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I know Tony Meola said his father owned the 31, that he has before him. Not sure how long. Hopefully he will hop on and give details. I have been missing you Tony.....I have been in the yard mostly fri.s' lately.

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[quote="tunawish"]I think the guy said "un-f---in believable" Anyone recognize the language?? I'd like to know how close I came !![/quote] That is crazy!!! Sounds like spanish, he says I can't believe it! I can't believe it! Looks like one of the ships that bring boats to central America. Def. not i...

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Anyone have a good cheap source for blue silicone exhaust hose, like trident? Looking for some 5" should I get with or without wire on my exhuast? thanks!

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So then on a pair of 315 cummins you would recommend 3/8? Any good source to order it on line? I am getting to that stage myself.

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I would like to but got my brother in town from FL this week. If you ever come back this way or the comp in Cherry hill let me know!

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Thanks Harry. That's a big help!

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What is the best way to glass in the exhaust tubes to the transom? I was thinking epoxy with some 1708 tabbing and then epoxy with a heavy duty filler as a final filet. Thanks.

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Hi Tony,

When I get to that point I am going with one for each motor and two house. All are going to be gels.

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I can't get there webpage to work other than the pics. Where are they located? Thanks.

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Josh Temple is about as good as it gets there. He is Panama know and should be there by then captjosh@mac.com

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I can't speak for what tackle they were using but we have been getting most of our sails on 16 and 20 lbs and everything is already bait and switch. we are still posting 20-50 fish a day. Although the bite slowed a little. Trust me I would still like to post those numbers(70+)But, if it was my day a...

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We have had some incredible fishing in southern Costa Rica and northern Panama in the last month with sails landed anywhere from 20-50 and up to 5 shots at marlin a day. But, an aquantance on a private boat just had an insane day. They landed 72 sails. I give him credit for doing it but I have to be...

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Tony,

I will be down it looks like both fri and sat. I will be sharing a booth and promoting Costa Rica. It is kind of surprise.....a friend from Gale Force Soda Blasting hooked me up. Hopefully I will see you!

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Hi Tony, Not sure yet. I will try to let you know. Talked to the wife about it but still waiting for a response. Walter, I have had the pleasure to get both the Atlantic and Pacific sails. Great time everyone should try it. I just got to lazy this trip. Spent most of the time running the boat so our...

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Thanks Walter. I brought my flyrod but never took it out of the case this time. We did get most (90%) of the 30 plus sails for the week on 16 and 20lb test. One was on 12 but it was a big fish and got to tried. She made it but it took along time to revive her. So, I stopped that. Not there to hurt t...

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Thanks Guys.

John I am back up here now too. I live in Jersey it is pretty cold after being in that warm weather. We have some snow on the ground. I am ready to go back. But, florida would be a nice compromise lol

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lets see if this one works

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Here a couple pics I thought you guys might enjoy from latest trip to Costa Rica [IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/thumsup2/Newsail.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/thumsup2/20090129_126.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg178/thumsup2/sailjumping.j...

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Thanks Guys....they say the dye doesn't penetrate. But i like your idea better!

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I have seen a lot of carolina guys use a dye as a marker for faring there boats. Does anyone know where I can pic some up. Thanks.

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HI Tony. I had a pretty good holiday. Hope you had the same. I haven't been down in a while and thought about going yest. but changed my mind. I guess good thing I did. I have been making up parts here at home like the floor and stuff to get ready to move a head this spring. I am way behind schedule...

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Thanks Pat. Your great!

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I am making up my cockpit floor out of 3/4 Penske board. Am I OK with 3 layers 1808 biaxle (Curve is 1/4" per foot) on the underside or do I still need some roving? I was planning on one layer of 1808 on top with a layer of mat is that OK? Thanks. Happy Holidays!

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It is not just manufactures anymore......two of the four sportfishing lodges in our area have closed their doors and two others are having a difficult time. Pretty sad! The whole industry is being affected.

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.....they are a great tool. but I understand there are issues of them holding up to the pounding on a boat.

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Thanks!

Tony, haven't made much head way lately....the inside is all ground down. Just getting everything ready for installing the struts, rudders then the motor beds. I have been down mostly Sun. as of late. The Eng bulkhead should be in this week or next.

