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by martinciarpella
Aug 6th, '13, 21:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thought you guys might be interested in this
Replies: 28
Views: 16018

Re: Thought you guys might be interested in this

Keith, Interesting show...Watching now and its cool to see a member of the board. Keep on keeping on.
by martinciarpella
May 12th, '13, 20:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jack Stands Layout Drawing request
Replies: 10
Views: 2737

Re: Jack Stands Layout Drawing request

That drawing is a waste of time if you have some common sense ...which just about everyone on here has... But I guess Bertram had to publicize this legally...block the bottom in 2 spots and Jack stand the rest.
by martinciarpella
Apr 30th, '13, 16:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Painting Aluminum question
Replies: 3
Views: 781

Re: Painting Aluminum question

Thanks Capt, as always a great advice with multiple examples....We did get them on a steal and would have liked to have kept that way with doing all the work ourselves ( as always) but anodizing might be the best solution for near perfect results.......Thanks as always.
by martinciarpella
Apr 30th, '13, 14:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Painting Aluminum question
Replies: 3
Views: 781

Painting Aluminum question

Got a set of anodized black aluminum outriggers that are faded badly, what is the best paint product to use to return it back to nice and black.......Thanks in advance gentlemen.
by martinciarpella
Mar 9th, '13, 18:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hull color
Replies: 55
Views: 25977

Re: hull color

I would guess he did not paint that rubrail, not when its brand new...
by martinciarpella
Jan 27th, '13, 08:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boat surveyor West palm beach
Replies: 5
Views: 760

Re: Boat surveyor West palm beach

Thanks Capt. Knew he was a surveyor, just wasn't sure if he worked in that area....He will definitely give him a call.
by martinciarpella
Jan 27th, '13, 07:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boat surveyor West palm beach
Replies: 5
Views: 760

Boat surveyor West palm beach

A friend of mine in flying down from Baltimore in 2 weeks and needs a surveyor in the area....figured this was his best resource...Any names and numbers? Thanks.
by martinciarpella
Nov 6th, '12, 09:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long Island
Replies: 7
Views: 1571

Re: Long Island

We're in redhook, working at the docks in the vane brothers warehouse/ offices.
by martinciarpella
Nov 4th, '12, 17:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long Island
Replies: 7
Views: 1571

Re: Long Island

Bob, I tried ti pm you, couldn't do it on my phone,so I email you.
by martinciarpella
Nov 1st, '12, 07:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long Island
Replies: 7
Views: 1571

Long Island

There's a good chance my brother and I will be on the west side of the island, doing some construction work...would love to run into Bob lico or some other local bertram brother....sounds like we leave this Monday and stay all week...
by martinciarpella
Oct 11th, '12, 17:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 or Formula 233 Hull wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 2432

Re: B20 or Formula 233 Hull wanted

I'm sorry John, for some reason I thought sim posted this.....anyway, my contact info- 443-677-1134..Marty.
by martinciarpella
Oct 11th, '12, 07:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 or Formula 233 Hull wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 2432

Re: B20 or Formula 233 Hull wanted

Sim....I have a 233 hull sitting in my yard...decent shape, but really just a hull....in Baltimore....if interested
by martinciarpella
Apr 28th, '12, 11:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ebay project boat
Replies: 4
Views: 988

Bruce wrote:good luck with that price.




He should be happy getting the starting bid.....Back when the economy was doing well, we got ours with a new deck and tuna tower for 20,000.
by martinciarpella
Apr 14th, '12, 22:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charging Question?
Replies: 2
Views: 665

Thanks Kevin, I found a vsr relay that will do what we need.
by martinciarpella
Apr 13th, '12, 11:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charging Question?
Replies: 2
Views: 665

Charging Question?

Gentlemen, I need some help with charging an isolated house bank from port engine altenator which is already charging the crank battery. The house bank is currently grounded to the port engine. Can I attach to the altenator with a solenoid switch between in order to close off the crank battery when ...
by martinciarpella
Feb 21st, '12, 01:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 24 Albemarle
Replies: 6
Views: 2144

Bingo! That why I came here first.....I picked up the boat 2 days ago and haven't done a full research, but now things are alittle more clear -i.e. measuring 23 ft, couldnt find any Albe close to that year, and the hull # apl. Still a beautiful boat and definitely worth the time.
by martinciarpella
Feb 20th, '12, 18:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 24 Albemarle
Replies: 6
Views: 2144

24 Albemarle

Just picked up a 24ft albemarle express model that was doomed for a dumpster down at the local marina. The motor and outdrive were removed. I have never rode on one, but the deep vee hull made impossible to pass up on this one. So here we go, I'm thinking about building a bracket out of aluminum or ...
by martinciarpella
Jan 26th, '12, 08:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rudders
Replies: 7
Views: 2409

What are the size of the bigger rudders compared to the smaller ones?
by martinciarpella
Jan 15th, '12, 19:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: paint color survey
Replies: 35
Views: 14053

In my opinion.......Sea foa green is a color that is gonna lose its appeal real quick in the comin years.................IMO we picked the perfect color ,l and that is white.
by martinciarpella
Dec 28th, '11, 07:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 knot B31
Replies: 12
Views: 3704

lets see two hundred and fifty more horsepower, just about half the fuel economy and severe chine walking at speeds over 30 because installing the "c" shape pockets destroyed the three point stance of the 24degree deadrise and strake bottom. let alone about $200,000 more to build for two knots more...
by martinciarpella
Dec 27th, '11, 21:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 knot B31
Replies: 12
Views: 3704

FACT; 31 bertram fbc with essential weight shifted to stern and lowest center of gravity possible with perfect weight distribution port to starboard will rise on strakes from outer to inner as perfect attitude accelerates at 38 will ride on inner most strakes and vee in 2to 4' waves. and hold perfe...
by martinciarpella
Oct 16th, '11, 07:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos and video from the weekend
Replies: 29
Views: 5789

sure wish striper fishing was that way here in the upper cheapeake.
its dead.




