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by wgiarratana
Apr 20th, '24, 09:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deck paint
Replies: 1
Views: 310

Deck paint

Has anyone found or used deck paint close to the Bertram Oyster white?. Thanks
by wgiarratana
Mar 28th, '24, 07:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Risers
Replies: 4
Views: 592

Re: Risers

Engines are 5.0 Mercruisers
by wgiarratana
Mar 27th, '24, 19:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Risers
Replies: 4
Views: 592

Risers

Sierra risers for a closed cooling system ok?
by wgiarratana
May 20th, '23, 19:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cruisair a/c
Replies: 2
Views: 1197

Cruisair a/c

When I shut off the unit there is a clicking noise which has been there since the install, would anyone know what the click is shutting down ?. I’m try to head off an issue the click has turned into a click and vibration noise like something is about to come loose. The unit is working fine except fo...
by wgiarratana
Jan 17th, '23, 08:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stuart show
Replies: 7
Views: 2664

Re: Stuart show

It was totally redone white topsides and a grey hull no outriggers but other than the outboards looked like a normal 55
by wgiarratana
Jan 14th, '23, 21:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stuart show
Replies: 7
Views: 2664

Stuart show

Hit the Stuart show today and the hit of the show among all the cc’s was a beautifully redone 42 although the the 55 Ocean redo with 4 300 hp Yamahas on a bracket was a close second. If I knew how to post a pic I would. I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t see it.
by wgiarratana
Jan 2nd, '23, 09:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awlgrip
Replies: 27
Views: 6899

Awlgrip

Happy New Year to all, would anyone know what the closest Awlgrip white would be for a 73/74 28?. Used Imron last paint job.
by wgiarratana
Nov 26th, '22, 13:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bulkhead
Replies: 1
Views: 1984

Bulkhead

Is it fairly common to see some bulkheads where they meet the hull when the old 28’s are on the hard? Thanks
by wgiarratana
Nov 16th, '22, 13:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cutlass bearing
Replies: 2
Views: 1874

Cutlass bearing

Just pulled my props and saw that one of the cutlass bearings is more towards the edge of the strut then the other might have been that way but can it work its way down the shaft?. I checked and there’s little to no play with the shaft.Thanks for any input.
by wgiarratana
Nov 12th, '22, 12:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glass repair
Replies: 1
Views: 1242

Glass repair

Anyone in NJ have a mobile fiberglass repair guy?
by wgiarratana
Oct 29th, '22, 15:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NJ refit
Replies: 12
Views: 4326

Re: NJ refit

I’m in Toms River did check with Holtz seemed very nice but I believe it’s a different owner then I years past
by wgiarratana
Oct 25th, '22, 18:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Props
Replies: 1
Views: 1571

Props

Any advantage to cupping my 16x16 props? Running 230hp mercruisers wot @ 4200-4400 rpms now. Higher cruise lower top end? Thanks for any input.
by wgiarratana
Oct 17th, '22, 15:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NJ refit
Replies: 12
Views: 4326

NJ refit

Looking for a recommendation for a repower and hull paint hoping for a 1 stop shop that does Berts . Thanks in advanced .
by wgiarratana
Aug 22nd, '22, 13:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 hull side ripples
Replies: 8
Views: 2679

Re: 28 hull side ripples

Thanks for all the input think Bruce is on the money anyone redone/glassed back in the tabs that hold the deck to the hull?,any suggestions or advise appreciated
by wgiarratana
Aug 19th, '22, 07:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 hull side ripples
Replies: 8
Views: 2679

Re: 28 hull side ripples

Thanks Bruce can I take off the side panels and lay some glass down where the connect or do I have to rip up the deck?
by wgiarratana
Aug 17th, '22, 07:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 hull side ripples
Replies: 8
Views: 2679

Re: 28 hull side ripples

About a foot above the water line no delaminating it’s more a bulge out it’s definitely where the cockpit deck would meet the hull sides same forward where the v-berth meets the hull -previous post 28 hull side
by wgiarratana
Aug 16th, '22, 16:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 hull side ripples
Replies: 8
Views: 2679

Re: 28 hull side ripples

I took a couple of pics but they where very hard to see I don’t think it would work to much reflection
by wgiarratana
Aug 16th, '22, 12:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 hull side ripples
Replies: 8
Views: 2679

