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Leo,,

Thanks for all of the good information. The Sunfly looks very similar to the shade that Kevin made. I think I'm going to go with something like that. I'll price the sunfly and if it's too pricy, I'll attempt to put one together myself.

JR

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Thanks guys, as usual, great stuff. Kevin, I have visualized something similar to the one on your 28 supported by the stainless poles in the rod holders. I visualized the poles in the aft rod holders so that the entire cockpit would be shaded. Do you think that could work? I'm wondering if you could...

jackryan

Looking for ideas for cockpit shade. I found something called Anchor Shade that is a large umbrella that might work. Here is a link to the add: http://www.basspro.com/Taylor-Made-Anchor-Shade-for-Boats/product/45083/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Not too pricy. Anybody have any expe...

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Looks like an Oar Fish to me. Here's a couple of video's:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUaL6hHluZ8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbeiVOFqQsc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

JR

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If anybody is interested, I have a friend here in New Orleans that is giving away his dad's 28 Bertram. It's a project, but it's floating. Has not been run in 12 years. Will need new engines. Has never been on the bottom, but did have some bilge pump problems and took on about a foot of water in the...

jackryan

Thanks guys, We stocked up on the clears, wine and beer, so we're ready for this one. Luckily we have a neighbor with a full house generator that has invited us over until the power comes back on (assuming we loose power). Looks like it's pretty much going to be a rain event for us. At this point it...

jackryan

Looks like the track has shifted from Harry's neighborhood to ours. I had Decoy hauled out yesterday and tucked into the hanger at Seabrook Marine. Here's a pic:

jackryan

Thanks to all the guys that signed up for the Rybovich book giveaway. This is one fine book, so if you have not signed up for your chance at a free Rybovich book, there's still time.

Jr

jackryan

Kipp,

Great idea. Count me in and let me know what I can do to help.

John Ryan

jackryan

After Vic's second post, I thought there might be time to go up for a visit. If I can get everything together, I plan on going to Port Eads next week. Gonna have a Port Eads Irish Wake in Vic's honor, substituting clears for the whiskey. Rest in Peace my fren, we're gonna miss you. Love and prayers ...

jackryan

Uncle Vic, Man am I sorry to hear this news from you. It hit me like a gut shot. Just a couple of months ago I was talking to you about the trip on your friends giant Trinity and catching em up. I had an appreciation for the 31 Bertram prior to meting you, but after meeting you and getting to know y...

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Pat Rybovich, daughter of Tommy Rybovich, is giving away 2 of her beautiful coffee table Rybovich Books to celebrate Fathers Day. If you're into beautiful boats, this book is Nirvana. I have one of these books and I look at it all the time. I think Capt. Patrick has one too. To win one of these beau...

jackryan

This has probably come up before, but I had never seen it. A 31 Sportfish is the star of this episode of Flipper. Fast forward to the 8 minute mark. Pretty funny, if you watch, the cabin in this boat is much different than any 31 I've ever seen. Also, watch when the dad jumps off of the boat and you...

jackryan

Hi Bobby,

I'm headed back to HNL on the 20th and the 28th. Gonna bring the wife on the 20th. I'll give you a call.

Thanks,

JR

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I was in Hawaii last couple of days. I thought I might come across a 31 and after walking around a bit I came across this beauty in the harbor: http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb348/polarjack64/DSC_0228.jpg http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb348/polarjack64/DSC_0227.jpg Best looking boat in t...

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Michael, I don't know much about the GM's. Someone told me the 6.2 were real junk, and the 8.2's weren't bad, but not sure I got that right. I'm glad I have the 4LHA-STP yanmars in mine. I took her out for a run today. 15 gusting to 20 and I hit 26 knots. I opened her up for a minute and got 29 kts ...

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Todd, Would you consider a Bahia Mar? I know of a 31 Bahia Mar with GM 8.2 diesels. It a has a goofy retro fit flybridge on it and a real bad tower, both of which I would remove. It's gonna be a major project, but I think he's asking $15,000 for it, and it's been sitting for a long time. Probably ge...

jackryan

Thanks Steve, that would be great. The boat in the picture looks fine and I would love to see more pics of the rest of the boat. I wonder if he did this 25' with twin 315 Yanmars: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1972/Bertram-Sportfisherman-2359689/hyannis/MA/United-States From what I can see it look...

jackryan

Venison Tamales?! Even I could make that shot! I'm not much of a deer hunter (I shot my first deer this winter), but in a couple of the clips, it looks like that is a "button buck" or baby buck. I guess from a distance, these are hard to tell from a doe. One of the guys on the hunt I was on caught h...

jackryan

Priceless.

JR

jackryan

I ran across this website for electric engines:

http://www.elcomotoryachts.com/elco-ep-motor-7000.shtml

Sounds like a hybrid engine for a boat. Probably not practical for your application, but might work for a new construction single screw boat.

