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by Tony Meola
Oct 22nd, '08, 22:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Omar and my bertram
Replies: 13
Views: 4396

Tim

It is like loosing one of the family. Sorry to hear about the loss. Hang in there.
by Tony Meola
Oct 19th, '08, 21:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just had to share this one
Replies: 5
Views: 1965

Ok, this guy was one sick puppy to have this put on his tombstone. He must have been one fun person to be drinking with.
by Tony Meola
Oct 19th, '08, 21:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bertram rollover question
Replies: 20
Views: 10308

Gary Like all the guys have said, no worry on these boats. The 31 or the 28. I believe the 28 snaps on a role when drifting in a beam sea, but never heard of one rolling over unless like Walter said, a tower was added. We have had our 31 for 33 years. We have run Barnegat Inlet in the old days when ...
by Tony Meola
Oct 14th, '08, 21:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cockpit re do
Replies: 22
Views: 5251

Randall

Do you hire out? Really nice. It looks like a brand new cockpit that has never been used.
by Tony Meola
Oct 12th, '08, 21:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad Day
Replies: 5
Views: 1426

Real shame. Hopefully it will float again one day and not wind up subject to a chain saw.
by Tony Meola
Oct 10th, '08, 21:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos from Carl @ Elite
Replies: 37
Views: 9613

J

I know some of the crew will get upset, but the older Blackfins were great boats.
by Tony Meola
Oct 10th, '08, 21:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad Day
Replies: 5
Views: 1426

Scot

Thats a tough one. Looks like a real mess down there. Were all those boats on dry land and they blew over or did the storm surge take them there?
by Tony Meola
Oct 9th, '08, 21:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos from Carl @ Elite
Replies: 37
Views: 9613

Hey, isn't that Mako hanging from a Blackfin. Well at least your father has now come to realization and owns as UV would say the Best Boat ever built.
by Tony Meola
Oct 8th, '08, 20:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos from Carl @ Elite
Replies: 37
Views: 9613

This one is going to be a head turner. Really nice. Lots of luck.
by Tony Meola
Oct 5th, '08, 21:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rare Bertram on Ebay....
Replies: 27
Views: 7797

Kurt

Take a look at Boatdiesel.com. They have a post on 25 that looks pretty nice. Probably just what you would want to do to one.
by Tony Meola
Oct 5th, '08, 21:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have to ask another dumb question...
Replies: 20
Views: 4378

[The last that I heard he was training bird dogs.......... ]


I am sure that that's the same as being abducted by aliens.[/quote]
by Tony Meola
Oct 1st, '08, 20:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: underwater metal anti fouling
Replies: 10
Views: 2456

Giff

That's helpgull. Thanks.
by Tony Meola
Oct 1st, '08, 20:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rare Bertram on Ebay....
Replies: 27
Views: 7797

Randall

I have some 8 tracks laying around the basement if you want them. I will let them go cheap. Might even have an old ampex player/recorder.

Talk about rough shape. Tough to say but I don't think its a Bertram either.
by Tony Meola
Sep 30th, '08, 21:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tarp Size for Cover 31
Replies: 20
Views: 10477

Price wise canvas is the only way to go. I would guess for a 31 with no tower or hardtop, in NJ would be close $900 maybe even $1000. I have had my canvas 8 years now. More than paid for itself. Cash is short, you can shrink wrap it. Its better than a blue tarp. If you do buy a blue tarp, don't go f...
by Tony Meola
Sep 30th, '08, 21:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: underwater metal anti fouling
Replies: 10
Views: 2456

Giff

Did you strip the interprotect off before using the Propspped.
by Tony Meola
Sep 26th, '08, 20:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 39
Views: 17360

Harv

Arlene and I will keep you in our prayers. I am really sorry. Loosing a parent is a difficult thing.
by Tony Meola
Sep 24th, '08, 20:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For JK (Sea Nile)
Replies: 2
Views: 1773

JK

Sorry thought it was you. I guess I remembered the pics of your boat behind the body shop. I am sure then that it is Joe. I actually felt bad for the guy. He seemed more interested in talking about my 31 than the generator he was buying.
by Tony Meola
Sep 23rd, '08, 20:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repowering my boat
Replies: 42
Views: 18378

The $10,000 wasn't the only reason I went with Cummins. Like Dug said it was a service issue. In Forked River, the Yanmar dealer's reputation was lacking while the Cummins dealer has one of the best reps around. So I went Cummins. Now the Cummins Rep is also a Yanmar dealer as of 4 weeks ago. I thin...
by Tony Meola
Sep 23rd, '08, 20:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rudder Bearings
Replies: 23
Views: 5534

