DRIFTER_016 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 (edited) Up here in Yellowknife we don't have Craigs List of Kajiji but we have YKTrader. Last year I managed to get Solopaddler a sick deal on a 30 HP Honda outboard for $2K. There are some good deals to be had if you're quick on the draw. This week I saw an ad for patio stones for $20. I need some patio stones so I call up and tell the lady I'll take them sight unseen. So after work I head over to look at my patio stones and pay the $$$$ for them. Well for $20 I ended up getting a 1/2 skid of concrete pavers!!!! I asked if she minded if I came over on Saturday to pick them up, no problem come after 1:00 PM as I'm having a garage sale. Perfect!! I went over and loaded my bounty onto my sled trailer for the 3 block trip to my place. As I'm loading up the lady notices the tackle in the back of my truck and asks me if I want to buy the little boat she had in her garage sale, but didn't sell. She said give me $10 and it's yours. Done!!! I couldn''t say no. Finish loading everything up and off to my place. Now it's time to unload all the stuff I got for a measly $30. Now to the proof of my dealings. I ended up with 130 of the large pavers and 45 of the small locking stones for $20. And I wanted to see what they are going to look like when I put them down so I set a few up on the trailer. Now to the boat part. It's an 8' inflatable with wood floor and will take up to a 4 HP motor. It's in really good condition and has no holes, leaks or patches!!! For $10!!!! Sweet Score fer sure!!!!!! As an added bonus my oars from my old single man cat fit. I may get out and test the new boat tomorrow if I can move!! After loading and unloading my trailer full of pavers it feels like I went the distance with the champ!!! I did a quick calculation and I figured I moved about 3150 pounds of pavers by my self. Edited May 30, 2010 by DRIFTER_016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Man is her X gonna be pissed when he comes back from the mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Man is her X gonna be pissed when he comes back from the mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Dave, pics of you in that boat out on the lake please, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Dave, pics of you in that boat out on the lake please, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Actually it was a 40hp you got for me, not a 30, and yeah it was a sweet deal. Buddy that is an amazing deal on the inflatable. If you don't want it I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 (edited) Actually it was a 40hp you got for me, not a 30, and yeah it was a sweet deal. Buddy that is an amazing deal on the inflatable. If you don't want it I do! Oh yeah, all I remember was how freaking heavy it was moving it around by myself. Now I need a 2 or 2.5 HP outboard for it. It's perfect for throwing into a float plane and heading into a back lake. Mike What are those 2 horse Hondas like? You have one don't you? Are they quiet? I'm thinkng the one with the clutch would be good. Edited May 30, 2010 by DRIFTER_016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Oh yeah, all I remember was how freaking heavy it was moving it around by myself. Now I need a 2 or 2.5 HP outboard for it. It's perfect for throwing into a float plane and heading into a back lake. Mike What are those 2 horse Hondas like? You have one don't you? Are they quiet? I'm thinkng the one with the clutch would be good. I've got the 2hp Honda with the clutch, it's amazing. About 27lb's and runs all day on a cup or 2 of gas. Still, if weight was an issue I'd try and find an older 2 stroke. The mid 80's-early 90's Yamahas are fantastic motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 There is a folding 4hp evinrude in the classifieds.... Never used! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I did a bit of research and found out that these boats are pretty good quality and to buy its replacement would be over $1000 US. I think I got a fairly good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Cheaper that some lunches i've bought! i'll double your money and give you 20$ for it! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Oh yeah, all I remember was how freaking heavy it was moving it around by myself. Now I need a 2 or 2.5 HP outboard for it. It's perfect for throwing into a float plane and heading into a back lake. Mike What are those 2 horse Hondas like? You have one don't you? Are they quiet? I'm thinkng the one with the clutch would be good. Try a 36 lb + electric motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Try a 36 lb + electric motor I've got one, but lugging batteries around in a float plane really eats up your weight limit in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Gerritt made a good post Dave ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Gerritt made a good post Dave ! Free Delivery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Yah.. I'll box and post it to NWT for the asking price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 "lucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Yah.. I'll box and post it to NWT for the asking price! It's a 4 stroke right? One of the areas I want to use it is 4 strokes only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Good deal on the boat. I picked up a 9' Quicksilver inflatable with paddles, wood floor, and transom for $100 afew weeks back. I had to drive an hour to get it but was still worth it. It is rated up to 9.9hp but I'll run it with my 1989 4hp Jonson with the integrated tank. I also bought an inflator for it that I can plug into my 4 wheeler. Deflated with the floor out it fits nicely on my back rack with the motor. Now I just have to find a secret spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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