The new boat

 I should probably put this on the brag board because this is what I'm doing but I'm stoked in my new boat. Two years of procrastination and I finally made a choice in what my last boat will be and this is it. New Bar Crusher 670HT.

I've added heaps of options like anchor and cray winches, cray pot tipper, trim tabs and ballast flap etc. 

The maiden voyage was last Saturday where I launched from Pt Peron to Rotto then Fremantle, coogee, Cockburn Sound and back to the ramp. loved it. The 200 Suzuki was a beast.

I will add that my maiden voyage was almost like the titanics when I forgot about the kill tank bung and had some water come in but the bilge pump sorted that out. I put it down to a thorough test of its abilities. The girlfriend puts it down to me being an idiot..

Anyway, time for some serious boating and fishing. I'll be launching around the Rokko, Safety Bay area so say G'day when you see me. 

Cheers JJ

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DROOOOL! Love the black n

Wed, 2015-08-19 09:37

DROOOOL! Love the black n grey finish too mate.

My mates got one and they are aweome boats that handle a lot of rough weather.

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had it airborne

Wed, 2015-08-19 10:08

 Had it airborne a couple of times on the way to Rotto which had the sphincter cramping up. I filled the ballast up and locked the water in and it settled heaps when launching over the swell. a few more times out and I should be more comfortable with what I'm doing but I'm very happy with my choice so far. Cheers Heinz

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Nice

Wed, 2015-08-19 09:39

 That is a beast mate.

Many hours/days of fishing fun coming your way.

 

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 Hot Dang!!

Wed, 2015-08-19 09:41

 Hot Dang!!

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Beauuuuuuuutiful!

Wed, 2015-08-19 10:17

Beauuuuuuuutiful!

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Good Choice

Wed, 2015-08-19 10:38

I'm biased of course but good choice and many years of happy boating. My suggestion at first though would be slow as you go!!

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Press Studs

Wed, 2015-08-19 10:40

Oh, one more thing. Those press studs on the side rust up pretty quick. You need to keep them greased up.

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 already been struggling with

Wed, 2015-08-19 12:23

 already been struggling with getting some on. I'm hoping it will be easier when the cover free's up a bit. Thanks for the advice and I'll get some grease on to them asap. Cheers Peko.

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Awesome rig

Wed, 2015-08-19 17:11

Awesome rig mate. Might I suggest Lanox instead of grease. Not so dirty and wont harm anything, plus it stays on for quite a while before reapplying
Cheers Grant

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 Sweet rig mate 

Wed, 2015-08-19 16:22

 Sweet rig mate 

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 very stylish

Wed, 2015-08-19 16:40

 very stylish

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Thats a Sweat

Wed, 2015-08-19 17:16

 Thats a sweat rig... Dream boat for myself.. Currently boat less for another 12 months so if you need a deckie any time JJ i live in Rocko 0419908155

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righto mate, will be in touch.

Thu, 2015-08-20 08:16

 no probs. I'm always looking to get out so I'll be sure to give you a call.

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If I was to go back to Ali,

Wed, 2015-08-19 17:36

If I was to go back to Ali, that is what I would buy. Nice tug!

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beast

Wed, 2015-08-19 19:22

 Looks like a beast, plenty of good times coming up by the looks!!

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 Awesome!

Wed, 2015-08-19 19:26

 Awesome!

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Killer boat mate.

Wed, 2015-08-19 19:48

Killer boat mate.

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A very smart looking rig

Wed, 2015-08-19 20:04

I think you will find the Lanox better than grease also.

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  Sick rig

Wed, 2015-08-19 20:10

  Sick rig

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Congrats

Wed, 2015-08-19 20:15

 Awsome boat, well deserved i'm sure! enjoy.

Lol, about bung and wife..maiden voyage and almost floaded it, classic! been there done that!

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 thanks Brock O, yeah you

Thu, 2015-08-20 08:17

 thanks Brock O, yeah you have to to laugh at yourself from time to time.. lesson learnt thats for sure.

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THE NEW BOAT

Thu, 2015-08-20 08:49

BLACK BEAUTY...Very nice rig mate and awesome colour sceme...

CHEERS...RABBIT

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 Just one Powerball and I

Thu, 2015-08-20 13:11

 Just one Powerball and I will get a matching one.. Great looking rig mate!

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very nice

Thu, 2015-08-20 19:32

I will say gday for sure
what knots did you get up to ?

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still running it in obviously

Fri, 2015-08-21 08:38

still running it in obviously but had a quick spurt up to 30 knots. I was playing with trim/tilt and trim tabs to find a sweet spot and it was at 30 knotts pretty quickly. I'm pretty happy about upgrading to the 200 Four cylinder four stroke.

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Fri, 2015-08-21 11:09

 That's boat porn for sure, very nice indeed.

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Looks Mint

Fri, 2015-08-21 11:33

Good luck with your new rig.

Some fun times ahead.

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Nice

Fri, 2015-08-21 17:51

Nice, should do you till the end of days :)

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thats one tidy looking rig.

Sat, 2015-08-22 20:14

thats one tidy looking rig. sweeet. Best o' luck with it.

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 Nice looking boat! Hope to

Wed, 2015-09-02 13:43

 Nice looking boat! Hope to see some pics of fish soon