Hopefully someone's been through this issue.

I've bought the Suzuki Interface Cable and have a NMEA backbone ready to plug it into but... the interface cable plug is the same as my DF90A plug i.e. both female.

Does this mean I need to fork out another $100 for the adapter cable? I plan on taping up the trim cable plug as the analogue gauge is fine.

Cheers JF

hey guys. Just curious if anyone has replaced there own self drawing plate deck at all?  

 Have a Jabsco Par Max 4.0 60 PSI Auto Washdown Pump fitted to boat.

It has worked perfectly for 4 years until after sitting unused for 6 months, has now lost a lot of pressure. Have pulled pump apart , checked top mounted filter, checked all hose fittings and all seems good.

The pump normally operates only when the spray nozzle trigger is activated, however the motor now works constantly when switched on. The problem is the same on both fresh and saltwater washing settings ( only ever use the fresh water setting).

Seems as though it will not prime.

Any help appreciated thanks.

Hey guys as title suggests, my boat feels "bogged down" in the water from about the 4-8knot range while just cruising.

In this speed range the ass end drops and the nose picks up like it wants to take off on the plane, motor almost sounds like it's over revving for the speed the boat is actually going, and the wake coming off the back is considerably larger than all the other boats around me whilst traveling through the marina. Once on the plane everything seems sweet.

Boat is a 5.2m side console ali with a 115hp suzi on the back. The suzi is the max rated hp for this hull. I dont think forward ballast is the answer as it rides relatively flat once on the plane.

Could a hydrofoil, prop change, or trim tabs be the answer?

Hi all
my seastar helm has had a slow leak from the backplate - i had to pull it out yesterday to install a new pod on top of my helm (for electronics) and pulled the back off to inspect - the gasket is intact but obviously leaking - a new one is not expensive but ~2-4 weeks ex USA, dont want to wait that long so was going to use Permatex Anaerobic Flange Sealant to do the job
any tips, do's donts

Do any of the jet ski fisho’s on here have the seafood fishpro? Just wanting your views on them, stability, set up functionality, running costs, service costs etc. any help greatly appreciated.

 Morning guys,

I'm looking at converting a Ali side console boat to centre console. 

Any recommendations out there of reasonable work (doesn't need to be too pretty) at a reasonable price? 

i have been  dreaming to fish around FAD but not so sure with the current boat.

as the boat only have 115hp. What do you think? How far is safe enough with 115 hp? 

(Hull is yr 95 haines)

Thanks

 Just wondering if anyone recently has rang around for insurance for their boat? I just brought a boat after going a few years with out one so a bit out of the loop

 looking for a good company local to Rockingham for a price and instalment on a set of clears for my boat. Love some recommendations. Cheers guys

anyone else notice the razorline, preston craft, coraline, and whitepointers all look very alike?

i would love to go in all 4 for a ride in rough seas and see what handles best?

I've been playing around with props and went from an ali 3 balde 17 pitch to an ali 17 pitch 4 blade and get the stern lift I was after but lost a couple of knots off the top end. I decided to fit an ali 19 pitch 3 blade prop and tried her out on the weekend and am getting some stern lift and faster top end speeds by a knot or two at 300rpm less (6300 down to 6000) and using a lot less fuel (0.66L/mile vs 0.8L/mile) but I've lost a bit of accelaration off the mark and she's out of the hole a bit slower later than the previous props which I was expecting.

The $650 question is: if I upgrade to a SS 3 blade 19 pitch am I going to gain back some of that acceleration and holeshot due to less flex in the blades and possibly gain on the top end?

Have managed to break a weld on the bar work on the roof of the Fury and in need of a repair (Driving too hard!!!!)

Wondering if anyone has a recomendation for a stainless welder in Perth who would do these types of repairs?

Thanks

Hi all
am looking for any recommendations for a diesel mechanic - prefably someone who has worked on Cummins

cheers

 Hey all

I couldnt log on too vn6kc rockingham yesterday.