28 hull side ripples

Hi guys I posted this once before and luckily had a few respond. The ripples that was explained to me was the bonding/epoxy breaking loose they have become a little more noticeable question is there a fix ? Is it a structural problem? The general consensus at the time was it was strictly cosmetic an...
by wgiarratana
Aug 10th, '22, 10:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stamoid
Replies: 2
Views: 2097

Stamoid

Trying to get out a nasty bird crap stain out of white Stamoid tried Spray Nine but didn’t put a dent in it any suggestions what might work? Thanks in advance
by wgiarratana
May 29th, '22, 18:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rear bulkhead
Replies: 3
Views: 3087

Rear bulkhead

Happy Memorial Day all, how does the wood trim around the cabin door attach to the bulkhead on my 28?. Have a creaking noise when we’re rocking on anchor I’m sure there’s a little rot at the bottom the noise sounds like it’s coming from the wood trim?. Any thoughts appreciated.
by wgiarratana
Sep 2nd, '21, 11:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gelcoat work
Replies: 5
Views: 3138

Re: Gelcoat work

Tony, not sure I saw it too
by wgiarratana
Aug 29th, '21, 12:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gelcoat work
Replies: 5
Views: 3138

Gelcoat work

Has anyone in NJ used Keith/Univeral Fibergkass?
by wgiarratana
Aug 13th, '21, 14:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gelcoat wear
Replies: 8
Views: 5063

Re: Gelcoat wear

Thought about the 3m as well as finding maybe a tape that I could wrap the lines to cut down the abrasion ? Did find sheepskin wraps for dock lines has anyone tried them? Saw them on Chafe Pro website.
by wgiarratana
Aug 12th, '21, 10:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gelcoat wear
Replies: 8
Views: 5063

Gelcoat wear

My transom Gelcoat is wearing with the dock lines crossing has anyone seen other than the usual chafing guards possibly a non abrasive cover for dock lines that would keep the Gelcoat from wearing? Thought about possibly not crossing the lines? Thanks for any input
by wgiarratana
Jul 13th, '21, 09:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velvet drive
Replies: 4
Views: 3246

Re: Velvet drive

Yea did that before I installed the new vent
by wgiarratana
Jul 12th, '21, 15:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velvet drive
Replies: 4
Views: 3246

Re: Velvet drive

Thanks Carl forgot to mention I did install a new vent
by wgiarratana
Jul 12th, '21, 12:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velvet drive
Replies: 4
Views: 3246

Velvet drive

Just replaced the o-ring that was leaking by the shift cables and now when I check the trans fluid after running then shutting down at the dock when I pull the dipstick it’s releasing pressure where the dipstick just about pops out in my hand any idea what direction I need to go? Has anyone had to r...
by wgiarratana
Mar 31st, '21, 16:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 27
Views: 22104

Re: Insurance

Hey Rawleigh I have Boat US as well on my 74 were you able to find out if we’ll still be covered? Hoping we are grandfathered in my renewal is in July Thanks Bill
by wgiarratana
Mar 25th, '21, 12:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Belt
Replies: 3
Views: 2857

Re: Belt

Hi Tony haven’t seen anything on the Bertram site but it’s a good idea I’ll give them a call. I’d post a pic of it but not sure how to it’s pretty cool and have had quite a few people notice and start the Bertram conversation in fact at the Miami boat show last year one of the sales people saw it an...
by wgiarratana
Mar 24th, '21, 18:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Belt
Replies: 3
Views: 2857

Belt

Several years back I bought a men’s belt with Bertram and the logo all around the belt from Bertram, has anyone seen something like it being sold aftermarket?
by wgiarratana
Jan 18th, '21, 08:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gauges
Replies: 15
Views: 7901

Re: Gauges

Thank you Kroos1 for the pics gonna try your route and pull the helm wheel the only difference looks to be my steering fill is behind the wheel not sure what how that will work but I will give it a try vs being the monkey under the helm I almost can fit threw the doors thanks again.
by wgiarratana
Jan 14th, '21, 12:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gauges
Replies: 15
Views: 7901

Gauges

Happy New Year all, want to replace all my gauges on my 28 other then crawling behind the dash is there an easier way to get them out? Is it possible to remove the helm panel from the front? Thanks for any input Bill
by wgiarratana
Sep 30th, '20, 11:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ac code
Replies: 2
Views: 3255

