21 Hull #136...Restoration...Started

[Islandtrader]

Where did you end up picking up the 383 stroker?

I have done a lot of shopping. 2 things were of importance to me; Service and Price. Hard to find both.

I found a dealer in Fort Myers Fl.(that is about 70 miles from me). He runs a real nice tight shop and has loads of experience with Mercury and Offshore racing boats. His price was very competitive, but his knowledge and patience with my concerns were excellent.

Pricing was in the same ballpark as Marine Power.

I just wanted some one close by so if I had a problem it would not be a hassle getting work done. Plus when I get the motor in he said I will give you 1/2 dozen props to try and we will get you dialed in.

If you want any more info. send me a pm.

Do you have your Bertram listed on any other sight? I am sure the guys here would like to take a look.

[Old'sCool]

""Do you have your Bertram listed on any other sight? I am sure the guys here would like to take a look.
""

I would! I love those boats!! There are a few here in Chas. SC that are gorgeous!

[Islandtrader]

Well one thing I learned so far on this adventure of "Restoring" an old boat is to quote Thomas Edison...


"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work"



After getting the 21 to the dealer to install the engine package I learn that the "old stringer mounts" are to narrow and not tall enough for the " new mounting system".

So he tells me what needs to get done and I go and get the boat.

Normally this is should not be a big deal, but I live on bridge-less barrier island (I know it's tough ) and must take the ferry back and forth. Besides being a PIA getting it on and off it costs extra $$. Oh well the price we pay for our toy's.

So here is the deal.

Transom Cut Out







Thickness 2 1/8



New transom assembly




Mock up of new motor mount





Both sides




Raw glass and epoxy





Paint and looking good again







Next week back to the dealer and hopefully everything will be on track

[lost2a6]

Looks great! However that seems like a lot of crap for a nickel. Seems like the dealer could of got some heavy gauge (3/8")3"x3" stainless angle and just through bolted through the side of the engine stringer and then bolt the engine to the angle. I do agree that the way you did it looks original.

[Bushwacker]

Hey Terry,

If it was EASY, everyone would have an old restored SeaCraft! Hang in there, it's looking really nice! You're just about to get to the fun part . . . installing all that new boat jewelery! Denny

[Islandtrader]

Looks great! However that seems like a lot of crap for a nickel. Seems like the dealer could of got some heavy gauge (3/8")3"x3" stainless angle and just through bolted through the side of the engine stringer and then bolt the engine to the angle. I do agree that the way you did it looks original.

I agree on both parts. There was a reason he did not want to do the L bracket thing and for the life of me I can't remember why. Oh well worked out for the best any way.

[Islandtrader]

Just Back And Lookin' Strong

Well after some delays and other misc. stuff I finally got the boat back from the Merc Dealer.

I had the dealer install the engine package, the shifter and the steering. This was the best money spent so far. Very reasonable and no deep learning curve

While the boat was on the trailer it was a good time to get the thing double bunked and to have a bow catcher installed.

Now at least I will have a few things to do in between fairing and sanding.

Stroke it baby






Just had to put in the gauge's and see what they looked like.



Now the Tilt Steering



Shifter



Bow Catcher



Double Bunk





This weekend project will be to draw some reference lines on the hull and get all the weight in so I can drop it in the water on Monday and see where the water line sets...then I can cut in the scupper holes

[Seacraft84]

Man this thing is going to be bad ass. Wish I could come across one of these to be restored. Keep up the good work.

[wtenglish]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[McGillicuddy]

Looking strong, indeed. That Stroker looks Grrreat! ...

So does the dash. Did you re-chrome the instrument panel or what? What other gauges will join the set? Brand?
What steering package did you go with - apparently compatible w/the old wheel?

What are you plans for electronics?

Just around the bend now... keep them updates comin'