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by Hueso
Feb 14th, '13, 20:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: winter projects
Replies: 27
Views: 2905

Re: winter projects

Bob:

We need an audio of those pipes.......and I'll bite: how fast she goes now?
by Hueso
Feb 14th, '13, 20:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cockpit Side Panels
Replies: 35
Views: 12469

Re: Cockpit Side Panels

I have never seen that link before................Capt. Pat, you are a dang Rock and Roll Star! The amount of work and attention to detail is incomparable.
by Hueso
Feb 13th, '13, 16:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter pics 2011-12
Replies: 17
Views: 2683

Re: Winter pics 2011-12

Bob: My windshield job was made years ago (late 70's early 80's). The other one was done back in 1993, in fact, we did two. Then "Pull the Hook" followed and many more. Great decade for reconstruction of B31's down here at Cangrejos Yatch Club. Yanmar engines changed the game. A pair of 170 for $20,...
by Hueso
Feb 12th, '13, 11:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter pics 2011-12
Replies: 17
Views: 2683

Winter pics 2011-12

Following my tradition.....my winter pics to all of you up north! http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/Hueso31/F1_zpsd924069f.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/Hueso31/f4_zpsf545756b.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/Hueso31/f3_zpsb85d337d.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/album...
by Hueso
Dec 26th, '12, 13:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marina liability
Replies: 10
Views: 2359

Re: Marina liability

Peter:

Bailment is affected by contracts. Therefore, first step is to ascertain the boat's owner rights under the contract.
by Hueso
Dec 26th, '12, 13:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas !!
Replies: 24
Views: 11169

Re: Merry Christmas !!

Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo! (Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!)
by Hueso
Dec 21st, '12, 10:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marina liability
Replies: 10
Views: 2359

Re: Marina liability

"The devil is in the details"....most often facts of what may have occurred are acquired through discovery in a legal process. Expect to receive nothing from your marina. Recommendations: - Contact your lawyer and provide him a copy of the marina contract. - Contact your insurance agent, if you have...
by Hueso
Dec 19th, '12, 12:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marina liability
Replies: 10
Views: 2359

Re: Marina liability

Under Puerto Rico law, first you have to look at the contract between the parties. Then, as the incident occurred in the water, federal jurisdiction and law applies. Thereafter, the s#!& hits the fan. "Lawyers.......full legal discovery.....insurance claims...was it seaworthy?......etc, etc, etc.......
by Hueso
Dec 13th, '12, 17:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun Fact
Replies: 10
Views: 1513

Re: Fun Fact

"Sodoma & Gomorra" all over again.
by Hueso
Dec 13th, '12, 17:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Top 50 Boats?
Replies: 67
Views: 24713

Re: Top 50 Boats?

Guys, remember is best "fishing" boat.

I'm with Capt. Pat, what is an Ocean Yacht doing in that list! and a SeaCraft on top of the B31? No way!
by Hueso
Oct 12th, '12, 13:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Darwin Awards Candidate
Replies: 6
Views: 1735

Re: Darwin Awards Candidate

That's the type of story I would like to read for all that try to steal copper from public light poles.
by Hueso
Oct 5th, '12, 13:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Repower Question
Replies: 48
Views: 11725

Re: Another Repower Question

John:

When you were about to put some sense in my head.......I'm back to square one.............REPOWER!.....REPOWER!.......LMAO!
by Hueso
Oct 4th, '12, 13:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Florida Charter Recs
Replies: 12
Views: 6225

Re: Florida Charter Recs

http://www.islamoradasportfishing.com/f ... guides.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Maybe this could help.
by Hueso
Oct 2nd, '12, 16:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I went down just before the site did.
Replies: 52
Views: 44649

Re: I went down just before the site did.

Walter:

Great news! Hate ######@*g cancer!
by Hueso
Oct 1st, '12, 14:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Member
Replies: 13
Views: 2271

Re: New Member

Tavis: "Bienvenido!". The B31 is the perfect boat for the West side of Puerto Rico. Soon you will learn about Mona passage and Mona Island. Certainly, you may find a good diesel B31 down here. Prices range from $150K to $80K. Usually with yannies 240 or 315's. My Email: abogadopr@hotmail.com Do not ...
by Hueso
Aug 22nd, '12, 12:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Captain's bad decision?
Replies: 12
Views: 2868

Re: Captain's bad decision?

For those of you who saw the white and orange stripes........you are real men! What would I have done........shut the engines, everybody overboard and beach it. Find water income and fix if possible. Alcohol does not help you think fast. Last theory of what happened was a broken plastic through hull...
by Hueso
Aug 21st, '12, 17:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Captain's bad decision?
Replies: 12
Views: 2868

Captain's bad decision?

http://youtu.be/l9svrW3256Q

This occurred in Puerto Rico a couple of weeks ago. Many theories floating around. Some say it was the anchor line, others a broken strainer; etc.

