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TailhookTom

Cam: At one time in my former B31's life, she went through the Merrit Yard and the teak monsters attacked the boat. Teak deck and teak covering boards were installed. They were screwed from top and had teak bungs epoxied ( I believe with T88) in place and then sanded smooth and vanished over. By the...

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At least the good lord Richard Bertram knew where to put the steering wheel on the B31 -- well at least on the flybridge models he did!

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What Bob said.....Tailhook has more than 20 gallons of West System in her.

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That inlet sure would cause me to need to change my underwear.

Wow!

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The check is in the mail and I'll respect you in the morning.

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Hueso wrote:Bob:

When you talk about the 38' are you referring to the wide boy version or newer version (II, III, etc.)?

Hueso - the 38 Special was a lot like me, not really big, but heavy, solid and needs a lot of power to get her moving - but you won't feel much as she displaces a lot of water!

Tom

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Brew:

Happy birthday to your sweet girl. Much like many 50 year old girls, she had a few enhancements along the way to keep things "perky." But, she still raises fish, runs like a top and can be driven hard and put away wet....my kinda girl!

Tom

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So, his defense was that he filed for benefits in 2010 and forgot to tell the government he didn't need them anymore when he landed his contract on Wicked Tuna, and we all believe that for how many nanoseconds???? His claim was that he couldn't hold any job because he couldn't stand up straight, cou...

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Yannis:

My master bedroom has 3 closets -- one a walk-in and the other two double door width. Where were my clothes???? In the guest room closet...the one down the hall.

Don't ever wonder why she's an EX

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Mr. Lico, paging Mr. Lico, Bob Lico, there is a Cummins propeller question!!!!

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23 -- same age I like to date.....at 54!!!!

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Thanks Capt. Patrick -- I knew there was a more clear description of what I was trying to say!

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When you cut the new material for stuffing -- note that you really need to cut at angle so that when you wrap around the shaft the ends connect flush -- if you cut them off square the wrap around the pipe will result in something like a Stevie Wonder miter joint. Also, someone correct me if I'm wron...

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I read an article yesterday that said with the new EPA determination on November 30, 2015 that they are cutting back the amount of E85 required to be produced, that there is a plan (since very few vehicles are actually running E85) to increase the amount of ethanol in the vast majority of the gasoli...

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When it comes to my personal safety, the beancounter in me jumps out the window-okay gets shoved out the window, it is kind of the same logic as buying a bulletproof vest or parachute from the lowest cost provider. I like this unit from defender marine -- it is what I put on my pursuit -- my life is...

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Pretty work

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A 19 foot Seacraft and they were possibly headed to the Bahamas -- one more example of the Darwin principle. They had no floatplan, the coast guard has now searched 25,000 square miles, their parents say there are very experienced boaters "who never go far from shore, and are very knowledgeable and ...

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IRGuy wrote:Tom...

Okra is the first step.. but the major question needs to be asked. Do you learned to like grits?

Frank -- I had shrimp and grits last night!

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Geez Harry: I know I constantly border on being banned by the meant team for my transgressions -- but you just about brought a tear to my eye. I couldn't have said it any better than you did. I've been B31less since 2007 and still feel as if each and everyone of you is a brother.....I've got some bu...

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I did a lot of work for them back about 10 years ago.....in two words I can sum up their issues Arrogance, Greed.

That's all.

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Kevin:

It was a steal!

Item Number

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Simrad NSS8 Sport Chartplotter

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$750.00

$750.00

TailhookTom

Ironic timing. I just purchased the StructureScan HD side scan for my NSS8 today. Can't wait to try it out. I loved the NSS8 that I put on my boat last year, that it now has a twin sitting right next to us. Yes, I know it doesn't have all the evo2 bells and whistles, but for $700 at Defender's spri...

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Mike:

Did you compensate for windage and elevation?

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Excellent work!

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mike ohlstein wrote:Paint it black......

An official pronouncement of the mean team.

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mike ohlstein wrote: Ride boldly ride, If you seek for El Dorado.

Down the valley of the shadow!

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Congratulations my friends....so, since you will be busy changing diapers, going to dance recitals, trips to DisneyWorld and all the other fun young parenting things -- where'd you leave the keys to Alchemy? I'll even wash her up after I bloody her decks! I better see this bundle of joy in person......

TailhookTom

Jarrett Bay builds a nice rig. I used to mate on a 50' Willis that was a great sea boat but wasn't the best quality of construction.....too much horsepower and not enough stringers/ribs (it is a stick built boat) nor enough fiberglassing. Boat is gone, the former owner is now looking at 58 Jarrett B...

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Same place a guy thought he could get through on his bike -- he found out he can't outride a cheetah!

