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by Bob H.
Nov 23rd, '11, 18:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joy followed by aggravation
Replies: 21
Views: 5128

Local news said he's giving up his tuna permit...a useless piece of paper...NMFS sold the fish and got all the $....twisted justice...BH
by Bob H.
Nov 15th, '11, 20:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Almost B31 - cresta 32
Replies: 8
Views: 2402

David, Love the broken shear line...nice deep V, those Perkins are bulletproof..keep us posted on the progress..lookn good.BH
by Bob H.
Nov 15th, '11, 20:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stubborn bolt
Replies: 59
Views: 23918

Ricky, ZEP 45 is amazingstuff on locked up bolts...heat is #2, biggest impact gun #3, and IF you break it drill it then ez out...try the heat on the housing not the bolt, expand the housing and keep the bolt cooler..BH
by Bob H.
Nov 14th, '11, 13:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tremendously sad news
Replies: 65
Views: 27997

Mark, No words are big enough at this time....Your family is in our hearts..BH
by Bob H.
Nov 7th, '11, 18:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?
Replies: 25
Views: 5538

Vic, That was a great game...by both teams...Bama's coach nicky sure doesnt understand how to win a defensive battle...FIELD POSITION..LSUs punter kept the tide pinned down deep...50+ Yard Field Goal attempts..wishful thinking..enjoy the juileps with Harry Babb...BH
by Bob H.
Nov 7th, '11, 18:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first tournament win!
Replies: 5
Views: 1557

Joe, Sounds like it was a Bertram weather day for sure...30 knots n breezy..great job on the winning fish. BH
by Bob H.
Nov 3rd, '11, 19:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting new ship
Replies: 17
Views: 4962

Frank, Im not slow, just thorough....lol...Brew bring one to a Bertram rendevous, make sure we can mount a Patron in the pit..its a great feeling to take something and build it with your own two hands...its all about the journey..BH
by Bob H.
Nov 3rd, '11, 19:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally
Replies: 25
Views: 3494

John, Ether is last resort, make sure you changed out you fuel filters before you fire them off, after sittn for so long, fuel gets nasty, fill them with clean fresh fuel. Second Petes thoughts on the throttle position..reprime injector pump and you should be good to go with the block heaters on...g...
by Bob H.
Nov 3rd, '11, 19:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?
Replies: 25
Views: 5538

Harry you should wager a few of those mint juleps you found so tasty..one per score, winner is the guy standing and holdin down his lunch...Roll Tide..#1 fan from way up north...BH
by Bob H.
Nov 1st, '11, 19:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting new ship
Replies: 17
Views: 4962

Tug Boats are beastly...saw one out of the water in Fall River, like the Bertram all hull...the prop was the size of a 16 x 16 garage door..BH
by Bob H.
Oct 31st, '11, 19:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Radical idea? or pure genius?
Replies: 55
Views: 21382

Sim, I use my pod-y for #1 or #2....Ill keep my old school shaft n strut combo...BH
by Bob H.
Oct 31st, '11, 19:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snow etc!
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Dug, Sounds like you guys got the jackpot. I had 1" at home and 6" at work 13 miles away..Plow season has begun...I hate plowing snow..rather go for a boatride....while its snowing....BH
by Bob H.
Oct 30th, '11, 18:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looks Like a Bertram Again....AMEN
Replies: 24
Views: 3402

Charlie, Dont think I have enough gas in the tank to do it again....plus I have a whole lot of tuna to kill....spent all day saturday gettin that top back into shape, seems to have taken the shape of the dolly it was on...nothing ever goes as planned..time to get out the porta power or as Harry Babb...
by Bob H.
Oct 27th, '11, 18:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looks Like a Bertram Again....AMEN
Replies: 24
Views: 3402

Thanks for all the support guys, when you hit a big step and things move in giant leaps it gives you quite a lift. Its easy to keep motivated after going to Greenport and seeing all great boats. Capt Pat is right, keep focused on each little step and do it to the best of your ability. Ive had plenty...
by Bob H.
Oct 26th, '11, 19:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looks Like a Bertram Again....AMEN
Replies: 24
Views: 3402

Ian, When I originally cut the cap off the boat, the bow area popped right up into the shape you see. Ill put some weight on it gradually to bring it back down. The anchor bulkhead was left a bit high and will be trimmed to fit and tabbed inside. BH
by Bob H.
Oct 26th, '11, 18:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bull shark sighted off Fire Island
Replies: 15
Views: 1806

Heres to swimmin with bow legged women...cant stay down with three barrells...BH
by Bob H.
Oct 26th, '11, 18:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looks Like a Bertram Again....AMEN
Replies: 24
Views: 3402

