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.

Got some new bearing buddies today getting ready to get the trailer up to scratch for the long tow to exmouth in just over a couple of weeks.

in the pack the buddies came with dust covers, but i was aware that they need to work with the water pressure once submerged to compress and keep the water out?

am i right or is it OK to use these covers also?

Hi everyone, was cleaning the front yard yesterday whilst having a chat when we noticed a crack probably the size of 10cm. Im not sure it's cruicial but just having a crack makes me weary. If anyone know's a good person that fixes these types of cracks let me know. Hope it's not expensive as my navara is setting me back $1300 and that's only because we are paying cash i was quoted $1800



Ive added a few piccies to show



Thanks for any advice

I am looking at one of these with a 75 etec, I do alot of spearing. What is everyones opinion, how seawothy, what is their ride like, are they good in following seas, etc.

Anyone have any idea where I could get a Navman Tracker 5380 Airial from. My unit is still got but the ciol in the antenna is stuffed.

Cheers and any help appreciated.

Neels

Can any one advise me on what to use to seel the joint on the flange of the fuel sender unit on my stainless steel 90 litre fuel tank.

It is getting water in through this joint I think I used gasket goo there after I got it welded up last year, The gasket goo must be eaten away by the petrol as i Keep finding black sedement in the fuel bowl,

Recently purchased a new bare hull 420 dory for a weekend away/travelling rig. I'm currently in the process of fitting it out to the way i want it with sounders and such and will be looking it power it soon.

Has any one have any opinions on powering a dory, what work for them and what didn't, what could've/would've been better and such?

We hired a 420 last year and took it for a spin off tantabiddi it was powered with a 25 4st honda and did well with two plus icebox and two dive kits.

Budget is around 3k give or take a couple of hundred so will go a two stroke preferably a yamaha as my 5m boat i repowered with a yamaha 70 a few years ago and have never had an issue so i trust the brand.

Also main features I want is easy access gear selector, needs a alternator/rectifier to keep the battery charged to run the electrics, brand new and price!

So far the winner is the 25st 2 carb yammie unless i can be persuaded by those with expiriences.

Main  questions i have are:

Is it worth sacraficing the exta carb for 5 more HP

Mercs have the gear selector it the throttle which is a plus but i have no expiriences with running portable merc

Mariner and CV yammies the selector is on the side of the motor=bad

Standard Yamaha gear selector is at base of tiller= good!

I've done the ringing around dealers for the best prices and anyway the options are:

2 cylinder 1 carb

30hp merc elecrtic start at 3590

30hp mariner 2890 +200 to be fitted with rectifier 3090

25hp cv yamaha 3100 plus 150 for rectifier

30hp cv yamaha 3500 plus 150

2cylinder 2 carb

25hp yamaha 3300 altenator/rectifier standard

3cyl

30hp yamaha alt/rect standard 3900

What would you do? what have you done? what would u do different?

 Input greatly appreciated

Thanks

Dave :)

Hey guys, im looking at buying a 4.75 2002 trailcraft freestyle with a 60hp 2stroke mercury outboard and was wondering if there was anything in particular i should be looking for, any input from current or past trailcraft owners would be much appreciated. Thanx

i was wondering if anyone else bought a hail damaged car

my grandad picked up a ssangyong actyon sports turbo diesel for fishing for close to half price, he's very happy with the car and it pulls the boat easy, all it had was lots of hail dents on the bonnet and roof, but great for fishing

anyone else get a bargain with the hail damaged cars

Trying to do the right thing by installing some kind of all round white light when night fishing at anchor and could use some help. Is a product like this suitable for a 4.2m dinghy?

http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=123&item=53842&intAbsolutePage=1

What would others suggest?

Cheers.

Guys just wondering.  Have a northstar m84 combo with aus wide c map card 2008.  When in perth and I want to look at an area say exmonth on the gps to add marks etc I cant zoom in closer than 2 km scale or see any data on water depth contour lines etc..

Is this normal for cmap units?

Will this info appear once closer to location?

all this info is avail for the perth area?

I don't want to get up that way and then find my card is stuffed etc..

Am I missing something or are all units like this?

Cheers for the help.

Hi everyone, I`m chasing a new/second hand power cord for an older model Furuno. It came from a LS6100 but I think quite a few Furuno cords work. The unit is about 5 yrs old.

Thanks

Chris

looking at this car, anyone know of any problems with it

its a 2007 petrol toyota hilux 2wd

I believe that both my Navman VHF and 27 are not currently working.  Twice now, no response from trying to log on.

Can anyone recommend someone who can test 'what is wrong'.  I rang around with no result.

Cheers Pete

Hi everyone,

           I am in the process getting my boat ready for an extended trip along the north west WA coast this winter. Its a tabs territory pro 485 side console 80hp which has mainly been used on the east coast where boat ramps and conditions are pretty user friendly.

            I have seen some interesting beach launching at places in the NW and am thinking i need,

       A tyre jockey wheel for beach launching plus some heavy rope if u get in trouble,

         The boat will be used mainly for light off shore work as it was on the east coast but is there anything in particlular you guys use that i may not know of for over there?

      any info much appreciated

      Oldsalty

Have the possibility of purchasing a new 5 metre ali and just wondering on layout options

It will be used for fishing, surfing, diving and a bit of skiing and am looking for the positives and negatives of side console, centre console, island cab or front cab options b4 i decide.

So if u could share with me your opinion on  what u like and dislike about each setup that would be super

Thx

Addz

Hi

Check out my newest Custom Decal jobs that some guys have had designed for thier boats.   Do something different!  Individually custom designed & illustrated graphics to make your boat look awesome & stand out from all the others!

Illustrations/names designed to order or few predesigned decals also available.   Check out the pics.  Got an idea for your boat?...

cheers  Tracey

Hi all,

The thought has come across to upgrade from the 5.5m to something bigger for the family.
Currently I have a 115H yamaha 4 stroke and very happy with it.

Investigating a craft with a Mercruiser stern drive. 5.3L I think for a 6.8m ally. Probably around 220HP.

Any pros and cons of the above as I have never had a stern drive before.

Thank you

Chris

Wondering if any members have a Ocean Whaler 565 and would like to know how they have found it. I'm looking at different hulls for inshore work with the the occasional run out in fair weather.

Thanks,