Hard to believe...after almost 9 years, Saturday was the last all-day sanding party (of one). Cap is now at 400 and ready for paint, rest of boat is at Worton creek for paint. My hands hurt!
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Milestone Day
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Milestone Day
1963 Bertram 25
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi
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Cam...
Way to go!
I recall meeting you and seeing the boat a couple of years ago when you were in the early stages. I recall your posting a message here a lot later that you were at a low point and frustrated.
The fact that you stuck to it speaks volumes about your determination. Rebuilding a boat seems at times to be an unending and expensive project... and not for the "faint of heart".
Congratulations!
Way to go!
I recall meeting you and seeing the boat a couple of years ago when you were in the early stages. I recall your posting a message here a lot later that you were at a low point and frustrated.
The fact that you stuck to it speaks volumes about your determination. Rebuilding a boat seems at times to be an unending and expensive project... and not for the "faint of heart".
Congratulations!
Frank B
1983 Bertram 33 FBC "Phoenix"
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Trump lied! Washington DC isn't a swamp.. it is a cesspool!
1983 Bertram 33 FBC "Phoenix"
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Trump lied! Washington DC isn't a swamp.. it is a cesspool!
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Joseph Fikentscher
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Great news!
Sea Hunt Triton 207, a step down, but having fun till my next Bertram!
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I can't wait to see the finished result after all these years!!
Rawleigh
1966 FBC 31
1966 FBC 31
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Thanks, guys! Lots more to do, but it's getting there! The big progress factor for me was having a reasonable place to work on the boat. I don't know how folks can do this work in their driveways or under a tarp. I tried it and struggled.
1963 Bertram 25
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi
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I, too, have been following your progress and commend you on your industriousness. As others have said, can't wait to see your finished project!
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PeterPalmieri
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Cam,
Best of luck, been following your progress since the day I joined this crazy board! Looks like we are both coming up on 8 years in November, time flies. Can't wait to see you splash her...
Pete
Best of luck, been following your progress since the day I joined this crazy board! Looks like we are both coming up on 8 years in November, time flies. Can't wait to see you splash her...
Pete
1969 31 Bertram FBC "East Wind" hull #315939
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9 years...you have some will power for sure!
Hope when all is said and done it exceeds your expectations.
Hope when all is said and done it exceeds your expectations.
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Cam,
Its time to go print the name sticker !
Its time to go print the name sticker !
1973 B28 FBC/2007 4LHA STP's - "Phantom Duck" - Hull "BER 00794 1172"
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Cam -
So cool and congratulations on the progress. Soon enough you will be able to enjoy the fruits of ALL of your labor. Awesome.
So cool and congratulations on the progress. Soon enough you will be able to enjoy the fruits of ALL of your labor. Awesome.
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MarkS
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Way to go!
72 Bertram 25 FBC "Razorsharp" Hull #254-1849
Things of quality have no fear of time.
Bondage to spiritual faith faith to great courage courage to liberty liberty to abundance abundance to complacency to apathy to dependence to bondage
Things of quality have no fear of time.
Bondage to spiritual faith faith to great courage courage to liberty liberty to abundance abundance to complacency to apathy to dependence to bondage
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That’s awesome! I have followed you all the way from the old 25-board. Looking forward to cheering the last sprint! Go Cam!
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Tony Meola
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Cam
Great news. I remember when you were ready to throw in the towel.
It will be all worth it.
Great news. I remember when you were ready to throw in the towel.
It will be all worth it.
1975 FBC BERG1467-315
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Cam-
Congrats. Can't wait to see her on the Bay.
John
Congrats. Can't wait to see her on the Bay.
John
1968 B20 Moppie - Hull # 201-937
1969 B31 FBC - Hull # 315-881 (sold)
1977 B31 FBC - Hull # BERG1652M77J (sold)
1969 B31 FBC - Hull # 315-881 (sold)
1977 B31 FBC - Hull # BERG1652M77J (sold)
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Cam, are you sure the center console layout is the right choice? You still have time to change it! 
I admire your willingness to keep on going, to get it just right and even undoing things when you didnt like the direction it was headed. I really look forward to seeing the finished project on the water!
I admire your willingness to keep on going, to get it just right and even undoing things when you didnt like the direction it was headed. I really look forward to seeing the finished project on the water!
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Now that you mention it....I do need an alternate form of propulsion, Maybe a sailing rig and a centerboard set-up?Rocket wrote:Cam, are you sure the center console layout is the right choice? You still have time to change it!
To quote my wife, "GET IT DONE!"
1963 Bertram 25
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi
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scot
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You are my hero. And just think, we had to talk you off the ledge a couple of years back! Now the end is in sight, congratulations.
Scot
1969 Bertram 25 "Roly Poly"
she'll float one of these days.. no really it will :-0
1969 Bertram 25 "Roly Poly"
she'll float one of these days.. no really it will :-0
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Congratulations. It’s going to be a great looking boat.
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MarkS
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Pictures please!
72 Bertram 25 FBC "Razorsharp" Hull #254-1849
Things of quality have no fear of time.
Bondage to spiritual faith faith to great courage courage to liberty liberty to abundance abundance to complacency to apathy to dependence to bondage
Things of quality have no fear of time.
Bondage to spiritual faith faith to great courage courage to liberty liberty to abundance abundance to complacency to apathy to dependence to bondage
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August 2009...
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The only item in this picture that remains after this redesign and overhaul is the shop vac. I still use it every day!
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The only item in this picture that remains after this redesign and overhaul is the shop vac. I still use it every day!
1963 Bertram 25
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi
1973 Boston Whaler 13 - sold!
1998 Scout 172 SF - beach taxi
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