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John F.

I don't know much of anything about go fasts, but, having grown up on LI, I've always been partial to Superboats and Hustlers. I had a friend here that had a 24' Switzer with a single BB that ran close to 70. He got tired of it and just about gave it away. Yeah, I know, I should've bought it--but br...

John F.

Your buddy might want to take a look here http://www.screamandfly.com/forum.php Seems like alot of go fasts for sale in different forms (O/B, I/O) to look at. A long time ago, there was a Bertram 20 Sportsman on there from Texas that sold right away for cheap. Having a friend with a go fast is a goo...

John F.

Bruce wrote:I know, lets invite this journalistic wizard to come here and expand on his statement rather than speculate.

Geez--I thought that was what the internet was for....

John F.

He was probably referring to Bertram's bonehead decision to abandon the 31 in favor of replacing it with the Hyena Boat (the 28)....of which they sold a ton, but still look today like a hyena dragging its butt on the ground.....and are of limited value on the used market as opposed to the 31. I'm f...

John F.

Bull sharks have been reported in mid-Bay for as long as I can remember. Guys livelining the bridge a year or two ago said they saw a big shark a few times. Nice pics.

John F.

Looks like a beautiful place even in a storm. Glad to hear everything is OK

John F.

My B20 sits at a slip, so I can't check mine for you. While I normally wouldn't worry about it, here I'd check to see how its supposed to be before I locked it in with new stringers/glass work. Someone has to have a B20 that can be checked.

John F.

I'm in. It was a pleasure to see you in Greenport, Capt., and its a pleasure to contribute to this site. Thanks again Capt. Patrick--appreciate it.

John F.

I know its NHRA or IHRA racing, and purists look down on it, but I find myself watching Passtime and Pinks now and then. I think mainly because it more regular (and some very talented) guys, rather than the big guys. Let us know the details...

What was your time?

John F.

After a 2 day trip up--first leg to Charlie Haws' and next day to Montauk, Crow's Nest blew a gear oil-cooler on the way home. We happened, on a 330 or so mile trip, to blow that a few miles from Mattituck inlet--where my parents live. So, we put in. Broke an outrigger pole on the way up, and a fish...

John F.

Very nice. Can't think of a better use of a B31, or any other boat for that matter.

John F.

My Dad and I had a great time. It was great to see folks. I would've liked to have stayed longer and met everyone--maybe next time. Thanks Brewster and Charlie.

John F.

John F.

I'm in. For all the help he's given me, it'd be my pleasure. 5 guys at about $50 each, two guys at $130 each? Whatever. Let me know.

John F.

Brewster-

I'm guessing I should mail a check to the address in the T-shirt thread? That'll go out today. If I'm wrong, please let me know.

John

John F.

Brewster-

Please put me down for 2 dinners.

John F.

John F.

and vise grips and a hammer...

John F.

Looks great Bob.

John F.

Coolest Luhrs I've ever seen. Get her going Harv. I want a ride. Hurry up and bring her to Greenport.

John F.

Marlin-

How 'bout some pics. of the Rybo. Is it one of the Jimmy Buffer type walk-arounds? I thought that looked like a great boat.

John

John F.

Thanks. Never saw that before.

John F.

Work of art. Congratulations. The compass recess is unbelievable. The deck work, just wow....

John F.

FWIW, when one of my mercruiser heat exchangers began slowly leaking by the neck, I brought it to a local radiator/boat guy that does this stuff. I had the whole thing cleaned out, brazed (I think(, pressure tested and it cost me about $50. Just a thought

John F.

Take it to a radiator repair guy and just have it done. Its pretty cheap.

John F.

Matt- Yeah. It was pretty easy to build, cheap, and its held up well. When I got the boat, it had a diamond plate steel pulpit (heavy and ugly) on it that had to go, and I needed a pulpit of roughly the same dimensions to cover up the marks and holes on the foredeck. http://i130.photobucket.com/albu...

John F.

She looks good underway Harv.

John F.

I like mine. I'd try a low profile windlass next time though.

John F.

And to echo on Bruce's comments, its not only whether you can get parts now or 5 years from now, but also whether you'll be able to get parts 10, 20, or 30 years from now.

John F.

