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You need to remember that the windows support the bridge. I have never taken one apart so not sure how built up that section is.

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Rawleigh

It might be easier to buy 3 radiant heaters from a place like BJ's. They go for around $99 a piece. The upside is you can use it later on.

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Carl wrote: ↑Dec 18th, '23, 12:03 I don't want to argue with you Rob, but you're wrong on this one.

Money, I make money for the 31 and it jumps right in. It does not make a difference what denomination, check, credit card, or Venmo, the 31 fits it all in with room for more.

Thats what happens when you get old.

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Cam

It is amazing how they can change the landscape when provided with the funds.

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LIke the Post Office. I get it now. LOL

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I don't know who has the mold, but I believe there are some past members who it.

I believe a lot of modifications were needed to it to make it fit. I know that Jimmy G had to do modifications to make the deck system fit.

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Yannis I have seen manholes raised around here before they paved the street. They know what level they are raising the street too. A survey or two would tell them how high to make them. Carl On the Schedule. If I said that at work, I would have been gone for not coordinating and costing the company ...

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Carl wrote: ↑Dec 15th, '23, 08:18 Sounds like the government working at its best. Like paving a road before it gets dug up for a sewer project.

LOL

They just paved about 5 miles of road near me. Then about a month later they had to cut it open around the manhole's to raise them. LOL Brilliant just brilliant.

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Doug

I believe they call them T bolts.

Like These but only in stainless.

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/ha ... -slot-nuts

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I would have the glass guy come down and show you $50,000 worth of damage. Sounds like he is replacing all the bulk heads and stringers.

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Cam You know what is even crazier, they have to take the sand offshore to dump. They just went through a bunch of BS down here to convince the EPA to allow them to use it for beach replenishment for one of the beaches. Better on the beach then spend all that money to run it offshore. Then they just ...

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If they are in the stringers, it should not be an issue. The wood in the stringers from what I have been told is basically sacrificial the way the boat was designed. The glass covering them seems to be strong enough to handle the loads without the wood. Now if it is a bulkhead, then that is a differ...

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Carl Early on I had ours apart to reseal them so they would stop leaking. The boat was maybe only 5 years old at the time. Snap a few bolts but was able to get replacements at that time from Bertram since they were still building the 31. The bolt head is a big oval and sits in a track. When the oute...

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What makes Barnegat so bad is the shoaling. Most of us never follow the channel out the inlet. Once we clear the north jetty we turn north and move into deeper water. This year we only had 6 feet of water on the outer bar, so going down the middle was testy especially with a swell hitting the beach ...

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Carl

I would bet if you offered a good fiberglass guy the job, you could get it done for less than $30,000.

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Carl

It must be for when they are calling for snow. Or perhaps Huesso shoots water balloons at him.

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Interesting

Unfortunately, I can't read it, but the pictures are interesting. A Bertram hull with a Riva topside.

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Yannis You have to know your limits. Pushing through a sloppy inlet is one thing, trying to get thru 8-foot breakers is another. If Barnegat is breaking all the way across and the Northway as we call is not in good shape, I just turn around and spend the day on the hook enjoying the day. I am too ol...

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Francesco

Yes you are right. I confused them. That is what happens when you reach a certain age.

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Jayjay

Bruce has been dealing with a bunch of stuff besides this site. He will be back on here shortly.

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I hope I am around long enough to see it, but I bet there is a 31 running with them within 5 years.

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Cam

I would say at this stage diesel. One of the older ones in the 200 to 330 hp range. Problem is Yanmar, Cummins or Volvo. Ugh. That would be 1 1/2 inch shaft.

They have to start some place.

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Barnegat been a little snotty this year. Just ask my wife. She is still mad at me for pushing through it one day. But the ocean was flat so why not.

I hate when you have to try and reach the wave before it breaks.

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I always like the ones on Zero Cavity. But then again, they don't open. We haven't opened our front windows in years. Jamed the side windows closed the first month we had the boat. They kept sliding open when running and everything inside would get wet. I would only put in windows that open, as long...

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I don't think they were sold in the US. I thought strictly Australia.

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Carl wrote: ↑Dec 5th, '23, 14:31 I can pony up a boat, we just need to find somebody with a good bank account.

