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Is it possible that a seat slide can get you a little extra space?

It came with one, but it wasn't enough to make it work

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When you remove the headliner you should be able to get the backing plate further back underneath the fiberglass just forward of the cabin door. It’s tough getting a hold of the nut on the back but we were able to get back within a few inches of the brow. But maybe I’m not understanding your issue ...

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Rawleigh, My only concern is placing weight off center of the pedestal, as I need all the support I can get....

Bradley, heading down this weekend, and I"ll look at that...seems like it would work.

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Tommy, actually it's both. The height is easy enough to fix with Mr. Sawzall, but the movement back towards the bridge rail is the challenge. Doing so would lead to the majority of the aft holes on the backing plate passing through the (relatively) thin fiberglass outside of the cabin. I wish I had ...

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So I spent the last weekend mounting the helm chair (Pompanette 2000) using a 1/4" pre--drilled aluminum backing plate. I was wanting to keep the mounting within the cabin (where the old chair had been mounted) because there seemed more bite for the mounting screws. Well, we placed the chair on the ...

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Nothing has been deleted from this site. If you think that something is missing, please let me know. I don't know how difficult "opening up the vault" would be, but it'd be kinda fun to go back 20 years and read the old posts from the likes of "Hell Diver" Stan, the "Prince of Potions" Judge etc. A...

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Southport Marina:

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The following link is to the Southport Marina

A hearty second on Southport Marina. When we had the Hatt, we spent a summer there.

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You would also have the ability to add an additional backing plate if you feel you need it. That's really my main question. I previous seat had a little wobble in it, and since the only experience I've had on the boat was bringing up the ditch to NC, I wasn't sure the best way to secure the pedesta...

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Did you get the turbos spooled up to your satisfaction?

Hey Tommy....yes. In fact it was a little scary. Again, just getting to get to know the the boat...it took off like a rocket. Too fast, really.

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Went with a Pompannette (P2000)... there was a single captain's chair previously, and I haven't removed the headliner yet to see what kind of backing plate is present, but is there anything I need to know or any suggestions??

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Any dates set? Now that I have a boat that might make it, I'd sure like to attend!

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Doug, thanks for the feedback...clean hull and nothing underneath as the boat is on a lift...I agree with the contradiction of the speed/rpms. As part of the mods done, all of the helm electronics were replaced and the gauges are not Yanmar, so it might be the same issue for both. The turbos definit...

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Has the boat been hauled in the last two years? Actually it's been on the hill for the last two years and just splashed this past weekend... And a public "thank-you" to Bruce for his kind offer to help. Happy to answer any questions and discuss...always open to learn/share. Current thinking is mayb...

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History: brought the boat up to NC from GA w/o any problems...new to Yanmars and had no electronics to speak of, so I cruised on plane maybe 18-20kts. 400 hrs on the engines Boat sat for two years through litigation issues and then modifications. Had the marina remove/replace the old fuel. Picked th...

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Could you give me a call? I typed out a nice long email then hit a wrong key and lost the gd thing and I'm too pissed to re-type it. I don't have a cell phone and no one answers the home phone, but my wife, Angela, always has hers:910 690 6170

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My wife and I spent a vacation on Naxos several years ago and loved it. About a 2 hour ferry ride from Syros?

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Got it, found some pics but can't get to photobucket from this new computer to post what I found...all I saw was 2.75" which would clearly work w/ a 3" pole.

https://www.amazon.com/Garelick-Eez-750 ... B00KCFTZ2M

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Regarding the aluminum, local guy has 4" and 3" od pipe, but lists it as schedule 40, or less than 0.25"....thick enough? Going tomorrow to have him cut the pieces. Just have to find the flange (I can't imagine there is a lot of space for a >5" flange?). Hopefully going to the coast this weekend to ...

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Bob, thanks for the extra info on the cap...beat me to the questions!! Here is the only step(s) I could find at Garelick: https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/k210/Rickysa/0/step.jpg?width=285&height=175&fit=bounds&crop=fill Lots of ladders, but I'm probably looking in the wrong place on their site.

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You cats are just too savvy.

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Bob, with copying and pasting your post, I'll just say "spot on and same here"...short handed, going up/down no fun on little steps, bluefin over the gunwale or transom: no dice. From your and Mike's help I think I can put one together. Any specs on the seating bench? I can do basic fabrication, it'...

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I did away with the ladder in favor of a step which locks in place or swings out of the way. When Captain Pat saw it, he scratched his head and congratulated me on inventing a better mousetrap. Yep, as soon as I saw that years ago, I knew if I ever got a FBC that is the way I wanted to go...no to m...

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Found a thread on Bob's helm seat with using Todd chairs (his original not made anymore)...Bob, if you have any dimensions that could help me in fabrication (or that I can give to the fabricators :) ) that would be great...email if you'd like. Also, seeing the gin pole on your boat and Mike's has me...

