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PeterPalmieri

Mark that is what I'm planning on doing. I bought stainless chain to avoid rust problems in the future.

PeterPalmieri

Potentially remove old rail and fit to rear legs on existing tower.

PeterPalmieri

The backrest is a quick removal, when I'm ready scopinich makes a drop in rocket launcher that will fit the chair, no modification needed. For the time being I'll be happy with the 4 strike arm gimbles when money allows the rocket launcher will give me another 4. 8 in the center of the boat. I can n...

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Sim,

Your the expert do you think a 2x2 1/2" plate through bolted is sufficient?

PeterPalmieri

Bob that's probably the best way to do it but I'm thinking since I'm in a very public marina a more permanent installation may be safer. What do you think bob? You know where she is.

PeterPalmieri

This is the chair LW3

http://www.alltackle.com/scopinich_fighting_chairs.htm

PeterPalmieri

I believe the deck is 1/2 marine ply with teak over the top. The existing plate is smaller then the one on this chair. I'll have to get my hand under there and see how the access is. I could also bring it over to Raybo while they are installing the existing hardware and "put it on my tab"....

PeterPalmieri

I'm hoping I can access it from the rear hatch.

PeterPalmieri

It's funny Charlie, debating options aside it was just to good of a deal close to home to pass up. The pedestal is welded to what I think is a 6 hole 8" base plate, I need to remove what I have and have a backing plate made up. Would love some thoughts on the size of the plate. I'm hoping I can do i...

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Well for short money this scopinich is in my car. Just needs a backing plate. http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu280/peterpalmieri/Fishing%20Photos/Bertram%2031/d6044b8a.jpg http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu280/peterpalmieri/Fishing%20Photos/Bertram%2031/6342c743.jpg http://i655.photobucket.co...

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Bob, You don't have to sell me on the idea, seems like it will be cheaper for me to buy used and modify rather then buy new. Remove the footrest, buy a shortened pedestal and add a rocket launcher down the road. We'll see what this one looks like. Seems like it could be a scopinich based on the embl...

PeterPalmieri

Craig on my way to check this one out in a few hours

http://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/2953853434.html

PeterPalmieri

Bob correct me if I'm wrong. It seems like your chair is a sailfish chair or standard chair without the brackets for the foot rest. Narrow seat maybe 19" with a 14" pedestal and reverse rocket launcher? I called Pompanette yesterday, sailfish chair, 80lb chair without footrest and 14" pedestal can b...

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Carl I'm all set on my gunnel mounted rod holders. It's a matter of chair or pedestal or nothing I guess. If I do go with a chair it will likely be something like what Bob has on Phoenix, small, low and no footrest, sailfish style chair. Otherwise everything else points to a rocket launcher with a r...

PeterPalmieri

Thanks Walter. The obvious is rods are fished in the gunnels or held by someone fishing. I've already found that getting rods to and from the bridge is not convenient unless I consider mounting something on the edge of the brow even then it's a reach. I could retrofit to my half tower but that would...

PeterPalmieri

The reality is while this is a costly and time consuming job it's a small piece of the overall project and not something I could afford each and every year. Hopefully I can take a year off from bigger work, save my pennies and work on the bridge for the 2014 season. The plan is all contingent on my ...

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Peter, is the gelcoat on your boat spidercracking, because if it is I am pretty sure you need to take everything back to to green glass to prevent the cracks from coming through the new topcoat Spencer The only part of the boat with spider cracking is the tow rail On the side of the house and it wa...

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Charlie, The little boat is ready to go when this wind dies down and I'm itching to get out I'm hoping for Friday or Saturday. Generally I like to focus on the flats fishing until 4th of july anyway. I'd guess two or three weeks Rob will be done and I can haul it over to the mechanic to figure out t...

PeterPalmieri

I'm not planning on it. I really like the lines without it but if functionality dictates I'm not opposed to adding one at a later date.

PeterPalmieri

I bought an original bow chock from one of the guys on the site and Rob sent it to Nassau Chrome, he said he got it back and it looks great but I haven't seen it yet. I also ordered new lenses from High tide marine.

PeterPalmieri

Here are some photos. I snuck into Raybo today during lunch time. http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu280/peterpalmieri/Fishing%20Photos/Bertram%2031/1b36034f.jpg http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu280/peterpalmieri/Fishing%20Photos/Bertram%2031/94e3cf45.jpg http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu2...

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Good luck, I've been following your progress.

Two questions are you Joe or Troy and Daria? Also shouldn't it be gas to diesel conversion? I'm confused...

PeterPalmieri

Great job Harry! You guys all have more confidence then I do taking on one of these jobs. I just gutted my upstairs and added a new bathroom in anticipation of baby number two just primed the walls this weekend and I can say my skills aren't even close. Looking forward to that post after the first r...

PeterPalmieri

Has anyone checked out the 300hp cummins on boat diesel 19k in Peekskill?

Unfortunately I'm not ready yet.

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http://shorecatch.com/wp/

I hope you guys have your boats in the water! I'll have the skiff ready to go this weekend....

