New Member / BHM 36

[carey]

How did I not find this forum until now?

We have owned our BHM 36 for eighteen years, boating stricktly on the West Coast of Washington State (San Juan Islands and the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada).

"Happy Destiny" is her name, and she is powered by a 3126 Cat, 420hp.

The beautifully designed interior was executed by an Alaskan cabinet maker back in '89/'90.

We are just about to execute a total remake, with upholstery, carpet, window coverings and a new fly bridge enclosure (haven't decided yet on whether to order a glass enclosure from Atlantic Boat Co, or have it fabricated in aluminum here in Bellingham).

 

[F/V First Team]

Welcome aboard

 

[carey]

Welcome aboard

Thanks for the fine reception First Team!!!

 

[tunaorlater]

What's with the ? It happened to me earlier trying to make a smiley face also. Welcome aboard! Nice Bhm!

 

[carey]

What is that emoticon? I sure don't know!!!

 

[Blitzen]

That is a nice looking rig you have there. Welcome.

 

[Powderpro]

Carey- My dad and I were walking the docks a few days ago and saw your boat. Another guy on this forum, "Teaserhead" owns a 32 BHM and mentioned there was a 36 BHM in the harbor. There are a lot of aluminum fabricators in this area, but the guy I use has built aluminum enclosures before and he is the best welder I know of. I know a lot of welders, and no one is more meticulous than him. He has done work on my last 5 boats, and everyone who sees his work is very impressed. If you are interested in his name and number, call me at 816-365-9175.

Brian

 

[tunamojo]

Welcome Aboard !!!

You live in God's Country up there !!!!

I spent some time living in Seattle, and have traveled up your way once or twice, Just magnificent !!!!!

Keep us in photos, would love to see the area from a boats perspective

 

[Teaserhead]

Cary, you took my advice and joined the forum! You won't be sorry, there is a wealth of DE knowledge on this site! Lets go check out PowderPro's boat together. I have been following his build thread and that 38 Wesmac is shaping up to be a killer fish boat. The shop he's in is close to us as well! Plus I need someone to teach me how to post pics!

 

[carey]

Welcome Aboard !!!

You live in God's Country up there !!!!

I spent some time living in Seattle, and have traveled up your way once or twice, Just magnificent !!!!!

Keep us in photos, would love to see the area from a boats perspective

Mojo,
Will do. I toasted my hard drive a while back and lost most of my photos, but I'll get some new ones soon. In the meantime, here's a couple more.

Carey

 

[Hallelujah Newman 36]

nice boat and pic

Welcome there is a lot of great info and advice. Enjoy:

 

[unclefish]

Welcome aboard . Keep up the nice pics with awesome views in background.

 

[MDI45]

welcome,Nice boat.....post a few more pictures

 

[Katelyn A]

Carey,
Welcome to the Board! I have been north of you a few times to Stuart Island, BC at the mouth of Bute Inlet on a salmon trip. Do you ever travel that far north? It is truly God's country up there! I thought Maine had some beautiful coast line but it really doesn't hold a candle to the fjords and inlets in your area. I love seeing the pics keep em coming it brings me back there again.

 

[carey]

Albert
Yep, I had to join this forum. Seems like a great bunch. I called Powderpro today and discussed checking out his welder, and his Wesmac. I will definitely do that real soon. I'll call you to see if the timing works for you as well.

 

[carey]

Welcome Aboard !!!

You live in God's Country up there !!!!

I spent some time living in Seattle, and have traveled up your way once or twice, Just magnificent !!!!!

Keep us in photos, would love to see the area from a boats perspective

Just a few photos from the Pacific NW.

 

[googinhater]

Great pic wish I was boating there

 

[Powderpro]

Carey- What's your cruise and top speed? What's your fuel burn at cruise and top? What size prop? Looks like your boat runs real nice.

 

[carey]

Kaetlyn
I have only been as far north as Hakai Pass and Rivers Inlet. I didn't have the degree of success fishing up there that my friend did, but he landed a 73# King Salmon up there. Right outside of Hakai Pass is Spider Island, with one side exposed directly to the Pacific Ocean. Just inside of there is fabulous anchorages or a wonderful luxury fishing resort. And the population is around five people per square mile. For me, there is no need to go further north.

 

[carey]

Brian
As you know by now, she is a BHM 36 out of Flye Point Marine in 1990. She is currently powered by a Caterpillar 3126, 420 hp, with a five blade Michigan prop measuring 26" x 24". I went with the five blade to reduce cavitation, as the 26" diameter was getting close to the hull.
The full cruise is achieved at 2400 rpm, generating 14.5 knots and 1.12 nmpg.
The economy cruise is achieved at 1600 rpm, generating 8.4 knots and 2.1 nmpg.