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by bobfioresi
Nov 12th, '20, 18:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: running aground boblico
Replies: 13
Views: 10108

running aground boblico

hi bob heard you were shinning up your props in great south bay the other day my son said your boat looked great he was the little boat that pulled you off when you ran aground with little 17'' footer hope you had no damage bob fioresi 31 bertram FRAYED KNOT
by bobfioresi
Feb 2nd, '19, 17:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow chock value
Replies: 17
Views: 6784

Re: Bow chock value

Hi I had a machine shop make up a couple but my machine shop friend made up 15. at the time i had 2 for me but lost them in a move I gave the other 13 to guys on the site Now i need 2 . Can any that i sent more than 2 that they are not using send me 2. they were custom made for the chock thanx bob ;...
by bobfioresi
Sep 7th, '18, 17:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 express for sale 1962
Replies: 1
Views: 1622

31 express for sale 1962

I have a 31 express with a tower and 350 mers fwc boat hull is fighting lady yellow it has all the bells and is in good shape it has a c80 radar depth finder ploter too much to list selling because of age an reduced boating to a 28.5 mako which is a day boat It is located in montauk n y anyone inter...
by bobfioresi
Nov 28th, '17, 17:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bench seat
Replies: 14
Views: 6295

Re: Bench seat

I have the hinges for a 31 bridge seat and the hardware. It was walter kaprilians and he gave it to me before he passed. It was kind of ratty when i took it and when i moved took off the hardware thinking someone could use them i didn't know it came from peter p's the pieces are in my trailer in ny ...
by bobfioresi
Apr 23rd, '16, 13:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bob fioresi
Replies: 2
Views: 2470

Re: bob fioresi

Steve, Hi. I'm up in briny breezes fla near boyton until 5 9 2016 give me a call at 631965 3941 I guess you saw the boat for sale in montauk down at the f
by bobfioresi
Jan 12th, '16, 15:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: formica
Replies: 6
Views: 6087

Re: formica

I used versa board, bought it from riverhead building co. in east Hampton. I used 1/8" white. It is 1/2 the weight of azak, does not shrink or expand, and is paintable Cost is approx. 1/2 of azak. If your ever in Montauk,stop by jets marine on the corner next to uhleins my 31 express is in the yard ...
by bobfioresi
Oct 19th, '15, 15:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 express cabin window replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 7387

Re: 31 express cabin window replacement

DUG, HI I WAS WONDERING IF YOU STILL HAD THE STARBOARD SIDE GLASS AND FRAME. IF YOU DO, I PLAN ON COMING UP TO SEE MY FRIEND IN SITUATE EITHER NOV5,6 OR 7TH I I COULD COME TO YOUR LOCATION TO PICK THEM UP. I BELIEVE MIKE OLDSTEIN ASKED FOR SOME GLASS ALSO. I COULD PICK HIS ALSO , AND DELIVER IT THEM...
by bobfioresi
Aug 21st, '15, 18:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 express cabin window replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 7387

Re: 31 express cabin window replacement

dug. hi. congrats again.i'd be interested in the 2 starboard glass and frame if mike doesn't need them. I have a friend that travels up the Taconic past Albany , and can ask him to swing over to worster to pick them up and mikes also Is worster far off the Taconic.? I think he would go east on 90. p...
by bobfioresi
Aug 19th, '15, 20:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 express cabin window replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 7387

31 express cabin window replacement

I have a 31 express with 2 cracked windows on the starboard side.one is on the kitchen side and the other on the head. Can anyone give me directions as to removing them and replacing them . I remember an old post but didn't need the info then. any help with info will be appreciated thanx bob ffiores...
by bobfioresi
Apr 26th, '15, 12:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bruce survey a 34 twin deisel boat
Replies: 1
Views: 2006

