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Tom, that is leaving west harbor on Fishers, and you must leave the red bouy to port. North Dumpling is to starboard.

Mark, I agree, very special. I can only imagine. Come ride next summer. Please. Thinking of you guys!!!! Olivia will snuggle tonight I am sure!

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Steve, Yes, we are a family. It has always amazed me. Patrick is smiling. Bruce continues to be awesome. Our brotherhood, though different, is still here strong. Bruce swimming out brought tears to my eyes. Thank you to all my friends here, for being here, being friends, supporting me and each other...

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Pete, I could not of said it better myself. We all get but one go around and we've got to enjoy the people in our lives and experiences we can create to the fullest extent while we can.

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It ain't over till the fat lady sings as they say and I'm not sure if she's on stage yet… Thanks for the compliments guys. Bob if you want to meet up before I take her back or when I take her back it be great to meet you. And to see Dalmatian!

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Yep, that was me!!! LOL! Beautiful up there on the river! Carl, that was my issue. No local places to haul so I needed to get on it as I am not a customer and as such come last. So I needed to be proactive. So I am out and so is the sun! Yannis, send her over, we could have some fun!!! Oh and send a...

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Alchemy is out at least for the weekend, which is now looking like a complete overreaction... But insurance pays half the haul, so I figure its cheap insurance anyway...

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Neither do I.

Alchemy is coming out tomorrow. I am running her a ways up the CT river to the Chester Marina. I think better safe than sorry...

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Gif! It was great to see you too, and a wonderful surprise!! Guys, as of the Newport show, Bertram has 9 boats on order. I don't know if that is good or not, but its a start. This boat was built for the new owner and is going to be calling the Med home. For the Med I believe this boat is set up perf...

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Mike! LOL! Thanks. So the anchor is now safety wired. That got done before I brought her home from Newport. I guess I took that shot before she left. In addition I have a neat little piece of rope that ties the anchor shaft down to the front of the anchor chock now. Much better! And I'll work on the...

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Cam, Dimensionally the door is effectively the exact same as the one I had before. Amusingly it fits with one rub spot that will be fixed this winter (by sanding the boat, not the door, LOL!). The hardware is the off the shelf perko. Does the job. Carl, you are spot on relative to it being welded. W...

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Tommy I agree 100%. She loves nothing more than napping and running all around the cockpit. One of the best moments of this past brief season was feeding seagulls out of the cockpit with a bunch of old pretzels. So simple, but the awe on her face was magic. Priceless, my friend Dwight and I built th...

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Thanks guys!!! Yes, it should be about exact. Back when I had it made, I brought the old one to the welder and asked him to replicate. Ta da! Much more sturdy and I don't need to worry about going overboard anymore. The door is mahogany. It is stunning... I had the board in my shop for years waiting...

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So, here are some pictures from Alchemy's journey. She's been a good boat and I am looking forward to the enjoyment and happiness in the eyes of the next generation. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e111/DugStowe/image_zps8fwjqs9c.jpeg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e111/DugStowe/image_zps4gbtdl...

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Currently I have storage in a general sense. But I have had an SSI 3 box slide in for tackle. I thought I would use it, and I never really have. So I have left it open this season without the tackle drawers.

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thanks guys! Interestingly the pics look fine on my computer. Not on my phone. Computer is more important! LOL!

I'll get more up soon. only another week or two left in my season unfortunately. But I need to figure out the source of the diesel in the bilge. Always something...

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Ok, why is it cutting off about 30% of the picture on the starboard side?

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Aha! Getting somewhere.

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Doesn't look like that worked... LOL!

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Scott!!!! I would love to come get that tank. Thank you so much!

My email is dstowe@lutco.com. Shoot me your updated phone number would ya?

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More importantly, it would be great to see you. Its been too long!

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Scott, thanks!

At this point I will take it! I understand the house for sale prep, and now just have to figure out how and when to break free to get down there!

Thank you!!!

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Scott, that might be a great idea. Is it the 175 gallon? Or so?

Only question is whether it can be retrofitted to handle the diesel return lines etc.

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I am likely going to have to replace my tank this winter as well. I have diesel in the bilge and there is no other source that I can find other than a leaking tank. So far. Yep, gonna have to cut up that teak deck too. Sad, but such is life. Right now here is what I am considering... Custom aluminum...

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Stuart, send me your email and I will shoot you some pic's of my set up. Just another option, but I do like it.

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Bruce,

Please shoot me a pm or direct email (dstowe@lutco.com) with your phone #, and I can give you a ring at your convenience.

Probably easier to talk via phone for molds, as well as see if I can help in any way with the service.

Many thanks,

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Bruce, I had indicated to Mike that either I would be or via me Skip (Brewer Street Boatworks, they guys who did the work on Alchemy) would be interested in the molds for all the parts so that we can keep them in the family so to speak. Did Mike convey that to you? I know you will be getting them to...

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Anthony,

As I recall it is 110 or so miles each way to the canyon depending on which one we actually head for. Plus trolling all day...

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I have the 240's and about 610 hours on them. I run at 23.5 cruise at 3100-3200 rpm, and burn 11 gph a that speed. When I used to fish more often, it was clockwork that we would run to the tails from GLP, stay overnight, and run back having burned no more than 138-145 gallons round trip, every time....

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Bruce, gotcha, and thank you.

If I decide to move forward on this during this winter (as I have an as yet source undetermined fuel leak that I fear may be the tank...which will cost some $$$ to address) I will be sure to provide a commission to the site for sourcing.

Many thanks my friend.

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Bruce,

Your PM info does not come up when I click on your pic. Odd. Be that as it may, I am also interested in new rudders.

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That's Bertram weather for sure. I'm wondering how fun it's going to get inside Fishers Island sound...gonna get gusty either way!!!

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Jimmy, congrats to you and to your son, and to the special lady!!!!!

That is even more cool. Now you will never, ever be able to sell that boat!!!! LOL!

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Sweet!!!!

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Bruce, Thanks for letting us all know. 100% with you my friend. Patrick, thank you for giving us all you did. Each other. The ability to say goodbye in a real and meaningful way. Godspeed my friend... Keep an eye on us if you don't mind. Say hi to Walter, Vic and all the others who have gone before ...

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Yay!!!! Congrats dude!!!!!

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You do the most awesome job catchin' em up!!!! And the best video's. Better than pro. You capture what it's all about so damned well. Boat looks fantastic. You back down like a maniac.... LOL!

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Jimmy!!!! Am I correct that there was an engagement at the end of the Ladies Day tourney???

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Pat,

You did this too. :)

https://vimeo.com/179238526

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The flexing eventually cracks the paint and they start to just be a fiberglass antenna. At that point don't grab them unless wearing gloves... I don't think there is really anything that can salvage them at that point..

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Mike, thanks for posting that up. She really did ask me to say hi to Patrick. :)

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Honestly, doesn't matter. They both goo up quickly. Just be patient and keep the grinder moving. Eventually it will wear away.

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I hate to tell ya, there is no easy way... Grinder, with lots of grinding wheels, as it will gum them up pretty quickly. Heat only makes it gooey, acetone does not touch it, so its just grunt work. Wear a respirator, put on that Tyvek, open the windows and hatches and use a fan to give you fresh air...

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Patrick, I am not sure what to say that hasn't been said, but you know me; not a lot of filter. I love you my friend. You know that. We've known each other for a long time. 16 years by my count. And during that time you have changed my life. You have introduced me to friends who have become family. ...

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