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Bob H.

May have a brother from the Deep South as a special guest. Let's get the ball rolling just over a month away. BH

Bob H.

Spoke with Charlie today traditional boil with 1 1/4 lb lobster mussels, steamers, necks, corn etc. he is checking schedule to see if available. What time we thinking on sitting down for the feast? 6?7? Feedback and headcount if you guys are in.

Bob H.

Pretty work Jimmy..nothing better than enjoying all that hard work..every time I cast off those lines it's a true sense of accomplishment and pride in a job done to the best of my abilities..plus they are a badass boat..good luck in the tournament.BH

Bob H.

I booked my slip last week, Jeff gave me a name of a guy who owns Southhold fish market said he may be able to do lobster boil for us. I gave home a call but haven't heard back yet. Need a rough head count. I'm guessing 40 or less. BH

Bob H.

Congratulations to you and your family, enjoy the ride.They grow up so fast..BH

Bob H.

I tossed the stock cummins mounts not even close. I used plywood, 2 x 4s and cedar shims get it just where it "needs" to be. My machine shop guy loved them. Don't forget to leave extra room for the water pump impeller removal. I worked that forward engine mount until I could change the impeller with...

Bob H.

Twoanil, you have to make your mounts meet the engine shaft alignment. Each boat is different. I hung the engines from a gantry pulled a string from the rudders forward, set the rear engine mounts as low as possible to clear the hull with the tranny. The tranny angle and strut shaft angle are a "giv...

Bob H.

Russ nice shot..that's a pair that will never be duplicated.BH

Bob H.

Nice fish Tom, all schoolies last trip but marking some nice fish down deep following bunker pods. BH

Bob H.

Glad to hear your doing ok Capt Pat, that story of the family washed away in the river home was horrible. Big water is a powerful force we all know that about the ocean but those rains sure can pack a punch. I heard it rose 25 feet or better in an hour? Stay safe Scot.BH

Bob H.

I agree with Bob, great batteries just don't discharge them too low or you have trouble getting them back. Kevin that is what happened to yours. To bring them back you need a very heavy duty charger to bring them above 12.6 then you can top them off. I have one that did that and have yet to find a c...

Bob H.

yardpro, welcome to the sandbox. Enjoy your 28 and post up some pics. BH

Bob H.

To me mojo is measured by time. A boat that can be run hard in various sea conditions and take the beating, shrug it off for the most part then go out and do it again and again and again speaks volumes. The quality construction starts with the hull, our rides are close to 50 years old and still toug...

Bob H.

Who can recommend a local insurance guy in greenport? I will make the call and see how much $. BH

Bob H.

Frank, I'm running 21" diameter cummins 350+hp.

Bob H.

Mogul, I haven't seen any 31s that charter yet, been to most of the marinas where the charter boats dock. Some bigger Berts like a 54 and a 33. Orange beach marina has some nice charter boats so does Zekes. A nice downeast called Yankee Star is docked at OB Marina the guy drove it down from Maine an...

Bob H.

Count me in let me know how I can help. Twisting Harry Babbs arm while I am down here and hope he can join us.BH

Bob H.

Vince, looks like old transducer through hulls that someone repaired. Tough second guessing what was done in the past, grind away till you get to good green glass, white is bad. Taper it back like you said make a plywood support with wax paper and start the repair working mostly on the inside then f...

Bob H.

Bob, I agree with Capt. Pat, I lapped my props before putting them on yet this year they were tough to get off, they put the puller on them wouldn't budge then walked to shop to get a torch to persuade them to pop and just as we lit the torch they let go. I have to take my props off every year to ha...

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Brew, My dad had a 27 Phoenix on a lift in Bradenton Fl, the bunks ran fore n aft made of looked like 4x10 covered with a black pad or carpet of some type. Worked slick just had to mark the gunnels so you knew how far to slide it on the bunk to clear the running gear. Hope all is well with your new ...

Bob H.

Pulled a sixty pound plug yf out from under a pod of dolphin during the Tri State a few years back landed us $5000 in Calcutta. Stay with em.BH

Bob H.

Dug, I just picked six up today will get them ready to go out next week. I will get your quote tomorrow. Been getting my interior squared away and serviced both engines, hope to get her floating in early May. BH

Bob H.

