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Carl

Yannis wrote: ↑Dec 15th, '23, 23:06 Carl,

Hit this on you tube:

“Process of making unusual form for aquarium like a beautiful woman body”

I wasn’t sure where that was going to go…but very cool. Interesting idea to make a mold. Not sure how much heat it can take, but easy to find out.

Carl

….thank you for this gem of information which reminds me that after 25 years of ownership For those not familiar with B31 front windows I say "effect" because there is no hinge, the interaction of the top of the window frame and the fixed frame act as a hinge. Lift the window up far enough and the ...

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John- Where did you find Captain Pats build on Santiagos boat? I had looked in building tips a couple times for ideas n info. One thing for sure, I'm not glassing the frames...well I say that now. Once things get going directions change. Captain Pat excelled in glasswork, it is not my strong point. ...

Carl

Tony Meola wrote: ↑Dec 14th, '23, 22:01 Better on the beach then spend all that money to run it offshore. Then they just go and steal from all the good lumps for fishing to rebuild the beaches.

Sounds like the government working at its best. Like paving a road before it gets dug up for a sewer project.

Carl

Replacing the stringers n bulkheads is part of the job...the other part is removing and replacing everything else. Ugh. If going that route maybe consider a donor hull and move everything over. Did I say ugh?

Carl

Slick thinking about welding SS plate and bolting on. So you went 5", wow, that is a good bit longer.
Thanks for info, Anthony.

Carl

One step forward and two steps back...ugh. I'll ditto Tony on the wood in stringers was only there as a form for fiberglass and not structural. Bulkheads and other wood items...maybe it's not so bad. You are right, so frustrating dealing with "Yes People" who do not follow through. So many incidents...

Carl

Thanks Tony- Removing the frame is a few steps ahead of where I am. I'm working on opening the frame to remove the curved side panels, maybe the front windows. I was hoping to lighten up the frame some and get an idea of how it's going to come apart before totally committing to the entire frame remo...

Carl

Thanks Neil, I'll add that to my To Do list. Should be relatively painless.

How far did you extend Neil?? I was thinking 2-3" and I think I have some flat bronze stock around that size.

Carl

Doug, I appreciate the offer! Thank you. If I have to destructively remove mine, I may take you up on it. I am still in the hopeful phase of thinking I can open up the frame to remove the panels intact. So far wire brushing, penetrating oil, heat, and impact driver have not provided the slightest re...

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Sooo...on facebook the curved windows were bent cold in place. Cold bend in place is an option that never occurred to me and something I will be trying. Still have to get the frames apart, but it does ease my mind having to heat n bend. I was afraid of getting plastic too hot...it bends nice, looks ...

Carl

sounds like fun on a waverunner, on a boat with people aboard, not so much.

Carl

Is that less than 30k to replicate with windows and the knowledge that it fits as it should or just a fiberglass copy? I'm thinking a good portion of the cost is in the designing, mock-up, prototyping and installations to proof the item so most of the kinks are worked out. I do agree with you Tony, ...

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Believe it or not, its the wettest boat I've ever had. I removed the front teak spray rails as they were rotted and it was a huge mistake. On windy days all the spray goes directly towards the captain. Gee I never experienced that on a 31 Bertram....must be a Hatteras thing. LOL, I'm quite familiar...

Carl

An enclosure,,, what to keep the beautiful warm water off you, sure just rub it in!

Lol,

Looks great !

Carl

I think I have gone full circle finding myself right where I started. Going full circle was helpful in realizing there are definite alternatives to reaching my goal. Seeing clearly out the helm windows, aesthetically pleasing, keeping same look and function with opening front window, not spending mo...

Carl

But you do have a mold, the old window frame becomes the plug.

No doubt it’s alot of work, but 30k is a lot of money too.

Carl

I like those Peter, they do open up design possibilities.

Carl

Tony I think they started already from the looks of the pictures on the VEEM website. Looks like they are going after the performance boats where the money is. I say that as the wheels shown are all splined hubs. It makes sense that they went after the bid dollar outboard market first to get their W...

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Francesco, Yes, from inside the cabin, I do like the look of those hatches. They open it up with additional visibility and fresh air. Where I differ from your opinion is the outside look of the hatches. What I see are hatches cut in where a windshield went, in the process losing the sleek modern lin...

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Bob- The flat window panels and tracks are a snap, the issue for me is the curved corner sections. I'm 90% sure I can replicate...it's the 10% what if I cannot that gets me crazy. Maybe I'll make a form of the curved window in place and try to replicate that before opening the can or worms...also kn...

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Peter- If I was spending that kind of money, I'd have it built the way I want. If going to install a hatch in place of the opening windows...why not glass the front incorporating a hatch, portholes, or vents into the design?

Carl

I can pony up a boat, we just need to find somebody with a good bank account.

Carl

Higher upfront cost is to be expected with the onset of new technology. If they perform as expected that should come down as they become more common. Hopefully, it will be the same with this tech eventually. Ditto LOl, I tried to say what Daniel just said in a few words...after two or three ramblin...

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Very Nice Jason! I'm glad you were able to sneak a couple of extra trips in before calling it a season! I love the end-of-year fishing trips when the weather cooperates. When it doesn't...well that's why I pulled mine. The boat does look great! Looks like we have the same rudders, how do you feel yo...

Carl

Yannis wrote: ↑Nov 30th, '23, 16:37 Carl, do I suspect an initial flirt towards Hp augmentation?

