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Gene, I was looking for you today....i guess the women took you shopping instead ...lol Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

thanks guys i will look for american zincs a hammer and a scuba tank.... Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

Tim, I was there. Right about shopping, but that isn't what got me. My kids had some stomach virus last week, and it caught up to me about 3:30 in the afternoon. I had to go home sooner than I wanted. I felt like crap. We were at the "Village" right about then too. Probably saved myself a lot of money. It wouldn't have been right trying to hook up and passing this around. I need to get rid of it for the weekend. West End NOAA permitting. Gene Dugan

I just got an electric (110V) Brownlie Hooka rig today. Will let you know how it works out when I get a chance to try it. I plan to keep it on the boat for all offshore trips, just in case. I figured carrying spare props without any way to change them was just asking for trouble via Murphy's laws. Check out the Hooka: http://www.browniedive.com/hooka/elc110.shtml quote:Originally posted by photo finish thanks guys i will look for american zincs a hammer and a scuba tank.... Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC Sean Burlingham "Island Time" 1987 Bertram 33 SF Melbourne, FL

very good sean ,you will like that for cleaning the bottom ...i have the 100' brownie hose that attatches to a dive tank that sits on the boat or dinghy which is great fun especially for the kids Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

Now that the engines have 115 hours on them already time for their second oil change already... It is now time for the interior...Wood sole is going in next week.I have decided on a solid 3/8" mahogany for its look , hardness, and its durability.I also am putting wood shutters in to match. Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

Tim, Boy that floor is going to be a little dark but I think will look great. I agree with your choice of solid planks. Make sure you can pull the refer out with the floor in . Otherwise you'll have to leave a removeable piece in front of it, like I did. Frank Price

Roger that about the fridge The mahogany is prefinished and not real dark and believe it or not it matches the teak trim pretty close, it actually matches the teak trim better than the prefinished teak i was looking at.....thats the funny thing about prefinished woods you have to look at the finished piece as well as the region that the wood comes from.Both of those factors affect the shade a lot. Frank I am sure i am not telling you something that you already didnt know i know my next project will be to get rid of that fine oak laminate. Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

I now have the new shutters installed... img][img]http://www.bertram33.com/images/uploads ... utter1.jpg[/img][img]http://www.bertram33.com/images/uploads ... utter2.jpg[/img] Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

Wow Tim. Those look great. I did'nt even know you were having them done. I'm assuming they're custom. Mind if I ask what the cost was? Tough lamp though.[:D] Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA

...also Since you've now got over 100 hours on the engines, have you notice any difference in WOT and cruising speeds? Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA

I do not even know yet how much they cost because i am lucky enough to trade some(a lot) photography for them.The guy who did them did an outstanding job with the angles. when i see him i was going to suggest he keep the pattern in case someone else might want to spend the big bucks. I have 165 hours now and the speed seems the same.Of course i keep adding weight. Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

Unreal! That's awesome.

They look great, but I have one question, what about cabin flex? Do you think that would be a problem with the wood frame? Mike just plain addicted

cabin flex on a bertram?......thats obscene[8D] Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC