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Old 20 September 2015, 01:15   #21
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Guessing you were with JP? What were you guys doing down there?
Shooting fish.
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Old 20 September 2015, 02:16   #22
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assuming spear fishing? get any?
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Old 20 September 2015, 04:14   #23
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assuming spear fishing? get any?
Dorado and yellow tail. The tuna eluded us.
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Old 20 September 2015, 04:52   #24
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Are they anything similar to the ones on Wicked Tuna? Just watched an episode on netflix. Those are some crazy fish.

I will probably never need the speed but it would be fun to know I can outrun a tsunami wave out the Golden Gate like he did in San Andreas Im going to leave the diesel for now. Maybe a Suzuki 250 for Xmas..
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Old 20 September 2015, 05:02   #25
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My son and I are heading out to anacapa tomorrow looking to spear some fish as well. Fingers crossed...
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Old 20 September 2015, 16:15   #26
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Jason, are you on any of the spearfishing forums? Would love to hear how you do in Anacapa. Just got back from SBI. We shot a few yellows, but all the paddies were dry and the mass of fish seemed to have vacated... at least for the moment. (not to derail, sorry)

Tworotor, this project looks awesome. Can't wait to follow the build.
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Old 21 September 2015, 05:19   #27
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I'll keep derailing, proud papa excuse

No not on any spear fishing forums, well not in the last 10 years and the old one is gone. My son did well today. He's 14. These are his first yellows
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Old 21 September 2015, 05:25   #28
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I'll keep derailing, proud papa excuse

No not on any spear fishing forums, well not in the last 10 years and the old one is gone. My son did well today. He's 14. These are his first yellows
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Shoot.... I just shot my first fish yesterday and those are bigger than what I got!
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Old 22 September 2015, 04:55   #29
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Original 15 year old tank... Leave it or get a new one? Doesn't look damaged anywhere but I will inspect the underside for wear.

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I'd say keep unless it has a known issue. They are pretty solid. I had one I didn't use for my 7m

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Old 22 September 2015, 12:14   #31
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Does it smell like heavy diesel fuel? No visible fuel in bilge? Leave it. You may put outboards on later. Save that task for later
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Old 23 September 2015, 00:49   #32
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No not on any spear fishing forums, well not in the last 10 years and the old one is gone. My son did well today. He's 14. These are his first yellows
So awesome! Congrats to him! and you!
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Old 23 September 2015, 00:50   #33
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Original 15 year old tank... Leave it or get a new one? Doesn't look damaged anywhere but I will inspect the underside for wear.
That looks like a pretty good sized tank for that boat.
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85 gallon tank is assume.
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Old 23 September 2015, 16:23   #35
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Thanks for the advice guys, I appreciate the help! I think its a 48 gallon tank.
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Couldn't get the trim cylinder cap off and didn't feel like paying $1000 for a new pair. Solution? Twin Honda 150s.

Just kidding, only one will go on there. The pair were cheap on CL and I missed seeing a silver OB out my kitchen window after selling my srmn.

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Nice CL score! Guess you are gonna need another boat for the 2nd one! ; )

Can't wait to watch this OB conversion!
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Old 07 November 2015, 17:59   #38
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Fabricating a bracket for it?
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Nice CL score! Guess you are gonna need another boat for the 2nd one! ; )

Can't wait to watch this OB conversion!

Lol already done! Theres a 6m searider that its going on.

So I finally hit the water with the 630 this morning. The diesel isn't too bad. No rpm or speedo but it seemed to top out in the mid to high 20's. Thats with fuel that is probably moldy, a banged up prop and and a floppy outdrive since the trim cylinders are full of air.

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Fabricating a bracket for it?

Yeah theres a shop in FL. They quoted 1800 for a custom flotation bracket with a platform. Its not going to follow the bottom line of the hull like the Zodiac bracket though.

Theres a chance I might sell the 630 as-is. Maybe someone will enjoy it with the diesel. I had my eyes on that 7.4 searider. Maybe even put these 150s on that.
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