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by clay
Nov 20th, '07, 10:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Jump / Venice
Replies: 36
Views: 20372

I will try and make it - it may not be with a B31 but I can bring something to fish from (May Be a Crew Boat). Here are a couple of shots of the New South West Pass Light House. The first shot shows to old platforms that will be removed after T Day the new light is an un-manned light and a high-tech...
by clay
Nov 7th, '07, 17:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off the subject but close to home
Replies: 22
Views: 11990

Off the subject but close to home

Faithfull - Just thought I would do a little family chest pounding and get in one for my brother, He is the Tech that built the ZX-14 and the Triumph Rocket. To many times all you hear about is the owner/driver - Bruce and Capt. Pat can attest to that. 2007 Bonneville Records - Renowned racing team ...
by clay
Nov 6th, '07, 14:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New marine diesel
Replies: 101
Views: 36199

Here is all I could find on weight/HP NC Company to Build Compact, Lightweight, High HP Marine Diesel Engine A North Carolina engine manufacturer, Carolina Power and Performance, will soon be producing a new line of marine diesel engines - the Buck Engine. After more than two years of R&D, dynomomet...
by clay
Oct 18th, '07, 11:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well, it's finally happened.
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

Walter: Just thought I would let you know the impact to the commercial marine industry is very real, all of us will pay for the robber barons greed (I named a few of the small guys below but it is important to remember they only supply 56% of the Oil this nation consumes). Date: October 16, 2007: Pu...
by clay
Sep 20th, '07, 08:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 on e-bay no reserve
Replies: 1
Views: 842

B31 on e-bay no reserve

No Reserve - B31 on ebay east coast -

1962 1962 Bertram 31 Express Cruiser Item number: 300152511166
by clay
Sep 18th, '07, 10:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help finding an item
Replies: 3
Views: 1339

Bruce:

Take a look at CS Hyde they may have what you are after.

http://www.cshyde.com/


Clay
by clay
Sep 4th, '07, 11:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Labor Day Weekend Boat Traffic
Replies: 12
Views: 4497

Well it was crazy at South West Pass this weekend we had one go fast boat and a few die hard bay boats out at the end of the river for the weekend. Here are a few photos of the demolition of the light house. In the first photo you can see the go fast racing along on the outside of the jetty while th...
by clay
Aug 3rd, '07, 08:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An Amazing B20 Barron
Replies: 16
Views: 5428

Good Luck, Rawleigh the Barron is a big old hole digger with lots of speed, you won't need any ballast tanks to get great wake boarding at 25 mph.

Clay
by clay
Aug 2nd, '07, 09:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Door vent for the head?
Replies: 6
Views: 3566

I keep one of these hanging on a hook just out side the head on "Proud Cut" it doubles as a band mask for bottom cleaning.

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by clay
Aug 2nd, '07, 09:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An Amazing B20 Barron
Replies: 16
Views: 5428

Hey - here is a good lookin barron on e-bay needs some work but owner says it still runs fine at 55mph. starting bid 5K no bidders it is up in the great white north (Chesapeak VA)

1969 20' Bertram Baron 1969 not Donzi, Formula, Baja, boat Item number: 190135037470
by clay
Aug 1st, '07, 12:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Last Chanch to own a Light House
Replies: 8
Views: 4413

Last Chanch to own a Light House

I am giving all of the B 31 guys the last chanch to own this light house (next stop e-bay). This was built in 1961 and like the Bertram 31 it has stood the test of time and many rough days in the Gulf of Mexico but she now needs a new home. Demoliton is scheduled to start in two weeks. I plan to sal...
by clay
Jun 15th, '07, 14:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: the wait is over
Replies: 14
Views: 6016

Phil:

Looks Great - post a picture of your bridge ladder so I can see how you fabricated it. Are you fishing in the Deep Sea Roundup ?

