Canadian boat owners

[leboeuf45]

So exactly how long do you get to enjoy a boat during the year? I have noticed that there are quite a few people on here that have bought new boats that live in canada, while i was under the impression that boating would be the last sport someone in canada would be involved or intrested in. I live in texas and while some people say that you can boat 9 months a year I tried to go out the other day with the weather at 80 degrees and the water temp at 60 and that was still to cold for me to get into yet, what temp/ water temp do you guys boat in?

[Nobody]

So exactly how long do you get to enjoy a boat during the year? I have noticed that there are quite a few people on here that have bought new boats that live in canada, while i was under the impression that boating would be the last sport someone in canada would be involved or intrested in. I live in texas and while some people say that you can boat 9 months a year I tried to go out the other day with the weather at 80 degrees and the water temp at 60 and that was still to cold for me to get into yet, what temp/ water temp do you guys boat in?

Keep in mind Canada has more lakes that imaginable, but the biggest point is the strength of Canadian currency.

[chpthril]

what temp/ water temp do you guys boat in

Thawed

Seriously, the rule of thumb that i have fallowed for years of doing water sports, is the 100* rule. Add the air and water, if they = 100*, you should be safe to go in. Add in a full wetsuit, spring suite (a shorty) or a dry suite and you can extend the season.

[Nobody]

Thawed

Seriously, the rule of thumb that i have fallowed for years of doing water sports, is the 100* rule. Add the air and water, if they = 100*, you should be safe to go in. Add in a full wetsuit, spring suite (a shorty) or a dry suite and you can extend the season.

At 100 = your dead.

At 135 we're starting to think about summer, which is where we're at now. 60F water + 75F air = 135

At 157 we just might risk it. 75F water + 82F air = 157

Life is good at 78F water and 85F air

Life is cherry at 84F water and 90F air.

Life is Hell at 86F water and 95F air unless you have a bimini like ours.

[lohe]

Man I wish my lake was 60 and air 80 I would be out ridding (full wet suit)

[bspot]

3 months guaranteed every year and 4-5 if we are very lucky. Our winters are long and cold and have to make the best of every summer day, that's why I think Canadian's spoil themselves with these boats.

[bspot]

Our lake is frozen right now and I'm going to be riding my snowmobile on it Saturday

[Nobody]

Coming up to Detroit next week to refresh my memory why I moved south back in 84.

[robert theisen]

Charlie Sheen paid more for a woman for one night than these boats cost.It's what you find pleasure in you justify.

[chpthril]

Charlie Sheen paid more for a woman for one night than these boats cost.It's what you find pleasure in you justify.

Winning...........duh

[jbort]

I think a big factor for Canadians is they grow up with and become nomalized to colder water than what many of us in the US are comfortable with making exceptions for WA, Wi/Mn, upsate NY. they make the most with what they got and it beautiful country. I'm from northern Ohio but now live in Atlanta for many reasons but a big one is the boating season here is 6-7 months vs Oh thats usually 3 mos. Growing up in northern Oh my dad loved fishing and we began a 20+ yearly series of fishing adventures in Ontario mostly near Killarney and nearby Beaverstone Bay. We loved it and it was blast but the water barely got above 70-72 even in August. I would later go to a remote boys camp on Manitoulin Island for 8-9 week summers and same thing. Some yrs with camp startup in mid-June the water was 55-60 but off we'd go. Make the best w what ya got. Now I'm much older and warm water weenie but Lake Lanier is real good for that.

[jrj701]

I think a big factor for Canadians is they grow up with and become nomalized to colder water than what many of us in the US are comfortable with making exceptions for WA, Wi/Mn, upsate NY. they make the most with what they got and it beautiful country. I'm from northern Ohio but now live in Atlanta for many reasons but a big one is the boating season here is 6-7 months vs Oh thats usually 3 mos. Growing up in northern Oh my dad loved fishing and we began a 20+ yearly series of fishing adventures in Ontario mostly near Killarney and nearby Beaverstone Bay. We loved it and it was blast but the water barely got above 70-72 even in August. I would later go to a remote boys camp on Manitoulin Island for 8-9 week summers and same thing. Some yrs with camp startup in mid-June the water was 55-60 but off we'd go. Make the best w what ya got. Now I'm much older and warm water weenie but Lake Lanier is real good for that.

I saw you fished near Killarney. My dad introduced me to fishing in the Georgian Bay out of a small town called Britt Ontario going on 40 years now. On a clear day, we can see Killarney while out fishing. As a kid I could handle the colder water, although now I prefer to just stay in the boat. He and I still make the journey every year, and I too have introduced my kids to the beauty of Canada and my love of pike and musky fishing.

[leboeuf45]

wow

At 100 = your dead.

At 135 we're starting to think about summer, which is where we're at now. 60F water + 75F air = 135

At 157 we just might risk it. 75F water + 82F air = 157

Life is good at 78F water and 85F air

Life is cherry at 84F water and 90F air.

Life is Hell at 86F water and 95F air unless you have a bimini like ours.

I guess i kinda understand, is that white wetsounds boat Tims old boat? I could have sworn i seen that boat in austin on the lake before?

[jbort]

Jrj701: Still fishing around Britt and Bying Inlet or another locale? How's the fishing there?

[Shamus]

3 months guaranteed every year and 4-5 if we are very lucky. Our winters are long and cold and have to make the best of every summer day, that's why I think Canadian's spoil themselves with these boats.

Exactly, you just have to go...no whining, no bitchin, no complaining...JUST GO! If everyone waited for a perfect day then I think all of us would have a lot less hours on our boats. My old 21i was in the shop for 2 weeks last summer and I still got 67 hours on it. I do have our home lake within 5 minutes which helps a lot as well. I rode just about every good day there was on one boat or another. We have beautiful summers up here and a lot of really great lakes. I ride from May long weekend to at least the end of September. Wet suit, dry suit whatever it takes. We have to do this with most sports, I still snowboard at -20c as well. Take breaks, warm up...whatever. You just have to get out there.

I can usually find someone as brave (or dumb) as me to enjoy whatever sport we are doing that day. Really happy my wife and kids are troopers...makes having toys a lot more worth while.

And yes, the strong Canadian dollar helps as well.