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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #30 on: June 24, 2008, 11:44:01 PM »
I don't have a cordless, but I have 100' of extension cord that may reach down into the control room outlet.

We'll have to see...anything to speed up the process.

Rick, I'll need to get the keys for the Conning Tower hatch so I can run my extension cord into the C.R.

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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #31 on: June 25, 2008, 03:51:41 PM »
There is one outlet in the CT above the TDC mock-up.  If your cords are three-prong, there should be an adapter still up there that I bought a few months ago.

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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #32 on: June 28, 2008, 09:35:37 PM »
Made some progress today in spite of the rain.  First we rigged up tarps to deflect most of the rain, however, I was underneath the deck and ended up soaked.  Oh well...no rain, no gain.  We were able to pull of the section starboard and aft of the escape hatch.  That was an effort as most of the threads were coated w/ paint.  Rick and Travis removed many more bolts from the deck that will be removed next.

We put bolts thru the holes in some of the decking that was previously put down but not totally installed.  We were able to add one more 2x2 before we ran out of time.  I thank my wife, Ed, Brant, Rick, Mark from the board, and Travis for coming out and helping on the deck.

Used 1.5 cans of WASP killer to destroy 2 nests   :buck2: ...knocked 5 bogeys out of the air   8)  ...got stung once.   >:(  I'll be packin' next time   :knuppel2:

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1. Rick - acting like he is working
2. Ed and Brandt
3. Me, Brandt and Rick (notice who is working)
4. Travis
5. What we got removed today
6. New deck (left) and old deck (right)

I'm just kidding about #3.  Everyone busted their rear today.

« Last Edit: June 28, 2008, 09:40:29 PM by MWALLEN »
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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #33 on: June 28, 2008, 10:37:11 PM »
It does my heart good, not only to see such hard work being accomplished by a good team but to see that it includes some younger folks. Cherish those of high-school or college age and do everything possible to feed and retain their interest. They are your future.

BZ's to everyone involved!

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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #34 on: June 28, 2008, 11:18:52 PM »
Nice work and thank you for sharing!  I hope we can see more like this from other boats!

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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #35 on: June 29, 2008, 12:00:22 AM »
Great Work Guys. Documenting work accomplished  and showing what needs to be done,really helps when getting people interested in donating money.
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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #36 on: June 29, 2008, 03:15:30 AM »
Wow, you all got alot done today. From the group that came through, to helping people in the museum/park I didn't get to see the finished deal. (That and had to cut out early) It looks great! And rain.....pffft, this is Oklahoma, we are so used to the crazy weather.  ;D
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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #37 on: June 30, 2008, 01:27:03 PM »
Pictures are great.  Finally get to see Rick, who I've spoke to on the phone several times.  One thing that I think is important are BEFORE and AFTER photos.
Does no good to show a nice shiny Torpedo Tube inner door because we would think it's that way all the time.  If you are going to add a piece of gear, say in Radio, then show the hole before or the gear that was there;  or the same applies to a panel that is going for refurbishing. 
We all expect to see the pristine final product, but we need to see the road that got us there. 
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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #38 on: June 30, 2008, 04:26:54 PM »
Looks good, guys.  The tarp looks like it worked out pretty well, too. 

It's probably time to get the pressure washer back out and spray down the newly removed sections.

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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #39 on: July 26, 2008, 08:17:48 PM »
I'm putting this out a month in advance.  Who can come out on August 23rd to help with the deck?  We need more than two people to make this happen.

Make plans, re-arrange schedules...you got a months notice.  Come on out.

Mark A.
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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #40 on: July 29, 2008, 02:57:06 PM »
I don't see a reason why I can't be there.  So, count me in.

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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #41 on: July 29, 2008, 06:16:08 PM »
I dont think I will be able to come cause that is just after the first week of college, sorry, I would like to be there though.
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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #42 on: July 29, 2008, 07:46:08 PM »
Sadly I am starting a new job in the Army and I won't have the time to make it out there to help. One day I will make it out there though. Keep up the great work folks,

Darrin

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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #43 on: August 02, 2008, 10:30:29 AM »
By the way, what are you guys doing with the OLD deck?  I believe the Silversides sold/is selling short pieces of her old deck.  I don't see why you guys couldn't do that too, especially if it is original?

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Re: Batfish Deck
« Reply #44 on: August 02, 2008, 10:55:34 AM »
we are going to be doing the same.   One of the subvets is getting an iron to burn a logo inot each piece.   

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