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Bruce,
My check for $500.00 is on its way to you. Thanks for keeping up the site and keeping this group together.
Been working on Targeted Species final upgrades- Simrads, Nautical Design leaning post,etc. About a month out and will post pics when done.
Kipp

kipp

Bruce,
Sending my check today. Appreciate your hard work to maintain the site.
Let me know if you don't get it for some reason.
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Travelers decided not to renew for Targeted Species. I had 2 claims, and they made some comments about the age(46 years young) of the boat. Any recommendations on who I should contact to get her insured??? Thanks for any replies. Kipp

kipp

Spent two weekends fishing tournaments out of Port Eads, and looking forward to the NO Invitational this weekend. Great facility,and very accommodating folks running it. Had breakfast with John Burrell who owns High Adventure, the outfitter managing PE. He was fascinated with Targeted Species and is...

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There will never be another UVI, but I can't think of a better way to honor the man we all loved than to have a B31 gathering/tournament at Port Eads. Construction is moving along, and for sure we could have one there next season. If we have it ,one thing is certain. Vic will figure out a way to win...

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Joe,
Welcome aboard. Glad to have another non-traditional 31 to take some heat. At least, you didn't kick the hornets nest, and power with outboards like I did on Targeted Species.
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kipp

Thank you, faithful. Took Targeted Species to my Delta Outboards friday. Will be sporting 300's for the 2012 season.
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kipp

Thanks for the input. Service is not our main issue. We trailer Targeted Species, and the dealer in Port Sulphur is my client. Many of the Venice offshore guides have been running them with NO problems However, will definitely spring for the 6 yr warranty. We are mainly hoping to improve our fuel ec...

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Posted this before the Tsunami made it impossible to get the new 300 Yamaha 4 strokes. Wanted to run this by the group again, now that my local dealer can get 'em. Anyone have experience with, or comments about these engines as replacements for our 250 Etecs. Apologize for bringing up outboards. It ...

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Seems as though Luis is calling for A Gulf Coast B 31 gathering. Any of the faithful interested? I can get a couple of camps,plus mine. Cypress Cove is trying hard to be a more friendly place now that Rene Cross owns it. They would work with us I'm sure. Fall is a great time for fishing offshore of ...

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Thanks Luis. We already have booked airport transfers, and a half day Lisbon tour on Sunday. Should have posted earlier. You obviously have us cajuns (Vic, Andre,Me.....) figured out. Food and drink are our top priority. Would love to take you to dinner Sunday evening. You pick the place. My cell nu...

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Wife and I leaving this Saturday(23rd) for Lisbon. There a few days, and then to Madeira on the 27th for the rest of the week. Any advice on things to do and see.
Thanks, Kipp

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Mike, Don't have to or even need to repower. E-tecs are still under warranty and running strong. Will get more for them, now. Just curious about 4 strokes, since they have become an option for us. And I'm not easy to please. Started offshore fishing in Fountains. Would let us fish, when other boats ...

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Since my son, Capt. Richard, will be chartering "Targeted Species" this season we are considering repowering. No. Not gonna take off the bracket; put the boxes back in and switch to diesels. We are happy with our outboard set up. The 250 E-Tecs have given us 5 good seasons. Stuck with 2 strokes, bec...

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Hate to ask, but what does that make the owner of a B31 center console with outboards?????
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No launch site on the plans I saw? Maybe the trip was a covert Army Op!
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Vic forgot to mention that the archeologist also found the skeleton of a 300 lb blue marlin(minus the bill that hangs in my camp in Venice). That was Targeted Species' first UVI,and the blue(1st on the boat)died in the fight. We debated about bringing it back into Port Eads. Worried about this group...

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Kelly, Congrats! My daughtrd is 26, and grew up fishing. As a child she used to get on the bow of the boat;throw out a dougle tout rigs, and start dancing and singing to"Going to the chapel and I'm gonna get married". Would catch two trout, almost evey cast. Used to drive her 4 yr older brother craz...

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Capt Bone, No handling issues at high speed that our trim tabs can't take care of. Really not a problem. With the new tower giving us a more solid ride, I have an even greater appreciation of the B31 hull. Wish our fuel burn numbers were a little better. That will be the only thing slowing Targeted ...

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Capt Bone, WOT is 35 knots Cruise at 27-28 knots Running fuel burn is a little over one mlie per gallon. Trolling is where you diesel guys do much better. We get right at one mile per gallon trolling. That's the only gripe we have about Targeted Species, and why we have 360 gallon capacity. Gotta pa...

kipp

Andy,
Helm folds down onto fiberglass top.
Bimini folds back into cockpit.
Much better set up than folding forward, like our old top.
Has made trailering alot less stressful.
Good thing, because we may need to trailer T.S. out of the GULF.
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Alberto,
Check out coastalnightlights.com
I ended up using 2 pairs,since my boxes were so big.
Very bright, but we like that for tuna at night.
Email Chris. He is very helpful.
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Harry,
Weather and too much mullet tossing kept Richard at the condo sat night. Sorry I couldn't be there. Had tow vehicle issues on the way back, so she's in the parking lot at Moyer Ford in Foley. Plan to go this weekend to bring her back.
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Color is Awlgrip Ice Blue. Again, Salvadore Duran did an excellent prep and paint job. Thanks John.
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Sterlings Upholstery and Fabrication in New Iberia La. did the tower. The top came off a Contender, and John's buddy Salvadore refinished it,and added spreader and electronic boxes. Used led spreader lights and raelly like em. Much more solid ride,and better visibility with new top and tower. Now ju...

