Hi guys

Going to Rotto in March for a mini break.

Been over there for many years younger than I am now, and having lived in Mandurah and for the last 6yrs Karratha havent been over to Rotto in my boat for years ++. Also have lost/sold the mooring(s) we had at narrow neck and geordie.

Question is can you hire moorings or are they still all private. If not where and how do you "Park" the boat. Is the "lanes" to the Bathurst side off the jetty still there where you can tie off, can you still pull up and stay at the pub jetty.

Or what other options are there.

Hoping for some help.

Neels

I flushed the engine for approx 5 minutes yesterday before went out this morning at Leeuwin. The outboard was running fine yesterday.

But when I tried to start the engine this morning, the outboard didnt start. It did try to start but couldnt wake up the outboard.

Luckily we were still at the ramp. We tried choking, checking the fuel line and everything seems to be in order.

As we really wanted to go out, we waited for 20 minutes and the outboard finally started and running fine for the whole day.

Other boaties adviced me to warm up the outboard for at least 10 mins on the ramp. If I do this at the furthest end of the ramp, I may held other people up and risk getting shout at.

I hadnt use the boat for at least a month but I did warm up the engine for 5 mins the day before we went out though.

My outboard is a honda 90hp( done 546 hrs) and last service was in Nov.

Any idea what went wrong?

Cheers mate

 Hey FW crew. Just removed the old stainless tank from my tinny, and gone to twin Scepter 25L plastic tanks. The plastic tanks have a composite 1/4 npt female fitting, to which I have added a brass 1/4 npt 90 degree m/f elbow, and a brass Yamaha quick connect fitting. What's people's opinion on the best way to seal these?

A quick check shows fuel seeping between the brass/composite join and also the brass/brass. I don't want to over tighten and crack the composite part. Will Teflon tape (like plumbers use) be OK, or some type of loctite product?

Cheers,

BD

Looking for someone to make 2 stainless steel poles to go in the rear rod holders on my 6.1 mtre ally boat and a particular hook near the top. I am going to attach shade cloth to it -Portable Shade taken from the Bimini. Who do you guys recommend to make these?

 Gday all, have a df 90 Suzuki unfortunately has only clocked up 10 hrs since service this time last year, do I need to get it serviced regardless or will I get away with hopefully clocking up another 50 hrs or so before requiring service, it has just clicked over 300 hrs.

 Hi guys Looking at a Trailblazer 580

Price is about 20k

Single owner 

Built in 2000

Trailer has some rust

115 mec 2 St with 970 hours 

Anybody had one? Been on one? 

Recomend? Steer clear? II'm a little concerned with the hours, but doesn't mean it's a bad motor. It's also at the top of my budget. Looking for something to fish Upto 4, sleep a couple on the deck

Cheers 

 Hey guys on my boat I have built in stabilizers they each have there own bung are they ment to be filled b4 I head out

 Hi there just seeking some advice on which outboard to get I am looking at either a 225hp optimax or a 225hp Suzuki. It will be going on the back of a 19ft center console and the way I drive is as fast as conditions allow and I don't worry about getting wet. 

Looking for ideas and some photos on ideas on a cheap but practical solution to provide shade from my Bimini to the Back of the boat on a 6.1 metre Cuddy Cabin Boat (Quintrex).
This is to keep sun off the family when over mainly in rotto swimming and sitting around in the back of the boat having a few drinks etc as the Bimini is not sufficient for that.

I was thinking it has to be some thing I can attach to the back of the Bimini and pull to the Transom but suspend in the ait via poles at the back possibly in the rod holders. I am sure someone out there has set up something on this??

Hoping someone can help me with some info 

im currently in the market for a new boat and I have found one that ticks all the boxes but want some info on the outboard.  

Can someone please give me an idea of what sort of oil consumption a 2011 200 hp optimax will use. As I was hoping to get a 4 st but this boat is exactly what I'm after and just want to be aware of all ongoing costs before committing 

please don't turn this into a don't buy a 2st thread. 

Thanks 

rod. 

I have lost my freedom and now the grommets want to come fishing too.

The t top gives a bit of shade but I want to add more so the kids don't get toasted.

Any ideas on how to achieve this with something that can be installed and removed easily and doesn't hinder deck/fishing space? 

My boat is 5m, flat floor, basically all open, low rails back and front, centre console and T top bimini of course.

Any ideas greatly appreciated..

Steve

I am in need of some help to locate a deck hatch locking lever set like the one in the picture below.
There are 2 of these that secure the access hatch thru from the cabin to the anchor but I cant locate them anywhere.

I did source some locally a few years ago from a place that was recommended on here but buggered if I can remember where it was.
I think it was a small factory unit up malaga way from memory but who know it could have been oconnor.

If anyone knows of a place that carrys all sorts of window hardware your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 Hi, I have a 2012 yammie 40 enduro with manual tilt, I have power in my boat and was curious as to weather I could fit a power tilt system to it. Is it possible or not? Any advice appreciated.

