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Mikey: Good luck with a fast and painless recovery.

"pain goes away, chicks dig scars, and Bertrams last forever!" Okay, so I made a few minor modifications -- shoot me!

Tom

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Randall: One would certainly think so -- especially considering most of those boats are backyard engineered one offs. Something comes to mind -- batten down the hatches! Hey, on a completely different issue, did anyone see the report of a 77" Bluefin tuna taken in Bogue Sound in only 3' of water on ...

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Don't forget to have your cutting torch on board so when those birds start swinging through the air, you can climb the outriggers and cut the chains free while pitching about in 30 foot seas. Okay, so that was The Perfect Storm -- I guess you could get away with a fillet knife! TailhookTom -- now I ...

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Andy:

That is a bargain -- I don't know how turnkey you are looking, but Steve Miller's boat is a bargain -- and if you want the cream of the crop -- check out the Fighting Angel.

Hope I did not insult anyone by leaving theirs out!

Tom

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UV: God forbid you ever retire from the legal field, cause the bank crooks would have a field day. However, if you ever do, I see a future for you running a bed and breakfast -- cajun style! Thanks for the heads up -- now the trick is to get the stuff shipped to me, and make the bride think I am mak...

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UV:

"which are your two" is that Southern gentleman for what we yankees would say "which are your pair?"

Tom

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Walter: Even though Stanadyne is here in CT and actually a client of mine -- they are VERY hard to find, and they rightfully protect their dealers -- they will not sell direct to me. However, H & L Diesel Injection in Deep River CT not only sells the small bottles, they sell the 5 Gallon pails. A co...

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UV:

The trick is to close the seacocks after you get the anti-freeze in the raw water side. The reason we use the pink stuff is that it also has a lot of corrosion inhibiters in it so all our expensive (remember I have volvos and you hnow how much those parts costs) pipes don't corrode.

Tom

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"certified intellectual"

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Geaux Deep: My apologies to you -- I just saw your post -- I did and my friend did not mean you -- he meant the author of the article. Personally, I always sit in the corner with the dunce cap on when it comes to any of the electrical system -- hence my need to ask stupid questions with great regula...

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Dave:

Do you make roadtrips to the Northeast? Wouldn't you much rather be in snow/icey New England in February instead of the warm Florida sun? I'd love to have my boat be done like yours!

Tom

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I'll gladly surrender the keyboards to Ric - I'm not even going to think about trying to play with someone with his musical backround! But, I do mean vocals on everything from Born to Be Wild to my all time favorite -- Pride & Joy

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Bruce: Thanks for the terrific response. Never ceases to amaze me the knowledge that is shared on here. I forwarded the article to one of the guys that fishes with me and his resonse is "that guy is a moron." The guy that fishes with me is graduating from Boston University in December with three deg...

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Capt. Patrick:

Thanks, I will do all of the above.

Tom

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Capt. Patrick:

Time for one of my typically stupid questions, but since I am redoing my entire bonding system this winter -- does it make sense to paint the ends after I have made all the connections, using something like clear nail polish?

I want to do this right, and only once.

THanks,
Tom

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Steve: I hope I don't offend anyone, but be careful with what you put in for anti-freeze. The tree-huggers don't like the green stuff going into the water -- I think there is one brand that is safe, but the rest are not. I use CAMCO -- it is pink, and is made for the raw water side of engines use th...

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Keyboards -- Stones, Eagles, classical and NO RAP

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Charlie:

Not sure if I mentioned it to you before, but if you get a chance, go to Longhis on Front street in Lahaina -- incredible food -- pricey, but really good.

Also, Rusty Harpoon is nice for breakfast and cocktails -- not necessarily at the same time!

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Wow -- looks like new Senior Members of the Mean Club have joined? Give him a break, he is the only man I know that has a green stick on a B31 -- now that is truly hardcore fishing!

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We can do a stamp of each model -- no extra cost involved - and proceeds go to Capt. Patrick for operating this sandbox. You can do your own boat if you want. Whatever you want can be done.

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Scot:

I did not redo my stringers -- I used their products to build a support platform for my new composite cockpit deck. Anyplace where I was going to use mechanical fasteners, we drilled an oversized hole and laminated in solid fiberglass. Prices were very reasonable.

Tom

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Scot:

I used some of this company's product on my boat with great results. All composite, light and STRONG. Check out their website and you'll be impressed with their list of customers.

Tom

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To quote UV -- it it ain't white, its wrong!

Spoken by a guy with a bright metallic green 73 B31!

Tom

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Maybe the charger boiled all the water out of the battery?

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A client of mine just started a new business -- Art Stamps. The company has a contract with U.S. Postal authorized printer to produce custom postage stamps. Concept is your kid, grandkid, or whomever, draws something and then it is reproduced into postage. Cost of a sheet of stamps is $20 -- of whic...

