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Excellent hull to deck joint advice. I’ve seen some tragic attempts at this intregal Bond. Our shop, has seen some things that are criminal. And admittedly I’ve assumed it was good on other projects, only to later discover the boat had had an impact issue. I’ll double check the Salty’s bond...

Thanks for the info. Pictures to follow. The wind made this a work vacation.

Nomad, I found it in a friends garage, he’d left it for dead, I’ve always wanted one, snagged it and figured I’d see if I could Resuscitate it. I found this interesting cat, who rebuilds them. Commander Gerold, retired Air Force electronics guy. More importantly none of them have the original...

Dear Big, I’m using this to locate the hotel fleet in the East Cape. Trying to decipher the radio traffic. with the bird calls, slang, whistling, Is impossible. This thing, Say’s that way. 👉 After today’s radio test, it’s a great stand alone vhf Time will tell

Dear Joe, thanks again for the input. I’ll post the trim calculations when I’m back. The designer was very careful about the tank locations. They are placed outboard of the motor.

Had commander Gerald rebuild this antique. It’s the size of a Sony TV The retired Commander specializes in these RDF units built and tuned the antenna. The thing works great.

Yes, what do you have

After a long life, my vents were done. These old production parts are no longer made. Frustrated, I dragged one back from Mexico and copied the dam thing. Originally pretty flimsy, the under gunnel set was flattened. My craftsman upsized the sheet metal, and I welded, instead of spot welding...

Dear Blue, thank you for this invaluable input. With so much going on with these projects I can use any help I can get. I’ve studied the tunnel project quoted earlier. And actually talked with the builder. Very together cat. One of the big reasons for extending in addition to more space, was...

This ramp is not public. At least not gringo public. I’ve launched there, but it’s a bitch. Traffic, super tight, guys in uniforms clipboards and lots of rules. The easier ramp is on the other Or leeward side of the shipyard. The Marina office charges a minimal amount for use. If you’re able to...

5’ extension. we had Shad Turner do the drawings and engineering, 28-33 We should begin the laminating next week. Debating on molding in a tunnel. Now is the time. I’ve got the weight and trim, but haven’t laid out the shaft angle with the new 1.5-1 10 degree transmission.

The trailer is the problem. SJDC is ridiculous, they force you to store your trailer at the shipyard for $50 a day It’s quickly becoming gentrified. Trailer folk are being fazed out.

I just did my Mexico boat, we had built a Gofast for Mr Livorsi, he said any time you need gauges. I took him up on the offer. After my ancient Stewart/Warners Disintegrated. I figured it’s time, his main guy was incredible, quick discussion they arrived with senders. Beautiful and accurate...

Progress

Windows will be your challenge. My source in Corona, Mark window is retired. Sad for these projects. I think Coosa board might be a bit heavy, unless you can build using a male jig to hold steady your building core before glass. If we were building a small PH, we’d build a melamine female mold...

Really clean work. It has to be really strong, cored and knitted fabric.

More progress. Next week will have the topsides formed.

Progress, should be laminating next week. Once the molds are finished.

Thanks so much for these responses. This site is amazing. This is exactly what I needed. Pictures to follow

We can give it a go. Finco Santa Ana.

New build. What say the forum seems like theirs a lot of domestic gear for the lake and bass fishing guys. The sport boats have dedicated drop-down transducers. What’s the forward scan appropriate for a 33’ privateer.

Surprisingly it's not wood. High density structural foam, brick like. We decided not to splash mold the hull. The extension mold will be melamine board and framing material. Quicker, and less $ The transom will be cut in half on center line, the bisecting sheer lines reduce overall width by...

Finally got the demo done. Had a number of jobs took priority. 5' extension

Got a trailer. We're in Santa Ana. 714-425-9788

My mother owns a home in a compound. Similar to a trailer park. It's a land lease where the owners of the land have decided they own the beach. They dictate who can access the beach, you can't get to the beach because you have to cross their compound. With Mexico's Napoleonic legal system, you...

I figured that. I can get one from the supplier. Thought I'd see if you were local

$100 delivered to Santa Ana 😎

Years ago, the J24 fleet was active. One of the race courses had the thirty strong fleet short tacking Newport point, up from Balboa pier, and around Newport pier. One of the fishermen was firing pyramid sinkers through the fleet rounding the tip of the pier. I'm middle top rounding, ahead of...

Having grown up surfing Huntington pier, I have a different perspective. The comments about surfing elsewhere. Are silly. The pier, and surrounding sand build up is why it's a famous break. It's a very specific spot. Rarely would fishermen attempt to set lines in the zone. In some cases the...

We did one last year. Yes it's a difficult job. Motor didn't need to come out. The majority of the interior did. The owner had additional work, $10k It was three weeks of work.

I've got a new model. 714-425-9788 Steve

Dear JP, if you're near Santa Ana, you can build yourself a couple of male molds, we can gelcoat, and glass them for you. You can then fit some 1/2-3/4 insulation foam sheets, we can lightly glass over them. If your deck is removed and you wan to glass them to the underside, we can do that...

Beautiful work. Keep the photos posted.

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EastCaper has been in Los Barillies for 8 years after a full restoration. She was re powered in 2000 with a pair of Volvo DP 290s I replaced the trailer last year with a triple axel Pacific The boat is stored in Verdugo’s under a steel roof and has its own bodega garage for gear storage. Over...

It's interesting how some folks get vicious about cost disparity. Without knowing these simple economies of scale. The production Parker, is built in a facility that probably eclipses the entire Santa Barbara harbor. Their square foot land cost is pennies, and His raw materials come in tanker...

Great thread. As some members know I run a glass shop. Everything above is excellent advice. Some things I’ve learned about glass over plywood. Using roving or biaxial isn’t necessary, unless structure is needed. It’s too hard to bend around the edges. it’s about keeping the water out. We...

After a slow start we finally figured things out. Personal best couple of weeks ago. Hot water, had the fleet 40 out.

Ran the boat to LaPaz last week It was 110 at the marina fuel dock. The fancy dock, charged a fee for tying up, $35, another fee for fueling, $15 And of course worked the exchange rate. A little sobering, $600 for 90 gallons. Fishing, and overnighting at Partida. Priceless. Love LaPaz.

I’ve got a hardtop mold if you’re interested. Might save you some time. Happy 4th Steve 714-425-9788

East Cape Beach launching, they can’t be big enough or strong enough, it’s occasionally so rough I’ve come down on top of the guide planks. Using plastic decking planks instead of wood, has eliminated another vacation task. Can’t decide if I’m complaining or bragging.

