dave524

From what I gather the smaller Merc's are Tohatsus, with an inflated price tag. Anyone confirm?

The 80's pretty much a void in the playlist of my life that spans 5 decades, of course there was one guy, I would give anything to have been down on Spadina this magical night sitting under the golden palms edit: OOPS that should have been "neon palms" think the mind is going

At almost 61 quite a few things fit in that category. My first computer was a 386 with a whopping 127 MB. hard drive, no internet just a 2400 baud connection to a local BBS, paid $1700 for it too , now a 29 dollar mp3 player has way more memory. Fishfinders are a bargain, outfitting a salmon boat 30 years ago I bought the best there was, a Lowrance 1510B paper graph, paid more for it than a new HDS5 and it ate a 5 dollar roll of paper a weekend, the kicker used less in gas . TV's, pretty sure I paid over 300 for a new 20" portable in the late 70's and don't even think what a new VCR cost then Cable was only $8 a month, now there's a big ripoff Majour appliances are a deal, when I bought a house in 83 I bought new fridge stove washer dryer, basic units that could be replaced today for very close to what I paid. The house is another story, thank you real estate values Retired at 58, luckily I was able to save early in my worklife when you actually got decent interest rates, but if mortgage rates ever hit today what they were then, the banks would own half the homes in town. I feel for you young guys

I watch prices and like quality too, some of the stuff I use Costco for Coffee- Kirkland Columbian, best coffee for the money Propane- 5 bucks cheaper than anywhere else Jeans- best jeans under 20 bucks Sunflower Seeds-I feed the black oiled sunflower in bird feeders 5 bucks cheaper than anywhere for 40 lbs Burgers- the 1/3 lb Kirkland frozen sirloin patties are handy and excellent Meat- more of a quality issue but sales are good Baked Goods- excellent in store bakery and prepackaged meals Photo shop- can't beat 15 cent prints and 29 cent 5x7's

Go with only 2 downriggers and get a pair of wire diver rigs to make a 4 rod setup. Look at some good gunwale mounted rod holders, possible one of the track systems. Also, go with a second battery and the larger HDS7.

Aren't eels an endangered species now or a species of concern and have a protected status?

I listen to this a lot, best rendition of a Canadian classic, but then I like blues stuff the best

Went to this this guy a couple of years ago, still watch this vid a few times a week in complete awe, IMHO the best player out there today, 1 man , six strings and you'd swear it was an orchestra at times. Like one commented the dynamics are insane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRxqYoZiYPU

aren't the beaches here legally topless as well ?

Not a small engine mechanic, but I think possibly the crankcase is over filled, 1/2 a litre is lot unless it was down quite a bit. I know my rototiller and any 4 stroke engine needs to be kept fairly level. Couple of time I hit a tough spot with the roto and it tried to tip and belched some smoke, was told oil from the crank got into the combustion chamber I'd check the dip stick on the crank and remove some, maybe a large syringe with a piece of small diameter hose to suck it out, don't tip it out.

I support my local economy Forty Creek " Barrel Select " is excelllent.

So what's the problem??? I've worn the same suit to every function requiring I get dressed up for the past 12 years, probably they'll stuff my corpse into when I croak

That really sucks about the Cohos, having started salmon fishing back in the 70's before any good Chinook numbers and Cohos were the main prize, I have to say that always like them best for the table and a far better sport fish too once they entered the river to spawn.

Now after seeing Dara's brackets utilizing the cleats, I would maybe go with them on the forward cleats, next to the front seat. Would relieve congestion at the back, a partner could set lines while you operated the motor and electronics, also a neck saver as the rods are in the same vision as steering the boat. Just keep the riggers opposite each other for tangling issues.

I'm thinking pedestal bases on the rear deck, board across the back is out with a tller.

Just seen that one of my top 10 fav guitarists has died at 58, formerly of " Thin Lizzy " but I was more in tune with his bluesy solo carreer after that, here is a fitting tribute , may your music live on Gary

Done, still on one of the old unlimited Sympatico accounts I've had for 12/13 years, speed may not be the latest and greatest but what's the point of speed with ridiculously low caps, like a high horse power muscle car and a 2 gallon tank. From what I understand thesse old accounts will remain but for how long, if you got one and need the bandwidth don't let them talk you into a upgrade, you'll lose the bandwidth.

Personally would never buy a welded boat, this has been a issue for a lot of years. Buddy bought a Crestliner welded hull 20 years ago, 16 foot open with a tiller 40, in 2 years it had developed multiple cracks in the material immediately adjacent to the welds. Welds themselves didn't crack but the material cracked lengthwise along the edge of the welds. He was a welder at one of the steel companies in Hamilton with tickets out the yingyang, too much heat if I recall is what he blamed.

Sorry didn't catch the trailer

Something a little strange about that pic?? What's with the chain hanging off the far side of it's mouth? and the antlers seem to be missing a bit here and there? However there is a deer track in the snow which seems to validate it a genuine!

My 2 ultralite spinners are a Mitchell 308, very nice shape with a shallow and deep spool, loaded with 2 and 4 lb. test, bought it about 65 along with a top grade Heddon 5 foot ultralite rod, it has the old etna foulproof guides on it, still gets brought out ditch hopping small brushy trout streams. The other a Zebco Cardinal 3, with 4 and 6 lb test spools, it sees duty on a couple of Loomis sticks, a 1 piece IM6 ultra lite with Fuji high frame single foots mainly for tossing ultralight jigs and on a old Loomis Premier 13 foot 96% graphite noodle, for when I need a change from running float gear for steelhead. The 301 may be of more interest to a collector as it is the less common left handed reel, as Drifter mentioned original packaging would have brought the value up considerably. Although newer the Zebco Cardinals seem to hold the best value used , I suspect all but the very best of them sold will be used on a river though.

135 is the max rating , from test reports I would think 40mph, fine for what I want. Most I've seen have 90's or 115's, the bigger motor was a plus for this listing.

Working on getting the Admiral's consent on this one, 4.9 hours on the engine, cushions still in the plastic, virtually new for 10 grand or more less than a new one here. http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2006-Trophy-1802-WA-96688746

Probably saw it at the same show you did Lew. Craziest thing we did. About 63/64 friend's parents had a place on Georgian Bay, they also had one of those Sea Fleas that he and his dad had made from plans from Mechanic's Illustrated if I recall, usually ran with a 7 1/2 horse on it but we get the bright idea to put the 18 horse from the bigger boat on it. Back end wouldn't support the weight so you had to beach it tilting the motor up at the same time when you wanted to stop and take off in gear with guys supporting the back end, pretty dumb looking back

Wild rice is a native species that is making a comeback, the ministry is actually planting and encouraging its spread. http://www.squidoo.com/wildrice