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Jeff, Like you, I served in the USMC. I also believe as you & your father do… no thanks needed, just do as your dad said… education, stand on your own, imbue our children with good values and teach them to hold themselves to high standards, show them the satisfactions gained when one works hard… It ...

What transom? Or should I ask... Which transom?

In my state(Connecticut) there is a schedule of hazardous waste disposal. The locations change weekend to weekend during the summer in order to cover the state and give everybody a chance to dispose of their old fuels. I was able to drop the 60 gallons of old fuel that was left in my old tanks at on...

Got it , Pat...
Your email to me is resting comfortably in my Bertram31 folder.

It's good to have the board back...


Rit

UV, These days it has become all too rare for people to offer a stranger the help that you've given to so many. I'd be willing to bet a few "clears" that dozens of B31 owners have been able to realize their dream because of the time that you and the Captain have given so freely. Without you and the ...

Mark,

Please accept my most sincere condolences.
I have thought about your daughter, yourself and your family many times since you first spoke of her situation. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts.

Rit

Mark, I don't post very often, although I do read this board several times a day. I say this because I want you to know that there are a lot of us (lurkers) in your corner. I have you, your family and especially your daughter on my mind, in my heart and as the focus of my prayers. You & your little ...

To add some to the numbers/date confusion.... My Boat's "glassed in" Bertram letterhead located on the Port berth hull is marked "10/9/61 Hull 163" Several years ago, I had researched the my boat's history and found all of the papers showing the boat has been titled as a 1962 model as far back as 19...

Congratulations on your first born son. Your best years on the water are ahead of you.

Rit

Setting aside my issue with he whole damned concept of taxing my fishing, I dread thinking about the implementation issues involved with RI, CT & NY. We now have size, Catch limits, state contested waters, fishing verses traversing, who gets a "FREE license and who does NOT(me, that's who)and yet an...

Congratulations!!! Oh, how I envy your future with this kid "just messin' around with boats"

Harv,

I'm so sorry to hear this news; you have my sincerest condolences.

Rit

Good luck to you Harv.

Your Brothers in Bertram are in your corner.


Rit

John,

Very nice site.
Good Luck, to all my southern brothers in Bertrams.

Thanks, Rit

17 July 1951

Harv- Sorry to hear this. Please accept my sincerest condolences. As Walter said "Hate to lose another member of the old guard."

Rit

Sad news indeed. Like many of you, I never met Capt Dave face to face, but somehow this board makes me feel as if I have met him. His most recent posts gave me the same hope that they apparently gave to many of you. Unfortunately, another good man has left us. Again; so sorry to hear this news. Rit

Greg, I've been using both Penske board and Coosa board for below deck bulkheads & some under gunnel cap backing. Both seem to be lighter & stronger than plywood when covered with FB. Both take screws well, and are worked just like plywood. I'm using these materials because I want my boat to be bett...

While sourcing materials for my 1962 SF, I came across a good source of Coosa Board on Long Island, NY. They also carry a nice line of FB supplies; resins, glass, awlgrip, cup guns, etc... The price on 1/2 inch Cossa Board was well below Hamilton and the other online marine supply stores. Contact: W...

Thanks of the replies guys.

Rit

Does anyone know where I could find a engine mount Jig for Cummins 6bta 270Bs?

If you've got one I could use, email me through the board.

Thanks Rit

My family has also been struck by Cancer. I donated $100.

I hope a way is found to get that boat back to the water.


Rit

Dug,

I'm in.

Rit

Dug,

Following UV's theme, if it is a direct replacement, then yes, I'd be interested in one too.


Rit

My B31 is a 1962 SportFish kept in Norwalk. Right now she's out of the water, been stripped to the hull and build up has begun. Next up is to fit Capt Pat's Livewell to her transom, install Cabrera's V-Berth kit and complete the rest of the FB work. Besides a million little details like elect & plum...

Dave,

With a "Never Quit" attitude, good things happen. I'll say one for you daily.

Rit

Geez Mike.

You tore through so many items on the life list in the first 49; there's not much left for the second 49 besides Two-fisted Ice Dancing and Wide-Load Shiny Bottomed Swivel Chair Racing? And fishing. And telling big lies about fishing. And.... Happy Birthday!