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Bill,
I'll give you a buzz tonight. Thanks.

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Mikey,
How many sheets did you buy? and was it enough?
Thanks, Mikey.
Bruce, thank you again.

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Mark,
You're a funny man. I knew that I liked you for some reason...

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Harry and Bruce,
Thanks again. Does someone know the model or size on the tabs?
Thanks.

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Harry,
That's what I was looking for. How many sheets did you buy? What all did you insulate? Thanks a bunch for the responses, everyone.

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Man, thanks. I rode on RenegadeMike's boat that had the Sound Down and it was extremely quiet compared to other Berts that I've been on. I've got to get some of that stuff.

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Mark,
If you're gonna let me borrow a pair of your insulated pants, we'll probably need to get them altered...take em up in the rear, and let em out in the front...

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DQ,
The fish recipe sounds like the bomb. I've been catching 15" to 18" specks off my dock at night. Those should work nicely. Thanks. I'll let you know.

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Thanks in advance, After a summer of being stuck on high center without anything getting done on Reel Cowboy, we're now in the finishing mode. Would you guys please advise on where to buy and what is reccomended when it comes to Sound Down and the Volvo Ql tabs? Much thanks. We should be making some...

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Matt, I don't know what slips are renting for now over in Bridge Harbor, but, I know that they have slips available. You might want to look at Kirby's marina over on Oyster Creek. Our sub division is right down the street from their. It's about 5 miles from the jetties and quite a bit cheeper than B...

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Mark, Maybe tournament fishing is not your bag...You might need to stick to casting for walleyes, or, better yet, a little perch jerking. Naw, you guys were great. It was a blast hanging out with everyone and all of us are really excited about coming back next year. Thanks for everything, Mark. Than...

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I flew in last night - had to go to work this morning. I will get pictures out there in the next couple of days. The "Faithful" should be proud - "Renegade Mike" Bertram 31 held the course and we kicked some butt. Mike is a real great guy and his crew was excellent. The bragging rights tournament wa...

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Pam and I had a great time...I think...from what I can remember of it. Scott, It was great finally getting to meet you...you're welcome anytime at our place in Freeport...caught 7 more decent specks and 1 nice flounder around our green lights last night.

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Thanks,
Scott I got your pm and will give your friend a call today...good advice.
Jeremy, If you changed the exhaust with one of those stainless 4" units that do away with the catalytic converter, will that solve the problem with the 6.7?
Thanks

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Are 03 3/4 ton Ford 7.3 diesel just got swiped at a parking lot in downtown Houston...imagine that. We're considering a 06 or 07 Dodge mega cab with a 5.9 Cummins. Any thoughts between the 24 valve 5.9 and the newer 6.7?
Any advice would be appreciated.

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Scott,
Give me a call if you decide to unload the props.
Thanks.
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I talked to Brian Barragy and he was unable to post to the board for what ever reason. He wanted everyone to know that he and Lisa will be attending the gathering as long as they are in town. He is busy working on several boats at once....I do not know how he does it...one boat is pain enough.

John

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John and I are in! Keep us posted.

Pam

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UV,
What's the status on South Pass? Is it still not maintained by the State? It's kind of creepy coming in there in the middle of the night.

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Matt, Wow! I know Corky. He's best friends with my next door neighbor, Joe Luycx. Joe also has a Ocean Master 31 that he keeps real nice. We live in Hide away on the Gulf down there. Cool name for your boat, I'd go for it. I have a 70 bahia mar 31 that's been re-done from the stringers up so far wit...

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Matt,
Small world. Leon bought Quick Silver from O.J. Young and Leon only had her for a little while. You guys give me a call next time you want to go down and check out Freeport. I'm there most weekend and pretty much stay there all winter and spring. Ed got into the kings 5 miles out yesterday.

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Matt,
No, another John owns it, but, Leon Miller, was the original owner and that's who I bought my 31 hull from 11 years ago. Leon's a retired air traffic controller who I haven't talked to in several years. Reel Cowboy was named Quick Silver when I bought her...do you remember the boat?

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Matt,
He lives onRuthsby st. very close to Hobby. The boat has a small tower and twin Evinrudes...I think kind of a rare bert...I think that I just made a funny.
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Matt,
Yep...work sucks...let's go fishing instead.
What's up, Mark?
We can't wait!

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Matt,
Give me a call sometime, we'll get together and talk boats. My best friend, Ed Tovar, lives in S. Houston and keeps his b 26 at my place in Freeport, so we're back and forth quite a bit.

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coolair,
I see that you're close by us. Where do you keep your boat? What are the stats on her and is she up and running? Not trying to pry but we have quite a few Bertrams in Freeport and would like to introduce Pam and myself, and if you need something, let us know.
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Russ,
We have a trip planned in october with Mike. We can't wait! I'm looking forward to check out his boat, hoping to get some more ideas for Reel Cowboy.
Thanks for the update.

