New electronics console (to the right of the helm) ... previously electronics were mounted overhead. Glasstech did a nice job making the...
I would like to see a photo of Glory Daze with the new glass ... I think my side windows have leaked some ... we have cleaned up the area ... I'll...
It's been a tough process ... the boat is 600 miles away ... I'm working through a local Captain and a bunch of subs ... and at this point, I'm...
Everything in the photos is Schooners Varnish ... I like the look of the Salon that was done years ago using Schooners Varnish but I'm less happy...
My 1984 Bertram 54 will be going back in the water in just two days. It has the 12V71TI engines. Changes include one fresh overhaul with low...
Sure is ... Charman Enterprises can rebuild the helm and rebuild or provide the new K-19 ram. High Tide Marine - will have the rest. I'm...
If those photos were of the actual boat, then it certainly does not seem like they built a "mock up" of a boat. They may have err'd horribly when...
Or you could find a good "Household Servant" and teach that person to be a Captain:-) I have found that $300/day on a 1099 is a good start for...
Yes ... it will be in perfect condition ... all issues addressed by restoration or replacement. I look forward to cruising it down to Puerto Rico...
Here's one of the new top going on. 3 weeks to go.
Here is my 1984 Bertram 54 .. 5 months into the refit now .. looking forward to bringing her home. The new enclosure is going on today -...
Thanks for your replys ... my carpenter is sending several samples of the teak he is using with a variety of finishes applied. One possiblity...
The stress is on as my 5 month project to freshen up my 1984 Bertram 54 is scheduled to wrap up within a month. One of the things I really like...
What a fantastic boat and amazing project. I think if I pulled up the teak on the deck and saw all the rust, I would have just cried and...
There is something enormously satisfying about saving ... and enjoying one of these older boats. And ... since I couldn't afford a newer one...
Windows stay ... fortunately ... or else no doubt that would be another $50k project ... No ... with the glassed front and dark tinted glass I...
It started out in December when I bought the 1984 Bertram 54 I "had to have". I made my list of items that had to be repaired or replaced while...
My understanding is that the 383 stroker does not really produce 400 hp even though that is advertised by some of the companies ... 375hp ... yes...
OK - here are the two photos sized properly ... I was unable to edit the previous so that can be deleted.
Showing off the new rub rail on my 1984 Bertram 54. I didn't do the work myself but it sure feels great! [IMG]
