General Discussion

General Chat, Anything of Interest

Evaporative cooling unit replacement

 Hi guys.  We currently have a Celair evaporative cooling system.  Just got it serviced today and was told that it will need some new parts "soon".  Parts and installation was quoted nearly $2000! WTF!

We're now considering replacing the whole "motor unit" with something new.  There are 6 vents in the house.

 

Any brands and models to recommend and avoid?  Any evap cooling tradies willing to quote a new unit? 

 

Cheers guys

 


Current Search Patterns

 Looking further north for this guy missing from Bunbury.


Another boat missing

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/wa-police-search-for-man-missing-after-bunbury-fishing-trip/news-story/3dabc93312f5368aa3630318263d7b08

Not a good sign, no flares or EPIRB activated. Don't know what the conditions have been like down there, whales are migrating down at the moment so may have hit one in the dark, but I'm speculating. let's hope for a good outcome.


American Boat Trailer

I have a MagicTilt Tandem 3tonne trailer from the USA.  It is licensed in WA but has American parts.  I need sets of springs, equalizers etc but the axles etc are in good condition.  Does anyone know where I can get these from?  I have tried Martins, but they don't stock them for USA trailers.


Canarvon Petroleum ( CVN )

 Good results for a local company drilling where the big players havent bothered...

 

Good for the state of WA...

 

https://research.commsec.com.au/LoadPDF?docKey=B64ENCeyJkayI6IjE0MTAtMDE3OTExMjktMDVCOTBMSE01U1NHNjVERTFRT0hMOTI1UzciLCJmaWQiOm51bGwsImR0IjpudWxsfQ==


Boat propeller question

I have a 26 Caribbean with twin 190hp 4.3 mercruisers running Alpha 1 legs with 14/19 s/s vengence props.
I'm currently get 4500 RPM WOT with half load on calm water.
I want to prop down as I think I'm over pitched. I'm looking at 14.5/17 4 blade turning point ali props.
My thoughts are it would be a better setup and may add some stern lift being 4 blades.
Anybody own a similar vessel or got good prop knowledge?

Russ.


New cray rules

 apologies if I have missed this already being posted, as I have shithouse internet cover up where I am.

New storage rules for lobster, you can tail and store at home now.

They freeze WAY better this way for me, no discolouration of the flesh

https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Barnett/2016/10/New-home-storage-option-for-lobster-fishers.aspx


World War III?

You don't hear much about what is really going on through main stream media, but....I reckon we are very close to having a World war. If USA doesn't back off then the shit will hit the fan. Russia was asked to help Syria, USA just rocked up and wants to control the area. All it will take is either a Russian jet or US jet to be shot down over Syria (both "teams" want to control a NO FLY zone)....then it's on. Scary times.


Kill box to put under floor

 Ha guys iv been wanting to put a kill box under the floor of my boat for a while any ideas or if anyone has done something similar feedback would be great id like to make it so i can put fish on ice with a drain and a proper door to access it attached are some photos of what im dealing with is fiberglass an option evan with my hull being aluminum or do I bite the bullet and pay a boat mob lots of money to do it or if anyone can or know someone out there who can do it at a reasonable price cheers 


Can I get a lift to Dongara?

HI Guys and Girls,

Is anyone heading up north on Saturday (15th Oct) with a spare seat? I left a car up in Dongara last week and then sailed back to Fremantle. Happy to contribute to fuel. I have the option of the Traswa bus, so I'm not strandard but I thought I'd shout out as sometimes a bit of banter on the road is nice

 

Cheers

Adam


Dolphin Fishing

Excuse the shaky footage but a moving Dolphin is pretty hard to predict.

Safety Bay, sunrise this morning.


something to do while the ban is on .

 CLOWN HUNTING   . Ha ha ha


Any NOR plumbers here?

 Any NOR plumbers here?  The wife would like to move the washing machine outside and turn the laundry into a second toilet.  Would like advice and quotes for the work involved.

 

Please PM me if you would like to discuss further.

Thanks!


American Presidency

 There are over 324 million people in the USA and the 2 they have elected to vote on....... one is a pig and the other a lying crook, god bless America. You wonder why the world is in conflict.


R.I.P Ross Higgins , aka ted bullpitt!

Yes for those who remember such phrases as , Pickle me grandmother , or , your not taking the kingswood,

a sad day indeed.

