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Pete,

I'm actually sending my boat down to Brodus next week. He's going to install all new frames (fronts, corners and slider sides) and make the molds for the new kit as he does it. I'm still working out the details and will keep you posted along the way.

Bob

I was so stoked about how great she was running that I totally forgot I had a camera in my pocket! I had John Patnovick from Worton Creek with me and he finally said "there's Baltimore over there, how far you plan on going?"

Splashed the 31 this past Friday for the first time since I got it a year ago. Put about 1 1/2 hrs on it (for a grand total of 6 1/2 hrs) and the yanmars ran great! Was wondering if they would get enough air with only the gunwale vents but we popped up the engine boxes while underway and the tachs s...

The fiberglass sides from Brodus Rose are about $900 each for non sliders. Sliders will be an upcharge but he has not posted that yet. I don't think thats too bad. The $11K was for a complete kit from High Tide without glass. Brodus Rose includes 3/8 tempered glass.

I told him I needed screens like I needed a 3rd nut but I didn't time to have t-shirts made so we'll go with "worthless as tits on a boar hog". That's 2 for no....

Just spoke with Brodus Rose again. He has to remake the side window frames to fit with the new corner pieces and front window so its no problem making the sides sliders. He wants input on whether or not to add PVC screens. Frames will all be 2" and either 2 or 3 track depending. My screens all end u...

Yeah, mines the Whitewater boat. We've done the head, cleaned up the wiring, some plumbing and little stuff. I want to do windows, rod holders, hard top with enclosure and riggers this winter. Just spoke to Brodus again. I asked him if he could possibly do side sliders. He's having a pow wow with hi...

Pete, High Tide is $11,000 (dealer cost) for the window kit that includes fiberglass fronts, sides and plexi corner pieces. This does not include glass, you need to have that made locally because he's afraid to ship with glass installed. Brodus Rose told me last year they would be making fronts this...

Yeah Pat, that's it. They said when I spoke with them last year they were going to start making fronts. I'll get up with them, thanks.

Hey Guys, I been out of pocket working in Mexico (dodging bullets I should say) and had the 31 in a holding pattern for a while but I'm ready to get it finished for spring starting now. I'm still planning on replacing the window frames and I am familiar with High Tide but one of you guys mentioned s...

Looks great, hope to see it at Kentmoor!

My dad had a 68 Shelby Cobra GT500 just like Eleanor in "Gone in 60 Seconds", except red. The B31 of cars, only about 130 mph faster! Cost about the same when new also.

I already own about 2 dozen of the Gemlux Bluewater heavy duty series in both 15 and 30 degrees so switching up at this point is not an option. For fishing the bay I used to run (off my Blackfin) 2 cannon manual downriggers with gimbal mounts off 2 of the straight backs, 2 ww back off the other 2 st...

Well I guess the next question is can I squeeze 4 on each side? From the pic and what you're describing it would allow for another set turned at 90's way forward. Also, would you use 15 or 30 degree holders on all but the straight backs which would be 15's?

I've got my NR21 on the Severn River. If he likes the lines I'd be more than happy to let him sea trial mine.

We're getting ready to set the rod holders this week and plan on 2 in the transom and 3 on each side. Transom will be straight back 15 degree holders. Next pair will be straight back 15 degree holders just forward of the hawse pipes. Next pair will be on 45's and the last pair and farthest forward w...

Check out the Northrip NR21 http://northripboats.com/. Great quality boat with a super soft entry. No hard tops, 360 degree fishability and all came with 4 stroke Yamahas or Etecs. You can pick one up 3 or 4 yrs old in the 30's. They are made in RI.

My boat is down there now so John can finish it. He helped me during the whole purchase process including a thousand phone calls from me and driving to New York to survey it on 2 days notice. He is a great guy to work with!

FYI, Gem Lux did make a bluewater series "heavy duty" in 15 degree, part #225515. They are discontinued but there are 6 left in inventory and are on sale for $71.24 and were originally $148. They also come with backplates. They have oval heads.

Your taste in colors is impeccable! Fyi. I paid about $70 for the heavy duty ss gems that listed for $118. You should compare them side by side. I've bought dozens of lees and switched over to the gems.

If you go gemlux on the rodholders go with the bluewater series.

John, I'm afraid the only way 10" of anything will be sported here is if it's bought!

Didn't notice Raybos post, must have been typing. Anyway, x2 on the gemlux, I would prefer the heavy 10" pull ups though. If he's a dealer he's got the connection to save you the $. Good luck.

10" pull ups from Gemlux, http://www.gemlux.com/catalog2010/cleats-pullup, instead of pop ups and avoid the spring. I have all gemlux hardware on my Northrip and it is some of the best quality stuff I've ever seen. They are pricey but I had a hall pass to buy gemlux at dealer cost from Northrip for ...

I have owned 4 Albemarles, a 24 Express, 24 CC, 26 CC and a 28 Express. Heavy deep V hulls that plow through anything. Very sensitive to center of gravity. They tried a 24 and 26 model outboard and they didn't handle well at all. My 26 had an I/O Volvo diesel, my buddy with the same boat had twin Me...

By the way, I didn't get the pm for some reason.

Hey Tommy, I actually talked to them. They are making the sides and have several orders for fronts so they are working on a 2 piece mold. They said about 2 months they should be ready to offer a complete kit. I think these guys and High Tide are the only ones I've seen that offer fronts. Great that ...

Agreed. I just need enough room to squeeze in and do the job, doesn't have to be comfortable. If anything major has to come off they are easy to pull anyway. I'll measure it up as soon as I get a chance.

Charlie, if you go to the listings page on the site it's the second listing down on the left. It's the baby blue sportfish that says complete restoration with 0 hours. All the restoration photos are there from start to finish.

Bob, I notice you are from the same town as this boat. Did you ever board it?

Mike, did Pat change the air intakes on yours or do you still have the gunnel mounts? Bob, If I cant get to the belts I'd rather look at what I would have to do to remount the engines back a couple inches as the galley is butted up to the bulkhead. I really need to see just how tight it actually is ...

I'm on the Severn River and spend alot of time fishing the bay and hanging out over at Kentmoor, Narrows and so on. I did notice it was tight up front on the install but I'm going to look closer at options after I run her. I have other questions on the install as well so I want to see it all and the...

Thanks for the welcome guys. Peter, I bought the baby blue sportfish 2nd down on the left on the listings page. It says complete restoration with 0 hours. Actually had about 4 hours of sea trial time and is about 85% complete based on what I want to do, 95% if you just wanted to splash it. Anytime o...

Hey guys, I'm new to the site and just wanted to say hey. Just bought my first Bertram after owning 2 different Blackfins and a bunch of Albemarles. I have wanted a B31 forever and finally bit the bullet and bought the 1963 31 Sportfish listed on the site back in December. She's about 85% finished a...