I Avoided This Part Of The Bertram Project For Years But It's Finally Done And Time To Move On!

It seems like there's always one step in any project that you agonize over and when you get it done everything else just kind of flows much better. Keep the good stuff coming.

I never thought of using a masonry bit to drill epoxy. I’ll have to try that next time.

I have a suggestion for your transom seat. Make it so that it can folded up. That way I could fold down for friends and family on a boat ride, or fold it up in case you want to go fishing. You can have cushions made for when it’s used as seating. Just put them in the v-berth for when it’s folded up for fishing. Take it for what it’s worth. Just an idea. Call me when you’re in Rhode Island visiting Total Boat (I’m a dummy🤣)for more great ideas!🤣🤣🤣

I like the trick/tip with the long drill bit. I watch your videos for the information and tips that you provide. I was hoping you were going to show us a trick on getting the epoxy into the syringe without making a mess. Thanks for the effort you put into your videos. 👍

New subscriber hear great channel I’ve had a patch of internal delamination I have cut it out so do I rough up existing glass? It looks very smooth so I take it that’s the external layer I’m laying against

Nice pair of sterndrives would look just lovely..... 😉

Hey Andy , just a thought on keeping those holes intact and aligned , what about using a plastic straw ? leave a 1/4 inch of straw sticking out , then finish with your filler .? then you would know exactly where to drill ? just a thought .

you inspire me :)

Great to see you back working on the Bertram and making progress🙂

I went to the local boat show recently. Talked to the Alexseal guy at the booth. Boy was he disappointing to talk to. Any question I had, he shrugged and said "I don't know". If it wasn't for your glowing reviews, and proof the product works well, I would have written them off. Thanks for what you do.

I use Jell-O shot syringes from Amazon to fill holes

If you want to get straight holes get a piece of 2x2 timber 3 or 4 inches long and drill a hole in the centre of it with a LONG drill bit. Make sure that hole is square and true so that the hole is perfectly perpendicular to the surfaces drilled. Now start you hole on the actual boat but only drill in about a 1/4 inch. All this hole is for is a guide to stop your bit from wandering.
Now slide your block of wood over the drill bit, put the tip into the small hole you drilled and then push the block forward and hold it firm against the transom. Drill away, you are guaranteed a perfectly straight and perpendicular hole as the block is guiding the drill even though you cant see the other side of the transom.

Dude. You've been working on this Bertram for 9 years.

You continue to show great tips and ideas on how to get everything lined up. 👍

So glad to see you're heathy enough to get back to work on the Bertram. Love your work, you're a great teacher! God Bless.

Great work with this repair, Andy!

Thanks Andy, I wish I saw this video before drilling through my bow pulpit. I filled the original holes with thickened epoxy but found it almost impossible to drill straight enough to come out the bottom original holes. Live and learn.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. ❤👍👍

Nice! This is how it's done! :D

I like how you filled the hole you want to redrill out and redrill.