Looking at a boat its a 15ft half cab glass fitted with honda 30hp 4 stroke im just wonderig if this is a little under powered or would be able to push it along quite well

Any infomation will be much appreciated.

thanks

HI GUYS LOOKING FOR A SHEET OF 10MM AMD A SHEET OF 5MM MARINE GRADE ALLOY AS MAKING UP A POD FOR MY BOAT THANKS

OR A PRICE ON WHAT IT WORTH AND WHERE BEST TO GET IT THANKS

Looking at buying the nss7 to put on the old mans polycraft any one anyone had experience with these or have suggestions any imput would be appreciated. Cheers Dave

Hey all,

Looking to upgrade boats to a Baron outrider, the boat is powered with a 90 hp

two stroke, is this a suitable engine for this boat or underpowered, the seller is claiming

55kmh. Any help would be appreciated. Boat will be used for fishing with 3-4 people. (2 adults 2 kids)

I am currently considering selling/trading my 5.5m plate ally Raider runabout and buying something with a fibreglass hull, mainly because i'd like something that will give a smoother ride. I've had a look around on the various boat sales websites and there seems to be so much out there that i don't know where to start so I'm hoping some of you fishwrecked members could help me out with some reconmendations on whats good and whats crap. The only criteria I have is:

$35000 to $40000 budget

prefered 4 stroke

5.5m-6.5m length

deck space for up to 4 fisherman

runabout, walkaround or centre console style (i don't really need anything with a cuddy cabin but I may still consider it)

big enough to take about 20 - 25 nm offshore

I want to stay dry when the wind picks up and the ocean gets a bit rough.

I'm really not that fussy, I just want to avoid buying a lemon so any ideas would be much appreciated. cheers

Can anyone give me any advice on what fuel to oil ratio for a 1999 Johnson BJ130PLEED 130hp V4 Outboard Motor, I've been told everything from 1:25 to 1:50.

Boats was bought 2nd hand so I dont have an owners manual, Ive googled it and cant find a definative answer.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Hi All,

I've got a 40HP, 2-stroke, 3-cylinder, manual mix, pull start Merc (Tohatsu under the hood I'm told) on the back of a 5m centre console Brooker. It was fully-serviced less than two months ago and has run beautifully since then ... until last weekend.

I was heading back to Poddyshot ramp in Denmark with the throttle fully open when I ran a tank dry. Haven't had a problem swapping tanks before but this time the engine was fully-cranked.

After swapping, the first or second pull almost turned it over but after that ... nothing. Thought I may have flooded it but took a plug out and am pretty sure it was dry. After driving back to Perth and leaving for day it still won't turn over so I'm assuming I have a fuel problem. The bulb is primed and the tank valve open so is this a carby problem? Have I sucked air into somewhere I shouldn't have? Is it gunk (I did clean the tanks recently)?

I'm keen for any advice on things I can check before spending hundreds more after a recent service.

Cheers!

Hi All,

I am just chasing some advice / thoughts in regards to inflatable boats.

We tow a caravan and also have a large kayak on the roof of the 4x4, so we are looking a the option of an inflatable as we cant take a roof topper tinny... 

We have found a few big ones (up to 4.7m) which roll up into a nice big bag and were wondering how sea-worthy they are and if they are a practical option. Are they a hassle to pump up and is there really a risk of a stray hook sending us buzzing around the ocean as it deflates...

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Scott

 Hey all,

does anyone know where I can buy those plastic spacer plates for an Airmar TM258 transducer to change the angle of the transducer face? Or does anyone have some spare ones they want to sell?

Cheers,

Pete

hey guys after ur thoughts on a lowrance hds10 gen 2 any good? many problems with them? so on any info would be great thanx

I'm just aboutto start refurbing some of the trim on my project boat (side pocket cushions etc) and was hoping to get some vinyl to match my dark blue seats and paint trim. Clarke rubber only have a standard bright blue colour. Anyone know of somewhere that i can but a couple of metres of dark blue marine vinyl in Perth?

