FISHINGNUT

Thanks for the repiles guys. Made sum phone calls yesterday all the insurance companies I talked to said there was no need for a boat survey on an aluminum boat just wanted picture proof and most were 1/2 the price of my current insurer for the same coverage . So i guess it pays to shop around just saved over $550 for making a few calls.

Thats $400 just for the boat survey then $350 a year to insure it its only insured for $4500 with contents

I just recieved a phone call from my insurance company informing me that I need to have a boat survey done on my boat by July 18th or they will not renew my policy .I own a 1989 17 foot aluminum bow rider with a 50hp the boat has been insured by the same company for 8 yrs with no claims made by me or any problems.Now all of a sudden I have to get this done ??? I am in the Kitchener area closest place is 45min away and they want $400.00 and cant do it till mid August.Am I out to lunch why $400 and why do I need this??? Anyone have any suggestions or have had similiar situation. I know the boat is older but I had an appraisal done and summited pics 2 yrs ago to them to verify the condition

Thanks Jamie

I fished the lake last year for the first time and stayed at the park in mid August for a week.There is alot of pan fish and some bass .I fished that lake hard and did manage a few bass but not many compared to the hours spent on the water. The park is ok but as another post mentioned no where for your boat over night.Its a good day trip lake if your in the area.But there are many more nicer and better fishing places and parks around IMO

o rly? There can be quite alot of traffic there.

Thats why there is no fish there .Dont get me wrong YES it has fish but compared to just a short 3-4 yrs ago its been hammered hard for a very small body of water which IMO has seriously affected the fish populations there

May I suggest a truck camper that is complimented with a nice tent for your extra sleeping room. This way you have the best of both worlds and a lot less headaches. Good Luck with your decision and it will be interesting to know which way you go......please post with pictures.

 

Bob

This is the route I think I may have to go the kids still like sleeping in the tent (Wife and I dont) thanks for all the info guys camper looks like the best bet if I am going to tow my boat without alot of retro fitting a hard top tent trailer

Been looking into purchasing a tent trailer or slide in truck camper for the family instaed of the cottage rentals every year.They both have there pros and cons the biggest pro and only pro I can see for me on the slide in camper is I can easily tow my 18ft aluminum bow rider along with us,but the tent trailer is better suited for the family and probably it will be used 90% with the family.Would it be legal or even practical to tow a tent trailer and my boat tandem ??I know there are options like taking 2 vehichles but thats not really a family vacation and we are doubling the fuel costs and I dont want to down size my boat to a car topper .I have a full size dodge pick up with a beefed up suspension and a 5.9l so towing capcity isnt a problem.It is very important to me that I be able to take my boat so I can go fishing or it wouldnt be much of a holiday now would it

Thanks Jamie

I was having the same problem I replaced the foot pedal and seemed to fix it cost me about $100. sure alot cheaper than a new electric

Sorry for your troubles, must be really frustrating.

 

It is no secret Tracker (and Nitro) don't have the best made boats, or the best customer service. The boats are made to adhere to a price point, that's it, and they sell lots of them because of it. Unfortunately, many people have to deal with poor quality and bad service after saving some bucks up front. Great for those that don't get a lemon, bad for those that do.

My buddy has had nothing but problems with his tracker since the first day he put it in the water LEAKS, ELECTRICAL,and has even had to replace the MOTOR .Ended up having to take it to an independent marina to get it fixed at his own expense just so he could get some use out it nothing but a run around from BPS where he bought it.He has owned the boat for four years and it has only been in the water maybe 8 times because its always in for repairs

Can anyone PM me some info on this lake ? Looking at booking a week off late May early June for some pike and walleye fishing.Just wondering if it was worth a weeks holidays or should I be looking to try some where else?I have a boat so getting around wont be a problem and was thinking of taking the camper and trying the trailer park on the North end of the lake

Thanks Jamie

Went threw the same thing a couple months ago looking for a truck .Kijji and truck trader.What a crock send me the money to ebay and I will ship the truck to you ya right I guess there are poeple out there that fall for it or they wouldnt try it

I buy 90% of my gear from Rainbow Sports as well. Reasons why...

 

1. Almost always better prices than Bass Pro (with the rare exception where BPS blows something out the door)

2. Doesn't require a day trip to go to the tackle shop

3. If i need something they do not have, Chad will order it in without requiring silly minimum order quantities.

4. If you buy any electronics and/or boat accessories he also provides an installation service which is second to none!!!

Rainbow (Chad) is amazing I dont go there for price but for the service and the willingness just to shoot the breeze about fishing.

Fishing Fanatics in Waterloo also a great spot small but very

friendly

NaturalSports over priced and not willing to help out much unless as stated before your one of the chosen ones or are looking at a $400 rod and reel combo I have been put off by them one to many times I will not give them my money while there are others in town who deserve it more IMO

DUMB How would he think he could get away with a 1lb wieght in its gut

People don't seem to realize that the natives have always been there.

Thats right but they didnt use high HP boats and gill nets 200yrs ago .If its there heritage or right or what ever use native means to harvest what they need for there family and community .And yes there are plenty of non natives out there to harvesting walleyes but I doubt 4 guys in a hut can rape a resorce as bad as a gill net spread a mile acorss the lake

When I see people do this kind of thing I usually pick it up and follow them along there walk .After I see where they live they find the doodoo in there mail box the next day and not always in the bag

Thanks for the reply mistaredone .I guess I will have to buy a hand full or 2 for bass at 4 for $10 I guess I cant go wrong and if I dont like them I can always give them to the kids

Me too double tap again

Any one know anything about these lures? Any one use them ? I was at our local farmers market this weekend and there was a guy there selling them 4 for $10 brand new in the package he had all different styles.I picked up a couple frogs and bass cranks,They look good the hooks and split rings are a little weak so I changed them out.Some pretty neat patterns available.

I just bought a truck off there last weekend love Kijiji I am always on there

I know that all too well : I always get the, "When did you get that and how much did it cost"Question all of the time.

I always reply

I traded some flies and an old rod for it and some beer money as well.What a steal, its worth a fortune.

Yes it is an addiction, but a good one indeed.

OMG I just had that same conversation Saturday with my wife when i got back from Canadian tire with a bag full of stuff I didnt really need and again this afternoon when I got back from another restocking run from Toronto But I am all better now that my medication has kicked in while sitting in my pile of goodies trying to figure out where the hell I am goint to put it all again

24.4sec left ouch

Wow am I hearing this right if Im selling a truck as is, you want me to take it in somewhere and pay to have it looked at my expence. Your kidding right I have never heard of that in my life I dont buy new vehicles and have never even considered asking someone that. if you want to know something about the vehicle. Take it in someplace and get them to do the same inspection they do for a safety and pay for it yourself why because it is being SOLD AS IS.......HELLO!!!!!

 

Peter

 

P.S yes you are correct a safety wont detect Motor and Tranny issues but like the seller said Im selling it as is

No one said they had to pay for it .I wanted to take it to MY mechanic at MY OWN expense to have it checked out $100. to have my mechanic who I trust to look it over is money well spent.But when someone refuses to let my mechanic look at it when I am paying for it you really gotta wonder why not

I hear ya I too have been looking and trying to find a certified and etested truck in that price range .I cant believe how many sellers refuse to let me take it to my mechanic,I just walk away . I always feel they have something to hide IMO if they are not willing to let me check it out at my own expense

Just because a vehichle is certified doesnt mean you wont run into problems .It doesnt cover motor or tranny.

I cant get past #5

Thanks something to keep me busy until soft water season