Since we ae on the subject of bearings, what about using the bearings I see that actually don't have a ball bearing in them. Its just a bronze tube that has a flange on the bottom. I see them listed as rudder bearings? Any advantages or disadvantages.?
by Tony Meola
Sep 23rd, '08, 20:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sear Girt, what to do?
Replies: 6
Views: 2635

Craig Plenty of Marinas in Forked River but no Party Boats. For that you need to head to Barnegat Light. Unfortunately I am not in the water or I would offer you a trip. I am in the middle of my repower. For good Sea Food go to the Shark Fin Inn. I know the owners. Great people. For Italian go to Gi...
by Tony Meola
Sep 22nd, '08, 21:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For JK (Sea Nile)
Replies: 2
Views: 1773

For JK (Sea Nile)

JK I am pretty sure I met the former owner of the Sea Nile over the weekend. I was working on my repower and he was in the yard looking to buy a used commercial generator from the shop. He started talking to me, and telling me about the 31 he sold. I got the impression from talking to him he wished ...
by Tony Meola
Sep 22nd, '08, 20:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repowering my boat
Replies: 42
Views: 18378

Bill I am in the middle of a repower right now. I am putting the 270 remans in. We upped the shaft to 1.5" and I used the old struts, just had them bored out. The installation is not that much more difficult. The differance besides about $10,000 between the engines is the fact that the Yanmar exhaus...
by Tony Meola
Sep 21st, '08, 21:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black Sheep bad news
Replies: 29
Views: 9620

Mike

Sorry to hear about your boat. But I agree with the others. First find out how bad it really is then take it from there. They are tough little boats plus if you want to stay in the game, there are still a lot of them around.
by Tony Meola
Sep 18th, '08, 21:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you know this 31
Replies: 19
Views: 10328

Actually, suprised she is the only boat there. I figured where there is one there would be 10 all piled up on each other. This one must of had a fun trip on its own.
by Tony Meola
Sep 18th, '08, 21:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2008 Site Fundraiser
Replies: 33
Views: 13426

Capt. Pat

I know you have helped me out a couple times and like everyone else, I really appreciate the advice. Hopefully you will be able to continue this site for many years to come and we can all continue to help you in any way possible.
by Tony Meola
Sep 17th, '08, 20:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you know this 31
Replies: 19
Views: 10328

Hopefully someone will use common sense if it is not damaged. I bet a trailer and a Crane or maybe some 6x6's and jacks and that can be moved in about an hour. Hate to see her ruined.
by Tony Meola
Sep 17th, '08, 20:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Major White Marlin bite-OC M.D.
Replies: 15
Views: 2688

It's what dreams are made of. Nice job.
by Tony Meola
Sep 17th, '08, 20:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: good presription sungalsses?
Replies: 11
Views: 3111

I have Costa Del Mar. I need prescriptions also. Its tough finding a local eye glass shop that handles them. If you can ge who ever you go to for your regular glasses to give you all the specs, i.e. center of the lens measurement etc. Costa will make them up.
by Tony Meola
Sep 15th, '08, 20:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ike Update
Replies: 37
Views: 16909

Big relief. Sorry about the house, but heck, its something you can always rebuild even if it takes some time.
by Tony Meola
Sep 11th, '08, 21:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery Cancelled
Replies: 18
Views: 6961

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9oQ_efswvo

Harv

This one is for you.
by Tony Meola
Sep 9th, '08, 20:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery Cancelled
Replies: 18
Views: 6961

Harv

As I think about it, telling this group about your tongue might not have been the wise thing to do. You will never live this one down.
by Tony Meola
Sep 9th, '08, 20:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgery Cancelled
Replies: 18
Views: 6961

Harv Being in the business I am in and having thousands of employees compain to me about our medical benefits, I thought I had heard it all when it came to reasons why a surgery did not come off but this is a new one on me. Lets see how the Insurance Company handles this one. Good luck, and I am sor...
by Tony Meola
Sep 7th, '08, 20:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Under the knife
Replies: 34
Views: 14023

Harv

Good luck with the surgery. I am sure it will make a big differance in how you feel.
by Tony Meola
Sep 5th, '08, 20:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FISHING
Replies: 10
Views: 2405

