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I don't know yet. I haven't opened it up yet, but based on the rods I see I would have to say no. Besides, I don't think they can make ME a STAND UP top. I'm bigger than your average bear. Not an Ally, but SWMBO said I had to get an "Opa" boat. Suitable for grandkids. *sigh*

A fair price. One in which both the buyer and seller were happy with the resulting exchange. Transom saver is inside and will be used faithfully. In more ways than one, Wayne.

Aluminum - even better!

Well, I finally found the boat I have been seeking, and here it is: It is a 17' Smokercraft powered by a 90hp Mariner main and a 9.9 four stroke kicker. Purchased from Bay City Marine within 2 hours of them taking it in on trade. Clarence was looking out for me.

http://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/bscdslind/catalogue-id-dsl-in10001

Canners are the best tasting, the bigger the lobster, the tougher the flesh.

I thought for those who would be interested, here are some detailed maps of Lake Erie: Eastern Basin: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/greatlakes/lakeerie_cdrom/images/a9.jpg Central Basin: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/greatlakes/lakeerie_cdrom/images/a8.jpg Western Basin: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/greatlakes/lakeerie_cdrom/images/a7.jpg

Ed Canning in Hamilton is pretty good, from what I understand. Back up any emails and document all conversations, date, time, who and what was said.

Standing on shore, weeping quietly, as I watch everyone going out in their boats. *sigh*

So I guess it is safe to say that Michael J. Fox doesn't use 10 X 50's?

Ahem, Gobies are not a species that one brags about the size of.

Marine grade, by definition, has no voids, and is glued with a waterproof adhesive. So, I think pine could work as well. Those who know more, please correct me.

A temper tantrum.

Lumber - Turkstra on KIng George.

PM sent

This dealer and i sat in church together last Sunday, he knows what I am looking for and he knows my budget. I am confident that he would give me sound advice, that is how he developed the reputation he has.

It was ridiculously priced and I got an opinion on value from a very reputable Lund dealer in Hamilton.

No, it is a 3 hour drive to get to it so i am not going to commit to that drive in my tow vehicle unless I am certain it will be worth while.

It appears that the deal will not be happening as the seller and I are at odds on the value of the boat. Onwards and upwards.

Would the transom be able to handle the extra weight?

Hirk, check your PM's.

Precisely what I said, the boat i am looking at is not the one you pointed out to me, (thanks by the way, but over budget unfortunately), and the one I am looking at does have the 115 on it.

It's not, and it does have a 115

Thanks for the responses guys.