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PeterPalmieri

"The best laid plans" Just got a wonderful msg from the mechanic winterizing the motors.... Starboard engine is locked up, the oil is milky looks like it's ingested seawater... Looks like decisions may need to be made sooner rather then later.

PeterPalmieri

The best news I've heard over Thanksgiving is our friend Pete Fallon being on the mend! Good luck with the rehab, Happy Thanksgiving all!

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Carl,

No pressure but we are still counting on that trip around NY harbor, so don't take to long in getting everything squared away.

PeterPalmieri

AWESOME

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Peter, Been here 8 years now, boat still has loads of projects and I have loads of questions. Dug and I were speaking at the rendezvous how we've made more friends and long term relationships through this board and at the rendezvous that outpace any enjoyment from the boat alone. Hope to meet up soo...

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Our boat is up in NY but we have friends in the area and may look to make the drive down to see everyone.

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I use progressive

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And some more repaired rottten hatch edges, will see if this method holds up

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noted thank you

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I brought my kids up in a bucket style harness and a fighting chair. Both my kids were fighting fish two and three times there size with that system You can use fairly short rods when incorporating a flip style gimbal. We used 5'6" rods all the time. Tricks is someone has to drive the boat. Dead bo...

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I've got plenty of stand up belts and harnesses. But I have a nice chair on the boat and boys 6 and 9, I think they'll be much more comfortable and safe in the chair. Slick butts on two rods so I can't swap butts, the other two have very short EVA rear grips.

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I currently have 2 Penn 30 VSW and 2 Penn 30TWs for shark fishing set up on stand up rods with very short butts that don't work in my chair. The boys are getting to the age where we can get out there and need some advice on using longer butt or bent butt rods in the chair.

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Yannis- I did make that wager, although I am not sure it was accepted. Perhaps someone had 2nd thoughts... It will be on the table till I haul boat in a few weeks. Can't believe I am saying that already... Where did the summer go? I still owe Peter and family a trip to the Statue of Liberty. You do...

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Bertramp wrote:Pete....
Looks good.
What is material used on counter top ?

It is a solid surface counter, I think Corian but may be another brand

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Just as an FYI I did contact the folks at Wilson Art, they believe mine looks like it could be Nepal Teak, 7209 https://www.wilsonart.com/nepal-teak-7209?q=7209 They are sending me a sample to confirm, thought having these links may be beneficial to future searches I may make a door for the gallery ...

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So my initial plan was to paint both the dinette benches and the front face of the galley. Now that I've removed the old cabinet where the icebox would have been I may be able to replace the formica on the draw and build in another door where I am storing the lifejackets. Instead of painting I could...

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Well somebody has to take the plunge. Hopefully there is a significant cost savings and serious warranty that mitigate some of that risk for you. Care to elaborate?

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Thanks Cam, it's just screw holes and dings. Will give evercoat a shot

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When filling holes in the cabin veneer that I plan on painting. Can I use regular wood filler? Should I use epoxy or something else?

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It's very important to sand and solvent clean the formica before priming. John and Tom both used single component Interlux silicone/alkyd/urethane products, so I'm assuming they primed with Interlux PreKote. This is normally a great system, and they both report good results, but formica can be a re...

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I do not have the automatic engine shutdown, I think it is only required for Diesel (see below). When I bought my boat 8 years ago this came up on the survey, either they were expired or weren't there at all, I forget. I do clearly remember that was a fix that was mandated by the insurance Co. Perso...

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Good luck. Looking forward to the updates.

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In the case of the 25 an outboard really opens up the boat with the removal of the engine box. IMO really makes it a nice boat with serious cockpit space.

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Gert van Leest wrote:Hi Guys , it has been a while , kind of busy,,.....steven here the link
http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.ph ... ert#p98876

WOW that's the way it's done

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I await the next post

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Mark, we decided on Playa Grande. Our rationale was it is a beach resort that you can walk into town or the marina.

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I can't thank everyone enough, I've had a half dozen guys reach out offline and discuss things. It's super helpful....

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To funny Charlie....

Bob I will msg Jeanette and Chris for advice tonight...

Mark, I did get a quick email back from Mike, he's headed to Cabo now. We are going to keep our search for hotels close to the Marina Villa Del Palmar, seems to be a nice one Mike recommended too.