You need someone with more than a good bank account. I can't imagine the cost of testing a pair on a 31. If we pony up a boat, they may eat the cost just because they need to.

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You would need to find someone who could fabricate one or find a 31 that is being redone and the owner does not want the original from the boat. Otherwise, I don't think you will find an original. I would keep an eye on ebay because if one pops up for sale it would be there. Like this one I just fou...

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If you want to update the look and use the newer material try one of these outfits: https://newwiremarine.com/custom-switch-panel-buyers-guide/ https://www.grant3d.com/boat-gallery http://www.deepbluemarine.com/custom-detail.cfm?GalleryID=131 https://www.boatoutfitters.com/custom-dash-panels I have ...

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6 inches is tight fit. Just need one to have stretched a little or someone was working on it and it did not go back up just right. I know the wires need to be a minimum of 13 feet over the driveway coming into a house. That probably equates to about 14 to 15 over the road depending on the attachment...

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The cluster panel will be tough.

I have to see if I can find the information, but I had come across an outfit that made custom panels. Give me a day or two.

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Daniel

At the price if the spharrow, and I am sure lack of repair shops, bending a wheel would be a good reason to cry.

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Not sure if you can still get the deck from Cabrera. Most the crew build their ownnnusing Coosa Board. The side intake air box is not available.

As mentioned Bobby Soles prop shop has the rudder pattern.

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Jason

Back in your yard?

Nice the way the hard top folds down.

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Carl

You need a personal locater beacon attached to your belt. At least if you went over with the jacket on, you could trigger the beacon. Might still not make it in cold water but increases your chances.

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I called Sharrow about props for my 31 but unfortunately they don't make one. I'm a fan of these props. Rick The partnership with Veem is only a month or two old. Give them a year and you can probably find one for 31. Cam You said the top end needs you to run a higher RPM. Are the props just allowi...

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1962 31 wrote: ↑Nov 29th, '23, 09:48 i had to fish yesterday 40 knot breeze 27 degrees when we left the dock.
thank god for the buss heater to cook my hands every 10 minutes brutal !!!!

Must have been sloppy out there. Hands freezing is brutal but from what I heard, most guys had the limit in 15 minutes.

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Cam

It would be an interesting discussion. Especially since they have partnered with an Australian firm to make props for inboards.

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Carl

Rough day fishing alone, I hope you were wearing an inflatable.

Yes, boats do drift fast. Never drifted into a buoy. I know someone who hit one at night and sunk the boat.

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Jaon's right.

Nothing magic about them.

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Chilly day for you but not for the kids. Look at the smiles on their faces. They are saying cold what cold.

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Cam

Have you have seen an improvement at cruise RPM's?

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I believe Jimmy G and Bob Lilco get close to 40 knots. Jimmy said his is still stable at top end. Those are the only ones that I know of that have pushed the envelope. Now if those Sharrow props, they are working on for inboards work, you might be able to get that additional speed without increasing...

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Mickey

She looks great. Looks like she gives you a nice ride.

Good Luck with her.

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Peter the Shelby is a sore subject with me. Back in the early 80's money was really tight. Heck I wasn't making much but had beer money and could pay the rent. I had a boss that was into old cars. He asked what my dream car was. I said Shelby Mustang COBRA. He said I can find you one for $5,000. I c...

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Sorry I am late.

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Peter

How does she feel at 36 knots? With the additional weight she should still feel like she is on rails.

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Peter Viking has come a long way with their boats. I would say they are now what Hatteras and Bertram were in their prime. The Valhalla is a beautiful boat. Those Mercs are burning 40 gallons an hour at 33 knots and 80 at the top end. Thirsty compared to our diesels but they get you there in half th...

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If you are going flush mount by Airmar, the 20-degree unit works. Mine is just off the center line in the area under the companion way. Actually, it is near the starboard engine stringer. If I measured it I bet it would be lined up with the midpoint of the engine.

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Carl I bet if you a 30-year-old single billionaire you would have gold chains hanging from your neck along with one of these docked next to your 90-foot Viking and a Ferrari along with 5 Victoria secret models. I could see it now, the wind blowing through your hair as you raced along at 85 MPH. LOL

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Snow

Bite your tongue

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