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Tim, What did I tell you about the 20X18's. It looks like you've got it nailed. In fact, if you added a very light cup, you'd probably lose about 100rpms but pick up some top-end speed. Keep up the good work. As Frank said, you're not screwing around. Where are you in Florida? I am heading down to Lauderdale tomorrow with a bunch of guys to catch the Pats-Dolphins game on Monday night (Go Pats!). I'd love to swing by and check out the boat if you're close. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth

Doug, i dont think the dolphins game will be very exciting for fish fans but i am sure you will enjoy the whomp...I am so disappointed in the dolphins, that is why i have so much time to work on my boat.I would love for you to stop by but Naples is 100 miles east of Miami.but if your upto the trip i will be here working on the boat. just let me know and i will email you my cell # i have been up all night building locking electronics boxes for my dash that will house my gps,radar,auto pilot,and fisf finder. thanks again on the info on the props .i really think the engines sounded great on my short test ride. Frank, i like to get things done quickly on a boat ,otherwise everytime i am on the boat it bugs me that i didnt fix it. you will not be disappointed in the prop change,i hope the3 weather warms up for you.it has been cold here also then again anything below 75 is too cold for me...i have the sensors in the fuel lines installed now i have to do the electric. Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

Tim, I've only been to Florida once, but I could have sworn that Naples was WEST of Miami. Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF

Oh Man, Tim, You can't make a mistake like that on a boat site. How do you make it back to port? HAAA

i guess i would rather go east to the bahamas....lol i am planning a trip during the summer to the bahamas perhaps if anyone else is there this summer we can hook up.. Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

Well, I guess the game wasn't so bad for dolphin fans after all. Not to take anything away from the fins', but Tom Brady literally threw that game away. Boy did that suck! It was an awful ending to an otherwise great weekend. Tim, sorry I didn't get to hook up with you. If I head to Fort Myers for the Sox training camp in Feb/March, I'll definately look you up. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth

sounds good Doug, maybe i will force myself to go to a red sox game... I got my floscan and my autopilot installed.It was not as difficult as i thought ,i plan to sea trial soon so that i can set up the autopilot. Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

Tim, We do the Bahamas a lot. I think we'll go to Bimini diving in late June, probably the Keys in July, and maybe a trip up to West End sometime. Post it when you go...we may be going the same time. I run out of Boca. E.W. Dugan

E.W. We will have to hook up sometime for a cruise.I plan on going somewhere in the bahamas sometime in june or july.possibly abaco or eluethra, or exuma. also i plan on being in the keys in august for lobster season.I have never been to bimini but would like to try it.... Tim Stamm Photo Finish 1981 33' Bertram FBC

You 2 are killing me! An exotic local for me is Nantucket or Maine. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth

Doug, they can go diving in all these wonderful places, BUT they will never see a lobsta like my Herman. Of course I caught him over 20 years ago & I'm still looking for his pappy. [img]http://home.comcast.net/~lobsta11/Herman6.jpg[/img] Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF

Geez look at that thing. How did you get it out of the hole? Fla. Lobster have no claws. We do get some big ones in the Tortugas and off Jupiter. Normally 1-2 lbs is considered big. Tim , just let me know when you want to go somewhere, we may be in the area. Abacos is a good choice if you have to come across the lake. We have cruised there a lot, so we are going someplace else this year ('05) Keys for sure, but not for opening day. I do better here, plus it is zoo down there. E.W. Dugan

I went in his hole up to my waist. All I could grab was the crusher claw. Everything got stirred up & I couldn't see a thing. Finally vibrated him loose. Don't know what he weighed as the scales only went up to 20 lbs. Herman bottomed them out with me supporting his claws! He was 35" long. That's a 54 qt cooler that he is on. Here's another shot. [img]http://home.comcast.net/~lobsta11/images/Herman3.jpg[/img] Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF

Al, If I saw something like that crawling towards me I think I'd sh** my drawers! Oh yeah, that lobster is pretty scary too.[:D] Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth

Ha, classic line. Nice shoes too! Dig them red shoelaces. David Sumich Bertram33.com Forum Administrator