Temporary Tow Vehicle
Submitted by dagree on Sun, 2010-02-07 20:07
Some of you may have read previously about our bad luck.... Still waiting to get the head gaskets replaced on the cruiser and being on holidays in Busselton had to end up hiring a car to get around.
Wonder if this would tow the swifty or be better as a temporary mooring 
Cheers,
David
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Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
dagree
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Hmmmm?????
I think the boat would tow the car better than the other way around
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
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bod
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trouble
I thought it was your trailer giving you trouble. Not a good trip ay?
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Trailer was previous trip
Bod,
Had probs with trailer tyres last trip. Think that was when we did the head gasket as we had the dog in car and left it running with aircon on and it overheated (but did not boil over) so thought things were OK but thought wrong.
Cheers,
David
PS... Got new/second hand duel axle trailer now so if any probs still got 3 wheels LOL
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
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dagree
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Hopefully
pick cruiser up on Wed morning so might get a couple of days fishing before we head home (fingers crossed)
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
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that realy sux when you hit
that realy sux when you hit a snag like that. the hire car would probably tow the boat but i wouldnt want to stop in a hurry ,let alone launch and retrieve
did you manage to get someone to drop the boat in the water at all or has it just been sitting there gathering dust
hope it goes well for you when you get the cruiser back and get a couple of days wetting the line
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
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No Luck
getting the boat in the water :-(
Waiting for a call from a mate that is hoping to get away from work and bring his boat down tomorrow.
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
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you must be real pissed
you must be real pissed about the fact that you go on holiday and cant even get the boat in the water. i know i would be
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Not Wrong!!!!
Being real pissed about it isn't how i would put it.... Better not repeat what I have been saying otherwise my comment will get deleted LOL.
Cheers,
David
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David (AKA Grumps)
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know how you feel. we towed
know how you feel. we towed our boat to shark bay and first time in the water the motor was shot. 3 days later and a trip back down to perth and back with a new motor and we were off again but with 5k less in our pocket. but you make the most of it
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That would really
piss me off but at least you got it sorted and back up there.
Looks like we'll be out of pocket about 2.5K plus cost of hire car :-(
Could have done it myself for about $500 but is a bit hard without the facilities and tools!!!!!!
Cheers,
David
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David (AKA Grumps)
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Wish I would have known that
Wish I would have known that Dave, you could have used my workshop and tools for that task no problemo's.
Cheers
Dale
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dagree
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Thanks for the offer
Thanks for the offer Dale, much appreciated. But thinking about it (at my age!!!!) who wants to spend their holidays working on a car??? Stewart at Automasters is looking after us and fitted us in at short notice due to our circumstances. Called in this morning to get the good news that it is only the gasket and no damage/corrosion to the head or block
.
Looking good to pick up Wednesday so should get at least one or two days out before heading home.
Cheers,
David
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David (AKA Grumps)
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Making the most of it at the
Making the most of it at the moment..... Just having a relaxing "tourist" trip this time.
Managed to get a few whiting off the beach this morning for brekkie.
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David (AKA Grumps)
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thats about all you can do.
thats about all you can do. make the most of it. just think of the fuel your saving not putting the boat in the water
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And the difference
in fuel between a 4.7L V8 and a little 1.8L 4 cyl
Cheers,
David
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David (AKA Grumps)
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There must be someone on
There must be someone on here down Busso way that has a car to drop the boat in the water for you. Anyone?
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Anyone???
LOL..... Should be picking it up Wednesday "hopefully" so dependent on weather we should be getting out a couple of times before heading back to the rat race.
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
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I would have put m hand up
I would have put m hand up for that but I'm tied up with other stuff every day this week, that's what happens when you work away I guess, everything just builds up. Thought I might have Thursday off, but my new phone is coming then and I need to be at home for that. :(
Cheers
Dale
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dagree
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No Probs Dale
Understand what you are going through. Don't do FIFO now and still don't find time to get everything done around the place. Just booked in for a week over Easter and again for this time next year to come down and terrorise the locals again
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.