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With the abundance of videos of people swimming among killer Whales it’s pretty clear how safe we were. We had a female come nudge the boat one time up in the San Juan Islands…..we probably overreacted when we saw her calf close by, and thought she was being protective and aggressive……looking back a...

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I grew up 20 miles south of Seattle. When I was 14 or 15 we were scuba diving at saltwater state park. We were about 150’ off the beach in maybe 30’ of water when 2 orcas came up about 20’ from us……cool experience looking back…..scared the shit out of me at the time.
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I’m all good. We got power back on Sunday…..about 50% of the Parishes power is restored. It still looks like a war zone down here. I’m in Houma, La and we took a direct hit. I keep my B28 at my camp 20 miles south of here and had minor damage, but it destroyed about 6-8 camps in our subdivision. My ...

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I have a book on the Bay of Pigs that describes a 31B fitted with a 50 cal, that strafed a hotel from Havana bay. Don’t think they hit anyone…..pretty sure book is called Shadow Warrior. I look for it at home later. Supposedly they had a picture on the front page of a Miami newspaper with a pic of t...

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Yep, we right in the Bullseye. Houma, la..
All calm now, outer bands will start hitting us in the morning. Some extra lines on the boat and the liquor cabinet is strapped down.
Reports of Jim Cantore prowling the neighborhood.
Let’s see what it looks like on Monday at noon.

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I just sent the following message to Harry.....just checking if any other members might be in the area or have knowledge of services available? The Swift Trawler was enroute from Louisiana to Pensacola when issue occurred.... Harry my friend, I’ve got a buddy in a marina in Fairhope with a problem w...

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Carl, I’m not much help, as I didn’t pay close enough attention. But just to share a little from our trip to Tropic Star last month. We got a whirlwind tour of the boat shop and the foreman, Rudy, showed us a few 31s under repair. All FG tubes for the upgrades. He uses pvc and an engine template to ...

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https://imgur.com/gallery/6G88XB5

Don’t know if this video will work.....my tech support is still sleeping. Sailfish on the rocks.

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Walter asked me to post some pictures......sure, no sweat. 1st let me download some pics from my camera. Gotta go to my box of never used electronic cables to find the correct one for my 10 year old Nikon Easy to (freakin) Use (my ass) Camara. After trying every mini, micro, A,B, 2.0A thru Z I give ...

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Mark
Great, got my flights and room all booked.
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Mark,
I just booked at the Sheraton for the 1st night arrival.....where are you guys booked on 8/8 for the return? Just booked my flight and trying to get my ducks in a row.

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Caveat emptor..... and all that good stuff. I’m sure you’re aware that Panama City was ground zero for hurricane Michael last summer......good luck and shop wisely.

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Very nice. I’ll see if I can round up some more “ before” pics.

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JC,
Just emailed you a picture of the painting. Not the best pic I know.....lighting, reflection etc....may be able to get a better one in daylight. Good luck on your rebuilds.

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Finally got a chance to sit down and take care of a little business myself. Just emailed my deposit to Bonnie. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

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JC, I can’t help you with any info on the marine gear, but just wanted to chime in and say it’s good to hear info on the White Marlin. You guys bought that boat local to me in Louisiana and I know the 2 previous owners..... I also have a painting of that boat at my fishing camp, painted by local art...

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I’m in.......I assume all previous UVI rules apply....2nd place ain’t so bad.

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I’m in....

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John, I doubt you'll have any problems. I went and looked at mine this morning to figure out why that would be too thick for me. I used two pieces of 1/2" core cell when I did mine a few years ago on my B28 . I had to do a lot of the work/assembly in place due to my fuel tank being in the way .Which...

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Your using 2-3/4" coosa boards for the shelf....1.5" total thickness? Too thick, or am I missing something?
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Thanks for the info JP, gathering info for some coosa work myself. I googled a couple of YouTube videos on peel ply just for an overview. Lots more videos to look at if interested. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kFAGA4hCEkg I bought a similar product from West to use on a carbon fiber bike repair...8...

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Mako steaks are delicious.......

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Nice video Jimmy and glad to hear your dads back home.... ..just to add a stupid drone story. My buddy bought himself an $1100 drone 4 months back and even bought the high dollar insurance to go with it.......BUT... You have to have the carcass for an insurance claim. 1st flight out of the box at th...

