What Did You Do To Your Boat This Week?
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Fisher_dude
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This is what I use for a trash can. Grocery bags fit in it so they end up as garbage bags instead of in the garbage. It also has a snap lock on it in case it falls over which is nice.
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Corey_lax
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They still have grocery bags? We don’t have them except for at the odd Home DepotThis is what I use for a trash can. Grocery bags fit in it so they end up as garbage bags instead of in the garbage. It also has a snap lock on it in case it falls over which is nice.
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turbomack
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I lowered my tuna tube pumps to help maintain suction while the boat is at rest and increased the size of my bait tank drains.
We also picked up our first little Blue Marlin of the season.
We use live 3-5 pound tuna as baits somedays, Marlin and big yellowfin will inhale them.
I also picked up and installed a Garmin Inreach as there is no search and rescue.
One of the guys I fish with sometimes just drifted for 5 days after his alternator failed, without water or food and was luckily found alive by other commercial guys.
We also picked up our first little Blue Marlin of the season.
We use live 3-5 pound tuna as baits somedays, Marlin and big yellowfin will inhale them.
I also picked up and installed a Garmin Inreach as there is no search and rescue.
One of the guys I fish with sometimes just drifted for 5 days after his alternator failed, without water or food and was luckily found alive by other commercial guys.
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BC Coast Pilot
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You've gotta read the book "438 days" about the fisherman Salvador Alvarenga
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Clint r
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Today I tackled the last thing I had to do before we can weld this baby up. I cut my dash out. For whatever reason the dash in this boat was about 32” from window to front edge of the dash. I think maybe something to do with whatever computer equipment might have been on board? I’m guessing, but I removed a few random computer cables when I first got it. No one needs a dash that’s nearly 3’ deep but that’s all that makes sense to me. Anyways, going to shorten it 16- to 20” and weld it back in next weekend. Cabin walls are bent and ready and roof will be in the next few days too. Windows are delayed. Supposed to be 6 week wait but I’m coming into the 8th now. Frustrating but I don’t need them right now anyways. 
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Aces
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That's some nice welding there
Clint r
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I can take no credit. Original builder did some nice work and some ok work but the friend of mine welding the cabin is a pro. He’s built a number of boats and at least one barge and some really incredible custom stuff from jeep bodies to a giant aluminum wave/surf machine. I couldn’t do it without him.
Stizzla
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Waaaaaay better! You will love that extra space you’ve saved. It will also make driving the boat more pleasant being up closer and better sight line for obstructions etc. well played!
I am a Fraser Raider fan.
Circular saw and aluminum....who knew eh? But once you know...and have a welder...it's awesome.
walleyes
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With the blades you can get today its the only way to go. I regularly cut up to 1/4 metal with my circular, so slick and smooth and fast.
23Hourston
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Bow roller / battering ram on
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Gong Show
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ab1752
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My setup on our hourston exactly except my anchor is a bit rolled over on the port side due to an epic 2 knot impact into the mooring bouy in Killiam Bay.
23Hourston
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Do you have a tie off cleat for the rode. I was wondering where to put mine as not a lot of room
ab1752
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Yep I have 2 cleats on either side of the winch, and I throw an extra bit of line from the anchor to one side...let me see if I can dig out a pic.
