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Sydwayz 11-25-2011 06:31 PM

The changes look great Bones! We've made hundreds of changes since 2003/2004 though.

bonesmalon 11-25-2011 06:53 PM

Brian...I'm guessing you guys have resisted making the really big changes that I've mentioned previously and some I haven't. I understand mold changes in an economy like we've been facing are not likely.

Sydwayz 11-25-2011 07:16 PM

We've made several mold changes as well. But no anchor lockers in ATs!! They make great projectiles, especially when you get past the Baja breakwater and into AT water! :lolhit::evilb::drink:

I suggest a Box Anchor and keep it in a duffle bag under the back seat or wherever like many of us do. Either that, or arrive about 10 minutes later after a buddy sets anchor first. Once you use a Box Anchor, you won't go back to any other kind anyhow--I guarantee it.

bonesmalon 11-25-2011 07:30 PM

I like a guy with a good sense of humor! I'll send you a pic of a properly designed anchor locker that even a Cig couldn't turn into a projectile! While you were making mold changes did you move the foot rests to some place that somebody other than Wee Man can actually use? And a sliding cabin door with integral steps to climb to the deck would be a game changer! And finally, flipping the channel in the front deck would retain structural integrity of deck, gain 3 inches of headroom in cabin and eliminate duck pond behind rear hatch after rain/washing.

Sydwayz 11-25-2011 07:58 PM

Dash is totally different. Footrest is totally different. Sliding doors have been done for years.

Proper way to access the bow is go up the backseat and up the walk rail. Send a passenger up there anyway, no free lunch.

The channel is not getting flipped. It's designed for headroom when sitting on the couch, not standing in the middle. Besides, everyone already thinks the AT deck derived from a Sonic that had a little too much vacuum bagging. (Totally false by the way.).

Pat's Pond is by design anyhow. You don't need a bucket when washing the deck. Squirt a little soap in there when spraying down the deck, and swab your brush in the pond. (Try it, works like a charm.)

bonesmalon 11-25-2011 08:06 PM

Pats pond is just screaming for some Koi and a fountain!
I'll be counting on seeing all the updates in Miami!
Most of my riders are too top heavy to go up the walk around and that for the record...is a good thing ;-)

camptappakeg69 11-25-2011 10:12 PM


Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 3557484)
Pat's Pond is by design anyhow. You don't need a bucket when washing the deck. Squirt a little soap in there when spraying down the deck, and swab your brush in the pond. (Try it, works like a charm.)

wish i would've thought of that years ago:drink:

Macklin 11-26-2011 07:53 AM


Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 3557484)
Pat's Pond is by design anyhow. You don't need a bucket when washing the deck. Squirt a little soap in there when spraying down the deck, and swab your brush in the pond. (Try it, works like a charm.)

LMFAO! :)





Screw the anchor locker. That is nothing but a problem waiting to happen!

ActiveThunder 11-26-2011 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 302Sport (Post 3555229)
I was thinking of getting rid of my gauges since I'm replacing all of them anyways. What kind of gps do you have to use???

I would recommend you keep, at the very least, O/P, fuel and H2O temp. If your GPS goes down you have nothing. You could also entertain a vessel-view which reads everything. Navigating thru the featherbeds in the Keys and flipping the screen back and forth to look at gauges is hard on the drives....:eek:

Sydwayz 11-26-2011 08:44 AM


Originally Posted by ActiveThunder (Post 3557678)
I would recommend you keep, at the very least, O/P, fuel and H2O temp. If your GPS goes down you have nothing. You could also entertain a vessel-view which reads everything. Navigating thru the featherbeds in the Keys and flipping the screen back and forth to look at gauges is hard on the drives....:eek:

+ H2O Pressure, one of the most important gauges you can have.

ActiveThunder 11-26-2011 09:24 AM


Originally Posted by bonesmalon (Post 3557468)
While you were making mold changes did you move the foot rests to some place that somebody other than Wee Man can actually use?

It was designed for my wife, who happens to be what is kindly referred to as a 'little person'. :angry-smiley-038:

ACTIVESHACK 11-26-2011 12:03 PM


Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 3557484)
Pat's Pond is by design anyhow. You don't need a bucket when washing the deck. Squirt a little soap in there when spraying down the deck, and swab your brush in the pond. (Try it, works like a charm.)

