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STart by knowing that the transom is only about 1/2 an inch thick tops. That will not support an outdrive.

Why waste the time, effort and money...

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So much truth has been shared here. By so many friends I would not likely have if it were not for the opportunity presented by this site. My bride to be Liz tells me that I attract Bertram people, because the universe wants me to. I shake my head time and time again, as she is not crazy, but I will ...

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I used white bilgekote by Interlux. It worked great. Easy to apply, and nice and shiny.

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Lets just suffice to say that I have taken green water over my bow in the past. I have never taken green water to the extent that it went back off the boat over the bow the way it came on, before. that was a new experience! Unbelievable! And that happened multiple times! Spray like a firehose on con...

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I literally just finished typing the description of my trip to Montauk on Saturday and lost it when I pressed the wrong button. It was a story with many similarities.

If I get the patience back, I may type it again, but it was a long one.

But you are right, they are awesome boats.

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THE RED SOX ARE WORLD SERIES WINNERS AND CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!

Congratulations to the team from Beantown!

Need I say more...

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Wow... I cannot even imagine. Gulf coast and Florida has hurricanes, Georgia has drought, California has fire and occasional mudslides, Colorado has snow, NE has ratty politicians. Be safe, and I am thinking of you guys! I am pulling for the best situation possible. Brewster, I am sorry for your cou...

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Wayne, JP, all you guys out on the west coast near what's burning, I hope you are unaffected. If so, I hope that it is minor and you come out of it with all you went in with.

Good luck!

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Hey Joe, Liz and I aren't going to make it this year. While sunny Florida is always tempting, it just isn't going to happen. We have too much to do that we have put off all summer! Hope the show goes great for you guys, and it was fun to finally meet you and Don last year. Please give him my best, a...

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Let me see if I can get an update. Last I heard the order had been placed, but that was about 3 weeks ago...

I will update when I get news and information.

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Cool!

That works...

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Neil,

Why didn't the coupon make it to the raffle at the rendezvous?

It was never mentioned. How come?

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Alex's works great.

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(714) 329-3030

Good Luck John!

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www.soundown.com One of the guys who works there participates on this board if you post a specific message. I have no idea on windows. I am in MA. I would think any local window shop or glass shop should be able to. That is where I got mine done. I brought in the old glass, cracked etc, that it was,...

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Lou,

Laminated glass.

And for the engine boxes I would gasket them with rubber window gasket if you feel you need to, though there are many drainage channels around the outside. But to deaden the sound, you want Soundown. It works very well.

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Holy C#$P!!!!!

That boat is absolutely, incredibly, 100% gorgeous!!!

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Steve, It is possible for us. My plant manager is out Friday and all next week, so that might be tough for me. Plus Dad is out of the country on business which further complicates things this week. But if the weather finally lays down, I have a full tank of fuel! And I have also noticed the amount o...

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Scot, I knew there had been issues. And almost that the issues were guaranteed to happen. I just didn't know that it was this pervasive, or that it required constant babysitting to that degree. I feel for this guy, as he had bought a new boat, with new power etc. What a test of patience... He has lo...

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Those of you who have these engines, have you had, or are you having issues with them? Specifically injectors? I know they had issues, and that there were replacements provided. I have a neighbor who has a 28' Carolina Classic. His boat is 3-4 years old now, he bought it new. He has those engines. W...

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Steve,

The weather looks good enough? I haven't had a chance to look...

That would be good news!

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Hueso, I have those engines in my boat, as does Mike O. Charlie Johnson has the 230 version in his My 4 Girls Bahia Mar we all just admired the paint job on. I love my engines! Good useable cruising speed, quiet as a churchmouse, no smoke, smooth. Definely act like the advantages of gas, with all th...

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Giff,

I know your boat, as I have seen it at Block Island. We were gone by then, but still enroute. Probably off Watch Hill.

Sorry I missed ya!

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Vic, if it is the oil cooler, then you should see the dye in the oil off the transom just as much as anywhere else. Good idea.

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Vic,

What are the odds you have a pin hole in an oil cooler, and that it is going out your exhaust pipe?

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My family enjoyed a mid-day meal at Castle Hill in Newport yesterday. What an incredible day, and a more incredible spot! Right at the entrance to Narragansett bay, with all traffic running what seemed like right underneath you! Just beautiful. And on came a really nice blue hulled Bertram 31 named ...

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Bruce,

That makes a lot more sense. I really appreciate your clearing that up like usual!

