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

i have recently picked up a cheap 2nd hand sandboard, i took it to a small dune and although it work really good i find it a bit hard to urn and keep my feet in place and this board doesnt have those black straps to slide your foot under to add stabilitly etc

so any ideas how to actaully fix the straps to the board?, without screwing right through as i think a nut sticking out will really slow the board down

i was thinkin of using the material thats used in a tie sown strap, that webbing, but cant fugure out how to fix it strongl on the board

thanks

I am looking at making up a fiberglass battery box to fit into this space in the floor. Can anyone out there tell me whether this shoulder in the bilge is structural, or have any importance to the integity of the hull. I think its where the front engine mounts for an inboard were attached. Can it be cut away?

The area is aft of the fuel section, between that section and the transom. Any picutures or info would be appreciated.

well after my second gme crapy radio died i want something decent that will last

ive narrowed my choice down to the sony approx $350

http://images.sonicelectronix.com/images/412387/big/cdxh910ui.jpg

or the  kenwood approx $280

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/8/5/1/4/6/7/webimg/289432067_tp.jpg

any thoughts on feedback on either ??

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone knows where to get those self fit rocket launchers from? I know they don't look the best but i need to get the canopy retrimmed anyway so I was thinking of getting it incorporated into the rocket launcher, would probably look a lot better. I would get some made but i'll be getting a new boat next year.

Cheers!

Pete

I am just upgrading the engine on my 670UB Banana Boat to a fuel injected 100hp 4 stroke, from a 90 yam 2 stroke.

The dealers say I will get 30 to 50% savings on the fuel by comparisson.

My mate shomby has the same boat and engine only his is a carby model, his rule of thumb with the fuel is when doing 20 knots its 20 litres per hour, 30 knots 30 litres per hour. Will there be much difference with the fuel injection to the carby model?

Has anyone got the same set up? what prop size are you runnning, Chivers marine say the standard prop works well, an opinion from another owner would be good.

The model I am gettingfitted is 06 it has not got the nema 2000 so cannot hook it up the my HDS 7 so am fitting a Lowrance fuel flow sesor and memory modual, Luke chivers has set up boats with this system before so I will be able to program tank size, and get all the data up on the screen, how much I am using, how much fuel is left in tank etc, great for monebello abrollos murian trips. With the old 2 smoke long trips were scary.

The stainless fuel tank that came with the boat cracked once, this has now been welded up and is sound. although for piece of mind was wondering if fibre glassing around suspect seams in the tank would be sufficient reinforcing. the last thig i want on one of the above trips is the tank splitting on me - fire, tow back to port, death, come to mind, haha.

all opinions and comments appreciated

thanks

Justin poole

Hi guys looking for a company that does boat detailing / polishing of fiberglass boats, mobile service that can also fix the odd chip in the gel coat.

The cat is starting to get a bit of yellowing from the sun on the top sides. So if anyone has had a good experience with a company please forward there number.

Also what sort of price am I expected to pay?

Thanks in advance.

Hi guys,

Just a quick note to let you know that at this years Perth Boat Show, Commodore Marine will be releasing a new range of 15 foot boats (4.5 meters).

They will include a Runabout, Center Console, Side Console and a tiller steer dinghy.

All these models will have a moulded floor, underfloor storgae/kill tanks, foam filled, rod holders, under floor fuel tank option and side pocket storage.

All will be under $23000 as a boat , motor (40hp 4 Stroke), trailer package and the dinghy under $20,000.

Drop by and have look when the shows on and if any fishwrecked members want to consider one for themselves before or at the show I will include a safety pack to get you straight on the water, valued at $750.

Cheers

Gotta love the floatation of Boston Whalers!

just wondering what the weather is like in that area now and for the next week

not for fishing

i just wanted to know if it was raining because i want to go to the dunes for a look and maybe a sandboard

Hey Guys,

Any idea on a ballpark figure i'd be looking at getting privately for the above outboard with less than 70hrs on the clock?

Cheers,

Sam

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I have a 1997 evinrude 150hp 2 stroke.Yesterday travelling back from the ffb the conditions being so good i opened her up full throttle getting up to 38 knots.Then the check engine alarm sounds and then goes off with the motor not missing a beat.Does anyone know of this to be common if not what sort of faults should i be expecting or looking for.I know this is a very broad question but i am definately not what you would call "mechanicly minded" so any advice would be helpfull

cheers