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John Swick

I know a guy that has/had the molds for a hull and deck that was splashed from the Hunt 16. I'm sure to run into him at atleast one Christmas party in the next couple of weeks and will inquire. Any of the original 16's that I've come across (like that one of Andrew's) were real projects with signifi...

John Swick

I've used that 'better to ask for forgiveness than permission' strategy in the past with mixed results.
Buying her some bling for the unveiling might help ?

John Swick

Rod,
Hunt 16.
Try Andrew, ajbg27@hotmail.com .
He has a project boat for sale @ the south end of Lake Simcoe.
Good Luck.

John Swick

I've learned alot from some very smart people. Christmas bonus / Christmas gift.......same thing, and that's the way I treat it. As such I use the same limit I have with my family siblings. Real Christmas gifts are for the kids as far as I'm concerned. That been said, we've got a pretty progressive ...

John Swick

Nice boat porn.
When I grow up I want to be Gert.

John Swick

"Realistically, we would do better buying an 18 foot hull, fairing it to perfection and pulling a mold from it.
I bet with a few orders this could be done..."
one step ahead of you.....for now.

John Swick

Hi Craig,
I'd appreciate the pic, jeswick@gmail.com .
Thanks in advance.
John.

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It's still down ???

John Swick

Rooting for you Waler !!
John

John Swick

Uncle Vic,

Thank you for sharing so much.
Your tales and anecdotes are legendary.
The wisdom and humour will continue to inspire.

Rest assured you've made a difference and I consider myself honoured by your acquantance.

Best wishes for you and your family in this trying time.

John Swick

John Swick

That's what some of the charter guys are doing up this way.
25 hp honda or yammie 4stroke on a transom bracket.
It's a bit of a 'git'r done' solution/look, but it's cheap, and it works.

John Swick

I'm curious to know what cruising rpm / speed would be.
Thanks in advance.

John Swick

Looking at a boat w/these motors in it.
Anybody have any experience(s) with them ?
Thanks in advance.

John Swick

Mark,
My most sincere condolences to you and your family.
John

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Expensive lesson.

John Swick

In deference to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Royal Commission for Political Correctness, it was announced today that the local climate in the UK should no longer be referred to as ''English Weather". Rather than offend a sizable portion of the population, it will now be referred to as "Musli...

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John Swick

ooops.
I meant that to be a PM.
Feel free to reply as such.

John Swick

Hi Neil, I tryed to buy that boat last spring. Told the broker I'd go mid 70's, he said owner wasn't there.......yet. For future reference, I'm curious to know if I was close? I know your other Bahia Mar is for sale, and I'm kind of interested, but think I might be better to pay more for a boat alre...

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Pete, Small world story..... I was looking @ that boat and had the broker send me a copy of a survey (not sure if it was yours, I still have it somewhere). So was another guy that beat me to the punch. About a month later I found another B25 in Oklahoma and dragged it home. Shortly there after, I'm ...

John Swick

Harry, Figures, 'Severn Boat Haven', that's too funny. I'm @ the Rawley resort about once a month in the season. Have always said to myself that I should go poke around at the Boat Haven while I'm up there. Oh well, atleast I can admire your find. Looking forward to have a closer look in the spring....

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Harry,

I've discovered alot of the marinas on Georgian Bay have ethanol free fuel @ the pump. Picnic Island in particular, and their prices are the lowest in the area too.

You maybe able to get by with a good tank cleaning for atleast another couple of seasons.

BR,
John.

John Swick

Harry, I'm in Midland. Where'd you find that gem ? I've got acouple of B25's and a B20, but the perfect B31 (for me) Bahia Mar or rarer Moppie has eluded me. There's a guy on Simcoe w/an original, mint condition B31 Bahia Mar. A year or so ago when I inquired, it wasn't on the market. Amazing how mu...

John Swick

Was storm stayed there acouple of years ago. I don't know about the diving, but you'll be there long enough to try each restaurant atleast twice and form your own opinion about the food. Big Game Club (Alice Town Harbour) restaurant and pool were only for guests of the 'resort' then(?), but there wa...

John Swick

I've got a 115hp Evinrude Ficht on a 20' skiff. Suprisingly good fuel economy. Uses very little oil. I was advised to only run full synthetic oil thru it and have had no major issues. Pretty quiet and smooth at idle, but howls (like the 2 stroke it is) when on step. Mine stutters (like the two strok...

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Kevin, We used that stuff like that when refinishing my B25 about 5yrs ago. Sandblasted, barrier coated (multiple layer process) then the interlux VC 17 (same stuff?) with a slightly dimpled finish. Hard bottom paint w/minimal antifouling properties. Not sure if there's a performance improvement cau...

