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Harry,
The Keys is a long way away but I mentioned in another post the 25 at a trap yard. I am still trying to swing in there off duty to check the HIN. It would be a sure project boat.

Kevin

In my opinion any wind over 15 knots and you will get pretty wet. I think the ride can be uncomfortable too. Working on the water for a career I tend to pick and choose my days to go out in the 28. I do not fish that much so it is not too big a deal for me to stay close to shore. I guess I am a fair...

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Well here is the low down. Went to yard today and they forked me out. The Starboard prop had been polished about 1/2 inch up from the outer most diameter. One blade had minor buring, sand paper would fix it. Spun the prop with some wood against the hull and the blades were ok in my opinion9nothing o...

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As the post states and do not know how bad it is yet. I was idling down my canal at about 4-5 knots on a low tide. This spot is always churning up mud in the prop wash but I was under the impression that was all that was there. I had just installed new diagnostic software in the laptop and was check...

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If your friend does not have any spots I can give you some numbers. Hopefully the wind comes down. Been really windy here for the most part. Last night was flat calm. First time I have been seen it that nice this year.

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Mastry may be a place to look, not sure if they make them. I think I am using the ones you need. Multiple bolt holes so you can get the proper height while keeping the motor low on the motor mount stud and the mount will not preload or bind. I got mine used at local place for 100 bucks for all four ...

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I think I found a 25 FB at a trap yard sitting on its keel. I will go check the hin when I am not in uniform another time. Bet it could be had for cheap. Might be a good place for that bimini frame

Kevin

It sounds like you will have your hands full for a while. I always found if I estimated the timeline for a project on the boat or the car that I was wrong. Now If I think I can complete something in a month I know it will take 2 months. Thats just me though. We are all here to help even if it is jus...

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When I did my rudders I was told by one of the gurus here to use the standard flax packing which has to this time proven in my application to hold up longer. The first time I used goretex and it was fine for a bit but I had to tighten untill I could tighten no more and it still leaked. The shafts ma...

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Congrats on the new boat. I did some work on mine before I actually used it. I wished I had used it for a few months before starting the projects. I spent 6 months at the boat yard wishing I knew what I had. Use it first just in case the paint takes longer than expected. Thats what I would do if I w...

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Matt, I am using golf cart batteries on my boat. I bought them from a buddy that is a dealer so I only paid about 100 bucks each. I do not know all the amp hours and so forth but I can check them out this week and give you the specs. What I can tell you is each one wieghs about 63 pounds and looks t...

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When I get home I need to post some pics of mywire job. I will start another thread for it though.

Oh yeah, I am a bit jealous of that engine space too!

Kevin

The deadrise is 23 on the 28 as opposed to 22 on the 31 if I remember correctly. the 31 is a little heavier too. I bet they would be fun but can only imagine the project of makng them fit. My 28 has 212 hp per side deisel and feels pretty good at 23 knots. I wonder how much work it was to make thing...

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Bob,
Can you explain the whole never use a switch with 1,2,off. Mine also have 'Both". I think they are rated for 500 amps. Thanks

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http://gun-deals.com/ Some good sources on this website sorted by price. Been to three stores while here in st augustine and a few boxes was all that was to be had of 7.62x39. I have only been buying by the case. Pick up a PSL also known by unwary as the Dragunov. It shoots 7.62x54. the gun can be h...

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I could always use 2000 rounds! Curious how much? Shipping is the killer with ammo.

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Federal Fisheries laws are civil and NOT criminal. Most times the civil violations are hit the wallet harder than actual criminal violations. It does still have to be proven by the fihseries agents as to the violation. Remember, they would have to go before a federal magistrate and they would look l...

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Was running out of daylight but will do it next time. Did not refill them yet either. Since there should not be any oil I am going pull the plug that I can get to standing on my head. A very small pan will fit under to catch and measure how much I am missing. Will put the hose set up Bob is talking ...

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Well thanks for all the great input. I took the electric motor apart and found some rust and debris in the housing and coil windings. Blew out with compressed air and hit it with copious amounts of CX. Put is back together and worked great in one direction. It was also the direction I needed fortuna...

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Hopefully this explains my last post. The left tube is the dipstick tube and the right is unknown to me but there is oil in there and goes to bottom I think.

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I need to call Horizon East and find out the internal depth of the filler tube for the Steyr 236. I know that I was leaving about a quart behind out of 11. Trim tab line will not make it past the where the pressed on tube meets the fitting in the pan casting. I did also figure out how to get to the ...

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Brings back a lot of good memories of my childhood up there. Grew up in Scituate Ma. My dad had a 26' Pacemaker Allglass and family of four spent week at a time doing Race Point/P-town or thru the canal to Oaksbluff and other neat places. Looking back not sure how family of 4 fit on that boat for a ...

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Yeah it is an electric pump. I recrimped all the connections to be sure it was not corrosion. A couple good whacks with a wrench and the pump turned on for about 10 seconds but did not sound that good. Stopped again and more whacks did not make it turn on again. So a gear pump still needs a motor? C...

