just after some information about places to beach anchor at rotto

we've stayed at thompsons bay , but next time i don't want to tie up to the proper moorings

which secluded bays are the top spots (north side obviously) that allow you to beach anchor

cheers

I am sick and tired of the plastic fittings on the Bimini perishing. Does anyone know if you can get these in stainless steel or other more durable item.

With the big trucks travelling along Dampier Hwy I am eternaly replacing the cheap plastic shit and the heat up here makes the plastic brittle.

Cheers

Neels

I am looking for a high quality VHF antenna.  Anyone have a recommendation?

Ok have a 7meter ali Hard top Wave blazer..  I need some ventilation when moving alone in the cab..  Its not practicle to open the front hatch as this lets spray into the bedding.. 

Now the side and front glass are all fixed...  Costing in excess of 600 dollars each to convert side glass to slidong windows..  not an option at thisd time..

Was suggested to get a scupper and mount it on the roof to drag air thru the cab..

Would this work and if so where would you possition it..

or other sugesstions

Hi Fisho's

Im still hunting for a new boat...

Im looking at a Fraser Cobia at the moment, Does anyone on the Forum own one or knows someone who does?

Im trying to find out how much they weight, (Ive got a Suburu Forester, towing capacity 1400kgs)

How do they handle off shore etc?

Txs Guys

Has any one got any feed back on G2 blue chart vision cards, worth getting?

any info appreciated.

AD

does anyone have some knowelge about nmea2000

i have a hds5 and a 2010 bf60 honda

i got the nmea starter kit from the boat show$99 but im told i need the honda cable that goes from the honda to the hds?

they guys at dingy world rang me today and said sure we can get it but $280 for 0ne cable

i think thats crazy expensive so

1)what cable do i need? honda web site dont list any part numbers?

2)where can i buy it overseas im sure it will be half the price

3)do i need any other surprise cables for all this to work

thanks for any info you can provide

Hi guys,

I'm wanting to put Led lights in my boat for night fishing and also thinking about putting a rocket launcher on the boat as well, (then if the led spotlights/deck lights) could bolt onto that. I see Brad at west coast marine fabrication in previous post does the rocket launcher work but who could i get to do the change of bimini? and where could i get the Led lights from.

Cheers Carps

Hey Guys,

After a couple of new units. I have been looking at the Lowrance HDS-5m Plotter and a Lowrance HDS-5x Sounder.

I would prefer 2 seperate units over a combo unit. I have been looking at the FCV620 but there up there and eating into a half decent Plotter if i happened to go that track.

Have a budget of around $1600 for the 2 units.

Any input would be good, any comments on the HDS-5x as a sounder would be valuable aswell.

Cheers,

Sam

Today i blew a seal on my seastar hydraulic steering cylinder. I have located a few places in the states that sell the seal kits for about 100US. Does anyone know any one in AUS that sells cylinder seal kits with the special spanner for a seastar HC5345
if anyone has any info or has experienced this in the past would appreciate any info

cheers

Brad

every time i try to take my boat out i have problems with it starting up first thing but once she is goin its good i can stop and fish for a couple off hours and it will fire up no worries.

its 85, 50 hp 2 stroke. i have started using some start you bastard and it work good but i look like abit off a clown every time i launch my boat lift the engine cover and spray the shit in there.

any help would be appreciated thanks just advice or shit  to check

just wondering at what hours or how many years old should you trade your old outboard motor in to get best deal on a new one???

Picked myself up a little boat for river use, have set it up with Sounder, rod rack, and all important drink holders. Weighs 60kg, fits in the back of the ute, and with the folding wheels can be launched single handedly pretty much anywhere. Got a 5hp Mariner dirt cheap, had it serviced and it runs like a charm! Cheap boating!!!

Took it out in the Sound last week and got a feed of smaller fry, and broke it's river cherry last night, landing a dozen Bream between 28-38cm! Does about 12-13 knots one up, and is very cheap to run!

Here she is. The Prowler sitting in the driveway. We've been without a boat for 3 years (boy does the time fly) - I can't explain how excited I was when we picked her up.

