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what's your take? 16ft tinny application

thanks all for putting me in the right direction. I knew I posted on the right forum =)

I don't have access to the necessary tools to put a hole in the boat and don't trust myself doing it. Can anyone suggest some shops I can call up and get a quick quote from?

Hi all, just bought a new Humminbird unit, but will need help installing it on a 16ft tinny. Are there any reputable marinas/shops that will do this? thanks

good tip on the CAA. Maintenance is so key.

Ryan, I am in the exact same "boat" as you. I've been researching like a mad man the past year so let me share some info: I'm almost 99% on a lease or lease taking over on an F150, 4x4. As said before the tow accessories can be aftermarket. My second choice was a used 09 Honda Pilot, ~100k, <$20k. Definitely a tow worthy as well as do-everything vehicle. The main factor for me was knowing the added stress/maintenance when towing. Now compare a brand new vehicle w. warranty w. a 5 yr old (albeit Honda) in its mid life, which will cost more in terms of upkeep/repairs after another 4-5 years of use. Mind you its not needed for the boat you describe, but it will def. give you a peace of mind compared to all other candidates. I myself have not found "the boat" for me yet, but I can't stop dreaming of a >17ft repowered bassboat, so I'll keep looking until I do find her. If you're adamant about used then just get a Honda (Toyotas are overpriced).

thanks buddy for the heads up

at least they will have a proper melt this year compared to last's

I stayed at Memories. To fish shoreline you will need to hike or get car transportation, the lagoons are in the back holding fish, best bridge is the one next to the Delphinaria (Dolphin pen). I booked the fly fishing for ~$290, no tarpon caught just jacks, staff is so-so. Am told not to book the deep water excursion. PS Don't fish by the beach i picked up hooks and sinkers left by morons.....ppl are everywhere snorkelling...

i can only guess their behavior is now tending towards schooling in groups so more specific areas, shortened feeding window, and like someone said may still be tending towards chasing open water baitfish. i kno this is reaaallly general but wanted to add something since I fish buck myself and had a great season so far. Someone help this brother lol

i hope i get compensated as well, but my concern is with my friend's dad who may miss work and have to see doctor/physio. Speaking of which anyone have experience taking a boat accident related claim to court? Or am I better off calling an attorney?

thanks for the reply everyone. Today I'm still shaken but far better than yesterday, which was full of shock and trauma. I had basically 3 seconds to decide not to be in tomorrow's headline. At least today I am able to talk about it. Their boat had an older man (driver), his wife, their son, and the son's family of 4 w. 2 kids under 6 I would say. Once on shore the driver admitted he didn't see us (obviously), but was not sympathetic about it. Kinda like a "it happens son" attitude. OPP charged him with careless boating ~$400, so the cost of my phone which is now underwater with the rest of my gear (fishfinder and trolling motor). "Never leave it to anyone else but yourself to be safe." - best advice period.

Hi, just want to share my experience to everyone here, while summer is in full swing and everyone is out enjoying the lake. PLEASE be ATTENTIVE and SAFE when on the water. Yesterday while out on a Kawartha lake 3 of us rented a 14ft boat and were fishing outside the channel, some 200m away from the channel marker. We were stationary, motor off, standing up fishing. At the last second my friend, who was on the bow, spotted a 18ft Bayliner speeding at 45km/h in a direct collision course to our stern, where I was. We were jumping and waving and at the last second I realized he wasn't stopping so I jumped. When I surfaced there was chaos as the bow of their boat breached up on to our stern, sinking our boat. We bailed and towed the boat back and that's when I saw how their bow dented the INSIDE of our boat, and their hull which destroyed the bench where I was sitting. We escaped with minor injuries. If there was ever a miracle this is it.

u sir are the fish man. Nuff said.