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by billyo
Feb 20th, '11, 21:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Request for Prayers
Replies: 102
Views: 61138

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Our prayers are with you and your family,
by billyo
Jan 1st, '11, 21:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And a Happy New Year
Replies: 29
Views: 9858

Happy New Year to everyone.
by billyo
Dec 10th, '10, 21:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Once in a life time....
Replies: 14
Views: 2790

Cool looking deer.
by billyo
Dec 5th, '10, 14:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: boat hauler
Replies: 5
Views: 1547

Guy i used from LI to Fla is brian----813-205-4763
by billyo
Dec 4th, '10, 10:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Glad to hear it all worked out. Where did you pick up the props ? All the best The capt that let our props get stolen picked up a set for us. I am not sure where he got them. The whole ordeal has left a sour taste in my mouth. We will get it worked out one way or another. It just sux because we cou...
by billyo
Dec 3rd, '10, 20:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Just to fill you guys in the boat finally got released from customs today and made the voyage from Golfito to Quepos with no problems. We ended up buying a new set of 18x19 props for $1500 . The boat would only do 20 knots at 2800rpm. that was know where near what it did at sea trial with the origin...
by billyo
Nov 29th, '10, 20:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: confused fisherman!
Replies: 14
Views: 4291

went out sunday and as predicted ocean was a lake. off watch hill fire island there were small bass and undersize schoolies . some guys hooked 50lbs atlantic sturgeon and released after quite a battle. i was there to make one last try at tuna . the big guys move out and 40 to 50 lbs bluefin move in...
by billyo
Nov 28th, '10, 20:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to make 2 little boys happy
Replies: 20
Views: 4164

Great story and thats a sweet shop you have.
by billyo
Nov 27th, '10, 18:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: confused fisherman!
Replies: 14
Views: 4291

Up here in assachusetts we use the sabiki to catch ,pogies,macks,and herring. Tuna and Striper candy
by billyo
Nov 27th, '10, 10:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: confused fisherman!
Replies: 14
Views: 4291

Live bait..
by billyo
Nov 26th, '10, 17:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Diesel fuel in oil pan
Replies: 16
Views: 8005

Not really sure but I would think by the rings.
by billyo
Nov 24th, '10, 22:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just remembering
Replies: 21
Views: 4522

Harry Babb wrote:


That just leaves South......and on my next venture to WPB I intend to make a few more personal introductions.

Cheers to you Capt Pat! ! ! ! !

hb
Go through the Panama canal and take a right and we can meet.
by billyo
Nov 23rd, '10, 22:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Here are pics of the boat in Costa Rica

http://www.newenglandfishing.net/index. ... 40425&st=0
by billyo
Nov 18th, '10, 23:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Down in CR right now boat got in on Tues nite unloaded wednesday and we have been tied up wth paper work but should be heading north tomorrow. Boat is all togrther and looks 10 times better than i dreamed .everything seems to work perfect and I am real happy with results thus far thanks guys again. ...
by billyo
Nov 8th, '10, 18:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shipping Prep Question(s) B31, Michigan to FL
Replies: 24
Views: 5935

Steve, Flew back to Texas last Monday... I wish I was still there, if for no other reason than that I sat next to Typhoid Mary on the return trip. Sicker than a dog since last Wednesday. Hope you told Jim and Cindy HI for me. Wearing those surgical masks of fights may not be as crazy as it looks. H...
by billyo
Nov 7th, '10, 12:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Northern Bros
Replies: 26
Views: 6345

36 here in assachusetts and 85 in Costa rica
by billyo
Oct 28th, '10, 09:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help PROPS STOLEN
Replies: 17
Views: 3998

Bertramp wrote:The props just "wheeled" (sorry couldn't resist) out of my driveway !!
Much appreciated.
by billyo
Oct 27th, '10, 17:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop question
Replies: 4
Views: 988

Prop question

It appears that all the help i got from everyone is going to get me out of a jam.but during this dilemma we realize we need to get the correct props for the long haul. I don't know squat about props as my knowledge is in greenhouses (orlandogreenhouse.com) The props on the boat that seemed fine were...
by billyo
Oct 27th, '10, 16:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help PROPS STOLEN
Replies: 17
Views: 3998

