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Nice fish!!!!

Lets see the pics!

Yes let those developing minds woof gas instead.

Whaaat???

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Jeebus

At least you are on the fish. I'm still waiting for the video of all that slab action.

Are you subscribed to simons y9utube channel?

Its simple gold!

Beats sitting on the couch! Stuff happens out there. As long as your prepared for it there is nothing to worry about. The people who think we are nuts just dont understand the basic physics of ice. It moves, it expands, and it FLOATS. A bit of common sense goes a long ways.

 

S.

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No idea of the scientific measurement, I just eyeball

We dont have huge lakes around here so general rule is est. 3ft just stay off.

Id never have the balls to fish erie or lake o solo

Oh if only this came up two years ago...

In the event you do decide to look at used boats I found this in an old file of mine. From iboats. It will come in handy for you or anyone thinking of buying a boat in the future, myself included.

 

 

 

A Good Buyers check list.

 

 

The absolute FIRST and MOST important question you should ask the seller is this.

 

DO YOU HAVE THE PROPER PAPERWORK.

 

The boat is a useless paperweight without it.

 

Absolutely positively DO NOT believe that obtaining a title is easy because in most cases it isn't. As a matter of fact offer the seller an extra $100.00 to get the proper paperwork, I bet you 95% of the time the seller will say no at that point walk away no matter how pretty and shiny the boat is WALK AWAY.

 

We are going to Start with the hull.

 

The hull.

 

 

Start at the bow outside and work your way back.

 

Go over it from bow to stern with a fine tooth comb Are there any major knicks or gashes.

 

Are there any splits in the fiberglass.

 

Look for gel coat spidering or stress cracks.

 

Is the gel coat or paint faded or is bright as if it has been cared for?

 

Is the hull straight no major dents in especially on the bottom side. I.e. an obviously visible hook in the hull.

 

Is there barnacle build up on it anywhere?

 

How does the rub rail look is it mashed in anywhere? (signs that a boat was owned by an inexperienced owner).

 

Look for brown water staining visible around the transom motor mount bolts streaking down from them (for an outboard).

 

Look for brown water staining streaking down from the splashwell plug (again an outboard).

 

Look at the trim i.e. (lights, rubrail trim, horns, anything metal) does it look pitted and corroded or well maintained?

 

Move to the inside of the hull.

 

Start from bow to stern

 

How is the general condition of the upholstery does it look well cared for?

 

How solid is the floor in ALL spots if it is spongy squishy or weak in any spots walk away (unless you are looking for a project). Don't believe that it is going to be a simple fix boats tend to rot from the bottom up.

 

Lift all the hatches and look underneath are there any signs of dampness or rot?

 

Poke prod and feel everything especially all of the hidden areas.

 

Look in the ski locker if equipped how does it look any signs of dampness or rot?

 

Look at the seat bases for signs of dampness and rot.

 

Look at the carpet is moldy and mildewed, or does it have normal wear.

 

If the floor is Plywood encased in fiberglass which is painted look for signs of delamination (fiberglass pulling up).

 

Test all of the electronics.

 

Make sure the bow and stern light are functioning properly.

Make sure the horn is working properly.

Make sure the bilge pump and blower are working properly.

Follow the wires do they look like they are properly connected and running through proper USCG approved fuse boxes? Does the wiring look like proper marine grade wire.

Test the radio and speakers make sure they are connected and working properly.

Test the steering to make sure it functions properly and easily.

 

Move to the stern.

Lift all of the hatches and motor cover.

 

Inspect the motor mounts do they look dry and clean inspect for dampness and rot.

 

How does the bilge look is it clean or has someone been draining the oil into the bilge?

 

Are there signs of brown water stains in the bilge area?

 

Inspect the transom from the inside look for signs of rot.

 

Tap on the inside of the transom with a rubber mallet how does it sound does it sound rock solid or kind of hollow does it feel solid or does it feel like mush.

 

Am I missing something here because as far as someone sending you links to new boats and respective prices it is up to you to do that. It's called shopping around.

Id guess your italian

No mussolinies on the boat lol

Wow, actually kind of shocked that Reimer was let go and Bernier was kept. Bernier clearly hasn't shown he is capable as a #1 goalie. That said the laffs are really cleaning house, you would expect them to keep some guys as a foundation for rebuilding. I see the laffs going nowhere for at least 5-6 years or more. Would be nice to have some Canadian content in the playoffs. I personally won't even watch the playoffs if there is no Canadian representation.

Sad

I like reimer as a personalility, but him and bernie are not good goaltenders, at all.

I hope reimer does well with a better coach/team

Bernier is about to burn his career

Holy smokes!!!!!

Greasier than the fonze!

Who the heck has 7000 posts in a year or two???

What we need is some way of limiting posts from the people that post in every thread! Some kind of flood control. If you've been here a year or two and have 7000+ posts yes I'm talking about you!

Posts and traffic are what drive a message board. Without it you would have little to no sponsors.

A Newfie smoker is what we called that. Placing a few carp or salmon caught in the Bay Water strainers on a guys manifold was a prank we did at the plant when he was heading north after a shift. Nice smell around Hwy 400.

Hahaha, that reminds me what it was, tinfoilded laker

A little shocked but if the evidence/intent panned out, great call!

Lol

yup 11 days on Temagami

Shakes fist

Post a report!!!

 

Not at all. Im happy where ever I pop out my hub.

Oh i now bud, just a joke..

Now i grow some balls and try to target whities with no electronics lol

 

I dought that. He is fishing on a great lake right now.

Ah so other way around lol

nice going bud

Translation: I hate you since I didnt go today?

Are you loose? lasagna for fish?

But then I have 8 young ones and we cook traditional Intalian and they want the McDonald's crap?

I have to take them on Simcoe! Could be tough!

 

Nice catch B.

Whaaaaa? Someone here has more kids than me?

Good for him.

Can they get a good goalie when they need one.

Id say it unlikely.

What toronto needs is a draft pick to end up being a fantastic goaltender.

Not many move around these days and when they do its for big money on the downside of their careers

yup, maybe one day. Like I tell Bell when they call to try and sign me up again -" What, did the Leafs win the cup 2 years in a row? "

Hahahaha

I should search for pics on my old phone. My step mom cooked fish on the engine of her car lol

Cant remember the details but shes quite the character.

I have done them in tight foil wrap and cooked in a dish washer. That was different, but was good eats.

Hahaha

Just like my old mining days heating chilli up in the exhaust of a 992 loader lol

Looks great brian!

OI I prefer panko for most fish.

In a bind Ive even used cool ranch doritos or seasoned croutons(both were actually quite good lol)

As I said brian, ive only did whitefish once and aI did it whole. I cant even remember who taught me to make it but it was an OFC member.

Stuffed with onions and seasoned, garlic I think and baked. It was very tasty

This didnt take long. Original fish crisp, the fish and taters,

 

It,s how I fry for a whitefish guy. Malt vin and sea salt is all that it gets topped with when done.

 

 

 

 

Heres the kicker,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

My young lilly loves fishing , but gets grossed out when cleaning. Would never eat the fish. Well, she had a taste tonight. Im lucky to get me a feed, as she was chomping it down quick. I was told, POPPY, get me some more. And to think, she turned down nannies lassanga to boot.

Hahaha good thing your heading back out!

Looks great! Only time I cooked a whitefish I did it whole

 

Just about to start cooking it.

Share your master ways sirs???