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Bob H.

Gert, Sweet looking 37, you have a good eye that's for sure. I will forward those pics to my Dad, some great ideas when he gets ready to do a makeover on his 87' 37. Great boat has gotten us through some nasty stuff, good luck and enjoy. Keep the pics coming from those exotic destinations. A Bertram...

Bob H.

Navatech, the half models are gelcoated, but due to the spiders in the mold they must be sanded out. Trip and I have discussed making a new mold and using custom gelcoat colors and or white to the customers request. For now keeping it simple is the plan. I put a call in to him today for the next bat...

Bob H.

Mikey, thank you for posting up those pics of a true original. Gave me a few ideas especially with the brass name plates. BH

Bob H.

Try aqualarm.net, great stuff in one place. Because shit does happen and as the skipper you need to know as soon as it does. Brewster turned me onto this. BH

Bob H.

Going through my Bertram pics and found one from Pt Judith. No explanation needed.BH

Bob H.

That's an ambitious list...get after it and take lots of pics..especially the rebuild of those Cummins. Those big rudders sure do keep the stern planted, I can lay my 31 on its side and she just digs in goes where you point her. Ask me how I know? Try avoiding a jacka@@ who is on the wrong side of t...

Bob H.

Many thanks Capt Pat & Tommy, I wanted to duplicate what Bertram did back in the day along with matching paint, the emblems were on the original as well or added by owner? The parts being pulled look spot on to the originals. BH

Bob H.

Looking good Russ..Steve and Tony should see theirs this week. Trip is working on the next round of 7. BH

Bob H.

Craig, you should see your 1/2 model today sometime if UPS keeps its word. I'd like to see a pic of the original one as well. Who has one to post? BH

Bob H.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays guys...looking forward to 2015..calm winds, flat seas and tight lines to all.BH

Bob H.

Looking good, great to start out clean and straight. Pay close attention to those windage gaskets on the cummins, they like to bleed. Harry Babb had me put the gasket on the tray with adhesive and wait a full day before putting it on the engine. No more leak. BH

Bob H.

Dug, they spin so fast that you cauterize any wound you may get.lol. A handy but lethal tool.BH

Bob H.

That is a clean 31. The dual stations reminds me of Walters boat. If your looking for a great starting point on a 31 that's the one. What 30 years in salt will do to a 31. Ask me how I know.lol. BH

Bob H.

jimmy, jumped on plane in what 3 seconds? Pics are great but those vids sure are sweet. I see a go pro in my future.BH

Bob H.

Next group just got pm's for shipping quotes. The original list of guys should be taken care of this go round.
Happy Holidays. BH

Bob H.

Glad all are arriving in one piece. Trip has another seven ready for us will get them tomorrow. I told him all were impressed with his work so far. He appreciated the feedback. Beacon boats is his skiff company if anyone is looking for a great tender keep him in mind, I bought one this year and its ...

Bob H.

G&S they almost plane in reverse. BH

Bob H.

Harry, glad to hear it made it safe n sound. Hope to see some pics when you guys get them finished. BH

Bob H.

Capt Pat, great news guess the shipping gorillas took it easy on that package. Now let's see you show us how it's done, paint her up and mounted on Bertram worthy plaque. All but one of the first batch has been shipped, I will touch base with Tripp and see if next round is ready. BH

Bob H.

Steve, will add you on the list, pm me your address so I can get shipping quote from ups..once I get the guys from the original group who chipped in taken care of, I will go down the list and get them out as quickly as I can. Please be patient..remember it took me 8 years to build Resolute..as long ...

Bob H.

Ron, Welcome to the sandbox..hope you and your family enjoy your 31..BH

Bob H.

Update...got six ready to ship..sent pm's today with balance due..Capt Pat your 31 half model is on its way..let me know how it shipped. BH

Bob H.

Trip had the first batch of seven ready for us, will start getting them sanded and or shipped out next week..Steve sanded or right out of the mold? BH

Bob H.

A true Bertram Brother, nice find Harry. BH

Bob H.

Sweet looking 31, nice job...you'd never know she was dark green with a keel n tower..BH

Bob H.

Jimmy, impressive numbers, Tony Athens likes to see 3100 for those engines, as you start to load up with gear you want to make sure you can still hit that max rpm. Will give you many years and long life expectancy. Speed and usable speed are two different animals, I went with trolling valves but rar...

Bob H.

Tony, your all set pm's went through. Tripp will have ten ready for me next Wednesday, I will pick them up and work on them over the holiday weekend and get them out asap.. Thanks for your patience guys should start to ship them within a couple weeks. BH

Bob H.