Seriously!

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Pretty boat, Mike. Two questions for you -- is that a solas raft forward of the helm, and if memory serves me correctly (keep in mind I did have a fractured skull so stuff prior to 0ctober 2010 is sketchy at times), but the wing you have your ginpole mounted to - I think there were only 3 1/4 20s th...

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I can't find the thread I think John F had maybe someone can point me to it. I am removing old hardware from the bridge and need to fill the holes. I have all the west system stuff from when I did my hatches. Doesn't need to be finish work as eventually I will have the bridge repainted just want to...

TailhookTom

If I'm fishing down in Florida, and want speed......I'm running one of these....http://www.fountainpowerboats.com/Boats/SF_38_TE.html

I couldn't keep up with one of them when I was fishing a 50' diesel Willis down in Morehead City, and that Willis was a hell of a sea boat.

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There is a new GW at my marina (which is one of, if not, the largest GW dealers in New England). It isn't a center console, it is dual console, walk through, bow rider kinda thing. It has a rec room too! No kidding, go down the door in one of the consoles and you find a below deck queen berth! Even ...

TailhookTom

I have no personal knowledge nor personal interest in this boat. It looks pretty in the pix. If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to take a look at it as Old Saybrook is just over the Connecticut river from Old Lyme. Dug, since Alchemy is just about done, this could be your lake boat. Just name it ...

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mike ohlstein wrote:Crazy.

It's got to cost 100K to build one of these engines from parts......

Well Professor, you have to give the beancounters credit where credit is due. Quite the annuity business!!!

Dug, I'm OLD, can I be in the gang too -- even if I do drive a lowly outboard powered center console?

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Hun's old Hatt is back on the market.

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Good LORD!

That's a lotta varnish! And as you said, A LOT of cash!

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Although I've spent the past 30 years making my living as an alleged bean counter, I'm not personally offended. However, I think we are missing some key points here -- back when I got into offshore fishing, I read many articles of a famed rivalry called the Bertram Hatteras Shootout -- they were THE...

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One thing that can get confusing -- some people "converted" a SF to a FBC. My 73 was built as a sportfish and when it went through an extensive refit at the merrit yard, the owner at that point decided to add a solid enclosure, windows and doors to the aft. It was going from a Southern to a Northern...

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John:

I have the Rupp top guns on my center console -- so far I'm the only CC at my marina that hasn't bent a rigger -- the rest of the guys have Taco.....

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Dug wrote:Nice!

I understand completely and I got your message!

I am glad you will be floating soon! I've got a ways to go, but thats ok!

Dug

Dug, when are we going to see some updated pictures? I might have to take a road trip one fo these days and see Alchemy in person!

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i guess you have seen all the research on the farm raised shrimp from the Orient feed with human waste---------nice real nice you got to be kidding me! however 1/2 price of wild from Gulf of Mexico. farm raised Salmon around $ 16.00 and wild about $22.00 a pound. the difference in taste is beyond w...

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First Aid kits are necessary and most of the basic procedures are governed by common sense, but there is really no substitute for structured training. In about a week, I'll mark 35 years in EMS and more calls than I care to remember. NYS requires a recertification of my knowledge and skills every t...

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My S&W classic hunter is much like my Amex card.......I don't leave home without it.

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Mike: That is like a swiss army tool -- just to be safe, I carry two (one time at bandcamp someone dropped one overboard when the shark lunged). I've had to splint broken bones, butterfly cuts that needed stiches, and we all heard the story of the gentleman that had to endure the pain of a flying ga...

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Hi Russ: Anything made by Adventure Marine. I love their design as everything is clearly labeled, neatly organized and, more importanly, task specific. My crew, fortunately, includes my brother-in-law who was an EMT - he found this for me, it's the exact one I have on my boat. http://www.defender.co...

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John Brownlee wrote:Thanks for posting this Steve. I need to contact these guys as they are using several of my copyrighted photos without permission.

Including one with a name familiar to you!

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An odd mix in my head... Two Classic Sportfish and the balance CC's. While I do like CC and think they have a place, I think a comfy ride with some amenities really add to a fishing experience. A place to crash for a few hours during a lull, maybe get out of the weather for abit...enjoy a cup of fr...

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I remember reading a story years ago that the late Jeff Healey was pulled over suspected of driving under the influence. Upon approaching the car, the officer noted that car and occupants had a strong odor of alcohol. When asked if he had been drinking, Healey responded "not a drop, that's why I'm d...

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[/quote] Tom- I read that from someone in the area and I convoluted it into having been in the article. But in fact it wasn't in the article, and probably wasn't true. The captain appears to have been a fairly well known charter guy from the area.[/quote] No worries, I thought I missed somethind and...

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