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Charlie

Capt. Pat, Is seems like only yesterday we were have some great discussions on THE ROAD. You have been an inspiration to many of us. Providing the Sandbox and that has meant over the years. My wife thought I was crazy spending so much time online with folks I never met face to face. The Rendezuvous ...

Charlie

I could write a book on dealing with Bertram during the 7 or so years I ran the Mid-Atlantic Rendezvous. Lots of promises, but only a few kept. We had a great venue, large turnouts, and good foot traffic. Bertram never did any advertisement. Marine Max did even less. They had a great place to attrac...

Charlie

Got the new knee a little over a week ago. Swelling is going down and pain is under control. This morning I am walking around without the walker or cane. Just went up two flights of stairs to surprise the wife. All she did was yell at me for being stupid. "You could have fallen". I think I am making...

Charlie

I am getting a Stryker triathlon model.

Charlie

Thanks for the info. I am calling to find out what they use. It is a funny thing they do not want to talk much about the piece of metal they are putting in your leg. What they seem to focus on is how are they going to get paid.
Thanks again.

Charlie

I have spent a lot of time on Tom's boat. It is rock solid and the Manns perform very well. I helped Tom bring her up from FLA a couple of years ago. We spent a number of hours in big seas. The boat was solid and stable. We have caught tuna and sharks and it trolls and drifts very well. Tom has got ...

Charlie

I have done two bottom jobs. One on my 28B in the 1990's and another on my 35B a couple of years ago. In the 90's the process was a bit different. The drying times or next coat times were very narrow and very critical. When I went to do the 35B the windows were much easier to work with. Apply the fi...

Charlie

Fourth knee replacement? Why? I am about to have one done. The doc told it should last me 10-15 years and then I could either die or get it done again. I am choosing to get it done again. I ground up a knee in less than a year. I went from 100 miles per hour to zero in about 9 months. The doc said p...

Charlie

Sad sad news. I have been away from the site for way too long.
Condolences to Walter's family.

Charlie

Hello Captain Pat,
Can't figure how to send you an email.
There are 100's of 31B pictures at http://www.bertramrendezvous.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Charlie

Yep in the boat, but starboard. Looks like I will have to grind a couple of the base bolts off the cooler. I can't reach the bolts that hold the cooler on without removing the base first. I guess when I get it open I will see what holds th base to the cooler assembly. I have her up on 6x6 beams and ...

Charlie

Hello Jimmy---- Welcome back. Glad to hear from you again. I to am in the middle of an old 31 rebuild. It is Doc's old runout, beat to shit, hacked and cutup 1961 Bertram. Right now I have an engine(3208)on blocks trying to get the oil pan off. To get to the pan you have to tear, grind and beat lots...

Charlie

There are a bunch of Bertram guys in the Brick area. I like JP's offer. In Brick there are
THE ROAD
RUMRUNNER
BOLD EAGLE (Sold but Steve would probably like to sign)
Quota II
DUKE
Shot & Beer
Backlash
My Shadow
Happy Hour
JP&C
and a lot more

CB

Charlie

Cutt'in the hole is the easy part!!

Charlie

Bill it is not a really big job with today's self-contained units. Will you be running it underway or just at the dock or at anchor? This makes the water pick-up position easier. If you want to tackle the job let me know.
CB

Charlie

Uncle Vic,
I just showed your post to my bride, Pat. We love you. We had some good times at the Rendezvous, NYC and in this sand box.
We ask God to bless you and keep you and your bride Elaine.
I look forward when we can meet again.
Charlie Haws

Charlie

It was the old L&H boat. I looked at it probably 10 years ago when L&H still owned it. She was clapped out then. 12K was fair price maybe overpriced for a hull. Now depending on condition the Murray Chair could be worth a couple grand.

Charlie

Not the reel easy I know. My neighbor looked at that boat two years ago. I will take a look, but he said it was a pile of crap. I picked up an old beat 31 Bertram with 3208 Cats for 7K. Needs lots of work, but it made the 70 mile trip to my dock. You can do better on a boat with power or offer 5K fo...

Charlie

I live in Brick and know the owner. What do you want to know?

Charlie

While on the Bosporus in Istanbul this week saw a 28 Bertram tied up on the European side. Is the owner on the site?
Nice looking boat and what a friendly country you have. We are having a fantastic time.

Charlie

Yea man I lived on Lake Travis for almost ten years, but I loved it. Dry heat up in the hill country. What really sucked was when the temperature drops at night the humidity really goes up. So being outside with at 85 degrees and 90% humidity is just like here in NJ during the day. Just lived in poo...

Charlie

Plenty of fish in the Chicken. Trade beer or cigarettes for guts. I did a lot of jogging, but guts caused immediate hook ups.

Charlie

They send you the forms, but call you on then phone. When they ask about paying customers I just refer them to my permit category. That question torques me, and i let them know.

Charlie

Bruce gave some excellent advice. The old rope around the prop trick is one almost no one thinks about. As Bruce pointed out it could be a number of things. I just spend two days trying to figure out a high pitch squeal coming from the front of a motor. It would come and go. I tighten the belts and ...

