Hi guys just wondering what is a good bimini to get for a tinnie thats not too invasive when your fishing and you can stand under.

 I have a 4.6m quintrex open tinnie with rear steered motor

 Cheers

im after some cutting polish for my boat  gone a bit yellow brown stain from where it sits in the water  whats   the best stuff out on the market for this job

Hi All

Just wanted to know if anyone can recommend a repairer for boat windows, I shattered my wind screen on my Haines Hunter, being a tempered glass (Taylor Custom Clear Curved) - ouch must be expense!, the boat has insurance so it will get fixed just wondering if there is a local guy that I can refer the insurance company to, also I am keen as mustard to head back out on the water, call them during the week just waiting for the next steps

Cheers

Johno

need some plugs changed for the power etc on my roof mounted navman 8120, so was wondering if anyone new of a repairer dealer etc i can get this done, needing plugs cut and a new one fitted as all the wiring goes thru the bar work and would be a hugeeeeeeeeeeeeee task getting them back in.

want it done pretty soon as im getting the boat ready for exmouth and need the navman working as a back up and to possibly run a radar unit with.

Been toying with the options of getting one of those latches that makes it easier for single handed launch and retrieve.

most times i go out its not too hard though find its getting a bit of a pain climbing thru the screen to secure the boat then go back to turn the engine off and lift it up then get back out the boat and drive the car away,

i know theres a few brands and styles out there so what would people recommend.

also remembering my boat is 6.7m

Hello all,

I`ve just changed the brake pads on my trailer. Driving today, its grinding a bit too much, so a couple of questions spring to mind:
1. How much does the tensioning nut at the front of the draw bar need to be adjusted?
2. The result of 1. will determine the amount the piston will move before pushing on the brake lever.
3. There is a small handle near the calliper. How much free play should there be?

I know that there should be a bit of grinding on wheel rotation but when you can hear it whilst driving, I think thats abnormal.

Regards

Chris

Anyone seen the new Yamaha V Max SHO (200/225/250) in action yet? Came across it while comparing outboards for the old man and his new boat.

Looks like yamaha are going to take on the e-tecs dominance in the bass fishing arena (lower weight, better holeshot, better economy etc) with a 4 stroke.

It is a really nice looking unit.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/vmax_micro/

Well after a long, long wait she is finally parked up on the driveway. This photo is one when it was for sale in the yard, but I hope to get some in water shots soon.

It is a Southwind SF20 with a 200hp Yamaha 2 Stroke. Goes crazy fast by my standards.

A bit stuck on a name for her. Any ideas?

Hey all, took the boat out saturday and noticed the outboard pod has a large crack in it. Seeing as the boat is quite older and glass I was thinking i should probably get a new one put on. Does anyone know a contact of someone who builds these? Also i was thinking of maybe getting an ally pod instead of glass as the bow rides quite high, any suggestions?

Cheers,

Pete

hi there anyone know how much damage you can do to a prop before its u/s ive got a 4 blade stainless steel prop its got some minor chips and marks taken of the edge and scuff marks across the front of the blades are they repairable its a 141/4x17 if they are not repairable whats the cost of a new 1 thanks

just wondering who sells deck hatches i have been to witworth but they are to small any info much appreciated

The old man has asked me what I would recommend as far as an ali boat goes. To be honest, all the boats I have been out in have been f/g so other than a few generic ones I was at a bit of a loss as to what I should recommend him! One thing though, I have advised him to get plate ali rather than pressed ali and he is happy to head down that path. I've tried to steer him towards a f/g, but he is pretty adamant he wants ali for some reason or another (wont tell me why?). I'll continue to push him f/g way, but in the meantime I need something to get him going on with his plate ali's.

Basics are between 5m and 6m long, must be brand new and have a cabin up front (no island cabs or c/c). Budget is reasonably flexible, but I reckon he'll max out @ $70k.

Hi Guys

What a way to have to end the stay in Exxy. Transmission on the car wont according to the mechanics in Exxy make it back to Kcity with the boat in tow. Plan ats to leave the boat in Exxy with Adds and drive to Kcity, get the trannie fixed and drive back to get the boat next weekend.

However if there is any members in Exxy heading back to Kcity that could possibly assist it would be great. Good reward.

Mullows is up here and I will try him but if anyone can help great.

Cheers and a Happy New Year. (Happier than mine atm).

Neels

hey everyone i was looking for opinions on southwind centre consoles in the 5-7M range, they look like theyd cut through the waves and be a good ride in a rough sea like wa conditions, not looking to buy yet just looking for opinions

well just ordered my new light truck tyres 4 my trailer  and getting them fitted 2morrow now question is should i run them tubeless or with tubes?

I just returned from a trip to Esperance with my tinny where I ventured out several time. I washed the outboard down but as I had no way of flushing the motor I left it until I returned home.

I am looking at taking a trip over East for several weeks with the boat and I would like to know how do I flush the motor when I don't have my wheelie bin?(Not enough room in the camper).

I have a Johnson 8hp outboard but looking upgrading to maybe a 15hp.

 Thanks...Mark

I"ve got an older 6m cat and find it a pain anchoring. I attach a bouy  to the anchor rope and tie off at the front of the boat. when i want to move i have to get the ball away so as it does not go between the hulls, then i have to gaff the rope and tie it off to a special cleat i have on the rear starboard side. Once thats done its a matter of going around and pull the rope in before it can sinks again.

Pardon my ignorance but is there an easier way as a winch cannot be fitted, i have had 3 operation and i'll have another the way i'm going.

