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- Sep 25th, '12, 22:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back in Action
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1081
Re: Back in Action
Keith, the dive mask will most likely end up fogging continuosly. When I'm grinding, and can't avoid matter in the eyes, like in an enclosed hatch or locker- I put on a nice set of Bolle ski goggles I picked up for that. Scratch & impact resistant lenses, soft foam padding, and most importantly they...
- Sep 23rd, '12, 21:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mass Mailing
- Replies: 35
- Views: 25731
Re: Mass Mailing
Received mine.
Did we loose some of the recent threads?
Did we loose some of the recent threads?
- Aug 29th, '12, 06:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rocket Launcher Accessory
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3703
Re: Rocket Launcher Accessory
Oops. Yeah, just reread that.PeterPalmieri wrote:That was my first thought in the original post.
I officially revert to the modified trident idea :)
- Aug 29th, '12, 06:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Paint primer?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 841
Re: Paint primer?
Also, to indicate the areas that need additional/final fairing... There are many commercially available guidecoats and marking fluids. They're pretty pricey. Can also do the spray can spray-bomb, but I find that to be a big ol mess. What I like to use is a combination of two things you already have ...
- Aug 29th, '12, 04:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Paint primer?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 841
Re: Paint primer?
Interlux PreKote.
- Aug 28th, '12, 21:23
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rocket Launcher Accessory
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3703
Re: Rocket Launcher Accessory
Another thought Peter...
You could get a magma fillet table for each one of your plastic holders.
Remove the top, and simply bolt it to your holders giving you a highly adjustable drop in holder...
You could get a magma fillet table for each one of your plastic holders.
Remove the top, and simply bolt it to your holders giving you a highly adjustable drop in holder...
- Aug 28th, '12, 20:27
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back from Italy2
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1340
Re: Back from Italy2
Thats where it was 'invented'... Cressi, Omer, Mares, etc, etc...all Italians.Kevin wrote: Whats the spear fishing like over there?
Guess that doesn't mean it's still good today though huh? Real hard to beat the Bahamas for breath-hold hunting.
- Aug 28th, '12, 16:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Color and lettering question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2940
Re: Color and lettering question
Hell yeah... I say damn the torpeedos.Keith Poe wrote:How about the Miss Mako color contrast.
And maybe some really fine metalflake just over the lightest 2 shades of blue, with the whole she-bang under 20 coats of clear.
Daaang!
- Aug 28th, '12, 16:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rocket Launcher Accessory
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3703
Re: Rocket Launcher Accessory
Go for it, wasnt really trying to discredit anything-I just hate the sound they make when they break... Perhaps eventually the answer will be to have a nice combination of under gunnel annnnd a nice rocket launcher addition. How's about this: Why not get two of the nice trident holders, remove the l...
- Aug 28th, '12, 15:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back from Italy2
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1340
Re: Back from Italy2
Some of the scenic pics remind me of the movie Le Grande Blu (The Big Blue)- freediving movie, love that flic.
Love freediving...
Is that big 60 something Bertram flying an Aussie flag?
Love freediving...
Is that big 60 something Bertram flying an Aussie flag?
- Aug 28th, '12, 15:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rocket Launcher Accessory
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3703
Re: Rocket Launcher Accessory
I dunno Pete, I just cringe at the thought. Must have something to do with my Sage RPLXi 13wt getting whacked in half on a sailfish outing about 5 years back. My question to you is this: What the hell are you gonna do with 10 flyrods in a 31' flybridge boat offshore? Really can only fish one at a ti...
- Aug 28th, '12, 15:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back from Italy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 748
Re: Back from Italy
Quite the gathering of Bertrams in the 5th shot. What's there, looks like 3 or 4-B28 moppies, and 2-B31 FBC's?
Great pics as usual, beautiful location, beautiful family, beautiful vessel.
Great pics as usual, beautiful location, beautiful family, beautiful vessel.
