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Mark, I am laughing in my desk chair!

As for the damage, I hope Alchemy is so lucky, when we get our next storm that is real.

Crazy shit...

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This one looks damned serious. Good luck to those we know and those we don't know down there. Hoping it goes as smoothly as possible. Thinking of you all. Serious....

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I will say that this 25' is pure beauty...

https://treasure.craigslist.org/boa/d/2 ... 06824.html

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Alchemy was painted with Awlgrip, and I am getting black stains from the rain that just don't come off with soap and water. I am hesitant to use any secret potions for fear of screwing up the paint. In the old days with gel coat I would just polish it out with some cleaner wax. No more. Help!!! Plea...

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Mark,

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Happy Birthday UV. I miss ya. I miss the fun you created and the knowledge you shared.

Yo Fren',

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Lots of work ahead of you but its doable. Congratulations!

Go through her with a good guide and make sure she is ship shape. Then have fun!

Warm up your checkbook. These boats don't play around! But it will be a ton of fun!!!

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Carl beat me to it! I was going to recommend either McMaster, or Grainger, or perhaps MSC.

Or if you have a local industrial supply house, they might be able to help. Otherwise all of the above would be good sources with my first choice probably being McMaster.

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Chimera had a closed array radar, not that it cannot be changed. Based on that I am not sure it is JP's old baby...

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Sorry for the delay, I was travelling. Payment is on its way and should be there by 4/17.

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Steve, can you wait until fall? Thats when all the empty runs are headed north for much less $$$. I get it if you say no, but have to ask!

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Ahhhh diesel... The worlds fuel... vs. gas.

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OMG. I would be on the warpath. That sucks!!!!

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Holy hell what the ######?????

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That is a fair price. Don't ask what the new one on Alchemy cost...

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Two thumbs up!

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John has a bit of an addiction problem when it comes to boats. ;)

Not sure there is really a treatment program available...

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Hi Doug, In my installation and with my engines I need to do a kabuki dance every fall to ensure I don't have turbo issues. The outflows of my turbos have rusted and it has inhibited the rotation of the blades in the past. No one from Yanmar can tell me much other than I am out of warranty and the i...

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John, I think it came out looking really nice actually. I might try something like that myself fairly soon.

Thanks for sharing!

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Hahahahaha!!! That is probably true!

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Not sappy at all. I will be the first to admit that Olivia has changed me in so many ways, mostly good. I think. Its funny, some due to age, some not, but I could care less if I ever get that Porsche 911 I thought was so important when I was in high school/college. Not to knock that goal, but now I ...

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Frank, I am glad it turned out ok. I'm pretty young, but not as young as I used to be and I get checked pretty regularly. At least I think that is what the doctor is doing back there... and I am not trying to be funny. Sitting here on the couch with my 18 month old, preparing for the holidays and al...

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I don't mean to be a goof, but water is two parts hydrogen to one part oxygen, hence h2o... there is oxygen present in water, and you will not starve stainless if it is submerged. Unless I am missing something...

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Yep, Tom, you are correct. I have white and blue. I can switch on all together or independently. They are epic. :)

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David, When I did all my work over the past couple years we opted not to put in intake boxes. After much consideration, and conversation with Pat, we figured that there was enough air intake locations around the inside of the boat, under the gunwales, around the engine hatches etc to allow plenty of...

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My boat has formica veneer. You are lucky!!!

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Ok, you got it Stephan.

Yannis, that is the other benefit. Tell the girls skinny dipping is ok and night swimming is best. Then you turn on the lights. Worth every penny.

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Yannis, My boat is, as I recall, around 11,000 lbs? All I know is that when I fuel after a run of given hours, I can estimate the consumption to nearly the drop based on that consumption level. Take for example a canyon run (up here, out to the offshore fishing grounds) which is about 110 miles each...

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Yannis,

Yes, the do attract fish.

