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I have a friend who may have sold his 31. The buyer wants the pulpit, tower and electronics gone. No survey, as is where is. The boat will be going to Greece for a full restoration, and then to a buyer as yet unknown. Europe and the rest of the world are flexing the muscles with a weak dollar, that ...

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Harv,

My condolences to you and your family. No doubt about it a class act, and I know you well enough to know you will carry on the tradition.

Kelly, My condolences to you and your family as well.

You are both in my thoughts, as well as Liz's.

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All I can say as a manufacturer is that it is pretty staggering how quickly and significantly the raw material prices have and will rise in the near future. Steel is up very significantly. And we are not a minor customer. Prices are only good for a few days. It is interesting. I love to take the boa...

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Brewster,

Be careful what you say! I have pictures of your Bertram sunburn!

Tom!!!!! You crazy guy! What a ride!!!!!! A 50! Wow... Cool!!!!

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Randall,

Utterly amazing. Truly.

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he sounds like a heck of a guy. It is one hell of a boat! He must have been a fun individual, and y'all are right, that is the way to go.

Cool boat, that is for sure. And it takes a cool guy to make a cool boat.

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JP,

What did Timmy buy? What did Timmy buy?

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Great to know the boat is in good hands, and welcome aboard!

As many have said, Dave is missed here. He was a knowledgeable, generous and fun guy.

Good luck with the Can Do It, and I am sure we will all answer as many and all questions as possible!

Ask away, and visit here often!

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Chris, That was the boat! Too cool. John and I spoke a few times. I have a picture of me at about 8 to 11 years old, standing in the cockpit, wearing a denim covered life jacket, proudly hoisting a little yellowfin tuna with all my might! It is hanging in my parents room. Now you know how I caught t...

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Daydreams, That might be her. Fun times.. Tom, you have got to be kidding! That is awesome! Buju, I would love it if you would be willing! Email me at bertraman@yahoo.com, and I will give you my cell, or maybe get your number, and we can talk about when would work best for you! I haven't set up the ...

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J Clark,

I can take care of you.

Email me at bertraman@yahoo.com

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I was aware of Strike, and they share a bloodline with Striker, but are a bit different! The 33' I fished and spent time on was a one off, and not the 34' canyon runner. It was made in the late 70's, and probably sold in the early 80's, so your friend may have had it. However there is a big differen...

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On a boat, I would fix it. It is only necessary that it fail when you need it most... My old Chrysler 440's had the same thing. They always leaked, even after new seals. Apparently it is hard to get them to seat right... Or the mechanic I used had his head somewhere it shouldn't have been, and he wa...

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Walter, A Striker center console???? Wow! I grew up fishing on a 33' Striker that was sold and sent over to Moriches, NY. That was the last I heard of it. It was Strike Three when it was in CT, and was re-named Precious Metal over in NY. Anyone over there know the boat? Fond memories... You are righ...

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Mark,

Trust me, the Captain is right completely.

And there is a rumor I have teak somewhere...

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They have been doing a lot of construction around one of our shops. ONe day the lights were down at the far end of the busy road. The cop was suiting up, but there was a dimwitted driver up at the intersection. I gave it a good honk to urge them along. I think the cop wet himself, as he was looking ...

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Harv,

I have air horns on the Touareg. They are mounted behind the grill and sound like an Amtrak train.

I love them.

Nothing like waking up an idiot to put a grin on one's face...

Very effective. My friends tell me not to honk it when I drive in NYC. They tell me I will get a ticket...

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I believe they are Michigan Wheel dynaquads...

But it has been 4 some odd years since I have looked!

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I have 4 blades on my 31. I think they are smoother. They are more efficient at cruise. I know I lose top end, but I never run there, and it ain't a race boat, so I don't care about that. I burn less fuel at cruise. That is what matters. And I have a good amount more torque delivery to the water bot...

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Hueso, Bruce hit it right on the head. I bought Yanmars, and love them. I have no issue with Cummins, however there is no (zero, zip, nada) service available in the Mystic, CT area. Nothing. Period. Yanmar has excellent dealers, and the one I bought from is one of the best. I am lucky to have that r...

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Thanks Steve!

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Thanks again.

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Thanks Brew, Much appreciated.

Does he have any specialty? Offshore sailfish, dolphin, etc, or inshore flats shark, permit, bonefish, etc.?

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I know this was recently hashed, so I apologize in advance for the repeat. I wasn't paying close enough attention to remember real detail. Liz and I are heading down in March for a few days of palm trees and people watching. I would like to get a day in of fishing. While I do have a boat down there ...

