hi boys

I am trying to work out the best way to hook up nav lights and a fish finder to my dingy.

I have a 40 hp suzuki but was wondering if there is any other way of putting a battery in without hunting down a charger for the motor.

But ultimatly i want it to be done properly so if i need to get the charger for the boat does anyone know where to get it from?

Thanks heaps

hemi

Hi Guys,

Having problem finding reverse, just been getting an awful grinding noise- I'm guessing or hoping the cable just needs to be adjusted at the motor??

Tried to shift really quickly into reverse but then the the motor would pop out of the water and rev really high???

Any advice???

cheers in advance

hi all
i have been looking at the yaltacraft 555 with a view to buying new.
the deals seem pretty good
does anyone have any experience of this particular boat re ride,stability, seakeeping etc

cheers

Hi all,

After a perspex screen for my centre console. Has to fold down for storage/travelling etc.

Heard theres a place in Balcatta that specialised in that kind of work?

Anywhere NOR would be good! Spose most boat yards would put you onto the right people?

Cheers,

Sam

Just wondered if anybody has a Maxwell freedom 500 anchor winch ?

Have to replace the little plastic pressure arm but need the key to undo top of the winch. It is an 8 pointed allen key type setup that is around 21mm from point to point.

Just wondered if anybody has one they are willing to loan or hire out before I go and buy one

Happy to drive to pick up and drop back with a beer or 2

Cheers

Rick

Well i am changing the spotlights for the fishing area on the boat to LED's and am now thinking of changing the front facing spotlights on the hardtop, currently i have 2 marine spotties but they chew thru the power, while searching around i noticed on ebay some 55wt HID lights that would mount right in, they have internal ballast so easy to fit and clean and neat.

Has anyone else used something like this or can recommend against? i know they will cop a bit of a ponding, but no different to being on a 4X4.

just thought the HID's will give me more light over a conventional search type marine spotty??

Any idea who makes these? I saw one awhile back, can't remember if it was bep or alanco or what. It would save a lot of wiring and the less connections, the less to go wrong!

Ta,

till

Need to replace the plugs on the big navman i have as the power plug is corroded. Where in Perth can i find a stockist, or does someone know where i can get the plugs redone?

Gday guys, does anyone know who does Recreational Skippers Ticket assessments in Port Hedland?

Been googling for hours and still none the wiser.....

hey guys

after a big day out the other day , i got to thinking i really need to cover the fibreglass deck with some non slip easy to clean (pref without lifting ) flooring.

anyone know anything about that cork flooring you see on the plush game boats , or is there a better option (aside from wearing thongs)??

gday all

The out-board has been sitting for over 9 months now and ive noticed an oil leak from under the prop which began 3 months ago.

Anybody seen this before and could give me an idea what could be the problem?

Down at Wakemaker Marine today.....looking at getting a boat built, very similar to the centrecab they're building ATM. I really like the transom layout, full frames, deep vee and there's just so much room inside and out for a 2.5m beam C/cab!

hi everyone i have found a small 8-9 foot dinghy fiberglass dinghy which me and my brother are ver eager to buy it.

its looks srtong and all and is new for a okay price

but my question is the motor

the guy says it can handle a 6hp max so i will probably go for a 4 or 5 hp engine-it will be a 2stroke

heres the prob, motors in this range have internal fuel tanks and i want to do trips of a couple kms up dams and lakes and beaches, and dont know how long a 2.5-3 liter tank will last

well folks,
as some may know, I got me a Bertram 25
(yes I'm a sucker for old tubs..what can I say..)
This thread will follow her make over and progression for those interested.
She has a 415hp Mercuiser Horizon V8 in her driving a Bravo leg, +/- 2004 model.

She has had a Nova conversion done at some stage, that gives it a more cruiser wheel house look.
First thing was to tidy her up, toss out the crap.

And then I went buying toys...
First on the list was a sounder and ended up going bigger and more expensive than I wanted too.. but hey you only live once. So now there is a nice Furuno FCV295 going on the dash. ( with quick release cables and fittings, so to take away from thieving hands!) for now I'm going a wet-faced 1kw Furuno tranny, same as last time, the big commercial CA 200/50-1T, later it will be interfaced with a 3kw 38mhz single frequency fish-fryer....lol ( but need to save for that baby)

Plotter /GPS was a dilemma and ended up going back to a laptop PC based system. So bought the Mrs a new laptop and put her old Dell in as it still had RS232 coms ports etc. loaded up the Bluenav software I had and got a beta version of the Magellan Mapsend Lite Pro off their website. Now powering the GPS receiver side from an old B&W Magellan Sportstrack Pro. Total cost was a new laptop for the Mrs ( good brownie points for me... :-) ) and a nice little e-mail from Bluenav to allow me to use a back up CDRom as my original went up in smoke on the last tub. Seems the programs is linked to your GPS chip number and not the CD, so having the original GPS unit helped.

