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#116589 - 01/15/10 09:50 PM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: jawz]
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Registered: 09/13/05
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Loc: PA
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Tear it up! I'm assuming thats a stack on the port, what are you going to do with it?
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#116595 - 01/16/10 07:32 AM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: fyker]
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Registered: 09/19/09
Posts: 80
Loc: mt holly. nj
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your not kidding, those are some "timbers". with the engine up forward like that, how long is that shaft ?
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#116620 - 01/16/10 11:33 PM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: cdwood]
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Registered: 11/10/08
Posts: 955
Loc: cape may nj
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Classic boat there Jim, Certainly worth restoring whatever it needs. Curious about your intentions. Do you see this as a boat for personal use or:
A classic worth giving whatever it needs.
Bringing it back "better than new".
Based on alot of your posts, this boat does not appear to be a quick ride to the places you fish. well...contrary to what other's believe or percieve about me...i'm a very "old school" kinda guy..."do what i say,say what i do"...get it an old school lobster boat is what it is...a classic...a timeless classic...when you have the experience i do-no disrespect intended,you'll understand... you're pushing a grady white,right.old grady,had a rotted out transom,right.fuel tanks wasted,terrible electrical system,nylon thru hulls that break,whole deal,right...i missed no parts,did i ? get what i'm saying here ? it's called "knowing what you're talking about"...this is what i do for a living,i know boats...i know what works and what doesn't...take for example the grady you're running.that boat,no matter what anyone says,will beat you to death in any kind of sea,just like any other grady made,just like any other boat with a modified v hull will.attempting to run that boat offshore in any kind of weather other than,dead flat "bermuda high" conditions,will result in a looong day...this lobster boat i got,well,the design of these has been around for a long time,used by guys who earn their living by going to sea every day,regardless of weather conditions.that's the reason i went with an old school lobster boat like this...and yes,i did not sell my sea craft,classic potter built 23 center console,nor would i...if i need to get offshore in a hurry,i'll easily drop this in the water and roll... perhaps,you'll want to take a ride on this
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#116623 - 01/17/10 12:22 AM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: cdwood]
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Registered: 11/10/08
Posts: 955
Loc: cape may nj
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Jimmy, as you know, I've always taken what you offered to the extent. Transom was done based on all your input, fuel tank and all wood replaced, all electric redone and all thru hulls replaced. Everything you have found fault with I have addressed, and I thank you for that.
For what it's worth the decks have been recored, original fuse box replaced with blueseas c/b's.
sorry if you feel that I'm one those GG guys that you had issues with.
not for nothin' but your memory's not failin' you.
not sure what you're saying here...i'm confused you asked me why a lobster boat,i expalined why...and yes,you're correct,my memory,as well as my eyesight is certainly not failing me... i'm glad the advice i've given to you,as well as others,has paid off for you...
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#116632 - 01/17/10 11:52 AM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: Capt. Paul]
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Registered: 11/10/08
Posts: 955
Loc: cape may nj
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those BHM boats are very nice.i looked at a 36 BHM,volvo powered.i purchased this rig,due to a customer i had,he had a rig similar to this one,he was a commercial fisherman,he "conched" and had a day scallop rig on it.same power in his as well. i got this,to see if i can fish a rig like this.i chose this one,and my thought is simple,i do a little work to it,get it sorted out,and fish it...if i decide this style isn't for me,then i can easily sell it-i didn't lose my shirt on the deal...follow what i'm saying projects like this are a double edged sword.alot of guys make the mistake of believing their skill level is much higher than what it truly is,they get in over their head...i see it all the time...
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#116640 - 01/17/10 01:21 PM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: Capt. Paul]
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Registered: 11/10/08
Posts: 955
Loc: cape may nj
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I would like to see what you are doing to the Novi. Not a fan of GW's huh. you're more than welcomed to stop on down to see it...allways call first... "not a fan of GW's"...that's a loaded question...most owners of GRADY WHITE boats have unrealistic perceptions,they truly believe what was marketed to them.i have extensive experience with rebuild and repairing those boats,both older and newer boats,i can tell you what goes bad,and why,i can tell you what you're gonna find when you go look at one,and i can tell you what's gonna fail.these are hands down,the most repaired boat in my shop.probably the most over rated,over priced boat on the market today...i get a "bad rap" from grady owners,favorite experession is "grady basher"-kinda gay huh truth is,people don't like hearing the truth,people do not want to believe they spent alot of money on a very substandard product,trust me,i could spend hours here typing blatant disregard for ABYC codes on those boats...so,yeah,i'm not a fan,i'm not a fan of alot of mfg's,wellcraft,is another one,sea fox,angler,are also on the list...it's not just gradys...
