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Bermuda Brother

Hi, I actually ordered the aft cabin windows for the B31 from American Marine some years ago. I never installed them and they are still in their original packing crate. If you need these let me know.They are just in my way now. Problem is they are here in Bermuda so shipping would be quite expensive...

Bermuda Brother

Gentlemen, Boat's in the water and I'm still just putting the finishing touches. I am trying to put the original flybridge windscreen back. I think I have the original metal fastenings for it that go through the holes along the windshield base which then anchor it to the flybridge proper. I have had...

Bermuda Brother

Hey Guys,

It's JJ down here in Bermuda. I wish that we had been part of the Legend but unfortunately there was no Bertram raced to here.

We've got some fast ones down here though!

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Bermuda Brother

Hi All, 1 year later and she finally has the engines in with all thru hulls and rigging done! All she needs now is the body work and re spray. This will be done with Imron matching the Awlgrip Oyster White. Not a scrap of wood used in the cockpit etc sub structure (all laminated foam core and pvc bo...

Bermuda Brother

Gentlemen, I need help with 2 issues from the faithful: I am installing the cummins 370's and on the starboard install the exhaust extractor has to be modified if the exhaust is to exit without emerging from with either the engine box or from under the cockpit floor. I am sure some of you have had t...

Bermuda Brother

hey Rawleigh,

Will check at the Pettit distributer.

Either drop me a pm or call on 441 737 7179 re the hardware as I really would like to get this off you.
If I don't answer its ok to just leave a message with your contact number and I can call you back.

Glad to have heard from you!!

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Hey Rawleigh,

Where would i look for this chlorinated stuff? What do ythe generally use it for?

Also,
You still got the tank hardware? Still need it if available.

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Hey guys,

What is the best stuff to coat the stainless rudders with rather than painting on the bare stainless?

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Hey yeah! Import duty on boats and marine goods has actually just been lowered in Bermuda for the first time that I can remember. It has just gone down to 22.5% from 55%!!!

All to do with the recession but boat duty was an odd tax to cut we all think.

But we ain't complaining!!!!!

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Hey thanks Kevin. I was worried as some of those sales guys at the boat show will say anything to sell something. He said it worked as good as a 16btu. I have a friend with a 12btu of another label in his sedan in Bermuda and it struggles a bit on a hot day here. The wabasto is supposed to have a mo...

Bermuda Brother

Pat and Brethren, The bermuda rebuild is coming right along. Bought loads of stuff at the Miami Boat show -NextGen gen, 1200 btu Webasto AC (should have asked you guys first), Xantrex 2500 inverter/charger and even a new toilet. I've imported all the Imron paint and primer, soundown and nicer engine...

Bermuda Brother

Been fighting with mine and not winning.

What is the best way to get one of these off?!!

JJ

Bermuda Brother

thanks guys, And Pat I have your air boxes too so I guess the 5.5 definitely won't fit. Also Pat, was thinking of installing the battery bank aft of the fuel tank to get as much weight in the back as possible for the sake of the 370's. I accept that this is not a good location for a genset but I tho...

Bermuda Brother

Ok some questions; Do these generators have to be installed b4 the engines are? Can they be taken out and replaced once the engines are in place? Will the 3.4 kw NextGen be ok to power a 16000 btu AC? Is there any benefit to installing a larger more powerful genset if I only plan to run AC (how bout...

Bermuda Brother

Folks,

almost all gens are mounted outboard of the port engine. I measured a friend's boat with 370 6bta Cummins and found more room outboard of the starboard engine. Is there another reason for prefering the Port side placement that i am not aware of?

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Guys,

Sorry I wasn't clear my fault! This is for the interior cabin sole. Don't I remember you guys being crazy for some 2 part bullet proof clearcoat to go over top?

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Gentlemen, I am in the process of ordering my Imron from Finish masters in jacksonville. Thought i'd order the clearcote for the teak and holly sole at same time. Imron offers a 2 part polyurethane clear that specifically goes over wood. I was going to epoxy coat the sole first with west system and ...

Bermuda Brother

hey pat, Thanks for the image. What do you think of the mase versus the Panda or any other? Which would you go for? This one looks smaller than the panda. But how many kw and how many dB's, reliability? Cute little unit though! Is it possible to even run a 16000btu off an inverter? Maybe using inver...

Bermuda Brother

Hey J,
I am in the western end of the island though this is a bit of a joke as Bermuda is only 22 miles long!

I will start taking pics of the project and post them if this is easy enough.

Gonna spray her all Oyster White but in Imron! Resoring her to as original spec as poss. gonna be a sweatie!

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Hi Guys! Will be running probably a Cruisair 16000BTU and thus a generator to power it. Was thinking about the small Panda 4kw unit and placing it in the space at the rear of the fuel tank in order to a). keep as much weight at the back of the boat as possible and b). have the noise as far away from...

