That used to be a favourite of mine, sadly the city of Orillia has removed a lot of the parking that allowed direct access to the waters on the south side of highway 12.
I'm sure if you go to any house there is probably a pile of cupboard queen appliances that have been used once or twice never to see daylight again. I like my cast iron fry pans and stainless pots.
The old ARGO's were a far cry from the newer ones. I remembered having to change roll pins on the axles and when the newer splined drive shaft ones came out, oh joy. But you still have to do due diligence and make sure everything is oiled/greased and adjusted. Newer fuel injected motors are much better too.
Ya I have doubts about the reality, had to have a camerman ready, etc. But the most important part, have the ice picks handy, around your collar and don't panic.
I would think it's a lot cheaper to install a couple trolling bags instead of running an electric mot backwards and killing batteries. But then again, it's an opinion and ...I better stop.