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#116652 - 01/17/10 04:41 PM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: jawz]
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Registered: 11/08/06
Posts: 108
Loc: Barnegat & Middlesex, NJ
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Hey Jim. I have a 2001 Grady 20 ft Adventure. No problems that I am aware of but I would like to know what I should be looking for before I launch again in the Spring. Thanks for your input.
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#116659 - 01/17/10 07:22 PM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: WillPower2]
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Registered: 11/10/08
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Loc: cape may nj
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i have a 89 grady with 5000 hrs on it. its been re powered only one time.I try to take the best care of it i can,I dont have alot of money due to my alamoney .I do have a problem with changeing a thru hull fitting on the port side. It must of been installed when the deck was off.it has to be changed out.maybe I'll give you a call for a price.Even thou you dont like GW I like your honeasty if thast's the only thru hull you're changing,you're asking for trouble-all of them are nylon,they're gonna break...check the scupper hoses on the cockpit drains-these are probably shot too...decks soft yet ? fuel tanks take a look under the gunnel,stbd side,look at the fuel fill hose... i never stated i didn't like grady...i stated they're very over rated and very over priced...
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#116660 - 01/17/10 07:24 PM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: czn]
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Registered: 11/10/08
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Loc: cape may nj
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Hey Jim. I have a 2001 Grady 20 ft Adventure. No problems that I am aware of but I would like to know what I should be looking for before I launch again in the Spring. Thanks for your input. that year,'01,you're getting close to a fuel system failure-fuel tank...take a good look at the fuel fill hose... take a real good look at the drain hoses...
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#116698 - 01/18/10 03:46 PM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: Tuna Troller]
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Registered: 11/08/06
Posts: 108
Loc: Barnegat & Middlesex, NJ
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Jim, thanks for the response.
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#116704 - 01/18/10 04:14 PM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: Tuna Troller]
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Registered: 11/10/08
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Loc: cape may nj
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Jim, we've ran a 92' 24 ft Grady for about 1400 hrs and had no major issues other than an ocassional through hole replacement (nylon) because of the "what if" factor with having her in the water for sometimes a month at a time not seeing her. We did re-wire the power to the electronics, as the original wiring was sub-par, but really the electrical systems on most boats these days are awful anyway and the only way to fix it is to spend the time on them yourself.
Our current rig, an 06' Grady has been problem free for us including electrical.
BTW ALL Grady's went to Bronze in 98' Chrome over Bronze through hulls by 00' and then to stainless in 06'.
We are, atleast for the time being, proud Grady owners. i've replaced nylon thru hulls on '98 models...one such,is a 22 center console,it's currently stored with me for the season-he's a regular customer... the electrical systems on some boats,these are indeed terrible,and yes,you're correct,grady white is one of them.fortunatley,that's not the case with all manufactures,contender,as an example,their systems are excellent-tinned marine grade wire too... if you're happy with your choice in a boat,that's what counts-if it works for you,then,have at it. i never stated i didn't like the gradys. what i've stated is their over rated,and over priced,terrible ride too,but this isn't limited to gradys.the grady construction techniques leave alot to be desired.example,the fuel tanks support the decks-against CFR,but,they still do it...the factory still has a hard time sealing things properly,the wide beamed models,there were quite a few that went back to the factory for problems with their balsa coring...the gradys now use xl green wood,the warranty covers replacement,for dry rotting,not delamination from water intrusion...take a look at the boats,the transom are still,to this day,not completley sealed from water intrsuion...again, a very over rated product,granted the factory will bend over backwards to take care of you,they should for charging what they do for a sub standard product...
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#116747 - 01/19/10 05:21 PM
Re: deck replacement on the "lobstah" boat
[Re: jawz]
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Registered: 12/27/09
Posts: 10
Loc: Oldest Sea Port in America
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What size is the timber on the inner floor structure, they look big like a 4x6, what thickness of Marine plywood are you putting down.
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