Dug,
Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, it wasn't my intent. My apologies.
John.
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- Feb 13th, '14, 11:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Confused!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 23424
- Feb 12th, '14, 23:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Largest Sturgeon Speared this year.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 764
Re: Largest Sturgeon Speared this year.
Mark,
Even though I can't see him, I bet the fish looks alot like Dan.
Something about the low slung, bottom feeder mouth.
Don't tell him that I said that.
John.
Even though I can't see him, I bet the fish looks alot like Dan.
Something about the low slung, bottom feeder mouth.
Don't tell him that I said that.
John.
- Feb 12th, '14, 23:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Confused!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 23424
Re: Confused!
Funny stuff, fellas.
John.
John.
- Feb 12th, '14, 20:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Confused!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 23424
Re: Confused!
Bob,
Don't worry about Dug...he's loaded....
John.
Don't worry about Dug...he's loaded....
John.
- Feb 12th, '14, 15:58
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Confused!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 23424
Re: Confused!
Bob,
I was just trying to get your goat...I know that you hate Yanmar. I was goofing around...don't get mad at me, I'm not worth it.
Thanks.
John.
I was just trying to get your goat...I know that you hate Yanmar. I was goofing around...don't get mad at me, I'm not worth it.
Thanks.
John.
- Feb 12th, '14, 15:53
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13932
Re: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
Tom,
Thanks anyway. I couldn't find any out there for sale right now. I wish that you would have posted about your trp...I had my lower unit just sitting there. I ended up selling it to my neighbor who put it on his 250 hp SHO...I would have given it to you if I knew.
Thanks.
John.
Thanks anyway. I couldn't find any out there for sale right now. I wish that you would have posted about your trp...I had my lower unit just sitting there. I ended up selling it to my neighbor who put it on his 250 hp SHO...I would have given it to you if I knew.
Thanks.
John.
- Feb 12th, '14, 00:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Confused!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 23424
Re: Confused!
Jimmy,
and, if you go with the Cummins, you'll be able to run 35 knts in 7' seas...you also get a free serpentine belt with each engine purchased...
Good night.
John.
and, if you go with the Cummins, you'll be able to run 35 knts in 7' seas...you also get a free serpentine belt with each engine purchased...
Good night.
John.
- Feb 11th, '14, 17:38
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13932
Re: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
Tom, Thanks, I had the same 01 boat and motor..the trp blew up last year and was replaced with a Suzuki 175 4 stroke...the same weight as the Yamaha. If it's not too much of a hasstle, would you please send pics of the top water to pam.cranston@yahoo.com ? I'll get a couple of my buddies to check it...
- Feb 11th, '14, 14:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13932
Re: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
Tom,
Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to check out the Marshall. What do you think the draft is on your 230 TV?
Many thanks.
John.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to check out the Marshall. What do you think the draft is on your 230 TV?
Many thanks.
John.
- Feb 11th, '14, 11:54
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13932
Re: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
I messed up. It's http://shallowsportboats.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;," and, the 18' will draft 6" at rest. Tom, I have a Explorer 230 tunnel V which I plan to keep, and, it's very similar to the El Pescador, but, I can't get to those skinny back bays that are less than 1'. I...
- Feb 11th, '14, 00:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13932
Re: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
Patrick and Mark, Check out shallowsport.com. I wade fished out of a 18' classic over Superbowl weekend...very impressive...Laguna Madre bay was choppy, and the little boat cut right through it..no spray with a 20 knt wind. She floats in 4" of water. After fishing out of her for 2 days, I'm sold. I'...
- Feb 10th, '14, 17:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for a Shallow Sport boat
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13932
looking for a Shallow Sport boat
These boats are built in S.Tx., and thought that one of the Texans might know where I could find a screaming deal on a 18', 20'. or 21'.
Many thanks.
John 713-906-0842
Many thanks.
John 713-906-0842
- Feb 10th, '14, 00:27
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: looking for a shallow sport
- Replies: 0
- Views: 364
looking for a shallow sport
I'm looking for a screaming deal on one of these...18' to 23'. I know that there are alot of Texans out there that might know of one.
Many thanks.
John.
713-906-0842
Many thanks.
John.
713-906-0842
- Feb 4th, '14, 23:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Super Bowl
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6114
Re: Super Bowl
Thanks guys, Tony, I made a bet with Mac when the Packers beet the Steelers, we went to the party and had a big time...Mac looked like he had been run over by a truck...he wouldn't shake hands with me...He was the one promoting the bet, not me...he can eat shit and howl at the moon for all I care. J...