What do you think?
by Hueso
Jun 18th, '12, 19:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with "frozen nut"
Replies: 11
Views: 3836

Walter:

Or metal hitting my mask....LOL!
by Hueso
Jun 18th, '12, 19:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with "frozen nut"
Replies: 11
Views: 3836

IRGuy:

That was my take on it. I think I did not have the right pair of pressure pliers and yes it was a bit difficult doing it under water.
by Hueso
Jun 18th, '12, 19:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with "frozen nut"
Replies: 11
Views: 3836

These are example pics. You can notice there is a nut on one of the sides. All I was left with was the allen head screw with a nut on the other side. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/Hueso31/31nvMozRwGL__SL500_.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/Hueso31/res_006.jpg http://i107.photob...
by Hueso
Jun 18th, '12, 18:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with "frozen nut"
Replies: 11
Views: 3836

Walter: You are correct. It is the one you are describing. Allen head on one side with threadless half and the other half threaded. The way they are sandwiched is by a nut affixed to port side of the zinc discs. Everything broke and I was left with the screw with the allen head on the starboard side...
by Hueso
Jun 18th, '12, 17:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with "frozen nut"
Replies: 11
Views: 3836

Help with "frozen nut"

Yesterday while changing the zinc plate installed in one of my rudders with a mask and a snorkel, both sides of the zinc plate broke and I was left with a free wheel stainless steel screw and a frozen nut. I tried with two pressure pliers, but nothing. Had to quit because I had to play host to 12 fa...
by Hueso
Jun 1st, '12, 16:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic Has Passed...
Replies: 79
Views: 75878

UV:

After a hell of a week, in your honor I raise my glass full of rum, coke and lime.

Peace be the journey! Salud!
by Hueso
May 29th, '12, 10:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank you from the Roys and Funeral info for Uncle Vic
Replies: 7
Views: 6285

Jen:

Our prayers are with you and your family. We loved your Dad and he was an integral part of this group. Our deepest condolences from the Fernandez family at the island of Puerto Rico.

David "Hueso" Fernandez
by Hueso
May 29th, '12, 09:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic Has Passed...
Replies: 79
Views: 75878

What a life and what an exit. He even called it. Thank you UV for providing us the chance to say goodbye to you. You had earned it.

"Hasta luego, Tío Víctor!" and Cool Runnings to you.

David
by Hueso
May 22nd, '12, 12:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good bye faihful
Replies: 105
Views: 411673

Although I respect your right to throw in the towel; I do not accept it. In my egocentric and selfish trip, I instruct you to keep on fighting and keep the faith. In addition, there is a couple of things you still owe me: 1) Uncle Vic's Coonass Recipe Book; 2) the Camp's Fishing Tournament; 3) a tri...
by Hueso
May 11th, '12, 15:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad News from Connecticut
Replies: 29
Views: 13343

Hey Dug, the family and I are very sorry for your loss.
by Hueso
May 10th, '12, 15:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Azmut 58 Sinks on the Long Island Sound
Replies: 24
Views: 7983

Due to ass___ like "Figueredo", we are paying thousands of dollars for boat insurance down here in Puerto Rico.
by Hueso
Mar 26th, '12, 16:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone know this boat or owner? Bertram 31 Express rammed.
Replies: 25
Views: 9771

This is the B31 that got rammed:

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by Hueso
Feb 28th, '12, 11:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carrier landings...
Replies: 26
Views: 11027

I stand corrected. It is a copyright problem.
by Hueso
Feb 28th, '12, 11:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carrier landings...
Replies: 26
Views: 11027

Cannot watch in Puerto Rico (a territory of the US). Hundreds if not thousands of young Puerto Ricans have died side by side with North American Soldiers in every country on Earth and we are banned. INcredible.
by Hueso
Feb 1st, '12, 09:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: need votes
Replies: 42
Views: 32980

Voted and facebooked!
by Hueso
Jan 31st, '12, 12:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old Concorde vs. Old Hatteras
Replies: 14
Views: 4828

Micky: What the heck are you talking about?! Just buy a darn 31, that's what you have to do. Buy the Hull (and you know there are some good deals out there). I'll trade you time at your dad's hard and use of his tools for my 454's once I get the Yannies and we will work the boats together. Do you wa...
by Hueso
Jan 26th, '12, 12:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for suggestions on Keys fishing charters
Replies: 11
Views: 2178

Peter:

