Fisherman

I think the solution to your single portable hut could be solved by adding permanent 1' high walls all around and then having the folding portion on top, still leaves enough room to put all your kit inside with the two ends foled down. The only extra weight would be the weight of 3/4 of a sheet of 3/8 or 1/2" ply to make the walls.

Okay, here's the simple formula, not 100% accurate, but close enough that will make you understand the math of recharging with solar. Everyone is trying to charge a 12volt battery, nominal fully charged after a 12-24 hour period of rest with nothing attached to a new battery is 12.6 to 12.65 volts, period. I know, a lot will say mine reads 13.2 or somewhere around there..12.6V to 12.65v is fully charged, read with a good quality voltmeter, digital or analog or with a temperature corrected hydrometer. By the time you drop to around 11.7v to 12.0v you're pretty much discharged. Now for the solar panel formula. A 15 watt solar panel, like the ones at CTC or Wmart will put out about 14-17.5 VOLTS(NOT AMPS) and put out a max of about 1(ONE) amp/hr in the most ideal condtions of full sunlight with the panel perpendicular to the sun and following the sun around during peak hours of about 10am to 4pm, befroe and after those hours, amp output is less, dropping off to less than .5 or 1/2 an amp. So at best you may see about 8-10 amps for the whole sunny day, much less on cloudy days or when your panel is in the shade or not "pointing" at the sun. Formula is Volts divided by Watts = Amps ie, 12V/15W= approx 1 Amp, under ideal conditions. Those 5 watt panels barely put out 0.4Amp or 400mA. Then you must take into account parasitic draws such as radios/CD players(in boats/cars/etc) that use a small amount of power for memory, subtract that from your input. Don't forget that batteries also have a small static discharge rate, more in warmer weather, less in cool weather. So after a day on the water with your electric trolling motor, don't think for minute that a solar panel will recharge it with any efficiency, maybe a 2-3 15 watt high quality panels, but even those take time.

Sometimes I really wonder how many read and actually comprehend, the OP asked for an inexpensive unit, not something that gets him around rock piles back to the dock or units that cost $300 + mapping costs...BASIC...best bang for the buck.

Are you really willing to trust your life with an O2 sensor, naaaa, not me. Add a few bucks and get a 0c rated sleeping bag instead.

A good basic GPS, Garmin Etrex, they can be found for under $100. I have one at work, gets you within 6m of saved waypoints.

You might want to rethink that one, when they decide to come, there's not a whole lot to stop them, like a marauding anthill, sheer numbers. My long gone father had a saying that unfortunately todays rules forbid from posting, I'll leave it at that. A lot of what he told me when I was a young lad have come and gone, but I'd hate to see some of the other stuff come true.

Maybe ya have to look twice and see that the Chev keeps both front tires on the rock surface, the Nissan just goes a bit too far to the right and his left front tire is off the rock on his first attempt which causes the loss of ground clearance...a no brainer.

Check with your insurance, I know mine has a value limit, but since it's a 16' and 25HP or under, there's an automatic coverage of $3000, no matter where it's parked.

Bernie, I will agree with the statement that batteries discharge at a slightly faster rate in warmer temps but, that rate of discharge is so small, that if you do proper battery maintnenace through the winter, ie, monthly charging, there will be no difference. I keep both of mine on a VDC Battery minder hooked up 24/7 through the winter months, so far the battery mfgrs aren't making a lot of money from me.

That's great..you keep buying them at that price and I'll wait until they're back around $8.99 on sale..

Honestly, I think the marina guy wants to sell you lots of batteries, my boat battery comes inside at the end of the season until the next spring, it's 7 years old and still going strong. Ditto for the RV battery.

Looks like life is treating you well, now we have somethig to get for at 0330...waiting for the early morning lew reports..

Don't know why you can't reply to the topic in the other section, but I think it's worth mentioning it. I have to agree with TJ about the Bass Pro lifetime socks. I've got 5 pair of these for the winter months, they are without a doubt good quality. I've had the first two pair for about 5 years now, they are getting a bit fuzzy, but no holes or bare spots, keep your feet dry and warm. Keep an eye on the BPro flyers, every now and then they are on sale. http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=36885

Something better yet than the Bridgestone and good4a year, Michelin has a new series that has just come out, it replaces the LTX that they didn't make in 17" LRE. http://www.michelinman.com/action/tires/fi...on=4x4+Quad+Cab

Amen Bill, some just don't get it.

Ya, that's a good one.."We do not recommend the purchase of these models at this time"

What's the matter, don't trust your JC waterwalkers anymore or did ya loose the waypoints for the rocks.

I have a real problem believing that one, either the cougar is stoned or the deer is mesmerized, there's an eating machine with lunch pretty much standing still in front of it.

Just curious, about how much for a 16' boat, and how about making your own from 2" PVC.

A shoot, time warp and brain fart at the same time, nice photos anyway, will pay more attention for next time.

Is there something wrong with the link? tried 3 times, keeps coming back with "page not found"

Rather than posting what used to be, read the current regs: ADDITIONAL ZONE 17 FISHING OPPORTUNITIES Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Pacific Salmon Extended Fall Season (4th Sat. in April to Dec. 31) Northumberland County - all waters downstream of Hwy. 2, except the Ganaraska River which may only be fished downstream of the south side of the C.P.R. bridge Regional Municipality of Durham - all waters between Hwy. 2 and the southerly limit of the C.N.R. right-of-way Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Pacific Salmon Open all year Cobourg Brook (Cobourg Creek/Factory Creek) – between the southerly limit of the C.N.R. right-ofway and Lake Ontario Gages Creek - between the southerly limit of the C.N.R. right-of-way and Lake Ontario Ganaraska River - between the southerly limit of the C.N.R. right-of-way and Lake Ontario Regional Municipality of Durham - all waters lying between the southerly limit of the C.N.R. right-of-way and Lake Ontario

Ditto, and if you closed a the tribs after Sept 30th, imagine the crys and whining from the C&R gang. Either fish and eat the damm things or leave them alone.

Maybe your "friend" should read the "exceptions to the rules" part for Zone 17, then he too will be certain and not relying on "opinions".

I think GCD should have his own section..then we can ignore him.. Ya, I know, it's raining, it's a bad day..time to have some board fun.