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Tony,

Pat did my boat just after Sandy and its time for a refresh. I havent spoken to him in a while but may reach out.

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Gents, Need your advice, it's been sometime since I did a redo and the paint and cabin are in need. I had spoken to tom from Holtz a few years back, but I don't think he is there anymore. I keep the boat in LBI, NJ. Id like to do some extensive changes inside and would love for some trusted recommen...

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My rudders have a 2" long 1.25 inside diameter with a lip on the top. I believe it is delrin material, I had ones machined years ago but can't remember the place. I googled a few and have sent inquiries. I asked Danny at high tide he was unfamiliar, any thoughts?

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We are staying in Nassau at the Hyatt Bahamar.

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All,

I am heading to Bahamas in April, if anyone has a suggestion on a charter, I would much rather use a trusted captain. Never been let down thus far!

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We used Captain Gregg, and he was fantastic! We caught a great size Grouper on the last day of Grouper season as well as a ton of other fish. Highly reccomended!

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Amazing! thank you!

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All,

As always, its nice to rely on this group for recommendations. My family and I are staying in Islamorada and would like to do a charter fishing trip, any recommendations? A Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!

Thank you

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Hello All,
I am heading to Fort Myers April 14th and wanted to ask if anyone here can recommend a good fishing charter? It would be me, wife and two teenage boys. Thanks in advance

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Question, I have gas 541's and last year the module went bad on the counter rotating engine. The coil in the cap was fine, the actual module went bad. We noticed that there was some oil in the distributor so we drilled a small hole to allow excess oil to drip. This winter, I put all new gauges and w...

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I have an 8610 and was looking at the garmin liveview Panoptix transducer. I have seen mixed reviewa in salt water, any comments, experiences, thoughts?

many thanks in advance

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All,

I am looking to replace my scuppers with similar sizes ones. The outside diameter of the flange is 6”wide by 1 7/8 high and 2” deep. Just started my search but if ya’ll have any suggestions I am all ears!

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Looking at the brain of a carbureted engine, lobe separation angle has an inverse relationship with reversion. The higher the lobe separation angle, the less overlap an engine will experience. Hence less of an opportunity to ingest water. All stock mercrusier cams are ground between 114 and 116 sepa...

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Spark Plugs were not white at all, nice dark color indicating it was rich. Only had 50 hours on motor. Never ran WOT for more than 10 seconds. Most of my running was 3200 RPM

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Erson Cam Grind RH264/300 RH272/300 Lope Separation angle 117 Overlap 32.5 Intake Opens 14.5 Exhaust Closes 18.00 Intake Closes 68.5 Exhaust Opens 72.00 Running Clearance 0.00 Valve Lift (Int/EXH 0.514 (0.513 Hot) Duration Int/Exh 263 (270 Hot) Checking Figures @ .050" Tappet Rise Overlap -23.5 Inta...

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Torque starts building from approximately 1800 and stays flat through 4000rpm. Horsepower peak came in at 4400 RPM and stayed flat through 4800. A cruise RPM of 2800-3200 is most efficient

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The run may be 6 feet. Lines are all new and we never had any hesitation when accelerating. The plugs were not white they had a nice uniform color to them. We could start from idle and accelerate to full RPM 4400 @46 knots without any hesitation.

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New aluminum tank out in on 2008 when I purchased. Ran from 2008-2016 on 465’s
The engines were from 1992 and I just felt it was time, Boy was I wrong!

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Faithful, I need your help. I repowered my 31 this past winter. We spared no expense. 541 CI Merlin Blocks Oval Head Ports, Edelbrock Carbs, Davis Unified Ignition, Roller valves. You name it, we overbuilt these engines. They were installed by Southwick’s in Beach Haven and build and assembled by ID...

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Gents,

I am taking my soon to be brother-in-law to Miami for a weekend in June 6/22-6/25. I was looking to do a fishing charter on the afternoon of 6/22 and wanted to see if any of you have a good recommendation? As always thank you in advance for your input!

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Good Evening! The wife and I and a few friends are headed to Costa Rica in a week for her 40th birthday. One of the things we want to do is FISH and I thought I would ask the faithful if you have any recommendations? I would much prefer to use someone that one of you has fished with or heard of. Any...

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So sad, Pat helped me through my rebuild and he was amazing. I lost my Dad in 2015 and he was such an influence I relied on Pat, he is gone now as well. Hopefully they are enjoying a drink in Heaven together! I have been a mostly silent participant but have read, experienced, laughed and cried with ...

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Capt Pat!

I will take them, I will mail you a check this week!

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I have a 1963 31 with 1 3/8 shafts. I need a port strut, any idea where I can find one of these?

