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Uh oh... whatcha doin???? :)

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Epic!!!! All pics! Beautiful fish! That must have been a complete blast to catch!!!!

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That's too bad... Maybe next year!

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Bob, Hueso, I may be able to help. If it can get to me here in Worcester, I probably can ship it to PR. Maybe I could meet you on LI Bob and pick it up?

Let me know if I could help.

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I have not seen much chatter about the rendezvous this year. Is there still one happening in Greenport?

Sadly, I won't have Alchemy beforehand, but I wanted to know regardless.

Thanks!

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Tony, I had mine bend a few years ago. I was anchored and got hit by a really big wake by a 40' something sportfisherman who ran by really close. I am fortunate to have the right equipment here at our shop, but I would advise you take to a machine shop. They could just put it in a hydraulic press an...

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Good to see!!! Very nice! Glad she is being enjoyed!!!!

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Yanks, I was assuming sufficient chain.

The chain sinks faster than the anchor and then it can get tangled in the chain. I have seen that happen.

That is the down side of the Fortress.

It is light which is good, But it does work especially well in shallower water!

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I love the Fortress, but its made of aluminum.

Its lighter, but it does not sink as well. It "swims" more as a result. If you are anchoring in a location with heavy current, or deep water it makes life much more difficult.

the high tensile will be stronger...sadly.

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Hi John, I left you a message at the number you gave. Please feel free to give me a ring at your convenience. I'd love to help!

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Since 95% of my pictures are on my mobile devices I thought it might be time to download the photobucket app after reading this thread. But there seems to be some challenges with the app that came up with my search in the app store. Nav, which photobucket app are you recommending? there seem to be t...

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Nav, thanks.

Scot, yes, the age old question... ;)

Pete, awesome advice. Thank you!

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I am thinking about possible future projects and installation of a head system that is more substantial than a porta pottie comes to mind. But I don't know much about models, features and benefits... I do know they are all clog prone, and you have to be very careful what you put in them. Any advice ...

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Seems pretty good to me!

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She's magnificent!!!!

Enjoy!!!

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Brew, I am excited for you. Yet saddened. This is the boat that when you won soap in the Montauk raffle you mused about what its actual purpose might be.

Now you may have to was in Awlgrip soap like the rest of us fancypants folks... :)

Can't wait to see her in her new suit!

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Chris,

I saw a 1981 Bertram 38III for sale in Mystic over the weekend. Asking $72,500. Diesels, though it did not say what type. Listed by Mystic River Marina. FYI.

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Guys, I have recently become acquainted with a company here in MA that makes sound insulation that is very effective. They are a competitor of Soundown, but have never marketed themselves. Long story. I asked if they might be willing to make and ship "kits" of pre-cut pieces that could be bought by ...

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Thanks. She is supposed to float next week. That will be progress!

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Spectacular!!!! The pictures of the kids on board has me truly excited for this summer (someday) on mine. Super pictures!!!! Great ride!!!!

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I've only been able to watch part of it so far, but its pretty damned cool!!!

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http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/shark ... ster-mako/

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Carl, So very true!!! And truth be told I had no idea how much work I would end up doing over the years. I never entered into ownership planning to do this paint and glass work 17-18 years ago. Its been a true journey!!! Me neither on the splash photo's. Right now we are being held up by a cutlass b...

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Nav, I think I have owned her for 18 years or so now. I have done lots and lots of work over the years. Teak decks, new power multiple times, etc. The name I gave her back then has always fit well in fact perfectly in my mind. according to Merriam Websters Dictionary... Full Definition of alchemy 1 ...

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Thanks Bo. We are aiming to get the bottom wet any day now. We are waiting on someone from the Newport area who shall remain unnamed at this point who is supposed to change the cutlass bearings. Grrr... Then splash! :) Then the top goes on, canvas gets finished and installed and she goes to Mystic f...

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She's a great looking boat!!!!

Chris, you and your dad did good.

Seeing beautiful pictures like that to start the day sure is a great way to start the day!

And Priceless, welcome to the club!!!! Glad you are enjoying the ride!!!!

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Mike, I love the balloon idea. Will add that to the list. I bought some water packets with 5 year life, as well as space blankets, both on amazon. Balloons are a great idea!!!! Also gotta get the strobe lights, and blunt tipped knife. I also have tons of cylume light sticks, and the laser pointer is...

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Big one or the Express or whatever its called?

