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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. Been busy charter boat fishing and other projects, now is time to get back to this one. Lots to do before vacation and scheduled trips. First off, I had to fire the bossmans longtime A/C man. A $600 bill he recieved (for nothing) really ticked me...
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    Daughter and boat

    Re: Daughter and boat Good for you, Art. Start them young. Post a photo... Here is the young'un at the helm of a 35' sportfish when he was 13. Now at 15 he can handle a 50footer with confidence. I've posted this photo before. but I still enjoy seeing the smile on his face.
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    1974 Penn Yan 23 Sportfish Restoration

    Re: 1974 Penn Yan 23 Sportfish Restoration I used sprayable engine paint, veritas honus. She was given to me by another Captain Mike, affectionally calles Pops, whom passed away. The family wanted me to have the boat and keep the memories alive. When I first put her in the water I motored...
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. That toe rail is wood core with a backing plate for the rail screws. I've determined if I can find a glass guy about 2 feet tall with a 4 foot wingspan, I have it made. I think for now I will take nlain's advice on raising the rail, then take...
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    Bahamas Trip Cancelled

    A friend bought a very expensive center console with triple outboards. He is a long time boater from Virginia and spent many hours on the Chesepeake. I've been preping him for his first crossing to the Bahamas. With all his ducks in a row and the seas calm he headed out. Leaving the dock, like...
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. I had the mate rebed all the screws on the deck with 5200. All went well until she got to this one. I'm not sure about the method I'm going to use to repair it. I have no access to the underside. Any suggestions anybody?
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. Veritas honus, I live at the beach! My vacations are usually spent in the country or the mountains. :) You have it correct. When you and your family are here it will be all fun. If you want to work on the boat I guess you will be doing it while...
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    1974 Penn Yan 23 Sportfish Restoration

    Re: 1974 Penn Yan 23 Sportfish Restoration Done deal! Thanks. Glad I installed new backing plates and bolts on the cleats. She has been doing this for about 25hrs now. Wind is shifting around now so I may be safe
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. Off the boat today doing paperwork at the office ..
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. From lack of maintenance and no dockside water filter when filling the water tank, I pulled the water heater. It was full of dirty water. Maybe I should say just dirt! This fitting came off the supply from the heater. From the looks of this fitting...
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    1974 Penn Yan 23 Sportfish Restoration

    Re: 1974 Penn Yan 23 Sportfish Restoration I did a big upgrade on the companionway lid. :facepalm: I installed a bungy cord instead of a piece of line to keep it secured. I also added a floor mat to the FB bench seat to cover the ripped seam in the upholstery. Some of you guys are gonna' rip...
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    Gas Prices "another Gas Price thread"

    Re: Gas Prices "another Gas Price thread" Hasn't changed my boating yet, but my mode of transportation to the store and work has. Sometimes I even sneak down the side of the road to the hardware store. .
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    1974 Penn Yan 23 Sportfish Restoration

    Re: 1974 Penn Yan 23 Sportfish Restoration The batteries were an accident waiting to happen. Before and after. Not finished with this mess, but will do for now. ..
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    Weather SUCKS this year.....

    Re: Weather SUCKS this year..... It just may do that, Swabbie..... Lord, I hope not! Back in '37 there wasn't a flood wall in Parkersburg, WV. Th'em folks have one now... A biggun'!!!!! You guys in WV live in most wild......wonderful.......place on earth....IMO Greenbriar River...
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    St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates!

    Re: St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates! Hey Fireman.....should I bring this sign from our tiki hut to St. Augustine with me?
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. I found this in the galley. Rotator. I looked it up and here is the definition I found. Nautical . a bladed device streamed to rotate in the water to actuate a patent log. HUH? In the galley? I don't think so. I'll bet some Navy guys know what this...
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. I'll give it some thought, veritas honus. Thanks! I was able to go thru this locker and directly to the converter box for the salon TV. This photo was taken before the mod. If I can fish a cable from here to the stateroom below I have it made. I...
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. I have the salon TV covered. No more cable thru the window. Now check out the master stateroom TV cable. The cable runs thru the emergency exit hatch. This is troubling to me. I have a few ideas, but the best come from sitting at the Tiki Hut...
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. Here is what I have now. The screw needs to be longer. I don't know what they are called, but I will find out.
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. All because of you, my friend. Here is what the sat. TV guy did with the cable. He removed a slider knob from the window and ran the cable thru it. :facepalm: Wasn't his fault, that was all he was required to do. Now it's my job to do some...
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