Looks Like a Bertram Again....AMEN

After five long years I finally got to put the top deck back on the old girl!!!!!!!!!! It looks like a Bertram again. Now to plexus the seam and tabb the inside..Any thoughts on the lip joint, Bertram used pop rivets, wondering if I should go the same route or nut n bolt, with glass over? BH http://...
by Bob H.
Oct 20th, '11, 18:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing rudder port
Replies: 15
Views: 3189

Harry, To say thats is over built is an understatement...well done..BH
by Bob H.
Oct 20th, '11, 17:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coonass Humor
Replies: 5
Views: 821

Harry does have a knack to brighten up your day...many times when Ive had a lousy day and messed up a part on my 31...Id get a call from Harry and we'd laugh about our fo pa's....Its just glass hed say grind it off and do it again...Keep smiling Capt Pat..BH
by Bob H.
Oct 20th, '11, 17:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Radical idea? or pure genius?
Replies: 55
Views: 21382

I believe the key to the Bertrams ride is the running angle, proud bow, low in the stern. The following sea ride would suffer if you flattened out the running angle and I think a pod drive would do just that. They are designed to push the hull at much flatter angle that is the claim to fame and effi...
by Bob H.
Oct 19th, '11, 18:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing rudder port
Replies: 15
Views: 3189

Joe, Alot of force centered at that rudder port, better to take your time and make a serious backing pad and install new rudder port...BH
by Bob H.
Oct 15th, '11, 19:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Friends
Replies: 3
Views: 1384

Harry, That River house is a special place...Im sure ya'll had a great time..would make a great 31 rendevous spot..BH
by Bob H.
Oct 15th, '11, 19:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I feel like Ken.
Replies: 14
Views: 2052

Brew, The princess is under the floating catagory, could never rent such killn machine, all others rent away...decal should be ready end of the week...BH
by Bob H.
Oct 5th, '11, 18:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Harry Babb... Co-incidence or?????
Replies: 5
Views: 916

Thats not the Harry Babb we all know...if so Denada wouldve been floatn a long time ago...BH
by Bob H.
Oct 5th, '11, 18:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who's this????
Replies: 10
Views: 2901

Some colors just stand out....that looks wild...color change for Denada? BH
by Bob H.
Sep 29th, '11, 17:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scuppers
Replies: 7
Views: 2524

Rocky, Gettin closer to done everyday...next week top cap is on for good as well... yes its a cabosil, high density mix, all epoxy.. Bob the half pipe glassed to the hull is over 1" larger on both sides, that goes on next, half pipe lets water out even when backing down, not using a flap of any mean...
by Bob H.
Sep 27th, '11, 20:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not for vegetarians
Replies: 9
Views: 1542

I may take you up on that chimera brand tuna in a can...thanks JP..Ill call you this week..BH
by Bob H.
Sep 24th, '11, 19:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not for vegetarians
Replies: 9
Views: 1542

JP, Lucky dog, your bow season is open already...ANY deer with a bow is a trophy in my eyes...20 yards zip the heart...great shot...backstraps for the archer...two more weeks till our bow season opens...lost ALL my venison and tuna and mako steaks thanks to Irene...BH
by Bob H.
Sep 24th, '11, 19:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9/11 boatlift from Manhattan... Must watch this!
Replies: 15
Views: 3676

Frank,
Well said...we need guys like that in congress and in the big white house...BH
by Bob H.
Sep 24th, '11, 19:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: up date Barbara Jean
Replies: 19
Views: 4186

Russ,
Looking good...your waterline is up there are you running Cummins? Wondering where my line should be...BH
by Bob H.
Sep 24th, '11, 19:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scuppers
Replies: 7
Views: 2524

Ed, Here are a few pics to clarify my last post... oval form, test fit, installed, half pipe going on next...BH http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/Westwater3/b31%20Bahia%20Mar/2162.jpg http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj47/Westwater3/b31%20Bahia%20Mar/2202.jpg http://i269.photobucket.com/albu...
by Bob H.
Sep 22nd, '11, 18:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Never Again...!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 5079

Ray, I feel your pain...I used to take a handful of advil before grinding on my 31s bottom...by the end of the day I couldnt hold up my arms...worth it...results say it all...nice job...done right..no doubt..oh by the way your dog wants you to toss the ball in the last pic...if you can pic up the ba...
by Bob H.
Sep 22nd, '11, 18:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scuppers
Replies: 7
Views: 2524

Ed, Perfect timing im working on those upgades now..cut my tuna gate and after looking at JPs half pipe pvc scupper covers that is the route im going. I took a piece of blue styrafoam sanded it to an oblong oval shape with a 1" by 6.5" inside diameter, covered it with shipping tape to make the mold ...
by Bob H.
Sep 22nd, '11, 18:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9/11 boatlift from Manhattan... Must watch this!
Replies: 15
Views: 3676

What Americans CAN do....amazing ....Thanks Frank.
by Bob H.
Sep 16th, '11, 17:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Compass-es-ses
Replies: 22
Views: 9266

