bertram31.com

Dug

Pat,

I know a good blade sharpener. I can hook you up if you like. Yep, in MA, but UPS can work wonders...

Dug

Dug

Stephan,

My buddy Bill at New England Bow Thruster is a Glendenning dealer. Give him a call, tell him I sent you.

He will set you up with whatever you are in need of.

bill@newenglandbowthruster.com or (860) 625-1368

Good luck!

Dug

Dug

I have found that it can be tough to accomplish what you are trying to, but it can be done. Duck down out of the wind, and learn to feel the vibrations. Both are helpful.

Now, you coming to Mystic for the Rendezvous this summer????

:)

Dug

Dug

So, not to tap out the conversation about Peter's awesome news, we are at 9 boats if I count correctly. I would like to set things up at Seaport marine when I get back from my jaunt to KY. Anyone else in??????? Lets see how many more we can get! If you know guys who might want to come, but have not ...

Dug

They did show it up here. It made a lot of sense. Bill and Tom go wayyyyy back and word has it are pretty good friends. I am sure Bill wasn't particularly happy, but he did go find Coughlin and congratulate him. And it was not just a pat on the back and run. Look, Bill is a good guy. He is not the a...

Dug

Tony, you clearly missed Bill hugging the Giants coach. For a long time. They had a good chat, clearly.

You gotta get new glasses! :)

Dug

Wow! Pete! Great news!!!!

Dug

Charlie, I deleted the posts because I had to re-spell some things in the original post, and it took all the others away. Nothing meant otherwise! JP, spot on. Dumb plays lost the game. The Giants out played the Pats. Period. It hurt to watch. I thought I was going to puke afterwards. Congrats to th...

Dug

Walter, probably.

Dug

It looks like we may have a location! I spoke with the manager of Seaport marine, in Mystic, CT yesterday. It is a marina that is a stone's throw from downtown Mystic. They would be very happy to host us, claim they can put us together, that there is a group rate, a dockside bar/party hosting room (...

Dug

Bruce, I hear ya. LOL!!!!

So, how many boats are we anticipating? How many did we have last year?

Dug

Dug

I spoke with the manager of Seaport marine today. It is a marina that is a stone's throw from downtown mystic. They would be very happy to host us, claim they can put us together, that there is a group rate, a dockside bar/party hosting room (I need to go look at that...), 2 year old beautiful bathr...

Dug

Any idea the vintage?

Dug

Did it have a cabin?

Dug

what I heard on the news this morning is that this is happening inside Cape Cod bay. The cape as you may know is a large hook shaped peninsula that juts out into the open ocean. Dolphins often find themselves in the bay, and have a hard time finding their way out. The dolphins have all been healthy,...

Dug

I was not thinking of the Seaport. Its a nice venue, but not all that close to down town. As I said, let me make a few calls, and I will see what I can get for feedback. Close to town and a couple places to stay would be key...

Dug

Well, we did Greenport 2 times in a row. Nothing wrong with it per se, but location has a surprising impact on who shows up. It was always a NE get together (northeast that is) and Greenport does a good job at luring participants in from the south. Many from the north deem it too far to go. That is ...

Dug

Unless its on the mainland, I'm out.

From being the organizer that is...

Greenport was great, not knockin' it at all. But I am not there, and it is not accessible to me...

Dug

Dug

Ok guys, its always good to get signed up for things when you are not in the meeting! :) Question is where do we want to go? I have heard some input that Mystic, CT might be a good place. My challenge with this is not that I don't know the river, and every marina. But that not every marina has ameni...

Dug

I could not resist. UV, this one's for you my friend!!!!

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/list/20 ... ads-2012#5

Cheers!

Dug

Dug

I went and the best part was seeing the members of the crew! John, Bob, and Anthony were there and Liz and I had a great time seeing them. Were also there with my hosts for the weekend, another Bertram owner who lives in Rye who I have been friends with since college. It is a completely social visit...

Dug

13 out of 25. Phew!

Or I have forgotten a lot already...

Dug

My list is to replace the raw water washdown system, replace the oil change pump and manifold system, see if I can stabilize some interior cabinetry, replace a couple of switches, refasten my stereo head, repaint the paneling inside my cockpit, re-fasten the electronics box to the hard top (I knocke...

Dug

I gotta say I don't know if Triumph is still making boats. But they were one tough item. Surface finish wasn't all that, and look and feel weren't either, but that wasn't the market they were after. But at the boat shows all the other dealers hated them. The sales people were all given baseball bats...

Dug

No problem Jamie! I am glad it was that easy! It sure was for me! Great to meet you both, and I am glad it fit in the car without a problem! I hope it provides you with years more service!

That's what this board is for!!! And friends too!

Dug

Dug

Bob,

That's what the ones in the Touareg do. It is spectacular. But it makes it tough to justify tooting just to say hi.

But when someone changes lanes without looking or some stupid crap like that, its a fantastic tool...

