bertram31.com

Wow - Thats the boat!

I never saw it in that state, only pieces later.

Do you have any more photos of the "original"-

Thanks,

Just completed a rudder shelf w. coosa-

Looks great-

How do you post pics?

Thanks,

I'd like to duplicate the font, color, style from the VRMC, Virginia Marine Patrol B31's-
Can't find any photos via google, does anyone here have photos of the names/sterns of these B31's?

Hoping someone has before and after photos of the rehabs of the boats-

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the leads-

Appreciated.

Timely question- Am interested in a pulpit as well- Would like one where the stem/shank of the anchor is "inside" the pulpit with the just flukes visible below.

I've looked at the high tide version- but doesn't show it loaded an anchor. Any thoughts appreciated-

Someone mentioned a weapon- be careful declaring in the Bahamas I ran into problems declaring a weapon/ammo. If you clear at a smaller custom confirm hours. Showed up once on a Sat afternoon, had to wait until Monday. Get Dodges Cruising Guide. There is a better nav map chip (can't remember which co...

I'm sure someone has repowered their B31 w. this engine- If so, what size gear? Have you been happy.
One consideration is Striper fishing and would prefer not to put a trolling valve on-

Thanks,

Walterk- Anchoring w. the family- don't want the wife to get her hands dirty... John- I've got an EZ pull on a Parker- good systems- but like you said they are on quite a few dead rises- which aren't exactly things of beauty. Didn't know if anyone had experience with a windlass that operates on the ...

Very timely subject looking to add a pulpit and windlass- The self contained systems aren't the most attractive? Are there any other options that would allow one person to operate the boat and handle the anchor?

Thanks,

Still looking for a vendor for the Alum. Window Frames? found a local company that will duplicate the windows, but they cant duplicate the frames? Thanks,

Thanks for the input-

I've reached out to American are there any other vendors?

Are there sources to replace the alum frames around windows?

Has anyone tried to re annodize?

Anything to help on the removal/repair is appreciated?

Thanks,

The conduit is a great idea-
The windows are a mess and am sorting through that now- going to try to replace the window and alum frames. Want to keep the steering station-
Thanks,

Good suggestion to review wiring to the bridge-

As I said it was a "plan", and plans change... I just want to make sure ALL the decisions are made at the right time. Specifically while the boat is open.

Thanks for the welcome-

The old tank has been removed and a new alum. tank going in place.

Working on a FBC- Heres the plan- Rehab the exterior (pull the engines, stringers, seacocks, electronics, repaint hull/topsides, repair floor supports) this winter run the boat for a season then on to the interior. Are there any decisions that should be made now that will save time/effort when doing...

Wow-

I hadn't thought about the grab rail but it makes sense.
The black lexan looks sharp-
Thanks for the info and more importantly the photos-

In the process of repainting, stringers, chroming... an older FBC. Have been poking around this site which has been great-

Has any one considered a forward leaning windshield for the fly bridge?

Thanks in advance,

Dick Bertram did win the Newport Bermuda sailboat race a record 3 times (record still stands) with Carleton Mitchell aboard Finesstre (sp?)-