Hi Guys, my 2 cents. We at my shop make many repairs, Small to large. Anything composite is repairable, simply remove what’s not structural anymore, grind back a big taper and re laminate the structure then Gelcoat finish. The discussion and photos are gelcoat failures and damage. The...

Ok went back and read the thread. We used an additive in the gelcoat. I’m thinking it’s called patch booster or Raam It’s a surfacing agent that cures the gelcoat. Gelcoat is designed for use in female molds. It’s chemistry is chemical and mechanical. It wants to stay sticky, making an open...

We use 8 pound density,

Yes it’s a tough drive that seems to go on forever. Quite doable, obviously as previously posted, your truck and trailer need to be in trim. I don’t have any issues with towing a wider boat. when I trailered my boat down, I focused on my passenger side mirrors. Setting them up to view the...

Wow, that’s a really desperate proposition. The other advising posts are on track. The marine plywood, means it is void free. Generally the same exterior glue. Using plywood from the local home supply is fine. You can carpentry your hearts desire’s then glass over and it’s plenty great. Some...

It’s a power steering cooler, if you look inside, it’s a woeful useless thing. Basically a tube connecting the inlet’s dipping into the intake stream. Yank it

Have lightly used 24 dome Looking for head unit. Steve 714-425-9788

Latest photos Ran to LA Paz 85 miles each way.

What’s housel?

The guy who runs the fleet is great. He’s got a name that’s difficult to remember, and pronounce. But obviously manages the boats well. All of the skippers who work for the hotel are excellent, it’s their job to know where the fish are. They all are amazing cats, they know. As things slowly...

My reman was about $17K six years ago. Biggest problem is finding machinist who have the size to handle these bigger bores Ended up going to a Cat machine shop in riverside. It’s an event. Also the heads can only handle one valve job. If the valves depress too far the critical compression...

I’ve heard it’s become an upscale deal? I’ve launched a number of times.

Great thread, At my shop we have done many of these projects. Reading this thread there’s lots of examples of making these repairs. We strive for practicality, sadly many rotten stringer repairs are not practical in a shop setting. Overhead, cost of labor and these inflated times, Can exceed...

I think maybe next year. She’s running way to good to sell

We would be happy to help. We can lift the boat from the trailer.

They look fabulous

Surefab Ontario

Couldn’t resist posting a photo

https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/threads/east-caper-safari-28.675812/

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Beautiful

Some photos of our latest laminate. fully engineered by Fred Courouble. Carbon deck full bag deck. Balsa core hull, foam sides. Using vinyl ester resin. Fred is the resin policeman, hammering us on maintaining ratio. The bigger laminate is in epoxy and carbon

Getting a number of requests for a smaller control box. Our original is 48” and has been built for years fitting most everything. the new revision is 36” and will hopefully have better proportions for the 20-30’ projects. One of the challenges is how to access the storage. With a wheel, and the...

I’ve got access to the hardtop tooling. With today’s window cost$ the complete price is sobering

heading down Apryl 1st

We purchase weekly. How much do you need?

Gantry cranes with trolleys and chain falls $2500 each, Or Best Offer. Steve 714-425-9788

time to go to the East Cape

Thanks RD, I’m building another Baja special, trying to make room. Price drop to $20K Single best thing I’ve done in boat building. Pictures of next project

Just did the ten year rebuild. Both drives and assorted. Needs.

Great addition to any driveway. Your wife will love it.

it’s from my restoration Packy I built a fiberglass version

Jeez idiot alert. I didn’t check my phone number. posted incorrectly 714-425-9788 Steve

Hi guys sorry too lazy to do the calculations. make offer. Cleaning yard.

Less than a buck a pound

Heavy duty gantry crane $1,500 Recently upgraded Steve 714-425-9788

Original Radovich bait tank $500. Or best offer. Organizing yard. Needs new home Steve 714-435-9788

We work with Robert Sherill. He had a Crystaliner in his tow boat fleet. I’ll ask My prop guy is in Detroit, “Jimmy’s he runs the calculations for us. Good luck on your project.

With the higher reduction ratios like 2-1 you won’t have enough room to fit the larger propeller needed. Much of what’s written on the subject pushes for fitting the largest wheel possible. As the ratio goes down, so does the propeller size. Obviously folks like Robert Sherill or Seaboard would...

Two different models. One with one without recess for breaker box Santa Ana 714-425-9788

wow great boat

Another photo

We build custom battery boxes, using our standard batt box molds, we cut and paste. Many projects would have nonskid pattern and rigid core to become a step

We band saw steel plate the inside diameter of the fitting. They have lugs that the plate wedges against. Held with vice grips

Just finished one yesterday.

Price check

That’s an early photo of the motors I rebuilt for my boat. The repower Cats might not look as good,

Picture of one of mine. Heavy

I’m going to have a couple of caterpillar 3208 375 hp in excellent service. Coming out of a Cabo 35

Good question, I was offered an abandoned Skipjack 24 open. Local marina, Wanted it gone. After getting excited about another Mexico project, I realized, Free, is never what it appears. The effort required to revive a gas inboard, was not much less than the much better suited Diesel project...

This one’s heading to Mexico

Apparently this one was originally from Alaska. The Volvo 40 series is still running fine since new. The fresh Cummins should wake her up.

Great work, really liked the through transom supports. I’m assuming that hatch mold will produce multiple penetrations for your project.

Sorry for your mishap. Hopefully it’s not a huge event, at minim a new starter. I’ve got one of the larger sailboats in dry storage. They don’t offer the service of launching without an owner present. The bigger boats are too big to easily be moved by the yard guys. It’s a bit of an...

Old jet leaving, Lots of glass work required.

Re Powered Bertram 20 with a late model Volvo package. Fuel injected closed cooling. DPX drive. Thanks to Grant Sea&Ski for all the help. Removed a Six cylinder jet drive, that was a bit under powered, to the 5.7 dual prop woke up the 20 Saturday sea trial revealed needed larger props, and a...

Rough drawing of tower, will move Outrigger’s to structure, and redesign the seat and control console

Started renovation of a mid 80s Uniflite Salty dog 28x10.5 Re Powering with a Cummins 5.9 315 hp 1.5 down angle trans. Northern lights 5KW Planning on re configuration of the bait system and Cold plate fish hold. Both with back up AC systems. Shaft angle and strut still undecided.

Yes your right, this is the hull for LA Harbors new lifeguard patrol boat. developing a pilot house from this base, will involve a bit of politics Steve

God bless you, I simply wanted folks to know how difficult it is to estimate these projects. Like you, I take pride in solving restoration projects, that means discovery, and time. Keep the photos coming. I’m thinking with our flat mold, we might help develop the deck for you. I’ve been thinking...

