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Perhaps I should have been more clear. Tom, I don't have to choose, I want to choose. I can have custom made lights that mix and match. However they are built for clarity and brightness, and Harrison does not make lights that change colors. There are technical reasons why compromises are made when l...

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Ok, kicking the hornets nest.

I am doing new underwater lights. Any PROVEN advantage or disadvantage to color choice?

I am considering royal blue or white, and am inclined to go with white.

Hmmmm....

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One of the things I used to hear often coming from those who were repowering from gas to diesel is that they wanted bigger hp to provide power in reserve. I am not hearing that from anyone here, however I want to drop in the mechanics perspective from those who work on my boat. And trust me, I am op...

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Believe me I get it. Look, when I repowered, I put a set of 240 hp Yanmars in. I cruise all day long at 23-24 knots, burning 11 gph. Much of the time I can't actually keep up that speed because its just too bumpy. I will break the boat, stuff in the boat, etc. Its reality. If you live somewhere wher...

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Now, that all being said, I look forward to seeing how crazy you go.

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Alex, Your money, your boat. The post I made earlier this week of the one with the outboards is evidence of that. But heres the real deal. The Bertram 31 is a classic, and it is not designed for 40 knots. Build and run the boat within its design intent and limits and you will likely be happy. Patric...

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When I said Holy Crap, I didn't mean I would do my boat like that! But, couple things. Did you notice the tow strap on the bow? She is outfitted to be a tender if they wanted. Definitely a day boat, and we all have the luxury of outfitting or using our boats the way we want to. I think the interior ...

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For so many reasons...

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Any of you Ocean Reefers know this boat? Doc???

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JP, looks to me like you have been doing the first two!!!! Paint hull, modify exhaust and scuppers, replace a bunch of through hulls above the waterline, strip and barrier coat and repaint bottom, fill a bunch of unnecessary holes in hull above the water line. No more swim platform for now, time wil...

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Right back at you Pat. To you and all my other friends here on this board. We share the same passions, and we have many of the same interests. While traffic seems to be down, especially since the likes of Walter, and Vic have passed away, I still am rarely anything but amazed at the scope and apprec...

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My sister in law went on a tirade on Xmas day about how you have to keep your magnetic strip cards in an aluminum or stainless sleeve to keep them from being stolen but that chip cards are awesome and Europe is going all chip. I told her that the RFID chips were SOP in much of manufacturing to track...

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I have an 8D in the floor in front of the refrigerator in the cabin.

More reserved juice the better in my mind... Hope you are well Jimmy! Exhausts and scupper covers are looking good on Alchemy!

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Hey Ken, Welcome!!! All said before me is true. A bit more detail. What Pete said is right on. You are well served to soda blast. Or walnut shell. Both are way less intrusive than sand. Barrier coat is a very good insurance policy that is SOP now, and well worth the minor expense. Yes, yes, yes, use...

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I had two occasions similar to that in our 25' Whaler as a kid. First was back when you could drive right up to the submarines transiting New London to the open ocean. They don't like that now. but then, they were cool with it. They throw a HUGE wake, straight up and down. I had the whaler running w...

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Awesome!

Some of the others were even better or just as good!!!!

thanks!

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I didn't say you should sink it!!!! You never offered!!!! I only said it would be better as a reef!!!!!!

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Craig, sounds like a puckerer... Glad you made it safe!!!!!

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I gotta ask... and ultimately I think I know the answer. But I gotta ask. How does he haul to do any bottom maintenance or below the waterline checking (divers can't do it all...) without the whole jalopy crashing down in the travel lift???? Oh, yeah, he never hauls and there is 2-3 feet of growth h...

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So stunning it brought tears to my eyes... Thanks for sharing Bruce.

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Cool Jimmy! Sounds very cool! I am going to leave them round, but that is a hell of a way to do it! Got the job done! We are thinking of buying round fiberglass tube from McMaster Carr for the scupper covers and are trying to figure out the best diameter tube. Did you open up the scupper holes at al...

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Jimmy, I gotta ask... the exhaust ports... How far out did the tube extend on your transom before you faired them? And another if its ok? I love the scupper tube covers on the transom. What diameter tube did you buy? The boat looks great my friend. My hull is being painted this winter, and I want to...

