Senot Bert

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Senor Bert

Some photos from when I got down there a couple of days ago

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That doesn't look too too bad, it's fixable!! Just let the dust settle, and see what you can do. You have a whole winter to go yet.
 
Surveyor says that the breach in the hull bottom has to be inpected and repaired by first pulling the cockpit floor and then the main fuel tank.
Then the bulkhead tabbing all have to be inspected. Especially for a hull that was being banged repeatedly for hours by othe big boats.
The rudders are both tweaked as are the shafts, the rudders are actually pointed in diff directions indicating other issues in the steering components.
Te props are both tweaked, one of them pretty badly.
The skegs that hold the cutlass bearings are both tweaked.
Basically all new running gear is needed.
The both would have to be faired and sanded and awl gripped which is a 8-10 thousand job on a boat this size.
The stainless bow rail is mangled up and needs to be replaced.
No idea on any bulkhead engine room or transmissions yet, or inside components for the cabin.
So it is going to be a very expensive proposition to repair.
With a lot of unknowns.
 
Well let me know when you are available to get your butt up here.
Cause everyone else will be tied up for a couple of years
 
OMG Willy
I am so sorry for you and all the people affected by this storm.I suppose their are many options and I know you will choose the best one. God bless .
 
Man that sucks. Knew how excited you were about your new boat from the video and everything...

Hopefully you can get it fixed in the near future...

rkc
 
willy said:
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Breaks my heart to read the extent of the work would have to be done on that breach in the bottom of the hull...if it could all be done from outside, then doable...but pullin floor and tank...gets dicey, then toss in the running gear R&R...$$$ add up quick...Problem is, it still LOOKS good...I almost wish it was busted in half...that way it'd be an easy call...the good news; there's another out there w/your name on it...you just haven't met her yet...

In light of all the devastation around you and all our V20 brothers up there, I know you are thankful for the truly important aspects of life...y'all stay safe up there...this will take time to parse through, but all will be past in the future...keep yer hair combed...
 
Thanks for the thoughts Oz

And Barnagat no adjuster yet, they say it will be awhile. They suggested I get my own adjuster and forward ti to them.
But I don't know anyone for that. Has to be multiple disciplines involved. Glass man, mechanic etc.

If anyone up here knows anyone who does that sort of thing please let me know.
 
willy said:
Thanks for the thoughts Oz

And Barnagat no adjuster yet, they say it will be awhile. They suggested I get my own adjuster and forward ti to them.
But I don't know anyone for that. Has to be multiple disciplines involved. Glass man, mechanic etc.

If anyone up here knows anyone who does that sort of thing please let me know.
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You mentioned a surveyor...and you can ask the marina owner...bet they can steer you toward the man you need...
 
I wouldn't worry about pulling the cockpit out, not that big of a deal,glas-teck in Florida actually makes new cockpit liners for older Bertrams so you can get rid of about 500 lbs of excess. Local glass guy here has made his own floors and done several bertrams
 
So long as the engines and trans are good, you can often times find a 28 in need of repower for under $5K in good shape minus engines and trans. There is one down here by me that can be had with a triple axle trailer and tuna tower for about $6K with no engines or trans.
 
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So long as the engines and trans are good, you can often times find a 28 in need of repower for under $5K in good shape minus engines and trans. There is one down here by me that can be had with a triple axle trailer and tuna tower for about $6K with no engines or trans.
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Whoa, DUDE!!...Might be just the Rx needed here...big transportation ticket, but if it's in as good shape as Willy's...hmm...:sand:
 
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