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so, my trailer was built to hold a 27' to 29' boat. my boat is 28' loa, however when my boat is on the trailer at least 2 feet stick out beyond the hull. my trim tabs had ripped the carpet because the beams where longer than necessary. so, i removed the 2 beams, which were 3" width, 10" high on...

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trailer beam new carpet

the 22' c-dory is a great little boat, just sold mine and the buyer drove approx. 2200 miles, one way to make the deal. hopefully you will find one much closer to your location. if you haven't already, write down everything you would like your new boat to have and then try not to settle for much...

hi dave and harvey, yeah, something like that never leaves you. granted water and beer is not a good mix, must understand, when you're 20 and in the military, risk is no big deal, unfortunately, outcomes are! regarding my post, it's a numbers game and when your number is up, games over. have a...

terrible accident but no matter what you are doing or where you might be, when your number is up, it's all over. all the more reason to start doing what is fun and enjoyable. when i was a young man just twenty, and in the military a good friend of mine just returned back to the states from a 13...

gray wolf, gray fox, gray sea's, gray c's, gray's shanti, gray's pleasure, gray magic, shine on gray, gray star,gray breeze, queen gray, gray goose, gray-mo-tion, gray knight, gray moon, lady gray, gray mist, gray force, gray's nest, gray drif, gray spirit, gray booty, gray motion...

hi rogerbum, very interesting name! makes perfect sense to me now. i couldn't recall if the screw heads were visible or not. thanks for the update. best regards pat

hey kevin and randi, congrats on the new purchase! when you have a chance give us more details on boat equipment, engines, electronics, trim color and interior items. always fun seeing how these boats have been modified. it's a great group you're joining. be sure to post often and feel right at...

i might be missing something here, but isn't the finished "look" worth something? in other words, if drill new holes in the rub rail, one inch away from the existing holes, what will the overall appearance look like? i wouldn't think to good. i tend to notice things like that, although, many...

capt. mac, great thought, i would not hesitate to work with another c-brat for several reasons. first, we are like family and who wants to embarrass themselves in front of family and friends, second, we're a very small community, a deal that turns sour spreads quickly, and most importantly, i...

hi charles, you will never see me upset with another c-brat, i might take issue with what's being said, as i have here, but never fighting or disrespectful. i like my idea better, of course you or byrdman would have to give me good advice on the technique of downing a cold one! hope all is well...

ok don, charlie said we can only settle this matter like real men, and that sir is to see who can put a cold beer away in the fastest time! you may have me on this, i'm not sure, but before this meeting occurs i will seek counseling from byrdman, so better start practicing! best regards pat

hi don, i've read your post and would disagree with your statement, labeling a reader of a particular book, to be a negative person and/or a person that thinks the worst. i personally, am an avid reading of non-fictional books. one can find segments of truth in 99% of books written. for one to...

to dr. bob and checkpoint, welcome to both, first, checkpoint, i have read harry dents book, the great depression ahead, found it to be an interesting read, was recommended by my financial advisor, and when i finished reading it i loaned it to my daughter. my daughter manages our business and...

belle of cincinnati, resting at her dock, aug, 2010

aug. 2010, found this lost soul floating in the channel, on the ohio river, broke down. so, we towed him back to where he put in at.

feeding ducks while at anchor on the ohio river aug. 2010

river queen, cruising upbound on the ohio river, mile marker 470. aug. 2010

regarding boat sales, i tend to buy used. i try to meet or at least gather as much information about the seller as possible before making an offer. i purchased used because of the huge differential between retail price and used price, realizing what the depreciation rate is and capitalizing on...