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I will always treasure the memory of fishing with him off of Big Cliff's place. He gave me some very good counsel when I was going through a particularly bad time in my life. The story has been shared on this site more than once.

I'm quite happy with mine.

Would epoxy in a pressure pot have helped to strengthen the blank?

If you're in the market I got one for sale. (I have two)

I have a Navionics card, BillM Terry, it appears I do not get updates anymore.

Hey Beans! I still think back to that adventure with shame and amusement. This one, simply relief for now.

Well, I had a eventful outing this morning, launched at Hoovers intending to fish the Elbow. I had just cleared the break wall and was about to give 'er when I heard a thump/clunk from behind me. My kicker was laying against the main motor only held in place by one clamp. I tried to bring it back to vertical but did not have the strength to do so. So I lashed the kicker to my downrigger base as a safety measure. I was unable to run the main because it was holding the kicker in place, so I had to go back in on my bow-mount. Thank goodness I had that, otherwise I would have been posting looking for a diver to recover my motor. Made it back to the ramp, pulled the boat on to the trailer and got the knee deep wet mark on my pants from not being able to retrieve my boat properly. Once I had solid footing the kicker just rotated into place easy-peasy. Fired it up and a puff of white smoke, ran for about 20 seconds and would not start to save my life. Packed it in for the day, pulled everything home and managed to get the kicker running with ether and a barrel of water. Oil change is the next thing I'm going to do. So, a word to the wise, check how tight your kicker is clamped to your transom, lift etc. Might save you the grief I just had.

Looks great Chris!

I just looked into updating my Navionics chart, and it is going to cost $210 for a one year subscription. Kind of pricey in my opinion. I was up at Stoney lake last weekend and had no chart information at all. No contours, depths, or even islands on the screen. Does anyone have a suggestion for an alternate chart source? I have a networked pair of Lowrance Carbon 7's.

Stockroom supply in Wainfleet, https://stockroomsupply.com/

Check your batteries health. May be time for replacement.

Grimsby Tackle has one for a good price - used.

I think that's the whole point of being vague. Prevent a false claim.

I intend to drive it till it drops. No intention of selling it, but yes you are right about resale.

Give her some salt and a hammer....