Bruce survey a 34 twin deisel boat

Bruce; my friend, chick,s best friends son is looking for a surveyer to hire to survey a 34 ,I think wellcraft located in stuart. I thought I read once that you do that. Would you give my friend a call if your interested or if not, you can recommend a surveyor . I believe that the boat is on a cover...
by bobfioresi
Nov 6th, '14, 15:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: walter mkaprelian's 31 blue beard
Replies: 2
Views: 1930

walter mkaprelian's 31 blue beard

Walters boat has sold and is being container shipped to west Africa this week . It will be used as a transport boat to take people out to an island called, I believe Bam , approx. 100 miles off of west Africa where the new owner has a 42 and 45 sport fishing boat which is rigged for blue marlin fish...
by bobfioresi
Sep 1st, '14, 09:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: walter kaprelians 31 sport fish still for sale.
Replies: 18
Views: 8404

Re: walter kaprelians 31 sport fish still for sale.

walters boat cruises at 20 knots uses not much fuel less than 10 gallons total.
by bobfioresi
Sep 1st, '14, 09:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 440s...
Replies: 30
Views: 8632

Re: 440s...

I have a pair of 440's that were taken out of my 31 that have sat for 3 years 1 turns and 1 is frozen they were rebuilt and have 1/2 hour on them I have many many extra parts. they are going to the junk man son 2 weeks as wife wants them gone.bob 631 668 4064
by bobfioresi
Aug 13th, '14, 21:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: walter kaprelians 31 sport fish still for sale.
Replies: 18
Views: 8404

walter kaprelians 31 sport fish still for sale.

Price has been reduced to $27,000. I have a copy of a survey done in oct 2013. I WAS THINKING. CAN ANYONE GET THIS POST TO ANY OF THE FISHING LODGES IN CENTRAL AMERICA. I BELIEVE THEY USE THIS MODEL. ANYONE INTERESTED CAN CALL WALTERS COUSIN SARKIS 551 497 9613 THANX
by bobfioresi
Apr 28th, '14, 18:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steering ram on bridge
Replies: 2
Views: 2718

Re: steering ram on bridge

ijmauricio; thanx for that info. I'll box mine up and ship it to them
by bobfioresi
Apr 26th, '14, 11:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weight and Speed
Replies: 5
Views: 2297

Re: Weight and Speed

WELL ,THIS Doesn't exactly apply to the above discussion buttttttttt,,,,,,,,,, What does DIET STAND FOR DID I EAT THAT!
by bobfioresi
Apr 26th, '14, 11:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: steering ram on bridge
Replies: 2
Views: 2718

steering ram on bridge

I have a 31 express with a tower ,shifts and steering. The steering ram, I think it is called, has 3 lines going in and the shaft is leeking so I took the 3 lines which are oil under pressure and plugged them, and now steer from the base sreering. I have, i guess the original. Would anyone know wher...
by bobfioresi
Apr 19th, '14, 12:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: transom pic
Replies: 19
Views: 6838

SCUPPER MATERIAL

Hi. Does anyone know where I can get a piece of the white rubber with the diamond design. I bought plenty from boat owners warehouse years ago, but gave it away. they don't carry it any longer I need 2 pieces these pieces are used for the original Bertram scuppers thanx bobFRAYED KNOT
by bobfioresi
Feb 22nd, '14, 15:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cockpit panels
Replies: 19
Views: 11652

Re: cockpit panels

, I put versatex around my cockpit 4 years ago and it is fantastici was told it is 1/2 the price of azack, 1//2 the weight, does not shrink or expand and I paintablei bought 3/4 or 1'' by 5'' and put around the cockpit floor instead of that teak wood It looks beautiful I bought 1/8'' for the panels ...
by bobfioresi
Oct 23rd, '13, 20:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: walter kaprielian's 31 for sale.
Replies: 1
Views: 1769

walter kaprielian's 31 for sale.

