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by AndreF
Feb 11th, '08, 15:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: r.i.p. betty hamilton
Replies: 13
Views: 2790

Amen DQ.
Soak a leather boot for two days in milk, brine & ice, slow cook with carrots, onions, plenty pepper for 5 hours and bam! it's edible.
Ugh............
Reminds me of Charlie Chaplain. Ha!
Y'all can have the all the bait and bluefish.
Do y'all eat pogys (menhaden) too?
by AndreF
Feb 6th, '08, 16:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Toxic fish warning for upper Gulf
Replies: 20
Views: 4513

Yeah, da Judge's friend, Greg S. and his wife got it after eating a large grouper from the Flower Garden Bank. He was sick for many months.
by AndreF
Feb 3rd, '08, 22:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: where do you shop for...
Replies: 23
Views: 5770

DQ,
We moved the boat from Venice to Tickfaw last Sunday. Need to do a bottom job and other normal things. She's hoisted 4' out of the water now.

There are no "locals" selling electronics in BR. My son used to work at West Marine, is he "local"?
by AndreF
Feb 1st, '08, 10:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: where do you shop for...
Replies: 23
Views: 5770

West matched a on-line seller for my Garmin 3006C. Got it home, opened the box- the gasket had a bad place. Brought it back, they pulled another off the shelf and away I went. Bought a Furuno 1932MK2 radar off the internet, had all kinds of problems with it (still do), all under warranty (it was bra...
by AndreF
Jan 29th, '08, 20:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Future Weapons Game
Replies: 22
Views: 6097

I rely on redundancy and multiple tries, corrections, I call them.
by AndreF
Jan 29th, '08, 20:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Future Weapons Game
Replies: 22
Views: 6097

Great game, Mark, thanks.

(Mike O. is a very good shot, employing physics and other means to connect)
by AndreF
Jan 28th, '08, 23:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Chock sample arrived - and it is nice!
Replies: 34
Views: 15971

Lunch is no problem fellas, hell I'm getting a big tax refund! Mike Anderson's it is, Harry, if UV agrees. Are you in town? Since I already had an extra bow chock, I decided to wait while still spending $$$ on other toys. But Dug did such a good job, it looks well worth it, expecially w/the discount...
by AndreF
Jan 28th, '08, 22:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Chock sample arrived - and it is nice!
Replies: 34
Views: 15971

Looks great.
Is it SS?
What is price w/senior citizen discount?
by AndreF
Jan 25th, '08, 20:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Miami Boat Show
Replies: 4
Views: 1145

John,
I've been to both and both are great. Beats alot of places I can think of to spend some time.
by AndreF
Jan 22nd, '08, 15:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repower With steyr 174 164 h.p.
Replies: 6
Views: 2802

In Hawaii it's downriggers down and baits out at the sea bouy which is 60 fathoms.
Lucky dogs.
by AndreF
Jan 18th, '08, 10:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why i do it
Replies: 20
Views: 9372

Must've had RainX on the lense.
by AndreF
Jan 17th, '08, 14:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacksonville Area?
Replies: 15
Views: 3507

Sean, I am e-mailing you three manual pages now.
by AndreF
Jan 17th, '08, 13:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI - Venice Dates?
Replies: 16
Views: 4143

When I was down there two weeks ago, I was told to hook up to electricity it was a flat fee of $155.00 monthly and you had to sign a ten year contract. Two camps have elec pwr. Further, I talked to a FEMA tick and he said they were not going to do anything regarding Port Eads. It's in limbo now. I h...
by AndreF
Jan 16th, '08, 20:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New fuel system question
Replies: 21
Views: 4427

I think this thread was highjacked. Against the rules................
Brings back memories....
Sean?
by AndreF
Jan 16th, '08, 19:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jacksonville Area?
Replies: 15
Views: 3507

Sean,
I'll e-mail you a pix or two out of the manual , if you like.
by AndreF
Jan 1st, '08, 20:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Experiences with Boatpix.com?
Replies: 17
Views: 4592

We sometimes anchor on the "Midnite Lump" some 17 miles offshore out of SW Pass Louisiana in 200 feet of water, to chum . Twice we've have F18's and once F14's buzz us with the first run some 50 feet over the water right beside you coming from the front when you, of course, are looking astern. I hav...
by AndreF
Dec 21st, '07, 11:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Holidays
Replies: 30
Views: 9036

Ditto all................
Thanks Capt Pat.
by AndreF
Dec 20th, '07, 20:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New world record 190 Marlin caught in one day!
Replies: 10
Views: 4877

We left Cabo right when that bite started, Nov 1 or so. Renegade Mike fished it the day we left and caught a bunch too.
He refurbished a 31 on a first class level. We were his first charter.
Renegade Mike charters in Cabo. He's been on the board alot.
by AndreF
Dec 20th, '07, 16:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will this replace all our Bertrams?
Replies: 13
Views: 4020

I love the guy's quote: "If it were up to market forces, biofuels wouldn't happen at all. "
Duh...maybe because it's not feasible, for many reasons...........like balloon travel.
by AndreF
Dec 15th, '07, 20:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a boat, is it worth it?
Replies: 17
Views: 5280

Great posts everybody. Thanks.
DQ, I'm still at Cypress Cove. Come by if you see us.
by AndreF
Dec 15th, '07, 20:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving the Rudders aft
Replies: 43
Views: 33711

Walter is a wise man
by AndreF
Dec 11th, '07, 14:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just Dropped In To Say Howdy
Replies: 57
Views: 23938

Looks like we pulled a tail feather, Freebird.
by AndreF
Dec 10th, '07, 20:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: in hounor of Cappy and xmas
Replies: 10
Views: 2518

I had to print it and let Laura read you two sparing.
Ha.
by AndreF
Dec 10th, '07, 19:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram31 World Cup
Replies: 41
Views: 13952

What about:
Tarpon
Wahoo
Amberjack
Cobia (Lemonfish, Ling)
Red Snapper
and Flounder too if you have fluke.
?
by AndreF
Dec 10th, '07, 17:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picture test
Replies: 4
Views: 1371

Poor cows trying to get out of the water during hurriance Rita.
Timster, don't bring back those memories.
Thanks, Harv.
by AndreF
Dec 10th, '07, 16:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: picture test
Replies: 4
Views: 1371

picture test

Image
by AndreF
Dec 10th, '07, 12:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram31 World Cup
Replies: 41
Views: 13952

Capt Patrick is a wise man.
by AndreF
Dec 6th, '07, 13:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt. Dave Kosh
Replies: 45
Views: 22208

Dave helped me alot when I was building my lift. I will miss him.
by AndreF
Dec 3rd, '07, 10:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repower has begun
Replies: 39
Views: 14230

This is going to be good..........................
Thanks for sharing, Harry.
by AndreF
Nov 28th, '07, 20:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Jump / Venice
Replies: 36
Views: 20549

1. Ditto Ernest's suggestion for the week.
2. Earlier the better. (Watch the cat-food tournaments)
3. I'll call the boys in Colorado for a hurricane forecast for then.
4. Plans made sooner are better.
5. Many people from the frozen Nawth must attend.
by AndreF
Nov 20th, '07, 15:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Jump / Venice
Replies: 36
Views: 20549

Count me in, altho I'd rather have it in late May. I get nervous that late in the season...............plus blue water is usually closer.
by AndreF
Nov 9th, '07, 13:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for help with Bertram article
Replies: 39
Views: 16737

Thanks, Ric. Cabo trip was great, Mike's boat is TOP NOTCH and set up to be a fieherman's dream. I held the bow line when he dropped her in the water for the first time after a passionate 5 year re-build. We made two great trips as his first charters. Also visited w/George. Mike goes fishing on his ...
by AndreF
Nov 8th, '07, 21:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I feel like I do about blow boaters
Replies: 27
Views: 9333

Now Timmy, some one might think you're serious. We've had nothing but fun together. Even grinding fiberglass is fun, I guess.................
by AndreF
Nov 1st, '07, 23:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for help with Bertram article
Replies: 39
Views: 16737

I'm on vacation now in Cabo San Lucas now getting ready to go out tomorrow on a Bertram31 owned by a newly met friend (two days ago)and we met on this website. I'm proud to say I've been alot of places at the invite and hospitality of fellow Bertram31 owners and consider them true, genuine friends. ...
by AndreF
Oct 24th, '07, 11:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air Power?
Replies: 16
Views: 4817

Probably takes 12 gallons of fuel an hour to run the air compressor.
by AndreF
Oct 22nd, '07, 13:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show
Replies: 8
Views: 3290

I, too, will miss this year. We're going Cabo and will fish with Mike.
No break for the liver.
Tell everyone at the Shooters party hello for me, Ric.
See all you guys next year.
by AndreF
Oct 15th, '07, 19:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's next?
Replies: 34
Views: 11986

Walter,
The tight-rope "Corporations" walk is to make a profit to continue to be a "Corporation" and not a "Bankrupt Corporation".
The Supreme Law of supply and demand rules all.
by AndreF
Oct 10th, '07, 11:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's next?
Replies: 34
Views: 11986

by AndreF
Oct 4th, '07, 23:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More on Optima batteries..
Replies: 7
Views: 2728

IRGuy, Interesting. Thank you for sharing all that research. Just when I thought I was getting it from your previous posts, you throw in a bunch of colors. Plus a woman giving her expert opinion. This will take more thought now. You wouldn't have time to research the fifth race at Churchill Downs th...
by AndreF
Oct 1st, '07, 09:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reel Relief
Replies: 2
Views: 2028

Thanks, Brian, I appreciate it. Was it rough?
by AndreF
Sep 24th, '07, 11:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trans. oil leak, ZF IRM 220A behind Cummins 6BTA 250s
Replies: 14
Views: 8039

UV,
I'll be glad to come lend my tired eyes to help. Just let me know- Friday?
by AndreF
Sep 20th, '07, 21:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries?? How many, which kind, from where?
Replies: 33
Views: 13512

Odyssey has a rating RC@25A/200minutes(?) are you saying this would drop to 7.5 volts in 5 seconds? Or are you talking about another rating. As I recall an 8D is 850-950CCA depending on maker.
They did tell me to be careful and not short them out.
How do you spell elefthicity?
by AndreF
Sep 16th, '07, 20:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries?? How many, which kind, from where?
Replies: 33
Views: 13512

Nice Bob.
I have both 2150 outside my port eng on a shelf in boxes to offfset weight of gen set which is outside starboard eng.
by AndreF
Sep 15th, '07, 17:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries?? How many, which kind, from where?
Replies: 33
Views: 13512

One 2150 (Group 31) replaces one 8D. I use one for each engine. Weighs 75 lbs.
The 2250 is larger still than the 2150.
I also use 2 smaller Odysseys for my trolling motor in Whaler.
by AndreF
Sep 14th, '07, 11:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries?? How many, which kind, from where?
Replies: 33
Views: 13512

I have 2 Odyssey 2150s because I stayed awake at nite dreading changing the 8Ds' . I think the best thing about sealed batteries form any maker is they are sealed and no acid splashes, mists or emanates from them making them CLEAN and safe. I never changed my old charger either and after 28 days wit...
by AndreF
Sep 7th, '07, 15:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heres a good lesson
Replies: 10
Views: 2873

Randall,
Is that because of the frasnoids being longer than the resonance descant factor and conversly profluent releasing of rolamite energy?
Or is it the opposite?
by AndreF
Sep 6th, '07, 09:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Renegademike's B31
Replies: 3
Views: 2068

Hope hurricane treats him well. We're going to Cabo in Oct and look forward to fishing with Mike.
by AndreF
Sep 5th, '07, 16:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Genset Snafus
Replies: 9
Views: 3437

Hang in there, Dave.
by AndreF
Aug 31st, '07, 12:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my First boat!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 16562

Welcome Mark.
(Sorry about my rude friends)
As you can see, no one holds his tongue.