Boating's "The Best Of All Time" Issue

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Sep 19th, '06, 18:24

We're in it and not only is the Moppie and The 31, but also Bertram31.com. It's the October issue. Walter

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » Sep 20th, '06, 09:28

Thanks for the "heads up" Walter!

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Sep 20th, '06, 13:59

Always ahead of the curve.
Thanks

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Sep 20th, '06, 20:52

Walter

Interesting issue. The 31 by their call is one of the top 5 got to have boats. Tony Meola

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Sep 20th, '06, 22:12

It is. I have yet to meet someone who had one in the past that didn't love it and wish they had kept it. Walter

Capt. DQ · Post by **Capt. DQ** » Sep 20th, '06, 22:20

I'll second that Walter,

I have yet to meet someone who had one in the past that didn't love it and wish they had kept it.

DQ

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Sep 20th, '06, 22:34

Walter

I believe that. We have had ours since 1975 and I only see me getting rid of it until I can no longer get use or pleasure out of it. Tony Meola

clay · Post by **clay** » Sep 21st, '06, 09:34

Walter

I was meeting with my investment mgr. and he wanted to know about a withdrawl I made recently, he started to quiz me about what I used the funds for, I said well Bill I bought a boat its an old boat that needs "Lots of TLC" but it is one of the best and most desirable boats especially for guys my age who have been knocking around boats forever.

He laughed and said "Tell me you bought a Bertram 31 its probably the only boat that I would consider to be a good investment".

Clay

nic · Post by **nic** » Sep 22nd, '06, 20:15

I second that sentiment.

I've owned a lot of boats & driven hundreds more. I was in the boating industry for 25 years and I co-owned a 52ft Ray Hunt Custom Sportfish (built 1971) that was really just a big version of the 31 and of all of them she is the only one to come close to the 31, but our 31 is better. She's a never sell.

Nic

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Sep 22nd, '06, 23:33

I've owned mine for almost 30 years and just recently willed it to someone who doesn't know that I did. I know he'll take good care of it as I can't bring myself to ever think of selling it. It's not a boat anymore, it's family. Walter

SteveM · Post by **SteveM** » Sep 23rd, '06, 11:16

Just read the Boating issue at the barber shop. I'm surprised the top 5 cult boats did not include the boston whaler, or cult classic sea craft. I can see the Donzi 16 and the Aquasport 22; but the Grand Banks and that other boat IMHO are behind the Boston Whaler and Sea Craft in cult-ness and longevity of classic design.

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