Dear BassCat, really have enjoyed your shared project. Great work. Please keep the photos and problem solving coming. I’m in the glass business, and have done many like yours. I do some things different because I’m in business, meaning I’ve got to stay as practical as possible $ epoxy is a...

Grant has always supported me in spades. Just bought a motor from him today. My vote

Complete waist of time. West is beyond useless. The wife bet me they wouldn’t have a demand pump for an RV project. Nothing on the shelves. Everyone is quitting, the company has decided to stop paying suppliers. Their pathetic attempt at covering this tactic, is to blame it on the virus Skunks

Waiting on naval Architect.

I’m in if you’re still able to deliver Steve 714-425-9788

Ten year renovation. New drives transom shields, manifolds, starters and new alternators.

Squish them

McMaster Carr catalog. Neoprene foam rubber strips. Overwhelming choices, hardness, width, height, We don’t calk them down, impossible to remove. Just my way of thinking

Mold making resin filled with an extender to limit shrink

Preparing plug for mold

The Volvo’s have alignment lugs cast into the shield. It’s a feeler gauging system. A screwdriver will work. The biggest thing to check is side to side. Your aligning your exhaust risers with the “Y pipe Easily out of alignment side to side

I just stared at the pump while he was trying to re direct. Skunk. Yes it’s the station closest to the monument on the outbound side. Never leave the pump, and have your calculator ready.

Got taken by a Pemex reptile. I pulled in to fill up. While letting the dog out, slippery resets the pump. Adds on an additional ten bucks and plays with the exchange rate. While attempting to engage me, I asked him if he played games with locals as well? I kept my ten, told him if there’s a...

Just returned from the East Cape No problems

Drove Baja last week it was open, with limited traffic. The East cape was slowly opening

Back in the day, the gap between the motors was considered, innovative. until they started using late model drives, they never had cavitation problems. the Pictured 290 drives have spacers that eliminate cavitation in a turn. She's also got slender side decks. With the two Chevy's she owns the...

Fabulous work keep the photos coming

After eleven years in Baja, multiple shade tree repairs over the years, I yanked everything last fall, and trucked it back to the shop. It was Volvo Grant, of Sea&Ski who convinced me it was time. His pronouncement, that “All us Baja Cunts, have to bring it home every ten years” As many of us...

Terrible bracket. Terrible hull design. IMO If you eyeball estimate the height of the cavitation plate, the bracket and planing height is about 8-10 inches too low. Meaning, as the photos show, the motors are drowning. The freeboard height is borderline irresponsible. If there’s a fix, given the...

I’d ask Sea&Ski to advise on the diesel

Border politics can be very apparent. Waited 12 hours in TJ last year, after current regime made an announcement about immigration. lanes closed, got to crossing at midnight, the roadway was awash in urine, hawkers had switched to selling gas by the gallon.

I think we have one

If you’re in Santa Ana, we can get you a pail of Vinylester, we deal with drums. sold by the pound, I believe a pail is 50 give or take, I’m guessing at $3.50 per pound, We have the wax surfacing additive, should be a little cheaper than the epoxy route. Hopefully this helps as an alternative...

Driving to Long Beach shortly

I’m in Steve 714-425-9788

We get everything ready, blocking and the tank exactly where we want it. Then build bracing to prevent the tank from floating up. we then remove the tank, and carefully pour the bottom. And quickly assemble the bracing. The two stage foaming, limits the thing from getting out of hand. It’s all...

Fred Cook of Scheafer marine purchased what was left of Ideal windlass. Said he took over a workshop with countless unfinished repairs and mountains of unorganized parts, saying he’s got parts? Might be worth a call or cut your base off and weld a new one?

Clean up the nasty foam, so that fresh resin will have a chance to bond. Grind the edges back a bit, apply a layer of chopped strand mat and cloth, repeating until your level with the surrounding original glass. Final layers will want to overlap the feathered edges. Once cured, grind flat and...

The friggin state has outlawed etching primer, alodine, and Farkin paint remover. And while I’m ranting,,, contact cement. the only thing easily available is vinegar

I’m thinking the diodes in the switch panel Are to fancy up the indicator lights. When the circuit is de energized, the light fades slowly

Hi guys excellent thread. We do many of these replacement projects. And use American tank in San Diego. Many times we will foam in the tanks, after epoxy coating the fresh aluminum. We use many different foams for many different projects, structural and flotation. Our foam of choice is an 8...

Skipjack 24 open. Needs trailer 3k

Great work. Keep the photos coming Here’s some photos of today’s laminate. This will be a foam cored deck using vynelester Back in the day we would laminate a project like yours using two oz mat with a layer of cloth. Once tightly laminated, and cured. We would flow a coat of resin and wax...

This is a repair we did.

We can build it. would be better in stainless

We start at 7;00 you can have my bench. No health benefits when can you start

We use both Awlgrip and Alexseal, we’re good friends with the rep from Alexseal, consequently named Alex, everything comes from San Diego marine supply. Good luck with your job. Measure carefully, use the reducer to match the temperature of your paint day, pay careful attention to clean...

Beautiful work. Keep the photos and discussion coming

We will have a time slot next month

Call me 714-435-9788 Steve

We machine a temporary plastic bushing that centers the shaft in the log, then dry fit the shaft strut and log. It’s when we align the strut. using a bit of dish soap as lubricant, and shimming the strut, it should spin freely.

I’m selling my home in Costa Mesa, three bedroom two bath. It’s been on the market awhile. $11 million.

For your project we will use 3-M marine bondo it’s made with vinylester resin base that can be used under the waterline. Any generic bondo, not good

Great project, keep up the momentum. I’m in the restoration business. We don’t use epoxy, because of the cure time limitations. Yes to all of the previous comments. For us we will strip a hull like yours, all the way. We will then carefully set the hull on her lines. Using her original...

Been thinking about converting my Volvo’s. Great job

Had a set of AGMs in my Mexico truck. Post hurricane, the storage dorks left my truck connected after moving it. Beyond dead, they were new, only month earlier.

What’s his number

Bought a bunch of replacement gauges, senders, and friggin dampers, at $80 each. One gauge didn’t work, while dealing with one of them, I got a recording? We’re out of business. maybe the new folks can help, tired of a lopsided setup

We don’t do house calls, glad to help 2520 South Broadway Santa Ana

Just used Avalon In Wilmington. Necessary evil $1400 8 Man

JBL sucks, glad to hear their products stink, years ago we built and developed prototypes. Absolute Skunks.

We can build one

Great job

You brought me joy of fishing

Fabulous work. Love the progress photos.

