Calling All Ontario Members

[Grandad]

Re: Calling All Ontario Members

Well, Parks Canada has backed off on increasing canal fees. They'll be frozen for the next 3 years. Hmmm. When's the next federal election? The bitter pills are usually swallowed early in a political term. Still no relenting or further clarification on pending changes to the hours and mechanics of locking through. - Grandad
Federal government freezes canal fees, will improve operating model

 

[Grandad]

Re: Calling All Ontario Members

Just an update to include IslandGirlTalk & oldphart. - Grandad

 

[CraigBarnard]

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Well, Parks Canada has backed off on increasing canal fees. They'll be frozen for the next 3 years. Hmmm. When's the next federal election? The bitter pills are usually swallowed early in a political term. Still no relenting or further clarification on pending changes to the hours and mechanics of locking through. - Grandad
Federal government freezes canal fees, will improve operating model

Thats great news!

Thanks for the update.

 

[crunchnmunch]

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new to the boat owning world and new to this forum but i figure this was a good place to start and ur all local
just got a 14' aluminum boat from a family friend that has a crack in in that i am repairing and got three motors of kijiji that i have rebuilt and got them running


Year and model of boat you currently have, its length and engine size and type (or sailboats)
not sure on the yr havent looked but it is a princecraft fisherman 14' aluminum. 3 motors 1961 10hp johnson, 1964 9.5hp johnson and a 1969 chrysler 9.9hp

Your residence locality (not your street address)
toronto, ont

Where do you boat and when/how often?
rice lake(rent) kawagama lake(parents boat) as much as i can

Do you trailer boat or have a marina or cottage slip?
currently on the hunt for a trailer

What do you use your boat for: Fishing, skiing, travel, a day out with the kids?
fishing

Plans & dreams for future boats and future voyages.
no future boats in mind

Did you/do you build or rebuild your own boat?
fixing a 3inch crack

Your boating history - when you started, where, what adventures you've had.
since i can remember iv been boating with my father all over ont

 

[Grandad]

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Hi crunchnmunch, Welcome to Iboats! I'll update your info to the PDF and attach in a day or so. In the meantime, if you're puzzled about how to fix that crack in your tinnie, check the forum on boat building and restoration. You can ask questions there by starting your own thread with a picture of your boat and the crack you're trying to fix. Note that pictures are pretty much a prerequisite. - Grandad

 

[carey965]

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Thought i would finally post up in here

My name is Ryan i have actually been on this site for a few years. Just finally bought my first boat but i have been boating for as long as i can remember

Year and model of boat you currently have, its length and engine size and type (or sailboats)
1998 18ft tahoe Q5 bowrider. 4.3 i/o

Your residence locality (not your street address)
Port Hope ON

Where do you boat and when/how often?
rice lake mostly. Trailer to different lakes throughout the summer

Do you trailer boat or have a marina or cottage slip?
Trailer it.

What do you use your boat for: Fishing, skiing, travel, a day out with the kids?
Skiing. travel the trent. Day out with the family. Cruising

Plans & dreams for future boats and future voyages.
No future boat plans seeing is i just bought this one

Did you/do you build or rebuild your own boat?
Nope just general cleaning and maintainence.

Your boating history - when you started, where, what adventures you've had.
Some of my best memories are with my dad on his boats growing up. Just want to do that with my son and i just love being on the water

 

[carey965]

Re: Calling All Ontario Members

Well, Parks Canada has backed off on increasing canal fees. They'll be frozen for the next 3 years. Hmmm. When's the next federal election? The bitter pills are usually swallowed early in a political term. Still no relenting or further clarification on pending changes to the hours and mechanics of locking through. - Grandad
Federal government freezes canal fees, will improve operating model

Bought my season pass yesterday. Cost about 150 for a 18 footer

 

[Grandad]

Re: Calling All Ontario Members

Just an update to include crunchnmunch and carey965. - Grandad

 

[CraigBarnard]

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Decided to post this years first Splash here as my other thread is getting crowded.
Was actually a while back on Fathers day.







Lake Eugenia Ontario. Near my sons house. Nice quiet lake for testing but real shallow and full of weeds and stumps,

 

[hidef]

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My name is Randy and I just noticed this thread. I have boating most of my life.

Year and model of boat you currently have, its length and engine size and type (or sailboats)
1970 Starcraft Jetstar 15' with 35 Evinrude triple and a 4 horse kicker

Your residence locality (not your street address)
Ottawa, ON

Where do you boat and when/how often?
Ottawa River every weekend and in the evening when I can, also the Rideau and Mississippi River on occassion.