Congratulations

Clay
by clay
Jun 15th, '07, 10:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1st Annual TEXAS Bertram 31 Shoot out and Rendzvous
Replies: 5
Views: 2970

1st Annual TEXAS Bertram 31 Shoot out and Rendzvous

All interested please contact: Ryan Hutchison [ ryan@insuranceoneagency.com ] Ryan has organized a first annual TEXAS Bertram 31 fishing tournament and Rendzvous the date's are firm and there are several sponsors. August 10 & 11 at Rock Port Texas - Key Allegro Marina. Ryan can send you the flyer an...
by clay
May 20th, '07, 20:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a PBR
Replies: 23
Views: 11901

I have to agree with Capt. Patric on this whole Pass Port mess. I am pissed off at the ability of these buffons to change anything any time for any reason. I need to travel on 6/16/07 - applied for my renewal on 3/16/07 - was told that time frame would be 6-8 weeks so no expidited service would be r...
by clay
May 18th, '07, 14:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Say good by to SW Pass Light House
Replies: 8
Views: 2252

UV: We will be installing a New Light - Fully automated on a 5 foot diam. mono pile 65' in the air, battery building, Home Land Security Scanning Camera with 7 nm 20/20 visual focus. It sits about 100' from the existing light house. It is solar powered and a sizeable structure 20'x30' at elevation +...
by clay
May 17th, '07, 16:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Say good by to SW Pass Light House
Replies: 8
Views: 2252

Say good by to SW Pass Light House

We were just awarded a contract by the USCG to demolish the South West Pass Light House - If any-one wants the top portion of the tower with the original light station watch e-bay in about 3 months. We plan on cutting off the top 30' and putting it on a barge for sale to the highest bidder. - YEA yo...
by clay
May 17th, '07, 12:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a PBR
Replies: 23
Views: 11901

Here is my favorite photo pf PBR

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by clay
May 17th, '07, 10:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a PBR
Replies: 23
Views: 11901

Bruce: Cal Equipment looks like they have one,no engines or jets but the price is only 3k - last one I saw sold for 14K in 2004 and needed engines. I would move fast as they are a blast from the past, most of them got left on the deltas in Nam. http://www.calequipment.com/maritime.html Four are loca...
by clay
May 9th, '07, 09:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Light on E-Bay
Replies: 1
Views: 1201

Bow Light on E-Bay

For those looking for a bow light in good condition her is one just listed:

Bertram old boat bow light Item number: 330118070886


Clay
by clay
May 1st, '07, 10:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BOATFIX.COM
Replies: 3
Views: 2089

BOATFIX.COM

Just a word of warning to the online buyers: http://www.boatfix.com/ I ordered a 1 3/8 inch shaft coupler on 2/12/07 called them many times after the first 30 days only to get an answering machine with message that if I needed help I could get it on line. On line I would type in my order number and ...
by clay
Apr 18th, '07, 10:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new tournament
Replies: 8
Views: 2499

Phil Keep me advised on Rockport. My May launch date is slipping but I may be in the water by June if I stop fixing things and start putting the boat back together. I have come to the conclusion that my new interior lay out is going to feature bean bag seating and five gallon tackel buckets that dou...
by clay
Apr 12th, '07, 17:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas tank failure during shipping....
Replies: 9
Views: 4398

Just wait until you pull into the fuel dock with several drunk guys on board after a good day fishing and while you run to the marina head they decide to help you by fueling her up. As you walk back to the boat you notice the fuel nozel sticking out of a rod holder next to the gas filler and one of ...
by clay
Apr 4th, '07, 14:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: garmin feedback
Replies: 53
Views: 30207

My biggest complaint is that my boat may be back in the water before they get the new 5212 sent to me. Is there a chanch your friend could push me to the top of the list (let him know there is a C note in it for him if he can do me some good.)

Clay
by clay
Mar 28th, '07, 16:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Bruce!
Replies: 14
Views: 6546

If you use a pink knit cap with cat ears and a pink puff ball draw string, combined with a copper chain or wire dragging on the ground you will be safe at least until you walk into any Government Building where they use 100% rayon carpet to break the ground. http://zombietime.com/beach_impeach/IMG_1...
by clay
Mar 22nd, '07, 12:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marina Experts
Replies: 13
Views: 7296

Marina Experts

I kicked one of the horses out of a double stall and backed in "PROUD CUT" for some much needed repairs. Man what a show at the Marina, every pirate and boat expert came by to tell me that my trailer was to small, my boat was to big, my props would hit the ground, I should remove the windscreen (a b...
by clay
Mar 14th, '07, 15:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shark "Attack"?
Replies: 11
Views: 3712

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by clay
Mar 13th, '07, 10:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tax Geek Stuff
Replies: 9
Views: 6276

