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Matt29

It's hurts!!! I am laughing so hard, it hurts! That skit is awesome! I think he's actually got quite a good point. Makes perfect sense to me. The funniest part is, I've already got one divorce and one Bertram under my belt...and yes, those two are not conicidental. Thanks for the laugh, Cheers!

Matt29

Very interesting cockpit layout. I like alot, getting ideas. Thanks for the pics and good luck!

Thanks,
Matt

Matt29

Cliff, I love the innovative idea. I also have a B28 and I am working on redoing the cockpit area. I like the open look that you have back there without those fiberglass panels. Can you please post a pic of the stbd side of your cockpit? How did you work around or relocate the aft bilge discharge an...

Matt29

Bruce, Thank you for the reply. I apologize for not fully explaining my intentions in my previous email for fear that it was already rambling on. When I say generator for AC and fridge, I was thinking of going with a portable Honda EU1000 or 2000 that I could plug into the Elec Distrib for the occas...

Matt29

All, I am admittedly suffering from analysis paralysis with my attempts at redesigning my electrical distribution and definitely need some help. I have read an abundance of info online and read Nigel Calder's book. I've got the loads I want on the boat (present and future) and know that I'll be goin...

Matt29

Frank - I sent you an email. Thanks for your help. Anyone use Golf Cart Batteries for house loads? I spoke with a gentleman at Rolls Battery of New England when I was looking to get more info on their 8D. This guy was telling me that the Rolls 8D's (221 or 275 Ah) are designed for about 1300 duty cy...

Matt29

Frank, Excellent info and some pretty pics. Nice job, thank you. I will most likely send you a pm and look to get in touch with you this weekend. I am going through that battery spec data gathering now and going crazy. I appreciate your insight. Sounds like I will be leaning towards same type of bat...

Matt29

First off, thanks in advance for taking the time to read the lengthy post below. This support that this board continues to provide never ceases to amaze me. My goal is to remove the 40 years of "custom" electrical work/bird's nest on my 28 Bertram FBC. I started by reading Nigel Calder's Boatowner's...

Matt29

John F, The closed cell neoprene seemed to work fine. I'm only one season in, but it does not hold/absorb moisture like the porous wetsuit material. The closed cell looks like hard rubber, except it is does not have the galvanic corrosion concerns associated with rubber. We attached multiple 1/2" x ...

Matt29

For what it's worth...I went with a custom sized aluminum tank from Patriot Marine in Forked River, NJ - www.patriotmarinefab.net . Paul is a nice guy and was real easy to work with. They were also very particular to meet my specs and the price was reasonable. I second the recommendation not to deal...

Matt29

Although I haven't met any of you in person, I've been hanging around this board for awhile. I'm not sure, but is that JP? I'm pretty sure I recognize that teak around the cockpit from previous posts. That teak is beautiful. Damn, I can't wait for the weather to turn.

Matt
Toms River, NJ

Matt29

Wayne,
Have you checked on Ebay? Although the bidding is not closed yet, I noticed a couple of them under $800. Thought it may be worth a look for ya.
Regards,
Matt

Matt29

I also went with Patriot Marine in Forked River. Paul was great to work with and had some helpful recommendations to keep the cost down, as well. I can't say enough about what a difference the customer service was. I spoke with a couple of other well known businesses in the area and was disgusted wi...

Matt29

Ouch!
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Matt29

You guys friggin crack me up (That's right, I said friggin, I live in Jersey now). I find myself getting distracted from the boat repair tips by the entertainment factor alone. It's a good thing too, b/c it keeps my spirits up since I'm still on land. I wish I could make it to Montauk to finally mee...

Matt29

I've got to second the Marine Clean. That really is great stuff. I tried it out on Rawleigh's recommendation and have been very impressed with the stuff.

Matt29

Sent you a PM about the copper. Please give me a call when you get a chance.
Thanks,
Matt

Matt29

Alright, the rudders are in, bulkhead rot repaired, and ready to put the gas tank in. Trouble is, when I got the tank, there were no fittings except for the elbow for the fill. So, I've got threaded holes to the pickup and I don't know what type of metal to thread in there and connect to the bronze ...

Matt29

Kevin, Those pics look awesome. Thank you. As most have figured out by my last post, I am busy as hell with some more pressing issues right now (floating and moving), but those pics helped out a ton. I'm soaking it in right now. I'll have to brainstorm a bit more after seeing yours and get back to y...

Matt29

Thanks, John. I think I am going to stop by there this week after work. That sounds like the kind of place I need to get accquainted with. Some of the suppliers listed earlier were quite helpful with most of the stuff, but there are a few odds and ends left that I need. It is a bit of the "how" that...

Matt29

Scooter28,
Shot you a PM the other day. Sorry for the delay, things got crazy at work.
Thanks,
Matt

Matt29

Will do Tony.
Thanks again,
Matt

Matt29

Wow, I can't thank you guys enough. I am overwhelmed and very grateful for all your help. I'm going to stop by the local marine supply place and WM today to look into valves and packing. I think I will go with boltdepot and jamestown for everything bronze and wema for the sending unit. Scooter28 I w...

Matt29

Unfortunately, I figured out the joy of owning my own boat the hard way. I guess it didn't help that my first boat is older than me, but it had to be a Bertram. This is my first time working on this stuff and it's goin alright, I'm just out of time and need some guidance where to get some supplies. ...

