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Thanks guys! I repainted the barge the first few months we were here but I never got to throw my 99’ on it when the barge was painted because I sold it. I got some cool looks and waves the first time I barged the Tacoma down the muskoka river though that was cool. Sometimes it makes sense to load the truck and bring it with me when we’re moving between lakes. That way at the end of the day no one has to pick me up and take me back to my truck!
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Some of the pics didn’t turn out sorry.
Finally got the lift and tires on the Tacoma. Went with these bronze KMC wheels too in 16” variety. I’m digging Them.
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I’ve heard really good things about the Elkas. Hopefully they hold up well.
Still happy with your truck?
More pics, some are too big but you can follow us on Instagram @islandhoppersmuskoka
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Not too much happening besides work up here in Muskoka. I did order a cheap kift for my 12’ Tacoma just to make me like it a little. I’ll probably slap some 285s on it just so it isn’t so boring. The suspension is basically pooched anyway so shocks were in order.
Here’s some pictures from work lately.
I built a new hydraulic jack plate for the barge, and installed twin 250 Mercury verados. That was a long but fun project, quite a bit of plumbing and wiring to make it work in the barge.
We just got a new bobcat too which is really exciting.
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Thanks man, it was pretty exciting indeed. Definitely never thought we’d move but so glad we did. We’ll be finishing our last barge job this week moving 6 tons of flooring to an island job. We’ve been tearing out the old flooring the last two weeks. So I’ll just do some construction labor over the winter. Once the ice sets in we’ll head over on sleds.
The cottage was built in 1901 on Brackens island on Lake Rosseau. I’ll post a few more pics of this season while I’m here.Many many life changes lately, I sold the Tacoma and bought a 2012. I just sold my Superduty too. We have moved to Bracebridge and we’re selling the landscape business at home. I’m working For some friends up here running a Barge. It’s been pretty awesome so far. Some pics.
And now it’s wired, painted and basically ready to go.
I wanted an e-locker and still would probably do one if I came across a deal but the truck is also for sale. A lot of my friends are selling their trucks and we seem to be atving more now. So I’m weighing my options. So much to think about
1) I have to replace my Ford with something newer, probably sooner than later. And that is big $$$
2) I like having a personal third vehicle for wheeling and running around.
3) I’ve thought about selling my Tacoma and getting a newer Tacoma/4runner, Gladiator, or a bronco. But it’s convenient for us to have a car that’s cheap on fuel.
4) I really don’t like having a car payment. I’ve gone my whole life paying cash for all of our vehicles.
5) do I sell my Tacoma and just get a cheaper running around truck that I can still wheel a bit when I want to?As for a shop update: My brother just bought a new toy which is a lot of fun, and I just finished this 4×6 trailer. It’s for moving my atv but I can also unhook it and haul it back to camp with my atv which is cool. It’s pretty light.