I hear that one......We have in pretty bad up here.
by martinciarpella
Jul 26th, '11, 12:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Alarms
Replies: 69
Views: 12744

This topic is crazy awesome........I'v learned more about engine details in this post then a half ass rebuild we did last summer on a volvo kamd42 which justed dropped a valve a week ago....Didnt think about replacing them cause the "looked" fine. Love this web site
by martinciarpella
Jun 5th, '11, 12:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dirty exhaust water
Replies: 13
Views: 3927

We had the same problem but it was a valve not seating
by martinciarpella
Mar 27th, '11, 19:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fish finder and underwater lights
Replies: 13
Views: 3878

micky wrote:for the underwater lights, www.coastalnightlights.com


Nice but dont think they run on A/C power.
by martinciarpella
Mar 27th, '11, 16:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Bertram Refit Craigslist
Replies: 4
Views: 3555

Ummmm. Very interesting.
by martinciarpella
Jan 28th, '11, 20:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Use It or Lose It
Replies: 13
Views: 3278

We did the same with our 31.
by martinciarpella
Nov 21st, '10, 07:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kamd42 volvos
Replies: 9
Views: 4026

The kamd's are also outfitted with an aftercooler.
by martinciarpella
Nov 15th, '10, 12:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kamd42 volvos
Replies: 9
Views: 4026

Yes there in a 31. The boat tops out about 28kts. 10-4 on the compressor brain, had that issue.
by martinciarpella
Nov 13th, '10, 15:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kamd42 volvos
Replies: 9
Views: 4026

Boating in general is expensive(guess you could stay in the house and save all kind of money).
Bruce....The roots compressor stays on for about 1000rpms, just to get out of the hole then shuts off, but it feels like a rocket ship. when you say high hours can you be more specific for that motor?
by martinciarpella
Nov 13th, '10, 09:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: corrosion on tower?
Replies: 6
Views: 1359

Whats the best way to combat the corrosion when the anodized alum really starts to fade?
by martinciarpella
Nov 13th, '10, 09:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kamd42 volvos
Replies: 9
Views: 4026

kamd42 volvos

Anybody have these motors? or had?......Starting to grow comfortable with the performance especially when the superchargers kick in. Swapping info would be helpful (do have the detailed manuals)
by martinciarpella
Nov 13th, '10, 08:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shell Rotella T vs T1
Replies: 25
Views: 8724

Thank, I'll keep an eye out for you, but may not fishing much more this year. I was out for vetern's day and saw a good lookin B31 out by ft howard, was that you? I was heading toward Balt, so I didn't catch the name on the stern. We didn't get out on the water until about 10am and didn't get anyth...
by martinciarpella
Nov 12th, '10, 19:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shell Rotella T vs T1
Replies: 25
Views: 8724

John..We are right across from Pasadena..North point creek..We have been trolling in the brewerton past couple weeks...Keep an eye out ,we are in a white 31.
by martinciarpella
Oct 17th, '10, 17:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Bertram
Replies: 8
Views: 1933

31 Bertram

Thought I knew what this Boat was about, Now I feel it.
by martinciarpella
Oct 5th, '10, 18:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fiberglassing techniques needed
Replies: 21
Views: 4669

Or resin.
by martinciarpella
Oct 5th, '10, 18:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fiberglassing techniques needed
Replies: 21
Views: 4669

Try to thicken the epoxy first.
by martinciarpella
Sep 12th, '10, 16:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keel on a bertram
Replies: 4
Views: 1116

Keel on a bertram

I know there is goin to be some backlash on this one but what are the benefits of adding a keel to a 31?

What would the disadvantages be?

Anyone kicked this idea around?
by martinciarpella
Jul 11th, '10, 09:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Walt
Replies: 3
Views: 956

As long as there are no major hold ups we should be floating by then.....Sounds good.
by martinciarpella
Jul 8th, '10, 16:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Walt
Replies: 3
Views: 956

Dont mean to hijack the thread, but ran into a friend of yours.....Did not get his name but he drives a dark blue porsche and owns a deadrise. Nice guy...Said you went all out on your berty.
by martinciarpella
Jul 6th, '10, 18:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tournament win.....
Replies: 7
Views: 4029

Nice picture.
by martinciarpella
Jul 5th, '10, 16:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: redone 31......pictures coming soon
Replies: 3
Views: 1315

Well now I know how to post pictures......Time to take photos of the boat.
What do you think matt?
by martinciarpella
Jul 5th, '10, 10:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: redone 31......pictures coming soon
Replies: 3
Views: 1315

redone 31......pictures coming soon

Cant say enough about all the advice my brother and I have received through the website(Alot of just reading post). We are about 2 weeks away from putting her in the water after a long 4 years (thatnks matt) now all we have to do is figure how to post pictures. She will rest in the upper chesapeake ...