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by Russ Pagels
Apr 4th, '11, 07:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off topic(house generator)
Replies: 9
Views: 2035

Thanks Guys This is still the best place for the right answers, I am now looking into which one is the best and most do able. the company that sells the unit also repaints the frame.now I have to see if they will plate it or wse por-15...Thanks again...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Apr 3rd, '11, 13:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: off topic(house generator)
Replies: 9
Views: 2035

off topic(house generator)

I will be replacing my old generator at my house. It is all of 6yrs old and the sheet metal housing is rusting. I have the old one sold and will replace it with with a a 20 kw unit. Now here is the reason for the post the new unit has an aluminum housing but the the frame that the engine sits on is ...
by Russ Pagels
Mar 31st, '11, 12:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Government workers!
Replies: 26
Views: 4404

And you ask why I left long Island!..Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 30th, '11, 11:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Excuse me while I whip this out.....
Replies: 37
Views: 14212

Your in,welcome aboard...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 28th, '11, 17:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean Progress report
Replies: 24
Views: 8616

Pat ,Gert thanks. Gert that is a wind deflector, sure hope it works, we will soon find out.Pat thank you, coming from the master the complement is appreciated. It has been long haul and Scott Jastrzembski of Fathomboatworks,NJ has been great to work with thanks again...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 28th, '11, 09:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did Capt Patrick do for you?
Replies: 55
Views: 33114

What can I say that hasn't already been said.He built this sand box , and we came.the nicest, most savvy boat people on any web site. We may not always agree on every thing, but we never get mad or flame.In a nut shell this one of the nicest groups of people I have had the privilege to interface wit...
by Russ Pagels
Mar 27th, '11, 16:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean Progress report
Replies: 24
Views: 8616

Thanks JP,I think Scott is doing a fantastic job on the boat. the raked bridge top was my request and his interpertation. the head and covering boards are about the only original concepts that have not be altered...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 26th, '11, 12:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean Progress report
Replies: 24
Views: 8616

Yes and the cabin door is a slider, not a swing in type. more room that way..Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 26th, '11, 12:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean Progress report
Replies: 24
Views: 8616

Walt this is a before picture of the head..Russ

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by Russ Pagels
Mar 26th, '11, 11:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean Progress report
Replies: 24
Views: 8616

Thanks guys. Tommy I'm still hope'n it will be ready. Walt It' a FBC with the head moved to aft of the v berths, and half the size of the orignal..Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 26th, '11, 10:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean Progress report
Replies: 24
Views: 8616

Barbara Jean Progress report

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by Russ Pagels
Mar 17th, '11, 10:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: calling Bob Lico
Replies: 29
Views: 9475

Thanks JP, those were the ones I was looking for,he did a nice job on her.One question how do you get to the F/B?.. thanks Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 17th, '11, 08:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean in progress
Replies: 10
Views: 2189

Thanks a lot for the kind words.I think we are heading into the home stretch. Yes that is B28 in the back ground.I think there is a B25 in there yard...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 17th, '11, 08:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: calling Bob Lico
Replies: 29
Views: 9475

thanks for all the input guys.JP I was looking for pictures of your boat whch I did not find, for a closer look at your top.If you could post them, I would appreciate it.thanks Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 16th, '11, 15:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: calling Bob Lico
Replies: 29
Views: 9475

Thanks Bob that is one nice top.the grab rail around the top is important....Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 16th, '11, 11:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: calling Bob Lico
Replies: 29
Views: 9475

calling Bob Lico

Bob could you post some pictures of your fly bridge top. I need ideas for mine.. thanks Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 16th, '11, 09:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean in progress
Replies: 10
Views: 2189

Barbara Jean in progress

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by Russ Pagels
Mar 15th, '11, 17:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ISLAND GIRL finished
Replies: 5
Views: 1364

Gert,you did a great job on her. Now she is ready for another 40 years...B/R Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 15th, '11, 17:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ISLAND GIRL finished
Replies: 26
Views: 8038

Gert, nice job, she looks great. Go to go for another 40 years...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Mar 10th, '11, 07:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Check out this 9 minute clip on an 86 year old sniper
Replies: 9
Views: 2065

My Dad, who god willing will be 98 in September. was in the army during WWII.He never spoke about it when I was young. Only lately has he begun to talk about it.He was in the army for 4 years, went from England to France to Belgium to Germany.in the early 1950's my mother received a letter from the ...
by Russ Pagels
Feb 28th, '11, 08:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: insurance
Replies: 17
Views: 3028

southern outer banks of NC, 80K for under $1,000, BoatsUs.
by Russ Pagels
Feb 3rd, '11, 11:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean in progress
Replies: 22
Views: 3699

top side painted..Russ

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by Russ Pagels
Feb 1st, '11, 18:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean In Holland
Replies: 11
Views: 2221

Gert, glad you like the boat she is a good girl,you take care of her and she will take care of you...Russ

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by Russ Pagels
Feb 1st, '11, 16:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Bruce
Replies: 4
Views: 1048

Bruce
thanks for the come back. he found some one to do the work...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 31st, '11, 13:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Bruce
Replies: 4
Views: 1048

