WORK PARTY SATURDAY MAY 4

It's time for our spring clean-up! Join us on Saturday, May 4 (the rain date will be May 5) at 9 am.

Please bring rakes, gloves and if you have it, battery-powered power sanders, safety glasses, sandpaper, ear plugs as the picnic tables need sanding and the clubhouse needs to be scrubbed and prepped for caulking.

Check at the clubhouse for priority tasks.

We need 3-4 people with wet suits to go into the water to help launch the boat.

We also need 10 volunteers for lunch prep. (2 to get groceries, 3 for kitchen prep, 3 to run the BBQ and 2 for clean up). Contact Barbara if you can help.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING TO DISCUSS NEW BOAT

We will be meeting after our work party to discuss and vote on purchasing a new boat. 

Water Rats current RIB (Grand 520S with Tohatsu 50HP) was purchased in 2012 for $17,800 + HST.

Due to the age of the boat (approx. 12 years) and the fact that the tubes were leaking air, the executive determined that that the current boat would need major repairs or a new boat and motor would need to be purchased.

The Rib was brought in for an assessment and quote for the repair to Melo-craft Inflatables in Mississauga. Melo-craft determined that the boat is unseaworthy due to a failure of the internal baffles essentially making it a one chamber boat. Melo-craft noted that “Due to the nature of the glued seam construction of the tube set paired with the age of the tubes it is highly possible for an outer seam to fail at any time. It is strongly recommended the boat not be used.”

Given this, repair of the boat is not an option and given the age of the motor, the executive recommends replacing the complete boat and motor.

We have received the following quotes.

1. Melo-craft Great Lakes ST520M with Suzuki 50 HP (similar boat),  $29,799 + HST (including $1,800 trade-in of current boat

2.  Grand/Gala Atlantis A500L Tohatsu 50HP (similar boat) $31,212 + HST

3.  Zodiac Open 5.5. $52.995.00 + HST

4. Highfield Patrol 460, rigged with the Yamaha F50LB  $32,495.00 + HST

We recommend using: Great Lakes ST520 with Suzuki 50HP. Other clubs using these boats include RCYC, Boulevard Club, Ontario Sailing, Brockville YC and Whitby YC.

We will be taking a vote during the meeting. Please fill in your proxy form and send it to David if you are unable to attend. 

VOLUNTEER JOBS

Ramps to the Beach

We would like to build stairs/ramps down to both beaches. We are looking for a total of 6-8 ramps so that we can make these areas more accessible for members. Please contact Michael to help.

Sink

We received many requests to improve the hand/dishwashing station at the club. We are looking for a member to scope out what would be involved in this project, the costs, and a plan for how to do it. Please contact Michael to help.

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