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by mike ohlstein
Mar 17th, '10, 08:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holy Crap....
Replies: 14
Views: 2888

Bruce......that's so true, it makes my want to cry.
by mike ohlstein
Mar 16th, '10, 22:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holy Crap....
Replies: 14
Views: 2888

I heard that it might have been a home built plane that:

A. Spewed oil all over the windshield
B. Lost it's single prop

I'm guessing that legislation will follow shortly, which will require airplanes to be fitted with horns.......
by mike ohlstein
Mar 15th, '10, 14:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Residential standby generators, natural gas fuel
Replies: 32
Views: 14241

Cheapest way to go: First, find a junker at the boat yard and buy the 12 to 16 KW gen set out of it (diesel). Add a radiator from the auto graveyard. Wire an electric fan to blow over the radiator when the generator runs. Get someone to convert the engine to run on natural gas. HURRY and buy one of ...
by mike ohlstein
Mar 14th, '10, 18:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new to the board...2 year rebuild
Replies: 18
Views: 5159

Beautiful work.

Be careful with all that horsepower. Much more than 34 knots can be dangerous.
by mike ohlstein
Mar 8th, '10, 17:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gas tank?
Replies: 31
Views: 7609

Bob,

The problem is that you will NEVER find water in the gas tanks any more. It is all absorbed by the ethanol. That water paste has to actually be in pure water to turn green.......
by mike ohlstein
Mar 4th, '10, 11:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stainless question
Replies: 22
Views: 3271

'Bleeding' can sometimes be caused by using non-stainless tools during the installation of stainless hardware. Stainless steel loves free iron. Iron rusts.
by mike ohlstein
Mar 3rd, '10, 22:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sea rock baby seat
Replies: 7
Views: 1922

Ahhh...... Narrowsburg NY and Bob Landers Rentals........followed by short ride to Monticello and a few drinks at Bend 'n Elbow.

Those were the days........
by mike ohlstein
Feb 28th, '10, 16:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat is right again... I'm switching Kaspersky Antivirus
Replies: 17
Views: 2666

The Mac opsys is Linux.
by mike ohlstein
Feb 26th, '10, 20:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snow-a-cane
Replies: 37
Views: 16172

21 inches in NYC, but only 18 at my house......
by mike ohlstein
Feb 22nd, '10, 17:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow pulpit...
Replies: 29
Views: 28524

They made some damn nice boats.....
by mike ohlstein
Feb 22nd, '10, 14:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow pulpit...
Replies: 29
Views: 28524

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by mike ohlstein
Feb 14th, '10, 10:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think there's a problem...
Replies: 16
Views: 3793

When men were men:


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Now:

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by mike ohlstein
Feb 13th, '10, 19:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone dealt with White Water Marine in Sayville, NY?
Replies: 6
Views: 2376

Lico......
by mike ohlstein
Feb 12th, '10, 23:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: looking for Mako Center Console
Replies: 9
Views: 2637

mike knows his boats . a moisture meter!!!!! stringers delaminating from hull------------hey mike need a job selling boats .you and i would not make that our first choice. I only know what's wrong with them........which isn't a great selling tool. Actually there is a B20 Sportsman on Long island th...
by mike ohlstein
Feb 12th, '10, 16:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new to site....have a few questions
Replies: 67
Views: 22088

There have been discussions here that I didn't think would have taken place. A testament to what a great forum this is. And you don't get bashed like some other places I know (THT). We're pretty liberal......in a conservative sort of way....... Rule #1 No personal attacks. We're all friends. Rule #...
by mike ohlstein
Feb 12th, '10, 16:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: looking for Mako Center Console
Replies: 9
Views: 2637

The 20 is a MUCH bigger boat than the 19. The 19 is great for fishing alone or with a friend. More than two.....get the 20.

When you go to see them, bring a moisture meter.......
by mike ohlstein
Feb 2nd, '10, 16:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand held GPS recomendations
Replies: 10
Views: 2731

I have an Oregon 400c and it's a great unit. Get that, a couple of LED flashlights that use the same batteries, and bunch of strobe lights that also use the same batteries.