I was just asked to put up this listing of walters boat for sale Asking price is $50,000. It is a 1965 with 210 cummins diesels. I can,t find the hour mater, but I think about 2,000 hours. It is the sportsman model, without a bulkhead. It needs a cleaning and waxing as walter could not do that this ...
by bobfioresi
Oct 5th, '13, 18:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is Bluebeard?
Replies: 20
Views: 15351

Re: Where is Bluebeard?

the blue beard is for sale I've been watching it and starting it and keeping it clean for walters cousin who lives in jersey. I keep an eye on it and kind of know yhe particulars the boat is in its slip at sportsmans dock which is next door to Montauk marine basin.your friend can call me at 631 668 ...
by bobfioresi
Sep 6th, '13, 11:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In memory of Walter Kaprielian
Replies: 158
Views: 501371

SAD NEWS WALTER KAPRIELIANS PASSING

I just received a phone call that one of our own, Walter Kaprielian passed away thurs nite at around 10 pm after a battle with kidney cancer. Walter was at the northeast rendezvous in august and got their in a wheel chair, but he was excited to see his friends. Shortly after that he re-entered the h...
by bobfioresi
Aug 30th, '13, 12:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow Chock
Replies: 20
Views: 6173

Re: Bow Chock

I have a bow chock with the holes on top machine shop friend of mine made me up a dozen s.s. caps tapered to the hole. I used 2 and gave the rest to anyone who needed them on the site. now I can't find the 2 I saved. does anyone have 2 they are not using? i'll try a plumbing supply house but if some...
by bobfioresi
Aug 8th, '13, 12:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 headed south on I-95?
Replies: 9
Views: 3160

Re: B31 headed south on I-95?

carlie; the best to you with your move and new life. I have a friend that moved from Huntington about 10 years ago to Leland n c I think magnolia something approx. 5to10 miles west of Wilmington a good fisherman always fished the south shore he had a 23 'sailfish that he just sold and bought a 19 or...
by bobfioresi
Aug 5th, '13, 14:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Rendezvous Greenport Aug 234
Replies: 24
Views: 21348

Re: 2013 Rendezvous Greenport Aug 234

WOW!!!!!!!! Friday nites feast was outstanding.the food and company was great .the contriburors of the food have my compliments. it was great. Saturdays lobster feast was wonderful. thank you Brewster. the shrimp, mussels,corn clams and lobster were outstanding. I think everyone had a great time and...
by bobfioresi
Jun 30th, '13, 10:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Rendezvous Greenport Aug 234
Replies: 24
Views: 21348

Re: 2013 Rendezvous Greenport Aug 234

anyone wanting to send a picture of an item they wish to donate can fax it to me at -631-668 4064 please call first to alert us that your sending it as the no# is also our home no thanx
by bobfioresi
Jun 29th, '13, 18:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Rendezvous Greenport Aug 234
Replies: 24
Views: 21348

Re: 2013 Rendezvous Greenport Aug 234

tom please m m give me a call lost your no my cell phone went ?????? home no 631 668 4064 I made my res on sat and the girl said I was the 4th boat is that right I made a post again asking for merchandise donations as I only have 4 so far i'll put them on the site soon thanx
by bobfioresi
Jun 29th, '13, 18:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Rendezvous Greenport Aug 234
Replies: 24
Views: 21348

Re: 2013 Rendezvous Greenport Aug 234

I just made my reservation on sat for aug 2%3 and the girl I talked to said i'm the 4th boat registered.SHeawater,BAHIA MOON< PHOENIX< AND ME FRAYED KNOT>The no for reservations is 631 477 2200.please call asap to make your res as it is getting close I will post the gifts that we have very soon so t...
by bobfioresi
Apr 10th, '13, 14:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NORTHEAST RENDEVOUS PRIZ2013
Replies: 8
Views: 4565

Re: NORTHEAST RENDEVOUS PRIZ2013

HI, . IF YOU PLAN ON SENDING SOMETHING TO RAFFLE OFF, YOU CAN SEND IT UPS TO 107 MONROE DR, OR REGULAR USPOSTAL TO PO BOX 1471 .EVERYTHING ELSE IS THE SAME.
by bobfioresi
Apr 7th, '13, 14:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
Replies: 82
Views: 75997