Voice of reason is what I always say...

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Mikey,

Congratulations!!!! Feels good doesn't it! Once again, congratulations!

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Freebird,

Shhhhhh.

You are making noise again.

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Freebird,

Boat US. They have been great with me.

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Ok, I went to the first link. 12 friggin pages on that sorry subject? And I thought we were bored at times! These guys have nothing better to do... I got to page 4 and killed it off. I couldn't take anymore! Freebird, you are nuts. And making dust here for the fun of it. Cut it out. Geez... Dug

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Jimmy,

I was serious when I said she knew what she was doing. I am not sure anything can help Tony to look better.. Certainly not a bikini!!!! Maybe I can get get him to drink enough to paint his toenails anyway...

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Hell yeah.

Nice JP. Very nice.

You be justifiably proud!

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Jimmy, Totally awesome!!!! Our fish a few weeks ago was not as lively, but there were many similar elements. Your wirewoman definitely looks like she knows what she is doing, we have to get ourselves one of them! Tony (our wireman!) is nowhere near as pretty. And I have yet to go swimming, though I ...

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I agree with Pat. That looks like the strut is too short.

That doesn't look right to me.

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Brewster,

You will want to know why the heart murmer. I have one and it is harmless. I sure as heck don't pass out. There will be more to it.

Take care of yourself, and you will be right out there again!

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Brewster! Yikes! Get that looked at. Of course, you may need more sleep based on what I saw at Montauk! I would love to go, but Thursday and Friday I will be acting as plant manager as well as my day job, so I won't be able get free. Stinks, as Steve really wants to go, and I would like to have him ...

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Bill, thanks for the info! at the 250 hour service one of the checks is the atomization of the fuel as it sprays out the injectors. I guess that would be how they found it... There was no damage, but they were not spraying right. I guess they were dirty, and needed a bit of attention. As I said 3 ou...

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Bruce,

I have religiously been using Stanadyne at every opportunity.

I was as surprised as you sound. I don't buy fuel from any backwoods location, and both places are higher volume houses. I don't know what to say...

I appreciate the feedback and input Bruce.

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One of our local yards will be having an auction soon. I will take a look at what is on the block and let you guys know...

Similar situation.

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It isn't a thru hull. Something in the ducer went, or malfunctioned. There is no paddle wheel, as there is no speed reading. We have to pull the boat to pull the ducer out of the fairing block. It may wreck the block, so we need a new one of them too. We left the foam covers on, and sprayed the spec...

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Vic, I actually have done that, at installation. The mechanic and I did identify a few more spots that would be beneficial to do, and I plan to hit them this weekend. The oil cooler is one of them, but the bracket shouldn't have broken. I am going to take a close look a the Port engine same bracket,...

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Does anyone have a recommendation for a temperature gage only? I have temp as indicated on the Raymarine E-120.

I am thinking about a backup.

I know Dytek used to make a great one, but they are gone.

Thoughts?

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Just remember the dollar is weak and getting weaker. To buy anything in euro's will cost more dollars...

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Well, I just came back from my 250 hour service sea trial on my 240 Yanmars. Couple of interesting findings. I thought I would share for the benefit of all. I had 3 injectors cleaned up. The mechanics want to change them all our or rebuild them end of next season. That will be 4 years and probably 3...

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Blue chip,

Try a Hunt. My father has a 36' that has a jet and draws very little water. Remember that doesn't mean you can go in shallow water as it really is a 880 hp vacuum cleaner in jet.

But they make a really nice 25 that doesn't draw much.

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Harv, On the outside, that boat is amazing. I was on it in 1999 in Lauderdale, and the guy had done a crapload of work. Thing that has me concerned is that it has had 99% of the wood replaced with aluminum. He owned a fab shop, and went crazy with aluminum. He claimed it had no wood anymore. That me...

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Vic,

You know it would have to be a hell of a lot more $$$ to make that worthwhile!!!!

Jeepers! :)

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We are proceeding with tooling, and will relay when the ship date is expected when I know!

That is good news and progress.

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I almost never tie on, as I am very cognizant of the cost of the gear. I would hate to screw it up for a guy trying to make a living. We did tie on during the last trip to the tails because it was so damned rough and I didn't have the sea anchor on board for that trip. Not my favorite thing to do ho...

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Keep all the aluminum well covered with Woody Wax, and you will be psyched at how it looks.

I am a recent and complete convert. Amazing stuff...

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