Ac code

A buddy of mine is having an ac issue it’s a Marine Air unit and is showing a code -A08 looked on line but haven’t found any codes hopefully someone might have an owners manual or know where he can find the codes. Thank you all.
by wgiarratana
Jul 29th, '20, 15:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rudder packing
Replies: 1
Views: 1854

Rudder packing

Can Gortex be used for rudder packing? For some reason I seem to recall seeing somewhere that it shouldn’t be used.
by wgiarratana
Jul 4th, '20, 10:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boarding mat
Replies: 1
Views: 2447

Boarding mat

Anyone know who Charlie H from AC rendevous used for the Bertram boarding mats? I think it was a very nice lady from NJ
by wgiarratana
Jul 3rd, '20, 10:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Toms River danger buoy
Replies: 5
Views: 3081

Re: Toms River danger buoy

Sorry marker poles are missing
by wgiarratana
Jul 3rd, '20, 06:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Toms River danger buoy
Replies: 5
Views: 3081

Re: Toms River danger buoy

Talked to my sailboat neighbor he said the danger buoy is because the channel marker pokes are missing.
by wgiarratana
Jun 25th, '20, 07:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Toms River danger buoy
Replies: 5
Views: 3081

Toms River danger buoy

Any local guys around Toms River know what the danger buoy might be at the mouth of the river?
by wgiarratana
May 29th, '20, 19:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Velvet drive noise
Replies: 3
Views: 3544

Velvet drive noise

Starboard side trans slight clunking noise going into reverse AFTER the 1st shift into reverse.When leaving the dock and hitting reverse the initial time no clunk. Trans was rebuilt 4 years ago because of a rattle which was a broken spring. Fresh fluid every year not burnt engine runs fine good idle...
by wgiarratana
May 17th, '20, 16:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 hull sides
Replies: 8
Views: 5226

Re: 28 hull sides

Hey guys finally able to take another look and I also have some forward like v-berth back more noticeable on the starboard side and along where the cockpit deck would attach but I think they have become more noticeable this year. I saw them blocked thinking because It was on the hard but is sounds l...
by wgiarratana
May 5th, '20, 16:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 hull sides
Replies: 8
Views: 5226

Re: 28 hull sides

Hey JH are your ripples in the cockpit deck area like from the engine box/deck back? Sounds like Prestons is more forward. Thank you all much appreciate the input.
by wgiarratana
May 4th, '20, 16:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 hull sides
Replies: 8
Views: 5226

Re: 28 hull sides

Hey Preston thanks not sure if I described it right but it does look like a ripple from the inside out like the deck/hull liner joint line would be mine basically is a a straight line/ripple running from the deck area in back if the engine box step up back almost like the deck is pushing outward in ...
by wgiarratana
May 4th, '20, 14:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 hull sides
Replies: 8
Views: 5226

28 hull sides

Have some slight bulging on the hull sides running the length of the cockpit on both sides about a foot off the water line looks to be about where the deck is glassed to the hull anyone else have experience with this? TY
by wgiarratana
Apr 10th, '20, 16:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: exterior side panels
Replies: 19
Views: 10087

Re: exterior side panels

Replaced my panels on my 28 at the end of last season with 1/4 Starboard which I bought from Boat Outfitters. Good company very helpful and responsive as well as good price they were less then anyone local including shipping. My panels did exactly the same with the bottom coming apart. Just traced t...
by wgiarratana
Apr 7th, '20, 16:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shark hide
Replies: 1
Views: 1319

Shark hide

Has anyone tried Shark Hide? Looking for something to clean and protect outriggers from sun and pitting
by wgiarratana
Apr 1st, '20, 07:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paint
Replies: 13
Views: 5313

Re: Paint

Thanks for the input. Probably just touch up and and repaint hopefully not till next season. Any opinions on a better paint then Micron CSC ?.
by wgiarratana
Mar 25th, '20, 09:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paint
Replies: 13
Views: 5313

Paint

Not trying to cheap out but this would be season 4 with 2 coats of Micron csc spots of the base coming thru didn’t see the bottom on haul out. I’m in the Barnegat Bay. Just hate to have it build up if I can avoid it.Paint or not?. Thanks for any input and thoughts.