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And don't forget the fuel shut offs, cause gravity is a bitch

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It was pretty nuts yesterday. Got the call from Neil at 2 left the dock at 3 in the silverhawk at blasted down the beach at 33 kts. Long story short back to the dock round 7 with our 3 man limit and enough releases on the jigs to make the arms sore. Smokers running today and fish tacos for dinner. C...

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I can see it all done in my head, that works well

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Met with Bob H on Monday. Boy you really do meet some of the nicest people here. The hospitality Bob and his wife showed me a random guy from Jersey who likes Bertrams was on par with the other folks I've been lucky enough to meet- FABULOUS.. Thanks again Mr. Higgins!!! The project is coming along f...

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If your keeping the original FBC cabin layout you can look to put the gent set forward of the port engine. This allows access outboard of the port engine for maintenance. You've got so much going on with your rebuild you could conceivably put it anywhere. I personally like where Bob H placed his you...

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Welcome, The short answer is yes it can be done and yes you will probably need to take the decks out. The engine boxes can be widened and returned befor the cabin door JJ has this done. Generally the engines are moved forward which helps with the exhaust routing. You will probably need to get creati...

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Just saw this boat getting loaded on a truck. It might have been the old L&H but has been called by another name for over 20+years currently she's named the Devastator.

boat is headed to md according to the driver

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Yes Peter, You can grab the rod and physically jig it, if its a 130 remember to back off the drag, I also jog the wheel hard port and stbd to jig the riggers if my crew is busy with other critters. Jigging the rod that a fish missed, say a short or long rigger more often than not results in the fish...

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I don't know what gear you have but for most non clutched 30's are fine. The problem you'll run into with 4 in the gunnel is the last one will end up draining into your engine compartment so you'll need to make sure you divert that water to where it won't harm anything. If your doing this on a stock...

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Looking good Bob. Can't wait to see it. 10 more weeks till we start catching Threshers.

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Here's the way I was taught. There is really no reason to go to a 90 degree installation if only installing 3 on the gunnels. If you were going with 4 or 5 then you'd probably run out of options. When you start the installation on the gunnels rembmer to offset the holders inboard to outboard startin...

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Peter,

Other than the fact Im not a fan of the name when will it be available (tranny what?).

I talked with our rep today and they have yet to see one. They are hoping for great things the technology now is incredible. Love that shimano owns power pro.k

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Peter, Yup your right, I can't see and read these little phones much less think straight trying to type and run wires in the old girl at the same time. Our best case is 11 rods with 2 teasers, standard light crew is 7-9 normally always fishing 2 teasers. It doesn't really matter how many lines just ...

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Peter; I use the rocket launcher to fish the long riggers, generally dink baits on 16vsx's. The short riggers are from the forward most holders, these are both clutch holders and one side gets a wide range on a bent butt the other a bait or daisy chain depending on what we are fishing for. The next ...

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Peter absolutely essential to have three rod holder per side. Transom not important at all you are better off with the four in the chair and one or two off enter ringer.trasom best for flat lines in your case you have two leave it alone.triple rods on transom=Tangles. Ummmmmmmm?????????? Where to b...

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Thanks UV I couldn't figure it out.
Nothing on the boat cost more than 300 bucks and that included overhauling the engines and new risers. Then I go down the list and find this transmitter at close to 500.00

Really cool thanks guys.

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Can anyone tell me what this is. Looking through some old WWII documents from a recondition of my wifes grandparents 50' Hubert Johnson and noticed this device cost half as much the entire recondition back in 1944 when the boat was returned from service. It was listed as missing from original invent...

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Peter be careful if you have large Lee gunnel mount holders they are the biggest of the rod holders and you will have to fill the hole before putting new ones in. This will add expense. You can purchase insert material and cut your own if cost is really an issue. If not fill em all and start with ni...

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Peter, So as to understand and maybe help. Your plan is to redo the gunnels; removing and filling the holes for scoops, teak steps and ladder mounts? After which there will be an application of non skid? Your port starboard rod holder layout looks fine, the transom looks fine save the orientation of...

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Peter I use g-hooks on the shackle side of the anchor line and on the chain it's a simple connection. As for the pop up cleats the boat has had the spring loaded pop up accorn cleats on for 6 years with no issues. At install they were greased with the blue penn reel grease. Seems to be working.........

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Gert there is plenty of room for more wood on the transom.

WTF...... Someone getting cheap lol

Looks down right pretty, love the crown in the stern

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My guess would be that if your kids can read the word bitchin is the least of your worries.

Art work is clean, saying is catchy.

Let her eat DQ looks good to go.

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Second week in march sound good bob? Project looks pretty cool

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John, If you can pull it off a brushed or rolled and tipped awl grip finish is tough to beat. I think they last longer and have a better gloss than all but the best spray jobs. Might have to do with using half of the catalyst when compared to spray Im not sure but all my brush jobs have seemed to ke...

