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- Jan 30th, '10, 15:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pictures of the boats from Tropical Star Lodge
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8405
Thanks UV! TSL is one great spot, the best I've experienced. Here are a few of my photos from various trips. JB http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jdbrownlee/TSL/JDB_0012.jpg http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jdbrownlee/TSL/JDB_0060.jpg http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jdbrownle...
- Oct 27th, '09, 12:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sea Chest
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9430
Just got the pump this morning and I'm attempting my first photo upload. Here goes nuthin. As you can see, the sealed box houses two 1500 gph Rule bilge pumps. It's fed by a single 1 1/2" supply line and the pumps supply the wells through two 1 1/4" hose barbs. It's pressurized and has a relief valv...
- Oct 14th, '09, 13:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sea Chest
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9430
Thanks for all the good advice guys. I'm looking at a rectangular, self-contained chest that is essentially a fiberglass box with a clear acrylic lid. It doesn't get glassed to the hull as in Patrick's diagram but it does the same thing. It is fed by a single large hose from a seacock rather than fr...
- Oct 13th, '09, 14:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sea Chest
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9430
Sea Chest
Capt. Patrick (or anyone else): I'm going to install a sea chest in the Bertram to supply my two livewells with raw water. I'm tired of replacing the pumps, which now sit directly on top of the two through-hulls, and burn out after only a month or two. I have seen many of these chests, including the...
- Oct 3rd, '09, 09:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: YNP Ranger Boat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1003
- Sep 28th, '09, 06:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: YNP Ranger Boat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1003
YNP Ranger Boat
Thought you guys might find this interesting. I was a fishing guide in Yellowstone National Park for a couple of summers in the mid 1970s. The ranger boats on Lake Yellowstone were Bertrams: two 25 Flybridge Cruisers and one 20 Moppie. I was just there two weeks ago and one of the 25 FBCs is still i...
- Aug 22nd, '09, 19:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Surveyor Palm Beach Area?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1036
No problem, I hope it works out for your friend. Mel is a retired Marine and THE most thorough surveyor I've run across. I've used him exclusively for 15 years and he pulls no punches: when he's through, you know what you've got, good and bad. Wheatley is also a great mechanic. I've never owned MANs...
- Aug 22nd, '09, 07:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Surveyor Palm Beach Area?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1036
- May 11th, '09, 07:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CAT C7
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4228
- May 9th, '09, 06:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CAT C7
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4228
- May 8th, '09, 19:23
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anchoring in the keys
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3546
- May 8th, '09, 15:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anchoring in the keys
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3546
- Mar 28th, '09, 08:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POLIGLO
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3488
I let a detail guy talk me into Poliglo for my Bertram and it looked good for awhile. But it hardened in the sun and began to look splotchy, and then the whole boat looked like crap. Taking it off was a nightmare. We wet-sanded the brow of the flybridge and a job that should have taken 45 minutes to...
- Dec 23rd, '08, 09:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling CMP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1822
- Dec 20th, '08, 18:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Calling CMP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1822
Calling CMP
Through another board (dulltruth.com) I've discovered you're coming to my neighborhood. We need to get together while you're here and at the every least, drink a beer. BUT, we really ought to go fishing. I know you're fishing with Alex, one of the very best by the way, but if you have an extra day, ...
- Dec 19th, '08, 09:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Southbound
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1397
- Dec 18th, '08, 12:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Southbound
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1397
- Sep 5th, '08, 13:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IKE
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3289
- Sep 5th, '08, 11:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IKE
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3289
As of the 11 AM update, Ike is now headed directly for my front door as a Cat. 4 storm. I hope it continues trending south, away from all of us. As a side note, I have discovered a great new storm tracking site. Has anyone else seen this?
http://www.stormpulse.com
http://www.stormpulse.com
- Aug 19th, '08, 08:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: pod drives
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4219
Tony: I hear you, although we have PLENTY of shallow water here in the Keys. Six feet of water would be considered a luxury at most Keys marinas at low tide. I guess the difference is that it doesn't shift around too much, and the water is clear so you can see it before you hit it. I'm not saying th...
- Aug 16th, '08, 10:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: pod drives
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4219
I have run several IPS equipped boats, including the Spencer, and most recently, the 39 SeaVee. While I too have had reservations about their ultimate longevity, there are now quite a few of them on the water and there doesn't seem to be any noticeable problem cropping up with them. Yet, anyway. The...
- Aug 12th, '08, 07:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat related, not Bertram though!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6050
- Aug 10th, '08, 07:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat related, not Bertram though!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6050
Hey Kevin: Great news, congratulations. You get to stay in the Keys, right? That has to sound better than Ocala. I know you'll miss Bartender's Week up here (the scenery anyway), but these are the sacrifices you have to make. Let's go fishing when you get back, and don't let the no-see-ums carry you...
- May 26th, '08, 19:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sign of the times???