Charlie

I have a set of mechanicals in the engine room. When in doubt look at the mechanical gauge. The IR gun is a great tool as well.

Charlie

No intercooler on 3208T. Sounds like you are loosing boost. When mine will not turn up it is the fuel filters, but not much black smoke.

Charlie

I know West does not work. George D. Redid a tank with West and it still dissolved.

Charlie

Call Kevin Bogan 723-892-8822.
He is involved in this program for vets.

Charlie

The legs are aluminum on your chair. I saw a set that were polished. The original were anodized. To polish then the anodizing has to be removed and lots of fine buffing. I just cleaned mine real good and spray painted with aluminum paint, then clear coat. Came out looking great. Polished aluminum wi...

Charlie

I have been busting their balls about this for years. Lots of classic Bertram Owner's win fishing tournaments. The problem with Bertram is they still only want to focus on "Big Money" tournaments. I guess it is a step in the right direction. Two local Bertram owners just bought Vikings. One was a Vi...

Charlie

Went yesderday evening. The Show is a bust. One Cabo 36 and one Henriques 35 both express boats no Flybridge Sportfish. The rest were bubble boats. Elco had a nice display of electric boats, and a guy had some nice wood boat kits for strip built rowboats and the like. Ranger Tugs had three boats. Lo...

Charlie

The squirrel was a real show stopper. The damn thing looked like he enjoyed the ride around the pool. The water was cold so I guess he did not want to get his nuts wet.
The show is not what it used to be. I will go if only to promote the Rendezvous.
Bertram sounds like they are going to be supportive.

Charlie

JP I don't think I called you a d-bag. These guys were. More money then brains. I have seen lots of that at the Canyon Club. These guys did not have a hook file. Luckily I have one on my multi-tool. The owner's son got the first fish. During the fight the fish made a run at the boat and the guy stop...

Charlie

Oh by the way we went two for two that day. The first one was the biggest white I have ever seen.

Charlie

Now now JP I was invited a few years ago to go White marlin fishing on a couple million Viking Sportfishing boat. These guys entered a few tournaments; but had yet to boat a fish. They had plenty of knock downs buy no hook ups. They said bring nothing just all your fishing knowledge. I showed up and...

Charlie

I think I may have peeeeeed my pants just watching

Charlie

I made many trips to Oshkosh back in the 1980's. On my first trip I cross the 100 hour mark as a private pilot. What a thrill. What I learned at Oshkosh is with enough HP anything will fly. My dad, rest in peace, loved talking to the other WWII guys; and seeing all the WWII War Birds. My son at 10 y...

Charlie

I have the cheap Harbor Freight. I use it all the time cutting stuff. It got a real workout when I was removing the deck and supports from Doc's old 31B Happy Hour. The HF took a licking and kept on ticking. It also works great on grout, drywall, fiberglass. I got it to remove bottom paint. Does not...

Charlie

John have fun with the B20. You can always get a ride or a fishing trip on several Bertrams I know of. We should look at the that shark tournament again. They were lots of fun.

Charlie

Skip the 33 and get a 35B. Better layout all around.

Charlie

Hello Doug, Hit this link to what is in store for you at our next rally. You will even see some guy wearing a Rendezvous tee shirt. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/northeast-us-rally-pa/59181-2010-fall-rausch-creek-pics-videos.html My son is looking for a good 5 ton tractor to make into a giant mudder....

Charlie

Thanks Mike

Charlie

Saw this on the 33 site. Priceless t is a slow day in the small American midwest town of Pumphandle, Nebraska and streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody is living on credit. A tourist visiting the area drives into town, stops at the motel, and lays a $100 bill on ...

Charlie

Anyone got a good phone number for Doug. I may have come a very low hour set of DD 8.2's.
CB Haws

Charlie

Thanks Harry I am not in a rush. I got the new rear decks installed; but the forward part starts next spring. The front windows were removed and the area glassed in. Then a pilot house was added above the old window line. So now the new windows start at where the old frames stopped. The steering sta...

Charlie

Hello Harry,
I have a 1961 model that has been bastardized with a lobster boat pilot house. I am really interested in more interior pics showing bulkhead placement and around the steering position. I may want to bring this one back to nearly original.
Thanks,
CB

Charlie

I got to admit I did not have a loran. I guy I was selling some stuff for sent me went he found out I did not have one. It was a Sea Ranger from Red Bank NJ. I thought I was the cat's ass when I got that thing. Now I knew exactly where I was. Good thing I never needed it for rescue cause VHF's reall...

Charlie

These guys came to the Rendezvous this summer. The owner is a young guy who just got back from Iraq. Both and his father were at the show. Nice looking boat; but I think it was pretty new to them. Anyway this is what I know. The lights dimmed as the set-up on the chunk. They realized they had seriou...

Charlie

The heat exchanger tank is an expensive part.
3116's are to keep in time. I would expect this boat needs a good mechanic to go over the timing and check the injectors. Lots of soot indicates she needs timing. 5000 hours is close to rebuild time.
Good luck

Charlie

Harv this is why I get you to do it.

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