Re: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas

THIS IS FOR BERTRAMP hi. see my note on prizes that you are in charge of trying to get.i saw the idea i just publihed and think its a way to get some more stuff to raffle off i,m not trying to stop your efforts, just increase the monies going to the site i saw it work real good in the community i li...
by bobfioresi
Apr 7th, '13, 13:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NORTHEAST RENDEVOUS PRIZ2013
Replies: 8
Views: 4565

NORTHEAST RENDEVOUS PRIZ2013

ATTENTION ALL GUYS ON THIS SITE AS YOU KNOW, WE NEED RAFFLE ITEMS. LOOK IN YOUR BASEMENT, GARAGE THIS COUNTS FOR ANYTHING THAT WE CAN RAFFLE OFF. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE NEW OR BERTAM:LURES, PENDENTS ROPE AN OLD BOAT PART, YOU NAME IT. ANYTHING DON'T USE OR NEED ANYMORE; WE'LL ASSIGN A NUMBER TO IT A...
by bobfioresi
Mar 18th, '13, 17:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windshield insert
Replies: 22
Views: 10108

Re: Windshield insert

DUG; HI. I had a pulpit go thru my starboard curved plastic winshield If you go ahead and do yours, i'd be interested in the one your replacing if its good thanx bob f FAYED KNOT
by bobfioresi
Jan 17th, '13, 22:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
Replies: 82
Views: 75997

Re: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas

as times are difficult for some of our previous suppliers; not to say we shouldn't still try; how about looking in our garages and bilges and maybe we can come up with ksome of our own stuff to raffle off. i have a set of nice speakers that i'm not using,and i'm sure i can find some othter ;stuff.: ...
by bobfioresi
Jan 14th, '13, 21:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
Replies: 82
Views: 75997

Re: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas

greenport is good for me. it has enough for the ladies, and the brewster splash is wonderful, if he wants to do it, and i think it can go smoothly as we have had experience with yhe location.
by bobfioresi
Jan 9th, '13, 14:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 20 Bahia Mar
Replies: 24
Views: 15030

Re: Bertram 20 Bahia Mar

I may as well get in on the discussion. I have a 20' moppie for sale It has a 305 volvo{chevy?} in it with 1/2 hour on it which was to test it. the transom was redone i don,t know if its wet ,but the hull has been redone with algrip fighting lady yellow. it has a floaton trailer and a redone volvo o...
by bobfioresi
Jan 5th, '13, 14:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 windows and frames and other parts
Replies: 2
Views: 2618

Re: 31 windows and frames and other parts

give me a call when your going to be in the area, lunch is in order thought you relocated back to L I my cell is 631 965 3941 i'm in briny breezes, in one of the CANdominiums
by bobfioresi
Jan 4th, '13, 10:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Curved windows on B31
Replies: 24
Views: 12077

Re: Curved windows on B31

bob thanx for getting back to me I don't need the frames, just the glass
by bobfioresi
Jan 1st, '13, 13:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 windows and frames and other parts
Replies: 2
Views: 2618

31 windows and frames and other parts

I thought it worth while it to remind anyone who changes window frames, glass, plexiglass to fiberglass front and side windows to post it on the site instead of discarding them as someone always needs parts. As a studebaker owner ,i know ,thanx and a happy . heathly 2013 and a great boating season
by bobfioresi
Jan 1st, '13, 13:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Curved windows on B31
Replies: 24
Views: 12077

Re: Curved windows on B31

bob happy new year. saw your post and am interested in the side windows. the guy that hit me also cracked the starboard window but i didn't want to change it one port window is also cracked. if the other guy doesn't want them, i'll take them. i'm in montauk and can pick them up in may as i'm in fla....
by bobfioresi
Dec 28th, '12, 18:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Curved windows on B31
Replies: 24
Views: 12077

