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John, If you decide to stay with a mechanical gauge you might want to look at Rochester Gauges. The original gauge used on my boat was a model number 8280 spiral gauge manufactured by Rochester Gauges, Inc in Dallas Texas. It was brass construction and seemed fairly beefy. The original float was dam...

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Need to resurrect this older post. I got side tracked on the back bulkhead, but it looks like I'll be able to get back on it this week, and I have another question. Patrick mention priming all surfaces with a thin but wet coat of epoxy then adhere the laminate with the thicken epoxy. Is there a min ...

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Pat, Pretty cool looking pistol. I think you were just telling me about that one when your lab decided to make a break for it. Wished I would have had a little more time to stay when we were passing through, but we needed to head on back to the coast before it was too late. I did enjoy dropping by t...

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Harry, I had a similar car show dust up. My daughter and I restored a 71 Mustang convertible when she turned 16. Ran across it when we were looking for her first car. It was special order pink from the factory with a blank spot on the paint code on the door. It had been a dealer's wife's car origina...

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Thanks again gentlemen. That was a question I almost didn't ask...

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Guys, I have a couple more questions. I'm working on an aft cabin wall and going with 3/4" Airex Baltek fiber-reinforced structural boards. These are basically Penski boards as Baltek bought Penski. I was planning on putting two layers of mat on each side. Formica and paint on the exterior over the ...

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Thanks for the info guys. If I go that route I'll cover it with glass and the screws won't have a great deal of force on them.

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Guys, I'm looking at using Coosa or Penski board in an application and I was wondering how well it would take a mechanical fastener. In the spot I'm looking at I'll need to screw some other pieces to it. How well will these composite boards hold a screw? Also would one brand be preferable? All that ...

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Brew,

Just wanted to offer my condolences. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Danny

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Mark, I loved this quote. "The TA tournament is a fun tourney that despite being small brings together a group that loves Cabo and is willing to go out fishing for bragging rights and cheesy trophies" Hell I thought they were damn fine $20.00 trophies. Glad y'all picked up the good press. Lots of fu...

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Harry, Made me grin. My parents were depression era Okies. Think "Grapes of Wrath" just not as well off as the Joads. I heard about picking cotton a LOT when I was a kid growing up in the Panhandle of Texas. When I was little and I'd want an increase in my allowance money mom would let me know that ...

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I had been contacted earlier about Mara's services. For those that asked.

First United Methodist Church
720 Demarest St
Waupaca, WI. 54981

Funeral Friday November 18th 1pm
Visitation Thursday November 17th 4-8pm and again Friday 11am to 1pm

www.hollyfuneralhome.com

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Bertram 31 family, It's with a heavy heart I pass on the following information. Mark Stange's daughter Mara lost her battle with cancer today. I would think he would want this group to know. I'm at a loss for words right now so I'll just enclose an excerpt from the text I received from Mark. "My bab...

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Mark, You and your family were missed, but were still a large presence at the dinners. Mara was in the thoughts and prayers of those present. Sorry I missed you on the phone call last Thursday night. Dgus was trying to get back in touch with you but it wasn't working out. I hope Mara had a good nigh...

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I'm in. Thanks again Capt. Pat.

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Mark, It was great to see you again and to meet Mara. Guys, when I went to pick them up at the airport minutes after meeting me for the fist time Mara informed me how cute I looked carrying a girls suit case as I was helping with her auntâ€™s bagâ€¦She's a lot of fun, and she picked up a little Texa...

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Mark,

Iâ€™ve been away from the computer for a few weeks due to work. Johnâ€™s been keeping me updated.

Mara is in our prayers. If your fight brings you to Houston weâ€™ll be there for you.

Danny

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Beach Bait & Tackle in Freeport has been closed for awhile. Fishing Tackle Unlimited in Houston has already been mentioned above. It would seem to be the best contact around the Houston area. There is that big Bass Pro Shop in Pearland as well.

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Iâ€™m planning on renting a condo for a week in Key Largo this June. Iâ€™m looking at Ocean Point Suites or Kawama yacht Club. Both are relatively inexpensive so I donâ€™t expect a lot, just wondering if one of the local guys could give me a general idea regarding these condos. Are either of these p...

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What did Capt Pat do for me? Sorry but this will be a little long. I found this site just about the time Bruce was shutting down the mechanical board. Iâ€™ve been a long term lurker & infrequent poster since I donâ€™t own a 31. I found the board when I was working on a B25 and looking for Bertram in...

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Guys,
Thanks for the feedback, Iâ€™ll pass it on.

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Guys, Iâ€™ve got a question John Cranston wanted me to post. (Heâ€™s down here at the bay house & without a computer) Does anyone know of a source for sheet fiberglass? John is looking at putting a fiberglass sheet on top of the standing area of his tuna tower. The standing area frame is about 2â€ ...

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Thanks for the update Mark. Praying for Mara.

Daniel

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Bertram Faithful, I just read this on a travel website I follow. This is a posting regarding MarkS from Wisconsin who posts on this board regularly. I met Mark through the B31 website, he and his wife are great folks. Please keep Mark and his family in your prayers. Here is the message posted by a f...

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Mark,

Looks like youâ€™re one step closer to a Packer super bowl. I get to wear my cheesehead deep into the playoffs and laugh at my buddies who are cowboy fans. Doesnâ€™t get much better than that for a south Texas Packer fan.

