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Guys Anyone know of a starboard strut off a 35 laying around I could grab quick. I've checked everywhere I can think of Hi Tide, 33.com, Hull Truth. Hi Tide is shipping me a port but I need starboard too and that's gonna be a two week wait, time I just don't have. I've been told only struts off a 35...

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The fishing community lost a great friend yesterday with the passing of Doug Ake of Ake Marine. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Dan
Fin Chaser Sportfishing

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Bob L

Got a question for you. Would you mind giving me a ring.

Dan
717-682-1530

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Bob, Crazy drag. My planer rods have 130 & 200 jerry brown loaded on a tiagra 50. Drag washer stack changed allowing for more drag and we still need to max the drag at times to hold the planer in place. I'm always amazed then a tuna takes off that something doesn't break before the mate pulls the dr...

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Bob,

Normally we will run a #4 braced. If we need to go deep and plow the bottom we'll throw on a #16. With either of these be very careful when you're reeling them in un-tripped. They can jump out of the water when they break the surface.

Dan

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Dug, Made the switch from downrigger to planer several years ago, one less thing to store on board. Back when we ran downriggers I would always replace the wire with something else, wire tends to "sing". As for effectiveness; deadly for bluefin, and some days days very productive for yellowfin too. ...

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Has anyone cheated and pulled fuel from their main fuel line? I know this is not recommended, a few people have tried to convince me it would be fine to do this. They claim they've never had any issues after doing so. I trust the feedback of the faithful a little more.

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Adding a generator (diesel) that uses less than 1/2 gallon per hour. What can I tie into for my supply. Stock 1970 tank with a pair of 210 cummins. Can I draw from my fuel line (tee) after my Raycor 500 filters? Also wondering where to go with the return line from the generator. Can I tie it in to m...

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Would like some feedback on possible mounting locations for a small (10" square) ac distribution panel. Stock 1970 flybridge cabin with the kitchen & sink removed.

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Thanks for the info.

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Adding AC this spring and possibly a 3.5 phazor too. Trying to come up with a simple wiring diagram which would tie to two together as well as allowing my to plug into shore power. The boat has a basic 12v breaker box system presently. I'm not looking to rewire everything I would just like to add sh...

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Sounds like I might never get ready for charter season and might/will run way over budget. Thanks much guys, this was only a thought, sounds like it could turn into a nightmare. Might spent that effort trying to come up with a sun shade over the engines boxes.

Danny

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Same quality, Lee's are cheaper to work on. Rupp's delrin bushing kit sells for around $35.00 alone and I have never been able to find the correct size bushings anywhere else even through McMaster Carr. Both lay-out arms SUCK and will normally jump in a heavy beaming seas. You can file down the elbo...

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Guys, Considering a front window insert as one of my winter projects on Fin Chaser. Was wondering if those of you who have done this can recommend any pre-made inserts that have fit nice right out of the box. A fellow B-31 owner in OCMD bought one several years ago and it didn't fit at all, lots of ...

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Started writing letters back in January. MD, DE, NJ and PA Senators and Congressmen. Rally came together yesterday, 3000 strong. Commercial, For-hire and Recreational. Elected officials spoke, voicing their support of the Flexibility Act. Should we believe all of them, no! We must hold their feet to...

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Wayne,

Which Dan are you refering to? There are two who have chimed-in on this thread.

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If you can put up with the looks, the EZ Puller is hands down the BEST on the market. I've owned most of them, Lewmar, Good, Maxwell, etc. and none even come close to the EZ. All of the others require you to be very specific about the type of rope & chain you use and most will jam at some point. Not...

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Straight from Gloucester: Completely closed in Federal Waters north of Cape Hat. Will remain closed for 180 days. Shame when they openly admit their collection data numbers are likely incorrect but they are required to use them. We need State by State catch quotas NOW. Looks like I'll be eating Spam...

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Anyone know anything about Ultraflex Controls. Are they as good as Morse for less money or not worth a darn?

Thanks for any help!
Dan

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Guys,

Does anyone know where I can the trim ring that covers the headliner seams directly under the v-berth hatch? Mine came down in several pieces and needs to be replaced. The trim ring looks to be original 1970 31 Flybridge.

Thanks for any help,
Dan
www.finchasersportfishing.com

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Guys flood her & your congressmen with emails, here's mine: sarah.mclaughlin@noaa.gov Regarding: Docket NOAA-NMFS-2009-0034, 2009 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications, Rulemaking and Effort Controls, Docket ID: NOAA-NMFS-2009-0034-0001</SPAN> Sarah, This is the most ludicrous plan I have hear ...

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DQ,

I have heard about this in small circles but have never been able to substantiate this, it all seems to be hearsay. Have you seen this in any MNFS rulings, if so where? Thanks much!

Dan

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What chaps my ass the most is less than a week ago I read where the NMFS is likely going to cut our 2009 daily catch to ONE fish from 27" to 73". These knotheads continue to screw the American Angler & Captains year after year and now they are considering allowing other countries to use our unused q...

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Guys, If any of you fish for Bluefin Tuna PLEASE READ the current thread on Sport Fishermen.com under Big Game Fishing World Wide Discussion Forum titled "bad news for US tuna fishermen". You will find a link where you can tell NMFS what you think. This is by far the most assenine legislation I have...

