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JohnD

I'm leaving Wednesday for the AC Rendezvous and will be spending Wednesday night in Cape May. So I was just wonder what to expect as far as diesel prices.

Thanks,
JohnD

JohnD

Very nice work, I like what you've done.

Does the baffle in the center of the tank lift out?

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JohnD

John,

Looks like the hard one is done, good luck on the other side.

BTW, don't forget to check out those elbows while you have it apart.

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JohnD

Scot, I just finished doing the outside of the salon bulkhead on my B35 and it wasn't as easy as the youtube video's make it look. I used interlux perfection and found if the temp was above 80 it dried too quick and the bursh strokes didn't flow. Another thing I tried was to mix the thinner used (1/...

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Scot,

My exhaust was done in the same maner as JP described and was first tack'd in place using plexis adheasive.

I know enough about the chemistry to be dangerous but I too have heard the warnings about not trying to bond polyester to existing epoxy FG.

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JohnD

Let me state for the record, I own 420hp 3126's and really like them so far. I've got a B35 and the fit was not easy. In hind sight the extra money for 6bta's at 370 hp would have been worth it. But you can't change what's done and I like these motors. they're taller and longer and than Cummins and ...

JohnD

John,

I've heard the same report from some friends. They did get harassed a little as the Capt. had an open beer. I think along with safety they're out there looking for BUI's as well.

JohnD

I've orderd from these folks before, good prices and good service.
http://www.marinefilters.com/

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John,

Congrats on getting the tank finished and into the water!!

Nice work, I had a chance to stop by and see it in person and the pictures don't lie, I don't think one of the fancy yards could have done a better job.

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JohnD

Harv,

Good to hear you're home and things are improving!!

We're pulling for you.
John & Melinda

JohnD

Congrats on the B28, she looks to be in great shape. I agree that you may be experiencing some bow steer. I had some in my B35 before converting to diesel. When I had her in the ocean the first time I was wearing myself out compensating for the bow steer in a following sea. The after a while I start...

JohnD

I had the transom in my b20 replaced with coosa board 1-1/2 years ago and it cost $2500. The repair was done from the inside the inner-floor was cut from either side of the motor well and removed. The foam fwd was solid and left in place. When the repair was done the inner liner was replaced and fil...

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Jimmy,

Congrats on the sale, it must have been mixed emotions for you. Do you have another boat in mind or are you taking a sabbatical, from boating?

Btw, donâ€™t be a stranger, here or at the AC Rendezvous.

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JohnD

JohnD

Our boat is painted, but a couple of years ago when the wife was doing the spring clean and wax a detailer guy gave her some YachtBright to use and the proper sequence. 1 -coat cleanerwax (what ever's on sale) maybe two in stuborn spots. 1st -coat YachtBright polish on by hand and off with the buffe...

JohnD

Mikey,

I too am sorry I haven't responded sooner. I saw the post and was trying to work things out that I could attend. Looks like we have other commitments through mid-june.

No date will fit all, but hopefully some of the southern bay fleet could make it.

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JohnD

JohnD

Well I just worked things out so we will be attending with the Boat from Baltimore.

Anybody else in the area who is also able to attend? we could travel together??

Let me know.
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JohnD

Greetings All, Wie're still explorin options. I feel that it may work out in the following ways. -- a loose rendezvous at the end of June -- an organized evnet at the Tides dates and detials to follow (Mikey is working on this) If nothing else works, we will do at least one or more raftups between A...

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Bruce,

Try Tim Tyler at T&S in Crisfield md. good honest folks. They did my 3126's and 1-1/2 years later remembered me and took time to answer a question I had. The ship all over too.

http://www.tandsmarineinc.com/

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John

JohnD

I'm sure others are more qualified, but since you asked, I'll give you my take (I worked ft/pt in a gun shop when I first got out of the service.) Glock's are dependable, simple and sometimes rougher than other makes. To the G17 would kick rougher than my 1911 (lightweight commander .45acp). I'm lik...

JohnD

Greetings Matt & Glenn, Good to have you here. If you can make it by boat, bring it and don't worry the condition. All of these old boats are projects, just in different stages. I spoke briefly with Mikey and in the next couple of weeks he's going to check out The Tides (which really sounds nice wit...

JohnD

Looks like you've got things rolling pretty good. Those are some beefy rudder shelves, they'll hold up well to a set of oversized rudders.

Love to see you this summer a the Chesapeake Rendezvous!!

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JohnD

Good Stuff!! Iâ€™m glad to see others interested!! I think weâ€™re getting a good spectrum of options too, from a raft-up to organized and catered. John F. â€“ Good suggestions, the Hyatt is a little more central, Baltimore is an option and lots of other stuff to do. Mack â€“ Thanks for offering you...

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Charlie,

We're doing what we can to work out attending this year by boat. If it works out I will sign up. If not I'll be atending by land.

Either way I'll be there and not miss that Party!!.

I'll Bring some JB this year seeing how he has bought out the "Trump" Marina Hotel......

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JohnD

The time is now, there are many contributors and lurkers from the Chesapeake. Let's pick a weekend and a place to meet. I don't and will not take away from the Atlantic City Rendezvous (I'm planning to attend) I have thought it would be nice to raft up, or make a marina destination for a Chesapeake ...

JohnD

Scott,

You're on the right track. Diese may be over rated for you uses/budget.

