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- Dec 11th, '12, 19:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 20 progress
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7686
Re: Bertram 20 progress
I know a guy that has/had the molds for a hull and deck that was splashed from the Hunt 16. I'm sure to run into him at atleast one Christmas party in the next couple of weeks and will inquire. Any of the original 16's that I've come across (like that one of Andrew's) were real projects with signifi...
- Dec 11th, '12, 09:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 20 progress
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7686
Re: Bertram 20 progress
I've used that 'better to ask for forgiveness than permission' strategy in the past with mixed results.
Buying her some bling for the unveiling might help ?
Buying her some bling for the unveiling might help ?
- Dec 10th, '12, 22:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 20 progress
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7686
Re: Bertram 20 progress
Rod,
Hunt 16.
Try Andrew, ajbg27@hotmail.com .
He has a project boat for sale @ the south end of Lake Simcoe.
Good Luck.
Hunt 16.
Try Andrew, ajbg27@hotmail.com .
He has a project boat for sale @ the south end of Lake Simcoe.
Good Luck.
- Dec 7th, '12, 18:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HO Ho Ho! ! ! Merry Christmas......and so the holidays begin
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3548
Re: HO Ho Ho! ! ! Merry Christmas......and so the holidays b
I've learned alot from some very smart people. Christmas bonus / Christmas gift.......same thing, and that's the way I treat it. As such I use the same limit I have with my family siblings. Real Christmas gifts are for the kids as far as I'm concerned. That been said, we've got a pretty progressive ...
- Nov 28th, '12, 18:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what a nice transom we have :) !
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10144
Re: what a nice transom we have :) !
Nice boat porn.
When I grow up I want to be Gert.
When I grow up I want to be Gert.
- Nov 17th, '12, 22:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Ray Hunt 18 build
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3256
Re: New Ray Hunt 18 build
"Realistically, we would do better buying an 18 foot hull, fairing it to perfection and pulling a mold from it.
I bet with a few orders this could be done..."
one step ahead of you.....for now.
I bet with a few orders this could be done..."
one step ahead of you.....for now.
- Oct 3rd, '12, 05:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bahia Windscreen
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12332
- Sep 29th, '12, 07:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 25 site
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3236
Re: Bertram 25 site
It's still down ???
- Sep 29th, '12, 07:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I went down just before the site did.
- Replies: 52
- Views: 46222
Re: I went down just before the site did.
Rooting for you Waler !!
John
John
- May 22nd, '12, 05:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good bye faihful
- Replies: 105
- Views: 417475
- Jan 31st, '12, 09:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any input on installing a 3rd inboard trolling motor-Bruce?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3047
- Nov 28th, '11, 14:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Bahia Listing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 621
- Nov 16th, '11, 10:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2002 Cat 3176C motors
- Replies: 0
- Views: 578
2002 Cat 3176C motors
Looking at a boat w/these motors in it.
Anybody have any experience(s) with them ?
Thanks in advance.
Anybody have any experience(s) with them ?
Thanks in advance.
- Nov 14th, '11, 13:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tremendously sad news
- Replies: 65
- Views: 28422
- May 12th, '11, 09:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 48 Footer runs aground
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5145
- Feb 11th, '11, 10:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: a sad day.....
- Replies: 0
- Views: 994
a sad day.....
In deference to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Royal Commission for Political Correctness, it was announced today that the local climate in the UK should no longer be referred to as ''English Weather". Rather than offend a sizable portion of the population, it will now be referred to as "Musli...
- Nov 10th, '10, 17:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: our new ride
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9841
- Nov 10th, '10, 17:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: our new ride
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9841
Hi Neil, I tryed to buy that boat last spring. Told the broker I'd go mid 70's, he said owner wasn't there.......yet. For future reference, I'm curious to know if I was close? I know your other Bahia Mar is for sale, and I'm kind of interested, but think I might be better to pay more for a boat alre...
- Nov 3rd, '10, 13:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Owners of a 1969 Bertram 31 (Moppie?)
- Replies: 47
- Views: 23047
Pete, Small world story..... I was looking @ that boat and had the broker send me a copy of a survey (not sure if it was yours, I still have it somewhere). So was another guy that beat me to the punch. About a month later I found another B25 in Oklahoma and dragged it home. Shortly there after, I'm ...
