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by Bob H.
Aug 18th, '12, 19:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I must rebuild a 31 Bertram
Replies: 5
Views: 2194

Re: I must rebuild a 31 Bertram

A true classic....Have you lost your mind??...makes me laugh every time....by the way yes I have...BH
by Bob H.
Aug 17th, '12, 18:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Bertram 31 Owner, Georgetown, SC
Replies: 16
Views: 5953

Re: New Bertram 31 Owner, Georgetown, SC

Welcome aboard BBtiller, proud Bertram owner, whats with "I Think" , No Doubting in the sandbox, thats a great engine package should last forever with proper care, we need all the stewards we can round up, lets get to fixn your ride...have fun and enjoy getting her just the way you want...BH
by Bob H.
Aug 17th, '12, 18:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to be here
Replies: 8
Views: 3475

Re: Glad to be here

Uncle Markie, WELCOME....bout time you jumped in bet you have as many hours on a Bertram than most...howsthe fishing? JR wearing out the Bahia Moon yet? Better take good care of her...I hope to fish with you guys one day..Get your T shirts from the Tri State? BH
by Bob H.
Aug 17th, '12, 18:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: deck supports
Replies: 25
Views: 4195

Re: deck supports

Steve, Im with you on the pictures...a thousand words...I watched how others built the deck shelfs and added my own twist...BBTiller, Plexus is a structural adhesive long open time good gap filling qualities, 2000-3500 psi stength, chemically bonds two pieces together. Been told the fiberglass will ...
by Bob H.
Aug 16th, '12, 19:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: deck supports
Replies: 25
Views: 4195

Re: deck supports

Steve, I used 3/4 Coosa with two layers of 1708 on each side, then I used McNichols fiberglass I beams fore n aft to support the deck. Around the perimeter I used 3/4 coosa again same layup with 1708, this time I made a shelf and supports with intergrated 1" PVC wire chases'. Where the fighting chai...
by Bob H.
Aug 15th, '12, 08:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New BUlletin Board
Replies: 20
Views: 8378

Re: New BUlletin Board

Looks great awful fancy for this bunch....how do I work all those buttons..? like to use blue...BH
by Bob H.
Aug 15th, '12, 08:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member
Replies: 27
Views: 8597

Re: New member

Keith, Welcome to the sandbox....love the commercial look...all business..thats alot of tags youve put out...well done thats the only way were going to learn about those animals...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 15th, '12, 18:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glass is in..
Replies: 11
Views: 2577

Scot, Never been to Texas (yet), the beer I can handle too many burritos may come back n bite...I hear there is already one top notch Bertram guru in your parts...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 15th, '12, 18:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Static Surpressors
Replies: 3
Views: 937

Walter, Where are your Tducers located? Could be an aeration problem rather than an electrical issue..just a thought. BH
by Bob H.
Jun 14th, '12, 20:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When you get "down" and feel life sucks, watch thi
Replies: 2
Views: 966

Moms comments says it all....just glad he's here with us...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 14th, '12, 20:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2012 Northeast Rendezvous, are you interested?
Replies: 45
Views: 16482

Capt. Pat, My pleasure...got you covered...sounds like a good time..BH
by Bob H.
Jun 13th, '12, 19:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: no more need for cleats when anchoring !!
Replies: 11
Views: 3616

How the hell they do that and still stay conneccted...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 13th, '12, 19:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2012 Northeast Rendezvous, are you interested?
Replies: 45
Views: 16482

Capt. Pat, Have an extra bunk on Westwater, your welcome to crash with our crew. If you need a ride to Logan I could help with that and maybe make a detour and show you my lil project..doubt she will be ready for Mystic..you could cruise down to the rendevous with us unless youve already made plans....
by Bob H.
Jun 13th, '12, 19:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel Prices
Replies: 15
Views: 7935

Supply n demand yeah right...
by Bob H.
Jun 13th, '12, 19:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kicks just keep getting harder to find
Replies: 4
Views: 1448

Harry, I could see you grabbing a beer from the upper level down the river house...the things people can build...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 10th, '12, 19:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help With Blue Seas ACR Switch
Replies: 23
Views: 15833

