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by AndreF
Dec 31st, '08, 11:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic.....Pilings
Replies: 3
Views: 1337

Troy, If you look up IMM boat lifts, I believe (there are a few manufactures) , they have a schematic drawing of piling placement based on weight on their web-site (or used to). I looked at their stuff when I did my lift a couple of years ago and was suprised at how few pilings are needed to hold th...
by AndreF
Dec 25th, '08, 00:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nah Nah Nanni
Replies: 23
Views: 4537

Harry, I think those days are gone.They tell you specifically what they want now. Giving them all that would not be good.
What you doin' up late Xmas? Done w/the grandkids like me?
by AndreF
Dec 25th, '08, 00:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nah Nah Nanni
Replies: 23
Views: 4537

They are all happy people, a pleasure to be around. Oh for the simple life, randall. The IRS called yesterday to tell my business was being audited for '07 and ended the call with a "Happy Holidays", said she would've sent a letter but her laptop is "broke". Could've waited 'till after Christmas,huh...
by AndreF
Dec 24th, '08, 17:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nah Nah Nanni
Replies: 23
Views: 4537

Someone I met in Bolivia (he's from Columbia) last year used to work at TSL. He said they didn't pay enough so he left. But he liked it except for the pay.
by AndreF
Dec 24th, '08, 17:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nah Nah Nanni
Replies: 23
Views: 4537

What I thought was interesting, the captains and deck hands attend a school run by TSL where they them teach English. From like 5-7 every week day, they run a tight schedule getting up like at 3 AM every day.
by AndreF
Dec 22nd, '08, 22:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holiday Greetings!
Replies: 36
Views: 9075

ditto..........
by AndreF
Dec 22nd, '08, 22:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dave Kosh's old boat "Can Do It" update
Replies: 11
Views: 2763

ditto what randall says.........no problem....
we all understand
by AndreF
Dec 21st, '08, 17:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ahab/JKSR has passed away
Replies: 30
Views: 14287

Sorry for you, JK.
by AndreF
Dec 6th, '08, 12:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unbelievable but true.
Replies: 27
Views: 7814

Owners of documented vessels just got a letter (including me) from the State of Louisiana stating now the boat must be state registered too. Feds gave/sold their mailing list to state, I guess.
More BS.
by AndreF
Dec 1st, '08, 21:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big a$$ triple tail during pre-Winter fishing trip
Replies: 8
Views: 2923

Is that a baby's shoe?
by AndreF
Dec 1st, '08, 21:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More generator questions
Replies: 3
Views: 794

Kipp,
RR lists to starboard because of gen set.
I use saddle tanks to offset when I can, but never noticed anything underway when I can't.
I wouldn't worry about it.
Good luck.
Andre
by AndreF
Nov 30th, '08, 20:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air Conditioner
Replies: 13
Views: 16794

Mine gets so cold I have to put cameras and bonuculars outside or else they will be fogged up 'till noon.
by AndreF
Nov 26th, '08, 12:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air Conditioner
Replies: 13
Views: 16794

My 12,000 BTU Cruisaire is under starboard counter between sink and head.
by AndreF
Nov 25th, '08, 19:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help from our friends in Southern California?
Replies: 9
Views: 2359

You can't hold a fish up on the end of a gaff right next to the camera !
by AndreF
Nov 24th, '08, 16:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: missing zincs
Replies: 15
Views: 3262

Ha , Neil. Tell him hello for me. I'm sure he's alot bigger now! And still a pistol. Yes, I still have my mustache (just shaved my Gustav beard). I really enjoyed reading all about it this year and sorry I had to miss it and seeing all of you. I know it was a great time. I look forward to a future r...
by AndreF
Nov 24th, '08, 15:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: missing zincs
Replies: 15
Views: 3262

Did you beat them with a hammer when installing to get them tight?
by AndreF
Nov 21st, '08, 09:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cabo fish report
Replies: 8
Views: 1418

renegademikesportfishing@hotmail.com

This should be his link. Maybe Kipp has his ph # handy. When I went , he told me to bring a hand-held and call him on that rather than the phone when in Cabo. Worked great, all over the city.
by AndreF
Nov 20th, '08, 18:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cabo fish report
Replies: 8
Views: 1418

Yeah, He's a trip. Glad a good time was had. His boat is really finished out for fishing Cabo and his slip is in a great spot. Next time I go I'm gonna call him for sure.
Did you bring a hand-held to communicate?
by AndreF
Nov 20th, '08, 12:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cabo fish report
Replies: 8
Views: 1418

Kipp, was Mike aboard?
by AndreF
Nov 2nd, '08, 19:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ST croix omar B 28
Replies: 6
Views: 4189

Sad. So sorry.
I went there in early 80's and discussed hurricanes and they boasted they spun off before hitting VI.
Any truth to that years ago?
by AndreF
Nov 2nd, '08, 18:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: surfrboard fins are sharp
Replies: 11
Views: 5395

I'll call it just that...........
by AndreF
Oct 15th, '08, 10:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Faithful in Cabo
Replies: 5
Views: 4005

I fished w/Mike, would definitely do it again.
by AndreF
Sep 28th, '08, 17:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Catalina Classic Marlin Tourney
Replies: 23
Views: 12518

You sure brightened my day!
Thanks for the post.
Congrats too!
by AndreF
Sep 25th, '08, 13:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 39
Views: 17266

So sorry, Harv.
by AndreF
Sep 21st, '08, 20:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic, the Judge, & Others
Replies: 12
Views: 2575