Do you think this 10% tax will apply to the new "Ethanol Neutralizer" My brother and I have been concocting in our barn yard lab? So far we have found that a mixture of 32% cow dung, 12% horse manure, 7% liquid pig slop and 49% CX effectively removes 99% of all trace ethanol when mixed 50/50 with et...
by clay
Mar 6th, '07, 16:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gettin' Started On Eiremar Repower
Replies: 14
Views: 4683

Bruce:

Here is a pair of 471s - for sale in Arizona on e-bay

TWIN DETROIT (GM) 4/71 MARINE DIESELS W/ TRANSMISSIONS
USED, REBUILT, 1-LH + 1-RH ROTATIONS, AS IS, WHERE IS Item number: 270095807924
by clay
Feb 21st, '07, 09:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: survey 31's for Gulfcoast
Replies: 36
Views: 21025

JUST FOR FUN HERE ARE THE ONES FOR SALE: SARITA-GALVESTON TX- 454 330HP BULLET-SEABROOK TX- 6BT 330HP SNAFU-LAFAYETTE LA- 4LHA 250HP AFFIDAVID-MOBILE AL- 453 DD 140HP HOBO-ST PETERSBURG FL- CUMMINS 504 210HP SEAESTA-PORT ISSABEL TX- CRUSADER 350HP BLUEPRINT-PANAMA CITY FL- CAT 3116 285HP LAST LAUGH ...
by clay
Feb 12th, '07, 10:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old 2 new
Replies: 2
Views: 1251

Phil -

WOW. the gloss on the paint is amazing. Congratulations it looks like its nuts and bolts from here on, no more grinding, faring and sanding.

Clay
by clay
Jan 21st, '07, 16:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: strange and getting stranger
Replies: 58
Views: 38225

Here is the SMC 2005 US Guide to pricing for 100's: Price Guide Values Year/Make/Model Low High 55-56 Austin-Healey 100 w/ LeMans kit $35,000 $50,000 55-56 Austin-Healey 100M $50,000 $75,000 55 Austin-Healey 100S $200,000 $300,000 55-56 Austin-Healey 100-4 (BN2, 4-sp) $28,000 $45,000 53-55 Austin-He...
by clay
Jan 21st, '07, 15:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: strange and getting stranger
Replies: 58
Views: 38225

Mikey, Here is a real project, but its an original M, if you buy it you must have BMC do the restoration, but they are supposed to be very good - budget 70-80K and it will be done right and delivered to your door in 6 months. http://www.dreamsonwheels.com/index.php?page=1956-austin-healey-100-m Rand...
by clay
Jan 19th, '07, 18:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This a Test
Replies: 11
Views: 3390

Capt. Mike

I have fished on the wreck, comming in was lots of fun another boat decided to see if they could make the jetty first with something like a 10 mile head start from 40 miles out they probably needed 15 miles.

Clay
by clay
Jan 19th, '07, 18:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This a Test
Replies: 11
Views: 3390

Phil:

Mine is stalled out, way to much work, to cold, my dog ate my plan etc. etc. How did the trailer work out? I am anxious to hear how the aircraft paint job works out. Good Luck.

Clay
by clay
Jan 19th, '07, 08:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This a Test
Replies: 11
Views: 3390

Capt. Mike I was at Woodys with all the Charter Boat's (the other two B31's charter) but I moved to Island Moorings - now that they have the channel deep enough to keep from cleaning the props every time out. I am hauling the boat next week for a month to repair the "classic strut backing block dela...
by clay
Jan 18th, '07, 21:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This a Test
Replies: 11
Views: 3390

This a Test

I am going to try and post a photo - I did the test run and preview and I think I have it. But if I don't just feel sorry for me because I am from Texas a state with lots of oil and very little ethanol. http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p33/wcz111/Bertram31PROUDCUT.jpg Photo of PROUD CUT (x My Play...
by clay
Jan 17th, '07, 11:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3116 Cat
Replies: 12
Views: 5422

There is a B31 in Port Aransas Tx with 3116 Cats in it, He has had them in the boat for 5 years he fishes about 150 days a year and puts lots of hours on them with no problems to speak of. He said they are heavy 1100 lb engines. I think the main thing for him was dealer support Cat seems to have a d...
by clay
Jan 17th, '07, 11:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: strange and getting stranger
Replies: 58
Views: 38225