Calling Bruce

Bruce,do you know good mechanic in the fort Lauderdale area. A friend of mines son has a hatters with with GM 671's. he has been told the it has a bad valve. he has a replacement head and needs mech to replace it. thanks Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 31st, '11, 11:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday catch!
Replies: 23
Views: 4563

Thanks I need that, when do we eat..Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 26th, '11, 17:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean sold
Replies: 21
Views: 3953

Gert. about 3/4 but fill up before you go and look for a refueling stop along the way. Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 26th, '11, 16:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean sold
Replies: 21
Views: 3953

Gert, make sure that they didn't close the fuel shut off valves for the trip over..Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 26th, '11, 07:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Request for Prayers
Replies: 102
Views: 59588

Mark, we will pray for you family.

Russ& Barbara
by Russ Pagels
Jan 26th, '11, 07:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Block heaters
Replies: 26
Views: 11422

It's 55 going going 60 today. summers here...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 25th, '11, 11:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Block heaters
Replies: 26
Views: 11422

Thanks to one and all for the responses, I now have all the information to proceed with the project, its good to know that the block heaters will take care of the winterization problem,thanks again ...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 24th, '11, 15:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Block heaters
Replies: 26
Views: 11422

thanks,JP
by Russ Pagels
Jan 24th, '11, 12:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Block heaters
Replies: 26
Views: 11422

IR, do you have block heaters on your boat. and if you do,is that all you need for winter in NC...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 24th, '11, 09:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Block heaters
Replies: 26
Views: 11422

welcom the to the sunny south,weekend snow...Russ

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by Russ Pagels
Jan 24th, '11, 08:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Block heaters
Replies: 26
Views: 11422

Mike, on the first boat, the gasser,I would use RV anti freeze for the fresh water side and have light bulbs under each engine box. With block heaters I was hoping to get away from that process...Russ Charlie, what i was looking for was to keep the blocks from freezing during the winter when the boa...
by Russ Pagels
Jan 24th, '11, 08:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Block heaters
Replies: 26
Views: 11422

forgot to mention the boat is keep on a lift...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 24th, '11, 08:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Block heaters
Replies: 26
Views: 11422

Block heaters

It will getting on time to install the Cummins 6bta engines back into the 31. they will have block heaters in them. Now the question is will the new Phasor genset also need a block heater? It will sitting out board of the port engine. I have been told that it won't need one as the engine block heate...
by Russ Pagels
Jan 21st, '11, 17:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean in progress
Replies: 22
Views: 3699

thanks JP, I think Scotts going to shoot me with all the changes I asked for, but then again alot of the features that have been done were his idea. If you get a chance stop by and have a look..Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 21st, '11, 12:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean in progress
Replies: 22
Views: 3699

Thanks Bob,Mike I sent Scott the info.one more picture...Russ

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by Russ Pagels
Jan 21st, '11, 08:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean in progress
Replies: 22
Views: 3699

Thanks Bruce, I'm the same as you only after one..Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 21st, '11, 07:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean in progress
Replies: 22
Views: 3699

thanks guys, It should be finished in my life time.actualy march 15 of this year.
Jack no, it's one that Scott made.
Bob I'm not sure what you mean. do you have a picture?

again thanks Guys it's a long process but it will be worth it...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 20th, '11, 09:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Barbara Jean in progress
Replies: 22
Views: 3699

Barbara Jean in progress

The hull color is fighting lady yellow. The pictures do not do justice to the beautiful job that Scott is doing on my boat...Russ http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab75/rpagels/bertram%20trip%201%2017%2011/021-1.jpg http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab75/rpagels/bertram%20trip%201%2017%2011/022-1....
by Russ Pagels
Jan 16th, '11, 19:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stir it up NFL
Replies: 98
Views: 32246

yes....yes....they did it
by Russ Pagels
Jan 16th, '11, 16:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blisters
Replies: 10
Views: 3268

tony what is the problem with hard vinyl bottom paint.I'm getting the bottom painted and thought the hard paint would best for my boat as it spends most it's time on a lift. thanks Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 12th, '11, 18:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Snow......Really??????????
Replies: 37
Views: 4795

I lived on long all my life, move to NC 6 years ago. And I do not miss the snow drifts at all. Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 12th, '11, 15:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Snow......Really??????????
Replies: 37
Views: 4795

Tom,where are you located that your getting that much snow?...Ross
by Russ Pagels
Jan 12th, '11, 12:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swim Platform Support Design
Replies: 27
Views: 7590

You and me both, great idea. the best of both worlds...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 12th, '11, 11:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Snow......Really??????????
Replies: 37
Views: 4795

Randall, how much snow did you get.
we got 4"on the southern outer banks of NC from that storm...Russ
by Russ Pagels
Jan 7th, '11, 12:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: working with carbon fiber/ or kevlar
Replies: 55
Views: 11334

Bob, make sure it's big enough...Russ


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by Russ Pagels
Jan 2nd, '11, 19:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandpa again
Replies: 17
Views: 1982

congradulations bruce,all the best