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I'm a newbie to the site and just purchased 1979 SF 20....Any of the miami guys around? Wanted to see if any local SC owners are in the south miami/homestead area. I frequent Sands Cut sandbar/ Biscayne Bay. Would like to meet up if any in the area!

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I'm an ex-owner and live in Kendall. Am now looking for my next boat.

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Nestor,

How is the boat search going?

Peter


Brad,

You crazy man. Hope you got a great deal. Best of luck.

if you take and post some pictures of the new addition, along with a punch list of the things that you may want to do, i am sure that you will get a ton of feedback.

Peter

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Yeah that theroy did not work for me! what boat are you looking for now I got a carolina skiff I'll sell ya!!!!

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im in miami.. as u already know.. but am currently with a boat in a bunch of pieces..

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bku, do u by any chance know how to paint with a spray gun?

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Actually I'm almost finishing up a deal for a Bertram 25 Flybridge with WORKING engines for about $5000. All I need is to get a trailer and go get her, the owner is anxious to sell her and the surveyor says she only has one small soft spot on her deck, the rest of the boat is solid. I'm now working on the trailer part and then see if Jorge can take a couple of days off work and drive me and his truck up north to trailer har back to Homestead. Wish me luck!

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I have a liitle experience with spraying never have never with marine finishes...What are trying to paint your boat? Give me a call if you want 786-255-0349..I am going to let a professional paint my boat when the time comes

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I have a friend who recently started hauling boats. He has delievered a couple of boats to seattle...He is in homestead

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Could you give me his contact info? I have some other quotes but most are pretty high.

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I spoke with him today i think he said around 1.50 or 2.00 a mile but don't quote me on that all I have is his nextel # give me a cal and ill get the info! 786-255-0349 brad

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im spraying the console that i modified. its the only thing really holding me back from finsihing the boat..

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HMMM i'd be willing to do some experimenting and try it...I guess if it turns out bad there is not too much to sand and start over..Lets do it :D

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im gonna try and shoot it again tomorrow. i did it once already and came out ok except for the bugs that landed in it and like 2 small runs

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You can do it!! I'd like to see it...Is the rest of the boat been redone?

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no the rest of the boat is in pretty decent shape actaully. i know the transom has been rebuilt but i dont know how long ago and the same with the floor although the floor will need help sooner than i would have liked.. i cut the original console and made it more narrow and glassed it back together to make room on the deck for the t-top.

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I was wondering how i was going to fit a t-top with wide console was thinking i would buy a new smaller console. was it cheaper cutting it?

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ill tell u.. i took it apart back in november and between work and everything plus learning how to glass nicely its taken me this long... i did take a little while off here and there for lack of motivation. next time i dont think id do this again. i was lookin at consoles but they were alot of $$ so i took the cheaper longer route.

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I hear ya i'm a long ways from that point. I tell ya everytime i come to the site i learn sometihing new. Hitting the sack later.

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Hey, another Miami(Grove)Guy here,

I get down to Sands Cut occasionally, though I've lately been boating/fishing closer to home in North and Central Biscayne Bay. Avoiding the crowds on Friday afternoons is our favorite, sometimes we hit the Stiltsville or Vizcaya sandbars. Also trailer to the Keys a few times a year.

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groveguy,
where are these stiltsville and vizcaya sandbars? i never hear anyone talk about them?

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Stiltsville sandbar is about 2 finger channels south of the Biscayne channel-approach from the oceanside. It's not well marked but on weekends you can see the boats lined up. Nice sand though be careful with the current. Vizcaya sandbar is off of Vizcaya and Mercy Hospital, not as nice as the South Bay spots but its close for us and always "G" rated for the kids.

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Groveguy. Cool don't really get up north to much might have to check it out once i see how the boat does have not had it in the water yet. Taking out tomorrow in biscayne bay. Im always in the mid to upper keys dive alot around carysfort light! Let me know the next time you come down!

Brad

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Let us know how the maiden voyage turns out and post some pics of the rig as well. I think you'll be surprised with the performance w/ the 150 Merc.
Best of luck! :cool:

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I live in Homestead

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yEAH i SAW THE PICS OF YOUR BOAT WOULD LIKE TO BRING MY BOAT BY AND HAVE YOU TAKE A LOOK AT MAYBE GIVE ME AN IDEA OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE AND THE COST! wHERE IS YOUR SHOP?

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NOT SURE HOW TO POST PICS??? bUT I WILL TRY.

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you can come by and look at my boat in person and see if any of my Ideas will work for you on yours

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YOU GOING TO BE AROUND THE SHOP TOMORROW. I'LL STOP BY ON MY OR WAY BACK FROM BAY FRONT. CAN;T WAIT TO SEE YOUR BOAT IN PERSON i LOVE THE GREY. MY NEIGHBOR/BEST FRIEND HAD A GREY ONE WE GREW UP FISHING ON!

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A boat is like a work of art if you have patience and put your heart in it, you will triumph with a masterpeice. Jose

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I will be leaving the shop tomorrow about 1:30 PM But I will be there all morning, The boat is at my house we would have to drive from the shop not to far so you can see it if you like. I wont be back untill monday going fishing in the keys for the week end. Jose

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Nestor

I'm ready when you are.

Jorge

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oK I'LL COME BY BEFORE i GO OUT. SEE YOU AROUND 1130.

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Do you know where it is ?

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GOT THE ADDRESS OFF YOUR WEBSITE....NW 12 ST WHAT IS IT BY NOT SURE WHERE 12 ST IS OFF HAND

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Take krome ave south when you come into Fl. City there will be a motel 8 with a big yellow sign on right make a right then stomp on the gas I will be the last warehouse bay on the right at the end of the block.

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i tried to paint my console again today. i think the paint might have been a little thin cuz i got a few small runs on the back of the console but the front and sides are ready for the next coat. fiberglass man im tempted to bring it by ur shop and let u finish painting it. do you think we can work something out?

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Maybe, I horse trade too who knows. Jose

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huh?

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ok JOSE i KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE SEE YOU IN THE MORNING SOMETIME BEFORE LUNCH!