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Got some pics of the boys from the New Orleans Air Branch and there was about 4" on the ground. Shrubs were completely covered and the photos could have passed for Colorado. At about 0600 I saw the radar and most of LA was under the blue. I thought that was rather incredible. I am going to have Al G...

Kevin

They are putting a V8 in a Taurus? I guess I am behind with cars. Good to know though.

Kevin

Finally home. Sitting in front of my own computer now. I hope everyone is doing well. I am looking forward to getting out in the boat. Will probably haul it and get some maintenance done since the weather is cool. Wind has been down and got out in the Midnight a few times this week. Not a bad ride t...

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Kinda had my guard up with the registration ideas. 5.7 was way to expensive in my opinion. Trying to tank bust with little pistol not really practical and hot +p+ 9 mm will go thru body armor for less money. Always milled around the idea of getting AK because they were cheap and shoot the heavier ro...

Kevin

Thanks for the explanation on the tracer/incindiary. I did say investment when I think I meant for self insurance/survival purposes. Like a boat or a car is an investment......right! I would love to have the semi auto Barrett but 8-10k is not in the cards. Also, what you are saying about law is if t...

Kevin

Bruce, a buddy has a bunch of tracer. I told him I thought it was bad for the barrel. Not sure the exact reasons though. Would I be correct in assuming that tracer ammo is like dragging a lit sparkler through the barrel? Also, still pondering the thought of getting a BA50 or something similar. The c...

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Have used Bushmaster and Colt. The one and only problem I encounterdduring many thousands of rounds fired was an easy fix. Bushmaster does not do a good job steaking the gas tube to the bolt carrier and the two bolts will get loose after a lot of abuse. It is an wasy fix though. simply tighten them ...

Kevin

Things are good FLETC. Need to get an air card for the laptop. Finally getting on line after over a week. Air and Marine Branch is treated well. Lots of other academies here that look like well, this will be the first time they have been away from the nipple. Most in my class are pilots and boat ope...

Kevin

Cool pics. You try the kayak in that?

Kevin

My Steyrs are the same way as Walters also. If I follow the hose off the raw water pump it goes to the oil cooler. Pull that hose off and you will likely see pieces of impeller that are to big to pass through the core of the oil cooler. Then like Walter said take off hose at the other end of the oil...

Kevin

That thing is huge. Gotta be 55lbs?

Kevin

Sounds like the gear oil cooler to me. I would disconnect raw water hoses and the oil lines and bring to radiator shop or such. You can pressure test it yourself once the lines are disconnected if you have the tools. That is just my first guess though. If that is the case it may be time to check the...

Kevin

Randall, Looks like you have a lot of dremmel type bits. I recently bought a Dremmel Stylus kit. It has rotary tool and a driver. By far one of the neatest rotary tools I have ever had. Cordless and variable speed and has some grunt too. Wish I had all those bits that you have though. The driver too...

Kevin

I would be curious to see interior pics. It is kind of interesting. I agree with it seems like a lot of people for a month. Probably is one of a kind. You must need a really long gaff to get the big fish in!

Kevin

LEO 7-25-76 What I want to know is how you guys that are more youth deficient than myself can stay on top of maintaining these boats. There is always something that needs tending and some days I just can not deal with it. Maybe it is the oppressive heat of the summer that makes say the heck with it....

Kevin

Steyr 230 or 250 HP. Straight six, light weight (lighter than small block gas), great on fuel. Look into them, expensive but worth it in my opinion.

Kevin

Thanks guys. Tide sounds easy enough to me. The jacket is 100% nylon with a polyeurethane coating, which I am guessing is the white coating on the inside. That part is cracked and peeling in some spots. I will give it a whirl though.

Kevin

I have West Marine rain jacket that appears to be in great condition. It is about 7 years old and not a heck of a lot of use. I found out during Fay that it is now for some reason as water repellent as a cotton T-shirt. I was wondering if anyone has tried ScotchGaurd on one of these jackets. I think...

Kevin

I would check the prop first just to make sure there is no rope snagged in it. That would stop the motor dead in its tracks. Happened to me once anyways.

Kevin

Wrong pic. That is the "carbine" version. I want the longer rifle version. Not sure the purpose of the shorter barrel, as if you were going to actually clear buildings with the carbine, yeah right.

Kevin

Here is the one that I will start saving some ching for. Its gonna take a while though.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/b ... arbine.jpg

Kevin

That first video was great. Look how far we have come.
The second video was hilarious. Priceless.

Kevin

I should have known.

Kevin

Got rid off the little sweet ants a long time ago with Terro. They love that stuff and I am glad they did. Now I am getting what look like carpenter ants. Much bigger but jaws are not like the ones I remember as a kid. Once the sun goes down they just appear every where. The place of entry seems to ...

Kevin

Yup, staying in the keys. The local knowledge thing kind of helped out. It took a little longer than I would have liked to get the job but I can't complain. Many of the guys that were in the Marine Patrol for many years before me tried but did not get it. I think it just came down to timing. I am 32...

