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Lol!! Good idea!!! Glad to hear hes enjoying it. The issues don't sound too bad esp when u factor in age and hrs. Doral in general seems to be a very popular boat. Very well built, great layouts and age well.

Yes, some states have much more liberal traffic laws.. The downside I see to allowing use of the shoulders is that it really just creates another jammed lane..as well as potentially blocking access to crash scenes by emergency vehicles and tow trucks creating longer/bigger jams..

Hey Yarddawg Minimum fine will be $80 plus the court/surcharges.. total $110. Depending on the offence issued could also carry 2 or 3 demerit points. Sean

Read the article and found this quote interesting: "The court gave the IAAF two years to provide more scientific evidence connecting high testosterone levels and improved athletic performance. " If they CAN'T prove that, the will testosterone supplementation be allowed by ALL athletes? May open up an interesting "pandors box"....

Was a great day out there!! Always impressive just how fast and far ahead of the rest he is... On the plus side.. everyone was pretty much in compliance.

They are very rough!!! Believe it or not we do patrol those areas...our jurisdiction is Quebec west to Trenton, Lake Ontario north to Algonquin Park. All over!! AS for helmets and off-road vehicles (ORV)... the only exemption is when you are riding your own ORV on your own property, otherwise you must have one on and properly fastened. I have a RZR with full cage and roof so I understand where you coming from...but I don't get to make the rules..

I call that job security!!! Sad though...

just awaiting stupid bank people....better half there right now!! How's your buddys holding up? (on plus side...price dropped 10k!)

I'll be there. On the water in front of Rockport area. Be the white boat with the black lettering and blue lights. Say hi!!!

Yes, ironically you do NOT lose your PCOC but you will be prohibited from operating a vessel AND a motor vehicle for the usual penalty periods. Oh and you will most likely be fined for not having a PCOC while operating a vessel.

Strict black/white answer.. No. I am impressed with you foresight tho!! If you were stopped and explained to the officer just like you explained here I'd said about 75% (or greater) of the time you'd not have any issues. Prob not the answer you wanted to hear buy I hope it helps. In my own personal opinion, I wouldn't have an issue with it. I'd also bet any Justice of the Peace would simply throw this out should it ever get that far.

Truthfully, helmets is one of our "zero tolerance offences". Essentially if you are not in compliance you will receive a provincial offences notice. (ticket) A helmet worn by an off road rider must meet or exceed the minimum requirements for an approved motorcycle helmet as defined by the Highway Traffic Act regulations. It must be worn properly as well...meaning chin strap fastened securely, no ball caps underneath etc.. Personally I've noticed at least half of the riders on ATVs are wearing MX style... The problem I DO notice is that the older the rider is the less protective gear they seem to be wearing, helmets included. In my RZR I wear an MX with goggles as does any passenger with me. Even when I have the windshield in place. For work we have a choice of MX or half helmet. Generally we wear the half shell as its easier to hear the radio and deal with people. Always wearing eye protection...either safety glasses or goggles.

Thanks for a great and refreshing post!!

There's no specific lane splitting charge.. But there can be various charges for leaving your lane not in safety. Or possibly careless charges. Not saying I'd lay the charges..

I was on Crowe lake in June just before Bass opened up... Wasn't too busy at that point. Been an odd year on the water. The days/areas you expect the most boats are quiet...

Hopefully next week or so...fingers crossed.. Would love to hear about any issues!!

Great looking boat. Hard to go wrong with Dorals... The later models came with the 8.1l, either Merc or Volvo Penta twins..

Coming soon!! (I hope..) Had huge fight with RBC, everything had to shifted to CIBC... stretched out our timelines..

Thank you to everyone so far... We are well on our way of reaching our goal!!!!

Saw her at the dock yesterday.... Nice looking boat Krager!!

Thanks Gade!!!!

They seem to adapt pretty easily to the treadmill... and yes... Husky puppy = massive energy!!! Perhaps work something out with Ontario Hydro for alternative energy??!?

Rupert during his physiotherapy. VID 00011-20110128-0932.3GP

Yeah... it really turned out well. Pretty sure Rupert adopted me...not the other way around!!

There have been a couple who sponsored us using their "real names"... I won't post the names here...but thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!