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 ?

5 hours ago, Raycaster said:

I'm selling my Dodge Caravan and it runs fine and clean.

Unfortunately, last year I tangled with a tight parking lot pillar and have a big ugly dent on the drivers door.

Its a 2012 with 212000 kms so I really don't need a "Macco" job.

Will spend a bit (<$200) but just need it pulled to look half decent. I don't expect it smooth etc., just "good enough".

If there is a DIY guy in Hamilton that is up to it let me know.

 

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

10 hours ago, AKRISONER said:

Like all dogs…the owners are to blame 

the point is that pit bulls attract a certain type of owner

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.

17 minutes ago, bigugli said:

Just like those guys on the side of the highway, or at the market, selling seafood. It is all bought at the wholesale distributor and passed off as fresh off the plane. No different than the fake farmers and the food terminal.  

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

2 hours ago, Chuck Enwinde said:

Cot and a pad together is the way to go.  If a bear wants your food bad enough you're pretty much SOL.  I use a "bear resistant" blue barrel and a cooler with a ratchet strap around it strapped to a stout tree.  Only time I've ever lost food was when it was in a dry bag hung in a tree lol.   In the shoulder season when bugs aren't a concern, a pop up ice hut makes for nice accommodations.  A couple of those interlocking foam mats for the floor and a little buddy heater to take the morning chill out and you're on your way. 

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

6 hours ago, Big Cliff said:

Well, I wanted some live fresh lobster so I ended up ordering from East Coast Lobster, their website shows Nova Scotia so great, Canadian company. I ordered on line Oct. 3 and selected delivery for Oct. 5 as I knew I would be out of town on the 4th. 

I got home this morning and there is my package sitting on my front porch. I checked my security camera and it was delivered yesterday at 1:22 pm so it had been left sitting out in the heat for about 18 hours. The ice packs were nothing but water and the smell was enough to make you hurl. Oh, and so much for it being fresh from the East Coast, the shipping label shows it was shipped from Kitchener. 

I tried calling them, no answer, left a voice mail, no call back, sent an email, no response. Looks like I am out $250.00. 

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

10 hours ago, dave524 said:

rethink the tree

 

 

Or maybe rethink the size of the rope LOL

buggers!

11 hours ago, CrowMan said:

Years ago, we portaged a tinny and 9.9 into Diamond Lake at the north end of Temagami. Set up camp on a beautiful sand beach. Left all our food (in a cooler and snap lid plastic containers) in the boat for the night...thinking it was safe from the critters. Woke up in the morning...and there was about a 300lb Blackie sitting on his haunches on the middle bench of the Starcraft chowing down on a pork chop...we ate Walleye and pretty well nothing else for the next 3 days.

Lesson learned...yes, bears will climb into your boat to get to food..

Ohh...and a good thermal pad is a lot warmer than any cot..

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 

6 minutes ago, adempsey said:

Looks like a Lunkerhunt Impact, but I could not locate that color on their website. Only in the attached image.  It might be called Kraken?

https://secureservercdn.net/72.167.25.213/6a7.ea3.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Lunkerhunt-Impact-Series-Ignite-and-Thump-Kraken-Spinnerbait-C.jpg?time=1662143153

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!

On 9/4/2022 at 10:34 AM, glen said:

Thanks Terry. I didn’t know that place existed.  Looks like curb side pickup in Barrie or shipping. 

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

On 7/27/2022 at 6:14 PM, Podric said:

Middlemen keep prices up.

Rates are not hitting 10%, so much creation of fear.

There are fair deals, one just has to be patient and recognize them.

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.

On 6/16/2022 at 9:37 PM, CrowMan said:

If you can't find ethanol free...then you definitely want to add a fuel treatment. 

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!