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  1. I was at the Gen 7 station at Curve Lake to fill up with their Marine 91 ethanol free fuel on the long weekend. The pump at the side of the station is now a regular 87 pump. There was a gas station attendant cleaning the pumps so I asked what happened to the marine fuel? His response was that the supplier of fuel to the first nations stations will no longer sell them ethanol free fuel. The government mandate and that they were not on the water supplying fuel to watercraft were the 2 reasons I was given. He said the 91 should have less ethanol than the 87, but no guarantee on that statement, I intend to try Otter Marine in Curve Lake to see if I can buy marine fuel in my 20L jerry cans at a reasonable price. Marine fuel where I am located is a 30 minute boat ride and a 50% premium compared to the price at Curve Lake. Bill
  2. Hi Everyone, We recently purchased a cottage on a Stony Lake island, and our parking rights do not allow storage of boat trailers as they would rather use the avaialble space for vehicles. ( I do agree with this.) I am looking to find storage for a boat trailer in the spring/summer/fall and winter storage come the fall when we close up the cottage in the Burleigh Falls and Lakefield areas. I have searched the usual subjects on line and have sent some inquiring emails but have not heard back yet (Trailer parks, marinas, storage units). Was hoping someone here might be able to recommend a farmer or land owner that has space inside or outside for storage. Thanks, Bill
  3. Gary's Custom Marine in Cambridge. Very happy with my travel cover, been 10 years and still in great shape. https://plus.google.com/106776447874837586191/about?gl=ca&hl=en
  4. Thanks Steve and Everyone else! Went to to co2 at lunch as they are only 5 mins from where I work. $300 plus tax and I am on my way to being safer on the lake. Bill
  5. Spincast, thanks for the idea of the longer tether. I fish on Lake Ontario alot by myself, and this would be helpful in staying safe. I also googled something know as an autotether - where you wear a remote fob that when contacted in water will shut off your engine. Anybody know where you can get one of these in the GTA? Bill
  6. I see from your profile that you are in Stoney Creek. I am using batteries from these guys on recommendation from the guys that service my boat. Both starting and deep cycle, just 2 years though but no issues and a good price. http://www.gnbsystems.com/ Bill
  7. Another good choice for a custom cover is a material called Top Gun.
  8. What kind of power chocies do you have on these boats? I have a 99 Smokercraft 178 with a Honda 150, originbally it had a Honda115. PM me if you want more info on my setup. If you want to go closer to 50mph, get the Smokercraft with a 135-150. if you are looking for around 40mph, a 115 should get you there on both boats. Bill
  9. I had problems with my boat last year on vacation. I use Esso regular grade gas as it is typically convenient for me. My motor was surging and could not get up on plane. Called my mechanic and he immediately said water in the gas from the ethanol. I went to the local marina and got a medium sized bottle of the Startron and dumped the entire bottle in. http://mystarbrite.com/startron//content/view/14/37/lang,en/ Ran it for about 15 minutes and it started to clear up the problems, not immediate but got much better and eventually cleared up. This year, the Shell station by me was under renovation so I could not get the "No ethanol" Shell gas. (I switched over last year after my problems). I have though been dutifully adding the Startron to the Esso regular gas and have not had any problems. I am not sure one method is cheaper than another, but the Startron appears to work. It is available at most marina's and Canadian Tire in the boating section. Bill
  10. You could always check out La Salle Park in Burlington. Usually no docks in this time of year, but then you have less chance of scratching a new boat. (Assuming that is why you need to break in the new motors.) Bill
  11. A friend of mine loaned me the exact reel (see above post) on a Shimano TDR that I used when I was first learning to use Downriggers on Lake O. It was a hoot to get a big one on, but knuckle buster is right, and when you "palm" the reel for the drag it can take a layer of skin of your palm. (Hard to explain the "Rosy Palm" to the wife after going fishing on the lake ) Long story short, they work! But with a 1:1 ratio and no real "drag" system, if you are trolling in tight quarters with other boats, it is hard to control a 20lb plus salmon. I prefer a level wind with a higher gear ratio and a real drag system. Bill
  12. If you like the Legend hull, but not the motor, look for something else. When I bought my boat back in 2001, I liked the Princecraft but it was owned by OMC then and I did not want the OMC motor (FICHT) that it came with. I ended up buying a Smokercraft with a Honda 115 on it. It is 18' feet long and rated for a 150. Boat was OK powered, but best was 42mph with a low pitch prop to help it get out of the hole. Insurance was used to buy a new Honda 150 and the boat is far better with the Max hp. A 20' boat with a 175 rating needs a 135/150/175 class of outboard on it. By my quick calculation, you are looking at $35k+ for a new boat. Don't compromise on the Legend, and get the boat/motor/trailer and accessories you want, not what they are willing to sell you. If you start comparing apples to apples, the Legend is not always cheaper when you shop around. There are dealers that will sell you want you want and will negotiate on price to make the sale. PS- Legend also had the length of my boat as 18'8" where Smokercraft had it at 17'8". Depends on if you measure the centreline of the boat, or the gunwale length. Somehow my boat also is 18'8".
  13. I would check out the Sears craftsman with the Honda engine on it. I have a Honda and love it, but the main reason I bought is for the engine so if I was to do it again I would look at the Sears or CTC model that has the Honda engine. Bill
  14. I used the launch a few times last year, and agree that $15 is the going rate and is kind of steep. If the parking in the main lot by the launch is all used up, be careful when you use the overflow parking area by the entrance. You must park in the designated blue chalk lined area, with your trailer basically going up the small hill. I went out late one weekday last year and parked over in the overflow area, but not in the blue chalk lines. The parking lot was empty other than one car when I left and one car when I returned. I got a $40 ticket because I parked in spots reserved for the seasonal holders of boat slips. I was told my $15 only allowed me to park in the blue area. But for $55, you can park anywhere you like, (except near the fire hydrant). Bill
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