- Feb 4th, '14, 20:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Last call for lights!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1005
Re: Last call for lights!
Dug,
I enjoyed the conversation today, and, will give you a buzz tomorrow.
Thanks.
John.
I enjoyed the conversation today, and, will give you a buzz tomorrow.
Thanks.
John.
- Feb 4th, '14, 12:15
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Last call for lights!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1005
Re: Last call for lights!
Dug,
I've been out of town for a couple of weeks. If it's under water lights you're getting, would you let me know the particulars about them? if it's not too late?
Many thanks.
John.
I've been out of town for a couple of weeks. If it's under water lights you're getting, would you let me know the particulars about them? if it's not too late?
Many thanks.
John.
- Feb 4th, '14, 00:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Super Bowl
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6114
Re: Super Bowl
Mark,
per our conversation last week...I'm smiling all of the way to the bank...
John.
per our conversation last week...I'm smiling all of the way to the bank...
John.
- Nov 10th, '13, 20:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: thanks again capt.patrick
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1451
Re: thanks again capt.patrick
Peter,
Most Texans are pretty tough...then there's me...I quit the boy scouts cause the tents weren't air conditioned.
John.
Most Texans are pretty tough...then there's me...I quit the boy scouts cause the tents weren't air conditioned.
John.
- Nov 7th, '13, 23:43
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: thanks again capt.patrick
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1451
Re: thanks again capt.patrick
Thanks to Capt Patrick from us also. He's been here for us every step of the way. Thanks to everyone else on the board for all of the great help. To both Bobs...I think that your 7' to 12' seas might be a little different from what we have here in the southern gulf...we're pinned to the dock at anyt...
- Oct 25th, '13, 18:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks to Scott Sims
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1055
Re: Thanks to Scott Sims
Mikey,
You said it, brother.
Scott,
You can get those bags at HEB for 3 bucks. Hope you like the tuna..We're off to cabo tomorrow to get some more.
Thanks.
John.
You said it, brother.
Scott,
You can get those bags at HEB for 3 bucks. Hope you like the tuna..We're off to cabo tomorrow to get some more.
Thanks.
John.
- Oct 20th, '13, 11:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thanks to Scott Sims
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1055
Thanks to Scott Sims
I just met up with Scott, and, he gave me a pair of 18x props...what a great guy and just goes to show what kind of people we have on this board.
Thanks again, Scott.
John.
Thanks again, Scott.
John.
- Oct 19th, '13, 20:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cockpit comfort
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2567
Re: Cockpit comfort
Peter, We took off the side panels on Reel Cowboy and installed bolsters. By taking off the panels, you now have room for your little feetys to move around, without your toes getting crunched and less pressure on the knees. My fish box in the transom is also elevated off of the cockpit floor for foo...
- Oct 17th, '13, 11:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does anyone live near Angleton, TX?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5463
Re: Does anyone live near Angleton, TX?
nestorpr,
I have a house in Freeport with alot of concrete. If you buy the boat, you're welcome to keep it over at our place until you can get to it...we have a diesel truck that will pull it real easy.
John.
I have a house in Freeport with alot of concrete. If you buy the boat, you're welcome to keep it over at our place until you can get to it...we have a diesel truck that will pull it real easy.
John.
- Oct 16th, '13, 10:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: oil transfer pump
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1517
Re: oil transfer pump
Bruce,
I appreciate the step by step instructions.
Thanks again.
John.
I appreciate the step by step instructions.
Thanks again.
John.
- Oct 15th, '13, 19:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: oil transfer pump
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1517
Re: oil transfer pump
Thanks John, Rawleigh, Bruce for the responses,
Bruce, I found a Groco gpv1 pump for $188 at boatparts.net. How do you have your pump plumbed?
I appreciate all of the help guys.
John.
Bruce, I found a Groco gpv1 pump for $188 at boatparts.net. How do you have your pump plumbed?
I appreciate all of the help guys.
John.
- Oct 15th, '13, 09:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: oil transfer pump
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1517
oil transfer pump
Fellas, It's time to change the oil in the Yanmars. I think that the oil pans are plumbed with hoses already. What would be my best bet for a hd transfer pump? I don't have alot of space in my engine room and would like for the pump to be portable...I'd like to use it for moving diesel around also. ...