And keep a bunch of batteries on board.
by mike ohlstein
Feb 2nd, '10, 16:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel Tanks
Replies: 7
Views: 1819

For diesel use, that tank should last several lifetimes. Don't give it another thought.
by mike ohlstein
Jan 28th, '10, 19:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pictures of the boats from Tropical Star Lodge
Replies: 37
Views: 8183

Actually, that one green one is a Bahia Mar. It's the only non sport fish of the bunch.
by mike ohlstein
Jan 27th, '10, 22:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacing Brass Drain Tubes?
Replies: 7
Views: 2806

Stainless

http://www.bosunsupplies.com/products2. ... duct=L3836

Brass

http://www.bosunsupplies.com/products2. ... duct=L3117

More Brass

http://www.moellermarine.com/aftermarke ... ain_tubes/
by mike ohlstein
Jan 27th, '10, 12:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shop class, a thing of the past.
Replies: 43
Views: 12657

Just checked.....

Oswego doesn't even offer Industrial Arts any more.

It used to be THE IA teachers college......
by mike ohlstein
Jan 27th, '10, 11:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shop class, a thing of the past.
Replies: 43
Views: 12657

After taking First Prize in the 1972 NYC Industrial Arts Competition (as a ninth grader), I spent my first year of college at the State University of NY campus at Oswego........as an Industrial Arts major. I wanted to be a shop teacher. Luckily, I got tossed out of school for riding a motorcycle thr...
by mike ohlstein
Jan 24th, '10, 10:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browsing the classifieds
Replies: 2
Views: 1570

There are lots of boats that have the rudders out on the transom. Tearing one off won't sink the boat.......

Having more hull behind the props will help to keep the nose down, sort of like a giant trim tab.
by mike ohlstein
Jan 23rd, '10, 10:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Berts
Replies: 18
Views: 5164

I don't know Mikey.

Seems like you have to climb all the way down from that engine box to get into the thick of the action......
by mike ohlstein
Jan 22nd, '10, 18:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Berts
Replies: 18
Views: 5164

Exactly. In fact........ I bet that I know where you could pick up a 41 Hatt hull for the cost of the yard bill.....
by mike ohlstein
Jan 22nd, '10, 15:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: trailer bow stop
Replies: 17
Views: 4427

Rocky wrote:Thanks Ironman. It costs $13/ft for a slip at the closest marina, and thats the old wood dock sections of the marina.
That's only $147 a foot less than I pay.......

Perhaps there's a trailer in my future.
by mike ohlstein
Jan 20th, '10, 21:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: firewood
Replies: 30
Views: 9585

Ziricote?

Save a few pieces for fishing rod handles.....
by mike ohlstein
Jan 20th, '10, 18:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: update northeast rendevous greenport
Replies: 137
Views: 40216

cwj wrote:bob
that sounds like a great idea, if we have a season, or they dont shut it down by then, like they did last year.
No problem Charlie. All we have to do is make first landfall in CT, buy a gallon of fuel, and keep the receipt. Then we'll be legal.
by mike ohlstein
Jan 20th, '10, 14:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: update northeast rendevous greenport
Replies: 137
Views: 40216

Fastest to tie a bimini twist does a shot.

Repeat
by mike ohlstein
Jan 17th, '10, 20:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Northeast 2010 Offshore 31 Fishing Contest.
Replies: 8
Views: 1381

Sounds great.
by mike ohlstein
Jan 16th, '10, 01:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: list of boats greenport rendevous
Replies: 52
Views: 15969

Predator will be there.
by mike ohlstein
Jan 12th, '10, 12:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 63 Sinks Off SC Coast
Replies: 191
Views: 70360

Rough water, can't see the buoy. Bow goes down and the pulpit catches the chain at the bottom of the buoy. Bow comes up, chain rips the foredeck off.

Bow goes back down, (still at 20 knots) and the rush of water blows out the amidships bulkhead and the transom.

