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by TailhookTom
May 17th, '12, 08:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PITA
Replies: 21
Views: 4805

My brother is a retired neuro anesthesiologist. He has framed on his wall in his study an x ray from at least 20 years ago of a bolt running from the base of the rear skull and through the forehead. At the trial, the widow testified that she heard a strange noise and was fearful for her life when sh...
by TailhookTom
May 17th, '12, 08:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad News from Connecticut
Replies: 29
Views: 13729

Dave's obituary was in the paper today. Note that his family proudly spoke of his accomplishments and personality. Although I don't remember him contributing on the sand box much, if at all, he truly was one of the faithful. Rest in peace Dave, tight lines and fair seas. David William Cockerham Wate...
by TailhookTom
May 16th, '12, 11:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Azmut 58 Sinks on the Long Island Sound
Replies: 24
Views: 8292

Sorry Brew - as you know, the kiddie pool is deep compared to me. However, I should have noted, since you close to my age, that great grandmother would be a bit on in her years.

Tom

I do agree- that cloth looks very dry.
by TailhookTom
May 16th, '12, 11:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Azmut 58 Sinks on the Long Island Sound
Replies: 24
Views: 8292

What I want to know is the answer to the Professor's question -- well, Brew, is she single?
by TailhookTom
May 11th, '12, 13:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad News from Connecticut
Replies: 29
Views: 13729

Sad News from Connecticut

Dug Stowe's good friend, a friend of mine and the former owner of the B31 Sexie Lady, Dave Cockerham is no longer with us. Rest in peace, Dave you were a great guy and will be missed.
by TailhookTom
May 11th, '12, 08:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanmar 220 hp can you identify?
Replies: 41
Views: 12562

Ian: You offered her 80% of the current asking price -- that was a very reasonable offer. It doesn't matter a bit that the installation cost was 3 times that - they made a bad investment! I bet that boat is still sitting there this summer. It was for sale for a year at 28,900 and got ZERO offers. Tom
by TailhookTom
May 10th, '12, 12:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertam move to Merritt Island?
Replies: 26
Views: 10723

Absolutely correct, Walter. All the high tech things that today's generation covet have at best, a 2 year operational life. Apple was genius in introducing the next general of all their hand held gadgets -- you will never see a broken 3 year old iPhone, because the Appleites want the new generation ...
by TailhookTom
May 9th, '12, 12:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help finding some batteries
Replies: 10
Views: 722

"If it fits, it ships" Last night I was getting Kona's dog food -- 60lb bonus bag. The little barbie behind the counter looks at me and says "sir, would you like help taking it out of the shopping cart?" I picked it up with on hand and held it in front of her with one hand while she scaned it. "nope...
by TailhookTom
May 9th, '12, 12:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help finding some batteries
Replies: 10
Views: 722

These guys are pretty good. Give them a call.

http://raestoragebattery.com/content/sp ... ons-marine
by TailhookTom
May 8th, '12, 15:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanmar 220 hp can you identify?
Replies: 41
Views: 12562

Walter:

You just clarified what I couldn't figure out -- there was what looked like a high pressure showerhead about a foot over the top of the outdrive. Ian -- do you think that is what that is? I know I took pictures of it.

Tom
by TailhookTom
May 8th, '12, 12:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanmar 220 hp can you identify?
Replies: 41
Views: 12562

Ian:

If you are looking for storage, this little marina is where I keep my 13' Whaler. They are nice people. Marina is tiny, biggest boat is 23', but you can't beat the Marina Rates. It is a 20 minute drive from where the B20 presently is located.

Tom

http://blackhallmarina.net/marina
by TailhookTom
May 8th, '12, 08:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanmar 220 hp can you identify?
Replies: 41
Views: 12562

Bruce: I'm no I/O guy by any means as far as mechanics go -- however, I didn't note any external exhaust when I looked at the boat for Ian, so it must be running through the drive. I sent Ian about 2 dozen pics of the drive and the motor -- if you want to pm me your email, I can send them to you as ...
by TailhookTom
May 7th, '12, 13:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gelcoat
Replies: 12
Views: 6383

I buy all my supplies from these guys -- they may not be the cheapest, but they are high end products, nice people, and I have NEVER had a product issue with them. Everything that went into my B31 came from there.

http://www.lbifiberglass.com/POLYGELCOATS/polygel.html
by TailhookTom
May 7th, '12, 08:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanmar 220 hp can you identify?
Replies: 41
Views: 12562

You guys are younger and have more original parts than I do. With my knees and neck, the only 20 footer I'm going over 50 in is my Volvo!
by TailhookTom
May 7th, '12, 08:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 - Chesapeake Edition
Replies: 34
Views: 15571

Pretty, pretty work! I love the rod storage - lots of thought and imagination at work in this sweet ride!
by TailhookTom
May 6th, '12, 21:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanmar 220 hp can you identify?
Replies: 41
Views: 12562

It sounded like a bottom feeder or two threw some lowball offers in the 5k range at the soon to be ex-wife. They said it was because she couldn't prove it ran. Hopefully she wasn't a trophy wife. And, hopefully Ian gets the motor.
by TailhookTom
May 6th, '12, 21:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanmar 220 hp can you identify?
Replies: 41
Views: 12562

