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Diego, This topic was on the board a few months ago, and it was tillted to the brand VC Offshore performance epoxy. I also keep my boat on a lift and don't need the anti fouling properties like anyone who keeps there boat in the water. The paint is shiny and hard, and doesn't look like crap like mos...

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Mike,
Thanks.
John.

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Fellas, I have a 25 yr old 2200 Honda that weighs about 70 lbs or so and is quieter than a Coleman but nothing like the IU that your talking about. It's got a vunch of trouble free hours, but not real light and a little loud to go on the Bertram. It's a true Honda and not the Mickey Mouse one's that...

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Harv,
Thanks for going out of your way to accomadate us. Pam said that the shirts look fantastic, and, they fit great. Thanks again, pal.
John and Pam.

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Ed,
I hope that you're not still watering your lawn with with your leftover, premium beers from your last fishing trip? Please tell me "No".
You guys pack up and come to Cabo with us in October...or, a trip to Tx when ya'll get snowed in this winter. Open invitation anytime. buddy.

John.

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You guys are great! Ya'll openned up your home to Pam, Danny and myself last year, and invited us back for another trip this time around! What great friends! I remember last year, when we got off the plane in NY, it was 85 degrees, and you said, "Sorry about the heat"...Danny looked at me and said, ...

JohnCranston

Eddie's 26 won't come close to getting up on plane with 1 engine offshore...the 26 has a tower and 2 tanks totaling 300 gals of fuel.
Add a few fat boys with all of their gear, then include a few hundred lbs of ice, beer and food, and there's no chance that his boat will even come close.

JohnCranston

CamB25, Have you considered one big single with a small 4 stroke kicker? Alot less fuel consumption and alot less weight off the transom especially if you kept the kicker in the cabin untill needed. If one of the 150's stopped running, you wouldn't be able to get the boat up on plane with the other ...

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Harv,

Could you please get 1 med women's tank top and John would like a large.

Please let me know how much I need to send you - I think I have your address but please send to me.

Sorry about my email kicking back. pam.cranston@yahoo.com

Thanks

Pam

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Bertram,
I also have a 70 model fighting lady yellow bahia. What colorbottom paint and boot stripe does she have? Cheers!
John.

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Ernest, It seems like most of the new boat lifts come with galvanized cables...still can't figure that one out, but, the cables that I used to lift my bay boat out with, lasted 3 years and then were replaced with stainless. I had a 25 Blackfin do the same thing that Lil Bert did about 20 years ago a...

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Kevin,
Either sprayed or rolled. You'll probably be very satisfied...no maintenance and no funky bottom paint to deal with..plus, she'll look a whole lot better sitting high up on your lift.
john.
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Kevin, My boat will stay on a lift also, so, I wasn't worried about anti fouling properties. After grinding off the bottom paint, and getting the gelcoat real thin, they applied VC performance epoxy. The bottom is as slick as a baby's butt. It's almost as slick as my hull sides. A few years ago, it ...

JohnCranston

JP, I'd sure like to check out your work the way us blind folk do...with the finger tips. Any chance that your crew will be in Greenport this year? What kw transducer are you going with? Are you mostly needing to find the bait?, or tuna? I'd sure like to check out that teak...After feeling the workm...

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Tony,
Please keep me updated if you decide to use the stuff. My buddy gave me their number a year ago and it's saved on my phone when I'm finally ready for it. If it stays adhered, then sounds like a easy way to do bolsters and cushions...no vinyl, fastners or hardware to deal with.
Thanks.

JohnCranston

Bob, Don't worry. ..I'll do fine...what's your rubrail made of? Titanium? Danny Mckinney called me a couple of weeks ago and told me that a local guy ran his 45 Cabo up on the jetties on his way back in, and that dude could see 20/20. The man working on my boat is best friends with the Cabo owner an...

JohnCranston

Bob,
We're wanting to make it, but it all depends on how many greenbacks we have to shell out on finishing Reel Cowboy. The next thing will be the enclosure...probably close to 4k on that alone. We'll try to be there one way or another.

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You guys are the best! Good one Capt Pat! Ernest, It was great speaking with you again and I wish that we had a little more time. Thanks for the info and give me a buzz when ya'll want to hang out for a bit. Cell # 713-906-0842. Bob, Thanks again for your help. I'm going to order a pair today. I mig...

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Hi Bob, You were very helpful in Greenport in showing me around your boat, and I appreciate it. Bob, I asked you about your scuppers and you gave me the name but I can't remember what it was. Do you mind giving me the brand, model and where would be the best place to get a pair? I'm slowly chugging ...

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UV,
We're gonna try your recipe out on Friday on some small specks and reds. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Thanks.

JohnCranston

Coolair,
Almost got a head job, did ya? How'd you screw that one up?

JohnCranston

Mark,
Your friends from Tx are here for ya'll. Let us know if there's anything we can do. Please don't hesitate to call us.
The Cranstons.

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Steve,
Do they have any minute plans where you can pre-pay for the minutes and not lose them after a year? If so, I'd be interested in getting one.
Thanks.
John.

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Marshall, Once you figure out a good option, please, let me know, I've got a Cabrera platform that doesn't have brackets, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to mount it. I was thinking of 4 triangle braces underneath that were made out of ss or aluminum. Has anyone seen any after market brack...

