Back with an old friend....Crows Nest

John F. · Post by **John F.** » Jun 26th, '13, 15:21

Doug Crowther and I ran his B31 Crows Nest up from Annapolis to Charlie's house in Brick and then to Montauk for the 2003 Rendezvous. I was on her for a few runs to AC for the Rendezvous there, caught some YFT on her off NJ, and fished her with Harv, Sy, and John D., and of course Doug in the SJ Shark Tourney. Lots of good times on Crows Nest with lots of good people. Well, Doug has moved inshore, and decided to make me an offer I couldn't refuse...so I didn't. I've regretted selling my Anne E., and now its time to start again with Crows Nest.

She's right at my dock in my backyard. My dock looks so much better. Thanks Doug.

PeterPalmieri · Post by **PeterPalmieri** » Jun 26th, '13, 15:32

John,

That is great news, I am looking forward to more pictures and details of the boat......

You driving up for the rendezvous still?

Pete

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Jun 26th, '13, 15:42

Congratulations John! Give Doug my, (our), best when you talk with him next. And tell him to stop being a stranger on the board...

Charlie J · Post by **Charlie J** » Jun 26th, '13, 17:22

yes, congratulations john

MarkS · Post by **MarkS** » Jun 26th, '13, 18:36

Nice looking boat John!

Bob H. · Post by **Bob H.** » Jun 26th, '13, 19:05

John, Once you have Bertram in your blood you cant get it out..Enjoy the new ride..BH

Harry Babb · Post by **Harry Babb** » Jun 26th, '13, 19:40

Good for you John

And a very good looking ride.....glad to see you back in the saddle

hb

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » Jun 26th, '13, 21:26

Congratulations John!!!

I'm glad to see Crows Nest find a good home & please pass Doug our best wishes!

JohnD

Bertramp · Post by **Bertramp** » Jun 26th, '13, 21:32

Nice ride ...congrats !!

mike ohlstein · Post by **mike ohlstein** » Jun 26th, '13, 22:01

Cool.

Maybe the heaviest engines ever in a B31.

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Jun 26th, '13, 22:15

John

Good luck with her. This is great news that you are back in the game.

BCBertie · Post by **BCBertie** » Jun 26th, '13, 23:03

What a beautiful boat! And she does make you dock look soooo goood…

Cheers!

John

Al · Post by Al » Jun 27th, '13, 05:04

Congrats! It's all about stewardship.

CamB25 · Post by **CamB25** » Jun 27th, '13, 08:56

Congratulations! That boat looks "done"! What are you going to do with all your spare time? How about a shot of the two Bertrams at the dock!

John F. · Post by **John F.** » Jun 27th, '13, 09:25

Thanks. She really needs a good bit of work, but its a great base to start. Mike, yup, those Detroits are huge--and they still run right up to 3000 rpm. I'm hoping that they have a bit of life yet. Anybody need a Murry Brothers Chair?

my other east · Post by **my other east** » Jun 27th, '13, 09:54

Beautiful!!!
time to update your signature...

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Jun 27th, '13, 10:56

Nice to keep them within the family.

I bought mine from Dads long time friend...

Best of luck with her! looks great!

Carl

JP Dalik · Post by **JP Dalik** » Jun 27th, '13, 12:09

Congrats John seems like a nice fit

I'd be interested in that pedestal pm me

Mack · Post by **Mack** » Jun 27th, '13, 17:23

John-
After you and I climbed aboard over the winter I thought she was done for, so I am not going to ask! Glad to see the boat back in the water and headed for better times!

Captain41 · Post by **Captain41** » Jun 30th, '13, 07:30

John - congrats on getting back into the game. She is sharp looking with the dark hull. I look forward to seeing you out on the water.

R/Chris

JohnV8r · Post by **JohnV8r** » Jun 30th, '13, 12:01

She sure looks good in the photo. Can't wait to hear more details and see some pics re what you're doing.

scot · Post by **scot** » Jun 30th, '13, 16:52

Beautiful boat John. Congratulations on getting her to your house.
I really like the color scheme on the boat. That should definitely beautify your dock.

John F. · Post by **John F.** » Jul 1st, '13, 07:47

Fellas-

Thanks. So far, she's gotten cleaned out, interior wipe down, oil changes on both motors, Doug and I had already done new fuel filters, and the raw water pumps are coming out today.

Cam-Here's the 2 Bertram dock shot. I average about 3 quick evening trips (maybe 2 hours) on the B20 a week light tackling for rockfish/stripers. She's a great ride. We've got a place in Lewes, DE for a week, and she's coming with me. Wife gets the beach, and I get the Delaware Bay.

bertram31.com

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