The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, April 27, 1994 OTOR Compact options for the apart iving in an apartment, I condo or small home ‘without storage space doesn't stop most boaters from enjoying their fun on the water. Whether for fishing, hunting or just being on the water, there's a packable, portable, easily stored boat that will fit the situ- ation and the available storage Delay auto maintenance at own peril, experts warn In addition to word-of-mouth reputation, technicians can often be judged by their professional training and certifications. Check out the customer service area for wade school and/or community college certifications of advanced course work, and professional cestificatioa. © Get ready early for summer driving prevent overbesting. The tightness condition of belts and hoses should be Inspected. ‘The engiae oil snd fiher should be replaced according to the manufacturer's recommendations, more often if you do bes of nd get bemer engine petfonmace with » well Summer's hest is tough on tires, so seplace badly wor weads now. Rotate tires about ever 5,000 miles. Keep them properly Inflated. Examine the tises for cuts, nicks, and REND ©O0© space. Most of the “mini boats” can also be easily transported on small cars or by trailer. And, many don't require a launch ramp; they can be slipped into the water anywhere. Canoes are the traditional “cartopper” and are well suited to boating on smaller ponds and lakes as well as streams, Double-ended canoes are favored for exclu- sive river use and are paddle powered. Square stern canoes are more versatile and can be used with a small outboard or quiet Thruster electric motor and battery. They're easily portable. Folding boats provide the ultimate in easy storage and transportation. These models fold into narrow packages for small space storage. They have small outboards and electric motors and can be toted to the water's edge. Support braces and seats snap into place and folding boats become sturdy and comfortable. Inflatables have come a long way from the rubber “life rafts” of years ago. They're mad¢ of space age materials and their hi-tech designs fea- ture air chambers for. safety and a comfortable ride. An air pump clamped to an automo- bile battery quickly inflates the boat. Most models use a small outboard or trolling motor for power. The mini “bassboats” are @ category of lightweight boats than can be transported in a small pickup or on a small trailer. They offer comfortable seats, room and ease of fish- ing. A trolling motor on the bow and a small Mercury out- board for longer runs makes an ideal fishing machine. Of course, the venerable john boat, as well as V-bottom alu- minum models, don't take much storage space and offer easy tow- ing and excellent “fishability.” Some of these boats require an inexpensive cartop rack that ment boater can be purchased at most marine dealers. When trans- porting outboards, turn the check valve which prevents gas from leaking. Since engines and batteries need a good “bed”, cover the trunk with a piece of carpet. This will also protect the vehicle and can be changed as needed. Regardless of the boat, make sure wearable personal flotation devices fit all peo- ple on board, follow safe boating rules and have your boat inspected. And enjoy the water! Wednesday, April 27, 1994 NOBODY BUT | NOBODY HAS | USED CARS | & TRUCKS | aay 4 cyl, Auto, 8,000 kms *11,995 ‘92 MAZDA MPV LX 4W.D., Loaded $24,950 Charlie Sez... 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