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Jack

You also want to consider that the tanks are molded to the shape of the hull. The manual on my old 28' actually had a translation from gauge reading to approximate fuel remaining. 1/2 full means that the level is 1/2 way from bottom to top, not that you have used 1/2 of the volume.

Jack

Captain Patrick, It has been an honor sir. I only met you a couple of times at Rendezvous but enjoyed every minute. While I seldom posted, I was on the site almost daily just to read and learn. I first came upon this site thinking that I could learn more about a great boat. I did, but along the way ...

Jack

I bought a Pro Mariner 12-40P last summer with the idea of upgrading over the winter, but then I sold the boat. The new one already has a 40 amp charger, so its just sitting in my basement. It must be installed in a dry location, but if you're interested let me know.

Jack

Thanks for the tip Bob. I'll try it next spring.

Jack

While slow trolling is ideal, you can still get bass trolling 3.5-4 kts. I've been trolling spoons in the bay with the new boat and seldom am able to get under 3.5 kts, even with 1 engine. I am still picking away at the stripers. I would try trolling against the tide or cross current before putting ...

Jack

Costco has some 4' LED work lights. Picked up one yesterday and it really is bright. They also have bulbs that supposedly can be plugged right into existing fluorescent fixtures. I didn't buy any, but it is tempting. http://www.feit.com/led-lamps/LED_Linear_Tubes

Jack

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/ ... seymarine&

Don't know anything about this boat.

Jack

I'm looking for my next last boat, and have my eye on a 35' Henriques. Boat is a 2006, powered with Cummins QSB 425s. Engines have 1950 hours. I will, of course, have the engines surveyed. Hoping I can get some good info from the experts here on anything I should look for in particular, as well as a...

Jack

Are you just looking for the pads, or the whole steps. I have the steps from my old 28 if you're interested.

Jack

http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/2015/02/m ... am-yachts/

Jack

Link to page on builder's site.

http://www.blackwellboatworks.com/galle ... ent-build/

Jack

Is this a good idea? It Depends.

Can't claim authorship, but that was the headline when I saw it on Fox.

Jack

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/08/05/ ... p=features

Jack

40. I can pick up.

Jack

Jack

Pretty nice. Never even heard of one before

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/outposts ... pical-day/

Jack

Agree on the distance. The important thing is differentiation. How clear is the stuff that is near you. The Furuno open-arrays always offer a very clear view and let you distinguish individual objects. Don't know who does that best with the newer technologies.

Jack

Great way to remind us. I had been thinking I was overdue to send something, so now the check is on the way.

Jack

I would be interested too. Are you looking at the 15's or the 30's?

Jack

They also offered the 20' moppie with a blue hull. I think it was also available in red, but can't swear to that.

Jack

Peter. There is no need for a dedicated thru-hull. Both Rule and Attwood make small pumps that are designed to tee into an existing system right at the valve and the volume is small enough to make no difference. If you buy, Kodiak makes some good units. I always just ran the water out thru the scupp...

Jack

I haven't done it in years, but you can take the Spuyten Duyvel from the Hudson River to the Harlem River and not have to go to the end of Manhattan. Of course, you would miss the views, including the Statue of Liberty if you do, but it will save a lot of time.

Jack

Thanks Dug. I actually saw it before Christmas, but it was rainy, windy and cold so I didn't look as closely as I would have liked to. Wanted to head back up this weekend, but the weather doesn't look to good either, and next week I'm off to Costa Rica. If you find yourself in the area, let me know....

Jack

Shennecosset Yacht Club? Know that's the street name, not sure if there are other clubs on it.

Jack

Looney Tuna was always plenty big for me, but now I have a 90lb lab that takes up the whole cabin floor. Found a 31 Tiara that looks promising and need a good surveyor. Any suggestions?
PS - Anyone interested in a 28 Bahia Mar with diesels?

