schooner dave

My wife and I are in the process of looking at buying a park model trailer and setting it up in a park in the Kawarthas. We are looking for a family oriented park with lots of kid activities (we are raising our 3 year old grandson) We originally wanted to be located on either Upper Buckhorn,Pigeon & Chemong. We're interested in knowing if anyone has any recommendations for any parks in the Kawarthas? Thanks in advance. Schooner

Looks like you had a fantastic trip...I love the nipigon area. I've been fortunate to be able to have been going to this area for the past 10 years every May. When the ice comes off Nipigon has always been an issue. Last year my son and I fished around Shakespaere island and did really well for brookies. I also have never seen another boat on the water in May. I'm wondering if I've been reading the MNR regs incorrectly though? My understanding is that Lake Trout season opens on the 4th Sat in May? It used to be the 1st Sat in May until the new MNR regs came into effect a few years ago. If there is an exception for Lake Nipigon? I'd love to know if there is as I've been missing out going for Lake Trout in early May. For me the drive and fuel expense is well worth it...congrats again on a great trip.

Thanks folks...looks like I'll be making a trip to Aikmans.

I need to have my Minnkota serviced...anyone know of a good service centre closest to Hamilton? Thanks.

I agree with what is being said here concerning driving to suit weatherr conditions, however I disagree with what I erxpect out of an expensive boat. Princecrafts are not to be found in the bargain basement a new boat similar to mine is going to cost in the 30K plus range. For this kind of money I expect to be able to be on any mid size inland lake in a 1 foot chop and be able to ride along without being jostled and thrown all over. The boat is deep and is cvonstructed with the much advertised "double chine". I'm not a speed fanatic and drive according to lake conditions etc. I have not been impressed with Princecrafts customer service. For my money I will not be buying another princecraft based on my current experience.

Should be but it's not...10 year warranty.

In the fall of 09 I bought a 2000 Princecraft - 176 Fish n Promenade model. The boat looked like new....but in anything over 1 ft of waves the boat rides like pure crap....if your fillings are loose you'll lose them! I was and still am very surprised and disappointed in this aspect. After everything I had heard about Princecraft being a quality boat it was a big disappointment to me. In addition to the poor ride I have found that all of the plywood behind the foam padding in the bow of the boat has rotted and basically disenergrated. I am in the process of reconstructing same.In addition the floor appears a little spongy and will most likely need to be replaced in the next couple of years. I was not expecting the above from a quality builder. quote name='TheLeetAngler' date='18 May 2011 - 03:06 PM' timestamp='1305749192' post='584594'] You want us to go to the Facebook page now?