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Not sure you guys heard but he died in a plane crash over the weekend.

As a fly fisherman I was a big fan of the Spanish fly, he will be missed.

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JR love the boat. The seacraft got a new to him rebuilt motor. I think the whole boat is coming apart and likely won't see the water this year. Bob looks great, while that may be a simple project for some around here that's beyond my capabilities. Gutted half of my second floor, new bathroom, closet...

PeterPalmieri

You plan on mounting the old fighting chair on the dock?

I'd love to check out the 25 when she's in!

PeterPalmieri

Cam, is IPE suitable for a table? I'm going to build a picnic table for the yard this summer?

PeterPalmieri

pete congrats on the soon to be new addition to the family. One of the high lights of my life is getting to take my boys fishing. we are very lucky. Joe Thanks joe, thats my plan! Hopefully I can afford diesels by the time they can venture offshore. I'm trying to get a better picture of the boat, w...

PeterPalmieri

Well the first thing I learned was how to spell Portuguese. The second was what a Portuguese bridge/windows actually are. This boat will not be recognizable as a B31, classic lines. I personally like the Bahia conversion like bob is doing. But I applaud your utilitarian view of what works for you an...

PeterPalmieri

Here is one I haven't seen yet, looks like they squuzed a shower into the head nicely.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1971/Be ... ezia/Italy

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Thanks. Just called myself. Got the emblem and bow chock lens.

PeterPalmieri

Let me know when you get him I've been hesitant in calling back as not to bother him.

PeterPalmieri

Bob,

Not sure if you know these boats http://www.seasportboats.com/index.php
thought you may get ideas on wipers and such.

Looks great

PeterPalmieri

FYI I spoke to Danny about a week ago about chock lenses and am planning on the emblem as well. He was going to be out for some minor surgery and be back in action this week if all went well. I haven't attempted to bother him again yet.

PeterPalmieri

The "Win Rus" hails from Freeport, NY, at least back then it did. Flipper killed that bull thresher or whatever mixed breed it was, too funny.

How about that beautiful swim ladder on the thunderbird about 5 1/2 minutes in

PeterPalmieri

Are you guys sure the the standard danforth anchor chock will hold my new Fortress FX16? Haven't been able to get down to the boat, my concern is that the shank on the fortress is thicker then a danforth.

PeterPalmieri

Sounds like we're talking apples and oranges as BOBMX is running planner boards for stripers in the bay.

Brew, how exactly do you jig the rods when you get a bite? Actually pick up each rod?

PeterPalmieri

JP, I haven't seen one either. I know Jose Wejebe is using them and saw them in action (TV) on the long range tuna boats in San Diego on Inside Sportsfishing. My local shop said end of March they should be in. Brew I have 3 400s two of them have big game handles on them, I believe the gear ratio is ...

PeterPalmieri

No doubt Walter, take a closer look 7 ball bearings 25 lbs of drag. Apparently shimano spent a lot of time testing these.

PeterPalmieri

I believe the reel is designed for maximum casting capabilities. And is being used to throw waxwing jigs and poppers to tuna in the 40-80 lb class. The earlier discussion was about a Calcutta 400 being about the largest baitcaster with a thumb bar. If you want to be able to cast to 50 lb tuna and do...

PeterPalmieri

We had a discussion a while back about reels.

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content ... tranx.html

420 yards / 50lb power pro

Max drag 25 lbs.

PeterPalmieri

Unbelievable, I'm trying to imagine the boat in Gert's old grey color with blacked out windows.

PeterPalmieri

The Parker CCs are nice utility type boats. Makes sense no climbing up to the bow. The SE models are mod vee, they offer deep vee too.

PeterPalmieri

John, 25 Carolina classic with a jack shaft is a really nice boat. 23 Steiger block island keep in mind the older boats only came with a mod vee, the newer model has the option of deep vee which as I understand is a better ride. He can also head over to whitewater marine in sayville they have all th...

PeterPalmieri

JP you've got my mind racing here, are you short changing yourself. I'm counting 11 hooks, 13 lines. 6 gunwales, 4 chair and launcher, 1 bridge, 2 teasers?

PeterPalmieri

Ummmmmmmm?????????? Where to begin? Peter does the boat have a chair or center rigger? I remember seeing the old rockaway style barber chair for sale some time back. Did you replace it? 3 rod holders per side essential? why? I didn't get that memo and I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. I...

PeterPalmieri

JP, Rod holders laid out like yours with the addition of one center in the transom. Chair is gone, outriggers are off. Maybe I'm going a bit minimalist but with 40+ years of holes I want that clean look. While this is a great start to getting the boat where I want it I've still got 27 yr old 454s so...

PeterPalmieri

That is the deck pipe I bought, I have the SS anchor chocks now that I could remount. The Perko is chrome plated but has a locking nut. If the Fortress fits my existing I could stick with it, I like the idea of the Perko for safety unfortunately they don't make it in SS. Downside of the whitecap is ...

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