Am i safe to fish lake ont in my 18ft Starcraft Aluminum Boat.?
I bought this boat and i hanker after to fish for salmon in lake ont..i plan on going end of aug..i have a 30 hp johnson and both motor and boat are in good proceed b conform..my question is is my boat safe for these waters.? 18ft starcraft...full closed bowmount..deep sides..
IF you skilled in how to handle a boat in all situations, like taking on big waves ( 4 ft Plus ) in a zig zag pattern and not head on...that rig is elegant as long as you stay aware of the weather conditions at all times ( be observant) That boat is made for walleye fishing so can grip that lake just fine.
Make sure you have all safety equipment and meet and safety standards for Canada.
Only suspect I would have about your rig is it seems to be a little underpowered, not saying that is bad, but something you will have to take into consideration if a storm should appear.
New boat to you, so make sure you are very familiar with all the systems and that everything is in godlike working condition, and you have a basic idea of how to do any on the water repairs that may occur, and have the parts. (fuses, uncommonly trolling motor prop and pull rope, etc.)
Have fun, be safe and catch lots of fish
Make sure you have all safety equipment and meet and safety standards for Canada.
Only certainly I would have about your rig is it seems to be a little underpowered, not saying that is bad, but something you will have to take into consideration if a storm should appear.
New boat to you, so make sure you are very familiar with all the systems and that everything is in worth working condition, and you have a basic idea of how to do any on the water repairs that may occur, and have the parts. (fuses, unusually trolling motor prop and pull rope, etc.)
Have fun, be safe and catch lots of fish
Keep an eye on the weather, get a VHF radio, and check the marine out of sorts before you go out, either NOAA or Environment Canada.





