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captbone

Nice little boat. Congrats.

What do you search when looking for one? Oday 14?

Looks like a nice replacement for my Whaler.

captbone

I agree with Cam and Scot. All weight as far aft as possible.

On the old 25bertram.com website we had a guy repower with a single Suzuki on a bracket and he still added lead weight in the rear.

I had a 8D diesel battery against the transom below the outboard.

captbone

I will send you a PM. I do have to say that Cam25 and Scot are the Bertram 25 experts by a long shot. They have been working on theirs boats for over a combined decade. Be sure to post all of your questions to allow everyone a shot at them. Looking forward to more pictures. Congrats. She is a beauti...

captbone

Congrats!!!!! I know you have been dreaming about this for awhile. She looks great. I look forward to seeing what you do. Did you decide on a bracket builder? Armstrong get back to you? Those two petcocks were for the toliet that was mounted in the V berth area. The other hose looks like a drain for...

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One of the best.

Alcus Marine Technical Services Inc
Address: 10 Wilcox Ave # 8, Center Moriches, NY 11934
Phone:(631) 874-1000

captbone

Great video. Armstrong has the template for the 25 Bertram bracket all set. You can call them and they will have it on file. The video shows why the ride is a little harsh. You run bow proud which makes for a very dry ride but since the waves are impacting midship, it does not cut as nice. My OB Ber...

captbone

Great news. Glad to hear she will stay on a plane at lower speed. I agree with you on the ride. People talk about cruising at higher speeds and I never was able to really boogy with her due offshore conditions. 2.5 ratio LOA/Beam is pretty wide for high speeds in steep chop. 18mph-20mph was my norma...

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All great advice but for your budget, I would strongly suggest selling your existing boat and buying a 31 Bertram that is already converted to diesel. I think that you would get more for your money by a long shot. $70k can buy a very nice diesel 31 Bertram and the $20k you get for your boat can go i...

captbone

Great news. Look into bay manufacturing for a 5 inch spacer kit. It will get your prop down deeper while also allowing you to raise the powerhead up higher since you can then move up holes. I do highly recommend the Doel fin planning aid since it does give you stern lift when the engine is trimmed d...

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Grin. Great news. Looking forward to pictures and video.

captbone

It took me a while but I am now 100% LED light bulbs in my house. Total cost was less than $400 for 48 total light fixtures. Most are 60 watt equivalents with 8 watts of use. The reason that I bring this up is because I bought a few 100 watts light bulbs for the future a few years ago. I chuckled wh...

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Looks great. Thank you for sharing.

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I would love to see your splash well design when you get a moment. Lots of nice used engines recently on THT.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/parts-forum ... shaft.html

http://www.thehulltruth.com/parts-forum ... otors.html

captbone

Great news. That first run in your boat (even if not complete) is worth so much. It will prove your concept, it will further motivate and also allow you to figure out a lot of things.

Put the engine on and run it. Your smile will be able to be seen from space.

captbone

Plenty of power. I promise. 17 Pitch Saltwater Series II prop or Mirage Plus.

captbone

The products are too different to compare. It is like comparing a DC10 to a 777.

They are a similar products in what they do but that is where the comparison ends. Calculating cost based upon inflation for two items that are very different won't show anything.

captbone

75hp is the ugly step children of outboard horsepowers. They are all 90/115hp engines that are detuned for the 75hp number. They tend to be heavier and larger. The 60/70hp range is the top of the grouping of engines below so they are significantly smaller and lighter. The old wisdom that the engine ...

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Good advice. Twin 115hp would be ideal if money is no object.

captbone

Go with the 50hp. The exta weight in the stern is a good thing believe it or not on these hulls with outboards. I think it will be just fine. Post up some pictures.

captbone

There is a 25ft Bertram Hardtop with a single 150hp Evinrude Ficht is Barbados. He got 30mph as his top end. I have a couple of pictures. He built the boat light weight and used a bracket for the engine . I think depending on how you use the boat it could work fine. I was able to keep my Bertram on ...

captbone

Heart breaking to see him that far into it. All of the hard work is done at this point and the price is so low. Like you said it is a blank canvas that can be turned into a master piece.

captbone

Being tall myself I always dreamed of raising the cabin of my 25ft Bertram. I never did for several reason but one of them was not wanting to ruin the original lines of the boat. Spending hours looking at it, I cam to the conclusion that I would drop the floor lower instead of raising the roof. You ...

