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by JohnCranston
Mar 7th, '08, 12:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rybo runner ?
Replies: 29
Views: 9782

Just found out that she's a 84 model, fighting lady yellow without a scratch. New T-top, 4kw radar, auto pilot. She's been sitting in storage for the last 4 years. I was told that the boat is a Rybobich 31', not a Rybo Runner 30',but the two are the same hull. Any info would be great.
by JohnCranston
Mar 7th, '08, 10:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rybo runner ?
Replies: 29
Views: 9782

Rybo runner ?

My friend bought a 30 Rybo in very clean condition...don't know what year model...has a pair of Merc 250's 2000 year model with 130 hours. Came with full electronics and an aluminum trailer. $25kplus $1200 shipping from Florida. Question is, what are the strong points and weak points on this model R...
by JohnCranston
Feb 29th, '08, 01:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: refresh engine paint
Replies: 4
Views: 1056

refresh engine paint

Reel Cowboy update, All glass work done. engine beds done and painted entire boat painted bottom paint done, waiting on rub rail to be installed...probably within a week or so Yanmars have been sitting around for 3 years since bought new, never used, and might need a little freshening up before bein...
by JohnCranston
Feb 29th, '08, 01:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another good flashlight
Replies: 2
Views: 786

Andre,
I need one of those also.
by JohnCranston
Feb 25th, '08, 23:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for Big Guys!!
Replies: 29
Views: 8244

You guys give a new meaning for wanting to install trim tabs...big ones at that.
ha ha.
by JohnCranston
Feb 18th, '08, 00:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More regulatory bad news for the Gulf
Replies: 26
Views: 5172

Mike,
I don't know anyone who cheats either.
by JohnCranston
Feb 14th, '08, 23:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks for your help
Replies: 25
Views: 12662

Danny,

Your boat looks great, just got through desribing it to John. I wish you guys would stop by on a weekend and say Hi. If you need a place to dock her let John know.

Tell Laurie I love the Teak.

Pam
by JohnCranston
Jan 23rd, '08, 13:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HANA HOU
Replies: 12
Views: 4009

I had mechanical gears made by Kanzaki, 2 to 1 ratio. 1 3/8 shafts, 4 blade 19 by 20 with a medium cup. Engines rated at 3350 rpms wot. We cruised at 2950 at 19-20 knots. wot was 3400 loaded at 22knots. very nice set up for our typical sea conditions here in Texas.
by JohnCranston
Jan 22nd, '08, 22:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repower With steyr 174 164 h.p.
Replies: 6
Views: 2793

I had a pair of 170 Yanmars in my 31 bahia mar. 20 knot cruise. Capt Pat can varify. Don't know why I sold them. Usually we cruised out at 16-18 knots. Sounds like you're getting quite a deal, my friend.
by JohnCranston
Jan 17th, '08, 01:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you were starting a project 31 today...
Replies: 15
Views: 3839

Mikey,
better sit down when you figure out the final total! It's all worth it, but, damn. those little things add up.
by JohnCranston
Jan 17th, '08, 01:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI - Venice Dates?
Replies: 16
Views: 4069

Tom/UV, I like how ya'll think.
by JohnCranston
Jan 17th, '08, 01:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New fuel system question
Replies: 21
Views: 4340

After reading this thread, I think that I'll take a whiz off of the gback deck and not really worry about the urine content that's usable or not. Good night, all.
by JohnCranston
Dec 2nd, '07, 23:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram31 World Cup
Replies: 41
Views: 13741

I'll varify all tournament pics. I feel like I'm the only one that's fully qualified to handle this task. Not really...just let me know who wins.
ps- what's up, Harv?
by JohnCranston
Nov 28th, '07, 20:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Jump / Venice
Replies: 36
Views: 20373

Rob,
Didn't know that you owned the Raven till last night. Would have come by a long time ago. You gonna be there Sun afternoon? If so. we'll stop by on the way home from Freeport and talk things over.
by JohnCranston
Nov 28th, '07, 01:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Jump / Venice
Replies: 36
Views: 20373

UV, Cranston wants in on this one too! Got a new 18,000 lbs triple axle trailer made for a b 31 and a truck that can pull in that's available. Reel Cowboy is getting the engines installed at the present time, and back to Salvador for the Alwgrip and rub rail. Then there's the tower or half tower, an...
by JohnCranston
Nov 18th, '07, 23:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Jump / Venice
Replies: 36
Views: 20373

