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by mike ohlstein
Oct 7th, '09, 16:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trim tab opinions
Replies: 31
Views: 14451

JK wrote:I've had my boat since 2000, first with 454's then converted to diesel. Not once have I wished or felt like the boat needed tabs.

--JK
Same here.
by mike ohlstein
Oct 7th, '09, 16:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Glue With Teak..
Replies: 14
Views: 3995

I have used Boat Life caulk on the boat. It's sandable and stands up to the elements.

Flexible, too.
by mike ohlstein
Oct 7th, '09, 14:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mufflers or No Mufflers
Replies: 4
Views: 1202

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by mike ohlstein
Oct 7th, '09, 11:27
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mufflers or No Mufflers
Replies: 4
Views: 1202

None needed. Diesels make more noise on the intake side of the engine.

My un-muffled 4LH's are quieter than my muffled 454's were. The only advantage is the back surge protection.

I may still have my old 4" mufflers up in the attic. Let my know if you need one. I could bring it out there on Sunday.
by mike ohlstein
Oct 5th, '09, 22:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: water car
Replies: 8
Views: 1896

walterk wrote:That sort of puts things in perspective doesn't it? There have been several attempts at car/boats in my lifetime and they've all ended in the same place...nowhere.
No, no.

They ended up sailing from Cuba to Miami.........
by mike ohlstein
Oct 5th, '09, 12:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rawleigh is hooked!
Replies: 27
Views: 5915

Kinda makes you wonder what sort of dirt he's got on her family, that they had to sell their daughter into slavery.......
by mike ohlstein
Oct 1st, '09, 15:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fishing License
Replies: 20
Views: 3293

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by mike ohlstein
Oct 1st, '09, 10:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fishing License
Replies: 20
Views: 3293

What if you aren't a resident, but you are a taxpayer in one of those towns?
by mike ohlstein
Oct 1st, '09, 08:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recomendation for water pitcher filter
Replies: 19
Views: 8970

Capt. Pat, Are you saying that our benevolent government would allow the plastics industry to collude with the bottled water industry to place a downright dangerous product into common use (by the hundreds of millions) at the risk of the health of the populace? Actually, the government is taking al...
by mike ohlstein
Sep 30th, '09, 16:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recognize this power plant?????
Replies: 34
Views: 101403

My F250 does 13's and it weighs 6000 lbs.
by mike ohlstein
Sep 30th, '09, 14:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Incredible model airplanes
Replies: 5
Views: 1488

That Blackbird will need some engines...

http://www.unitednuclear.com/miniturbo.htm

And maybe one of these: (do not let Bruce see this)

http://www.unitednuclear.com/deathray.htm
by mike ohlstein
Sep 30th, '09, 12:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recognize this power plant?????
Replies: 34
Views: 101403

This is a sport?
by mike ohlstein
Sep 29th, '09, 22:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recomendation for water pitcher filter
Replies: 19
Views: 8970

Bruce, I have an RO system. No UV light. Just a five gallon bladder tank to provide adequate pressurized clean water. I use it for the ice maker and have a small tap on the sink. Two filters, one charcoal and the other is the membrane. Change them once or twice a year, depending upon how they're flo...
by mike ohlstein
Sep 29th, '09, 13:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recomendation for water pitcher filter
Replies: 19
Views: 8970

Re: Recomendation for water pitcher filter

Bruce wrote:Or is an under the sink reverse osmosis better overall then just fill up a pitcher.
Yes.
by mike ohlstein
Sep 28th, '09, 13:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making a Mount of the record Marlin
Replies: 6
Views: 1108

Those guys do some nice work. If you've ever been in the Miami airport, waiting for your flight to Bolivia, you've probably seen it.
by mike ohlstein
Sep 25th, '09, 17:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memory Test
Replies: 19
Views: 4512

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by mike ohlstein
Sep 22nd, '09, 08:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will a tuna fishing ban happen to us recreational guys?
Replies: 15
Views: 3814

Will a tuna fishing ban happen to us recreational guys?