Hello Davey Jones.
by mike ohlstein
Dec 25th, '09, 09:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!
Replies: 32
Views: 6140

Ahhhhhh.....finally.

The day when my people can go to Chinatown for a meal, and not have to stand in line.....

Merry Christmas!!!
by mike ohlstein
Dec 24th, '09, 23:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Venice or Cypress cove marina?
Replies: 19
Views: 6891

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by mike ohlstein
Dec 21st, '09, 16:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for the Long Island Crew
Replies: 34
Views: 7690

The Huntington NY businessman was a beard. That was Billy Joels boat.
by mike ohlstein
Dec 19th, '09, 16:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Northeast Rendevous 2010
Replies: 108
Views: 24567

Port Washington is nice too. Great bass fishing, plenty of food choices.....
by mike ohlstein
Dec 18th, '09, 12:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 63 Sinks Off SC Coast
Replies: 191
Views: 70360

Looking at those pictures makes me wonder where the propane tanks were stored.......
by mike ohlstein
Dec 7th, '09, 23:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dead Stuff
Replies: 106
Views: 24757

Pit bulls and long knives. Now there's a pig stickin' party.....

I'm kind of partial to the .358 myself. I have a BLR that's ready for action. The only problem is that you have to load your own, or find someone who does custom loads.

I've used these guys...http://www.cpcartridge.com/index.htm
by mike ohlstein
Dec 7th, '09, 18:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seabass bite..
Replies: 14
Views: 4371

Sea Bass is just about my favorite fish.

But that ain't them......

Maybe some funky West Coast sea bass.........
by mike ohlstein
Dec 4th, '09, 15:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bionic randall
Replies: 44
Views: 6960

More of a waving gesture, on a cover board protector that says HOWDY.
by mike ohlstein
Dec 4th, '09, 13:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bionic randall
Replies: 44
Views: 6960

AndreF wrote:I would have done it differently.

Would have made a nice mount.....
by mike ohlstein
Dec 1st, '09, 16:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fell in love with another lady
Replies: 32
Views: 6466

By Russ Drumm. That's Trey's old reform school buddy.
by mike ohlstein
Nov 14th, '09, 23:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: small block vs. big block
Replies: 34
Views: 10825

Mike...600hp out of a 7.3 Ford??? Whatcha got done to that thing? Those are some really, really big numbers for a 7.3. Big injectors, twin high pressure oil pumps (that no longer deadhead), big turbo, big fuel lines with an in-line pump, a little chicainery to fool the computer into thinking that i...
by mike ohlstein
Nov 14th, '09, 09:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: small block vs. big block
Replies: 34
Views: 10825

sim wrote:Pushing 320HP out of a 350...it's not what I would consider over taxing the motor if built right.
Of course it isn't. I push 600 HP out of my 444 cid diesel.

The difference is that my F250 isn't towing a 6000 pound trailer up hill 100% of the time......
by mike ohlstein
Nov 14th, '09, 00:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: small block vs. big block
Replies: 34
Views: 10825

By the time you blow up the small blocks and replace them with big blocks, you could have installed used diesels.

Beat the rush. Do it right the first time.
by mike ohlstein
Nov 3rd, '09, 18:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PFD Usage in New York
Replies: 8
Views: 1389

My B20 just grew 18 inches......
by mike ohlstein
Oct 13th, '09, 11:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: batteries??
Replies: 12
Views: 2876

This question always results in many answers...... If you spend a bunch of time in rough water, the glass mat batteries will probably last a bit longer. They can take the pounding quite a bit better because there are no plates to break. If you spend most of your time in the bay, they probably aren't...
by mike ohlstein
Oct 13th, '09, 10:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Child empowerment
Replies: 10
Views: 1671

Is she married yet (or promised to someone)?

Got to teach her to keep that other eye open........
by mike ohlstein
Oct 10th, '09, 06:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: America's Most Wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 2282

My TV schedule says it's some California murder tonight.....
by mike ohlstein
Oct 8th, '09, 11:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trim tab opinions
Replies: 31
Views: 14451

Call me any time Bob. I'll come by and tell them what I think........

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