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Just finishing a '63 express that was in almost that kind of shape. If it wasn't made of fiberglass I ripped it out and started over. Best decision ever. Your pile of wire doesn't look big enough, have you got it all? If you want pictures or reasons why I did anything, call or write. Don't reinvent ...

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Sean, Dick,
This is what our friend in Port Eades said, God bless him.

Mikey

Sean, I damn near peed in my pants. Sounds like a Kennedy story. Wish I'd thought of it. Expect to see that weather channel guy doing his standup in a hurricane and a piece of soffit go by and same guy standing there with no head. Been though nine hurricanes including two biggies. GET OUT! You can a...

Mikey

This is one of the last three that the State sold. It has big cracks in the gunnels on both sides form using that bollard on the transom. Don't think the cracks are structural (it's a Bertram) from my review, but needs a better look. Engines appear to be fairly new and the officer who showed it to m...

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Eighty today in the lower Bay. Painting the transom . . . then paint the bottom and see if she floats.

Mikey

Patrick
Just to show my heart's in the right place, watch this!
If it doesn't bring tears to your patriotic eyes turn up the volume.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKCVS57j284

Mikey

John Cranston, when it comes to stand-up people, you are leading the parade. Some beautiful props are going on Dreamsicle in about two weeks, we actually hope to splash about Memorial Day. Can't believe I am actually saying this as it has been a seven-year project, but because of all the Faithful an...

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Hey, Chicken Little, the best scientific minds on the planet have been consistently wrong, let's hope you are too.

Mikey

I wasn't denigrating my birth State
just protecting my butt at home.
Rawleigh knows where I live and where Dreamsicle is and it's close.

Mikey

Pat, Thanks Drifter31, Not the only reason I will seek other electronics. Tried to download software from Raymarine as an experiment before buying from them. They are not Apple compatible. Emailed them to ask why. They said I had to change. I responded that for them to add Apple compatibility was a ...

Mikey

Raymarine is using plastic through-hull transducers
Comments!

Mikey

Rawleigh, Mother was there temporarily, it was a W.W. II thing.

Mikey

Randall,
Understand. It's that Texas thing, I was born in Houston.

Mikey

and you Yanks thought that road-kill recipe(in the South "receipt") book was a joke!
Right next to Mamma's copy of the Joy of Cooking.

Mikey

SOUTHERN WOMEN Southern women appreciate their natural assets: Clean skin. A winning smile. That unforgettable Southern drawl. Southern women know their manners: "Yes, ma'am." "Yes, sir." "Why, no, Billy!" Southern women have a distinct way with fond expressions : "Y'all come back!" "Well, bless you...

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Randall,
64 do paint them.
Whew!

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Randall,
Capital of the Confederacy and gateway to the South.
If it's only a mornin's drive, what's keepin' you? I've got a bottom needs paintin'.
We'll keep a light on for you.

Mikey

Coming at you, Wayne. Wear them in good health.

Mikey

Have an extra pair of white Sea Block scuppers (like the ones in John D's post) that I will send to anyone needing them. They will fit a hole maximum of 2" x 5". Send Capt Pat a little something and when he tells me he is in receipt they will be UPS'd to you.

Mikey

THE RULES OF RURAL VIRGINIA (or anywhere in the South) ARE AS FOLLOWS : Listen up City Slickers ! 1. Pull your droopy pants up. You look like an idiot. 2. Turn your cap right, your head isn't crooked. 3. Let's get this straight; it's called a "dirt road." I drive a pickup truck because I want to. No...

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Harv,
My prayers today are for your father. They will be made from the helm so I know he will hear them.
Also, bless you my friend.

Mikey

Tuf-Gel - Tef-Gel. I'm confused. Your "projects" item on external strainers says Tef not Tuf. Is the Tuf an update?
Thanks

Mikey

What do I do at the unnaming part when I don't know the previous name and have no way of researching same?

Mikey

PAtrick,
Is Ultra Tef-Gel the same as Super Tef-Gel? Can I use Ultra on external strainers?

Mikey

Zowie, this might be better than a restored 100-4.

Mikey

MarkS Think your prob may be powder post beetles. They leave little telltale piles of dust. Growing up in an eighteenth century house we were plagued with these little bastards. Dad used kerosene in a squirt bottle. A shot in their hole and wipe up the excess. Usually gets them. Not sure about these...

