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Huesso, There's a charter boatin my neighborhood, 32 Luhrs, that's been running the 230 something hp for about 7 years now. Absoluteley trouble free. No problems whatsoever. I tried to get a deal on the Steirs a few years ago, but, to no availe. They wanted full ticket price...didn't make sense to m...

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Brew,
I know your dowels are made out of balsa. What about Rawleigh and Sim.
I feel like a fool for never doing that. The list of stupid things that I've done, or haven't done, is endless.
Thanks.

JohnCranston

Bertram,
I got your pics...I'm going to get McKinney to take a peek and fill me in on the details.
Thanks a bunch.
Bob,
I'm going to copy what you did...hope you don't mind.
Thanks, sir.
John.

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Bob, That's what I liked about your setup...no foot rest. My chair is a 80lb Pompanette with the retracting foot rest...It's a smaller chair than their international 80lb class chair. I'm probably just going to take the foot rest off and mount the chair like you did yours..I like the extra room. Tha...

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Bertram,
I'm computer challenged. My e mailis: john.cranston62@gmail.com
Much thanks.
John.

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Sim,
Wow! I wish that everything, boat related, was that easy. I'll keep it a secret. Thanks.
Walter,
I'm glad that you told me about the antifreeze. I used mineral oil last time around.
Thanks.

JohnCranston

Matt, Getting closer! Here's a list: install helm chair install fighting chair install transducer build fiberglass floor for tower's upper station completely rig upper station...antennas, mounting electronics, helm pump, run wires from down below, mount running lights That's all I have left to do be...

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Charlie, Thanks again. Bertram, When I first got the bahia, I had a teak tackle station on which you could sit on facing front or back with a back rest in between. I had one port and starboard...Looked like it came from the factory that way. For my helm seat, I thought about 2 aluminum 1 1/2" pipes ...

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Sim,
Good story. I'm getting ready to buy a 1kw transducer for my Garmin 3210 and I need to see down to 700 ft. Will yoursshoot down that far? Please elaborate a little more on how you set up your bag system.
Many thanks.
John.

JohnCranston

One last question before putting this to rest...are the pedestals on most bahia's made out of aluminum or stainless? Thanks. Tommy, My engine boxes are made by Cabrera, and are made for the sportfish model and go all of the way out to the gunwale. There's no space between the box and the side of the...

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Fishlook, Sure! jack with the blind guy! I was trying to figure out what the hell was going on with this post last night, and, finally, to my rescue, McKinney explained the pic. Good one...Paybacks are hell...that includes you, "Coolbreeze" Matt. Fishlook, I know a great glass guy down in your area ...

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Bob, I was taking notes when you and Anthony let me feel up your boat. I just traded for a 80 class Pompanette chair and am planning on mounting it like you told me. I'll get back with you on those quick disconnects and scuppers...thanks a bunch... Brew, Where do you have room for a gallon of prime ...

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Matt,
See what happens when we don't talk for a week.

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I have 3 Lee swivel 30 degree holders on each side of the gunwales and 2 swivel 15 degree holders on the transom on either side of the built in fish cooler.

JohnCranston

Joe,
Are you going to screw it down? or use a biscuit joint? Let us know how it comes out. What's the price on ipe nowadays?
Thanks.
john.

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Joe, We built our bay house in Freeport Tx 5 years ago and used treated pine on all decking areas, including hand rails. The Tx sun shines bright all year around, and the hand rails were starting to buckle and twist up a bit. We replaced the rails with Trex and are completely happy with our choice. ...

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Charlie,
Thanks for checking it out for me. It's going to make things alot easier and cheaper for me. I hope that it wasn't too far out of your way.
Thanks again.
John.

JohnCranston

gentlemen, I've been trying to find a heavy duty pedestal for the helm chair. When we're in Greenport, Charlie measured the length of his, and I think that it was 36"'s, but, I was sporting a pretty good beer buzz and might have been a few inches off. I'm finding a bunch of 30"ers but not anything 3...

JohnCranston

OK,
Which is better, Cummins or Yanmar. I don't think this subject has ever been covered.
Thanks.

JohnCranston

I'm with Tony and Bob on this one. Try to surf on in...try to stay in the sweet spot and not go over the falls and don't let one break over your transom. I'd rather come in on big swells then go out in them. The sound of white water on the way out still gives me the creeps.

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She's a 1984.

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Buju, Thanks for the insight. I'll stay clear of the plantation stuff. When we were in NY, I was real impressed with Ed Curry's deck behind his house that he made out of ipe. The marina in Greenport had a huge deck that was made out of the same stuff. Ed handed me a piece about a foot long and I cou...

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You guys are much nicer in person...mainly you, Mike.

