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Greg A.

I don't own a 31, but my family did as a teen and I've been in love with them since. Thanks to Capt. Pat, Bruce, and the rest of everyone on this site I have been able to continue my affair with this boat since this site started. I have followed the posts, drooled over photos, and used some advice o...

Greg A.

If you need anything when you reach the jersey side of the Delaware bridge let me know, I'm in Pennsville nj, where the bridge welcomes you to the fine state of Chris Christie!

Greg A.

I just moved up last summer from a 15 whaler to a 19 mako. For kid use I'd definitely go with the 15-17 whaler. My mako would be too much boat for a kid. Can't speak to a 17 mako. Whaler 15 super sport 70hp http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r402/pvpd529/image_zps58a82226.jpg Mako 191 150hp http://i...

Greg A.

I have a question for you guys about starboard. I want to replace the black gauge panel on my 19 mako. Was thinking of going with black 1/4" starboard. I am concerned with direct sunlight warping the starboard. It will be the stock size, 12"x8", will have 4 gauges and a blue seas 8 pole switch panel...

Greg A.

We lost a local icon this weekend, who could be a runner up. Beyond intentionally crapping his pants as we cuffed and put him the car in an attempt to be released, my all time favorite was when he smashed the electric meters. He lived in a trailer park, where multiple meters were attached to a woode...

Greg A.

Thanks Pete, I was thinking of fritz, but didn't know if it would mess up the anodizing. They are still is really good shape, but I'm a little anal and pretty good wont cut it! I also couldn't remember the full name do the CX... Thanks!

Greg

Greg A.

Hi guys,

I sold my 15 whaler and picked up a '98 19' mako. Boat is in like new condition, except the aluminum bow and console rails. They aren't really pitted,but could use some tlc. Is it the CX I've seen you all talking about?

Thanks,

Greg

Greg A.

Thanks guys. I have no intention to buy her, right now finances and time to commit to the boat are now available. I can only hope someone will get her for a decent price, and do a great resto without chopping her up, making her something she isnt. And I agree, he is WAY off with the price.

Greg A.

So, I spoke with the seller of the Spring Fever. He said the reserve and asking price for the boat is 27k, but considering my attachment, he would let me have it for 19k. When I asked for more photos and a description of the hull, engines, and what happened to her, he said he did not know. Said she ...

Greg A.

WOW, I threw up in my mouth a little...ok, gagged! I have Cooper Salvage pulling the file for me Monday, say they will send the pics they had, and gimme the story of what happened to her. Trying to post a photo from her better days, but having trouble.

Greg A.

I must have missed the posts talking about her, can you point me to them? She's in lindenhurst ny,l anyone from that area familiar with her? Nearby can maybe take some more photos for me? I have lots of old pics from the redo, I will have to scan them in and post them, or look for them on the comput...

Greg A.

WELL BOYS, I finally found her! I have looked all over the internet for damn near 20 years, lurking on here all the time hoping to find her, and remembering all the great times we had on that boat. Tonight I found her, although she's looking rough. We Bought in in '85 from the seond owner in Mystic ...

Greg A.

In NJ you cannot even bring a pre ban gun into the state. If you own a pre-ban gun and still have it in NJ, it's illegal and you can be charged. I am looking for an AR rifle to have in case of emergency, to shoot for fun, and basically mess around with. I don't plan on shooting in any competitions, ...

Greg A.

i am looking to buy an ar, and leanin towards the Stag model 8 piton gun. Any issues with Stag rifles that you've hear of? New from a shop, upgraded front rail, NJ legal, and a 2nd spare mag...Out the door $1,200.

Greg A.

I agree mostly with the piston debate. I spent a week at instructor school with a loaner Bushmaster, which was a POS! My problem is, I'm a retard. Due to my left eye dominance and right handedness...I shoot a handgun right handed, but a rifle lefty. It actually is a benefit with it comes to transiti...

Greg A.

John, The standard 23 holds 13 in the mag, 1 in the pipe. They by far at not as pretty as MANY other guns out there, but for cost/reliability they are hard to beat. I particularly don't like the sub compacts (27), which I have. We used to carry the full size 22 .40, that's when I bought a 23 for off...

Greg A.

We looked at the FN P90 subguns for work, as the firearms instructor, I declined. Uses the same ammo as in the Five 7 pistol, which is WAY expensive, and HARD TO COME BY, at that time, only purchased through FN. They also penetrate too far, too much liability. We carry Glock 23's, .40cal and went wi...

Greg A.

Getting some conflicting info on insurance. Some balk at me thinking of ins on my 15' whaler. I feel, not a bad idea...got a quote from Boat US at $171 a year, covers purchase price of the boat (they will not go higher), same with trailer...plus liability and what not. Necessary? To high for a basic...

Greg A.

I looked into just installing a jack plate, but would still have to fill the lower holes. Engine was not installed properly originally, using only the upper set of mounts on the engine, even with a jack plate I's have to fill and drill new holes. I do not want to drill more holes in the transom, but...