I never realized he did voice overs , for louie the fly , and mr sheen as well , quite a career

he had , and as said in the article , a different time before P.C came in , never to be seen again.

www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/television/ross-higgins-star-of-kingswood-country-and-louie-the-fly-dies-in-hospital-aged-85/news-story/889bececcfe93a8cbe99a1fa6fd088b7

 

and a very short clip of ted at his best.

youtu.be/WVmzLCfN8LA


Trade talk 2017

 Ty Vickery welcome to the Hawks.....

 

Hopefully one of three big names this yr......

 

Coleman here it comes TY :)

 

Thoughts BJ 

 

:)


Outboard Diagnostic Tools

Just wanted to see if anyone has purchased a diagnostic tool to get detailed engine reports from there outboard.

Honda Marine division has just made one available called 'Dr H'. It is a slimline unit that plugs directly into the engine and is used in conjunction with a laptop or desktop computer to provide detailed engine reports.

Check it out at www.brpdiagnostics.com/honda-dr-h-outboard-diagnostic/

I am pretty keen on purchasing one.

 


Landcruiser 200

After a few years of service i think it is time to move on from the discovery 3.

I am considering a replacement tow vehicle. it will need to tow 3.5T.

The front runner at the moment is the LC200. I will probably go for a 2nd hand one, but before i head down this route, was wandering if anyone could let me know how much they paid for a new one (I will probably go for a GXL but am considering a VX just for the KDSS).

I did consider the jeeps, however they look a little small inside after having the disco.

Thanks

 


Bathurst 2016- Drivers Parade: 50th Anniversary Moke.

 Great to see that the Mokes will be doing the Drivers Parade this year as part of the Mokes 50th Anniversary.

I hope all the Mokes make it up the Mountain....could be a few breakdowns...lol   How cool is that!

I'll be watching Sunday morning.

 

https://www.facebook.com/530655197100541/photos/a.530918163740911.1073741828.530655197100541/594592964040097/?type=3&theater


Two rocks marina

 Thinking of heading out of there Tuesday or Wednesday. Just need a quick heads up guys, is there a fee still payable there? Honour box? Anything else we need to be aware of? 

Cheers

Andy


Grand final whats your prediction

 Mine

SWANS by 19pts 

Josh kennedy for norm smith


Mundine being stupid. Again.

 Calling for an indigenous boycott of the Australian national anthem during the grand final. He's not even thinking for himself...NFL players have been doing it for over a month, citing "racial injustice".

What the cumb dunt doesn't realise, is that he's hurting the cause more than helping it due to nobody being silly enough to listen to him.


Grand Final Day - Where?

 What's everyone one else doing for the Grand Final? I'm currently out at Boddington, but my handover comes in sometime Saturday morning, so I'm hoping for an early escape. Got here in about an hour and a half, reckon the trip home is going to be quicker, so that's what we'll be doing, watching it at home. Hot dogs and a few boags.


Max Walker Dead

 Lost his battle with cancer, RIP Tangles.


Come on the under dogs

 Any other long suffering Western bulldogs supporters out there I've been following them for over 20 years and honestly thought I'd ever see this moment bring on Saturday 

GO THE DOGS


Well done Danger

Well deserved and not unexpected.
But looking back at the Brownlow the last "not" on baller that won the Charlie was Scott Wynd from my recollections. Seem hardly fair IMO that you might be the best backman by miles, but will never get a look in.
In a fair systems surely ALL players on the field should have a fair go. Why note bring in a ratings system that has some weight added to certain possies to allow all to get a look at Charlie. Would be hard to work out, but we have stats dating back years and some mathematician surely can come up with a formula.
JMHO


missing bloke of karratha back beach

 bloke missing of the karratha back beach for the last 3 days , hope they find him he is a good bloke 


Australia v SA v Ireland ODI Series

 Didn't even know this was on but it starts today with Tremain, Mennie and Worrall all making their debuts.

Pretty excited about Tremain and very excited to see Travis Head in the line up after his great domestic season where he scored big runs in all formats


Freo win their first premiership

 Well done to Freo for winning their first piece of silverware today ...

 

Oh hang on Peel... yeah Peel , not Fremantle.

 

East Perth... what is going on?

 

Connor Blakely BOG - 15 games.... for Freo. 5 regular season games for Peel. 

 

What do you reckon about changing criteria that you have to play equal or more games for WAFL club that AFL to be eligible to make the finals of WAFL more authentic?


Anyone in Exmouth

 Hi guys just wondering if someone is able to do a block inection for inspection for me. I've got a letter from the council saying that I need to ensure that it is clear. It is a canal block and all I need some photos of the property to determine if I need to do anything. Willing to buy a carton of your flavour or transfer the funds into your account if you are able to help. I suspect that there won't be much if any as there wasn't last year. Any assistance would be appreciated.