UV sures knows how to put together a get together! The companionship with the 31 crew, and not to mention the fantastic grub, were definitely worth cruising 401 nm across the gulf to attend.
by JohnCranston
Nov 15th, '07, 23:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brewster, A Question?
Replies: 34
Views: 9171

How about a trip to Thailand!! If she can't hang in our criteria...then lets go abroad.
by JohnCranston
Nov 14th, '07, 22:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLEXITEEK ?
Replies: 35
Views: 154315

Amen, brother.
by JohnCranston
Nov 13th, '07, 23:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLEXITEEK ?
Replies: 35
Views: 154315

Gerry, Looks fantastic!!...So my wife says..but I trust her, most of the time. I'm needing a little in my cabin in the near future. Hal, After talking with Scott and yourself in La, I came back home and immediately started working on my short game. I think that I can whip you both on the golf course...
by JohnCranston
Nov 12th, '07, 23:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thuddddddd's comin hide the alcohol and get the antacids
Replies: 10
Views: 2204

Single malt? Yea, I think that I could hang with you guys.
by JohnCranston
Nov 11th, '07, 22:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: May have to give up on my B31 project
Replies: 25
Views: 11218

Nic,
Well said, my friend.
by JohnCranston
Nov 7th, '07, 23:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off the subject but close to home
Replies: 22
Views: 11990

I was told that we hit 12 knots in our EZ Go golf cart this past weekend. Felt like we're going alot faster than that...I'm thinking more like 14-15 knots.
by JohnCranston
Nov 5th, '07, 23:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3116 cats
Replies: 15
Views: 8629

Sorry...I kind of got off of the topic. UV probably remembers my old boat from Benice. She was named something else back then and was owned by a doctor...probably 20 years ago.
Sorry...must be the rum.
by JohnCranston
Nov 5th, '07, 22:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3116 cats
Replies: 15
Views: 8629

I had a 25" Blackfin with a single 240 Perkins 17 or 18 yrs ago. She was a 1980 model called "Marlin Darlin" very deep v...24 degree deadrise from what I remember. Mike H. knows the boat. Had a 55 gal fuel tank on either side. Had a borg Warner 1to 1 gear and a 18" wheel...I forget the pitch. Fantas...
by JohnCranston
Nov 2nd, '07, 17:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bilge Paint Question
Replies: 30
Views: 16563

Sorry Nic for screwing up your name. I screwed up on calling B.M., it was Sherwin that carries the 646.
Time for another drink.
by JohnCranston
Nov 2nd, '07, 17:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bilge Paint Question
Replies: 30
Views: 16563

Nick,
Bacardi 151.
J. Clark,
I called Sherwin Williams and they said that Iron Clad is a Benjamin Moore product. Called B.M. and was told that they carry a similar product called "646". 2 parts equals $104 for a total of 2 gallons.
by JohnCranston
Nov 2nd, '07, 14:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Halloween - A Day Late
Replies: 5
Views: 1477

Good one, Mike! Pam is wearing the shorts.
by JohnCranston
Nov 1st, '07, 22:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Halloween - A Day Late
Replies: 5
Views: 1477

Kind that you like "Big Boy".

Pam


p.s. I left the s out of wishing ... Sorry ...
by JohnCranston
Nov 1st, '07, 21:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Halloween - A Day Late
Replies: 5
Views: 1477

Happy Halloween - A Day Late

Dark Fairy and Dark Marion - Day late - but wising all a Happy Halloween http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc161/pkc0411/DSC01174.jpg Don't worry, guys. Pam is just shutting me up with Rum and Diet Coke. You get a better buzz if you main line it. http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc161/pkc0411/DSC...
by JohnCranston
Nov 1st, '07, 20:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bilge Paint Question
Replies: 30
Views: 16563

Gel coating was included in the price. He's waiting for the engine dude to make any adjustments to the beds before he does his thing. Should I reconsider? or just let him do the extra work with the gel coat? Lot of dumb questions coming from me lately...sorry, guys.
Thanks again.
by JohnCranston
Nov 1st, '07, 17:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bilge Paint Question
Replies: 30
Views: 16563

Why not gel coat? Too much work?or just not a good choice?
by JohnCranston
Nov 1st, '07, 11:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bonding material
Replies: 15
Views: 6674

Everyone,
Thanks for all of the options.