Ive got a 09 Yamaha injected 50 tiller steer on my dinghy, model 50HWHTO.

I can access the manual online through the Yamaha site, but it comes up as a PDF that is encrypted so that it cant be printed.

ive had a bit of a hunt online, but cant seem to find anything else. does anyone know where to find a free manual that can be downloaded/printed?

Hey guys, had a quick search but couldn't really find the info I was after. I'm looking at replacing the dodgy fuel tank that came with my 5m plate ally runabout. Its a portable steel unit with a breather that leaks fuel and no guage, I'm sick of the fumes so its gotta go. A quick rough check on the measurements tell me it's around about 46L capacity, (but if it's filled it leaks every time the boat rocks), somehow I always thought it held more.

The best option I guess is an underfloor tank, so I pulled up the carpet at the back of the boat looking for an inspection hole or something but it seems to be solid ally, no way of telling what's underneath. Is this normal or should there be a removable patch somewhere? Underfloor tank would free up much needed deck space for fishing. Any ideas on rough cost (impossible to tell for sure until you get started)??

Plan B would is a couple of plastic portable tanks like the 22.7L units, maybe even three for the extra capacity and leave one at home if only going inshore. Or perhaps a slightly larger plastic tank and then a 22.7L for extra capacity when needed. Clearly these will be the cheaper option, (at around $180-$250 all up including fittings) but will still take up deck space.

Just wondering if it's worth going to the hassle of cutting open the deck for a fuel tank, or if I should just go the portable tanks? Plan C would be sell and buy another boat, but Mrs Browndog won't like that idea!

Cheers for any input.

BD

 I don't need to know how shit my trailer is.  That's the next fix. 

 Hey guys,

Long time listener first time caller.

     I received a HDS 9 touch from Santa (bias boating) looking for any tips with install.

In particular,  the structure scan skimmer destructions say to mount within 1ft of sounder transducer.

How close is too close?  Obviously there's a minimum with turbulence in mind.  

Any photos of setups would be appreciated. 

Any other tips appreciated. 

BTW. It's on a 5.5 ally plate boat

 Hi guys...latest cyclone smashed the right side of my windscreen...any ideas for best place to find a replacement...unsure is insurance warranted...

I have 1994 Johnson 150 v6 that was overcharging batteries. it was showing 17-18v on voltmeter and then panel board shut down all the electrics on boat. I did some research and turns out it could have been rectifier/regulator so I have replaced this (not a cheap fix)!

I then took the boat down the river and it was all fine again, however, we took it out again yesterday and when I opened up the throttle it started overcharging again and all electrics shut down again.

After about 5 mins they came back on and all was well so we headed home and it all seemed fine but opened throttle again and same problem.

So it cruises along at about 20knts and everything is ok but any more and it starts to play up, so has anyone had any thing like this happen to them or know what it may be?

Also will anything else be damaged ie power pack etc because of to higher outage?

 Hi guys, I have a few questions about servicing my outboard. 

• Are there any cheap ways to replace the seal on the cowling?
• How much oil does a gear case roughly take?
• Are there any marine shops in Perth which sell spare parts for older outboards?
• How hot is the water supposed to be from the tell tale? Last time the water was cold-ish, this time was relatively warm (50-60deg?)
• Not sure when the outboard was serviced last. What should I replace apart from new spark plugs, gear oil and maybe a new impeller?
• I accidently went into shallow water and sucked up a fair bit of sand. Is it possible to backflush through the tell tale or remove it and clean it out? It was blocked until I cleaned it with a thin plastic tie but I think it may still have debris left in it. Could there be blockages elsewhere causing the water to be so warm?
• I noticed water pissing out of the top of the gear case where it bolts on. Would it be fine to leave this until I replace the impeller?
• My boat doesn't have an external fuel filter, would it be a good idea to fit one or would the internal one suffice?

Thanks in advance. 

I have a 2004 200hp Evinrude that has done 76 hours (Model no. E200FPXSRB) (long story) I want to charge an auxillary battery from the motor. The manual shows the aux.battery charging outlet point but no information other than 'see your dealer' (and good luck with that) I have checked the outlet with an Amp meter and it is charging ok but when I revved the motor the charge rate went to 20 amps, my battery was down a bit. I need to know if this outlet is regulated, one would assume so if it was put there for that purpose but 20amps!?

Can anyone help. 

Hi guys

I've been a member on here for while now and have enjoyed reading most of the posts.  A great bunch of people you guys are and the topics & discussions are very helpful and enjoyable to read.  This is my first post on here and I need a bit of advice.

