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so...took floor out today. Finally got boat back from the new engine installs. They look great but I still have to address the issue of the new risers being to tall. probably going to need to lift the engine cover section about 2 inches... However up to this point I was under the assumption the tank...

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if you are doing it yourself keep in mind awlgrip is also self leveling, makes for an easy application via gun.

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Last week, some guys were doing some spear fishing off of the Moxie Drilling Platform in the Gulf. The five of them let the boat drift while they all went in. Apparently, they were so well organized that they were out there and in the water before anyone noticed that they had forgotten to put the d...

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another great option is speedytanks.com

They have a lot of plans in stock for our boats already.

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sweet.. had I seen this earlier I would have recommend good old USPS. I ship motorcycle frames via them all the time. its about 30 bucks for weight and another 15 for over sized. Looks goofy but works and is cheap.

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also just looking around on the website.... Atlantic Coastal Marine is on our links page..... speedytanks.com is Atlantic Coastal Welding.... Atlantic Coastal Marine's website is also no longer viable..... possibly the new website????

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This is not SS its aluminum. They make SS for potable water. I wouldn't even think of a good reason to use SS unless your fuel tank was stored under water maybe???? I know SS when welded is prone to tension or flex cracking later on down the road.

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Has anyone used http://www.speedytanks.com/ They know the deminisions of our tanks and no questions asked. USCG approved and the tank comes coal tar epoxy dipped with their specialized Bertram install kit. She even told me the easiest way to get the tank out is with a pressure washer. Cuts right thr...

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That is awesome. I am, as I have mentioned a mechanical guy, not a fiberglass guy.... so this will be my first attempt at fiberglass work. I may stand clear of gel coat however...seems like a lot of work and easy to mess up........maybe I can find a live well paint. LOL

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its funny how a couple of guys that don't know if other can have a 35 min conversation about a Bertram. man loves his boat, kinda sad.

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he is currently holding it for a guy in Florida. Said that is a today deal only. I told him if that guy doesn't come through let me know. Left him my number.

The poor fella is pretty young, lost his sight in a hunting accident a few years ago and can't work on it. Has 3 young sons too.

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cam have to ask what did you do on the inside of the live well, gelcoat or some other type of lining? When my boat finally gets out of the shop I will be attempting to make one.

edited to remove the quoted picture.

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I spoke to him. He is blind and does not have pics. I told him to talk to John Cranston! Boat is stripped, has new deck, new stringers, and new Center console, he claims it is buffed and sanded. But no pics it is a long trip for me to take a chance. if you want pics I can go take some this weekend....

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I emailed the guy for pics... no response yet.

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also as far as being certified that is a great question..... I'm down in the shrimping world of southern Louisiana and this is just the guy that everyone has used for like 60 years between him and his dad..... I suppose I should ask that.

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As for the inner coating, I wouldn't know... Never heard of it and I'm wondering what it is and how they justify it... One thing, make provisions for dual returns... If you (or a following) steward ever wants to convert to diesel... . The product is norther fuel tank coatings. I remember the stuff ...

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thanks that was most informative. I have a 160 gallon tank now and I am glad to know I can move up in size as the last few times I used a fuel bladder on the bow to get home...... not pretty at all........ Also good to hear it is not the end of the world and sounds like something I can do. However, ...

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ok so drove out to the shop and took a look at it. It does screw just screw in. Next question. The original fuel tank.... after floor is removed how does it come out? fiber glassed formed in and has to be cut out, just sits in place, or is it epoxied in? I assume aluminium is the best replacement? I...

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yes the back half of the floor. only my front half over the engines is screwed in and then the screws are covered by the engine covers and the fire extinguisher. the back half of the floor over the fuel tank appears to be one solid piece. I suppose it would be easier if the boat was here and not at ...

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So for the last 8 months boat has been hemmed up getting new motors installed and was ready for big sea trial yesterday and we made it all of 100 yards..... fuel tank apparently is delaminating and clogged the new quad fuel filters. Or something of that sort is happening. So my question is who out t...

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if you want to try it yourself, it just like wet sanding a car. I do recommend practicing on a scrap piece of aluminium or SS first just to figure it out a bit. If you mess up no big deal just start over. I go a bit excessive but it works. start with 1000 grit wet sanding, then 2000 and then when th...