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I believe that it's called " ass kicked " weather.

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We've learned that comments involving the Patriots don't go over well with a handful of folks. Like poking a hornets nest with a stick. Think the Pats could of won it if they hadn't had the mistakes at the beginning of the game: * Ball thrown away for a safety *12 guys on the field Nice to watch a ...

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Flats fishing is nuts. I spend all my time staying away from sandbars and in channels. I go flats fishing and these things are going in 8" of water at 40mph. Definitely a puckering experience the first time- kept wating for someone to hit the brakes and roll out of the front of the damn thing. Nice ...

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Nick Stanzyck (sp?) out of Bud and Marys

Daytime deep dropping for swordfish, a little boring but a big payoff.

Kinda like hunting for a 145 and bigger whitetail from a tree.

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There are a few more competitors to EZ2CY on the market now. The hard products have gotten much better over the last 10 or more years. Downside to hard glass is it won't roll up and you have to hinge it. Kinda like what Bob was talking about, certainly not a new theory but proven. If you need zipper...

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Think I'd like to actually look out the sides instead of at fiberglass when I was in the cabin. Was the boat used as NASA's second vomit comet?

I'm looking into an air teak toe rail if it looks that good. Pretty crazy if it's real.

Pretty well thought out, love the prop storage

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I'm in!!!! Let's set some dates what do y'all need from me

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List of upgrades for 2012 on CHIMERA Just the usual maintenance; Send out both sets of wheels for balancing Change raw water pump impellers Oil in engines gears and gen set-done Varnish bulkhead Replace 4d batteries Replace lenses in bow light Re sew enclosure u-zip Add rod storage for light tackle ...

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What a fantastic life, we would all hope to be remembered as fondly.

Heart felt sympathies and deepest condolences to you Brewster

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Taco marine has some small slotted aluminum bolders in racks. You should find them easy with a google search

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24 Silverhawk I/O with the H350 Horizon motor with Bravo III, around 3.0mpg at 24kts around 50mph in the corner. Lift kept, she's over 10 years old and still running like a top. The bottom shot was taken east of the Bacardi out of Manasquan. There are a few of them around, they'd be my first choice....

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I'm a little prejudice to the improved version.........

Sometimes newer is better..........

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FIshed for Tunas last Saturday and found a few on sandeels but no bites, scattered fish pretty bumpy (read as 1 foot of standing water on the bow, now and again) Went back Sunday I guess because it was colder and I'm just not that smart. Took little Neil, my son Cort and myself. Got to the spot foun...

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The rod holder on that tower looks like standard issue GOM cobia fishing bling.

Coning tower looks like HMS Astute

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... _Docks.JPG

Just a little board at work today.

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Be careful with the weight on the back of that Sea Craft.

Not allot of height difference between the decks and the ocean.

Extra battery, extra pumps

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My friend Harry is being modest. Ii had very little to do with that project, and it certainly didnt look like that when I left. That looks nice Mr. Babb, its getting cold up home so Ill be down soon to grind or paint or fiberglass or wire....hell you name it, just spending some time with friends on ...

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Christmas is just around the corner and it looks like we are closing in on our last fishing weekend of the season here in Jersey. We'll close the season this year chasing "ghosts" off the beach (bluefin) The boat will be on blocks by this time next week and I'll be full speed ahead in "Holiday Mode"...

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Just out of curiosity.....question for everyone here......how many hours do most of you guys put on your 31's in a years time? Harry we run about 300-350 hours per year, considering the average recreational boater only puts 100 per year on their boat we are pretty lucky. And let's not forget those ...

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for this years bite just get him some ava 37's.

I love to troll but the bites been red hot on the jig and until recently a little blue fishy on the troll.

At 4.00 a piece you can buy him a bunch.

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Belt sanded brushes, makes good sense for holding the paint. You learn something everyday. Brush manager- Didn't know that was a title, certainly an important job. I prefer the finish of a brush painted boat over sprayed, I think the slower dry time really helps the Original Awl Grip set up better. ...

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Spent 2 nights with Timmy. P90X hasn't worked out so well....... For those of you that hadn't heard Tim is a new dad. Little "Thudd" is a fine bounceing puppy and well on its way to running the household. Brother Tim is hunting is hunting his nuts off for grouse and running his dogs in several trial...

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Our family sends its Deepest Condolences

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Damn,

Now I need fuel temperature gauges.

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JP ... are ya gonna say Hargraves ?

ding ding ding ding..... didn't think a Yankee could draw them lines.

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Alright all you experts.

Which Carolina builder drew the lines on our FBC's?

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JJ,

When are you coming out of the water to start that project.

Wanna set up bleachers and lights so we can sit around drink and watch you work.

Aside from a couple of small projects it should be an easy winter for us.

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