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by clay
Sep 21st, '06, 09:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boating's "The Best Of All Time" Issue
Replies: 10
Views: 4012

Walter I was meeting with my investment mgr. and he wanted to know about a withdrawl I made recently, he started to quiz me about what I used the funds for, I said well Bill I bought a boat its an old boat that needs "Lots of TLC" but it is one of the best and most desirable boats especially for guy...
by clay
Sep 15th, '06, 13:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Model of 31 custom made
Replies: 12
Views: 5999

I saw a custom model maker on line who has built a B31 it looks amazing take a look at:

http://www.kengardiner.com/categories/home/home.htm

good luck
by clay
Sep 15th, '06, 09:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 17
Views: 11099

Thank you all for the insight into insurance, to conclude this topic I will tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth: I had a long discussion with my Allstate agent of 20 years and we came to an agreement that after having paid over $126,000.00 for home, auto, boat, umbrella liabilit...
by clay
Sep 11th, '06, 12:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prop Cuttlas Size
Replies: 1
Views: 1476

Prop Cuttlas Size

I have a bad vibration in my Port Shaft, I am going to prepare for a haul out and want to have new cuttlas bearings, shaft zincs, etc on hand so that if the shaft is not bent I can install new bearings etc. I have a 1975 B31 with Gas engines and 1 3/8" shafts is there a standard outside dimension fo...
by clay
Sep 1st, '06, 08:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Survivor, Texas Style
Replies: 2
Views: 1148

I was listing to Paul Harvey the other day and he told a story that is worthy of note: It seems that the Department of Transportation in there quest to make the world safer for us installed special "Black Boxes" in 1,200 new large SUV's to find out why new owners nation wide have on an average a 50%...
by clay
Aug 31st, '06, 17:35
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Congressman has Ethanol Problem on his boat.
Replies: 61
Views: 61993

Well Here is My two cents worth on the subject: The real issue related to ethanol production from corn is the environmental impact, particularly of nitrate pollution. The problem of nitrate pollution is discussed on several websites. One that you might want to visit is http://www.sierraclub.org/comp...
by clay
Aug 31st, '06, 17:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 17
Views: 11099

Here is the latest and greatest on my hunt for insurance for my 1975 31 FBC: (I need it to move my new boat to its new marina sOOOOn) Here is what I was looking for: Agreed Value $40,000 Liability $300,000 Uninsured $150,000 Here are the annual quotes so far: Allstate: $1,176.00 - must be 1976 model...
by clay
Aug 30th, '06, 16:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 17
Views: 11099

John:

Thanks for the quick reply, unfortunatly I received this response:

We're sorry, but FRANK BRADFORD AGENCY INC does not currently offer coverage in the state of Texas.
by clay
Aug 30th, '06, 15:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 17
Views: 11099

Insurance

I need some help finding Insurance on my boat, Allstate just said we will not insure a boat over 30 years old. Any Contacts names and numbers would help.

What kind of prices are you paying per year ?

Thanks
Clay
by clay
Aug 24th, '06, 10:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New B31 FBC Owner
Replies: 14
Views: 7915

Phil:

I bought the MY PLAY PEN and plan to keep her at Port Aransas. "Don't Laugh if you have seen her she needs a lot of work, but the price was right and I wanted an FBC.

What boat do you have ?

Clay
by clay
Aug 23rd, '06, 16:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New B31 FBC Owner
Replies: 14
Views: 7915

Thanks for the good words, I am increasing my fire insurance based on the new guy buying the beer video.

Clay
by clay
Aug 23rd, '06, 11:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New B31 FBC Owner
Replies: 14
Views: 7915

New B31 FBC Owner

Gentelmen: It is with great pleasure that I request your permission to join this elite group of soothsayers, I come to you with an open mind, sound morals and a dream that did not get away. After several years of looking at B31's I finally jumped in and bought a 1975 B31 FBC in need of revamp, repai...