.

well got back from Exmouth and gave the boat a good scrub, finally got alot of the roller marks off from the underneath of the hull.

obviously its still going to happen until they are cleaned, so my question is whats best to clean them so they stop marking the hull?

there is way too many to replace and will cost a small fortune so surely theres a way to clean them so they stop the marks for a while.

Needed to have my boat off the trailer to carry out major repairs. How good is this?

Gday,

As some of you may have read my plans to put my old outboard on my boat didnt work out as planned, and with abit of time to think i have decided to spend abit of time and money investing in a new or near new outboard in the 80 to 100hp bracket just chasing abit of food for thourght on makes/models 2stroke /4stroke? I have never had a new motor before so any info would be great.

 cheers

Just curious as to who are Honda dealers in perth?

G'Day Guys,

The Formosa range of boats has caught my eye for quite a while and i know 2 others also considering purchasing one and i'm chasing opinions from any owners or those who have been in one, preferably a 5.8m version. Looking to upgrade to a 6.2m Centre Cab version ready for Exmouth next year, going to look at a 5.5m one this Friday but opinions on how they ride and the performance with Xhp motor is appreciated.

Salesmen are good but they are really looking for a sale in the end and i won't have time to take one for a test drive.

Cheers lads.

before i shell out and buy one , has anyone got one fitted and is it as good as it looks to be??

Just after a few opinions...

About 18months ago brought a 17ft runabout for 10k from a local boatyard!!! Only to hav the hull shit its self on the 6th trip out...!!!! So I have saved up and brought myself another 2nd hand hull(douglas craft 5.3 nothing pretty but solid) and put it on my original trailer with the idea of transfering my motor over, only to find out off the boat yard today that i need a 25" leg and my 75hp is only 20". It was suppose to be a cheap way out to get on the water but has back fired, so i can either cut dwn the trandom to get this motor on or spend the time and make it look pretty whilst i save for a motor that fits and power the boat to full capability with a 90hp...its going to cost me about 3500 to have all the work done to get on the  water in a couple of weeks or do i spend the time and money?????

any feed back would be great in regard to project etc

Due to work hours sometimes its hard to get a decky and I have never solo beach launched and retrieved. Launching is ok as I have third wheel on trailer but should I anchor boat while parking car?  I have seen a few people retrieve on cable beach and the method I like is beaching boat, then drag boat up beach with car and trailer, then reverse trailer under boat and winch on.  Anyone else have any good methods? When dragging boat up beach where should I attach rope on trailer and boat?

I have a 4.2mt tinny.

Does any one know the brand/model of this boat It says its a  20ft Pacemaker on the rego papers but it doesnt look like any pacemaker I have seen. We can see the outline of a sticker that says ensign on the side of cabin. Thank you in advance

i've been told to just nip it up is all you need , then i was told by someone else to wrench it up really tight.

which was is right??

i did have it nipped up , got home yesterday and prop was loose and had movement. sounded horrible going from forward to reverse in driveway.

might buy this tinny off my mate but we both dont know a rasonable price? 25hp mercury with only about 25 hours and its around 3.5m, canopy, toolbox, Navman fish finder.

Any ideas?

Cheers Matt

Hi guys,

 I am in need of help................... with my transducer. I have just purchased a furuno 585 with a 1kw transom mount transducer. I know there have been many topics already aired on this but I am pulling what is left of my hair out.

It's on a Haines Hunter 680 Patriot with a Mercruiser sterndrive.It has trim tabs on its arse also.

 I have adhered to the 'instructions' when mounting the transducer. There are no strakes, chines or through hull fittings to caused turbulance.

I have taken the boat out everyday this week to try and get the unit up and running but the best i seem to get out of it if i am lucky is 15knots on 200hz, after that the picture breaks up and the screen goes blank but still gives a depth.

I have tried adusting the bracket up and down and have moved it further out to the starboard side, which improved it a bit. I have increased the angle and decreased but to no avail.

I would have expected a fairly good picture at speed from a1kw transducer, especially in shallow water. I have been testing it in about 10 - 15mt.

Some people have told me it may just be the hull shape and i am lucky that i am getting 15 knots out of it, but when reading the forums, some of you guys reckon you are getting a good picture at 30 knots.

I have run the transducer cable up the centre of the boat, over the aluminum fuel tank. It runs close to the alternator, about 300mm or maybe a bit less ?(could be part of the problem??)

I have been trying to track down mako for his advice whilst he is in exmouth, but cant spy him. Unfortunatly i'm not in the comp this weekend.

Any ideas, i have included some pics, but dont know if they can show the correct angles etc.

your help is appreciated.

Kev.

just wondering which electric motor is better because ive almost finished the front casting deck and im doing alot of river and freshwater fishing and i looking at a standard transom mount not the bow mount

Gday,

Just trying to learn abit about sounders and gps chartplotters, before Ioffload my hard earned

difference between single or dual sounder frequencies? and what brands to buy and stay away from?

cheers

Gday all, 

Just wondering if anyone has brought sounders/gps off of the net? Im new to the gps world so wondering if they will work in aus as they are from canada.

any info welcome in regards to the above as well as brands ect

 CHEERS

 5.2 MTR.FRASER FIBREGLASS RUNABOUT WITH 70 HP. OIL INJ, MOTOR. 65LTR. FUEL TANK

YEAR: 2000 MODEL. WALK THROUGH WINDSCREEN,2 RADIOS 1 X VHF, 1 X 27 MEG.

