My first boat

CHolgerson · Post by **CHolgerson** » Sep 26th, '11, 18:09

I have purchased my first boat and am hoping to pick her up this weekend. Ever since my father retired and took the B31 south I have been saving my money and searching for a boat of my own. Eventhough deep in my heart I wanted Priceless to be passed on to me my old man is far from ready to pass on the reigns. She is not a Bertram but I hope she treats me as well as the Bahia Mar has treated my father. I will continue lurking on the site and I may try and cheat and ask questions about my new toy. I attached the link so you guys can take a peak and yell at me : ) Thanks for your future support.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1987/Bl ... ted-States

Chris Holgerson

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Sep 26th, '11, 18:27

I have always liked the look of those. The interior looks very nice and would be very comfortable for the long weekend. Never been on one though. Congrats. She looks real clean. Let us know how the shake down cruise goes.

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Sep 26th, '11, 18:50

No one is a greater B-31 fan/advocate than me. You did good. That is a beautiful boat that looks well maintained. Congratulations and welcome to the waters of the North fork, Gardners Bay, Montauk and Block Island Sound!

Harry Babb · Post by **Harry Babb** » Sep 26th, '11, 19:33

Absolutely beautiful, Chris

I can only how proud and happy you are....

hb

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Sep 26th, '11, 21:54

Very nice Chris. Lots of luck.

You may want to chase down BlackFin Mike. He has posted here in the past. He just jumped ship from the Blackfin Website and started his own. He can probably help you with any information that can not be answered on this board.

mike ohlstein · Post by **mike ohlstein** » Sep 26th, '11, 23:17

Looks like a steal. Congrats!

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Sep 27th, '11, 06:30

Lotta boat for the money if the iron's good, sure looks clean.

UV

Charlie J · Post by **Charlie J** » Sep 27th, '11, 06:51

best of luck with her chris

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Sep 27th, '11, 07:40

Only thing I'm yelling is "Congratulations" That's one quality boat with some awesome lines!! Kind of reminds me of another boat brand and model I have seen around...

...and don't lurk, just join in!! Its also not cheating to ask questions about anything here, lots of experience, wisdom, great insight and fabulous bunch of people that are more then willing to share great information and ideas. If it was "just about 31 Bertrams" I would have lost interest a long time ago.

Welcome and Congrads again!!

Carl

Dug · Post by **Dug** » Sep 27th, '11, 07:41

Chris! Great boat! She looks beautiful! Very cool! Where are you planning to keep her?

It'll be good to see you on the water!

Dug

bob lico · Post by **bob lico** » Sep 27th, '11, 07:55

chris i work on almost the same boat .1987 blackfin with twin 3126 cats 385hp . at first she would not "hook up" we removed 3208 cats at 320hp and two thousand pounds and the new set up was maybe two knots better not much for adding hp. and removing two thousand pounds with gears. i went to my guy and built a set of props on 13/4" shafts and the boat flys, unbelievable differance.name of boat is "seven seas" runs 32 knots perfectly trim out without tabs. i don`t care about the extra bridge room but the carolina flare at the bow makes better in heads seas no doubt about it.

jspiezio · Post by **jspiezio** » Sep 27th, '11, 08:41

Chris- with those engines in her she will ride better than just about any boat you have ever been on. You will feel nary a thing.

Best of luck with her, really a sweet sweet boat.

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Sep 27th, '11, 09:29

That's a heck of a boat for the money. Best of luck!

CHolgerson · Post by **CHolgerson** » Sep 27th, '11, 14:51

Thank you to everyone for the quick replies and congrats. I am very excited and am looking forward to making her mine. I will be keeping her in Center Moriches for the rest of the fishing season and then will be moving her to Lindenhurst behind my father in laws house for the winter.

Bob I am very interested in the specs on those custom props you are talking about. I was hoping for a 30knot cruise with the 420hp cats, being that I am used to that kind of speed with the bertram. I am sure the fuel burn will not be the same though.

Chris

MarkS · Post by **MarkS** » Sep 27th, '11, 15:15

That is one sweet Blackfin! You have nothing to be unhappy about there!

Fished many times on that exact boat in Cabo "The Dreamweaver" it is an awesome boat.

Enjoy your new life!!!

http://www.dreamweaversportfishing.com/cat125.html

Mark

TailhookTom · Post by **TailhookTom** » Sep 27th, '11, 15:37

Congratulations Chris -- that is one sweet looking boat and a heck of a lot of boat for the money!

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