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Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 15:21
by John F.
Doug Crowther and I ran his B31 Crows Nest up from Annapolis to Charlie's house in Brick and then to Montauk for the 2003 Rendezvous. I was on her for a few runs to AC for the Rendezvous there, caught some YFT on her off NJ, and fished her with Harv, Sy, and John D., and of course Doug in the SJ Shark Tourney. Lots of good times on Crows Nest with lots of good people. Well, Doug has moved inshore, and decided to make me an offer I couldn't refuse...so I didn't. I've regretted selling my Anne E., and now its time to start again with Crows Nest.
She's right at my dock in my backyard. My dock looks so much better. Thanks Doug.
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 15:32
by PeterPalmieri
John,
That is great news, I am looking forward to more pictures and details of the boat......
You driving up for the rendezvous still?
Pete
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 15:42
by CaptPatrick
Congratulations John! Give Doug my, (our), best when you talk with him next. And tell him to stop being a stranger on the board...
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 17:22
by Charlie J
yes, congratulations john
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 18:36
by MarkS
Nice looking boat John!
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 19:05
by Bob H.
John, Once you have Bertram in your blood you cant get it out..Enjoy the new ride..BH
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 19:40
by Harry Babb
Good for you John
And a very good looking ride.....glad to see you back in the saddle
hb
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 21:26
by JohnD
Congratulations John!!!
I'm glad to see Crows Nest find a good home & please pass Doug our best wishes!
JohnD
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 21:32
by Bertramp
Nice ride ...congrats !!
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 22:01
by mike ohlstein
Cool.
Maybe the heaviest engines ever in a B31.
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 22:15
by Tony Meola
John
Good luck with her. This is great news that you are back in the game.
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 26th, '13, 23:03
by BCBertie
What a beautiful boat! And she does make you dock look soooo goood…
Cheers!
John
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 27th, '13, 05:04
by Al
Congrats! It's all about stewardship.
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 27th, '13, 08:56
by CamB25
Congratulations! That boat looks "done"! What are you going to do with all your spare time? How about a shot of the two Bertrams at the dock!
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 27th, '13, 09:25
by John F.
Thanks. She really needs a good bit of work, but its a great base to start. Mike, yup, those Detroits are huge--and they still run right up to 3000 rpm. I'm hoping that they have a bit of life yet. Anybody need a Murry Brothers Chair?
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 27th, '13, 09:54
by my other east
Beautiful!!!
time to update your signature...
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 27th, '13, 10:56
by Carl
Nice to keep them within the family.
I bought mine from Dads long time friend...
Best of luck with her! looks great!
Carl
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 27th, '13, 12:09
by JP Dalik
Congrats John seems like a nice fit
I'd be interested in that pedestal pm me
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 27th, '13, 17:23
by Mack
John-
After you and I climbed aboard over the winter I thought she was done for, so I am not going to ask! Glad to see the boat back in the water and headed for better times!
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 30th, '13, 07:30
by Captain41
John - congrats on getting back into the game. She is sharp looking with the dark hull. I look forward to seeing you out on the water.
R/Chris
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 30th, '13, 12:01
by JohnV8r
She sure looks good in the photo. Can't wait to hear more details and see some pics re what you're doing.
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jun 30th, '13, 16:52
by scot
Beautiful boat John. Congratulations on getting her to your house.
I really like the color scheme on the boat. That should definitely beautify your dock.
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Posted: Jul 1st, '13, 07:47
by John F.
Fellas-
Thanks. So far, she's gotten cleaned out, interior wipe down, oil changes on both motors, Doug and I had already done new fuel filters, and the raw water pumps are coming out today.
Cam-Here's the 2 Bertram dock shot. I average about 3 quick evening trips (maybe 2 hours) on the B20 a week light tackling for rockfish/stripers. She's a great ride. We've got a place in Lewes, DE for a week, and she's coming with me. Wife gets the beach, and I get the Delaware Bay.