 Today my boat decided that it only wants to go forward, plus the prop spins when it's in neutral.  When I put the throttle into reverse, it still just powers up and goes forward.  This problem started after the mate that was at controls turned the ignition off when the throttle was still in the forward position not neutral.  Any ideas please

 Gents,

Considering selling my twin fourstrokes I bought back in 2011, they have only done 130 hours and are in mind condition. I think I over capitalised when I bought them for my tub and am thinking of seperately selling them and upgrading my boat.

Cant seem to find too much on the net in the way of newish second hand motors, I was thinking in the range of 25-28k. I paid 33500 new and they havent done too much work. Is this around the mark that I would get or am I dreaming as they said in the castle!! haha

Cheers,

Hally

http://www.mby.com/spot-the-boat/533919/spot-the-boat http://mby.media.ipcdigital.co.uk/9092/0000019a1/3569/Spot-the-boat-020312.jpg

Hi guys,

I am helping my brother out with his newly acquired boat that has a few issues to sort out.
When he first got it compression was down on cylinder 3 so we tore the powerhead off, reboard the block, and put it all back together with new pistons and rings. Now compression across all cylinders is good.
We went to start it and it will start with a good slash of primer fuel but wont idle correctly. To keep the engine running correctly you need to give it a fair amount of throttle.
I pulled the carbies off, gave them a good clean out and inspection and all looks ok from them so we put them back on with the same issue.
I am starting to get to the point where I am scratching my head so I thought I would put my hand out to the good people of this forum.

The only things I can think which could be causing this issue is:
1. The carbies are still badly out of wack
2. the timing is badly off
3. The reed's might be knackered and need replacing.

Obviously I would prefer it to be something like a timing or carby issue so I don't have to pull the whole engine apart again to get to the reed blocks but I just need to know what is wrong.

The boat is located in Minyama (Sunshine coast).

Thanks Guys, Help!

Gday all,

 Just chasing some recomendations! My Topender has a Muir winch, well windlass, and it is a f#@&*n pain in the arse without any freespool on the drop, I don't know why anyone would fit this but it's there and thats that! I am going to remove it but have grown lazy and would like to replace it with something more usable, I'd like to hear of any smaller boats with winches and where to buy from!

Cheers all and happy fishing!

Hi guys,

As may of you well know, I've been toying with the idea of getting rid of my Caribbean Reef Runner, and changing to a cat....

Question is...

How do the Ocean Whalers compare in the rough chop to a cat?

Would a whaler be a better all round option for up here in Carnarvon, and would it be capable of doing the 55kms roughly out to the islands or would you stick to the cat idea.. I was thinking of cats around 5.2m but the more I read about the whalers, on paper anyhow... they seem to be more than a capable vessel....  Is there enough room on the decks to roll out 2 swags?

 I think it could do the job of the 2 boats I currently have... which means freeing up the room at home... It could do the job for the inshore stuff my 3.8m Whaler cat currently does... plus the offshore stuff.... maybe????

Is the 565 the largest size they make?? (or in equivalent other brands of similar whaler style boat)

Cheers

 This forum has been a big help so far through my project boat rennovation and i'm hoping some of you might be able to give some help or direction with my current issue.

When i bought the boat it had a Hydrive hydraulic steering system that i planned to reuse with the new (used) outboard. However, when i removed the old outboard, i found that i could not remove the rod that goes through the steering/tilt tube of the outboard due to corrosion, and in any case, the threads on one end of it were bent. The steering system is the bull-horn type where the rod through the tilt tube is fixed, with a thread at either end that bolts onto the hydraulic ram. In addition to this, i also have no idea whether the system is fully working. It seemed to work okay before i removed the outboard but it is one of the older (possibly the original) Hydrive systems and there is a bit of oil seepage from some of the fittings.

