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Sent you a couple emails. Hope it helps!

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Done. With pleasure. Please pass on my most deep condolences. I cannot imagine... Thank you for offering the opportunity to support this.

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Message me your email or post if you like. I will send you pictures of mine. I can't get dimensions as I am not close, hence my silence. But you can see pictures and maybe thats better than nothing?

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Tony,

They are doing the renovation on spec. Not for anyone specific, but hoping that specific person does show up.

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Tony, I Hope you are right on the reason for the missing details.

Question is whether they will go back and re-do everything that is off...

Gif’s boat is not the howdy boat.

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So. Steve, yes, it is Double Bogey from that listing. She’s even prettier in person, even though not my taste. Definitely a howdy boat. Beautiful fit and finish, and wonderful craftsmanship. She’s a pretty howdy boat, and a handful of upkeep. But very nice and really well done. Sadly the second one,...

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Tony, I agree. But then I wonder. The market seems to me to be divided. On one end, you can buy a running 38’ Special for under $85,000 and a 54’ for $300,000. But then again, the Hinkley’s draw millions, and they have sold a bunch of Bertram 35’s for $750,000 plus each. So depending on the guy with...

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I am going to the show tomorrow, and am looking forward to seeing two Bertram 31's that are on display. The first is Gif Plume's old boat. After the transporting accident she was apparently purchased by McDougals marine on Cape Cod and "renovated" and repaired. The boat has been brought up to like n...

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Marlin, I LOVE that Dry Bilge System. I closed off the cabin bilge and isolated it, yet it still retains some water and hence that stank. I have not figured out a good way, until you posted this option. Thank you so much. I am already talking with the yard about it!!!! I can't wait to get at least o...

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Captain Pat would be proud! Hope you guys are enjoying a quality winter and all is well!!!

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Alchemy had them. When they worked they were awesome!!! But as Raleigh said, these in the picture are Morse. They are pot metal aluminum and I had to replace a couple times, eventually moving to the plastic version. None worked for long. The last straw was a particularly bad trip offshore and on the...

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I am eager to see it this week at the show. Mixed reviews, but we shall see. There is another there from Maine as well!

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Looking good Bruce.
Thank you for doing this.
And keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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Damn he did nice work.

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Carl, it popped up on a Bertram group on Facebook. Whaler pointed it out to me. The owner and I started to chat. He bought it from the guy who bought it from Walters wife. He is a very proud owner for sure!

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She is owned by a fellow in Cameroon. That is right, Africa! West coast to be specific, and he has been doing a good amount of the proper work to the beautiful factory blue baby that was Walter Kaprelian’s. He has pulled the engines, painted them, done the whole bilge too, and done what appear to be...

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Also, Skip at Brewer Street Boatworks in Newport, RI has had a couple for sale in the past. You can contact him to see if they are still available.

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Call Release Marine and ask if they have any returns or refurbished models available. Sometimes they do.

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No problem my friend!

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Wow!!!!

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TSL is on my bucket list for sure. I read the article ravenously.

I’m also with Tony. Except half the time I’m expecting Kerri to shoot me while I am awake. I won’t get the luxury of it in my sleep. LOL!

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Did a quick winter project today. When I woke this morning it was -8 outside so I figured I would need a good solid project to occupy me for at least an hour. I changed the inflator valve which expired in my jacket in 2012. I was really happy to find that it only took me about 10 minutes tops, and i...

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For my tools I use a Veto ProPack bag. It is an upright pocketed bag that has zippered compartments, so if it dumps the tools don’t fall out. It has a solid plastic bottom to keep it dry. Its really well made and has held up for a few years without a problem at all! I love mine. https://www.vetoprop...

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Raleigh, I am sorry to hear this and am so sorry for your loss.

Thinking of you, and of course there must be some solace to know that all the knowledge given and the boat are full to the brim of memories.

Best,

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Bob, we should talk. I own a full machine shop, fab shop and production facility. We work in many types of metal including aluminum, stainless and of course ferrous metal.

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Well, I did think the 26 lb anchor was WAY too heavy! Phew!

Maybe I will look at the Fortress and see what it would take to “make” it fit the chalks. Hmmm.

And Carl, yep, if I send mine out, it would be a favor for sure.

All awesome feedback!

Thanks!

