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Charlie · Post by **Charlie** » Apr 17th, '10, 21:25

Just got the bill of sale for Happy Hour. It was the old Morning Sun Doc bought from a tool who used it for a Lobster Boat. Original pics are on the www.bertramrendezvous.com .
Capt. Pat helped Doc get it the Rendezvous that year.
Doc has done some restoration on her. This 31 is one of the very few Moppies ever made. The Lobster Boat tool added a pilot house; but you can still see the original windscreen and forward bulkhead locations. Not sure if it is worth a complete resto. Story is it was a boat owned by Bertram himself once upon a time. Now to find the proof if possible.

I would post a few newer pics; but never learned how.

Charlie · Post by **Charlie** » Apr 17th, '10, 21:27

Oh I almost forgot.

Thanks Doc I will give her a good home.

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Apr 17th, '10, 21:31

Charlie- How is Doc? We haven't heard from him on the site for a long time. Walter

Charlie · Post by **Charlie** » Apr 17th, '10, 21:49

Pat and I visited with Doc and Nancy in the Keys in February. Both are fine. Their place has just been expanded and it truly beautiful. Plenty of room for the grand kids. I could live there year round and never again visit NJ. doc's Extra Dry is docked near by and keeping him busy.
Doc is the unofficial mayor, project manager, overseer, designer and general worry wart for the complex expansion. This has kept him happy and his efforts are simply marvelous.
Pat and I love to visit with Doc and Nancy. This year Doc and I finished off a pitcher of Margaritas while riding the golf cart around the joint. Don't think they site you for DUI on a golf cart in OR. Buy then again we did not run over any cops, Doc was driving.

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Apr 17th, '10, 22:12

Glad to hear Doc is well and living the good life in the Keys. Is he down there full time now? Congratulations on the 31. I searched for it's picture in the recent Rendezvous photos but couldn't find one. I've heard a lot about it's Lobsterization and am very curious about what it looks like. Do you have some sort of restoration in mind?

John F. · Post by **John F.** » Apr 18th, '10, 07:21

Finally got a 31...'bout time. Happy to hear Doc is well. So, what does that make--2 Berts, a Shammy....

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Apr 18th, '10, 10:42

Doc lives 3 houses down from my brothers summer place in Ocean City(small world) and every year I go up there, Docs out on the skiff fishing in the am and enjoying the sunset and drinks on the deck in the pm.

Life don't get much better than that.

If your readin Doc I should be by early summer on the race tour.
Listen for the horns of the Freightliner, the rig should just about block the roadway.

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Apr 18th, '10, 10:46

Charlie...

It looks like someone hacked the link you have above.. it takes me to the site of a company that sells material distribution stuff.

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Apr 18th, '10, 14:58

Did that to me yesterday. The only way to get to the site is to start from scratch and type it in.

Bob H. · Post by **Bob H.** » Apr 18th, '10, 15:39

Charlie, Congrats on new to you Bertram...went to the rendevous site and didnt see Happy Hour, Did see a sweet Bahia Mar, picture #97 on the 09 link. Anyone know any info on this 31? Love to see more pics..BH

Charlie J · Post by **Charlie J** » Apr 18th, '10, 16:08

congradulations charlie
bob theres a pic of docs, charlie boat on the 04 event

Bob H. · Post by **Bob H.** » Apr 18th, '10, 19:02

A B 31 must make for one bad a** lobster boat...Still love my 4 girls in the fightn lady yellow..Thanks for rendevous link Charlie..BH

AndreF · Post by **AndreF** » Apr 18th, '10, 19:18

Congrats Charlie !
Been to Doc's place and to Montauk, boat show, Panama & Port Eads w/him. He's the happiest man I know. Good for him.
Makes me smile thinking of him.........

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Apr 18th, '10, 19:29

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Apr 18th, '10, 20:03

Capn Pat found it but it is #113 of 116 Pics. in 2004.

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