Ive just replaced all the bearings on my boat and in doing that noticed somebad rust on the cross beams (box trailer).

Stupidly i gave them a tap and discovered they are pretty crap (I stuck a hole in one of them).

Im ringing around looking to see where i can get a new trailer (ideally thsi week), but dont like my chances (7m, 3.2-3.5T).

Anyone know anywhere that can do a repair by replacing a few cross members? Im guessign this would screw any galvenising, but open to suggestions.

Thanks

Got lucky on Friday. Playing on the back of Garden island on Friday and taking advantage of a high tide to get into some places i havent been before. 

Anchor in, turned motor off and some alarms sounded (very strange) but jumped off the back to put in a stern anchor. Tried to lift motor - nothing. Tried to start - nothing.. Shit. 

We were in a spot that was good for 10 minutes but in a very difficult spot if we had to be towed out so on go the flippers and mask and i swam the boat into a safer spot. Not after the anchor got stuck under a rock, and then the rope around the same rock.... Pulled the battery out and thankfully it was just a loose connection so she fired up straight away. Anchor up and back onto the beach. Carried the kids in then on the way to take my booties off and carry the wife in, i copped an electrified nail to the top of my foot. 

Jumping around like a moron, the wife says "oh, look at the stingray". "Yep, it got me". She didnt believe me but yeah it got me twice. Thankfully it was dinner plate sized and i was wearing my dive boots still and they took a most of the punch off it.

Back on the boat and we putted out to get reception where i called health direct to find out what to do. 

The biggest risks are the location of the sting, and allergic reaction.

Thankfully, it was a small ray, i was wearing booties  and due to a combination of the two, all i got was two puncture marks and no venom still, there was some heavy duty anxiety.

So, long story short, if you ever have an interaction - hot water soothes the venom if you are unlucky enough to cop a hit and allertic reaction is a real possability so moniter your breathing (itchy mouth/throat) etc.

Windy is showing a nice cyclonic development. Interesting to see where it goes.

 For those planning on heading north for the Xmas holidays, please think seriously about not driving at night.

There are no shortage of roos from Carbla station turn off north past Edagee overnight caravan area so great care must be taken. Also word has it that they are in numbers the other side of Carnarvon as well.

The last thing we want is for someone to clean up a roo and stuff up your holiday plans completely just because you were impatient and tried to play chicken with them at night

 Just got sent this one . Very clever

 Had loads of rain in hedland yesterday with flooding all around town . Went for a trip out to a mine site today and went over Turner river (which I have never seen water in ) was flowing real fast . For those that know the river know how wide it is . 

Well pretty interesting listening if that's your thing...

Every academy player that a team threw in a bid for was matched including the no 1 pick Ugle Hagan by the club that had the rights to do so.

Adelaide seemed to do pretty well taking safe local options with talent.

It sounds like the Bombers have taken somewhat of a gamble with their top ten picks - could be lots of upside though.

Hawks grabbed the WA boy Barrass after Sydney grabbed Logan McDonald.

Freo snared Heath Chapman, sounds like a good pick-up.

 The day was too nice to be sitting around all day so went fishing instead. Pity I got to go unload a truck 

 For those who were interested, Shark Bays, Rescue 3, Edencraft, is listed with Boats on Line. For someone chasing a quality boat with good gear onboard and motors with only 80 hours on them, $73K is a bargain

Interesting that they listed top speed at 42 knots, she does a lot more than that.

 Hi all,

Have really been getting into the whole trolling / game fishing thing the past couple of years. Don't worry, still a rank amateur at it, but a good mate from Qld has shown us many a pointer, with good success over the past 18-24 months. I don't mind the odd bit of fishing footage to play back to the wife and kids when we get home, but you have to be well setup with about 4000 different gopro's to catch about 5 mins of footage. 

wondering if anyone has, or is using a car dash cam, to constantly loop record their billfish trolling? Would take some of the complexities out of having to run so many gopro's, and would mean you could just run the power off the engine battery. I understand video quality would be middle of the road but it's far less mucking around. 
 

any thought or suggestions 

many thanks

scano 

 COVID vaccine

Seems that it must have spontaneously combusted at some point in the past 12 hours. The fire is in the islanded bit and the beach to the north (Kwinana horse beach) is littered with burnt timber. 

Just be aware of any potentially floating hazards 

 Any roof plumbers on here that want to help me out with a reno im doing in balcatta? Need new facias and gutters with a small portico roof an box gutter. Small 3x1 single story house with good access all round. TIA 

 G'day all I think this issue might have come up before but my beloved 585 is starting to delaminate on the screen. I've also managed to break the power plug at the back so the lead doesn't 'lock in' anymore. Anyone know of anywhere local that can give the unit some TLC and sort these issues?

Cheers 

I really really wanted to put this post in the fishing section....

So with the appealing old Trumpy is doing which is costing a fuckload and INCREASING the gap he lost by when is he going to man up and fuck off?

Such a fucking Rogue, $4 million to re count the votes so far in Wisconsin which has widened the gap in that state that Biden won by...