More importantly they look badass cool. :)

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Right back at you all. I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Pat. Thank you Bruce. Thank you Mom, Dad, and all I am fortunate to be surrounded by. Thank you to my amazing daughter. And my other half. and my dog. And I am completely serious. Have a great long weekend all. Best, Dug

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Personally I like the Macris product, but I know there are others out there that are good.

http://macrisindustries.com/

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Hi David! Congratulations and welcome! Personally I say great choice in the engines. I am running the same package and have been doing so for nearly 10 years. I have a shade over 600 hours with minimal troubles. Take care of your turbos. You will cruise around 23 knots day in day out, at 11 gph tota...

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I bet they are Kahlenbergs. The mega yacht and commercial horns from them are all programmable. Pretty cool. check out the website!

Alchemy has a set of D-OA horns. No songs, but loud as ######!!!!!

Blows your hair back if you stand in front of it. Pretty sweet.

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My friend Brian Connelly owns Connelly custom rods in FL. Give him a ring and ask how he would do it, and tell him I sent you to ask. His website is: https://www.connleyfishing.com/default.aspx Heck, might even make you the replacements! Also JB Tackle in Niantic for the same question. Carey is awes...

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Sorry, I neglected to say this. they did a 100% custom fiberglass hard top for my rig. Integrated lights, just awesome!

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Hi Bob, Though I know its not in your back yard, I cannot recommend Marine Metal Fabricators of RI more highly. They took care of Alchemy from start to finish last winter on the top. We worked together very closely on how to make the look and feel work and incorporated all I wanted. Additionally the...

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Bruce, I can truly imagine that walking around there, even though you may have been there after Pat was gone, or close to it, was soul rocking. I can imagine his voice was following you everywhere with stories, and thoughts. You saw his methodology in every corner. Everything. I can imagine you gaze...

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Bruce,

Thank you. So much.

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Hi Carl, Well, there are many things... 1) we have installed a pumping system with sumps etc that is pretty massive. at any given time, if we are here, we can pump effectively 15" plus of water from our basement without power. Add power and the electrical sumps pump another 8". So we can move a lot ...

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Worcester had some rain on Friday night...in fact we got 5" or so in an hour and a half. The whole city was affected in ways I have never seen before, and I have seen a lot of water in this town. Needless to say we didn't make it to the main plant in time to prep, as the weather guys and girls had o...

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Keep those 3208's. They are great engines in that boat. Yes, tight as the first time, but they will last you, and they give great economy. Speed is good, but in my experience in my 31, only usable in occasional conditions.

Have fun with the refresh!!

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To me, the snap roll is part of the unique charm of the RLDT as Thudd would call it...

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I was on the cc that had one at the Newport show. It was a 31 Contender. Long and narrow. Deep v. The sea keeper worked extraordinarily well. Kerri wants one. IT would fit in the Bert. I don't have the $$ to do it, but it would work very, very well. Can't wait for the first person to step up and do ...

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Had a feeling...

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Hi Stuart, I had my v-berth cushions done over when I first got the boat 16-17 years ago or so. I had them made with open cell foam, and they have been very comfortable for me. I like soft cushions, but they have worked for me. I had them covered with Ultra suede which I LOVE but I won't ever use ag...

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I was going to ask, Hynautic, sea star or other? They function somewhat differently. I had a sea star for 15 plus years. It worked very well. Only issues I ever had was an occasional leak which left air in the system. That gave a gap where the wheel spun free with no response, instead of locking up....

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That's terrific! What time is her race? And what club is she rowing for? Head of the Charles is a very unique race, with I think 10,500 competitors racing over two days. Its simply awesome. It would be great to meet you! The tent will be across the river from the Nichols boat house I believe. Travel...

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Hey Doug, Sorry I just saw this! Ya know, I would recommend the aquarium. Its pretty cool. Maybe you can get a ride on public transportation up to Salem or further yet to Gloucester and wander around. They are great areas, both of them. I am about 45 min west of Boston, with no maritime anything in ...

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Hmmm. I guess it did post last night after all...

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Tom, that is leaving west harbor on Fishers, and you must leave the red bouy to port. North Dumpling is to starboard.

Mark, I agree, very special. I can only imagine. Come ride next summer. Please. Thinking of you guys!!!! Olivia will snuggle tonight I am sure!

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