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This link has a slideshow of some pictures of the new work we just completed recently. Copy the link and paste it. It should bring you to a slideshow of the images.

kipp

Carl,
Discovered Kiwi Grip while fishing with Renegade Mike in Cabo. We used it on Targeted Species, and are very pleased. Good product.
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kipp

Wish I could be there tonight. Stuck here in BR. I am coming to OB tom mid afternoon and staying Sun night @ Phoenix on the Bay 1. Towing Targeted Species back to Venice mon am. Call me if any of you will be around Sun pm.cell 225 268-5617
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I'm stuck in Baton Rouge attending a social/charity event at a horse farm here, yahoo. My son, Richard will be navigating Targeted Species between the FloraBama and Phoenix on the Bay 1. Probably won't be in good enough shape to do dinner ,after tossing mullets all day. Will tell him to go by Cobalt...

kipp

Just heard (unofficially) that Deep Water Horizon sank with a whole lot (million of gallons) on board.
Saw one of the rig worker's spouse and her LAWYER on the news earlier.
To quote uncle Vic "somebody is going to loose a trailer over this one"
Kipp

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Finally, got Targeted Species DONE. New top and tower turned out great. She will be making her debut at the Mullet Toss this weekend in OB. My son, Capt Richard is fishing his way over from Venice,now. Good thing he didn't run out to Deepwater Horizon last night. Instead of tuna, might have boarded ...

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Put 2 A6's and an A12 on Targeted Species outboard bracket. Lots of blue light.Draws plenty of bait. Caught our first sword using them last May. No problems so far.
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Randall,
My daughter lives in N.O. She went to the Rosevelt for the New Years Eve dinner at John Besh's(one of the best chefs) new restaurant in the hotel. She said the food was great,and the hotel is fabulous.
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Andy,
Not a bad stop over "point". In fact my wife and I are headed there for the weekend. Is your boat still at the Grand hotel? We are staying in the Spa building that overlooks the marina. Give me a shout, if you need any help or want me to check on her for you.
Happy New Year,
Kipp

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Andy,
Where y'at. Make it to Venice?
Call if you need some help- 225 268-5617.
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Andy,
We use both marinas, but I prefer Venice Marina. Cypress is dead this time of year. I have a camp next to the Venice Inn. Welcome to use it. Targeted Species is still being worked on. Love to make a trip with you. Call me- 225 268-5617 or my son,Richard 225 268-0913
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Matt Took a big leap of faith for me,little over a year ago, to take Targeted Species into the heart of hurricane ravaged Tx on the advive of a blind man. Glad I did. Salvadore does great work at reasonable prices. Had some minor cosmetic issues with the spray rails he built and installed. Told me t...

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Andy, The guy who has the camp next to mine in Venice La. just had Quality Marine Fabricators build a tower for his boat. Impressive work and when he told me how much,I couldn't believe it. He showed me the invoice- was shocked it was so reasonable. However, he's retired and I'm not. That's why I am...

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Scott, Thanks for the compliment. She"ll look better with a new tower. Got a quote of 23k from local shop. Seems high(maybe not by Pipewelders standard) and hoping to beat that. Guess I need to keep reminding myself that this is our FINAL project(for awhile anyway)! John looked at Millenium's websit...

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Boat is at Salvadore's in Bacliff Texas. We have been putting off upgrading our tower for a cpouple seasons now and it is officially time for another project. Being stuck in south LA. gives us all of two options. I have spent plenty of time down in south Fla. working on bigger boats and the amount o...

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Andy, All the blackfin you want,but yellowfin have been spotty. Starting to get some 100lb plus fish on the dock,and good reports getting more consistent. Rest of this month thru Nov. should be good. Slips available at Venice Marina. Let me know and we'll do a meat haul caravan. Harry, Your cell num...

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Got a new phone, and lost your cell number.
Call me about the Tuna trip.
Had some repairs done to Targeted Species in OBA.
Hauling down to Venice this Sun.
Will be raedy to fish anytime, after that.
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Andy,
No fuel at P.E. Sorry
Still not sure where we will head, but will advise.
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Andy, Look forward to meeting you. Call when ya"ll get to OB. My 24 yr old daughter and 19 of her nurse friends will be there,and I'm supposed to take them boat riding friday. However I bet my son and his buddies end up taking them. He had a great trip this past weekend- wahoo,yellowfin,dolphin,2 sw...

kipp

Doug,
Appreciate the info.
What about a Cobalt rendevous thursday evening?
Anyone else interested?
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Doug,
Thanks for the info.
Let me know how ya'll do.
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Andy,
Staying at Phoenix on the Bay2,with a boat slip there.
Look forward to meeting you. I'll be getting there thursday. my cellphone is 225 268-5617. Give me a shout,and thanks.
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Any of the faithful fishing this one? Targeted Species is,and this year we are NOT going to run all the way back to our honeyholes off the river. Our billfishing has been SLOW,and blue water way south. Anybody have any suggestions on where we ought to head out of OB. Any advice would be greatly appr...

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Scot,
Replaced the original tank with a 300 gallon aluminum tank. Added sprayrails, fresh water and AC(only one blower vent though, about the size of clear glass)and painted hull and bottom.
John, nonskid is called Kiwi Grip. Call Willy @ 206 579-4017.
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Doug,
Trailering TS over to OB next thurs. for the tournament. Staying at Phoenix on the BayII. Back to Venice on Mon, after.Will you be around?
Kipp

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