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  1. NoGin

    LI ~ Peconic River Fishing

    I am new to fishing and my 8 year old son is killing me! All he wants to do is fish but I don't know what I am doing so all he does is complain that he isn't catching any fish. Our boat is on the peconic and we would like to catch some stripped bass. I heard just the other day a dude in a kayak...
  2. NoGin

    Riverhead Town Country Fair

    I have never been but apparently this is a pretty big deal and lots of fun. It's right on the Peconic right across from where I dock my new boat. Boats already started lining up this weekend at the town docks for it so I doubt any space will be left. However, I may be able to arrange some spots...
  3. NoGin

    LI Hotspot

    Despite facing some not so nice weather this upcoming weekend, I want to take the wife and kids out for an overnighter with the new boat. If you have visited any of the below points please comment about what you thought of the area. Especially if there are things for the kids to do! ~Greenport...
  4. NoGin

    2003 350 MAG MPI Hesitating

    I am buying my buddies 2003 Rinker FV with a single 350 MAG MPI engine and bravo III drive. Compression tests showed all cylinders very strong. All other inspections showed the boat in like new condition. When we took it out for a sea trial she started fine and ran very smoothly in the channel...
  5. NoGin

    Missing Hour Meter ????

    2003 Rinker 270 FS 350 Merc Bravo III I am looking at buying a 2003 Rinker 270 Fiesta Vesta. I inspected the boat a second time today and can't find an hour meter. Anyone have any insight for me?
  6. NoGin

    Inboard vs. IO

    I have had really poor luck with my IO this summer. I have the original 3.7 4 cyl Merc and Alpha 1 stern drives in my boat and have continued problems that have led me to seriously consider selling the boat. i love the boat, it's just the IOs that are causing me such grief. I have a friend with...
  7. NoGin

    Should I Sell & Upgrade to a 2003 Model???

    Well the end of the season is upon us and I have to say my inaugural season sucked! I purchased a 19897 Thompson 290 in April and launched her in July. While she was dry docked I spent thousands on cosmetic work as well as new drive unit water pumps, 2 new fuel pumps, all new electrical, new...
  8. NoGin

    Broken Windlass??

    Good Windlass Anchor Auto up-Down: So today the wife and I went out for a little get away from the kids. We dropped anchor. We were only in about 12 feet of water and the winds were pretty gusty. I set the anchor and made sure we weren't drifting. Once all was good I went below and started...
  9. NoGin

    a MULTITUDE of Problems - Please help

    1987 Merc 190 MR 470 twins Alpha Gen 1 stern drives 1. Yesterday when pulling my boys on the tube my port engine came out of gear and would not engage F and R. Very soon she overheated. Earlier in the day I heard a clunk, did a quick inspection, found nothing and continued out. Inspected today...
  10. NoGin

    Clogged Stern Drive Intake ???

    I have been having an issue with my Starboard engine running too hot at 3300 RPM and above. Today my mechanic came to the boat and spent a while going over things. He noticed my drives had some helacious barnacles growing on them. He scraped them off and cleaned the inside of the intake...
  11. NoGin

    Merc 470 High Temp at 3300 RPM +

    So I spent all day trying to work out a little problem i have been having with my starboard engine. She runs very well at about 150 degrees all the way up to about 3300 RPM then quickly rises to 170 plus. I have never let her go beyond the 170 - 175 mark. Today I changed the thermostat, radiator...
  12. NoGin

    * 1st Annual iboats Long Island Sound Rendezvous *

    Let's do a quick brainstorm for anyone who can meet up on the LI Sound the last weekend in August. i am open to suggestion for a good location between Manhattan and Montauk, LI to CT. I will have my wife and 2 kids (Joe 8 and Aidan 4) and think it would be great to have a nice spot somewhere...
  13. NoGin

    Trip Fuel Consumption Estimate

    Does anyone know how to estimate the total fuel consumption for a given trip knowing distance, speed and fuel cost? Thanks!:)
  14. NoGin

    Ft. Washington MD to Mt. Sinai, NY Cruise

    I am planning a nice trip from Ft. Washington, MD to Mt. Sinai, NY. If anyone wants to join us for any part of the trip you are more than welcomed to. Our tentative departure is for Wednesday August 18th 8:00 am. We will cruise the day around to Cape May where we will spend the night. We then...
  15. NoGin

    1979 33' Egg Harbor

    I am considering purchasing a 1979 33 foot Egg Harbor and need some help. I do not know all that much about the pros and cons to this boat. All I know is that I have always loved this style! She has over a 13 foot beam and runs on twin 270 crusaders. Any Egg owners or people well informed on...
  16. NoGin

    Who wants to play, name that lying mechanic???

    1987 Thompson 290 with twin 3.7 Mercs and Alpha 1 Stern Drives Mechanic A - I delivered my drives to their shop to rebuild the water pump/impellers. They completed the job and gave them back ready to re-install on my boat. Mechanic B - Came to my house and installed port and starboard lower...
  17. NoGin

    On Line Chartplotter??

    Anyone know of an on line chart plotter like a map quest type deal to plan trips from your home PC?
  18. NoGin

    Considering Twin Crusader 270s

    I currently own a 1987 Thompson with Mercruiser 3.7 470s. However, if all the planets aline, and the moon is full, my dream is about to become a reality. I am in the process of completing a deal for a 1979 33' Egg Harbor with twin Crusader 270s with just 400 hrs on each. I know nothing of these...
  19. NoGin

    Good Mobile Mechanic LI, NY

    Hi guys. I really wasn't sure where to post this but it's a topic I need to discuss. I recently bought my first boat and like and older boat, she needs work. I have invested a ton of hours myself and a good amount of cash on 2 different mechanics that didn't work out. Can anyone please...
  20. NoGin

    Batteries

    I need to replace my 4 batteries on board as they are all dead! Here is a quick synopsis of my needs: *29 foot Thompson with twin Mercs *I am on a mooring *Use approx 60 amp hours on a typical day trip *Use approx 100 amp hours on a late evening trip *Overnight trips will be at a slip with...
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