Hack_Fisherman

Call the wreckers, they have a network. but is it worth the time and money to get a few bucks more on the sale? what about a body shop pull & fill the dent and re-spraying the door. they can adjust a bit for fade and any difference in colour may not be any more noticeable than a wrecker door that may be faded differently anyway ?

Got a photo? if there’s no crease, you may be able to pull it out with a suction cup or remove an interior panel and coax it out I pushing or levering a piece of wood against it. Maybe with something like a heavy rag over the end so you don’t do more damage. if it is stretched, it will need some more intense massage. And that’s most likely going to require filler & repaint

Can’t help you on a polishing compound suggestion but I’d suggest you look to doing a protective coating afterward or you will have to do it all over again. I recall a product called shark hide or something, might be worth looking into if you haven’t already

I agree. And I think this breed is mentally unstable and should be illegal. let the breed die off. Man created them so it is not like a “natural species” lost. unfortunately, the “tough dog image” types will move on to other breeds that can be dangerous like Rottweilers, shepards, Doberman’s etc.

Or “fresh” maple syrup on the side of the road in the first Feb thaw of the year

Those are some brilliant ideas. I never would’ve considered using my ice tent with pads or the ratchet strap on the cooler/tree idea. Thanks

Depending on the hose size I use the OMC Zip ties that are designed for fuel lines. They have a little bit of a curved seat so that when tight it gives it a 360° seal. I prefer these over the old clamps. They’re easy to cut off and change the lines if need be

That sucks. If they don’t make it right, I’d give them a bad review whoever one could be left. did you pay by PayPal? They clearly did not stick to the delivery schedule

I think after this thread, testing the waters might be best if we camp at a provincial park Where the cooler can be left in the vehicle, and the bulk and weight of gear isn’t an issue because it’s being set up right out of the vehicle, not dragged out in an overloaded boat. if she enjoys that, and then perhaps we will pair down further and do some back country. thanks for your thoughts

Or maybe rethink the size of the rope LOL buggers!

Thanks. I guess their noses are much better than I thought. how comfortable are the thermal pads? Is it worth putting a thermal pad on top of a cot?

hey guys, any tent campers here? Looking for tips on how to make the better half happier in a boat access trip. Any votes for cots for comfort? Pads are a no, I could blame that on her but we are both too old to sleep on the ground on a 1” mat.. (longtime tent trailer and travel trailer campers…never did much tenting) yup…I know, lightweights Also, aside from the yeti coolers, is there a comparable product on the market that isn’t going to break the bank? I don’t know if we’re ready for dehydrated camping at the stage if ever. and before anybody mentions it, I know the coolers are or can be bear attractants. I was thinking we would keep it in the boat under a blanket when not in use? Anybody ever hear of a bear climbing in a beached or moored boat? the rest I’d suspend in a tree. I just don’t want a bear messing up our food supply (planning a 2-3 day outing) thanks in advance

That it!! Thank you. I remember the name Kraken. There’s a black and blue one I’m after too and that’s one of theirs. Thanks much!

JT’s has been great for me to deal with in my boat build. No more storefront so curb/mail only. Their shipping times are very good

Edit oops, I contributed to a re-surfaced 10 year old thread…oh well, I wrote it, so hopefully it’s useful to a new canoe buyer….. I bought a 13.5’ Scott Bushman years ago. Square Stern up to 4hp and heavy cargo capable but what a TANK. 85 lbs of fiberglass is killer on the shoulders, even with the wooden yoke with neck cutout I added. Triple keel. Great for wind blown lakes but a bear for river paddling. it works great with a troller but see above again about paddling. Unsinkable with chambers and sponsons and stable enough to stand in, even in mild river current. if I bought another canoe, it would be a more efficient paddling model that is portage capable (under 50lbs) and not a square stern. I think I’d prefer to mount the electric troller on a side mount as the tiller handle isn’t right behind your back. If I ran a gas tiller, id still opt for a square stern however (over fears of losing an expensive motor on a side bracket)

Does anyone know who makes this particular spinner bait? I lost a willow blade in a tree mishap and it the one lure that catches everything on my lake. I’m still using it minus the one blade and it still out catches everything else I throw out there. it’s not Strike King. Been through their entire line. Can’t recall where I bought it but I’d like to find a few more of this pattern. Any other popular brands I should check? It likely came from CT or Sail but I haven’t been able to find in my latest stops. TIA

That’s really too bad, sorry to hear that has changed. Sounds like it was a blast

Yes that is the right fitting on the tank. Someone mentioned using merc fittings. I like them better. Obviously You could only use merc on the tank side though

I didn’t buy this one for profit, but as a cheap family boat for the season. It’s a little small and I know I’ll be searching for an 18’ or 19’ in another season or so, which is why I want to be able to move it out later.

I have been running ethanol blend fuels for years. No problems at all. But I use a stabilizer religiously. And I Use it up every season. Or I run it down low so I can mix fresh in at the new season. Never had fuel or ethanol related problems

I dunno. I just got a great deal on a glass bow rider and seeing lots of others at substantially better prices than last year (used boats). And a higher volume of available boats. Used prices seem a lot more reasonable

No? I’ve seen some pretty good deals come and go in the last few weeks. Stuff I considered pouncing on but didnt want to get stuck with something I can’t move

After 2 years of Covid crazed market, prices seem to be falling? What do you guys think? wondering what the end of Covid and the new fuel crunch will be on the Rv market also…

+1 for island lake. launch in park. Guelph lake can also be good. Electrics allowed. 2 launch areas in the park. Access fee at gate.

Glad you posted this. Lady Evelyn has been on my list for a while. Seeing this lodge makes that a higher priority. Watching with interest!