Surely that 4 million could have gone towards sick kids or something worth while but the fucking tool is so hell bent on saving some sort of face he doesn't give a fuck...

Just shoot him already....

What are your thoughts on setting up a Gazebo for week long camping trips? They all appear to come with disclaimers suggesting to only use in light wind. Assuming they are properly tied down with guy ropes and good pegs, do they stand up to our regular sea breeze? 

 With the "White Run" about to ramp up I was looking for some tips on how to deal with the blue / black gel (blood?)

I usually desensitize crays in an ice slurry, separate the tails and cryovac these, on polystyrens trays to avoid having the bags pierced. Sometimes the tails turn black when defrosting. How can this be avoided?

Appreciate any tips.

 Looking for some general information on where to get onto some barra in the far North West and maybe the NT :)

Taking my 4.2 Stacer so need access to creek, ocean or river access.

 So I have been having trouble with my sounder for about 6 months now and this weekend seems to be it for it can't get it to turn on and stay on. Bought a sounder online off of whitworths on special then after sorting it all out realised that you can't put any maps on it so started sending emails to try changing the order to a more expensive sounder another $300. Haven't heard anything from them so thought I'd ring and try get it sorted as soon as I told the guy what was going on he hung up on me, rang back nobody answering the calls now. Cheeky so and so. 

 Couldn t fish my usual spot because of the damn wind but went for a walk and found them elsewhere . Going to go well done in panko crumbs for dinner

 My hot water system is rooted (gas storage system about 160ltrs)

bloody thing barely lasted 7 years! And I even gave it a good regular flush out every so often.  
need a new system supplied and fitted. Lucky it's not winter!!

Hey guys, damaged my prop a few weeks ago and looking to replace it with another ali prop. Is there anywhere in Perth you could recommend for an aftermarket brand prop? I have called a handful of suzuki dealers and all were either out of stock or of no help at all "we'll call you back..."

One dealer put me onto Michael at Just Propellers in Osborne Park, yet to give him a call

 Little project I've been working on the last couple of months, pontoon for our caravan park up the coast. The last one we had was left out during winter, broke the mooring and is probably in Madagascar. 

Hopefully she floats lol.

 Heard on the radio this morning the WA border to SA has been closed again due to could cases 

 Just sat down, grabbed the laptop and went to read the latest on the Trump post and can't find it???

Seems strange that the post has gone, I don't remember that happening before.

Who was it that twisted off??

Kinda ironic but the Trump post went quicker than Trump himself

For anyone considering or committed to the Rotto swim next year, its only 100 days away and moorings/pens have opened up for booking as of today.

We stayed over last year and it was quite the party afterwards! Knowing the boat was secure no-matter how lubricated i got was a real bonus. Didn't help my head the next day though...

 It's a sad day people.

I can't work out how to get this in the for sale section.... Please excuse this being where it is.

After 16 wonderful years my ute has to go due to the upcoming move to Thursday Island. If I wasn't moving there I wouldn't even be consider selling her.

Shes been a great bus and has never left me stranded on the side of the road or anywhere for that matter. She's taken me all over Australia and I've had some awesome trips and memories provided by her.

1992 model with 294000ks on the clock, it's done 120000 since I've had her. Has been religiously serviced every 10000ks.

Safari snorkel, manta extractors and 2.5 inch system. Dual batteries with a Redarc controller.

Tekonsha electric brake controller.

Upgraded beefier Pedders suspension with air baggies in the back = no sagging ass when you're towing.

Four brand new split rim tyres ( less than 100k on em) 

Front end suspension has just been rebuilt to get rid of the Landcruiser death wobble, front wheel bearings repacked. New rear axle seals, bearings repacked. Front end is good for next 100000ks.

Fresh paint on the bonnet and roof, the rest is still original. Has been polished and looks the goods.

Ally bar and side steps. Tow ball on front of car, perfect for beach launching.

Banging Alpine stereo and Jbl 6x9 speakers. ( note, as I'm older and my ears are wiser it doesn't bang that much these days...:)

There's even carpet in the cab, comes with complete new carpet for front still in packaging. Old carpet is still good.

 2450mm ally tray from Unicorn Transport with a flexiglass canopy on the back. Engel plug and 12v plugs on the inside.

Dual 90 litre diesel tanks. 60 litre stainless steel water tank. Will come with a 300 litre tool box and assorted recovery gear, high lift jack etc. I'll even chuck in the hand cleaner behind the passengers seat.... 
15k or thereabouts will seal the deal.

The aircon needs replacing as the compressor is shot. I've been quoted $1500 and price is negotiable.

Pm me for pictures.

Located in Carnarvon can be delivered to Perth metro.

 Hi all, just wondering if anybody can tell me where i can get  4 metres of 75mm x 50mm x3mm gauge galv steel north of river (im in quinns area). I know i can get it at Mackson steel in Maddington but is there anywhere closer up quinns way ? thanks if you can help

Not sure if this is a stupid question or not lol

Do you guys just use standard unleaded for your 4 stroke or Premium?

Cheers