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- Oct 21st, '13, 18:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Canvas time
- Replies: 8
- Views: 857
Re: Canvas time
Your not talking to yourself Yes track top and bottom, the bottom zippers off. Rod holders to the half tower will make the job easier and you can add custom fly rod holders and a butt load a regular ones, with that said a good glass(eisenglass) guy can cut the clear to allow the rail to pass without...
- Oct 9th, '13, 14:51
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shore Power Ground Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 539
Re: Shore Power Ground Question
The best would be for that ground to go to a galvanic isolater and from the isolater to the boats bonding system. This way you don't create a path between your 110v shore power ground and the boats bonding system Second best would to bring it to the boats bonding system. 110 or 12v. Green is green i...
- Sep 26th, '13, 20:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need for speed
- Replies: 35
- Views: 28538
Re: Need for speed
The boat I'm talking about has 305 QSB Cummins runs 4 blade 21x24 dqx Michigan wheels tops out at 35.2kts and burned 138 gallons of fuel on its last trip out of Manasquan to the Toms a distance of roughly 84 miles. The boat burned roughly 30 gallons less than we did with better speeds and less horse...
- Sep 25th, '13, 19:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need for speed
- Replies: 35
- Views: 28538
Re: Need for speed
QSB 305's have more torque then the 330's we are running. There is a B31 up here that was done with those engines and its remarkably quiet, smoke free and quick. With 4 blades we are only 32.5 kts in the corner, the 305 boat I think is closer to 35 kts, If you do go electronic pay attention to the e...
- Sep 10th, '13, 09:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram's steering fix
- Replies: 3
- Views: 793
Re: Bertram's steering fix
Nope that was the "Bird"
Jimmys boat he's out of a little private dock by Robinson's Marina in Manasquan.
I'm up on the hard after a "turtle incident" a few weeks back.
Jimmys boat he's out of a little private dock by Robinson's Marina in Manasquan.
I'm up on the hard after a "turtle incident" a few weeks back.
- Sep 8th, '13, 11:38
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: outriggers on B42
- Replies: 1
- Views: 458
Re: outriggers on B42
Send pics, in the 80s it could have been Rupp, Pipewelders, Rockaway, Lee, Schaeffer and I think even Rybo was doing riggers then too. A simple answer is if the riggers have chrome tubes with aluminum pole inserts they would be Lee Seniors, it it is a main tube with a back brace and stand off and th...
- Sep 8th, '13, 11:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In memory of Walter Kaprielian
- Replies: 158
- Views: 494567
Re: SAD NEWS WALTER KAPRIELIANS PASSING
Condolences
Rest in Peace Sir.
Rest in Peace Sir.
- Sep 6th, '13, 11:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram's steering fix
- Replies: 3
- Views: 793
Bertram's steering fix
This shot was taken of a Bertram 26 and was delivered this way from the factory. For those that have steering issues with aft located rudders, take note this is the fix that the factory came up with over 20 years ago. Apparently rudder stall is nothing new and if you have a Bahia Mar with less then ...
- Sep 5th, '13, 09:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lifting Strakes......they vary
- Replies: 4
- Views: 815
Re: Lifting Strakes......they vary
The early to late 70's boats are lighter on glass ( but not as light as the 80's) then the 60's hulls and have the most modern chine layout. As far as chine layout goes they all seem to run fine, I'd be curious to know if the change was for efficiency or as a result of engine technology and horsepow...
- Aug 13th, '13, 17:13
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Twin Disc vs ZF for trolling valves
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3027
Re: Twin Disc vs ZF for trolling valves
I am only familiar with the zf product.
There is a switch that you can use to turn on a light when the valves are engaged. And I believe you can go to 1100rpm with the valves engaged if needed, but I am not aware of an electronic over ride with the 220a
Hope this helps a little
There is a switch that you can use to turn on a light when the valves are engaged. And I believe you can go to 1100rpm with the valves engaged if needed, but I am not aware of an electronic over ride with the 220a
Hope this helps a little
- Jul 31st, '13, 20:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got Her Wet!!!!!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 29491
Re: Got Her Wet!!!!!
Pretty work
Something tells me she ain't done yet
Something tells me she ain't done yet
- Jul 26th, '13, 20:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 68' Scully SF has electronic control failure, hits dock
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14985
Re: 68' Scully SF has electronic control failure, hits dock
I'm not sure I am fully on board with the non electronic crowd. I've fished on Quite afew electronically controlled vessels, the majority being Viking yachts, including the 66 I ran a few weeks ago. I believe a failure is preventable beginning at install and would certainly review a companies qualit...
