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TailhookTom

Hi all, Alchemy is getting ready for the first phase of her exterior makeover up at Brewer Street Boat works. She won't entirely know what hit her over the next year and a half or so. What the heck are you doing to her? She was built in 7 weeks, year and a half??????? I know I had mine in a shed fo...

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I concur -- I shot the bow piece (that was the only section I didn't replace as my fabricator didn't think he could do as good a bend), with rattle can - but I used fake aluminum color --- didn't blister at all over the next 7 years I had the boat. We sanded it, acetoned it, filled and grinded, then...

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Peter, I've been using it in the marine environment, and it works fairly well, but I've had some problems with the accuracy of the internal GPS while offshore out of sight of cell towers. It usually happens while moving, so maybe it's loosing lock on the satellites. Also, I'm using this on an iPhon...

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I had some left over from the bottom job, so I decided if it was good enough for the bottom, it was good enough for the bilge -- Interprotect 2000 -- and then decided I hated having a grey bilge and shot some Brightside over that. The last I saw of it, it was still in there and shiney white!

Tom

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Back in the old days when I had my 24 Albemarle with a single gasser, the first thing I did when I got on the boat was open the engine hatch all the way, the second thing I did was get on my knees and sniff around the engine, if it didn't smell like gas, then I would flip on the blower and after a b...

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They sure do know how to throw a parade. And what a nice touch ending it at the marathon finish line with the trophy and Boston Strong 617 shirt.

TailhookTom

Dug: The Connecticut Red Sox fans have been more celebrating that the Yankees didn't win -- and running around like a 3 year old that found the halloween candy stash. You won it in 04, 07 and now 13 -- congratulations on a great season and a remarkable turnaround. Act like you've been there before, ...

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To quote my college coach, and probably ever other coach out there. "Act like you've been there before." Some of the intellectual comments heard from the crowd "that's what you get when you don't pitch to Big Papi" yeah sure, pitch to a guy who is seeing nothing but 60mph beachballs coming straightd...

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Beautiful puppy. My black lab was the better choice I made -- he's the same weight as my ex, but he's smarter, more affectionate, more loyal, and doesn't snore as loud! Can't keep mine out of the water -- unless it involves a fresh water shower.

Tom

TailhookTom

For ease of installation (NONE) I bought a Hydro-Glow.

Seems to work okay.

Tom

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Pretty Work

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I just watched an episode last night, I'm a Yankee fan there was no baseball on, and saw John having a ball with the yellowfin tuna with spinning gear. I was very jealous. But I will still give him two thumbs up as well.

Tom

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Mike:

If invited, I'll bring the clear -- and not the Barry Bonds Clear.

Tom

TailhookTom

In my case, skinned knuckles, a lot of bourbon and Advil. Seriously, nothing more than a bunch of labor on your part. I used a DA with I think 80 grit (after I degreased and scrubbed it all out) and after I got it pretty close I made up a peanut butter consistency mix of West and microspheres -- tro...

TailhookTom

Did you sand/grind/fill and fair yet? With the engines out, it made a HUGE difference not only in appearance but in the function -- nothing stuck in cracks/grooves -- my knuckles no longer got skinned by a rough spot when a tool slipped (as if that ever happens, right?"

Tom

TailhookTom

Mine went right to the boat's bonding system, I put a isolator in line and never had a problem.

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TailhookTom

Well, I did it, I bought another boat -- but due to a lot of reasons, I opted for a center console. I now own a Pursuit 2470 with twin 150 HPDI Yamahas on the back of it (it actually is 26 feet per my insurance company and marina as they got cute at Pursuit and pretend that the integral bracket isn'...

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Bruce;

My old marina gladly collected all used motor oil in a large, I think 270 gallon container -- I think they they ran it through a a device that converted it to heat. Yup, the primary means of heating the clubhouse and shop == used motor oil!

Cheap yankees that we are!

Tom

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An additional measure of protection, print a copy out, put it is an envelope, address the envelope to yourself, affix proper postage and mail the envelope to yourself. DO NOT OPEN upon receipt.

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Good deal John - my 15 year old but still working fine battery charger was a very bad thing for AGM batteries - it was fine for the old fashioned 8ds though! As noted on Optima's website, my old charger significantly diminished the life of the battery -- as in fried it in about 16 months. Lesson lea...

TailhookTom

Don't forget, if you go to the Optima - you need the proper charger too -- ask me how I know.

Tom

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But what kind of a national identity does Oracle have? Not USA for the most part.

TailhookTom

Shouldn't Thudddd be commenting here? If anyone had experience with oilpainting, his motors certainly added a certain hue to not only the engine room, but they were quite capable of painting the transom as well as any other vessel within 100 yards.

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I just read an article which noted that because Larry Ellison was the defender he could not only pick where the race would be held, he could also pick the exact boat design. From what I read, the boat is so complex and EXPENSIVE, that only 3 teams competed in total. Being that I am a Biff and Skippy...

TailhookTom

Never forget.

Thanks to all who served and those currently serving, and all the first responders -- without you we wouldn't have the opportunity to never forget.