I could here other people but could not get any response back when trying  to log on. Unscrewed aerial sprayed it with electrical  contact cleaner but still no go, how do i determine if it is the radio or aerial at fault cheers.

Dakka

 I'm about to put a motorguide on my cruise craft explorer 625.  Just after any pics of how others have mounted bowmounts on these boats or anything similar.  Looking at fabricating something out of stainless and bolting it on.  

looking for a Honda mechanic for a probable warranty job. Brand new engine (bf200a 2018) is not picking up any of my nmea data or vice versa?? The only thing I get from it is fuel percentage but nothing else like battery voltage or violent temp or fuel usage ect ect... help would be amazing even if it is an easy fix would love to be put in the right direction if possible :). Thanks guys 

hey guys,

looking for a terminal crimps that have the capacity to crimp/terminal 2 gauge battery cable,

the ones i have dont do a vedy very good job at all and it’s not a solid connection as I wanted.

Not to sure where to look. Got the crimps from jaycar but they are not the best result  

 Got a pair of rectangle muffs but the seal onto the engine is terrible. Got them from bcf and pretty quickly returned them. I live in Baldivis and have poor water pressure also which doesn’t help one bit.

thinking of going the round cups or the dual feed ones? I got a Honda 200bf also

just got a new 2018 Honda put on and decided to move the batteries up fed under the cab,

looka like in about a week and abit one of my batteries has died and won’t hold any load.

can kick it overnight just one 1 bat but switching over to 2 and nothing. Flick it back over and switch it to 1 and kick her over and then switch back to 2 and she charges and 13.4v the slowly oncrasss to 14v when the other batter charges at 14.8v ( good old Honda magneto). To me this sounds like I got a dead battery. Thought would be amazing. I’m running a BEP dual battery switch. Also since I have moved the batteries over and now my gauges are not indicating voltage and rpm on the digital nmea gauges and also engine temps and what not. Is there something I missed when wiring them up again? 

Pic attached of how I have done it.

Hi guys, am looking at one of the new 200hp v6 mercury engines, and looks like I have a choice between mechanical or digital shift. I have never used digital shift before, and have little understanding of the difference so was just after people’s thoughts on whether it warrants the additional cost? From what I understand it’s supposed to be smoother? Any thoughts as to which would be more reliable? 

Any advice greatly appreciated!!!

cheers!

 Hi, i'm looking for ocean whaler trailer setups. i'm having trouble with my trailer setup.thanks

 Hi all, Im having an issue with my motor cutting out when idling, went out with my son this morning and the motor cut out whilst in nuetral, I went to start the motor and it started and then a few seconds later it cut out. this happened several times, i first removed the fuel line from the motor to ensure fuel was getting through which it was and then i pumped the line a few times and it did eventually start and we raced back to hillarys, could it be something simple as dirty fuel/ i do keep the tank full at all times and do have a water seperator on the boat which does show some sediment on the bottom is there an additive that can be added or should i empty the tank completely. My other thought was that there could be a blockage in the line somewhere, does the fuel have a filter that could bve blocked with sediment

thanks for any advice forthcoming

 Hey guys,

im looking at buying some trim tabs for my plate boat. It’s about 6.3m of hull and about 7.3-4mloa

because it’s a hard top has another more weight up top and when the wind hits it, it tends to list pretty well like you would suspect. Either lenco or Bennett are on the cards but curious if anyone has had any issues with the hydraulic motor on the Bennett’s ?  I’m swaying toward lenco because it’s an electrical system and I would think be a lot more responsive. I have seen the kits for a 12”x12” kits for around 800 dollars and I’ll just install myself. To me that seems abit cheap though. 

Love some feedback if anyone has eother the lenco or Benny’s or any others. 

Thanks for your help :)

Thommo

gday guys,

redently got a new 200 Honda fitted to my project boat and I’m half way through moving  the batteries Into the enclosed  cabin. Looking at around 8m of cable prob around 6 but not too sure about the size of cable to use for the extension. This is the size of the cable that it has already looks about 10mm single core and 5-6mm single core also.

any help would be amazing. Thanks guys.