Jack

The moppie windshields were made by Taylor Mfg. I was able to get replacement gaskets from them when I redid mine. I would try them. Forget the number, but you can find it from their website.

Jack

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bertram- ... 3a60bcd957

Saw this ad on eBay. Boat is in Md and supposed to have b series Cummins with 50 hrs.

Jack

And what does that make a 28 Bahia Mar owner?

Jack

before you spend a lot on chips, check the software version. Older versions will have problems reading anything when the new sat is in range. The northstar site has the details along with a download that will let you do the upgrade for yourself

Jack

Here in Jersey the tog limit is 1 per man until mid-November, so losing sea bass really hurts

Jack

Welcome Back Tom!

Jack

I tried to change my registration from gas to diesel years ago when I first repowered. the MVC would not make the change just on the registration. They said that they needed to change the title first. Since I had refinanced to cover the repower, I didn't have the title to give them. Boat is still re...

Jack

Just saw this on eBay. ex coast guard training boat with a modified 31 hull and a single engine. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/31-EX-COAST-GUARD-PORT-SECURITY-BERTRAM-HULL_W0QQitemZ330336786516QQcmdZViewItemQQptZOther_Boats?hash=item4ce99b5854&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C72%3...

Jack

I didn't grow up on the water, but I did grow up loving it. When I bought my first boat over 20 years ago, I took the CGA safe boating course befoire I even bought the boat. I learned a lot from it. I have since gotten my Capt's license, and learned a lot more when taking those classes. The way that...

Jack

The check is in the email - Thanks for keeping this great site up

Jack

My Bahia Mar came with 2 tanks. The main tank is 185 gal, and a 75 gal aux tank immediately in front of the engines. Haven't seen any others like it, but they did make some.

Jack

Jerry
I feel your pain. Someone took mine over the winter as well. I'm not sure if High Tide still has them, but that was where I got them a few years ago.

Jack

Thudd
I was considering Lasik, but I'm going to try contacts instead. From what I've read, multi-focal surgery is still pretty new, so I'm not taking that chance. If the contacts don't work I can always go back to tri-focals until the surgery becomes routine.

Jack

66200 - Not bad for a guy who hasn't fired a shot 20 years.

Jack

You'll need one line for each engine. Use the blue fuel line. I think 3/8" will be large enough. Add shutoff valves between the pickup and the lines. You need to shutoff the fuel when changing racors. You are also going to need return lines from each engine. Check at the front of the tank, along the...

Jack

Some bluefin have been seen near the Glory Hole ove the last few weeks. I also know of 1 wahoo cought near the HA.

Jack

As Patrick said, the 4BTAs are not as smooth as 6's when idling, but their not terrible. I have cushions on the engine boxes that help deaden the sound alot.

Jack

I have 4BTA's in my 28 Bahia Mar. Top end about 30 kts, cruise 24-26 kts. Very economical.

Jack

Ian is right on with the scuppers. At the very least, I would leave them off until after getting the new tank. See where the waterline is with a full load, and then you can decide where they belong, if at all.

Jack

Neatest job I ever saw was by a guy in my marina several years ago. He used oven cleaner. Bought cases of the cheapest stuff he could find. Very slow process, since he had to do small sections, multiple times to get down to glass. He is retired and did the work over a winter. But in the end, he had ...

Jack

Check is in the mail. But I still love Hyena Boats!

Jack

I don't claim to be an expert on all moppies, but the 64's were foamed.

Jack

I've been watching the weather. If it holds, I might try a day trolling trip to the Hudson on Sunday.

Jack

Thanks for the advice. I do have the Tony Athens impellers already but I'll check them again and bring down the temp gun.

Jack

I had a temp issue with my starbord engine (4BTA cummins). The temp went up over 200deg, then would drop. stayed down for a while, then repeated. I wasn't losing fluids, seeing smoke etc. Port engine stayed constant at 180. I replaced the thermostat, and just to rule out the temp gauge as the proble...

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