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by Ttownthomas
Apr 1st, '19, 13:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a restoration project B25. Soliciting Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 2553

Re: Planning a restoration project B25. Soliciting Advice

Will it wiggle out once the batteries are out or does the deck have to come up?
by Ttownthomas
Apr 1st, '19, 06:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a restoration project B25. Soliciting Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 2553

Re: Planning a restoration project B25. Soliciting Advice

Cam, if all the OEM tanks were fiberglass then this one has been replaced. It's welded so I'm assuming aluminum. I'll post some of the pictures I have later this morning

The B25 will fit in my garage once the window frame is removed. I don't think I could do this outside.
by Ttownthomas
Mar 31st, '19, 19:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a restoration project B25. Soliciting Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 2553

Re: Planning a restoration project B25. Soliciting Advice

Do you mean the motors? As in repower with something different? or Did you mean rebuilt long blocks of the same vintage.
by Ttownthomas
Mar 31st, '19, 15:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a restoration project B25. Soliciting Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 2553

Re: Thinking about a resto-project B25. Soliciting Advice

OK. I found threads on here explaining that the stringers have a tendency to delaminate from the hull over time. Is there good access to inspect the stringers on a B25? Or does it take pounding on the hull to figure it out?
by Ttownthomas
Mar 31st, '19, 14:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a restoration project B25. Soliciting Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 2553

Planning a restoration project B25. Soliciting Advice

OK, I am not a boat builder and have no experiance with fiberglass work. I have restored cars and motorcycles and am considering a bertram 25 restoration project. I am not looking for opinions on if this is a good idea or not. I know this will be a many years long project. I'm looking for advice on ...
by Ttownthomas
Aug 15th, '18, 20:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram ad from 1961. The boats the experts are buying
Replies: 3
Views: 975

Bertram ad from 1961. The boats the experts are buying

I'm new here and will probably need a lot of help in the future. Thought I should start giving now so I am not seen as too obtuse when I need help :) I found this today and thought I'd Share. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1834/43155341965_81eab86c37_b.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1837/4225256...
by Ttownthomas
Aug 15th, '18, 20:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?
Replies: 20
Views: 10003

Re: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?

Thanks for all the input. I was not planning an outboard conversion. The plan is to find an i/o moppie that is not a falling apart wreck. I'll be looking soon for a functional floating boat. I have a few cars to sell first so I have someplace to do the work. In NC a wide load permit is only $100 per...
by Ttownthomas
Aug 14th, '18, 11:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?
Replies: 20
Views: 10003

Re: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/Bertram-Tower-2907102/Deale/MD/United-States?refSource=standard%20listing#.W3LE5-hKiUk Outboard 26 that's been on the market forever. I'm hoping someone buys it, so as to keep my marriage intact !! Really want a boat with a clean looking transom. That thing is ...
by Ttownthomas
Aug 14th, '18, 11:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?
Replies: 20
Views: 10003

Re: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?

I looked up the cost of replacement using a rebuilt 180HP mercruiser 4 cylinder. It looks like the long block is about $3000. Alpha out drives are about the same if not less. If you have a running functional I/O is there any cost savings to convert to to OB? By the time you do the bracket, the fab w...
by Ttownthomas
Aug 13th, '18, 23:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?
Replies: 20
Views: 10003

New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?

Hello, I'm in the preliminary planning stages of a B25 or B26 project. I'm fine tuning my desires and am torn between motor choices. I know inboard power is far more dependable than stern drives plus with no out drives it is more economical too. Here, however, is why I am torn. 1. I live in Raleigh ...