Brewster-

Meant to do this before I left town and forgot. Back today. Check will be in Monday's mail.

John

John F.

Nice fish. Beautiful B31. Congrats.

John F.

Mine is like Raleigh's. I have no idea if its original

John F.

Nice work. Look like happy, tired kids. B31 looks great of course.

John F.

I bought mine new in 1991--my first and only new boat. I ran her for 7 years on the Chesapeake, was not gentle, and never had a problem with her. I was fishing with a friend and was running to another spot in some decent water for a 20--maybe 3-4s that you get in the Bay. My friend had a Grady and w...

John F.

Good eye. I'm pretty sure the V20 was a Hunt design. I had a V20 cuddy with a 150 Yamaha OB, and now have a B20 with a 200 Yamaha OB. The V20 had a really fine entry and not much reserve bouyancy in the bow. She rode pretty well at speed, but on a slow troll in anything rough and steep--like slow tr...

John F.

Dug on the board here put the chock deal together for those that were interested. It is a great looking chock.

John F.

Wow. Looks great. Congrats.

John F.

I took a ride on that boat with Doug C, John D, and Harv at AC a couple of years ago. It had plenty of power, but was way to fast at idle and seemed like a bit of a handful aroung the dock--in an out of gear like a big diesel sportfish. I like the way my B20 with a 200 Yamaha feels and goes alot bet...

John F.

Welcome Hilary...so after all this, I guess you figured it out right? It's up to you. Yup. Get the B31 that's works for you and how you'll use it. I like the glassed in windshield, upper helm only, for offshore use. For my use here on the Bay, the regular windshield is nice to have, and I wish I ha...

John F.

When I did my steering over this winter, I got the Seastar tubing off of EBay for around $1 foot, which was alot less than local vendors here. The Seastar connector fittings work really well also--got those off of EBay also. Just a thought.

John F.

Brewster-

2 XL and 1 L.

Thanks-

John F.

John F.

At the recommendation of the tank bulder (Patriot in NJ), I 5200ed neoprene strips to the bottom flat and v part of the tank. No foam. I also had 2 flanges welded to the top forward of the tank so it bolts into the bulkhead, and a couple of other flanges for lifting. I also had 3 pick-ups and 3 retu...

John F.

Congratulations!!

John F.

Tank is about $2K. The "while your in there" can be the issue. When I did mine, I replaced the deck supports, bulkhead aft of the motors and small bulkhead aft of tank, and fuel lines, etc. Tank is cheaper than motors, but 454s taken care of can last a loooooooong time.

John F.

I saw that boat when I was in Hawaii last summer. She's even nicer in person.

John F.

Russ-

There is or was an aftermarket f'glass part that dropped over the top of your instrument panel and includes a windscreen and flat panels for electronics. I know that's a bad explanation, but look for a pic. of JK's SeaNile--he used it there.

John F.

John F.

Along with everything else, I think a B31 is about the easiest boat to work on. There's great access to everything, and most of the boat can be taken apart pretty easily. Enjoy.

John

John F.

Tony- When I first got out of school, I got a job and moved to Allendale, NJ. I met Manny's oldest kid, Joe, through a friend. They lived in Frankln Lakes. We used to go to his shore house on weekends alot. I left the area after a couple of years, and lost touch with Joe. Long time ago, but lots of ...

John F.

Don't remember. The owner's name is/was Manny Pires. Looong time ago--probably 1982.

John F.

I've boougth a number of lower-$$ stuff on EBay and it went fine. The few higher-$$ (like yours kinda') I've gone and met the seller and paid cash when I was satiisfied. I'd go meet the guy in NO or where ever with cash, hook it up to me truck and go home. You got to get it home somehow.

John F.

The creek I live on is 4' mlw. The Furuno LS4100 I have does the same thing in auto. In manual, turn the gain way down, range down to minimum, and its a little better--but only so, so. On the Furuno 1850 I have on the B31, its the same in auto, but if I go to manual, turn gain way down, set the rang...

John F.

It interesting that a fair number of the faithful also have whalers--the 13 whaler that started it all was a Ray Hunt design. Beautiful day yesterday on the Chesapeake--spent the afternoon pulling my daughter and her friends around on a tube behind my BW Montauk. The 15s are nice--my introduction to...

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