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I think Tropic Star has a kid's special during that time, it would be the trip of a lifetime.

Could go to Cape May and stay at the canyon club fish a little and sight-see a little. Do it in July and then trek on up to Atlantic City for the Rendezvous.

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Many thanks, I was leaning toward the 900 anyway. From thier website it looks like they've redesigned the filter elements so there may not be that much difference between them and the fleetguards anyway. UV, that crappie looks prudy... The perch are starting to kick in here in the chesapeake and Roc...

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Harv, Glad to hear things are coming together for Windstar. Hopefully you'll be able to make Atlantic City this year with Windstar, secretly I'm going to try to have my boat done in time. Maybe we can setup a grude match between you and Dick with the looser picking up the dinner bill ;) Cheers, JohnD

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Thanks Capt Patrick,

Though I'm thinking I'd need the 900's/1000's for the 3126/420hp Cats??

marinefilters.com is a great place. I had gotten the spin-on filters for my gas motors there.

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While I'm waiting to get started on my conversion, I've been mulling over which type of fuel filtration to use. I've read what Tony from Boatdiesel writes on the topic and my local guy says Racor. I assume Fleetguards would be easier to service?? but Racor's cheaper per element?? I'm kind of torn, s...

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Capt Mike, I agree on the gear ratio, though it looks like not mater which ratio I go I'll have to install trolling valves to keep a manageable fishing/docking speed. I rember how Doug's boat would kick around when shifting in/out of gear at the dock. Doug, I'll give them a call next week. I'm off t...

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The motors (420hp 3126's for my B35) are at the rebuilder and I'm still deciding on what to do with trans. and props. They pacakge came with 2:1 gears and using the prop calc on boatdiesel.com I come up with roughly 25x32 and that seems like a lot of prop. So I've asked for a quote on new 1.5:1 gear...

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Capt. Dave, Best of luck with the procedure. Mike makes it sound not too bad and blocking the movement of clots is a good thing!

Thinking of you.
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Walter, Good Luck we're thinking of you.

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got it Russ, Thanks!

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Hi Russ, can you shoot me an email?

johndunker@yahoo.com

Thanks,
John

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Joel, For what it's worth, here are some thoughts Here in Maryland, new 6lp's are going for between 19k-22k each. So 10k each doesn't sound too bad to me. Do they include gears? if not then 10k sounds a little steep. My big concern would be (and was in my case) how can I really be certain I'm not bu...

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Welcome DT, You've found a great resource here and one that will see you through owning an old boat. Unless you have to sell, keep the shamrock. Having a project boat you'll need a water fix from time to time and some "guilt free boating" to quote JohnF. Bertram's offered several variations of B31 (...

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I went with the 3126's 420hp, they come with 2:1 gears and I'm pricing trolling valves but would rather horse trade for a set of 1.75 or 1.5 to 1 gears. The Cummins were my 1st choice until this deal came along. I agree with the fg shaft tube, but along with side exahusts and side air intakes, they ...

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Man, I was feeling a little swampped with my repower. Don't let my wife hear that you're also redoing your master bath. I told her that if we did diesels, no master bath this year & she agreed (She's a good gal). Glad to hear you're working on the Anchor Inn. That's the next creek over from mine and...

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Doug, sounds like you've got some winter projects in the works.

Good advise on engine alignment.

Did you get rid of that other "shaft saver" yet? I think they were meant for someone who "cocktail cruise" not the way the Crowsnest runs ;)

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Hi Randy, I've got a B35 also and have water issues in the same bulkhead where the shaft goes through and on my stb side there's a crack above the opening where the motor/trans hit it during a replacement (prior to my stewardship). Anyway, when I do my motors this year I'm going to replace mine and ...

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Harv, Thanks for sharing UV's comments, very intersting. Sounds like you've got a good handle on this monster. Take your time and the right solution will show itself.

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Capt. Harv, any news on the motor front? Those Nanni's look tempting but only if there's service for them.

Good Luck,
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I'll be leaving in about an hour or so. See ya there.

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Capt. Frank, At the bottom of this page you can see a couple of pic. http://mysite.verizon.net/dunker/ladyd/ I can't say I'd be sorry if she didn't sell, but if I can move it on then I'd free up some time and capital for the repower. Timmy, good luck with your work. I shake my head when I think of t...

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I just posted the listing in the ForSale section.

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Amazing!!!

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Timmy, Yeah the 420's will be good should yield a mid to high 20's cruise at 2200-2400. So what power are you going with for the new improved tubb? Than Rayan, I hope it all comes together though will probably take most of this year to complete. UV, boy that's a high stakes bet even though the odds ...

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I've come across a decent deal on a set of 3126's for my B35 cost is a little less that it would be for 6bta's and they will come with rebuilder warranty and good local support. I've read what's no boatdiesel and it seems that the 3126's are better than the 3116's. Also, these motors will have all o...

