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by Russ Pagels
Sep 24th, '11, 09:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: up date Barbara Jean
Replies: 19
Views: 4092

up date Barbara Jean

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by Russ Pagels
Sep 3rd, '11, 09:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suzie's Pissed (or not so much) -- Finally Launched!
Replies: 28
Views: 7171

Marshall, all the above and more . Great job, you can be very proud of your work....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Aug 29th, '11, 07:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made it
Replies: 30
Views: 4811

Terry, it worked great, auto start, auto transfer. ran the whole house. A/C hot showers and everything else. If you live around here it realy is a good investment....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Aug 29th, '11, 06:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made it
Replies: 30
Views: 4811

Glad you made it ok Terry, we had power back 1pm sunday..Russ
by Russ Pagels
Aug 26th, '11, 18:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Irene
Replies: 68
Views: 49102

It's here, heavy rain, the wind is picking up,still have power...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Aug 26th, '11, 07:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Irene
Replies: 68
Views: 49102

Hurricane Warning Flood Watch Hazardous Weather Outlook Today: Tropical storm conditions expected, with hurricane conditions possible. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to between 32 and 37 mph. Winds could gust as high ...
by Russ Pagels
Aug 25th, '11, 16:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Portable generator
Replies: 51
Views: 21939

guys, 500 gal propane, good for 10 days after that start hunting for food and shelter...Best of luck to all. hope I can say this God bless...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Aug 25th, '11, 14:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Portable generator
Replies: 51
Views: 21939

Glad I bit the bullit and bought thr 20KW.We will see!!!!
by Russ Pagels
Aug 25th, '11, 11:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Irene
Replies: 68
Views: 49102

Morehead city NC

Hurricane Watch Small Craft Advisory Synopsis...MAJOR HURRICANE IRENE WILL APPROACH FROM THE SOUTH THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK. IRENE WILL MOVE ACROSS CAPE HATTERAS SATURDAY AFTERNOON. A WEAK COLD FRONT WILL MOVE SOUTH THROUGH THE AREA MONDAY AND BECOME STATIONARY JUST TO THE SOUTH. ----------------...
by Russ Pagels
Aug 25th, '11, 10:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Irene
Replies: 68
Views: 49102

Bob I live on a island, 1600 ft. from the ocean, on a canal. It doesn,t get any better than this....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Aug 25th, '11, 08:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Irene
Replies: 68
Views: 49102

Bob, it' tracking the same as Gloria did in 1985, as of the last report it will be going over Babylon. ...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Aug 24th, '11, 13:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Haul or not to haul, what do you think?
Replies: 44
Views: 12192

Dug, make sure that they have pad eyes sunk into the ground .so that the boat can be tied down. first year since 1979 that I don't have a boat in the water. of course it's in a building in New Jersy, hope it's a strong building. good luck to all...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Aug 23rd, '11, 13:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long island earthquake?
Replies: 15
Views: 3540

we had it here on the southern outer banks of NC, place started shakin ,ran out of the house. Who says I'm chicken shit.
by Russ Pagels
Jul 27th, '11, 12:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B-31 Trailer?
Replies: 13
Views: 2867

Tommy, glad to see you back in the Bertram 31 business again. I have had my old boat hauled twice. And I would think that if you were going to move it any more that 100 miles that you would be better off getting a professional mover for the trip. just my 2 cents...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jul 27th, '11, 11:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PLAYPEN
Replies: 14
Views: 3442

Charlie,looking good ,really beautiful. we need more pictures...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jul 24th, '11, 07:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: N.J. survey
Replies: 5
Views: 1046

Thanks guys I have located the original surveyor...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jul 22nd, '11, 14:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: N.J. survey
Replies: 5
Views: 1046

N.J. survey

I am looking for a well respected marine surveyor in the southern New Jersey area. The one I had survey to the boat before buying is unreachable. and I need one to not only monitor the on going progress, but do a completion survey. thanks Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jul 17th, '11, 12:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Boats First Blue Marlin
Replies: 13
Views: 1907

Nice fish congrats!!!!...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jun 17th, '11, 07:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project list
Replies: 76
Views: 28215

Outstanding,JP, she looks absolutely beautiful, now fish her....best of luck....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jun 2nd, '11, 16:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 10th Annual North Carolina Bertram 31 Rendezvous
Replies: 26
Views: 5862

I have an headcount for all intending to join us and am happy to share that we will have one of our largest events ever and a full schedule with the new activity of climbing the Lighthouse at Cape Lookout. Also important is the fact that we have some new people joining us for the first time. Cross W...
by Russ Pagels
May 28th, '11, 07:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project list
Replies: 76
Views: 28215

JP, one fantastic job,outstanding. You must be very proud..keep the pictures coming....Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 25th, '11, 12:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Offshore fuel range
Replies: 14
Views: 2994

Peter you can probably go a little further if you take the babylon cut to the state chanel. you have to idle down the state chanel ,so save on gas. and always it depends on sea conditions...Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 24th, '11, 13:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PLAYPEN
Replies: 16
Views: 3740

Frank I wish, it's the gift that keeps giving. some day. All good things come to those who stand a wait,and wait and wait........Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 24th, '11, 12:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PLAYPEN
Replies: 16
Views: 3740

Charlie,lookin goooood!
by Russ Pagels
May 22nd, '11, 09:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 Capacity
Replies: 30
Views: 9282

