All

my welds in my rocket holders have cracked and snapped off......looking for a decent marine fabricator members can recommend to get the re-works done

thanks

brett

G’day all

Happy Days!!!! The missus has been kind enough to donate $60000 towards a new boat, so therefore I’m chasing some ideas on boat makes and anything else that will help with this new purchase. The boat would have to trailerable and the main uses would include trolling at the FADS and bottom bouncing. I would also like if possible, be able to head over to the Mackerel Islands for our family holidays. I’ve been looking around for a while and have a few makes in mind but I’m still trying to decide on basic things like fibreglass or ally. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Reading the AFLOAT Online Magazine I cam across the following, looks like it may be a way of getting our point across, anyway have a look and let me know what you think.

http://www.australiaboatingsurvey.com

Benefits of Joining the Panel

You will be an important participant on the national boating panel that will contribute much needed information about boating activity. From analysis of the information, industry will be better informed to support and advocate for better boating services and facilities. Government will be in a better position to understand boater needs and therefore more effectively meet them.

 Hi Guys,

Is your motor due for a service?

Remember that Hayway Marine offers 10% off all service and repairs to Fishwrecked members.

Give us a call on 9479 1966 to grab a quote and book in.

 I'm after your opinions on what you think is a good battery set up e.g a starting battery and a deep cycle battery or two deep cycle batteries etc. also what brand and model of batteries are tho go!

thanks 

 Hey

I'm thinking of using a couple of the 4WD style roll up awnings for shade on a centre console.

Has anyone had and experience with this or seen it done?

Mike

Hi, I have been having trouble starting my 4.3 MPI Mercruiser that is installed in my 2007 Trophy. I have had it in and out of the mechanics and they can't figure out what is wrong so I thought someone on here may have a suggestion...

50% of the time it starts fine regardless of whether it is hot or cold but the other 50% of the time it just cranks over and over until I pump the throttle... The mechanics thought it maybe the IAC valve so we tried another one- still the same....

While cranking it over the voltage to the Lowrance GPS drops to a point where it just cuts out and has to be restarted. I thought maybe the batteries weren't up to the job so I replaced them with larger cells that are now 750 CCA that I charge after every trip just to be sure but still the problem persists.

I now leave the motor running all day rather than this rigmarole of having to restart the GPS after every drift so the hours are clocking up and I would like to sell the boat soon so I would really like to sort this out so as not to pass it on to the next owner....

All suggestions are very welcome.... Thanks in advance.....

Winta.....

What's the general thoughts on shaft drive trailer boats. Some in the states, such as Shamrocks, seem like a nice option. Centre mounted engine would give great weight distribution. And the shaft rive would require minimal maintenance.
At only 21 feet long they look nice. Pretty shallow v at the transom though

Does anyone know who stocks these in Perth. I'm looking for the power lock holders and flush deck mounts (x4). http://www.scotty.com/fishing-gear-equipment/rod-holders/powerlock.htm

thanks

Hi guys, I am about to put an offer on a 2nd hand boat and want to make sure its sound. What should I be asking the dealer to check/show me, provide reports etc. It has a volvo inboard 260hp motor.

 hey fellas I bought a dingy with 15hp marina but un shore on the mix cheers sam

Hi guys

Apart from teak, which is too heavy and expensive, can you suggest a flooring for a 6.5m trailer boat that gives a similar timber look?

There are some cork based products that seem OK but are also pretty expensive.
 

Cheers

Brad

hey all,

after some help on placing my transducer better. currently it reads sweet from still up to 6 knots, over that and it has significantly less performance, rarely showing fish and hard to distinguish ground type.

few pics of its current spot

above picture on a slight angle, right side of tansducer is actually in line with the left side of the strake to its right

transducer is currently 360mm from the motor. My assumption is it is recieving turbulance from the strake to the right of it and possibly some from the live bait tank pump.

The two options i see are to:

1. move transducer 40mm to the left (making it 320mm from the motor) aligning it in the center of the two stakes it is currently in between

2. attatch a piece of flat aluminium sticking out to the right of mount already on the hull to allow the transducer to line up in the center of the strakes to its right (without me having to drill into the hull) making it 540mm from the motor, is this too far?

option 2 would require me to remove the bait tank pump but option 1 doesnt, will there be less turbulance if i remove it? (if it needs to be removed i will just sit it on the transom and throw it in the water when required, so no biggie if it stays or not.

also the cable for the transducer is run to the front of the boat with all the rest of the wires, steering and throttle controls. will i get less interferance/clutter if i run it seperately (how far away from the other cables will it need to be?) or has anyone tried putting corry conduit over the cable for any success?

all feedback will be much appreciated

cheers rob

the tranny has been moved to the center of the 2 strakes and the middle line of the transducer is now in line with the hull and the transducer sits level horizontaly.

there were also a few deep scratches on the hull where the transucer now sits which have been cleaned, patched and sanded smooth

Hi all,

I have bought myself a reef anchor. Wondering if anyone has an easy way to bend the prongs out. Unfortunately I don't have a bench vice anymore which would have been easy enough.

Seems like it'll be a pain in the ass to store on the boat... given its shape and size.

Ive never used one either, any general advice?

Thanks in advance...

 I need to install another switch panel on my boat. Do i need to run a new power cable from the battery or can i loop it off of the other switch panel. Cheers

Hi Guys i have an older Baron Sportsman and are doing a resto on it .

Just after some info i want lay more fibreglass up front in the V and bunk area of the hull , to add extra weight and strength to this area is there any problems with doing this . ? 

There are no cracks or stress marks at all in this area , i just know with some of the older Haines Boats they put extra glass into the front V area. 

Have a great day and stay safe on the water .     