BillyO I picked up my second set of spares that were at sailorman and have arranged with your captain to meet in the AM. You should be good to go. Steve ,Thanks a ton and Dug as soon as the Capt calls me I will let you know if we need the props. Thanks again to everyone for bailing my ass out. My w...
by billyo
Oct 26th, '10, 21:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help PROPS STOLEN
Replies: 17
Views: 3998

Re: post subject

Mike Moran wrote:what a site this is , what a great group.
That is an understatement .. Once again thanks to all who offered help and thanks to Capt Patrick for running such a great site. It is plain amazing how many generous offers of help i got from you guys. i hope to be able to return the favor some day.
by billyo
Oct 26th, '10, 19:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help PROPS STOLEN
Replies: 17
Views: 3998

I sent a PM twice, but dont see it in the mailbox. I have 1 pair of 3 blades that are at Sailorman here in Lauderdale... walkable to Port Everglades ... yours for a contribution to the site or if u want as spares. bertramp1@aol.com I'm here in Ft Lauderdale and can help as needed. Bertramp thanks, ...
by billyo
Oct 26th, '10, 16:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help PROPS STOLEN
Replies: 17
Views: 3998

So, you are saying someone took them off the boat while still mounted up? Damn.... Amazing. I have two sets of 3 blade 1 3/8" props that I have not been able to give away here on the board for years, and they go and take them right off your boat while still mounted on the shafts? Damn... Well, I ha...
by billyo
Oct 26th, '10, 12:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

tjhartsr wrote:the ex owner has some props 11/8 i think as well as some front window covers?fyi,i have his e mail if anyone needs ,tom
Tom ,we need his email.
by billyo
Oct 26th, '10, 12:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help PROPS STOLEN
Replies: 17
Views: 3998

Need help PROPS STOLEN

Our 31 Bertram "Rock Star" is in Port Everglades Fla at Harbour Town Marina. Capt Chris just called me to inform me when he went to install the props he discovered they had been stolen. I don't know the pitch but i do know that they are 1/38" shaft. I need a set of props ASAP as the boat is schedule...
by billyo
Oct 20th, '10, 22:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another milestone
Replies: 5
Views: 1164

Congrats to him .
by billyo
Oct 12th, '10, 19:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boat shipping is that All Island Marine Transport???
Replies: 10
Views: 2049

Re: Boat shipping is that All Island Marine Transport???

sim wrote:
He sold his "Low Boy" so he can no longer do it. Thank you anyway, it was worth a shot.

Carl
Are you saying Bryan sold his low boy ? If so i guess we got it done just in time.
by billyo
Oct 12th, '10, 18:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: slow day in the gulf
Replies: 24
Views: 5393

well done..Looks like a great time was had by all.
by billyo
Oct 12th, '10, 07:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boat shipping is that All Island Marine Transport???
Replies: 10
Views: 2049

Re: Boat shipping is that All Island Marine Transport???

Dads getting ready to take his boat down to Florida at the end of the month. Just saw that incredible price to bring "Rock Star" down. Think maybe he should give "All Island" a call. Is this the place used and recommended? All Island Marine Transport (631) 589-3030 11 Nina Ct Sayville, NY 11782 Tha...
by billyo
Oct 12th, '10, 06:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Billyo if you need help, let me know. we start our business in CR 5 yrs ago. Did the same thing, shipped from NJ to Fla and over on Dockwise. Our crew usually runs the pilot boat(28 Bertram) for there ship when they come to Golfito. Bruce at Banana is usaully the check in point. I guess teh next sh...
by billyo
Oct 10th, '10, 21:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Side mount single lever control handles for Pod
Replies: 11
Views: 4081

Nice work !!!
by billyo
Oct 8th, '10, 08:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Bertramp wrote:BillO .... where are you in FLA and what's your hull # ?
Don't laugh.. I am in Massachusetts.Boat is in FLA waiting to be sent to CR. As for hull # 1092104 i believe. I have been a freshwater boat owner for 35 years and this is my first salt venture/dream/nitemare)
by billyo
Oct 7th, '10, 14:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 7225

bobThats a NICE BOW, Tom who works for me is a deer hunting fanatic .He took this one(158 inch) a mile from my house with black powder. http://www.newenglandfishing.net/uploads/post-10-1196289084.jpg More in my front yard http://www.newenglandfishing.net/uploads/monthly_01_2009/post-651-1233270417.j...
by billyo
Oct 7th, '10, 12:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 7225

few more

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by billyo
Oct 7th, '10, 12:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 7225

