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Vic, Bet your butt I will. I just got a call from the company from whom I ordered the new pipes to tell me that I got the last three! I need four, of course. Now what? Does that mean we are screwed or does it mean I need a new distributor? If they are discontinued we should contact Tony. Here's a ne...

Mikey

Vic,
Changing the "little chicken s**t pipes on the back of my ZF's now. Since I finally got the clue on doing it I'm doing both. Insurance.

Mikey

Harry, When you're done love to see a picture like the first one, profile in the water, to see where your waterline is with the new engines. How much fuel was on board at the time of the pictures? Are you adding a larger tank? Still trying to get a realistic sense of where my waterline will be. Damn...

Mikey

As I say every time I see a high-maintenance woman, Hurt me, hurt me, make me write back checks! That gave me a shot of adrenaline. BEAUTIFUL! Can't wait to see it in person. Now, where was I?? Oh yea, weld the arch, repair the ZF, apply the rub rail, install the props, design and install the interi...

Mikey

Amen.

Mikey

What's the freight on one of those? Size?

Mikey

Chris, Time stamp wrong, pix in your mail box. Let me know.

Mikey

Bruce,
I had a '48 Desoto that did that. Look, Ma, no hands.
We called it hobby horsing.

Mikey

That the one you take Caren out in? We are talking uppity here. Looks damn near new!

Mikey

Paul, THREE YEARS! Try seven. If you retain it, cover it and walk away for a while. Read this board and do something else. One day the spirit will move you and inspiration will return. Esepcially when not burdened with thoughts of losing your ass. Geo, Randall, If you ever get tired of those women ....

Mikey

Bruce,
As a part-time blow boater I have one thing to say, "Catalina."
Not the best quality boat on the market. Is he sailing this thing from Europe? Not me! Is he shipping it? I'm reminded of "good money after bad."
Hey, Paul, Blow it out your barracks bag.
Keep'em coming Bruce, they're great.

Mikey

For all those remembering gas prices in the sixties, remember gas wars??? Thirteen cents a gallon. I had a '56 VW Beetle with 36 H.P. and a dollar got you change with a fill up. With that fill up I could go to the Beach (100 miles) for the weekend and back and have enough to get to work for several ...

Mikey

Ten weeks! Try seven years.
We will launch in the spring, he said with hope in his heart and dirt under his fingernails.
Nice3 job, Russ.

Mikey

In the current issue is an article about Ray Hunt on page 90.
Enjoy!

www.classicyachtmag.com/currentissue

Mikey

Patrick,
Remember Grandfather in the '50's saying a good boat will cost you about $100 a foot.
Hee Hee

Mikey

$9,000 to $75,000. Don't you wish?

Mikey

Two items for your purusal and advice.
Spoke with Alex Whittaker about my rub rialproblem and if you're considering a new one give him a call.
Second, once the original rub rail is removed and boat prepped, how many hours should it take to install a new PVC rub rail?
Thanks

Mikey

Mike,
Good stuff on Lightningshack, she looks fine. What are the small lights in the ceiling of the main salon?

For all looking to replace antennas might want to check prices at:
http://wholesalemarine.com.
For lighting Imtra is currently having a sale with big savings:
http://imtra.com

Mikey

IRGUY,
Great site. Just in the nick of time as I research antennas and electronics for Dreamsicle. Too many choices. Planning this boat for fishing and travel on the Bay only so that does help some.

Mikey

Harv,
I know you would.

Mikey

This happened to Francis Ford Coppola's son and friend near Annapolis years ago.

Mikey

Amen Brewster, Amen.
Seems I promised pictures of my Racor installation. Did I post those or was I dreaming?

Mikey

Harv, Not bad . . . I'm reminded of the days before my second marriage when I discovered that I had acquired mechanized dandruff*. The story gets long and hilarious and is good for at least one clear. After the honeymoon while talking with my father I told him the whole thing except (now you're raci...

Mikey

And while you're at it, Harv, tell us why you need checks cashed in the ocean? Poker night? Drugs? Think UV and I are on to something. Hopefully at least one goooood story.

Mikey

Here, here!

