Looking for a donk
Submitted by Faulkner Family on Sun, 2017-08-27 20:11
HEY ALL. im still looking for a second hand donk to sit on the back of the 19 ft swifty .were looking for something up to max 150 hp preferably 4 stroke and not too old but gotta be reliable and . not too fussy on brand but were looking at a suzi as ive been reccommended them by a couple of mechanics one of which doesent even deal with them .
if anyone has repowered and got one sitting or knows of someone it would be helpful . were down in mandurah so if one close by would be even better
Thanks Russ and Sandy
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Tim
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Try giving Brett a call Russ.
Try giving Brett a call Russ. He regularly has trade ins so might be able to help you out.
Brett Ward Ph: 0407 384 437
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thanks tim. will give him a
thanks tim. will give him a call
where is he located
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Tim
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Pinjarra
Pinjarra
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thanks
thanks
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Jackfrost80
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He's in Bibra Lake now
He's in Bibra Lake now
Officially off the Pies bandwagon
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no probs. gotta call anyway
no probs. gotta call anyway
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Mulie
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Hi Russ, This bloke
Hi Russ,
This bloke regularly brings them in.
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wangara/motorboats-powerboats/outboard-motors/1150581630
I have no affiliation, but he has been recommended by some one I trust. I've been looking to buy a good hull for a refurb and engine.
Cheers
Stu
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Walfootrot
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Hey Russ, leg length is
Hey Russ, leg length is short? or has the transom been lifted?
More drum lines, kill the bloody sharks!
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its a long leg.
its a long leg.thats whats on atm 150 yamaha
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Walfootrot
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https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cottesloe/boat-accessories-parts/mercury-optimax-135hp-outboard/1157888856
I had the 115 on my swifty, never had a issue great motor not a bad price. its still on the boat so can take it for a run or have it checked out.
More drum lines, kill the bloody sharks!
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thanks for that. prob is its
thanks for that. prob is its an xl . no good for us unfortunatly. were going to keep looking. im sure the right one will come up. mandurah boat show on soon . my mechanic said they usually get a few repowers come up then so chances of a good one
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Jim
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Hey Russ was the original
Hey Russ was the original donk (150hp) on that swifty a write off? or just after a newer more reliable engine? just curious as I was seriously looking at that boat on gumtree for awhile. cheers.
Bend over
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all the hudraulick lifters
all the hudraulick lifters are shot plus numerous things wrong with the motor . was going to cost around 5 to 6 k to fix then still no guarantee. good solid hull tho.
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Jim
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Bummer, I thought the hull
Bummer, I thought the hull looked solid as. I didnt buy as I wasnt sure if my 115hp was enough to power it. cheers mate!
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little johnny
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115 heaps
Little andys does 35 knots. Full open .4000 Cruze speed 24 to 26 knots.16 litres an hour at cruise. And that's got a cabin. Luke's Viking has 150 Honda . Biggest issues with Viking . Dominator and explorer . Very low on engine well . If you go to big ( weight) risk taking waves over back. Hence Luke's back well I got full weld job done( made transom double height) to counter act weight of motor it stopped wind waves coming in back. Luke coped 2 waves over back prior to fixing . Bilge going flat out very dangerous situation.. Suzi the lightest. One main reason I went for mariner very high trans and more fish room than dominator . Very big small boat. Don't forget when they where made most had 130 to 150 evenrudes and Johno on them . Light. pretty sure they all had mid range legs on them. If your ripping motor of I would 100 percent get ally fabricated fully welded lift on tranny. Prior to fitting motor. Just suggestion does help
little johnny
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Luke's 130 Honda
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going from what your saying
going from what your saying a 115 to 130 would be ample if your not trying to break any speed records . also the build up your talking about is that the one behind the motor or where the motor sits.
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little johnny
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Correct
. Suzi 150 would be ideal . Cheap to run and light. Talking 4 strokes .
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we were reccommended the
we were reccommended the suzi for that reason and 4 stroke . thanks for the info
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