Brian, This group will make sure you do it right thats for sure...your knee deep in experience here, when one of the faithful says ask me how I know..trust me he KNOWS..do overs are just part of the fun...lookin good now put the iron in there...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 7th, '12, 19:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic Has Passed...
Replies: 79
Views: 77640

Mikey, My favorite..."must be a yankeeeee thing", no offense taken...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 7th, '12, 17:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome back!
Replies: 15
Views: 2071

Harry, Sounds like Miss Joanne is your "enabler" when it comes to your Bertram addiction...time for an intervention...Mystic...Brewsters boat...and a cold shot of patron should fix you right up...good woman you got there....BH
by Bob H.
Jun 6th, '12, 18:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: b28 progress
Replies: 8
Views: 2704

Matt, That is one rugged 28...keep up the good work..bh
by Bob H.
Jun 5th, '12, 18:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome back!
Replies: 15
Views: 2071

Knew youd get to the bottom of it...Thanks Capt. Pat...
by Bob H.
May 30th, '12, 19:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cummins Guages/Circut Board Installation Help
Replies: 7
Views: 1996

Brian, The key to your dash is real estate, we never have enough space..JP came up to help me lay out my helm and had a slick idea for the idiot lights..he had me hold up the cummins gauges and you can see a red light in each gauge..take the idiot light that corresponds with that gauge and hot glue ...
by Bob H.
May 30th, '12, 19:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glass is in..
Replies: 11
Views: 2577

Thanks for the props guys, Gert Harry n I went through a few dozen gloves working with that sika goo, Spencer the glass is 1/4", slight tint to give a bit of attitude..Pete, proud father of three great kids, Kylee, Hannah and Shawn...BH
by Bob H.
May 27th, '12, 18:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glass is in..
Replies: 11
Views: 2577

Glass is in..

Thanks to Harry Babb who made a special trip to help celebrate my daughter Kylee's wedding to Josh Campbell...while he was here I put him to work and we put the glass in the cabin with sika flex 296 900psi, then backfilled with 295 sika flex...BH http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/Westwater3/b3...
by Bob H.
May 27th, '12, 18:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic Memorial Tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 8372

Kipp, Great idea, hopin Harry Babb is lookin for a fishin crew...Im in..would be fitting if no one wins...just because...BH
by Bob H.
May 26th, '12, 19:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic Has Passed...
Replies: 79
Views: 77640

A very sad day indeed...i spent the day wondering bout UV and grinding away on my 31...rest easy ...and keep an eye on the faithful...I raise a glass of JD single barrell to one hell of a guy...BH
by Bob H.
May 25th, '12, 17:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean Progress report
Replies: 27
Views: 12376

Great job Russ that girls a looker...you should have her floating in short order..BH
by Bob H.
May 24th, '12, 19:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good bye faihful
Replies: 105
Views: 414399

UV, This is TRUELY an amazing sandbox...this post is a classic example of a group of guys who are a cut above the rest..and I for one will support you and Capt. Pat till the end...Amen...BH
by Bob H.
May 24th, '12, 18:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Port Eades favorite.
Replies: 4
Views: 1111

A pair of aces Bertram style...BH
by Bob H.
May 23rd, '12, 19:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Health Message
Replies: 4
Views: 2741

Mikey, I agree with your turtle approach...I too take the slow n steady road...too much to see in life, no need to run fast..BH
by Bob H.
May 22nd, '12, 18:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good bye faihful
Replies: 105
Views: 414399

UV, A sad day indeed after reading this post...Vic I have listened to all your coonass wisdom and cherished all your stories, all the while you had the most amazing way of making us feel like we were ALL part of your family..I also have never met you but can say you have left your mark on my life as...
by Bob H.
May 16th, '12, 08:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dad just got back from Cuba... Pilar still there.
Replies: 4
Views: 2044

That is a sweet boat from a time gone by...love the windlass..nicely restored and kept the way it should be..BH
by Bob H.
May 14th, '12, 19:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Canyon Trip of 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 2700

Chris, Must be a great feeling to get the dust off the fishing gear and get out there and drag a few over the side...bigeye hit the bars mostly?? Canyon Runner bars? BH
by Bob H.
May 13th, '12, 18:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad News from Connecticut
Replies: 29
Views: 13899

