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Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/26/20 11:45 PM
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Hirogen
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Ice went out on the 24th. A month or so ago my guess was the 28th. The 24th is 16 days earlier than last year. With the ice gone i figured might as well get the dock out as it was a sunny warm day with no wind on Saturday. However floating the dock out of the sheltered bay where it spends the winter was chilly as water temp was 2C (36F) and is armpit deep in some places. Total float distance is about 3/8 of a mile. Hoisting the ramp into place. This pic is from last year as i forgot to take a pic of this step this year. Process was exactly the same this year: Floating the main section around. Had a couple of hitch hikers along for the ride: Hinges are pinned at this stage but still need to attach the 4 anchors. This is why the boards are removed in corners: All done. By the time i had the anchors tied, access ports screwed down and the swim ladder lagged down the couple inches of snow from the night before was melted off:
Last edited by Hirogen; 04/27/20 12:18 AM.
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
[Re: Hirogen]
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04/26/20 11:50 PM
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I started the morning with 67 degree water temp on main lake and thought that might be a tad to cool to do what I wanted. Pics like that make me thankful for 67 degree water.
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
[Re: Hirogen]
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04/26/20 11:50 PM
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 12:12 AM
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Looks like a great place to live, in the warmer months.
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
[Re: Hirogen]
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04/27/20 12:39 AM
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Those pics make me miss northern Minnesota, love it up there in the summertime
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 12:55 AM
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When we fish Canada we try to get in as soon as the ice melts.
Yes! A Weatherby does kill them deader.
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 01:15 AM
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 01:22 AM
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 01:37 AM
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 10:02 AM
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Looks like a great place to live, in the warmer months.
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 01:22 PM
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That's a pretty place. Dogs seem to be enjoying the float trip
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
[Re: Hirogen]
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04/27/20 02:25 PM
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Beautiful place!
We did a 22 mile (round trip) run up-lake yesterday because the air was 83F but the water is still a chilly 72F. We are fortunate to boat year-round because we get a handful of warm days per month, even in December through February.
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 02:44 PM
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NORML as can be
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 03:59 PM
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 04:31 PM
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
[Re: Hirogen]
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04/27/20 05:02 PM
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/27/20 10:50 PM
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A camper project for you. This was on the homemade tool website
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
[Re: NORML as can be]
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04/27/20 10:56 PM
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/28/20 04:14 AM
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Hirogen
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A camper project for you. This was on the homemade tool website Nice. That would be great as a mobile ice fishing camp. Wouldn't be too fast but would sure be comfortable.
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
-The Iron Code of Druss the Legend
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/28/20 07:35 AM
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BigPig
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Thanks for posting, hope the family has kicked Corona
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Re: Ice is out! Almost boating time
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04/29/20 06:31 PM
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Thanks for posting, hope the family has kicked Corona ^^^^^ ditto
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