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Looks like they got a little work to do there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A89SX02_gMw

My youngest son Billy was conceived at the French River 26 years ago...does that make him Canadian...

It depends.

Did you have any maple syrup that day?

I got one of those bottles a few years ago when they were $3.00. Really good investment. Trying to figure out the chainsaw 40:1, boat 50:1, another motor 100:1, weedeater 30:1, the list goes on. I used to screw up the math, no I don't worry about it, get the bottle!!!!

Just use Opti-2 or Amsoil and use 100:1 for everything.

Some jokes just never tire.

 

My girls wanted to pet it, so I thought is was time for a life lesson. In we went to watch the "Holy Grail". Pretty sure that phase in their life is over.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxKIJTb3Hg&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1

Shaft measurement is from the transom bracket where it rests on the transom to the cavitation plate on the lower unit.

You want the cavitation plate an inch or two below the bottom of the transom.

Something to be said for dual pumps and a level floatation boat ! Those lads had some serious horseshoes up their

 

(that and you've gotta wonder why a glass boat was leaking that bad in the first place)

There's a reason I have dual pumps.

I have the first pump set up with an automatic switch.

The second pump is also set up with an automatic switch that is mounted about an inch or so higher. If the first switch or pump dies (or water is coming in too fast for the first pump)and the water rises enough to turn the second pumps switch on it also triggers my bilge alarm and this lets me know there is a problem with the first pump (or other more serious issue). In an emergency I have a manual bypass switch that turns both pumps on.

I also have one of those little orange bucket thingies and a manual hand bilge pump.

I have 2 VHF radios Fixed and waterproof portable as well as a flare gun and flares.

Can't be too prepared.

Eddie from Attawapiskat River Adventures (out of Nakina) does fall moose hunts but I believe he is booked this year and possibly next year already.

Drop him an email as his pricing is pretty good on his hunts.

Attawapiskat River Adventures

talk to Wayne Andrews (Andrews Charters) out of Port Credit. Wayne has been chartering for over 30 years and is a great guy. He does a lot for the fishery in the great lakes, and started Port Credit Salmon and Trout Association.

www.andrewscharter.ca

I didn't mention Wayne Andrews as his boat is a little big and spendy for a group of 4.

Millhouse, having an OB motor that stalls can be a blessing when taking Girlfriend out on the water. Use it to your advantage.

And it can be a nightmare when you're trying to out run a Class V

Kill Storm!!!!

Plenty of good skippers in Pt. Credit.

See if Wayne Wilson (Fishy Business) has an opening.

You guys will have a blast.

Wayne and I go way back and I mated for him back in the day.

Could also be something as simple as dirty spark plugs as well especially if you do a lot of trolling.

First thing I would do is put in a new set and see how it runs.

Ryan - buying a tent tailer was the best thing my wife and I did for camping with the kids. You'll love it and it doesn't have to be extravagant. We did plenty of tent camping with our two kids while they were small and enjoyed it, but buying a small tent trailer made the whole experience much more enjoyable. In bad weather you could still function, and move around and best of all you were off the ground. Much more comfortable and much more convenient. We used ours a ton - but after the cables busted putting more money into it just didn't make sense and the unit pretty much rotted away after that. But it didn't owe us anything that's for sure. Kinda wish we still had it though - now that the kids have grown up my wife and I have done a bit of tenting again - and a trailer would make that a much more enjoyable/easier exercise !!

Replacing the cables isn't that big a deal if you're at all handy.

 

Dave - awesome stuff man... I love your trailer and the Alaska on location shot is wicked... BUT thanks to you Ginny added "wrap around seating" as a "must have" lol which obviously makes my search a little tougher..

You're welcome, glad I could help!!!

I was lucky to find this trailer locally here in Yellowknife. It was in mint condition until the trip to Alaska. Be forewarned campers do not like dirt roads!!!!!

By the time I got to Alaska I had a long list of repairs to take care of. I had broken trailer brake wires, sheared off the drain valve on the water tank, broke both front marker lights and lost one rear lens cover, broke the battery box, the front of the trailer looks like it was hit with a ball pein hammer a crap load of times, sand/dirt got into the lift mech and it took a lot of work to clean it out and I had a rock bounce off the front of the trailer and come through the back window of my Honda Pilot!!!! It's in storage in Alaska as that's where I use it and the cost to tow it there and back in gas alone is more than the storage fees.

Now I just have to drive there, hitch it up and tow it a few miles to the place I stay.

If you are looking to spend $3K max you are probably going to have to settle on a 90's vintage trailer. They hold their value really well it seems. Mine is a 2004 bought in 2010 and was $6,500.

