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by CMP
Jun 7th, '11, 12:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram f-glass part manufacturer???
Replies: 5
Views: 3070

Bertram f-glass part manufacturer???

Does anyone recall the company in FL that has moslds for Bertram parts? Specifically looking for a glass replacement for fwd windows in a 46. Thanks...

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by CMP
Apr 9th, '10, 08:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice looking project hull...
Replies: 17
Views: 8953

Mark, I'm there to finish the renovation work on the condo b4 the Admiral and swabs come down at the end of the month. Will call you on another matter tho. I fell in love with that Carolina skiff at first sight and it is a sweet vessel. Yes, cold molded and will be stupid fast...

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by CMP
Apr 8th, '10, 10:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice looking project hull...
Replies: 17
Views: 8953

WTF...seriously? what happened to it? What hull did ya p/u Mark? Hi Mark, CB Boatworks Carolina style 16. http://www.cb-boatworks.com/home/our-designs/16-redfish-flats The boat is faired almost ready for paint, then flip and finish. Will be getting a 90 or 115 E-tec. You around next week? Coming do...
by CMP
Apr 6th, '10, 17:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice looking project hull...
Replies: 17
Views: 8953

No Bob, I'm done with projects once this flats boat is finished. No more for me, just thought it was a good hull/project if one were so inclined...

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by CMP
Mar 31st, '10, 19:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our New England friends. . .
Replies: 14
Views: 6495

I live on top of a friggin hill and found a flooded basement last night. Not nearly as bad as so many others, but a pain in the ass nonetheless and completely unexpected...

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by CMP
Mar 9th, '10, 10:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow pulpit...
Replies: 29
Views: 27777

Tangier, this is the Butler pulpit I went with http://www.butlermarine.com/AP_Fiberglass.shtml I'm adding a Maxwell 500 Windlass to do the hard work. Butler was VERY reasonable and easy to work with. They also do them in teak for about $100 more. I think I paid $700ish complete with no bow rail... CMP
by CMP
Feb 25th, '10, 09:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flippin a little hull
Replies: 14
Views: 5911

Hey Mark, how much does the boat weigh? I need to do the same to a hull that is 500 lbs fairly soon, so let me know how it goes. I've been hoping for a break in this wind/rain/cold pattern to give you a shout and get out on the water, but it looks like we're kinda screwed the rest of this week. Head...
by CMP
Feb 24th, '10, 11:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow pulpit...
Replies: 29
Views: 27777

Ray, I might give him a shout on that-I have his cell and I'm here in Isla right now. Yer right about me being not well equipped here-by design for now anyway... CMP Mark, Not sure if your as well equipped down there as you were in NH but Buju had a line on some really inexpensive Plantation Teak la...
by CMP
Feb 23rd, '10, 19:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow pulpit...
Replies: 29
Views: 27777

I'm getting out-voted 3-1 in favor of fiberglass. Decisions, decisions...

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by CMP
Feb 23rd, '10, 09:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow pulpit...
Replies: 29
Views: 27777

You're right Mike, the Youngs build a great hull and I loved my old beast. Thanks guys. John, that's the one I was looking for. I actually just got off the phone with Butler and I think I'm gonna go with a teak pulpit. Since there's no wood on the boat save for some handrails on the top, I think it'...
by CMP
Feb 22nd, '10, 17:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow pulpit...
Replies: 29
Views: 27777

Randall, I was considering something similar but not so elaborate if I couldn't find the thread. Butler makes some real nice ones ready to go but I bet they are big bucks, so I was thinkin about pirating the concept and making it my own in either teak or glass. Mike, that old boat looks like my old ...
by CMP
Feb 22nd, '10, 13:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow pulpit...
Replies: 29
Views: 27777

Thanks Ray, that's nice but a bit more involved than I want. I saw a real nice one here, just cannot find it...

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by CMP
Feb 22nd, '10, 12:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow pulpit...
Replies: 29
Views: 27777

Bow pulpit...

I can't seem to find the thread someone put up here that detailed the building of a real nice bow pulpit into a 25 (I think)-might have been a 31, but no matter as the technique I want to use on the 25 would be pretty much the same. We use the anchor way too much down here not to have a good pulpit/...
by CMP
Jan 6th, '10, 09:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is a Classic
Replies: 13
Views: 6220

At the very least, assuming he stays married, he took a whole CASE of Noassatol when he made that decision!!!

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by CMP
Dec 28th, '09, 08:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some folks just don't get it.
Replies: 6
Views: 3620

randall wrote:boats that are appreciated by maybe 5% of the boating public wont be understood by the rest........thats OK.
I agree. It's a good thing...

