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Joe E

Greetings Bertram faithful, It has been years since I have posted due the fact I had sold my beloved 31. Well as luck would have it we bought it back. It was to much boat for the gentalman that "had to have her". She was ridden hard and put away wet so we have some work to do. One thing we never did...

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Thanks Craig, I contacted them a few months ago. The place they order there struts from was less than helpful.

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Hello all, It has been a long time since I have been on the forum. I sold my custom Bertram 31 a few years back (Wasn't for sale). I have since started a new project on a Chris Craft 30 Tournament sport fisher platform that I have lengthen to 33 feet. I am currently looking for a Bertram 31 strut fo...

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I recived the text from Bob H sat morning and was sickened with sadness. He had a amazing affect on people he didn't even know. His willingness to help and spread knowledge to a stranger is unheard of today. He was an amazing man and will be missed.

Joe

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RIP Captain Pat, thank you for everything you have done. You will be missed. Joe

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As some of you know or may not know, 5 years ago I started building my dream boat. We splashed Jan 16,2016 and have just over 700 hours on the Flow Scans (great product BTW) Last season in souther California the fishing was incredible thanks to El Niño. I was Bummed I could not be a part of it on my...

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Just spoke with the owner of Macris industries. All I can say is truly AMAZING!!! One of the nices guys I have spoken to in the marine industry in a long time. There costumer service is 2nd to none. He explained the deficiency in the light and possible problems. He is replacing both my lights and I ...

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4200 was used not 5200 I like stated and acording to the website prio to updating it they showed the lights being installed on a sail boat with a sever contour. There were no cracks or voids in the light prior to splash. I am by no means a novice in this industry and find it odd to have failur of bo...

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Being a fire captain in an area with a large harbor I have been on 6 boat Fires (in the water) in 19 years and many more in dry dock. 3 were diesel boats 3 were gas boats. Two of the diesels were electrical related, the other was an over heated exhaust that caught the intallation on fire prior to bu...

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I know a few of us on this board have ordered underwater lights from macris industries and want to post and update and get others updates as well. I installed the lights in Dec 2015 as per the instructions provided. I did not use any power tools beside a drill to drill the screw holes. I used 4200 (...

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I also have cummins 270s in mine. I truly do love them and they are easy to work on and parts are cheap. I think if I ever repower again, I'll go with 300's or 330's I'm heavy so I cruise at 20 knots and top out at 24 knots loaded. I had a Volvo in my last boat ( maintanice nightmare) and a gas mari...

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Are there any faithful in Staten Island NY, that might be able to pick up a fuel bladder for me Joe. 562-810-9718

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I have had both. Volvo KAMD in my last boat and cummins 270hp in my current B31. The cummins 270hp blows the Volvo away. Parts are a 3rd of the cost and maintanice is easy. The Swedish engineering on the Volvos is something to be desired and once you get up in hours the maintanice becomes 10 fold. W...

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It's a wiring issue, I just need to figure out what is either causing back feeding or not exciting the signal wire. The system is being monitored by 3 different volt meters, analog on the dash, multi meter on the DC panel and a hand held multi meter. All of the above options have been performed. Sti...

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Click to ADD this TOPIC to your notification list. TOPIC: [58081] Starboard alternator over charging My starboard alternator on my 2006 cummins 6bta 270hp is over charging. It´s a 3 wire plug 105 amp. The tac pick up is not being used. It´s charging at 17volts. Soon as you crank the engine the volts...

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Yes. The stern rail is a so cal thing or more (west coast). So is the bow rail coming all the way back to the back of the bridge also you'll notice the bait tank in the center of the deck. We do a lot of our fishing on anchor. That's why most of our boats have bow pulpits ( not very liked on this bo...

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Details? And the Bertram? Very very nice ride!

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Thanks just ordered them Joe

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Thanks cap. My through hole fittings are 2 inch and I went with full flow fittings.

I forgot to ask what size holes I should go with.

Thanks again Joe

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What is my best choice? Trap door? Regular slide out screen? Or positive flow slide out screen. Thanks Joe http://www.downwindmarine.com/Hull-Strainers-Groco-APHS-Hinged-Door-Bronze-p-90891170.html http://catalog.buckalgonquin.com/item/positive-flow-scoop-strainers/flow-rectangular-scoop-strainers-s...

