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by mike ohlstein
Jul 30th, '06, 21:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sealing brass fittings on gas lines......
Replies: 7
Views: 5635

Another good one is a Hercules product called Grip. Good for high and low temp, it kind of resembles coal tar.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 30th, '06, 21:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Baron
Replies: 33
Views: 22218

I've met the guy but it was several years ago and I don't remember his name.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 30th, '06, 18:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Baron
Replies: 33
Views: 22218

I posted some pictures from today. Just click the link from the top post in this thread.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 30th, '06, 06:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Baron
Replies: 33
Views: 22218

They were.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 29th, '06, 22:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Baron
Replies: 33
Views: 22218

I'll try to get some more shots.....

This is the drive...

http://www.mareng.com.au/sterndrives.html
by mike ohlstein
Jul 29th, '06, 07:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A B31 Center Console???
Replies: 13
Views: 10507

Having seen it, I can confirm that the trailer is pretty nice.....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 29th, '06, 07:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Baron
Replies: 33
Views: 22218

I don't know about the hull being any thicker, but so far I haven't found any foam in it. I haven't looked under the floor in the bow yet, but from the helm area back, there's nothing but fuel tank and engine compartment. This boat has a Chevy 350 coupled to a velvet drive transmission, and a Stern ...
by mike ohlstein
Jul 28th, '06, 21:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Baron
Replies: 33
Views: 22218

The Baron

Making it's debut appearance at The Vineyard...

http://www.ohlstein.us/pages/B20_Projec ... e%2013.htm
by mike ohlstein
Jul 28th, '06, 21:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat, Mike O, Bruce help
Replies: 11
Views: 5763

Stop using the 200 pound nylon and see what happens......
by mike ohlstein
Jul 28th, '06, 12:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat, Mike O, Bruce help
Replies: 11
Views: 5763

Sweet
by mike ohlstein
Jul 27th, '06, 14:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat, Mike O, Bruce help
Replies: 11
Views: 5763

No trim tabs, big dog. They cut fishing line. My guess is that the different models are balanced differently. Then you add towers, and all sort of other crap....and who knows. Not all, but most of the 31's I've been on do ride a bit bow proud. And the boat is known to pound in a head sea. A little e...
by mike ohlstein
Jul 26th, '06, 23:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3 blade vs 4 blade
Replies: 8
Views: 4539

Yes, and they hit closer to the boat.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 26th, '06, 22:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3 blade vs 4 blade
Replies: 8
Views: 4539

More surface area means more drag. I believe that three blade props are more efficient. Four blades are smoother, but fine balancing might correct a three blade prop. I find that I get a better wake pattern and nicer clear water area behind the boat with four blade props.....and catch more fish with...
by mike ohlstein
Jul 26th, '06, 16:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat, Mike O, Bruce help
Replies: 11
Views: 5763

I disagree. I think that the best spot for ballast is right where the fresh water holding tank is. Low.....on center......and just forward of the engines.

Getting the nose down just a hair will help a lot in a head sea, as will the extra weight.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 20th, '06, 00:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AJ is home
Replies: 16
Views: 9800

AJ is now a picnic boat, my offshore fishing boat is now run by guys that speak spanish and dock in Pinas Bay.




HOWDYYYYYYYY
by mike ohlstein
Jul 19th, '06, 16:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B20 for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 3201

I'll take it.

Third time's a charm....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 19th, '06, 12:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FWC 440/330hp for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 5778

I doubt it's a typo. My guess is that the typical boat owner puts on about 100 hours per year, hence the 10 year/1000 hour rating. That way, the owner isn't surprized when his engine is a pile of rust when the time comes.....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 18th, '06, 22:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PAINT
Replies: 8
Views: 5237

I really have no experience with it....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 18th, '06, 21:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PAINT
Replies: 8
Views: 5237

Some like Awl Grip, others like Imron. I think that if you're going to only paint half the boat, at least remove the rub rail and start from a point underneath it. Perhaps that will delay the inevitable pealing....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 18th, '06, 20:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ? for Bruce
Replies: 7
Views: 6148

The 20 Baron has a Chevy 350 connected to a velvet drive and then a Stern Powr outdrive. No thru-hub exhaust, no outdrive water intake, just a solid hunk of commercial iron. I just need a bobtail engine and bell housing.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 18th, '06, 19:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not to rain on anyones parade
Replies: 15
Views: 10125

Don't be such a girly man.....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 18th, '06, 17:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On the Road
Replies: 2
Views: 3226

Bruce,

I'll be at Laguna Seca from Thursday through Monday.....if you get a wild hair and feel like just heading west.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 17th, '06, 15:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ? for Bruce
Replies: 7
Views: 6148

I might be convinced to buy a 170 or two if the price is right. I just happen to have a couple of B20's that could use them.....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 17th, '06, 11:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rub rail
Replies: 4
Views: 3698

http://my.enom.com/20039/page99.htm
by mike ohlstein
Jul 14th, '06, 20:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I thought I had heard Everything.......
Replies: 7
Views: 6230

Metalswelleosis, Bruce. You'll find it in the manual between leftmywallethome and notmyjobmon.

I fugured a guy like you would have known that......
by mike ohlstein
Jul 13th, '06, 21:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doc's Pictures
Replies: 11
Views: 8693

Doc's Pictures

Got the disk's that you sent Doc. Some great stuff. Thanks for the memories....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 13th, '06, 00:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanted: Bertram 28 with few warts
Replies: 40
Views: 39585

I've read that the 28 gets about 1mpg on average. What can I expect from the 454's in a 31?

.8 to .9
by mike ohlstein
Jul 13th, '06, 00:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tank Size Effect on Performance
Replies: 11
Views: 7782

I'm not sure that I agree. I'm guessing that we're talking gas.... Partially filled tank = condensation = water = ethanol phase seperation issues... If you need 200 gallons to spend a day in the canyon, put in a 240 galon tank. Maybe 250 if you're thinking about adding a gen set. Just try to keep ab...
by mike ohlstein
Jul 13th, '06, 00:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Phone Numbers
Replies: 5
Views: 4051

You can dress him up.......
by mike ohlstein
Jul 12th, '06, 00:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanted: Bertram 28 with few warts
Replies: 40
Views: 39585

I really do want a 31, but I regularly run 50 miles offshore and I thought the fuel consumption would kill me. Maybe I am misinformed and the big blocks in the 31 burn about the same as the small blocks in the 28? Big blocks are no way to run 50 miles off shore in a 31. You'll be looking at 190 gall...
by mike ohlstein
Jul 12th, '06, 00:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FWC 440/330hp for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 5778

You listening Timmy?
by mike ohlstein
Jul 11th, '06, 15:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Count Down to Atlantic City
Replies: 22
Views: 19708

Nice picture Charlie.......it's you.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 10th, '06, 14:03
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Ethanol Question
Replies: 18
Views: 15157

That is a good question about the detergent blending...and here is another: If ethanol reacts badly with fiberglass tanks and causing troubles in boats, then why are we not seeing that in our cars too? After all most service stations are using fiberglass underground storage tanks. Most stations in ...
by mike ohlstein
Jul 9th, '06, 08:04
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Ethanol Question
Replies: 18
Views: 15157

I was talking to a local marina owner yesterday, who told me that the 600 gallons of water that he usually carried in his 5000 gallon gas tank had vanished. That means that he had sold the water for $4.00 per gallon. I'm guessing that there isn't a drop of water left in any gas storage tank in e-sta...
by mike ohlstein
Jul 9th, '06, 07:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Posting pictures
Replies: 1
Views: 4532

See the links and images thread, just below this one.
by mike ohlstein
Jul 8th, '06, 09:27
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Question for Harv and Carl
Replies: 10
Views: 9028

Sounds like snake oil to me.....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 7th, '06, 10:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BioDiesel Article
Replies: 8
Views: 5870

Are you brewing your own?
by mike ohlstein
Jul 5th, '06, 18:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 7
Replies: 14
Views: 13096

I don't know about that 32 hours, Vic. I'll be able to drink next year.....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 5th, '06, 10:02
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Looks like Ethanol Or Bust
Replies: 3
Views: 4629

Re: Looks like Ethanol Or Bust

Davidr0007 wrote: the sooner you deal with it the less engine heartache it will cause...
DavidR
That's the way I see it......

I just bought a 20 Baron, and plan to run avation gas this season while I plan my winter tear down.....
by mike ohlstein
Jul 3rd, '06, 06:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Panama Pix
Replies: 6
Views: 8392

I'm reminded of a Groucho Marx joke....

"We took some pictures of some native girls, but they weren't developed. So we're going back again in two weeks..."
by mike ohlstein
Jun 29th, '06, 14:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Panama Pix
Replies: 6
Views: 8392

Panama Pix

http://www.ohlstein.us/images/Panama/UVI6%20Mike%20fly5.jpg http://www.ohlstein.us/images/Panama/Mike%20Sail.jpg The only fish that didn't make it..... I have his bill in my freezer. I'm looking for someone to make an engraved metal cap for it. It was 75 pounds, and caught on a fly rod with 25 poun...

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