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I'm excited thinking of trailering the Legend Xcalibur down to Cape Breton's Mira River.
Beautiful area and I haven't boated there yet.
Looks like a half decent launch ramp at Marion Bridge.
Here's a tune by Anne Murray and the Celtic Women about the charms of the area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nSDAocKKU

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On 1/27/14, 3:08 PM, True North wrote:
I'm excited thinking of trailering the Legend Xcalibur down to Cape Breton's Mira River.
Beautiful area and I haven't boated there yet.
Looks like a half decent launch ramp at Marion Bridge.
Here's a tune by Anne Murray and the Celtic Women about the charms of the area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nSDAocKKU



Never heard of the river, so I looked it up. Sounds very nice. No bridge
jumping!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mira_Ri...Nova_Scotia%29

Oh, the Celtic Women are nice to watch, too. :)

--
There’s no point crying over spilled 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol.

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On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:08:23 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:

I'm excited thinking of trailering the Legend Xcalibur down to Cape Breton's Mira River.
Beautiful area and I haven't boated there yet.
Looks like a half decent launch ramp at Marion Bridge.
Here's a tune by Anne Murray and the Celtic Women about the charms of the area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nSDAocKKU

Now that, Don, looks like it would be a very nice trip. Looks like a nice campground pretty close,
with a launch ramp. Don't know if that's included in the camping rates, but might be worth a
looksee.

http://beneoinbeach.ca/

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That Ben Eoin Area has just built a nice new marina that replaces the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club in Sydney.
It also caused a nice little yacht club at Dundee to close.
Progress I guess.
Ben Eoin has a ski hill for the snow loving crowd this time of year.

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On Monday, 27 January 2014 17:34:49 UTC-4, John H. wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:08:23 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:



I'm excited thinking of trailering the Legend Xcalibur down to Cape Breton's Mira River.

Beautiful area and I haven't boated there yet.

Looks like a half decent launch ramp at Marion Bridge.

Here's a tune by Anne Murray and the Celtic Women about the charms of the area.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nSDAocKKU



Now that, Don, looks like it would be a very nice trip. Looks like a nice campground pretty close,

with a launch ramp. Don't know if that's included in the camping rates, but might be worth a

looksee.



http://beneoinbeach.ca/

BTW...
A closer Provincial park/campground right on the Mira River would probably suit my needs better.
http://www.novascotiaparks.ca/brochures/MiraRiver.pdf

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On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:08:23 -0800 (PST), True North
wrote:

I'm excited thinking of trailering the Legend Xcalibur down to Cape Breton's Mira River.
Beautiful area and I haven't boated there yet.
Looks like a half decent launch ramp at Marion Bridge.
Here's a tune by Anne Murray and the Celtic Women about the charms of the area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nSDAocKKU

===

There is no better way to spend a long, cold winter than planning a
boat trip. A lot of our adventures started out that way, and at
least one of them was inspired by a message exchange right here on
rec.boats. Possibly you remember Dave Brown, aka "Dave of the North",
who owns Brown's Marina at Chaffe's Locks on the Rideaux Canal?

http://www.brownsmarina.com/

Dave was a prolific contributor to rec.boats at one time.

You could probably do a Rideaux Canal cruise on your boat if you had
some camper canvas and improvised bunks. We ran into a lot of
Canadians doing exactly that. We still remember it as one of our best
boat trips ever.

http://www.rideau-info.com/canal/trip_plan.html

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:13:01 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:

On Monday, 27 January 2014 17:34:49 UTC-4, John H. wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:08:23 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:



I'm excited thinking of trailering the Legend Xcalibur down to Cape Breton's Mira River.

Beautiful area and I haven't boated there yet.

Looks like a half decent launch ramp at Marion Bridge.

Here's a tune by Anne Murray and the Celtic Women about the charms of the area.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nSDAocKKU



Now that, Don, looks like it would be a very nice trip. Looks like a nice campground pretty close,

with a launch ramp. Don't know if that's included in the camping rates, but might be worth a

looksee.



http://beneoinbeach.ca/

BTW...
A closer Provincial park/campground right on the Mira River would probably suit my needs better.
http://www.novascotiaparks.ca/brochures/MiraRiver.pdf

Looks like it has everything you'd want.

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On Tuesday, 28 January 2014 15:39:07 UTC-4, Wayne. B wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:08:23 -0800 (PST), True North

wrote:



I'm excited thinking of trailering the Legend Xcalibur down to Cape Breton's Mira River.

Beautiful area and I haven't boated there yet.

Looks like a half decent launch ramp at Marion Bridge.

