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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- May 20th, '24, 13:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PayPal Link for Contributions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 27
- May 14th, '24, 15:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PERKO part number C/365
- Replies: 19
- Views: 502
Re: PERKO part number C/365
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...
- May 11th, '24, 13:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PERKO part number C/365
- Replies: 19
- Views: 502
Re: PERKO part number C/365
Francesco,
I got your email and will be giving you a call. Always glad to help members of this Bertram 31 Discussion Board.
Tommy
I got your email and will be giving you a call. Always glad to help members of this Bertram 31 Discussion Board.
Tommy
- May 10th, '24, 22:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PERKO part number C/365
- Replies: 19
- Views: 502
Re: PERKO part number C/365
I will gladly share them with so as to help all on this Board.
- May 10th, '24, 15:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PERKO part number C/365
- Replies: 19
- Views: 502
Re: PERKO part number C/365
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 #. ...
- Mar 13th, '24, 08:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: original steering wheel
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3377
Re: original steering wheel
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...
- Jan 18th, '24, 16:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BERTRAM 25
- Replies: 4
- Views: 817
Re: BERTRAM 25
Good find, Craig; thanks for posting!
- Dec 23rd, '23, 10:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B 28 cabinet project
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9321
Re: B 28 cabinet project
Kross, you are quite the craftsman. It looks great and appears to be quite functionable. Congrats!
- Dec 17th, '23, 14:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Termites
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12963
Re: Termites
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.
- Dec 1st, '23, 11:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sharrow Propeller Thread
- Replies: 27
- Views: 28182
Re: Sharrow Propeller Thread
Yannis, my friend, that list would be WAY too long to publish here!
- Nov 30th, '23, 14:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sharrow Propeller Thread
- Replies: 27
- Views: 28182
Re: Sharrow Propeller Thread
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...
- Nov 11th, '23, 11:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eastwind 2022
- Replies: 243
- Views: 3478283
Re: Eastwind 2022
This is a well-earned victory, Peter; congratulations. 30 knots at 85% of maximum RPM is fantastic.
- Jun 23rd, '23, 08:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
- Replies: 792
- Views: 5234293
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
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!
- Mar 24th, '23, 14:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat Appraisals
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2975
Re: Boat Appraisals
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...
- Mar 10th, '23, 15:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Please do not forget Bruce
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19660
Re: Please do not forget Bruce
Thanks John, this makes perfectly clear the correct mailing address!
Thanks again, Bruce and Mike (and everyone else who contributes to the cause)!
Tommy
Thanks again, Bruce and Mike (and everyone else who contributes to the cause)!
Tommy
- Mar 8th, '23, 13:36
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Please do not forget Bruce
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19660
Re: Please do not forget Bruce
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.
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.
- Oct 31st, '22, 20:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
- Replies: 792
- Views: 5234293
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
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.
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.
- Oct 24th, '22, 17:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1966 31 Re-imagined
- Replies: 39
- Views: 32727
Re: 1966 31 Re-imagined
Thanks Craig, that's the one!
- Oct 24th, '22, 16:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1966 31 Re-imagined
- Replies: 39
- Views: 32727
Re: 1966 31 Re-imagined
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.
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.
- Oct 14th, '22, 08:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Soundings Magazine; Bertram 31 Rebuild
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3426
Soundings Magazine; Bertram 31 Rebuild
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...
- Oct 7th, '22, 14:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Xtra Dry
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8678
Re: Xtra Dry
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...
- Sep 20th, '22, 13:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NEWPORT SHOW
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11445
Re: NEWPORT SHOW
Would love to see pics of the interior, especially showing the inside view of that unique window frame system.
- Aug 29th, '22, 13:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cummins repower
- Replies: 353
- Views: 8354513
Re: Cummins repower
Congratulations, Jason!
Your patience, determination and perseverance has paid off; she looks fantastic; and the performance numbers speak for themselves!
Your patience, determination and perseverance has paid off; she looks fantastic; and the performance numbers speak for themselves!
- Jul 8th, '22, 17:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 23' I Ray Hunt Hull?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7064
Re: 23' I Ray Hunt Hull?
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...
- Jul 5th, '22, 14:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cam's B-25 !!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6406
Cam's B-25 !!!
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...
- Jun 26th, '22, 15:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Hull numbers
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11895
Re: Bertram Hull numbers
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.
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.
- Jun 26th, '22, 14:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Hull numbers
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11895
Re: Bertram Hull numbers
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...
- Jun 26th, '22, 14:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yanmar 6lpa 0 oil pressure
- Replies: 74
- Views: 41190
Re: Yanmar 6lpa 0 oil pressure
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 ...
- Jun 21st, '22, 09:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery fish!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7608
Re: Mystery fish!
With the sail laying flat to the body (like in your picture), it has the shape of a garfish.
- Jun 21st, '22, 09:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery fish!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7608
Re: Mystery fish!
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...
- Jun 21st, '22, 08:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mystery fish!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7608
Re: Mystery fish!
Looks like a spearfish
- Jun 10th, '22, 21:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Widening my Flybridge
- Replies: 35
- Views: 24549
Re: Widening my Flybridge
Great work, Rick. Where are you working on the boat?
