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As much as I think that was pretty dumb, whats the difference between trying to do it in a kayak and rowing? they cross the atlantic in row boats seemingly all the time now...

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Damn dude! Nice!!!!! You are crankin'!!!!! Lots to be proud of!!!!!

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Sounds like a great time!!!!

Terry, awesome! Glad to hear it!!!!

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Thank you Patrick!

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Got it. I'll call the broker then. I have a friend...

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I may need to get a hold of Walter's wife. Does anyone know how? I can't seem to figure out what I did with my info.

Many thanks,

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Rocket... wow.

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Doug, it says it fits in a pick up truck.

Can you say "ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!"

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Not a bad price either!

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Very cool!

I'd love to see pics of that keel. He probably needed it with that mega tower!!!!

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I hate to say it, I don't swim offshore. No way. I have seen way too many fish just come out of nowhere. I just don't like it. And even inshore, off Misquamicut beach I had a life guard say he won't swim unless he has too. Why? He's seen way too much stuff right off the beach without being specific....

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And as for dogs on the boat, I am a big advocate for life jackets. Especially after reading my friends face book post from Sunday. She is a sea tow captain and wrote this... On my way back from a call in Niantic, someone got on the vhf and said they were missing their dog. They last saw him when the...

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hey guys, the dog is no issue, I have pulled her on board many times when she is wearing the life jacket, just like what Mike put up. So that is the doggy solution. Actually if she is not wearing the jacket, I have just rolled her onto the platform from the water, as it was really low to the water a...

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The platform is an option for next year, but not this. I do still have the platform that was removed, but will not be keeping it. Anyone interested? Its solid teak! If I do another platform, it will be a fiberglass one, painted to match the hull, and flush mounted. Tommy, probably like you describe....

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Alchemy got a hull paint job this winter, and is looking pretty shiny. As part of that, the swim platform was removed, and there are no steps on the transom as there are on some 31's (and used to be before the platform on Alchemy!). So I am looking for advice and recommendations for a boarding "syst...

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Hey Chris,

Sounds like a great time!

Good to hear things are well!

Best,

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Hi DJ!!!!

Was that boat Chocorua? Welcome to the world of B31's! Its great to know you are diving in with all hands, and if you ever need help, please ask!

Glad to have you here!

Best,

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2 years. Unbelievable. Miss you my friend...

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Patrick,

Did you ever post interior pictures of this beauty?

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I had the same reaction exactly.

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Mark, that truck is fuggin gorgeous!!!! You and your bride will enjoy for sure!!!!!

Beautiful!!!!!

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Wow. Cool!!!!

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Bob, call Life Raft and Survival in Bristol, RI. Ask for Brian Flowers. Tell him I sent you.

I had a Switlik and it lasted 23 years.

I replaced it with another switlik. Cannot beat a lifespan like that.

Seriously, call Brian at LRSE. www.lrse.com

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Pete. Bingo.

Interior is totally stock, only painted. With minor mods.

Otherwise, he did a great job on what he did!

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Damn man...

I have tears in my eyes.

Please tell me what I can do. If you need anything. Boat or otherwise. If I can, I will.

I'll pm you my cell.

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I have a Raymarine, its a small display, I love it! I know the AP22 is a great machine.

Just another option.

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And Jimmy, ya, that boat backs down really well! The captain may have something to do with it, but some back way more easily than others. I can't get Alchemy to back straight for love or money. but its probably me... LOL!

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Where did you guys buy?

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Mike,

Which one did you get?

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Carl,

Good to hear. I know you have had your hands full to say the least. I'm glad progress is being made, and as a result your world will get a heck of a lot more comfortable.

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Every one of our boats are different. While doing exhaustive work on my exhausts (I couldn't resist!) this winter, Skip and the crew at Brewer Street boatworks discovered that my outlets are a solid 6" lower than his. They are in a COMPLETELY different spot. His are above the waterline partially, an...

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Bill,

What Mike said.

I didn't read either Pats as saying that, nor bbtiller's comments. Its unfortunate you took it that way.

Pat, great add to the bottom of a really informative post.

Keep asking.

Best,

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Got it. Thanks!!!!!

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Other than the transom, how do we know its not original? I am genuinely curious.

Thanks,

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The seller claims its factory original. He said it was sold to his father or father in law by a fellow who worked for Bertram when they made them. Reality is however that the bracket, transom work and all the glass work in the interior would cost a princely sum to accomplish from a std 20 as we all ...

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John,
I shot you a PM.

Thanks!

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Carl, the standard drain is under the forward cabin floor hatch, essentially in front of the counter, not the sink. It blows because no yard ever blocks the boat level, they always block them stern down because most boats nowadays have transom drains. I should have put one in this winter. Didn't thi...

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Mike's girl is just about perfect in my book... Wow!
Damn. Nice.

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I don't know guys... a back hoe seems like a hell of a lot of fun to me!!!!

Of course I would likely knock the house down accidentally, but that is always a risk with me.

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Just let me know if you want me to ask Skip. How many, and price target each. Steve, if you wanted to, you could just ship it to either me or Skip at Brewer Street Boatworks, if we decide thats what we want to do. I'm only trying to help, and don't need to be involved in any other way than to facili...

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Want me to ask Skip Helme? He is doing the work on Alchemy, and owns a 31 named Wahine. He has talented guys...

Thoughts?

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I'm gonna have to step it up...

Pat, it helps to know how much the expenses add up to, and how much you have received so far. Truly.

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I do want to be clear, all I am trying to do is prod those who might be on the edge of giving to Patrick to do so. The money, while so challenging for him to accept, is highly beneficial and if I will, needed. i agree that no $$$ should be tagged to the banner. Its not about how much. Its about part...

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Everyone is welcome. No doubt that has always been the case. Give if you can has always been the way its been. In the 13 plus years that this site has been live, Patrick has never been willing to ask for money, but he's always been willing to help. there are pseudo fundraising efforts offline, in th...

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No stigma, for sure. Reminder? Yes. All I am saying, and it has been repeated by others is that almost without fail, we can all afford to support and enable something of value in our lives. In fact, we all do it in many aspects of our lives. The right thing to do is the right thing to do, and that i...

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Hahahaha!!!! Good answer! LOL!!!

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No problem my friend! Hope they are better than expected! I'd love to know how they look in the waters of Texas!

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Bob,

Try a rifle.

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Hi all, Patrick had a great idea to place an indicator for your year's giving, and for me it serves as a super reminder that I either need to, or I need to again. We would not have this resource, this forum, this sandbox as one of our own has called it for years, without Patrick's efforts and quite ...

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Yes. Trevor and I both went to Kent. He was a couple years after me. Cool!

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John, all set, I talked with Pam. Your lights ship tomorrow! Tom, if we are from NE we are all loaded. Don't you know that by now???? Loaded with what we have yet to define. ;) Mark, Its good. I think she's outside now, and I have a lot of stuff to put back together. I am itching for next fall to be...

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