Mikey

"Reachable" is a term that frightens me. Would they be "reachable" in heavy seas with a broken hose pouring water at a prodigious and boat-sinking rate with a terrified crew screaming all at once? Replace and move them to a real accessible location. Like Kevin said, "Not that much work in the whole ...

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Buju,
Sorry, Myopic Mikey didn't notice another boat until you pointed it out.

Mikey

Watch out for the dog!

Mikey

Just back from our annual foray to Tortola (someone has to do business there) and saw a few interesting items. The first is what I assume is a 26. A recent post on power in these guys prompted the pic. Don't know anything else about it since it was in a private compound. http://i187.photobucket.com/...

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Timmy, I'm with UV on this. Lasik to my mind is a vanity issue. When I started wearing glasses people treated me as though I were actually intelligent and if I keep my mouth shut and don't hang around Chris Pague no one knows. Quit screwing around with Lasik and computer bulletin boards and get to w...

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Harry
Don't know what you were quoted. Got this by email yesterday.
http://www.defender.com/productsearchresult.jsp
Check their sale stuff, sometimes good.

Mikey

Trustworthy mechanic in the area . . . Bruce. Pay for the travel. You get what you pay for.

Mikey

DAMMMMIT TOOL: (read hammer) used to find the most inaccessible, largest, most expensive, newly installed window. I remember as a teen lying under what my Dad called my 'piece of car' and trying to remove a muffler clamp bolt. As he passed by I asked him to hand me one of the large wrenches lying at...

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UV,
That's the stuff. I'm on it.

Mikey

Forgot how much he had done. Check his IMDB:

http://imdb.com/name/nm0001702/

Mikey

Does anyone have a through the hull transducer? Since it is unlikely that I will be going off shore the extreme depths are not a problem. Finding fish in the Chesapeake is the main issue.

Mikey

One of the guys that I never got to work with but really loved his stuff. Jaws had some memorable lines but his "Bigger boat" is one I use constantly.
Going to miss him.

Mikey

Chris, Timmmmy,
Same to you as I said to Michael above.
It is blowing a gale here. 35 constant, gusts to 55.
Glad I got the cover off this a.m. She sure looks pretty sitting in the sun.

Mikey

Chris,
Bruce, who owns the yard, informs me that it will be this spring, ready or not. He wants new scenery. I'm shooting for Memorial Day.

Mikey

Well of course I meant 2nd amendment discussion. What else? That would be as dumb as a discussion of same while boarding Paranoid Airways

Mikey

Capt. Pat: Exactly
Ohlstein: Up yours! Got a better plan? Something without firearms, preferably

Mikey

Timmy,
Year and a half? Seems we have been discussing the Tubb as long as we have been discussing Dream(pop)sicle. Must be my imagination.
Speaking of imagination, How's this? In VA, since we don't declare party, I'm voting for Obama. Preventive move. Looks like the republicans have their pick made.

Mikey

Timmmmmy, Never thought I would say this but it looks like I may actually beat you. The owner of the yard said I will since he plans to launch me this spring whether ready or not. "Seven years is enough." The cover over Dreamsicle almost blew off in those 50 kt. winds last night. I was there until t...

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Harry,
Looks goooood! I remember this point. It seems like only four years ago.
Damn, it was.

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Dug, What weight did you use? Patrick, Am figuring the area of the entire box. Steve says under the engines ain't critical and the sides of the hull above the waterline to use acoustical foam not the expensive stuff. Because my Bride has a hearing deficit and loud noises hurt I want to dampen those ...

Mikey

Just finished talking with Steve Moyer at Soundown and rereading all the Soundown posts. Those of you who responded to posts about Soundown talk about the thickness but not the weight of the stuff. You can get any of the thicknesses in any of the weights if I understand Steve. Weight is critical. So...

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All true J.P., but my bride can't carry a ton of mulch.

Mikey

Kevin, Can't remember whether you have a gas or diesel boat, but if it is gas you don't want a fuel fill on top of the tank as fumes will accumulate in the bilge while fueling. Not as important with diesel but still not a capital idea. Don't think your insurance company will be thrilled. My two cent...

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Building not built for snow. We don't generally get that kind of stuff and the building is getting some age and was originally put up as a temporary item, not intended for seven years.
Come on Spring!

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