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This is a simcoe forest I hunt. It's just west of Thornton. I've heard of bears in there and the Nottawasaga runs through this property so not surprised if it is indeed a bear. In the 15 years I've hunted there, I've not seen one, either in person or on a cam.

Carrots. if you look at the other coons they are much smaller. Look at that animal in relation to the tree. that's one BIG momma if it is a coon. Might be climbing so looks bigger? I have other pics just before and after if you want me to add.

You're looking at the animal on the right side of the frame right?

Hey folks, This appears to be a bear. Look at the other critters - I believe all racoons, but can't be sure.. Thoughts? Thanks

I will DM you the serial/model #

Very nice if you to look into this for me! Have you seen the pic I posted earlier in this thread? I'll re-post.. you still think this is salvageable? It's corroded badly:

I'n more concerned about the lower unit, which is shot. See above pics! Finding a lower unit has so far proven futile.

Read the reviews... this one guy wasn't a fan! "Owner is known for switching parts from one customers engine to another. Doesn't have merc diagnostics either. He is the true MacGyver of the industry. Stay away" Who knows.. maybe his competition! But this is the problem with Google reviews... they can't be trusted always.. I'll trust Terry on this one.

I think I can hold to Nov. maybe less busy?

Thank you Cast Away! I am assuming that an older Johnson is something he would fix too? I'll look him up. and have a chat with him.

I'll check that. Couldn't hurt to replace it.

I was reading the ministry docs on Doe recently. It's interesting that yiu bring up the pumpkinseed because the ministry report said it has very large pumpkinseeds. In fact it mentioned that they caught in their trapnets one of the largest ever recorded out of doe. I wonder what it is about that lake? If I had a choice of cottage lakes to buy on, Doe lake would be right up there. There are relatively very few cottages on it and not many, if any, of the flashy/showy cottages that you see in Muskoka and kawartha lakes. Even Haliburton lakes are getting overrun with those gaudy things. Large stretches of shoreline that isn't developed too.

Carb was just cleaned.

I actually hit Doe Lake (Katrine area but main lake) yesterday.. very little oil seemed to come out of lower end. I refilled it and tightened the screws. I'll just keep an eye on it and top it up as needed. Doe is a gorgeous lake. Only caught a few smallies. One very respectable 4lber and the other feisty 1lbers... Was hoping to get into the walleye there.. apparently a decent lake for them. The highlight was the 4 bald eagles that were flying above me, two adult and what appeared to be two chicks (they were perched and calling out to the adults although they appeared to be nearly fully grown). I've seen 6 bald eagles this year - the other two at Pointe au Baril and Sparrow... I hadn't seen one since 2013 way up north. Seems like they are doing well! The motor still seems to be running good, although at low idle is sometime stalls out or seems like it wants to... I changed the plugs but no diff.. Not sure what that is about. Maybe the fuel line is the next thing I check? I am either going to find that lower end or just get another motor. The search continues! p.s. That launch on the south end of Doe SUCKS!!

In 48 hours not more than 50 ml leaked out. I wouldn't considered that the Exxon Valdez

Perhaps...But how much damage can a few ml of oil have? This is a temporary situation. those millions of cottages lining Ontario's lakes have created a lot more environmental damage... just the leaky septics alone...

Had a guy look at it and he said the same thing - really bad corrosion and couldn't believe how bad. He thought maybe it was used in salt water and not flushed... who knows? That is not the original lower unit. Appears to have come off an evinrude. And yes I am shopping for a new lower unit and I have also considered another motor altogether. I did see some Yamahas on marketplace. he also said that since the lower unit is pooched, that I shouldn't let that stop me from going out. Since it'll be either replaced or new motor sometime soon, just run it, snd replace the lower unit oil thst is lost after each trip. It's now literally leaking out of the lower end. I have the electric motor to back me up. I'm thinking if just going out and keep it to smaller lakes and not venturing too far out. I mostly fish lakes no larger than sparrow... boat ownership is definitely an expensive "hobby"

Never have had to do that. Does it have to match HP, exact model year etc?

Not good huh!? Diagnosis?

So I had a chance to remove the prop this weekend. No fishing line but this doesnt look good... looks like bad corrosion. I'm wondering if this motor is pooched. I got a guy but not sure I trust him anymore. He's done repairs for me this past year but the motor is obviously not in good shape. Not sure I want to keep putting money into it. I'm near Schomberg - if anyone knows of a good mechanic, please PM me

If you're referring to the trolling motor, that's what I assumed... probably just a crappy battery manufacturer. I'm stuck with it now. I am also going to to upgrade my battery charger to a Nico. I am using a cheap Amazon one now.

I just removed the prop. Did not see any fishing line.

Update: I should be getting a new battery on Tuesday from the seller. I had to pay for shipping... $75. Not bad. They are giving me a 3 year warranty this time. If I can get 3 years out of it, great.. I'll buy better quality next time. I will be sure not to run it at high speeds again.

Wow... that sucks... I don't know though.. I noticed water in the lower unit last Nov when I drained the LU. So, I suspect this could be a problem that was building.. or am I wrong about that? I watched a couple of how-to videos.. yikes, not sure I can pull that off! I am not confident when it comes to mechanical fixes, unfortunately! I also don't have all the tools for it. May need to find someone to fix this.