I just tuned into this discussion. This boat was way ahead of it's time. Fast forward to today and what do you see? Euro styled bubble boats that...
Interesting concept Fish. I am thinking about the rate of water transfer in relation to speed of roll. If you fish in open water large rollers...
All of the 35' Bertram Flybridge Sport Fish hulls have keels exactly as shown in my previous photo. Yes, I just had a discussion with a fellow...
Thanks for posting the links. It's nice to see some good project documentation. I love the shot of you drinking the beer while watching epoxy...
Yes, go with a nice MIG welder. Do not buy junk. If you plan to do any aluminum the MIG will handle it as well if you have the right machine....
No. It has standard power and no modifications. Fuel capacity in the new tank is the same as original, and it occupies the original location. I...
I have given that some thought as well. On this hull they should not generate any lift because it will nose dive and become ill handling. They...
Manie B - What happened to the previous boats? Is there a market to sell such a vessel or do you still have the entire fleet? Passion is what...
No. The skeg provides no prop protection at all. It is a twin screw deep V design and the props are wide open for impact with floating debris. As...
Here is a stock Bertram 35 with keel, similar to what I am proposing for the 28. It's relatively small, yet helps dampen the roll at rest. The 25,...
Maine B - I'm new on the forum and just have to ask - does your wife know you're building that toy in the basement? :D All kidding aside, I wish...
The only reason powder coating has become so popular is due to environmental regulations regarding solvents and hazardous waste. And unlike paint,...
Similar to the float and mast of an Aqua Cat sailboat but horizontal? The way this boat rolls so violently at times would most likely tear it...
You must mean those rocker stoppers. Kind of like hanging mushroom anchors off the side of the boat :eek: That's just not my style and it...
Agreed on the resale devaluation. As the old saying goes, there is an *** for every seat. But some seats can become tricky or next to impossible...
Thanks guys. These are the kinds of replies that I was expecting. I've owned the boat for 11 years already. Normally we use it as a pocket...
About 20 years ago, I found older hard copies of the Westlawn Yacht Design program at the town dump of all places! I do not mean that in a bad...
Hello fellow boat junkies and designers, I'm new to this site and stumbled upon it while searching for information on improving stability at rest...