Greg A.

Need some advice. I am going to raise the 70ho merc on the transom of my 15 whaler, as the engine is mounted too low. Its the original engine (88), I am 3rd owner. Bought in June and noticed something not right, HUGE rooster tails and spray blowing into the boat at speed. Talkd to some people, said ...

Greg A.

I ended up making a cutting board that will fit on the top of a 5 gal bucket. after seeing your responses, starboard is out. Had maiden fishing trip last week to Cape May back bay and bridges. 11yo son had a blast catching flatties and sea bass. boat ran great and was PERFECT for what we wanted to d...

Greg A.

Never worked with it, looking to make a "swapout" front bench seat for my 15 whaler for fishing. Take out the mahogany seat replace with starboard which will have a couple 0 degree rodholders in front of the console, cutting board. Will 1" starboard flexx too much for a seat? would only be used for ...

Greg A.

I can go oem, have the original light stand off/and brackets mounted to the boat. Having a hard time finding a QUALITY light with stailness pole so I was going to go aftermarket.

Greg A.

Thats what I'm looking at, the socket and pole style...but it PAINS ME to drill a 3/4 to 1" hole in the gunnel of this near stock whaler! I'm sure it will be a cleaner install too, but stll I hate to do it!

Greg A.

If anyone has a block of teak, I will gladly buy it or make a donation to the site! I forgot that in the other message!

Greg A.

Not a Bert, but 15 Whaler. Looking to replace the fixed anchor light with one with the mounting base and stowable pole. How to mount the base? I don't want to drill a giant hole in the gunnel. Thinking of a block of teak mounted to the inside of the transom, the drill out the teak for the anchor lig...

Greg A.

Due to some recent Whaler talk, I wanted opinions. Last week I drove from NJ to VA to look at a 15 whaler super sport. Was told it would be worth it, as it was in "good" shape. 1988 hull, no spider cracks in the gelcoat, no repairs, no paint (anywhere), rubrail like new, bimini top, wood in great co...

Greg A.

There was some walk on whalers recently. Last week I drove from NJ to VA to look at a 15ft super sport. 1988 hull, 1992 70hp mercury. Was told it was in great shape and worth the ride. Found it to be in excellent shape. No spider cracks in the gelcoat, strong engine, bimini top, no paint ANYWHERE, w...

Greg A.

I read all the posts, and LOTS of good advice. I too am in law enforcement and a firearms instructor for handgun, shotgun, subgun, and assault rifle. I am a little biased, but SWEAR by the Glocks. Model 23 is mid size .40cal 13+1 in the chamber, small enough for ccw. We carry them on duty and off. I...

Greg A.

Spent 2 weeks this past spring at Ft Dix Army base, 1 for assault rifle instructor school and the 2nd for subgun instructor. Lots of guns there, the DPMS was the ticket. I used a borrowed Bushmaster from another agency, and it went down twice. When I got home from school, go figure, my depts rifle s...

Greg A.

Staying at The Breakers in Spring Lake, and yes, training is at NJSP Academy on the reserve base. Going home on weekends, NOTHING to do in late afternoon, evening. Here for 3 weeks, Fridays we spend in Newark for hands on fire invest in burnt out buildings, should be fun. They told us we have to pos...

Greg A.

I am staying in Spring Lake, going to 3 weeks of Arson Invest Training at NJSP Academy in Sea Girt. What the hell is there to do here? There is NOTHING but senior citizens around here. Any marinas to just go and look around at least to kill time?

Greg A.

:shock: The 61' Weaver "Tar Baby" sunk. Capt was arrested and charged w/being under the influence. Word is his reading (bac) was .19%. Not savy enough to link photos, but they are at www.thehulltruth.com under 61' Weaver. Pretty boat!

Greg A.

Thanks guys, but we have the plans. Will let you know how it comes out.

Greg A.

My dad came across the plans he made a loooong time ago for a cradle for a 31 bertram, measurements copied from I think a factory purchased one lying around here in NJ. We built one for our 31 back in 1986, fit like a glove and went with the boat when we sold her. Anyway, my dad has the plans and fo...

Greg A.

I don't think I will make the AC meet this year. I am still trying to get lures together to send to Charlie, Tournament Cable has been taking EVERYTHING I can make! They just made it into the Melton and Finest Kind Catalogs, and have been killing me with orders. As far as AC, I just got an invite to...

Greg A.

Was wondering if you did, how you made out in the De River. Walked along the shore the other might with the kids, there were trees 60' long and 4-5' diameter floating and along the beach. There is SO much debris from the flooding. The river looked like chocolate milk last week, all the mud. My nephe...

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Had to chime in...

Not Bertram, but insurance question.

plugging holes in Whaler transom

thanks for the input

Starboard question

Can go oem

The socket and pole...

follow up

Anchor light mounting ideas?

Whaler deal?

Whaler deal?

my 2 cents

Sear Girt, what to do?

61' Weaver sunk

Cradle for 31

Probably not...

JK, you head South yet?