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Those pictures look awefully familiar! Vic is right, solid stainless steel. Harv, thanks for posting the pictures. Much appreciated. Andre, Vic is right again. If you want one, let me know and get me a check for the $325 asap. I am placing the order damned quick, as we have all waited for this since...

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Mikey,

I think I have the 1 or 1.5 inch thick. I used the plastic barrier to save weight. It works great.

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I recieved the sample bow chock today. A moment I thought would not come soon enough! I am quite pleased with the results, and sent out some pictures to a couple of the people who have already sent me checks to take a look. I believe it is time to place the order with the manufacturer finally as I b...

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Walter,

I have yet to miss a rendezvous, and don't plan to start missing them this year.

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On average what would one expect to pay for a set of the QL 450 tabs?

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Carpet?

Dick, I don't think I have carpet...

Boarding mat and little Bertram entry pad, yes.

And thanks for the compliment. I appreciate it.

And come to think of it, I am not sure Timmy has ever been on Alchemy. I know he has walked about on her, but never left the dock with him on board...

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Depends on your tolerance for re-work, and your perception of what looks "good". I am a huge fan of Tip Top Teak. But it is not maintenance free. In fact, I keep my cockpit covered when I am not using it. If you want it to be much less maintenance, varnish or polyurathane or the equivalent, but that...

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Hi Nat!

Welcome!

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Doug, You were on the blue one, right? It has 170's. You would be right. More noise than actual performance. The other one, Miss Daisy has Cummins in it. Or at least did. They were older, and I guess from what my parents said, one blew up last year and she was on the hard in March when they were the...

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Doug, Right, but yours are under the floor in the cabin. And have you fired them up yet? Just kidding... It is a bit of a different animal in the 31. Though I know the guys love them, and I have not spoken ill of them at all. They are a great engine. Just a matter of service access and personal pref...

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Sample chock is shipping to me today I believe. There may be room if people who have not ordered yet would like to. I have not placed an order for a final quantity and it is based on what this sample looks like. If the sample is good, I will place the order and wait for the final timeframe again. I ...

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SC, Once you cut through all the opinions, which are nothing more than opinions, you will divine your answer. You need to answer a couple of questions for yourself. Here goes. Which brand has the best ability to be serviced in your area. That is a brilliant answer that a couple of guys hit on before...

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Bruce, funny story. I am a referree for USRowing. I referee collegiate rowing every spring and fall all over NE. One of the primary courses I referee on is Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester. It is actually the best natural rowing course in the country, however that is another story. A few years ago a d...

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Hyena, You hit it right on the head. The boat yard relationship management is something I have grown to despise. It is such a pain in the ass, and always seems to degrade to the petty, with the customer being the one to bend. Perfect example. During my strut repairs last year (where by the way I was...

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There is one in my harbor and I know the owner well, as well as a bunch of guys who fish the boat with him. The owner loves his boat. He hates his cummins engines, and I don't blame him. They are the 250 cummins and they suck. He has never ending injector issues, and bad dealer support. He has kille...

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Got it done today with a bit of patience, a couple dental style picks, and a newly acquired mechanics mirror. All set and ready. Now to remount the swim platform with new hardware and re-bond that. For sure! Going for a run, take a shower, head home and sit and wait for the snow. they say up to a fo...

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I've dropped them a few times before but was trying to avoid it. Just a bit more to do that's all.

I think I will pick in the dark for another half hour before I bite the inevitable bullet and drop the darned rudder...

it was worth a shot!

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Harv,

Best wishes and prayers for a return to health for your father.

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Beautiful Bruce. Real pretty. Vic, we can carry if approved by the local police chief. That means if you live in Cambridge, good luck. I am fine in Boylston. I have had a license to carry for any lawful purpose for 10 plus years. Timmy on the other hand...hmmm. Now that scares me! Smiles all around....

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I think it is totally cool, but agree with Timmaayyy that there was a lot of room sacrificed. Maybe that 35 was a total piece of whooped on crap for a cabin, so it wasn't even worth it... Methinks I would consider a 38' Special if I wanted a mid 30' sized Bertram. They look kick ass, and are already...

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SIM, I agree with you! And Walter, I agree with you too!

But that 10% is fun to play on other people's toys...

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Giff,

I have used H&H Propellor and they have been great.

Boston Boat show starts up this weekend. H&H will be there, as will New England Propellor. Both are good houses. I buy my zincs from NE every year.

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Darn Brew, I had an opposite experience than you! Walter, sorry I missed you! I was there with two friends, one of which owns a 28' Bert on Saturday. We had a great time. Most of the boats are definitely not my crowd, and the Sea Ray booth sales bell must have rung 4-5 times in 3 hours. Good for the...

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Thank you all for the input. this is all very valuable info to me.

