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nestorpr

I bought a pair of original Lee Sr. 4 foot bases and 22 foot poles from a guy who replaced them with newer outriggers. I always liked the look and the length seems to be the best, especially from the factory. If interested, they're for sale, PM me for photos and price.

nestorpr

RIP Doc...

nestorpr

There's another forum member parting out his B28 in this forum, maybe he has the windshield still available?

nestorpr

Done via Paypal!

nestorpr

Rawleigh wrote: ↑Jan 26th, '22, 16:12 Does the Paypal option still exist or do we need to send a check? Rawleigh

I'd like to know as well.

nestorpr

That's so cool to see, that's the year I was born!

nestorpr

There are 2 examples in the SEAL museum on A1A in Fort Pierce. I recognized the hull although nowhere can you find any info on them.
I have a couple of photos but can't post them here, they're not online and there isn't an upload feature in the site.

nestorpr

That's so sad to hear but the right way to go. RIP.

nestorpr

I also suggest you look at the Cobra MR F77(W for white, B for Black) GPS. Excellent unit very close to $200 and, Like Tony said, get the best antenna you can, I got a 8' 6db Shakespeare Galaxy and I receive the Miami Coast Guard transmissions all the way in Melbourne, over 200 miles away! Of course...

nestorpr

The Simrad GO9 is excellent and below $1600. I installed it on my boat and the images and detail are awesome. It does come with a transom transducer but you could always get an Airmar transducer inside the hull.

nestorpr

I know, I can spend hours watching these videos, a guilty pleasure! By the way, don't watch the ones of the Miami River, too many thongs!

nestorpr

Back in my 1970's in Puerto Rico we had a 1970 B25 Flybridge with twin Mercruiser 165's. We fished her all around the island for fun and in many tournaments catching many billfish and numerous other species. The seas north of San Juan are notorious for being very rough during some seasons, sometimes...

nestorpr

I just saw a new episode of FS Project Dreamboat and one boatowner equipped his 31ft Contender, quite a heavy boat, with a Rhodan electric motor and I just saw this on BD Outdoors: "At last summer’s ICAST fishing tackle trade show, Minn Kota introduced the longest-shaft mass-produced bow-mount elect...

nestorpr

I've never lived in the Northeast but have spent years in several areas of the country; southwest, central, gulf and southeast. That's why before I retired I moved to Melbourne, FL, you can almost have it all here; the Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf Stream close by, 3 great rivers (Indian, Banana & St...

nestorpr

Some people swear by Sharkskin products.

nestorpr

I just moved to Melbourne from Miami and would like to meet any sandbox members who live here!

nestorpr

I'd love to go but have no idea of the cost which will determine if it's a go or no go, can you share some data?

nestorpr

Flybridge boats just don't look right with outboards, probably works great but still doesn't look right.

nestorpr

Carl, they sure did and they must have sold a few because the company was around for a few years, yikes!

nestorpr

I remember when those boats came on the market in the 70's! They were supposed to be the ideal blend between a boat and a houseboat, but they were ugly!

nestorpr

18' poles should be OK, 16' would look too small unless you're installing the bases on the flybridge. And remember, one of the purposes of the outriggers is to spread the trolled baits as far apart as posible to prevent tangles when turning so you want as much separation as posible. In addition, wit...

nestorpr

Thanks a lot guys! He was able to see the boat and gave me a great report and photos but I decided to pass on the purchase, thanks on the help offers though!

nestorpr

Thanks Hyena! I sent you a PM with the info. You gotta love the sandbox!

nestorpr

There's a B26 in Angleton in which I'm interested, does anyone live close by to take a look at it? I'll reimburse for the gas/diesel!

nestorpr

How would you guys go about covering not only the top but also the sides? I've been thinking of doing the same to my worktable and like the way the epoxy also covers the table sides that I've seen in some restaurants.

nestorpr

No I haven't but in my experience most companies sponsored by AAA are reputable.

nestorpr

Uncle Vic, although I, like several others here, never met you face to face I feel as if I know you, your wise wnd witty comments always made me stand up and pay attention. I wish you the best and hope you visit the sandbox from time to time, until then, we'll miss you.