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Just did PayPal .......seamless transaction .......many thanks.

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Yeah Jack I saw that ad last week...... I think Cheramie down in Grand Isle should go pick it up and do both 20's at the same time.....everything is always cheaper when you do 2 at a time........except ex wife's ...

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Oliver,
Just posting to revive the thread and acknowledge your donation again. Let me know if you need anything else.

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Hey Bruce.......never saw an email.

Rawicklund@aol.com

Give me a holler.

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985-851-4492

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Government axiom......once you see the light at the end of the tunnel........add more tunnel...

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Merry Christmas to all.......toasting and remembering friends both old and new.

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Cam my friend........we're going to need to source that brine bag. I just flew into Seattle today and my Mom has 48 chores lined up for me. Went to the store twice for a brine bag......came back twice with wrong item.... Oven bags we used previously had a zip lock closure...no luck for the ones I bo...

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Many thanks Mike....... I have a Boston Butt in the freezer looking for a direction.

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AJ, I was patiently waiting for the pics to pop up on the site.... But disappointedly I will ask that you email them to me also... Rawicklund@aol.com. On a good note I'm glad to find others as technology challenged as myself when it comes to posting pictures. A B31 in the PNW is a rare find..... Hav...

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Tough news.....just to echo what Mike said.."Thanks for bringing us on board and letting us be a part of your time here.."

"Time cuts down all,
both great and small"

Salute my friend
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...." Some gifts are free (US to US paid from Paypal balance or linked bank account.."

Exactly what I said........wonder how they make any money?? ;)

......as for the rest......."it's so cheap it's almost free Senor"

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Well Nav, I could just agree with you......but then we would both be wrong.....;)) I sent a $1600 payment a few months back to Colorodo and there was no fee. The payment had to go thru my bank account and not my CC so there was no additional charge. The payment received today had a notation of " no ...

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Oliver,
All is good, I saw it on my account this morning. I'll have a check out to Capt. Pat in the morning. I don't think PayPal charged a service charge...... If they did it was all on you and the full amount was put in my account.... I believe gifts are still free of charges.

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Got it Gert........ Check is heading Capt. Pat's way this morning.

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Nav,
Yep, PayPal sent me a notice last night of your payment.......it will be in the mail to Capt. Pat on Monday .

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Nav,
I'll forward any PayPal donation as we have done in the past. Rawicklund@aol.com .....just hit a reminder to the discussion when you send it.

Many thanks

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John, I have a set of KAMD 42s in my B28..... Factory installed.....like said above, parts are expensive and due, I think, to their high RPM and pulling every bit of HP they can out of them......everything has to be in top condition to work correctly. Clean turbos, heat exchangers, belts adjusted pr...

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Roger that Kevin.......

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Tony, Thanks for the kick in the ass that I severely needed...... I try to send a check in late December or January ......but this year I've taken procrastination way too far. Mardi Gras ended Tuesday nite and my liver needs a break...... On my way to the camp now, but I'll have a check in the mail ...

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Rex,
I have KAMD 42's with HS 1's. My ratio is 1.96/1. So I'd be willing to bet your ratio is the same.

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Work hard....play hard........ Looks like great times. Life is good on the water.

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Long ways away.....but since it's been so quiet this year, everybody is starting to chatter about it. Hopefully it will Peter out.

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I was exhausted just watching.....

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Years ago somebody posted the picture from the Miami newspaper, with the B31 with a 30cal mounted on the back deck.....it took a trip down to Cuba and sprayed a hotel full of bullets.....

Anybody still have a copy of that picture?

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Jay, They can cut pretty deep on the exhaust face on the head and it doesn't change the geometry of the engine, like shaving the head or intake does. The machine shop might want the new manifold on hand to make sure their not causing interference problems if they go really deep....ie + .040 or deepe...

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Rawleigh........ The block looks FW cooled to me. Small block Chevys have "wet" head bolts that penetrate the water jackets. The deck of the block .....water passages....threads for head bolts...etc look really clean. Jay, I can't see any water damage in cylinder that the mechanic stated..... But no...

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