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For the greater good! We are estimating this entire trip is going to cost less then $2500, HOW? We signed my wife up for a Southwest CC you get 60k points when you spend $3000, we also signed up for a Southwest business card; 40k points when you spend $1000. When you accumulate 110,000 points you ge...

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Thanks Mark! With a 6 and 9 year old we are thinking we need a few days on the beach, pools, slides etc. So we are thinking 2-3 days at the marina, any thoughts on The Ridge at Playa Grande? Fish for two days and the other 2-3 days we were thinking all inclusive beach like Hyatt Ziva which is miles ...

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Booked our flight February 17 to the 22nd, have to look at hotels and charters over the weekend

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Thanks Mark I knew you’d have plenty of info

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I’ll give you a shout in the morning if that’s ok

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We are looking to book a flight to Cabo in February for winter break, pending our Southwest companion pass and deals come through in the next week. The thought is to stay at the all inclusive Hyatt Ziva for 3 nights and spend two days fishing, 5 or 6 days total. Stay in a cheaper hotel those days si...

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I spoke with Jerry from Gemlux this morning and he said that they still manufacture the stainless transom scuppers like the ones that Bob has on his boat. I ended up ordering a pair of the scuppers and, after reading Spencer's review, I went with 4 of the heavy duty Bluewater rod holders. These sho...

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ReidPfromNC wrote:All sales paperwork and last previous registration says 1970. Survey came back with 1971. Hull Number 3151015. Out of Norwalk, CT. Listed for sale most of 2015, formally known as TACK. Had 427 Mercs.

I caught a glimps of the boat on Imgur, really looks like she's coming along nicely.

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If you are tying to a floating dock or something below the rub rail could be a problem but if the lines are up on a pole or dock it’s never an issue. I wouldn’t do anything now.

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What are those vents up on the bow for?

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Should have some soon. Pod, controls and dek-king decks going on now. Hardtop, chairs and riggers all going on in the next couple months. I'll get some shots when it comes out of the shop and we put on the top on. It's coming along nice (and slow). Bob, Would to hear where you are with your build, ...

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Carl, Good points, with regard to running hot and steam.....I've developed a relationship with the mechanic over my 8 years of ownership, he serviced the boat for the person I bought it from. It's been a known problem from day one and he knows whats going on with it and the surveyor pointed it out, ...

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We put in Gemlux pop up cleats, recommended by Rob at Raybo. Holding up really well.

http://www.gemlux.com/catalog/deckhw-cleats

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Bob,

I think you are right. Spend a couple bucks on my 454s to keep that starboard side in good working order, replace block if necessary, buy some time and wait for the right opportunity for RTOs to come along.

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i am going to give you guys two sentences remember it. A) gas motors have an ignition system that will plague you from the day you install till you tear your hair out. B) gas motors need to circulate salt water thru the entire exhaust system, diesel mix salt water in the exhaust AFTER the exhaust m...

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pschauss wrote:What does your temperature gauge show for your starboard engine?

Without looking at the gauge I’m guessing. Normal operating is 180-190? Maybe I’m up around 200, again I know exactly where the gauge should be at a quick glance not the exact #

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Thanks guys. I had a very nice conversation with Rick from Dickson’s Marine in Bayshore. He’s also going to keep his eyes open for RTOs as well. He’s done many B31 repowers from QSB 330s, 6BTAs and even has 383s. Surprisingly the 383s have good performance numbers but are more expensive then Reman C...

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There should be a conduit behind your galley

PeterPalmieri

Thanks John some really good thoughts there. I am absolutely making my boat simpler. Lights electronics and a saltwater wash down. I also have fresh water two sinks. No fridge no AC and no interest in a generator. Will wire in shore power and a inverter so I can have a couple AC outlets and a coffee...

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Going to pull this side out over the winter https://imgur.com/a/KJW7Yfw The forward hatch I did a temporary fix https://i.imgur.com/NU3tNsj.jpg This is the other side that was taken out and done right https://i.imgur.com/mzLamnR.jpg Going to wait until the end of the season pull out the starboard se...

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It’s a deterrent. If someone wants to get in they will

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