D

Dug

My brother just sent me this video. I am awestruck. Have a watch. It will put you back in your seat a couple times at least.

http://www.youtube.com/v/EEu42L0ufBY%26 ... mbedded%26

Dug

Vic,

I anticipate some sort of silly request such as this in our quiet little harbor. Like the horns on my Touareg, I shall have to be judicious when I honk...

D

Dug

Tom,

I am very much looking forward to the boat being slowed down when I honk.

It will be epic.

Dug

Dug

Well, thanks to the generosity, and guile of my better half, I am the proud owner of a set of Kahlenberg D-OA horns for Alchemy. This is going to be a fun summer!!!!! Have a listen!!! http://www.kahlenberg.com/yacht.html#20 pick the D-OA and then play the sound. I jury rigged a compressor here at th...

Dug

Merry Christmas to all!!!! From the deepest parts of my heart, to my friends with whom I share a common passion. Thank you, and best wishes for health, happiness, and a super new year!!!

Dug

To add to what Vic says, Don't ever leave teak oil drips on the fiberglass. it will stain it.

You can use a brush, but carry a rag and be careful of splatter. For the very reason just mentioned.

And he is completely right. NEVER, EVER PRESSURE WASH TEAK.

Dug

This is one area where I kinda know what I'm talking about. My favorite is Tip Top Teak. Secret is to clean it weekly, and give a coat once in a while before it all goes to hell. Once it turns, you will need to strip and re-start. It was unavailable for a while, and I went to the Interlux oil, and i...

Dug

Tom, I have a 2005 VW Touareg. It has the 310 hp V8 that is also the engine for similar vintage Audi A8's. It is silky smooth, strong power, and knock on wood I have not had any engine problems with 126,000 miles or so thus far. Its a great engine. Marinized however, I know it may not be the same, a...

Dug

Hey Brew,

You, my friend, are in my thoughts. As is your Mom. Tough timing, but I hope you and your family will find a happy Christmas while thinking of the good times shared with a Mom who sounds like a heck of a woman. Must have been tough to keep up with at times...

Take care my friend,

Dug

Dug

As I said to you on the phone, I am just glad all is ok for you and the family. You guys were the first people I thought of when I heard of the quakes...

Dug

I am stunned beyond words...

Dug

Gert, I have to say it.

If you are hurting for projects, send the crew over here. I have a boat that could use the skillsets!!!!

:)

Dug

Dug

Well Gert, here in New England, it has been a lovely warm fall. I think it is 55 or so outside today, farenheight, and yesterday was 60. Supposed to cool this week (mid 40's) and then go back up again for the weekend. Its great as far as I am concerned, though I am still picking up the snowblower to...

Dug

Peter and all, I believe the raft to be priority #1. My take.

Again, I would choose Switlik first. I had to retire the 20 plus year old one a couple years ago. I bought a used one on the condition it passed inspection. Valise pack, MD-2 I think. 6 man. Huge, solid, and passed like new.

Dug

Dug

Another handy use for a screw driver is to ventilate the seat of your car or truck if you are not paying attention to where you store it.

Don't ask me when the vehicle is going in for a patch...

D

Dug

Frank,

I have one 8-D that I use for house power only. It lives a pretty tough life due to a number of factors.

Do you think it would be advantageous for me to convert the 8-D to 3 Group 34's? More capacity, and hence longer life?

What do you think?

Dug

Dug

Gert, if you feel that way about the site, I recommend you never come to a rendezvous. It is nearly hurtful the amount of inspiration!!!!

:)

Dug

Dug

Good to know! Thanks for sharing!

Dug

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. - Abraham Lincoln I wish strength and memories of happiness during the particularly difficult days of today and tomorrow, and the times to follow. Thinking of you both...

Dug

Mark,

I like others here am completely speechless. I wish so much that I could do something, but all I have to offer is for you to know that you guys are so in Liz and my thoughts.

Thinking of you and Lehann. And the prayers have not stopped. Not one bit.

Dug

Dug

Mark,

I cannot entirely fathom these "protesters". Fortunately they are not in my way. I might accidentally run them over on my way to work...

Dug

Dug

That issue existed long before facebook. That issue is a camera issue, not a facebook issue.

Blame the shooter, not the gun.

Dug

I hope everyone who got "stormed" is doing ok! We got 10-12 inches of nice wet snow in Central MA, and it caused some issues. Fortunately, both my house and that of my parents are fine, though there are some trees and limbs down all over the property. Very much a repeat of the ice storm a couple yea...

Dug

You don't have to be "tagged" in a photo if you don't want to. If you are tagged by someone and you don't wish to be, you can always untag yourself. You do have a pretty large amount of control of what data is seen and so on, and more importantly you don't have to make that data available in the fir...

bertram31.com

Search found 2198 matches

2012 Northeast Rendezvous, are you interested?

UV, I thought of you...

Extreme sports, but living life.

Kahlenbergs!!!!!

Snow etc!