Dug, Your a true class act for sure...sometimes you cant explain or figure out why people do what they do in times of pain.... a true friend is the one with his hand held out to lift you up..many here I value as true friends..Alchemy will carry you through...no doubt..BH
by Bob H.
May 11th, '12, 10:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One of the Capt's masterpieces.
Replies: 2
Views: 557

Pete, Search Hancocks boat I think thats his interior, capt pat where did you get the cabin door hardware? Looks like top shelf.BH
by Bob H.
May 11th, '12, 10:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Classic 31' Bertram Picture
Replies: 6
Views: 1747

Nice shot...$5 per person for a fishing trip...wonder what the price of fuel was on that pump you see..better days...BH
by Bob H.
May 9th, '12, 17:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elite Marine Parts
Replies: 26
Views: 12102

Carl, Welcome aboard...you have quite the gift for making these old battle wagons cutting edge modern machines..I love the cockpit and massive fishboxes...BH
by Bob H.
May 8th, '12, 18:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stupid is as stupid does!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1286

Some very dim bulbs in that package...BH
by Bob H.
May 6th, '12, 18:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 - Chesapeake Edition
Replies: 34
Views: 15762

John, Thats a sharp looking ride...you should be proud of all your hard work...love the rod storage idea..now go get her loaded up with bass..BH
by Bob H.
May 4th, '12, 20:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DeNada wearing a new dress
Replies: 41
Views: 15256

Harry, Save me a seat on that maiden voyage..Ill bring the patron...lol..BH
by Bob H.
May 4th, '12, 20:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Room Rot
Replies: 6
Views: 4160

Troy, My engine bulkheads were rotted all over top pt side and bottom like yours, but mine only had a lil bit of glass and lots of paint. The rear engine bulkhead is less of a structural bulkhead compared to the forward one. The engines are pushing forward and trying to go through your boat in that ...
by Bob H.
May 1st, '12, 19:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time for the 2012 Fund Raiser
Replies: 12
Views: 11018

Count me in...Capt Pat pointed me in the right direction from day one...would never have gotten to the point im at with my old girl without this sandbox and the many talented guys who post here...Thanks to all..BH
by Bob H.
May 1st, '12, 19:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel lines?
Replies: 11
Views: 2793

Ricky, Go with the blue marine fuel lines, with push on ends, no bending at all, cut to fit, drop of oil on fiitting, push in until yellow cap bottoms out. Parker makes some great products, I had a ton of connections not a single leak, primed the system and the engines jumped to life..BH http://i269...
by Bob H.
May 1st, '12, 19:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DeNada wearing a new dress
Replies: 41
Views: 15256

Harry, Lookn good...let Joanne pick out name n hailing port colors too...lol....what color bottom?? next picture should be her floatin at the river house...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 26th, '12, 18:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Topside progress
Replies: 62
Views: 12203

Peter, Thats alot of holes you plugged up...lookin good..clean and simple always looks sweet...bh
by Bob H.
Apr 26th, '12, 18:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now that's dedication
Replies: 6
Views: 1473

I wouldnt put that past many of the guys in this sandbox...like he said his boat was part of his family...Id do anything for either...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 26th, '12, 18:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Brewster
Replies: 3
Views: 1478

My buddys boat goes in this week..how far east? Havent seen a sat pic yet..BH
by Bob H.
Apr 23rd, '12, 18:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: true craftmanship
Replies: 22
Views: 7786

Gert, Whoever built that is way beyond talented...patience..persistence and a eye for detail like no other...he nailed "the look"...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 23rd, '12, 18:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DeNada wearing a new dress
Replies: 41
Views: 15256

Harry, Lookin good my friend....you and your crew have been busy..nice to see her all dressed up n ready for the river...get her wet and enjoy the heck out of her...you can paint her again any time...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 20th, '12, 19:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: meat grinders
Replies: 16
Views: 5416

Bruce, I butcher and process all my own deer, we have been using LEM products and they are top shelf, they make everytihng from meat grinders to mixers...BH
by Bob H.
Apr 19th, '12, 18:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rudder shelf
Replies: 18
Views: 15292

Joe, I went stainless bearing and support, bearing came from a distributor in boston..BH
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