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So Boat U.S. will reimburse 50% of my hauling costs for the named storm. So that means that it will only cost me $210 bucks to yank Alchemy for the weekend.

What do you think???

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Sea sickness isn't really the issue for me. It was an isolated incident, (i think...) and the first time I have been sick on my boat. Not a reason to sell! Peter, you are spot on when you say "Unless you do the boat over like Bob H or Bob L. You've gonna have crap coming loose. If you take it that f...

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Thanks Tom.

As one of the three guys who started this whole rendezvous concept here on the board, and the only one who has never missed a NE one, I have to keep showing up!!!! And it will probably be on my Bertram, despite all the talk right now...

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I agree with Sim. I just happen to have picked a boat with a good resale value as one I have loved. But that was not the reason I bought her. I bought her because I thought she was a great boat. A boat is NOT AN INVESTMENT FROM A FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE in most cases. It is a labor of love, and the in...

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Harry, you know very well the dbag crane operator expects to be paid for the day. Come on...

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I thought this one was good...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3ugTZLM ... re=related

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Duh!!! Fantastic pictures!!!!!!!

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Gif, I guess I should get used to it! Spray is all I've been getting lately!!! :)

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Bob, you have the E-120, right?

Yup, tough call. As I have told you, part of the project plan if I embarked on it would be to improve the layout of the bridge. A FLIR is a pre-requisite. IF you do a lot of running at night, you gotta have it.

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Gert, There was a run of white vinyl that was substantial where it was a fault in the product and it resulted in pink staining. Not much will get it out. Acne medication was one solution that actually has worked for people I know (believe it or not), as well as Tilex. Take a look at this. http://www...

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Pretty boat!

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Tony, Its a risk. When did I say I wanted 60 mph? By that math, every speed boat on the water should be on the bottom. Forgive my devils advocate approach, but I have hit submerged objects at 22 knots in broad daylight. Speed had nothing to do with it. That's why I ended up doing my strut backing pl...

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Bob, my buddy with the 38' Fountain cuddy has 3 - 275 hp Verado's. He has replaced all the lower units at $6000 per engine. No doubt. But Verado has a new and redesigned lower unit now, which is intended to be more durable.

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Bob, I agree that shit weather is shit weather. No debate. We pick our weather either way. Either in a 31 Bertram or a mid 30' range cc. But if you get the right day and the weather man does not screw the pooch like he did last week (and he did!), then the cc can make sense. Agreed, if the waves are...

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Bob, the boat was tail heavy. I had nearly 300 gallons of fuel in the tanks just about up against the transom when we left and I burned a total of 150 gallons so say 3/4 of the way into the trip, I still have 200-225 gallons back there at 9 lbs per gallon. That is a conservative 1800 lbs. of fuel. A...

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I didn't view the link, but marvel at the differences in ride quality that is available out there. I went offshore on Thursday night. The wind got up and started to kick at about 3-3:30 am, and by 4 it was howling. And I mean whistling through the rig. Big waves. I ended up sick on my own boat. The ...

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Pete, Buy the Honda 1000 and don't think about it any more. It runs the AC unit on my dad's 36' Hunt with no problem. We just took it to the canyon last night and it runs all night long. It will handle just about anything you can come up with, and is awesome. Don't over complicate or analyze it. Jus...

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That last picture is just fantastic lighting! Not a bad subject either!

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And Carl, it could be worse!!! She could be saying "If you even think of making yours like Bobs boat, I will kill you!!!!"

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Was Broadus there????? Darn it! Wish I knew! It would have been great to speak with him in person!!!!

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Yeah, I think if I keep Alchemy I am going to have to put in AC in the near future. Same kind of challenge! Carl, it was great to see you guys again after so many years. I am really glad you came, and even more glad you enjoyed it! And yes, name tags are a good idea. I will try to remember to bring ...

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It was a great weekend, and I do like the idea of evaluating Mystic Seaport as a venue for next summer. I am happy to check out the level of willingness on behalf of the seaport. As Walter said, we did take off about 10:15-10:30 in the morning. He also got it right that we left before it laid down. ...