When calculating amp hours. You use half of the batteries capacity. Most charge regime will only want to consume to fifty percent. As the completely discharged batt will take a charge at a much lower rate. Purchase Nigel Calleders book he explains all these questions

Dude, everyone on this site has lost anchors. Its earning stripes. Some of us have more stripes than we want to admit.

Call me. 714-425-9788 Steve

Lots of guides with boats. Not much shore side fishing. It’s all barrier reef. The majority of the fishing is on those reefs. super diverse place. Inside the Caye there’s flats fishing. highly recommend a snorkeling trip to Goff’s Key.

Yes it cheep and plastic. Usually 1 1/2 cut in half j

We use Vince, and son’s American Tank. With your drawing it’s an easy build for them. Top notch family, building practical tanks. Your project looks straight forward, if the original is foamed in, its challenging to remove. We have found some builders utilizing the Tank/Foam bond for increasing...

Sold

1998 Mercury 225 two stroke 3.0 L carbureted $2200 Clean, running, motor. Make offer tired of looking at it. Steve 714-425-9788

Countless boat have come to my yard with sun rotted plastic thru hulls. The outer flange simply pops off. No plastic will touch these greasy fingers

How about a description of what you wanna build?

On your way up to Long Beach. Stop by my shop in Santa Ana Finco fabrication 714-425-9788

Might have a mold that Will work. I’m out of office will sen dimensions tomorrow

That sounds like Grant, one of the good guys

DeGroot showed me this trick. Drill three holes in the back of the scoop. That way they won’t starve when backing down.

Baja

We fill them in with glass. Then color match the entire dash.

Interesting setup. One side is through a sea strainer? The other runs aft where presumably connected to the drive intake. To another T fitting.

Where’s your shop. I’m coming down to buy something

Ok I changed my mind. Truck not included.

Will, has put his soul into this yacht. We have been privileged to be part of his journey restoring his Safari. Finding balance with his family first, boat second, philosophy. Everything he’s done makes this an excellent opportunity for long term success. With this Catalina fisher. photos of...

Go windows corona. Incredible solution great guy AKA Mark plastic

Agreed. I responded to one as well

Jeez I didn’t notice ha

Cat rebuild photos Had to get a core motor. Needed a crankshaft

Here at Finco we can help 714-425-9788 Santa Ana

From my experience trying to fix tanks is never practical. I’ve welded old tanks, and don’t like the results, if the tanks are gasoline. They have to get washed out with soap and water. Even then it makes me nervous. I use Vince at American tank. And now don’t give tanks much thought. They...

Hi Chris, excellent post. Answering Your last question on the charge regime, concerning your A-B switch while running. Output is directed by the switch, Everything centers on the switch, or more importantly, the main terminal. All power needs should start on this terminal. It’s also the main...

beautiful

just did the Ensenada Race, those friggin pens were a late night challenge. they were towing four of the things a midnight, giant barge operation.

wow beautiful work, if that top were built at my shop, it wouldn't be 1/2 inch. thats cast iron territory. your structure will support a top half that thickness, and doesn't need core. you have all the support needed. skin the mold two layers of three oz mat, and if you want use the 1708...

The worst are targeting the elderly. Your grandson is in jail in Mexico

Your right Frank, the bigger in the water deal might be a big expense. The thought of air conditioning in Baja drives me on. Therapy?

Truck included 84 turbo diesel fresh motor

Many boats have decks painted with sand as the nonskid media. This can be too aggressive. removing nonskid sand is brutal going, Your sanding sand. the problem with painting another coat over the original deck, is it can go the wrong direction becoming an ice rink, Ask the Apollo skipper. When...

Fabulous work keep the photos coming

Seasons about ready to get started Make offer.

That looks great.

we have a mold,

We do glass work for Ronco. Great guys and company. They can spin weld Anything you need.

Hi we’re located in Santa Ana 2520 South Broadway 714-425-9788

Hi bud thanks for the check in. I’ll write you tomorrow, send photos if possible I’d love to see what you’re planning Steve

More photos

It’s about $200.00

It’s been a great journey. A set of happy circumstances brought the Safari to the Cape, I’m very proud of her longevity, it’s like having a vacation home, that keeps getting better and better. As does your fishing skills. It’s been a lesson in list keeping, and organization. I’ve learned where...

fabulous work, give me a call about glass if needed. we have flotation foam and kusa board here at the shop if you need some. Steve 714 425 9788

Ever the ambassador. Great share, hope to see you in Los Barillies soon

Great old photos, thank you for finding all that stuff. I acquired the boat when a customer didin't want to finish an attempted restoration. The 2010 motor work, was new motor dressing. water pumps, exhaust manifolds, fresh carbs and distributors. Over the years, iv'e enjoyed upgrading this...

photos

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EastCaper has been in Los Barillies for 8 years after a full restoration. She was re powered in 2000 with a pair of Volvo DP 290s I replaced the trailer last year with a triple axel Pacific The boat is stored in Verdugo’s under a steel roof and has its own bodega garage for gear storage. Over...

we use release tape on the bottom of the tank, inside. then we laminate a complete ring of the inside of the tank. this ring is beefy minimum 1/4 inch the ring becomes a perfect fit for the tank to rest upon and makes it easier to keep water out to create the deck flange of this ring, we use a...

we grind everything off right down to the laminate, then laminate a new layer of mat and cloth, to hold the new work together. Whalers are very thin, another layer of material simply makes them stronger with a nice base. we then gelcoat and sand again, using the gelcoat base as primer. then...

we have it by the drum, 4 lb 8 lb and 12 lb bring your project to us and we can help you fill your void. might save a bit of material

I refuse to drive my truck into the airport. It’s a hot bed for fuck with you

no I'm in long Beach

More than that.

We’re currently restoring a 24’ with an immense amount of rot damage the entire structure was gone. Including the transom. And motor supports. Two weeks of work $5500

glass guy, would cut out deck and bond in high density PVC 3/4 sheet as backing. we've got some here at the shop your welcome to. whalers haven't much backing

Baja boat was eating pumps. Had the overheating batch. Increased wire size and back drilled the scoops. Much happier. Tuna tube pump can be diverted to run bait tank. As backup

Here at my shop we routinely foam tanks in place. With that said we have a lot of foam experience. And know how to design the drainage, or re direct of the bilges. We first prepare the tank beds by building a drain to pass between the bulkheads. We usually cut a section of plastic pipe in half...

