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got sucked into the bigger is better trap... I understand that comment. I'd be miles ahead if I had stuck with the 25 Bertram that started me down this never ending project boat road. Mine is still languishing in the shop, maybe I need to borrow that crack pipe you mentioned and get back to work on...

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Good for you. What happened to the express project? Gone by the wayside?

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One more vote for using wedges. I used 2) 1-1/2" steel wedges like you would use for splitting wood. Wood wedges would probably be better. Once we got one end to start to give it went pretty fast. I felt like I could have lifted the boat off the stands by lifting on the tank before we used the wedge...

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It was an excellent memorial for Captain Patrick. His sisters put together a very nice photo album and written eulogy giving an overview of Pat’s life. That complemented the stories people shared about their time with him. As was mentioned above, a fitting tribute. They also paid tribute to the othe...

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Man that is one good looking boat.

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I'm in Texas and I purchased a tank from RDS in 2012 for my Chris Craft 30 Tournament Sportfisherman. If I remember right it was about 210 gallons. They manufactured it to my specifications (I sent them a detailed drawing) and I was pleased with the tank. They were not inexpensive but seemed like a ...

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Sent a check last night.

Tried to send you a PM but they seem to hang up in my outbox. I have a couple PMs I've sent that are still in the outbox.

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Joseph I'm heading down there next week. I'm fishing with a guide named Greg Poland in Islamorada that Greg (Thums Up) recommended here on the B31 board. I've been to the Keys diving several times but this will be my first time fishing so I'm looking forward to it. If you want, I'll let you know how...

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Kiffa, Beautiful boat and scenery. Well done. Captbone, Funny about the old posts on outboards. Seems I remember one string years back on how terrible outboards were. The string was getting out of hand and someone posted something goofy about outboards being so bad his neighbor's outboard motors had...

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Yannis, Don't feel like the 'odd man out'. Heck, you're using your boat. My boat(s) main purpose of late is to ensure the dust doesn't make it all the way to the floor in that part of the shop. Hopefully I'll upgrade my little Bertram to at least a cocktail platform this summer. I enjoy your posts a...

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Thank you Bruce for letting us know, I know you've lost a dear friend.

Condolences to Capt. Pat's family. RIP Capt. Patrick.

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Bertramp, I was talking with John today and he suggested Mike Firestone as well. He had Mike do the survey on Reel Cowboy and was very happy with his work. He said that Mike was very thorough and spent about 5 hours on the boat and then came by the house and went over the findings with John. Freepor...

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Capt. Patrick, Sad to hear this. God bless you and your family in this part of your journey. I'm glad we were able to meet in person at the rendezvous in Greenport a few years ago. I'd like to echo the words of Thanks from the Bertram31 family. Thanks for your help via the web site and on the phone,...

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John (Reel Cowboy) is in Freeport south of Houston, as am I.

Bertramp, I'm in Texas, but about 360 miles up the coast from SPI. If you wind up coming through Houston give me a shout. I'll try and help out as I can. If nothing else we can meet up for dinner and talk boats.

Danny

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I have an off the grid fishing cabin. The car battery we use to start the generator was always down when we went out there. On the way out one night I went to the local sporting goods store and just bought the mid-range solar trickle charger. Maybe $40 bucks. Can't remember the brand. I was in a hur...

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Kevin In regard to old incandescent bulbs and the amount of light they put out. I've found numbers vary on what I've seen, both on the internet and on some product packaging as far as a cross reference on wattage vs. lumens for traditional incandescent. I'm guessing the numbers vary because of coars...

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No problem, If you happen on a model number when you take it down post it up. I've looked around at the big box stores and our local hardware stores and haven't seen anything that I was impressed with. But I haven't done any real research. Too busy with other stuff.

Thanks.

DanielM

34Hatt

Where did you pick up that work light? Do you have a model number? I've been looking for some lights for my shop and haven't been impressed with what I've found locally.

Danny

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I'm late by a month on this thread, but what the heck. Happy Birthday and Thanks for the work Capt. Pat. I found this site sometime in about 2000 when I bought a Bertram 25. Have enjoyed this sandbox since that time. Bruce, Hell yes bring back the mechanical board! I think you closed up shop on the ...

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I’m spending a week down in the Keys, and as I was kayaking down the canal where I’m staying in Key Colony Beach I saw a B31 on a lift called Gator Ray that looked like the boat Buddy Boy. I did a search on the board and it looks like the Gator Ray may be the same boat. Didn’t get that good of a loo...

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That's funny, I knew instantly what Bertramp was talking about. He and I must be pretty close to the same age.

Think 5 o'clock at the Stone quarry.

Thanks for the visual Bertramp. Hope your weekend goes well.

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Jim, I'm sorry I don't have much information to add, but please keep posting as you move forward. I have the same B26 model and I will be looking at repowering hopefully next year. I bought it as a project, but too many other irons in the fire right now to even think about it. I have also looked at ...

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Russ, I've only been there a few times but I like the middle keys. I've stayed at Key Largo a couple times, Key Colony Beach, and tent camped at John Pennekamp state park and Bahia Honda State Park ( The last one was in the middle of July when the kids were little 20 years ago. That was the end of t...