I have dropped the rudders in the past, but would like to avoid the extra work if I could. I know. I am lazy. But not truly, or the yard would be doing it...

Pete, how are your knees?

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Harry,

I hear ya. No puttering right now. It is 7 on the office thermometer, and was 3 when I got here...

Yikes!

It is supposed to be in the 50's over the weekend here, but I will be in NYC. Otherwise, perfect putter weather!

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I had a leaky port rudder when Alchemy came out this past fall, and got it loosened up on Monday. For those more experienced, do I need to remove the rudder to repack complete? My gut tells me that it is most important to clean all the old stuff out and then I can repack while all the stuff is still...

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Looks like I will be there sometime over the coming weekend.

I don't yet know which day.

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You guys also! I am sitting at the parents beach house, just fixed the wireless internet, and getting ready to head out to dinner. Liz and I will be joined by 10-12 of our good friends, and I spent the day messing about on Alchemy. I found a severely corroded bolt below the water line, and will be r...

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Rocket,

Thanks.

I am not really of the impression that Vic or anyone else thinks I am running away with the dough, but I do want to be darned clear about it none-the-less.

And the question of what is the status is a very good question to ask!

You have a great holiday as well.

Take care,

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Hey Guys, Hope all enjoyed a great holiday, and will enjoy another this weekend. Your question is a well founded one, good to know eh? First of all it would take a hell of a lot more than about $6000 to make me "abscond". Can't get far on that, and it aint worth it to screw good friends over. That b...

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If you don't fish, you are only looking to determine depth. You should be fine.

I would call Spicers in Noank, CT. They really have the best prices consistently. Ask to speak with Paul.

860-536-4978

No tax if you ship outside of CT.

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Hell yeah.

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I believe he does sell some mail order.

I also believe you can order online or via phone. I say call and ask, though he will surely chime in!

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I figured.

Pat, your quite welcome. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday! And that you get a holiday!

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I think this would be the ulimate test, and I am going to give it a shot (no pun intended...) We just finished refinishing our window frames. Sanded a lot of wood and re-varnished. It took us over two years to do the house. Not done full time... A couple of times I slipped and the sander hit a windo...

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12" plus here in Central MA.

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Vic,

You sly devil you...

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Dick, Please pass on my condolences, and those of the group. Two years ago Thanksgiving one of my fishing mentors and good friends passed away to bladder cancer. I was happy because I knew his suffering had been extreme. I spoke at his funeral, and was lucky enough to have been entrusted to make the...

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For those that may have missed it, we have started a fund drive for the site in Dave's name to be an annual event. Please consider dropping some $$$ Patrick's way in Dave's name. He will be missed. Patrick also posted Dave's family contact information under the appropriate thread so people may be ab...

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I believe his last post was November 25th. It bouyed me as I thought if he were well enough to be reading, things might well be improving. Perhaps they were that day. Dave, I wish you well, and know that you are still here in spirit, despite the fact you aren't at the keyboard anymore. I know you ar...

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The website is:

http://www.aluminum2000.com/

They make good stuff. All my father's windows are made by this company on his Hunt.

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Wow. She is incredible. You all have much to be proud of. Just stunning.

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There was one in Noank a few years ago. I think it is now on the Mystic River in CT. The owner and the broker and the new owner all told me it ran fine. I always thought what you said, that it would be a short lived set up. Seemed to be contrary to what they said. I still like my Yanmars... :) D

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That is my house too Randall. All woods. I do mow/knock down the brush and stuff a couple times a year. Liz says "why are you mowing the woods!???" Dad says "you should buy the neighbors house and put in a nice lawn!" I say...how do I buy the neighbors house? I am already paying for the one I am in!...

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Harry,

I absolutely know that!

No worries!!!!

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Harry, Without a doubt I want this to produce great parts, and to get them to all who have trusted me thus far. I daresay the trust established by my past involvement in rendezvous events far surpasses this! That being said, it would take a lot more money to make me even begin to want to skip the co...

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I have information finally! The factory is testing the mold right now. If it checks out, we will have parts will be ready to ship in 30 days or less. What that means is not that we will have parts in 30 days, but that they will be ready to ship. I am getting the feeling that this is taking time as i...

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When my marina (Noank Shipyard) shrink wraps a painted boat, they offset the shrink wrap edge with sections of foam so that the wrap does not touch the hull. It is about 2-4 inches thick, spaced ever couple of feet, depending on the curve of the hull. That usually enables the only contact to be thos...

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Terry, I think Sam runs a financial services and planning company in Providence. Insurance as well. He came to Newport. His last name is Sylvester I think. He is a great guy. I have really enjoyed talking with him in the past. He has claimed he would sell for about 4 years now. I hope he doesn't! It...

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Randall!

Happy birthday!

Yesterday's weather was beautiful, wasn't it...

Congratulations on the 60th! You sure don't show it!

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