Hack_Fisherman

Would really make you work hard for the shore lunch, wouldn’t it? I think the “eco oils” are plant based. They are the same colour. I don’t like how you can’t tell that there is oil in the fuel…they should add a dye to it. And there was talk that the two separated but I did a test. You can see the slight differentiation between the fuel and oil before mixing. But once mixed, they don’t separate, or at least after 6 months in a glass jar anyway. but I hope I’ve scraped up enough empties money to buy a new 4 stroke zuki with troll feature by the time I need to worry about 2 cycle oil.

That makes logical sense. (Phasing out the 2 stroke oil) and I suppose that will come with the eventual market dominance of 4 strokes as the 2 stroke motors lifespans come to an end and perhaps environmental pressures to retire them. (Clunker trade in programs etc)

I don’t know if we will see an outright ban in our lifetime. 2 strokes yes, but I can’t see 4 strokes going anywhere soon. I can see more small lakes going electric or non motorized, especially provincial parks and conservation areas etc. though. Here’s an article that may show where we are headed with small motors. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6252380 I went with an electric mower and love it, but I had to buy a spare battery to get it done in one shot and at 3x the cost of a cheap gas mower. That’s a lot of gas and oil. But recreational engines and outdoor power equipment must be the dirtiest of engines there are per litre burned, so I thought I’d try investing in cordless. but back to 2 stroke, anyone hear of any legislation coming or in the works? I have 4 of them and don’t want to get stuck with motors I can’t take anywhere.

As much as we need to get off of fossil fuels, GM (and all automakers) need to be upping their game to make electric and hybrid vehicles in the auto world first and to make it the absolute choice with buyers, and to ALL buyers, not just the elite. Electric cars have a mere fraction of parts compared to fuel, therefore should be the cheapest thing to build. hybrids, by rights, should cost the most due to level of components required. They will affect far more change by revolutionizing the automotive industry first, marine second. I’d say an extreme few people operate boats daily even in the warm climes. I also wonder what the environmental damage would be with sunken, non salvaged crafts? Batteries could leach out for hundreds of years(?)

Anyone buy the $100 tix for the hospital lotteries with tons of huge prizes? if so, anyone win anything?

Does a vpn help?

How long will smoked meats and fish last in the fridge? Can I assume that freezing some things after smoking won’t work well? Like fish etc. A few of my of coworkers is recommending I go with a pit boss bbq-smoker when my regular bbq is sent off to the scrap pile. is smoking a good way to salvage freezer burned foods?

Beauty day and pics and a nice bounty

Thanks. I have to admit that if I named my boat, I’d probably have to call it “Trial and Error”. I replaced a few hundred rivets, but it took me some time to learn how to remove them properly. I got a little Rammy in a few places and ended up with some seam leaks as discovered with my 1st leak test. And some of my sloppy rivets leaked also. So we rebucked everything below the waterline and I coated the rivets inside with Gluvit and I ran a bead of 3M5200 along the seam on the inside. I wanted to leak test before I put the floors in. Since I worry about crap, I think I will flip it and Gflex the rivet heads and seam for extra insurance. While it’s turtled, there’s no better time to paint it. if the thing leaks when I splash it next spring, I’ve done all I can do I guess. I’m out of time and it has to start going back together. I’m limited for time this winter and I have to make hay when the opportunity arises. Cheers

Sounds amazing. I really like the idea of loading the freezer up with quick and super tasty options. I’m a big fan of curries.

Just released; Sneak Peek of the 2030 Lund fisherman:

Thanks for that Smitty, I’ll look into this. Might be ideal for using at my trailer if I’m allowed. This is really when I’d like to use one as it’s when I have the most time. Not sure how much smoke they give off but surely if campfires are allowed... Nice portable size too for bringing back and forth.

This thread is painful to those who don’t have a smoker...such amazing sounding recipes. I’m definitely going to get one

Love it but I won’t be able to afford one by the time I’m packing it in. The best I’ll be able to do to clean up my act is go 4 stroke main and kicker and electric trollers as much as possible. I’ll do far greater reductions by owning EV or hybrids for my daily driving. But it has to start in marine applications too and hopefully the next gens will all be able to afford it.

I think I get it now... Epoxy on rivets? I had some trial and error on replacing. Looking for some extra insurance now that it’s going to sit in the water all season, un-monitored for weeks.

I think I will do G flex on the rivet heads (outside)

I may have waited too late. Weather does not want to cooperate. has anyone used “coat it” on the outside of an aluminum hull? I might do that as a precaution below the waterline

Thanks. Open to all suggestions here. The difficulty I would have with this is that it is a deep V run about, so to turn it and get it on stands would be something I would need a few people for. (no overhead hoisting capabilities) It’s not out of the question however, and I am considering it.

I wondered about that. It’s gutted 100%. Motors, batteries, troller, glass...all off and won’t be going back on until spring. maybe I’ll leave the trailer attached to it to help weigh it down. I guess I could put my 3 loose batteries and fuel cans in. Plus my weight inside to mark leaks if any. The trailer weight should equal a few 100lbs? (Thinking the air in the tires would add a bit of buoyancy, so trailer weighs maybe half of what it’s dry weight is?) thoughts?

Excellent, thanks very much!

Does anyone know of any boat launches still open? I need to leak test my boat before I install floatation foam and floors. Guelph, Belwood, Conestogo and Puslinch lake are closed. I don’t want to drive down to Hamilton or Bronte to find out they are gated off etc. Thanks in advance.

Tire stacks are good for cribbing if you have summer tires on rims. Push boat back if on rollers, crank jack up so rear of boat leaves trailer and slowly pull forward. Before boat leaves trailer, build wood/concrete block cribbing under vee or use axle stand to pull trailer free. Do reverse to load boat. A 14’ boat isn’t really heavy. Just make sure it’s stable and watch your skeg

I really like the terrain. Almost bought one back around that time. Black leather interior. Might be time to look again. I still haven’t bought anything waiting for the bankroll to grow.

Dream crushers....disappointing. How are we supposed to change if there is no financial justification

The point is to get off of the grid and possibly have enough to charge an electric vehicle or to possibly feed the grid with surplus as an income supplement after I retire