62lbs is a real nice fish. You don't see them that size too often.
by Tony Meola
Sep 1st, '08, 21:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FISHING
Replies: 10
Views: 2405

Kevin

I bet closer to 65. Looks about the size of one we caught in Grand Caymen that tipped the scales at 64lbs.
by Tony Meola
Aug 28th, '08, 22:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repowering with outboards
Replies: 26
Views: 7221

Capt. Pat

It looks like its running flatter. I bet it runs real sweet when he winds up those outboards.
by Tony Meola
Aug 28th, '08, 20:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repowering with outboards
Replies: 26
Views: 7221

Kipp

That's pretty cool looking. Does it run flatter than the inboards or is the bow still up when you are running?
by Tony Meola
Aug 27th, '08, 20:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bonsai - and yes she is a Bertram 31
Replies: 24
Views: 10480

Interesting. This one definintely needs air conditioning. I assume the steering is in the original position. How does it handle with all the extra structure?
by Tony Meola
Aug 26th, '08, 21:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birthday Boys
Replies: 49
Views: 17245

Walter & Capt. Pat

Look at it this way,

"The older you get the better you were."

Now if that was only true
by Tony Meola
Aug 26th, '08, 20:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birthday Boys
Replies: 49
Views: 17245

What, no capricorns out there. 1/10/51
by Tony Meola
Aug 26th, '08, 20:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Cranston wanted a black marlin
Replies: 24
Views: 6192

Nice John. Not an easy feat by any means. Congratulations.
by Tony Meola
Aug 19th, '08, 22:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: b28 motors
Replies: 2
Views: 1561

Matt

Are they originals? Depending on the demand and how desperate you are it could be almost any number. I sold a pair of big blocks out of a 75 31 FBC and got $1200 for the pair with Transmissions. I was happy to just get rid of them. Otherwise it would have been off to the junk yard.
by Tony Meola
Aug 18th, '08, 21:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pod drives
Replies: 20
Views: 4087

Sim The average depth in Barnegat Bay is probably 6 feet. Unfortunately I have to cross the bay to get outside. It gets better, years ago we got hung up in the channel in the Forked River during an extreme low tide. While you wouldn't do any damage in the river, you just come to realize you never kn...
by Tony Meola
Aug 17th, '08, 22:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pod drives
Replies: 20
Views: 4087

John

I don't know how they are going to hold up in areas that are shallow. Since you don't have to navigate Barnegat Bay you have no worries. I bet one of those on that bay will be high and dry about 50% of the time.

Drawing only 3 feet of water makes me nervous at times.
by Tony Meola
Aug 17th, '08, 22:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat
Replies: 8
Views: 2116

Greg I have been around, I am on hold until John get the exhaust set up. Once that's done I will be running my new bonding strap, painting the bilge and then trying to figure out how I want to rewire the engines. I was there Saturday morning for about an hour going over a couple of things with John....
by Tony Meola
Aug 17th, '08, 22:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat
Replies: 8
Views: 2116

Greg Stainless underwater mixed with the bronze strut or any other fitting is disaster waiting to happen. If you have time, go over to the bolt bin in the industrial park over in Forked River. He should have the long bolts you need. His entrance is in the back. He is to the left of the Marble and Gr...
by Tony Meola
Aug 7th, '08, 22:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bonding through hull fittings
Replies: 3
Views: 1712

John This is from the tip section: "The primary strip should be copper at least 26 gauge in thickness and 1" in width. " That would be the .22 thikness which is what they had when I ordered mine not the heavier one they have now. I would think the heavier one might be harder to work with when making...
by Tony Meola
Aug 7th, '08, 22:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fighting chairs
Replies: 1
Views: 1043

Tom A fishing chairs were an option. They usually had two of them. They really are not fighting chairs. They had plastic gimbels and usually had a hook and eye screwed into the deck to hold them in place. Mine were made by Pompenette. By the way, how is the project moving along? If you are worried a...
by Tony Meola
Aug 6th, '08, 21:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bonding through hull fittings
Replies: 3
Views: 1712

John

If you need the copper bonding strap, try www.gacopper.com. In June before the price increase they had the best price I could find on the internet.
by Tony Meola
Aug 4th, '08, 21:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: termites
Replies: 2
Views: 1178

John

I would think that on a boat it would be pretty easy to spray down every thing yourself as long as you are carefull. Try going on line to Epest supply. They sell all kinds of things for termites, including the Boric Acid treatment which would be a little safer than chemicals.

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