Just bought a "new" second hand boat but needs canopy/side clears plus pole work.

Anyone have any work done that they would recommend ?  Pref  North of River but happy to go south if they are good quality. 

Hi guy's i know this subject has been posted before

                                                                          But it was some time ago and maybe there is a bit more information around now on these hulls.

Looks like i have a buyer for my other boat (which will be sadly missed, but looks like it will be going to a good home) so i am checking out new hulls.

The ocean whaler has caught my eye and if any one as any info to share on these it would be greatly appreciated.

Good bad or indifferent all info is good info.

Would be looking at the 565 with a 115 e-tec.

Cheers POC

                                                                                                        Would hope they would cusion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Not long before a boat ends up in our drive way.

I'll need to get a few things done. Just wondering if anyone can recommend a company out there that can fit a plotter, VHF, another battery & isolator etc.

Holes will need to be cut out for some items & I want to be confident that the job will be done in a professional manner.

Appreciate some input.

Daz

Getting close to purchasing a second hand boat, however, I may need to budget for Stamp Duty.

Does anyone know whether duty applies to used marine craft & if so, what rate applies.

Thanks,

Daz

I need some help with an aussie whaler 5.5. can any one tell me where the bilge pump is located in the hull? and is there a way to access it without pulling the hull apart?

Cheers

Hi all, I`m upgrading to another GPS plotter and for my price, the available ones are:
1. Lowrance HDS 5m
2. Lowrance Elite 5m
3. Garmin 551

All are $850

I think 1 and 2 are similar, if not the same. Garmin has preloaded map in it, and I think the lowrance may have. Lowrance have a greater pixel count @480.

Any one out there who can give me the heads up would be great.

Thank you

Chris

Guys, in need of some advice regarding bilge blower on my sterndrive. (tried a search but didnt get much)

The engine is a merc 350 MPI Horizon. I have been running the bilge blower whenever the boat is in use. a couple of minutes before it is started and then throughout operation.

I have since been told that I dont need to run it after the motor has been started. I am always cautious regarding the build up of fumes etc in the engine bay so, whats your thoughts.

Cheers

Kev.

Hi all,

Been thinking about upgrading the tinnie for a while now and the wife is starting to warm to the idea. Hadn't contemplated buying one much before but I saw a nice Polycraft down south not long ago. Have done a bit of looking around on the net and something that matches the description below would be up my alley.

spend up to $15,000

length = approx 4.5m or so

type = centre console

For that sort of money should be able to buy something about 5 years old with a 4 stoke engine. Just wondering if anyone on here has a Polycraft themselves or been out on one from time to time? If so any info you could share would be great.

Always good to get the opinions of others prior to going to do some serious shopping!

many thanks for any info provided

Scano

about to start removing the floor any tips or things to watch out for??

Does anyone know if theres a product that can help eliminate some of the scratches that the screens can get from cleaning them, i have a few very fine swirl marks that i would like to hopefully remove?

As a few people were aware i had some issues with my engine the 2nd last day in Exmouth.

Came back and sussed a few things out and realised it might have been a gearbox issue, so after speaking to the guys from men on boats with some advice and help, we worked out that the engine was still under warranty as they changed the warranty over from 3 to 5 years 6 months before this particular engine was purchased.

Phew what a relief..............so put onto John at Dinghy world and recieved top service, every promised phone call was made, all the follow up calls etc and time frames were kept.

Once we sussed out a tooth on the forward gear they were in immediate contact with honda who said yeah no issues we will fix it, but instead or repairing the gears etc just replaced the whole gear box with a BRAND NEW one, and upgraded from the original one in the boat.

No issues at all and 110% satisfied with Dinghy World and especially Honda for coming to the party big time with this.

Was apparently around 7 grand worth or repair done on the engine.

So if anyone was thinking about a new engine, they have a great warranty and aftercare.

Personally when im in the market for another engine i will be buying Honda again.

