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HuckFinn
#1 Posted : Tuesday, October 06, 2009 12:13:19 PM(UTC)
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Hi from Cincy OH,
Great site...Applause

just got a 1966 BigM 26' single 318.
Followed me home from L'ville KY where it was built.
They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!
It sure seems big for 26'

Was planning to bring it home by river but plans changed.
Day after I got it, the Markland Dam's main chamber door fell off.
Got to drive downriver 6 miles from Harrods Creek to a public landing,
loaded it on the trailer and
made it to my driveway, pulled it with my half ton PU...
I think the trailer weighs as much as the boat.


the inside's in good shape for her age...


has my favorite wheel ...


Too bad it's almost time to winterize it.Boo hoo!
Looking forward to being aboard.
Cheers!
PT-73
1973 32' FB Express
Chrysler 318's
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Roger2
#2 Posted : Tuesday, October 06, 2009 1:11:04 PM(UTC)
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Huckfin,
Great looking BigM ! Welcome to the site.

Roger
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, October 06, 2009 1:42:06 PM(UTC)
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Nice lookin BigBigM. Welcome to the site and hope you will enjoy your new boat. Applause
1978 Aft Cabin
Twin Chrysler 440's
Fox Road Marina

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#4 Posted : Tuesday, October 06, 2009 1:50:24 PM(UTC)
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Sweet. I particularly like the very neat and professional looking engine control panel. I am guessing that it was not stock. Welcome to the forum.


1975 32' Flybridge Sedan, twin Perkins 6-354 diesels, 1:1.53 velvetdrives, 16 X 19 props. Merritt Island, Florida
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#5 Posted : Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:25:25 PM(UTC)
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another welcome aboard...keep participatin'
Joel Albert, Potomac MD
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, October 06, 2009 9:12:20 PM(UTC)
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Just another Welcome Aboard Applause Your vessel really is in great condition for 43 years young Applause

Norm,

Big BigMs Live On Applause

PS your boats living proof of thatApplause
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HuckFinn
#7 Posted : Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:32:11 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the welcomes! Dougrose that's what I thought about the helm, but saw another picture of one and I think it's stock maybe with newer gauges?
PT-73
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fastjeff
#8 Posted : Tuesday, October 06, 2009 11:04:31 PM(UTC)
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When people tell me,"Why you got an aluminum boat?" I tell them about boats like yours. Damn few f-glass boats of that age are in sound condition, mainly through wood rotted stringers,transoms, etc.

Welcome to the site.

Jeff
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Roger2
#9 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:25:08 AM(UTC)
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I like the shore power plug-in, through the spokes of the helm wheel. That sure would keep one from taking off with shore power still plugged in! Not that I've ever done that!

Roger
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#10 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 2:40:42 AM(UTC)
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Ah-hem! The "Admiral" caught my boob move just in time or I'd never live it down.

Can't believe how many people don't turn off the main AC breaker when plugging/ unplugging the shore power cord. Fries the end of the cord and the outlet--and neither is cheap to replace.

Jeff
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#11 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 4:02:06 AM(UTC)
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I like the white galley/dinette floor. Is it Nautilex?
Jim
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dependo
#12 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 4:20:31 AM(UTC)
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Huckfin, Looks well cared for. welcome to the group. Wayne
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Roger2
#13 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 5:38:29 AM(UTC)
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Jeff,
speaking of the age of our boats, How long before ours start to go up in price like the small woodies?

Roger
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#14 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 6:39:00 AM(UTC)
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HuckFinn wrote:

It sure seems big for 26'


No way that is 26', I have a 26 and...no way!

I would run a tape and I will eat crow if it is.
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#15 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 9:38:25 AM(UTC)
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.."speaking of the age of our boats, How long before ours start to go up in price"

Long after I'm dead and buried! I always buy high and sell low.

Jeff (the world's worst stock picker)
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Dave Morris
#16 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 10:11:49 AM(UTC)
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Welcome to Marinette world Huck.
I went last Friday to help a friend bring a plastic houseboat from Louisville to Charleston WV.
Called Marklan @ 4:10 pm they called us back @ 9:10pm & they were cutting us a break there were 2 more tows that had called ahead of us. Made it home today.
1986 32 Flybridge - Express "Steel Head " (formerly fron Lake Erie, East Lake OH)
5.8 Chryslers 275hp each.
Charleston Boat Club Kanawha River Charleston WV
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HuckFinn
#17 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:25:56 PM(UTC)
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Thanks again for the Welcomes...

Dave, that sounds like a good trip, glad you got through Markland so fast, I figured they were backed up with commercial traffic for weeks. When I was a deckhand for MG Transports we would have to wait 3 days average to get through Gallopolis lock. Kanawha River locks only hold one barge and you had to bust tow alot but Charleston WV was a beautiful site at night.

Computerjoe, I wasn't 100% sure so went out and measured, it's 26' not including the swim platform...maybe the pic adds a few feet like TV adds 10 pounds...

Jim, It's the original floor if that's Nautilex?, there's a small soft spot on the rear deck that needs fixed.

Our Marinettes will skyrocket in value if Barrett-Jackson starts auctioning off boats...
PT-73
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DiverDennis
#19 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:53:34 PM(UTC)
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HuckFinn wrote:
...loaded it on the trailer and made it to my driveway, pulled it with my half ton PU...I think the trailer weighs as much as the boat....
Welcome to BigM country. We pull our 28' Express with a 1/2 ton Chevy 4X4 crew cab with Timbrin suspension enhancement. Trailer has electric brakes on all 4 wheels. Had her weighed at the truck stop...7,700# on the hitch. Don't really know the tounge weight.
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MaxII
#22 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:57:52 PM(UTC)
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Huck,
The Kanawha River Locks at Winfield and Marmet have been both been replaced, now they take three barges wide and total length of 160' (or 180', I forget). Have taken several trips this year through the locks and an hour wait happened only once.

I was also questioning the length of your new boat. I was looking at the picture trying to find where they took out 2'. It looks just like my 28 inside and out. It looks in great shape for any age. Enjoy.

Welcome to the site.

Max
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NightMoves
#23 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 9:21:54 PM(UTC)
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Nice you will enjoy. The Markland locks screwed up a trip to Louisville this fall for us. Where are you going to dock in Cinti. We are at RIVERSIDE in Dayton KY.

Mike
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