HUMMINGBIRD FISH FINDER, NAVMAN GPS , COMPASS

2 ANCHORS, 406 EPIRB , SEA ANCHOR, KEPT IN SHED SINCE NEW.

CARPETED , FULL STORM COVERS  & SIDE CURTAINS

$ 14,000.00  ONO

PH: 0896521597  OR  0458402559

As some of you are aware we have the Swifty up for sale. Been looking around to see what is out there to give us an idea of what to look for.
Found a 2006 Stacer Seamaster 519 (5.3 mtr?) with 90 HP Merc 2 stroke and only done 23 hours going for a good price.... and no Black Anchor or 2 vs 4 stroke comments coz had Mercs and Mariner before with no probs!!!!
They built in same factory as quintrex so just wondering about quality difference as we were leaning towards a quinnie coastrunner 530!!
Just wondering if anyone has any experience good/bad with these boats.
Cheers,
David

Can anyone tell me of a good reliable place to get an outboard serviced in the Freo/Rockingham way?

Hi guys, I just purchased my first boat. It is a work in progress.

As it is only my first boat I am looking for a mechanic to come to my house, have a look at the engine, the steering. Basically an over all look at it.

As I understand it the motor need a good looking at. The steering needs attention too.

I am not looking at a service or any particular work done.

I would like to pay a mechanic to come round check it out. Do a once over and quote me on the work that will be required.

I am not too sure of the motor brand or model as it isn't branded.

If anyone is keen please message me and I will call you.

hello everyone i'am thinking of going for a 4x4/fish down at white hilss or tims thicket.

from the picture i've seen the beach look quite narrow, if i parked on the side way from the shore will i be safe from the tide?

i dont have any vehicle doubts because it took calcup hill on no problem

Hello Everyone - My name is Brett Martin and i am the owner (past present and future) of Trailcraft Boats.

Since i started Trailcraft over 10 years ago, i have often logged on to different forums to read what people are saying about Trailcraft. I have never included myself within the forum discussions because i believe it best that a forum run independantly of someone who has a vested interest in giving opinions. I would like to be a part of the forum in the future, but it will only be on the basis of everyone knowing that i am the owner of Trailcraft and my obvious thinking that Trailcraft is the best.

Their has been alot of miss-information written about Trailcraft and i thought this a great opportunity for everyone to hear it from the "horses mouth". As with most boat manufacturers - Trailcraft has had a tough time through the GFC - the good news is we have come through this period stronger and better - a bit wiser and a bit leaner.

*We have been and are currently producing boats.   

*We have retained "selectively" the prodominance of our Australian dealer network.

*We have increased our warranty from 3-5 years on all new boats produced                                                                                                                                              

*We are continuing to support our brand and warranty - now and in the future

*We will remain a national powerhouse brand.

I would like to thank all of you for your supportive - favourable and constructive comments in the past.

To the existing Trailcraft owners (6000 australia wide) - i would like to thank you for your loyalty and hope you get many more hours enjoyment from your boat.

Thanks everyone - Cheers Brett                                                                                                  

Hi All

I have the opportunity to purchase a 6.5mt 1/2 Cabin Cruiser (1991) with a 140hp Mercruiser. I have been trying to get some information / feedback on the manufacturer, but have had little success.

The manufacturer is Boro. If you have or know of any information, it would be much appreciated.

Mainly looking for any feedback on the how these boats perform, etc.

Any help appreciated.

I have a real niggly problem with my Lowrance LCX-25C combo unit. The depth sounder will only pick up the bottom accurately down to about 8 meters.

I have checked all connections and transducer etc. Also played around with the bottom lock, range, sensitivity etc. Does anyone have a magic bullet to fix this.

The next step for me will be an adjustment (few solid whacks) with the fish pacifier if I can't work it out soon. Appreciate any help.

g,day crew.

i am sprucing up my trail craft for a reluctant sale. does anyone know where i can get trail craft spare parts from?

i need a gas strut for the kill tank lid and two seats

anyone know the recommended size motor for 17ft douglas sabre??

How about some up dates on all those projects / project boats out there. Somebody must be doing somethig!

im thinking of getting one for my boat (2.9m mono hull dinghy) and just wondering if any FW members could tell me how much they cost (if you own one)

picked up my new boat (new to me anyway) a couple of weeks ago.
after a few runs out i set about making a few changes,new t top,radio,sounder etc

its a 5 meter westerncraft whaler with a 50 yammie 4stk

nice and stable fishing platform.
now to find some new spots (i forgot to save all my waypoints from the other boat )

any suggestions for a name ?

cheers

As I couldnt add any more photos to my other post had to start a new one to show the outcome of my boat cover search.