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Tony Meola

It actually is not a bad run. You have no wake zone that is pretty much from the mouth of the Point Pleasant canal until you get about a half mile past the Mantaloking bridge. If you have binoculars, I would bring them. If you follow the chart on your GPS you should be pretty good, but the markers a...

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When we redid our shaft logs, we found the glass in that area to be on the thin side. It might be worth just going all the way if you find the same thing.

Tony Meola

Our boats may have shortcomings, but when it gets nasty, I know I am getting home. Maybe a little beat up but I will be home.

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You may want to hire a Capt. to help you get her south. Someone that knows those southern inlets. It can get pretty sketchy in the Carolinas.

Tony Meola

Tell John that I said he better take good care of you. Tell him you are part of the family. John is one of the best shops around. He has repowered several boats from this board. If you have any issues, see Debbie who runs the office, and she will beat him up. LOL When do you think you will have her ...

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Let the fun begin. I would change those over to fiberglass shaft logs. https://bertram31.com/proj/tips/shaft_logs.htm I am also surprised that Cabrera did not beef up the strut pads. https://bertram31.com/proj/struts/strut_backing.htm If the rudder shelf is wood, I would change that also. https://be...

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Big Blue or Small Blue having any Billfish come up and get all lit up is something else. Many moons ago we had a big girl come up and take teaser. I did not realize how big it was until I yanked the teaser out of its mouth, and it came up mad as hell. Head out of the water, she was slashing her bill...

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As they say where there is a will there is a way.

I have been trying to figure out how to make something like that work for when just hanging out.

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Mistakes as in the 31 or mistakes as in the original 35?

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Yannis

I don't think what you are looking for exists. You might want to consider saving water.

https://www.amazon.com/Nurture-Disposab ... B0837WS38N

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NIce write up. Nothing like a Big Blue coming up behind the boat.

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Carl

Now the toll round trip alone would kill that deal.

Tony Meola

There are several guys around. Not sure how far they go but most Auto/Marine dealers do it.

I have seen the work for these two:

https://www.facebook.com/cookesboatdetailing/

Vinnie's Boat & Auto Detailing, 1889 Route 9, Toms River, NJ
(732) 244-0395.

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Carl I always think about the ones I knew in that Tower. People I use to work with. I also think about how I use to pass through it every day for 10 years. All the meetings I had in them, the times I was with a client who's offices where on the upper floors of the building. Unfortunately, people are...

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Joe

I agree with what was said. So, the motors are mismatched. As long as the Transmissions are the same gear ratio, I wouldn't worry about it. Now if the older transmission is in question, change it. Otherwise fix it all up and go.

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Carl

How True. Happens all the time.

Tony Meola

If you need turbos, check out Turbo Turbos for pricing. https://turboturbos.com/ My friend has the same engines in his 28. He replaced the Turbo's and still loads up the transom. I put on more hours on my Cummins 270's and my transom has soot on it, but nothing like he does. From a distance it is ha...

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Brian

Not sure what would be the best bedding for the windows, but I would think you need it to be really flexible and 4000 and 4200 probably don't have enough give.

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I like what they did with the interior on Huntress. Not crazy over the rear seating in the cockpit, unless it is removable for fishing. Two other things I am not a fan of, is radar sitting on the Brow of the boat and they removed the compass. They are pretty confident they never have electronic fail...

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Check Perko's website to see if they still offer it. If they do, print a copy off and take it to any Marine supply that deals with Perko and they can order them. I have found with Perko, while you may not be able to find it on the shelf at the local supplier, they still have them rattling around the...

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We did a pretty thorough survey of buddy Boy two years ago and passed on it. It was pretty neglected and had a bunch of problems. All fixable but I’d want to see copies of receipts before I paid what they’re asking. Peter Whatever you found it had to be more than cosmetic. Cosmetic is an easy fix m...

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I guess this is the best picture of Capt. Patrick on Buddy Boy https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53963661666_2db92c5c5f_h.jpg He's definitely the GOAT as far as Bertram 31s. By the way: boat under the name of Legacy, is currently offered on YachtWorld https://www.yachtworld.it/yacht/1973-bertram-...

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As an fyi, Sea Board Marine sells the parts if you want to do the repair on your own.

