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joeh

Ok guys a few thoughts, 1. Very nice to see a hot topic discussed openly as if everyones opinion mattered and by people who cared. For another model see our current congress 2. Regulation on fish is a very good thing. For bad see the menhaden fishery off virginia For the good see Alaska (quickly as ...

joeh

Please send a copy to joe.hlatky@b4-health.com as well. I posted an old brochure that Capt Pat put a link to as well if you are interested. Thanks

joeh

it's 45 - 50 miles i am thinking 2.5-3 with normal winds. If it is bad i think about 1 hour more. Just wanted to get any accurate experiences. I have done a sailboat race to solomons and just in case any body is wondering, it takes alot longer. We actually put out our anchor to stop getting pushed b...

joeh

Chesapeake Guys, How long do you think this trip will take at a decent cruise? I haven't been for awhile. Of course I am trying to go Friday and may get hosed by the storm, the storm surge is my worry on my pier not my manhood or the boat. I am excited to possibly take the boat in some fun weather. ...

joeh

Bruce, Good call. I actually figured it out before you sent this so I am not a complete moron. I docked the boat and didn't flip the shore power on and left some dc things on. I always find it fascinating how we try to connect reasons for things happening and 99% are user error. Thanks again. This i...

joeh

A quick question.... I have a vacuflush head in the vberth and have had the CO detector go off when I flush it. Not sure if this is connectoed or not. Every window is open for a while and the detector is still going off. Is the detector bad or could a ball valve or something in the head cause this? ...

joeh

Please help! I have 330 6BTA's . They were just serviced in the spring by a good cummins mechanic and I had the aftercoolers serviced. I do some maintainence but have not messed with the raycors yet. I put the anti algea stuff in pretty religously but may have slacked a little with low usage this sp...

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Mikey,

I say move forward and we can try to do a more informal gathering in the mid bay in the late summer or fall. I find my wife, kids and job a rather big deterent from my boat as well but continue to fight the battle.

Joe

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Mikey, I am interested but think the long run for alot of us up north of you make for a tough committment. I suggest somewhere between Solomon's and Baltimore. Of course I am in Annapolis so it makes sense. I appreciate the work and suggest picking a date that the group agrees on and then you can la...

joeh

I am in Annapolis and may have a couple of slips at my house if anyone need them for this or whenever you are in Annapolis. If the schedule permits, I am definately in if it is anywhere remotely close.

Joe

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Tony, I just got a pair of prescription costas...the Blackfins. I ended up getting the best lenses I could put in by my optician. I tried like hell to find someone that would put the good Coste lenses in but their program really sucks and none new what they were talking about. If you do buy a pair a...

joeh

Mikey, I don't know a ton about my trolling valves other than they work and that they were installed properly. My boat "slainte" was refiitted and by John Patnovic at Worton Creek Marina. I had the trolling valves put on by him as well after I bought it. He was late getting it to me because he would...

joeh

I am in Key Biscayne from Jan 8-11. Does anybody have and charter recommendations? Flats or deep. I don't know what is hot then.

Thanks,

Joe

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Mikey, I am in Annapolis and have been out fishing a bunch lately. I have trolling valves and think they are a great investment. Certainly better than realestate or stocks. I can't imagine trying to troll with one engine. I have the 6btas as well. I thought it was bad for bearings etc to use only on...

joeh

I didn't catch that date. The guy who gave it to me said 71/72. I am not sure of the weights.

joeh

Andy,

Congrats on the potential upgrade. Here is the link to an old brochure that gives origional specs if you want to see visuals of the different models.

http://bertram31.com/articles/b31_72broch.pdf

Joe

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I have 6bta'sand block heaters as well. I agree with all of the comments and left mine on last year with the boat in as well. Are there any real safety concerns with leaving these on all the time? Secondly, I know they help with condensation, but do they accelerate breakdown of anything such as gask...

joeh

Not sure if this has been commented on but the Annapolis boats shows sales were both down over 50%. I bet the sale prices were very low. Things will correct and it will be slow and painful. I hope Searay does not become the only boat builder.

joeh

Don't you wear sunglasses on your boat?

joeh

Faithful, The pictures that I see on the profiles show that most of you are model like. That said, I am looking for a good and good-looking set of presription sunglasses. I already have my prescription. I wanted Costa Del Mars but they are terrible with presciptions in trying to use their glass. I a...

joeh

Annapolis and Baltimore guys,

Please count me in if anyone tries a get together. I am in annapolis and would love to have a local pow wow downtown with the boat if anyone is interested.

Joe

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Brewster,

Thanks, I am booked with your cousins buddy.

Thanks for the other suggestions as well.

