Barbara Jean sold

Russ Pagels · Post by **Russ Pagels** » Jan 1st, '11, 07:07

The new year started off on the right foot for me, The Barbara Jean has been sold. the new owner hails from the Netherlands, and has visited this site in the past.I wish him the best of luck with the boat I've had so much enjoyment with over the last ten years. the new B31 will be ready march first....Russ

John F. · Post by **John F.** » Jan 1st, '11, 07:34

Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing pics of the new B31. We always appreciate progress pictures.

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Jan 1st, '11, 10:12

Russ,
His name wouldn't be Bo?
Bruce

Russ Pagels · Post by **Russ Pagels** » Jan 1st, '11, 10:19

Bruce, his name is Gert.

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Jan 1st, '11, 16:58

Russ..

Where are you in NC?

Dug · Post by **Dug** » Jan 1st, '11, 17:52

Russ,

Congrats!

Is Gert planning to take the boat to Holland?

I lived there for a bit after college. Working for a family friend. Lovely country!

Dug

Russ Pagels · Post by **Russ Pagels** » Jan 2nd, '11, 08:18

IR guy,Pine Knoll Shores,NC. Across the bridge fron Morehead city.
Dug, the boat will be shipped to Holland, his home is there .Russ

Dug · Post by **Dug** » Jan 2nd, '11, 12:18

Where in Holland, do you know?

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Jan 2nd, '11, 14:07

I wonder how many 40 year old Bayliners are shipped overseas???

Good for you Russ and best of luck to Gert!!

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » Jan 2nd, '11, 17:17

Russ,

Congrats on making the sell in this tough market. Let me know when you get the new ride back to NC so I can get you to give me the tour. Look forward to seeing you this spring.

Tommy

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Jan 17th, '11, 17:03

Dug wrote:Where in Holland, do you know?

Gert is in Warmond, NL and owner of VAN LEEST Boat Works there.

He's also our newest member...

Brewster Minton · Post by **Brewster Minton** » Jan 17th, '11, 17:20

Welcome Gert.

wmachovina · Post by **wmachovina** » Jan 17th, '11, 19:54

Years ago,going from Amsterdam to my layover in Den Hague,I saw a 31 tied up in a canal in Holland. THe Dutch know good boats. Heck, Seachele's namesakes Dutch anyways--welkom Gert

MarkS · Post by **MarkS** » Jan 18th, '11, 11:35

Sim,
At night you can't see black smoke. Thats where 40 year old Bayliners go.

Gert van Leest · Post by **Gert van Leest** » Jan 26th, '11, 16:05

Thanks guys the boat will arrive tommorow in Antwerp Belgium , have it put in the water on fryday and power it down to my place ( 10 Hrs )

The bad thing is that is freezing cold up here , but the good thing is the Dutch also know how to brew alchehol !!

Gert van Leest · Post by **Gert van Leest** » Jan 26th, '11, 16:20

I have to say HER ,exuse me guys !!

Russ Pagels · Post by **Russ Pagels** » Jan 26th, '11, 16:33

Gert, make sure that they didn't close the fuel shut off valves for the trip over..Russ

Gert van Leest · Post by **Gert van Leest** » Jan 26th, '11, 16:37

Hi Russ ,

Thanks for telling me , can you tell me how much fuel there is the tank ?

Russ Pagels · Post by **Russ Pagels** » Jan 26th, '11, 17:50

Gert. about 3/4 but fill up before you go and look for a refueling stop along the way. Russ

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » Jan 27th, '11, 09:57

Gert,

Welcome aboard! You've got a new group of boating buddies on this board, so keep us posted on your activities. The Barbara Jean is a fine example of a well-maintained classic, and Russ was an excellent steward of her. Tight lines!

Tommy

Dug · Post by **Dug** » Jan 27th, '11, 10:30

Gert, sounds like a wonderful ride! I lived just outside of Eindhoven for about 8 months. Your country is full of friendly people, and I had a great time there. It was very much a learning experience for me! Enjoy your new boat! She will be very much at home!

Cruise Scheveningen in the summer time!!!! :)

Dug

TailhookTom · Post by **TailhookTom** » Jan 27th, '11, 11:24

Welcome Gert and enjoy the best boat ever built!

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