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LOL.. Yeah sometimes.. But it's hard to get Bingo and Stinko to rhyme with Valé..

I have one too.. I use for everything, boating, quadding, snowmobiling.. Pretty much everything I do outside!! It's a really good value for the amount of use I get out of it.

I didnt want to name a brand, but yes, it's shell V-power only in my new boat. The pump has a sticker that states Ethenol free. I actually go out of my way to get it as its not really close to home .. I have to pick it up on my way home from work!!

This is a very debatable topic as many have done what they do for many years.. Personally, since buying a new 30hp mercury 2-stroke last year the dealer was very specific about running ethanol free gas ( super).. Since it affects my warranty, all it will get is super.. And from now on, all my toys get super as its just plain better, and hopefully will save me a headache down the road.

You would be fine with just a starting battery.. The only load you may have is the live well pump ( assuming your bilge pump doesnt run too much !) If your planning on running the live well a lot and not planning on running the engine for hours, then I would go with the starting/ deep cycle.

When I put my boat away last season I jacked it up off the ground and supported it from the trailer to let the suspension hang.. Since it was outside I also took the tires off too and brought them inside so the UV rays dont eat them up.

Replace the fuel hose assembly, complete with primer bulb.. It is most likely collapsing inside, or an issue with the bulb check valve.

For me on my old boat trailer I visually check and repack the bearings every spring.. Considering a boat trailer gets dunked in water it's cheap insurance Not to have rusty grease in there.. My new trailer has bearing buddies, so I'll give it a few pumps and repack them this fall. It didn't get much mileage last year. My tent trailer - which doesn't see much water will run two years before re- packing.. But will get checked before the new tires go on this year. Also, the side to side play check is good for checking loose bearings.. But I've had occasions that if the bearing is coming apart it will still feel tight (happened on my pick-up).. So be sure to also roll the wheel and listen for growling. Also, in regards to tires... I've pulled off my tires for both my tent trailer and boat trailer.. No need for the sun to beat on them for 4 months in frigid temperatures, when they can sit in a nice warm basement.

I'm a big fan of BRP products.. But I've read a lot of horror stories about the E-tec.. Some have great luck with them, some don't.. A buddy at work didn't.. I was considering buying a 25 or 30 HP last year until I googled "e-tec"... Played it safe and went with an ol' school 2-smoke.

Good to see you got the Garmin.. Around here all the CTC sold out really fast.. Out of stock before closing Friday

I have a 2010 legend 16ft prosport with a 30 2-stroke Merc on it.. It trolls FAST!! There is no way I could get it down to walleye trolling speeds.. The 25 and 30 2-strokes are pretty much the same engine so I can only assume the same. My advise is (depending on your budget) since your going to be by yourself "most" of the time your best bet is the 20 4 stroke.. A 15 will do with 1, but will be underpowered with 2 or more..although it will troll nice.. A 25 will rock with 2 ( my 30 on the 16ft does 50km/h and hull weight is over 500lbs)... But it will troll fast.. So a 20 should be the good compromise.. As far as trolling, a 55lb electric trolling motor is a very, very wise purchase.. Trolling speed with that is anywhere from barely moving in a headwind, to matching the trolling speed on the gas engine.. And it's quiet!!

That would make for faster trolling speeds in theory.. More distance travelled per prop revolution.

Where do you get this Information?? I've been a mechanic for 15 years, and I've never read something so ludicrous!!

I passed mine last year using the online 3 hour test ( one day before picking up my new boat - D'oh!). I found it to be mostly common sense stuff, although I've been driving a boat since I was 5... I still don't know the buoy thing, but I'm rarely on big water.

I would, that's what the warranty is for.. If you try fiddling with it, they may deny your warranty on future issues.

Sorry for having to correct you, but I just had to in the nicest way I could think of.. I know your a knowledgable guy and other members seem to value your opinion so i'd hate to see someone get some bad information from you. I've been a mechanic for 15 years, I have the odd brain fart too!

