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  1. Buying a Boat in the US is easy

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    awesome ride dude! How shalow can you fish with one of those babies? Someday, when I upgrade I'd like to get something like this but I'm nervous about being able to fish some sloppy back bays that are only a foot deep...

     

    I'm not a "sloppy back bay" kinda guy so I won't be able to help ya out...

     

     

    WTG Steve & congrats, that's a great looking boat !!

     

    Gonna be a big difference compared to fishing from the 'toon.

     

    Thanks Lew!!!!....man I'm just itching to get out....I told the wife I may sleep in it tonight :stretcher: ...she quickly told me otherwise after me being away for 2 days :whistling:

  2. Buying a Boat in the US is easy

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    Sweeet.

    How much was customs etc?

    I may want to go to the states to pick up a boat- much better selection and prices.

     

    *also, was this a private deal or from a dealer? I assume from a dealer would be much easier and less agony(but more $$), since private listings may be a scam.

     

     

    Definately private deal!!....customs charges are the GST/PST of the boat/motor and the trailer..

  3. Buying a Boat in the US is easy

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    Just got back from my 1500km journey down to the States and brought my "new" ride home!! :thumbsup_anim: I want to say thanks to all the guys that sent me replies to my earlier post regarding "buying a boat in the US".... http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42536

     

    I couldn't believe how easy it was was to get all the paperwork done at the border and get on my way....it took 14 minutes!!! :clapping:

     

    I'll definately will miss the pontoon boat and the 14' Smokercraft but only for a minute :lol:....I'm really looking forward now to start planning a few Lake O trips, Quinte trips and Muskie Hunts...

  4. Time to look for a bigger Boat

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    Bigger than your Pontoon boat Steve?

     

    Lots of good deals here in Quebec Steve.Check out www.lespac.com go to vehicles and marine.

     

    What kind of fishing boat are you looking for?

     

    The pontoon is good for the river Mike but a pain in the :asshat: to trailer to other lakes... :Gonefishing:

     

    I'm looking at a 20' Tracker Tundra ......we'll see :whistling:

  5. Time to look for a bigger Boat

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    IS there a way to check and ensure that there are no liens against a boat your are buying on a private/non-dealer sale??.....

     

    Would I be better off to risk trailering the boat back to Ottawa without a plate or should I bring my plate from my boat trailer and use that??

  7. Bolt Cutters on Sale at CTC

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    Mike, if you can't find the Knipex in town, you can order them from the following address in Saskatchewan. I ordered mine from them several years ago and had them in a couple days. I payed around $60 but I see now their up to $67 but their still worth the $$$$

     

    Click the link, then go to tools, then cutters and your looking for the Cobalt Cutter with spring.

     

    That's the one myself and most of my friends use and everyone is very happy with them.

     

    http://theringlord.com/cart/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=70&cat=Wire+Cutters&websess=51517545158254

     

    The cobalt cutter is what Bits and Baits in Stittesville sells for $69.00....

  9. Time to look for a bigger Boat

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    Fairly straight-forward process - bought a boat in Georgia last year.

     

    The Canadian dealer was just blowing smoke.

     

    Search for "Pat's boating in Canada." I found a good guide on importing. Lots of information on the net. I found it actually harder to license the trailer in Canada than to import the boat.

     

    Make sure you have all of your documentation at the border. They may ask to see a copy of the original ad - take a copy with you. They do that to ensure you don't have a fake bill of sale for a lesser amount to avoid taxes. I paid a few hundered less, but that's just normal negotiation, which they are fine with.

     

    Make sure you break out the value of the boat, motor and trailer on the invoice. You have to pay the taxes at the border, have debit or credit with enough limit, on the boat and motor and gst on the trailer. PST on the trailer will come when you license it - when you license the trailer, they will want to ensure you paid PST on the motor and boat, so take the paperwork from the border with you. I did not get a temp. permit to drive the trailer in Canada, but ran into no problems. You have either 5 or 7 days to license the trailer once you bring it back in.

     

    I had a folder in it with everything and kept it all in one spot.

     

    I crossed the border at about 4 in the morning, on line up. Coming across I just said I am importing this boat and trailer and the guy in the booth said I was the 4th that day and to pull over and go inside with a slip of paper he gave me. Pretty simple process and they knew what they were doing. If you are over 24H you can use your exemption on the taxes on the boat/motor, but not the trailer. If you take a household member with you, you get double the tax exemption.

     

    Read up - it is really easy and way worth it to save multiple thousands vs. buying a used boat here in canada.

     

    My points above are not exhaustive, so do your own research.

     

     

    Thanks Dutch!!!

  10. Bolt Cutters on Sale at CTC

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    What Model Knipex is everyone using? And also, where did you buy them? I know JB's and Pro Tackle do not carry them, so who in Ontario does? Or did everyone order from the US?

     

    I have been going through CTC pliers for years, about 10 pairs, I even have the the larger size up.

     

    Hey Mike, give Gord a call at Bits and Baits which is just west of Ottawa....or you can order them on-line from his store....the store is closed until Monday, because he's setup a booth at the annual Carp Valley Fishing and Outdoor show this weekend... http://www.valleysportsmanshow.com/VFOS

     

    http://www.bitsandbaits.com/tacklethis/catalog/index.php?manufacturers_id=90

  11. Time to look for a bigger Boat

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    I've finally decided to treat myself and look for a bigger boat :Gonefishing::thumbsup_anim: .......I've looked at a few used boat sites and came across what I thought was a sweet deal on an immaculate Starcraft...problem was, the owner wanted CASH only, and said his trailer wasn't licensed so we couldn't take it out to a body of water to try it out :unsure::wallbash: ....I take it that these are some of the obstacles I am going to have to experience buying used...

     

    If anyone has some good sites, or tips on buying in the U.S please pass them along..

     

    Also, I was talking to a lad at a local Marina, and he told me that I better make sure that the boat I buy is Canadian certified or else I just might get stuck at the border....what does this mean?????

     

    Thanks,

    Steve

  14. Dual Purpose Batteries

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    My son posted this on another site and got 0 replies....I told him to join a good site and in the mean time I'd post it on the good site I was referring to.. :whistling: .....

     

    Thanks....

    Steve

     

    I started having some issues with my main battery last year and I'm looking for some advice. I've recently upgraded the main sonar unit to an HDS-7 and after a long day on the water without running the motor a lot I can drain my cranking battery. Not sure if it was the sonar upgrade or maybe just time for a new battery but either way, limping back to the launch with the bow mount sucks. The current battery came with the boat, it's the largest Interstate marine cranking battery with 1000mca but it's at least 3 years old and I know I've discharged it more than a few times. I just ordered a new 3 bank charger to make sure I keep a good charge on the main battery this year but I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to replace the current battery.

    What I'm wondering is if I'll be better off with a dual-purpose cranking/deep cycle for the main battery? I've heard some mixed reviews on dual purpose batteries and just wondering if any of you guys are running these. Right now I'm looking at the Optima D31M which puts out 1125 mca and has 155 min RC. The other option would be to put in a third deep cycle just for electronics and just replace the main battery with another cranking battery. I'd really like to avoid having 4 batteries if possible so the dual purpose is looking pretty appealing. Any thoughts?

  20. Fishing Addiction - Good or Bad?

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    Posted · Edited by TroutnMuskieHunter

    My wife brings this topic up at least once a week....she's my best friend so I talk a lot about fishing to her....something I'm trying to control a bit more now :rolleyes:

    I keep telling her it could be a lot worse....I could be at the peeler bar every other day talking fishing to strange women ;)

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