It's back.......06 TG, former submarine
05-08-2013, 01:54 PM
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In recent years, this site has turned into a giant drama fest and has long lost credibility in the marine industry.
Sadly most of the menbers who posted revelant information have either stopped posting or moved on altogether. There were once very brilliant minds here to learn from.
It makes me sick that the majority of posts are worthless drama filled drivel...
Kurt
Sadly most of the menbers who posted revelant information have either stopped posting or moved on altogether. There were once very brilliant minds here to learn from.
It makes me sick that the majority of posts are worthless drama filled drivel...
Kurt
I agree Kurt, thats why I have saved a handful of past screen names in case of an emergency question, I can PM them. 99% of the good, knowledgable old timers will PM you back an answer.....they just dont post in the sh!t slinging threads anymore and its too bad.
05-08-2013, 02:06 PM
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In recent years, this site has turned into a giant drama fest and has long lost credibility in the marine industry.
Sadly most of the menbers who posted revelant information have either stopped posting or moved on altogether. There were once very brilliant minds here to learn from.
It makes me sick that the majority of posts are worthless drama filled drivel...
Kurt
Sadly most of the menbers who posted revelant information have either stopped posting or moved on altogether. There were once very brilliant minds here to learn from.
It makes me sick that the majority of posts are worthless drama filled drivel...
Kurt
Last edited by SkaterMike82; 05-08-2013 at 02:09 PM.
05-08-2013, 02:34 PM
#63
Wow, your trying to diminish a posters credibility about the damage done by sinking by questioning his tools? Do you really think anyones buying it? I pack that same Crescent tool kit in my boat, bought it at Costco. Also pack it in the travel trailer. A SnapOn tool box doesnt fit in the engine compartment of many boats and high end tools rust just like cheap crapsmen or chineese built Crescent.
When you sold your Checkmate did you discose the fact that it had sunk before?
When you sold your Checkmate did you discose the fact that it had sunk before?
05-08-2013, 02:50 PM
#64
That's exactly what everyone I know sez about OSO who all have been heavy posters since it's inception. Seems since Facebook and Twitter has taken off folks think every statement has to be in the form of sarcasm, insults or uneducated guessing.
With reference to fresh vs salt water, the biggest destroyer on the "engine compartment" area or the guts, is MOISTURE. A tablespoon of water in the bilge over a long period of time creates humidity. Humidity is the nemesis of anything metal. Motor mounts, oil pans, starters, drive/tab pumps etc. etc. will corrode from uncontrolled MOISTURE.
So unless your boat is being swamped by huge waves, or your passengers are sunbathing on your motors after climbbing back in the boat soaking wet from the ocean waters, what type of water you operate in only mildly makes a difference.....it's the MOISTURE fellas. Of course the caveat is how well the owner babies his toys. If you're lazy or don;t give a crap, fresh water left unchecked will rust a boat to hell too.
Moral of the story....keep your bilges dry, and control the humidity when it's covered up regardless if it's under a roof or not....Prost!
With reference to fresh vs salt water, the biggest destroyer on the "engine compartment" area or the guts, is MOISTURE. A tablespoon of water in the bilge over a long period of time creates humidity. Humidity is the nemesis of anything metal. Motor mounts, oil pans, starters, drive/tab pumps etc. etc. will corrode from uncontrolled MOISTURE.
So unless your boat is being swamped by huge waves, or your passengers are sunbathing on your motors after climbbing back in the boat soaking wet from the ocean waters, what type of water you operate in only mildly makes a difference.....it's the MOISTURE fellas. Of course the caveat is how well the owner babies his toys. If you're lazy or don;t give a crap, fresh water left unchecked will rust a boat to hell too.
Moral of the story....keep your bilges dry, and control the humidity when it's covered up regardless if it's under a roof or not....Prost!
