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Hmmm.....I live between Pickering and Oshawa....do I need experience with grout?? LOL

I like your forecast. Accuweather is saying rain from Thursday thru til Monday. Just bring your sweater and winter coat and you'll be find Glen....

Thanks everyone! Lots of great advice there....want to make sure we get there safely and timely!! The car is already at the repair shop....timing belt and water pump will be installed tomorrow. Early next week it's in for Tranny cooler and tranny fluid change. All the other trailering advice will be heeded as well. Cant wait for Lakair!

I'm an advertising manager. Been here for 16 years. Would love to retire, but alas, I'm only 38 years old.

That's kind of what I'm thinking as well. When I bought the CRV, towing a boat...even fishing was the furthest thing from my mind. Things have changed....will be buying a more suitable towing vehicle when the time is right. Thanks for the input!

That is the one thing that we figured out before we bought the boat, but thanks for the reminder! I know the gross vehicle weight and the tongue weight also needs to be in the mix. We are good to go on those points. It's the darned transmission that has me a bit worried....this is a 1998 vehicle with 290,000 kms on it.

Thanks for the replies so far everyone! I know very little about engines, but have learned a lot researching on the web and from the responses here (which I guess is also researching the web....doh!). For instance, I learned that the heat in the transmission is generated from the constant shifting, and not the RPM of the engine. I know....easy stuff, but to a guy like me it's like well.....fishing from a boat....lots to learn on both!

Thanks for the report. It's not always about the catching....good luck the next time out and hopefully we'll see some fish pics!!

I'm impressed John! First a fishing report based on a dream...and now an actual fishing report! Next thing we'll start seeing you with fish....hehe. Great on the two of you getting out there. Skunks are a part of fishing, something bly and I run into all the time. Great report...love your writing style.

Bly and I are headed up to Lakair next week and will be towing the boat for a 4 to 5 hour drive. We've taken the boat locally (an hour at the most) without any problems, but I've always wondered about the transmission. Before I go on, here's some specs on the towing vehicle and boat/trailer - Towing vehicle - 1998 Honda CRV - Towing capacity of only 1,000 lbs. - Boat/Trailer and motor weighs under a thousand pounds. Now, I understand that the transmission already has a "cooler"....in that it does route the tranny fluid to the rad and back again. The question is that should one get a secondary cooler "just to be safe"? I read that tranny fluid should be around 200F, which is the optimal temp. Could adding a secondary cooler bring the temp down too much because I also read that fluid that is too cold will become thicker and reduce the overall efficiency of the transmission? Another question is if you have one installed to keep the temps down in the summer, will this have negative implications in the winter when temperatures are much colder....hmmm... Another question.... I have read that when towing uphill, to take the vehicle out of overdrive. The explanation is that by having the engine RPM's run higher, it's pumping fluid more rapidly through the rad to keep the fluid cool. That makes sense to me, but it also makes sense that having the RPMs higher generates more heat....what gives here?? hehe. In order to make this a safe trip, I am toying with adding an aftermarket tranny cooler...have an estimate for one installed for around $116 bucks. The CRV will be in for a new timing belt, water pump and tranny fluid flush and fill (all overdue). New tires were put on it a few months ago. It's just that tranny cooler....decisions decisions.... Any insight would be great. Thanks!

I may need some service on my A/C soon....can I have the number of that guy who did yours and can I borrow your mount?? Great stuff Paul...nice to see one fisherman give another one a break!

Hmmm....Ron Wilson is the Leafs new head coach. I heard that Fletch is going to remain the team's GM through the next season.....or am I slow here?? LOL

No idea how to help with regards to tackle, but catch a big fish and don't forget your tourney sign!!! Good luck out there.

Hey Tony! Good to see you again....great to hear things are going well. WOW!! What a boat! That 101 lb thrust trolling motor will probably move my boat faster than my 18hp merc....LOL. Welcome back!

Thanks Skeeter...I'm pretty impressed you read thru 7 pages of replies to determine that fact....LOL.

Great...so are THEY incredibly smart? OR Are WE just like monkeys....hmmmmm......

Oh come on...you ARE bragging and rubbing it in. If you weren't on dial up, there's be tons of pics of them too....LOL. That's ok though....cause you deserve it all!!! Happy Father's day Pete!

Great stuff Kemper! Tell us the truth...you bring your g/f with you so she can take pics right? You set up her rod without hooks cause you don't want her outfishing you....hehe. (like Bly does to me) Way to go...that's a nice pike!

Some good stuff in here...Stoty has already stated that there are no children involved, so based on your list, should make things much simpler. This is the law and paper side of it. It's the emotional side that the tough one....we're here for you Stoty.

Talked to Ryan last night....we're making arrangements for a drop off TJ....Bly and I will bring them up to Lakair with us on the Friday.

Anytime.

Sorry to hear the news on both fronts Stoty. Best wishes for favourable outcomes.

I'm with Victor....it's all about balance. When I get tired of my fishing partner I just shove them overboard and take off. Anyone wanna hook up this weekend?

I have nothing constructive to add to this thread, but I have to tell you, I almost spit out my morning coffee when I read this....

I responded earlier about fishing in a boat, but most of my fishing is from shore. When I'm casting waters, I like to have someone to help pass the time away. Targeting pike, walleye, carp, whatever, most of my fishing is done at night in urban, no-so-safe areas, so having a partner is a must for peace of mind. I like fishing with someone on the tribs for trout (especially new and unfamiliar areas), but I have to admit, sometimes, being out there just before or at first light, peacefully drifting holes for trout is like heaven to me. Being right there, wading in the water, almost melting into your surroundings brings a certain peace to me that it's hard to explain. Some of my Then 9am comes and that's blown out of the water, but hey, I've had a few hours truly to myself.