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  2. Pics of Miss Cecile

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

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    WONDERFUL!

    Thanks for taking the time to post these images.

    Now that the name is on don't change anything else on that boat! :D

    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.

  3. Pics of Miss Cecile

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    Gus. You are one lucky man. Count your blessing this Thanksgiving. Side note-Do you celebrate Thanksgiving since your "from" Canada? That is one beautiful boat though man.

    The only thing I think I would do to it would be update the electronics and put a HUGE bow rail that goes down to the middle of the boat.

    Good luck in all your endeavors!

    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.

  4. Pics of Miss Cecile

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    Gus - she's a real beauty. Congrats! Thanks for posting up the 1st pics underway. Nice you could do the maiden voyage w/ your son (& Fubar). How was the ride & perf.? Here's to many years of enjoyment for you. :1992_beer_cheer:

    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

  5. Pics of Miss Cecile

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    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

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    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

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    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.

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    The Bertram has a relatively deep vee ensuring a comfortable ride.

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    The bridge area on the flybridge comfortable seats 4 or 5 adults. Seating on the port side is plenty spacious for two.

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    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.

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    The electronics are outdated, and need to be replaced. The dash behind the wheel is original with new gauges installed.

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    In this pic you can see most of the original dash.

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    The Garmin chart plotter is OK. The auto pilot is really old, as is the radar. Will need an integrated electronics package.

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    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.

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    The previous owner was a fishing fanatic and he even painted squid under the hull. “Every little bit helps”

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    This is a pic taken before I bought the boat.

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    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.

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    A new boat needed a name change. Here it is being applied, with Fubar512 watching.

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    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.

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    The engines are 3208 Cats at 375 hp. Less than 600 hours.

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    There is a new 8KW Northern Lights generator

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    The Bertram has two underwater lights and a ton of top-side lights that can light up an acre of water

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    This pic was taken as we tied down the spare shaft. It also had spare props and struts.

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    We left the docs on Saturday and went to fuel up. This is a railway bridge that we crossed under.

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    Less than 2 miles from the fuel docs we caught 8 ft of poly rope that wrapped around the shaft.

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    We easily removed the rope and had the boat back in the water by noon.

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    This is the last pic we took before the camera got broken.

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    Hope you enjoyed the pics and the story.

  6. Miss Cecile (Miss-Be-Haven)

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    Hi guys and gals

    Just looked at the weather forecast (again) :753_hammer_hitting_head: and it will be too bumpy for at least the next week or so before I can complete the trip.

    Will keep everyone informed :)

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    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.

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