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Buju,
I know that you're the master when it comes to working with wood. I was curious about how the plantation teak was working out for you. I remember that you were working with it a couple of years ago or so. Your thoughts are appreciated.
Many thanks.
John.

JohnCranston

Eddie swapped his fiberglass tank for a bigger aluminum one..no glass work required thanks to the removable hatch. I know his tank was coming apart before the swap and his 26 is a mid 80's model, but after I talk with him, I'll confirm it.

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Doug,
Not to get off of the subject, but, we've been cooking your Greek recipe pretty much every week and are loving it. Fish, Shrimp, and chicken. Thanks,pal.

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The wife gave me thumbs up for going next year...I'm going to watch my P's and Q's and not screw this one up.

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Matt,
Yes, the boat is back at Eddie's house getting some new electronics installed on her. He'll probably drag her back to my place in Freeport.

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Jim,
My best friend, Eddie Tovar, bought a 26 outboard a couple of years ago. I've been out on it several times and she handls the Tx seas real nice...fast and fairly dry...twin 200 OMC's. Eddie lives in S.Houston. Let me know if you want to see the boat or meet up with us.

JohnCranston

John is in Freeport, but I read him this post. He and I want everyone to know we had a fantastic time and appreciate everyone that was there. We would like to give special thanks to Charlie, Brewster, Tom and anyone else involved in organizing this event; it was a complete blast. And of course thank...

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UV,
Thanks for posting that. That problem has been keeping me up late for years now.

JohnCranston

Sorry, I meant, Explorer TV 23. Matt, if I lived in the Galveston area, I'd consider the Hainey Big Foot 23. It's a rolled edge and spackled finished boat with a big tunnel. The ride is great and also very dry...she'll run in a foot of water and will get up out of the hole in the same, as long as yo...

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Matt, The Parker 23 is an outstanding tunnel hull. Fantastic ride...dry...and won't swap ends like the El Pescador 24. We have a Exployer TV 23 with a Yamaha 150 TRP...the same ride characteristics as the Parker...but, no inner liner and spackled gel coat with rolled edges. but $20k cheaper and a li...

JohnCranston

Brewster,

Pam here! I apologize, I had your address when I sent in for the TShirts, but can not find it. I need to send you a check. Could you please send address.

Thanks

Pam

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Robbie,
I hear ya on the 2 nickels to rub together...that's some big numbers that Bob's talking about...if you're gonna play, you've got to pay.
Some folks can swing it, unfortunitly,not this guy.

JohnCranston

Check out the one made by Cabrera Yachts in Miami. I have one that was glassed into place and from what I hear, looks real cool. Get a harpoon and you'll look like Capt. Quint
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I meant barriercoat.

JohnCranston

Kevin, We went all of the way to the glass. I used to have Micron 33, but, after this last rebuild we decided to re-gel coat the bottom. After a $5k bid to do the gel coat, we went with the VC for $1k. Innerlux said that if we wanted to go back with bottom paint, we could go right over the VC. They ...

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Buju,
That's what I went with. Smooth as a baby's butt, hard and shiny also.

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Come on, Mark! You were the guy in the croud saying..."I want to see his weiner"..."Just let me see his weiner".

JohnCranston

Bertram,
They're in great shape. I bought some of the Lee's swivel holders and are going to give those a whurl. Give me a buzz if you might be interested.
713-906-0842.

JohnCranston

Bertram,
I have 6 ss Lee 30 degree rod holders and 2 0 degree holders. I'll let them go cheap. Send me a pm if you're interested.

JohnCranston

Sure, stick the blind guy on a Bayliner, sporting a bag of bananas....What's next? the blind folded deaf person strapped to a Searay? Don't forget the chump on a wheel chair...How abouts shoveing himn on a Pro Sports in 3' seas....he'll probably lose that go round.

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What can I say? Luck of the Irish, I guess.

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Matt,
Ya, How abouts you and I on a team together...that way we can keep an eye on each other...

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Hey Brewster,

How about two large, please sir.

Thanks

John

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Mikey,
Pics are coming as soon as the upper station of the tower is put into place and after the fish boxes are done..shouldn't be too much longer.
Rawleigh,
My glass man wants to use some 2" foam that he's had real good luck with in the past. Thanks for your help.

JohnCranston

Does anyone have any ideas as far as insulating these boxes? I thought that it might work better by using big insulated fish bags and just dropping them into the boxes...I was thinking that they might work better holding ice for an overnighter. I'm getting closer to rapping this project up...about 9...

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Kip,
You're weldcome. I want to go with your crew next winter at the lumps...keep me in mind, brother.

JohnCranston

Tom,
My money is on the liver giving out first...right after mine does. Have a great time.
Sounds like a lot of fun.

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