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The Cats are so sweet . . . there was no screams or unpleasant noises . . . just sweet diesels

Thanks Will have more pics when we finish the trip. And then a lot of fishing to follow. We have to make one exterior change and that is adding a bow rail. We plan to fish at night and anchor up so a bow rail is mandatory. We are looking at other Berts for inspiration.

We have Thanksgiving in Canada but in October as our farm harvest is earlier in the year than in the USA We have looked at a few Berts and their bow rails. Since we plan to fish her on overnight trips, that means anchoring so yes we will be adding a bow rail.

A comfortable cruise is 20 mph and WOT is about 27.7 mph. She planes around 14 mph. The ride was very solid and she doen't pound. It was great to have Ed and Pierre on the trip

I got the files off of the broken camera and with some of the earlier pics, here is a photo story for you about Miss Cécile and the first part of its trip to Pirates Cove, OBX, NC This is an advertisement that appeared in Life magazine . . . 1963 Bertram, 38 ft, 13 were made, this is #11 The boat was owned by Al B. Jr. and was called Spray Daze . . . he spays industrial fire retardants. All was almost compulsive about the boat and spent a small fortune. New 3208 diesels (now has just over 500 hours) and a ton of other new and rebuilt stuff We took it out of the water for the hull survey. The surveyor was John Spencer, a Bertram specialist and I would use him again. The hull was very solid and no issues identified. The Bertram has a relatively deep vee ensuring a comfortable ride. A look forward in the salon shows the dinette layout which seats 4 comfortable. A small galley with fridge, microwave and sink, and hot water. The companion way brings you down to bunks on the ports side, head on the stbd side, and a v-berth at the bow. There is a lot of well thought out storage In the salon there is a couch on the srbd sice, and the electrical panel fore of it. This boat used to have a helm in the salon but after the flybridge enclosure was added, the controls were removed. The interior was totally redone in teak, and in respect of the original interior. These cabinets in the bunk area are a good example of the quality of work. Dovetail joints were used. The bridge area on the flybridge comfortable seats 4 or 5 adults. Seating on the port side is plenty spacious for two. Seating on the stbd side is tighter because the ladder is located there. Two adults can sit there but it is a bit on the tight side. The electronics are outdated, and need to be replaced. The dash behind the wheel is original with new gauges installed. In this pic you can see most of the original dash. The Garmin chart plotter is OK. The auto pilot is really old, as is the radar. Will need an integrated electronics package. The ladder to flybridge is on the stdb side. I will place a set of helm controls between the gunnel and the ladder. The surveyor is looking at the bait freezer. The previous owner was a fishing fanatic and he even painted squid under the hull. “Every little bit helps” This is a pic taken before I bought the boat. After the sale was completed on Thursday, Al the previous owner spent hours with us identify all of the systems (we numbered everything and took lots of notes). For example the boat has 5 tanks for a total of 454 gallons of fuel. This pic shows the values that can be use to transfer fuel between the tanks. A new boat needed a name change. Here it is being applied, with Fubar512 watching. On Friday we bought provisions and get the boat ready for our Saturday departure. Ed Fubar512 is in the cockpit and my son Pierre is sitting in the chair. The engines are 3208 Cats at 375 hp. Less than 600 hours. There is a new 8KW Northern Lights generator The Bertram has two underwater lights and a ton of top-side lights that can light up an acre of water This pic was taken as we tied down the spare shaft. It also had spare props and struts. We left the docs on Saturday and went to fuel up. This is a railway bridge that we crossed under. Less than 2 miles from the fuel docs we caught 8 ft of poly rope that wrapped around the shaft. We easily removed the rope and had the boat back in the water by noon. This is the last pic we took before the camera got broken. Hope you enjoyed the pics and the story.

Hi guys and gals Just looked at the weather forecast (again) and it will be too bumpy for at least the next week or so before I can complete the trip. Will keep everyone informed - - - - - - - - - - - Forecast as of 10:03 am EST on November 18, 2009 S Of Oregon Inlet To Cape Hatteras Nc Out 20 Nm- S Of Cape Hatteras To Ocracoke Inlet Nc Out 20 Nm Including The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- This Afternoon E winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft dominant period 9 seconds. A chance of rain. Tonight Se winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Dominant period 8 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening...then a chance of showers after midnight. Thu Se winds 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms. Thu Night S winds 10 to 15 kt...diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A slight chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers. Fri W winds 10 kt...becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A slight chance of showers. Fri Night N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Sat NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers. Sun NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of showers. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

Many many thanks from Canada The pics were thoughtfully taken, providing a wide range of vessels, and some great detail shots

I saw a 37 Spencer being built 18 months ago A truly great fishing express

Incredible A mezannine on the flybridge of that last sport fisher Wowwwwwwww

absolutely terrific range of boats . . . thanks for the pics

Just love those old classic sport fishers with all of the wood

Ludicrous You must have work out 3 pairs of shoes walking the docks to take all of these fabulous pictures THANK YOU

I love the 38ft canyon runner but can not imagine how anyone would buy a boat where the captain sits on a bar stool Thanks for all the great pics

A kick-butt boat wowwwwwwwwwwwwww

Wowwwww That is great access to the wiring and electronics

Wowwwwww They sure packed a lot of features in that Invincible express

Hi Thanks for including the price sheets . . . MRSP and asking is nice The jump in price from 30isf to 35ish is quite incredible The show was indoors and with all that crome and shine I would need to wear 2 pairs of sun glasses

I just can't believe how the go fast boats have changed in the last 10 to 15 years . . . those boats used to belong to professional racers . . . now many people can own one Quite incredible

Question The second pic shows what I think is a wooden stick under the hatch What was the stick for ?

Wondering Is the trend to increasingly flared smaller size CCs? My guess is that they will be a lot drier but it seems that the bows are less friendly to fishing Also, the quality seems to be increasing Thanks for the pics

Those boats are well equipped . . . probably have all of the options . . . I would add hip pads / arm rests so that the passengers do not slide around in bumpy weather . . . it would make my trip more comfortable Again, great pics THANKS

The 31 Contender is great . . . I would have difficulty climbing in and out to use the head . . . but otherwise that is a really nice go fast CC . . . would love to take a ride in one Thanks for posting

Wowwwwww The start of the eye candy and I am already drooling Your pics solved a problem re anchor and rode storage . . . the Contender solution is great and I plan to implement it in my new 1963 Bertram Wish I could take pics like you do . . . makes me feel like I was there . . . without the sore feet

Thanks Hoping to get her down next weekend around the 21st . . . waiting for a window in the weather

Talked to one of the ladies at the marina in Ocean City She said that one rope was a little frayed and they replaced it We have the boat at Sunshine Marina which is very small and well protected . . . she said there was no damage at their marina You are going to have to come down to Pirates Cove