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Good deal on a 3 bank here: http://www.smallparts.com/noco-gen3-genius-battery-charger/dp/B003JSO1X2/ref=sr_1_3?sr=1-3&qid=1317011366 Free shipping to a US address.

Doesn't matter how far the drive is - it is not safe to do it. Don't they say most accidents happen within 5 k.m of home? Anyway..... I wouldn't be putting myself, or family in harm's way. I am 95% sure if the launch is anything but 100% clear cement you won't even have enough torque to pull it out. Forget about it even if it is cement if there is the famous "lip" where the concrete ends and drops 3+ inches to the bottom of the body of water. Is it a steep launch - more problems for you. The weight on the hitch will have you require someone to sit on the hood to get traction - I've seen it before. Either get a smaller boat, a dock where you can moor it or a proper tow vehicle for the boat.

I appreciate the time it takes for you to post these great reports. Thanks for sharing.

If you have other apple devices, like an imac or ipad, then it would be nice to integrate the iphone with those. I have the GS2 and it is a great device. I don't even really use it as a phone that often. I like it more as a handheld computer, to use the apps. Blackberry is in its deathroes avoid at all costs.

Couldn't have said it better myself, Lew. I have the same truck and I really like it.

Glad the fine was handed down, but unfortunately it will probably become part of the hundreds of millions of dollars in fines levied in Ontario and never collected. The Lib's need to do something about it.

Your son's legacy will be there through his work for generations. So sorry for your loss.

Hope your dog comes out OK and that you are not too worse for wear. Many of ther other posters are saying to go to the police, or humane society and I agree. If there is any doubt in your mind about reporting it, think about what may happen after the next attack. The pet may be killed and the owner may not come out of it unscathed either. This is no time to suck it up and be a good neighbour.

Just a heads up - Peterborough Costco is clearing these out at $249.97. Had 7-8 units in stock. I'm assuming this is a great price. Brand may be unproven, but with Costco's return policy is probably a no-brainer for those looking for an auger.

I don't think there needs to be any notification that the post was edited, like a before and after. What I've seen is the post will be edited, like it normally would, but a mod PM's the offender and puts "your post in the following topic was modified due to rule #X" If the poster has any issues with it, they can PM the mod back for explanation. Ususally though it is very apparent from the quoted rule what the infraction was. Obviously it is against the rules to start topics quetioning why a post was modified and those posts are deleted without explanation. After 3-5 of these, put 'em on modQ.

I tend to agree with the OP on this one. If someone breaks the rules and their post is edited or deleted they need to know why, so they don't repeat the bahaviour. I belong to another much larger board with the same number of mods/admins and my posts have been edited in the past there. I always receive a PM from the mod that made the change and at least a copy of the rule I broke - guess what, I understood why and I don't repeat the same behaviour. It's like training a dog or dealing with a child - no feedback, no change. Mods would have an easier job if they told people why they got edited, that would lead to less people making the mistake in the first place on future posts. If there are repeat offenders - put them on modQ and if that doesn't work, lower the ban hammer.

Moth balls are tried and true - they do the job, smell doesn't take long to go away. Bounce sheets lose their smell after awhile - Irishfield used them in his boat last year and the little buggers tore 'em up and used them for bedding. He did have a post on here about it.

Nice job, dude! Great buck.

I'm one to think that borders should not have an impact on warranty service. It makes no sense as to where the warranty was purchased vs. where the warranty work is going to take place IMO. Having said that, it is a well known fact that it is difficult to get warranty work done on a boat that was purchased in the States in Canada. Know what you are buying and get the questions answered BEFORE it becomes and issue. Unfortuantely that did not take place here. Second - injectors have ALWAYS been an issue on e-tecs. Almost every BRP motor that goes down is an injector issue, so that is not surprising. It is somewhat troubling that the software has not been updated since 2008 - shows regular scheduled maintenance MAY not have been performed on the engine that could ahve prevented the injector issue. Make some calls and raise a stink, may get some help from BRP, but I wouldn't be surprised if you are SOL. Where you located? I may be able to give you the name of a mech. that could do a better price in the Peterborough area. No guarantee though.

My buddies is 17.5 so you may be Ok with the 22. Athree blade 21 on your boat would probably be great. Are you putting a jack plate on it?

Pretty big prop for a 115. Did you research it beforehand? Guy in ny club has one and it is a real dog getting on plane. Even worse with full livewell. 20 or 21 may be something to look at.

I belong to a number of other boards, all of which have separate sections for differing topics. There has always been resistance in this forum to having a separate area fr NF posts. I don't know whether it is the nostalgia of days gone by when there was only one area to make posts or what. But, the Board has grown, the members have changed. Many of the long-long term members, going back to the 'old' board don't want to rock the boat and have separate forums for NF posts, to a large extent (IMO) due to respect for the Board creators. The board was created this way for a reason, no one wants to rock the boat and offend the inventor. One way to gauge opinion would be to start a poll with 2 choices - separate section or no separate section, simple. If the Board owner(s) are interested or considering having a separate section a poll would be a great thing for them the start. If not, life goes on and we can all skip whatever threads we want on our own.

Good call on Bill M. Fish On - you've been importing boats for years now and making a profit. More power to you, but don't be suggesting others on here shouldn't be doing it.

http://www.aurorabass.com/blog/main_assets/2011-BASS-PRO-SHOPS-Oct22.jpg Results above. Less than half of the field actually weighed in fish. Wonder how many just decided to dump rather than weigh-in? Probably quite a few.

Just would have been good to have an appearance at the weigh-in. Dave is sponsored by BPS isn't he? Two high profile guys would have really been good for the fans. Like I said, there were people there just to see them. One team weighed-in 1.2 pounds, they didn't have any trouble showing up.

I took in the weigh-in live. Let me tell you, what a great experience. Seemed every team that weighed in, even those with only 1 or two fish, had at least a nickle in their bag. 28.5 won it, 28.2 was second, less than the 31.55 that won it last year, but from listening it sounded like the fishing conditions were totally different and it was tough out there today. 7.05 was the big fish. Dave Mercer was fishing with JP DeRose according to the score board. Unfortunately, they didn't weigh-in. Not sure what the story is, if they fished at all. Would like to hear though if anyone knows. I know there were a number of people there that would have liked to see them, even if only a fish or two. Maybe they got skunked.

Thanks for sharing. For those guys that haven't read the pdf - take the 10-15 minutes to have a read. It is written really well, kind of like a wilderness short-story.

Since you are in Stoney Creek - use these guys: http://cbiusa.com/ I have used them in the past and it is really easy to find and close to the border. Not worth playing around at the border to save the taxes on the way back. Make sure you claim it coming back across and pay the tax. The savings from getting it shipped to the USA will more than pay for the tax.

In the thumbnail view it kind of looks like a tiger - fooled me until I looked at the full size image. I was thinking - man a tiger would be really rare to see.....lol.

Try Emerald Isle Marine near Ennismore.