Early Launch This Year

Brian Davin · Post by **Brian Davin** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:52 pm

Based on my Yacht Clubs launching schedule, I had to launch 4/18. This is the earliest I've been in the water I think. It was a scramble to get the bottom sanded and painted and a coat of wax on prior to launch with all the rainy weather, but I made it. Lot's of small projects to still do this spring while it's at the dock. Perhaps if the weather is good, we might sneak in some early cruising! Brian '90 Bertram 33' FBC Never Say Never Guilford, CT (Homeport) Kinnelon, NJ (Home)

Post by **dougl33** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:17 pm

Good for you Brian. Maybe the weather will finally start to turn now. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

top dog · Post by **top dog** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 3:40 pm

good for you brian, its funny us here in miami fl. take it for granted to be able to use our boats all year round , i am happy that you guys up north truly look foward to your launch date, thats so cool. anyway have a great safe boating season with the family...Pete

sbeer · Post by **sbeer** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:25 pm

I am right behind you Brian. Finally got all the outside done. Going to be launched this week. A little center console came into the dock today with their limit of stripers, that really put me into high gear to get her ready. See you guys out there. Mike

smanni · Post by **smanni** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:13 am

Im still 1.5-2 weeks away and thats after shaving a lot of the non essential project list down. I feel like I wait all winter to get started on the boat - then as I get ready to start - work gets busy and I cant make it down to the boat - then.....its to late - I need to get in the water. Oh well - I got some done - just not all of the cosmetic upgrades I intended.

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:56 am

I'm slowly learning to chill out about how "nice" the boat looks. Everyone enjoys it wheather or not the hull is wicked shiny, or the cockpit is spotless, or the carpet is vacummed perfectly. I'll do my best this year with the cosmetic stuff, and just mostly run the crap out of the boat. It's much more fun! Bill 1988 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. > ~------- [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

smanni · Post by **smanni** » Thu May 10, 2007 11:13 am

thats good - because my cockpit is so beat up it cant be spotless. I am a little crazy about the shiny part. Any boat that is hard fished is tough to keep clean and it has taken me years to accept that - but I keep trying.

Post by **dougl33** » Fri May 11, 2007 4:12 am

I have to admit that I still obsess about the outside. I have always been much less concerned about the inside though. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Sat May 12, 2007 6:59 am

Al & I went in the other day, I took Ticket to Falmouth on Thursday....some kind of foggy once I got into Buzzard's Bay. Always fun to brush up on your radar skills on the shake down cruise ! Check out that Clean & Shiny Nites Off ! [img]http://www.bertram33.com/images/uploads/Nites_Off.jpg[/img] Rick Ticket 85 SF Falmouth, MA

Post by **dougl33** » Sat May 12, 2007 2:57 pm

Well at least we know the new fuel tanks work! Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

photo finish · Post by **photo finish** » Sun May 13, 2007 4:06 am

looks great to see you northerners getting in the water.

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Sun May 13, 2007 8:03 am

It looks really good!

richcatch22 · Post by **richcatch22** » Sun May 13, 2007 1:55 pm

No nice picture like Rick's, but 1 week ahead of schedule pleasant surprise and I am back in as well. Good un-eventful 66 mile shake down run back to montauk. Enjoy...... Capt Rich Catch 22 1989 33 FBC