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23 minutes ago, Candubrain said:
I'm going to disagree. Many young people, (not all or the majority) are getting big inheritances and living the life. They minimize on things they don't need such as big tvs, surround sounds, and computers as their smart phone does all.
Others, will do what we all did when we had young families, buying a junker, fixing it and running when they can, even if its a short run.
Trailering is the biggest fuel cost, most gas vehicles increase by 10L/100Kms when towing, mine goes from a 9.5 average to 18-19 when towing.
Its almost worth asking around if you can store your trailer/sled somewhere and pay a monthly fee to leave it there rather than towing. Even works if you use that location to pick up your trailer to go further North, you just saved that towing distance
We dove into Motocross this summer - the one place we go has a great set-up - they have storage lockers on site - you can rent - put all your tools and bike etc. in there - lock it and go.
Pretty smart for those who live in the city, don't want to trailer, don't have garages etc.
Sledding is so expensive for the average joe - 100% weather dependent - short seasons - fuel costs added and overall costing increases to every day life - you will see an affect.
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Won't change anything for me, that said, I'm glad I am not hauling a 4 place to Cochrane every weekend
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Amazing work everyone!
Seriously incredible to see what people are able to get done and make this all happen.
I am interested to see how things go in our area as A LOT of property with trails going through appear to have changed ownership - fingers crossed new owners are "normal" and trails continue - if not - could really suck for us.
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4 minutes ago, Blackstar said:
Got the call to pick up the wife sled for sometime next week.
Nice!
Hoping for cold snow for everyone.
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My son is getting his licence this year - ( 12 years old ).
I really hope it's done at the clubhouse like I did it, like my daughter got to do it too, it's really part of the experience and that is what I want for him.
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My condolences to family and friends.
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22 hours ago, stoney said:
Water concern is an easy thing to get past - drain before leaving & risk is gone or minimal.
Just the foundation is the concern knowing the old owner lived there full time so was always heated to date, which part of me says all will be good & not to worry, but of course if there is an issue, that is a hefty repair bill that rather not deal with - so having some heat on when not there removes that risk & adding a furnace possibly will lower the monthly expense for a few months of the year where it is of a concern.
Talking to an Engineer will likely just give me worst case scenario and likely plant more seeds of doubt - hearing from real life examples from people with same situation, personally means a lot more to me, which so far, there are quite a few listed here as well some good feedback based on the situation !
I would keep a little of the electric heat on then and move on. We did it for 18 years without a single issue ever.
I wouldn't bother with adding a furnace in your example, would be a waste of money.
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On 9/7/2021 at 10:34 AM, stoney said:
A little more info on why I am asking this......we are looking at cottages and one of interest has come up that happens to have a basement that is partially finished and the other half is the utility room. The previous owner lived here year round.
Having a cottage with a basement is not on our checklist as our intentions for winter use is not to have have running water, etc....so I am wondering what people that have a basement / foundation do in the winter as it brings into the equation a concern for me or at least something that needs to be considered.
My initial thought is I would want to keep it heated somewhat when not there to avoid issues with the structure. It has baseboards now that can be left on but adding a furnace would likely be a good investment for this purpose and still heat when there with the wood stove.
Draining the water, etc....before we leave is not an issue to make those modifications to allow that, the water line right now to the cottage is a heated one as well.
Thanks for the feedback thus far!
Well, if you're not going to have running water - you're concern should be minimal if anything at all.
I can tell you from a claims standpoint - using Engineers etc. as to what we have done after fire losses and it's minimal if the superstructure is still standing, is closed, and is dry.
There are times we have put hay bales into the basements and/or a very low heat source - but that is in cases where there might be moisture present or the superstructure is either torn down/off - or open and not closed up.
Personally, I wouldn't worry too much about it - if you are - put a little heat in there and be done with it.
Most of it, by the sounds - is also above grade. Sounds almost exactly like what our old place was like.
Call an Engineer for some advice - but if the superstructure is sealed and insulated - you would not need much if anything.
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2 hours ago, Strong Farmer said:
You have an automatic generator just wondering? Stands by heat costs isn’t that much when a place is empty and no doors are being opened or closed.
My uncle says his power goes out a day at a time up in parry sound. Place almost frooze a few times but he never kept it minimum temp like you.
Now he has a fully automatic generator to keep heat on. I believe he bought a propane one. Every couple degrees F buys you an hour or two depending on outside temperature and winds.
In that place we did not. Sunday nights, we would drain the water - shut the pump off and set the heat to 10 and leave it.
Come back friday night - crank it up - turn on the water - get the woodstove going and were in business.
Would get so warm from the woodstove - held heat really well.
Did that for 18 years with no issues.
Power outages would happen - but never for periods of time long enough to freeze anything and with the water drained out - no biggie.
In the new place, we have a generator, but it's more of a house than a cottage.
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8 minutes ago, UsedtoSkidoo said:
my neigbour flicks a couple of switches for us now. So its not heated but within a few hours its 20 degreed in there.