Well, eleven days without power certainly was not fun. But I feel for the Ike victims and especially for the poor souls in Cuba, Haiti and other poor islands who were hammered and don't have much support (if any).
Thanks for the kind words and concern.
by AndreF
Sep 21st, '08, 19:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic, the Judge, & Others
Replies: 12
Views: 2575

Just got my internet cable fixed today (Sunday) and still await my house phone being connected. Went to boat yesterday, having to cut up and pull some 5-6 trees out of the way to get to it. All was well, although the water got the highest ever, she still stayed in the bunks and my boat shed did OK ,...
by AndreF
Sep 1st, '08, 07:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GUSTAV
Replies: 58
Views: 22738

Just starting to get wind gusts here in Baton Rouge.
See you guys later.
Shutting down now.
by AndreF
Aug 29th, '08, 20:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bonsai - and yes she is a Bertram 31
Replies: 24
Views: 10413

Luis,
Very interesting, very brave sailors for sure. Thank you for the story and if you have more details, please tell them.
Portugise sailors have been renown and admired ever since ships took to the seas.
Thanks again
by AndreF
Aug 28th, '08, 19:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another piece of the puzzle nearing completion
Replies: 29
Views: 7199

Is that yellow box a time machine??????
by AndreF
Aug 28th, '08, 19:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repowering with outboards
Replies: 26
Views: 7131

that was his second attempt, the first was deleted by The Capt'n.
by AndreF
Aug 26th, '08, 16:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repowering with outboards
Replies: 26
Views: 7131

Kipp Creed has a 31 w/outboards and trailers it. He should chime in.
by AndreF
Aug 26th, '08, 15:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Cranston wanted a black marlin
Replies: 24
Views: 6138

Go git 'em, JOHN!
by AndreF
Aug 26th, '08, 09:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birthday Boys
Replies: 49
Views: 17135

Dug, I'll continue to point out interesting things for you. Stay tuned.

Did you know that teacher's unions own 40% of Exxon?

Your fren,
Andre
by AndreF
Aug 22nd, '08, 15:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birthday Boys
Replies: 49
Views: 17135

We have a bunch of Leo's here. Me included (08/06/).I graduated high school in '68, I'm a young wipper-snapper.
by AndreF
Aug 18th, '08, 16:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pod drives
Replies: 20
Views: 4068

Carnival Cruise Lines uses them on their 1000' ships. I watched them churn the mud up leaving Costa Rica and Belise.
by AndreF
Aug 14th, '08, 16:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Head on with a Pilot Whale-Video
Replies: 11
Views: 3632

Great video, Jimmy. You're brave.
Yeah, that whale was sick.
by AndreF
Aug 14th, '08, 16:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Now this is engineering:
Replies: 12
Views: 2428

Now this is engineering:

http://www.bostondynamics.com/content/s ... ion=BigDog
by AndreF
Aug 6th, '08, 14:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Killers in the gulf?
Replies: 7
Views: 3484

I have seen many pictures of killers in Gulf, even in the very old magazine "Louisiana Conservationalist" from years ago but I agree with Garry, very small, maybe False killer whales.
by AndreF
Aug 1st, '08, 20:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are you guys on Long Island doing???
Replies: 6
Views: 1545

The Southern Contingent had a blast in Montauk a couple (+/-) of years ago. I, and, I am sure, everybody else wishes they could be there this year. Patrick you lucky dog..........
by AndreF
Jun 10th, '08, 17:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clamps for stuffing box hose
Replies: 7
Views: 2962

Actually, this is where I got mine and it was at the FLL boat show.

http://titan-marine-hardware.com/titani ... clamps.htm
by AndreF
Jun 10th, '08, 15:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clamps for stuffing box hose
Replies: 7
Views: 2962

Check out these titanium clamps. I used them on my gen set exhaust.

http://www.ticotitanium.com/hinges.php
by AndreF
Jun 9th, '08, 12:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pair of Bluefins
Replies: 15
Views: 6828

Last time I was there, power was back on, however, you have to sign up w/Entergy for 10 years at $155 monthly flat fee (no more reading meters like when I was there) to get your service turned on (they rebuilt all lines/poles/transformers back to pre-Katrina again as they had just done that after Iv...
by AndreF
Jun 8th, '08, 23:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dehumidifier question, do they wear out?
Replies: 3
Views: 848

Yeah, it's got the fan.

Could you tell we Rejex-ed the bridge on RR?
by AndreF
Jun 8th, '08, 14:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dehumidifier question, do they wear out?
Replies: 3
Views: 848

Dehumidifier question, do they wear out?

It seemed my 8 yr old Worst Marine unit (round one, about 1 foot dia) was pretty darn hot yesterday.
Should I trash it and get another one?
by AndreF
Jun 8th, '08, 11:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Uncle's Work
Replies: 6
Views: 1647

Yeah Harv, thanks for sharing.
Real nice.
by AndreF
Jun 2nd, '08, 16:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SAFETY WARNING !!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 933

There's a clip on You-Tube recently where some dim-wit hits a can of WD-40 with a shovel and it blows up.
by AndreF
Jun 1st, '08, 20:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: speaking of fuel lines copper or hose
Replies: 10
Views: 2155

Green = good
Pink = bad
by AndreF
May 30th, '08, 23:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S P L A S H ! After seven f#*king years!
Replies: 41
Views: 12103

Way to go, Mikey.
She looks great.
by AndreF
May 24th, '08, 14:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's 3:15 AM AND i CAN'T SLEEP
Replies: 25
Views: 5877

Dick- whew...................
all I can say.

ditto on the hacksaw,rr
by AndreF
May 24th, '08, 14:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insulation for engine covers
Replies: 4
Views: 2354

I have 1" Soundown (they will help you , call them) and it's quiet. 250 Cummins.
Welcome

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