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Dwight,
My daughter and I are studying your wire job. We have never
seen a more fore and again squared away job of wiring. We are
looking forward to video of the barge in motion.
the stick
Good morning Dave, I've checked the ships systems, and everything appears to be running normally.
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Used up some Discover rewards for a new Motorguide W55 wireless front thruster. 
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Power swivel reclining chairs next ? Are you going to have an onboard puter that works from a helmet with a heads up display to give visual control to the puter interfaced with the sonar? If you can fix that up I know a bunch of Bass Pros who would be calling.  Just kidding. I can't wait to see the finished product in action.
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Spent a few hours fabricating the aluminum mount and installing the transducer/temperature sensor.   I have a couple more RAM bases to install up front so the electronic gear location is fully reconfigurable. 
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Dang it, Dwight, couldn't you affix just one stinking thing with duct tape or a bent over nail so's I wouldn't feel so inadequate?
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Yeah, I agree. That thing is just begging for some tie wire or twist (bread) wraps.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Dang it, Dwight, couldn't you affix just one stinking thing with duct tape or a bent over nail so's I wouldn't feel so inadequate? Yeah, I agree. That thing is just begging for some tie wire or twist (bread) wraps. I will try to incorporate those suggestions into the project.
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A little camo paint would add a certain ambience. That way, if it doesn't float, it wouldn't be as much of an eyesore as structure.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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More fabrication and test fitting.  
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wow dwight, hope it floats i've never seen neater wiring in my life. couple (probably dumb) thoughts from el dorado.... a) with the power demands on board, did you consider using gel type (optima) batteries? b) i have a 55lb thrust electric troller on a 16 ft aluminum boat...wish i had twice that. ok three questions... c) what happens when you get caught out there on windy days?
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c) what happens when you get caught out there on windy days? He drops the keel, puts up the sail, and breaks out the Cutty Sark. Dwight just hasn't fab'd those pieces and welded them on yet, DIED. I have no doubt that he can handle it.
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Dave, a) with the power demands on board, did you consider using gel type (optima) batteries?
b) i have a 55lb thrust electric troller on a 16 ft aluminum boat...wish i had twice that.
ok three questions...
c) what happens when you get caught out there on windy days? a> These two batteries came out of my Bass Boat when I put in three Optimas. I figure I will use them until they die and then proceed from there. b> I have a 24 volt PTSv Tracking setup on my 18 foot Bass boat. 82 lbs of thrust. I have the Pinpoint sonar/GPS network installed too. Those Optima batteries make it all work effortlessly. c> The pond is 5 acres and protected by high banks all around. Even on a 45-50 mph wind day, I have never seen a wave over 12 inches. With both front and rear thrusters running at maximum the barge has 110 lbs of thrust. If all else fails, I'll let the Barge run up against the shore and walk back to the house.
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It won't be long now! Completed docking mechanism ready to install on the ramp  Completed power center cover  Completed rear thruster mount 
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It got a little dark before I got her out the door. Sorry for the strange looking photo. 
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Dude,
Seriously,you need to stay away from Brettski's posts........your gettin the disease.
Just kiddin, nice work!
I WANT BOB'S JOB! 
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This is the removable hitch I made to get the Barge down to the pond:  Hooked up to the tow vehicle:  The hitch could be useful if I need to remove the Barge from that pond at some point in the future.
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are you dragging the barge or using some kind of dolly under it?
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Huzzah!
I feel like I should've been there with a champagne bottle to bust it over that honkin' big thing.
That or Sunil should've brought a few Coronas.
Nice job, Dwight!
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Sweet. High in the water is good, especially when you pile gear and six people on to it.
Congrats Dwight!
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A beautiful example of anal retentive perfection. I'm all misty.
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OK...to this point, what would you have changed or re-engineered?
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