Just have enough life vests for when the coast guard boards you...Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 16th, '11, 11:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: used fishing equipment
Replies: 7
Views: 1072

used fishing equipment

Any one have the website of the used fishing equipment company in Fla, or any other one for that matter...Thanks Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 12th, '11, 13:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windshield canvas cover install question
Replies: 24
Views: 9525

Dug,I like Johns idea of snap extenders.Mine had a front cover when I bought it. No fuff gel was used and the frames corroded. I redid them with tuff gel but the damage was alredy done...Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 12th, '11, 11:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windshield canvas cover install question
Replies: 24
Views: 9525

Dug, on my old boat I used 12 I think.If the one you have doesn't fit they only cost about $200.
Peter,In the case of my boat they also stoped the green water from leaking in the windows..Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 2nd, '11, 12:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak deck Maintenance
Replies: 13
Views: 3469

Thank you Capt. Pat....Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 2nd, '11, 11:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Piling caps
Replies: 24
Views: 4272

UV,how about cutting the bottoms off clorox bottles, and nail them on. not to fancy but effective...Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 2nd, '11, 10:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak deck Maintenance
Replies: 13
Views: 3469

Some how I must have missed Capt. Pat's method for cleaning and sealing teak, can any one bring me up to speed. I don't have teak decks just covering boards. now that I think about it I don't even have a boat yet.But soon I hope...Thanks Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 2nd, '11, 10:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Bimini Top
Replies: 14
Views: 3708

Nice top,looks great...Russ
by Russ Pagels
May 1st, '11, 09:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak deck Maintenance
Replies: 13
Views: 3469

Buju,I hear you on the Hatteras GT63,nice boat. If I only had a few extra million Bucks I could have one. the teak product left a gray look to it that I liked, better than oiled which is constant work....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 30th, '11, 12:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Teak deck Maintenance
Replies: 13
Views: 3469

Teak deck Maintenance

PMY magazine had an article in the May issue regarding a product called Yachtshine cleaner and sealer for teak. they endorsed the product. Has any one used this product?....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 27th, '11, 08:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awlgrip vs. Alexseal
Replies: 18
Views: 9538

Mikey,I used Alexseal.the guy biuilding my boat has used all three and likes it the best. the paint job is flawless. time will tell how it holds up. I like Walters idea a write in campaign..Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 26th, '11, 11:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: East Wind - Spring 2011
Replies: 160
Views: 31451

He might not know the difference between a rod holder and the gas fill. it does happen,don't ask me how I know.....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 26th, '11, 10:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project list
Replies: 76
Views: 28215

JP,looking good, very good. I wish that I could do the kind of work that you do..Keep the pictures comming....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 23rd, '11, 08:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finally got to open our Christmas present
Replies: 31
Views: 6026

Neil,very nice. more pictures please...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 20th, '11, 11:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are our N Carolina brothers okay?
Replies: 15
Views: 2340

Tommy, glad your all right .State took a bad hit on this one. We lost power on the island and that was it,see you soon...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 20th, '11, 11:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You can't make this stuff up.. Vol 2
Replies: 12
Views: 2159

Hey Bob, I shop at walmart all the time, and yet I own a B31, where do I fit in?....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 20th, '11, 10:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cellphone /booster/antenna
Replies: 13
Views: 2294

Mikey, I had the same problem with Verizon, could not talk in the house,had to go out side. they put up a new antenna and now I could dump my land line if I wished...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 20th, '11, 09:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You can't make this stuff up.. Vol 2
Replies: 12
Views: 2159

Bob, You have to up load them to photobucket and then down load to the site. at least that's the way I have to do it. mabe someone has a faster way of doing it,...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 18th, '11, 08:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are our N Carolina brothers okay?
Replies: 15
Views: 2340

We did ok,lost electricty for two hours.rain some wind.Newport ,a few miles up rt70 from us did not fair as well....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 15th, '11, 17:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pucker factor-Very high
Replies: 27
Views: 4099

bob,what were you doing out in that weather. If it was a gail you had proper warning. and fire Island inlet sucks from what my freinds that run it every weekend tell me. whats up....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 13th, '11, 11:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project list
Replies: 76
Views: 28215

Jp, the boat is looking real good. that is one large hole. Post some more pictures as the work progresses ...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 9th, '11, 05:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean report # ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1939

Bob, 250 cummins.I am not a speed freak, I want to go fishing in comfort, and safety.most of the time you can run at only run 22 to 25 kts and be comfortable. Or as UV says rocking chair speed...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 8th, '11, 07:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean report # ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1939

Barbara Jean report # ?

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by Russ Pagels
Apr 6th, '11, 09:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Randall, 100S
Replies: 16
Views: 3555

Micky,After making a hard turn I popped off half of the wheel, the wires snaped. the electric fuel pump was located under the left rear jump seat . the seat was held on with two screws. these were removed so when you turned the key and you did't hear the the pump working,I would reach for the copper...
by Russ Pagels
Apr 6th, '11, 07:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Randall, 100S
Replies: 16
Views: 3555

MIcky,Randall I had a 1957 1006,wire spoke wheels that had to be tuned, s/u suide draft oil bath carbs,It had a rag and hard top,it took 5 min to get the rag top up, no fun it the rain,4 seed tranny with electric over drive. my first sports car. it was fun....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 6th, '11, 06:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Batteries Are In
Replies: 25
Views: 4366

Bob, very nice. hope mine comes out half as good...Russ