Forum: Modifications
03-21-2005, 12:29 AM
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Re: Before shots
I have a 1970 442 convertible in my garage with a 365 hp 455ci V8, 500 lb/ft of torque, a 3.42 Positrac rear and a Munice M21 4-spd. That could tow but I ain't putting no hitch on my monster! Plus it...
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Forum: Modifications
03-20-2005, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 44
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Re: Before shots
The Jeep is rated to tow 5,000 lbs and has the towing package. I'm not sure how much my trailer weighs, but it's probably somewhere in the 1,000-1,200 lb range so I think the Jeep is not too bad with...
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Forum: Modifications
03-19-2005, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 44
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Re: Before shots
stripminer, that's exactly who it is. i spoke to both of them today and i think ray likes having some fun with me. they have worked on another boat for me in the past and i trust them completely. ray...
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Forum: Modifications
03-19-2005, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 44
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Re: Before shots
I went by the shop today. The motor is off already and the transom looks good. So now they just have to measure and order the bracket from Armstrong. I need to help them figure out what color it...
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Forum: Fishing
03-19-2005, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: Rhode Island / New England Fishing !!!HELP!!!
That's good stuff MJ. I need to check my baitshop and see if we have squid or sand eels. I don't even know the season down here but I can find out easy enough (nobody is surprised when I ask a dumb...
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Forum: Modifications
03-19-2005, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,968
Before shots
It's supposed to snow here this weekend, so I didn't uncover the whole boat. But here are some pics of the Great Sea Drive's send off.
Here's the rig:
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Forum: Fishing
03-18-2005, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 801
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Forum: Fishing
03-18-2005, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 801
Re: Rhode Island / New England Fishing !!!HELP!!!
golver, I'm on the other side of you from MJ in Long Island Sound.
Flounder will come in April and May. We use sandworms (mean little f*ckers that will bite you if you give them the chance), 2 oz...
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Forum: Fishing
03-18-2005, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Fishing
03-18-2005, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 532
Re: Hey striper fans
Not to risk copyright infringement or anything, but could somebody hit me with the "best" lures and bait?
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Forum: Repairs
03-17-2005, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
03-17-2005, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 270
Re: '78 I/O on Ebay
Congratulations. Good luck and post some pictures when you have the chance.
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Forum: Repairs
03-16-2005, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
Re: Painting?
she doesn't look stinky to me (and I might not care anyway)
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Forum: Repairs
03-16-2005, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
Re: Painting?
Thanks fillet, whole new world for me. I don't think I'm going to do it (yet) but it's an interesting possibility.
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Forum: General
03-15-2005, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 845
Re: Overhead Picture
BR i'd check your prop. I had a bad head gasket that caused me not to get full rpms once too. But changing my prop has always had the biggest impact on rpms. Does it sound like you're getting too...
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Forum: Repairs
03-15-2005, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
Re: Painting?
This is a good thread because I didn't even know you could roll and "tip" paint on yourself and I never heard of the Interlux Perfection paint. I always thought guys in spacesuits in cleanrooms and...
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
03-15-2005, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 602
Re: '79 V-20 on ebay
I have only seen bimini tops for sale in catalogs, but I'm sure you can have a camper top made if you want one or buy one used from somebody who replaced it with a bimini. I still have the original...
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Forum: Repairs
03-15-2005, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 784
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
03-14-2005, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 160
V-20 center console in So VA
Sorry if this was already posted, but I don't think it was: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63726&item=4535334043&rd=1
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
03-14-2005, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 602
'79 V-20 on ebay
vintage electronics. i have that same Loran! good looking canvas. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63726&item=4535667652&rd=1
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Forum: General
03-14-2005, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Cost of boat ownership by state
I just paid $55 for the boat for '05 and the trailer is $15 for the year. Maybe your buddy is including insurance? My insurance is about $350/yr.
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Forum: General
03-14-2005, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 517
Re: If you hit the Lotto...?
I'd keep it with: 1. armstrong bracket w/platforms on both sides, 2. Yamaha 225 four stroke, 3. custom L shaped lounge seating on port side, 4. galley unit w/fridge and baitprep station behind helm...
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Forum: General
03-12-2005, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: bracket vs no bracket?
CB hit them all. Biggest pro in my opinion is the extra cockpit space and the biggest drawback is the slip requirements for the extra length. One additional drawback is you can't check the pee stream...
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Forum: General
03-11-2005, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 349
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Forum: Performance
03-11-2005, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 734
Re: Repowered with 200hp
Carl, I am in Fairfield County CT. The motor is a '04 leftover and that was the only one he had. It is from the Baitshop in Rowayton. I think his webpage is www.thebaitshopinc.com. There is another...
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