I can't wait to try this after 5 yrs. :lolhit:
I agree with the others about the anchor locker. Probably not a good idea for Hammersticks. Does anybody remember seeing that video on here from Destin a few years ago when the Sunny had his bow locker come open and it shot his anchor over the transom coming in the inlet ??? Convinced me not to want one ever!!!

bonesmalon 11-26-2011 12:38 PM

It all comes down to proper design gentlemen. I've been in the aerospace world for 30 yrs with stuff flying on every US and European airframe made including the shuttle...keeping a 15 pound slug of metal in a cabinet is not rocket science.
www.moog.com

cosmic12 11-27-2011 08:00 AM


Originally Posted by ActiveThunder (Post 3557678)
I would recommend you keep, at the very least, O/P, fuel and H2O temp. If your GPS goes down you have nothing. You could also entertain a vessel-view which reads everything. Navigating thru the featherbeds in the Keys and flipping the screen back and forth to look at gauges is hard on the drives....:eek:

Man I love that dash!
On another note, seems to me I remember the 43 deck plug have'n a anchor locker and I questioned that decision then:eek:

REMEDY 11-27-2011 08:42 AM

Corey, I think you have been highjacked!!!:lolhit:

302Sport 11-27-2011 09:43 AM

When was last 37 built with a traditional bolster setup? All the new ones I see are side by side bolsters. Does anybody have pics of the last standard style boats dash?

boatfreak 11-27-2011 10:08 AM

I know the blue-green 33, that I believe is in NY, is a split setup.

302Sport 11-27-2011 12:32 PM

What year, any pics?? Was that the last split setup built??

Sydwayz 11-27-2011 01:19 PM

Your boat was probably the last center entry 37AT. It's been a while.

The 33 belonging to AJ in Delaware is different than any of the other ATs. It has a little "JR" touch to it.

The most recent center entry boat is Steve's Red 33 that is up in the great frozen tundra. The rest of us call it Wisconsin.

bonesmalon 11-27-2011 03:00 PM

I drove an '09 side entry with whipples (jeffs ride) and although efficient use of space...little to cozy to take the brother in law etc. out for a beer

302Sport 11-27-2011 03:48 PM


Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 3558364)

The most recent center entry boat is Steve's Red 33 that is up in the great frozen tundra. The rest of us call it Wisconsin.

Any pics of that boat??? Just trying to get some ideas for some updating on mine......

ActiveThunder 11-27-2011 04:07 PM


Originally Posted by 302Sport (Post 3558457)
Any pics of that boat??? Just trying to get some ideas for some updating on mine......

On the website under 33 pictures.

302Sport 11-27-2011 04:25 PM

Thanks pat. I def want to get rid of my old style rocker switches and replace them with the new style switch your using.

boatfreak 12-08-2011 08:29 PM

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I just got this pic tonight from Eddie. We made a few changes and then changed the color. I'm REAL happy with the way they're looking.:cool:

R Addiction 12-08-2011 09:09 PM

Looks good Mike! What numbers?

ACTIVESHACK 12-08-2011 09:14 PM


Originally Posted by boatfreak (Post 3567350)
I just got this pic tonight from Eddie. We made a few changes and then changed the color. I'm REAL happy with the way they're looking.:cool:

Looking good :cool:

boatfreak 12-08-2011 09:44 PM


Originally Posted by R Addiction (Post 3567379)
Looks good Mike! What numbers?

No changes there. Just fixed a few gremlins, changed valve covers, flame arrestors, power steering pump and tank and last but not least that awesome blue paint job.

Jassman 12-09-2011 05:55 AM


Originally Posted by boatfreak (Post 3567350)
I just got this pic tonight from Eddie. We made a few changes and then changed the color. I'm REAL happy with the way they're looking.:cool:

LOOKS GOOD..that makes it that much sweeter..:cool:

laszlo01 12-09-2011 07:07 AM


Originally Posted by boatfreak (Post 3567350)
I just got this pic tonight from Eddie. We made a few changes and then changed the color. I'm REAL happy with the way they're looking.:cool:

Looking great ! Love the blue...

REMEDY 12-09-2011 05:38 PM

I thought u were going JD green!!!

ACTIVESHACK 12-09-2011 06:33 PM


Originally Posted by REMEDY (Post 3567963)
I thought u were going JD green!!!

He could have gone CASE red :evilb:

boatfreak 12-09-2011 10:34 PM


Originally Posted by REMEDY (Post 3567963)
I thought u were going JD green!!!

I look at enough of that but in the right boat it might work.

slboatdrinks 12-10-2011 10:19 AM


Originally Posted by boatfreak (Post 3567350)
I just got this pic tonight from Eddie. We made a few changes and then changed the color. I'm REAL happy with the way they're looking.:cool:

Looks Great! :coolcowboy:

Macklin 12-10-2011 10:24 AM

Nice Mike! Like the blue. Brings back memories...

REMEDY 12-10-2011 11:11 AM


Originally Posted by ACTIVESHACK (Post 3568003)
He could have gone CASE red :evilb:

Nothing runs like a Deere when its chased by a Case!!!! :evilb:


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