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by randall
Nov 3rd, '10, 09:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Owners of a 1969 Bertram 31 (Moppie?)
Replies: 47
Views: 22837

extremely cool boat. lets go wake boarding!!
by randall
Nov 2nd, '10, 23:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I must rebuild a 31 Bertram / Final cut Redux new stuff
Replies: 45
Views: 16715

caren came back from florida and saw this...cracked her up!!
by randall
Nov 2nd, '10, 15:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Abuelo brand rum from Panama
Replies: 9
Views: 1402

i'll toast you back. UV ...in cuba we discovered an interesting thing after a lot of careful scientific investigation. we sampled copious quantities of 3,7,and 15 year old rum. the 7 year old rum tasted better straight than the 15. it took many hours experimentation to arrive at this conclusion. lik...
by randall
Nov 2nd, '10, 15:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I hate Otis Redding and most of the state of California
Replies: 2
Views: 1218

hey...sorry for your loss.....not. (hell, i'm a mets fan) my friends and i went to see david cone (my favorite pitcher after of course...sandy) pitch for the yankees in the world series at the stadium. we park the cars and as we are walking to the stadium what do we find on the ground but......six p...
by randall
Nov 2nd, '10, 09:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Abuelo brand rum from Panama
Replies: 9
Views: 1402

thanks but its havana club i crave....and i know how to get it.
by randall
Nov 1st, '10, 20:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Abuelo brand rum from Panama
Replies: 9
Views: 1402

buju...i only drink it straight. usually mount gay but havana club when i can get it. took D out in the canoe two days ago....you have an excellent memory. but, she's not going back to canada till christmas. the first day in cuba we went to this out door bar and i got a drinking glass 3/4 filled wit...
by randall
Nov 1st, '10, 17:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Abuelo brand rum from Panama
Replies: 9
Views: 1402

after i saw they had havana club that was all i was interested in. enjoy.
by randall
Nov 1st, '10, 09:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rybovich Book
Replies: 20
Views: 4542

for some reason the photo right under the book on the fighting chair the boats look amazingly like model boats. they are just that clean in design.
by randall
Nov 1st, '10, 09:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rybovich Book
Replies: 20
Views: 4542

jack..thanks, i really want to see this book.

.ive seen a few in real life and they just blow me away. there really is no finer object in my opinion than a real custom boat (sailboats too) with lots of wood and original metal.
by randall
Oct 29th, '10, 16:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rybovich Book
Replies: 20
Views: 4542

126 boats!!!
by randall
Oct 28th, '10, 08:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Building an engine jig...
Replies: 6
Views: 1674

thats pretty impressive bob. no amount of measuring or planning could substitute for a solid mock up.
by randall
Oct 28th, '10, 08:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery Postponed.......over!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 5935

yep...you definitely want the doc on his game. just the wink of an eye.....good luck!!
by randall
Oct 26th, '10, 17:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Holloween
Replies: 7
Views: 1310

OK...this is gettin out of hand.....but funny in the extreme!!
by randall
Oct 26th, '10, 15:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 24
Replies: 23
Views: 12535

beautiful!!!


unlike cars there is no stigma in updating and improving the basic design. having a 40 year old car and driving it now and then is one thing...taking a 40 year old boat way offshore is another.
by randall
Oct 25th, '10, 19:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Randall
Replies: 5
Views: 962

walter...i still have the outboard muff ... ill drop it off this week..thanks!!
by randall
Oct 25th, '10, 17:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ethanol Free Gas
Replies: 11
Views: 2171

well it damn well better stay that way.
by randall
Oct 25th, '10, 17:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Randall
Replies: 5
Views: 962

sure...terry wallace...329 4516. terry wallace gallery.

BTW...this is his boat.

Image
by randall
Oct 25th, '10, 16:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ethanol Free Gas
Replies: 11
Views: 2171

lots of E85 out here but its an option.
by randall
Oct 25th, '10, 16:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I must rebuild a 31 Bertram / Final cut Redux new stuff
Replies: 45
Views: 16715

academy award material if you ask me.
by randall
Oct 24th, '10, 07:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great Place, But you knew that....
Replies: 3
Views: 897

i honestly had no idea so i googled it...............this thread is the first hit!
by randall
Oct 23rd, '10, 08:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabo
Replies: 18
Views: 4196

that is certainly good news.
by randall
Oct 22nd, '10, 08:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabo
Replies: 18
Views: 4196

it happens more in some places than others. no one has been murdered in my little hamlet in the 31 years ive been living here. a handful in the whole township. when i was surfing in mexico there was a bunch of shark attacks but the news was completely suppressed. its a little harder to keep the curr...
by randall
Oct 21st, '10, 10:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fish running the beach
Replies: 19
Views: 3194

good luck harv and congrats on the belt size.
by randall
Oct 19th, '10, 17:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fish running the beach
Replies: 19
Views: 3194

nice!!
we went blackfish fishing today...blackfish for dinner. i only needed one.
by randall
Oct 18th, '10, 07:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: slow day in the gulf
Replies: 24
Views: 5143

harry.....pictures like that put a smile on everyones face....thanks!!
by randall
Oct 16th, '10, 08:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pete Recovering
Replies: 16
Views: 4280

good luck pete. 14th is the charm. you long overdue.

i tried to get the pins from my wrist back but the surgeon told be everything goes to pathology by law so forget it.
by randall
Oct 14th, '10, 12:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Raw water flow sensors
Replies: 6
Views: 1359

my boat has a flush out system which i dont use because its past the impeller. but its great for checking water flow. unintended consequences.

i like the idea of removing below waterline clamps....if possible i would do that.
by randall
Oct 12th, '10, 12:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: slow day in the gulf
Replies: 24
Views: 5143

really...whats it like when they hungry? nice!!
by randall
Oct 12th, '10, 12:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boat shipping is that All Island Marine Transport???
Replies: 10
Views: 2011

Re: Boat shipping is that All Island Marine Transport???

