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Mar-30-2004, 12:51 PM
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#1 | | Left Handed Coffee Grinder Farmer
Name: Charlie Age: 40 Vessel: 20' Boston Whaler, "Chesapeake Charlie" Location: San Diego Job:professional tax payer Bio: living proof that college sucks
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| installing offshore bait tank---need suggestions
My installation dude is going to Mexico to have fun in the sun and kill fish for a week, so I might have to tackle the job myself ......He's probably gonna still answer most of my questions, but I thought some of you guys might have experience with this as well....
1. My tank is a 30 gallon oval model-----how many brackets should I use on it to make it a rock-solid fixture on the deck? I'm thinking six but I admittedly don't know what the hell I'm doing.
2. The boat is a 17' Parker CC....For those of you who own things like this, where do you run your water discharge?-----through the transom or though the hull below the gunwale by the stern?
3. Guess I have to drill a hole in the bottom for a through-hull----I know brass is the only way to go, but I need this to be done right and thought someone out there could keep me from screwing up before I get to the "@#$#@$#@---what did I just do?" point.
4. I"m putting a 24'' pedistal in for my fatman Todd chair------I think I can reach in to through bolt the pedistal----anyone know what I should use for a backing plate or even if one is necessary (beyond merely using big washers)?
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Mar-30-2004, 01:59 PM
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#2 | | Registered User
Name: RICH Vessel: SKIPPY 20 Location: N COUNTY Job:SELF
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chuck,
did you get the brackets with the tank? if not, i have some offshore brackets that will make that sucker rock solid. the best part ,they are free! let me know and we can arrange to meet up. i can also pick up mots sr bait tanks from you.
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Mar-30-2004, 02:02 PM
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#3 | | Aka..."Un Reel"
Name: Mots Age: 47 Vessel: UnReel 25' Wellcraft Location: San Marcos Job:Irrigation Consultant
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1. Just use the brackets that randy provides with the tank. I've got the 45 gal. tank and mine is way solid.
2. I plumbed mine under the deck and out the port side at water line.
3. I've done all mine Chuck, i'd be more than happy to come over and help. Muy importante, when going threw with the hole saw. hit the gel coat in reverse first to minimize chipping.
4. don't know nothing about that shit. Haven't needed to do it yet.
Give me a call if you want some help you fat ass old f*.*er
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Mar-30-2004, 02:12 PM
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#4 | | Left Handed Coffee Grinder Farmer
Name: Charlie Age: 40 Vessel: 20' Boston Whaler, "Chesapeake Charlie" Location: San Diego Job:professional tax payer Bio: living proof that college sucks
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Rich----you've got a PM....gracias!
Mottserbaiter: sounds pretty straight forward----I figure if you can do it so can I  Right now it's looking like a Saturday project....I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
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Mar-30-2004, 03:39 PM
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Name: Jason Age: 35 Vessel: Worldcat 270EC Location: Encinitas, CA USA Job:Bloodydecks / Fishdope.com Bio: 2"
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Mots will be there saturday.
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Mar-30-2004, 03:59 PM
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#6 | | Registered User
Name: GAB Vessel: 26' Blackman, The Reel One Location: San Diego Job:I.T.
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4. I"m putting a 24'' pedistal in for my fatman Todd chair------I think I can reach in to through bolt the pedistal----anyone know what I should use for a backing plate or even if one is necessary (beyond merely using big washers)?
| If the bolts aren't going through anything substantial, like deck support beams, I would put a piece of starboard underneath the deck to help distribute the stress.
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Mar-30-2004, 06:52 PM
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#7 | | Aka..."Un Reel"
Name: Mots Age: 47 Vessel: UnReel 25' Wellcraft Location: San Marcos Job:Irrigation Consultant
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"In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."
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Mar-30-2004, 08:56 PM
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#8 | | Registered User
Name: Jefe Age: 47 Vessel: O'Day Mariner 19 Location: IE Job:Staying Upright!
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You can also use a piece of aluminum - 1/4" works fine-light and strong!
Mot's has the right idea for the b-tank install.
Carlos
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Mar-31-2004, 06:53 AM
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#9 | | What's Retail???
Name: Jason Age: 40 Vessel: No Limits Location: OffShore Job:Master of the art of "Jewism & Hebism" Not paying retail since 1969.. Property Tax Assessments & Real Estate Appraisals
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since you forgot to call me yesterday, just bring the boat over to my house. I have everthing here to get it knocked out in a few hours.
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Mar-31-2004, 08:33 AM
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#10 | | Left Handed Coffee Grinder Farmer
Name: Charlie Age: 40 Vessel: 20' Boston Whaler, "Chesapeake Charlie" Location: San Diego Job:professional tax payer Bio: living proof that college sucks
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sorry, Jason---got tied up over at Kep's place-----he's got some goodies lined-up for my boat at a discount price.....I'll try to ring yer phonie later today...
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Mar-31-2004, 11:10 AM
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Name: Nate Vessel: 18' Parker, "el Toro" Location: La Jolla Job:Wealth Manager
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My Parker has the Offshore tank too and it is awesome. The six brackets should hold it fine. I'd also lay a fat bead of 3M 5200 caulk under and around the tank, just for insurance. The thru hulls are pretty easy once you make sure you have it where you want it. You will want yours directly underneath the bilge hatch. That way you can easily access your pump and it will be under the deck out of the way. Cover your gel coat with tape first to keep it from splintering and use a brand new, sharp bit. Drill through the tape. My exhaust hose also runs under the deck and spills out through the transom in the bilge area. There is a one way, rubber flapper valve thing that only lets water out and not in. Again, this way your outflow hose is under the deck and out of the way. Not to mention it looks cleaner. You'd be welcome to come take a look at it if you want some ideas.
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Apr-03-2004, 08:17 PM
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#12 | | Patron
Name: Clarke Vessel: 40 Cabo Flybridge Location: Newport Job:Puerto Vallarta
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Not sure if you want to add to your work list but..........now is the time to install a light at the bottom of the tank. Randy has them and they work great. He also has some cool Starboard lid/cutting board covers that are pre-fit.
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