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by Bob H.
Aug 11th, '11, 20:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Give a couple Bertram guys 16 hours and you get....
Replies: 38
Views: 15521

Give a couple Bertram guys 16 hours and you get....

Want to thank my Bertram Brother and partner in crime Harry Babb for helping me jig up the cabin for my 66 Bahia Mar..a pile of plywood and two by fours and 16 hours later we came up with this..I think we nailed the look I had in mind..a new version of the tried n true Commorant Princess..give us yo...
by Bob H.
Aug 11th, '11, 20:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE Rendezvous Return
Replies: 42
Views: 10011

Westwater left at 7 am, 5-7 foot beam sea entire ride home, she rode like a cadillac taking spray up and over the top, 4 1/2 hours later we landed in Fairhaven, then off to PT Judith to take part in the tri state canyon shoot out, met up with Gif and Chris at Block Island and tried to wrangle some P...
by Bob H.
Aug 11th, '11, 20:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Bahia Mar
Replies: 67
Views: 65648

Chris, Great job...top shelf rehab youll love those cummins, Neils Bahia Moon was loafing at 26 knots with same set up..BH
by Bob H.
Aug 11th, '11, 20:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My fisrt Rendezvous...seems like it may not be my last.
Replies: 28
Views: 3826

Steve, Great to put a face to the name and boat..had a great time talkn bertrams and meeting the new guys and sharing war stories with the gang. Neil great riding and beautiful Bahia Mar...and Jr at the wheel, He can run my boat any time..BH
by Bob H.
Jul 26th, '11, 09:09
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: American Tank company
Replies: 19
Views: 27058

John, Id split the deck at the rear engine bulkhead, and either remove deck from there back or just cut out center section above your fuel tank. Remove and replace tank, just remember your opening up pandoras box may find more issues as you go. After 5 years Im about to close pandoras box but I went...
by Bob H.
Jul 24th, '11, 20:13
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: American Tank company
Replies: 19
Views: 27058

Dug, YoYo #2, my deck is also one piece from helm to transom..new FG tank already installed...bout to bond the deck down with plexus for good this month..AMEN..BH
by Bob H.
Jul 19th, '11, 11:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: calling luis
Replies: 10
Views: 5265

You the MAN Luis....local knowledge is a key to a great vacation..BH
by Bob H.
Jul 19th, '11, 11:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Zat iz ze Tsirty One Beartram….
Replies: 9
Views: 4805

Great story Stephan, Tony is right WE Are the groupies, have to hide my 31 someplace quiet when its done, like JP and Neils backyard. BH
by Bob H.
Jul 17th, '11, 18:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Boats First Blue Marlin
Replies: 13
Views: 1942

Nice job boys..those big fish like 31 Bertrams..BH
by Bob H.
Jul 8th, '11, 19:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mara Update
Replies: 50
Views: 16371

Marc, Your family is in our thoughts,your in great hands...A Bertram Brother in need has alot of friends indeed..Way to go Cranstons...amazing sandbox..BH
by Bob H.
Jul 8th, '11, 19:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carter's first fishing trip
Replies: 5
Views: 841

For sure harry, Angie out fished the boys on that trip..another one for the memory bucket..BH
by Bob H.
Jul 6th, '11, 19:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: posted the wrong link
Replies: 7
Views: 1919

Gert, Quite the classy tug...what color gray is that?? BH
by Bob H.
Jul 6th, '11, 19:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Northeast Fish reports
Replies: 12
Views: 5361

Dug, Did a shark trip monday, landed a 150lb mako within 5 minutes of setting up the slick, big blue dogs all day, bluefin 20-80lbs were busting just south of coxes over the weekend. Heard of yellowfin at west atlantis. BH
by Bob H.
Jul 6th, '11, 19:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carter's first fishing trip
Replies: 5
Views: 841

Peter, Get him hooked on boating and fishing, will lead him down a great path...I couldnt imagine life without either...BH
by Bob H.
Jul 6th, '11, 19:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New CG BMI index
Replies: 39
Views: 6946

Bruce maybe they should bring this BMI case before the Judge that ruled the police are NOT obligated to protect and serve us...a civil servant paid by the taxpayer..twisted train of thought...many local fire and police would fail the bmi rule as well, doesnt mean that they cant do a fine job our tow...
by Bob H.
Jul 1st, '11, 19:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: coast guard
Replies: 32
Views: 6904

Do you "have" to let them onboard? Especially in Petes case of having already checked them that many times before. Once should be enough in todays computer age. Things are getting way out of hand....Like Harry said not surprised...BH
by Bob H.
Jul 1st, '11, 19:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two battery switches
Replies: 8
Views: 2295