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This is probably a technical question of some ridiculous level. I am contemplating a new anchor. I may just inquire with a few of our plating vendors on who might be able to chemically strip and then re-hot dip galvanize my antique original anchor, or I need to replace mine. The reason is that it is...

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Best wishes to everyone here for a healthy, happy and relaxing New Year!!! (Ok, I can wish for relaxing, right?). I hope we all get to have more than more smiles on our beloved boats, and extra special time with family. I have certainly had, like all of us, to wrap my head around the fact that nothi...

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I do! Her name is Alchemy. She used to winter at Noank Village Boatyard, and then on to Noank Shipyard, and now at Brewer Street Boatworks in Newport.

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In my haste I should have added that I probably should have called you but found a way to get home safely and without professional assistance. I have been a Towboat us customer for many, many years. My brother on the other hand has called for assistance many more times than I can count! LOL!

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Don!!!! I just figured out who you are! LOL!!

I keep my boat in GLP. Thankfully I have never needed your services or those of Joe and his crew in the yellow boats. Hope you are well!!!

We have many mutual acquaintances. Be well!

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Pete, I don’t know how I missed your post in depth. Your year takes the cake and that is an award no one ever wants. You are in my thoughts in so many ways and I deeply hope that 2018 is a better year for you. My longtime friend that is a year from hell, just plain hell. Best to you my friend... Dug

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Merry Christmas to all!!!! What a year. Tommy, I’m so sorry.

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SAburke, do not cut out the transom. You do not need a new transom. The transom of the B31 is a thin one, but NO CORING. It is not uncommon to have the cracking others have referenced, but it is not an indication of rot. If your guys are telling you they drilled a hole and got balsa out of it, they ...

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I pulled the lines off Alchemy for the winter and have noticed some wear I cannot ignore any longer. Looking for an opinion poll, how long do most keep them before retiring them? Or at least relegating them to a secondary/backup role? Just curious... Side note, I run them through the washing machine...

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Glass? Frames? Both?

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Yowza! I'm with Mike! Best wishes for a smooth trip!

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Bruce I echo everyone else's sentiments. Thank you for all you guys have done, and also when the time comes for donations again.

Still one of the must come sites for me.

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Tony, I know, I was surprised no doggy mention. I have not chosen to read it to her, so I think I am safe for now. :) Giff, thanks. Would love to see you around more! Maybe next summer we can get out to Block while you are out there. We only got out there once all summer!!! And for a day trip at that!

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Stephan,

I know, right?

LOL!

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Bob Norton referred him to me. It was a fun interview, and I think it came out well! Pretty cool! And Olivia likes being in the magazine too!

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Kirk, This has been a recurring question over the years. They are hard to come by but originally made by Pompanette. You may have some luck with them in getting a re-creation. Otherwise, maybe some success by working with your local marine metal fabricator. Guys who make towers, hard tops etc, might...

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Howdy Fighter! You are right, its about 15'. They can be hauled, but no hard top, radar arch, etc. Flybridge does not need to come off. They are best in a following sea. No one ever claimed that they do not rock. In fact they do what is called a snap roll. Meaning they go over, and when they come ba...

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Hey Ryan! Welcome! Congratulations! Max and his family loved and used the boat and cared for her well! While I don't know of a specific hauling company, you should be able to transport her over land. No worries. Might have to remove the radar arch, but otherwise be good to go!!! You will love her! Dug

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Bill,

There are a lot of 4 cyl Yanmar owners here too!

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Awesome!!!! That is a nice boat!!!! Enjoy!!!!

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I got on both at the Newport show. I liked them both, but there is no question they are very different. The 37 is definitely the last gasp from Ocean yachts, and it was well recieved when it came out as I recall. Viking has put some spit polish on her and upgraded to make it a bit nicer and they did...

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Hahahaha!!!!

Tony, will do!

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Tony, thanks. And I am glad your coon didn't do any lasting damage to the boat!!!!! We have all sorts of crap hanging in the closets right now, from lavender, to cedar, to some fancy pest strips called Nuvan. Its gotten crazy, as she has lost a bunch of sweaters and is getting pretty pissed at me. H...

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I had one visit Alchemy years ago. Thankfully no damage but a lot of paw prints in the v-berth. I boxed up all the food I liked to leave on the boat, and took it off and it seemed to have made the trip out to the boat no longer worth the effort. Now, Kerri wants to know what the general consensus is...

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