Mikey

Looking forward to that.
Keeping some cold for the occassion.

Mikey

Whew! Thanks, Rich, one less thing to worry about.

Mikey

John, Got the boxes yesterday. Wow! Nice stuff! They are beautiful. Stuck them on the shafts as best I could and have the necessary clearance. Will take them to the prop shop and get bushings and any adjustments. Pix to follow when they are on. Who da man You da man Again, thank you for your generos...

Mikey

What Sim said. I was told to do this by the Marina since they don't sell fuel.
Truck makes weekly trips here.

Mikey

Rawleigh,
Think you're right.
Hope you're right!

Mikey

Harry,
Did some second degree damage lighting methane as a kid at school.
John,
Leave the cabin?

Mikey

John,
Sung to a sixties R&R song:

Sittin on the Vaccu,
Waitin for my Holly to come . ins!

Mikey

Vaccu-flush??? The images I'm getting in my head are amazing. Wonder what marketing whiz came up with Vaccu-flush? Do you have to wipe after or does it get it all? Don't keep your legs together when sitting, it will vapor lock you to the seat and you'll miss that "Fish on" call. Well, I'm amusing my...

Mikey

Need your help, Gang. Looking for an installation jig for Yanny 315lp with ZF 220A's. HELP!

Know it's out there, tried all the tricks I know including Capt. Pat and I have drawn a blank.
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Mikey

John, In my continuing effort to find the Yanmar jig I spoke with sales and service at Mack Boring ( http://www.mackboring.com/recreationalmarine/ ) and they have a jig, but for a different tranny. Not the same pattern. I am drawing a blank! FAITHFUL Need your help. Looking for an installation jig f...

Mikey

Pretty like a "good" Chris

Mikey

HArry Finally got to measure. From the lowest point on the aft, outboard , bottom edge of the tranny to the hull is approximately (couldn't get my crippled ass any closer) 2 1/2" on the port side. Assume the starboard should be the same. Can't raise the starboard cover now as tools are piled high wo...

Mikey

Rarely invited to the Compound, politics are diametrically opposed.

Kennedy

Mikey

Looks to me as thought the majority of today's big boater's are the baby boomers who spent their working life accumulating enough $$ to impress each other with stuff. And too really impress, one must remember the American mantra, "Bigger is Better!" Ain't got to take it to sea, just to your neighbor...

Mikey

John, Found out it is http://www.mastry.com/ Called them last week and was promised a return call, which has never materialized. Was out of town for two days and just got back. Will call them again after lunch. They have this beast and the person to whom I spoke was to get the logistic for me. He di...

Mikey

I need a set also. Maybe a quantity deal?

Mikey

John,
Need an email address. Chasing the template and couldn't remember the source, so I asked the ultimate source, Capt. Pat. He remembered. I called and the source will call me back Monday, maybe.
I'm on it.

Mikey

Harry, Will do. ,It will take a day or two. I am leaving for Richmond in a few hours to officiate at the golf tourney for my favorite charity. "it's for the kids." Like your quotes always. My Daddy said the current one slightly differently. "If you keep on doing what you always done, you'll keep get...

Mikey

John, What goes around . . .
Thanks again for the props.
Who da man?
You da man!

Mikey

NOW you tell me.

Mikey

John, Enjoyed our conversation. Always good talking with another guy deep in the restoration process. Whew! With all the pix of boats being finished it sure has reinvigorated me and my efforts. Since the consensus is that these props will work I will take them. Send to: 5160 Irvington Road, Irvingto...

Mikey

Allstate has mine, and have never even seen Dreamsicle. Glad they didn't look a couple of years ago.

Mikey

John,
Bless you my son. Just wanted to be sure. Didn't realize they were a gift. You da man. Appears I should shy away from inserts with that much HP and torque.

Anyone else have what JK says? 4 blade 20x23 lite cup nibral props

Mikey

How about some specifics on extinguishers. Names and sources.
Thanks

Mikey

Arwleigh, UV
No fun.
There is nothing as nice as being able to open the glass in good weather. There has to be a way to get these beasts to seal when closed and still be able to open them. Come on gang. This is a challenge. Help John and me get fresh air and a clear view.

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