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I will say the murder scene was transpiring as I pulled into my slip last year. Kinda threw me off a bit. I was wondering what in the heck I was getting myself into!!!!

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I'm glad you didn't drive the car into the harbor!

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Cool. I will take a look and see what kind of crap I still have around the shop!

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Bobby,

Don't know when I'll get there but I will try to be there in time to participate under the tent. Also, Liz is making noises about not wanting to stay on the boat for 2 nights now...

Anyways...

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Honestly, I've never had a problem with bilgekote. It may need to be touched up once in a while, but come on...its the bilge!!!

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Tommy!!!! Sounds like great news!!!!!

I would tend to agree with the others. But, even more important, congrats!!!! I hope!

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Well, I know Dean quite well, and another guy in that video... Mr. Tom Ward!

Cool thanks for sharing!

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Randall, we are indeed brothers. Bertrams will do that to you. I wouldn't have gone off the dock if it were not for mine...

LOL!!!!

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Holy crap!

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John, CX stinks to high heaven but it works well. Very well. The boat smells like a refinery for a bit, but as I said, it does work very well. And Mike, I used to have a friend who said that cats in a burlap bag tossed over the side did a great job of attracting sharks. Even better than chum. That b...

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I should have taken a shot of the bike. It was laid right over the corner between the dock and sea wall as though someone placed it there ever so gently. It didn't even get splashed. I couldn't do it again the same way if I tried. In fact, if I tried, I would probably kill myself! It was damned funn...

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Well, Patrick, I guess I completely ###### up.

I am a yo yo...

Oops.

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Randall, by the grace of god or whomever, it did not get wet. It wasn't fully immersed!

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It has been pretty warm here over the past day or two. Today, the car said a solid 102 and that was in the shade. Not all that normal up here in NE, but it is summer after all, and it is better than the snow in my book. But it is still hot. So, here is my lesson on how to stay cool. I got down to CT...

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No problem! I chatted with him this past weekend. I am eager to get over and see the boat myself! And Marlin too if he made it!

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Tommy, I was spectacular. When you refer to it as your slice of heaven, I understand why completely! It was great, great, great!!!! It was a really busy couple days, but wow, incredible. Just awesome all around. And I will be back. And it was great to see you!!! I think it had been 10 years, no? Tha...

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Gert, she even looks good on the trailer!!!!

Hey, where did you get the chromed side air intakes? They are great!

Hope both you, the family and the boat all travel well!!!!

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Yes, yes they do come with groupies...

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I came via air, and am a guest of Dean Travis Clarke at the Tred Barta Boys and Girls Club Tournament. Quite a shindig.

Tommy, it would be great to see you! We may be fishing tomorrow, but I will give you a ring when we get a sense as to what is going on. What a beautiful area!!!

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Ray,

Yup. Though don't hold your breath on those millions. Might be a while... ;)

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Hi all,

I'm in Beaufort, NC until sunday. Any of you all around?

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Ray,

The one next to the book shelves, and the one in the laundry room.

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Harry, I sent you a pm.

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We headed to Butterfish on Sunday and set up. There were a number of boats in the area, but with the weather as nice as it was, that was not a surprise. I went with my friend Bill Jennings, who some of you know due to his bowthruster installation business, my brother and his brother in law. Powerchu...

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Walter, I do agree to a point. My next door neighbor growing up was an amazing percussion artist, not just a drummer. Most of his growth came from private coaching. However you have to have the ability to try, find the interest, and play with it. And that is the most valuable thing a good school mus...

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Looks great!!!! Barrier coat and bottom paint and you are ready to rock!

Hey, are you coming down to Greenport? On another note, I had a couple windows removed... at the house.

Hope you are well!

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I'm amazed they knew of young people who knew how to play instruments, since just about every music program at every public school I know of in this state and most surrounding ones have been cancelled due to budget cuts...

Pretty cool for sure!

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Harv,

I need a small, two larges and an xtra large.

And I got your call, but for some reason don't have your # in my phone!!!!

Thank you man,

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