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https://www.dropbox.com/sc/5fpz8b1o1knt57l/AACn3R_JR4SjoJJUFghUBupPa I added some more that I had But yes the drop box I’m uploading all from my phone Copying the link and pasting I’ll try to get more pics of the fly bridge area The 31 is in Stuart until we bring it down this or next week just tryin...

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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l8btx039o9msuax/AACh4kDAQPq7ya60_UbD7-BVa?dl=0 Some pictures of my build - if it works I saw your name on the hull truth I purchased some land in hopetown - dorros cove Community is putting a dock back in and I’m putting a lift in so hopefully by June I can keep a boat Ove...

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Iron worker Looks good I’ll post some pics in a little of my rebuild Had my boat on the hard for 10 years Did a complete restoration, I have Cummins 250 And used the Tony Athens digital gauges to interface with the garmin units -went with single level controls but Used Capt Patrick’s recommended com...

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Pm me your email and cell
I’ll send photos any maybe u can post them
My photobucket account is not allowing me to grab
My pics

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Glenn from L and H is working on my 31 in Stuart

I redid a 25 with outboards and are using it while my 31 is finished
If you like some picks of the build/ the 25 let me know - I kept it
The way it was( it’s not a center console ) but did a lot of custom items

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Had to make the holes bigger than the original
Pretty sure u would have to even with the smaller gemlux
Rod holder due to the base design

I’ll try to get pics up today for you

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Just did this project The small no bolt rod holders will leave the previous holes still exsposed - had lee If u use the heavy duty ones they will cover up everything A little overkill but they look great I did this on my 25 Bertram - I have the socket for them if u decide To do the heavy duty ones -...

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I have coosa and pvc board scraps
Let me know
I’m in Boynton

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Bruce

I would like to go as well

- would like to bring two to three family members also if possible
If room is available

Thanks

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I have a 25 restored with outboards and a bracket

I may be interested in the hard top and aluminum
Supports and window frame parts etc .

Where are u located ?

Thanks
Spencer

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Steve ,
I have a Cabrera kit that is installed
U can look at if u like , it’s in Boca
On a trailer / the full kit / deck supports
fish boxes / between the engines and engine boxes
Let me know

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Thanks guys
Petit ultima 60 is what they are recommending
Looks like I'm going to go that route

Boats getting a little face lift
Top to bottom

I'll get some pics soon

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Getting my 25 repainted topsides and hull Considering doing the bottom Also Boat has bottom paint and is kept on a lift Is there a slick bottom paint that will give better performance And be able to stand the abuse of putting on the lift ? Doubt the boat will be kept in the water for more than a cou...

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Thanks for all the replies, I talked to alex and danny both had similar prices
going to go with alex.

has a special with free shipping right now

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GOING TO ORDER A PVC RAIL , ONLY PLACES I SEE ARE HIGH TIDE / AND WHITAKER IN CALIFORNIA

ANY FRIST HAND EXPERIENCE WITH THE HIGH TIDE PVC RUB RAIL/ SOME OLD POSTS SAID THE FIT WAS DIFFERENT THAN WHITAKER THAT IT WAS DESIGNED FOR THE 46 BERTRAM NOT THE 31

THANKS

SPENCER

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Look up hermco brackets
Made out of fiberglass

3200 for twin design
He has done Bertram
Price list is on his website

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Never had a problem running twin outboards
On the 25 Bertram with a bracket
25 inch shafts / go fishing in some pretty sporty
Seas

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http://www.rgrsolo.com/

Here is the site

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I put in Rollins controls ,
In Capt Particks helm pod

They give a discount to Bertram 31 members
Was recommended by Capt Patrick

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http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/drspe ... t=3&page=1

Use this link and check out pics and ideas
It will help

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Congrats on achieving the rebuild , it takes a lot of time / and money

I like it / and if your able to do a lot of the build
It's a great platform and won't cost like a new 28
Boat

I did my 25 with outboards
Doing my 31,with diesels
The thought of doing another
No way

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I have a 25 1966 hard top with1/2 tower
Have a bracket with twin 150 merc 4 strokes

Love it great fuel economy for trolling and 4000 rpm
Is around 25 knots

One fuel tank 180 gallons

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Thanks for the links and the recommendations
Going to do a sea trial first (intercostal)with a basic system to test running gear
Steering and exhaust , I'll see how she sits in the water

It has been a long road getting it done
But a learning experience for sure

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What is everyone using for the scuppers/ I put in a Cabrera deck and trying to plan the best option 1, option is th marine has square plastic scuppers with a flap that will fit for sale 2, option I have seen what looks like pvc, cut in 1/2 across the scupper opening also what would people consider t...