Thanks for the kind words. This post hit home with me because my first boat had the same problem. I tried everything, but, until I built a tank without the side to side leverage, I lost bait,

Dear Ryan, my Fiberglass guy opinion, is your tank is too small. my experience with fitting custom built tanks, especially square athwart ship designs, are problematic. The slug of water, just slams side to side. We have built a number of pressurized models with regulated discharges and sealed...

Dear Ryan, my Fiberglass guy opinion, is your tank is too small. my experience with fitting custom built tanks, especially square athwart ship designs, are problematic. The slug of water, just slams side to side. We have built a number of pressurized models with regulated discharges and sealed...

Price adjustment

Yes give me a call I’m heading down end of month. 714-425-9788

Got a stolen trailer back. Hwy patrol guy said it didn’t pass the sniff test. And had a plate that didn’t go with that kind of trailer. I didn’t know that. A flat trailer plate has a different prefix than a camping trailer. She had been gone for three years. The patrolman said, seven to ten...

Kiwi deck

I will dig some up, they all have the same layout, the earlier models were all plywood the later boats like mine have molded shower and liner.

lucky enough to have met him a number of times. Never stopped innovating. he was versed in Glass, Canvas, upholstery, stainless. that guy was fabulous.

I looked at the boat, it was going to be a great deal for someone, I don't think she went for anything near $ 69K saw a utube video of the sea trial, great yacht,

I think it’s sold

I would use a blue seas A-B switch that combines while maintaining two circuits "H" style that way the house is aligned, separately from the starting batteries. the middle rung of the switch will combine the house with the starting circuit. and why are there two starting batteries? in the middle...

thanks for the heads up

its beautiful, i'd loose the thing

Got one Steve Brown 714 425 9788

This is a great set up for the right hands on guy, its been the single best thing I've done fishing, her range has been 60 plus miles up the pacific coast from Cabo and about the same out of La Paz but as most know, its not necessary to travel far the fishing is straight out. under twenty.

Heading down next month. will take more photos

bring it to us we will fix it, lift off the trailer and repair would be $200 hope that works Steve 714 425 9788

Thanks Bud we did the work on your old boat here at my shop, we increased the fuel tank capacity. and added a bait tank. Great boats the Mexico boat has late model Volvo 290 DP 270 the thing rips. and gets great milage.

also the woven roving is laped each time the laminated layers are put down. meaning the stem or bow is three and four time the thickness of the bottom and sides. if this was a serious structural issue it would be moving aroundc and you would see it from the outside. additionaly if the laminate...

first glance, this is nothing but a puddle of resin with a crack in it. in our world of laminating we see this from time to time. if the resin slides down into the bottom of the mold, we will reject the resin, as they have specific thixotropic or Thix assigned to the Resin. vinylester resins...

Great Sport boat, Safari located in Los Barillies fully restored and re powered in 2010 East Cape veteran comes with new galvanized triple axle trailer, Complete electronics, lots of spares, dedicated storage shed and Bodega easy and economical 32K Steve Brown 714 425 9788

pull the thing and bring it by, Steve B 714 425 9788

I always wondered what happened to that Cabo accident

Beautiful glass work. The design is so well thought out, then optimized. after years of glass work, and observing how most production projects are economy engineered. These photos are just incredible. thanks for sharing. And more importantly to us, is the explanation, and photos of a properly...

Great project,

I replaced my 30’ trailer when I got a too good to pass up deal. Have extra trailer for sale $1500 Los Barriles Steve 714-425-9788

i don't know, simply on fishing expedition, I know their old and finding a set might be hard, their for a customer. the prop guy says they were very low in pitch.

heading down to the cape, in a couple of weeks. will look for her, in cabo and la paz sickening

looking for a set of propellers steve 714 425 9788

Excellent work. I’m inspired to change out my turkey

I got to meet the Seaway guy, just before he retired. that guy was prolific, he was building boats in an open yard in Long Beach, with a skilsaw and a scarfing jig. super humble, with an easy way about him. he glued a lot of plywood together in his career. Wish I could remember his name. Rare

my supplier will build but has a minimum order fee of $600

Guys, I own a fiberglass shop, the most difficult aspect of repairs are the color match. Even when we have to original gelcoat, it's challenging. I've seen a couple of these cats that can nail it. Priceless

Great work excellent problem solving

Great photos,

my restoration was easily over $200 K and then I rebuilt both motors.

Hi Will, I have, the same boat, and know the whole deal. They did come with a fiberglass tank. the first question for anyone purchasing one of these classics, is "has the tank been replaced with aluminum" great boats love mine. yes you will need to cut out the deck, as many have. the aluminum...

He had a solution for every fabrication problem, and would "step it up a notch" As many Artists he suffered from severe depression. I'm lucky to have had the chance to work with Steve, and have had an insight to how skilled he was. just tragic

Rest In Peace Steve Degroote, We are heartbroken

we have a montauk mold. 714 425 9788

Rick Peters.

I have a 150 in my boat. Twin chevys kept having fuel issues finally figured it out. My flow scan calibration was off by 20%

best tasting critter in Baja

I was thinking the same thing, robing a tackle shop is kicking a guy when hes down. they don't make much. every time I visit a little shop, I just gotta buy something, don't care, just anything.

Roger, were still in the what week planing stage,

east cape

We're going to be down, not sure what days, if they all align, we can fish my boat.

Back in the day my little boat was tied up next to the ZingZing and i believe the owners name was Charlie, He's long gone, but taught me how to prepare the Bones, what a guy.

We have done a number of these projects, we have a rogues gallery of offending tank failures, some had minor pin holes in the welding process where impurity's had infected the weld. others, had stagnant salt water eaten the bottom out. we use Vince to build tanks for us. and in many cases we...

Read up on how the Federal government, deals with the Coastal Commission, State officials have zero say over what the Military does.

We can do it, but our schedule is some what busy as the season is upon us. I would recommend the hard vinyl, like the 1088, the primer is more for adhesion, high speed boats if not prepped, can shed paint at speed. the wet on wet technique is best for bonding the epoxy primer to the bottom...

they like Steaks

Great plan, I've always chafed at the stupid system, enough is enough.

I know their legal, the point was, these guys had no idea of what they were going to do with it, simply a message of pointless torture. they were driven by the same logic of these dopes on the pier.

My boat is moored in Alamitos bay adjacent the Yacht club, this corner is a favorite for bay fisherman, every so often one of these idiots catches a large bat ray. last year, one used a pier gaff to drag the thing up the seawall. I tried to stop them, and was able to un skewer the thing and...

my truck in Los Barilies has never had a problem, we keep the pump in the Bodega when not needed, as my set up is for the gas motors on the boat. I did get fucked at the airport once, picking up friends. the goons lay in wait for unsuspecting motorists passing through the Airport, I was informed...

should be great have fun, the locals will help with gear selection, I would bring what I have and see what happens.