Here's a tune by Anne Murray and the Celtic Women about the charms of the area.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nSDAocKKU



===



There is no better way to spend a long, cold winter than planning a

boat trip. A lot of our adventures started out that way, and at

least one of them was inspired by a message exchange right here on

rec.boats. Possibly you remember Dave Brown, aka "Dave of the North",

who owns Brown's Marina at Chaffe's Locks on the Rideaux Canal?



http://www.brownsmarina.com/



Dave was a prolific contributor to rec.boats at one time.



You could probably do a Rideaux Canal cruise on your boat if you had

some camper canvas and improvised bunks. We ran into a lot of

Canadians doing exactly that. We still remember it as one of our best

boat trips ever.



http://www.rideau-info.com/canal/trip_plan.html


About 2 & a half years ago, before I upgraded to the Legend Xcalibur, I was considering changing the Princecraft Yukon from a tiller operated boat to a side console type with the factory kit.
I sent Dave an e-mail asking for advice but didn't get a reply.
Maybe I shouldn't have told him exactly who I was and where I hang out. ;-)

That Rideau Canal adventure looks interesting. Between Ontario and Quebec, there are endless boating opportunities probably more suitable for my boat than the Atlantic Ocean.
I would have to get the proper 'head' installed.
They are a bit picky about that up there... I believe it must be a pump out system.. rather than a carry and dump.
Getting something big enough to be worthwhile in volume but not too big in hogging space could be a challenge.
Last time I towed a sailboat up that way for a rendezvous, it was very hot and I had trouble getting a good nights sleep. Almost fell asleep at the wheel on my return. Scared me good!

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:26:10 -0800 (PST), True North
wrote:

I would have to get the proper 'head' installed.
They are a bit picky about that up there... I believe it must be a pump out system.. rather than a carry and dump.

===

We have that issue here in Florida. The law here allows you to
convert a "porta potty" to a permanent installation by securing it to
the bottom of the boat and installing two hoses - one for pump out
going to a deck fitting, and the other for a vent. The one on our
SeaRay is secured to the bottom of the boat by a couple of heavy duty
Velcro strips (hidden from view).

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On 1/28/2014 4:26 PM, True North wrote:
I would have to get the proper 'head' installed
You're kidding, right?

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:01:47 -0500, Hank wrote:

On 1/28/2014 4:26 PM, True North wrote:
I would have to get the proper 'head' installed

You're kidding, right?

===

He's probably right. The Canadians take their marine sanitation very
seriously. Here in FL Porta Potties are not legal unless
"permamently" installed. That has been interpreted to mean secured
to the boat in some way, and with permanent pump out and vent hoses
fitted.

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On 1/28/2014 6:03 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:01:47 -0500, Hank wrote:

On 1/28/2014 4:26 PM, True North wrote:
I would have to get the proper 'head' installed

You're kidding, right?

===

He's probably right. The Canadians take their marine sanitation very
seriously. Here in FL Porta Potties are not legal unless
"permamently" installed. That has been interpreted to mean secured
to the boat in some way, and with permanent pump out and vent hoses
fitted.

No, I'm talking about installing a head on his boat. Where would you put
it on an open runabout like that.

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:16:09 -0500, Hank wrote:

On 1/28/2014 6:03 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:01:47 -0500, Hank wrote:

On 1/28/2014 4:26 PM, True North wrote:
I would have to get the proper 'head' installed

You're kidding, right?

===

He's probably right. The Canadians take their marine sanitation very
seriously. Here in FL Porta Potties are not legal unless
"permamently" installed. That has been interpreted to mean secured
to the boat in some way, and with permanent pump out and vent hoses
fitted.

No, I'm talking about installing a head on his boat. Where would you put
it on an open runabout like that.

===

That's where the cruising canvas comes in handy. Some Canadians do
amazing things with relatively small boats. The Rideau Canal is well
protected from wind and waves in most places.

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In 2012 all Legend boats with the full windshield came equipped with the full stand-up 'canvas'.

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:32:19 -0500, wrote:

On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:12:32 -0800 (PST), True North
wrote:

In 2012 all Legend boats with the full windshield came equipped with the full stand-up 'canvas'.

What is the threshold for requiring a real head?
The old 2 part "dump it" style seems to be standard here until you get
into a real yacht like Wayne has. Fishing boats might have a bucket,
if they are trying to be snooty.

Water temp. When it gets too cold for the women to jump in the water, you gotta have something else.

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On Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:32:45 -0500, wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:25:25 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:32:19 -0500, wrote:

On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:12:32 -0800 (PST), True North
wrote:

In 2012 all Legend boats with the full windshield came equipped with the full stand-up 'canvas'.

What is the threshold for requiring a real head?
The old 2 part "dump it" style seems to be standard here until you get
into a real yacht like Wayne has. Fishing boats might have a bucket,
if they are trying to be snooty.

