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
Heinz
Posts: 165
Date Joined: 20/06/07
DROOOOL! Love the black n
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.
rigpig
Posts: 508
Date Joined: 21/11/12
had it airborne
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
Madmerv
Posts: 672
Date Joined: 24/01/15
Nice
That is a beast mate.
Many hours/days of fishing fun coming your way.
Sometimes when the water is quiet, you can hear the fish laughing at you !
Doooma
Posts: 791
Date Joined: 05/12/09
Hot Dang!!
Hot Dang!!
Hairyone
Posts: 246
Date Joined: 26/12/09
Beauuuuuuuutiful!
Beauuuuuuuutiful!
Peko
Posts: 185
Date Joined: 01/10/14
Good Choice
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!!
Peko
Posts: 185
Date Joined: 01/10/14
Press Studs
Oh, one more thing. Those press studs on the side rust up pretty quick. You need to keep them greased up.
rigpig
Posts: 508
Date Joined: 21/11/12
already been struggling with
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.
grantarctic1
Posts: 2546
Date Joined: 03/03/11
Awesome rig
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
sammy85
Posts: 831
Date Joined: 31/08/10
Sweet rig mate
Sweet rig mate
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Posts: 6265
Date Joined: 26/04/14
very stylish
very stylish
A-SALT-WEAPON
Posts: 103
Date Joined: 07/07/10
Thats a Sweat
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
rigpig
Posts: 508
Date Joined: 21/11/12
righto mate, will be in touch.
no probs. I'm always looking to get out so I'll be sure to give you a call.
JohnF
Posts: 2838
Date Joined: 07/07/10
If I was to go back to Ali,
If I was to go back to Ali, that is what I would buy. Nice tug!
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest......getting the flogging it was built for.
Adam Gallash
Posts: 15652
Date Joined: 29/11/05
beast
Looks like a beast, plenty of good times coming up by the looks!!
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Vinesh87
Posts: 2751
Date Joined: 02/04/11
Awesome!
Awesome!
quest
Posts: 248
Date Joined: 03/08/15
Killer boat mate.
Killer boat mate.
meglodon
Posts: 5981
Date Joined: 17/06/10
A very smart looking rig
I think you will find the Lanox better than grease also.
Hutch
Posts: 2221
Date Joined: 21/04/13
Sick rig
Brock O
Posts: 3245
Date Joined: 11/01/08
Congrats
Awsome boat, well deserved i'm sure! enjoy.
Lol, about bung and wife..maiden voyage and almost floaded it, classic! been there done that!
rigpig
Posts: 508
Date Joined: 21/11/12
thanks Brock O, yeah you
thanks Brock O, yeah you have to to laugh at yourself from time to time.. lesson learnt thats for sure.
SHAMAN
Posts: 60
Date Joined: 18/10/14
THE NEW BOAT
BLACK BEAUTY...Very nice rig mate and awesome colour sceme...
CHEERS...RABBIT
WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T FISH...
Cold Feet
Posts: 120
Date Joined: 04/08/15
Just one Powerball and I
Just one Powerball and I will get a matching one.. Great looking rig mate!
Cheers,
Cold Feet
barracuda
Posts: 226
Date Joined: 01/09/13
very nice
I will say gday for sure
what knots did you get up to ?
rigpig
Posts: 508
Date Joined: 21/11/12
still running it in obviously
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.
Dale
Posts: 7930
Date Joined: 13/09/05
That's boat porn for sure, very nice indeed.
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mallesh
Posts: 254
Date Joined: 18/11/10
Looks Mint
Good luck with your new rig.
Some fun times ahead.
Keep Fishing. Stay Relaxed.
lawndered
Posts: 170
Date Joined: 27/10/11
Nice
Nice, should do you till the end of days :)
getting bites
Posts: 39
Date Joined: 20/04/14
thats one tidy looking rig.
thats one tidy looking rig. sweeet. Best o' luck with it.
Getting bites
The_Wanderer
Posts: 735
Date Joined: 24/09/08
Nice looking boat! Hope to
Nice looking boat! Hope to see some pics of fish soon