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by Gert van Leest
Oct 28th, '13, 16:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: exterior paint finally done
Replies: 29
Views: 4399

Re: exterior paint finally done

Nice Job !!!!!

good luck , 5 months to go before the seison starts !!!

All the best ! Gert
by Gert van Leest
Oct 28th, '13, 16:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new project RIVA BERTAM 25
Replies: 45
Views: 14110

new project RIVA BERTAM 25

When I was on holyday I found an Italian beauty and took her home..... Found her a new boyfreind and gutted her "Gert Style " here some pics. !! http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g475/Gert1968/IMG_4598_zps0e19f8a1.jpg http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g475/Gert1968/IMG_4591_zps9caec0fa.jpg http:...
by Gert van Leest
Oct 28th, '13, 15:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 100 MPH wind today
Replies: 6
Views: 897

100 MPH wind today

It was kind of stormy today... A front past today , no severe damage only a lot of trees falling over.. we had 22 foot waves hitting the shore at the center of the storm it blasted wind force 11 for 5 hours with gust up to 160 KM/H this is a picture of a lake next to my yard :) http://i1103.photobuc...
by Gert van Leest
Oct 28th, '13, 15:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin fishing in Lanzarotte
Replies: 8
Views: 859

Marlin fishing in Lanzarotte

every year my brothers and I take the old man marlin fishing... http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g475/Gert1968/IMG_4658_zps00642b7e.jpg http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g475/Gert1968/IMG_4662_zpsd51d6ec5.jpg http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g475/Gert1968/IMG_4684_zpsf1eb9357.jpg http://i110...
by Gert van Leest
Oct 28th, '13, 15:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: we have a dog !!
Replies: 3
Views: 612

we have a dog !!

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and this will be the finished product.....

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by Gert van Leest
Oct 28th, '13, 15:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heading for Italy again!
Replies: 18
Views: 1409

Heading for Italy again!

Hi Guys , its been a while , kind of busy I guess... This summer I transported the boat again to the south of France and had the best time ever again.. We went from Port Carolles to Allasio and all the nice places in between. http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g475/Gert1968/IMG_4210_zpsa2cfa8c9.jpg...
by Gert van Leest
Oct 28th, '13, 15:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Capt maybe we should have a firearms forum?
Replies: 45
Views: 9165

Re: Hey Capt maybe we should have a firearms forum?

Go ahead punk make my day !!


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by Gert van Leest
Sep 11th, '13, 15:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In memory of Walter Kaprielian
Replies: 158
Views: 493161

Re: SAD NEWS WALTER KAPRIELIANS PASSING

Walter, you run with the tide, you will be missed , RIP my friend.

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Jun 24th, '13, 15:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Job – Poorly Done – No Complaints
Replies: 11
Views: 1416

Re: Small Job – Poorly Done – No Complaints

everthing for those happy snouts !!

Nice job , cool dad !!

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Jun 24th, '13, 15:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sea Water intrusion in Side Pockets under Dinette Table
Replies: 8
Views: 3402

Re: Sea Water intrusion in Side Pockets under Dinette Table

Steve ,

you are right the hull is riveted en screwed together under the rub rail .

don't use silicone , you are better of with sikaflex 291.

Love to take that trip once !!

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Jun 24th, '13, 15:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strut bearing replacement blues
Replies: 55
Views: 21468

Re: Strut bearing replacement blues

Oliver ,

Your my cind of guy !

Perfect sollution !! Love it !

If it does not go as it should, then it goes as it must

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Jun 19th, '13, 15:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In memory of Walter Kaprielian
Replies: 158
Views: 493161

Re: Walter K

Get Well soon Walter. Hopes and Prayers are with you my friend !

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Jun 19th, '13, 15:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 6 years and......
Replies: 4
Views: 1795

Re: 6 years and......

Nice ride !!! Enjoy her for many more years !!

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Jun 11th, '13, 16:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mountain Biking
Replies: 8
Views: 1006

Re: Mountain Biking

HEINEKEN !!
did it for me !!
by Gert van Leest
Jun 11th, '13, 15:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mountain Biking
Replies: 8
Views: 1006

Re: Mountain Biking

can you still drink beer Mike ?
by Gert van Leest
Jun 11th, '13, 15:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak transom poll
Replies: 28
Views: 22621

Re: Teak transom poll

Guys , thanks for the comments , I agree , It will be an overkill.
Buttttttttttt, it shure looks very f@cking hot on some boats !!!!