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Why not the 2 part Perfection for the inside? Just curious. I like the two part paints much better.

captbone

Sounds great. That prop will be fine as is your plan to mount as low as possible. Looking forward to hearing your performance reports as well as some pictures.

captbone

Your new Yamaha is either a 20 inch or 25inch shaft length? If it is a 20 inch shaft then you will certainly need a 5 inch spacer.

captbone

Those are XL 25inch 3.0 liter Mercurys. They are mounted a little high. Normally you would run a XXL 30 inch engine but I suspect that a 25inch single would work as well. 15.5 x 17 pitch prop is a good starting point for a 3 blade stainless if not the exact prop you need.

captbone

Welcome and Congrats.

Happy to help with any questions. I have actually seen your boat in person when it was here in NY.

Cheers,

JR

captbone

Peter,

Walk around Lewis Circle public dock off of Fire Island Avenue. The village seems to provide a really nice gangway to those slips upon request. Several boats have the same durable gangway that looks like it is provided by the Village. It is aluminum with IPE wood.

Hope that helps.

captbone

"It will be ready next season???"

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God forbid any of us get what we deserve for the foolish things that we have done in our youth.

There is still hope for their safe return.

captbone

That looks like a punishment. I can admire the talent and hardwork that went into it but the upkeep must eat you out of house and home.

captbone

I think the market mojo lost Bertram. The hard to swallow truth is the if Bertram from circa 1980 was in the market today, they would still fail. The market for heavy, overly built, fishing battle wagons is gone. The market is completely different hence why nothing like the 31 Bertram or other iconi...

captbone

Boston Whaler tried this over a decade ago. In real rough weather is acted like a trampoline. It did not last for several reasons.

http://www.chesapeakeboating.net/Media/ ... trage.aspx

captbone

Next time I am in the area I will drive by to see if it is still there. If it is I would recommend writing him a letter asking. I have had great luck using that tactic.

captbone

Long Island. It was posted on craigslist a few months ago. 25 Bertram Flybridge I/O with no power. Looks to be in good shape, flybridge is on the rear deck. $1k was the price.

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.672653, ... ZWu-Xg!2e0

captbone

It is tempting but I think it will cost you more in the end. By the time you add steering, throttles and search for the fiberglass flybridge, I think you will be well over $10k into the boat just as it sits without repowering. Adding steering and throttles alone would be close to $1k even if you had...

captbone

Looking forward to the progress of that beauty. The million dollar question is what will you power it with?

captbone

The answer is not to move to another state. This is a plague that travels. Where do you think these liberals go to retire? Florida will be the first large southern state to turn in the next 12 years. The Northeast is a lost cause but our fight does concern everyone in this nation. The FSA (free shit...

captbone

NYS changed the magazine rule after the SAFE ACT (unconstitutional act) was implemented. They now "allow" you to own 10 round magazines but you are only allowed to put 7 rounds in them. You can buy/own/use 10 round magazines but it illegal to load them past 7 rounds. As I type this I get sick to my ...

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1/2 or 3/4 AB plywood with 1708 and epoxy will last a lifetime. The enemy of good is better. Realistically those bulkheads made out of ply and wrapped in epoxy will last a lifetime considering that the 1/2 & Formica lasted 40 years. The 10 lb weight savings and increased cost with little benefits ma...

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I used my boat for two years without them. I thought that I did not need them. Once I got them fixed I was very glad that I did. It was so easy to dial in the ride just the way that I wanted. Using doel fins on the engine and tabs, I would make the boat do anything that I wanted for the conditions. ...

captbone

I understand. My advice would be to keep in touch with the seller and keep shopping for a transporter. I doubt the boat is going to sell too fast. Time maybe on your side.

captbone

Realistically a decent bare hull will cost you $2500 regardless. I still think that hull is a good deal. It is painful to spend more on shipping then on the hull but worth it in the end. It will save your money in the long run and I speak from experience on this very topic. To have the hull you want...

captbone

Before you give up check out uship.com and see if you can find a transporter coming home empty. You may find a ride for thousand bucks if you are flexible on time.

captbone

I have seen that boat. You cant hide a 25ft Bertram in my neck of the woods. It is 100 yard south of Montauk Hwy on South 8th street in Lindenhurst, NY and 1/4 mile from Raybo. Here is the boat on google street view. https://www.google.com/maps/@40.6726532,-73.3750319,3a,75y,230.74h,90t/data=!3m4!1e...

captbone

What town is the boat located in?

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Post pictures of the boat. I have looked at most 25ft Bertrams in the area. Someone here may know some information about the boat.

captbone

Great news! Glad to hear all is well. The swim platform will be a nice addition!

Cheers,

JR

captbone

Beautiful boat!

How is the work on the boat coming?

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