from warm days and sunshine to the station wagon effect to the Cooking Channel to war and a diet plan. Who would’ve thought.

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Yannis
The stainless vents have hoses that go to the bilge, no blowers just hoses. The white “mail slots” are part of the
Velocijet exhaust system That they started using around 1983. The exhaust gasses go out of the mail slot and water
Goes out the stern.

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Sometimes I wonder if the “cold people “ appreciate the warm weather more when it comes around then the all year
“ warm people “

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Yannis
My first name is Kenny.

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Yannis
The table is made from an old swim platform. It is mounted very solid so if you need something to hold onto it’s there.
The name of the boat is “Nina Peter Santa Maria” my daughter my son and my wife. I guess I’m Santa.

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Freezing in NY. Spring can't come soon enough.

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Ironworker I know you’re looking to have a built-in generator and I wish I did. I have a 2000 W portable this is what I run off of it just to give you an idea. These things are on all the time. Refrigerator freezer and freezer. Battery charger. Small fan. I have a microwave, portable induction stove...

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Bob
Very nice. Just not in the cards for me right now.

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Bob
I appreciate your concern for our bathroom habits. We spend about 1% of our day using the head. The other 99% of our day is spent in our unobstructed cabin.

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Wow that looks great.

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It is mostly a day boat poop on emergency only.
When we do sleep on the boat porter potty goes in the salon.
When we do sleep on the boat It is usually at a marina on fire Island with amenities.

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You have made up my mind. I will be removing mine shortly.

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Yannis
We have a toilet in the V birth there is also a door between the V birth and the Galley.

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Yannis
The boat came without a bathroom. Without a second station.
It came with the head in the V birth.
When you are dealt lemons you make lemonade.

kross1

Looks great. Love the progress.

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Found one without it..Kind of like it.

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Merry Christmas.

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