prop nut

islanders make great projects

way to go!

a wash down is the best thing i have ever added to a boat makes final clean up later a whole lot easier faster

MORE TIMETO FISH

We would like to invite you to post your rebuilds upgrades and general projects here in this forum

We will help if we can and only if you want our help

or we will enjoy your post like every one else

thanks !!

just got the word from the factory prices going up aprox 6% this january 15th

If its in question a guy can always put a 100watt light bulb in the eng compartment (away from any thing it can damage ) metal surface only !

And cover the vents with masking take

a once of prevention is worth a pound of cure

the heat from the bulb can easily same the day in a pinch

WE would much rather see a guy pull a eng because its wore our rather than froze up !

might be too late for some guys and some components

this is a picture from 9-23- 630 am calumet city illinois quiet clear night no wind not far from a relitively warm lake michigan 3' from the thermometer was a quart jar of water that was froze and broke

this was probably not cold enought long enough to break a block or a exhaust manifold but was posibly cold enough to bust a wash down pump or a live well pump possibly a power steering cooler

I hate winter !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no honda's do not need anti freeze ran thru motors

simply let streight up and down for a couple minuts after pulling them out and they drain them selfs

(make sure the over board water indicator (pisser) is oper this is a inportant part of the draining process)

to winterize drain all lubes refill with clean oils and drain fuel system fog cylinder thru spark plug holes in a salt enviorment or long periods of storage

but please remember this there is or probably will never be one way to do all motors always refer to the manufacturers service manual for the proper way to prepare your motor for periods of non use that would include freezing temperatures

if you need answers to specific questions please dont hesitate sending us a email or posting your questions here or on the calumet marine forums page

i answer questions as time permitts

[email protected]

it is time to winterize

we could easily get freezing temps cold enough to break a engine block

live wells and wash down pumps need winterizing as well

dont get caught with a big repair bill this spring winterize NOW

Thanks Paullywood

This is a realy tough business rite now

we are struggling to deliver quality products and services in a time when a lot of guys have to sacrifice some quality/service to stay in the game

can not find fault in any one that has these tough decisions to make

So far as a business this is one thing we have not have yet have had to do

Hope it never comes to that. We do our best to deliver these quality products at a bargain price

For all of us i hope the dang economy inproves sooner rather than later

we certainly appreciate every little bit of business we get these days.

these recent sales will help us stay in the game for a bit longer

Only ONE production Slot left FAIR WARNING

We have been lucky enough to sell a couple boats this fall and have only ONE slot left for this fall shipping from Hewes craft

This means if some one wants a boat next season before the 4th of july with rigging work there is only one spot left

boats ordered for the march shipment will not be deliverable until late july by the time we can get them rigged when mixed in with the normal spring rush

again thank you every one for their business

When just a Hewes craft is a great boat

a Calumet Marine rigged hewes Craft is the ultimate fishing machine for the great lakes and beyond .

there is more stuff here than most tacle shops

old friend passed away the estate must be liqudated

lots of stuff new in box 3 boats not just salmon stuff

There will be a HUGE Estate Auction of Coho Harry's Estate. It will take place on Saturday, September 15th, starting at 9:00 AM in Decatur, Indiana. If anyone is interested, here are links with more information on the auction. Thank you.

http://www.wiegmannauctioneers.com/HUGE-....ndividual.htm l

FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/443164615721699/

Read more: http://calumetmarine.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=254#ixzz26RigW1sd

my best perch fishing down here on the south end indiana water has all ways been thanksgiving week end

I have put rod holders on the side of hard tops about every way that is posible

these are adjuatable any angle you want for the birds or even a dipsey but whe you put them at this angle they are nice for rod storage when folded in flat against the hard top they give the reels plenty of seperation

waiting for the riggers and the coolers thats about it hope to kill some fish with it yet this year

after all its a demo boat LOL

ok so we are pushing it a bit past the 40k mark

but check this out

getting the little hard top rigged and ready

still time befor the snow flys

we have sample buildings to look over at our michigan location

CAPTAIN MIKES CASHES A NICE CHECK

the only chicken i want is still hot and breaded with the colonels secreat recipie

but leave it to dave to put a funny spin a chicken story

While supply lasts

welcome aboard old buddy!

The Fat lady sings her song on another year of Salmon Unlimited Indiana tournament trail

Terry Parris

aka Captain Minnow

in the minnow III

22'hewec raft ocean pro hard top

rigged by calumet marine

wrap’s up the boat of the year trophy 2012

with his 4th first place finish this year

second place goes to john Warren

in another hewes craft rigged by calumet marine

congratulation’s to all the su tournament participants

and a big thank you for you support thru the year

it was a well fought contest super competition

GREAT JOB MINNOW AND HIS CREW

well as most guys know the fishing has been great this year not just in one area but about every where especialy if you are lucky enought to get a little farther off shore into the deeper waters

This has in part caused us to go thru about twice as much herring as we have ordered in years past

we usally have more than enough to last the winter untill june or july of next summer when it can again be harvested from the gulf

it dont look like this will be the case early spring next year looks like we may be a little short of this option

check our online store for inventory levels before ordering

if it says sold out it will probably mean no more untill next july

http://calumetmarine.3dcartstores.com/Bait_c_9.html

Boating and fishing for my family was a total family affair

the kids went back to school it was time to start thinking of putting them

inboards and IOs away the kids with school foot ball and all the other fall sports did not have much time for the boat any way

it was good to beat the winterizing rush

with the outboards we run today we get some of the best perch fishing of the year thanksgiving week end and usally put the boat up soon after that and fist ice out we are back chasing coho on the south end of the lake with ice still floating around

Just a reminder guys and girls

CALUMET MARINE

starting september 1st we will be closed mondays untill next march

Its not like we are not busy its we have things like pulling and moving boats that require us from being away from the shop

also november and december are the only two months we offer discount labor rates for them big jobs guys have been putting off for off season discounts this does include eco bottom paint jobs

repower electronics installs

10% in most cases on labor

jobs limited to appointments so get on the calender to lock in your discounts

Well its sad to say we have already done a few winterize jobs

kids go back to school and guys start putting the boats away

we are going to have some winter storage specials

>a buck at day at the michigan location (75 Miles from chicago)

>pick up and delivery available >trailers must have valid plates and be road worthy + breaks and lights in good working order

>inside heated storage in the chicago ware house while space lasts

> shrink wrap 9 bucks a linear foot @ up to 8' wide

> basic winterize starting at 100 bucks per motor + materials drain water and add small amount of anti freeze to protect against sediment freezing in block

ALL SPECIAL RATES END NOV 1ST

YES wei will accept RVs motor homes and campers at all locations

send me a pm if more details are needed

Yes we have some

thick strips left

sory no case quantiities loose tubs only

WHILE SUPPLY LASTS

http://calumetmarine.3dcartstores.com/

CHECK OUR ON LINE STORE FOR MORE DETAILS

PICTURE OF THE STD AND THICK STRIPS

LOL

dont mean to talk any one out of a sale

these are better boats than we are accustomed to seeing and although better than others for open water the proV bottom is a compromise of two models a sportsman and a sea runner

The reference to river fishing was because of the close proximity of the berrien springs shamrock park ramp

open water fishing first and fore most is about safely returning to safe harbor when the weather changes on us when already out there

safe, affordable, roomy, rugged, functional ,

thanks for stopping by our booth at the fair sure was nice meeting all the Michigan guys that took the time to stop by and introduce them self's