G'day

I am just wondering will you put a tipper and winch with an old tub(haines hunter 5.2m yr 96) ?

what d'ya think?

cheers

Bono

So, I picked up my first brand new aluminimum boat and am looking for a little advice (had an old glass boat before). First use was on the water for a weekend 3 days/2nights straight. Pulled it out after and gave it a good clean with salt away. After this one outing I've noticed a pronounced water line, below that it is discoloured and has heaps of salt pits I cant seem to remove. Seems strange that the flap (which is isolated on plastic hinges) isnt discoloured at all though.  Also the anode has copped a bit of wear from this one use.

Is this all "normal" ? Just keen to get an oppinoin as I dont have alot of experience with ally boats. Thanks a million!

 Hi all, I am hoping someone can help. I have a honda 130 BF and ocasionally it wont restart. i will turn the motor off to fish and when i go to start it again there is nothing, the batteries are only 2 years old and have plenty of charge, the issue seems to be the throttle control itself, as it only strats after moving the throttle control silghlty into gear and then back to nuetral many times. i have a seperator on the fuel line so im discounting bad feul as it runs perfect when going. could it be something as simple as connection points or do throttles need to be replaced occasionally. Your anticipated answers are very much appreciated

 Seeking some advice.

I have a westerberg with a 2016 115 CT model mercury fourstroke. It's done about 160 hrs. Always be serviced and the motor runs like a dream 99% of the time. It seems strange but sometimes on my way back in from a fishing or diving expedition where I've been cruising for about 30 mins at 20 knots i get to the river and have to cruise up the river for 10 mims doing 8 knots it randomly  skips a beat and the motor breaks down. On the way out it runs fine, and while I'm about and about no issue. Seems to only happen when ive been cruising up the river doing 8 knots for about 5 mins at around 2, 2.5 thousand revs after I've been out all day. Not sure if its related to the motor being hot after being used all day. 

I took it to the mechanic I thought it may have been spark plugs or fuel related. He went over all the fuel system, ran the computer, changed the spark plugs, filters checked everything and said he couldn' find an issue. Went to rotto and back, did the exact same things on the way back in, after 5 mins of cruising back up the river the motor revs just drop up and down, almost like I've hit something. If i drive faster and get the revs up it sound beautiful, but if i go down to around 2.5 thousand revs just under planing it would do it again. I've tried priming the fuel, making sure theres no water in the fuel filter. Spark plugs have been replaced. All fuel lines replaced.  I'm running out of ideas, can anyone help. 

Do you recon this is Ok for this type of boat and usage?

I've got a 22ft centre console that I'm doing a tidy up on.

It mainly sits under cover on the trailer but sometimes on a mooring or at anchor at Rottnest.

The only times I've had water in the bilge is when there has been a lot of water on the deck from thunderstorms

or the bung has been left out , fortunately it can also be screwed up from the inside as well.

The pump has its own inbuilt float switch and is pretty quiet so it's not immediatlely 

obvious that it's going.

I thought if I wire the pump in parallel with a truck reversing beeper I can't miss that it's going.

Because it sits under cover on the trailer I don't want the pump wired to the hot side of the battery

all the time and I don't want it on a switch because they can be left off or on inadvertently.

I thought if connected to the battery switch It can't be left on of off inadvertently.

The boat has one battery one motor and one house circuit so I bought a

4 position battery switch and connected

The hot positive to 2

motor and house loads to 1

bilge pump to common

this way when the switch is on

Off - nothing is powered

1 - nothing is powered

2 - only the bilge pump is powered

1+2 - everything is powered

My logic is if the boat is running the pump can only be on,

but can be left on when the boat is on anchor by putting the battery switch on 2.

I put a circuit breaker to protect the wireing and a bullet connector in the positive to the bilge pump so it can be disconnected if needed,

and a momentary switch on the manual wire so I can turn it on manually to mop up

a small amount of water  that isn't enough to trigger the float switch.

The beeper goes whether the pump is going on auto or manual.

So far no flames or water.