I've never been so glad to get off a ridge road in my life, Google earth doesn't give the perspective of how steep it is. the problem is the length of wheel base, the F 350 has the turning radius of a freight train. that road is a Jeep trail, Some Hair pin turns were so tight the back of the...

Google earth that bad boy,,, wish i did.

Too farkin scared to take pictures,,, We kept asking locals if they thought we could make it, They were 50/50 every time we asked. Eventually a local driving an old Suburban two wheel drive said he takes it? the road is so gnarly that once committed you will not be able to back up or move over...

Last year I got ahead of myself. Decided to take the 4x4 truck on a day trip from Los Barilies to Muertos We knew there was a coastal road that wound around the mountains eventually emptied out near the bay. Never in my life have I over estimated my shit. Forty miles of sheer terror never...

sometimes Baja gets you.

Wow what's up w no gas?

Trailering down Baja is the best kept secret in the Western Hemisphere. Come prepared, don't underestimate the power of vibration on dirt roads. Fifty miles of dirt will find any weaknesses in your setup. If your trailering stick w standard rim sizes. Remember 16.5 rims are obsolete Forget...

Hi Tony. The photo is misleading, on a good day I can launch that 9k twin engine monster With the truck and trailer tires holding 10 psi. We need the hotel loader for retrieval. At best it's a movie

I went the other way, its what I had, and have never looked back, heading down end of the month. can't wait.

I thought I read somewhere that as part of his kit, he did have small flares that divers do carry? new to me. the first thing that came to my mind, was, why didn't he start making his way to Avalon, either up and over, or picking his way around the shoreline? its not that big of island, any...

Mine had a connection come loose

Probably never been a close competitor, for the Worst Outboard ever built. Love the Ad copy, and Delusional optimism.

Ok awesome collection of gear. Clearly over my head beyond VHF and my sideband knowledge. Please sell me on how this would be beneficial aboard my 4x4 in Mexico.

Santa ana

Chuck is a great guy if your heading to shelter island

Congrats on the sale of BlackBeard. I'm sure it's been a long journey. I'm not a believer of "Best Day" analogy. Yachts have souls' and the personalities we build into them. Hopefully the purchase price will be close to the journey. We all know it's not even close.

1200 lbs

Starboard with nonskid texture

when building a plywood boat voids are a bad thing. the only difference is no voids. when we build stringers using plywood, we encapsulate, cdx or if we want really nice painted stringer looks we will use Baltic birch 15 lam about $125 sheet,

we would be glad to do it here in Santa Ana, prep is important, especially for high speed boats, Steve,

we replace them, then have our tank guy pick up the original to pattern the new tank from. 714 425 9788

Lucio is impressive

After fishing loaded everything in the work van. A week later, I heard a noise from a playmate cooler falling from the top shelf, that was filled with squid. while driving the van. One stoplight later, the smell was so overwhelming I had to pull over,and leap from the truck

sorry for the slow response the motors are carbonated, hours are unknown, I would venture to say given the boat they came out of, and when she was repowered, they have 7-800 they are nice running core motors, that both spin standard. the trannys do the reversing work. Steve 714 425 9788

Looking for the molds

The single best thing I've done in boating. she's lying in Baja. Try to get down three -four times a year.

200 lb Blue Marlin

Coming,

Love mine, great boat, Big little boat,

Careful what we wish for. The universe works in misterious ways

That's a tank

Rea Like this set up nice boat

Great job, I think you should be asking more,

Helm seats. Finally

I missed the circulation part of the set up. We did a repower with a fuel injection set up like your previous system and loved it. Report the progress w the carb. Again great clean work

I have run a couple of stroker motors in Sea boat projects, one heavy single motor fisher, I reduced the static compression ratio to 8 to 1 and used a cam with very little overlap, cylinder heads with small valves, to get the most grunt. even with these changes, the Strokers power curve was...

great photos, here's how I solved the pump deal. the pumps are plumbed into this athwart-ships manifold. the valves allow fill to be diverted to either tank, or both using Port and Starboard pumps. The red switch is wired to supply current to either pump, or both, I do need to work on the...

We would be glad to fix it here at Finco, $300.00 possibly less. estimating from photo is always a challenge. if the foam is wet we will use a heater to dry the wet stuff, if its really saturated we will re foam the area, 714 425 9788 Steve

Bring your boat to Finco we will help you remove the tanks 714-425-9788

Core, excellent response. The loss of any vessel is tantamount to losing a family member I lost a race boat to an idiot delivery captain who lied about his crew attempted a solo delivery back from Ensenada. These losses are complete, nothing but sit back and wait for the guys with badges...

The metal strap is called a hose clamp. Specific Volvo clamps are used. Much heartier than a domestic. The exhaust bellows has a factory designed drain hole in it that needs to point down.

Geez guys, this is a runaway of speculation. The output bearings in the Volvo are located in the bell housing. The output shaft is supported by a pair of large bearings and seals. Think wheel bearing size. Many times these bearings will fail because of too much grease being forced into the...

Uncle has nice one. We restored it a couple of years back. Clean w tabs and hydraulic steering 8K Steve 714-425-9788

Try Rick Peters, 310-720-2577

Strong opinions, on both sides of the issue. as long as no one shoots the Arch duke maybe we can avert another W/W I like to fish my own boat down in Baja, I try to always hire a local captain, who would know the local political climate, and act accordingly.

Your. Right check my avatar finishing TransPac in the Moloki channel. Beyond burly

It's all pretty easy. Like the earlier posts said seal the ply. We remove lots of rotting ply core boat decks, because many production builders don't seal the underside of their decks. We also see cored plywood that had been sealed absorb moisture and rot. when once wet can't dry out, very...

Great discussion. And difficult marketing. Nothing tougher than Red blooded bloody deckers. And rightly so, I'm in the fiberglass business. And for years have been inundated with products and suppliers from China. My suppliers are constantly pushing fabric manufactured overseas. At considerable...

Worked on an inboard years ago. The bait pump hot wire came loose and landed on the shaft and shorted. The sparking created a little discoloration just aft of the coupling. The shaft broke right where the short had etched the shaft. Crazy

this is the picture that says it all!!!

this is your first stop

Our first stop is the Mariscos restaurant just past the off ramp for the Airport heading North, first one on the Left, they use an old Car hood for a sign, then we get gas, and stop at the OXOX for beer. Begin Vacation, absolutely no concerns driving to the East Cape, the bait will appear on its...