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it would have to be about 3 to 4 inches. The issues comes from going from old rear log style exhaust to new center riser. I didn't do the math on this. I was so worried about carb and intake height I didn't even measure this. The covers are already "notched" to clear a 1in spark arrestor, so I had a...

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I hope so. sorry for the time between responses, but mcafee kept shutting me out of the site. Did run into a one last problem. The new exhaust doesn't clear the engine bay doors. Guess I'm off the fiber glass man to get the front floor lifted 3 inches. Unless someone has any other ideas?

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no, those are just there for tuning so we can place 02 sensors to get fuel trims perfect. Its leaking at the head where the manifolds bolt up. We changed the gasket but it still does it, so it must have a crack in it.

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so much for the deal on the exhaust! Both of them on the port engine are now leaking. Luckily they are not in the boat yet. I have called marine power already and they said no issues. They will just swap them out. Hopefully I am doing some sea trails in the next 3 weeks to get all the baselines for ...

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after some how posting this in Buy and sell, I deleted it all and moved it here..... So after my guy fell of a boat and shattered his heal, the new pretty engines have been sitting in the boxes for the last 3 or 4 months. I chose marine powers semi tuned exhaust for it as well to help with flow and ...

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while a bit frightening, I agree we all start somewhere. I remember the first time I docked "R". detents in velvet drive were a bit weak.... pulled up nice and slow. reversed a bit success!!!! Thought it was out of gear.... well one was..... crammed the back of the boat dam near under the dock pushi...

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I have a friend who has purchased from " boat angel ministry" on ebay before with great success. He bought a 34 foot glacier bay cat with running engines for $3200 from them. I have no idea about the seller of this boat, however it looks to be the same type of charity system.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Bertram-35 ... 2378528460

don't know if anyone needs another or not. Hope it helps someone.

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The pages for send a donation may sadly need to be changed. I hate to point that out, but I think it may be a necessity. Discussion on a paypal account for donations may also be necessary. I know cap pat was not a fan of it, but it would make things easier.

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I have also used Uship for a few of my classic cars. Has worked out well. I actually had my Ford Think shipped via Uship about a year ago with no issues. Very cheap and the guy fit it in the back of a Dodge sprinter. LOL

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ha. wife angry about parts..... she's still beating my up on the boat being down for over 8 months with new engines sitting at the shop not put in.... But she loves to go out "cruising" as she calls it......

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I like to type in Bertram 28 and Bertram 31 in ebay from time to time to see what happens........ came across this??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bertram-Bow-Chock-Nav-Light-/401044522644?hash=item5d601dc694:g:PqgAAOSwJcZWdwbG&vxp=mtr A B28 Bow chock for $500 bucks..... so I ask... am I missing somethin...

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wow. sorry to hear about this. I just talked to you on the phone about joining and I could hear the pride in your voice over the site. Best wishes going forward to you and your family.

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what a disaster. The engine builder accidentally sent the wrong distributes. super waste of time at least i noticed something was fishy before we attempted to run them. was setting first engine up on dyno, and unboxed distributer..... Called them and super great customer service. correct ones are in...

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my main purpose of building the engines was originally for forged internals for durability. Then one thing led to another and this is what happens. LOL

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yes, they are marine 100 forged internals, with custom ground cams from Howard's. Built by white brothers in Tennessee. They do great work. I originally wanted 100 forged 350 and they told me it was basically a waste of money not make them 383 if going 100 forged on the internals. Both are also gear...

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So I posted a pic in my new member thread. I also mentioned that I am in a mist of a repower since the starboard old 260 hp mercruiser seized. we were at full cruise when it did so that made for an interesting 10 seconds and and long trip home..... I am in stalling gen 1 sbc 383 all forged internals...

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well thats her on the trailer!!! kinda makes my F250 look small... LOL

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ha thanks for the welcome. I'm going to try to post a pic of it on the trailer I know I have in this computer. Im trying to figure it out right now.

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Hello all and thanks for having me. I have a 73 28 fly bridge. Have had it for about a year and love it. She recently seized an engine. I am repowering it currently, so I am sure to have a ton of questions. I just found the site and so far the info looks amazing!!! Thanks again for having me. By the...

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