Luis, There is a time and place for evertything..sounds like you have both..Enjoy the country life and get to rebuilding that 31 of yours. Pm me your new address if you get a chance. BH

Bob H.

Thanks Carl. BH

Bob H.

Are those two station control boxes still available? Does anyone have a pic of one?BH

Bob H.

Huckins is the real deal...Hinckley is a top notch yard as well..some big $$$ but if some guy wants it guess what..I stopped counting at 4000 hours on my "redo"..BH

Bob H.

Kevin, Welcome aboard..coosa is a great material to work with just watch out for the sharp dust when you cut this stuff..ask me how I know? My top building tip is find peel n ply fabric and lay it in the wet resin as it sets up then peel it off next day. Really flattens out the finish and gives you ...

Bob H.

Dug, No worries when you get back just pm me your shipping address. Charlie a few still spoken for plus I haven't kept one for myself yet. I'm guessing we should get in the 30-40 range. I will get a few extra and hope to get one all done up for the rendezvous this year, would make a great prize for ...

Bob H.

Tony, total shipped to date with Coolairs model shipped yesterday makes 25. A few more left to ship, Rocket I haven't forgot you. BH

Bob H.

I have the sea star helm. Vent is in the dash. BH

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Jimmy I used the same ram with Capt Pats oversized rudders, I believe I also have the same helm pump but no reservoir with air fittings. Simrad AP, JP advised me to bleed the heck out of it and it took quite some time to get ALL the air out, make sure to go right up to the lock and back again to the...

Bob H.

I'm heading down in April and know I saw a 31 charter the last time we stayed there. I will take a look for you. BH

Bob H.

Bob, Sent out a few this week and Tripp will be making another batch which should be ready next week. PM me your address so I can get you a shipping quote. BH

Bob H.

JR. that December trip looks a lil sporty...love the shot trolling in the whales..eyeballs were there just not our turn..great pics how long till whiptails show up? Not soon enough..BH

Bob H.

Dug, That is some fine work...do what you do and make the big $$$...let them do what they do..and don't look back. Enjoy the build and keep posting the progress. BH

Bob H.

We have gotten over 80" in 17 days and have another 12-16 coming this weekend. We have begun trucking snow out of my commercial properties. This week alone we have moved over 60 triaxle loads and that's only half of one community. I will be clearing this shit for another two weeks. I need the Deep S...

Bob H.

Mike, looking good..you have a boot stripe in there? Looks like you peel it afterwards? Keep us posted.BH

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Oliver, I did a title abstract through Boat Us prior to purchasing my 66 31. They gave me the owners history all the way back to original owner. The title search also helps to determine if any outstanding loans might be against your boat. BH

Bob H.

Nice work John that is some good eating fish, one of my favorite. BH

Bob H.

Dug, Congratulations to you and your family. That little one will have you wrapped around his or her finger that's for sure. BH

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Problem solved Gert had a US address I can use to ship his model. Tony, what's up with the penguin? Lol..new avatar for you.BH

Bob H.

Happy New Year to you and all in the sandbox.BH

Bob H.

Any of the faithful going to the Netherlands any time soon? UPS gave me a shipping quite on Gerts half model, I think it would be cheaper to fly it over myself. $386 UPS, $325 DHL, $125 postal express ( no guarantees once it leaves US). Any ideas? BH

Bob H.

Count me in. Montauk would be great. Star Island is a great location, been to 15 or so shark tournaments on Father's Day weekend with Dad on Westwater. BH

Bob H.

That is a serious weapon and so is the price. I will stick with my Eotech red dot and lots of time at the range. Shooting is a skill.BH

Bob H.

Spencer, I used 3/4 coosa with a layer of 1708 on each side. That should give the bulkhead plenty of strength. Capt. Pats building tips shows how it's done. No hard angles to hull sides. Plain coosa won't cut it. More pics will help us point you in the right direction. BH

Bob H.

Where was it held in Montauk? Greenport is 70 mile run for me. I'm in wherever we decide and will lend a hand in getting it put together. BH

Bob H.

Jp, I see you dove right in..those mufflers look huge..straight pipes sound o so sweet..keep us posted and more pics.BH

Bob H.

Count me in as well..the least I can do..Thank You Capt Pat!!BH

Bob H.

That's what gives my Cummins all that torque..lol..I better add some cheese to the intake before spring. BH

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