Raycaster

Just visited BP with burning gift cards in my pocket and noticed bunk slides $50. I only have a 16ft aluminum non deep hull and its pretty light but I'm all in for anything that could save trailer time launch or hassle. I've seen YouTube guys make them out if plastic cutting boards cheap but wouldn't you need Teflon or something? I know some PAM sprayed on the carpet bunks would slick them up but just wondering if anyone has installed bunk slides.

Its crap wood underneath...

Ive seen the lvp bending technique etc. and everything seems do able but this may be the first reno I may pass on. I’m the family guy that usually gets called to fix and build everything but common sense may be calling... There are a lot of details to the job that together are making the job out of reach. The LVP nosing would save money but I need end caps. The spindles add complexity worrying about height adjustment, and how to secure cleanly. The treads also have a custom CURVE (not just length) ever stair. There are solutions but is it worth it? I don’t mind going into “MacGyver Mode” but I also don’t want to spend $2000 or more bucks on a half a$$ job.

Wife gave me the go ahead to rip up 80’s carpet on stairs. I’m a handy guy and do most home renovations so hoping to do “economically” myself. I consider myself a intermediate “woodworker” but hoping others here maybe in the trade had suggestions. I want to stay under $3000 and thinking the Luxury Vinyl Planks may keep the price down. The material looks bendable for custom noses saving a ton of money also. Im retired and if it takes a month then so be it...no rush. I have 2 major concerns that no “easy to do youtube videos” show: 1) Damn rails that basically have to save. The winding stairs are open so end cuts seen. 2) Big curve landing step. I have a router table etc. and all the tools, if anyone has taken this on and has tips I’d appreciate feedback, thanks.

Doing a little research but wondering if Garmin Units using "Active Captain" can mirror their screens on Tablets? Example: Using a 10" tablet at the back of the boat showing garmin sonar from a device at the console? From what I have read it sounds like owners have to jump through hoops and register online accounts etc. Also, there are conflicting report concerning maps etc. and the "mirror tablet" has no control function. The cheap Raymarine WI-FISH works easily, may be a bit dated but looks like I may stick with it.

Bill, Zooming in or out on a map usually takes 30 seconds to redraw the screen. I have the DragonFly 4 but its just used to turn on or off. I use a ipad at the front and Android tablet at the back. Some of the time navionics will be on the android device as the ipad doesn't have true gps. Yes the tablets viewing isn't great in direct sunshine but workable. Still love the Raymarine but features like side imaging would be nice.

I love my Raymarine Dragonfly that allows me to run off any mobile device I have. I presently run it off a old iPad and android tablet on the boat. Being able to spend $500 on the raymarine and then use 2 cheap 10” devices on the boat is right in my budget. I see most 10” units going for over $1000 so its pretty sweet. The unit is getting older and the maps are slow so I was wondering if there are any other options? Raymarine seems to have moved away from the lower end market?

The “connections” feature basically allows you the ability to invite other users to post their boats gps on your map. Once they “accept” I think their boat position would be updated on your maps for 24hrs. So you could easily find your buddy on a lake if fishing in different boats etc. It would be a great safety feature if someone got lost etc. I can definitely see using this with friends if this works like I think it does... https://www.navionics.com/usa/features/connections

Rerouted vent pipe today, tomorrow will start humidifier. Now that Im convinced I can squeeze in it above the A Coil it should be straight forward. The 600 unit looks like a standard bypass unit. The 700 has a fan , remote tmp sensor and digital humidity sensor with control. Has the option of controlling the furnace fan also etc. Not too much more than a standard bypass but a few more details Im just triple checking. Will install tomorrow and just need to order some 1/4” copper tubing for the hot water supply. Instructions are specific using hot water.

Yes I will be using 1/4" copper off the hot water line, seems like a lot of wasted water...

Thank you for the reply. I think I can squeeze it in above the A Coil barely. I diagrams are a little out of scale so its hard to show but look do able... (Stage 1) - Moving vent pipe today

So speaking to a hvac guy... Yes I can reroute vent. There will be a A Coil right there that I must be careful of. Damn, its looking more and more like plan C...

