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I need an electrician to hook up my hot tub to an outdoor panel that has 60A service supplied to it. I keep getting the run-around from local guys I’ve spoken to or they just disappear from communication and won’t say why. I’m not a difficult person or asking for free work or anything, so I’m...

Hi Gang, I’d like your thoughts and/or guidance on how, or what, I should use to smooth ridges between Aluminum pieces before priming/painting. For example, once I reattach my rub rails, there is about 1/16” height difference between the rail and the deck of the boat. I want to smooth this...

Hi Everyone, I recently acquired a Johnson 65ESL73R outboard motor and controls. It came on a boat I bought. I’ll start off with what I do know: 1. It is a monster and heavy! LOL 2. Each cylinder has 130psi compression 3. Stator is leaking black goo 4. Parts that are still available are...

Anyone have a personal experience doing this? I know what CBSA wants to import, I’m more curious about actual experiences, how CBSA determines import taxes, etc. I was planning on later using this thread as a informal guide of sorts, after I go through the process myself this Easter weekend...

Hey Everyone, So I’ve got a question. Every Aug my dad and uncles head to the far north of Ontario for a week of fishing. There’s nothing around for a hundred miles. Our “fleet” usually consists of about 5 boats and each boat has a two-way radio to stay in contact with each other. Usually...

Hey Everyone, happy Friday! I’m hoping someone can help me out. I picked up a power tilt trim assembly for this particular motor and it’s all pretty much in pieces. Before messing around with it too much, I want to check out the electrical side of the unit (pump/solenoids/etc) first, but it’s...

Hey Gang! Are there any welding folks in Durham region (Ontario, Canada) that can fill some holes on my Aluminum boat in exchange for some beers or reasonable price? I’m in Oshawa, probably would be 30 min of work (if that). I’ll do the grinding/finishing, just considering options before...

Hello Gang, Just thought I’d say “Hi” and thank you, in advance, for all the info and advice I read on this forum. I’m in Ontario, originally from Michigan, and love to fish for Walleye, Yellow Perch and soon, maybe lake Salmon/Trout. Hoping that with a boat, I’ll get out more often and not...