Sep 22, 9:35 AM EDT EU nations fail to agree on bluefin tuna ban By RAF CASERT Associated Press Writer BRUSSELS (AP) -- A sharply divided European Union failed Tuesday to protect the threatened bluefin tuna, as the bloc's Mediterranean nations refused to back even a temporary a ban on catching the f...
by mike ohlstein
Sep 17th, '09, 23:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BMW Diesels?
Replies: 42
Views: 20715

JeremyD wrote:really doesn't yanmar use the BMW diesel for it's base for the 4 cylinder models?
The Yanmar 4 is a purpose built marine engine. Their 6 is built from a Toyota truck engine.
by mike ohlstein
Sep 16th, '09, 13:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rotella Oil Question for Gas Mercruiser?
Replies: 26
Views: 6641

Scott, try Agway or any farm supply store.

Maybe even a John Deere or a Moto Guzzi dealer........

http://www.thehardwarecity.com/getProdu ... ku=4469151

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1UBY5
by mike ohlstein
Sep 15th, '09, 08:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's Next?
Replies: 23
Views: 12007

sim wrote:Pete,
I won't make light of ticker problems..
Carl
OK, I will........

Bruce, please haul ass up there and make sure those morons plumb Pete's heart properly. You know, wire reenforced hose on the suction side. Stuff like that......
by mike ohlstein
Sep 15th, '09, 05:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fish hook removed
Replies: 17
Views: 7725

Was it Dr. Andrews?
by mike ohlstein
Sep 14th, '09, 22:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fish hook removed
Replies: 17
Views: 7725

Now at one of the UVIs at Port Eads seems a certain Judge managed to hook someone in the ear (?) with a jig head....the good news was they radioed to base (the Pain Killer houseboat) and we had an esteemed surgeon on hand, in fact The Surgeon General of the UVI....he laid out his traveling OR on th...
by mike ohlstein
Sep 4th, '09, 06:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Much pitch to add
Replies: 28
Views: 6564

22" won't safely fit. You will wind up with about 1/2" clear of the bottom.

Sell your gears and buy the right ones.
by mike ohlstein
Sep 3rd, '09, 11:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Much pitch to add
Replies: 28
Views: 6564

You're going to have trouble fitting anything larger than 21" diameter.

Perhaps you should be thinking about a different gear ratio.......
by mike ohlstein
Aug 30th, '09, 22:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Survival with “country boy” know-how
Replies: 17
Views: 4156

Always carry white balloons and red cylumes. You can see a white balloon floating on the water from 37,000 feet, and red cylumes look like a blazing fire to a guy in night vision goggles.

(The advice of one of the Coasties who ditched the chopper during the 'perfect storm' rescue attempt.)
by mike ohlstein
Aug 26th, '09, 23:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $42,000.00 dollars later.................
Replies: 38
Views: 9735

chris pague wrote:Just to jump into the frey. Mike what engines,gears and props are you running? Chris
Yanmar 230 HP 4bangers, 2:1 gears and either 20X22X4 blade (slower and smoother) or 21X23X3 blade (faster but not as nice of a wake patern at 7.5 knots).
by mike ohlstein
Aug 26th, '09, 23:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breakdown of B31 models
Replies: 17
Views: 5163

Looks like it may have started out as a sportfish.
by mike ohlstein
Aug 26th, '09, 09:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $42,000.00 dollars later.................
Replies: 38
Views: 9735

I prop mine for 3450 and run at 3100 all of the time (90%) that I'm not running at 3300 (10%).
by mike ohlstein
Aug 19th, '09, 23:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday
Replies: 13
Views: 2548

Don't forget Thuddddd (yesterday).
by mike ohlstein
Aug 18th, '09, 18:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sharks Balling Bait
Replies: 4
Views: 1060

Cape Lookout? Long way from Texas, but maybe right in the path of a hurricane....
by mike ohlstein
Aug 18th, '09, 07:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: weed killer thread
Replies: 21
Views: 5576

Raybo Marine NY wrote:I just cant be putting diesel in the ground, or anything else that may show up later or hurt the water.

You missed the ignition step.

I love the smell of napalm in the morning.......
by mike ohlstein
Aug 11th, '09, 23:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how to straighten a torqued trailer
Replies: 28
Views: 5151

I've seen that license plate somewhere before......
by mike ohlstein
Aug 9th, '09, 17:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Live from Rhode Island! ! !
Replies: 20
Views: 4148

We had to keep him down wind.....
by mike ohlstein
Aug 7th, '09, 22:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie wants restored B31 FBC, but is ignorant about them!
Replies: 79
Views: 46845

I think that for your use, a gas boat will be just fine. Diesels are perfect for hours of hard charging followed by hours of trolling followed by more hours of running hard. That said.......you could build yourself a beautiful picnic boat out of Doc's old 31 lobster boat. It's a hart top, no flybrid...
by mike ohlstein
Aug 7th, '09, 15:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie wants restored B31 FBC, but is ignorant about them!
Replies: 79
Views: 46845

How far might you cruise this boat? (so we can anticipate needed range) How rough will the water usually be? (so we know how fast you can realistically go) How will the boat be used? (so we know if it has to be fish rigged) Will this be a four season boat? (heat and/or air) How much are you willing ...
by mike ohlstein
Aug 5th, '09, 17:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE Rendezvous - II
Replies: 52
Views: 11868

If you don't mind draging along at 23 knots........
by mike ohlstein
Aug 5th, '09, 14:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE Rendezvous - II
Replies: 52
Views: 11868

Gonna be a little late getting there, as I just found out that I can't leave until Saturday morning........
by mike ohlstein
Aug 1st, '09, 05:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port Eads Update
Replies: 30
Views: 9478

Ahhh, The Fatal Shot. It didn't drink too good, but made a wonderful lighter fluid.....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 27th, '09, 09:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ladder
Replies: 4
Views: 1809

Just carry a sturdy gaff.......
by mike ohlstein
Jul 20th, '09, 15:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Propeller Shaft Nut Question
Replies: 21
Views: 7223

Bruce,

Any reason not to drill and cotter pin?
by mike ohlstein
Jul 15th, '09, 23:16
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: how long do i have?
Replies: 2
Views: 3142

One tank.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 15th, '09, 09:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Storm Petrel ready to ride
Replies: 9
Views: 3618

Ahhhh, the return of Captain Blood.....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 14th, '09, 09:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New marine diesel
Replies: 101
Views: 36679

I would ditch oil pressure in favor of another temperature gauge. One for the fresh water side and one for the exhaust manifold. An idiot light can tell you if your oil pressure is low, but a clogged strainer can burn your boat down. Another thing.... I find that I run the boat more by the boost gau...
by mike ohlstein
Jul 13th, '09, 06:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New marine diesel
Replies: 101
Views: 36679

The BMW K75 (inline 3) is the smoothest motorcycle engine I've ever seen.....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 7th, '09, 19:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE Rendezvous - II
Replies: 52
Views: 11868

I'll be there Bob.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 7th, '09, 15:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE Rendezvous - II
Replies: 52
Views: 11868

That's why it takes four hours........
by mike ohlstein
Jul 7th, '09, 11:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE Rendezvous - II
Replies: 52
Views: 11868

Bob,
I think you'll make it in about 4 hours.
by mike ohlstein
Jun 30th, '09, 06:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So, I have this electric panel
Replies: 36
Views: 9258

Buy more fire extinguishers.

Big ones......
by mike ohlstein
Jun 29th, '09, 16:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram People
Replies: 4
Views: 1062

Shhhhh!!!
by mike ohlstein
Jun 24th, '09, 13:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE Rendezvous - II
Replies: 52
Views: 11868

I'm in.

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