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Quick update: Found a few parks willing to take in our trailer. Ended up signing with Buckslide on Kushog Lake.

Jealous, great find.

Squat on doesn't sound appealing with two young ones who would prefer the company of other wee ones to play with. Actually it doesn't sound appealing at all

Good Luck!

I know the age will narrow my search, hence the help from fellow board members.

Unfortunately my inlaws have found themselves in a rough patch and need to sell their farm. To eliminate any potential issues they need to remove their older (1980 something) but in great shape trailer off the property.

I thought to help them out I'd take it off there hands if I could find a park that will accept an older model trailer.

Anyone know or recommend a park? I'd prefer for maximum value to not travel any further then 2 hours from Whitby.

I have fished the Montreal river many times but have never venture up to Evelyn. Until this year Our lodge is 5min from the fine gentlemen who I hear shuttles your boat up to the top for a minimal fee. Has anyone had much success fishing the strip of water leading into the main lake? I will be there first week of June targeting wally's and giant pike.

Yep thats a fair price, but you should really try and find a fuel injected model. Soooo smooth. If my engine ever decides to quit (93 yamaha built 40hp mariner) thats what I will be bolting on the back of my starcraft.

 

S.

You are correct. After all of the 'other' fees (controls, cables, prop, etc) and install the price tag jumps beyond my budget. I have decided to save for another year and start my search again for a fuel injected 4 stroke next year.

If it goes before I pull the trigger then it wasn't meant to be, I'll still sleep at night.

I'm no expert when it come to motors but i have a bit of knowledge and i know people that know there stuff. Just wondiner what is the make of your current one is it also a Yamaha

Current is a 1994 Force by Mercury. Runs good and pushes my 16' legend to 30mph but I'm looking for a quieter, less exhaust and fuel efficient 4 stroke. Not brand loyal simply looking for any motor that meets my needs within my price budget.

Yamaha 4 strokes are solid motors. Be interesting if they could tell you the hours on it...Not sure on price but I bet they would come down a bit..Go for it!

I asked the same question on the hours. Was told its a carburated model and therefore hours are unknown.

Looking to replace my current outboard and came across this, http://www.mobilemarine.com/products/994 . Any one care to share thoughts or concerns?

I'm in search of a 4 stroke 40 or 30 hp to replace my 1994 2 stroke.

 

oddly enough, i find running is a lot like fishing...except for people that have to wear headphones to do it.

 

I personally get into the same trance that I get into while fishing solo.

I concur.

Thanks everyone!

Looking for board members suggestion on a trustworthy mechanic to bring my outboard for service. Preferably looking to travel < 1hr from Whitby. Was having shifting issues on my last outing last year and want to get it resolved before the spring busy season starts.

Nice whaler btw!

Sorry, its remote side console. Gut feeling has nothing to do with the lower unit work as it has performed great all season up until now. Possible the fast idle was not all the way down...i'll double check that and hope that is all it was .

Performance regardless is fine. Speed, planning etc..all normal so I am leaning towards a hopeful adjustment that some how changed while out last weekend.

All was well running outboard on my last trip out (all season actually, had new lower end installed) but when I got back to the ramp it acted up on me. When I shift the throttle into forward I hear the rpms increase but it didn't engage into gear....give it a tad more or less throttle and BANG into gear it went. If I had a passenger standing they would go for a tumble + it can't be good for it to jump into gear at higher rpm's.

1994 40hp (get ready for it) Force by Mercury. Lets save the Force bashing for another thread

Any tips would be appreciated.

I'll be visiting family just off #127 (MacKenzie Rd) next week and contemplating on bring the boat to get a few hours in on the Saturday morning. Suggested lake to launch a 16'er preferably to fish smb / lmb but other species are welcome?

Tough morning with not a single nibble between 6:45 and noon. Finally found some rock structure and landed 7 LMB and SMB in the 2-3lb range. Persistence paid off once again

Good company, conversation and finally fish.

Need to reduce file size on a few more pics.

Great vid and a great story to tell!

I am not sure of your situation (what fish you want to target or size of boat you have if any) but I'd suggest you go perch fishing out of Port Bruce. An hour drive and you are likely fishing within another 30 mins more (providing you have the right gear - boat, setup).

 

1.5 hours you are at launch in Long Point inner bay else likely Lake St. Clair.

 

Wildwood just isn't worth the $25 entry fee for me to fishing such a pressured body of water and typically large amount of boat traffic if its a nice day.

 

If you do go to Wildwood, pike and bass are in there. Work for them. I docked there for 3 years when I first became a boat owner. My relic boat at the time and unseasoned boating skills matched well for the water.

 

Hopefully this is helpful. Tight lines and fair winds.

Launching my 16' Legend SC and prefer to target SMB and LMB with the odd accidental Pike. Wishful thinking the water will not be over busy mid / late September.

Trying to accommodate a friend and have semi agreed to meet and fish the Wildwood reservoir in St.Marys. Not exactly my first choice but if any members can provide any feedback or alternate suggestions within a hour drive of London I would appreciate it.

Closed bow boats would find these handy. I wouldn't fork out that much coin but if I was given one I wouldn't say no.

"Your to f' ing nice" ...great pics fella.