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Sport Fishing Forums - Boating Forum http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:09:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/images/misc/rss.jpg Sport Fishing Forums - Boating Forum http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/ Ultimate 21ft Center Console http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/ultimate-21ft-center-console-374947.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:15 GMT I realize that every person has their own opinion and that no boat is perfect, that being said what do you think is the best 21ft center console out there? My dad and I are looking to sell our 18ft cc and move up to a 21ish. What boats have people had experience with? I have started looking at... I realize that every person has their own opinion and that no boat is perfect, that being said what do you think is the best 21ft center console out there?

My dad and I are looking to sell our 18ft cc and move up to a 21ish. What boats have people had experience with? I have started looking at regulator, contender, bluewater, but I'm sure there are many more out there, and I have very limited experience with the boats listed above as well. I have only been in a 21 contender...

I'm looking for a boat I can fish hard. Speed is not my concern nearly as much as being good in a chop, well thought out layout, fishability, and how it handles. Also needs to handle weight well. So what are your thoughts? Boat will be used for commercial fishing up to 15 miles offshore, but will often be run 40+ miles in each direction to get there... Lots of nightime fishing as well, so as you can imagine the 18 wasnt optimal... Any and all advice is appreciated. ]]> Boating Forum canyonjunkie http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/ultimate-21ft-center-console-374947.html For the Carolina guys (keel cutting) http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/carolina-guys-keel-cutting-374746.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:06 GMT We are looking at cutting the keel down on our 1980 Custom Carolina. She built mostly from mahogany frames and plywood. If you have done this. What’s the best way to support the boat while cutting the keel. Would you cut it down in sections or one shot the whole keel. 2nd is we also have a worm... We are looking at cutting the keel down on our 1980 Custom Carolina. She built mostly from mahogany frames and plywood. If you have done this. What’s the best way to support the boat while cutting the keel. Would you cut it down in sections or one shot the whole keel. 2nd is we also have a worm shoe on her in about 10 ft sections would you put this back on?
Thanks ]]> Boating Forum The Conquistador http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/carolina-guys-keel-cutting-374746.html Custom Carolina CC Picture Thread http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/custom-carolina-cc-picture-thread-373456.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:21:02 GMT Please post your pics of carolina-built custom center consoles. Would especially love to see some of the older ones by BC, Ricky, Glenn Bradley, etc.

I've been daydreaming about a 27-28' carolina hull with a porta-bracket, single outboard, and 2nd station on top of the t-top. Would be the ultimate do-it-all (inshore, nearshore, some offshore) rig for me.

Thanks and God Bless. ]]> Boating Forum Tuna Truck http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/custom-carolina-cc-picture-thread-373456.html <![CDATA[They're Wrong]]> http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/theyre-wrong-369302.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:21:24 GMT Who ever said the happiest days of a boat owners life are the day he buys it and the day he sells it was just flat out wrong... Transferred the paper to my skiff today. Going to a good home in Eluthera with good people but damn, what an empty feeling I have.:sad: I had her built to replace one... Who ever said the happiest days of a boat owners life are the day he buys it and the day he sells it was just flat out wrong... Transferred the paper to my skiff today. Going to a good home in Eluthera with good people but damn, what an empty feeling I have.:sad:

I had her built to replace one that had been stolen and wrecked. I had twenty five good years out of this one and ten from her previous sister. I know I know. I don't use her any more. I have my hands full with five others under my ass... She deserves to be used. She loves fishing more than even I did. Gotta let her go.

Man what a history! A couple thousand billfish visited her hull. Name a species she saw it. She saw marlin and tuna to 700 and change come over the gunwale. Makos a plenty were bested. Mini's record bluefish and my thresher felt her cold hard deck. She carried me to several solo swords including that fateful night I caught a tripple. Equally at home in the skinny stuff she rocked the world of bones, permit and tarpon, too numerous to count. I tip my riggers to you C Gull... Thanks for a quarter century of memories. Make her new owner proud...:) ]]> Boating Forum Deep C http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/theyre-wrong-369302.html Trim tab size for Bertram 28 http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/trim-tab-size-bertram-28-a-368478.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:00 GMT Can anybody reccomend a correct size of trim tabs for a 74 Bertram 28? Gas 350's and nothing else perticularly unique about the boat.