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I have the Raymarine unit on Alchemy, and think it is the bees knees.

For real, one of the best investments ever thought of in the history of boating.

I believe I have the 6500. Works flawlessly.

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Hey guys, Life Raft and Survival in Portsmouth, RI has been a supporter of NE rendezvous in prior years. I believe they gave a free life raft inspection, and it was won by Mitch who owns Mojo. They emailed me to tell me that they will be having a free safety seminar at thier facility in Portsmouth o...

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I will check the tool inventory, and see what the weather and weekend holds.

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You working on it during the next couple weekends?

This snow coming tomorrow night won't stop you 'cause it is inside, right?

I think the grinder is in CT, but I can grab it, and have suits in the garage from when I did the insulation on the house...

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Good news. Order was placed. We should see them shipped to you guys by the end of April if all goes to schedule. I expect to see them around the end of the week of April 22. I will box and ship as soon as I recieve them. Not a problem as everyone is paid already. If anyone is interested in one and h...

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Niel, Walter seems to be. I know I was. And the guys from AC sure are. You did a great job. No doubt. All I am saying is that if we can, we should work together. And Timmy if you want to hit me with a bat, you can. Just know what goes around comes around. Bowchock update to come soon. Dug

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Walter, I do plan to call you, and will try for this afternoon. I am sorry to have taken so long. Doug, I am keenly aware that would be your intention. I am going to come right out and say it. The only thing that I feel most strongly about when it comes to Bertram rendezvous's is that an attempt be ...

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Dug, Rather than have a Bertram 33 rendezvous open to all comers, why not step up into Neils shoes and take over the NE Bertram rendezvous so there are not multiple regional events? Walter has done much of the legwork already if I am not mistaken... Don't get me wrong, I think it is great, but the m...

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You can also try Spicers. They ship, and that saves sales tax in CT.

Call and ask for Paul at 860-536-4978.

They have been extremely competitive for me.

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Thanks Harry,

That was good.

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Raymarine.

The depth sounding capability with the digital technology is great, and the systems are very intuitive to use.

and infinitely customizable for the display. So if you want to see it, you can, and any size. If you don't, you don't have to.

Functionally, I love my E-120.

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Hey Mac!

Good to hear from you again!

I heard about you from the Hunt guys at the Boston Show. My dad has a 36', so if we can answer any questions, or you want a ride when she is wet again, just say the word.

Chris is a great guy. He has been very good to my father.

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Steve, I know you were looking forward to selling, but not at the same time. Regardless, congratulations. You are on my boat anytime we can coordinate it, and the invite will be issued every time. I hope your winter is awesome, and the family is well. Only a couple more months. Take care my friend. ...

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Holy Crap!

I want one!!! That would be a lot of fun!!!!

And I thought my new Benelli was cool!

Wow...

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I know Raymarine has that battery situation as well.

I have a friend in Rye who will have to send his in to have it replaced.

If Raymarine decides it is worth it. Otherwise he will need to buy new.

You are right. It sucks...

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Now this kind of information is why I love this site.

You guys are amazing!

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East Hartford is pretty cool!

Except for the popguns...

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Mike,

You should be able to get good $$$ for that aluminum.

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Harry,

Here is the thing that you can explain to people...

IT WORKED, DIDN'T IT!

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Ernest,

And I thought I was bad! I do have everyone take a few steps back away from me when I pull out a power tool still.

Though that is an absolutely undeserved reputation! I swear!

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Ernest, I would not sprint to remove the old chock until the new one is in hand however... Once I place the order (which should be Monday), I am not entirely sure what the turn around time will be. I believe the hard part is done, which is to get the sample that is acceptable. We may have more waiti...

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Ernest,

My suggestion would be to either carefully drill the head of the screws or use an angle grinder inside the anchor locker to cut off the nuts.

I love my angle grinder. It has gotten me out of many jams...

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M.

Shoot me an email at bertraman@yahoo.com if you haven't already.

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99100 today.

Shoot em' up!

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Terry,

It is!!!!!!!

No idea why or how I re-named you. Now you have an alias!!!!

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Mark, Sorry, I missed your disregard note! Oh well, you get shots twice! Yes, missing the light hole. This will keep your anchor locker dry. Solid cast 316 stainless steel, so no more pitting chrome. FOR THOSE OF YOU CONSIDERING JOINING THIS ORDER, YOU NEED TO GET ME YOUR CHECK BY FRIDAY. IF THAT ME...

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