- Jul 21st, '13, 21:27
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What paint for a salvage Sunfish sailboat?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4890
Re: What paint for a salvage Sunfish sailboat?
Easypoxy and forget about it. You can thin with 333. Sand wipe tach paint. Beach toys look good from far, don't worry about the rest.
P.S. easypoxy is the goto for some of our older wooden charterboats. Durable and easy.
P.S. easypoxy is the goto for some of our older wooden charterboats. Durable and easy.
- Jul 21st, '13, 21:21
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flybridge Stability Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4776
Re: Flybridge Stability Question
What do you do when you want access on the side of the engine where the side panels are located? CHIMERA is Cummins powered so our port side is the tough side. General maintenance is a bit of a stretch but not unbearable. The raw water pump impeller is an annual bitch but you get used to it after a...
- Jul 21st, '13, 15:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flybridge Stability Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4776
Re: Flybridge Stability Question
All the weight that was supported by the bulkhead now runs on those pilasters. Generally it's a good idea to glass them in completely and resupport the areas below the gunnels. In most cases you will find yourself jacking the gunnels back into their original position and then building the supports b...
- Jul 19th, '13, 13:45
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: beach haven white marlin
- Replies: 5
- Views: 778
Re: beach haven white marlin
Not fishing Beach Haven, great tournament though. Looks like Ill be working the WMO and then back home fishing Chimera for the MRMTC Open Hopefully some of you got in on the bluefin bite, sounds like it lit up from Montauk to Atlantic City on the 30 line Wednesday. Off to meetings next week then loo...
- Jul 19th, '13, 13:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: family trip to abacos, place to stay/resort?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 642
Re: family trip to abacos, place to stay/resort?
Guana is beautiful. Don't know if the 3yr old is ready for nippers though
- Jul 15th, '13, 15:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: single lever controls
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11422
Re: single lever controls
Glen at L&H can be reached at (772) 486-6430. I dealt with him for a complete pod controls steering and instrument bezel.
- Jul 13th, '13, 12:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: single lever controls
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11422
Re: single lever controls
Jimmy,
The one in Pats .pdf is what glen is modifying for the L&H helm pods. I think he keeps a few around for one off projects. Might be worth a phone call down there, beats reinventing the wheel.
The one in Pats .pdf is what glen is modifying for the L&H helm pods. I think he keeps a few around for one off projects. Might be worth a phone call down there, beats reinventing the wheel.
- Jul 10th, '13, 21:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: single lever controls
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11422
Re: single lever controls
Jimmy, If you are using only a single station you can modify the morse 201???? Single lever control quite easily. This is what Glen from l&h has been doing with good success. Of course you'll need to source your favorite handle, I think Viking may sell the part separate from the rest of the boat. Ko...
- Jul 4th, '13, 21:47
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worth the wait
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2563
Re: Worth the wait
Great fuel burn numbers JP..BFT in close? BH Happy Fourth! Today was a nightmare Bob. Tournament limit is 60 miles from Manasquan Inlet. Ran right to the line and watched the water go from green to grey. Put the lines in made two passes on some structure and the water turned crappy green and the bl...
- Jul 3rd, '13, 20:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worth the wait
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2563
Re: Worth the wait
Fueled up today, we put 44 gallons out of 44.5 in the auxiliary and another 155 in the main for a total burn of 199 gallons out of 266. Feeling pretty comfy to run up to 120 each way. Going short tmrw only 60 miles.
Happy Fourth of July everyone!
Happy Fourth of July everyone!
- Jul 2nd, '13, 19:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: YACHT WORLD LISTING -JET DRIVES
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2493
Re: YACHT WORLD LISTING -JET DRIVES
Looks like somebody is fishing for a buyer so he can complete a wet dream.
- Jun 27th, '13, 12:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8943
Re: Back with an old friend....Crows Nest
Congrats John seems like a nice fit
I'd be interested in that pedestal pm me
I'd be interested in that pedestal pm me
- Jun 26th, '13, 18:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worth the wait
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2563
Re: Worth the wait
Gotcha Tom,
I'm getting slower and slower on the uptake anymore, if its not spelled out for me I'm gonna need to buy a vowel every time
We will see some better water up here fairly soon.
I'm getting slower and slower on the uptake anymore, if its not spelled out for me I'm gonna need to buy a vowel every time
We will see some better water up here fairly soon.
- Jun 26th, '13, 14:57
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worth the wait
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2563
Re: Worth the wait
Bob Im not sure what doesn't sound right? Enlighten me please.
Yeah Mike that burn takes away a bit of the get home juice for sure, we knew it when we put the unit in. It's sooooooo quiet though its worth the extra burn.