Bobkat, I went three switches one battery per engine two for house, black box with yellow tabs in the bottom right is combiner, one engine charges both house and starting battery, when you hit the starter it "separates" so you dont spike electronics. Only combines when needed, no voltage drop like i...
by Bob H.
Jun 30th, '11, 18:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Orange Beach Trip
Replies: 9
Views: 1632

No doubt JP...this sandbox makes it all possible..next post for you is#1000
congrats..BH
by Bob H.
Jun 29th, '11, 19:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Orange Beach Trip
Replies: 9
Views: 1632

Orange Beach Trip

Just got back from a great trip to Orange Beach, Alabama. The Babb-Higgins family fish slaying team had one heck of a day. Chartered the Necessity with Capt Ben Fairey at the wheel, mates Tom and Ro out back. Filled the boxes in short order and check out the 26 pound snapper Harrys' daughter Angie p...
by Bob H.
Jun 28th, '11, 11:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jrs frst white marlin
Replies: 12
Views: 2120

Neil, Another memory for the old scrap book, caught my first white with my Dad, can still see it as if it happened yesterday, we got a fiberglass reproduction and hangs proudly on my office wall. Send a few fish up this way will ya...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 27th, '11, 21:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bulkhead tabing
Replies: 4
Views: 1956

Matt, Ditto on the big first, I did 8" 1708, 6" roven, 4" 1708, peel n ply on top for a slick finish that helps remove that pesky blush if your using epoxy. Dont forgot the big fat fillet first cabosil, high density and micro fibers all mixed up to a peanut butter paste, no sharp corners at the bulk...
by Bob H.
Jun 27th, '11, 20:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First one of the season for Manasquan
Replies: 7
Views: 1239

JP,
NICE fish....chirp found em..Chimera riased em..Cort stuck a fork in em...Ive seen grown men give up on a fish after 45 minutes..tough kid..pat on the back all around..Keep slaying em and post lots of pics...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 26th, '11, 08:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2011 North East Rendezvous T Shirt Orders
Replies: 33
Views: 13909

Harv,
6 Large for me sent check last week, get it ok? Thanks again..BH
by Bob H.
Jun 21st, '11, 09:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Trip
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

Harry, Threshers use their tails to whip and stun their prey, another nickname whiptail, like flickin a wet towel, not as fast as a mako but plenty of power, that explains the thick base of tail, small mouths used to feed on smaller schooling fish like bunker, like JP said close to shore following t...
by Bob H.
Jun 20th, '11, 19:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waterfall
Replies: 11
Views: 2237

Nice stone work Capt. Pat, you whittle that fish? A sacle model Bertram floatin down stream with UV at the helm would be a hoot. BH
by Bob H.
Jun 20th, '11, 19:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Trip
Replies: 7
Views: 1441

Great job Cort...on a spinning rod to boot...tough fish they dont call em bulldogs for nothing...and great eatin too.BH
by Bob H.
Jun 20th, '11, 19:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bluefin Tuna -- NJ
Replies: 4
Views: 1620

Chris, Sounds like a great day on the water...those blues can part lines in a hurry when they kick it into "go", we had one cross the spread and sliced through all 8 other lines like, butta. BH
by Bob H.
Jun 20th, '11, 19:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2011 Project Finished - Salon Door -
Replies: 9
Views: 5101

Nice job Jeremy...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 15th, '11, 18:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turbo & Exhaust Wraps
Replies: 3
Views: 855

Tony Athens made my set, perfect fit..BH
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by Bob H.
Jun 15th, '11, 18:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snow Foster has died
Replies: 32
Views: 13248

Sorry to hear you lost a good friend UV, looks like you guys had fun along the way..BH
by Bob H.
Jun 15th, '11, 18:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3208 running hotter than it should
Replies: 13
Views: 6072

Steve, Impeller in one piece when it came out? If no, maybe bits plugged up cooler. Zincs in one piece? Intake good and clear? Screen or strainer? I had an I/O that ran hot turned out to be shellfish that grew in the oil cooler, shallow slip stirred up mud every time, that mud had tiny shellfish, pl...
by Bob H.
Jun 13th, '11, 18:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 4
Views: 1569

Welcome to the sand box Rex, ask away, this group can point you in the right direction...No Doubt..BH
by Bob H.
Jun 2nd, '11, 19:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nightshift
Replies: 2
Views: 1332

Stephan, Lookin good...oh to see a boat waitn to go in the slings..then splash and enjoy that first ride of the year...priceless...BH
by Bob H.
Jun 2nd, '11, 19:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Massachusetts Tornado
Replies: 6
Views: 919

Nothing but heavy rain here, north and west got clobbered...ripped a steeple off a church and tore apart old brick buildings like it was paper. Weather chiefs were assesing damage and will release F scale tomorrow. BH
by Bob H.
Jun 2nd, '11, 19:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question on making a fiberglass mold
Replies: 4
Views: 2845