Tom

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I was unable to post any comments due to travelling for work. Walter was the kind of guy we all wish was our Grandfather or Father and we hope we turn out to be that quality of a person. First class gentleman and a brilliant thinker. We are running out of both! His autographed cookbooks are treasure...

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Bruce:

In the most polite way -- BITE ME.

Yo Fren,

Biff from Connecticut.

PS, I'm certain that Master Stowe, as a part time Connecticut resident, will have further comment. Once he finds his Grey Poupon and Jeeves is done polishing his MacBook Pro.

TailhookTom

Anyone see or hear from Walter? I've been off the board for a while, but I note he hasn't posted in quite a while and I remember him posting that he was undergoing Chemo -- If anyone has a shareable update, please do.

Tom

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Tom:

I ran a 50' Willis (Harkers Island, not Florida) with a single Cat -- 880hp+- and twin rudders, the bowflare was substantial - I believe when the wind would start puffing I used the term, "the spinnaker is full"

Tom

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I had Morse single lever dual function controls on Tailhook. Although I didn't have a helm pod, they were mounted to the port and starboard of the wheel. Incredibly easy to get used to and so simple to just turn around, face the stern and back my boat in -- and I had a terrible slip to get into -- b...

TailhookTom

Mike O -- same address as before? Let me know what weekend you are going out of town too......seeing as how I only have a center console, there is no need to steal your door I guess.

Tom

TailhookTom

Aside from the fact that boats go in the water, not the woods........ I see one potential problem. How will you reach the two rods in the center of that impressive rack? First time I heard "Impressive Rack" in this context. But, seeing as how Bob has thought of everything, I'm guessing some type of...

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Bob Im not sure what doesn't sound right? Enlighten me please. Yeah Mike that burn takes away a bit of the get home juice for sure, we knew it when we put the unit in. It's sooooooo quiet though its worth the extra burn. JP, I believe Bob Lico is referring to the fish count comparison as his run co...

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Although it isn't an Anniversary Edition -- this appears to be a better value. http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_full_detail.jsp?slim=broker&boat_id=2375380&checked_boats=2375380&hosturl=fishyachts&&ywo=fishyachts&&ybw=&units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=5344&url=" onclick="window.open...

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Sending you good thoughts and lots of prayers.

Best regards,

Tom

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No worries Tony, I was hoping that the masses would note that the 1980s "tax planning" of documenting your boat to a PO Box in say North Carolina where there is miniscule maximum sales tax on boats or other boat tax haven would realize that it is fairly easy and routine to get caught in that type o...

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mike ohlstein wrote:Gert,

You CAN drink beer, but I don't know why anyone would want to. Not since they invented Scotch, anyway......

Bourbon, a fine product made in the USA!

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Kevin: Prior owner really messed up me getting out cutlass bearings -- seeing as how he used heavy duty loctite to secure them in place in addition to the set screws. Only way I got them out was to drop the struts (which involved digging some trenches and bringing the struts to my buddy's machine sh...

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Tony:

I am aware that if you document, you are still required to register in state -- however, a lot of boat owners think they don't need to -- especially the people that move their boat South for the winter. You are 100% correct on all points, but a lot of boaters aren't as savvy.

Tom

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I had to pay MD state tax no matter what, etc. As a professional tax crook, I can't tell you the number of people -- several of which owed well into the 100s of thousands of dollars of USE tax (the duplicate of sales tax) on vessels that they bought and only documented but used in US waters. There ...

TailhookTom

I did similar to John except I used Brightside, in God forbid, Hatteras White. The only hard part was not leaning into wet parts while I was painting new areas. It looked great 4 years later and cleaned up easily.

Tom

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CaptPatrick wrote:If the engine has a spring loaded tension pulley, shoot a little CX into the spring bearing, (not on the belt or pulley).

UV just smiled.

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Was just wondering if I should add a carton or two to my hurricane supplies as barter items. Its that time of year again to prepare. I knew that it wasn't a philosophical question with you Bruce, always thinking ahead! This weekend I should be complete in putting the beach house back together after...

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Okay Bruce, I'll be the brave one and ask "why?"

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Pete:

Thanks for sharing such wonderful memories of a true hero and patriot.

Tom

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I'm not sure if this still works, but Marlin had some beautiful pics of his gorgeous teak transom here.

Tom

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Hale Propeller in Essex, CT is great. Nothing like watching a guy 6'5" and 280lbs smack the crap out of you prop and then give it back to you perfectly balanced!

TailhookTom

Sunday evening, as it has become a family tradition, we watched PBS Memorial Day Concert. There was a touching tribute to the Granville family - two brothers enlisted together and served many tours in middle east, one was terribly injured including loss of a leg. Tragically, his older brother jumped...

TailhookTom

Looks gorgeous, your covering boards are outstanding. She's going to turn heads and break hearts.

And to think, I was going with "Reload"

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The only thing more cumbersome would be the aft cabin version. Somebody at my dock had a high 30s or low 40s Cruisers Inc. aft cabin -- there was no way you could see the stern and the bow was laid out like this. Probably a nice waterfront condo, but I'm not taking it out to sea.

Tom

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