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Tom
Will give you a call as soon as I get the boat back and deal with the insurance.
Thanks
Al

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Carl I was down the boat today and the crane was there trying to pull it out but they got stuck in the mud. Now they are talking about putting in temporary road as there are boat further back that they can't reach. On the brighter side the salvage guys say they are taking the boats back to Nichols b...

Al C

Heard conflicting reports as to whether Nichols will rebuilt...but at 15-20 million to rebuild with a year to year lease on the property...it seems very questionable unless parks department grants an extended lease. No idea whats going to happen...hoping my status moves up in Great Kills Yacht Club...

Al C

Thank you for the suggestions I will contact any and all but with all the boats that were damaged I would think any decent shop in the NY/NJ area is going to have all the work they can handle for quite a while. I probably will have to go out of town if I want the boat back for next season and I don'...

Al C

The motors seem to be ok they still turnover with no problem I went down and winterized the cooling system just in case. The boat is still sitting upright, clean bilge, hatches in place and tied up to the dock with my other dock mates in the marsh so I really don't think it took any water. I know wh...

Al C

I had a 31 Bahia swept away by the storm that is now lying in a marsh and expect to be contacted by the insurance co. soon as to its fate. It was an older restoration w/ 250hp cummins diesels which ran very well but the interior was in need of updating and was to be this years winter project. To me ...

Al C

Local car parts store was no help but I did find something on ebay that looks identical.

Al C

My wiper arms are at the end of their usable life but I can't seem to find replacements that will fit the wiper pockets on my 31 bahia mar with factory hardtop. Tried Ongaro and they fit on the shaft (.54) but there is not enough room for them to turn in the small pocket. Its tough shopping online j...

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Killa My side windows slide but the front has fixed glass. Still not sure what I am going to do, there are several custom window makers out there but that would entail modifying the frames and I am not real comfortable with that. At one point I was thinking of removing the top and going with a winds...

Al C

Brewster

Is that a custom top? Looks like it could really take a pounding if it had to super sturdy looking.

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Capt Pat

They look to be original but I have never seen a bahia with a hardtop close up except this one so I can't swear to it.

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Capt Pat
I did read your directions on window installation but with such a narrow area for my glass to sit on I thought it might not apply, not enough support? I would have approx 1/8 in. for the glass if I used 1/8 pads. Could I get by with 1/16 pads or would that be too thin?

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Trying replace the windshield glass on my 1973 Bahia Mar with the optional hardtop. It was not the original glass so I really don't know how it was installed from the factory or if 1/4 safety glass is what came with the boat. The ledge the glass sits in is only about 1/4 wide x 1/4 high so it leave ...

Al C

We had some luck earlier this month with diawa sliders and spinning gear on the jersey side. I heard they were the hot lure up in the cape cod area so we gave it a shot but any thing similar should put you in the game. Those fish are hard to catch, we had only had two hook ups in 4 trips and tried e...

Al C

I had a similar problem when I bought my 31. Its a diesel boat that was laid up for several years and we did all the usual stuff like removing screens, polishing the fuel and still had to change the filters after every trip it seemed just to keep it running. Tried all the poisons and magnet gismos b...

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Bob, we tried every tuna and bluefish jig we had. Big and small, every color we had some we had not used in years. Tried live lining bluefish but the smallest we caught were in 3-5 pound range so maybe a smaller one might be better. Even the ever reliable wwb bally on a z wing didn't work. The slugo...

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Tough to catch these fish, they are so keyed in on the sand eels they ignore just about everything. After three trips we got one to bite on a sluggo rigged on spinning gear. Good news is the bass are usually close by and provide relief after the tuna get you frustrated!!!!

Al C

I believe UV has recommended in the past to do it at night!!!

If not try this, guys I know use it on old hot rods and swear by it.

http://www.por15.com/POR-15/productinfo/1GB/

Al C

Try using rock salt if you don't want anything to grow. After a one icy winter I had a hell of a time getting grass or anything to grow near my front walk after the rain washed it onto the lawn. And it dosen't cost half as much as weed killer.

Al C

A friend fished the Hydrographer last week and had a great trip 8 yft and lost a bunch more in rough seas.

Al C

Hamilton Marine is a good source they usually have what I need.

http://hamiltonmarine.com/

Al C

Do you have a source for that type? I didn't know that was available

be sure to buy the ones with the transom corners already heat bent, this will avoid having to miter cut the corners and will look 10000x's better.

Al C

Try this link it is not the same reel but it will give you a good start.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/thre ... 78&start=1

Al C

If you want another option I believe this is who "Holtz Marine" recommended a while back.

http://www.aluminum2000.com/shields.html

Al C

There is a 36Bertram w/435hp cats in the vessel section of boatdiesel. The data on that boat is 22x28 4 blades w/cup and 1:51 twin disc gears.

Al C

My boat came with three Rule 2000 12volt pumps and a Rule pump that runs on shore current. The one that runs on shore current sits lowest in the boat so my batteries are not needed unless there is a real problem while at the dock.

Al C

I just did mine and the 1 3/8 bearing was 1 7/8" O.D.

Al C

Is that the mud hole off New Jersey?

Al C

My boat is a 1973 Bahia Mar and I'm insured with State Farm. I don't have my policy handy but the basics are $1500 a year and agreed value of $45000.

Al C

I am in the process of removing the carpet and vinyl from my Bahia Mar interior and its not a fun job. I found nothing short of a scraper used carefully will remove that glue. Also be sure to wear a mask when doing it as the mold in the carpet can be hazardous

Al C

hope his works better

http://i-netmarine.com/rwpump/rwpump-MerCruiser.htm

Al C

Here is another option. I have used them in the past and usually have what I need.

http://i-netmarine.com/rwpump/rwpump-MerCruiser.htm[/url]

Al C

So I guess to be safe I will be taking the the boat up the Hudson to maybe Albany :lol:

Al C

Since there has been a lot of talk of a big time Hurricane hitting the northeast sooner or later I was wondering what everyones plans were in case it ever does happen. Would you try to run inland, maybe way up the Hudson River,pull the boat and hope for the best or just ride it out in your slip and ...

Al C

Planers seem to be the hot ticket down south when they fish for the big bluefins. Might work in the canyons and does not cost as much as a downrigger.

Al C

There was a thread on the Bass Barn that mentioned a big shark in the 25ft range near the Oil Wreck so either he got a friend or has been doing some traveling

Al C

I have been using Rustoleum and it seems to be working fine on my motors.

Al C

I would check the turbo and make sure it spins free might need to be cleaned. If that doesn't help check the aftercooler same story needs to be clean for the engine to breath.

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