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Just saw on Facebook, there is a FREE 33 Bertram available to anyone for the taking. Boat is in Waretown NJ. Looks kinda tough. Listed under Johnathan Ramadan. All I know. EarleyBird

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I still have original struts. Running 5.9 BTA Cummins 270 Hp with 1 1/2 Aquamet 22 shafts 83 1/4” EOT 6,000 hrs. Never a problem. What we did to accommodate the larger diameter shafts was machine Morse Flatfish Cutlass bearings to 1.88” O.D. They slide tightly into the strut. I have to be very caref...

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Hello Tony, Good to hear from you, hope you had a great boating/fishing year. Forsberg Boat Works in Point Beach will do the paint job. Just the hull, rub rail to the waterline ( outer-chine). She needs it. Topside has been re-gelled few years ago, that’s looking fairly good. Gotta renew a few seams...

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EarleyBird is getting painted in a month of so, giving her a 50 year old Birthday present. Contact Bill Griffin @ bill.griffin@akzonobel.com. He most likely will answer your questions, in addition send you various color charts and types of paints, directions and procedures. He has been very helpful ...

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Mine will be 50 next year. I have owned it for more than half my life, I’m 67. 4th set of motors with almost 6,000hrs on 5.9 BTA’s. EarleyBird

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On my deck, there is a sacrificial board that sits basically on top of both inboard stringers. All three sections port, center, and starboard are screwed into those inboard stringers.Those two boards must be CAREFULLY removed, and are located approximately by the motor box inboard hinges. Side panel...

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Also have a teak deck. Here’s my email address, earleybird34@gmail. I’ll send you my cell number. It would be easier to explain over the phone how mine was made and installed. This pic is from last Thursday, praying this NE wind dies so we can go tuna fishing. EarleyBird 😎 http://i.imgur.com/wzIrfxM...

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I have a couple sets of propellers if you get in a bind. Gladly lend you one of them if they’ll work. All 1 1/2”. Have 5.9 BTA Cummins 270HP. One set are Hy-Torq. 20X22 4 blades #7 cup. The other Hy-Torq 21X23 3 blades. EarleyBird. Presently I’m running DQX 20x22 with a medium cup and they have incr...

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I have painted the entire Veneer inside of my 1973, to try and match the gel-coat. Lightly sanded with 120 grit. Wiped entirety with Lacquer Thinner. Rolled and tipped using Petite 6149 Undercoater. Sanded again with 220 and wiped. Mixed 2 parts of Petite 3108 and one part 3106. Again rolled( 4” foa...

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Merry Christmas Boyz…hope all have a “Healthy” Happy and Safe New Year, with a couple tunas and maybe a Billfish thrown in! EarleyBird

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Tony, How time flies, last November Richard Sutton..Marine Territory Manager (East) told me $25,951 + 2550 core charge. Get core $$ back if you turn in old engine. His # 410-762-1419. Having to much fun fishing, 428 hours on those 5.9 BTAs.this season, didn’t think it was more than a year, my mistak...

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Looks real pretty Mr.Lico, and I’m sure runs smooth as silk at 38 knots when you able, but has Phoenix spent any time 100 miles off? Bilge looks like she might spend a little time between the pilings. As you know I’m sure 38 knots going Off or heading West doesn’t happen very often. Hear you own a r...

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4 months ago Recon 5.9 BTA’s 270 HP were 27K and change, and they were giving 2K per motor as a core return. EarleyBird

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A little more added information on EarleyBird’s Rudders. Leading edge is 1/8”, trailing 1/2”. Still using original rudder port ( thru-hull) and packing gland. Tiller arms are below rudder bearing shelf, bearings are steel and require a lot of TLC to keep rust at a minimum. I also have a double-actin...

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Here is a picture of EarleyBird’s port Stainless Rudder made by Stuart Propeller. I have 5.9 BTA’s 270 HP. The shafts are Aquamet 22 1 1/2” 83 1/4” EOT. I turn 20X22 DQX wheels with a medium cup. 5500 Hrs. on the Motors with never a problem, doing all routine maintenance. Coolers, Water Pumps, etc h...