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Thanks Tommy, I may be heading down this weekend (next weekend for sure) to gather up the pieces to drop off with them...

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Tommy, sounds great...I just didn't see any others mentioned in doing a search...I'll give them a call (as well as American Electroplating]

sorry...confusing post regarding tools, just meaning offshore rigging tools

Bob lico's seat looks just right...that's the way I'll go.

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Have any desire to see the NC Coast? :) This my next big project, so I'm following your work very closely. Just starting the planning phase, as I've just finished a couple of biggie projects and need some time to fatten the kitty...but any resourses for material would be a great help so I can get an...

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(1)Needing to rechrome some goodies and wondered if this list is still the way to go: Postby RussP » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:44 am A. Mirror Image Plating Inc - maps.google.com - (561) 616-0666 - more B. Hard Chrome Enterprises Inc: Industrial Hard Chrome Plating - maps.google.com - (561) 844-2529 - mor...

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Hi Tommy, I have no idea what is going behind the doors! I saw it for the first time this past weekend...I knew there were issues with the transom (some rot), but to be honest, I did not think they were going to do that much work. I kinda figured we would pretty it up after cleaning out the rot as p...

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Raised by wolves......

Proudly!

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Will do Tommy...Actually I don't have a means to text, but Ill have my wife shoot you a note

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I think I'm onto my sixth viewing

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not to mention that it's got the nice GlassTec deck Hah!! I didn't even realize that! I've spent such little time aboard that I just registered it as a ratty (dirty) deck needing replacement (never seen the GlassTec) and got a quote to put one in...now I can check that off and just clean it up! I n...

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Looks great! Who is doing your pipe work? In North Carolina?

I believe it's Hancock and Grandson out of Harkers Island here locally

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Thanks for the kind words...after the goat rodeo that the first attempt turned into, it sure has been nice that this time has gone smoothly.

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Thanks Tommy...you'd think I'd have learned my lesson and not try to tackle this again

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Next on the loooooong list: https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/k210/Rickysa/0/b838fb0a-d2ef-4769-9bb2-c012d6f339e3-original.jpg?width=590&height=370&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/k210/Rickysa/0/07c38c22-c7d9-478a-a9e4-3b756dee90f7-original.jpg?width=590&height=370&fit=bounds ...

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Got all the important safety/engine stuff done per the survey, new rudders, and since the boat had no electronics and the soft-top was shot, we started from the top: https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/k210/Rickysa/0/fb1ce3b0-4e31-4870-bbdd-53558657006c-original.jpg?width=590&height=370&fit=bound...

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I did both...bought a '72 gas boat that had sat for a good while (cheap, but floating) with the idea of stripping everything out, repower w/ diesel, new electrical system, the works. Did so and took an ugly bath on it when I had to move up to something bigger (shouldn't have...long story). When I go...

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Thanks for the feedback folks...here is the description from the brochure: In the 2-day Hands-On Class from Mack Boring & Parts Co. students will learn how to perform routine maintenance as well as how to break down an engine to perform emergency repairs. The class is over 60% hands-on, working on Y...

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This one is the "2 Day Yanmar Marine Diesel Owner Maintenance Training" with the goal being that "Attendees will learn to: * extend engine life * work on like owned diesel engines * perform basic maintenance * learn repair signals * run a cleaner engine" I took the Cummins class in Fla back when I w...

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Wish it was...it's in Somerset, NJ

planning to take side roads and extra time...I've done 95 North for the last time.

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Just curious if anyone has taken it? 2-day course on maintenance and emergency repair....I'm signed up for the October class.

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Tommy, my thinking as well (easier to run cable also)...what do you think about the "whipping" motion in seas vs. the "double braced" (ie base mount and hardtop support) of the bridge mount?

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Any preferences out there? Hardtop: https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/k210/Rickysa/0/ea112be2-3fa6-487b-b708-3bf345fea610-original.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds Bridge: https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/k210/Rickysa/0/c663658a-ddfc-4f24-be4e-8777a69c3964-original.jpg?width=1920&hei...

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Only saw a couple of threads from 10 yrs ago, so I thought I'd check in on any opinions on current units etc.

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The version of the Icom with the AIS is : ICOM IC-M506 21

It comes in several versions, two without the AIS. Did a little research 'cause I just bought one

Thanks for the recommendation.

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We are still on the hill at Jarrett Bay, but hope to be done in time to be there this year

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Hi Doug, I'm at Homer Smiths also (B31 FBC) with my boat currently on the hill over at Jarrett Bay. I've gone through a total refit of a Bahia Mar and now cosmetics (for the most part) of the current boat. The folks here are the best you will find anywhere. I'll give you a call with some of my exper...

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