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If she does have saddle tanks--there should be a couple of extra fuel overflow vents on the hull sides.

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As it is a gas boat---there is a possibility that the boat had saddle tanks installed----when I bought mine it had them and they were leaking ---they were located outboard of the exhaust and muffler----I think they were about 40 gallons each--long a narrow---

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I have owned two 31's---a 1970 & my current 1977------both had the drain plug located in the main cabin between the water tank and v-berth bulkhead.

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I get a lot of black streaks on my bridge-----I think a lot of the streaks come from the bridge cover---I wash the boat weekly but the cover not so much----I usually use pure wax or cleaner wax (Mothers) ---streaks come off fairly easy.

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and only a fraction of the cost of new construction

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http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1963/Be ... RedirectTo(TreatAsContent(%27%7b%7bBoat_URL%7d%7d%27))%3d%%

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I will be replacing my oil cooler on the port side on 454 motor---access is a bitch---any tips?

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Can anyone recommend accommodations for the show?

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looking at the restored 31 in the indoor storage---the windows frames look pretty bright----do you think they are just polished aluminum or do you think they were fabricated out of SS?

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I think the curved windows and stainless frames were the best improvements Riva added----too bad they didn't make 31's.

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10k is the light side dry-I think u would need a 15k lift

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JP---How do you like fishing on the bigger platform? Please share some pics.

Do you miss the 31?

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It think it is JP's boat renamed----but doesn't look as blue

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Found this website of professional photographer for brokers---nice shots of a 31

http://www.yachtpics.com/allied_marine/ ... /index.php

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A two piece mold does not mean the boat is built in 2 sections and put together. The mold is in two pieces that are bolted together and the boat is laid up as one piece. As the tumble home prevents the the hull from being pulled vertically out of the mold---the mold needs to be unbolted and moved aw...

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Just read through this thread fast-----I didn't see anyone refer to the two part bridge------

I have only seen one other boat like this----it was an early boat as well---blue hull with a tuna tower call the "Stroker" last time I saw it it was docked in Point Lookout, NY-------

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I assume the steering is on the port side---what was the original power ---I/O's ?

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Boat looks sweet-----do you know who did the work?

L & H is in Stuart and they restored a few Bertrams----if it was them----they did it the right way.

I don't like the guage bezel offset like that and the shifter looks funky.......

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100 % not a Bertram-----some of the lines are similar to an Allmand ----the spacing of the outdrives seems wrong-they are very far apart.

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On the hull truth they posted some pics of a white bull (hull #3?) rigged with hardtop and outriggers looks pretty good...

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I think he keeps the 35 in winter storage at CARVERS

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There was a PEPPER in Brielle/Pt Pleaseant----I think the owner moved up to a 35 ----which is docked at Robinson's in Glimmer Glass.

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I don't believe the bridge was ever widened. But I have seen a couple of flybridge boats where the bridge was added as separate part.

I am not sure if there was ever time where Bertram or another company offered a bridge to add the hardtop models.

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Just received the Jan issue of Power & Motoryacht----in the new boats section--Eastport is working on a 32 Flybridge with twin 300hp diesel for 580K ----makes Bertram price not so outrageous.....

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Is there a consensus for the best underwater lights? My friend is looking to replace his on a 32 Topaz.

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I have been looking at some of the pics ----not sure if it is because there is no bimini or hard top----but the 3 chairs on the bridge look overpowering for the size of the bridge

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Any pictures of the Wharton Creek boat?

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I removed my bow rail 25 years ago--but I don't remember it "pointy" like this-----thought it was round.

Dug---the boat came out great-----really like your door--what kind of wood?

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Looks like LM used stainless for window frames---very nice----just like RIVA did when they produced the 25 under license.

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Please note--that I contacted Capt Pat and received permission to reprint these articles in Boating World---and have made donations each time I use an article.

When I first called him back in May , I also suggested he begin to write new articles for the magazine.

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Are these events open to public or by invitation ? I would be interested in going to sag harbor

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Saw an interesting resto on e-bay---

http://www.ebay.com/itm/162175444780?ul_noapp=true

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Capt Pat,

I wish I was as eloquent as some, I would like to thank you for all your efforts and knowledge shared.

I was always amazed the quality of work that your were able to turn out working mostly by yourself.

Warmest regards and Godspeed.

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Not familiar with the boat---but was wondering if any one knows the boat GRAMPS CREW understand it has been in the family a long time. I think it is based in Morchies.

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Here is a quick internet search--there are a few people out there that can rebuild the original:

http://www.bobsspeedometer.com/1/120/index.asp

http://www.williamsons.com/

http://dandmrestoration.com/services/

http://www.markclawson.com/

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I know there are restoration shops that specialize in gauges for vintage cars---an internet search may find them.

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I love teak decks--and Wharton looks like a beautiful job--but I prefer hatches that are not pictured framed.

I saw a HUNTRESS in Brielle recently is that the same boat?

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I am trying to contact Bob Fioresi---does anyone have a tel or e-mail?

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If the boat is listed with Al Grover---it's a beautiful boat-original and unmolested.

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I gave up trying to post pics here----send me your address

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I have a picture of one with a tuna tower that competed in Cat Cay Tuna Tournaments---THUNDERBIRD---the model was offered to the public---up until now the only other besides the brochure boat that I have seen.

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Here is a pretty funky express crusier:

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bod/5383940642.html

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Never saw one for sale before

https://watertown.craigslist.org/boa/54 ... ml?lang=tl

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It was a while back---but I bought mine from capt pat.

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Was just reading a boating magazine and saw a new 36 Everglades with triple 350 yamahas listed for $673K---- a new 35 Bertram with diesels doesn't seem out of line for the current market.

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I had issues this year with stalling on one motor---although I did not have any fuel issues----finally tracked it down to a ignition module----after replacing electric fuel pump and coil.

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Does anybody remember this boat--BROADBILL 36 designed by Raymond Hunt--I think I saw one ---pretty sure it had a low profile with motor boxes.... https://books.google.com/books?id=2LwqcjrH7_QC&pg=PA321&lpg=PA321&dq=broadbill+36+raymond+c+hunt&source=bl&ots=YrisbHllfo&sig=04f6jZGVAGyOxU2-qsieVICCgww...

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Great shots of Buddy Boy.

How does the pricing compare to a 35 Carolina , 35 Cabo, and 37 Billfisherman Ocean?

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Also surprised that they went for a flybridge ----big improvement over the last 36 they introduced--that was butt ugly.

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Now I am anxious to see what power will be available?

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