Is The Bertram Moppie 25 Project Coming Back??

[@projectnonstop6872]

Don't apologize for the insurance rant! More people need to hear how messed up these companies are. I love watching your channel. Have been since 2019. You've helped me with so many questions and suggestions. Hope things get worked out and you feel better.

[@lifeofdave1237]

Great to see your getting better Andy, hopefully be up to full strength soon and able to carry on with the project 🤞 Still doing my own project, brought a Shetland about 5 or 6y ago now. Ripped everything out, re core the deck, made new cubby holes and fixed existing lockers. Still loads to do, but not been able to do anything at all this year so it's just sat waiting. Life's got in the way, family losses and moving home and work, the boat had to wait. Just like to say a huge thank you for your teachings that you've put out there that enabled me and so many others to be able to learn how it should be done. Can't wait for the next chapter on the bertum 👍

[@thomasdoerr2443]

I've been following your channel for a very long time. You were always the best at explaining structural and (more specifically) fiberglass issues. Thank you. I learned a lot from you. As an older person in a different field (70 years old) it really is really frustrating when you have the knowledge to pass on, but your body breaks down, and you can't demonstrate it. Hang in there. I'm still pushing forward on things that I have been told I am too old/injured to do. They were wrong, and I am sure that you will work through it too. Best of luck moving forward.

[@donb4386]

Thanks for the update. I admire your restraint with the rant. Best of the season to you and your loved ones.

[@HomesickforAlaska]

I have been a subscriber for many years and really enjoy your content. I had my left shoulder replaced two years ago and my right shoulder was replaced on November 6th 2024. I was lucky in that I have the same insurance as you but apparently a different plan as they did cover the post op PT for both surgeries. I have been through PT for a total knee, total hip, and total both shoulders replacement, (so far) 😞 what I can offer is that for me at least, all of my PT for every surgery was really nothing more than stretching and movement exercises to get your range of motion and strength back. Yes they are professionals at PT that know when you should be able to do this or that or when to increase weight, etc, but frankly the biggest advantage they offer is showing you the things to do (and not do) at home and MAKING YOU do the exercises and stretching twice a week, in my experience simply using the "limb" as much as possible without causing pain is key. You do need to be mindful of NOT OVER DOING IT, but stretching especially and LIGHT weight training with 3-5 sets of 10-15 reps should get you back up to par in no time. Good luck 🤞

[@brentchalmers1436]

I have been thru what you're going thru medically, your condition will keep improving until one day you will forget what you went thru. Start doing what you can do every day and the healing will follow.

[@dinsdalepiranah8759]

Very much looking forward to following as you recommence work on the Bertram. For me, your channel works best when there is a project and you can demonstrate your expertise through that journey to completion. As someone with bad shoulders (LOTS of operations) I have the greatest sympathy for your frustration.

[@thorb5191]

Can't wait for you to get back on the Bertram

[@thebleeb1681]

I love it! A "Cocktail Cruiser" with twin outboards! You'll be the first boat to tie up at the bar dock! Let's go bro!!

[@JohnCampanelli-w7e]

Glad you’re feeling somewhat better. Looking forward to more Bertram vids.

[@danmayes4657]

YESS !! BRING HER BACK !!

[@mikebikeboy]

I have learned so much from your channel! I hope your shoulders get big and beefy soon! You can do it!!!

[@paulczernotowycz1785]

Great to see you back

[@Seawizz203]

Thanks for the update and good luck with your continued recovery. That said, if that tank is fiberglass you may want to get an aluminum tank made. The alcohol in today’s fuel can deteriorate the tank walls and cause fuel contamination problems in the future.

[@eldenip553]

Been following for some time now, mostly for the Alexseal paints. I have done a few boats over the years and have been working on a 29 Blackfin for quite a few years now. Its an on and off project (mostly off recently as life always seem to get in the way). Ive primarily been spraying Imron but im exited to try the Alexseal product this spring on a smaller project, a 17 Rothbilt skiff. I will try to locate some photos of a 25 Bertram Moppie that was completely redone back in the late 90's. I periodically see this boat circulating the internet. Until then, i hope you gain full use of your shoulders and have a Merry Christmas. Keep up the great informative work!

[@shawnmartin5061]

Good update Andy. Had a similar issue two years ago where I exhausted a lot of my PT allotments on chiropractic then when I had to do PT for my hip replacement I got stuck paying a lot out of pocket. Given the monthly cost and out of pocket expenses it was a real shot to the bank account. I hope you can start moving in the right direction with the gym. Merry Christmas!!

[@prussiaaero1802]

Wife just had a shoulder replacement the other day (here in Australia) - so far so good. Good wishes for your full recovery.

[@boatworkstoday]

Hope she's comfortable and doing well! Thank you :)!