Thanks for posting Mike. I sent Ian a lot of pics via our blackberrys but couldn't get this one on here. I figured the guys would like to see it. Kind of overkill for a 20?
by TailhookTom
May 3rd, '12, 11:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mechanical fuel guage
Replies: 21
Views: 15884

I was going to guess you used the old school stud finding technique on a wall, and knocked on it was your knuckles.
by TailhookTom
May 2nd, '12, 22:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanmar 220 hp can you identify?
Replies: 41
Views: 12562

Ian - not far at all. I'll be around this weekend if they will let me look at it, I will photograph it and give it the once over.
by TailhookTom
Apr 30th, '12, 18:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanmar 220 hp can you identify?
Replies: 41
Views: 12562

I'm in central ct where is the boat/motor? I can take a look.
by TailhookTom
Apr 26th, '12, 16:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horsepower and Torque
Replies: 21
Views: 6402

It gets bad when not predicted? Haha!

Last canyon trip I went on was on the Carolina boat and even with 880hp we could only maintain 11kts. And even with a huge bow flare we still had them rollover the bow! Amen to underway and making way!
by TailhookTom
Apr 23rd, '12, 09:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DeNada wearing a new dress
Replies: 41
Views: 15001

Looks amazing! All that hard work and patience is worth it in the end. When we shot Tailhook, we had a few hitch hikers in the clear coat -- seems spiders don't react well to Imron fumes -- had at least 1/2 dozen of them fall off the shed and into the clear -- couple of them permanently. Adds "chara...
by TailhookTom
Apr 20th, '12, 10:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: meat grinders
Replies: 16
Views: 5368

Walter:

I have a similar model of my grandmother's except it is now mounted to my bait cutting board! works great!

Tom
by TailhookTom
Apr 20th, '12, 07:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jose Wejebe passed
Replies: 12
Views: 3657

John: I spent a significant part of the past 18 months in rehab -- not the Lindsay Lohen rehab, lol! Do anything and everything your PT says -- the things I can do now, that I couldn't do a year ago are astounding! Amazing what a tiny little movement in the very beginning translated to in the end. "...
by TailhookTom
Apr 19th, '12, 08:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jose Wejebe passed
Replies: 12
Views: 3657

I met him, and you, John Brownlee, when I was on the national board of CCA -- both first class guys that make you feel like a friend immediately. How is the knee feeling? I've managed to delay mine for a while and have lost enough weight that I should be able to go for a few more years -- I hope! Tom
by TailhookTom
Apr 18th, '12, 08:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Federal Fisheries Permit
Replies: 6
Views: 5941

UV:

My 13 foot Boston Whaler also has a permit. You never know what you are going to catch, might as well be legal when you do!

Tom
by TailhookTom
Apr 12th, '12, 15:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pair of running takeouts
Replies: 7
Views: 6168

UV:

Hopefully the B31 owner didn't run out of money....he ran for the hills!


Tom
by TailhookTom
Apr 12th, '12, 15:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pair of running takeouts
Replies: 7
Views: 6168

Pair of running takeouts

I saw these on craigslist -- I know less than zero about them.

http://capecod.craigslist.org/boa/2953454279.html
by TailhookTom
Apr 12th, '12, 13:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Low vision computer keyboard
Replies: 3
Views: 4097

Thanks UV -- for a lawyer, you are all right!
by TailhookTom
Apr 12th, '12, 09:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Low vision computer keyboard
Replies: 3
Views: 4097

UV: Thanks for the post. My sister-in-law also suffers with macular degeneration and was recently ordered by her doctor to stop driving (sucks at any age but she is only in her 50s). Any other gadgets and gizmos you recommend? I think you also raved a while back about the large type screen software ...
by TailhookTom
Apr 11th, '12, 15:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: East coat help
Replies: 26
Views: 7834

Hey Guys:

Joe just pmd me the information and it turns out the engines are actually located in Cos Cob -- which is exactly the opposite end of the state (yeah, I know CT is tiny, but it is 100+ miles for me).

Is there anyone closer?

Tom
by TailhookTom
Apr 11th, '12, 08:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: East coat help
Replies: 26
Views: 7834

Joe:

No need to compensate me for my time -- I'd be happy to do it. Just pm me the particulars and I'll do what I can. Again, I am not a mechanic, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express.

Tom
by TailhookTom
Apr 9th, '12, 07:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: East coat help
Replies: 26
Views: 7834

I live in Connecticut -- sorry I wasn't able to be online -- had two deaths in the family this week.

I can take a look if you like -- I'm no mechanic, but I did have Volvo diesels in my B31 and have a fair idea of what is well maintained and what is rusted old iron.

Tom
by TailhookTom
Apr 6th, '12, 08:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best place to get IPE decking in Western Suffolk?
Replies: 28
Views: 5436

CaptBone is that a notched transom and an outboard?????? Oh, dear Lord, what have you done, you heretic!!!!

