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i purchased a half tower from a member here, but it had a canvas top. imo canvas is a pia.
i went ahead and formed/glassed a top that was about 2" wider than the railing the canvas tied to.
overall, it was just under 9 feet long, and just under 6 feet wide.
hope this helps...

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Saw a 31 FBC sitting in their driveway over the weekend.
4" side exhaust, glassed in front windshield, transom fishbox, and i think Cabera engine boxes.
I remember someone on this site was asking about boat yards.
Has to be one of the faithful....

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good morning Faithful.
i'm getting ready to finish up the wiring, and was wondering what you guys are using for sleeving.
i refuse to use the plastic crap they sell at the auto parts store.
as always, thank you in advance

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Whiticar Boat Works in Stuart. ask for Jed Wood, 772-287-2883

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john,
i used them in the past, and they are great to work with. i believe the guy's name is Mike.
i had to return a bunch of 6" exhaust tubing, and there was no issue at all.

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John, I've always used a jig saw with a metal blade for most of my work. The metal blade ( bosch T111 or T118 comes to mind) doesn't do the damage that a wood blade usually does. I would cut about 1/8" inside the line, then angle it with a dremel tool. You will be amazed how much a dremel can eat up...

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Sean, i saw that boat about 5 years ago in the "american custom yacht" yard in Stuart, fl. Just did a google earth search, and it looks like she is still sitting there since the aerial was taken back in january of this year. When i saw her back then, the teak cockpit deck was rotted really bad, and ...

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getting ready to start the wiring on the refit, and was wondering what you guys were using for a bonding plate on the stern. I was looking at a 4" by 8" zinc, but is that too small? I have other questions too, may have to stop by and see Bruce at the shop, wink, wink, nudge, nudge... :) I love this ...

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had the same issue with my 06' Yamaha 40 hp. constantly bogged down when I went full throttle out of the hole and was told it was ethanol issues... bought jets for a 25 hp yammie and look out, ran like a champ. something about it being a "high altitude" motor because of EPA regulations. not an issue...

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remember too AJ, that you should drill atleast one screw hole thru the hull for each strainer, and tie it to your bonding system.

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I just drilled a hole for a new transducer under the companion way, and it was 1/2 in thick.
about 5 inches up and away from the keel, and this is on a 74

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JP, Was the 10,000# on the skinny side or the heavy side for her? I'm running basically the same set-up, and thinking about getting a lift. The new owner cleaned her up pretty good. I saw her in Stuart about a year or so ago for sale, and she needed some TLC. I really liked the rigger set-up, were t...

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Pete, Brian is who I ended up contacting last week (sounds like I made the right choice), he will be doing the survey this Monday. I'm installing a pair of cummins #0970's at Whiticar Boat Works. The engines have been rebuilt and updated with all the good stuff. Thanks for the info, i'll tell him yo...

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Hello faithful.
I need to get MOE surveyed for liability insurnance before she goes in to have the engines installed. Anyone know a good one for my area?
Thanks

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Bruce,
i'll take the air box molds, just to keep them in the brotherhood.
Let me know...

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$ 187.00 at Space Coast Plating in Florida

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Hello Faithful!! I'm running the discharge line from the head on my FBC, to the new holding tank outboard of the starboard engine. I know w/ residential plumbing, one does not use 90 degree elbow, but does that make a difference when the waste is getting pumped thru it? The other option is to elonga...

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Congratulations John!!!
i was hoping to catch you down at TS next week for the roosterfish tournament, but i see that's not going to happen.....
Best of luck!

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Rawleigh,
that completely passed my mind, but would make very good sense.
we've had that issue on some standby genny's for our pump stations here at work.
it would be a silver lining w/ this project, if that's the case....
thanks

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Mike,
it's definately diesel.
the engine was sitting level
yes, we idled it for a few minutes before shut off
there is no obstruction at the venting nipple.

the engine seems to be running rich, maybe a valve seal or re -setting of valve lash?

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Good morning Faithful. finally got around to starting up one of the rebuilt 6bta engines (0970), and at the end discovered an issue. My buddy and i ran it for about a half hour at different rpm's to make sure everything was sealed, and that we didn't have any leaks. oil pressure, water temp, and raw...

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how about an old hammock you could cut to size???

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Happy birthday Bertram31.com!!!
I want to thank Capt. Patrick, Bruce, and Mr. Mean, for allowing me to play in this awesome sandbox.
This forum, is a walking, talking, and breathing, owners's manual for all lovers of the Bertram art.
Thank you.

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i too, am in the process of rewiring my 31.
ripped out everything a month after i bought the boat.
i have found that bestboatwire.com has consistently had the best prices for all my wire needs.

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Stephan,
Thank you so much, it worked beautifully.
I love this website...

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Good morning Faithful.
What's everyone using for weatherstripping on the bow hatch?
Not really into using the self sticking foam stuff.
Thank you in advance for any and all replies.

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They definitely needed a bigger float for all the people.

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well, the ol' lady ain't getting any tonight now.....

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man, does that bring back memories.......

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I could go for 2.

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that crack almost looks like the shape of a dunnage block. lift failure, and no one said anything at the yard?

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Harry,
I use "Space Coast Plating" in Melbourne. They do great work, and a good turn around time.
The number is 321.254.2880, and ask for Shannon.

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Dug,
I went with 3/16"s tempered and a charcoal tint.
I wanted to go with 1/4", but the windshield insert gets pretty skinny where the the front of the glass butts up, and i still wanted to use an inside trim piece to hold up against the glass.

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It must have not been in the budget....

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Tom,
i have a price list from last year, just email me and i'll forward it to you.
eric@npbcid.org

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Pete,
I was thinking the same as Bruce.
I'm more than willing to help out in any way possible.
I'm only a 1/2 hour away from Indiantown.
Let me know.

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Thanks Bob, just the info i was looking for.
This site is awesome..........

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Hello Faithful. I'm looking for some advice on the length of a shelf i want to build prior to the engines (gas to diesel conversion) going back in. It's not so much the length, but how much clearance i should leave for the 5" Tony Athens exhaust risers running aft thru the bulkhead. 6", 8", 10" inch...

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If one was going to use a teleflex steering cable, would it be with or without "feedback"?

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John,
I believe most use a 5" hole-saw on the inside, and then install a round speaker.

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Dan, if you're talking about the small "J " pieces of trim that go from the rear of the pillar over the inside of the gunnel down to the engine boxes, i have them. Just shoot me you're address at eric@npbcid.org and i'll mail them out tomorrow. Just remember to mail Capt. Pat a donation to the websi...

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i agree with John, and went the same route.

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Carl, its funny that you bring that up about you're friend. Our local nbc news channel (wptv5) out of west palm had a video about 2 weeks ago about a diver 9 miles out of vero beach doing some spearing when one of these untagged bad boys showed up. he poked it a couple of times with his sling, and l...

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my other east wrote:Priceless......love the gingerbread house.
looks like someone gave "norml" his paint can back.

Sorry guys, wrong thread.
that damn gingerbread house really killed me..

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Priceless......love the gingerbread house.
looks like someone gave "norml" his paint can back.

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please forward me the info too.
thanks

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Bob,
Being born and raised in south florida, i'll take the 80 degree - 95 percent humidity over below 50 degrees anyday of the week.
Maybe it's just my soul preparing itself for the afterlife?

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Thanks Bob.
I archived the pic you had of the valves on the manifold, but wanted to make sure.
Great pics, makes life much easier, the more the better.

Eric

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Bob,
I just sent you a pm...
Thanks,
Eric

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Thanks Capt. Pat!!!!!

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