Dads getting ready to take his boat down to Florida at the end of the month. Just saw that incredible price to bring "Rock Star" down. Think maybe he should give "All Island" a call. Is this the place used and recommended? All Island Marine Transport (631) 589-3030 11 Nina Ct Sayville, NY 11782 Tha...
by randall
Oct 11th, '10, 17:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lots of unmarked switches
Replies: 1
Views: 593

my b25 still has the original wiring. the blower switch is the most starboard lower switch on the lower helm. nearest the window. you can always trace the wiring. you might find a lot of dead ends from no longer connected applications. i had two large garbage cans full of dead wire when i was done. ...
by randall
Oct 11th, '10, 16:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hey giff
Replies: 2
Views: 709

ill check him out ....my new board just arrived....pick it up on thursday. there have been some truly outstanding waves in the last month. a lot in the slightly overhead ,super clean , go forever category....my favorite. i shut down surfin and start snowbording the first time i get really cold.
by randall
Oct 9th, '10, 08:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How long do projects last
Replies: 19
Views: 3509

Brewster Minton wrote:It's just ongoing. It never stops.

exactly
by randall
Oct 7th, '10, 20:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How long do projects last
Replies: 19
Views: 3509

i'm on page 9 of caren's 115 page punch list. been together 34 years. work on the boat isn't on the list...go figure.
by randall
Oct 7th, '10, 15:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19178

john...."all island" launches an retrieves my boat. best i have ever used by far and half the price of the local guys. they wait till they have a few out here and do em all the same day...top notch!
by randall
Oct 5th, '10, 20:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19178

no way on the 31 knots but you will never have to explain to anyone that knows anything about boats why you bought a bertram. this crew is just an unforeseen bonus. a very big one.
by randall
Oct 5th, '10, 12:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cockpit Panels; Replacements
Replies: 18
Views: 4249

azak....easy to work, light , waterproof, can easily be painted. but a little soft. so far no issues with the panels i made for my boat.
by randall
Oct 5th, '10, 12:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19178

beats me about the boat.....but i dont remember davids boat as "rock star"
by randall
Oct 5th, '10, 08:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hey giff
Replies: 2
Views: 709

hey giff

last saturday....i surfed by the lighthouse and it was a bit smaller and more protected but still a lot of fun.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2 ... ents=&il=0
by randall
Oct 5th, '10, 08:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19178

i saw him play a bar on LI before his first album and talked to him out on the sidewalk...nice guy then and the few times i talked to him since....nice guy now. he's opening a bike shop up island. and he builds some really outstanding boats. didnt drink beer at 9. but got my first boat at 12 and the...
by randall
Oct 4th, '10, 17:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just picked up a 31
Replies: 76
Views: 19178

yes
by randall
Oct 1st, '10, 01:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its Randall !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1791

ditch is pretty amazing in its ability to attract waves. any angle that will hit can work although a south east gives the longest lines. and its all about long. until it gets large with lots of water moving around its pretty soft. perfect for old farts an long boards. moving east from there it gets ...
by randall
Sep 30th, '10, 18:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tropic Star Boat for sale
Replies: 15
Views: 6239

it happens....i can think of at last one female 31 owner.
by randall
Sep 29th, '10, 18:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For fun this winter
Replies: 6
Views: 910

it was one of the "games" in the simulator. be fun to take the coast guard cutter thru giant surf.
by randall
Sep 29th, '10, 17:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For fun this winter
Replies: 6
Views: 910

you going to save the whales in the antarctic?
by randall
Sep 28th, '10, 21:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its Randall !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1791

surted the point a few times, a few of the coves, the best medium size ditch ive seen in 45 years (2 foot overhead and loooooooooooong fast walls) and my favorite...head high gardiners island with a handful of guys out. best 3 week 3 swell warm water run i can remember. rainy and 2 foot today howeve...
by randall
Sep 27th, '10, 20:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its Randall !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1791

sometimes it is if you want it to continue.
"when in doubt ...don't paddlle out" its happened a few times.
by randall
Sep 26th, '10, 23:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Its Randall !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1791

looks like "ruggles" in rhode island. bigger than any wave i ever rode. even in hawaii.
by randall
Sep 24th, '10, 20:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port Eads "BAD" News
Replies: 15
Views: 4972

iv'e sailed the length of vandenberg (beautiful country )and have even seen a launch.....but you have the whole pacific behind you. a small pass could be a problem.............it is however the mississippi river.
by randall
Sep 24th, '10, 12:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port Eads "BAD" News
Replies: 15
Views: 4972

We've been "suprise attacked" offshore of Venice some 3 times by jets from Belle Chase NAS. We have videos of them passing 60 feet off the deck right next to us, over and over. Fun, after we washed out our drawers...... i think they like to to that. in 1972 i was lying on the foredeck of an anchore...
by randall
Sep 24th, '10, 11:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port Eads news
Replies: 27
Views: 8039

Thanks Andre, I'm good to go now for the weekend. Just how I remember them. Now the only thing missing is "THE PAINKILLER" Thank GOD! DQ amen to that. i only lasted a night. the "storage container" was a palace by comparison. once i realized the head wasnt attached to the floor i relaxed...cept for...