So true we keep our boat in Los Barilies . And try to get down twice a summer. Two weeks of Marlin fishing and fishing the dorado tournament, really gives perspective. If we were fishing hotel boats it would have been tough. You really feel for their plight when the fishing is slow.

Some recent photos of the journey

I will be back in shop tomorrow

We're looking at a pair of running takeouts Yanmar LPA DTP ZP I believe they are 260 hp. It's a long term project. We are on a budget to go diesel The gears on the Mercurys are ZF down angle

Yup, not Difficult math there at the yard. We stayed in the marina ovr Xmas lots of rules, our first dock assignment had no power. Oh you wanted power? Still a great place.

Fantastic report you rock.

Been to the same movie. Great deck hand got on the pipe So sad when your trust is stolen

Pair of late model 454 Mercruser inboards with 1.5 ZF Gears these motors have very little time on them, We are going to repower with Diesel. fresh Water cooled with all the inline oil and trans coolers. remote oil filters. they were new packages in 07 pictures to follow. $6800.00 Steve B 714...

Classic collapse of the commons discussion. Years ago I fished San Felipe. Luckily I was invited aboard a boat with the mayor and the chief of police. We fished the island for Totuava On the trip out they waved over one of the Shrimpers for bait. Shrimp heads. They were very accommodating...

great report thank you

I set up the passenger side mirror to focus only the white line at my trailer wheel. when a big rig approaches, I place the wheel about four to six inches over the white line, and only look up when they have passed.

Used opening day to focus on completion Finally the large pieces in place

I use "O" ring silicone grease. It won't expand the rubber

Get Nigel Calders book. It's my boat wiring bible.

Dude. Sand dabs are a vehicle for butter. Bones are part of the process, embrace! They have no limit. Nor size they are delivered from God

Thanks so much Bill, still picking away at the details. as they say 90% done 100 to go. Steve

what a great tribute, you are the ambassador, may we all learn something from you.

such nice work

Thanks Neil. Your boat looks great, give me a call when you get a chance.

Yes he's an Artist, look carefully at the details around the upper station, how it goes together, the foot rest, and hand holds. He draws the boat to scale first then creates the design. his work comes from years of evolution. My Project would never have this look without Steve's eye.

Here's a harbor tour photo. Nothing prepared me for how much wiring in the tower

it was about twenty bucks to launch, lots of guys in white suites standing by.

We just stayed in San Jose, our 28' was about $70 a night, and they don't let you store your trailer anywhere, you must take it to the shipyard for another $30 a day, it seems they have lots of Rules, and cater to the larger yacht customer, can't blame them?

Hi Glen great update congrats on your new boat. We finally got down to the east cape to run ours. Unfortunately we discovered fuel in the bilge. We spent a bit of vacation cutting the deck and repairing the aluminum tank. Apparently these boats had built in fiberglass fuel tank as original...

Thanks for the interest guys. Restoration projects take on a life of their own. The Radovich is no different. Our initial inspection of the Catipillars revealed turbocharger were not to spec, hairdryers at best. the college where we purchased her, Reported fresh re-manufactured long blocks...

Asked my my buddy about the old Hatteras, he had acquired by default, when his boat yard customer was notoriously arrested for murder. He had sold the boat, and the boat had gone down to the Cape, I remember the boat was rough, and old. He said they filled the thing w diesel and sailed south, to...

I would probably stay at the Los Barilies hotel then wander over to the Palmas hotel and charter a boat ? it will be going off in July

we are heading down xmas day cxant wait!!

I started Finco doing racing bottoms for sailboats. Over the years and countless reams of sandpaper, we use paint remover. By doing small sections you can control the burn, and limit Gelcoat softening. This approach eliminates using heavy grit grinding and associated deep scratches. Once the...

Dave we are going down December 24 I think we will miss you?

We would love to fish w you we will be heading down the 24 th. thru the 5 Th.

in order of experience, and budget, no more gas boat, no more outdrives. as Ferris Bueller once said, "If you have the means, I highly recommend it" its inboard diesel

I was motoring back from the Channel islands Saturday night, about five miles out, we saw a disturbance in the dark near the West end, at first I thought it was a low flying Helo? as the Bright Red flame got bigger and brighter, it became apparent, it was a large missile! the thing was not more...

Great story thanks for sharing. Love the part about navigation to the sewer outfall!! Going offshore is hard enough enduring this level of irresponsibility really give perspective to seamanship

Caught one a couple of years ago Couldn't turn it felt like I was hooked to a car

that's impressive! buddy told me a story of the fleet waiting to start a sail race near Vashon island in no wind. while waiting the Orcas chomped a number of seals front and center, up close and gooey.

ask him about his new 4x4!!!

Herman, is the essence of Baja. he helped me on my first trip, and always goes out of his way! we have become good friends over the years. here's a photo of the Man stealing a little fishing time!!!

Great looking new ride, good luck with her. We are going to to plan a visit with the EastCaper in the spring. Steve Brown Christian's brother inlaw

We work with Rick Peters, and used his utility transport trailer. then hitched it up to Steve D's duly and did it ourselves!!!

Thank you all for checking in on this matter. this is a cautionary post. speaking for myself, I love Mexico and my Pisanos. I own a boat in the East Cape, and consider it my home away from home. I related all the considerations that have been previously posted, to my customer. since I wasn't...

The customer had his boat in Loreto for a couple of years, the Wife had a health problem, and they were bringing their boat home. not a business.

They were pretty scared, and had an expensive boat to get home? big boat, big road tax? its a bummer. you just have to plan on it happening occasionally.

Customer was the victim of a Ensenada police shakedown. A Well dressed Federalie stopped him and his co driver while driving thru town. While returning to California With all necessary paper work, insurance and limit flags. they were cited for a yet another flag for length$ The federal...

I think we're seeing just how crummy these lesser pumps can be? the leads connected to the batteries look small, and the plumbing looks like it needs some help. We're in Santa Ana your welcome to come by? Steve

I feel your pain, finally got my situation under control. my problem was low voltage, or voltage drop. pumps doing that much work, need the full 12, with drop you will see huge loads heat and finally the smoke comes out. I only use pumps that attach to the thru hull valve, as low in the boat as...

She's Launched! lots of little things on the list, but what a happy event. had to pay the Dunes launch ramp extra to open the gate. waited until we had a little tide, She floated right off!!! after a lot of blood sweat and Tears. photos to come.

always a great report, thank you.

