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  1. Mike1266

    Fishing around comox in July

    Hello, I will be going to the comox area with a small boat to do some fishing. I have never fished the area before, so I am wondering if there is decent fishing to be had in this area (doesn't have to be salmon, I love to bring back a rockfish or lingcod for dinner as well). I am equipped for...
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    WANTED prawn traps

    Anyone looking to sell some prawn traps on the mainland side? I had 3 sets stolen last year and I'm looking to replace them.
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    Crossing the strait this Saturday

    Possibly planning a crossing this Saturday morning across to Gabriola, planning to start heading back around 4-5pm. Would anyone be interested in crossing together? I'm on a smaller 16ft boat, crossed many times before. Conditions look great, will have to check again Friday evening.
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    Fish ID

    Caught in my prawn trap, it’s got a very rigid body and spikes all over. Anyone know the name?
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    Kicker steering

    looking for a kicker steering linkage..
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    Mercury outboard lifting ring

    Hi guys, I'm wondering if anyone has a mercury outboard lifting ring in the lower mainland that I could buy or maybe borrow for some beers maybe? I have a 1986 mercury 50hp 2 stroke "classic" model that I've been working on, I got everything else good but now I've got a leaking water jacket...
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    WANTED: Boat Seats and Fish Finder

    Looking for a couple of boat seats with a pedestal mount to throw on my new project boat. Better if it has a swivel base. Also looking for a cheap fish finder, a garmin striker 4 would be best as I am most familiar with that unit. Not looking to pay too much, but will pay for anything...
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    Buying used boat question

    Hi guys, I am looking to buy a used boat, and was wondering if the only way to tow the trailer home is to transfer the ownership before I drive off with it? Is there a temporary thing that allows you to tow the boat home first and then transfer the trailer? Wondering what people usually do...
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    Looking for a budget boat package 14-18 ft

    I'm looking to purchase a low budget boat for some fishing.. must have boat, trailer, and motor that is working good and no rots in the hull.. MINOR engine problems OK.. minor cosmetic issues OK.. as long as there is no major problem I will consider. Year doesn't matter as much as the...
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    MerCruiser Gimbal Bearing Dimensions

    Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone has the exact dimensions of an Alpha one Gen 2 gimbal bearing, specifically the diameter? I am planning to machine a gimbal bearing drive head but can't seem to find dimensions anywhere.. and I do not have access to the boat right now. Thanks in advance
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    De-winterizing boat

    Boating season is just around the corner, and I can't wait to get my boat back up and running for some fishing action. I need some advice regarding de-winterizing my boat. This year will be my first full season with my new-to-me boat, it is a 17.5ft with a mercruiser 3.0LX inboard/outboard...
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    Lots of good stuff on this forum...

    So time to de-winterize the boat is just around the corner, and I'm really itching to get out there. Had some time on my hands and thought I would go through past postings on this forum, starting from the very first one posted. I'm about a week in, around an hr or two of reading a day, and I'm...
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    Shore fishing in the winter...

    With the boat winterized and desperate for some fishing action.. where can a man go to get some fish on the hook? Flounders, herring, whatever. I know it might be tough to get a bite this time of year.. any suggestions?
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    Freezing brined anchovy

    Hi guys, I was wondering if anchovies are still any good when I freeze them in super concentrated brine? (about 1L of water and a LOT of salt, mixed in until it won't dissolve anymore). I left it in the freezer for a few days now and the water obviously is not frozen. Does this affect the...
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    Deep Six Divers for Salmon /

    Hi guys, I'm planning to troll off West Van for some salmon, and was wondering if it's worth the effort, as I've only got a deep six diver to work with. It will dive to a maximum of 80 ft, but my problem is that I will be trolling with a stern drive engine and the slowest it will go is maybe...
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    Canada Day Boating

    Hey everyone, I'm looking to take my ski boat out for Canada Day, but I'm not sure it would be the best idea if I'm going to be stuck in a big crowd waiting to launch/retrieve my boat. I haven't gone out for Canada Day in the past, does anyone have an idea of how busy the lakes might be, and if...
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    Crab trap for sale stainless steel $100

    Selling a stainless steel crab trap $100
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