- Aug 28th, '12, 14:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rocket Launcher Accessory
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3703
Re: Rocket Launcher Accessory
I wouldn't store/transport the flyrods vertically in the cockpit whatsoever. Just asking for damage. I'd try to do something under the gunnels... Such as getting a few pairs of the commonly available anodized aluminum rod hangers, http://tacomarine.com/ccp51/media/images/product_detail/F16-2700.jpg ...
- Aug 28th, '12, 09:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Color and lettering question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2940
Re: Color and lettering question
I dont think the name or color is the potential issue... More so the racing stripes, and ghost fade skulls. She's your boat sir, do as you will. Pretty long ways off before you gotta decide... How about "Charcaradon" or "Isurus"... "Lamna" is no good. I like Isurus, and paint her blue with a stark w...
- Aug 28th, '12, 08:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Color and lettering question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2940
Re: Color and lettering question
Hmmm, a red and white B31 named Predator huh?
Getting a DejaVu feeling...
Keith, click on the "predator" link in Mike Ohlstein's signature
Getting a DejaVu feeling...
Keith, click on the "predator" link in Mike Ohlstein's signature
- Aug 28th, '12, 06:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Poor Mans Stabilisers
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1541
Re: Poor Mans Stabilisers
Sounds identical to my B20, GM 350 with exhaust straight thru the transom.mike ohlstein wrote:That engine sounds a little like it came out of the African Queen.....
- Aug 27th, '12, 08:18
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Poor Mans Stabilisers
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1541
Re: Poor Mans Stabilisers
Nice ingenuity there Keith.
Those z wings do exert an amazing amount of downward force- can see that setup working nicely.
Those z wings do exert an amazing amount of downward force- can see that setup working nicely.
- Aug 24th, '12, 14:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not Going To Sugar Coat it, it is what it is.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5580
Re: Not Going To Sugar Coat it, it is what it is.
McNichols.com also has the structural fiberglass as does McMaster Carr. You might also check out fiberglass diamond plate instead of aluminum. It won't be so hot and won't corrode.. Annnnd you can bond, laminate, tab, etc to it, as opposed to being limited to fasteners and welds with the al. Annnnd...
- Aug 24th, '12, 13:00
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Raw water pick up
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4954
Re: Raw water pick up
Buju No she is in a cocoon state ready for power, waiting to find a good deal on an outboard Picking up items for it , pop up cleats, lights , also thinking of a pod for the helm I'll try to get some updated pics Would love to see her. Helm pod would be ideal on that boat, really set it off nicely....
- Aug 24th, '12, 12:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Big fish..is it a Bertram?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 907
Re: Big fish..is it a Bertram?
Bertramp called it... its a B33.
Is that the 37 Merritt "northern lights" backing into the slip next to it? Pretty boat...
Watched it again- not a Merritt at all is it? Marlin Magic looks like the name...
Is that the 37 Merritt "northern lights" backing into the slip next to it? Pretty boat...
Watched it again- not a Merritt at all is it? Marlin Magic looks like the name...
- Aug 23rd, '12, 08:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Raw water pick up
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4954
Re: Raw water pick up
Hey Spencer, whats the WIlly Roberts lookin like these days? She all dressed up?
- Aug 21st, '12, 22:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 70
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2987
Re: 70
I have been absent from the board for a while. Couldn't believe when I read through the threads... Didn't know what to say, still don't. Never got to meet UV, sure would'a liked to. PM'ed a few times with him in a ploy to exchange my spiny lobsters for his crawfish, almost, but never happened. He wa...
- Aug 21st, '12, 21:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Captain's bad decision?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2867
Re: Captain's bad decision?
Pretty sure there wasn't a single good idea excercised on that vessel before, during, or after that occured. At least one person went to the bow to offset the bilge weight, would'a been good to get the others asses up there before trying to get the hull on plane ?.!. Trying to plane just shifts all ...