Water temp. When it gets too cold for the women to jump in the water, you gotta have something else.

I understand but that is usually the tent and the portapotty on an
upscale boat. Redneck women just hang their ass over the side. ;-)

I think hanging it over the side is the same as emptying a pot over the side - highly illegal.
Jumping in and peeing isn't. I think.

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On Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:46:42 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

I think hanging it over the side is the same as emptying a pot over the side - highly illegal.

===

Believe it or not, going over the side is perfectly legal as long as
you're not committing indecent exposure, i.e., as long as no one sees
you and complains.

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On Monday, January 27, 2014 2:08:23 PM UTC-6, True North wrote:
I'm excited thinking of trailering the Legend Xcalibur down to Cape Breton's Mira River.

Beautiful area and I haven't boated there yet.

Looks like a half decent launch ramp at Marion Bridge.

Here's a tune by Anne Murray and the Celtic Women about the charms of the area.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nSDAocKKU

Looks great, Don. I think you should go for it!

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On Wed, 29 Jan 2014 20:34:11 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:46:42 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

I think hanging it over the side is the same as emptying a pot over the side - highly illegal.

===

Believe it or not, going over the side is perfectly legal as long as
you're not committing indecent exposure, i.e., as long as no one sees
you and complains.

I know. I was trying to be a little humorous - very little. I took a friend and his dad fishing in
the bay. The dad got sick, a long way from a real potty. I let him use the wash bucket on the boat,
but he had to empty it over the side. Illegal, I know, but the guy had a bad case of the runs.

I'm sure I'm the only person here who's ever done anything like that in the Chesapeake, and I feel
rightfully guilty. I hope the statute of limitations has run out.

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:55:05 -0500, wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 08:05:47 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

I'm sure I'm the only person here who's ever done anything like that in the Chesapeake, and I feel
rightfully guilty. I hope the statute of limitations has run out.

If they prosecuted for that, the WSSC directors would get the chair.
They keep kicking the can down the road on the NPDES for those old
parts of DC that have a combined sewer/storm system and regularly dump
it all raw into the river when it rains a lot.
That is mostly upper North West the last time I looked.

'Tis best to stay out of the Anacostia. It's a shame it can't be dammed before it hits the Potomac.

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Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:26:10 -0800 (PST), True North
wrote:

I would have to get the proper 'head' installed.
They are a bit picky about that up there... I believe it must be a pump
out system.. rather than a carry and dump.

===

We have that issue here in Florida. The law here allows you to
convert a "porta potty" to a permanent installation by securing it to
the bottom of the boat and installing two hoses - one for pump out
going to a deck fitting, and the other for a vent. The one on our
SeaRay is secured to the bottom of the boat by a couple of heavy duty
Velcro strips (hidden from view).

At least on the Snake River, Idaho. Porta-potty is all that is required.
Same at Catalina Island. At least a little common sense by government. I
am looking to tow the boat to British Columbia this year. Been a couple of
years sines we did that. The planning is fun. Port McNeill is high on the
list, but also thinking Sunshine Coast on the mainland. 3 years ago, did
Telegraph Cove and Campbell River and Albernie. Is illegal to pee in a
bucket and pour over the side, but legal to pee over the side directly.
Little common sense in the laws a lot of times. Something like 75% of
fisherman boaters that drown are found with their fly open. ****ing off
the transom or side.

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On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 2:39:07 PM UTC-5, Wayne. B wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:08:23 -0800 (PST), True North

wrote:



I'm excited thinking of trailering the Legend Xcalibur down to Cape Breton's Mira River.

Beautiful area and I haven't boated there yet.

Looks like a half decent launch ramp at Marion Bridge.

Here's a tune by Anne Murray and the Celtic Women about the charms of the area.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nSDAocKKU



===



There is no better way to spend a long, cold winter than planning a

boat trip.

You cant plan a " Boat trip " in a Bass boat. That's all he's got...a 16 foot Bass Boat.

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On 1/30/2014 4:08 PM, wrote:
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 2:39:07 PM UTC-5, Wayne. B wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:08:23 -0800 (PST), True North

wrote:



I'm excited thinking of trailering the Legend Xcalibur down to Cape Breton's Mira River.

Beautiful area and I haven't boated there yet.

Looks like a half decent launch ramp at Marion Bridge.

Here's a tune by Anne Murray and the Celtic Women about the charms of the area.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nSDAocKKU



===



There is no better way to spend a long, cold winter than planning a

boat trip.

You cant plan a " Boat trip " in a Bass boat. That's all he's got...a 16 foot Bass Boat.

Soon to be fitted with a marine sanitation system.