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Old 12-24-2010, 03:07 PM
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Reds, I cannot confirm nor deny whether the Judge site is correct as I cannot measure the beam on the entire hull due to the wheelhouse. I just cannot meaure or see where the beam exceeds 8'6".

Marty, i am not sure what Bill is going to do as of yet. The boat just sold. I am sure he will do something as he is currently boatless since he sold both his 36 Chesapeake and his 22 crabber/light tackle boat. I do know that he had ~$250k invesed in building the 36 and given the market it wouldnt surprise me if he decided to build himself a 27 Chesapeake with some interior changes that would make the boat appeal a little more to the "picnic boat" crowd given the inquiries he has had over the last year or so. We will see.. At least the 36 is gone so I dont have drool and dream about it as much
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Reds, I cannot confirm nor deny whether the Judge site is correct as I cannot measure the beam on the entire hull due to the wheelhouse. I just cannot meaure or see where the beam exceeds 8'6".

Pretty easy to find out - next time you're there measure across the top of the mold at the widest point. Or, drop a plumb bob down either side of your boat to the ground and measure between the two points. I actually don't think you want to know. DOT or the State Police won't have any trouble figuring it out if they are so inclined.
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Old 12-28-2010, 07:44 PM
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This has been very entertaining. Great winter stuff!!
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Old 12-28-2010, 11:27 PM
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This has been very entertaining. Great winter stuff!!
I'm sure you're quite proud!
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:04 AM
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I am SO SORRY I didn't click this thread until now..

I just thought Greg's Blowing Wind about Judge again..... I'll pass.... And then out of extreme boredom, I pull the trigger and WOW...

I LOVE a pissing match and its not even January yet...

Carry on....I'm watching......
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:06 AM
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Is it really 1:00 in the morning ??? awe F.... Night night....
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:10 AM
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I'm sure you're quite proud!
I'll go out on a limb and say he probably is. If you've ever been on one of the boats that Bill has built all you have to do is look at the attention given to every detail and you'll know immediately how proud he is of his boats....but I'm pretty sure that's not what you were refering to.

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Old 12-29-2010, 12:26 PM
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this ***-for-tat has less to do with Judge and more with the fact that I have openly been support of the MSSA initiative to reduce the commercial rockfish allocation in the Cheaspeake Bay.. Unfortunately There has been a poor attempt to try to coorelate the trailering of a 27 Chesapeake with commercial poaching on the bay.

For Further clarrification on the side issue here, The Judge 27 Chesapeake is 100% legally trailerable on Maryland highways with the exception of a few roads where the max width is stated to be 96", such as the harbor tunnel. Please see page 86 under the SHA Motor carrier handbook here: http://www.sha.maryland.gov/OOTS/mot...erhandbook.pdf
(Even awnings on travel trailers are exclusive of the 102" as long as they do not extend more than 6" for a total of 9'.) If any Judge 27 owners would like a copy of the confirming email I received from the State Hwy Admin, please send me an email at bfaithfulfishing@yahoo.com I have printed out a copy of page 85 of the handbook and a copy of the email and will carry them in the truck should an issue ever arise.

To try to state that the mentality of someone towing a legal load on maryland highways is the same as someone who knowingly steals tens of thousands of dollars in fish from our natural resources is plain silly.

Bill does have a lot to be proud of. He builds a fantastic boat and has been fortunate enough to sell a few boats in this trying economy.
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Old 12-24-2010, 07:11 PM
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I just cannot meaure or see where the beam exceeds 8'6".
Ignorance of the law is not a valid excuse. Ideally since the Builders Specs of the vessel indicate you would need a permit to travel the roads in Md you should go to SHA and have them determine whether or not you need a permit.
Then if over the 102" you can pay the $500 yearly fee.......or take your chances, violate the law, and hope to not get caught more than 3 times ($140 each) and you would still be under the $500. Just the cost of doing business idea right? Kinda like the other group of fishermen you seem to always be getting on for "violations".
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