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    Selling my boat :(

    I have been throwing around the idea of selling my Starcraft Islander for a while. I think someone is coming to buy it today. I'm really torn up about this. I bought this boat new in 2011 and its been my baby. And I had a lot of plans. But my crew (two sons) have become young men and one is in...
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    Winterizing already

    Changed the motor oil and leg oil. Shut off the fuel and fogged the motor. Drained the motor and greased the prop splines. I can't believe how short the summer was this year. Every year it gets shorter here. I bet we have ice into June next year. 2011 boat with not quite 30 hours. Maybe next...
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    More bow rollers for Starcraft Islander 221?

    I have a question regarding my 2011, 22.5 ft Starcraft Islander 221. It came with a new EZ Loader bunk trailer with a single bow roller. I have noticed a slight dent in the boat where it rest on the roller. I also know the road where this happened.... Anyway, would my boat benefit from some...
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    Idle adjust on 24 hour 4.3 with old fuel

    I finally got on the water for the first time this year. My 2011 boat has a 4.3 TKS. This is a Starcraft Islander with a massive fuel tank. I know the gas in there is nearly 2 years old. Boat has 24 hours on it. Anyway, the idle in nuetral is low. About 550-600 according to the tach (which may...
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    First snow then wind now flooding

    Haven't been on the water yet. We had snow into May and then weeks of cold very windy (50-70kmh) weather. Then rain for nearly all of June which ended in flooding throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The road to the lake is washed out in spots but I guess it doesn't matter as the marina road is...
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    Anyone else sick of snow yet?

    As a Canadian, I'm used to snow. But the last 5 or 6 winters have been getting steadily longer and colder. I think its been getting colder for the last 10 years or so. Its April 27th, and its still snowing. Ice on the lakes is still solid. But then again that ice is over 4 feet thick, and if its...
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    I come from the land of the ice and snow.........

    Yup, its frozen where I live. It was a balmy -56 last week. But tomorrow, for the first time in my life, I fly to warmer temps for a winter vacation. My wife, little girl and I are going to Maui for 10 days. The two boys are men now. They can stay behind and mind the fort. I wonder what the warm...
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    Reloading as a winter hobby

    I rebuild tube amps and SS gear during the loooong Saskatchewan winter months. It has been a great way to pass the time. I've been looking for another hobby and I've now begun to reload my own ammo. Since it can cost a buck each time I send a round downrange with my S&W .44 magnum and over $3 a...
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    Deep freeze

    As a Canadian I am used to cold, but its been colder than -40 for the last 5 days. And when I think there is 5 months more of this boating seems pretty far away. Seems like it gets colder every year.
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    The man who taught me how to fish is gone...

    My dad. The man who put the spoons on my line so I could hook my brother in the cheek is gone. He took my brother and I to northern Saskatchewan on adventures I remember to this day. He loved fishing with my uncle who passed a few years ago. Now my dad is gone. I can still remember my uncle...
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    Using an inflatable to get to shallow spots?

    I have been toying with the idea of buying a good size inflatable dinghy to tow behind my 22.5 ft Islander. I could then use this dinghy to row into some very shallow spots in the reeds where some big northern pike are lurking in the spring. The place I want to get into is quite large, but...
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    Fresh Cab for storage?

    I've never had mice in my new boat, yet, but I want to keep the critters out. I know mice make beds out of bounce sheets so I'm not trying that again. And I have seen mouse crap and pee and nests right beside mothballs so that's also out. I have read that Fresh Cab works and I was wondering if...
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    Change lube after 4 hours?

    I changed the leg oil in my new boat (2011 Merc 4.3) after 17hrs, and it was put away for winter. I think I put 4 hours total on it this year. I had a look at the oil and it looks new, as it should. No contamination. Can I forgo this step this year and just get right to the winterization of the...
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    This would be a cool winter project

    I am tempted to drag this thing home, although I may offer less, depending on the condition. I love boats with fins.... I am not familiar with the motor though. 1964 Viking 14' fiberglass 25 H.P. Runabout with trailer - Regina Powerboats, Motorboats For Sale - Kijiji Regina Canada.
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    How much stuff do you allow others to bring onboard?

    I went fishing with a buddy of mine today, and I was overwhelmed with the amount of stuff he brought. This was an afternoon fishing trip about 5 hours in length. He brought: - large backpack - large hockey bag - tackle box - a huge soft side tackle box - a large plastic tupperware bin - a...
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    What a day!

    Light wind, sunny, not to hot and the fish were biting. Great day to spend on the water. And I caught my first big Jack of the season. Great day indeed! My buddy caught some decent jack as well.
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    Washing/treating large boat covers?

    My new Sunbrella Supreme boat cover is great. Absolutely waterproof and fits well. I want to keep it like this as long as possible but this cover is on a 22.5 Islander and it is heavy and bulky. There is no way I could treat it like my other cover in a large drum. How do the rest of you wash and...
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    Humminbird 597 CI HD DI transducer cable design flaw!

    I had my boat in the water for the first time this year today and the Humminbird would not work on anything but demo. This was a new unit last summer and I've only used it a few times. Anyway, I pulled the head unit off and it looks like one of the little pins is missing? Wanting my depth...
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    5 degrees above freezing....

    I know winter will be here soon as its getting colder. Two days ago it was +5 in the morning. Add 70kmh wind and rain to that and it makes for no boating. I have been on holidays for a week now and I would like to get my boat wet for the first time this year. Supposed to be windy and cold for...
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    Trim cylinder fitting leaking, water contamination?

    Re: Trim cylinder fitting leaking, water contamination? I was about to buy a new trim cylinder, but then I figured I would try a cycle fix. I assume these lines are stainless (like most bike lines) and are hard to compress at the fitting. The fitting inside the cylinder is not a typical flare...
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