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Jun 11th, '13, 15:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seriously! I thought I was having a stroke!
Replies: 16
Views: 2463

Re: Seriously! I thought I was having a stroke!

Frank, thanks! Glad you're OK... Gert
by Gert van Leest
Jun 11th, '13, 15:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mountain Biking
Replies: 8
Views: 1006

Mountain Biking

Hi Guys , went for a biking event in the French Alpes Called the Alpe du Zes This event was to raise money for the Cancer foundation , our team of 36 sailors raised $ 300.000,- for research on this horrible desease. with me and my team there were 25 thousand vistors on the mountain amd 8000 bikers s...
by Gert van Leest
May 28th, '13, 14:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Veneer Installation Question
Replies: 40
Views: 6199

Re: Teak Veneer Installation Question

Nice Job !!

is that BEER DOWN ore BEAR DOWN ??

Gert
by Gert van Leest
May 28th, '13, 14:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 31 half mold
Replies: 134
Views: 49134

Re: Bertram 31 half mold

Steve

Thanks for organizing !!

Gert
by Gert van Leest
May 28th, '13, 14:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nameless No More
Replies: 23
Views: 3167

Re: Nameless No More

verry cool !!!! love it....she can almost smell the water now Bob , keep up your great work !!! almost there !!

BR Gert
by Gert van Leest
May 28th, '13, 14:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cockpit Shade
Replies: 12
Views: 2568

Re: Cockpit Shade

Hi JR,

i think this is by far the most stylish way to do it but also the least conviniant....
Not much you can do if you don't want to interfere with the lines............

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by Gert van Leest
May 28th, '13, 14:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak transom poll
Replies: 28
Views: 22621

Teak transom poll

Just a question for all of you . Should I put a teak transom on the Island Girl ??? Yes ore No ?? does one of you has any pictures of a B31 with a teak transom and a swimming platform?? I also like to put the exhaust to the sides... some advice will be appreciated. http://i1103.photobucket.com/album...
by Gert van Leest
May 15th, '13, 16:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 window frames
Replies: 66
Views: 37895

Re: B31 window frames

very NICE !!

How much did only the fiberglass frames cost ?

Gert
by Gert van Leest
May 15th, '13, 16:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter Updates
Replies: 10
Views: 2235

Re: Winter Updates

looking great Neill !

BR Gert
by Gert van Leest
May 15th, '13, 16:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ole girl with a new dress
Replies: 71
Views: 27345

Re: Ole girl with a new dress

Great job !!!


turned out very nice !
by Gert van Leest
Apr 29th, '13, 16:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: While at it 5
Replies: 26
Views: 19580

Re: While at it 5

Thanks for the complments gents, What I did , I build A one time mold out of multiplex with all the structure on the outside , painted it and waxed it and gelcoated it an fiberglassed it ,..........then I took out BILLY BOB , the biggest hammer I could find with a 3 foot shank and the product came o...
by Gert van Leest
Apr 29th, '13, 15:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time Until Issue vs New Fuel Tank
Replies: 11
Views: 1763

Re: Time Until Issue vs New Fuel Tank

I ran a year on mixed petrol 10 % ethanol...........god what was I happy every time I made it to the next harbour.. The good thing is my sparkplug wrench and I became very close that year... Go for it , and you will enjoy your boat instead of thinking all the way when it will stop... http://i1103.ph...
by Gert van Leest
Apr 29th, '13, 15:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Todays adventure
Replies: 15
Views: 1782

Re: Todays adventure

Harry ,

It looks like a fab day with your loved ones !!!

Can you tell me more about the cow ??, why on earht they put a 500 pound animal up there ? for what use ?How did they get it up there ?
The piling in front , was that used to be the trampoline ? :)

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Apr 24th, '13, 16:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: While at it 5
Replies: 26
Views: 19580

While at it 5

Hi Guys , It has been quite some while that I posted some thing , I’ve been very busy at the boatyard but……….in my spare time I developed a new Bertram model After the great success of the 31 tataratatarataaaaaa !!!!!!! here she is the 3.1 She has a 24 Volt electric motor 1.5 HP an she does 5 Knots....
by Gert van Leest
Apr 24th, '13, 15:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: April 2013 Fundraiser for Captain Patrick
Replies: 15
Views: 5769

Re: April 2013 Fundraiser for Captain Patrick

Will do tomorrow !!