BTW- that float plane by your parents is cool as hell but an eyesore to look at on a daily basis
- definitely seems like a nice new toy
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22 hours ago, stoney said:
I have a couple of inquiries pertaining to cottages and winters that some here may be able to share their first hand experiences or thoughts on.
Assuming cottage has been winterized otherwise.
1) Does anyone have a four season cottage with a basement foundation and do you keep heat on low in basement all the time while not there?
2) What are people’s thoughts on the above scenario regarding heating your cottage with basement foundation - will or can a lack of heat below grade cause foundation or floor issues during cold winter months
Thank you
Our original cottage was built in 1988 - winterized - finished basement - all electric heating in basement - block foundation wall- main level electric with woodstove.
During winter - we kept heat at 10 when we were not there - upstairs and downstairs - never froze and was okay coming in on friday nights at 11:00 p.m.
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17 hours ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said:
As you mention, the decision was made by a health official. If you believe you should have restitution for permit cost you should go after the health department not the OFSC.
Tally them up and issue the claim - you never know....
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11 hours ago, Turbo Doo said:
Not my dealer, but the dealer close by me.....Proof sleds are moving....
Sleds arriving before Seadoos........
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22 minutes ago, Nunz said:
One they are invoiced and has a VIN number it means the unit is built but in their computer it should show them either in transit or at the factory. At that point the unit is on their floor plan.
Thank you for the reply.
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Question for you guys that are dealers - or know how they work.
When a dealer is invoiced for a unit - I assume that means it's built - has a VIN etc.
Once that happens - what follows?
Is it built - Shipped to dist. warehouse - dist. invoices dealer - then delivered?
Just curious ......
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Spare relay in your purse is a must
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4 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said:
Lots of positive and great experiences like you said. Just depends how much risk you are willing to take. One thing if it is a camp and not worth allot. Another thing if it is a nice place and you invested your life savings and time in fixing it up over the years, to have lease not renewed. That would just be heart breaking and stressful. I couldn’t sleep at night, so I avoid it.
My risk factor is as close to 0 as possible.
I personally would not ever invest that kind of $$ into something on leased land - but that's just me.
I wouldn't lease a car and put 10k worth of upgrades onto it either - only to turn in it 4 years later.
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14 hours ago, Panther340 said:
One thing to keep in mind, anyone buying a cottage on leased land, usually has tricky banking to navigate. Because the land owner wants to be the first default named on the mortgage......but major banks always want to be the first default . I know this because myself awhile ago and two of siblings recently bought cottages on leased land. The work around is to have enough equity in your home mortgage to absorb the cottage mortgage, or else you need to work to find outside major banks and find broker willing to risk it but interest will be 4 or 5 times going rate. So if you end up selling your Parry Island inheritance, that is probably what hoops your buyer will need to jump thru.
Good info
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Big investment.
Assuming this is good news!
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21 hours ago, stoney said:
Not true, land lease is a set amount across the board, not like taxes......which is set until 2032 I believe, then see what happens with the new lease amount.
However, they implemented a tax as well a couple years ago that is based on building value.....tax you will pay anywhere and the land lease works out to be about what we pay a year to own a trailer and camp, so a wash.
Cottage ownership in this area is cheaper based on that of course seeing as you do not own the property, just the building.....
Honestly, not something that I would have ever considered, but......my parents bought it a little while ago as they just love the area, camped at Killbear literally our entire life and one day they tell us they bought a cottage and are stopping camping, surprised us all.
Mom passed in 2019 and now my dad has maybe a month or two to live (hopefully longer and the Dr's are wrong), so the cottage will either need to be sold or one of us takes it and my sisters would love to see one of us still own it......thinking that might be me/us seeing as we want to buy one, but market is nuts, so we see what happens. This one does not check a few of our boxes for a cottage, so thinking we get into it due to the circumstances and see where it takes us in the future based on the market, us, the kids, etc....
Hence why I am asking the question.....personally not a big fan of the PS area at all for sledding and this location is not ideal for that, but will be a great summer cottage at least for now.
There are rumours of the island looking to add a trail network on the island, but I just heard that the other day from one of the neighbours.
If it's not the right place, then as terrible as it sounds, could you not sell it and then put that money towards something where you would like to be?
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7 hours ago, ontariof7 said:
Yamaha Corp has enough pocket change to buy the entire sledding industry.....That who
Yes, and they are also smart enough to invest where there is a return - and it isn't on sleds.............
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Turned the furnace back on this morning!
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Sleds make f-all in the scheme of “big” business.
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50 minutes ago, UsedtoSkidoo said:
thats the key, keep your sled until your new one shows up.
100%.
Your bill of sale - if you traded - is your contract.
Unless you agree to deliver yours in advance - or your contract says otherwise, technically you get mine - when I get the one on the bill of sale, and you ( dealer ) get paid as outlined.
Sled wheels or dollies for short driveway runs this winter???
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I use simple dollies for under the skiis and one under the track.
We move them around on concrete all the time.
Lightly lift the skii's up - slide underneath - velcro straps down - lift track, slide under - roll around where ever you want.