Ernest,
All I need is about 40-50:. Any chance that you might be able to drop it into the mail for me? If so, just tell me what I owe you, and I'll send you a check.
Thanks.
by JohnCranston
Oct 31st, '07, 11:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bonding material
Replies: 15
Views: 6674

bonding material

Does anyone have any extra material that they want to sell? If not, where's the best place to buy it? What's the size of the copper strip that's needed?, I forgot.
Thanks for the help.
by JohnCranston
Oct 27th, '07, 15:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rub rails
Replies: 4
Views: 1249

Alex is mailing mine out on Monday. How hard is it to get the back corners cut just right? That part kind of scares me a little.
by JohnCranston
Oct 21st, '07, 20:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 315 Yanmar ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2051

Thanks UV.
by JohnCranston
Oct 21st, '07, 16:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 315 Yanmar ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2051

315 Yanmar ?

What series Raycor's do I need for these engines?
Thanks in advance.
by JohnCranston
Oct 18th, '07, 16:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling a Cummins guru
Replies: 31
Views: 13377

JP, We're taking your advice on the ice blue. Moving the boat this weekend to the shop for the re-power, and then, back to the paint man. All of the glass work is done,and I want to post some pics, but I'll think I'll wait for the finished product. Thanks for all of your help, JP in the past, and I'...
by JohnCranston
Oct 18th, '07, 11:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Props, John
Replies: 2
Views: 1318

Mikey,
I hope that they'll work for you. One day, we'll meet face to face and will have to hoist a couple of cool ones and get to know each other.
by JohnCranston
Oct 18th, '07, 01:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: incinerator head
Replies: 15
Views: 4833

Yanmar 170's For Sale

Capt Mike,
You can have it. I think that I'll stick with the "Mikey-Flush"...oh, I mean the "Suck U Flush"...no, I'll go with the "Vaccu-Flush". Mike, see what you can work out with Tom.
by JohnCranston
Oct 18th, '07, 01:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling a Cummins guru
Replies: 31
Views: 13377

Ditto what Bob said.
by JohnCranston
Oct 17th, '07, 14:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling a Cummins guru
Replies: 31
Views: 13377

2001 Glacier Bay 2670 (Bought 2002)

I had a 1990 26' Shamrock with a 300 cummins that developed a hole in the raw water colled after cooler. Destroyed the engine, but Cummins put in a new one. I remember that they had that problem with alot of those engines, but they really went out of the way to fix the problem. Mine was out of warra...
by JohnCranston
Oct 17th, '07, 13:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: incinerator head
Replies: 15
Views: 4833

Neil,
Yes sir, and I really appreciate it! Already sent it to Alex.
Thanks again.
by JohnCranston
Oct 17th, '07, 12:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: incinerator head
Replies: 15
Views: 4833

Take a look at incinolet.com and tell me what you think. Sounds pretty simple...needs no water, and no holding tank.
Mikey,
I think that I'm going to have to keep an eye on you.
by JohnCranston
Oct 16th, '07, 21:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling a Cummins guru
Replies: 31
Views: 13377

JP,
Your's are the better of the two. The difference is that your's uses the longer spark plugs, and, the carbs are different. Your's uses a Holley, and the other uses a Weber. I hope this helps.
by JohnCranston
Oct 16th, '07, 20:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: incinerator head
Replies: 15
Views: 4833

Mikey,
It's a good thing that it's not called "Suck-flush"...if so, we couldn't keep you out of the cabin.
by JohnCranston
Oct 16th, '07, 17:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: incinerator head
Replies: 15
Views: 4833

incinerator head

Does anyone have any info on one of these toilets? I have a new Vaccu-flush, and a guy I know wants to swap his incinerator unit for mine. I have the big gen set now, and he says that his head is a real simple unit and is brand new.
Thanks for the help.
by JohnCranston
Oct 14th, '07, 21:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nice boat for sale
Replies: 13
Views: 4714

Danny,
Give me a call or come by and see us. Mike said that your boat looks fantastic...What kind of bottom paint are you going with?
by JohnCranston
Oct 12th, '07, 17:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanny installation jig
Replies: 1
Views: 965

Thanks for trying, Mikey. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
by JohnCranston
Oct 12th, '07, 17:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: phasor gen set
Replies: 11
Views: 2519

Mike,
What's Noe going to do about the price on the top? Lower it? He said that he wanted $10,500...what did he tell you? What kind of vinyl did you use? C Lock?
by JohnCranston
Oct 12th, '07, 16:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: phasor gen set
Replies: 11
Views: 2519

JP, The cardboard is a good idea. My glass guy just called and said that the hatch in the helm area is 48" by 33"...sounds like there ought to be plenty of room. Mike, I went by to see Noe last weekend. He's going to build me a windshield like the one that he just finished. He really wanted to get r...

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