It would be great for you to ask him what's really running up there. I took a look at his site and looks very promising.
by Hueso
Jan 25th, '12, 13:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for suggestions on Keys fishing charters
Replies: 11
Views: 2178

I'll be around the keys on Feb 18 and 19. I'm just looking to fly fish the flats. I just got a fever for fly flishing so I'm ready to try it in the Mecca of flat fishing.
by Hueso
Dec 22nd, '11, 10:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Mom
Replies: 50
Views: 27589

Brew:

We are very sorry for your loss. Now you have another North Star in the sky.
by Hueso
Dec 19th, '11, 17:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Earthquake and humbling experiences
Replies: 9
Views: 1401

Earthquake and humbling experiences

This weekend I experienced first hand two 5.3 magnitude Earthquakes at about 10 miles from where I was staying. To make matters worse, I was staying at about 300 feet from the beach with my family of five (2 of those are babies) and two of my daughters adolescent friends. Tsunami was a possibility. ...
by Hueso
Dec 13th, '11, 10:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Before I forget
Replies: 15
Views: 4254

Feliz Navidad! and Prospero Año Nuevo! to everyone........Hope your Christmas time is as peaceful as this beach (Photograph taken last week. Sorry guys!)......


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by Hueso
Dec 6th, '11, 16:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All I Want For Christmas Is
Replies: 54
Views: 7946

Bob:

When you mean "you will save $18,000" - compare to what.

For example - how much for a pair of Cummins 270? (average, I know is an estimate)
by Hueso
Dec 1st, '11, 13:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Very small V-16
Replies: 28
Views: 11614

TRANSLATION OF THE END:



261 PARTS AMOUNT

222 SCREWS

1220 LABOR HOURS

WOW!
by Hueso
Nov 16th, '11, 16:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Non Bertram - Question for the Jeep saavy
Replies: 0
Views: 773

Non Bertram - Question for the Jeep saavy

Is there a difference between the seat area of a 1993 and a 1998 Wrangler model. And what I mean by area is if there is more leg room in either of them. Is it a seat thing....a seat frame thing? Thanks for the help as I'm considering buying a 1998 and at 6' and 240 I felt it was a little tight compa...
by Hueso
Nov 14th, '11, 05:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tremendously sad news
Replies: 65
Views: 26892

Mark: I just read this post and I cannot imagine the pain your are going through at this time. My deepest condodolences to your family and you. She was to good to continue to suffer. My invitation to take you out is still on the table. Everytime we see a whale from now on, it will be a reminder of M...
by Hueso
Nov 10th, '11, 14:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help! Not boat related...well,...it could be.
Replies: 7
Views: 5753

Just to let you all know that it was the IGNITION COIL.

Changed it, and the power plant worked flawlesly after an eight hour test.
by Hueso
Oct 17th, '11, 17:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos and video from the weekend
Replies: 29
Views: 5789

Went out Saturday for some late season marlin..........4 boats out from the East.....wind blowing 15 mph with constant 8 to 10 feet waves.....Hueso was the smallest boat of the fleet......next that follow - a 40 footer Viking.....I remember saying to my wife every 45 minutes or so: "these little boa...
by Hueso
Oct 13th, '11, 16:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos and video from the weekend
Replies: 29
Views: 5789

Walter:

...and lets not talk about the ones who make a swing and throw them overboard.....even experienced anglers.......more than once I've had to do a recovery rig to try and save fishing gear.
by Hueso
Sep 29th, '11, 17:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help! Not boat related...well,...it could be.
Replies: 7
Views: 5753

Tom:

Thanks. I saw those at the Caterpillar blog. I'll go back to the Cat dealer with those numbers to ascertain if they have it and/or can help me get them.
by Hueso
Sep 29th, '11, 17:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help! Not boat related...well,...it could be.
Replies: 7
Views: 5753

Need help! Not boat related...well,...it could be.

Bought a house two years ago and it came with an Olympian G15U1S propane generator (Isuzu 4 cyl. engine and sold by Caterpillar in Puerto Rico). During tropical storm Irene, I was left in the dark for three days as the generator will work for an hour or so and it will shut down. Changed the flywheel...
by Hueso
Sep 8th, '11, 13:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 11 at TSL
Replies: 39
Views: 17997

UV:

You know what.....you have it all figured out!
by Hueso
Sep 8th, '11, 13:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 11 at TSL
Replies: 39
Views: 17997

Women down here will kill you if you "submit them to such monstrosity".......and you better put some tile on that polished cement downstairs!
by Hueso
Sep 8th, '11, 11:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 11 at TSL
Replies: 39
Views: 17997

Mike:

Wives will not allow it....looks ugly.

Tom:

Wives will not allow it.....looks ugly.