[@dougstarkey7128]

Had to laugh when you found your solvent (been there done that) good to see you are getting back on your feet with the recovery from your surgery. But you have to pace yourself don’t go too fast too soon or you could damage yourself and be worse off. We need you and your channel for education and entertainment I for one definitely want to see the Bertram done and on the water, but not at the cost of your health and mobility. Enjoy the holidays with your family and we will see you next year.

[@nunyabusiness2294]

Love the Bertram project

[@davestewart9146]

I’m not going anywhere, get better Andy, looking forward to more videos 👍😁

[@johnnylightning1491]

I'm looking forward to seeing that Bertram getting done. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@markgallagher1376]

Good update, Andy. I hope your training at the gym helps significantly.

[@dirtyfish6238]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@luisgcasiquet]

I hope you get well soon to 100%

[@thebrushhawg]

I feel your pain. Lost my ins when the ACA was passed and have been on my own since. Back issues etc. lots of out of pocket.

[@Gren83]

So happy I live in a civilized country…wish you all the best for your recovery!

[@justinlarsen2011]

Looking forward to seeing the progress videos again man. I also know some of the frustrations that come from injuries and recoveries getting in the way of things we want to do. Kind of hits you two-fold. Can’t make progress on the projects due to physical setbacks, and that can lead into a bummer mental heath thing due to not making progress on the things you’d like to be doing (hope that makes sense). Anyway, good luck on the shoulder, bud. Keep us posted.

[@boatworkstoday]

you nailed it 100%

[@EuroNeuro]

Sorry about the cost and hassle with the shoulders, but good it's at least making progress. Gym work is not fun, but you might want to consider continuing it from here on out, as training not only fixes things, but prevents a lot of stuff which is just as important as age goes up. I speak from experience having started training late, but managed to cure several things, and havent had any pains or issues come up these years I've been doing it as it typically did before. Again, gym is a chore, but you don't have to do much IMO. I just do 2 sets of 7 with weights that's comfortable in order not get fed up with it, but even that has built muscle and strength over time (I go every other day). The added bonus is extra energy. Everything is just easier to do and sleep is better too. Anyway, looking forward to the boat build, cheers.

[@chairmanmike5858]

Cheers!

[@fishingfool2644]

Please show the wiring and plumbing

[@jtclark4534]

I had my rotator cuff done about 10 yrs ago. All I got was a big rubber band and a rope and pulley and a bunch of instructions. Took about 6 mos and I was back to 90-95%. Don’t know what’s changed for your situation, but not sure on the expectation with PT. You should be able to do it on your own. Prob be more difficult with the first shoulder not being fully recovered. All I was told was to do the exercises 3 times a day and go to the point of pain and no further. Went fine for me.

[@handgallup9838]

get luigi to help you out... he should be available in a minute

[@boatworkstoday]

That's dark lol :-)

[@StonyRC]

$30K .. man, we often complain about our UK NHS making you wait for a long time, but when we get surgical treatment there's no hospital costs, all medications are provided and all physio and rehabilitation is also free. I really hope you recover your full strength as soon as possible.

[@redpillpirate111]

I've always felt like the gym was for folks that sit in offices all day and deny insurance claims. Good luck with the visits and I hope you heal faster. Glad the old girl is going to get some love.

[@BeatenRustBuckets]

Good update. Just a question but do you think it is still practical to have the store, no offence but it looks like you don't get much walking in. Wouldn't it be better to have a small area with some shelving at the shop? Again just asking form someone looking from the outside in. Peace

[@boatworkstoday]

I don't offer walk in business, doesn't make sense where I'm located. Strictly online sales only :-) It's end of the year so not re-stocking inventory until Feb but shelves will be full then. Don't want this run out of the home property as then folks will have my home address (one of the reasons we moved)

[@BeatenRustBuckets]

@@boatworkstoday Ahh, now get it... As a semi private person myself I can totally relate to that. Was a good vid. Totally sucks when you finally get your dream shop and just about how you like it ( because if you are like me it is never done being tweaked) and then health reasons keep you from playing in it the way you want to.

[@mrgoldfpv7331]

Great news!!!

[@destinypirate]

Where are you located? I would love to bring my boat by. I comepletely rebuilt my transom - with coosa and 1708, and it is as strong as a tank. I am about to rehang the old (single engine) bracket - From Stainless - I set this aside due to my own repair issues (not unlike you) and also I wanted to recalculate the height for the 300 Yam. This is on an 89 Concept Marine (not to be confused with Concept) a sturdy center consolve fishing boat. I've been figuring each step out on my own, and this has been a lot of trial and errort - it took me 6 tries to spray the paint (due to outdoor temp fluctuations). Would be great to get your advice.

[@Otrepiena]

Auguri e buon Natale e Anno Nuovo.

[@boatworkstoday]

meglio anche a te!

[@UrbanOasisMarina]

I see you still have those outboards on those hoists. ANY issues with having them 'stored' that way for so long or have they been solid?

[@boatworkstoday]

They were fogged and pickled when I pulled them off the other boat but that was several years ago :-/ They were in great shape back then so hopefully no issues!