Thanks in advance,

Ray ]]> Boating Forum WaveRay http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/trim-tab-size-bertram-28-a-368478.html 1971 Seacraft complete restoration http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/1971-seacraft-complete-restoration-366968.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:28:16 GMT I started working on my new project which is a 1971 seacraft 20 that somebody else had stopped in the middle of the restoration. I bought the project which previous owner had done a great job but just stopped because he bought a new boat. The whole transom was cut out and replaced with Marine... I started working on my new project which is a 1971 seacraft 20 that somebody else had stopped in the middle of the restoration. I bought the project which previous owner had done a great job but just stopped because he bought a new boat. The whole transom was cut out and replaced with Marine Plywood and lots of Glass. The whole floor was ripped out up to the front casting deck. All foam was removed so its just stringers under the new floor with no foam. The whole boat was done using U.S. composite epoxy resin so I will continue using epoxy to complete project. The floor was raised 3 inches and new floor is Marine plywood with glass on both sides and all edges were coated with epoxy so there is no water intrusion or rot. Wood and epoxy is good as long as every hole that is cut or drilled is coated with epoxy and there will be no problem of water absorption. The floor is solid right now but I am going to put some more braces on top of two center stringers up to the bottom of the deck. The guy did a great job. The bilge was coated with an epoxy paint including the fuel tank coffin box. I am going to try and work on this as much as I can as I am out of work right now. I just bought a Suzuki 140 four stroke with 0 hours on it so the power is ready to go. Transom was raised to 25 inches as well. There were custom livewell and storage boxes in the back that I cut out with a sawzaw as I wanted to be able to walk all the way to the transom and open up some more space. I have just been doing alot of sanding and fairing so pretty boring right now but The new 47 gallon aluminum fuel tank will be in and floor glassed down in the next week. I have been working pretty hard on the console and recessed electronics area as well as the reversed flange on the inside of the console for a custom no screw look on the outside of deck. I like clean boats that have some thought put into them without just building a production boat where everyone is the same I want this boat to be special and different when completed. There will be some great custom touches that will be done with the help of my father who goes by (bligh).

Transom Thickness two layers of 3/4" marine ply with 3/4 ounce matt inbetween them and the interior transom glass and a mixture of epoxy and cabosil wherever there were any gaps.

Reverse flange on inside of center console came out good on the laminating table.

The day I picked her up

]]> Boating Forum lonesurfer87 http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/1971-seacraft-complete-restoration-366968.html Oldie but a goodie http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/oldie-but-goodie-362736.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:52:18 GMT Always love lookin at this hull. Not as much flare as newer ones, more of almost a stand up stem. Hopefully she'll back in the water this winter so I can get a shot of her in the ocean. She is i believe a sportsmans boatworks and has been in the yard for a couple years getting reborn.

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]]> Boating Forum tabasco http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/oldie-but-goodie-362736.html sandy hook bay marina http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/sandy-hook-bay-marina-362735.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:47:59 GMT Looking for feed back on Sandy Hook Bay Marina such as any docking issues caused by a strong current or wind. Also, is the service from the Yahama guy on site timely and reliable? Thanks for any input Looking for feed back on Sandy Hook Bay Marina such as any docking issues caused by a strong current or wind.
Also, is the service from the Yahama guy on site timely and reliable?
Thanks for any input ]]> Boating Forum sailfish28 http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/sandy-hook-bay-marina-362735.html chamois mop or blade and chamios http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/chamois-mop-blade-chamios-357205.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:05:30 GMT I have fished in several different areas and have noticed that some mates use chamois mops when drying and in other areas they only use a blade and hand chamois. Here in Morehead City I do not see anyone using the mop and I have wondered why. What is your choice for drying a boat and why? I have fished in several different areas and have noticed that some mates use chamois mops when drying and in other areas they only use a blade and hand chamois. Here in Morehead City I do not see anyone using the mop and I have wondered why. What is your choice for drying a boat and why? ]]> Boating Forum birdhunter http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/chamois-mop-blade-chamios-357205.html Outboard and I/O Customers - ATLANTIS PROPELLER http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/outboard-i-o-customers-atlantis-propeller-357059.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:40:07 GMT Fall / Winter Sportfishermen Member Special!

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sales@atlantispropeller.com ]]> Boating Forum atlantis http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/outboard-i-o-customers-atlantis-propeller-357059.html check it out... http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/check-out-357040.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:05:05 GMT check it out...

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]]> Boating Forum jawz12 http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/check-out-357040.html glassmonkey http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/glassmonkey-356768.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:08:52 GMT been working on another 23' hope to pull it before Christmas

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]]> Boating Forum brokensheer http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/glassmonkey-356768.html QuadZeus http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/quadzeus-353220.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:27:09 GMT Any one in the US has seen this one? http://quadzeus.com/index.html Any one in the US has seen this one?
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http://skippersolutionsnz.com ]]> Boating Forum nz captain http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/big-game-fishing-more-new-zealand-351978.html Project Boat 29ft Willis for Sale http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f27/project-boat-29ft-willis-sale-351688.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:28:55 GMT I am posting this for a friend. If anyone is seriously interested in an awesome project boat please shoot me a PM. This is a 29ft Willis with a 12.4 beam. Check it out I am posting this for a friend. If anyone is seriously interested in an awesome project boat please shoot me a PM. This is a 29ft Willis with a 12.4 beam. Check it out

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