Had a new furnace installed last year and everything great but now in winter we definitely need a humidifier as throats are sore etc... Bought a AprilAir 700 and looked easy enough to install, I'm a pretty handy guy. But...before cutting into the furnace I'm hoping for a few hints as my furnace is providing obstacles figuring out where to mount things. 1) Right away my obvious 1st choice spot is blocked by a 2" venting pipe! Can I just simply reroute this pipe? Is there a code limit to bends? I would use proper gas fitting etc... 2) Second choice is almost too tight and maybe not even possible. 3) The cold air return looks EASY but this seems like plan C and seems dumb... 4) I am concerned that on the opposite side of the the first choice location (if I reroute vent pipe) has 3 AC? 1 is insulated, 1 is copper line and one is a 1" drain? I have a nephew that does HVAC that I will bug later for confirmation but this shouldn't be so tough... I think my old one took an hours to install...

Ok, tried again and now Navionics working without data. Not sure why it didn’t work on Sunday 3 miles off of Bronte on Lake Ontario. I am working on setting up OpenCPN for my tablet anyways. Its free, very clunky and still have no maps installed (properly) but I will give it a shot. As for fishing, it was a great day even without fish in the boat. Followed suggestions and trolled shallow for a few hours with very few marks. Went out deeper and 90 to 130fow saw action. Downrigger jumped twice but nothing to show ( probably small ). Was just a perfect day anyways and really looking forward to next year Lake Ontario fishing.

I logged in no problem at home on my tablet but once on the water with no data I no longer had access to my account. I will try to replicate it turning the wifi off at home but currently installing OPENCPN right now on tablet. Hope everyone is right and I screwed up.

Out on Lake Ontario Sunday I decide to turn on my tablet with navionics to check contours. I have a paid subscription and have had the navionic app for years. Navionic forces users to now pay yearly for features most wont use. Yes, I don’t have to subscribe and I can use old maps but Navionics conveniently disables Raymarine sonar integration also... THIS WAS NEVER A PAID FEATURE to begin with! Anyways, guess what? The boating map now requires DATA for you to login! So without data it is non functional. Navionics kindly allows me to start a “free trial” if I wish though. Yes I can hotspot from my phone but that is not the point. What are they thinking? Piracy protection? Selling our user info? I dont get it... Im so angry. Ok end of rant.

Thanks for the help guys. Maybe trolling in tight with dipseys will be plan for the day.

Just started fishing Lake Ontario mid summer and while still a beginner was hoping to hit Bronte area this weekend. Don’t mind getting SKUNKED (Im good at it), but is there still fishing action right now? I usually troll between 100-175 fow with the down-rigger and maybe a dipsey. Any help appreciated, thx.

I have been lucky enough to be out with Ian a few times. Yup, he’s awesome and knows the lake 100%. He has a good youtube channel with lots of good info too.

I have never stayed at the Provincial Park but with covid thought pitching a tent overnight might be a neat idea. Looking at bringing up boat for just 1 night. Probably a cold night but do able. Anyone done this? Any insight appreciated.

I have a small Raymarine 4” Fishfinder that works great and purchased it with the thought of just using a cheap “ 10” tablet with it. It works together with Navionics but there are many glitches and I find I don”t need 75% of the navionics features I pay for yearly. The problem with navionics is that everyone says you don’t need to pay for updated maps yearly (which is true) BUT they remove options (that originally were FREE) like being able to co-exist with my Raymarine unit. Still not sure if I will buy an external gps for my iPad(no real gps included) or just buy a android tablet (Samsung Tab A 10”). I have played with OpenCPN on my laptop which is free but looks like there is still a need to purchase the “good maps” for comparable use like the navionic app. Being a geek I could see myself putting 2 tablet side by side - 1 with mapping (OpenCPN) and 1 with Sonar from the raymarine unit. I would buy a “headless” sonar unit if cheap enough with side and down image functions. I know alot of guys will laugh at all the unneeded electronics but I enjoy it and its <$500 comparable to $1000s on pro setups.

Awesome, I was hoping they weren’t sold out.

Ancaster

I’m a little slow today misfish, shingling roof is killing me! BTW, forgot how crummy photos are rendered on forum sites! My images were tack sharp but look muddy here...

misfish, I think mixed low lighting (tungsten/florescent etc.) plus the need for high speed shutter plus the need for good timing makes indoor gym shots tough. Trying to get a good action shot eg. volleyball spike/block in a old high school gym really pushes a starting photographer with "starter" equipment.