Miss Delmarva

[Blue Agave]

Hey Bob, Scotty is trying to butter you up.

[gran398]

Yep you're right Nando....will get that money to him soon

Hey guys Bob and I had an idea....if ya'll would take up a collection and get us that sweet dual tach with the flo-scans....we love you forever....love you good....

[OldSkool67]

Man Im so excited for you.

I just went back through your post and man that is one great looking boat. Im very envious to say the least.

The Kenny Chesney song "Never wanted nothin' more" comes to mind just thinking about you getting to splash her and crack the throttles open.

                     

[gran398]

I really appreciate that, and yes, wow, I'm really excited :compress:

It has been a long journey....from getting my azz handed to me by an 82 year old from Marco....'till now. Along the way...have made GREAT friendships. Lifelong friendships. Without a doubt... that is the best part.

And... we have a really nice boat, which with proper care can be just as nice fifty years from now.

I'd like to extend an invitation to ALL of our members to attend her christening in beautiful Tampa, Florida. Date to be announced

[seabob4]

You know, I have to say something here, and, please, I mean no offense to those who have mentioned other tools.

I cut the opening for the electronics box with my trusty, 12 year old (I think) HF air body saw that I have cited here SO many times.  $20 way back in '01.  Started using them at AS in the 90s, they had plenty, but when I went to Stamas, there was only like 2 in the whole place....so I bought my own, on sale at HF.  Now, understand, in the boat building business, EVERY builder has these saws...I mean EVERY builder!!  The ability to cut precisely, no masking to keep a jigsaw foot from marring the gel, the ability to get in close quarters and make REALLY precise cuts., the list goes on and on as to how valuable this little tool is.  A neat little trick I learned many moons ago?  If you need a long blade to get to something the normal blades won't allow, simply put a hack saw blade in a vise, break it in half, and it fits the air saw chuck!  How cool is that!!??

So next time you're wondering what to use to cut glass on your boat (yes, many times a jigsaw, even a sawsall is the appropriate tool), bop down to your local HF and pick up one of these gems, you won't be sorry.  These days, they're on sale for like $13.  Forget the Dremmels, the multi-tools, all that fancy stuff.  And if you need to do some precise grinding, get  a die grinder while you're there.  Last one I got I got on sale for $7.  

I treat them like chit, hoping they'll crap out so I can buy new ones.  But they keep on ticking.


A sawsall is Aaron's favorite tool...      

[GoneFission]

What about a horn?  I assume a flush mount with a nice stainless cover?  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PONTOON-BOAT-12 ... c4&vxp=mtr  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HORN-HIDDEN-FLU ... 04&vxp=mtr

[Capt. Bob]

What about a horn?  I assume a flush mount with a nice stainless cover?  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PONTOON-BOAT-12 ... c4&vxp=mtr  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HORN-HIDDEN-FLU ... 04&vxp=mtr

I had one of those on my CCP.

Maybe that's a better model

I'm just sayin,.

[dburr]

The Old Man had the T-0A

http://www.kahlenberg.com/yacht.html?gclid=CKvX1sKxp7UCFU-d4AodThcA5w#20

Had a separate compressor and tank.. What a great sound!! http://www.kahlenberg.com/T-0Ae.wav  


There was never any doubt when he wanted to catch your attention  ....

Scotty that'd fit right on top of the T top , 'course she might be a little slow on the righting after a roll, but folks would hear you coming?! 8)  8)

[gran398]

The Old Man had the T-0A

http://www.kahlenberg.com/yacht.html?gclid=CKvX1sKxp7UCFU-d4AodThcA5w#20

Had a separate compressor and tank.. What a great sound!! http://www.kahlenberg.com/T-0Ae.wav  


There was never any doubt when he wanted to catch your attention  ....

Scotty that'd fit right on top of the T top , 'course she might be a little slow on the righting after a roll, but folks would hear you coming?! 8)  8)

Dave that would be VERY deluxe

Just like Rodney Dangerfield in Caddy Shack

If we get one we might as well go with Mister Big




Hope Bob can rig it

[GoneFission]

The flush-mount horns have a "buzzy" sound compared to trumpet horns, but they meet USCG requirements and don't take up space.  I've got a Wolo Dominator on my cruiser, and it sounds like a real horn!  

http://www.wolo-mfg.com/120-125-stereo.wav  

http://www.wolo-mfg.com/marine.htm

Amazon has Wolo horns on sale:

http://www.amazon.com/Wolo-125-Dominato ... B0012ILZAS

[dburr]

Scotty if you put that on the roof your gonna need nitrous just to get on the step !

[seabob4]

Well, Lewis had asked about a vid, so I made one this aft.  Had to wait for the right day (didn't take long), hopefully this does her justice.  Sorry, my memory card got full right at the good part...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIYA01VN ... e=youtu.be

Probably because the little one didn't want to help me...



"But Dad, I'm tired!  I need to nap!...Got some food?"



And my apologies to all our brothers in the NE, we know that "Nemo" has descended on you guys.  Stay safe, stay indoors, and ride it out!    

[gman 82 aquasport]

Great video, really shows how well thought out the whole process has been

[GoneFission]

Nice vid Bob!     Good to hear there is a place for some fried chicken in the console!    

[seabob4]

That pretty much is Miss D.  Seriously, after all this time, I don't think we could call her anything else BUT Miss Delmarva...

Scott, good news, my good friend (the owner) at Teak Isle got back to me this morn, they'll make us a batt switch box, just like we've been talking about.  Asked me to give him a call Monday morn.  Teak Isle has a retail side but they don't offer the kind of box we want through that portal, only on the OEM side.  But I described your boat, told him how amazing the fit and finish is, and that we would be thrilled to have one of his custom made parts on board...

Do I know how to bullchit or what?