Harry, Im keeping my 45 year old compass as well, love the old look, mine is a flush mount danforth with fancy script letters..Im sending mine to a guy down the Cape...I think it may be the Viking link Capt Pat posted..send it up Ill drop em both off for us..BH
by Bob H.
Sep 15th, '11, 08:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sharing a cool one after a GREAT day in the Gulf
Replies: 6
Views: 1729

Harry, Your fooln with us now...get Denada floatn and Ill come down and help with the finish work...if I get a ride and a cold one..that is..BH
by Bob H.
Sep 11th, '11, 19:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just want to say HI and thankful your O.K.
Replies: 6
Views: 997

Rocky, Nice to hear from you, we weathered the storm just fine, lost power for a week but all is well...get back to work on that boat...BH
by Bob H.
Sep 11th, '11, 19:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A nice little story
Replies: 7
Views: 1840

Thats a piece of pot warp if Ive ever seen one...Nice to know your club guys have your back..Ive been on the wrong end of a tow a few times and I owe that guy big time...he gave up his whole day of fishing much like JPs gang were ready to do...hardcore fisherman are a different breed..BH
by Bob H.
Sep 11th, '11, 19:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time to start 2011 Fundraiser....!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 4797

No doubt...Im in as well..Capt Pat is why I started the rebuild of my 66 31 Bahia Mar...Thank You Pat...BH
by Bob H.
Sep 11th, '11, 19:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: morning news
Replies: 7
Views: 1232

Watching the family members read the names of those lost really brought the day to its knees...Ill never forget that day...ever.BH
by Bob H.
Sep 8th, '11, 18:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2nd place Blue Marlin
Replies: 7
Views: 1858

Neil, Marky, Jr....NICE JOB....Marky looks like a bottle of patron ran him over...JR is quite the marlin snagger...I second Harrys thoughts on a proud moment for all you guys..BH
by Bob H.
Sep 8th, '11, 18:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 11 at TSL
Replies: 39
Views: 18735

UV, Nice videos of the black...that fish had some shoulders..the mate is no tiny tim and he got tossed around pretty good..looks like a slice of heaven...31 Bertrams all around..BH
by Bob H.
Sep 8th, '11, 18:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rattle and Hum -- Patrick Hancock
Replies: 36
Views: 13887

Capt Pat sure knows how to make a LOOKER, keep it simple n sweet, not overdone just done right, from start to finish... I have an idea what it takes to make such a ride..the boats youve poured your heart into are alot like this sandbox..bigger than life..well done Capt Pat...BH
by Bob H.
Sep 4th, '11, 09:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suzie's Pissed (or not so much) -- Finally Launched!
Replies: 28
Views: 7387

Marshall, Great work....the damage seemed pretty extreme...and you dug right in and got her back to top shelf shape...A true Bertram brother indeed..Enjoy the ride...BH
by Bob H.
Sep 2nd, '11, 17:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Give a couple Bertram guys 16 hours and you get....
Replies: 38
Views: 15513

Major, Lost power for a week, this weekend the deck goes on for good with plexus structural adhesive, then I will get the foam ordered for the cabin and get back to work..cut trees for 5 days sick of hearing my generator and chainsaw...BH
by Bob H.
Sep 2nd, '11, 17:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And in todays forcast......
Replies: 6
Views: 1213

Harry, Better get out the hip waders for that much rain...we just got our power back last night at 11 pm..linemen from all over the northeast and cananda were here..let us know how far over the banks the river goes...BH
by Bob H.
Aug 25th, '11, 18:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Much luck out east!
Replies: 7
Views: 903

Thanks for the kind thoughts Mark..Tomorrow am. Westwater goes into New Bedford Harbor behind the Hurricane barrier, Fairhaven Shipyard had a spot for the old girl..should be safe from surge and wind in there, gates should close late saturday night..wait and see..BH
by Bob H.
Aug 17th, '11, 19:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE Rendezvous Return
Replies: 42
Views: 10008

Neil, Is that Vineyard Haven? The pic with you between the two giant clorox bottles..BH
by Bob H.
Aug 17th, '11, 19:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pink stains on white vinyl
Replies: 16
Views: 7074

Gert, Ive been told to try orange glo hand cleaner, bit of pumice in the cleaner to scrub the stain and lanolin to soften the leather just like human skin. Works to keep all your coaming pads and cushions soft and adds some protection. BH
by Bob H.
Aug 12th, '11, 20:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Give a couple Bertram guys 16 hours and you get....
Replies: 38
Views: 15513

Mike, Its a new bertram 31 flats boat, you should have seen Harry and I peddling the top around the yard like barney rubble and fred flinstone we got about one mile to the coors light. Hull is in the barn and the deck is just about ready to go back on..easier to jig it up on the ground. Pete P, That...

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