Bermuda Brother

That's all cool guys. No offense taken just part of the cut and thrust of the sandbox. I appreciate all of the contributions and really respect Bob for what he's done. In my case I don't feel like doing all of the modifications to optimize the 370's and will keep shaft angle the same and just under ...

Bermuda Brother

Hi Pat and gentlemen and thanks for the resposes.

So Pat, I will use the ply as I am not a titanium kinda guy!

Would 2 pieces of 1/2 inch ply bonded with biaxial be ok for the strut pad?

Also how big do the pads need to be minimum?

Take Care,

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Hey guys and Pat,

I was wondering if the use of pvc board as the core material for the strut backing plates would be acceptable in place of plywood?
If so what thicknes board, how many layers and what size/area plate to use?

JJ

Bermuda Brother

I know it was good paint. But which of the modern Imron line is the best these days. I found the names of some distributers for it off the site so don't need that info now.

Still need to know which type of available Imron is best these days.

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Hey guys didn't get much of a response to my Imron question on a prior post. I sprayed my B25 with Imron (maybe Imron 5000 I think?) about 5 years ago and swear by the stuff! I want to spray my 31 soon so have to order the paint. I was on the Dupont website and they now only seem to offer Fleetline ...

Bermuda Brother

Actually, before I get too gung ho I was reading about Imron on the Dupont site and it looks like they might have "dumbed down" this paint for emissions standards. Is this paint still as good as it used to be? Anyone had recent recent experience with the new stuff? is it still better than Awlgrip? W...

Bermuda Brother

hey guys I really need a contact for reliable distributor anyone know any?

Let me know,

JJ

Bermuda Brother

hey Bob,

They are recons. Not sure what a storm block is though.

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Ok Pat I do see the light! Basically I have overpowered it which will result in faster idle and nose diving. Unfortunately I got what I got now. So how can I minimize nose diving? Someone told me that cupping the wheels exacerbates this but isn't this the same as just having a higher pitch? Or is it...

Bermuda Brother

hey Bob,
Just saw your message will have to check that info.

Thanks,
jj

Bermuda Brother

Hey JP thanks! This is very helpful! Out of curiosity what kind of top end you getting out of your rig with the 3 blade vs 4 blades? Also, am I correct in assuming that the same props run on a 330 should be run on the 370? I am made to understand that despite the difference in horsepower one does no...

Bermuda Brother

Hi Guys, I am planning to spray my project with Imron paint which the brothers have always raged about. I did my 25 with it 5 years ago and it still looks great. Has this paint been altered at since that time? Is it still just a good as it was? What is the best Imron to ask for these days? Also, and...

Bermuda Brother

Hey Guys' Thanks for your responses. I know I will always be destined to catch flak for having the 370's but i bought them more that 2 years ago when the jury was still somewhat undecided at that time. So basically its too late to turn back on that one. So, if any of you guys have had either the 330...

Bermuda Brother

Hi Guys, just got a few more questions about my rebuild. -I am installing the controversial 370 hp cummins 6bta's with the Twin Disc gear boxes with 1.5 to 1 ratios. First question is easy: What shaft length do I need to order for her? I need to order these now before engines are installed so they g...

Bermuda Brother

Hey UV, Good to be back. Been busy lately setting up and maintaining the new clinic. Finally getting to my project. I have to now if i want a decent boat for the summer as i sold my other B31. Gonna totally re do her to as original spec as possible. Thanks for the info about the AC" Do you think its...

Bermuda Brother

Hi guys. I am finally actually into restoring the B31 I have had in my back yard for the last couple of years. i would like to work the ac current off an inverter like in my last boat which had 6 large gel batteries which ran the air conditioner all night! Would like to use an inverter instead of a ...

Bermuda Brother

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Bermuda Brother

Hi guys I am looking for a pair of the little steps that go on the outside side of the aft cabin struts. They usually enframe the little Bertram eagle logo.

Anybody got some???

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Will do. Wouldn't you know though now I can't get my camera to synch with my computer!
JJ

Bermuda Brother

Hey Guys,
I notice you've all got pictures of yourselves on your posts. How do I get mine attached so you can all see the critter you are talking with? Haven't been able to figure it out on my own.

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Hope to get to the Lauderdale boat show one year. I've usually been able to make the Miami ones. I will have to meat up with some of you guys sometime. Gotta do it.

JJ

Bermuda Brother

Hi Guys,

I'm stuck here in Bermuda. I've got some Imron touch up paint and went to get the activator for it and the agent no longer brings it in!!

Does anyone know if any other activator would work? After all there are other polyurethane paints here ie Alwgrip etc.

Really stuck down here!
JJ

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flybridge windshield fastenings

New rub rail for B31

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best coat for Pat's stainless rudders

Bermuda Project coming along

Removing the B31 windlass

clearcoat over teak and holly

generator placement

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Imron Question from Bermuda

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Inverter and AC choice for B31

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