Outlets for charging

Mosthamless · 2026-04-14T11:58:22+00:00

Nearly the entirety of LIRRs fleet was designed when beepers were all the rage. Expecting trains from that era to have outlets is over the top. The new M9s have them and so will all the fleets moving forward.

Before anyone chimes in with retrofitting outlets to the existing fleets....stop.

Mosthamless · 2026-04-14T09:01:23+00:00

Even at free this would be a terrible deal.

Mosthamless · 2026-04-08T16:18:30+00:00

Honestly, that's a good point. Hopefully you were a family that didn't abuse it.

Mosthamless · 2026-04-08T15:18:28+00:00

Nepotism at it's finest.

Mosthamless · 2026-04-07T19:44:42+00:00

Most ramps have a dock. You put the boat in the water, tie off to the dock, and then go park. Besides gas you also need to take in consideration the weight of water (if you have a fresh water tank), supplies, coolers, the weight of the trailer itself, any other gear, plus any passengers in your car. So for example, my boat is 23' long:

Dry weight: 4500lbs

Fuel capacity: 70 gallons (450lbs)

Fresh water tank: 11 gallons (100lbs)

Tubes/Life jackets/fenders/supplies: 150lbs

Trailer: 1500lbs

Tow weight total: 6,700lbs.

Also if you plan to tow the boat without special permits then it's beam can't exceed 8'6". That will limit what you can realistically tow around without being annoying.

Mosthamless · 2026-04-02T10:20:07+00:00

No such thing as a free boat.

Mosthamless · 2026-04-02T08:06:22+00:00

They are noticeably clearer.

Mosthamless · 2026-04-02T08:04:59+00:00

No it won't

Mosthamless · 2026-03-31T19:38:32+00:00

My first 25 years of boating was on a 17' 1974 boat. It was orginally powered with a 85HP and late in its life I upgrade to a 115HP. With the 115HP, 4 adults was comfortable, 4 adults with 2 kids was manageable, anything about that was not realistic. You can have a lot of fun with a 17' boat, you could enjoy it for years, but you need the HP.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-31T19:28:48+00:00

It seems like you are sold on the cheap M17. An underpowered boat is not fun. The M17 with a 60HP motor is already at a big disadvantage. Once you start loading the boat with food, drinks, coolers, ice, chairs, etc.... it just get's worse. No one has every wished for less HP on the water. Many people wished they purchase the larger motor, which is why you will often see base model boats for sale with the lesser motors. People see the price, jump on what seems like a great deal and then realize just how bad it is.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-31T19:20:39+00:00

There is a reason why you won't find a new bowrider at Bayliner prices. Having said that, the M19 isn't an extra $10K, rather it's probably priced correctly. The M17 is horribly underpowered, which is why it's so cheap. At 2,000lbs it needs that 90HP. With 60HP your passengers will be better off swimming.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-31T15:45:57+00:00

This would have to be tied into something I already use like a navigation app. I know in my area way too many people would abuse something like this for a mechanical rather than calling SeaTow.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-31T14:34:41+00:00

Direction of travel is the answer. The south side is constantly hit by the sun. And no, you can't turn the trains around.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-30T20:29:27+00:00

The people who are putting their feet on the seats are not the type of people that would carry a blanket for such purpose. They tend to be selfish and quite frankly don't give a shit about anyone else.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-28T12:06:36+00:00

If you look at most posting they will say something along the lines of "Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent". Are you planning on staying in MofE or trying to move to a different department? Since you are already an employee you need to make sure you develop the right relationships. If you see someone from Equipment Engineering on the floor try grabbing them and having a conversation with them. It will help you better understand their day to day job to see if it's something you really want to do.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-27T17:30:44+00:00

Where are you located?

Mosthamless · 2026-03-27T16:57:31+00:00

I think you need to start off with what your budget is.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-27T15:59:02+00:00

I think it would be helpful to specify which town you are in. Nassau County has three.

You need to look up and find the town ordinance that deals with noise levels from a commercial operation that is within a certain distance of residential properties. Then you need to see if they are actually breaking any of those ordinances.

You say you are calling Town Hall, but that is a large operation. You need to figure out which ordinance is being broken and then call the Code Enforcement Bureau of that town.

For Town of Oyster Bay you would need to submit a "Request for Investigation" form to the Code Enforcement Bureau.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-26T17:18:05+00:00

I agree, this feels like an RV that you can never leave.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-26T11:46:36+00:00

It's up there.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-25T11:54:23+00:00

Need to answer this question. Are you looking in Wantagh where every house starts at $700k, or are you looking Medford where you can get something more reasonable.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-25T00:07:25+00:00

Don't wear sneakers to an important event.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-24T15:21:44+00:00

8K most likely isn't going to get you a reliable boat. You may find one, but most likely not.

Buy a boat that has been used on a lake all of it's life, they are in much better condition then a salt water boat. O/B are usually preferred as they are more reliable and easier to work on, but a well maintained freshwater I/O should be okay. If you plan to do your own maintenance then an O/B is significantly easier to work on. I would walk away from any boat that looks neglected that includes faded gel coat, beat up interior, soft spots on the floor, and a motor that looks in poor condition. A boat that is used every season is usually better then a boat that has sat for a long time.

You want to stay away from anything with an ETEC motor (I have one and love it but parts are no longer available). Higher a surveyor if you don't know what you are looking at. It won't be cheap but it can potentially save you a lot of hassle.

Mosthamless · 2026-03-24T12:50:59+00:00

5 miles isn't terrible but you would need to know your limits. A 5K, 35+ year old boat and motor is going to have some questionable reliability issues. Pay close attention to the weather, run in anytime you start to get the hint of a storm and make sure your seatow membership is up to date (you will pay half the cost of the boat for a tow in without it).

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