I'm not sold on the hybrids yet.. The only advantage is city ( low speed) driving.. On the highway the electric stuff is not used, if it is, it's helping the gas engine.. So mileage is not really helped compaired to a straight gas version.. Also, when considering the extra cost for maintaining the cyberspace - that alone can buy a lot of gas. If your doing a lot of city driving and keeping the vehicle short term - go for it.. If your doing a lot of highway and plan on driving it in the ground, it will never pay off.

That was a hilarious video about a sad situation.. I hope never to see an Asian carp in the flesh.

I agree with former posts that leasing, unless for business purposes is a bad idea.. Actually buying brand new isn't the best idea either as it depreciates massively as soon as you drive it off the lot.. The best bang for your buck is to buy something one or two years old with say 20-30000 km on it for probably $10,000 less than brand new. Unless you simply must have a vehicle with 000000.1km on it when you drive it away.

I would have brought the bait caster !

Yes I also suggest you lighten up.. You even came across quite harsh toward the OP in a previous post.. Remember what you type can be interpreted 100 different ways as there is no way to display ones tone or emotion.. Now, in regards to the issue.. Ok yes we have it easier up here in regards to travelling on roads as ATV's are common, and part of almost everyone's lifestyle.. But the 2 people On one machine rule still applies.. Although Chances of getting caught around here on back roads are pretty slim.. Most people get tickets during ATV rally's in the spring. Since I'm a northern Hillbilly and I don't know where the OP would be riding, I would suggest trailering the unit - regardless of what you buy, out of town to a rural area. This will keep people from making complaints and keep the ride an enjoyable one. Eventhough i know quite a bit about ATV's, im not going to try and sell you one ( buy a Can-Am! lol).. As every machine has pro's and Cons and there is so many machines out there to choose from. I suggest visiting mudhole . ca for some good reading in regards on what unit suits you best.

This statement is unfortunately totally untrue.. What you are describing is " blow-by" which happens on worn out four stroke engines.. If this was the case on a 2-stroke, it would not run. 2 stroke engines get their lubrication from the gas/oil mix entering the crank-case (crankshaft) first, then travelling up to the cylinder via the piston ports to be burned.. A good way to view this is to look at a 2-stroke outboard and note where the Carburator, crankshaft (flywheel) and spark plugs are located. Sooo, in regards to running a 2-stroke dry for the season... Yes, some guys do, and some guys don't .. It's good in regards to getting the carburator dry, ( which doesn't totally get dry) but it also runs the crank bearings dry.. So IMO , park it for the season with a full tank of premium fuel, with added stabilizer .. Remember to run the engine for about 10 minutes to get the stabilizer throughout the whole fuel system before storing it..

The 2-up machine law isn't really enforced.. As long as there is no one on the back while travelling on a road! Most cops will look the other way since alot of them have the same machines. On the can-am models the rear seat can be removed.. They also have the most comfortable rear seat and handles ( from what I have read) Either a 2-up machine or a SxS is a great choice if your planning on bringing the wife along, my vote goes for the 2-up machine because it's easier to transport, and I prefer to "ride" something with some body English rather than sit there and steer.. The SxS has its merits too.. Nice ride for both driver and passenger ( like a car)... Easier to talk to each other.. They can be accesorized to the nuts.. You can haul more and tow heavier loads... But if you ever get it stuck - oh boy!!

Lol.. I just got in from nightshift too.. 4:50am and I'm wired!!

I had an incident once too at a buddies Deer camp.. After a good night of limiting out on "brown trout" we all head to bed.. Being the new guy I get the top bunk.. When I wake up I notice that my head ache is more severe than it should have been for what I drank.. I immediatly blamed the propane fridge.. The guys pass it off as me not being able to handle my booze because I'm a wussy!! LOL... The following year, the camp owner ends up on the top bunk.. And the fridge was out on the deck the next morning!!