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a AR per hI 5 a . Pay el REESE aA Snowmobiles are making one heck of a comeback (From page 29) "There was a time when you had to be a mechanic to own one. Not any more. The days when you work- ed all week on the machine to drive it on the weekends are over," said Floyd. The fact that machines are much more comfortable to ride and re- quire less maintenance allows peo- ple to use them more than ever. Day trips of 100 or even 150 miles are not unusual now, while a decade ago a journey of 50 miles in a day was con- sidered a long outing. THE COST If you've never owned a snowmobile before and are thinking of taking up the sport, be prepared for a fairly substantial bite out of the bank account. Snowmobiles can start for as lit- tle as $1600 and run up to $7,000 for 'the most powerful models. Floyd said the most popular models are the mid-range ones (the Yamaha 340, for example, but all four major manufacturers market similar machines in thc same price range). They run about $3500, slight- ly more if equipped with electric starters. These machines have a top speed in the 65 mph range, but cruise very comfortably on the trails at about half that speed. If you're really into speed, Yamaha, Arctic Cat and Polaris have models that will hit close to 100 mph on flat surfaces like a frozen lake. : Once you've selected a machine, you'll need the accessories like a snowmobile suit, helmet, boots, gloves, a trailer, and some spare parts such as plugs, oil and belts. Like the machines themselves, the accessories come in all styles and price ranges. But for reasonable quality, you can expect to pay about $200 for an adult snowmobile suit ($125 for children) $45 for felt lined boots, the same for gloves, about $90 and up for a helmet with visor. A trailer for two machines will set you back $685 this year, and when you add the cost of licences, insurance and trail pefmits, you're looking at a total cost of about $5,000 for everything in the middle of road price range. ery If a person would rather start out with a used machine, Floyd strong- ly recommends that you do a little homework before buying one. Check with a dealer to find out what it cost new. Flip the machine on its side and take a careful look at the track. If it's in rough shape, it will be expensive to fix in a couple of months and the condition of the track is also a pretty good indication Guaranteed [Investment Certificates 101/2% 5 YEAR TERM Minimum Deposit $500. 101/4% 4 YEAR TERM Minimum Deposit $500. RATES SHOWN -- PER ANNUM of the way the machine has been used. And like buying a used car, check the machine out with a test drive, listen to the engine for any "funny noises" and if possible take a com- pression reading. There is a strong demand for us- ed snowmobiles in good condition, especially those that are less than three years old. While the newer machines require less maintenance than those of an earlier vintage, it is recommended that a new machine be returned to the dealer for an inspection after ten hours, or approximately 500 km. After that, the machine should get a proper inspection once a year. And some of the things that an owner should keep an eye on are the belts, the runners and sliders. Most snowmobilers these days belong to a club and it's through the various clubs and associations that the system of trails has been developed. You must have a permit to ride these trails. If you are think- ing of taking up the sport, get in touch with the club in your area and become a member. As mentioned earlier, one of the | reasons for the upturn in populari- ty of the sport is that more and more, it is geared towards family participation. Kids who are not old enough to drive themselves can travel with their parents in sleds pulled behind the machines. And there are lots of people well past retirement age who actively par- ticipate in snowmobiling. Bowling scores Tuesday Night Men's Bowling : September 22, 1987 Team Standings: Raiders 14, Gut- ter Dusters 14, Terminators 12, Hornets 12, Handicappers 11, Champs 0. High Single: John Criscione 300. High Single With Handicap: Jim Rider 326. High Triple: John Criscione 746. "High Triple With Handicap: Jim "Rider 761. 215_And Over: John Criscione 273/300, Kevin Gassien 217/257, Phil Brown 232, Jim Rider 292, Paul Brough 225, Paul Trudel 243, Craig McFadden 241/276, Steve Robinson 247, Bill Turner 245, Bill Fielding 222, Gary Reis 216. 600 And Over: John Criscione 746, Kevin Gassien 674, Jim Rider 659, Bill Turner 601, Phil Brown 626, Craig McFadden 676. 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