Kevin

Thanks for all the kind words guys. Lobster dinner! Yeah right, I am just one of the many that took part in that operation. I am also just one of the many that are part of a mass exodus from this agency. I do not even expect a thank you for 8 years of service letter. IRS is looking into the three ho...

Kevin

I have finally got the job I have been after for all these years. As some of you know I have worked for the state of Florida for many years as water cop in simple terms. On September 2 I will start as a Marine Interdiction Agent for the Air and Marine Branch of Customs and Border Protection. This is...

Kevin

No guts in mine either. Been trying to figure out how to convert it to LED for about three years. I need to find lenses also. Hopefully you guys know where to get the fix. I do have some nice gasket material though!

Kevin

Not sure about the condition of yours but I tried to bring mine back to life and it turned out to be very counter productive. Parts, labor, time and headaches in the end will get you a new longblock for similar money. If it needs rebuilt I am assuming you are in need off manifolds and risers etc. Ch...

Kevin

Boat looks real nice. Looks like a lot of stainless bolts holding windows in. Very tough looking. I was thinking about tinting my windows, that looks great.

Kevin

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No way! Steyr!

Kevin

I am curious. Why do boat manufactures put those extra wood pieces in at the thru hull? Had a couple out when I repowered and thought that the glass was so thick why bother with them. It seems as most thru hulls on the average joe boater has rotten wood which ends up falling out and then there is a ...

Kevin

Mack,
The only source that I know of for stuff like that is Danny at High Tide Marine.
He has all sorts of cool Bertram stuff.

http://www.hightidemarine.cc/

Kevin

Very nice! I liked John C's as well. The fiberglass has the classic lines but has been cleaned up so much. When I see my boat I see a lot of things I wish I had done but just did not have experience or money to attempt. Great work guys.

Kevin

Bruce, Ahhh, grashoppa understand now. I went back to the boat before I got your response to pontificate my wiring dilema. I was on the right track and did not think I would have to unbolt any of the existing set up. Instead just add to it, only I was not sure how to tap into it. So in the end, out ...

Kevin

Have the diagram for two alternator three battery system. Easy to understand. What I do not understand is how to make it work with my Steyrs. My engines start, charge and run with just one cable going from battery to on/off switch straight to starter. The wire diagram for isolator has included wires...

Kevin

When I read the paper work for PSS id I remember correctly it said do not remove the plastic nipple. If it breaks I guess you do what you need to though.

Kevin

Captain Pat is right, you need the indicator. The hoses are clear on mine and you just can't tell if water is moving through them.

Kevin

Capt Dana, When I did mine I was told to really work the primer into flawed areas. Don't be afraid to use too much because most of it gets sanded off to create smooth painting surface. Sounds like you are on the right track. I used roller for everything with primer, not sure about the need to tip it...

Kevin

Rawleigh, checked out that sight, lots of good info there on the bio thing. The machine everyone seems to like is the biopro..........9000 bucks! Way out of my price range. Some say you can build your own and get good results but lots of time needed to make the machine, experiment and get it right. ...

Kevin

Amendment. I spoke with JP and he stated smoother, quieter but the power level is the same...not more like I previously stated. It is a 1985 mercedes wagaon. He just strains the oil and puts right into tank. Changes filter every 300-500 miles. Spin on racor just like the boat. Most of his vehicles a...

Kevin

http://fuelmeister.com/ What do you guys think about this stuff? Looks like something I could build. Big container, pumps, a few valves, hoses, and a stand. Methanol is easy to get(RC nitro fuel) and they say you can get the lye at most stores. I live close to my boat so getting fuel to the boat wou...

Kevin

Buju, midas well keep it. Lots of fry joints close by in our neck of the woods. I do not think my buddy heats it prior to it going to injectors but I will touch base with him and find out. It is so hot down here the majority of the time anyways. He did tell me it was much smoother, less noise and mo...

Kevin

A buddy of mine in town has been using used frier oil in his late 80's mercedes keys cruiser. Its a rust bucket with a diesel in it and the only thing he does is run the oil through a fancy particulate matter strainer and then dumps it into tank. He does not add any chemicals like the bio directions...

Kevin

Yesterday I was kinda bummed about the 500 bucks I tossed into the tank. I paid 3.82 for the red stuff with the commercial discount. I thought holy crap that is a weeks salary for me, where is the for sale sign? In November I filled it for 2.68 a gallon and 2 months prior to that I paid 2.48 a gallo...

Kevin

Anyone here own this boat or know the owner? Just browsing some photos of Katrina aftermath that I took while in Miss. and found two pics of her. It's a 31 on the hard in the midst of destruction. Let me know I can email them or try to post them if interest warrants.

Kevin

I wish I could do something like that on my boat. Think all the deck hatches might get in the way. Not to mention I just would not be comfortable with all the weight of the water being supported by such small clamps.

Kevin

Also known as a social group for the retired. No offense to those that are retired and are in social groups of course.

Kevin

Simple, CGA was trying to stop the boat from entering area. CGA rammed him for lack of a better term. There are stupid boaters that may not be aware of their surroundings and then there deliberate acts such as the one caught on camera. People do not hear sirens loud halers while running in a boat. C...

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