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Dug:

Pressure washing, a couple of good carbide scrapers and then sanding would be the way I would do it. Fairly labor intensive, but gets the job done right the first time.

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Dug:

Do not use anything but Peter Legnos' barrier coat. It is made out of Vinylester and it is far better than anything else on the market. I know your family and his family are friends, and he is the man to talk to about the project.

Tom

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Can I apply some to Dave from CT? I will be in his part of the state all next week? I can think of a few places to apply some to adjust his attitude!

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What if the fish is on the port?

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JK:

The boat is THE STANDARD for all of us now! If that is what you did on the outside, what did you do to the inside? Got any pics of the interior?

Tom

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Hi Jim: I have a friend up here who is looking for a place to dock his boat for the winter down your way. I'm not sure if he is bringing a 55' Ocean or a 42' Post, but, in any case, can you let me know if you have any space? Also, does the Betts (the pink Alex Willis in used to fish on) dock at your...

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Chris: Do you have personal liability coverage as well? The reason I ask is my carrier, Liberty Mutual, insures my house, car and boat. I took out a million dollar personal liability policy with them and my premiums overall dropped by over $500 -- and the personal liability policy is only $246. Tom

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I have been seasick twice in my life -- both times I was on a sailboat --- end of story!

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Happy belated birthday to Vic, Bruce, Dug and Andre, and Happy Birthday to Da Judge!

Tom

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JK: Thanks -- wow that is a shame -- they were lucky that all 7 aboard were rescued with no harm. Hitting something at 30 plus knots can sure put a world of hurt on a boat. I did see a posting on another site -- I think BassBarn -- from the SeaTow captain who towed it in. Quite an event bringing her...

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JK, do you have any links to those pictures? I did a google and found a couple of pics that look like they were taken with a cellphone. I'm curious because I fish on a boat of similar construction and I get a little nervous of some of this backyard engineering with 1,000 plus hp diesels putting a lo...

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Drop dead gorgeous!

Beautiful job!

Amazing how classic and timeless the lines of these boats are!

I like how you put the riggers up on the bridge -- that is how I put mine on too!

Tom

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Charlie: There is a terrific Italian restaurant on Maui in Lahaina -- Longhis--one of the best I have ever eaten at. I highly recommend it.

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Just as an FYI, the guy the owns/runs the Finest Kind has two Bertram Charterboats as well -- a 35 -- Reel Hooker, and a 31 -- Exact. All three boats operate out of Lahaina Harbor.

Where are you staying on both islands? I can make some recommendatinons if you haven't been there before.

Tom

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Charlie:

On Big Island -- Northern Lights -- on Maui -- Finest Kind -- they are twin 37 Merritts -- awesome boats. I've fished on both, absolutely world class operations.

Tom

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I have same engines as Dave and have been doing the same thing. I have Algae X units in line before the Racors, but I have never had a fuel problem with my filters being too fine.

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I put some starboard -- free cause I was dumpster diving -- under my cleats and through bolted them with fender washers and lock nuts.

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I was channel surfing last night nand saw the Travel Channel had a feature on the Tropic Star Lodge. Very nice piece, only five minutes or so, but they showed the facility, the boats, the repair shop, interviewed the owners and some guests. Looks as good as described -- UV, looks like my groveling w...

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I just looked at the video and the one from the TV station was incredible. Taken from one of the sportboats that did the rescue. Seas looked flat calm. You've got to wonder about these 40kt one off sportboats. One of the Carolina sportboats I crewed on tore a hole in her bottom 18 inches long by 6 i...

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Move them with you.

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Have any of you guys seen the Great White lurking off of Shinnecock? I've seen reports on Noreast pushing the shark to 30' with an estimated weight of 3,000lbs plus. I know that has to be an exaggeration. Last year we saw a White of about 18' maybe 20 miles south of Montauk -- must be same fish. Tom

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Mike:

Beautiful boat -- are you going for one in each size? If yes, I know a nice 54 for sale -- only powered with 12/71s so she is not fast, but a hell of a sea boat and she raise fish.

Congrats - how many Berts in the collection now?

Tom

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As the owner of the only bright green Metallic B31, I would love to see pics of a beautifully redone green B31.

Email is:

tannulli@fmlcpas.com

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UV: Don't forget the other secret use of CX -- the aluminum work. I do my hardtop and riggers at the beginning of the season and half way through with the Red CX and they sparkle and shine and repel water for the entire season. For winter storage I take my riggers off, wash them, dry them and give t...

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Trey:

My deepest condolences go out to your and your family. I just read the obituary and was amazed by the life your father lived. You and the world were blessed to have had him for his 95 years -- his legacy is truly amazing.

Best regards and deepest sympathy.

Tom

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