Next thing was to toss out the huge captains arm chair they stuck in the tub, .... why do people waste soooo much space with big arm chairs, all a skipper really needs is a bum-rest. That opened up the wheel house area nicely. Next was a new compass into the dash, as the old one was dodgy after many years of use right next to a sounder! couple of fans installed and some over head deck lights and we rocking! oh and a new set of speakers to keep the ears happy.

Then got a new Icom VHF radio ( I only recommend Icom, they the best by far) not cheap, but worth your life, that with a nice 2m aerial on the roof and we in business.

Biggest thing now to do is to replace the old steering wheel / helm. it is from the 1980s' and is badly chipped in places and hard on the hands. Biggest issue is the hydradrive system is the old square fit and may not be completable with newer helms.

Mechanic is doing the motor service and some new riser gaskets tomorrow plus new cranking batteries etc, then we going out on Saturday to see how she goes.

so now the tub is close to where I was with the last one, now to get some blood on the deck.

hi guys going with my mate to have a look at a 5.5 carrera cuddy cabin tomorrow. was just wondering if these were good boats and what to look for/out for in older glass boats?

cheers

any of yous guy run lowrance hsd5x thinkin of getting one in afew weeks  and like to know ur thoughts on them

Hi Guys,

I have a pinhead sized hole in the hull of my Razerline - first noticed 12 months ago, and had it bogged up. Now the bog has let go.

Can someone advise me of best place to take it for getting the hole welded?

I live Safety Bay.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers,

Judy 

After a recent refit im hoping to get her on the water this week but cant figure out how all this wiring was arranged in the fwd control. If anyone has experience with these, any advice would be appreciated.

We are looking to install a bilge pump into out 5.4 m fibreglass runabout and just wondering what we to be aware of. Deck appears sealed so assume we will have to cut out a access port to allow access to install pump and plumbing hoses and for wiring. Does that sound about right and is there anything else to be aware of or to keep in mind? Any advise would be appreciated.

Cheers

I have a quintrex 480 Freedom Sport bowrider with a yamaha 4 stroke 60 hp motor. Basically we hit a few rocks on the weekend and the propellor is stuffed so I need a new one.   The boat was not damaged at all.

 Any recommendations on which prop to get and where from.  I live in Como, WA.

 I know there is Dinghy World on Canning Hwy but sometimes there prices are a bit keen.

ty

Mark

how you all going just wondering if any one has used this & what do you think about it   http://www.durafix.com.au/index.php

Hi All - I am looking to upgrade my GPS/Sounder transducer to a new 1kw one. Does anybody know if it will compatible with older model sounders? The new transducer and the old sounder are the some brand (Furuno) but my sounder is about 8 years old. It is a Furuno GP1650F, it has a 50/200kHz dual function and the existing transducer is 600W. Any tips or advice much appreciated.

I am wondering if any of the baron sportsman owners on here have replaced their portable fuel tanks with one tank ? If so I am looking for any info/ideas on size , positioning, mounting of the fuel filler & what you used the rest of the space for .

I am also wondering if anyone can post a pic of where they have successfuly mounted their transducer (transom mount) as I am having trouble holding bottom at speed . Any help greatly appreciated ...

                     Joel

Hey peoples.

Just wondering if anyone would like to give me some money so I can buy a boat?  I'm looking for about $40k.  I reckon that will get me something fairly decent.  Cheers!

Well, I'm doing my research on our next purchase. Unfortunately, the centre console idea has been kicked out the window by the missus  & likewise with the centre cab... they don't offer a comfortable place for a snooze.

This time, it's gotta be glass. We're looking at a Cruise Craft Outsider 625 & would like a few comments from people who have either owned 1, currently own 1 or have fished in 1.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Daz

Howdy all, well you all gave me some good feedback for a trailer so now I'm looking for some outboard motor feed back. I've been wanting to upgrade my motor for a while and I've been looking at the Honda BF60 at only 110kg's, it's very appealing. Anyone got something to say on this?

Cheers
Dale

Does anyone own, or knows somebody that does, a hydrofield. I am seriously looking at getting one built and would appreciate any feedback.

What size donk to push around 4.5 - 5 mtr

Guys ,

mounting a new arieal and radio (VHF to the boat)  can I mount the 2nd arial for the vhf beside the 27mg arial... Notice on most boats they are on eitherside of the cab.  My current arieal is mounted on a plate at rear of hard top roof in the centre.  Would only be about 200mm between the arieals.

Cheers

Craig.

when i get my boat (4 to 5m tinny) im looking at converting it to a center console but i dont know where to get 1 or how to make 1 i do have access to a mig welder but dont a have a design, could you help me

Hi all

I have a 97 johnson 40hp.  when i am running the motor under 2000rpm it starts to cough and conks out.  when cruising at higher revs no problem or if i keep the revs up in neutral.  after speaking to my boat mechanic he said it is either the fuel line kink or leak or the fuel pump needs replacing which is about $600 plus labour.  I have replaced the entire fuel line to no avail.  i was thinking it could be sediment etc blocking the carby or something. does anyone have any other ideas solutions

cheers

rig