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Well Boys…another opinion. I have been running/fishing a 31 Bertram for more than half my life…I’m 66. (35years). Rudder angle indicators are needed on ships, also went to sea for 30 years. If you do not know what your boat is going to do when you put both engines in gear, forward or reverse take up...

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Do not think that would work to well on our 31’s, especially on an overnighter 90 miles from Manasquan….but then again I’ve been wrong. I’ll take the 5.9 BTA’s with my 3.5 KW Phasor generator. 220 gallons of diesel fuel and 400# of ice. See ya tomorrow night. EarleyBird

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Boat Trailers: Camp Marine, Pt.Pleasant (732) 899-1441. Boat Surveyor call Donna @ Johnson Bros./Carver Boat (732) 892-0222, she may be able to help. EarleyBird

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Bees Wax, melt wax over stud so that it flows over nut and down threads. We used it regularly for 30 years on the steam ships I sailed on. Always had a block in the Machine Shop. Best natural penetrant I ever used. Tap flats on nut in addition. Good Luck. EarleyBird

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Pete, excuse me for calling you Carl regarding the fuel tank question…my mistake. Though you say you have no interest in a generator, if you plan on fishing offshore it certainly has its place. Cooking and lights. Quickly, on EarleyBird the Generator is to port on a platform, batteries to starboard ...

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Carl, I have the original 220 gallon fuel tank on EarleyBird, though the glassed in specs say 160. I know it’s wrong. Leaving Manasquan for the Hudson either the 100 square or the 150/050 on an overnighter with the generator running all night the most I have ever used with my Cummins 270 hp, is 167 ...

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Brake Cleaner, terry cloth rags, round 1/2” wood dowel, cut it at a comfortable length. Wipe my Cummins with Brake Cleaner when needed. EarleyBird

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As you might of seen on a previous post “Beautiful Sunrise” I recently installed Furuno’s latest NavNet TZ Touch3 12F. As for a bracket dashboard mount I believe this is about as large a chart plotter/sounder you can comfortably install in that spot. In addition I changed out my old Radar Radome wit...

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Have 7 Lee Seniors on the EarleyBird. One 15 degree swivel C/L transom. Two Lee Senior 30 degree swivel forward of the aft corners, Two Lee Senior 30 with bars not pins for Outrodders when Bass trolling. Have broken the pin rod holders before wire line trolling. Two zero degree(verticals) where our ...

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Here’s one of several after 35 years of ownership. Coming home from the Hudson Canyon 67 Togo to Manasquan, with a bunch of Yellowfins in my cabin port side fish box. Blowing 20-25 NE. My two best buddies (brothers) running the boat, I’m sitting on fish box drinking a Heineken. We come off the top o...

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I have had Furuno on my 31 for 35 years, flawless. I also have the Furuno GP-1870F on our 21 CC Allied, perfect for the water we fish and navigate. EarleyBird

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Jack, call this fellow Gary, Marine Control Systems, he rebuilt both my helm pump and steering cylinder. Also did another friend of mine both of ours recently. (828)508-4201. 76 May Apple Lane Franklin NC 28734. Same as you have, all Hynautics. EarleyBird

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Carl, I have three sets of wheels. Mine motors are 270HP. I believe they will be to much for your HP. Presently they are 4 blade DQX 20X22 w/ medium cup on 1 1/2” Aquamet 22 shafts. I have another set of Hy-Torq Michigan Nibrals also 20X22 #7 cup, and same manufacturer 3 blade 21X23. Your more than ...

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Carl, though I might of missed a previous post, how many HP are your Cummins and shaft size? I might be able to assist you with wheel manufacturer, size, and pitch. MAYBE? EarleyBird

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Thank you all. After 35 years, kinda becomes part of you. EarleyBird

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My strobe light got wet backing down on a big Blue Marlin and the cassette player ate the Bee Gee tape from playing to many times, can’t find a replacement. Messing with you, thank you for all your kind remarks. After owning her for 35 years there certainly is a special place close to my heart for t...

