Getting really ticked off

[dozerII]

Two and a half weeks ago I ordered new springs for my trailer, they are a special size I could not find any where in Canada and only a couple places in the US. Last week, Tuesday I got half the order, Ubolts, spring plate, hardware. Canada customs is holding the actual springs for "further evaluation" The boat and trailer is sitting on jack stands in the garage waiting and I can't do anything else till the springs arrive. The motor is tuned up, and everything else is ready to go for the first ride in Canada and the wife is starting to chomp at the bit.~!$!#@$%^$#%&^ what do you do, government!! just had to vent.
Glen

 

[Doernuth]

Re: Getting really ticked off

I feel for you. My boat was almost ready to splash when I found out I had a seized engine.

Hope customs clears them soon for you.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: Getting really ticked off

Those Canadians are nothing but trouble.

 

[elkhunter338]

Re: Getting really ticked off

I feel your pain. I just my gimble bearing and was planning to reuse bellows since they are fairly new. I had looked the bellows over and over, washed soap and water and inspected them. I just discoverd I missed a bad spot, so I am now probably not getting the second parts order until the 28th.

You just gota love government, no matter where you live they interfear with your life.
Maybe modify your trailer to accept a standard set of springs might be another option.
I feel your pain also. I got 3hrs of fishing in this year July 4th and discovered the gimble bearing was bad due to some salt water intrusion.

 

[bananaboater]

Re: Getting really ticked off

You just can't trust springs to do no harm to Canada.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Getting really ticked off

I have been wrestling a riser stud on my exhaust mani..slashed open my finger..blood all over the place..still not fixed..but 3M 5200 makes a good band aid


Those springs are W.O.M.D. (to fish..lol)

 

[dozerII]

Re: Getting really ticked off

I see I am not the only one having difficulties, at least we are all doing things we like ( Alot) Checked this morning and the springs were finally released by customs and should be here tomorrow, WHO_HOO
Glen

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: Getting really ticked off

dozer, being Canadian, I feel your pain getting stuff across the border (some much for 'free' trade)

I'd control my WOO-HOO until you see what Customs/Excise taxes are attached to it.

They're not worried about you getting your springs, so long as they get their cut of the deal.

Glad to see they're on their way. With all that rain out there this year in Saskatchewan, I'm sure there are plenty of places to boat including the farmer's fields

 

[Uxboat]

Re: Getting really ticked off

This could go on for ever,worst vacation letdown ever ! 5 days before heading to Haliburton for 2 weeks I realized my Mercury 500 had a terminal problem and scrambled to find a replacement motor.Between trailer,boat and motors troubles it,s a wonder we get away at all.keep smiling it,s got to get better. Cheers Mike

 

[dozerII]

Re: Getting really ticked off

Springs arrived this morning, only had to cough up $15.00 for the Government. Spent the last 4 hours gettting the trailer back on its wheels, put on the new license plate and we will be ready for a test run tomorrow weather permitting. Will post up some photos after it is done.
Glen