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Harv, Sounds like you've already got one of the yard who will work with you, I didn't realize the history you've got with them. You know it almost sounds like launching and running the 26 would be a good option to buy some time to get things together for the B31. When I was looking at options this f...

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Mack,

Good luck with you're tank replacement. I think all, gas or diesel, will face this at some point or another.

I'm taking the wait and see approach with my tank, also playing MegaMillion's every week.

Maybe we could do a March Happy Hour to help us make it till spring.

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Mike, I considered a hard top (canvas on frame or true fg top) before going fwd with my enclosure and I found that here in Baltimore I didn't have a good souce for a hard top that wasn't bookoo $$$ and then still needing at least a front/side enclosure. For my B35 I went with stamoid/EZ2CY front/sid...

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Looking forward too it guys.

Doug, I'll give you a call this week.

Harv, Rayn I'll give you guys a call as well, it would be good to see ya again.

All, my cell is 410-218-4886, If you're around on Sat give me a shout.

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Harv, From what I've heard it's time to find a new yard if you can. I agree with you thoughts on rebuilding you're motors. Use the guy you know to do the complete job and will back it up. The deal the yard proposed doesn't sound good at all. I think that if you were going to go new gas I'd choose th...

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I concur with what Ron & Chiles said. I did my engine hatches and used the metal fastners, I was able to screw them in because it was the salon floor. On one hatch I've got to go back and re-glue a corner and maybe add another fastner as it's dropped down. Like Ron, I found some improvement, but pro...

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I'm thinking of driving up from Blatimore on the 3rd of Feb, it might make a good mid-winter distraction.

any of the faithful in the area up for a road trip? Or anybody going to be there on the 3rd?

I can fit 4 pretty comfortably in the box, let me know.

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Roland, SUPERMEX will be one of the finest, CONGRATS!!!! I can see the end of the project is near and that must be exciting for you. Should you find yourself up Baltimore/Annapolis way give me a shout. As for Atlantic City, Roland & Timmy, you get there and we'll take care of the rest.... If you beh...

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Dave, Our thought's and prayer's are with you.

(Tommy, well said!)

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Welcome Freebird,

Hey, I won't hold it against you that you're a 2x looser ;-)

I'm a two time winner, B35 & B20, at least that's what I tell myself when I'm not working on one or the other.

btw, just cause you're fren's with Thuddddddd.... we won't hold that against ya either.

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Like Thuddddddd.......

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I tied again and it worked. I checked current sign-ups but didn't see any entries. I guess you've got to approve them before they show up.

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I tried to sign up for the 2007 Rendezvous and got an error msg...

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Thought I'd start a new thread. Charlie's got the site updated and I'll be there one way or another!!! How about it, who's in?? We need some more attendance from the Chesapeake fleet, it's really an easy trip and I'd be happy to have anybody else travel with us. JohnF & Mack?? How about Steve Z? br,...

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Congrats Jimmy, keep it as a hobby & that way you'll always love it.

Any luck with selling your boat? I sure wish I was in a position to do something. Even though I'd be moving down in size, I'd snap it up in a heart beat if I could.

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Happy B-Day Mike!!

Hope you had a great on. Maybe this year you could bring the Barron to Atlantic City!!

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Count me in.

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Welcome Mike!!

just to let you know I posted a reply over on the B35 forum of Bertram33.com.

One think to keep in mind with used boats, the listed price is just the asking price. There may be some downward room in the price of either boat.

Good Luck and Happy Hunting!
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Andy, try sending John Patnovic an e-mail at Worton creek (you can get his info from the links page) he may be interested in it? Good Luck on getting rid of the project and picking up a Turn-Key boat. No doubt that some of the finished examples are being sold for pennies on the dollar when you look ...

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Mike, I've got a '72 B35 and am doing the fix as I go method. If you don't have to go that route then you'd be the better for it. So I'd look for a boat in the best shape that I could afford. Sometimes heavily modified boats are covering up problems or not that great of quality and IMHO, the more or...

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I called Richard, the tank is for a B31 not a B35

I sending Richard my info and if there's enough interest He'll do a B35 tank and offered to work with the supplier for pricing, but will proabaly be around $5k.

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The propspeed sounds interesting. I've shot them an e-mail and asked for more info/samples. The website has some intersting pictures.

I had heard of something like this before but you had to send your stuff to them.

thanks for the ideas guys.

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The fish seem thick in the Patapsco but not hungry. We cought 4 last weekend 2-22'' 2-18'', last week my neighbor had 8 fish in the boat in under an hour but non bigger than 24'' this time of year we don't get really big fish this far north. Brewster, I love that tip and will give it a try next year...

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Terry, good to hear a positive report.

God's speed to ya.

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Sean, yeah once the paint starts to fall/wear off the barnacles stick. a short haul and pwerwash is abot $8/ft so for my 35 that's $280, just to get cleaned off. If I want to sand and re-paint I may get hit with a blocking fee (just depends on mood, or how busy they are) $5/ft plus the supplies for ...

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