Should have been easy to google, but I have looked hard and can't find it!  I haven't been there for years so;

- Does parking fees apply now?  How much?

- Is it generally safe enough with cars/trailers?

Ta 

Hi Guys

Is the any new info on the use of 27 meg and VHF radios, I have just bought a Jetski and want to fit a radio. The feadback I am getting from various training website is confusing and some are quoting 260 - 500 bucks for the course.

As safe as Skis are I still want to install a radio and buy an epirb.

what radio do I get, and what if any couse do I need to go on.

I already have the Rec. Skippers licence.

cheers

Well it looks like my nav card isnt going to arrive in the mail before I head up to exmouth this afternoon.

Anybody able to tell me where I could buy one off the shelf between belmont area or Duncraig?

or able to lend or sell me theres?

Hi guys

While trying to help out a fellow FW member, I discovered that Scott Fury from Fury Boats has access to the following molds.

Penguin ultimate 23'

Pacemaker 23'   (2 deck molds to choose from)

Savage 24'

Some baron molds available

If you need further details or are interested in getting a boat built up, please contact Scott Fury directly. I wont post his number, but it can be found easily under Fury Boats.

I hope this helps someone out. Just be sure to post pics of your build if you decide to build one...would be awesome to see.

Cheers

Brad

we don't use our boat trailer very much as our boat is on the racks at Freo - so only for trips to Exxy.

Means the trailer is sitting around for long periods not being used. It's fine to spray steel parts etc of suspension etc with fish oil for rust protection; but does anyone have suggestions for what to treat brakes (disk rotors) with to protect them from rust ?

Dan

Hi guys,

I have been waiting for tax time for a while now - it's finally going to be time for me to upgrade my 4mtr tinny to a bigger rig to get out a little deeper.I've been waiting for this moment for about a year now and in that time the type of boat (and budget) I have been looking for has changed many times.

• Originally I was looking for something like a 6mtr+ cruisecraft / haines
• Then I figured I could go a little cheaper and get roughly the same thing with a trophy / key west
• And now I feel I can cut my budget even more and get an older hull with a new(ish) motor like a baron / fraser.

My price range is going to be around 15-20k and I'm looking for something in the 5-6mtr range. There are a few minor things that I am keeping an eye out for like access to the anchor, lots of deck space, preffering an outboard over an inboard, looking for nice wide gunnels with padding etc The main aim is to be able to head anywhere from 2 - 20 mile out on a reasonably good day (or even further weather and experience permitting).

I've kept my eye on gum tree for fraser/baron's/penguins and there have been some real gem's come and go amongst a lot of crap... so I'm going to have to be patient. But just keen to hear if anyone can recommend some other similar hulls in the price range ? Any info is good info... especially if you've had good / bad experiences purchasing a similar tub.

My first concerns would be the structural stringers in an older hull, the flooring/fibreglass work and hydrolic steering.

For some reason I am trying to avoid inboards... but I'm not actually sure why. Are they any more / less painful than an outboard ? I think the main reason I have been avoiding them is because they take up valuable deck space.

Cheers !

Was that any of you?

Well the boat trailer had no lights at all and it was pitch dark.  I tried to flash my lights as well as raise you on the UHF (ch 40).  

And then after overtaking you, and being overtaken by a BMW going at warp speed, I narrowly missed the 2 roos crossing the road.  It could have turned really ugly if the had jumped in front of the BMW, as then it would have caused a 4 car pile up.

If that was any of you, I just wanted to come here to explain why I braked suddenly in front of you, and to remind everyone to check your trailer lights and turn on your UHF when travelling.

Hi All

I have not been able to find anything on an Australian Site in reference to decarbonising a Two Stroke Motor. So question is.

1. Do any of you do it?

2. If so how?

The general idea seems to be to remove the spark plugs and spray something in, or do you put an additive into the fuel.

Cheers

Martin

 Does anyone know of a SOR shop that can roll and bend 31.8mm staino tube without crushing the tube? Cheers

Are reversing lights required on a boat trailer?

 Hi all,

This is my first post, been a long time reader but thought I'd sign up and join in the community (and banter!)

So, a little about me. Come over from the motherland and been here in Perth ever since, but after 2 years living here and getting into the land based fishing scene, I (not the mrs!) want to buy my first boat. The thing is I don't really know where to start on the whole boat front. I know what I roughly want in terms of size and type and how much I want to spend, but was just looking for some overall newbie basic boating advice from any of you experienced salty sea dogs!

I'm looking for things a first time buyer should/shouldn't do, and what to look out for on a second hand boat, trailer and engine/outboard, plus any experiences you guys have had along your boating years. Am I right in saying the only paperwork/licences I have to get is my skippers ticket, transfer of owner papers, and then re register the boat and trailer in my name?

My budget is pretty low as the mrs isn't so keen on the idea just yet and doesn't want to give me too much of her wedding fund away to it! But I reckon a summer on the water this year will change her tune. I've got $5-7,500 as my budget and would like something with a cuddy cab that I could go to rottnest in. Is my budget a little low for something like that?

Any and all feedback is appreciated. Look forward to hearing from you guys.

Peo

yes or no?

 Does anyone know where to buy black hull liner off the roll.

I have searched whitworths, Bias and google but can only come up with light shades of grey or tan.

Cant use marine carpet as it has to go around tight corners. Have had some alloy shelves made up to fit under the hardtop.

any ideas ??

cheers

 Hi guys trying to sell my 09 Yamaha 2 stoke,engine has done 63 hrs comes with control box and Yamaha electronic gauges great engine for someone looking to repower on a buget these motors are bulletproof still on boat chasing $ 5500 ono, ps engine is a long shaft