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For the old timers left on here, who remember Greg ( Thumbs Up) Thummel I have attached a link to an article in In The Bite Magazine about him. https://inthebite.com/2024/05/bigeye-bullet-lure-journey-of-greg-thummel/?utm_source=InTheBite+eNews&utm_campaign=de9e0a3ec1-eNews_2024_08_27&utm_medium=ema...

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Stav

That address gives me a ton of places in Europe to purchase a Bertram but nothing about rub rails. Normally there is a name in from of the @.

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I have to agree with Carl, I am partial to Cummins.

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Joe Don't have a set of props, but I am running 20 x 23 4 blade with cup. You can easily run 24 knots with this set up or you can go up a little, some of the guys are running 21 x 20 with cup 4 blades getting the same performance. It is just a matter of balancing the diameter and pitch to achieve th...

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Think about the cost of parts. The nice thing about Cummins you can get a lot of everyday parts at the local Cummins Truck dealer. I usually buy my engine antifreeze, oil and all filters from the one near me. The price of Valvoline Blue from them is actually a little cheaper than every other place n...

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Carl wrote: ↑Aug 10th, '24, 07:27 I hear the Bayliss 31 is up for sale

Sorry had to say it

Ouch!

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Micky

Good to hear. Now go out and enjoy her with confidence.

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There is a lot of money in that boat, but I don't think he will get his price. That is a really nice boat though.

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What a great way to spend the summer. The area is stunning. You just would not get tired of looking at that everyday.

Glad you were able to get the pump fixed.

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Peter

Perhaps if you took a look at this system, you could figure out how to adapt it to the windows.

https://www.sailmagazine.com/gear/gear- ... 7030534I9F

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That looks like it is purging air.

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Almost as good as this one.

https://bertram31.com/articles/tgiabertram.htm

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I wonder how long it took them to figure out how to stuff all that stuff into a 31.

They missed the KISS memo.

Have to say, beautiful job, but was it worth it.

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Mike

I haven't seen him in about two years but I know he is around. His wife works for a fiberglass supplier down towards T
uckerton.

Tony Meola

Thanks for sharing Tony. I hope you didn't find the issue while maneuvering in tight quarters. I have the 63A, but will keep an eye on it as well. Carl I was just coming out from under a bridge, and the guy in front of me decided to stop to show his guest the sites. I had to shift into reverse, whe...

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Just a service warning to those of us with the 220A Transmission. Mine jammed in gear and I had to hit the linkage with a hammer to get it in neutral. Stopped by the Diesel shop and they told me that these transmissions, especially on the 31 due to water that can drip on them if you don't have the d...

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Mike I am over in Forked River, so I am near you. Tom is not at Holtz. I have heard some mixed things about Holtz. I do know a guy who does a great job with Alex Seal, I have seen his work. Not sure where he is working out of or how busy he is. His name is Pat at PF Custom Marine. 609 389-2841. I be...

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I have to agree with Peter on those stainless frames they are slick, but the fiberglass ones will look great also.

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Bruce and Mike

I received an email from Rocky.

He needs help with a password reset and has not been able to figure out how to reach either of you. Can you help him out?

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Mickey Is there a high colored die you could use to see if it is running out through the exhaust? It has to be going out the exhaust if you don't see a leak in the engine compartment. That is the only other place it could go except the oil and you say that is clean. Check the transmission coolers. W...

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I’m going to say something most people haven’t. Yes the oversized rudders are great and I can run straight with one engine now all day long. And with my old gas motors I often had a need to get home on one engine and used what we call Brews bucket technique. You hang a 5 gallon bucket off the side ...

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Our boat will be 49 years old in August. Those windows haven't been opened in 48 years. Always got spray through them and they always leaked. I sealed them shut with silicone.

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Rick

Sorry to hear about your father. Remember Family comes first.

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1.5 million in upgrades. Holy cow.

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Gas or Diesel, larger rudders are a must. Makes a huge difference. If you want to double check Danny's rudder measurements, if you do a search on the site you should find them. I did a search and found a picture of the upgraded rudders with the dimensions. Unfortunately, it will not let me repost th...

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John

You need to hang out here more often.

Other than getting old all is well.

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