- Nov 3rd, '10, 13:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Owners of a 1969 Bertram 31 (Moppie?)
- Replies: 47
- Views: 23047
Harry, Figures, 'Severn Boat Haven', that's too funny. I'm @ the Rawley resort about once a month in the season. Have always said to myself that I should go poke around at the Boat Haven while I'm up there. Oh well, atleast I can admire your find. Looking forward to have a closer look in the spring....
- Nov 3rd, '10, 11:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Owners of a 1969 Bertram 31 (Moppie?)
- Replies: 47
- Views: 23047
- Nov 3rd, '10, 11:00
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Owners of a 1969 Bertram 31 (Moppie?)
- Replies: 47
- Views: 23047
Harry, I'm in Midland. Where'd you find that gem ? I've got acouple of B25's and a B20, but the perfect B31 (for me) Bahia Mar or rarer Moppie has eluded me. There's a guy on Simcoe w/an original, mint condition B31 Bahia Mar. A year or so ago when I inquired, it wasn't on the market. Amazing how mu...
- Jul 26th, '10, 16:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bimini...dive trip
- Replies: 2
- Views: 804
Was storm stayed there acouple of years ago. I don't know about the diving, but you'll be there long enough to try each restaurant atleast twice and form your own opinion about the food. Big Game Club (Alice Town Harbour) restaurant and pool were only for guests of the 'resort' then(?), but there wa...
- Jul 26th, '10, 13:07
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: bay boat question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1688
I've got a 115hp Evinrude Ficht on a 20' skiff. Suprisingly good fuel economy. Uses very little oil. I was advised to only run full synthetic oil thru it and have had no major issues. Pretty quiet and smooth at idle, but howls (like the 2 stroke it is) when on step. Mine stutters (like the two strok...
- Jul 13th, '10, 21:46
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bottom paint Vs Gel coat
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6730
Kevin, We used that stuff like that when refinishing my B25 about 5yrs ago. Sandblasted, barrier coated (multiple layer process) then the interlux VC 17 (same stuff?) with a slightly dimpled finish. Hard bottom paint w/minimal antifouling properties. Not sure if there's a performance improvement cau...
- Apr 16th, '10, 15:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member - New boat
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13582
- Mar 31st, '10, 11:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Monday Funny
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1326
Got to love those Saskatchewan people! A young farm boy from Saskatchewan moved to Vancouver Island and went to a huge "everything under one roof department store" looking for a job. The Manager says, 'Do you have any sales experience?' The kid says, 'Yeah. I was a salesman back in Saskatchewan.' We...
- Mar 29th, '10, 12:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: boat test weather
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8531
- Feb 6th, '10, 00:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bahi Mar windows
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5201
- Feb 5th, '10, 13:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: rub rail installation
- Replies: 1
- Views: 760
rub rail installation
Am considering rub rail styles now for my B25 bahia mar project. For a previous refit (on a different B25) I used 1" stainless bull nose and it turned out great. I have an option of getting some aluminium rub rail w/the same profile as the original OEM. Any tips on bending this stuff (especially the...
- Nov 26th, '09, 00:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what to cut corrosion x with
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2908
Thanks for the responses guys. Am looking to clean out the paint cupboard abit. Will try mineral spirits aswell as lacquer thinner (what I used on my last batch), and leave the paint thinner for paint. We're putting away all the summer gear up here now and bring out the winter toys. Time for some ma...
- Nov 24th, '09, 21:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: what to cut corrosion x with
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2908
what to cut corrosion x with
I've heard previous reference to a 50/50 solution with laquer thinner as a coating to prevent corrosion.
What about using regular paint thinner or mineral spirits ?
What's the difference ?
Thanks in advance.
What about using regular paint thinner or mineral spirits ?
What's the difference ?
Thanks in advance.
- Nov 19th, '09, 11:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just had to laugh! ! !
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2160
Obama the Muslim dies and finds himself before the pearly Gates. He is very excited, as all his life he has longed to meet the Prophet Mohammed. Having arrived at the Gates of Heaven, he meets a man with a Beard. 'Are you Mohammed?' he asks . 'No, my son. I am Peter. Mohammed is higher up'. And he p...