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Yannis, yes they are bright. Sometimes we fish all night for Swordfish and Tuna. I also have a 3.5KW diesel generator. The two inboard are single color bright white, the two outboard are two color, blue or white, flick the switch will change there color. EarleyBird

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Couple Pics of our newly install enclosure. Super clear and center section zips up and snaps under hardtop above Helm. EarleyBird

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Pretty Work Jason, happy to see another 31 getting the attention and dedication on a re-build they truly deserve. Looking forward to seeing and hearing about all the hard work your doing! Keep the pics going. EarleyBird

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Thinking of you Tony, Get well soon. Your more than welcome to come fish with us, be tuna fish trolling in to August at least. You can drive the entire time.

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Didn’t get the big Girl today...but...caught a couple of her younger siblings. Plus another gorgeous day 65 off.

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Going back, leaving in the Earley morning, going get her this time.

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Tony, I’d say 2250/2275 but definitely under 2300. She was scooting along 220 gallons of fuel when we left, 300# of ice in my cabin fish box, two of us on the boat, 4 bent butt 80’s, clean bottom, computerized /balanced my 20/22 DQX Wheels. EarleyBird

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Left Sunday Morning 4am, heading East. One of those Mornings we all cherish. The ol’Girl wasn’t even breathing hard occasionally touching 25kts....and you can see the RPMz. Had one looker but she missed the hook. We’ll be BACK, getcha next time. EarleyBird 😜 http://i.imgur.com/aBZIqTW.jpg http://i.i...

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Well Boys, it’s time to wake up a pair of Cummins six cylinders. They’ve had plenty of rest. Thank you Rick, Chris, Tony, Ray, Bob, Pat, and the rest of you fellas for your accolades, knowledge, input and craftsmanship. The Big Girls are here, I’ll put the finishing touches on her as she floats. Gol...

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Here is a picture of the new covering boards and transom deck trim piece. Patrick France deserves accolades. A true Craftsman and Professional who busted his butt, cutting, fitting, epoxying, sanding these boards one at a time. Not an easy install. Many thanks to him. This picture does not show the ...

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Had new Bridge Panels (3) made. Lying in bed of my F-150. Here’s a couple of pics, one with all the info on. Center panel unzips on three sides, sides and bottom and pivots at the top to snap to hard top over helm. Port and starboard panels bend on upper and lower tracks to follow contour of bridge....

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Hopefully this answer your question(s) Yannis. First of all we made the deck in the Winter of 2001-02. We have fished the boat hard (488 hours last year) and try to not abuse the deck. There are a few gouges and a aftco rod but did the most damage, after port hatch has a plug. They have not been bac...

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Thx everyone, probably one more day or so on the covering boards. Trim the inboard sides, add a radius. Drill holes for 7 Lee Senior rod holders. Fuel fill, starboard side. Side panels rough fitted already, ready for installation. One in transom is 15 degree swivel, one each side two feet from corne...

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I used 60grit with the Festool radial/orbital vacuum sander. Seams were a tad higher than the teak boards. After we finish with the covering boards, I’ll end with 120. Should finish fine. EarleyBird

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Just spoke with a fella named Anthony, they transport boats around the country. He just finished loading a 30’ twin outboard boat catamaran on a lowboy trailer, at the boatyard where I am. Here’s their info. Page Boat Hauling. Graham Page. 7 Ronnie Drive, Manahawkin, N.J. (609)994-4595. Local and Lo...

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Port and Starboard boards fitted, epoxied, and clamped today. Transom piece up next

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TZTouch3 12F installed today. Radar and MFD Installed, scratch that off the List.

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First light sanding of cockpit deck today. Have to get the thiokol seams down on same plane as teak boards. Been a couple years since deck was sanded. I’m whooped. New covering board installation starting Monday, gotta make the ol’Girl look good for those BFT when they come over the rail. WooHoo! Ea...

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My running lights have a very similar fixture, except the top plate port or starboard unscrews. Never saw one with just a cap for bulb replacement. Again try Danny at High Tide Marine, he might know. EarleyBird

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