John, How bout using a 6" pvc pipe, Ive used my aluminum bending brake to get flat rectangle shapes then lay up over the tin coated with release agent or visquene sheeting, may not be pretty but gets you basic shape. also look through the tupperware section at local box store, may find a shape close...
by Bob H.
Jun 2nd, '11, 19:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port Eads Wahoo/Sand Bar
Replies: 13
Views: 6066

Nice hoo great eating...guess you were meant to go fishing that day..glad all went well no one hurt...oh yeah its a tank...BH
by Bob H.
May 27th, '11, 16:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project list
Replies: 76
Views: 28708

JP, Mind if I borrow your louver idea? The gaffs stay put or do you strap them in somehow? Nice work with the spray gun a buddy riding shotgun helps find the thin spots..What color white Awlgrip did you use? Awlcraft? BH
by Bob H.
May 27th, '11, 16:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: while the resin cures....
Replies: 6
Views: 1304

Luis, Yankee ingeuity from the other side of the pond...Youll have to send the recipe for that mash...trade ya for some engine brackets..BH
by Bob H.
May 25th, '11, 19:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pulling my propshafts
Replies: 25
Views: 4881

Slick trick Bruce...I lathered them up good never seize and tef gel..Mikey, the thumb screw is bout 2" off the bilge, havent had to drain em yet, hope thats enough..the time it took to fair that small area in the bilge is nothing compared to the whole journey..im not fishin yet but when I do...It wi...
by Bob H.
May 25th, '11, 18:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just sayin'....
Replies: 12
Views: 3015

Buju, Those are some big ass crawfish...I can only imagine how good they taste...and with UVs Bisque recipe..Im flat out jealous..you guys have it made..our craw dads barely fit on a hook..BH
by Bob H.
May 25th, '11, 18:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Offshore fuel range
Replies: 14
Views: 3068

Pete, Depending on pickup location, Ive always been told 10% you cant get out of the tank...trolling speed always uses next to nothing, my buddy has run 165+ miles out one way and knows exactly how far he has to troll to be on the safe side...that being said on he way in, we HAD to stop at Menemsha,...
by Bob H.
May 23rd, '11, 19:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: very special problem need advice
Replies: 33
Views: 11684

Hats off to you Bob..for helpn those Warriors...Chris Gallati down in Bradenton FL, may be able to give you some insight on wheelchair fishing..he runs the families Viking tournament boat...flybridge..He's in a chair..made a sweet lift system..only way to learn is ask..especially from a pro..BH
by Bob H.
May 23rd, '11, 19:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pulling my propshafts
Replies: 25
Views: 4881

Gert, What type of flange do you have? Split type? Some flanges do have a large threaded nut at shaft end..I have the split type with key and locking bolts like you mentioned. PYI dripless way to go..BH
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by Bob H.
May 21st, '11, 20:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 beauties... correction : 3 beauties
Replies: 9
Views: 2630

Lookn good Luis...hope that dodge has a Cummins in it...Get those mounts fabed up? BH
by Bob H.
May 21st, '11, 19:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How long of a runway does an Alaskan Bush Pilot need?
Replies: 5
Views: 1344

Rocket, Now thats a sling shot...love how quick those planes leap up in the air...I need a set of props like that for my ride...BH
by Bob H.
May 21st, '11, 19:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Express visibility and why its wet...
Replies: 12
Views: 1812

Carl, I have followed Bobs template of weight distribution..moved as much weight back and into the center as possible...need to keep the back end planted, and enough HP to get the hull "up" and out of the water..ride on any 31 with 300+ Hp and you will feel the sweet ride..Brews boat literaly jumps ...
by Bob H.
May 13th, '11, 19:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oldest Bertram Award
Replies: 8
Views: 2913

Great lookin group of 31s, thats Sea Horse in the back..love the tower and hardtop on a Bahia Mar...BH
by Bob H.
May 13th, '11, 19:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hole in one
Replies: 15
Views: 1615

Nice pair of doormats...thats some goooood eatn...the big ones move through first, keep at it...BH
by Bob H.
May 13th, '11, 19:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: northeast rendevous 2011
Replies: 13
Views: 6493

Harv, Any boat owned by a Bertram Brother is more than welcome...Ive been made quite welcome by all and my boats still in the barn. BH
by Bob H.
May 9th, '11, 19:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: East Wind - Spring 2011
Replies: 160
Views: 32740

A good clean gound is always step one on electrical gremlins, Walters tappy on starter is also a neat trick on any motor driven pump that has sat idle for a long winter. Three day canyon trip with head pump no worky..my buddy says your a handy guy go fix it will ya...lets say someone left a prize in...

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