Yeah Mike that burn takes away a bit of the get home juice for sure, we knew it when we put the unit in. It's sooooooo quiet though its worth the extra burn.
- Jun 25th, '13, 18:26
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worth the wait
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2563
Re: Worth the wait
Mike,mike ohlstein wrote:I would guess that the generator used about 3 gallons.
You'd be wrong......
Northern Lights M673LD2 5kW. .59 GPH under full load X 26 = 15.34 gallons
No load .32gph or roughly 8.32 gallons
- Jun 25th, '13, 12:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worth the wait
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2563
Re: Worth the wait
Bob. Total fuel is 266.5 now. I will find out useable in the front on the next fill
Capt. Frank
K. The trip was 108 out 11 hours of trolling and 112 home. 5kW gen set running for 26 hours
Neil. That looks nice, you sure you didn't try a little of it yet?
Capt. Frank
K. The trip was 108 out 11 hours of trolling and 112 home. 5kW gen set running for 26 hours
Neil. That looks nice, you sure you didn't try a little of it yet?
- Jun 24th, '13, 10:24
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worth the wait
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2563
Re: Worth the wait
Had a tank fabricated out of aluminum Mike
Not sure how much fuel was left. Bounced b/w 1/8 and 1/4 when we hit the inlet. We won't take fuel till the next trip which may not be for awhile as next weekend looks sketchy right now.
Not sure how much fuel was left. Bounced b/w 1/8 and 1/4 when we hit the inlet. We won't take fuel till the next trip which may not be for awhile as next weekend looks sketchy right now.
- Jun 24th, '13, 07:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worth the wait
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2563
Worth the wait
Finally got the boat in a few weeks ago. Spent the later part of the spring putting another 44 gallons of fuel along with all the plumbing and transfer pump in Chimeras belly (water-we don't need no stinking water). Got to put it to good use on Saturday. Ran out of Manasquan to the southern corner o...
- May 28th, '13, 19:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Teak transom poll
- Replies: 28
- Views: 22917
Re: Teak transom poll
Short answer is No I think you be better off doing a full teak bulkhead and overhang. But I'm partial to that look. http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/glsctr/DSC_0008.jpg Side exhaust dirty 3 sides, rear exhausts only one, side exhausts mist the cockpit if you are drifting with engines running re...
- May 19th, '13, 19:34
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A friend's B31 build
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5279
Re: A friend's B31 build
JJ. Good call on the stringer "shaving". Would never have the guts to cut one down myself but if it was to be done this may not be a bad spot to do it. The hull shape with the reverse chine built into the mold adds allot of strength, but only time will tell. Just think of how big a the kill boxes co...
- May 16th, '13, 06:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Roughed The Deck in 3/16 Aluminum diamond plate
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5630
Re: Roughed The Deck in 3/16 Aluminum diamond plate
Front side of the cockpit in the engine hatches should have a leeboard to redirect water from the transmissions And. Just for giggles maybe a lazerete hatch to be able to access bilge pump and rudder packings/ steering. You made allot of dust, everything you didn't clean will end up in your pump and...
- May 13th, '13, 19:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: bubbliest
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7466
Re: bubbliest
Detective "What were the last words you said to your wife Mr. smith?" Mr. Smith "Honey could you just pop up and get me the bow line, and throw me the spring while your up there". Detective "What happened then?" Mr. Smith "Well she started to go up the side and I never saw her again" What a stupid b...
- May 13th, '13, 19:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moppie 30 with Cummins 370 fuel consumption...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3042
Re: Moppie 30 with Cummins 370 fuel consumption...
I'm not sure how you are calculating the burn but 2000 might be on the back side of your best burn per mpg or kpl in your case. She may prove a little more efficient at 2100 or 2250 let all that horsepower and torque let the hull work for you a bit more at those speeds. Rated fuel burn at given rpm ...
- May 10th, '13, 07:22
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winter Updates
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2236
Re: Winter Updates
Bob. That wont be the first one with the a/c in the bow. That unit and location have been battle tested on a certain fbc that frequents this board. If she had been stripped to the hull the install could of been different, but with all the planned modifications we just ran out of room. At 12000 btu's...
- May 9th, '13, 07:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ole girl with a new dress
- Replies: 71
- Views: 27836
Re: Ole girl with a new dress
That looks nice.
Late next week might work well. You real busy
Late next week might work well. You real busy
- May 7th, '13, 21:39
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winter Updates
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2236
Re: Winter Updates
Hahaaaa!!! Just another day in the hood!!!! Couldn't of had a better apprentice junior thanks. Just make sure you go to college so you can be a boat owner and not a boat worker Happy as a clam the rudders are working with the extra bottom. She steers like its on rails now. SWEET!!!!! Can't wait to j...