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Hi Tony, How is everything haven't seen you in a couple of weeks? I was debating whether I need the backer plate even and going with the originals The glass where my strut is 3/4- 1 inch thick (Chris Craft tournament, our Bertram is already redone in CR) and the factory just used fender washers. I w...

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I am reinstalling my stuts and the old silicone bronze bolts aren't long enough with the new backer plate. Can I use stainless or is that going to be a problem. We are the benefits one over the other? Thanks Greg

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40 - 50 fath inside the poormans had fish in the begining of the week not sure now.

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Just a heads up, most of th fish have moved up into the Claw area. Some real nice sized with some true giants caught. Some where just north of the claw a 637 was taken.

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here's the link http://www.fishpiratescove.com/repor...rt.php?id=1468

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A 1228.5 blue was weighted in today at the Pirates Cove tourney. What a beast. A lot of big blues this year. A friend from Bermuda (James Robinson) had a 1050 last month ( it died on the line, this was his second grander, the other was released), and Hawaii has had some great big blue marlin fishing...

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Thanks Guys!

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Thanks Walter, How does it hold up?

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I am getting ready to put my rudders back in the boat, what grease do you guys recommend? Is tuff gel a good option? Also, getting ready to paint the motors, Everyone seems to like Imron for motor paint but now most people are stopping to carry it. I rememeber someone in the past recommending Sherwi...

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I am getting to paint my motors too. They are out of the boat, is it OK to soda blast them and/or powerwash or will it cause to many problems in the future?

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agreed Capt. Pat.. But, there were already several things that made me warry. Not to say this guy doesn't do a good job. I don't know him or his work. Maybe some of the best around. But, just to many questions, so it think it is better to keep looking. Thanks for the input!

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Thanks for the info. Scott. I always have been skeptical of backyard rebuilders, especially when they say they do hundreds of gears each year. I think I am going to pass. Just curious, where in the Abacos? I have been to Green Turtle and Treasure cay several times and love it. Haven't been in a coup...

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Anybody have any dealings with these guys? Or better yet bought rebuilt gear or equip from them? I am looking at some rebuilt gears and was seeing the quality of the work......Thanks!

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Bruce here is the info from the seller, have you ever heard of these guys or has anyone else. Thanks "The rebuilder of the gears is Simplicity Marine of Palmetto, Florida. Simplicity Marine has entered into a non-circumvention agreement with Marine Tracker for the possibly sale of these gears to you...

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Thanks Bruce, good info. I am in the proces of getting the name of teh rebuilder and will let you know when I found out.

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The price of the rebuilt ones $2400 with all the adaptors for my motors, new is $3700. They do have a warrantee, but i agree in most cases warrantees are b.s.. I found these rebuilds through a dealer in Wisc.. Most of my stuff I find on boat diesel though.

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Any thoughts on buying rebuilt gears? I am looking for a pair of zf 220a's 1.5-1. someone recommend buy them rebuilt, but they are not done buy the factory, but by someone who does several hundred rebuilds a year(various gears). Does it matter? Thanks!

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Capt Patrick,

How about if you use a breathable kind of fabric? like a light canvas, I was think about the same for my boat state side? Thanks!

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I am in the middle of a repower and looking at trannies, I have a pair of Cummins 300 btas/ I always thought to use a pair of 220a's but a friend mentioned that the 63a's will work just fine and are quite a bit cheaper. Any thoughts?

Thanks Greg

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I wonder what happened to the rest of the bert..

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HI Ric, I have been up north but really haven't fished much up there. In general we have the better fishing in Costa Rica (golfito/puerto Jimenez area). Jaco gets the attention because the big money. We fished for roosters this time because we have some green water that forced our marlin up to the n...

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Wow Pat. You are connected!

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Hi Tony,

It is Tommy Maher at Barnegat Light Fiberglass, which has moved to the Little Egg Harbor Business Park in Little Egg Harbor NJ. Sorry I couldn't find the phone #. He handles the Penske Board which is pretty much the same as coosa.

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HI Tony,

There is a place, I will get the info for you gie a day or so. I know his name is Tommy Maher. Located near LBI. I will get better details. Pat info was right on the stuff is great.

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