If I catch Grouper, I will send you some or maybe it will be catfish....(see other post about fish)

Joe

joeh

Gang, I am going to Key West the 24th to 27th of this month with a buddy for some fun. I usually flats fish but he is not a hard core fisherman. I need a 4-5 hour fun fishing charter preferably on a 31. I am fine with reef or offshore or the channel for tarpon. DO any of you know any body or have an...

joeh

I live on the chesapeake as well. I am leaving the boat in and waiting to winterize the engines till the bitter end. I was told it is good for stopping condinsation to leave them on when it stays cold. Does it matter? Should I only turn them on when I know it will be below freezing or when I know I ...

joeh

Thanks All! I shrink wrapped it in the water last year and am aware of the awlgrip issues. I think I will just get everything waxed elc and keep an eye on her. I also like to keep the boat in the water as long as possible. Mack, I will put you down for a ride in Jan! As I side note...I had block hea...

joeh

I live in annapolis and want to keep the boat in the water and be able to use her as a mobile office...(2 kids under 2). I have 2 coats of the Awlcare polymer on her and am considering not shrink wrapping the boat. The boat is at my pier and I can keep her cleaned off. Everything else will get winte...

joeh

I used prop speed (put on by worton creek) and have had great success. I haven't pulled the boat yet but speed and performance are the same. I am a fan now.

joeh

My boat is Awlgripped. When I bought it it was a bit dull. I have since used the awlwash and awlcare. It made a big difference. Their care instructions are online...no waxing etc. My boat was painted in 2000 and I don't want to pay the 15-20 k i was told it may be to do it right. I plan on keeping i...

joeh

Guys, My boat is Slainte the 2nd one Patnovic did. 330 Cummins and it is perfectly powered as many of you have said about other boats. I also saw the one with prop pockets that he did. I believe the owner spent 300K for the boat, I would tell your dad to by a Hinckley instead of changing a boat for ...

joeh

I bought the Bomar hatches! They have much better hinges. Thanks All!

joeh

Guys,

I have 4 hatches under the gunnels that are 23" x 13" to the frame. Maker is tempress. They Suck! The weak pastic hinges break and the hatches come open or fall off regularly.

I have searched the web with little success .....any thoughts?

Thanks as always.

Joe

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good fishing boat and a good sense of humour! http://www.muffdiver.net/

joeh

Is any body fishing the Ocean City Maryland Tuna Tournament? I am fishing on a boat called the Muffdiver. Let me know if any body would like to meet up if yu are down there.

Joe

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Hal, Great question! I had the same one. The answer is that Striped Bass(rockfish) tend to hit more as you have lures further out to the sides. I know several 50' plus boats that use planer boards instead of there huge outriggers because the planers get so much further out to the sides. I wish the o...

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Mark,

Sounds interesting...please send a pic to jhlatky1969@yahoo.com. Are you in maryland? Thanks,

Joe

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Steve, I have diesels. I have the same trolling issue. I had trolling valves put on and they work great. They essentially slip the transmissions. I dont know if there is any difference with gassers. John Patnovic installed them at worton creek marina if you want more info. I have had luck with the o...

joeh

Gang, I am looking for some advice on planer boards for striper fishing in the chesapeake. I own Slainte....see the pics sections. She now has outriggers with the smaller mounts put on the flybridge verticle sides. I had them heavily backed up and want to know thoughts on attaching big planer boards...

joeh

Here is the link to a brochure that I sent to Capt Pat.

http://bertram31.com/articles/b31_72broch.pdf

It may be the same engines that you are wondering about. Hope this helps.

Joe

joeh

Mikey,

I live on weems creek off of the severn in annapolis. I work out of a home office and have 2 boys under 2 yrs old make it impossible. So the boat is just far enough away and just close enough.

I do take any excuse to be on the boat though. I will be working the tax issue if possible.

Joe

joeh

Any advice is appreciated... I keep my boat at my pier with electric and use it as an office occasionally. Does anyone have a recommended 12 volt heat solution that will work well? The heater/ac is still winterized. It can draw good power as shore power will be connected or the engines would be runn...

joeh

Great look! It looks like they don't open. I like at least the sides to open. Also, do you guys think they would leak?

joeh

Gang please let me know if anyone knows a good shrinkwrap guy in Annapolis. Also, the boat is Awlgripped...anybody have a strategy so the wrap does not hit the paint if the boat is in the water?

Thanks in advance.

Joe

joeh

Gang,

I have a copy in pdf format of an origional brochure for a '71 31. It is pretty cool for anyone that hasn't seen one. It is about 8.5 mb. I would like to get it posted to the sight as well as a few pics of my boat. Can we just send these in or do they have to be web hosted?

Joe

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Mikey,

"Slainte" means cheers or to your health in Gaelic or Irish. I will try to get some pics of the 2 boats up here on the site.

Joe

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Mikey,

I live on weems creek in Annapolis. I own Slainte John P's 2nd 31 he did. I also have Caroline, his first for sale at my dock. If you are interested or near by let me know. I am always interested in anaother 31 owner. John has been great to deal with.

Joe

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Doug,

I would love to get together soon, at Heroe's or on the water. My cell is 630-258-0794

joeh

Thanks everyone! I have the soft bulkhead now but want it to be more tightly sealed. I ultimately want a hard bulkhead put in but I have gotten qoutes of about 5K to do it. If anyone would like to give me and install a nice bulkhead and door on my boat for free...let me know. Mack, I would definatel...

joeh

Gang, I live on weems creek in Annapolis. I own Slainte, the second boat that John Patnovic rebuilt and happen to have his first refit "Caroline" at my pier which is for sale. See listing below. I am looking forward to get to know some of the 31 local after my wife delivers our second boy shortly. S...

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