Raf

If I go 24v it wont be on this boat. But you are right, the single bank chargers appear to be 6 amp max chargers & the 2 bank units are not that much more money. My concern was charging different 'size' batteries at once while they are hooked up in parallel and whether them being of different Amp Hours would cause an issue. I just had a look at mine and one's 120 (Costco), the other is 115 (Nautilus) so not much difference.

Does this effectively double the charging time? Not that it's an issue just curious. I have a 12 volt too, and two batteries. When one dies I take it out and replace with the other but I am thinking just keeping them both in there in parallel. Plus the other battery would serve as additional ballast at the front for when I'm solo. I'm assuming I only need a single bank charger to charge them both in this configuration? Finally, do the two batteries have to be identical?

i'd go with 8lb mono, easier to manage and won't cut their fingers off if they mishandle it like braid.

427 from QEW to 401 will be fast than 403. the latter winds around, the former is a drag strip.

that looks like a pretty francy taco

Abu built its business on reels, not rods Rapala built its business on baits, not rods St.Croix built its business on rods, not reels or baits Shimano is the one company that can built derailleurs, rods, reels, etc take it for what it's worth.

21.5' long and 10" diameter.. my guesstimate was off -- I updated the post later on. Still, I think 3 guys should be able to manhandle it into place like farsider mentioned (thanks). ..and y'all are welcome for the comic relief.

The angle you'd have running the line to that pole would mean you'd have to lean over the railing quite a ways in order to put clothes on -- maybe even out of reach.

that's mostly correct.. it could propably be used as a utility pole. we have an elevated deck, the clothesline needs to run from the house out to the pole, a good ways up above the ground and it has to run parallel with the deck so we can put clothes on it without falling over the railing. here's what I am up against

thanks for advice who says fishermen exagerate lengths? i measured and the pole is 21.5' tall and 10" diameter at the base. so a weee bit bigger than I originally estimated. it needs to be tall because where it will go in is below grade from where the clothesline originates (at the house).

LOL.. glad I could provide some comedy for you all. This brilliant plan was devised on a napkin at lunch.

smally that might work given enough hands.. it's a fairly heavy pole but you're right, i may be overthinking this. crude diagram not to scale, when pole hits opposite wall it pivots, falls into hole and stands

I need to put up a pole (for a clothesline). I have a wood pole that looks like it will be perfect for the job, I'd guesstimate it at 15' tall. My understanding is I need to dig a hole 3-4' deep. Renting a post hole digger would help this but I suppose it can be done manually. I plan to dig a trench leading to the hole where the pole will rest then pull the pole up using my truck and some helpers to guide it. Idea is the pole will wedge against the wall of the hole and 'stand up' then fill it back up. Stop me before I kill myself or damage something I'm in the Erin/Orangeville/Fergus triangle if you'd like to stop by & watch the show. (or offer to help!) edit: it's a 21.5' long pole, 10" diameter

people use the scottys and report no issues. myself, it's downeasters for life i see the scotty's flexing all kinds, so for me, it's metal all the way.

flea-bay -- for quite a bit less than local retailer i first tried on a bunch of different frames at BPS & decided which ones I wanted/fit me best. the steep & cheap site timmeh mentioned is a good source too but i was picky about the frame and never saw the ones i wanted.

In a boat under 16' you lose too much real estate to a console. In a boat 17'+ you've got room for a console should you choose to go that way 16-17' is a bit of a grey area and i think you need to ask yourself just how much you are willing to sacrifice space for comfort in poor weather ( the only advantage to a console). all this is IMO of course.

Amber lenses are excellent all-round

Costa del Mar for me.. I wear the 580 glass lenses ones both on the water and 'everyday' - best shades I've owned. I was like others before -- cheapies only but I refuse to go back now.

old CRV was built in the US. 2012+ CRVs are built in Ontario (Alliston) as far as I know. The metal used to build is likely stamped in Ontario (Barrie) too. You're likely helping an OFNer by buying one.

dp

aikman's in missisauga iuf you are on the west side.. there's someone on the east side too. rocky's in orillia.

congrats Ray!

the portable we have i'd say is quieter than a window unit.. ours is a dual pipe design one intake and one exhaust. never had an issue with the dehumidifier maybe it exhausts outside?? but i will say they are not as efficient as a window unit BTU for BTU. i think mercman may be right about the piping contributing to that as the exhaust does get fairly warm. maybe i should wrap it with something?

it's wrong wheel drive 'nuff said

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/07/09/ontario-cops-kill-cougar i think that's the link big guy was trying to post