JK -- wait till you all see what I'm doing -- hidden until I'm done!
by TailhookTom
Apr 5th, '12, 09:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Tornados
Replies: 22
Views: 5400

Capt. Patrick -- I'm sure the Awlgrip would be overkill! Besides, camo shouldn't be shiny, should it? Your plumbing inside the box is something boat builders should aspire to -- hell, I will the plumber that did my house was as neat and precise -- crap going everywhere - but at least the output does...
by TailhookTom
Apr 5th, '12, 08:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Tornados
Replies: 22
Views: 5400

That irrigation box is laid up better than 95% of today's production boats - I'm not surprised given who constructed it -- however, I can't believe it isn't painted in a camo Awlgrip!
by TailhookTom
Apr 4th, '12, 15:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello(new to the board) Bertram 31 build
Replies: 68
Views: 41129

Capt. Patrick:

Stirring up the pot!
by TailhookTom
Apr 4th, '12, 07:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Tornados
Replies: 22
Views: 5400

One of the most frightening things I ever saw was the video on the news last night. Reminded of those really bad Japanese Mothra versus Godzilla movies -- seeing full size tractor trailers flying 100s of feet up in the air, wow.
by TailhookTom
Apr 2nd, '12, 14:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello(new to the board) Bertram 31 build
Replies: 68
Views: 41129

"I've seen many of these guys wives and or girlfriends.

Most wouldn't know what was good looking to begin with....... "


Bruce, I almost wet myself reading that!

Tom
by TailhookTom
Mar 27th, '12, 14:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: for those that have everything
Replies: 18
Views: 5806

A friend of mine's dad had the civilian version -- Huckins Fairform Flyer. Man could that plywood beauty scream at unheard of speeds in those days. And, it could twist and flex like nothing short of a Post or Ocean Yacht!
by TailhookTom
Mar 27th, '12, 13:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grady White 226
Replies: 8
Views: 1912

Grady White 226

Opinions - thoughts - -comments? 1996 with low hours, rack stored, immaculate inside and out. Soft top with a 200hp Johnson Ocean Pro on the back. I know it isn't a B31 and it isn't the B25 I was planning on redoing. However, the price is mid teens and it needs nada. I view it as a "dry" center cons...
by TailhookTom
Mar 27th, '12, 08:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tuna Boys
Replies: 16
Views: 5692

Understatement there Pete -- if the Cookie Too was fishing - everyone else was fishing for 2nd place. Much like the New York Yankees in the American League East (just to stir up the pot a little)!!!!
by TailhookTom
Mar 26th, '12, 12:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Bertram on Flipper
Replies: 10
Views: 2310

Speaking of boats from around that era -- one of the African Queens lives in Old Saybrook at the River School. As you may know, Katherine Hepburn spent to majority of her life at her home in the borough of Fenwick in Old Saybrook. The attached article details the boat and how it ended up there. What...
by TailhookTom
Mar 25th, '12, 13:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dad and an Albe 24
Replies: 3
Views: 465

John: I owned a 24 Albemarle for 5 years before I bought my Bertram31. Mine was a 1991 that I bought brand new. Had a 5.7 Volvo with duoprop. With a floscan I burned around 11 gallons per hour at 24kts (that was with only 2 barrels open) if I pushed it up to 35kts if burned around 18. Great boat. So...
by TailhookTom
Mar 23rd, '12, 10:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone know this boat or owner? Bertram 31 Express rammed.
Replies: 25
Views: 10094

I'm pretty certain even with all the king's horses and all the king's men, even Captain Patrick can't put that Bertram back together again. Well, actually, I'm certain he could -- but there better be some DEEP pockets because that is going to be some serious amount of hours and Captain Patrick's lev...
by TailhookTom
Mar 22nd, '12, 13:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop shaft question
Replies: 22
Views: 8913

If you are going with new shaft logs -- why not try what Capt. Patrick was kind enough to layout on this site.

http://bertram31.com/proj/tips/shaft_logs.htm
by TailhookTom
Mar 21st, '12, 11:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't splash the Bordeaux, please!
Replies: 10
Views: 2774

Mike, it is even worse -- he is now a "sailor."
by TailhookTom
Mar 21st, '12, 10:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations to John Brownlee!
Replies: 11
Views: 3496

Congratulations John -- well deserved!
by TailhookTom
Mar 20th, '12, 12:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fiberglass advice needed
Replies: 29
Views: 12991

John: When I longboarded my B31 -- I used bright green and orange (rotated the colors) until I only ended up with the initial 545 grey primer left on the boat. I'm not good at it, I don't have patience, and I hear you on the arthritis and cardio -- therefore, I needed neon to make it more entertaini...
by TailhookTom
Mar 19th, '12, 10:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Knee Surgery & The Boat's Got to be Sold
Replies: 33
Views: 13364

Sorry to hear that Pete -- I'm still getting by with my original equipment -- even if they have had 7 surgeries between the two of them. But man, I don't envy you! Keep the faith and work hard in rehab -- someone asked me how long my last stint of PT was on my 5 time repaired left knee -- my respons...

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