John Swick

My dad used to tell me, 'son you never shet where you sleep'....or something like that :>)

John Swick

Got to love those Saskatchewan people! A young farm boy from Saskatchewan moved to Vancouver Island and went to a huge "everything under one roof department store" looking for a job. The Manager says, 'Do you have any sales experience?' The kid says, 'Yeah. I was a salesman back in Saskatchewan.' We...

John Swick

Spalding......getyourfootofftheboat !!

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and the window Bertramp's referring to is definitely an update / upgrade.

John Swick

Am considering rub rail styles now for my B25 bahia mar project. For a previous refit (on a different B25) I used 1" stainless bull nose and it turned out great. I have an option of getting some aluminium rub rail w/the same profile as the original OEM. Any tips on bending this stuff (especially the...

John Swick

Thanks for the responses guys. Am looking to clean out the paint cupboard abit. Will try mineral spirits aswell as lacquer thinner (what I used on my last batch), and leave the paint thinner for paint. We're putting away all the summer gear up here now and bring out the winter toys. Time for some ma...

John Swick

I've heard previous reference to a 50/50 solution with laquer thinner as a coating to prevent corrosion.
What about using regular paint thinner or mineral spirits ?
What's the difference ?
Thanks in advance.

John Swick

Obama the Muslim dies and finds himself before the pearly Gates. He is very excited, as all his life he has longed to meet the Prophet Mohammed. Having arrived at the Gates of Heaven, he meets a man with a Beard. 'Are you Mohammed?' he asks . 'No, my son. I am Peter. Mohammed is higher up'. And he p...

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Thanks for the info Mike.
Will keep you posted.
Cheers,
John.

John Swick

Can anyone refer me to a reputable yard(s) in the BVI's for dry storage during huricanne season ?
Can anyone refer me to a reputable U.S. based insurer that will cover in the BVI territory ?
Boat is a 65' cockpit motoryacht.
Mikey....you've been PM'd.
Thanks in advance.

John Swick

My B25 sport convertible was completely rewired acouple of years ago, including a blue seas distribution panel. I'm installing a 400 watt invert up near the cuddy cabin bulkhead and was originally planning to get power off the main + & - supply/studs @ the fuse panel behind the helm. The supply and ...

John Swick

Bruce, Kawasaki, Polaris, Arctic Cat made lay claim to the leading edge on go fast performance. You can't beat a Yamaha or Honda for reliability and durability. I still have an early 80's Honda Big Red three wheeler. One or two batteries, tires and a muffler in 25+yrs. Can sit for months but always ...

John Swick

Hi Vic,
You've been PM'd.

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Hi Bruce,
What about gassers?
Thanks,

John Swick

The guts of the integeral nav lights in the bow chock for my '63 B25 have been liberally sprayed with CX now. I'm crossing my fingers that they're still operable. Even so, the wire is very brittle and the spring in the socket is almosted completely rusted away. The chock and lens are still in really...

John Swick

Congrats again Mike, I bought a boat lift (Viking / much different from the standard fare up here) atleast 5yrs ago. Been sitting on the beach all this time, . For too many years was dubbed as the only oil rig on the shore of Georgian Bay. It's going in the water today. You got a receipe you want to...

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Rawleigh, That's a '63 B25 (Sinbad) that's been a project (on & off) close to as many years as Mike's been at Dreamsicle. I thought Mike would appreciate that pic as we're at about the same stage in our projects, 90% done (?). That B20 I picked up last summer is under wraps and will be for awhile ye...

John Swick

Congrats Mike.
Great feelin' eh.
Cheers,
John.

John Swick

IRGuys right on.
Lots of skinny water.
Luckily it's mostly sand and mud.

John Swick

John, I did a trip from Ft.Lauderdale to Norfolk 3yrs ago. Was just a 'git'r done' trip. If you don't have alot of time or you like to go 'fast', then stay outside as long as the weather permits. 'Fast' is a relative term. No wake zones on top of no wake zones, barges, pwc's, and people just out for...

John Swick

I was just @ the Nassau Harbour Club Marina (acouple marinas down from the Poop Deck) for afew days. There's a guy chartering a fairly new Hatt. Saw him go out afew times, no fish though. Another guy there is chartering an older Luhrs or Bertram (+or-40'). Saw him go out afew times too. He always ca...

John Swick

And thanks for your concerns. Have been over an back afew times. Last January's 1st big run of the season was the crossing. Were plagued with injector/fuel problems that made for too much cruising time at a slow and sometimes uncomfortable pace. Haven't paid much attention to the weather cause I was...

John Swick

Was using some good weather sites last yr.
Didn't write them down and they've been long since wiped out of my laptop.
Thanks again for all the references.

John Swick

Thanks for the confirmation Pat.
Curious, what website did you use to get this info ?

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