Re: Curved windows on B31

i am todays expert replacing the curved window on mt 31 express. unfortunitly , a guy was fishing in the back of his boat and was using downriggers while trolling. we were drifting down stream and he was trolling upstream.i saw him coming but thougt i saw someone at the wheel but it turned out to be...
by bobfioresi
Sep 24th, '12, 17:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 20 or 26 Bertram opinions
Replies: 32
Views: 15311

Re: 20 or 26 Bertram opinions

I have a 20' iguess.sportsman for sale.It has a 305 v8 with 1 hour on it and duo props. when i took it to fla near palm beach , it was great in the intercoastal and ocean. I don't use it up north as i have a 31. this boat fly;s
by bobfioresi
Apr 13th, '12, 14:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deck anchor chocks.
Replies: 5
Views: 6183

deck anchor chocks

I got tired of the rust on the bow deck from the chain and decided to get pretty up their. I bought some shiny 316 chain ,so no more rust. my chain won't go thru the winch so i just wrap it around the anchor and put a rubber bungie around it . I also put 316 sacklels on either end of the chain.
by bobfioresi
Feb 6th, '12, 11:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2012 Northeast Rendezvous, are you interested?
Replies: 45
Views: 16880

2012 rendevous

dug sounds great frayed knot will attend thanx for organizing it
by bobfioresi
Dec 16th, '11, 19:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 23 Sea Craft
Replies: 36
Views: 17188

potter built seacraft

peter a friend of mine has a 23 potter built already done by raybo for sale. it is in oak beach on a trailer and has an evinrude 2 stroke on it and it is beautiful. looks like you know raybo so ask him about chick behringers seacraft he did. maybe he has some info he can help your friend with. happy...
by bobfioresi
Oct 6th, '11, 11:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montauk Bass report
Replies: 39
Views: 16107

striped bass montauk

walter, hammered them on sunday and monday on eels middle of incoming to its heigt better toward the flood.had 3 on sundey a 32" fish a 35lb and a 43lb threw the 43 back in on monday had 4 approx 35lb and 1 45llb threw the 45 and 2 30s back in i'll call you to hook up for sunday or monday bob
by bobfioresi
Aug 23rd, '11, 17:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow chock
Replies: 87
Views: 30089

bow chock

peter i bought a set of bulbs and a set of bulb holders from hi tide sit down the cost is $110.00 per set
by bobfioresi
Aug 13th, '11, 10:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: N E RENDEVOUS
Replies: 2
Views: 2448

N E RENDEVOUS

I,d like to thank both steve kelly BERTRAMP for his work getting the raffle prizes as he made contack with many of the contributors, and also HARV for putting together and getting the beautiful 2011 rendevous TEE SHIRTS thanx again for your help. also like to thank anyone else who helped put it toge...
by bobfioresi
Aug 13th, '11, 10:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE rendevouz - Lamiglas discount coupon
Replies: 2
Views: 2166

ne rendevous

steve hi my apologies for not acknonloging you at the bendevous for your work in putting it together. i kind of got caught up in other things we, charlie and i decided not to rallfle off the 3 rods from lamiglas as the cost would have been 50% of retail and the cheapest rod would have been at 50 app...
by bobfioresi
Jul 31st, '11, 16:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TOM HARTER GGEENPORT FELLA GETTING TENT
Replies: 0
Views: 1728

TOM HARTER GGEENPORT FELLA GETTING TENT

tom please call me at 631 668 4064 thanx bob fioresi
by bobfioresi
Jul 31st, '11, 16:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2011 northeast rendevovs. greenport ny
Replies: 4
Views: 2546

2011 northeast rendevovs. greenport ny

WERE GOING DOWN TO THE WIRE. I called the marina on sat and the girl said we have 16 berts coming and the marine is full. walter told me we are having a get together under the tent on FRIDAY I,LL POST MORE AS I HEAR ANYTHING nite with whomever wishes to come so BRING A DISH OF ANYTHING YOU WISH SO E...