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12-06-2007, 11:59 AM | #31 |
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At this point, I'd be happy with one 130lb Yellowfin.
I always enjoy reading your posts Miles. Keep, keeping us dreaming! Rick
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12-06-2007, 12:18 PM | #32 |
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THATS AWSOME!!!
really quick, if you dont mind how much did the boat/rigging finally cost? also how long did the entire build take? the 2 fish boxes are GREAT
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12-06-2007, 05:36 PM | #33 |
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Miles obviously doesn't require much in the way of electronics!! That yellowfin catch would be the envy of every tuna angler out of Venice, La!!!
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12-07-2007, 01:30 AM | #34 | ||||
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Myself and a buddy fitted the lights and electrical stuff as well as the radar arch and all the other stainless steel bits and peices. Took two whole days!! Motors took about 4 days to be installed, because the bloke only arrived at 10/11am each day and then left at 3pm. All in all, the boat was standing on the HARD for 3 weeks. Rough cost, as she is now is about us$100 000 Quote:
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Pic1 - mono-hull passing us in a lumpy sea Pic2 - crew getting wet on my semi-rigid Pic3 - slightly lumpy sea Pic4 & 5 - wife fighting fish in a lumpy sea |
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12-07-2007, 01:34 AM | #35 |
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Couple more.....
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12-07-2007, 01:37 AM | #36 |
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For all you surfers......
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12-07-2007, 08:54 AM | #37 | |
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Congratulations on the maiden voyage Miles! Having been to the "World Within One Country" several times, I love your posts! I remember seeing those monster seas on one trip along with lots of Great White Sharks.
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12-07-2007, 11:10 AM | #38 |
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Love the pic of the mono hull getting pounded & soaked! Great explanation for you going with a cat. They can't be beat for carrying a lot of weight in rough water.
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12-07-2007, 04:27 PM | #39 |
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Miles, very nice maiden voyage and beautiful fish. How much does a 200lb yellofin go for in south africa?
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12-16-2007, 04:13 AM | #40 |
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sick boat
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12-16-2007, 07:08 AM | #41 |
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Awesome boat Miles! Keep the posts coming.
I got a real kick out of this shot:
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12-16-2007, 09:41 PM | #42 | ||
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Those 28' mono-hulls how-ever, carry ALOT more weight when compared to a 28' cat. The downside is that they use the space under-deck of the mono-hulls for fish carry-ing space, which in turns robs the vessel of floatation. 2 years ago, 3 boats, 2x28'ers and one 25'er sent out maydays when the sea picked up and all three of them took so much water over the nose, that the skippers were standing almost waist deep in the water INSIDE their cabin!!! Since then, all of them have increased their flotation. Thats the reason my boat has a open transom!! To put it into perspective, a 28' monohull here, will carry about the same amount of weight as a 30-32' cat!! The cat rides softer and is MUCH safer though, as well as requiring less power!! Quote:
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12-16-2007, 10:25 PM | #43 |
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Man, this thread just makes my day. What a fish, though this is probably everyday for you. keep us updated! and thanks for the new desktop picture
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12-16-2007, 10:26 PM | #44 |
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Cats are sweet for sure Miles!
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01-21-2008, 09:13 AM | #45 |
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Miles,
Do you even have to walk down the stairs were they weigh the fish at the dock there in Simonstown to get on that rig? Looks like it sits nice and high in the water. Any chance you will be in the Tuna comp in May? Cheers Eric
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