- Jul 29th, '09, 22:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BVI info
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1138
- Jul 28th, '09, 15:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: BVI info
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1138
BVI info
Can anyone refer me to a reputable yard(s) in the BVI's for dry storage during huricanne season ?
Can anyone refer me to a reputable U.S. based insurer that will cover in the BVI territory ?
Boat is a 65' cockpit motoryacht.
Mikey....you've been PM'd.
Thanks in advance.
Can anyone refer me to a reputable U.S. based insurer that will cover in the BVI territory ?
Boat is a 65' cockpit motoryacht.
Mikey....you've been PM'd.
Thanks in advance.
- Jul 23rd, '09, 07:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Installing an inverter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2062
Installing an inverter
My B25 sport convertible was completely rewired acouple of years ago, including a blue seas distribution panel. I'm installing a 400 watt invert up near the cuddy cabin bulkhead and was originally planning to get power off the main + & - supply/studs @ the fuse panel behind the helm. The supply and ...
- May 14th, '09, 07:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help with ATV
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3124
Bruce, Kawasaki, Polaris, Arctic Cat made lay claim to the leading edge on go fast performance. You can't beat a Yamaha or Honda for reliability and durability. I still have an early 80's Honda Big Red three wheeler. One or two batteries, tires and a muffler in 25+yrs. Can sit for months but always ...
- Feb 6th, '09, 16:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Magic in a can once again
- Replies: 1
- Views: 945
- Jun 13th, '08, 08:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: fuel additives
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1498
- Jun 12th, '08, 10:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement 'guts' for bow chock / nav lights
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2067
Replacement 'guts' for bow chock / nav lights
The guts of the integeral nav lights in the bow chock for my '63 B25 have been liberally sprayed with CX now. I'm crossing my fingers that they're still operable. Even so, the wire is very brittle and the spring in the socket is almosted completely rusted away. The chock and lens are still in really...
- Jun 6th, '08, 07:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dreamsicle is a dream
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3975
Congrats again Mike, I bought a boat lift (Viking / much different from the standard fare up here) atleast 5yrs ago. Been sitting on the beach all this time, . For too many years was dubbed as the only oil rig on the shore of Georgian Bay. It's going in the water today. You got a receipe you want to...
- Jun 2nd, '08, 20:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S P L A S H ! After seven f#*king years!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 12433
Rawleigh, That's a '63 B25 (Sinbad) that's been a project (on & off) close to as many years as Mike's been at Dreamsicle. I thought Mike would appreciate that pic as we're at about the same stage in our projects, 90% done (?). That B20 I picked up last summer is under wraps and will be for awhile ye...
- Jun 2nd, '08, 07:00
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: S P L A S H ! After seven f#*king years!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 12433
- Apr 3rd, '08, 16:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chesapeake to Ft. Lauderdale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1963
- Apr 2nd, '08, 08:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chesapeake to Ft. Lauderdale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1963
John, I did a trip from Ft.Lauderdale to Norfolk 3yrs ago. Was just a 'git'r done' trip. If you don't have alot of time or you like to go 'fast', then stay outside as long as the weather permits. 'Fast' is a relative term. No wake zones on top of no wake zones, barges, pwc's, and people just out for...
- Mar 8th, '08, 10:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bahamas Guide Rec. Needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1990
I was just @ the Nassau Harbour Club Marina (acouple marinas down from the Poop Deck) for afew days. There's a guy chartering a fairly new Hatt. Saw him go out afew times, no fish though. Another guy there is chartering an older Luhrs or Bertram (+or-40'). Saw him go out afew times too. He always ca...
- Feb 19th, '08, 08:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bahamas crossing soon
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4516
And thanks for your concerns. Have been over an back afew times. Last January's 1st big run of the season was the crossing. Were plagued with injector/fuel problems that made for too much cruising time at a slow and sometimes uncomfortable pace. Haven't paid much attention to the weather cause I was...
- Feb 19th, '08, 08:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bahamas crossing soon
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4516
- Feb 18th, '08, 13:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bahamas crossing soon
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4516