Take a cab to the fish taco restaurant on the HWY . Then get acclimated to Baja time, go back to the Airport pick up stragglers, take Van to Los Barilies,

Hi Neil I have seen you on the water in Long Beach, will try to hook up, I will be keeping the boat in the harbor near the Yacht Club. steve

Thanks for the great responses! tower had a hiccup, we missed on the rear leg spacing, of course we miss on the shop job. I will have some photos next week, 98% done, 100% to go. nothing prepares you for how much work goes into building one of these towers.

new photo prior to loading her on trailer to launch !!!!!

Thanks Kevin when I first saw the boat a couple of years ago, I thought it had great lines, Who knew I would get to restore it. I agree this is the perfect size for California Steve

I have switched to external regulation on my projects, then focus on max rpm the alt can handle when sizing the pulley. these setups will drag down a little sail boat diesel at idle with the external reg can be adjusted to soft start.

Talked with one of the fathers this morning, His son was driving the Whaler that collided with the Carib. he was the designated driver waiting for the call to go pick up his group that had been in Avalon. He was not impaired. I also talked with one of the victims friends on the way to the...

think it's another boat that's listed for $325,

couple of photos

Here's a photo of the paint work and new DeGroote bow rail, Steve's favorite saying "Step it up a notch"

Here's a photo of Master fabricator Steve DeGroote hard at it!!! remember one scratch or incorrect weld, you will need to start over.

Thanks Zman, your right, Captain Steve is amazing, we merged the first of the year. Bringing Both shops under one roof and doubling our size. Steve's knowledge and his eye for details, combined with our composite experience, is great synergy. The Radovich will have our latest Laminate schedule...

Launch planed September 10, its finally ready,

Sailing and fishing, can be a bit of a challenge, check out, cruisers guide to fishing. Great study. If I were to take my boat on an extended fishing trip. its all about the ice, no Ice no fish. invest in a kill bag, fill it with ice. and have a cooler filled, work both to manage your catch...

put it on a trailer and get the thing where you need it, nothing else will work out. trust me.

glass structures benefit from sandwich construction, equal laminates on both sides is ideal, generally inter skins will be a bit thinner, outer layer would be two ounce mat and 1708, then your board followed by three ounce mat and cloth. cutting support ribs out of the board, and bonding them...

if the final work is tight, and the tank has epoxy primer over it, foam is a great solution. done properly the boat will actually get stronger when foam filled. Locking in the tank to the bottom and longitudinal stringers.

glass it

mounting instructions indicate the down location of small hole. easy detail to miss .

my pumps in Mexico are always a problem, because they sit for long periods. the Olson Brothers swear by the stainless body model most of my pumps are on the bottom near Fralies

Dude your living the dream!!! great video, couldn't happen to a nicer guy "The Ambassador"

we are right in your back yard, we would love to put a roller on the bow and help with a bracket? Steve Brown Finco fabrication 2520 South Broadway Santa Ana

thanks Ali, you cant imagine how much stuff is aboard these critters! systems alone, are,,, all new and upgraded. fresh water, head and holding. fixtures, batteries and wiring, inverter, electrionics, third steering station and controls lighting, interior and exterior. bow plank and windlass...

That building hundred footers is bad for your health!!

Primer in full swing

We are, Steve Degroote and I merged the first of the year.

Get your butt over here! We need more tower builders

here's what it looks like when both motors are in!

Here's a photo of the tower drawing,

Cold plates and fish hold reefer unit, thanks to Roger at Glacier and his son Jeff.

Great posts!!! thank you all. been 7 days a week, lately! Full press, moved every guy I have on to the paint job!! Brother Bob Olson delivered his diamond concrete grinder to level the Gnarly non skid.

run into this often, longer arm to my way of thinking would be the way to go??

nice job Dave!!!! congrats your the Ambassador!!

Such great Work!!! I really like the concept. thats getting it done, problem solving without breaking the bank!!

We routinely foam in tanks. We also glass over the exposed foam. Currently we have a skipjack tank replacement project, that looks like the photos above. We converted the original square tank to conform to the hull giving the new tank more volume. And have reduced the overall footprint by one...

Their in!!

Recently read a proposal, requiring two sets of Sea Lion Ears, prior to applying for a California Fishing license?

I think that La Paz idea is great, we keep our boat in the east Cape and often motor up to La Paz for an overnight. We looked into keeping our boat in the Marina San Jose, and immediately realized we were not their customer!!! We couldn't be happier in our storage yard, handling the launching...

Finally over the hump,, plumbing done, electrical, and sanitation. Today the last fuel tank went in. My Partner Bob Olson and I got it in and secured. Bob Reminded me that I don't need to go to Yoga tonight,,, "DownWard Dog" all day!!!

What a great use of the web site! and downright cool offer! good on ya! once I get my new ride going, I think this is a great way to spread some serious fun! I'm gettin close to finishing my deal!!

Kool thread, I have endured all such problems with Small Block Chevys in boats! Principal differences between Car motors and boats Are,,, Cam Pistons and timing curve, how a motor is built is huge, LIke when the power curve comes on, Cars can handle motors that are a little Peakey meaning the...

The Dunes stink almost as much as the Irvine Company. when your the only game in town, they act accordingly! My favorite Dunes Fuckover, is that your launch Pass expires at Midnight? how fucked up is that, you launch then deliver your boat, come retrieve your ride in the morning? and they ring...

off topic but the classic car we just sold had expired plates, the DMV wanted $800 to get the car current because,,,,, they didn't get the non Op on the books and when questioned about the Non OP they said it needs to be updated every year. if not fines and registration apply!!! Well thankfuly...

Just tried to re register an old classic for my business patner, been in her garage the DMV folks said she had to have been keeping up the non operational deal yearly if not its going to be $900

Killer thread, Got ER DONE, nice folks, Really Hits home how California is Pure Revenue driven.

I love mine, its the single best thing I have ever done with boats, mine lives in Mexico. good luck you have a older boat with late model motors.

Great thread, makes me want to go South!! I love the post that says the surprise is the best part! I absolutely agree with that! Relax, it will exceed your expectations, and your not going to the gas station!! Hope to see you down in May, Steve

beautiful job!

its called Baja every trip down you have plan of a little getting on ya.

I say don't plug in. with an outboard the odds of shipping water are long, an inboard with shaft log penetrations. would be different. the plug in will develop stray current and eat zincs, of course docks and other sources of stray current ad to the issue. but in my experience not plugging in...

SMI

thanks for the kind words,,, we do these all the time, hope we can help. get them to us we can adjust price when hatch is in hand.. Steve

Gotta love the Starboard fix. We would vacuum bag new balsa down followed by a layer of Biaxial fabric on one shot. they would be light weight and farkin strong, we would be glad to rebuild your existing hatches, for $150.00 each. many of the core rigid materials are plywood replacements that...