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They were built super strong in 1964 with an extra thick fiberglass layup, so you have a very sturdy boat! I had a 1962 model and later a 1972 model. Based on Doug's knowledge of the earlier models, you miight not find the number anywhere on the existing boat. The cabin sole hatch might have been di...

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Shannon, remind me the build year of Bucktail. I believe it was 1972 when the government required hull numbers to be applied on the transom just under the rub rail on the stbd side. Prior to that most hull #s were glassed into the hull under one of the v-berth hatches. Other places I've seen hull #s...

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S. Ritzert (I never got your first name), When I met with Jim in Georgetown it was to look at some plantations that he managed in the low country, so we spent most of our time riding in his truck. He took me to the dock to see Bucktail, but we did not take her out, so I cannot report on a sea trial....

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I visited on the Bucktail with the 2nd owner in Georgetown, SC, somewhere around 2005, and the boat was in excellent shape. As Carl commented, "there has to be a story there" as to how a boat that was customized and repowered so well could fall into a state of disrepair. With that said, as I get old...

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Ron, looks like you found a 31 in excellent condition and well taken care of. I noticed several nice upgrades like the replacement PVC rub rail as well as the Glass-Tec cockpit deck. The 270 HP Cummins are an excellent power plant for these 31s. Congratulations and let the fun begin!!!

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Never forget....................

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Neil,

Great to hear from you, but Franz is resposible for puttiong together and posting the video!

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Franz, Thanks for the great video! Of particular interest is the shot of "Buddy Boy" with the late Capt. Patrick at the helm. In addition to founding the Bertram31.com website, Patrick and Bruce Creamer completely rebuilt and repowered the Buddy Boy. Great memories...... Thanks again, Franz; we wish...

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Thanks for that picture, Franz; that's a beautiful 31 Bahia Mar!

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Wow, I jump on the Board today and see my friend Bertramp pop up on the screen; great to see your smiling face! Hope all is well with you!

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I meant to add that it is at the top of when you first open the Forum page.........

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Hi Victor,

Scroll to the top of this Forum page and you will see in red "New Topic". Click on that and it will open and you can type in the title of your topic in a small box and the content in the larger box.

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As Ironworker warned.................SPAM ALERT

Bruce or Mike will dump it once the see it.

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Congratulations, Cole; you've done a fantastic job on your rebuild and she looks great!

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Bruce, please confirm when the transaction goes through.

Franz, thanks again for the contribution!

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I am new to this world of "PayPal" and need to forward the contribution that Franz sent to the Board through me.

Bruce, is this still the current account address:

Pay pal email link is bcwayne4109@gmail.com

Thank you Franz for your generous contribution!

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Franz, it was great to catch up with you on the telephone; it sounds like you have an exciting Bertram 31 restoration project underway! Franz has proposed a generous contribution to Bertram31.com for the original Bertram hardware, so everyone wins. By the way, my pilaster steps are chrome over bronz...

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Francesco,

I got your email and will be giving you a call. Always glad to help members of this Bertram 31 Discussion Board.

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I will gladly share them with so as to help all on this Board.

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Francesco, Remind me; where are you located? I have a pair of the pilaster wing steps that were original on a B-31 Sportfisherman. I don't know how to post pictures, nor do I have the aptitude to follow the instructions to do so. However, I will text the pics to someone if you email me your cell #. ...

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Francesco, I agree with Rawleigh that the lower station can be a great asset and add to your boating enjoyment. My old Island Girl had the lower station and I appreciated getting out of the burning sun or rain showers that popped up. Also, it allowed me to be with guests when cruising for entertainm...

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Good find, Craig; thanks for posting!

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Kross, you are quite the craftsman. It looks great and appears to be quite functionable. Congrats!

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Ricky, I am relly sorry to hear of your latest challenge of a termite invasion. Boating is supposed to be fun along with some challenges; unfortunately, you have only experienced the challenges. Hang in there, my friend.

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Yannis, my friend, that list would be WAY too long to publish here!

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The discovery of the new prop technology is quite interesting. Gregory Sharrow was working on new aerial drone designs trying to figure out how to reduce blade noise that was interfering with his audio-visual recordings. He figured it out in the aerial application and recognized it's value in the ma...

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This is a well-earned victory, Peter; congratulations. 30 knots at 85% of maximum RPM is fantastic.