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5843
Down here in the Keys, it was business as usual... Memorial Day Mayhem, BUT, to get to the sandbar where the massive party takes place, you must only travel about 1/2 mile each way, so who cares what fuel costs? I do know this... I fueled my boat about a month ago and diesel was $4.39 per gallon. La...
- Mar 20th, '08, 07:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Congratulations John Brownlee!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1747
Thanks Guys! Andre, I asked about the Buffett slam and can't find anyone who knows anything about it, but suffice it to say it's safe to renew your subscription to SWS. There will be no more of such blasphemy under my watch. Kipp, Have him get in touch, we always need good writers! john.brownlee@bon...
- Mar 14th, '08, 08:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Congratulations John Brownlee!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1747
- Mar 13th, '08, 20:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Congratulations John Brownlee!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1747
- Feb 24th, '08, 09:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More regulatory bad news for the Gulf
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5395
- Feb 23rd, '08, 19:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More regulatory bad news for the Gulf
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5395
Ocala? Say it ain't so! Half the Keys are moving there, and it is beautiful country ,close to where I grew up. But to paraphrase Lou Gossett Jr., "Ocala? Ain't but two things come from Ocala! Steers, and...." Well, never mind. I hope it works out great for you, the Keys will miss your dedication. Yo...
- Feb 23rd, '08, 08:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More regulatory bad news for the Gulf
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5395
- Feb 22nd, '08, 19:23
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More regulatory bad news for the Gulf
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5395
- Feb 22nd, '08, 19:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: More regulatory bad news for the Gulf
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5395
Mike: I'm surprised Texas doesn't automatically align with federal rules as a matter of course. That's standard procedure for most states, for the very reasons you state. Lack of uniformity creates enforcement nightmares. Unfortunately, the stock information on red snapper is bleak, and will be unti...
- Jan 4th, '08, 08:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Key West Fishing Guides
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2492
- Dec 31st, '07, 07:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Experiences with Boatpix.com?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4703
- Dec 30th, '07, 22:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Experiences with Boatpix.com?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4703
- Dec 7th, '07, 19:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Capt. Dave Kosh
- Replies: 45
- Views: 22520
I had the pleasure of spending a weekend with both Dave and Kevin during our hastily organized (but still fun) Bertram owners "event" last May at Hawks Cay. I can tell you from our brief time together that he loved the time spent with friends aboard his Bertram, and we had a super weekend of fellows...
- Sep 20th, '07, 07:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rehab yard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2123
Thanks Guys:
Got this from John Clemans too;
Elite Marine
Carl Humbert
(727) 823-5240 (FAX SAME)
(727) 656-8718 mobile
Email: elitemarinewgb@msn.com.
Address:
101 16TH AVE SOUTH, NUMBER 9 ST. PETERSBURG FL 33701
Gonna call Carl today, thanks again for the help.
JB
Got this from John Clemans too;
Elite Marine
Carl Humbert
(727) 823-5240 (FAX SAME)
(727) 656-8718 mobile
Email: elitemarinewgb@msn.com.
Address:
101 16TH AVE SOUTH, NUMBER 9 ST. PETERSBURG FL 33701
Gonna call Carl today, thanks again for the help.
JB
- Sep 19th, '07, 09:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rehab yard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2123
Rehab yard
Patrick (or anybody): What's the name of the boat yard on the west coast of Florida that has been doing the 31 rehab work? John Clemans wrote about them in MotorBoating a while back, but I can't recall the name. My memory ain't what it used to be.. it never was. Doing something similar for Marlin an...
- Jul 9th, '07, 18:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Has anybody use'd Clarion marine speakers?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4274
- May 19th, '07, 07:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Keys Rendezvous Recap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3595
- May 17th, '07, 08:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Keys Rendezvous Recap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3595
- May 16th, '07, 05:58
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Keys Rendezvous Recap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3595
- May 15th, '07, 07:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Keys Rendezvous Recap
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3595
Keys Rendezvous Recap
Well, we did it! Dave Kosh, Kevin, and I got together at Hawks Cay for the first annual Florida Keys Bertram Rendezvous and we had a great time! We met up Friday night and had a dockside cookout, then later, George from the "Can Do It" gave nine ladies dancing lessons aat the bar. nine at once. What...
- Mar 18th, '07, 07:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Girl wants Bertram Man
- Replies: 56
- Views: 34664
- Mar 18th, '07, 07:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Volvo cert on the D-4's and IPS drives.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5273
- Mar 17th, '07, 16:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Volvo cert on the D-4's and IPS drives.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5273
- Mar 17th, '07, 11:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Volvo cert on the D-4's and IPS drives.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5273
The Cummins/MerCruise people have been testing the Zeus drives here in Islamorada. They welded up a huge steel frame that sits just beneath the surface and ran over it a few times with a Zeus-equipped Sea Ray. They definitely tore some stuff up but they have been pleased with the results, by all acc...
- Feb 5th, '07, 16:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Keys Rendezvous?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 828
- Jan 24th, '07, 18:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sell your Cummins stock, now
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15285
- Jan 24th, '07, 11:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sell your Cummins stock, now
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15285