nestorpr

That was a great loss for the sport, his was one of the best fishing shows on TV and will be sorely missed. Perhaps he'll hook up with my brother in heaven and have some great fly fishing trips together, RIP.

nestorpr

Done!

nestorpr

It's not a rumor, in a Motorboat magazine article in January 1977 it says that Sam Griffith, a Bertram yacht broker and racer insisted that the first boat be molded in a tangerine color for the 1961 New York Boat Show. The article has some nice B/W pictures of the original first hull coming out of t...

nestorpr

The plaque said that 2 of these boats attacked a Navy ship, one was sunk and later salvaged and one was found drifting in the gulf. I think this was the one found drifting but am not sure.

nestorpr

I saw this Iranian gunboat at the Seal Museum in Ft. Pierce last week. This may have been posted here before but I was taken by the hull on this recovered (it was found drifting after a firefight with one of our Navy ships) Iranian gun boat. Seems to be a B31 hull modified by the addition of more fr...

nestorpr

That 31 is flying the Puertorican flag on it's port antenna, where was the picture taken?

nestorpr

He built the sandbox and allowed me to play in it, thanks Capt! :-D

nestorpr

Â¡Felicidades a Hueso y familia!

nestorpr

Now that's funny!

nestorpr

I'm old school so I think the classic look with the front windows is still the best look for the 31, she looks drop-dead gorgeous.

nestorpr

Just wanted to wish y'all a very Happy Festivus, bring on the Feats of Strength!!! :-D

nestorpr

Please thank him and his family for their sacrifices, I'm very happy that this nation is finally recognizing these citizens for the special job they do for us 24/7/365! I do hope he gets some help IMMEDIATELY to re-adjust back to civilian life, please tell him not to wait until something bad happens...

nestorpr

Ditto!

nestorpr

Tony Meola wrote:You know it is possible that Bertram built them to Coast Guard specs and did not use a 31 mold. Could have been a special one off.

That's what I was thinking, Bertram did a few special projects for other companies and agencies and this might be one of them.

nestorpr

You're welcome my friends, it was an honor to serve with such an excellent group of Americans who value liberty and freedom and understand that neither is free and must be fought for and defended every day. Walter is right, to this day one of my uncles who served in Korea still wakes up screaming wh...

nestorpr

Post it in the B25 website, they also have a B20 section, maybe one of them got it.

nestorpr

Widebody B38 owners usually love their boats, I know quite a few and they won't trade them for anything. In last month's Powerboat & Motoryacht one owner repowered his with Volvo IPS pods and is really happy with the results. Excellent boat in my opinion.

nestorpr

I think the part about the Miami-Nassau race also is a mistake, it says Dick broke the record by 4 minutes but I thought it was by 4 hours?

nestorpr

At teh Bertram booth, there's a really nifty keepsake Bertram hardcover brochure of the new line that includes 2 pages of a Bertram timeline with the year of introduction of each model (I didn't know the 25 & the 38 were introduced the same year, 1963), great info for us aficionados! BTW, the 800 an...

nestorpr

That was great! I sent it to my wife and sons and they all said the same thing: "What the hell is that??!!!" My favorite was "I'll bury you in the sandbox after I kill you!" Excelente! :-D

nestorpr

I would suggest you keep the Lee Sr. bases, they go much better with the boat's style and are extremely adjustable. The Lee Jr. bases would fit but they would be at a very low angle and wouldn't work as well. I'm very interested in any responses as I also have a set I bought last year at a very low ...

nestorpr

I was reading a report on Formula boats on Boattest.com and the author said the following: "Ever see a boat that looks like it was designed by a committee? We have, and in every case it was actually designed by one. The Bertram 31 is a classic example of how a committee can ruin a good hull. Formula...

nestorpr

We recently purchased a 1983 26 outboard, after looking for some time. There seems to be very little information available about them. Some say as few as 8 were made; others say as many as 40. I have also heard that they were never actually in production, but were only made to order. Would be inter...

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