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by CMP
Dec 14th, '09, 10:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your marine and home HVAC units
Replies: 14
Views: 17575

Good input. My AC compressor in the Keys is nearly dead, so I asked my HVAC guy what to do. My air handler is only 3 yrs old, so his reccomendation was to replace the compressor with a 410 machine and convert the handler to the same. He said he's done many of them when the inside unit is fairly new-...
by CMP
Dec 3rd, '09, 10:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Name Storm head'e Northeast
Replies: 10
Views: 4102

Blew and rained to beat the band until about 2 hours ago. Now, it's sunny and 65. I leave in 3 hours for Islamorada where it will be rainy...

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by CMP
Nov 20th, '09, 09:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SeaNile is gone
Replies: 13
Views: 9915

Nicest 31 job I can recall, JK. Congrats and condolences!!!

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by CMP
Oct 22nd, '09, 14:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tarpon via Kayak
Replies: 17
Views: 5789

Planning on buying me a 'yak or 2 for the Keys house so I can be stealthy in the back country...

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by CMP
Sep 25th, '09, 10:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Bertram for $5000
Replies: 13
Views: 7432

Honestly, if it were closer, I'd buy it just to have it...

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by CMP
Sep 25th, '09, 07:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Bertram for $5000
Replies: 13
Views: 7432

Jack, we've never met, but I am quite sure you are a very BAAAAAD man! As someone said on the 25 site, posting that ad on this board is like waving crack under an addict's nose!!!

CMP :P
by CMP
Sep 23rd, '09, 07:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: micrologic mariner loran coupler
Replies: 3
Views: 2593

Oh man, I wish you'd posted this 3 weeks ago. I threw an old Mariner away 2 weeks ago while cleaning man-camp since I figured loran was soon to be history. Sorry...

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by CMP
Sep 22nd, '09, 19:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good source for boat stands?
Replies: 10
Views: 5042

Mark, what I meant was I can buy them for you and transport them. I'm keeping mine :wink: !!!

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by CMP
Sep 19th, '09, 16:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good source for boat stands?
Replies: 10
Views: 5042

Hey Mark, if you can wait until I get down in early Nov., I can bring you some Brownells...

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by CMP
Sep 15th, '09, 21:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discovery Chanel's new Swordfish Series.
Replies: 17
Views: 7455

Brewster is right on. I never understood how a swordfish can be called noble. I've caught dozens of 'em-they fight like a cinder block. That said, the show sucks ass...

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by CMP
Sep 11th, '09, 08:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My former B20's new digs and new look...
Replies: 7
Views: 4068

randall wrote:you can always make one out of any hull.
Ay yuh, what he said...

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by CMP
Sep 10th, '09, 08:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My former B20's new digs and new look...
Replies: 7
Views: 4068

My former B20's new digs and new look...

The new owner took the t-top off, changed color and she's happy in the Bahamas. Richard is pleased as punch and I think did a great job to re-customize Relentless. He's looking for an original stern eye. If anyone has one they'd like to sell, please let me know. Thanks... CMP http://i232.photobucket...
by CMP
Aug 27th, '09, 08:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strike out cancer!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 2538

Strike out cancer!!!

Today is Day one of the annual WEEI/Jimmy Fund radiothon to support the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and I urge everyone to give until it hurts. http://www.weei.com/jimmy-fund/home The pain we all feel of parting with a few bucks is nothing compared to the pain cancer patients, many of them kids, an...
by CMP
Aug 25th, '09, 08:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: spenting the next 3 months reinventing the wheel
Replies: 165
Views: 70379

If anyone needs the Kobelt mechanical single lever controls, I have a set as well as a set of the Release handles. Unfortunately for me, I didn't buy them before I made the pod so they didn't fit...

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by CMP
Aug 1st, '09, 08:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BUJU! HAILING BUJU!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2865

Kevin, we had dinner atLazy Days Thurs nite-had no idea you were there. Yes, Mark I got the Watermark deal all set, so I'm good to go there. Heading out to the reef in a little bit. Damn wind. I think we're in Miami for dinner tonight, but not sure of the schedule. Will give you a shout if we're sta...
by CMP
Jul 29th, '09, 15:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BUJU! HAILING BUJU!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2865

BUJU! HAILING BUJU!!!

Hey Mark, Was supposed to be wheels up 1 1/2 hrs ago en route to Largo, but t-storms and delays all up and down the east coast are stopping us in our tracks, so we're cooling our heels in Manch-vegas. Should be in the Reef by 2 am and I have yer number. Plan on several beers at some point over the n...
by CMP
Jul 1st, '09, 07:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 24
Replies: 23
Views: 11980

There was one up here that I could have had for a song, but I'm project-tired and need a break. Love the boat and how she looks-good luck. Hey Buju, I'll be down yer way 29 July-3 August. I'll be in touch...