- Sep 25th, '13, 01:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new outboard needed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2500
Re: new outboard needed
I went with a 175hp suzuki 4 stroke...479 lbs, compared to my old motor which is 5 lbs lighter...6 year warranty. A special thanks to Les, Tim and his wife Barbara. I appreciate ya'll putting in the time. Your welcome to come down and check out Reel Cowboy anytime.
Thanks.
John.
Thanks.
John.
- Sep 24th, '13, 23:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Trailer for a B31
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8498
Re: Trailer for a B31
John,
I have the same trailer that Gerry has...18k triple axle with tortion bars. It's made by Hi Tech trailers out of Panama City Fl. It's a hell of a drive, but, you can borrow mine.
John.
I have the same trailer that Gerry has...18k triple axle with tortion bars. It's made by Hi Tech trailers out of Panama City Fl. It's a hell of a drive, but, you can borrow mine.
John.
- Sep 18th, '13, 07:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new outboard needed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2500
Re: new outboard needed
canb25
The lower unit has a 18" shaft with a low water pickup...you can run the motor with 3/4 of the props out of the water...you can get up in less than 5"'s of water.
Les,'I'm going to San Diego today for a week, but, will give you a buzz asap.
Thanks guys.
John.
The lower unit has a 18" shaft with a low water pickup...you can run the motor with 3/4 of the props out of the water...you can get up in less than 5"'s of water.
Les,'I'm going to San Diego today for a week, but, will give you a buzz asap.
Thanks guys.
John.
- Sep 16th, '13, 14:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new outboard needed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2500
Re: new outboard needed
camb25,
It was a 2001 Yamaha ox66 150 hp with a trp lower unit...twin rotating prop. The lower unit is very disirable down here in Tx for the shallow running boats.
John.
It was a 2001 Yamaha ox66 150 hp with a trp lower unit...twin rotating prop. The lower unit is very disirable down here in Tx for the shallow running boats.
John.
- Sep 15th, '13, 22:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new outboard needed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2500
new outboard needed
Bad weekend, We blew up my wife's motor on her 23' bay boat. I'm looking for a new 175hp to 225 or 250hp to get me out of the dog house. I like the Yamaha SHO's 4 strokes and the E tecs, but are open to others. I found http://www.boats.net" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, and, were lo...
- Sep 11th, '13, 18:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: eperb for blind guy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 474
Re: epirb for blind guy
Thanks Charlie,
I guess that I need the 406mz?
Thanks.
John.
I guess that I need the 406mz?
Thanks.
John.
- Sep 11th, '13, 17:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moeller Mechanical Fuel Gauge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 745
Re: Moeller Mechanical Fuel Gauge
John,
It's positively the 22" version..you'll like it.
John.
It's positively the 22" version..you'll like it.
John.
- Sep 11th, '13, 15:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: eperb for blind guy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 474
eperb for blind guy
Fellas,
I remember the 409 and 209 eperb from years ago...has there been any changes? I need something thats good for up to 130 miles offshore and that's easy for a dumb blind man to use...no keystrokes or multiple buttons to mess with.
Thank you very much for any advice.
John.
I remember the 409 and 209 eperb from years ago...has there been any changes? I need something thats good for up to 130 miles offshore and that's easy for a dumb blind man to use...no keystrokes or multiple buttons to mess with.
Thank you very much for any advice.
John.
- Sep 11th, '13, 15:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moeller Mechanical Fuel Gauge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 745
Re: Moeller Mechanical Fuel Gauge
John,
We just installed one on our boat, and, so far, so good. It screwed down right into place, and, it's accurate with the fuel level in the tank. We'll see how it works out in the future. We wanted something simple like you do.
John.
We just installed one on our boat, and, so far, so good. It screwed down right into place, and, it's accurate with the fuel level in the tank. We'll see how it works out in the future. We wanted something simple like you do.
John.
- Sep 8th, '13, 16:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: prefered vacuum gauges for Raycore 900's
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3598
Re: prefered vacuum gauges for Raycore 900's
Frank and Patrick,
Aw shucks...I do I respond to that one?
Thanks guys.
John.
Aw shucks...I do I respond to that one?
Thanks guys.
John.
- Sep 6th, '13, 14:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: calling Scott
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3098
Re: calling Scott
Scott T.
I'm looking for a long, tallTexan named Scott.
Thanks.
John.
I'm looking for a long, tallTexan named Scott.
Thanks.