Good luck.Maine had a few tough winters that took there toll on the herd.I set up a cam every winter 25' from my front door here in suburbia,i have thousands of pics and some with 5 big bucks all together getting along just fine. http://www.newenglandfishing.net/uploads/monthly_11_2009/post-651-1257...
by billyo
Oct 7th, '10, 09:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

thats a round about way to florida, unless he wanted to avoid the bs of going thru the city It had to do with permitting and such that he claimed it was the best route to go. Either way he was half the price of others and got the boat to Florida in great shape. Now for the next leg of the journey f...
by billyo
Oct 7th, '10, 06:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

A few guys asked what we did to ship it by truck.here is a pic.The boat has arrived in Florida (it made it) for a very reasonable price of $2500
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by billyo
Oct 6th, '10, 21:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling coolair
Replies: 25
Views: 4454

That Cranston has the cat by the ass doesn't he! What a life, fish, eat, shoot stuff, slip home for a quick booty call, back south to fish, head to Cabo to defend his tournament championship, drink like a fish, eat like a slob, must I go on......................... I think I hate him..................
by billyo
Oct 6th, '10, 14:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

cwj wrote:now we will get to the bottom of this, thanks tom
thanks.. Not bad for a first thread !!!!!
by billyo
Oct 5th, '10, 19:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

billyo you cannot do better then those 230 hp yanmars for fuel economy ,especially in a charter boat. my son corrected me ,we saw the boat in the distance and overtook on a diagonal course thats why she appear that fast.the guy driving was not bj. the top was a differant style.anyways lots of luck ...
by billyo
Oct 5th, '10, 14:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

225hp yanmars? that not what it had when i saw it. 4cyl. would be 230hp older 240hp newer ----6cyl 250 hp or 315hp newer version /all mechanical engines . Well as you can see i don't YET know much about these things .But yes they are 4cyl and the survey said "Yanmar MODEL / HP: 4LHA-STE / 226 hp" B...
by billyo
Oct 5th, '10, 13:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

It was Charlie, you are right. The previous owner of this boat was Davidms I believe. He was sad to see her go, but I think he hopes she is going to a good home. Tom Ward was the broker. Dug She is going to a great new home (Never to see snow again) It has 225HP Yanmars and who ever the previous ow...
by billyo
Oct 5th, '10, 09:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Are you guys saying the former owner was BJ ? and is that why its named Rock Star?
by billyo
Oct 4th, '10, 09:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Re: costa rica bound

bilyo.,.,.,.can you give me the particulars on your boats journey to costa rica .,.,.are you using dockwise ,,i have begun an investigation of bringing my boat to costa rica ,.,.,seems thru the panama canal and arround to golfito ,,I was considering quepos as its destination. They just built a bran...
by billyo
Oct 3rd, '10, 11:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Pic was taken in Southold NY.. Boat is on the back of a truck right now headed to Fla and on to Costa Rica. No more snow for me..
by billyo
Oct 3rd, '10, 10:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Thanks capt.A little different from what i am used to but i'll get it sooner or later.. I do not do well with CHANGE..
by billyo
Oct 3rd, '10, 09:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

I can't figure out how on this site.(Sorry) But i do have some posted on another site http://www.newenglandfishing.net/index.php?showtopic=39331 Anyways it has twin yanmars and appears to be in great shape. I am glad to have found this site so as when i have questions this looks like a great place t...
by billyo
Oct 3rd, '10, 09:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19626

Just picked up a 31

Went in on what appears to be a great Bertram 31. It is on its way to Costa Rica as i write. I am from assachusetts and will take on the adventure of running a charter business with my native friend capt Eddy in CR. Anyone here familiar with this boat ? http://www.newenglandfishing.net/uploads/month...

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