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It has been almost four months since we splashed Angel 111 b26.
I have put just under 100 hrs on and only 2 failures , developed a coolant leak between the riser resovoir and the exhaust manifold
heli coils in the manifold failed . I drilled and taped the exhaust manifold and installed thread inserts worked like a charm.
Wednesday port engine starter failed new starter installed another minor set back.
Only a few upgrades VHF, sterio and a sotty 1106 downrigger, We have landed 18 salmon but all just under size a lot of fun though.
We have been out in 25 knot winds going from the north arm of Fraser river to Gibsons the boat is awsome in 5 ft seas the b26 is by far the smoothest ride I have ever had in a 26 foot boat.
All in all I don't think we could have found a better boat for our needs all the kids and grand kids just love the boat.
I now totally understand the Bertram Hotel California thing and why there is such a bertram following.
Hope everyone enjoys and has a safe last half of the season.

Cool

A pic of your Bertram would be appreciated. Bertrams and smiling kids go well together

John
Can' t get the tablet to post the pics will try with pc when get back to Vancouver.
Bill

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A couple of pics from BC Bertie's craigslist add

Getting wet

At rest in the Fraser River after old gas removed,oil changed, both legs gone over water pumps changed, hull waxed, bottom paint touched up
all saftey gear on board.

Nice

The 26 is a rare one. Stick with her, probably one of the biggest 26's ever made.