Do you trailer boat or have a marina or cottage slip?
Trailer it.

What do you use your boat for: Fishing, skiing, travel, a day out with the kids?
Fishing and cruising

Plans & dreams for future boats and future voyages.
Looking for a 22 footer for cruising on the Ottawa and to haul down to Lake Ontario for Salmon and Lakers.

Did you/do you build or rebuild your own boat?
Yes, rebuilt the Jetstar.

Your boating history - when you started, where, what adventures you've had.
Lived on or near the water my entire life. Started boating before I could walk.

 

[littlerayray]

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welcome randy nice to hear from ya

 

[Grandad]

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Just an update to add hidef's info. Welcome Randy. Thanks for sharing a bit about your boating habit. - Grandad

 

[twobits]

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Year and model of boat you currently have, its length and engine size and type (or sailboats)
1989 Doral Prestancia 300 ; 30'; 2 x 305 Cobra OMC drives
Your residence locality (not your street address)
Port Perry
Where do you boat and when/how often?
Lake Scugog is where we are docked and new home base; we travel along the Trent Canal but have to stay close to lock in order to return to port.
Do you trailer boat or have a marina or cottage slip?
Covered slip @ a marina
What do you use your boat for: Fishing, skiing, travel, a day out with the kids?
Recreation; relaxation; quality family time; travelling.
Plans & dreams for future boats and future voyages.
Hope to be able to explore the Trent and Rideau Canal systems; maybe do the loop.
Did you/do you build or rebuild your own boat?
Bought the boat in 2012; spent 6 weeks restoring it to better than the original.

This is our first boat together of this size and style. Looking forward to making many memories on her.

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[pckeen]

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Hello Everyone - I'm in Dryden, Northwestern Ontario.

Year and model of boat you currently have, its length and engine size and type (or sailboats)
1967 Starcraft Holiday 18' 90 Hp Yamaha
Your residence locality (not your street address)
Dryden
Where do you boat and when/how often?
Lake of the Woods, Thunder Lake, Wabigoon Lake - 30 days per season.

Trailer boat and have a boat lift at the house.
What do you use your boat for: Fishing, skiing, travel, a day out with the kids?
Fishing, skiing, travel, a day out with the kids?
Plans & dreams for future boats and future voyages.
Want to restore a Starcraft Chieftain
Did you/do you build or rebuild your own boat?
New motor on existing boat - plan to restore the interior.
Your boating history - when you started, where, what adventures you've had.
All recent, here in Canada, because I moved to Northwestern Ontario, inland lake capital of North America.

 

[Grandad]

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Thanks twobits and pckeen for the added info. Just to be nosey: where did you move to Dryden from pckeen? - Grandad

 

[Grandad]

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So, Cabela's is coming to East Canuckistan. We really need a good outfitter's store. I keep hearing our neighbours to the south talking about their purchases there, so I'm looking forward to seeing the store open next year in Barrie. - Grandad
Cabela

 

[CraigBarnard]

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So, Cabela's is coming to East Canuckistan. We really need a good outfitter's store. I keep hearing our neighbours to the south talking about their purchases there, so I'm looking forward to seeing the store open next year in Barrie. - Grandad
Cabela

Looks awesome.
Will definitely pay a visit once it opens.

 

[pckeen]

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I've been all over - lived in England and here - came to Dryden via (in order of recent-ness) Kenora, Cambridge U.K., Hamilton, Ottawa, Calgary, Prince George, Knaresborough U.K. Looking forward to the possibility of a Canadian iboats convention.

 

[Grandad]

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I finally got the retrofit splashed a week ago. Put out from a private residence in Port McNicol and took shelter from the 1 metre waves in Sandpiper Bay on Beausoleil Island, rafted together with friends. Here's a shot of the boat from our friend's private lagoon.

Yesterday, with calmer water we made it out to Giant's Tomb Island for the first time and revisited Beckwith Island where we anchored for lunch. Nice spot Here's a link to a video by someone that kinda says it all. - Grandad
Beckwith Island - YouTube

 

[r.j.dawg]

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Wow, nice looking boat Grandad. By the look of things I would say that the water levels have come up quite a bit. That's quite the trip from McNicol to Beckwith. I've only made it as far a Beausoleil. Such a PITA to get through lock 45.