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Craig Mac

You can find good deals on Craigs list and E-bay. Used the saved search function on E-bay and something will come up. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fighting-Chair-Pompanette-80-pound-class-/270962749440?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item3f16a37000&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fishing-fighting-cha...

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Peter,

Just curious, what do you plan on using for a bow chock? Do you have the original?

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My dad was an apprentice at Wheeler Shipyard during the war--he told me they made a few---got a ride once and it was unbelievable.

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looks like a boat that was finished in the states and sent to italy.

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for the trollers out there fishing 8, 10, 12 rods--what is the size of your normal crew.

dont think the 1-2 people in my crew could handle that many.

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Where I live, Long Island, NY-----the propeller shops seem to carry the better quality zinc.

The general marine stores carry the junk.

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I like a 20 foot Seacraft----not the quality of a Potter built one---but good hull design and clean lines.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2008/Se ... ted-States

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regarding the no-bolt look---for the hawse pipe---when i was doing mine over-few years back- could not find a ss that was secured from underneath like original. All the ss had 3 screws from the top--so i rechromed my originals.

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I have rechromed my lees once--second time around replaced with stainless steel---

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Is that boat listed anywhere, I maybe in the area on Sat and would swing by to take a look at it.

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I would try Glasstech--I am sure they have done many.

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Very interesting thread on another web-site---some cool pictures-

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-for ... ridge.html

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for rod holders i would only use rupp or lee stainlees steel

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Pop up cleats are popular and serve a purpose, just not sure the bow cleat is the best application.

Great for the mid cleats to keep the gunnels clean, making it easier to get around.

In the bow, I would go with traditional cleats.

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i don't know why--but if you go to home page article appears

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http://www.proboat.com/1969-donzi-ski-s ... plica.html

2000 man-hours!

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Here is a fine example of our dashboard on a restored rybovich

http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w265 ... ells31.jpg

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I dont think powder coating will hold up for this application.

The frames are not stable and twist as the boat rides--the joints will rub and eventually crack--once that happens it will fail. I think you would be better off painting with imron.

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I found this thread on another web site---scroll through the pics and you can see some 31 shots

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27 ... 11469.html

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I like the way they did the teak cockpit---hatches were not picture framed.

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Interesting resto for big $$---according to the specs speed looks too slow

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/ ... 55229&url=

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I was reading the current issue of Marlin Mag and a review of the 37 Willis-beautiful boat.

The interior cabin has a cork flooring, does anybody have the pros and cons. Where and how is the material sold and any idea of costing?

Also wondering how it is trimed around hatches?

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I fished the Bayshore Mako Tournament in 1970 or 71----probably had 300 boats---fished on my neighbors 31 with small blocks---another friend had a 31 with 440 chryslers and led the pack--

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I don't think the owners actually know what the boat looks like on the water---they go to a boat show and board the stern---walk through big sliding glass doors and see a mini apartment---their first mate(wife) is with them and they are sold----i have a neighbor that tells a story that he sold a boa...

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generally not a fan of aluminum for pleasure boats in this size range---but this really looks good--simple and clean

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Hunter Scott is who I was referring to.

I think Cabrerra may offer a larger bridge as well.

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Peter-my boat has the V-berth kit---located in Bellmore---I am pulling my boat today and it will probably be shrink wrapped next week---if you want to see it.

All work was done by Raybo in Lindenhurst.

Craig Mac

I am not aware of a production change in flybridge width unless it happened in the very early years 61-62----Palm Beach Lady was customized by Jim Ray on Long Island.

I do remember someone in Rhode Island or Mass that customized a boat called Grass Hopper and the bridge could have been widened.

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Yachtworld has a listing for Murrays Boat--FINEST KIND http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatMergedDetails.jsp?boat_id=2178715&ybw=&units=Feet¤cy=USD&access=Public&listing_id=8624&url=[url]http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatMergedDetails.jsp?boat_id=2178715&ybw=&units=Feet¤c...

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I was on their web site and came across this 31---it looks like the Marlin's Wahoo getting some finishing touches..

http://www.pbtowers.com/pages/galleryDe ... mIdVal=231

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Regarding 1 or 2 bow cleats---I think on some of the factory price lists there is an option to add a second bow cleat.

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Boat identification per sportfisherman.com thread---

seafoam colored 31 - south of the 96th street bridge ---Jimmy G's old rig.

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I read that it was a new installation of Yanmars

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On sportfisherman.com there is a thread of 31 in stone harbor new jersey that had a fire this weekend--boat was saved---anybody know the full story?

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went 2/5 bft on sat at the chicken canyon--jigging next to the scallop boats---must have been 50-60 boats--most from jersey. most boats were trading for bait, but we jigged them with hammered jigs. caught the first trolling near the virgina---but hearing the reports coming from CC--we made the move-...

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marlin,

any update on your bertram project?

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The dark hulled boat looks like an interesting refurbish---is the owner on the site--any details?

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Capt Pat---was Johns boat completed? I don't remember seeing the final rigged boat.

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This is not one of my projects-just wondering if it would be feasible to cut windows into one of those fiberglass inserts that many have installed.

Reviewing capt pat's extensive work covering an original aluminum frame-could cutting the windows out be feasibe and strong enough??

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Looking at the pics again--I am not so familiar with prop pockets-but those look very shallow

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the interior and prop pockets makes me believe that cabrerra did some of the work

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can aluminum that has been chromed be stripped and polished?

i think any coating is going to be compromised at the wear points, where the legs and the chair fittings meet---i think polished would be the best for me-maintenance wouldnt bother me.

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just curious--if you got a price quote for a pair of stainless?

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please send me some pics---not sure what you are referring to-regarding thin plastic caps? my friend removed a pulpit and needs the bow chock

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my murray chair has aluminum legs---they were in bad shape---they were oxidizing---tried chroming them--but it is failing now-not sure if i will try again or keep looking for a set of stainless--- early murray chairs had aluminum legs and chrome on bronze hardware---they later switched over to all s...

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Looking for original bow light any condition--any leads?

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not sure what motors you have---but i would be suspect of big blocks turning 5000 rpm ---or you are turning props that are smaller than 18 X19

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Peter,

What are your transmission reductions?

Any idea how much your boat weighs?

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Bob,

The boat that has the Rybovich style double bridge rails is the WAHOO---and the poster is Marlin.

I saw the boat over a year ago in process--should be complete by now --would love to see photos.

Craig Mac

i have been using rising tide---very happy with them.

I am always there when they come, no issues.

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