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by SaltH2OHokie
Dec 8th, '20, 21:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 31 cockpit replacement
Replies: 27
Views: 20545

Re: Bertram 31 cockpit replacement

Just wanted to say thank you for sharing. Obvious significant thought and effort went into the planning and execution, both.

I'll need a cockpit replacement eventually, but I'm thinking replicating this will be beyond my skillset, but never know until you make a mess of it, right?
by SaltH2OHokie
Dec 6th, '20, 08:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went the Yanmar way...
Replies: 37
Views: 40092

Re: Went the Yanmar way...

Congrats on purchase and good luck. Where in VA? I'm "casually" looking for power for my recently acquired project 31, and am in VA.
by SaltH2OHokie
Sep 30th, '20, 15:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking at a 31 any thoughts
Replies: 15
Views: 16650

Re: Loking at a 31 any thoughts

I'll go devil's advocate: Do you want a big project? I did, and bought one accordingly. Though in my case not much was missing/removed except the gas motors, but no sense in paying extra for a running boat if you're not planning to continue running it. And in my prior experience, selling used marine...
by SaltH2OHokie
Sep 21st, '20, 06:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buying project 31. Many questions, but 1st stands/blocking
Replies: 5
Views: 2187

Re: Buying project 31. Many questions, but 1st stands/blocki

My plan is keel blocks in a few places and three stands per side. If all goes to plan it will be under roof and relatively blocked from major wind, but not fully "inside". Any thoughts on height of boat stands? I'd like it as low as possible without precluding the ability to work underneath. Stairs ...
by SaltH2OHokie
Sep 20th, '20, 19:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buying project 31. Many questions, but 1st stands/blocking
Replies: 5
Views: 2187

Buying project 31. Many questions, but 1st stands/blocking

Hi, I'm purchasing a project 31 next week with intention of a total restore over the course of years...so step one, properly block boat for such an endeavor. Have seen diagram, but am curious what height/angle stands I would need. I'll have it on a trailer and ideally remove it from trailer onto sta...