Details:

Haines Hunter Prowler 520; Honda 90; Furuno Sounder; Lowrance HDS Plotter; Northstar VHF; Dunbier Trailer.

I've spent a few hours in it, both on water & on land. It's already been blooded.

I'll get some more pics up in due course.

Can't wait for the next Exxy trip.

I cam across these guys on the net.
http://www.nauticusinc.com/

Has anyone used them before, they look great for tenders and smaller boats

hey guys ive got a problem with my transducer, it has stopped working but it still reads temperature and doesnt give out a bottom reading or depth now the model is a garmin 178c gps sounder combo, i was just wondering if the transducer itself can be fixed or should i buy a new one or if anyone can reccomend somewhere to take it to get it looked at. it is only about 3 years old and gets little use, thanks for any info

Wade

Found a few of these around just wondering on what peoples thourghts are?

hi all
does anyone have any experience of bertram 18s.
im looking at one for sale but dont know much about them.
whats the ride like, is there anything particular to look for on them

cheers

http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/imarine/19106.asp

This link shows all of the coastal boat ramps NOR and SOR in Perth.

Those of you who frequent the Perth coastal boat ramp scene, which ramp offers the best access to the better fishing grounds for blue water fishing?

Also, which of these ramps are the best organised with least bottlenecks at busy times.

I am relocating to Perth and I need to decide where I want to store the boat and possibly reside in the Perth region.

Fortis

Im in the market for a new secondhand boat im leaning towards a baron sportsman with an outboard on it, but im not limited to just them i have about 12k to spend so if anyone see's any boats with a similar lay out let me know im open to any sujestions.The boat has to be able to be towed by a normal family car. cheers any advice would be greatly appriciated

i had alot of trouble finding this manual and now i have it if anyone needs some info out of it let me know as i know this manual is hard to find..

Hi Guys,

I have recently had my boat serviced and I asked why I keep getting rust stains on my leg - MAG350 bravo 3 (1 year old), I was recommended by the dealer to use MACS after each use, claim is that it protects pump seals and stops any block corrosion. Has anyone had any experience with this product? Any advice would be appreciated.

Moved south of the river now, was using GT fiberglass in wangara,

Could anyone recommend a good repair guy SOR? Have you got there number? Just noticed some cracking along the transom after bolting on a new 4 stroke.
Also would I see a surveyor to up grade the recommended horse power stamp on the boat? My model says max 90hp but a lot of UB670's have 100 stamped on there, I am thinking this might be an issue with insurance if the shit hits the fan? May be beef the transom up and get it re surveyed?

Cheers
Justin

hi everyone i wsa just wondering if a commodore with 2 hunded thousand km on the clock is close to the end of its life

not looking at buying just wondering as i see plenty of commodores with around 2 hundred thousand on the clock

does anyone have any experience on how long they can last, also are they pretty reliable??

thanks

Hi Guys

Im looking for Any info on a Master class Douglas craft boat, has anybody out there got any info on these boats i.e recomended hp and how they handle etc...

Regards

Hi Guys,

I have a merc 75hp 99 model and i took it out the other day got back to the boat ramp and turned it of, then went to turn it back on to drive it back onto the trailer and it wouldn't start. It still turns over but no spark just wondering on any ideas, and where the kill switch is on these motors is.

Cheers any help appreciated.

Carps

My neighbour is in the market for a new sounder/gps combo. His budget is up to $1500 with the map card. What do you guys recommend for his budget.

cheers

just wanting to know if anyone has owned an 8hp yamaha and could tell me about it because i may be upgrading to one soon

hi

does anyone know of a place that can custom make parts for inboards my father inlaw has a boat with a cortiina motor and part of the exust needs to be replaced

the part is a small bend with a straight water goes through the center or sides of it  but its all coroaded away

Hi All

Does anyone know the types of bearing (holden or ford) that Trailcraft trailers run (its a twin square axle 2005 trailer with a 6.4m Trailblazersitting on it) ??  Want to change them but want to get them beforehand . 

Cheers