Novastar

re: Dinner in grand isle

Posted by Novastar on 5/22/24 at 9:33 am

[quote]Yums has stepped up their food but very small place[/quote] Kelli was the cook at Hurricane Hole when they first opened. She left and opened Yum's....

re: Dinner in grand isle

Posted by Novastar on 5/21/24 at 8:19 pm

[quote]Jo Bobs use to have damn good food[/quote] They had decent food [i]before[/i] Katrina, it’s horrible now. I’m looking forward to Lighthouse reopening. I do miss Toupsie’s in Fourchon. That was by far the BEST restaurant in that area. ...

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re: Shearwater 25LTZ rebuild thread

Posted by Novastar on 5/21/24 at 12:56 pm

[quote] it's a PIA to work inside of a bayboat console.[/quote] That's an understatement. If you can move the batteries to the leaning post, it would make life a lot easier when you're re-rigging the electrical in the console. ...

re: Shearwater 25LTZ rebuild thread

Posted by Novastar on 5/20/24 at 9:44 pm

Looks like a fun project. Will gladly follow along. Great opportunity to check the condition of the fuel tank and sending unit. What are your plans for the exterior and engine? ...

re: Pan Am Flight 759 Crash

Posted by Novastar on 5/18/24 at 11:29 am

Horrible. My mom worked the crash site as a nurse, she has a vivid memory of it till this day. ...

re: Grand Isle Navigational Hazards

Posted by Novastar on 5/17/24 at 8:49 am

[quote]I usually go out only looking for big trout[/quote] Free line live pogies into the rocks for big trout. ...

re: It seems I know a lot more women getting cancer these days - and it's an alarming increase

Posted by Novastar on 5/15/24 at 5:12 pm

[quote]Breast cancer by age: Age 30 . . . . . . 0.49% (or 1 in 204) Age 40 . . . . . . 1.55% (or 1 in 65) Age 50 . . . . . . 2.40% (or 1 in 42) Age 60 . . . . . . 3.54% (or 1 in 28) Age 70 . . . . . . 4.09% (or 1 in 24)[/quote] Research shows that women who breastfeed lower their risk of pre...

re: Grand Isle Charter Recs

Posted by Novastar on 5/15/24 at 2:41 pm

I would check out these guys in Fourchon. Look them up on Instagram as well. https://downthebayoucharters.com/ Daryl with Reel Screamers in Grand Isle. https://www.reelscreamers.com/ There's also a party boat out of Wakeside Marina, Southern Pride. http://www.fishinthegulf.com/ ...

re: I-10 Severe Weather threat - Monday May 13, 2024...

Posted by Novastar on 5/13/24 at 8:52 pm

[quote]I'm waiting on this one, the Southwest flight from San Diego, and the Spirit flight from Ft Lauderdale to divert. They must've been loaded with extra fuel[/quote] I’ve been watching those as well. I wonder what the SWA flight from TPA will do. I’m surprised they took off. ...

re: What defunct brand from classic NOLA is ripe for a relaunch to make a billion?

Posted by Novastar on 5/13/24 at 1:23 pm

[quote] Pontchartrain Beach a good idea? Did you ever go to jazzland? You been to the lakefront anytime on the weekends. Will they have designated Dodge Charger parking?[/quote] You're making the assumption it would be in NOLA. :rotflmao:...

re: What defunct brand from classic NOLA is ripe for a relaunch to make a billion?

Posted by Novastar on 5/13/24 at 11:48 am

It wont make a Billion, but a re-launching a more modern Pontchartrain Beach would absolutely work in this market. ...

re: Are boat launches some of the most comical places on earth?

Posted by Novastar on 5/8/24 at 12:56 pm

[quote]Zero common sense or decency[/quote] You're describing a majority of boaters with this statement. The boat launch is always a shite show, but great entertainment. ...

re: For those that have never done it, best youtube visualization of a colonoscopy prep...

Posted by Novastar on 5/7/24 at 8:43 pm

[quote]I said uhh no way. Find me a day with 8am or earlier. [/quote] Agreed. I was first in first out. At home and slept most of the day. Best news is when you get the letter in the mail that says to schedule your next appointment in ten years. ...

re: GI Bridgeside Cabins

Posted by Novastar on 5/7/24 at 3:37 pm

Although conveniently located, Bridgeside is a cluster frick during the summer. I wouldn't leave anything on a boat that's not permanently secured. If you're willing to leave the boat on a trailer, you should check out Heron's Nest at Hurricane Hole. https://hurricanehole.net/hotel-rooms-suites/ ...

re: Towing a boat with 1/2 ton truck.

Posted by Novastar on 5/7/24 at 11:02 am

What type of brakes does your trailer have installed? Surge, or electric over hydraulic? EOH provides excellent stopping power and control. What axle ratio do you have? I wouldn't sweat towing to Pensacola with a half ton truck with your current load, especially with air bags and a 6.2L V8. ...

re: Night Fishing Memories

Posted by Novastar on 5/6/24 at 6:18 pm

I love reading these stories. Grateful that my dad took me fishing at such a young age, I haven't looked back since. For me, night fishing was making an annual trip to overnight gig for flounder at East Timbalier island. We would wake up the next morning to fish speckle trout in the gulf along t...

re: Boat Insurance

Posted by Novastar on 5/6/24 at 5:37 pm

I've been with Charter Lakes for many years and last year they raised my annual premium considerably. I shopped around and saved $700 from National Boat Owners Association (NBOA). Which also included an increase in coverages. ...

re: Ever resign from a job with nothing lined up?

Posted by Novastar on 5/6/24 at 3:30 pm

Quiet quitting is one way to go instead of resigning without another job lined up. It all depends on whether you can stand your current employment situation. As I have an obligation to provide for my family, I certainly wouldn't quit my current employer without another job lined up. ...

re: Electric Reels

Posted by Novastar on 5/3/24 at 1:45 pm

[quote] Sounds like you have some experiences with elect reels. What are your opinions on the Tanacoms? I just don't want to buy any jonk.[/quote] If LP is out of your budget range, then you can't go wrong with purchasing either a Diawa or Banax rod/reel combo for everyday DD. I've had my Tanaco...