John.
- Sep 6th, '13, 12:12
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In memory of Walter Kaprielian
- Replies: 158
- Views: 494583
Re: SAD NEWS WALTER KAPRIELIANS PASSING
Walter sure was a great person. I'm very happy that I had a chance to hang with him.
John.
John.
- Sep 6th, '13, 12:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Reel Cowboy Pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1543
Re: New Reel Cowboy Pics
Mark and Danny,
Thanks for ya'lls help on everything. You guys are the best.
John.
Thanks for ya'lls help on everything. You guys are the best.
John.
- Sep 6th, '13, 12:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: calling Scott
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3098
Re: calling Scott
Tony,
If I don't hear from Scott, I'll give you a shout. I'll be at the coast for a couple of weeks without a computer.
Thanks again,
John.
If I don't hear from Scott, I'll give you a shout. I'll be at the coast for a couple of weeks without a computer.
Thanks again,
John.
- Sep 6th, '13, 12:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: prefered vacuum gauges for Raycore 900's
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3598
Re: prefered vacuum gauges for Raycore 900's
Gary and Frank,
I'm going with the T handle replacement gauge. Thanks for ya'lls help.
John.
I'm going with the T handle replacement gauge. Thanks for ya'lls help.
John.
- Sep 5th, '13, 18:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: prefered vacuum gauges for Raycore 900's
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3598
prefered vacuum gauges for Raycore 900's
Which gauges does everyone recommend?
Thanks.
John
Thanks.
John
- Sep 5th, '13, 18:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: calling Scott
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3098
calling Scott
Scott,
I'm just seeing if you stumbled across those 18" props?
Thanks.
John 713-906-0842
I'm just seeing if you stumbled across those 18" props?
Thanks.
John 713-906-0842
- Sep 5th, '13, 11:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Reel Cowboy Pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1543
Re: New Reel Cowboy Pics
Peter, The enclosure is secured on top with aluminum c channel and at the bottom with plastic c channel...no gasket. The enclosure is made out of Macrolon, which doesn't roll up, but, is secured by pinning the curtains under the tower with twist fasteners. The transom can be used as a fish box or li...
- Sep 5th, '13, 09:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Reel Cowboy Pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1543
Re: New Reel Cowboy Pics
Thanks, guys.
Carl, peter got it right about the chair...I stole Bob's idea. Peter, those are vents at the top of the enclosure, and, they seem to work well.
Thanks.
John.
Carl, peter got it right about the chair...I stole Bob's idea. Peter, those are vents at the top of the enclosure, and, they seem to work well.
Thanks.
John.
- Sep 4th, '13, 22:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat lift question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6988
Re: Boat lift question
Mikey, I have a cradle lift that Reel Cowboy sits on. The bunks are 35" center to center from each other...which is also the measurements of the inboard stringers. The position seems perfect...fuel tank inboard of the inboard stringers, and, the engines outboard of the inboard stringers. Seems like ...
- Sep 4th, '13, 21:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Reel Cowboy Pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1543
New Reel Cowboy Pics
Just a few more - Adjusted starboard engine linkage wot 35.5 knts........I am happy http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/pcranston_2008/IMG_1940.jpg http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/pcranston_2008/IMG_1938.jpg http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/pcranston_2008/IMG_1941.jpg http://i4...
- Aug 19th, '13, 13:37
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Cranston splashes Reel Cowboy.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 13991
Re: John Cranston splashes Reel Cowboy.
Marlin, The spray rails are thru bolted and glassed into place. No modifications were made to the chines...They're the best addition to Reel Cowboy that we made...turned a wet boat into a very dry boat. Kip Creed has the same rails on Targeted species. Bob, I've been following your progress and my b...
- Aug 12th, '13, 18:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Cranston splashes Reel Cowboy.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 13991
Re: John Cranston splashes Reel Cowboy.
Thanks again, guys. It was a long time coming. Matt, I sent my old props to the shop today...they turned out to be 19x20 1/2 with a #5 cup. He figured on his program that 18x18 3 blade or 18x17 4 blade should be close. He said it would cost $800 to cut down and repitch my old props. I bought a new p...
- Aug 11th, '13, 18:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: John Cranston splashes Reel Cowboy.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 13991
Re: John Cranston splashes Reel Cowboy.
Sorry, I got it backwards...I need 600 more on the port and 500 from the starboard. Thanks Scott...come on over and go fishing with us.
John.
John.