Nemo

I may try to winterize my 1996 15hp Merc outboard this fall. Wondered if anyone had a sites/youtube videos that listed the steps or had any tips etc. about how they do it. My understanding so far is; 1. Fill tank to almost full 2. Add fuel stabilizer and mix 3. Run motor for 10 mins 4. Pull gas line and let motor stop 5. Pull plugs and fog cylinders. Pull rope with engine off to coat piston rings with fogging material. 6. Drain lower unit oil and check oil for water (milky) 7. Replace lower unit oil. 8. Remove prop and check condition of shaft and remove any fidshing line etc. I think I also need to replace my impeller. When should I do this in the order above and where is a good place to get the parts. Also what kind of oil do I need for the lower unit? Do they have it at CTC? Thanks in advance for your insights. Nemo

Sounds good Miro, I would buy an EGB and some Cleos. I like the green and silver. BTW what spots have you targetted? Nemo

Nice shots. Good outing for the young one. Who was taking the photos?

I have a 14' Lund with a 15 HP 1996 Merc. It does 19 mph at WOT.

My condolences on the loss of your Dad.

Love the photos. Made the first one my wallpaper - hope you dont mind. You have to love seeing that in your backyard. Thanks for sharing. Nemo

Awesome... I assume you are going to the one in Toronto. Good luck.

Nice one Cookslav. I have been waiting to see this one. Great Specks and I always love your cooking shots. Congrats and thanks for the report. Nemo

Hey Solo I checked Craigslist. You may want to check this guy out. http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/grd/2363138846.html They look a bit small but maybe they'll do.

Never go for the money.... Make sure the move makes sense in the progression of your career. How does it align to your overall plan of where you want to be. I moved once for the money but in the end it was a costly mistake. Just my 2 cents.

This is very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.

Not to be insensitive. But in some ways that was a great last day. My condolences

Awesome SUV by Mercedes - Forget buying a cottage .... Mercedes-Benz has created its ultimate off-roader for wealthy weekend warriors. Article; http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/the-biggest-baddest-benz-20110404-1cwd4.html

Not 100% sure..... But if it is what I think it is you have my heartfelt condolences.

Cool site to submit your ice out predictions and look at old ice out data for Canoe Lake in Algonquin Park. http://www.canoelake.ca/iceout/predictions-for-2011.html My prediction is April 28th ... what's yours? Nemo

No need to read a book. Just watch the movie Glengarry Glen Ross.... Blake:We're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anybody want to see second prize? [Holds up prize] Blake: Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired. Blake A-B-C. A-Always, B-Be, C-Closing. Always be closing, always be closing. That's all you need to know...

Let's see a pic of the rod. Nice LT BTW.

Been there done that. Try not to cough too hard it is painful. Double up on the morphine it is truly delicious. Get well soon. Nemo

Thanks Jimmer. We are going to be on Kashag. The kids want to make a rink. We'll see how it goes.

Heading up to Haliburton for Family Day Weekend. Does anyone have an update on the ice conditions. Was worried about the slush everyone is reporting elsewhere. Thanks Nemo

http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/article/927471--north-york-man-banned-from-fishing-for-life Liem Vu Staff Reporter A 61-year-old North York man has been banned from fishing for life after violating a court order. Conservation officers from the Ministry of Natural Resources say they spotted Viktor Liakh fishing at the Holland River in Bradford last May. After checking his licence, they discovered that Liakh was under a five-year fishing suspension that was handed down to him in January, 2010 for casting too many lines. According to Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer Doug Poirier, anglers are permitted to cast one line in open waters. Liakh violated this four times between 2002 and 2009 by casting up to four lines. The Ontario Court of Justice fined Liakh $3,000 and banned him from fishing. Poirier said the man can face jail time if he chooses to violate fishing laws again.

Here is the link.. http://www.simcoe.com/news/article/951190--man-dies-after-breaking-through-ice-on-georgian-bay

My wife got me one for Christmas. She thought it was pretty geeky but now I think she is secretly covets it. I use it all the time to check mail, surf the web and read books etc. as the kids always monopolize my laptop. You can also add most of the proprietary readers (kindle etc) as an app and use them. I have tons of books on it now. Movies and games are fun. As noted they are releasing anew version but from what I see they are only adding a camera for web chats. I have also loaded Navionocs to it to have the charts I like to look at. Nemo

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Cool pics. Thanks for sharing. I do alot of network build outs. Glad you got it spliced up again.