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  1. I'd stick to the northern states for sure. Also, a history of the boat would be helpful. Check with the dealers in Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. Just google boat dealers in each state. Walleye Central is helpful and there can be some deals to be had on Musky Hunter's website as well. Good luck, I'm going to be going this route in 2-3 years when I start looking for a new boat.

  2. We wouldn't be on this board if it wasn't for him and his company. Windows and our lowly computer mouse are direct descendants of the original Mac of 1983-4. My first computer was an Apple IIe. All I was able to do was play some games and do basic word processing but it taught me how to use a computer. He was a visionary and was more influential to the computing world than Bill Gates IMHO.

     

    RIP Steve Jobs

  3. SCAM!!! The nitrogen used is between 90-95% pure nitrogen. The rest is good old oxygen and trace gases. The air we breathe is between 78-80% nitrogen so really, I would not pay for it, if it was free, they can knock themselves out.

  4. Contact Alumacraft. Get a letter from one of the engineers and you will be fine. DO THAT before buying the boat. Having to mess around to trade for a smaller engine involves potential problems (blown engine or pooched lower) and also the cost to switch. Too many unkowns. That hull with a 90hp would be awesome, plenty of power to get up and go with a full load. A 115hp, even better if the boat can take it. Good luck!!!

  5. My in-laws just bought a winter home down in Arizona and they are amazed at the customer service down there. They bought furniture and within 3 hours, it was delivered, set up and all the packing was taken away with a smile. Here in Canada, retailers have increasingly forgone customer service and they will pay the price when another retailer opens up with great service. It's not just about the price up front, it's also about the service afterwards. I'd call SEARS and ask to speak to a supervisor and I'd wait all day if need be.

  6. We had a '57 Giesler French River with a 35hp Johnson at our campground this weekend in Honey Harbour. It was in mint condition and had been restored by the owner 2 years ago. Nice lines and according to the owner, it is a dream to cruise in. The fellow's from New York State and was surprised to learn that your family is still building boats. I wasn't able to get a pic before he left. There is a group of 10 fathers and sons that have been coming up to Honey Harbour for over 50 years. Anyways, neat boat and I thought I'd share it with you all.

  7. Oh yeah, the fishing, forgot about that. On Sunday, we had an East wind come in and it quieted things down quite a bit. I got a little dink that was about 20 inches. Yesterday, I was fishing in another tourney out of Green Acres Campground with a bunch of Americans and I had a nice 40 inch class fish hit at boatside, did a jump right out of the water and off he went and that was it for me. 1 for 2. We had a great time, lots of food, drink and merriment. Good to get together with friends.

  8. We went bait fishing today and just jigged on the top end of Big Island. Tomorrow is musky day. As much as I wanted to wash a few lures, I succumbed to peer pressure and jigged for walleye, caught a few but jeez are they ever small.one of our guys tied into a high 40's class fish while pulling a worm harness, the fish broke off boatside. He was devastated, he's a big musky guy from Pittsburgh and didn't want the fish to get away with a mouth full of hooks.

    Lew, I think I saw you cruising the back end of Big Island in the early afternoon. You were going pretty good. Trolling motor is mounted and works like a charm. Thanks Dax! Defnitely prefer the powerdrive over the all terrain.

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