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Sure in 12 months from now we will look back at this 2 ways.

1. What in the world were they thinking. Opening boat launches. Such idiots. How many people needed to die.

2. I can't believe the closed the boat launches such an overkill.  Government calling the sky is failing.  Media over blowing it again for ratings

If I knew the correct way this is going to turn out, I should have picked better lotto tickets.  Personally, I keep re-evaluating the situation every 2 weeks.

By May first ask me again for the support

From all the things I read a 4 blade prop pushes you more in lower RPM.   I would try both and see what works for you.

I think the 3 blade prob might be better to go rigging with .

Reliability.  Be on time, don't cancel at the very last min.  So far my dog has never let me down

22 minutes ago, wkrp said:

I understand all of the above but the retail prices have gone up while production costs have plummeted along with quality.

And like everything in a global market there will be a shift from China to the next low cost area.  China was raising the labour costs while reducing quality to maintain operations. 

If Canada or USA could have done it cheaper and better it never would have left.  You do find some companies bring stuff back so you never know.

Feel VERY sorry for the independent lodge owners that offered great service for both USA and local visitors.  After all this is done there will be a big push to get people traveling again. If you made plans just contact them about cancellation policy but I hope this will blow over by summer.

I know its hard to convince locals (Canadians) to travel to lodges but some were able to do this just by great services and prices.

There are a few lodges that only went after the (away guests).  These ones are going to struggling this year to convince locals and others to come visit.

17 minutes ago, captpierre said:

   Better hole shot and lower RPMs at 20 mph. 

That's basically what I was looking to do.. I have a 9.9 for trolling I found the big engine just too hard to control the speed

1 hour ago, Freshtrax said:

Just read the whole thread and ran out to the shop to check it.  It's a 13x17p  mercury spitfire.   If your close to your max rpm with the prop you have now it's probably a good fit.  

That would be amazing PM sent

2 hours ago, misfish said:

I thought I knew that boat till you said that Lew . Johns old boat ?

Possibly  

2 hours ago, lew said:

And BTW, I've spent time in your boat with the previous owner and you've got an excellent ride there.

Thanks Lew yes she is a great boat, a few more miles on her but still a solid ride.

I had an e-mail out to Prince Craft already still awaiting a response..  Guess they are not in a rush to respond to questions about a boat purchased in 2009

So basically my boat has currently. Merc 90 with a 13.25 and Pitch 17.

She moved very fast but with just me and the dog in it 90% of the time speed is not the issue.  Top speed is 37mph but hardly ever take it above 27mph unless perfect with no or little waves.

The prop selectors don't even recommend the prop I currently have so its a little bit confusing.

I would really like to be able to cruise  planing at a lower speed than 16mph.   Sure when there are no waves top speed all the way.

Hi All:

So after many hours of use I need to change my prop. Nothing bad with the old one just a few chips from floating debris.

When choosing yes I could buy the same model, pitch, etc but I was thinking of going to a 4 blade.

Reasons. Lower speed plane, quicker hole shot stability.  I am less in the speed and more for stability.

Just wondering if any one has changed to a 4 blade prop or has one.  Your experience?

Gone through a few prop selector sites but they don't even recommend the prop that came with my boat any suggestions how to select the right size.

Thanks

figured that was coming

cool picture

Wow!! nice fish

22 hours ago, zenon11 said:

Yup, that was us. We poked holes all over the place but that was the most consistent spot. Didn’t hurt that we were staying at Temagami Shores so we were able to stay out later and avoid a nighttime snowmobile ride 

I must have passed you guys about 20 times.  I would have been good fun to have you guys out on the Arm with us.    My ride below hard to miss the snow ball going into town.

x2 for the PVC .. completed mine a few years ago and no issues

other than my own mishap.. that shall remain legendary.

I watched a couple of very drunk boaters pull there very nice big speed boat up the ramp super fast get near the top of the ramp... then the fun begins.

trailer pops off the ball... No safety chains.. Down the ramp this boat goes dragging all the way and into the water.

with the momentum out it goes away from the dock well out of reach.    OPP boat arrives to help.. We did not see the end results  

My ride.  Bought it off a long time OFC "n" board member.  She has a few miles on her now!

Welcome back, now will we see a fishing picture or two 😋

I just hope that with no Ice the water levels will drop a little this year..

2006 Dodge Dakota ~  Dealer told me I complete brake job after 15K.. New Gas tank at 40k, Rusted from inside out, 

10 hours ago, irishfield said:

Prop noise is still there, just won't hear it chugging along taxing.

That sounds scary if i meet one in the fog again 😲

So, I can't remember where I saw it but CO's were giving fines for not having the Outdoor Cards.   I can't remember if this was resolved yet.

Early on people thought oh just carry the paper but then when stopped they did not have the card.

From the https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-outdoors-card

It stills states:

you must carry your Outdoors Card when hunting or fishing, unless you have just recently purchased the card and not yet received it in the mail. In this case, you must have a copy of your License Summary available.

An Outdoors Card is a plastic, wallet-sized identification card issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that allows you to hunt or fish. You are required to carry this card with you at all times while hunting or fishing.

On 11/28/2019 at 5:20 PM, irishfield said:

Oh.. this one must have been Paul's... Seems we tear at least one apart every Winter!

LOL, I still remember you guys starting that up and the flames shooting out until you fixed the issue. Worked great for a few more seasons after that

I have had that one for a few years. 

Plastic tub is paper thin, make sure to get runners.

I use only one chair but it still has a good weight.

Not sure if they fixed it yet but one thing that drove me nuts was the skirt on the tow side.  It was not long enough to tuck away and with a tow bar you could not close it fully on the one side.

Overall no issues.