My current boat is a VOYAGER LTD 18.6ft half cabin.  It is an incredible boat and I have decked it out with bimini/rocket launcher, EPIRB, Lowrance Elite 5DSI Sounder/GPS & Garmin 300c Fishfinder, and also heaps of other "cool" and useful things.  The motor is a 1985 or 1986 Mercury Black Max 150HP V6.  It was running great guns when I first bought the boat about a year ago.  However, for the last 4 months or so I have not been able to start the outboard.  I have spoken to a few people and they suggested cleaning the electrical/battery connections, which I did.  Still no good.  Have tried changing spark plugs and still no good.  Although she was a good runner (when the outboard was running), I had trouble cranking the outboard.  It would take about 5-8 cranks before the outboard fired up.  Also, some of the wires on the outboard are "bare" meaning the protective insulation/cover has eroded?

Considering the outboard was a great runner, should I have her rebuilt or should I spend money on a "new" outboard?  The outboard which I'm considering is a Johnson Ocean Pro 150 2001 model which costs about $6000.  If I can have the Mercury rebuilt and running sweet for less than $2000, then I would go the rebuild and spend the savings on new toys for the boat! :)

However, I'm only a new skipper (12 months) so any advice on my outboard situation will be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 The old Chivers Safari is taking water. Bilge pump keeps it afloat but it is enough water to be a concern.

Looks like it is leaking from the back but it has an inboard motor which makes it difficult to get a clear view of the area.

Has recently had the motor and leg replaced so could be that the install was not done properly.

Not 100% certain that it is leaking from the back.

Any suggestions on how to find the leak. I am thinks that we may need to fill the hull with water.

Conrad

I needed to consider replacing my bimini as the old one is basically shot. Being a sailmaker in a previous lifetime, I have the sewing skills to do it myself. So I have sourced the heavy duty sewing machine, got the material and started. Phase One is to add a rear bimini covering the back deck. So I have introduced a rocket launcher. Grantartic helped with bending some alloy tube, and last night and this morning I made up the new rear shade. All fitted now. Phase Two will be a zip up 'sock' cover for the exiting forward bimini. Phase Three will be the replacement of the old bimini, which is now looking very old and shabby next to the new material of the rear shade.

Hi all , decided to get motivated and check ( buddy ) bearings on the tinny trailer . Jacked it up and found 1 side had a small amount of play the other none . Proceeded to take them apart to check for wear and to possibly replace or repack grease . Upon doing so , I discovered the side with a bit of play had the normal two shoulders on the spindle yet the opposite spindle just one .. Time for a beer break as I had to ponder .. any excuse , anyway currently thinking it might be a factory fault as both rear bearings sit flush at the first shoulder it just takes a little encouragement to get the rear plastic seal on the single shoulder side .

I've taken a pic of the worst bearing and the rear seals looked fine but I'll replace all those anyway .. off to Martins Trailers tomorrow for bits .

Questions - Thoughts on axle spindle

                 - How much if any play is acceptable ? as the bearings and hub races didn't look too bad .

                 - There was grease spatter inside both rims , I presume from over filling yet both rear seals are intact in good condition ?

Doing my apprenticeship on the tinny then I'll do the bigger trailer , so any advice would be much appreciated .. Please find some pics for your perusal .

Thanks in advance , regards Chris

 Hi, hoping someone can point me in the direction of anyone that makes or sells fold down bench seating around Perth. Thanks

 Hi lads,

Recently I have bring the boat out for quite a few times over the Christmas holiday. I realise some part missing on the outboard. It is some kind of stone look that is mounted between the middle leg n bottom leg. Can anyone tell me what is that part for and will it effect the function of the outboard without it. Any information is appreciate.

thanks in advance

ken

Hi Guys, i'm looking at downsizing to a small plate ally boat for fishing up to 60m depths off Perth. I like the look of the Westerbergs due to their solid design and have heard good reviews about them on Fishwrecked about their ride/build quality. My question is to all the Westy owners out there is would 4.6m (16ft) be safe/comfortable enough for Perth offshore waters or would i be better off going with a 5.5m (18ft)? I plan on doing a lot of solo fishing trips and would prefer the smaller size for launch/retrieving. I also want something that will get me offshore a fair way, possibly out as far as rotto on a decent day. I have a few years experience fishing offshore but that's been on a lot bigger boat (23ft glass). Any opinions or info would be great as i'm currently looking to buy one. 

cheers,

Steve

Howdy all

 I am trying to change the impellor on my 30hp 2 st mariner.

i have undone the 4 bolts that hold the bottom leg on,

now this is where i am stuck how do i disconnect the gearbox rod, so i can take the leg all the way off to change the impellor.

any info woil be most appreciated.

                                                       thanx

                                                       darryl

Hi all,

My 21 ft Cobia Walkabout leans to starboard . I have a 150hp Yamaha V6 outboard.
I have distributed the weight(eskies, People, Water Etc)but no real change.
I assume that it needs Trim tabs fitted.

Any suggestions?

Anybody use those cheaper warmer coolers just need something to keep cold dont need fridge freezer.Any experiences? looking at something around 20 liter 200 buck range