Randall: Nice Healy, Seeing your 100-4 makes me want to go out to the shop and get to work on my TR2 - But the B31 is screaming for me to finish the new cockpit floors, cuttlas bearings, packing glands, oil changes, electronics etc. etc. and on top of that there is this dam job that takes up all my ...
by clay
Jan 17th, '07, 10:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Underwater lights mounted on trim tabs
Replies: 5
Views: 1775

Capt Mike: They want $895.00 for a pair (two lights for each trim tab). There is a new 40' Cabo docked next to my B31 and they just had two SM-6 Afterburner lights installed on the transom and man are they bright the whole slip is lit up like daylight when he backs in. http://www.efxlightingusa.com/...
by clay
Jan 16th, '07, 17:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Underwater lights mounted on trim tabs
Replies: 5
Views: 1775

Capt. Mike

Here they are on ebay. With your skills you could make a set for 1/2 the price.

HURLEY Underwater Trim Tab Lights Boat Swim Light NEW Item number: 190072212487
by clay
Jan 16th, '07, 12:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beer
Replies: 4
Views: 1617

Beer

I was looking for a new beer cooler for my boat, I was thinking of one of those 12volt plug in types until I saw this one.

http://www.asciimation.co.nz/beer/

Clay
by clay
Jan 16th, '07, 12:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Park Service B26 for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1160

National Park Service B26 for sale

Saw this B26 online price is right now but it will probably go up as auction nears end. Look under heading boats & marine equipment. It even comes with flashing blue lights. I would bet that if you buy some green coveralls to wear when you are coming in from offshore the fish cops would leave you al...
by clay
Jan 9th, '07, 17:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stem-to-Stern.com ???
Replies: 12
Views: 4554

You can file an online complaint with the Ohio State Attorney General. I suggest that after you file the complaint you follow up with a phone call to make sure they received the complaint.

http://www.ag.state.oh.us/citizen/consu ... laints.asp

Clay
by clay
Jan 8th, '07, 13:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally a new wheel.
Replies: 10
Views: 7400

this is a knock off version of the more expensive found at boat shops, I bought one 4 months ago and so far it seems to be fine. Check out E-bay item.

15-1/2" STAINLESS STEEL HD SPORT BOAT STEERING WHEEL Item number: 220067914823
by clay
Jan 2nd, '07, 17:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: looking for a mini bike running or not
Replies: 9
Views: 2242

Not A Mini Bike HONDA 50 Item number: 200064494280

Here is a fixer upper on E-Bay and it may be close enough to warrant watching.

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by clay
Dec 1st, '06, 14:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jersey boat builders
Replies: 63
Views: 35401

I was wrong - Make sure the tanks are full and you yell over the loudspeaker just before you impact "All right, y'all, this ain't no fire drill. Get off the damn bridge!” Mv. Cahaba at Old Demopolis, Ala. Bridge - April 28, 1979 ---------------------------------------------------------------------...
by clay
Dec 1st, '06, 13:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jersey boat builders
Replies: 63
Views: 35401

If you are going to use a bridge as a tool just make sure you have most of the water tight doors closed and no matter what happens stay at the helm.

http://koti.mbnet.fi/~soldier/towboat.htm

Clay
by clay
Nov 3rd, '06, 11:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: E-Bay B31
Replies: 7
Views: 2106

E-Bay B31

Saw this on E-Bay, If your looking for a fixer upper 31 it might be worth a look. 31 ft. Bertram Sport Fish You are bidding on a 1967 Ray Hunt Classic 31 ft. Bertram with twin 210 turbo cummins, Engines have 650 hours. Equiped with a 5 KW. Deisel Wesbeke Generator with 40 hours. I am the Second owne...
by clay
Oct 9th, '06, 10:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing paint overspray
Replies: 12
Views: 4356

Sorry UV - Use CX not CV, CV is a derivative of dyslexia and should not be used for removal of overspary.

Clay
by clay
Oct 9th, '06, 08:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing paint overspray
Replies: 12
Views: 4356

UV:

Having read several amazing tales of the success of CV on this board and its amazing ability to adapt to almost any application, I would start the removal process with liberal amounts of CV, I am quite certian that nothing else will be required.

Good Luck

Clay