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congrads!!!!!!!!!! what a nice spot!

Thanks for the kind words. The boat is a Mattaue (sp?) made in Quebec. A company that is no longer in operation as I understand it. Just got the batteries today so now the question is.....What depth do I run the trolling motor at?

I feel your pain.....

Here is the self-designed anchor winch

Well the bones are in except for the fish(structure)finder. Here is the before pic Here is the layout at the pilot's seat Here is the Bowmount aquired from Rangerguy

You will not like to hear this, but the drywall in your basement will need to be cut out and replaced to at least a 2' height. As well, the studs and base plate will need to be disinfected to prevent any future health problems. It is not a fun thing, but you may want to contact your insurance broker about this flood. Black water clean up is a science all in itself. Good luck!

Backcharge the cost of the rental to the marina that you are getting your new boat from.

I salute you! I mean that in a good way, not my usual flip comments

Thanks for doing the diagram, that was a good way to illustrate my idea. As for the mounting plate........cash is not the only thing that a boat takes more of than one plans .......Time is another. Getting the foam out is a huge PITA as I am determined to reinforce the bow. There is no overt flex now. and when I am done I want to be able to say the same thing. I have a 3/4 ply insert made now, just have to come up with a way to install it square and level so I can hang a storage compartment for ?????? after. Thanks for the advice !

That's right I forgot about Ohm's law. DOH!

Well done! I hope to be able to do the same up here in Ont. That is a nice fish! WTG!

Try pushing the shutter button more often......... Ya I know I'm an All I can advise is search for drop-offs and other likely structure. Have fun and enjoy the time on the water.

I just bought a 24 v trolling motor and was surprised at the price of the batteries to run it......(Break Out Another Thousand). Now the thought that I had was to get three bus bars and have two power leads going out from the positive terminal to two seperate bus bars and have one common bus bar going back to the negative terminal on the battery. (Much the same as a house panel setup). By doing this I hope to generate 24 volts going to the trolling motor and have double the amount of 12 v connections avalible for fish-finder, lights etc. Apart from the fact that I will have half the battery reserve capacity are there any issues that I have not thought of. I do understand that this is NOT the best solution, however it is a temporary fix until I can afford the correct amount of batteries. Thanks for your help in advance.

Put it on KIJIJI as a project boat. There is one born every minute........

dynamite!

Perhaps we could have a fund raising tourney with half the proceeds going to a worthwhile charity (my boat upgrade fund??????? ) or even charge an entrance fee for the on-line tourney. Rick I appreciate the work that you do, i have no idea what it all entails, however this board has become an important resource for me in more way than can be spelled out! Thanks again!

ROFLMAO!

Had I know you were going I would have asked you to bring back Jonge Jenever, and Borrel Nottes, verdorie!

Is it just me or has the medium size coffee gotten smaller when the prices rose?

This afternoon I was able to close a deal on a boat. I was able to get a 14' Mattuea fibreglass fishing boat with a whopping 7.5 hp motor. The make i won't say because some "dudes" on the board are a little TOO passionate about the brand of motor they are running....... Had my maiden voyage today with my wife and youngest daughter and of course our Lab. I have a bunk?? trailer that I think will tip up. Well the fun started when I launched, It took me countless pulls to get the motor going. and then I discovered the arrow on the priming bulb Two pulls later we were off. As we went down the grand at the breakneck speed of walking pace, I looked at my wife and smiled the biggest smile I have had since the birth of our first child. Then she took over the tiller for a time and then our youngest took the controls. She enjoyed the sensation of putting the boat into a circle turn at full speed. We on the other hand.....did not. Then it was back to shore, dropped off my wife and daughter and dog and that I was off to crush some gobies! The interesting part was when I had to bring it up on the trailer after the shakedown cruise. Man did I get WET! I have found that in a current it is very difficult to line a boat up over a submerged trailer and KEEP it there while one goes back to the van in order to pull it out of the water. The solution was to bring the boat up to height, winch it to the nose of the trailer, pull ahead so the boat is JUST resting on the bunks, wade out and manhandle the durn thing over the center of the trailer. I am bringing my wellies next time! All in all the best time I have had in a long time!

http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-...QQAdIdZ48379928 I have seen this boat and I think it is very nice.

Sure just use the motor and prop to make an airboat

Thank you all for your advice! I will be going with the Plano bag system.

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If your comin back 'ome, I say welcome. And Jimmy at the Flag will be happy too. (Sorry guys, inside joke) Which sod farm, Vandewoude, Linde or Schidel's? All of em make great neighbours Good luck and remember the country is a GREAT place to gow up!