Matt29

The search function at the top of the Bulletin Board is not working as of late. Capt Pat is working on it. In the meantime, I've used the "Site Search" feauture on the left hand side menu with pretty good success. Unfortunately, I have not yet come to that point in my tank replacement yet, so I do n...

Matt29

Anyone else experiencing difficulty using the search function lately? I've used it many times before, but yesterday and today I am unsuccessful. I've even tried to search for keywords like "boat" and left all "search options" set to default...nothing.

Matt29

So you could get on a plane, eh? Nice. I like the way you think, Rob.

Matt29

Can anyone elaborate on the comment by 'Sim' about Rubber and Aluminum resulting in corrosion when in contact? Many of the local tank builders around by me powder coat the tanks and then put rubber strips on the bottom of the tank. I was intending on using 5200 to apply the rubber strips. Is the cor...

Matt29

Anyone have some insight into replacing a bonding system? I've got the aft bilge cleaned out for replacment of the fuel tank and rudders/shelves and thought this may an opportune time to replace the bonding strip. I'm not sure how much this job entails as far as replacement of the strip under the en...

Matt29

Ed C,
Can you elaborate on the method you use? I didn't realize that there was a much different method than was previously discussed.
Thanks,
Matt

Matt29

What about the "oil canning" concerns when securing a tank directly to the stringers/bulkheads? This was mentioned by 'lobsta1' on the "Replacement Tank Questions" post. http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?t=1113&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= Any input on the validity of this conc...

Matt29

Ah, the 'ol foam or no foam discussion. And the debate continues . . .

Matt29

I am also replacing my tank right now and had a question about the installation of the new tank. I cut out the plywood bottom during the removal(more like destruction) of the old tank and intend on using coal tar on the new tank. I am up in the air b/w the following options on the reinstall. 1. Foam...

Matt29

Thank you, Tony. I concur.

Matt29

Eddy G:
Dare I ask why you bought both? Had one or both failed or was it just for the sake of comparison? I too am considering the Glasstech pulpit for my B28.

Faithful:
What are the signifigant pros and cons of teak vs fiberglass?

Thanks,
Matt

Matt29

Thanks for the help guys. I think I'll be going the same route Chiles recommended, and try to route the hatch drains to avoid reoccurence. Does anybody know if this bulkhead provides structural support for the engine mounts? I will patch this year, but I would like to replace the bulkhead at some po...

Matt29

After removal of the gas tank (good time right there), I discovered some rot of the bulkhead between the cockpit bilge and engineroom bilge on my B28. The rot is relatively localized to an area of about 10" in diameter, but it is very severe in that area. A small area is rotted right through. The st...

Matt29

Dug,
Add me to the list. I would also be interested.
Thanks,
Matt

Matt29

Only a matter of time before the picture request came! Took longer than expected. A LI girl of such desirable qualities and taste sounds almost too good to be true. I worked on the boats at Captree for a few years and was never so fortunate. I would have posted the pic request myself earlier, but I ...

Matt29

I am not sure how to post a PDF image/file here, but I have the article in question in PDF format. It does reference another article from Jan '03 about 7.4L and 8.1L GM marine engines suffering valve failures due to condensation from exhaust migrating back into engine during vacuum created during in...

Matt29

Kevin, Thanks for all the details, I appreciate it. I like that tri-color effect, as well. Unfortunately, my side and stern panels are shot so I'm going to have to replace them. Thanks again for the info, and by all means keep the pics coming. It's motivating to see the potential of these boats. Tha...

Matt29

Kevin,
Between the cosmetics and the repower you must be very happy. The boat looks great! I have the same inquiry as Dick about the cockpit deck. Also, where did you get those side panels around the cockpit (glasstech?) and can we see some more pics of those?
Thanks,
Matt
1975 B28 FBC

Matt29

Kevin, Do you think you can send me those pics when you get a chance.? Although, I am not ready to repower, I am plotting my plan of attack for an overhaul below decks followed by the exterior painting in the near future. It sounds like you have done alot and learned alot along the way and I'd appre...

Matt29

Thanks Capt Pat. I misread the previous post and didn't see "aluminum," I saw what I wanted to see. In the future, I'll finish that first cup of coffee before posting.
Thanks,
Matt

Matt29

Mack,
Where did you get a price of $2,300 for a 254 gal SS tank. I just got a quote from Nautic Marine the other day of $2,600 for a 165 gal SS. I even referenced this site in my call with him figuring he gets alot business from us.
Thanks,
Matt

Matt29

Kingfish,
I have some questions for you that are off this topic but in regards to your last post. I sent you a PM.
Thanks,
Matt

Matt29

Thanks for the support guys. I'll look into the ablative paint, as well. Now that you guys have confirmed my direction for the bottom, it's time to continue with the gas tank game. To be continued...
Thanks again, Matt

Matt29

Due to more pressing priorities (rudder shelf, gas tank) the complete bottom job will have to wait until next fall. I just got the boat this past fall, and can't say with absolute certainty that I trust the condition of the bottom until I do it right next year. In the meantime, I was hoping you guys...

Matt29

The coal tar epoxy and the DEVTAR coating are described in Capt Pat's "Building Tips" link under the "Fuel Tank Design & Installation." Good Luck, I'll be taking that job on myself after the New Year.
Matt

Matt29

hehe. Thanks for the info Capt Patrick. It's good to know I can do one thing at a time. I do eventually plan on getting those rudders though. I recently had my first experience trying to run a straight course down the canal on one engine. It's not that difficult...it's impossible! What a circus! No ...

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