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Great news!! Mop that Moppie!

[@ReinoGoo]

”Good luck, you are gonna need it”.

[@DaveDeBoer-g2f]

Good luck with the shoulders and I'm dealing with the same insurance company 😔

[@JoeyWebber955]

I totally understand your position . Insurance companies are nothing more than a middle man picking peoples pockets .

[@exactodo]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jims4539]

Was in an on-line debate about the ACA and the affordability - gave similar numbers as you gave being self-employed - was told I was wrong about the numbers, told I was weird and told to shut up. Their is a big disconnect between political ideology and truth.

[@boatworkstoday]

Yup, we don't know what we're talking about lol. Basic math doesn't add up like it used to!!

[@sandperformancetransaxles]

Blue cross is a joke, sorry to hear that you have to deal with them. I struggle with them for my boys issues.

[@GeorgeGraves]

You are paying 2400 a month for insurance?

[@boatworkstoday]

Unfortunately yes. Blue cross is the only option in MI so they pretty much name the price and you're stuck with it

[@foreverfixin]

Recovery after surgery stinks buddy I broke my back in 2010 I didn't go back to the full-time work until 2019 I've got a question for you I have some boat windows the gasket around the window is shrinking needs to be replaced where do I go to get the molding and how do I do the seams like the videos buddy been a long time subscriber

[@boatworkstoday]

Most boat manufacturers actually use automotive / camper gaskets. Try hunting around on some of those supply websites :-) Pay close attention to the profile and measurements; there's hundreds of option and they all look very similar lol

[@foreverfixin]

@boatworkstoday okay buddy will do thanks for the information

[@captainjayc9217]

May be you can work out a deal with your PT and pay cash and get a discount?

[@boatworkstoday]

The $100 per session is the cash 'discount'. no idea what they would normally bill insurance :-/

[@johnbrightly1650]

6 or 7 Christmas trees in the loft??

[@boatworkstoday]

Yup lol :) Actually have a couple of them plugged in (they have lights built in)!

[@thebleeb1681]

When laws require insurance companies to cover all people and all medical services which have a 100% risk of occurring, those suffering from rare or catastrophic injury or illness get the shaft. It's grossly anti-actuarial. We are all paying high premiums and high deductables to subsidize things that do not impact us.

[@russianbotstein1422]

As an Australian, you guys can keep your trash medical system. My dad had both knees replaced for free, he has never owned health insurance in his life and he is worth 2-3 million in assets. His surgeries and after care was all covered by the public system.

[@WreckDiver99]

I hear ya on medical. Worked for a Fortune 10 company. Medical insurance cost me over $10K/year and had a High Deductible. NO PT Included, Prescription coverage was a joke and I used GoodRX because it saved us so much over using the "Prescription Plan". Insurance forced us to a single pharmacy that didn't actively stock my son's medications so they had to be ordered monthly (no 90 Supply Allowed). I retired from that company 2 years ago, and my wife is retiring next summer from hers. We're mid-50s. We'll have to use the unaffordable care plan come July. We've been told "Be prepared for crazy costs, and horrible coverage"...I actually know people that gambled the last two years before they turned 65 and didn't pay for it, and instead paid the penalty for not taking the insurance....because it was 1/4 what their insurance was going to cost them. That's what happens when you suddenly put $750B of added burden into the system back in 2010...we will be paying for that for ever. :(

[@boatworkstoday]

I've been saying that same thing! The past few years I haven't used insurance once but was still paying into the system each month. Gotta wonder if I had not had insurance and just banked up the payments I could have paid for the procedures out of pocket and possible been ahead???

[@KinderYacht]

Don't get me started on those fkn Insurance companies!🤬

[@markisLem]

Our country’s healthcare system is embarrassing, just driven by greed. Sorry you’ve had to go through that. Hope you continue to get stronger.

[@randyosburn533]

Think about training a younger apprentice. They can use the knowledge. You can use the muscle.

[@jonmelanson8143]

In Canada all that would cost $0.00. Sure, taxes are a bit higher but nothing close to $30,000.

[@jakes.5591]

In Canada he would still be waiting for his first surgery.

[@ericfleury3147]

​@@jakes.5591Canadian here, been waiting for over 10 years (and counting) for a family doctor. I don't have any real access to specialists either. Anything I need I have to use the both expensive and limited private options available.

[@jonmelanson8143]

@@jakes.5591 I suppose you're an expert on Canada. Have you ever been here?

[@jakes.5591]

They lied to you. Everything applies to your deductible. File a complaint with your states insurance commission.

[@boatworkstoday]

services apply towards the deductible until that's maxed out, then you're on your own as they no longer approve reimbursement to the provider :-/

[@michaela1655]

Hope you got off of the pain meds.

[@boatworkstoday]

Was only on the strong stuff for a couple days. Advil for a while, now nothing ;-)

[@michaela1655]

@@boatworkstoday That is a wise move. Hoping you have a full recovery.