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I meant Prarieview...sorry.

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Captain Patrick,
Is that U of H engineering ?, or Prayerview engineering?

Just kidding.
Who built the tower?

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Gentlemen, We took my Garmin off of one boat and put it on another. It worked fine a couple of months ago, but won't power up now. I'm getting 12 volts to the unit, but, nothing. Garmin said that it's too old and won't work on it. We spent alot of time hooking up the transducer, black box, antenna a...

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Mark Do not know if you have heard but I was recruited as part of John's team. I need to get him 3 Large men T Shirts and me 1 men's medium. Please let me know the cost and I will send you a check. Love the design! Looking forward to meeting you and all the B31 guys - I was able to swing Friday and ...

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UV As you know I occaisionally check out the threads on the forum. John told me today there were a couple of items I should read and this was one of them. Congratulations and Bravo for your strength and endurance on fighting the batlle and succeeding. We know that you and your family are very thankf...

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UV, The last UV Invitational was the best week of my life. I wouldn't have traded it for anything. I remember when Trey's upper bunk collapsed and fell on Mike in the middle of the night. We finally dug Mike out of the wreckage, all of us laughing and still drunkfrom the night before. Funny stuff. T...

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Capt. Patrick,
That's fantastic! Well done, sir!
Mark,
Whatever works is ok with us. We don't want to step on anyone's toes.

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Mark,
Man, thanks for your patience. The Bearded clam masterbaiters are ready to roll. I'm trying to get another group together for this big money tournament and I'll let you know. We're confirmed with Renegade Mike. Thanks for putting us in contact with him.

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Mark, Just for fun, how about a single inboard coupled with a jack shaft going back to a Volvo dua prop outdrive. I know a few manufactures that have done this, including Albermarle and Sea Vee. I went offshore on a Sea Vee...I think it was a 28 footer with a single Volvo diesel that was surely incr...

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Mark, Don't give out on me quite yet. I've asked everyone that I know and alot of people that I don't know, and still no takers. My wife gave me the go -a-head, but, I need to find only 1 person to run with. Male or female...old or young...fat, skinny,funny looking...it doesn't matter...I just want ...

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Thanks, Mark.
There's a good chancethat I'll be able to make this one. Let me call a few running buddies over the next few days and see if there's any takers. I'll get back to you shortly. If there's anyone in the Houston area that wants to go, let me know.

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Mark,
What are the dates in October?
Thanks.

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Bertram, We're redoing the bahia from the stringers up. I went with a Cabrera deck and engine boxes...I think about the same layout that you're considering. My glass guy built the floor from the cockpit forward including the space between the engine boxes and the helm area. He made a hatch between t...

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Bob,
I like the way you think! Realighn, redefine, re-think the whole 31 power layout! Well done, sir.

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http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc161/pkc0411/BrazosRiver.jpg http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc161/pkc0411/June2009Single.jpg JP I guess you guys would call these channel bass! We call them Red Fish here in TX. John caught the big ones a few months ago and the boat load of the smaller ones th...

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JP,
Farout! That's what I needed. The new 2 fish limit on snapper here in the gulf will keep my crew in close for the most part. There's alot of 50 to 80 lb blacktips a couple miles out all summer long.
Thanks.

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JP, Nice going! 30 lb test...wow! That little Shimano 400 T.E. is my favorite reel...18 or 19 lbs of drag. How do you guys prepare the sharks once caught for tablefare? We catch alot of blacktips here in Tx and we usually clean them right then, but, limits and game wardens keep me from even jacking ...

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Scott,
It takes time...but, It'll be worth it in the long run. My best friend, Eddie, Has his B 26 twin ob at my house having the finishing touches done by one of the local boat riggers...we'll all get there sooner or later. Keep up the good work.

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Kip, Far out! Those spray rails are the bomb...It's nice not getting soaked every time out. It's been blowing an average of 20 knots every day here in Freeport since the last time we talked. Let me know when you have a free weekend this summer and I'll snag Brian Barragy and come down to see ya'll. ...

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Eddy, After a 18 year layoff from the long board, I finally started getting back into the rythime of paddling out and catching some of the small stuff Tx has to offer during an offshore blow...Nothing like back in the day in Mazatlan, Valantino's Point, when it was pumping double overhead! Maybe nex...

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Hey guys, My wife just booked a trip to Cali and a cruise over to Catalina over Memorial weekend. Is there any points of interest that I need to check out? What about a fishing charter that time of year? As usual, I'm pretty clueless about what's going on once I leave home. Nothing too extravagant, ...

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J., Man, the description was fantastic! That's exactelly what I needed! The coosa windshield sounds great and could be done only a couple of miles from where I live, but, the windows don't open, and it gets real hot down here in Tx. I'm looking at all options and your help is much appreciated! I hea...

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