JR

jackryan

Steve,

I searched the web to see if the guy had a website with pictures of his boats. I was not able to find anything other than the article that you posted. Do you know where there are better pictures of his boats?

JR

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Pete,

Thanks, I had a Meniscus tear and it's doing well. Going in for 2 to 3 hours of therapy a day. That's amazing that you have been in for so many surgery's! How did you injure your knee?

JR

jackryan

Thanks guys. The kids had a blast. Face, that's whiskey, not beer. We start em out right down here. Harry, Decoy is back here in New Orleans, so if you're ever coming to town, please call and we'll go drink some whiskey (or beer) on Lake Pontchartrain. Bob, the fish in the last picture is a Scamp. I...

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My brothers took Decoy out to try for tuna and wahoo last week (while I was having knee surgery). The wahoo and tuna did not cooperate, but the jacks did. Here are a few pictures from the trip: http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb348/polarjack64/DSC_0007-1.jpg http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/b...

jackryan

I have a Garmin 2010C GPS and love the unit, but the detailed map stops just east of New Orleans and I am planning on taking Decoy to Pensacola this summer, so I'm looking for the New Orleans to Tampa detailed map chip. I read a bit about the unit and it takes both BlueChart and MapSource memory dis...

jackryan

Brew,

A very special lady and what a great mom. May she rest in peace and prayers for you and your family.

JR

jackryan

Uncle Vic,

I try not to think about it. One of those thoughts that keeps you up at night. I'd love to handle it your way, but probably lose my wings.

JR

jackryan

Here's a Bahia for $289,000

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/ ... =8384&url=

JR

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Uncle Vic, Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I just got back in from Tokyo. We have something called Automatic Dependent Surveillance or ADS. The aircrfat broadcasts its GPS derived position to anyone that's interested. Usually sent to our operations and the appropriate Air Traffic Contro...

jackryan

My Spanish is pretty bad, but I think the last frame said it took 1200 hours to build. Ouch. Beautiful.

JR

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Peter, The main difference is the size and battery life. The EPIRB battery life is 48 hours and the PLB battery life is 24 hours. It seems like the Coast Guard responds very quickly to a distress signal from one of these devices, so as long as you are not boating in a very remote area, the PLB shoul...

jackryan

Gert,

Wow! Thanks for the pictures. Beautiful boat. Can't wait to see the finished product.

JR

jackryan

Gert,

Nice work! Do you have any other pictures of the boat in the background that you can post? Hard to tell, but looks like a large center console with a bow thruster.

JR

jackryan

You gotta have a Bayliner in this thread:

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/ ... &noOfPic=1

JR

jackryan

That's quite a project. Keep up the good work and post lots of pictures.

JR

jackryan

Mark, I am so sorry for you loss. She was an Angel on Earth. When I read the news this morning, I spent about 30 minutes searching old posts to see the picture you posted of her. I had to see that beautiful smile of hers again. I found a couple of pages of smiles. Here is a link to Mara's smile if y...

jackryan

John,

Great video. Came across this video while watching the one you posted:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuATfBuo ... re=related

JR

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UV, If you turned a couple of coonasses loose on that island, there would be dragon gumbo and dragon sauce picante in short order. They would have that island cleared of dragon in a week. Ian, just a running joke we coonasses have about our ability to catch, cook and eat just about anything. Those a...

jackryan

Wow,

As usual, I am extremely impressed with the quality and quantity of information available here. Capt. Patrick, very impressive work. Thanks, I now have another project for my next haul out.

JR

jackryan

Does anyone have a picture of their crash valves in their boat?

JR

jackryan

Funny, my brother, uncle and I were on Decoy yesterday for nearly 8 hours working mainly on bilge pumps. My brother was surprised that the boat was still floating, as the forward float switch had malfunctioned and the aft bilge pump had burned out. We found out that the aft bilge pump hose had a hol...

jackryan

Pretty Work Capt. Patrick.

jackryan

Here's a Bahia with a hard top down here in La.:

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/ ... id=2209151

Nice looking boat.

JR

jackryan

Marshall, WOW. unbelievable!!! Congratulations, what an amazing project. She's a real beauty. I'm sure a lot of people have given up on boats that were in much better shape than yours was post Katrina. Where are you going to keep her? My 31, Decoy, is at Venice Marina, just around the corner from wh...

jackryan

Uncle Vic,

Congrats on the win. If those video's don't get your blood pressure up, you're dead. It's fun to watch how aggressive they are with the boat handling. I would love to make it down there some day.

JR

jackryan

Kiffa,

Great pictures. What a beautiful place to own a 31! I looked at your pictures of the rebuild process and was wondering what kind of material you used to build your new decks with?

Let us know what you catch today, and post some pictures of your catch.

JR

jackryan

Nice looking helm bench with storage beneath.

JR

jackryan

UV,

Thanks for the advice. I'm checking Northern Tool right now. Have a great time down in Panama and good luck.

JR

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