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J, Pam said the boat looks fantastic! I've been talking to Carl and he's been keeping me updated. There was a post a year ago or so that was titled "baha mar project", bahia was mispelled so keep this in mind when doing a sourch. Anyways, Noe, a neighbor of mind built that windshield of cussa board....

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Bob, Alot of my neighbors have blown out their bulkheads by washing them out with the prop wash. I guess by pulling them in bow first, it keeps the props away from the bulkhead...i don't know if it's something to do with our Tx mud, but it works. I don't know of anyone out here who has been ticketed...

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Sam, I just got back from Freeport, and, yes, I went with the lp 315's with ZF 220a's with 1.5 ratio...will see what she'll do in a few months. I'm with Scott on the bow rail issue. Bob, here in Tx, most of us anchor up like you do, but the bow rail works well when casting on a weedline or snapper/ ...

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SPrater, There's a guy named Moffet...I forget his first name, but, he lives in Freeport Tx a mile or so from me. Anyway, he owns a flybridge with full tower powered by 370's. Boats name is "Bullet". From what I hear, she'll haul ass with no dipping in the bow. I talked with one of his buddies last ...

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Raybo,
Great idea! I have 2 floor jacks and will give it a try. Thanks everyone for the ideas.

JohnCranston

Is there any news on the 31's with the Nannies up on the east coast? I heard that there was a handful with the 320's and a couple with the 200's.
Thanks.

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UV,
I'm on it. Thanks as always.

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We're not talking about your extensive boat knowledge....We're talking about your bartending skills! The Fire Fly/Crystal Light is incredible...no carbs either. I just bought a bottle of Bacardi...I guess that I'll slip it to someone for Christmas.
Much thanks and keep the recipes coming.

JohnCranston

Greetings,
We need to lift Reel Cowboy up about 5" off of the trailer, so that the bunks can be adjusted. We don't have a travel lift available and she's not ready to be launched off of the trailer quite yet.
Thanks for the help.

JohnCranston

JP,
Going for the low carb cocktail, it looks like. I'm getting boredwith the Bacardi Silver and diet Coke...so, I'm giving yours a try. Thanks for the recipe.
Raybo,
Don't worry, I've been picking up your slack for the last four years.

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Dan, My whole cabin area including rear cabin bulkhead was removed and re-done. The sides above the v-berth and the head liner area were sanded and then built up with gel coat with ground up fiberglass mixed in. Alot of faring, and Wa La. I pretty much get the same comment when someone takes a look....

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OK, dammit. I'll go with the stinking tower. You guys twisted my arm. I just talked to the welder and he's on board. He's thinking of a double hooped soft top and top station being about 1' above that. No one that I know of can make a pretty molded fiberglass hard top with the nice rolled edges in m...

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Dan,
All are good points...talk me into a marlin tower instead...that's what we really want.
Thanks.

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Walter,
What I'm looking for is the top mount bases and riggers...the ones that you maneuver from underneath via a locking handle.
Thanks.

JohnCranston

after much debate, we decided to go with a soft top and radar arch combo. We know that a tower would probably look much better, but, it won't get much use for our fishing and trailering needs. Question is, is there any preference on which brand riggers to use on the soft top? Taco, Top Guns, Side Wi...

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Kip,
I'm glad that ya'll had a good trip. Would you please give me Mike's contact info?
Thanks.

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Garry and Mike,
Ok, surge tubes and no mufflers. Done.
Much thanks.

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JP,

Thanks for responding. I called around and found out that Primex went oob about 2 months ago. I found a source for surge tubes finally, and am taking everyone's advice and will get them installed. I'm still wondering about the mufflers though.
Thanks everyone.

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Mike, I was kinda hoping that a muffler might have baffles which would keep water from climbing up the exhaust...and also keeping the noise down..hopefully, killing two birds with one stone. I'm having trouble figuring out the surge tubes. . considering that the exhaust is already in place and the e...

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Should they be used with the 315 lp's ? Can they be used in place of surge tubes to keep water from coming up the exhaust? If so, what brand should be purchased?
Many thanks.

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Scott,
Thanks very much.

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Does anyone have Carl's phone #? Thanks in advance.

JohnCranston

I'm trying to locate a molded fiberglass hardtop here in Tx, but not having much luck. The aluminum is the easy part. Those prices that you guys stated are with or without the glass?
Thanks.

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Ernest,
Drag Lil Bert over to Freeport and stick her on my cradle lift. It's going to be a pretty good while until Reel Cowboy is done.

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Bobby's a great guy...mullet, and he sports a Speedo offshore also. Pat's bald, but is a third of the price, and will drink a beer with you for no extra charge.

