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Giff- The purchase pain of my Festool 125 is long forgotten with only the occasional reminder when I buy abrasives. I think I get a better job than my skill set + my old DeWalt DA could achieve in less time and with a cleaner work area as I have it paired with a vac. It's also reasonably quiet which...

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Gentlemen-
Thank you for the responses.
Carl-
Thanks for the Lewis recommendation! They had four gallons left. Now it's three....

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Gentlemen- I've left buying my bottom paint to the last minute and am now finding it hard to source Trilux 33 in green by the end of the day tomorrow. All the blue, black, red and white I could ask for but no green at Jamestown Distributors, West Marine, Defender, etc. What would be a good replaceme...

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Jimmy- This is not a season long solution but if you could get that part of the boat out of the water once a month or so (Empty tanks raise the transom enough for this?) you might try McLube anti fouling polish http://www.mclubemarine.com/antifoulpolish/ I remember watching the videos of the work yo...

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Yannis Bruce and Nav is just making fun of my Sicilian relatives. If they are not cutting off someone's finger for stealing then they are making up cement shoes for someone who played around with the wrong wife. Go on to you tube and catch the show called the Soprano's. You will get the drift. Capi...

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That's excellent. Thank you . It adds to the intensity of Spring Fever.
What's with the double Sawbuck in the reel?
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+1 on Blackstone. I especially like their comments section and on the occasion that I called for clarification they took the time to go back through the file and the data with me.

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Dug-
Might G10 be a good option instead of aluminum? It takes a thread well and will not react with a stainless fastener..
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I feel like I've always had good luck in finding stats that fit my back side so I may not be a good judge but I do have a very strong opinion about in-seat cooling. I have a 2008 Ford Expedition that has seat heat and cooling in the front seats. There is some fan noise from the bottom of the seat wh...

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Wow, that's beautiful. Good luck in the sea trials.

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Would a shut down at high speed permit water intrusion to the back cylinders?
Very sorry for your loss...

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The Anchorage in Warren RI built some early fiberglass Hunt designs http://dyerboats.com/
I believe they have kept good records and have some folks with long memories. Maybe they could help you in your search. I am <30 min away from there and will be pleased to help if I can.
Best,
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Jamestown Distributors http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/main.do carries MAS. Not usually the cheapest source but I think good product knowledge and customer support.
Best,
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If you want another option to the sudsy ammonia and you don't have mold or mildew to kill, I've had good luck with Cascade dishwasher detergent and a very light scrubbing with a white 3M pad (across the grain when possible). The white pads seem to get broken in quickly and the Cascade is easy to sto...

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Pete- Is there a stopper in the exhaust? I would be inclined to tie up or make some other arrangement where the exhaust hoses definitely can not flop down below the waterline. Like the way I would do it if I was ever required to explain it to the insurance man. My boat had a battery box (bin) like y...

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Marlin- I've enjoyed following the progress on your boat and your contributions to the board. On a sailboat project I have we used the west system then awlbrite below decks where there is minimal UV exposure and have had good results without the fogging you describe. I'm assuming that you have been ...

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Pete- I've been very sorry to read about these troubles. Good for your that you now have a plan that is the right one for you. Would you consider oil analysis on the good engine to help complete the picture of what your needs are? A single test is unlikely to give you a full picture of the engine bu...

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Dug- I'm sorry to hear of your incident. I mugged a red jr. nun - But it was daytime - going 4 knots - immediately inside Ft. Adams - on a rented sailboat. It turns out you can compound that red paint off manually while trading water alongside the boat at its mooring. I thought this was best done in...

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Well done! Enjoy!

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Happy Anniversary Miss Joanne and Harry!
42 years huh, looks like you built your marriage from great stuff, well engineered and thoughtfully maintained!

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The Legend of Tex Johnston and the old Boeing lives...

I knew nobody would believe what they just saw so I turned around and did it again...

What the hell did you think you were doing?
...Selling airplanes

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John Lennon had it wrong...

Pete Fallon wrote:All you need is a 31 Bertram day boat, a big bag of cash to keep it running and someone who knows how to tie a Bimini Twist.
Pete Fallon

I'm getting back to work with just that thought in my head.
Thanks Pete.

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Done.

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Harry!
I just saw this post and am so saddened for you. Not a moment's hesitation you can set it right but sorry for the time and energy to do so.
Keeping a good thought for you.
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Yeah right... everybody knows you triple the money and double the time.

But it can happen:
http://www.msgdeals.com/Argument%20Movie_0001.wmv
warning- clicking on the link will subject you to 2:30 of home made wooden boat movie.