Gert ,

Thanks Cap for keeping this site ALIVE !!!
by Gert van Leest
Apr 24th, '13, 15:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New - An Introduction
Replies: 23
Views: 6533

Re: New - An Introduction

Hi there welcome to the club

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Apr 24th, '13, 15:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 31 half mold
Replies: 134
Views: 49134

Re: Bertram 31 half mold

Count me in... I would absolutely love a half...

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Mar 25th, '13, 15:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic Reincarinated?
Replies: 3
Views: 735

Re: Uncle Vic Reincarinated?

Cool cat !!
by Gert van Leest
Mar 19th, '13, 15:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: more pictures
Replies: 23
Views: 7747

Re: more pictures

Hi Russ ,

Congrats with your NEW Barbara Jean !!!
She turned out very NICE !!

I hope you have as much good times on her as I did , and still having with your old girl !!

LOL Gert.

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by Gert van Leest
Mar 19th, '13, 15:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: you can't make this up
Replies: 19
Views: 10547

Re: you can't make this up

nice fenderflares on the trailer....

Love these old things , now a days most of new the boats look like the latest Nike air , ( sunseeker , fiarline and the rest of all the english and italian shitpiles ).

BR Gert
by Gert van Leest
Mar 19th, '13, 15:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 Tuna boil in Panama
Replies: 6
Views: 3876

Re: B31 Tuna boil in Panama

that is a lot off fish !!

Great video !!

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Mar 10th, '13, 07:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hull color
Replies: 55
Views: 26088

Re: hull color

Leo,

I would say take a light colour , you have to do less cleaning !! and the darker the colour the more fairing you have to do..

Nice job Bob !!

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Mar 10th, '13, 07:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Term-i-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ -nata!
Replies: 3
Views: 3635

Re: Term-i-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ -nata!

very good !!!
by Gert van Leest
Feb 19th, '13, 16:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winter projects
Replies: 27
Views: 2912

Re: winter projects

Bob , you've got a very nice snow plow there !!!

I would love to use it some time !

The sound must be great....

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Feb 19th, '13, 16:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter pics 2011-12
Replies: 17
Views: 2690

Re: Winter pics 2011-12

very nice Hueso ,

we are freezing our balls of up here !!!

thanx , the most off us have to wait a couple of months......!! Gert
by Gert van Leest
Feb 19th, '13, 16:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grander in Cabo
Replies: 1
Views: 421

Re: Grander in Cabo

to bad it died...now we can never catch it again....
good to know that they are out there !!
Gert
by Gert van Leest
Feb 19th, '13, 16:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Power Transmission Simplified??
Replies: 9
Views: 771

Re: Power Transmission Simplified??

loved it Harry !!

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Feb 19th, '13, 16:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reel Cowboy more pics
Replies: 7
Views: 3570

Re: Reel Cowboy more pics

very nice !!!
by Gert van Leest
Feb 4th, '13, 16:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exhaust re-route?
Replies: 4
Views: 647

Re: Exhaust re-route?

Stephan , I thougt off doing that aswell , i don't know if you have a Glass Teck deck , I do , and if you go to that configuration , and have problems with your exhaust hose or muffler it will be a bitch to get there without taking out your deck again... Positive thing is you make a lot of room .. G...
by Gert van Leest
Jan 27th, '13, 08:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak Cap & Coaming
Replies: 55
Views: 21819

Re: Teak Cap & Coaming

Nice job !!! lloks great !

Gert
by Gert van Leest
Jan 7th, '13, 15:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Under water lights
Replies: 9
Views: 4483

Re: Under water lights

how about this ??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZvHWbgO8qM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nice video !!

BR Gert
by Gert van Leest
Jan 7th, '13, 15:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Down to the wire...2012
Replies: 12
Views: 2501

Re: Down to the wire...2012

Hi Bob ,

quit playing around , and finish your Bert !! you don''t have time for this.................:)

Looks very thasty though !!!

nice shot!
Gert
by Gert van Leest
Dec 21st, '12, 03:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas !!
Replies: 24
Views: 11245

Merry Christmas !!

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by Gert van Leest
Dec 18th, '12, 15:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Launching "Phoenix"
Replies: 13
Views: 2085

Re: Launching "Phoenix"

Congratulations!

Looks great, have fun with her !

Gert

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