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I say you buy Charlies Current Affair, drive it up the Hudson, through lake champlain, through the northern NY canal system into the St. Lawrence seaway and river and into the lakes. Much better than sticking it on a trailer!!!! What a cool ride!!! Lifetime memories!!!

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I ended up buying the ACR bag instead of the hard case from Pelican.

As UV always said, "The enemy of good is better".

The bag style container has worked for me. Why mess with it.

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Rob, that's a very good idea. I bet that is a bit less brittle too! Joe, in my humble experience it's not from dirt pushed out from behind the rub rail. It's just environmental dirt and "acid rain" kinda stuff that washes off the foredeck of the boat and whatever is falling from the sky in the rainw...

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Yes Bob, I do cut freehand. And I loosen the screws just enough to get the plastic up under the stainless top rail, position it where I want it and then re-tighten the screws. The clamping action actually pushes the plastic out and away from the hull further enhancing the effect desired.

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I noticed many times that Viking puts a nice piece of clear polycarbonate plastic in place where the toe rails end on their hulls, up under the stainless cap rail between the stainless and plastic rub rail. The water running off the forward section of the boat comes off the gunwale, and is guided cl...

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John, I also keep a Valise pack soft packed life raft. Switlik MD-2. My last Switlik passed inspection for well over 21 years (amazing) so I am a complete fan. I've got the contents down pretty well for in the bag. I was thinking about going to the hard case Pelican instead of a soft case style ACR....

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Since Alchemy has been out of commission for a bit, I have realized that all of my expiring safety stuff is in need of replacement. This has led me to evaluate my ditch bag. The bag itself is a bit tired. I am thinking that my replacement of choice is the ACR bag that is so ubiquitous. But I am also...

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Bank says it should be there by Thursday. Alchemy is supposed to get wet this week for the first time in a year and a half (the bottom this time, on purpose). So much of this project is due ultimately to learning and watching via this site, for a very long time. Supporting its presence and accessibi...

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I'm in. Should see it this week.

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Brent, The NE Bertram Rendezvous is usually the first weekend of August in Greenport, NY. I am pretty sure you may wish to escape the heat of southern Louisiana with a trip up to Long Island that weekend, right? :) Come on up! Join the fun!!!! It would be truly great to have you and family join ever...

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Just be aware that your Dad might not like it if you convert to Grosbeak power... ;)

Fbook request is on its way by the way...

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Nice!

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Awesome work!!!!

Looks sharp as heck! Ain't it great working with a solid team you can trust!

Fantastic work!!!!

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Yep Brent, for sure that was!!!! Sounds like you have made really great progress. One of my favorite stories was how he got her back after Katrina. He's smiling for sure!

First you make a roux... :)

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Sweet!!!!

You are not far from me at all, so if a) You ever want to get together either on the water or on land, just say the word! and B) if you need anything ask!

Also, I know GREAT mechanics for those engines should you ever need.

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I thought of him this morning most recently. I was reading a short story about the background of Smokey and the Bandit and there was a line item saying that Jackie Gleason enjoyed many Hamburgers on set. And that Hamburger was a code word for Bourbon. Much like UV and his affinity for clears. Never ...

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Brent, First of all, I am more than excited to see a post from you here in a "world"/forum that your father was such a deep part of and know you are extremely welcome here fo sho!!!! Secondarily I am really excited to hear that Another Joy is still in the Roy family. So excited and so pleased. Welco...

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I just got back to the office from Tufts. Marly has a clean bill of health! (of course we will monitor to watch for a return). I have no idea what happened, but I'll take it! So it looks as though she will be riding high on the bridge of Alchemy soon enough, as I was given a tentative launch date of...

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Thank you all for your positive thoughts. It appears that they have helped. As of right now, I do not feel the lump in her throat at all. And her leaking urine has stopped at this point as well. With no intervention yet. I am going to follow through with her appointment at Tufts tomorrow, but half e...

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Joe,

Glad to hear it. That's the Harrison I know!!!

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Joe, That sucks. Harrison Macris is a friend of mine, and I would expect that he would definitely want you to have functional lights. Have you contacted him? I have installed lights on my boat, and am looking forward to getting her wet and seeing them light up the ocean. I would STRONGLY advocate yo...

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LOL! I wish!!! Not at this time... I have been informed that when Alchemy is "completed" which of course is a matter of interpretation, that I am to be re-focused on houses. I will say this will be a point of debate in the future, as I am intent on making sure that my daughter is well educated. But ...

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