saneryin

I had worse situation than you, 2 years ago I was visiting my friends in Midland area, panatanguishine, one morning we went out for shore fishing under a bridge. there were 10+ people there fishing. including 4 years old kid and some people waling on the trail nearby. My friends called to to go over to his place, so I did, holding my rod, leaving my fishing box back, since I only leave for a few minutes and there are not a lot of people here. I thought it is safe. Only 5 minutes, I went back to my original spot, which is 50 meters away, my fishing box has gone!

was watching the kijiji these nights... looks like I have to go with $1500. send out a few emails tonight. one more question, looks like I have to find a tiller style. but looks like for this power (35hp), it is hard to find one with tiller. just wandering if it is possible to add a tiller to a motor? or does a modern motor usually have the tiller option or not? I have no idea on those stuff. could somebody give me some hint ? any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks for your suggestions.

Iheard new motors cost thousands of $$$...but I will check them again. now the trailer and plate are top priority... I am watching the trailers. goint to install the trailer hithc tomorrow after work.

I was trying to go erie once (never been before)...after reading this post, a little bit disappointed.

thank you upstairs, I know nothing about outboard motors and am trying to learn how it works and what to check...lt is hard homework... do you know anybody could help on checking used outboard? what is the cost rates usually for this kind of service?

then how much would that be cost roughly? thanks! also, what are the key sections I should check when buying a used outboard? any comments or information source links would be highly appreciated.

thank you guys for your input. very informable and helpful. really appreciated. I will keep looking for the 20~35HPs.

I have a 14' dinghy, takes up to 1250kg total load rated people 10adult + 1child rated for up to 35HP outboard motor. I am currently looking for an outboard motor for this inflatable. (not RIB) with my targeted places and condition below, I need your comments on what kind of outboard I should choose. my budget: less than $400 is preferred, but if it is later 1970& after, I could raise my budget up to $600. ----------------------------------------- My questions: - pull cord start or key ignition? does it make any difference? is pull start need much force and strong muscle? - what HP should I choose? my friend suggest me to take a 9.9 HP...is that enough for my use? even when I use in the big lakes? such as lake Erie? Any hint on how much HP I should use? - the most confuse things is the motor price: I saw almost same year outboard, a 4HP and a 15HP is same price... isn't it the higher HP, higher price? Any suggestion and comment is highly appreciated. -------------------------------------------------------------- my general use of the boat: general: - never use it in white water. - I never go high speed or water ski or fly on top of the water with this boat. - at plenty of times, I am going to using this boat for my family (kids) in quiet water. - I never go fishing anywhere with this inflatable when wind speed >35 kmh. - I never go fishing far beyond the big lake shore that the shore out of my see sight (how far would that be? 14 km from shore?, any experience on this distance?) fishing places: - the wide area on top of the dam of the reiver near my home. ==> once a week in average. - the small lakes and ponds near by, such as Fergus Lake. ==> around once every 2 weeks in average - the middle sized lakes such as rice lake, lake Simco and pegion lake ==> around 5 times a year. - the near-shore area of the big lakes, such as long point of lake erie, goergian bay etc==> around 5 times a year.

voted. good luck!

to me, it looks like a bowfin. the snakehead is very pouplar (and delicious) in China market. many people breed them in fish farms or ponds. snakehead is the only 'game' (predator) fish in China. (Pike is another one, but limited only in up - north west lakes, Xinjiang province) The most popular fish people catching are carps, bighead carps, xxx carps... have to wait for them to come over to bite. people living near the sea are some other fishing stories.

looks like a 'home made' trailer is a good idea. if there is difficulties to achieve a ownership. thank you guys!

I was trying to buy a used boat trailer so I could put my inflatable boat on. Yesterday I went to the traffic dept to apply for the plate for the "future" trailer, the lady told me I have to provide vehicle ownership of that trailer. I am confused... for a $200 stuff, do I have to get the ownership? what if the seller could not provide the ownersip to me? 'cause I saw some trailers are very old and rusty. How do you guys handle this when you buy a used trailer? Any suggestions and comments would be highly appreciated. thanks,

beautify work! which area are you in? I am in Waterloo area. no such big water surface in this area as shown in your pics.