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More-than-I-bargained-for Restoration

Posted: Jul 25th, '16, 10:42
by matlos
I am posting a few pics of the restoration that I did last year and is still on-going. Seems endless!
Comments welcome!


Battered Bertram.... abandoned for 3 years after coming loose from her mooring
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and neglected....

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After a lot of restoration hours over 4 months....

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Launch day!

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Re: More-than-I-bargained-for Restoration

Posted: Jul 25th, '16, 10:56
by Bertramp
very nice !!

Re: More-than-I-bargained-for Restoration

Posted: Jul 25th, '16, 11:14
by Yannis
Hey Mat,

Except for the "endless hours" add the almost "endless dough" too !

Come to syros and then sifnos, we'll be there until the 20+ August.

Filakia.

Re: More-than-I-bargained-for Restoration

Posted: Jul 25th, '16, 12:33
by Navatech
Great job!... Especially considering the time frame of 4 months!...

Re: More-than-I-bargained-for Restoration

Posted: Jul 25th, '16, 15:06
by Dug
Good to see!!! Very nice! Glad she is being enjoyed!!!!

Re: More-than-I-bargained-for Restoration

Posted: Jul 25th, '16, 21:28
by Tony Meola
She looks great. I am sure it was worth it.

Interesting in that it looks like the prior owner did some modifications. Seating in the cockpit, the bridge looks like it was changed.

A lot of work but well done.

Re: More-than-I-bargained-for Restoration

Posted: Jul 26th, '16, 01:48
by matlos
The cockpit/engine box seating I think is rare, I haven't seen it on any other B31's. The flybridge is a bit of a mystery.... I think it was added/changed at some point...

Re: More-than-I-bargained-for Restoration

Posted: Jul 26th, '16, 06:30
by John Swick
Nice work.
Great to see another classic rescued from the boneyard.
Enjoy.

Re: More-than-I-bargained-for Restoration

Posted: Jul 26th, '16, 16:14
by John F.
She looks great. I'm sure it was a lot of work. Enjoy. You earned it