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Mac, I don't know why they don't make the shifters and covers out of s.s. Seems like it's almost impossible to keep the chrome on them. Brian Barragy has single lever, duel function controls that are ss on his boats, but I can't think of the name, but, makes sense on a salt water boat. I have Micro ...

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Neil, OK, pal...we'll go if you match me drink for drink like you did last year...and if Brew brings LeNore and his square bottle of jungle madness. Pam and I had a great time and would like to talk to you about the hotel at the marina. Would you please send your # so we can get some details from yo...

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Jack,
Way to go!
I fished there 15 yrs ago or so, and was wondering if ya'll still fish with Rapala cd18's and Halco Tremblers? Are Lena, Moxy, and the 52's still there and do they still produce liked they used to? Great job!
Thanks.
John.

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We've been wiping CX on the tower every couple of months or so, and noticed some corrosion spots under the half tower. We applied some Woody wax and then hit it with the copper wool a day later. After doing this a couple of times, we finally got the spots off. Scary stuff. I know that once it starts...

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Matt,
Yeah? So?
John.

JohnCranston

Like the song goes..."I love a parade"... Daddy talked to Ramon. Daddy has successfully booked "Dream Weaver" for the 2011 Black and Green Tournament which the Mckinney's and Cranston's are planning on winning. Please let Terry kno, if you snooze, you loose. Thank you for your support. I hope that t...

JohnCranston

The 32 ran super smooth with the b300's. It was a little sporty that day with 4 to 5's and she cut right through it, and everyone stayed dry.

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Thanks, everyone. I just wanted a little insight on them..I'm not jumping ship..ha ha. I liked how the fb model's fly bridge extended over the big engine boxes to give you shade and how the side of the cabin extended past half of the boxes to keep you dry. There was alot of room on the bridge with a...

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Sorry, the board is kind of quiet this week, so here it goes. Last week, I fished on a 32 fb F and a 33 express. I liked the ride and layout on both, especially on the 33. The 32 had Cummins b300's and the 33 had Cummins c350's. Is the hull the same or there differences? Cosmetically, how do they lo...

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Randall,
Far out! A 1/4 mile wave! Sounds like that 3rd wave in the line up kept you guys off the rocks. I always think back to that wave on the beginning of Hawaii Five O. Where was that? Pipe Line, or maybe Sunset?

Thanks for the dictation, Randall.
John.

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Randall, Man, you really kill me with the pics! What the hell's going on? Throw me a bone and give me a little verbage now on then, pal...just kidding with you. I haven't paddled out in 20 years or so, but, I think that I'm ready. We used to surf up and down the Tx coast and all over Mx, and I'm get...

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Neil,
You guys did good! Pam described the pics to me and said that she looked great. We had a great time hanging out with your bunch in Greenport on the old boat...more fun moving forward. Well done, sir!
John.

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Matt,
My e mail isn't working...How bout a pm? or give me a buzz 713-906-0842.
Thanks.
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Mark, Thanks for the kind words. It was a total blast fishing with you guys and hanging out with the Travel Advisory folks! Everywhere we went, there would be one of the group to shoot the breeze with, everyone laughing and just having a great time. Thanks for all of the work that you and your bunch...

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Mark,Matt,
Just got back from the ranch...don't have time to jack with you clowns...on the way to Freeport for some trout and redfish action...wife's bitching at me to go, so, later, my friends.
I'll call you this week, Mark.
John.

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Mark,
35lbs of drag? I think that I'll just kick back and bown some brewski's! I've got the soy covered, pal.

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Mat,
...and I look damn good wearing them. Why do you think that Mark wants me to go fishing with them? We know how he rolls!

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Mark,
I think that I've been there...
Seriously, Mark, I appreciate the invite on Dream Weaver, and I'm looking forward to hanging with ya'll for the day. Let me know if you might have a couple extra large shirts available. Danny said that they looked super sharp.
Thanks.
John.

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We just got my 10 Point crossbow sighted in...hopefully I'll get in invite to go out and pop something this winter.

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Matt,
Please describe what ya'll did! We've had some great weather for heading offshore for awhile now. We were supposed to go on an overnighter to Boomvang last Fri., but the trip got cancelled...Drats!
Thanks.

John.

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Matt,
Boat Lift Distributors...Houston... Old Katy rd...don't have their #, but, call info and get their #...talk to mike, and he'll fix you up.
Mark,
Eat me.

JohnCranston

Where's Dave Robicheaux and his buddy Cleat, gonna fish offshore? Late night curve ball.
Yep, you guessed it...drunk again..it is the weekend...good night.
John.
Sweet dreams.

JohnCranston

Hey Matt,
What bay boat did you end up with? About 6 weeks or so until the flounder start running. Lets go this year...your boat, or mine
Thanks.
John.
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JohnCranston

Bob, I was in no way making a poke at you...too much respect for you guys... Mike O., yes...he goes for the throat...Yes, Coolbreeze, quit hyjacking the thread...take me flounder fishing instead. Bob, it's just that, it's like a washing machine over here, and most days, you're cruising under 20 knot...

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Tony,
38 knots? Not around here...I've got a pretty good set of teeth, and I'd like to keep them.

JohnCranston

What about the trash eating goats?

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Thanks Ed C. and Lois for the invite!

another question for Bob Lico

corrosion on tower?

calling Mr. Mark S.

Blackfin 32 & 33 ?'s

Calling coolair