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Don't forget marine power, I repowered with a marine power EFI 5.7 350 ram jet in my 20 foot skippy and loved it. It sipped fuel and ran smooth as silk. Joe

http://marinepowerusa.com

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Magic eraser and some simple green, then a good polish and wax to protect the paint and help denture the exhaust from sticking. The magic erasers are really magic. Joe

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Congrats, they grow up in a blink of an eye. Like others have said get her on the boat asap. It truly becomes 2nd nature to them. Joe

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I 100% agree. Odessey's are the best there is. We use Odessey's exclusively in our fire apparatuses. They rarely fail. I have used them in my last two boats with no issues. Joe

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I spoke with Steve at Sound Down. Very helpful. He recommended 1lb 1.5 inch for my 31. I will warn you it's very expensive. To ship. Joe

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What BTU are you running Bob? Thanks Joe

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Is anyone near Chatham Massachusetts (cape cod) that could possibly go look at an outboard for me? I will reimburse your fuel cost and time. Joe

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Won't be a problem at all. Couple layers of 1708 and it will be very strong. Keep us posted. Joe

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A very easy way to match the fly bridge corners it to do a "quick mold" as I call them. Tape off the flybridge with the good 3M smooth blue tape spray the area with PVA( you can get it at any boating supply house) lay a couple layers of glass on about 6-8 inches in both directions. once cured (over ...

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I'm sick looking at the pictures, boats are like family. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Joe

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I have a glass tec deck that I pulled out of my boat. I can take measurements off it if that helps. Joe

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I used a perko on mine. You can pick the one that will fit best.

http://www.discountmarinesupplies.com/H ... _Sets.html

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Jimmy, I believe high tide marine makes a strut that can support a 1 3/4 strut. Give Danny a call.

http://www.hightidemarine.cc/

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Danny at high tide.

http://www.hightidemarine.cc/

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Thanks Capt pat. I was looking at something like this, but read mixed reviews. http://www.webasto.com/int/markets-products/marine/heating-solutions/air-heaters/silent-kits/ In my last boat I had a heater that was tied to the cooling system on the engine. Great unit and worked well while under power....

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Does anybody have any experience or knowledge on diesel cabin heaters and what brand is of good quality? Joe

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Just wanted to thank Bruce for the flo-scan connection. A simple name drop saved me hundreds. I installed a flo-scan on my last boat and it paid for its self with a year. Thank you Bruce. Joe

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Jim when your ready shoot me a PM, you can do all your work at my yard. I have all the material you'll need, lots of space and tools do do the job.

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John, I have the exacted same set up as you. Ordered my running gear 3 weeks ago and it was at my door last Friday. Received some great input from members, spent hours online and calling around. In the end I went with customer service over cost. All my quotes were within $200 +/-. I ordered everythi...

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I agree with some type of electronic payment. I would imagine what type of payment type your most comfortable with has to do with what generation you grew up in( not always the case). I have written 1 check in 5 years and that was last month to Doug on this site for the underwater lights. I also had...

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To another great year of safe boating, Happy new year.

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Thanks capt.

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Thanks Capt. Pat, Do I need to apply a coat of epoxy or EPiglass HT9000 or hull guard extra epoxy primer before I fair with awl grip LW? Joe

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Over the last week my boat partner and I sanded the two layers of bottom paint off the boat. The pervious owner had the the blister repair done before he brought the boat to California 9 years ago. According to the pervious owner he had the bottom stripped of gel coat and all the repairs were done w...

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Ok guys I think I can produce 1 or 2 a week and still produce a good product. The sooner I get the plug the sooner I can start prepping the mold. Joe

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Tony, I will trim them down enough so that you will only have to hand sand the edge. I would assume most of use will paint the part to match our individual boat.

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I would and could never charge for my time! This is really something I love doing and the help the sandbox out is even better. I have learned more on this site than any other resource out there. I would est. the cost will be less than $25 per part plus shipping untrimmed in white or gray. Joe

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I have no problem doing the job. I would think my production would be more than a few a month but I don't want to over extend myself or get anybody's hopes up. Finishing my boat is still my first priority. I would estimate my cost would be pennies, compared to someone making a living glassing or pro...

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I can make them no problem. I won't happen over night. I can do a few a month. I'll have to prep the mold first and figure out the cost of materials. Here is my last mold popped it out yesterday and fitted it today http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w201/honeygirl26/34239C52-25F6-4DB0-8CB7-C21F32DCE...

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