Bertram33 User Forum

Gene, This may be a little closer than going to New Zealand: [:D] BEP Marine Inc 412 Huddleston Road Peachtree City, GA.30269 United States of America Phone +1 770 486 6770 Fax +1 770 486 6676 Toll Free 877 730 3700 [url="mailto:sales@bepmarineinc.com"]sales@bepmarineinc.com[/url] 1979 Bertram 33' FBC ALEXANDRA Port Richey, Florida

The thing I don't like about the halogens is that they typically get really hot, and I don't want to add a fire hazard to the boat. One idea I'm entertaining is those flexible light strips that you see people putting around their pool decks. They don't get hot and throw quite a bit of light. Placed in the track along the ceiling I think they would light up the cabin okay, but you wouldn't be able to actually see them. Only trouble with those is they are 110 V so away from shorepower and no genny running, no good light. Sean Burlingham "Island Time" 1987 Bertram 33 SF Melbourne, FL SBurlingham@cfl.rr.com

Sean, Just sent you an email. Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF

Sean... I have installed the lights you mention (called by my elect. supplier "rope lights") as hidden ambient lighting in the house I am presently finishing. I first saw them in a strip club somewhere while on a business trip I think. They are probably a little dim to use as the only light source in a salon, but might be useful in a bunk cabin or forepeak. I buy them cut to my required length (they have to be cut in increments of 3 bulbs I believe) and pay by the linear foot. A couple of days ago I saw them in precut lengths in my local Lowes home improvement store, so you can but a small length to test. BTW: I posted a couple of days ago the schedule for the sea trial and surveys for the boat I have an offer pending on.. see my last post on my old "I finally bit the bullet" post. The sea trial is tomorrow (Thurs) afternoon! Frank B - IRGuy@aol.com Somewhere between having made an offer and passing papers

quote:Originally posted by IRGuy I first saw them in a strip club somewhere while on a business trip I think. Frank B, I'm starting to like you more and more! Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA

Doug, I am surprised that he even noticed the lights! [;)] 1979 Bertram 33' FBC ALEXANDRA Port Richey, Florida

I didn't think that one was going to just sail by with no mention. [8D] David Sumich 1986 SF - 33 Megabites Huntington Harbour, CA Forum Administrator

I saw white rope lighting in a 1987 or 1988 33' Bertram with diesels for sale in Jacksonville, FL next to mine 2 years ago. The rope lighting ran length wise front to back in the salon along the ceiling on both sides with a on/off toggle switch. They were used as accent lighting/mood lighting. I did like how they looked. They also used the rope lighting under the cockpit coaming with a on/off toggle switch. They provided nice accent lighting in the cockpit. Brian '90 Bertram 33' FBC Never Say Never Westbrook, CT (Homeport) Kinnelon, NJ (Home)

quote:I first saw them in a strip club somewhere while on a business trip I think. I just want to go on his "Business Trips"! [}:)] 1979 Bertram 33' FBC ALEXANDRA Port Richey, Florida

Gee guys... be gentle, I am a grandfather after all! I will make a deal with y'awl... (ex Yankee trying to speak southernese).. If I ever meet any of you.. I promise to take you to a strip club! Frank B - IRGuy@aol.com Somewhere between having made an offer and passing papers

I got a email from Danny @ High Tide. He wants me to send him a picture of the salon light set-up. Must be several configurations. Probably Bertram trying to use up inventory before they took the 33 out of production. I mentioned the rope lights earlier. They do make them in 12V. I don't think they would produce enough light, even if doubled up inside where the current lights are located. I may be wrong, but it's worth checking it out. Gene Dugan

Frank, for an ex-yankee y'awl learn fast! Doug... take note here he is speaking southernese! [:D] 1979 Bertram 33' FBC ALEXANDRA Port Richey, Florida

quote:Originally posted by IRGuy If I ever meet any of you.. I promise to take you to a strip club! That would be cool. I here they're supposed to be a lot of fun! Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA

quote:If I ever meet any of you.. I promise to take you to a strip club! Hey Doug, I suggest that as soon as Frank has his Bertram that we have a rendezvous in N.C. at Frank's favorite strip club, seeing that we all have never been to one before! [;)] [:p] 1979 Bertram 33' FBC ALEXANDRA Port Richey, Florida

quote:Originally posted by Capt. Ed Doug... take note here he is speaking southernese! [:D] 1979 Bertram 33' FBC ALEXANDRA Port Richey, Florida Is that the same thing as speaking red neck?[;)] Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA