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Misty IV

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  1. While I have never had to use a repair facility at the lake (knock on wood), I have heard good things about Mike's Marina on the Little Salmon River.
  2. Just to keep up on the ongoing happenings, I received the following email, as did everyone who is a part of the Great Lakes Wind Truth forum, from Tom Marks, the Executive Officer of the Great Lakes Wind Truth New York division. ******************************* I am sending you this meeting announcement below in case you would like to attend. I feel it will be very pro wind and supportive of the Great Lake Offshore Wind project however we need to have a presence at the meeting to ask the tough questions. How can wind energy be green if it replaces nothing? Has no capacity value, can not supply base load or peak load power, will kill millions of birds, will use oil in the transmission cases which has to be changed and disposed of and possibly leak, depends upon rare earth materials neodymium magnets only available from China (energy independence?)....ect .. etc.... We won in Erie County now we have to become more visible in our campaign, we are far from victory. Thank you, Thomas Marks, Exec Director Great Lakes Wind Truth, New York ; '>http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=urpqh5dab&v=001o1NWE3yaJ-q_nQC2qpNklOikgoH6mCyANfayEfciPXgh9ZAyUimRlzZhrSW_mmfZYc6B6up8FUFyEPvF6_HXOfLz8W9tMhpj0Jtw1NHahwC04usqQyvE5Q%3D%3D>;
  3. I'd love to fish the western end in the spring to take part in the whole Wilson & Oak area, but not feasible for us. I picked Oswego overall.
  4. I have one as a backup, as well. I have a Standard Horizon and, while it is fairly basic, it does a nice job. As mentioned above, their range isn't great, but in an emergency, I wouldn't want to be without one. Last fall, I was on shore talking to a friend who was on the water. He was about 1/2 mile out from shore and we were talking like we were next to each other. Weather conditions will affect your range, as well. Definitely worth the expense to have one, in my opinion, even if you never have to use it.
  5. Here's some pics of my (4) Cannons on the back of my Islander.
  6. I have been running the Eagle Claw SF-400A rods for close to 10 years now and love them! I have (6) of them on the boat and use a combination of the older Daiwa SG-47LC and the newer LCA reels on them. I also use a pair of them for my leadcore setups. Dipseys I am using the Daiwa Heartland rods.
  7. I'll post pics of my Islander's set-up tonight when I get home. I run (4) Cannons.
  8. Nice fish!!! Makes me itch that much more to get the boat out of storage, get her ready for the season and tow her north.
  9. Thoughts and prayers to him and his family for a speedy recovery!
  10. Misty IV

    T-TOP

    When you say "locally", where are you located?
  11. I was there Sunday instead of Saturday this year. Excellent seminars from both Ron and Pete. Both were willing to answer questions and give plenty of tips. Nice job, Captains!!
  12. Thanks for that excellent information, Tim.
  13. That can be good and bad. Along the eastern shore last year, we dealt with waves coming in closer to our breakwall during the larger storms. The Labor Day storm was absolutely incredible. Since getting the house in 2003, I don't think I have ever seen the waves hit our wall like they were that weekend. And, to see the Salmon River lighthouse disappear as wave after wave broke on the stone wall and went OVER the lighthouse was an incredible sight.
  14. Saw this video about birds and windfarms.
  15. Tell me about it! I used to get about 350 miles out of a tank in my 2002 Expedition. Now, I'm lucky if I can get to 275.
  16. Does the same apply to the ValvTect line of marine fuels? They claim to be a non-ethanol fuel for marine use. I know not every marina carries it, but if the automotive fuels are being forced to go 15%, I'm going to see if I can locate a ValvTect equipped marina. I think I heard somewhere that Salmon Country on the LSR carries it ???
  17. I'd be very fine if Nine Mile added another tower. Much rather see that than an endless view of pinwheels. I heard there were talks of them building another tower.
  18. My mind is already made up, but this just reinforces my decision. Very informative. I forwarded the link to my contacts for Oswego County.
  19. Thanks for all the responses thus far. Definitely gives me some options to consider.
  20. No problem. Glad to help!
  21. I'm in the market for an onboard charger for my (2) batteries. What brand does everyone else have/use/suggest? I've been looking at Guest, ProMariner and Minn Kota. One battery is a starting battery and the second is a deep-cycle which handles all the electronics (downriggers, GPS, VHF, etc.). Any and all input is welcome.
  22. I have their number and contact name at the office. I'll get it in the morning and send you a PM.
  23. Fish-on, Where are you located? I know a place near me in southeast PA which carries factory original Starcraft canvas. I replaced the entire canvas on my 2000 Islander 221 last year and they charged me WAY below what it would have normally cost. All in original Starcraft boxes, as well.
  24. A CB antenna will not work. CB works on a low-band frequency (27MHz) while marine VHF is on 156-157MHz. You need a marine antenna.
  25. I am running a 1971 6hp Johnson as my kicker. Went through it 2 years ago and did a tune-up and replaced the fuel lines. Still runs like a champ and starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull.
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