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DONT get to turning engine over to fast yet. Try to wrench counterclockwise and if it doesnt budge then a piston ring is probably stuck. if it moves backward and then locks up going clockwise it is probably a stuck valve. Whatever you do dont muscle it over too much it will bend pushrod and valves a...

Thanks ....It was installed by previous owner between main engines and got salt water slung on it from packing glands. I have it apart for paint work and general maintenance. The windings look great but i will spray CX inside just to be sure. Worse case is new back half @ 1600.00

Even a lowly Tiara owner like me is in. Suggestions on how much ? Capt Patricks ideas are already being implimented on my repower project!!!

Help.....I just purchaced a low hr 5.5Northern Lights genset and it seems to have been splashed with salt water. Before i install in my boat should i spray CorrosionX into windings first to clean?Thanks Bertram Gurus

I had great results with Minwax tung oil. I like mine in a satin finish also. Keep in mind each coat will get glossier. Capt Patrick is on the money as always. If the wood is really dry i first put a coat of teak oil and let it soak in since its so thin and keeps from needing too much tung oil.

Bring the Bertram out to the Gulf and shake the dirt daubers loose open throttles and beat them to shore.

Been painting cars for 26yrs. Through the acrylic enamel w/hardners to urethane to polyurethane. Even painted my dads friends 1965 Bertram w/Imeron topside and PPG Durethane on the sides{POLYURETHANE} I watched this job grow old since they kept the boat for 16+yrs. Cataylized paints shrink as they c...

First things first.....This site is great and the info gained is a must for all boaters. Now i know i dont have a Bertram anymore but hopefully most of you guys can forgive that!!!Since i will be asking more questions of this forum let me introduce myself. Troy Danos from Lafitte La. My latest proje...

Thanks for the advice. Info like that is invaluable. Nothing like getting real life info !!! Thanks TROY 31TIARA "DRIFTER"

I need to expose more shaft to put a split coupling on and am installing the stud type packing assembly also. Question. How close can i cut the rubber tube between the packing assembly and hull. i have about 4in.inbetween now. I dont have the engines in this boat is being repowered.31Tiara I guess i...

Thanks Walter i will try 20x20x4 and let you know how she runs

Thanks for everyones input. Walter was that 3 or 4 blade 20x20 wheels?

My boat is a 1986 model. and i have a pair of 4blade 20/22 i might be wrong but i dont think i can swing that much wheel. Do you think a Bertram31 is easier to push. The Tiara is 12ft wide. I was thinking of pitching to 20/20 for the sea trial. I would hate to have too much wheel for that. Any input...

First off this site is a pleasure to read, I dad a 28bertram,28topaz,36i hate to admit TROJAN.{weakest boat} Now i am restoring my last boat 31Tiara. I bought 2 new cummins 210hp6bts 1.5 gears and cant find anyone who has these in this boat. I figured some of you Bertram gurus might know how to prop...

Hello Bertram guys...I know some of you like electrical tools for sanding bottoms but Hutchins makes a wet style sander that is 4in by 8in. I have sanded several bottoms to the gelcoat with wet/dry 80grit and it leaves no dust. Use it with a hose and shallow bucket to dip the pad tn and it is faster...