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My father had a 24ft wellscraft CC that he towed with the old school 1990 Astro Minivan. It was a B!tch getting up hill...and stopping took 2 miles, but we managed it just fine. Years ago when I was younger and even dumber than I am now, the first boat I towed that had any real 'heft' I towed with ...

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Jim,

I'm heading out of town until early next week. I'll get in contact with you via PM when I get back

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jprobins I recently bought the same model boat, mine is a 1984 twin outboard. If you need to measure the original logo I'm in the Freeport Texas area. You are welcome to come take a look. There has been some work on the hull sides so there is a small blemish on the logo on each side but you should b...

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Gentlemen, It looks like I'm a Bertram owner again. It's been quite a while. I ran across Capt. Pat's web site back in about 2001 just after I purchased a twin inboard B25 project boat and I have followed along with the fun on this site since that time. However about 11 or 12 years ago I had a weak ...

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BTW, Howdy Pam!

Laurie and I are looking forward to seeing you and John this weekend.

I should be around the shop Saturday during the day, stop by if ya'll are out running around. If the gate is open I'm back there.

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It was a very good day in the Gulf. Had a great time. Thanks again John.

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1962 31 I have 2 24v Dodge Cummins engines in my CC TSF. They don't run often but that is my fault not the engines fault, I had fiberglass fuel tank issues and that's where the boat stands right now. Started changing the tank and life got in the way, so it's on stands waiting for me to get back to i...

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I agree with what Peter mentioned. Most bank web sites have a 'bill payer' account. I use mine to pay all my re-occurring bills, haven't written a check out in years. I set Capt. Patrick up a few years ago and it's just a few clicks to have a check in the mail to him. Easy as can be. C Hanson don't ...

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No we're back in town, that's why we have a little more space. The big boat is out of service but the bay boat is ready to go. Check the air fares, I bet we can make it an inexpensive trip. I'll give you a call.

Later,

Daniel

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Mark, I'm currently working from home because my company didn't want folks to come in today because of the 'possibility' of 32f weather and a some sleet on the roads. Currently it's about 34 and drizzling rain, but I'm safely hunkered down at home, protected from all that possible brutal arctic cond...

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nestorpr

I've been snowed under with a shutdown at the plant I work for so I haven't been able to respond.

I suspect you've already got it covered, but I live 15 minutes from Angleton if Hyena Love hasn't made it down from Houston.

Would be glad to take a look for you if you still need.

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Bruce wrote:Now only if they sold waste oil air conditioning instead of heat.

Now you're talkin'

Maybe the fumes could drive away mosquitoes.

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Scott,

I think John is down here in Freeport and he doesn't keep a computer down here so he won't be on the board for a couple weeks. I'll talk to him in the next couple of days and let him know you posted.

If you make it to Freeport give me a call we can get some lunch.

Daniel

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God Bless Walter and his family. It was nice to meet him in Greenport a few years back. I was using his cookbook last weekend and thinking of him. That book takes on a different significance now.

RIP Walter.

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John,

The time spent re-doing her was time well spent. She looks great.

Danny

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Charlie, The towboatus boat sits at the marina where John had Reel Cowboy put in. No need for that today though, she ran great. I didn't get to make the run with John today, but from all reports she ran like a bat out of hell. John mentioned that he has some prop adjustments to do as the motors woul...

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Best wishes Walter. Enjoy your big chair. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Daniel

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Buju,

Hoping for the best on your MRI. I hope it turns out as well as you can hope for. I know about the body falling apart after years of not doing the things I knew I should have. Sucks to get old but beats the alternative.

Good Luck,

DanielM

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Hueso, Beautiful pictures, keep 'em coming.. One of the engineers I worked with for years is Puerto Rican, she talked of her home quite a bit. PR is on my bucket list. White Bear, I'm on the Gulf Coast. A snow and cold weather hater for sure. But that being said, your front yard looks pretty amazing...

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Capt. Pat.

Yep, John likes his red fish to be as shiny as his boat.

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"This is very very good stuff......and remember folks......you seen it first right here on Bertram 31...dot...commmmmm! ! ! "

Really the only web site you actually need.

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There is a lady in our subdivision who loves to fish. Fairly recently she had the bathroom renovated, and since it is a bay house she wanted a nautical theme. She had the toilet modified and installed a fighting chair around it. Complete with the foot rest, rod holders, and a low profile tank to acc...

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Walter,

You're in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon.

Daniel

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Seems like a fitting thing to do on Uncle Vic's birthday.

I'm in.

Capt. Pat, thanks for all the behind the scenes hours you put in for us.

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UV, I am one of the many on this board that haven't been lucky enough to meet you face to face but I feel like I know you through your posts. I started following this board in about 2000 and have benefitted from the wealth of boat information you have given so freely & also the laughs you provided w...

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Dug & Tom

My condolences for your loss. Reading about his desire to pass on his knowledge to his students, obviously he was a top notch gentleman.

Dug, what a month. Hang in there.

DanielM

John,

You don't want them old Chris Craft parts on your almost new again Bertram.

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