- Jun 10th, '22, 21:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Hull numbers
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11895
Re: Bertram Hull numbers
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...
- Jun 2nd, '22, 12:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Curved Windows - Again
- Replies: 50
- Views: 149684
Re: Curved Windows - Again
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.
- Jun 1st, '22, 15:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Curved Windows - Again
- Replies: 50
- Views: 149684
Re: Curved Windows - Again
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 ...
- May 25th, '22, 13:58
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Curved Windows - Again
- Replies: 50
- Views: 149684
Re: Curved Windows - Again
Sadly, Broadus Rose, founder and manager of Lookout Boat Frames, passed away last fall due to complications from Covid. I tried the business telephone #, but it has been disconnected with no forwarding announcement.
- May 20th, '22, 21:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
- Replies: 792
- Views: 5234293
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Mickey,
Congratulations on splashing her; you’ve worked incredibly hard to get to this point! Now, enjoy the fruit of your labor!!
Congratulations on splashing her; you’ve worked incredibly hard to get to this point! Now, enjoy the fruit of your labor!!
- Jan 16th, '22, 18:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cummins repower
- Replies: 353
- Views: 8354513
Re: Cummins repower
I have only one thing to say, Rick; AMAZING !!!
- Dec 26th, '21, 16:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas to all!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10867
Re: Merry Christmas to all!
I hope everyone's Christmas was good and that your 2022 will be full of blessings. Steve "Bertramp" Kelly is right; too many of our buddies on this Board have passed away. I wish all of you many healthy and prosperous years ahead, and may your seas be calm!
- Dec 22nd, '21, 10:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B-31 Rebuild in Soundings On-Line
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9308
B-31 Rebuild in Soundings On-Line
Evidently this article appeared in the February 2020 paper version of Soundings magazine; but I received the email version today Not sure if the link will work, but they provided lots of good pics of the rebuild: https://www.soundingsonline.com/features/bringing-a-bertram-back?utm_campaign=SND%20-%2...
- Dec 1st, '21, 22:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: December Power & Motoryacht: Bertram 25 Reborn
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6529
Re: December Power & Motoryacht: Bertram 25 Reborn
KTM, I agree with your logic….
- Nov 29th, '21, 16:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: December Power & Motoryacht: Bertram 25 Reborn
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6529
December Power & Motoryacht: Bertram 25 Reborn
Current issue of P&MY has a nice article with lots of pics where a couple of Aussies took a B-25 Flybridge I/O and turned it into a Bahia Mar style boat with an integral bracket carrying twin 300 HP Suzuki's. Top end is 45 kts; cruises at 32 kts. The integral bracket carries the hull surface aft 30-...
- Nov 29th, '21, 16:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Did B31's originally have gelcoat on the hull?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9291
Re: Did B31's originally have gelcoat on the hull?
Cam and Rawleigh are right; no need for gelcoat on the bottom.
- Nov 27th, '21, 18:18
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Did B31's originally have gelcoat on the hull?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9291
Re: Did B31's originally have gelcoat on the hull?
Yes, the B-31s, and all Bertrams, we’re gelcoated prior to laying up the fiberglass.
- Oct 19th, '21, 14:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Successful maiden voyage!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15228
Re: Successful maiden voyage!
Rick,
Your boat looks FANTASTIC; congratulations!!!
Your boat looks FANTASTIC; congratulations!!!
- Oct 19th, '21, 07:23
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Come out of hiding, y’all.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9931
Re: Come out of hiding, y’all.
Steve, thanks for sharing the pictures and the back story of your boat addiction, as I suffer from the same affliction. The pictures are great, and you have quite a collection. I had the pleasure of visiting with Willard Albury at Man-O-War about 10 years ago, along with his two sons. Are they back ...
- Oct 13th, '21, 15:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sum Pics 2021
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8663
Re: Sum Pics 2021
Thanks for sharing, Yannis! It is great fun to see how guys on the Board use their Bertrams. I, too, was curious about the boat name; so thank you for sharing. Here's wishing you and the others a great fall boating season.
- Sep 27th, '21, 19:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Eastwind 2022
- Replies: 243
- Views: 3478283
Re: Eastwind 2022
Pete, it looks like you have a solid foundation (solid boat) upon which to build you personal custom boat. Pat and Bruce explained everything that we’re doing on my Island Girl so I could appreciate their efforts and have total confidence in the finished project. It was VERY comforting to be at sea ...
- Sep 12th, '21, 20:23
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 42 Bertram? Need your help and advice
- Replies: 28
- Views: 13928
Re: 42 Bertram? Need your help and advice
Rick, we love our fellow stewards on this Board, which is why so many knowledgeable guys have tried to steer you away from a painful journey.
PUNT !
PUNT !
- Sep 3rd, '21, 14:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1971 FBC w/ Yanmars
- Replies: 26
- Views: 18178
Re: 1971 FBC w/ Yanmars
Bruce did all the mechanicals on my repower; here are the facts: 1973 Bertram 31 Sportfisherman; Bimini Top; 220 gallons fuel; 2 people; moderate amount of gear on board; winds light and variable Yanmar 6LPSTE 315 HP, Max rated RPM 3800; continuous cruise @ 3600 RPM; Preferred cruise 3000-3200 RPM H...