- May 6th, '13, 13:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little boat in a big tournament
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6947
Re: A little boat in a big tournament
Tunas and marlin all eat the same stuff, so you look for the clean warm eddies that holds the bait. Generally I'm fishing4-5 dink rods with 60 lb wind ons and 5 foot 60 lb leader. 7/0 or 8/0 thin wire circle hooks. 2 teasers and 2 big baits or plugs. The real trick is watching. If you troll plastic ...
- Apr 30th, '13, 03:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little boat in a big tournament
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6947
Re: A little boat in a big tournament
Fished it years ago with the other tournaments when I would freelance, nice club and a nice tournament. Now with the little boat the weather is a big deal, the MRMTC Tournament is about the only one I know we will get our days in on (2 out of 9)
- Apr 27th, '13, 20:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Todays adventure
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1783
Re: Todays adventure
Looks like another great day on the water. I'm happy for having met a bunch of the faces in those pictures. Those are the days that matter the most, all the sanding seems to become worth while doesn't it. Congrats Mr Babb by all popular standards you sir have arrived. But I expect you know that alre...
- Apr 23rd, '13, 07:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram 31 half mold
- Replies: 134
- Views: 49920
Re: Bertram 31 half mold
Navatech wrote: That's nice but I have a guy no more then 30 minutes away. I can pay by Paypal and have my guy do the pickup. Better safe then sorry I say. Wow... That was done in poor taste. I second Buju's comment. Please let me be clear.........Mr. Navatech you come off as a a bit of a D-bag. Pe...
- Apr 19th, '13, 19:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little boat in a big tournament
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6947
Re: A little boat in a big tournament
Thanks Bob, I'd always rather be lucky than good, there are some great hooks in that tournament and we got off to a good start and got lucky enough to maintain it. Ive offered it to you before and it stands for our brotherhood, you guys are always welcome to jump on and go fishin with us. If you can...
- Apr 19th, '13, 12:11
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little boat in a big tournament
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6947
Re: A little boat in a big tournament
Thanks guys it was fun.
No dredges Bob 1 12" squid chain and 1 12" squid bar we were fishing with a four man crew and at times were baiting up to five fish. We did catch a triple and several doubles during that event. It was good fishing
No dredges Bob 1 12" squid chain and 1 12" squid bar we were fishing with a four man crew and at times were baiting up to five fish. We did catch a triple and several doubles during that event. It was good fishing
- Apr 17th, '13, 17:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little boat in a big tournament
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6947
A little boat in a big tournament
Attaching a video released from the MRMTC. There might be a recognizable hull in a few of the later shots not a bad waste of 7 minutes
http://mrmtc.com/32nd-annual-offshore-open-video
http://mrmtc.com/32nd-annual-offshore-open-video
- Apr 12th, '13, 11:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your Opinions please
- Replies: 77
- Views: 43013
Re: Your Opinions please
With regard to the original post, anchoring anything off the stern in a large sea state which forces your stern into the sea goes against everything I've ever been taught about safe boating. And it really sucks to fish around that crap hanging out the back of the boat. With that said, if your life a...
- Apr 3rd, '13, 13:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: oil again
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3059
Re: oil again
Buy 7 gallons of Rotella 15-30 put what's left as reserve.
- Mar 8th, '13, 13:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hull color
- Replies: 55
- Views: 26533
Re: hull color
Looking good Mr Higgins. I'm a big fan of off colors. Whisper Grey, fighting lady yellow, aqua mist etc. basically anything light enough to not be over powering but still capable of supporting a white boot or yacht stripe. As far as actual choice it's up to you but you should certainly look had at M...
- Mar 6th, '13, 21:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fishing boat expoldes - Hillsboro Beach - Capt burned
- Replies: 5
- Views: 879
Re: Fishing boat expoldes - Hillsboro Beach - Capt burned
Batteries
It looks like one of the west coast inspired Vikings meant to be a fish around. Note the center tower ladder, bow rail and raised outriggers.
It looks like one of the west coast inspired Vikings meant to be a fish around. Note the center tower ladder, bow rail and raised outriggers.
- Feb 28th, '13, 19:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now this is a real fixer upper! ! ! !
- Replies: 7
- Views: 928
Re: Now this is a real fixer upper! ! ! !
I've had my head buried in a Bahia Mar for so long now I can't even stand up straight, much less come up with anything coo l for that fixer upper. Might make a cool planter or hot tub