But it did have a ton of options

◦ 20,000 BTU Forced Air Furnace w/ Electric Ignition

◦ Carbon Monoxide Detector

◦ Large 1.9 Cubic Ft. 3 Way Refrigerator

◦ Thermostatically Controlled Heated Bed Mattresses

◦ Option Pkg. A (Incl. Privacy Curtains, Roof Valances, 4” Foam Cushions w/ Cover, Under Floor 20 Gallon Fresh Water Tank, A/C Bracing, Patio Light, 110V Exterior Outlet)

◦ Option Pkg. B (Incl. Spare Tire, Tire Bracket, Tire Cover, Installed Step, Awning)

As for gas milage I used about $400-$500 more on a 6,000km round trip than I do without the trailer behind me. Mind you a good portion is through the mountains and that in it's self is harder on gas.

Cool video Wha the heck are they fishing for that you need to troll that fast?? And if your not fishing then there is no need to be in a boat LOL

You need sumpin' ta git where the sammin's is!!!!

No wonder people don't understand the gun regs. Its threads like this that get people thinking the wrong thing. It is totally legal to carry a gun around, out if its case, in/on any motor vehicle during daylight hours. (half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset) I could drive around town with my shotgun on the front seat all day long, it is totally legal. It must be unloaded of course, but totally legal to have it out in plain view in my vehicle.

 

 

A half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise, you can still have your gun in/on any motor vehcile, as long as its in its case.

 

No need for any kind of locks either. Locking your gun is only required for storage. If your with your gun, it doesn't have to be locked at all.

 

S.

You are correct but with it in plain sight there are too many people that will freak out (especially in places like Southern Ontario, Vancouver etc.) Also the fact that he is riding a bike it would just be easier to use a gun boot rather than sling it over his shoulder while driving down the highway. He should also have a lock on the case just so he can stop in and buy gas, go into Timmies etc. without having to carry his firearm into the store.

Remember he is using a bike not a car. When I'm running around during hunting season my gun is on the floor in the back seat.

The OP doesn't have a back seat or a floor.

id like to see the bottom of the hull in the second video...

The boat is built for that kind of abuse.

The bottom is 1/4" aluminum and the keel is 3/8". On top of that is 1/2" UMHW sheeting.

The things are near bullet proof.

I upgraded from a tent to a tent trailer last year and love it!!!!!

It's so much more comfortable than a tent and I don't have to worry about grizzly bears sniffing at my tent in the middle of the night (it happened twice (I had enough after the second time))

Got a small generator for charging the battery and when I want to run the heater (could even run the heated matresses if I wanted)

Mine's a Rockwood 1980 model complete with all the toys (got it used from the dealer).

While it has inside cooking facilities I do all my cooking outside so I don't have that big mess to clean up. I leave the stove cover closed and keep my coffee bean grinder and espresso machine there.

I wouldn't worry about washroom facilities in a popup they just take up valuable storage space (they're just a porta potty anyway).

Rockwood 1980 Tent Trailer

Here's a few shots of it for your viewing pleasure.

Here she is on location in Alaska.

I'll be back here in three weeks!!!!!

For those of you wondering the kind of stuff you can do with jet boats similar to the one in ccmt's Alberta Pike thread take a look at these videos.

While these are both inboard jets the OB versions can run some pretty skinny water as well.

They can run some wicked water in both big and small rivers.

Here's a V8 inboard jet on the Payette River in Idaho.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5s1jA9YJlo

And here's a small jetboat with a Merc 200 Sport Jet inboard.

As you can see they can go through some pretty skinny water.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybxy8N1Ohag&feature=youtu.be

Lets see a picture of your current plug and wiring.

Most likley you will be able to use the one you bought but need to see.

Just mount one of these on your bike for transporting your firearm.

While they are made for quads it shouldn't be too difficult to rig it up to a 2 wheeler.

Store the gun with triger lock in place and you shouldn't have an issue.

What's the tree hugger going to say?

Officer I just saw someone on a bike with a plastic case that looked like a gun!!!! Get here quick!!!

Calm down everyone. Look at the car then look at the grade. What's that about a 6^o incline? Look at how the 30 year old parked the Chevy truck.

The only place I have seen parking lots that aren't level are in Yellowknife!!!!

I always thought half/half was half milk and half cream...

Nope, 1/2 plastic and 1/2 sawdust!!!!!

Actually they are kept refridgerated until needed (ie put out on the table).

Could it be Lavazza Crema E Gusto? I'll ask around on the grinder and espresso machine for you, we have over 4000 items and I can't remember them all LOL.

I don't know what the name of the beans are.

I have to go and buy another bag so I'll let you know Cliff.

I transfer my beans into a coffee can when I open the bag to keep them fresher.

That would be grate if you guys carried the machines.

It would be nice to save something off the nearly $1,200 pricetag on the combo.

Just need to auction off my first born to pay for it!!!!!