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Craig G wrote:Thanks Stephan, so what you are saying is that you don't have the extensions on your shafts?

That's right, no extensions.

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Craig- The shafts in my gas powered 1972 FBC are 82 inches overall. That's from the front of the coupler at the transmission to the cotter pin hole at the prop nut and I have Spurs ahead of the props which add an inch or two. I would guess that you will no longer need your 11.5 inch extensions. Hope...

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I think with some modification this may solve the bolster/teak issue: http://floridasportfishing.com/magazine/images/press-releases/release-marine-img2.jpg and also the impending rod holder crisis. So with those significant roadblocks removed by all means please carry on. Jeebus it's cold out.... S ...

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No freakin' turbines!?!? I was so sure there were going to be turbines....
Dang.

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Looks to me like the work on the hull and decks has been executed at a very high level. I could see gas tanks in the engine boxes as well as a generator and the air-conditioning unit. If they have a well engineered, balanced solution that does 40 kts. and gets +1 nm/gal I'm a fan. If those engines a...

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I'm all for saving the fishes and knowing the experiences I have had will be there for my children. I'm not sure that the Pew Charitable Trusts is my partner in that. In the northeast I believe they have funded an agenda which includes catch shares as a cornerstone for control. The catch shares poli...

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Todd- I never thought I would see those words (wood, striping and joy) together that way. I found the web site and frankly would have dismissed it but for your post. Do you have a contact at Coopers I can reach directly or do you recommend just using the contact info on the web site? http://cooper-i...

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Ken- You post presents several questions and implies many more. I'll take a crack at the most basic one. You are not crazy to consider doing this yourself. I've always wanted to do each job on my boat myself. With the help of the folks here I've been able to take on much more, and the advice here ha...

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"Ya ain't drunk... if you can lie on the floor without holding on...

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Bob- Is this a new problem? This may be a bit weird...but, are there big temperature swings in the room, or is the sun baking it during the day? Might moving it to another part of the room and/or stabilizing the temperature help? Is the system vented? It can come leak on my living room any time... B...

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I like the boat I have now. Can I keep it?

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Jimmy-
I think this is how my boat is set up. I hope this helps.
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Jimmy- On mine the starboard tiller has 2 holes - the one nearer the rudder post is where the tie bar links the two tillers together the outer or aft hole has the ram installed. The ram is mounted to the transom. I don't know if this is the preferred way and do note that Buddy Boy was done with the ...

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Bruce wrote:What happened to down in the dirt competition?

We have Bill Belichick for that:

Since John Henry (Red Sox owner) bought the Boston Globe (for less than the cost of a seconbaseman and DH) we're likely to see more of this...
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Gert- I ran into one of Carlo Riva's old captains a couple of seasons back http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7416&p=71328&hilit=riva#p71328 I was told that Riva's B31 had "Riva V-8s" which were raw water cooled Crusader 454s with intake and exhaust manifolds of Riva's spec. I was also t...

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Steve- The group helped me with thinking about ventilation issues here http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9048&p=87394&hilit=stephan+blower#p87394 The Jabsco flange mount blower is what I have. http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=9862&familyName=Jabsco+Blo...

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Craig-
I think that is very close to what I get. I have 1989 carbureted Crusader 454s in a light FBC.
I do note that the props are stamped 18x18 but measure out to 17.5x17.
How I do love the rumble of those engines at lower RPMs and the howl above 3,500...
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Pete- The Red Sox won the World Series in 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004 and 2007. They lost the World Series in 1946, 1967, 1975, and 1986. I am aware that from 1918 to 2004 is a long time. BUT Four Freakin' Days in October (you may enjoy the first 3:30) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkblpPxLr...

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Pete- That's a pretty vivid image you paint. I'm with you on McCarver - he's way past his prime. And Joe Buck is Mr. St. Louis for the second generation with local restaurants, so don't expect much from him. Unfortunately, Gowdy is, uh, not available and Curt Jr. is a New Yawker now covering the Jet...

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Stunning!
I think my boat just got uglier...
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Oh my Gawd! Freakin Sweet!
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JimmyG Mine has a knee where yours is. The rudder tables are individual and do not go all the way to the outboard stringer. The exhaust passes between the rudder table knee and the outboard stringer on my boat. I do not have the large combined backing plate like you do. http://www.msgdeals.com/aftbo...

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You caught soooo many big fish that your knees hurt and you problem is what????
For those of us who haven't seen a Bass on the end of our line in, in... c'mon... pictures please.
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