- Aug 21st, '12, 11:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Rendition of an old favorite
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2886
Re: New Rendition of an old favorite
Nicely done... with a large dose of conviction.
Especially when it aint exactly hip for a rock band to be patriotic...it's nice to see up and comers that are.
Especially when it aint exactly hip for a rock band to be patriotic...it's nice to see up and comers that are.
- Aug 21st, '12, 11:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pray 4 Me
- Replies: 4
- Views: 648
Re: Pray 4 Me
At least you're only using a 14lb grinder... I used my big milwaukee laying on my back, working about 10" above my head for a good 6 hours once. Yeah, that was stupid. Took about 5 days to regain full use of my arms, D'oh! Word of caution- watch that cord- big grinders love to grab their own cord an...
- May 7th, '12, 07:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suprisingly good primer... Gert need't look
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8423
- May 6th, '12, 08:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B20 - Chesapeake Edition
- Replies: 34
- Views: 14987
Very nice work John. And pretty unique as well- bertram bay boat. Wondering to myself what she'd look like with a poling platform over that yamaha, and a 22' stiffy held along the gunnels by retractable holders. B20 Flats/Bay... who'd a thunk it? That would be a great Keys boat... bring her down, we...
- May 6th, '12, 08:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suprisingly good primer... Gert need't look
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8423
Bob, like Robbie said- rolling gelcoat is.... interesting. I thought you had the capabilites to shoot it in a basic conventional gun. If not, I'd choose to brush it as opposed to rolling. But use a big Turkish or Italian white china bristle stainer brush like this http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images...
- May 5th, '12, 09:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suprisingly good primer... Gert need't look
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8423
What you proposed sounds alright Bob... But instead of 2 app's of gelcoat with nonskid in the gel, then topcoated with the Endura... I'd recommend 1 app of gelcoat at about 15 to 20 mils wft. Let the gel kick, and sand it down with 120/220 on the DA- vacumm clean, solvent wash, then tape out your no...
- May 5th, '12, 09:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suprisingly good primer... Gert need't look
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8423
- May 5th, '12, 09:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suprisingly good primer... Gert need't look
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8423
Primers aren't generally supposed leave a nice finish... Thats what sanding blocks are for. It is fact that VOC compliency dictates they have a higher solids to solvent ratio, or less volitale solvents. But I've seen many folks get caught up in the maddening act of wrestling with trying to make thei...
- Jan 24th, '12, 19:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for suggestions on Keys fishing charters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2176
- Jan 24th, '12, 19:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: willy's flats boat rebuild
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2621
- Jan 24th, '12, 19:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: willy's flats boat rebuild
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2621
Good seein the old girl again. Makes me feel justified I made the right decision to get rid of her, cause if I didn't, she'd still be sitting around looking like a "before" picture opposed to your "after" pics. Progressing very nicely, good to get those ugly transom baitwells off her. Was surprised ...
- Jan 19th, '12, 23:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: paint color survey
- Replies: 35
- Views: 14031
Thanks Bob. It's a Sidewinder, one of I believe twelve they built as a saltwater flats skiff. They were very popular speed & skiboats in the late 60's and throughout the 70's. In the early 70's Dolphin boats and Shipoke splashed the Sidewinder hull and began putting out a good number of flats skiffs...
- Jan 19th, '12, 13:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: paint color survey
- Replies: 35
- Views: 14031
Gert is my hero... what boat is that Gert? Pretty lines, modern and nostalgic simultaneously. I like seafoam, juxtaposed with a white bottom and boot. Goes great with black accents as well. Three Awlgrip colors you cannot go wrong with in my opinion: Ice Blue, Seafoam, and Fighting Lady Yellow... al...
- Jan 19th, '12, 13:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 31' on yachtworld
- Replies: 28
- Views: 20320
Really pretty boat, very well thought out storage lockers, beautiful teak deck like craig pointed out.... But, is it just me, or are those toe rails not teak at all? Sure look an awful lot like cypress... with Bristol finish acrylic urethane. I've spent a helluva lot of time around both teak and cyp...