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Flappers are gone. In fact, so are the exhaust flanges! LOL...

I believe I have picked out the hull color, bootstripe color, and bottom should be in process of being stripped as we speak. At least it should have been done earlier today.

This is a whole new experience for me. :)

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Tom,

Multiple phases, not all at once. budget ya know? It comes back to being a bit of a yankee. Now Tom, answer that question about the flappers if you are chiming in! Pete did a great job! ;)

Thanks!

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Hi all, Alchemy is getting ready for the first phase of her exterior makeover up at Brewer Street Boat works. She won't entirely know what hit her over the next year and a half or so. Skip and I were going over some pictures yesterday and discussing the faired in fiberglass exhaust exits on the tran...

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For all you boaters . . . The Affordable Boat Act The U.S. government has just passed a new law entitled "The Affordable Boat Act" declaring that every citizen MUST purchase a new boat by April, 2014. These 'affordable' boats will cost an average of $54,000-$155,000 each. This does not include taxes...

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New Found Metals are the guys I worked with to get the 316 stainless bow chocks a few years ago. Great people.

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Agreed on the property damage. Silly. Unfortunate. Immature. Actually pretty limited compared to '04. But not right anyway. Tom, you are one of a couple guys. That's all. I guess if you can't say something nice don't say nothing at all. Not that I live by that every day as you know. My filter has ho...

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I'm not exactly sure why many of the Yankee fans see that much right in bringing the Yankees into this discussion either here or on Facebook. This series had nothing to do with the Yankees. It was the Sox and the Cards. The Cardinals put up a good fight. I think it could perhaps have gone either way...

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Mark, I will dig up the info and send you a note.

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Check out Macris Industries.

Its run by a good longtime friend, and they are excellent lights. Very rugged, and very bright. Call and ask for Harrison, and tell him I sent you. Check them out at http://www.macrisindustries.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Agreed!!! All thumbs up!!!!!

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And filming SFTV. He must be a busy boy...

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Mark, I have a Windham Weaponry AR that I would love to make a deal on. Original case, tags still hanging on it. Its a flat top, with rails all over it. I bought it last fall. I have another that I prefer to it. But if you or anyone else is shopping, its a nice piece. Lifetime warranty etc. Shoot me...

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That thread turned from one of the nicest, most supportive threads ever, to a complete cat fight. All in the matter of about 4 posts. All over a completely mundane point that will never be judged right or wrong as its entirely personal preference. Crazy... Vic would have put them in their places bea...

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Mike,

Cool.

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I also miss the flop house...

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Damn dude!

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I've been sorta lured in by Tom's reference to me. I'm 100% with Bruce on this one. I have no use for the America's cup. I love watching the old 12 meters sail, they are beautiful, but in general I have no interest in sailing, and would rather enjoy being there, instead of getting there. CT and MA h...

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Not to hijack the thread, but Navatech's idea could well be done with UV's recipe's. Liz tells me they are gooooooood. and she made a few for us back in the day.

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To my friend Walter... I saw your boat long before I met you. You and your wife have always been so lovely, so thoughtful, so caring. Always asking about Marly, and Liz, and just asking how things are for a young whippersnapper from the other side of the sound. Though Im not sure I am as young as I ...

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I know one in Noank. Says its a good thing.

Personally I LOVE it!!!!!

No more pots to hit. So nice...

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Yep, that's the one. Agreed!

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Randall,

I think Hunter was originally done over by Hunter Scott. Dark blue hull?

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Thanks Randall. Thinking of him, and his kindness, his lovely wife, his love for my dog, and his always caring self. I am eager to hear from him again soon.

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Tom Oakes comes with a great rep, and I have been talking with him about work possibly this winter. He has gotten a bit hard to get a hold of and its a bit frustrating. Skip Helme has a beautiful track record, and he and I are also talking. He's a fantastic guy, honest, helpful and runs a great shop...

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Been wondering how you have been doing. Please, check in and say hi my friend...

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Its looking like I will miss my first Rendezvous ever. I've been to every one from the very beginning... I can't make it over on Saturday due to a funeral and then I and crew are heading to Block on Sunday to fish the Tri-State Canyon shootout until Wednesday. I hope everyone has a great, great time...

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Just a shade over 500 hours.

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