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by lobsta1
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Replace/refurbish flybridge doors
Replies: 9
Views: 368

Re: Replace/refurbish flybridge doors

Yes, there is no backer. I might be going to the boat on Sunday& will check the thickness.
Al
by lobsta1
Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Replace/refurbish flybridge doors
Replies: 9
Views: 368

Re: Replace/refurbish flybridge doors

Mike I "think" it is 1/4".
Al
by lobsta1
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Replace/refurbish flybridge doors
Replies: 9
Views: 368

Re: Replace/refurbish flybridge doors

Mike, they are just a simple rectangle hinged on the outboard side so they swing open against the side of the bridge. They have a simple surface mounted slide latch to keep them closed. There is a piece of poly carbonate screwed in above to direct water away at the top. I probably won't be back to t...
by lobsta1
Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Replace/refurbish flybridge doors
Replies: 9
Views: 368

Re: Replace/refurbish flybridge doors

Hi Mike, don't you have the dark plexiglass doors? Anything wrong with them or do you just want something else?
Al

P.S. Did you ever get your windlass installed?
by lobsta1
Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:21 am
Forum: Bertram 33 Sportfisher
Topic: repair after storm
Replies: 6
Views: 477

Re: repair after storm

https://www.hightidemarine.cc/

Danny Piedra is the guy to talk to.


Al
by lobsta1
Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Breaking the ice
Replies: 6
Views: 557

Re: Breaking the ice

Hi Tony, my 1st choice would be the impellor. Think about it. Out then in again 13 gal. per engine. The pumping back in is with cold oil. Second choice would be an air look on the normal output side. Good luck Al P.S If a line from one of the engines is easily accessible pull that off & see if y...
by lobsta1
Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: Bertram 33 Convertible
Topic: Leak
Replies: 4
Views: 756

Re: Leak

Doug, don't remember what the cabin looks like. Do you have a vinyl liner on the hull side. Could it be leaking in a cleat, hull joint, etc. and then running down behind the vinyl? Can you sprinkle talc powder & see if then you pick up a trail. Just suggestions. Good luck Al P.S. I'm glad somebo...
by lobsta1
Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Maxwell windlass
Replies: 1
Views: 341

Re: Maxwell windlass

On my 1978 FBC the piece I cut out for the windlass was about 31mm thick. Instead of a vertical windlass have you considered going to a horizontal type windlass? Everything sits above deck. You might have to get longer studs. To cover the existing holes you could use a piece of starboard as a pad. G...
by lobsta1
Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Windlass Install with Pulpit
Replies: 11
Views: 789

Re: Windlass Install with Pulpit

Mike, if it's that close, I wouldn't worry about it. The anchor well on our boats is so deep it shouldn't be a problem. Unless you intend to put over 600' of rode in there.
Al
by lobsta1
Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Windlass Install with Pulpit
Replies: 11
Views: 789

Re: Windlass Install with Pulpit

Mike, general rule of thumb is to mount it over the deepest part of the anchor well. I don't have a pulpit so I had no problem doing that. Don't really remember the details as it was over 20 years ago. I did reinforce under the deck with 3/4" plywood epoxied in place. Also used a 1/4" alum...
by lobsta1
Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 8
Views: 798

Re: Where is everybody?

Unfortunately there are only a few of us left that come on here.
Al
by lobsta1
Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Battery Charger
Replies: 11
Views: 782

Re: Battery Charger

Mike, my old battery box was rotted so I built a new one. I have 3 batteries with long measurement running athwart ship & I have one beside them running fore n aft. They are Grp 31 Duracell batteries. At my age they are much easier to handle than the old Grp 4d's I had in there. They also last l...
by lobsta1
Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Battery Charger
Replies: 11
Views: 782

Re: Battery Charger

I forgot to paste in the link to what I have.


[url]https://www.promariner.com/en/p/63140/P ... -1240P[url]
by lobsta1
Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Battery Charger
Replies: 11
Views: 782

Re: Battery Charger

Mike I put this one in years ago. No problems & since I live on board all summer, it gets used a lot. I have two battery banks. Each bank consists of two Grp 31 105 amp AGM batteries.
How did you make out with the windlass install?

Al
by lobsta1
Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 12
Views: 958

Re: Greetings

Tony, the die grinder with a double cut carbide burr is very controllable. I use a cone shape burr. With the tension off the bolts, sometimes you can just use vise grips to work the stud out. Actually I'm remembering I ground off the nuts on the back side of the coupling. I think I then used a 25&qu...