Hope someone can give an old dog a new trick.

hey everyone i have a problem, i get seasick but, i fish around perth and when good weather head past garden-outside, funny thing is i dont get seasick no matter what in the roughest chop and cockburn sound conditions, but a swell will have me running to the side of the boat, anyone been like this before, anyone got any cures and remedy

hey everyone i was wondering what you all think of the carribbean reef runner, also any other good glass boats you could reccomned in the 20-24ft range

hey guys   had a problem today on way to the ramp one of my tyres tread  seperatered  from rest of the tyre. its a dunbier trailer with the duro tyre   now question is what do yous guy use on urs?

 should i replace it with another duro  or go  to a light truck tyre?

i have heard that this duro tyres are really shit and dont last long.... this 1 had heapssss of tread left and it still f@#$%^  up

ive got a lowrance lms-527c sounder

the depth numers are always flashing its only started doing this since last trip?

when it does this its giving false depths and water temps the gps side of things  working fine 

anyone know what to look for?

ive checked all the conections and the transducer all seems fine 

Guys, I'm moving to exmouth in the coming months. Anyone there able to tell me what choices or places where are when it comes to servicing a mercruiser ?

I dont want to have to tow it to Karratha everytime it needs a service.

cheers

hi everyone i was wondering what everyone thinks of razerline boats particualary the 6-7M model like centrcab and supercab

thanks

hi i was wondering what all you guys think of the old fraser voyager in the 18 to 21ft lenght as we used to have one and is it true that commordore marine bought the designs and is using the exact same hull design in their allrounders

Would anyone be able to fill me in on stabicraft boats, particualy the 389 frontier and other dinghy models, i would like to know how they perform etc.

hey everyone was looking at dinghys (12 to 15ft) for a good cheap 1st boat, would you guys fill me in on some good dinghys (not punts) and could you give your opinion on it

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Technician Engine Analysis Checklist

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By
Captain Scott Fratcher

An engine analysis is an advanced system of inspecting our boats
drive train. We perform these tests to help catch pending mechanical
issues before we leave the dock. An analysis is much more comprehensive
than a typical “pre-departure peak” at the engine. We are
going to not only visually inspect our engine, but also take a series
of measurements that become our baseline for future tests. Our goal
is use this engine analysis as a system to help make easy informed decisions
about our boats drive system.

To begin you should have on-hand as much of the following as possible:

• · Camera


• · Notepad


• · Your collection of electrical meters


• · A 0-3 bar pressure gauge (if your engine has a turbo)


• · An infer red temperature gauge


• · Any other special tools you might have


• · A few rags, and spray cleaner

1. Visual inspection

2. Pre inspection

3. Bollard pull

4. Analyzing the numbers

This is a general once over of the engine looking for blatant flaws.

Open the engine room door, look, feel and smell

Look for oil drips or other fluid under the engine. Inspect for obvious
cracked hoses. Give a gentle bend where a hose attaches to the engine
and look for cracks in the rubber cover. Check the fan belts for cracks
and loose hose clamps. Grab the alternator pulley and see if it will
spin free on the belt. If it does then the belt is worn or loose.

Feel the inside of the engine room for oil film. Touch the areas of
the engine you can’t see feeling for rust or salt trails.

Smell for any burned chemical type odor. Smells can be difficult to
locate, but in general any burnt, oily, or diesel smells should be searched
out. A good nose can tell the difference between a hot belt and a hot
wire.

Look over the complete engine for oil leaks. Pay particular attention
to the front seal, and the area between the gearbox and engine. Leaks
in the front or rear seal can mean a coming engine rebuild. Inspect
the head to block connection looking for oil or water trails.

Take photos from all angles as a base line for later use.

This is the point where many an engine inspection ends, but in an analysis
we want better scrutiny to help build confidence in our propulsion system.

Our next series of checks focus on fluid inspections

Oil is the lifeblood of our engine. It lubricants, cools and quiets
our engine. But how do we know if the oil is doing its job?

Begin by pulling the dipstick. Smell for signs of diesel odor. Pinch
a small dab of oil between your index finger and thumb and expand slowly
to see how far you can spread the oil before the gap opens. Compare
this gap to new oil and take down the difference for your notes. This
is a crude method of checking viscosity and diesel intrusion.

Open the oil fill and look inside the cap for water droplets, condensation
or worse, a gray gooey substance indicating water penetration into the
oil. Put a small drop of oil on a paper towel and compare it to a new
oil drop. Note the amount of black carbon and any shiny deposits.

A more careful inspection can include an inside look at the oil filter.
Next time you change oil keep the old filter. Leave it to drain upside
down then cut open the canister and look at the inside of element. It’s
the inside that will contain any heavy deposits or worse, metal shavings.
Take photos for later comparison.

Immediately after start up note the oil pressure and again during our
bollard pull test and lastly immediately upon reducing throttle after
our bollard pull test. Does the gauge needle dip? It should remain steady
from start up and through all the following tests. A dipping gauge can
indicate a faulty pressure release, or worse, worn engine bearings.

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Hi,

I've posted this in a couple of other places so one more won't hurt.  I'm in Perth NOR and I am looking to fit some 300 volvo ql trim tabs to my boat. Its an Extreme 665 hardtop (aka 650 game king on www.extremeboats.co.nz) Just getting some quotes and being new to boating don't know what prices I should expect for fitting. So far have been quoted $600 for fitting and then parts which was around $900. Can anyone advise on what price I should expect for fitting or can recommend someone??.

hi all just bought a new boat same old shit told trhe motor was reconditioned but had to rebuild it from the block up have ordered the new manifolds they arrive on tuesday put the heads in to be fully serviced just got them back good job only problem is they changed the valve stems and took off the lifters was told resecuring them is a bit tricky i can rebuild the motor no worries but do not know how to tightend the lifters if anyone out there can help i'm willing to pay cash for your services need the boat in the water in the water for christmas to make the family happy so if anyone can help would be mutch appreciated

cheers warren