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by CMP
Jun 27th, '09, 07:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The chickens have come home to roost....
Replies: 11
Views: 5384

Geez, that's nasty. I called my insurance company yesterday to get 12 month inwater coverage and navigation limits to include FL and the Bahamas in prep for the winter in Isla and asked them about lightning strikes. The guy I needed to speak with was not in, but I'm looking forward to hearing what t...
by CMP
Jun 26th, '09, 10:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The chickens have come home to roost....
Replies: 11
Views: 5384

Bruce, great info, but I'm curious about the insurance end of things. Aren't lightning strikes generally covered? I guess I need to look at mine...

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by CMP
May 29th, '09, 14:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Buju...
Replies: 1
Views: 1855

Calling Buju...

Please check yer pm's. Thanks...

CMP
by CMP
May 12th, '09, 20:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charter for Outer Banks Area
Replies: 10
Views: 4206

Tom Krauss on the Hooker out of Oregon Inlet-Great guy, great boat, catches fish...

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by CMP
Apr 14th, '09, 08:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE Rendezvous
Replies: 15
Views: 5890

Thanks for doing this guys-I'm hoping to make it this time...

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by CMP
Apr 12th, '09, 17:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DeNada Progress
Replies: 17
Views: 3836

Looking forward to pics...

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by CMP
Mar 13th, '09, 08:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: NE Summer advice
Replies: 39
Views: 10033

I wish we were up your way, but we're in Key West again. Will fishing John Smouse again as well as a friend of mine who recently bought a place there. I sure could go for a Lazy Days conch app, tho...

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by CMP
Mar 12th, '09, 09:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: NE Summer advice
Replies: 39
Views: 10033

Looking forward to it, B. If you end up in Wellfleet/Truro, our place is only 15 mins away. Gimme a call as you get closer to the date and we'll make a plan. Jillian and I already made our trip to EYW a couple weeks ago. It blew 30 pretty much every day, so not much fishing, but had a great dad/daug...
by CMP
Mar 10th, '09, 18:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fishing Cape Cod
Replies: 4
Views: 1379

If yer looking for a guide in CC Bay, they don't come any better than Jeff Smith in Wellfleet, one up-Cape from your destination. www.finaddiction.com If you want a family charter or offshore trip with more ppl, go to the south side at Bass River and fish Mike Harney on the Emma Jack www.emmajackcha...
by CMP
Mar 10th, '09, 08:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: NE Summer advice
Replies: 39
Views: 10033

Buju, PLEASE be sure to call me. I live 10 mis from Rye and I'll be keeping the little boat up here so we can hit Great Bay and the Piscat if you have time. Also, if yer on the Cape, the B25 is is Harwichport. I can steer you in the right direction re; restaurants, sights, etc. As others have said, ...
by CMP
Mar 6th, '09, 12:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could the US and other countries be next, fishing related
Replies: 10
Views: 2699

Typical eurotrash booshat. The sad part is that the anti-commercial faction here in the US, most notably the idiots at gripers forever, are essentially the same ppl on the opposite side...

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by CMP
Feb 20th, '09, 12:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Deck Support Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1590

Pultruded fiberglass i-beams and Plexus glue are the way to go. Fast, stronger and lighter than traditional methods-without a doubt a better solution. Worked great for me on both Berts I did. Here's a link to teh company from which I buy...

http://www.frpcomposites.com/

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by CMP
Feb 17th, '09, 09:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: some of the "dust free" sanders we have been using
Replies: 12
Views: 2855

I did the B25 fairing with Abranet products and it saved me a ton of time and dust. It's not perfect, but as close as I've come to it...

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by CMP
Feb 16th, '09, 10:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Key West inshore guides...
Replies: 4
Views: 1836

Key West inshore guides...

Any recommendations? My 14 yr old daughter and I are heading down Monday for a last minute school vaca trip. Thanks...

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by CMP
Feb 13th, '09, 14:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montauk 09
Replies: 11
Views: 2436

Nice Order Brew. When I head over on BA in July, I'll order your shrimp...

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by CMP
Feb 9th, '09, 09:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Final Fairing Compound
Replies: 5
Views: 7579

Great topic, Capt. Pat. I never really "got" the fairing game well...

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by CMP
Jan 23rd, '09, 22:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smart Rails...
Replies: 16
Views: 5935

Dan,

Great input, do you have pics? Thanks...

CMP