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Jason, owner of Milleneum, is great on the aluminum work, but, I don't think that he's big on hooking up electronics. Tops and Towers, also known as Tops and Robbers, do nice aluminum and canvas work, if money isn't an issue. There's a guy named Pat in the Freeport area that's built T-tops for sever...

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Kip,
Ditto on Bill Platt.

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Charlie,
I don't know, but, Mike has curb feelers on his truck...Hope this helps.

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Scott,
If you're not on a diet, and don't want to spend much $, try out the Acme Oyster Bar and order the fried seafood platter with the optional soft shell crab. You won't be disappointed, and will have plenty of cash left over for Pat O'Brien's.

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J, My wife and friend , Tom, really like what you have done in the helm area! It inspires us to keep going with our project. We can't wait till you get your windshield and tower figured out. I talked with Carl a couple of years ago and he told me about a bahia mar that had a raised helm area that he...

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JP,
The "Cranston"...That's got a nice ring to it..Hum....
Thanks everyone for the help. I'm just going to keep her registered with the state.
p

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Thanksguys,
Is there any truth about the CG issuing a new title on a completely rebuilt boat?
Thanks.

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Jim,
Thanks again. I'll call her in the morning.

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Jim,
She had Tx #'s from the previous owner, but I'm pretty sure that she was once documented. If you could find her # that would be great. Thank you very much.

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Sirs, I'm needing help with getting Reel Cowboy documented. My wife doesn't have the time or the patience...losing interest, I guess. I'm more than willing to pay someone for help on this matter...please! Brian Barragy thought that the C.G. was able to issue a new certificate of some sort, if an old...

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Bob,
Thank you very much for taking the time to measure the space for me...That's alot of help. Might go with the Taylor Made Unless someone tells me diferent.

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Bob, It was an ebay auction for a Taylor Made ultra 2 model 50007 hatch. I didn't win...shucks. I was surfing around in the middle of the night and couldn't get anyone to reply. I called Taylor the next morning and was told that they didn't advise that anyone should walk on this hatch. The hatch ret...

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J,
I can't wait till Pam will have the time to describe the pics to me. Please post pics on the bow live well!!
Thanks

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Is there room in front of the crowned area on the flat surface for a 18 x 18 cut out? It's hard to picture this without standing on the boat. I want to make sure that it doesn't interfere with the anchor locker. Thanks Bob and everyone else.

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I was gonna mount a 18" x 18" flush mount hatch, not a Bomar...I forget the brand, but if there's a crown, then I'll just blow it off. You saved me a trip down to Freeport. Thanks for the help.

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Gentlemen,
I had the front cabin overhead hatch cut out glassed over and was wondering if that area is a flat surface or slightly rounded? I just can't remember...getting old or something. I know that it was glassed to match the surrounding area.

Much thanks.

JohnCranston

Buju,
If you totally coat your zincs in paint, like Salvador did for a little extra money in my case, I might add, then they'll last much longer. Don't you and Mike O. know anything?

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Kip,
Sucker...Your boat is currently at a chop shop in Mexico. Salvador sold me your electronics for cheap.

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Harv,
We know that it's a tough time that you're going through. Stay strong, friend and let us know if there's anything that you need.
John and Pam.

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Capt Patrick, You've always been generous in sharing your knowledge on the ins and outs with the b31's or rigging ballyhoo on my boat in Port Eads. Thanks for building the custom parts for Reel Cowboy and helping us out at every juncture. We've been without power until today, but, we'll send out our...

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Per IRGuy's comments, I'm gonna try the Yanmar 315's with 1.5 to 1 gears and 1 3/8" shafts with 19x2o 4 bladed props in a very light bahia mar. I had the same shafts and props with the Yanmar 170's with 2 to 1 gears. Don't know if I could have bored the struts out again to accept the 1.5" shats cons...

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I just closed the deal yesterday. $2750 for the ZF series 9000 with controls for three stations. He also threw in new Floscans for the Yanmars...I forget what model, but they're the analog units and not the digital model.

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Mike,
Teddy Shuster's house blew over, and moderate damage to a few other houses. We got lucky at our place, and so did Daniel m. also. To bad about Ed Bass...one of your close buddies, right?

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Mike

If there is anything we can do let us know.

John

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Hey Guys - Pam here I am at a consulting gig and checked in for John and I. We are with out power and are in the extended grid - could be 2 weeks or more. Going on 5 days without power; but have generator - and the cool front is a blessing. The Reel Cowboy and our place in Freeport came out of the s...

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