icefisherman

Well I am not sure what to be afraid of any more but here is what I've read about the VHF antenna and safety: Safety. There is a safety concern - at least from this boat owner's point of view - about electromagnetic radiation from the antenna. Most radio manufacturers will recommend one to three meters separation between occupants and the antenna. This may be difficult to achieve on a small boat., While you might minimize this problem by using a lower gain antenna to reduce the ERP, this is no assurance that you are safe from excessive electromagnetic radiation. The only safe practice is to read and heed the VHF radio manufacturer's safety instructions. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

ha ha ha Goran...tell your dad I owe him a big drink of his choice My dad often gives me similar comments. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Thanks for the input guys. But this seems to be the problem...if I install the antenna on the bow it maybe in the way when I fold it down - will probbaly end up been in the middle of the boat not supported and could brake during transportation. If I put it in the back of the boat it'll interfere with casting in the rare cases I cast from the back of the boat. It'll also be in the way of the mast cables when turning the boat. If I put it next to the windshield on the driver side it'll be too close to me... Doesn't look like I can win this one Cheers, Ice Fisherman

It'll be slightly more then 3 hours but I'd recommend lake Temagami as great fishing area and good camping sites as well. Got my record PB Lake trout there last August at 19 Lbs 15 Ozs. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Looking for suggestions on where would be best place to mount my new VHF radio and 8' antenna. My new Cobra radio came with 8' Shakespeare antenna and ratchet mount. Are you mounting the radio on the dash or under it? I've been reading over last few days about the antenna have to be more then 3 meters away from people, etc. Not sure if this is possible on a 17'2" boat...if anyone have pictures of their VHF radio/antenna mounted on the boat I'd appreciate posting it. Thanks, Cheers, Ice Fisherman

I am doing it right now. Just got the form from RIV today. Piece of Cake. Will probably take the trailer to CT tomorrow. There are brockers but they'll charge you lot of money and for what? You can do it all yourself...10 min at the border...and that is it. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

What strom? Who said, what? No strom here. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Yes, buy used from the US and save BIG! Well worth the effort...You could easily save 40% - 50% of the price of same boat package in Canada. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Infact I've consider replacing the rollers with bunks but will probably try them few times just to get an idea how I feel about them and be able to compare with the bunks I am used to. What will I be looking for as cost to replace rollers with bunks? Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Good point Lew. This is exactly my case scenario. I've had bunk trailer before so the roller is all news to me...you've made good point I should keep in mind. I used to unhook it completely and just keep a long rope attached to the handle so boat doesn't go to far while getting out of the truck. Right when I learn my last trailer tricks ...I sold it...now have to learn it all over again with the rollers. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

I've seen some people "drive" the boat on to the trailer...have never done so with my old boat...is there any secret routine about doing so....? Will this be an option with the Lund and the roller trailer...maybe the first time I'll need some one watching me not to drive it into the fenders.... Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Brian, hope you are right as I am afraid I may hit the boat into the trailer fenders....how about a written invitation to come with me for the first test run on lake O. as early as weather permits and early enough so I can install them if I decide I need them? Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Is installing pair of side boat guides on my roller trailer a good idea? Any suggestions on available brand names, lengths, prices, etc? Should I go for the bunk horizontal style or the vertical roller guide-ons style? Where can I get a pair of good ones? These will be installed on Spartan roller trailer with 17' Lund on it. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Yep and to order the oil filter I need shipping charges are more then the filter itself. And they ship UPS so maybe some brockerage on the top of it too? Cheers, Ice Fisherman

hmmm so my car oil I have few bottles of - Valvoline synthetic 10W/30 will not work? Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Thanks for the link Fisherman. Good info in there. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Yes the old Johnson motor was with electric start Chers, Ice Fisherman

Old Johnson gear oil says Hi-Vis on the bottle so Yamaha dealer said it is the wrong one for the Yamaha 4 stroke kicker. I've just scanned the owners manual wher it talkes about the oil change...here it is with picture of the oil filter: Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Well I was charged at Yamaha dealer in Oakville $1,24 each for those washers...I am sure they don't cost the dealer more then 2c. Same dealer charged me $13 for a small bottle of lower unit oil I have full bottle of gear oil from my old Johnson motor but dealer told me it is not good for the Yamaha kicker. Can I use syntetic oil 10/30? I happen to have 4-5 bottles and would like to use them if I can. Motor is not connected to a fuel line right now so can I just drain what ever gas is left in carburator and fog it whithout having to run it/connect it to fuel line with stabilizer in the fuel? Also...seems this Yamaha kicker has an oil filter...but one that you only take out, clean up and put back in....does that make sence to you guys? Thanks. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

OK I have some lower unit oil left from my old 60HP Johnson 2 stroke motor. It should work for the 4 stroke kicker right? I know the trick with the bottom/top screw as I've struggled with this before on my Johnson So as long as CT oil has 4 stroke sign on it and is 10/30 it'll work for me? Sounds easier then I thought Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Thanks Wayne. Does the 4 stroke kicker have oil filter (like 4 stroke car engine)? (Sorry for the guffy question) Do I need special Yamaha oil for the motor and for the lower unit or just buy what ever CT sells? Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Well I'll obey whatever rules have been established in the Lund private club Wayne ;-)) Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Could someone advice on how to winterize my 4 stroke Yamaha 9.9 high thrust kicker? Have no idea what to do but would love to do fairly major service to make sure everything is done right as I am not sure what the previous owned have/have not done to it. All I know is it was not winterized. I'd like to do it ASAP so then I have the time for mounting, securing, installing steering arm and remote throttle control etc. during the winter. Can I do it myself or should I take to Yamaha service place and is there a good (not super expensive) one in West GTA (Milton, Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Brampton)? Thanks, Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Thanks Bud. I've already filed my application for acceptance in the Lund club with Wayne ha ha ha Waiting on his approval shortly, so I can join the proud LUND owners Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Doug, you are much closer to the target this time my friend ;-) And your quoted text is in the same spot (the target) as well. As soon as I do all the CT certification formalities, licensing, plates, swing tongue....I'll take the boat to the 401 in Milton and ask those truck weight station to tell me what is the total trailer/boat/motors weight...then I'll do the bathroom scale test and hope I am within limits...it does feel much heavier on the tongue then the old boat but it is also much easier to pull with the Pathfinder...so I am a bit confused on this one....maybe the trailer/wheels/bearings are nicer/better hence the easier tow...?!!? Cheers, Ice Fisherman