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UV,

Fortunately were not staying downtown, although I'm not sure the 9th ward is any better from what I seem to remember about last year. Thanks guys for the suggestions.

Dan
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Will be spending next week in New Orleans with Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief helping to rebuild. Anyone recommend a few good (reasonably priced) restaurants around the French Qtr. We have eaten at Cafe Pereo the last several trips and loved the food & prices, but I wanted to offer the group othe...

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Check with Tony at Seaboard Marine on the weird (west) coast.

Dan

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CMP, Sorry, but no pics on the boat. The set that have been on for years are down along the chine and not super noticeable. However, the second set I am considering adding would be the series that attaches to the flat hull side and would be much more visible. A good friend of mine in OC has been ins...

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CMP, Had them for several years and no issues except the one side cracked-out near the end of the run after being on since 2003. I have full set plus another half set which comes back about 15 ft. total per side. If I were buying a 31 again it is one of the first things I would add after Capt. Pats ...

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Rawleigh/Pat,

Does this Faria work with Cummins? Any special items needed?

Dan

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UV, I got many of the small elbow hoses at Car Quest. You have to trim them down but they fit perfectly afterward. Tony sells that high end "blue stuff" at good prices as well. I was able to match about 3/4 of all the hoses at the auto store and I think my total bill was something like $25.00 per si...

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John, I finally had to replace mine last year at 4600 hrs and 14 years. They were not all the way through, but when I lightly glass beaded them the one went. Spent many days pricing around to find the same prices you have but then got a killer deal from Tony @ Seaboard Marine (see boatdiesel.com). E...

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I have been told by Kastel Brothers in St. Michaels, MD "the tighter the better". They also recommend putting the small nut on first, not sure why, but I don't argue with the experts.

Dan

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I'll be in that area on the 26th and might want to see one. Any idea on price? I can't seem to find any pics of Supermex's bridge in the history.

Dan

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I notice that the factory brochure from bertram lists the dry weight of the FB31 @ 9600 lb. does this include the gas engines & gears or is the weight listed just the bare boat? Considering a trailer for winter storage and this info would be a big help.

Thanks
Dan

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Me thinks he was trying to type " and instead hit ' key.

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Bob,

Please keep us posted on your progress. I have always wanted to do that but have been very hesitant after seeing what Chuck R in OCMD had to go through to get his to fit properly, what a nightmare!

Dan

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Why not check out some of the images posted and see what looks good to you. As long as your riggers follow the lines of the top frame and don't stick out way past your transom, the length is up to you. Nearly every mfg. will tell you not to have the riggers extend past your transom. If your still wo...

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Didn't want to be the party pooper but it's nearly impossible to run more than one line from 16' poles unless you rarely make any turns. Lee used to make a 22' pole that fit into their skiff style mount. I have seen guys put then on arches and they work well plus they can't rotate back regardless of...

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John, One thing to REALLY keep in mind about what are basically T-top style outriggers is you are very limited in the pole length. Most mgf limit them to 16' I think Lee may offer 18'. Either way, that is a very short spread. I prefer long riggers and have 30 footers on Fin Chaser which allows me to...

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Thanks guys! Looks like I'll stick with the carpet especially since lowering the headliner today and finding where the water has been coming from, the bow rail mounting bolts. Looks to be an easy fix. Wow, things really are better since electing Obama, I just can't wait till he covers all my payment...

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Guys, I am considering pulling the carpet from the side walls of the V-berth and finishing the glass and painting it. What would be the easiest way to finish the sidewalls smooth and ready for paint. I would love to get rid of the moisture holding carpet, but don't want to spend countless days sandi...

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Have you checked the clearance between the flywheel and the pick-up? This is exactly what my VDO's did on my Cummins and I needed to move the pick-up very slightly toward the flywheel.

Dan

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Steve, My water intakes are just behind the trannies and my batteries, two 8-D's, are beteen the engines. My hoses run from the intakes under the engines to the raw water pump. I usually use a large funnel to pour the antifreeze into the water hose. If you can't get to the intake hoses without a lot...

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Steve, We have the same set-up, no strainers and the same water intakes. I simply take the hoses off the intakes and pour three gallons of 50/50 automotive antifreeze into each hose while the engine is running. I have done this dating back over 20 years and several boats and never had a problem here...

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Rawleigh,

Check your pm. My email should be there.

Thanks much!!
Dan

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Pete,

Do you have any other copies? It sure would be handy while working on my 1970.

Dan

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Steve, All my hours are running charters, 1000 hrs this season alone, and customer comfort is one of my top concerns. The boat rides WAY nicer with the added weight especially in our average 3 ft. seas. I decided it was worth the trade-off to give up the knot or two in calm seas to have the smoother...

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Steve,

I used to cruise at 24 knots @ 2400 and would see around 1.25 MPG. Since adding 1500 lb. of lead to the boat I have lost about 1.5 knots of cruise and now get between 1.0 and 1.25 mpg.

Dan

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That would be great! Last trip of the season today, ready for a break and some treestand time.

Dan
www'finchasersportfishing.com

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