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Congratulations Mickey; your persistance has been inspiring for all of us who run into obstacles in life. Here's wishing you and your family a wonderful summer on that classic Hatt!

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I talked to Pete Fallon yesterday and we got caught up on life and such. Yes, he's facing another knee surgery in a few weeks, and I think he holds the world record for the number of those surgeries. I told him he was being talked about on the Forum, and that he needed to hop back aboard. He said he...

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Thanks John, this makes perfectly clear the correct mailing address!

Thanks again, Bruce and Mike (and everyone else who contributes to the cause)!

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OK, let's get this cleared up.

One post shows Bruce's address to be 2016 Colony Drive, another post shows 12016 Colony Drive.

Bruce, please confirm correct address; check going out ASAP.

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Mickey,
Sorry to hear about the bubbling paint. I also learned the hard way to never allow cushions to be stored flat down on any surface. I always store vertically so both sides will breathe and with zipper side down to allow water to drain out.

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Thanks Craig, that's the one!

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Lotzster,

I don't know how to post a pic, but give me your email and I'll send you the pic of a 1963 racing B-31 that rewminds me of your build. I like the lines of your radical 31.

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Below is a cut & paste of a Soundings on-line article. I posted the link at the end so you can see the pictures (if it works): Andrew Cooley always had it in the back of his mind that he’d do classic boat restorations. “It’s something I was always planning for,” the owner of Cooley Marine Management...

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I enjoyed spending time with Doc at a B-31 Rendevous in Ft. Lauderdale in the early 2000s, and then visited with him when he ran Xtra Dry down the ICW to Ocean Reef and over-nighted in Beaufort, NC. A fine gentleman who loved life, family friends and boating. I've met some wonderful folks through th...

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Would love to see pics of the interior, especially showing the inside view of that unique window frame system.

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Congratulations, Jason!

Your patience, determination and perseverance has paid off; she looks fantastic; and the performance numbers speak for themselves!

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KTM, Yes, Ray Hunt designed a 23’ deep vee hull that was prevalent on the Newport waterfront. According to printed sources, Richard Bertram watched a Hunt 23’ from the 12 meter sailboat he was crewing during the Americas Cup trials around 1958-59. He connected with Ray Hunt afterwards and commission...

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I had the pleasure of seeing some of the guys from this Board at the the NC gathering this past weekend at Harkers Island. I saw John Stanley who owns the beautiful 31 Salty Sato, and I got to meet Cam and see his stunning B-25, an outboard powered center console that he rebuilt. The level of detail...

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Correction:

Raybo Marine's post of hull # 315939 has the hull designator 315 which designates Fly Bridge Cruiser. I meant to say it did not include the layup month and year as some numbers do.

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Rick (Ironworker), I found the rest of the email from Lee Dana, former head engineer at Bertram Yacht in the 60s and part of 70s. Based on Raybo Marine's post of hull # 315939, it appears that hull is the 838th hull layed up, which would be consistent with the manufacturing year of 1969. My old Isla...

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I hate it for you, Mickey. You are obviously a man that goes out of his way to do everything right, but it appears that you're dealing with a mechanic who has cut some corners. Let's hope he stands behind his work and makes everything right. Of course, none of your sweat equity or down time cane be ...

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With the sail laying flat to the body (like in your picture), it has the shape of a garfish.

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HOW TO IDENTIFY A LONGBILL SPEARFISH It can be distinguished from other billfishes by its slender, lightweight body, short bill, and its dorsal fin which is highest anteriorly (higher than in marlins and lower than in the sailfish). The ventral fins are located well in front of the anal fin and in a...

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Looks like a spearfish

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Great work, Rick. Where are you working on the boat?

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Rick, The Bertram hull # “code” changed over the years. Post the # and we can decode it for you. I posted the information 15+ years ago as provided to me in an email from Lee Dana, head engineer for Bertram Yacht in the 60s and 70s. You might can find it by doing a search of the Board, but I don’t h...

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I spoke to Rachelle this morning and told her that Buzz was keeping the Bertram31 folks informed that Lookout Boat Window Frames was still operational. They have a multitude of window frame molds and are producing the frames as ordered. Thanks again, Buzz.

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Buzz, THANK YOU so much for correcting my error about the status of Lookout Boat Window Frames!! I only knew Broadus casually, and when I Googled the business an old number showed up which was "out of service". And yes, the correct number, as Buzz stated, is (252) 723-2222. I apologize to the Board ...

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