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My jabsco pump/bucket combo died today. It used to work ok for oil changes even with cold oil. Looking for better pump if there is one. I borrored a beautiful reverso pump system from my yard today and it did not have enough arse to prime the impellar I think. Just birped and garbeled even with hot ...

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Thats what does not make any sense. I read about the cost being roughly 250-300K to make these boats now. People are paying 240K for a 33 C/C with triples. It's just a different niche of market. Guys like us like the thought of having the choice of buying a new boat built like the original. Most of ...

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The base of her legs are heavily shadowed, but from what I can see the geometry is all wrong. Her stance is to narrow and she is peeing on her ankles.

Kevin

I put one group 31 on each engine. (Steyr 236)
I got two six volt batteries for the house. Not sure the grouping on them but each one weighs 63 lbs. Two per engine sounds odd but maybe its just me. Battery switches hooked up right and you should be able to start either engine off either battery.

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I also put a Webasto in mine last summer. I think it is 8 or 9000, can't remember. I have a very open cabin in my 28 so did not use much ducting off the blower motor. It will get very cold even when it is ninety outside. At night when it is about 85 outside that little thing will get it to about 68i...

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We're gonna needa bigger boat

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I have and internal laser in my Glock 37. It is mounted inside the spring assembly. You can not tell there is a laser in the gun. I have only had that gun to the range once in over five years. After shoolting the G17 I was very surprised with the kick of the gun..... it is a 45GAP. I actually forgot...

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I love the 5 galon bucket over the air filter. Seems like a lot of motor for that boat. Sitting must be kind a tough. Neat though

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Buju, I looked at that boat years ago at tav. creek marina. Nothing on it resembled anything like my 28 except the hull had some similarities. I would like to know the story behind it. Maybe Napier had some earlier hulls kinda like the 28 but not sure. The boat had external rudders and the deck was ...

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"local wildlife boyscout" That is a good one, never heard that one before believe it or not. Next time I see one of those guys I am going to test it out on them.

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Mark,
I only know the bad ones down there. Those are the ones that will let you keep a kingfish and tell you they are doing you a favor by getting rid of the grouper.

Kevin

Looking good. My favorite picture has to be the sanding party. Lots of work but when you get it in the water it is worth it. If you need any pics or ideas let me know. Not an expert but been through the whole deal. Amost 4 years and just getting the finishing touches done.

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Good call on the peel and stick stuff guys. Google came up with that dynamat and other products like it. I may go with FatMat which is same concept as dynamat but cheaper. 100 sq feet is about 130shipped. It is amazing how much filth is under the interior, 20 years worth anyways. It took a while to ...

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I am looking for ideas to reduce the interior noise in my mustang. Took most of the interior out of the car today and the sound absorbing material from the factory is due for replacement. The car is a 1988 GT with T tops. There are a lot of voids in the sheet metal that if were filled with something...

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I ordered oil and fuel filters over a month ago. Called to find out what the deal was and was told we are having a tough time getting filters. Will call you tomorrow. Still have not heard from them. The oil filter looks to be the same size as my PH8A Fram on my 302. I wonder.

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Sent my father to an instructional firearms course at beginning of month. It covered law, nomenclature of the firearms they brought with them and a few hours on the range. He was able to shoot revolver and semi-auto so he could choose which is best for him. He has never owned a gun and at 65 has dec...

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I suppose that "book" is wood also. Amazing. OK how about this, you have any guns? I know, too easy right!

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Randall,
That is really cool. The progress pictures are cool too. How do you get the coring of the cardboard effect? It looks like cardboard! I remember the money box and thought you were cashing out your 401k or something. That is incredible work. Do you have Bertram carvings?

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When I haul the boat out to swap props I will see if I can get the ducer out. If not I guess I will just get a shoot thru. Vic, do you know the model number of what you are using. The only requirement I can see is dual freq of 200 and 50. Do you guys just epoxy them to bilge?

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I have a Garmin 478 and want to add on sonar. According to the manual I need the GSD 21 or 22 which is digital instead of analog. I am guessing there is no need for digital. I have not had bottom finder for work or recreation for 8 years. I have several questions. 1. There are GSD 21 on ebay for abo...

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Pat,
I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.

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Bottom line is make sure you have enough training/practice with the gun to be the man in any situation. I would also recommend as a beginner using a holster. I usually do not use a holster off duty but it all depends on where I am going. Make sure the gun is reliable. Glock is always a good one. The...

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Started the night with Pirates Choice Rum. That ran out and went to Bud Light. Can't remember why I am typing.

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I have not seen the non aerosol type around. Is that special order stuff?
Going to do oil change and tranny fluid soon. Need to go over mine with CX.
Rust got to the filter cap on my zf45, can not find replacement anywhere online. Any suggestions would be welcomed.

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"PRINT" Swapping props here soon. Great instructions. I have never used lapping compound. Boat store or hardware store?

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My dad always gives dirty looks when I mix Crown with anything.

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