05-08-2013, 05:20 PM
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So very true Kurt....That's one of the reasons i barely post anymore. I have been a member since 02-03. The ORIGINAL Blue Martini crew. The heart of OSO has been lost. I can barely count with my own two hands people that still post here from the original OSO group.....
05-08-2013, 07:44 PM
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clothes, or tools really aren't a big concern, its the quality of the work the matters the most. as for this particular boat 150 sounds steap, theyre several boats with #6s and big power that can be bought for less than that, im def not knocking that boat sunk or not its beautiful.
05-08-2013, 10:35 PM
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As for the boat in question. When someone would inquire a simple statement of, "it sunk (but did it really? I thought this one lost the rear corner) but had a 80 grand refit to fix it", end of story. I wouldn't put it in a Craig's list ad or you would never get a phone call.
Come on, there is a bunch of TV shows about bone yard cars being restored and sold/given away as new. Why not a boat? If you can flood a homes basement and not even have a musty smell when Servpro leaves, why not a boat?
If they would have put the "sunk boat" up for sale for minus the rebuild cost the Ins Co put into it ... 150 - 85 = 65 grand would it had been worth it? Come on guys the trailer is worth 15+ grand alone.
I'm telling you if I was in that price range (way to much money for me) it would have been a simple fix. Compared to some of the boats I rebuild a sunk boat would be a much better start then what I find in the woods or behind marinas and homes.
As for cheap tools, have a set in all the boats for emergency repairs. On the water simple repairs are only thing that going to happen anyway. Good tools stay in the garage.
Come on, there is a bunch of TV shows about bone yard cars being restored and sold/given away as new. Why not a boat? If you can flood a homes basement and not even have a musty smell when Servpro leaves, why not a boat?
If they would have put the "sunk boat" up for sale for minus the rebuild cost the Ins Co put into it ... 150 - 85 = 65 grand would it had been worth it? Come on guys the trailer is worth 15+ grand alone.
I'm telling you if I was in that price range (way to much money for me) it would have been a simple fix. Compared to some of the boats I rebuild a sunk boat would be a much better start then what I find in the woods or behind marinas and homes.
As for cheap tools, have a set in all the boats for emergency repairs. On the water simple repairs are only thing that going to happen anyway. Good tools stay in the garage.
05-09-2013, 05:20 AM
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As for the boat in question. When someone would inquire a simple statement of, "it sunk (but did it really? I thought this one lost the rear corner) but had a 80 grand refit to fix it", end of story. I wouldn't put it in a Craig's list ad or you would never get a phone call.
Come on, there is a bunch of TV shows about bone yard cars being restored and sold/given away as new. Why not a boat? If you can flood a homes basement and not even have a musty smell when Servpro leaves, why not a boat?
If they would have put the "sunk boat" up for sale for minus the rebuild cost the Ins Co put into it ... 150 - 85 = 65 grand would it had been worth it? Come on guys the trailer is worth 15+ grand alone.
I'm telling you if I was in that price range (way to much money for me) it would have been a simple fix. Compared to some of the boats I rebuild a sunk boat would be a much better start then what I find in the woods or behind marinas and homes.
As for cheap tools, have a set in all the boats for emergency repairs. On the water simple repairs are only thing that going to happen anyway. Good tools stay in the garage.
Come on, there is a bunch of TV shows about bone yard cars being restored and sold/given away as new. Why not a boat? If you can flood a homes basement and not even have a musty smell when Servpro leaves, why not a boat?
If they would have put the "sunk boat" up for sale for minus the rebuild cost the Ins Co put into it ... 150 - 85 = 65 grand would it had been worth it? Come on guys the trailer is worth 15+ grand alone.
I'm telling you if I was in that price range (way to much money for me) it would have been a simple fix. Compared to some of the boats I rebuild a sunk boat would be a much better start then what I find in the woods or behind marinas and homes.
As for cheap tools, have a set in all the boats for emergency repairs. On the water simple repairs are only thing that going to happen anyway. Good tools stay in the garage.
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