I recently repowered to diesele and while I love every aspect of it, I can't say it was financiallialy worth it Treated right those gas engines should give you several thousand hours of service.

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Gary, this is good advise, as always.

I have to say the bigest shock of my repower was adding up the cost of parts for wiring batteries to turn my CAT's. In total I think it was over $2k, keeping in mind I had some long runs to the starters.

I envy the simplicty of the B31 wiring.....

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JohnD

Happy New Year All!!

I'll hoist a tost to ya from B-more!!!

Here's to a better '09!!!!!

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JohnD

JohnD

UV, Sorry to hear you're '08 been so rough, let's put this one a stern and focus on the course ahead. We still talk about the year we met you in DC and almost diched that bar tab during the fire drill. We'd love to see you at the Atlantic City Rendezvous this year it's a good time for sure. br, JohnD

JohnD

JK,

I'm sorry to hear of Ahab's passing, especially at this time of the year. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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JohnD

One thought would be to use a rotary cut tool, dremmel or roto-zip or router, even a jig-saw would work. Use a compas or the battery switch to trace the line of the hole free hand the cut. If you can do this on the bench rather than installed it's not too bad. Hopefully there's a flange on the switc...

JohnD

I bought the 200W from West Marine the a week & half before Thanksgiving for $150 and now it's $119, that's a great deal. It does all you need, I don't need it to hold music or pics, I've got other gadgets for that. We used it on our annual Gettysburg Camping trip and found some new short cuts and m...

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I picked up one just before thanksgiving, it worked great.

As for pricing, I got the 200W (4.3 screen) and it was $159, the 200 (3.5 screen) was $119. Being use to a bigger display on my boat I didn't want a smaller screen.

It even has a blue truck icon that looks like my truck....

JohnD

Randall, you did escape in time. Saturday I worked until noon or so then it was time to pull the crab pots and dock-boat and powerwash the crud from them, this was in shorts and a t-shirt. I was hating life towards the end when it started to rain and I was finishing the boat. Sunday's when it starte...

JohnD

It's 35 snowing here in Baltimore! Crazy thing is that by Christmas it will be 55 & raining, we don't get a white Christmas all that offten. I have just finished wiring up outlets for the one's for my "new-to-me" Cats. I'm only plug-in one at a time right as they draw 10-15amps per side and I need t...

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Steve, Does the motor turn over, no start? If not it may be a battery. Recenly my boat was unplugged for about a week and one motor wouldn't turnover, just click. After about 3hrs on the charger it's working again. Other than that I'd say bleed the lines to be sure no air at all. good luck and work ...

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Hi David, I'm planning on a 12mo season on the bay this year. I'm going to winterize FW systems soon and let the block heaters handle the rest. It's a good time to be House buying down here. Where to look depends on you're price range and what apeals to you. I live just south of Baltimore and work r...

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Here's what I've found, have jsut cleaned and painted my bilge during my repower last year. All were done with brush and roller or a combination, I don't have or know how to use a sprayer. Bilgekote - used ontop of a board above my water tank where the batteries sit, previously it had sand added to ...

JohnD

Randall, Very nicely done !!!

I used a brand of pvc board I got from yard to remake the panels on my flybridge and fwd cocpit area. Not much on rigidity but holds a screw well. It was $80 for a 4x8 1/4" 3 years ago (not sure if that was a good price or not).

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JohnD

I'm going, most likely on Sunday though as I got stuck working on Friday and Sat is usually too busy for my tastes.

Though I will make myself available for a ride on that new B20.

I'll touch base with you guys later this week.

Mikey, I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

-John

JohnD

Great way to initiate your new ride. I didn't think you'd wait until November to pick her up.

I think you need a bigger pier for your fleet ;)

I'll give you a call later today about the Boat show.

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JohnD

Harv, You have our deepest sympathies. Weâ€™ll keep you, your Dad and Mom in our prayers.

-JohnD

JohnD

Congrats John!!

Just in time for the fall/winter Rockfish bite, or better yet drag her down to NC and chase those winter Blue Fin....

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JohnD

Harv,

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

-John

JohnD

UV, Glad to hear you weathered the storm ok. Clear's to ya.

I hope others in the area were as lucky!

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JohnD

Just call me jr. 8-19-1968 for me, I'm younger than Timmy and better looking too!

JohnD

Bob,

Here's some thoughts, Merc still has some of the 383 stroker motors available and that would make a little B20 fly. Even if that monster motor did fit, you'd be way ass heavy.

As for an outboard on a B20, I think it's good for a moppie or b-mar, but not for a barron or barron copy.

-jd

JohnD

Good link Tony!

Tony or Capt Patrick, what would be a good thickness .011, .022, .032?

Some of my bonding got abused during my repower and I'd like to replace it this winter.

Thanks,
JohnD

JohnD

Congratulations!!!

Captian is a ture accomplishment!!

JohnD

Steve, Sorry to hear what you're going through, I think the worst is not being able to interact with the guy. Though not boat related I have a similar issue with one of my tenants, soon to be ex-tenant. Anyway, I used the tactics Bruce mentined when I ran into trouble with my repower last year and I...

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Thanks Dan & Doug!, Bob, you're right I'm always willing to listen to those who've been there before me. I was working throught the boat yard(and local prop shop) to get the props and they didn't have the 21x27's so I went with 21x26's. They were kind of surprised I got it right on the first try, I ...

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