Ridiculously long time lurker, deciding to or not to take the Restoration plunge.

brn2fish · #1 08-24-2021, 11:47 AM

Hey everybody, a 14 year lurker here (seems longer than that though) I am trying to decide if I want to restore my 20 Master Angler properly or send her on her way. I have owned the boat for 22 years now...... and did do a half a&*
resto/updating about 15 years ago, But it really deserves a full restoration... the boat has sat for the last 4 years.. I currently have a 35 Bertram that I am well into in the process of repowering and redoing, Which is a MASSIVE undertaking.. and a 17 ActionCraft that is for inshore/flats fishing so I don't want to have too many irons in the fire, But I cant seem to bring myself to part with my SeaCraft.....and would LOVE to fish her again!..and I know you only come this way once....and I have a very understanding Admiral at home but I'm just not sure about tackling the 2 projects simultaneously.

Life's to short to run an ugly boat!!

Old'sCool · #2 08-24-2021, 12:15 PM

I would like dibs if you part with it. Please IM your phone number, thanks.

uncleboo · #3 08-24-2021, 12:41 PM

Sell it to Old's Cool! You can find another.

Would love to see the Bertram!

brn2fish · #4 08-25-2021, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by uncleboo

Sell it to Old's Cool! You can find another.

Would love to see the Bertram!

LOL finding another one is easier said than done!!

One of these days I will get up some pics of the Bertram for You!

brn2fish · #5 08-25-2021, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Old'sCool

I would like dibs if you part with it. Please IM your phone number, thanks.

I will definitely keep You in mind if I do part with Her, but as of now it looks like I will be keeping the boat

Old'sCool · #6 08-25-2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by brn2fish

I will definitely keep You in mind if I do part with Her, but as of now it looks like I will be keeping the boat

Ok, thanks and I don't blame you.

Xcomunic8d · #7 08-26-2021, 06:26 AM

Welcome brother. I love Bertram’s. My only concern would be time and money.
If budget allows I say go for it. Of course I have an unfinished Seafari 25, kitchen, motorcycle, and wood shop. But life’s defined by unfinished projects.