Tony your pm didn't go through, keeps saying deleted by author. Got the list updated, waiting to hear from Tripp ,will get the unsanded units out first then work on sanded ones. BH

Bob H.

Thanks for keeping the sandbox well maintained and up n running..no doubt it takes more effort than most realize..anyone else see gerts face on each post prior to this? I thought I was losing my mind or a residual effect from the patron consumed at Greenport.BH

Bob H.

Steve, I searched the sandbox post and found the original list who chipped in for the mold, most have posted above, 15 guys helped with the purchase. I will haveTripp make the 15. If you guys can let me know if you want sanded or right out of the mold. Here is the list so far: 1. Steve Kelly (?) 2. ...

Bob H.

Talked with Tripp today at Beacon Boats, he is taking off for a week and will get a dozen ready when he gets back. The guys from the original list who helped purchase the mold will get first run of parts at above listed price plus shipping. To mount the mold to a finished plaque you will have to bon...

Bob H.

Great idea Rocket I had the same thought about a donation to Capt Pat just wanted the sandbox to help set that number. The plaque with hull numbers would be icing on the cake, I don't have a connection for that but if one of the faithful knows of an engraver chime in. Those who are interested pm me ...

Bob H.

Pulled the first few parts off the mold this week. The mold had a few spider cracks that transferred to the part but with a little sanding they disappear. The blue proving dye shows the areas with blemishes. The builder said he can do the parts as is for $125 or $175 sanded out, plus shipping. I can...

Bob H.

By looking at the flywheel end looks like the engines weren't all the way under, rust line at crank..it's all about fuel and air, bet you can get 250 hp with just an injector and pump change..engines don't look too bad on the internals ..my comfort cruise is 25.7 rough water nice ride is 22 knots th...

Bob H.

Tommy, been a ford guy for many years..until my latest truck a 2012 gmc Denali extra cab, leather seats with heat and cool..been on a few 5 hour runs and the heated seats are well worth the $..BH

Bob H.

That big smile when you hammered down says it all...enjoy the heck out of her..BH

Bob H.

John, Second Capt Pat on the plywood, I also used cardboard and 1/2" blue styrofoam with drywall screws and duct tape on the corners cheap and easy. BH

Bob H.

Looks real nice..subtle changes make it custom..glass it up and fair it out. BH

Bob H.

I fish on a 40 ocean express with a pair of 420 hp 3126, owner has logged over 3400 hours and they haven't missed a beat..keep the fuel fuel filters changed and oil every 75 hours. Injectors are buried inside the head out of sight, cat tech with computer can plug it in and tell you how the engine ha...

Bob H.

Joe, rule of thumb is 1" pitch per 100 rpms, you may have a combination of bottom growth and tired engines. Looks like your chasing 900 rpms, I will let the brothers with gassers spec the prop size. I run 21 x 22 with cummins 355hp. BH

Bob H.

Rocky, once you have Bertram running in your blood it doesn't end with a sale..keep the north east rendezvous in mind when planing a getaway..great group of guys ..BH

Bob H.

John, great shots..nothing like time on the water..especially on a Bertram..BH

Bob H.

George, I would do a nice radius on those front corners, looks like you have some foam board cut 3/4 to 1" strips then back cut an angle on the inside of each strip till you get the radius you like. When I made my top I looked all over my shop to find anything I could use to make a radius jig, bucke...

Bob H.

Jp, can't get much better lines out of a production boat. The 44 is one of my favorites, saw one down in Orange Beach, damn near looked custom. I'm sure you will get her rigged up and done right. Keep us posted. Cort is going to have his hands full running that pit out back. Hope you and Rob enjoy t...

Bob H.

Gert, The 37 is a great boat and I can't wait to see what you do with her. The paint and woodwork looks sweet..keep posting pics..BH

Bob H.

Dug, I had all the parts from my dad's Murray chair rechromed at south shore plating in boston. Great guys know boats especially classics . BH

Bob H.

Cool link thanks Pete..BH

Bob H.

John, my dad needed to replace his door lock similar to yours, he sourced it from American Marine in Miami. BH

Bob H.

I had the pleasure of fishing with JR , Uncle Marky and Nick on the Bahia Moon, right next to Jp and Cort..let's say we watched them school those eyeballs..great job Jp and Cort..you boys can fish..don't ask how we did..lol..this week we made up for it at the fishtails..14 tuna big yf..75-100 lb fis...

Bob H.

Bill, you have a water issue as well..that turbo has seen quite a bit of salt..do you have stock cummins elbows? What is the height of the shower head from the waterline? You can replace the turbo but it may happen again, and then some. I will take a pic of the turbos I just changed didn't look anyt...

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