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  1. tpenfield

    Wind & Wave Forecast site . . .

    I recently found a web site that gives pretty good wind and wave forecasts. It is mostly intended for kite boarders and wind surfers, but I have found it useful for planning boating activities too . . . Just wanted to share and see if anyone else uses this site or something like it. BTW -...
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    Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads

    Re: Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads Yes, I made a thru-hull at the bottom of the pit, leading into the bilge. Here is a picture showing the thru-hull (right most arrow). The tank is embedded in foam, so I have dug out a cavity in that area for water to collect and drain via the...
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    Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads

    Re: Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads Now that I have the boat in the water, I am postponing any further moisture remediation until the Fall of this year. Anyway, I wanted to get some input on an idea that I have for pulling more moisture out of the fuel bay during the summer. So...
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    Looking for a 'new' boat . . .

    Re: Looking for a 'new' boat . . . Quick Update: Small Craft Advisories out on Sunday, so we kept the boat in the harbor, which gave me some time to practice close quarter maneuvering, docking, etc. We anchored for a while in the harbor . . . so I was able to try out the anchoring process...
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    Looking for a 'new' boat . . .

    Re: Looking for a 'new' boat . . . We had to make about a 7 mile trip to our harbor, where we could moor the boat for the season. Here the Admiral and I are out in Buzzards Bay making the trip to our harbor. there were 2-3 foot waves and we came down hard off of one of them and the shock...
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    Looking for a 'new' boat . . .

    Re: Looking for a 'new' boat . . . LAUNCH DAY UPDATE: (June 1, 2013) Today was the day when we finally were able to launch the boat. The boat hauler arrived about 1:30 PM . . . Positioning the trailer under the boat . . . Then we went off to the launch ramp. . . which is a couple of...
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    Looking for a 'new' boat . . .

    Re: Looking for a 'new' boat . . . Thanks and yes, going with the teal/green as the top color. I may do that next year. . . . It will look something like this: Of course, 'next year's ' list is getting kind of long, but it is mostly upgrades, rather than repairs.
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    Looking for a 'new' boat . . .

    Re: Looking for a 'new' boat . . . UPDATE: Ready to Launch . . . May 26th (Finally), but the weather has different ideas. Just drove out to the beach to check Buzzards Bay. It is pretty stinky out there and will only get worse. So, I had to cancel the launch for today. Disappointing, :( . . ...
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    Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up

    Re: Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up TESTING RESULTS: I set the outdrive at its 'operating trim stop' position yesterday after installing the new pump and exercising the air out of the lines, etc. Then I took a measurement of the ram extension (21 5/8") This morning I...
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    Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up

    Re: Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up UPDATE: I put the new trim pump in today . . . Pulled the old pump . . . lots of rust around the base of the mounting bracket. So, I had to do a bit of rust removal and repainting of the bracket. Here is the pump installed. I am...
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    Honoring those that have served in the military

    and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Take a moment (or two) to reflect on this Memorial Day weekend. :usa2: Everybody be safe in your travels and activities.
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    Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up

    Re: Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up I got the new pump today. So, I should be all set to install it on Saturday and test it out, etc. My boat will be moored in fairly shallow water . . . about 3 feet at low tide. So, I hope the outdrives will stay up in their 'trailer'...
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    Heavy Lifting - of 33 foot boat for bottom painting

    Re: Heavy Lifting - of 33 foot boat for bottom painting Quick Update: I have the boat all barrier coated and anti-fouling painted. . . The extra set of stands makes it fairly easy and safer. Using the white anti-fouling pretty much makes it look like it has not paint at all. See ???? You...
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    Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up

    Re: Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up It fit perfectly . . .
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    Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up

    Re: Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up Thanks for the info. I will check it out. Kinds of reminds me of the $63 oil reservoir bottle from Mercruiser . . . I made my own for $5 . . . :D
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    Converting a Cuddy into a Bowrider

    I came accross this article about a man who converted a 1987 Formula 23 foot cuddy into a bowrider. Buying and Restoring Used Boats | Boating Magazine Just wanted to share for those who may not have seen it. The end result looks pretty impressive. Totally factory looking. :thumb: Seeing...
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    Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads

    Re: Ideas/Suggestions for 'Drying Out' Bulkheads UPDATE May 2013 - Yea, I think I should put both the month and year onto my updates, since this process may span into next year :rolleyes: Anyway, it looks like I have pulled much of the water out of the fuel bay with the couple of drainage and...
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    New Exhaust Shutters

    Re: New Exhaust Shutters Finished the installation this morning . . . The starboard engine had a bit more remnants of prior shutters, probably the originals Here is a pic of the new shutter set in place. I'm thinking that the shutters block a surge of water, but are not water tight when...
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    New Exhaust Shutters

    Re: New Exhaust Shutters Oh, OK . . . that explains the modification that you described to install them. I fired the engines up today to 'warm' the exhaust pipe couplers, etc. After running the port engine for about 10 minutes, I was able to disassemble the exhaust pipe from the y-pipe...
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    Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up

    Re: Trim System Issue / Bravo 3 outdrive won't stay up UPDATE: I raised and supported the outdrive, then tied the hydraulic lines together . . . Then I removed the supports for the outdrive and monitored the trim cylinder extension length over the course of 7-8 hours. Previously, it would...
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