- Oct 25th, '11, 22:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tractor paint
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2407
Joe, you can one-up the ospho treatment for any remaining oxidized steel. Ospho is good in that it converts iron oxide into iron phosphate, but it stops there. Doesn;t really do anything to prevent further oxidation of the underlying steel. Once you have ir all ground down to a sound surface, you ca...
- Jul 28th, '11, 19:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Blige Paint
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10894
Well Sean, you could go with a million different products, from a thousand different manufacturers. If you wanted, you could put a 2 part epoxy primer, then a hi build primer, then three coats of imron. Or on the flipside, You can brush on a coat of Interlux no sand fiberglass primer, then brush on ...
- May 31st, '11, 21:18
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: She's Unwrapped
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4694
Cool boat Harry... always liked the B31 sedans and moppie, but they're so rare, hardley ever see any. I'd really like to see her in the wet, cause the way she's sittin bow down on that lowboy is adding to the ungainliness of the whole set-up. I agree that the arch and canvas are butt ugly, more so t...
- May 26th, '11, 20:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just sayin'....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2925
obviously someone knew what they were doing on the boil. [/i] Damn UV, coming from you, thats about the best compliment I've had in my life. It's right up there with Patrick saying "pretty work" on some teak I did. I'm not taking either lightly. But yeah, it certainly aint my first rodeo. Got 40 mo...
- May 25th, '11, 17:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just sayin'....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2925
Just sayin'....
Life's good
especially when ya got 60lbs of crawfish to dive into
especially when ya got 60lbs of crawfish to dive into
- May 22nd, '11, 06:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2 beauties... correction : 3 beauties
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2589
- May 18th, '11, 18:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Charters.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9538
That didn't take long! I like the old photos, but thinking they'd look better if they were juxtaposed by some more recent pics as well? How old were you with that bonefish Brew? First one? Cool. You buy the Dolphin down here and bring it back with ya? Good little hulls, the 16 and 18. Cloned 'em off...
- May 6th, '11, 18:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B20 Sportsman
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2099
Michael, I like the name on your sportsman... Very fitting considering how you told me she used to run. Looks like your brudda's is squatin' a little at the stern. Is that bottom paint water line from the prior power? Or is the D3 doing that? Congrats on the 31... You're a hardtop kinda guy. That af...
- May 1st, '11, 08:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Teak deck Maintenance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3462
- Apr 30th, '11, 10:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: finally pulling the trigger
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9132
I used the VC Performance Epoxy on my Sidewinder skiff redux... First I had to sand off all the black antifoul Then grind out 7 areas of hull damage Repair hull damage with epoxy and glass Fair out hull bottom Spray 4 coats Epoxy Barrier Sand hull again with 120 Spray 2 coats VC P.Epoxy... All done ...
- Feb 17th, '11, 13:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm Just Glad He Was In The Water Not Me
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3161
makos only shark that can bite through a turtles shell.. Not quite true. Tiger sharks actually include sea turtles as a regular part of their diet. Their teeth are like asymetrical serrated saw blades, and have no trouble tearing up a big ol loggerhead...whereas a mako has non-serrated piercing and...
- Feb 17th, '11, 13:23
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Florida keys vacation, never been
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6146
My favorite princess was Ariel. I still have dreams on how she fit her boobs in those coconuts. Allright Tom, if'n you're gonna stare at 'em at least get the details right. Ariel puts her "twin girls" in nicely cupped large scallop shells. Obviously the butter used to eat said scallops helps with t...
- Feb 17th, '11, 13:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Teak & Mahogany Cabinetry
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5689
Bob - leave the "tree of life" alone, and stick with the ipé devilwood. Lignum Vitae is actually endangered & protected, and I beleive the trade of it is prohibited in the states, because it was harvested to near extinction. I know it's on the CITES listing, I think CITES appd II. So, chances are, ...