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I have a 63 Flybridge with 2 454 mercruisers. I also have a Westerbeke generator. After Sandy, mine had to be lifted via crane over my house (fortunatly minimal damage) and the crane weighed it at 14,500 (about 70 gallons of fuel). I do not have a tower

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Hello All: My boat was lifted off its block in LBI, NJ and settled in soft sand between my house and a nieghbors. We had to use a crane to lift it up and over a garage into the next street, I will try and post pics. Quite an amazing site and she weighed in at 14,500 pounds. I sustained minimal damag...

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I am located in LBI and need to have some paint work done on my 31 this fall. I think the topside needs to be completly redone and I need some work on boot stripe. Does anyone recceomend a good shop within 20 miles or so?

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Ship Bottom boat Hauling has moved a couple for me. One from Nantucket to LBI. Ask for Heidi 609-978-7757.

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Uncle Vic:

You have been a steadying sail to this site for many years, I have truly enjoyed your advice, your oyster recipes and your affinitty for life and enjoyment. A true testament to a good man.

You will be missed

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Morning all. I have three harnell rods that I want to have rewrapped and finished. Does anyone know a company/shop/guy that does nice work?

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Actually, the more I delve into this, I think its a function of the rudder port. Each of them have a step built into the rudder port to accept this bushing. Trying to dtermine who manufactured the rudder ports

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The outside diameter of the sleeve is about .03-.04 (30 thousandths) and that is worn, but its thin

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I have just ordered oversized rudders from Capt. Pat. When I pulled the old rudders out, I noticed a collar with a shoulder that slides over the shaft and then the rudder goes through the rudder port. Ironically this was only on one of the rudders. My assumption is that there was play in the port an...

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What model mermaid do you have?

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It is going to be a tight fit. However, if memory serves me correctly DeNada had gassers and a Westerbeke. Harry is that correct?

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Gentlemen: As we get pounded in the Northeast with more snow I am dreaming of warmer days on the water in LBI. In any case, I have a 1963 31 with twin 454's. I installed AC and now want to install a generator. The boat is in NJ and I am in PA and I mis-placed my mesurements for space between engine ...

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Have a question on marine toilets. Currently I have the ITT Jabsco manual flush and I think its a pain. I want to upgrade to an automatic with macerator. There are a variety of ones out there including vacuum style ones like found on an airplane. I have also seen an upgrade to the one I have put I t...

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John: While I am not a corrosion Xpert, I would suggest Mineral Spirits. Lacquer Thinner or other solvent could soften paint on cast iron or steel if puddled up. Mineral Spirits is generally used as a dilutent for rust inihibitors. The company I work for uses a mineral spirits blend for that Cummins...

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http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/metal ... guide.aspx

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Sim: I work and am now part owner in a chemical company. www.e-icc.com It was founded in 1906 and has an excellent line of products. I feel your pain relative to coolants. The e206 is a decent product but expensive. The Houghton 795 is really expensive but does do a decent job. I would welcome the o...

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Can any of you reccomend a good ladder for swimming that is removable? I have looked at a few but they are not wide enough for the gunnel. I have an accordion style one that I may fabricate an a bracket to go over the stern. Any input, pictures or links wqould be great.

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how about off of LBI, NJ. Any reports that you are hearing, relatively close within 20 miles?

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I am looking to cover the boat for the winter and wanted to get some advice on tarps. Ultimately, I would like Fisher Canvas to make one but cash is low at this point. So with that being said a standard 31 with no hard top, no swim platform and no bow rail could be covered by 25 * 33? I would measur...

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I am on facebook. I realized you are an avid rower. I rowed for LaSalle High school and then the University. In fact, I am just about finished building a skull from chespaeke Light Craft, I will send some pics.

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Hey Nic,

I have #331 1963, pretty cool. She is al redone I will post some pics

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Should be an interesting concept. There statistical comparison against gas need to be revised to reflect current fuel prices but still should yield a savings. Thought you may enjoy!

http://www.megoutboard.com/press_release.php

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Will be in that area in 2 weeks and was going to stop by. Will let you know about the boat. If you have specifics that you are looking for send me an e-mail

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In Nigel's book he rerferances osolators the advantages and disadvantages. He recomends one from Wells Marine. I spoke to them and ordered one, very friendly http://www.wellsmarinetech.com/products.html It also has a temp parralel swithc where you can combine all batts for starting. I have 4 batts o...

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Gentlemen, I am somewhat new to this site and have extensively used all of your your advice and comments, and will continue to do so. As we approach the holiday season, some have already passed it, I want to wish all of you a happy and safe holiday and a Merry Christmas. And more importantly a Happy...

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I need a new refric 12V/110V. Norcold appears to be the leading brand, I think. Can anyone reccomend a model they have or like.

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