I built it for more hp, but no I am more than happy with what I have.

Carl

I take my hat off to the guy; this is what's known as building a better mousetrap (but for now, more expensive). I couldn't agree with you more Tommy. It is one thing to have an idea, and a whole different ballpark to turn that idea into a reality. If it truly is revolutionary I expect there will b...

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I forgot you do commercial too...not as much fun when you add the "have to" and picking the nice days is not so much of an option. I heard about the Bluefin chasing bunker on top of the water over by Breezy Point, maybe next year for that. Tom did you ever rebuild the 6BTA's and install or still run...

Carl

Thanks for sharing the Sharrow prop info with us Cam. It is a tough comparison when you were a bit over propped with the Merc wheel. My guess is if you lost a little pitch on that wheel your top end would be a bit less, and the motor would have more low-end push. Fewer gallons per hour burnt at the ...

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1962 31 wrote: ↑Nov 29th, '23, 09:48 i had to fish yesterday 40 knot breeze 27 degrees when we left the dock.
thank god for the buss heater to cook my hands every 10 minutes brutal !!!!

Yup...but still beatz working!

Carl

The way the boat shuddered drifting into a small nun buoy I cannot image what it would be like to hit one when moving. I can see sinking as a result without a doubt. Fishing alone is the norm for me. At that time no inflatable was worn. I did decide to buy and start wearing one a couple of seasons a...

Carl

I hear you Peter, I troll alot and the ability to see what's ahead would be nice from the cockpit. One upside to the express configuration is it's just a step up to see. My last boat I had the canvas bimini top made tall with clear plastic so I had an unobstructed view. The canvas guy argued with me...

Carl

Hmm, that is an interesting thought over a V-berth configuration.

Carl

May it be the 1st of many!

Well deserved! Your build was a tough one, but you made it through.

Thanks for sharing.

Carl

Carl

Looks like a great ending to a good year! Boy I remember fishing in the winter with dad... shoveling the boat before going out. Pulling the anchor to move to another spot under the VZ bridge, sounds of the cars n trucks reverberating from under the bridge, seeing the Christmas lights on houses and a...

Carl

I love the Billfish! I’d take one of those over the CC, including the Valhalla. Unless I could have two boats or fishing / boating a different area. I like how we can decide which is more practical, a Cobra or Bugatti… lol. Friend / customer built a beautiful Cobra replica… the car was off the wall ...

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Yannis, I understood your original question and decided to be a pain answering from another direction. Kinda like I want to say “put on a 28”. Well that would be a pair of the OXO 300 hp diesel outboards. They would go on… go in, that I have little idea. I would think one of the motors similar to yo...

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If altering the boat from stock is not an option for more hp, how about altering the motor to gain more hp. Not my thing to squeeze more out of a diesel as I believe it goes against what I think a diesel should be, but I believe it can be done. Pump n injectors modified to push in more fuel, maybe c...

Carl

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours…to those friends outside the Thanksgiving arena..,I give thank to you for being part of our sandbox.

Carl

Carl

Peter, That Valhalla is a gorgeous boat and a beast, it’s remarkable how beautiful a boat it is. But I think I still like the one you just repowered better. Leaving money out of the equation, if I could only have one boat of the two, it would be my 31, or my 31 with Peters new power. I admire the V...

Carl

franzmerenda wrote: ↑Nov 23rd, '23, 02:26
These days, to make boat dreams come true with money, a pile is not enough; you'd need an Everest of Benjamins.

francesco

Very true, a stack of money does not go as far as it used to.

Carl

No no no…

I opened link without my reading glasses expecting to C 8 Striped Bass. AND U gave us the 4 letter S WorD. That’s just wrong.

Carl

If I had to choose from a big CC I’d go with the Valhalla….but I don’t so I won’t. Diesel outboards,..I’ve seen’em, yup a cool factor. I’m still not sold on hanging 50k motor or 2 a couple inches off the water, salt water at that. Super small light high power diesel…I’m not feeling it. That said, if...

Carl

I have to imagine that as horsepower goes up the service life of these motors goes down. 627 HP is a lot of punch to squeeze into an OB cowling. Maybe measured in 100’s of hours instead of 1,000’s. It is only money and outboards, have a problem unbolt and install a new one n done. Oh, except there ...

Carl

Yannis wrote: ↑Nov 21st, '23, 23:11 Carl,

This company with the hybrid Jeep only serves the USA and Canada, d@mn it!!
I was ready to place an order when a pop up informed me of this limitation, d@mn it again!

Aww…sorry Yannis. If you want I’ll pick one up n you can come borrow it.

Carl

I've been meaning to give that stuff a try for years. I'll have to be on the lookout for it again. Thanks

Carl

Francesco, Congratulations on your purchase of the Best Boat Ever Built! I love the open layout your dreaming of. Removing that forward ledge into V-berth opens the place up. The frames you may be dreaming awhile as those I believe are not stock Bertram Frames. But you never know, someone may have p...

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curved corners that I replaced about 20 years ago and have been zealously protecting ever since. I kick myself, the former steward had a line on a place that had made the curved panels when I bought the boat. By the time I got around to thinking about replacing the company closed up. And my two bit...

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And to 625hp outboards. I had no idea folks were producing outboards that large. I need to be less oblivious. Sorry, my bad 627hp outboards https://www.yachtworld.com/research/powerful-outboard-engine-ever-seven-marine-627/ . . Yep, different strokes for different folks. I don’t begrudge anyone how...

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