Spoke to somebody today who said crossing your trailer chains was illegal and he knew someone who was fined.

I personally thought it was the other way and always cross them.

What do others do?

Hi all.

I was just wondering what your general thoughts on those inflatable boats are? I would like to get on the water but I am not rich enough to get a dinghy and mainly don’t have room to store it. So I thought that something like the one on the picture might get me little bit off shore (like Cockburn sound, Lancelin bay and similar calm places). Is it a good idea with a little outboard or will it sink straight away? :) Has anyone had one of these?

pulld up a couple of hatches in my hull and wondering what these are??

I have brought myself a 5.3 douglas craft cuddy cab and need some direction on where to find info on glassing and alike so anyone who has taken on a project let me know of any books/sites or info you would like to pass on.

cheers

Have been reading up on jacking plates.
Both manual and hydraulics.
Seem to be a few advantages with them.

Any one had one seen one or know anything about them first hand?

Cheers POC

Gday,
I've recently been given a boat by my old man.
He doesn't use it and I'm moving to the coast so he has given me his.
The only name/make I can see on it is Delta.......does anyone know anything about them? Where they were made....are they still making boats?
Any info good or bad would be appreciated.

Cheers

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just trying to find some specs for a hull i have brought its a old 5.3 douglas craft cuddy/half cab if anyone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appriciated

Hey guys,

Just saw this and thought some people here might be interested.

http://www.auctions.com.au/auctions/2010/06/12/boat-yard-closure-auction.html#0

just wondering if anyone has one. Im looking at a 90hp i have heard both good and bad comments about them ive heard there has been of alot of trouble with one's that have came in as a "grey import" just wondering who has one and your thourghts.

cheers

does any one have one of these on there boat if so whats it like?

hi guys

probably a stupid question but where could i get a 2.5hp johnson serviced? and about how much would it cost?

SOR preferably.

Cheers

Transducers including through the hull, GPS aerials, brackets, stands and ext cables. Someone is doing a clean out.

Good evening guys.

Have a mate who is looking at purchasing a larger fibreglass boat over hear in SA for use in our gulfs. In his search he has come across an 18ftr called a Douglascraft. We've never heard of them over here, but a google search suggest they are still built over your side of the country.

As a result i was wondering if there is anyone in these pages that can shed some light on them. Build quality, stability, ride etc etc. This one is gonna be hard to sea trial as the motor is blown and requires a complete rebuild or replace, which for the price of the hull is of little concern. At a glance the hull & trailer look to be in good condition, but again its a relative unknown quantity here in SA and your experiences / knowledge of the hull is appreciated.

Many thanks in advance

Noticed this on the net "Boats on line" Baron Sportsman $5000.

http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats.php?de=52159.

By a dealer? must have plenty of work to be done on it.

got old fuel/oil in a tank wondering if anyone know what to use to clean it out?

Hi All,

Yes the rumours are true, Men On Boats  is closing it's doors at the end of June.

We would like to thank Fishwrecked and it's members for supporting us and hope it was an

enjoyable experience dealing with the Men On Boats staff.

There are some bargains to be had eg: new 17' Fraser Runabout with a Honda 75hp inc trailer 28k

Honda motors at about 15% below cost and all workshop,office and stock are up for grabs.

An auction will be held on June 12th for any items not sold prior.

Please call Malcolm for any details, stay safe through the winter season.

Bye for now the MOB crew  

Hi All,

Yes the rumours are true, Men On Boats  is closing it's doors at the end of June.

We would like to thank Fishwrecked and it's members for supporting us and hope it was an

enjoyable experience dealing with the Men On Boats staff.

There are some bargains to be had eg: new 17' Fraser Runabout with a Honda 75hp inc trailer 28k

Honda motors at about 15% below cost and all workshop,office and stock are up for grabs.

An auction will be held on June 12th for any items not sold prior.

Please call Malcolm for any details, stay safe through the winter season.

Bye for now the MOB crew  

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