Later,

Daniel

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Walter,

Iâ€™ve been out of pocket the last couple of weeks due to work. The cookbook arrived. Itâ€™s truly an impressive book. Thanks again

DanielM

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Walter,
Iâ€™d like one. I meant to pick one up when I was in Greenport & forgot. Iâ€™ll pm you and get info on where to send the payment.

DanielM

Capt Pat,

My son Mick came up behind me when I was playing your card. Mick is autistic & a man of very few words. He laughed out loud & said, â€œThatâ€™s nuts dadâ€

Thanks for the grin from both of us.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all.

Daniel

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John, You need to find out what kind of voodoo hex Mark put on you Sunday that shut down our fishing Monday! Oh well at least Tuesday was better. And thereâ€™s always next year! Mark, We had a hell of a good time. Pretty special place to land 5 marlin in the tournament & not even make it in the runn...

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Mark,
What can I say? I like hanging with renegades. And the man put us on the fish.
Got to admit I do regret letting the B25 go several years ago. One of those, â€˜if I knew then what I know nowâ€™ moments in life. Who knows, maybe another Bertram in the cards for me someday, just not now.

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I just noticed my avatar update. Quite an honor for a Bertram heretic. I truly enjoyed meeting you in Greenport. Iâ€™ll have to find a reason to be kicking around in the hill country sometime this year & come see you at the shop. We went scuba diving in knee deep water in the Comal River at New Brau...

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Mark, Canâ€™t tell you how proud John was to hear he might be hated by such a top notch hedonist as yourself. Iâ€™m looking forward to repeating that 1st place at the tournament in Cabo. Itâ€™s going to be a blast. Can't wait to see you guys there. Coolair Sorry to highjack your post. John said he k...

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Coolair, I just got home from Johnâ€™s place down here in Freeport. He was out on the deck fishing for trout. I think heâ€™s been here about a week & I know he doesnâ€™t keep a computer down here. Iâ€™ll probably see him tomorrow or the next day. Iâ€™ll tell him you were asking about lifts.

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I wanted to thank everyone for their hospitality to one of the folks from Texas. I had a great time meeting everyone. Tremendous job on the Rendezvous, beautiful area, excellent people, great food, & amazing boats. Well done. John & Pam, as always, enjoyed traveling with you. Capt. Patrick, great to...

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Brewster,
Iâ€™d like 1 xxl. Check will go out tomorrow. Iâ€™ll pick it up in Greenport if thatâ€™s ok.
Thanks,
DanielM

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Guys, I can attest to how much fun this is. My wife (whoâ€™s out in the rain right now catching redfish off the dock) & I went for the first time last year with John & Pam. We had a blast. I had to talk my wife into it as she wasnâ€™t keen on going to Mexico. The one thing she said sheâ€™d like to d...

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Harv, I was talking to John Cranston this evening, he has been away from his computer for awhile but would like to get 3 sets if itâ€™s possible. Looks like itâ€™s too late but I told him Iâ€™d pass it on. Also, he lost his cell phone so he doesnâ€™t have your number anymore. Heâ€™d like you to give...

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Dang Scot you weren't 5 minutes from the house. If you get back this way let me know & we can get a bite.

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Mark, 3 hours from Chicago Midway to Houston on Southwest. 45 minues from Hobby to Freeport. I can pick you up, cuz John really shouldnâ€™t drive until he gets a few drinks in him.

I promise to shovel up all the snow before you get hereâ€¦. Shouldnâ€™t take me long.

DanielM

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Randall & Bob, Congrats on your team.

Randall maybe youâ€™ll get a second date with that supermodel yet.

And the pokes lostâ€¦.good day all around.

DanielM

John,

Might run the idea of a making it a dude weekend by Pam.

If she's not real interested in making the trip, could probably make it on the cheap (relatively speaking).

DanielM

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Randall,
One day Iâ€™d like to sit down with you & hear about the parts of the 60s you actually do remember. Suspect itâ€™d be interesting.
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Born a little late to be a hippie. As for the VW micro bus, when I was a kid I bought an old Buick GS 455 in high school. Liked that big block, loud pipes, & louder hard rock musicâ€¦â€¦the VW van just wouldnâ€™t have cut it. What the heck is patulli?

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John, Hell, Iâ€™m as clean cut as can be these days. Kind of miss my younger look. ZZ Top beard & Jesus hair, but that was long ago. BTW, I ordered the ballasts today. Kip, If you decide to use Noeâ€™s guy Iâ€™m right across the canal from them. If I could do anything for you let me know. DanielM

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A 1 dollar burrito...damn good too!

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Mark, You might mention to your TA board friends that it was a rookie, two women, & a blind guy that kicked their collective asses. A team full of ringers. Of course John & Pam can fish and it sure didnâ€™t hurt to be fishing with Renegade Mike. BTW, if any of you are thinking of heading to Cabo you...

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Just wanted to update folks on the little bragging rights only tournament MarkS put together in Cabo San Lucus this weekend. As you can probably already guess the team from the Bertram31 board took first. Team Cranston (toned down the name a little as Johnâ€™s wife & my wife joined the team) fished ...

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Scot, it was good to meet you, glad you came over. John & Brian, enjoyed seeing you & your respective better halves. It was good to see you again. Capt Pat, thanks again for the work you put in on your website, itâ€™s a pretty cool place. We had about 10 or 11 folks enjoying lunch & the boat show. M...

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Capt. Pat
Too bad about the scheduling conflict, was looking forward to meeting you. Iâ€™ll just have to make a run out west someday.

Scot
Iâ€™m still in if you want to meet up. Iâ€™m open all day, Anitaâ€™s for lunch works for me.
DanielM

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