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I'm here now
In Nosara Costa Rica
Fishing /surfing

It's pretty nice and still quiet good surf break also
Caught 2 marlin , 3 sails and some dolphin

Also went to quepos in past trips
Good fishing used Luna tours there.

Golfito is nice also

Fishingnosara.com
Look it up

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Thank you all for the responses, gives me something to think about. Seems pretty apparent that check valves are not good. What kind and how many bilge pumps are you guys using? Think I am going with two at the stern and one in between the engines I have the bilge closed off in front of the engine/bu...

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It's been awhile but my 31 is almost ready to get wet Diesels installed , new exhaust thru the sides, new palm beach style throttles and steering I'll take some new pics soon I would like to not have the bilge drains exiting from port and starboard sides I want a clean look without them , what is th...

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Do you know if he created a battery box mold / and a curved door mold
Or are they one offs ?

Thanks Craig Spencer

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Faithful, I have a Bertram 25 hardtop, with a aluminum 2nd station with a radar arch on it with a canvas top. Which location would be better for the radome on the hardtop or on the radar arch? my system is two raymarine e80 networked with a 18 inch hd color digital radome considerations, esthetics, ...

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The horizontal bulk head was added to support the rear of the new tank, also there is a new support added to bottom of the gass tank aft to stern, water can also pass thru under the tank but it is sealed its a good set up. The original was two io , holes filled and bracket added the original tank(19...

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Corey here is some pics of my rebuild Went with twin 150 merc 4 strokes on bracket There is a seat to the port with a freshwater storage sink under the cushion , starboard under cushion is live well / cooler its insulated 180 gallons fuel tank http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/drspencerortho/library...

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Captain Patrick, Thank you for starting this site and sharing your knowledge in Bertrams and boat building I have learned so much from this site over the past years, which has been instrumental in building my Bertrams I am frequently on the site every day reading posts, and to read this post from yo...

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Happy forth also from the Bahamas
In hope town now
Had two day charters with Ira key
On a salt weapons charters : has a 31 Bertram
Caught 2 nice wahoo a dolphin and a bunch of
Black fin tuna
If you come to hope town give him a shot
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Embarrassed to say I have not donated in A long time
Really no excuse sorry/ it's got to cost a lot to keep it going
I'm on this site at least twice a day
and has helped me rebuild a
25 and almost finished 31

Check will go out tomorrow
Craig Spencer

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Any advice on dry storage / and haul out service from april-may through August
The boat is a 25 foot Bertram outboard powered

Thanks
Spencer

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Joe , a lot of the work was done already Like the seats I redid the bulkheads with composite materials , including the inside bulkheads with Pvc board Mechanic rewired boat, replaced all accessories and new led lights Placed 3 batteries / new fuel tank etc Now I need to do the hard top don't want to...

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http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k510/drspencerortho/bertram%2025/IMG_4429_zpsodhrh3du.jpg http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k510/drspencerortho/bertram%2025/IMG_4428_zpsvwfussi1.jpg http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k510/drspencerortho/bertram%2025/IMG_4437_zpstqlsv6zr.jpg I'll try to post ...

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So I'm almost finished completely redoing my 25 bertram , I will take some final pictures and post soon But basically everything was replaced , tank, complete rewire , new Mercury 150 four strokes, etc.... One thing I have wondered is what is inside the hardtop itself , I'm getting some soft areas o...

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Tom,

not to derail the thread, are you painting boats in stuart also?
I am finishing up the wiring on the boat and then will need a complete
paint job

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Marlin , I will be down in Key West the 18 - 21 of November , would love to see the boat

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Agree with Mark on the Redrum
Ask for Tiffany
And if you can pay cash directly, somtimes can get a discount

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Boat had the tower done in Boynton beach pretty sure (blue water towers)
have a pic of it at sunfest in west palm beach in may

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http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/drspe ... o/library/

some pics of the 25 rebuild going on
putting twin 150 merc four stroke
all wiring redone , tank, steering ,etc.

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Capt
Thanks
Finishing up the 25 Bertram repower
Will post some pics in a little
Spencer

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Anybody know the epoxy based paint
That was made by Sherman
Williams people were using it for bilge
Areas

Thanks

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After finishing my 31 rebuild
All I can say unless u are doing the work yourself
That is a deal

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