At this stage i figure i have 3 options:-

Option 1 is a new hydraulic system. Costs for my rennovation have already blown out so this would really be a last resort.

Option 2 is a new, non-feedback cable steering system. I have read (somewhere) that 90hp (as my outboard is) is about the recommended limit for cable systems. Anyone have any experience with a cable system on this size outboard? And can anyone recommend somewhere to buy and/or fit one with an idea of cost?

Option 3 is to try replace the missing rod and get the current unit working again. I have sent an enquiry to Hydrive about the part. Failing that, does anyone know of someone/somewhere that could machine one for me at a reasonable cost. It is basically a 5/8 inch diameter stainless rod about 450mm long with an M12 thread at each end.

Help or advice is appreciated.

 hi all,

Had an incident with my boat yesterday. A combination  of indecisiveness and early morning saw me scrap the paint off my gunwale - about 3 m long

I am looking at getting this fixed up plus a few other unsightly scratches on the boat. 

 Looking at repowering my trailcraft with a 150hp pretty soon, was hoping to get a 4 stroke Suzuki, Honda or yammy but the costs is above my budget. The etec's would probaly be the next best option. Im liking the lowrr servicing coas and te power of a 2 stroke but What are they like reliablity wise?

How about fuel consumption?

are they really quieter than most 2 strokes? 

 Hey everyone,

thought I'd see people's opinions about the explorer (bigger fishing deck) vs. outsider. Do both retain walkaround (albeit a small foot well). Any info on people's experiences with these Rigs would be appreciated.

HH580 breeze is the only rig tempting me otherwise atm

cheers 

adam

I finally got around to getting my clears and rear shade done, but it revealed a few issues with the existing canopy.

the previous canopy was fitted by the popular canopy mob in Balcatta and had fit, stitching & water pooling issues right from the start.
 

I basically accepted it as being standard quality, as I'd seen some of their existing work at the popular Wangara boat shop, who originally recommended them to me.

......... until I paid a visit to Mel Taylor Marine Trimmers in Wangara.

A quick comparison of their work to what was already on my boat left me feeling very disappointed - especially considering the price I paid for the initial canopy work.

So after talking options over with Gary & Travis at MTT, I decided to get the whole thing redone to avoid issues with matching everything up to the existing top cover

An expensive option, but well worth it - and all I can say is WOW, what a difference.

The quality of work is so far above the original installation it's not funny.
The stitching is Tailor quality (excuse the pun) and everything fits like a glove.

If you're needing some canopy work done I highly recommend them

Apparently the popular Wangara boat shop is now also using them too.

Here's a new pic of the boat - with some added photoshopping to get rid of the trailer & original boring background. :P
(700mm rear shade not shown)

Visually, the top is higher than I'd normally like, but it can't be helped when I'm nearly 6'5"

The tub has really come a long way since I started the refurb and I'm pretty stoked with how it's turned out.
(20ft / 6.1m Chivers Eagle 2000)
 

I'd need to be spending some big $$$ on a Edencraft 6m or Bass Strait 6m Offshore to get a comparable boat.
The recent addition of trim tabs has refined the ride very nicely too.

Any one know how to sync your waypoints to and from your lowrance to PC app without the waypoints duplicating?

I obviously add new markers while out with the boat and while I am away at work I plan trips, routes and if I am given a new mark for instance I want to sync all the marks with out loosing any but every time I transfer between the two the origional marks/ routes just keep multiplying..

Any Sugestions?

Cheers Winta...

Just after a good recommendation for a full service on an Evinrude ETEC, preferably North of river.

I have used search button, but am after someone with recommendation who has had a recent service.

Does anyone know where I can buy a frame or sections/fittings to fit a windscreen to my runabout. Can get the windscreen cut for about a $100 but need a frame mounted first for them to design to.

 Has anyone got one of these outboards if so wot r they like?

cheers

 Just wondering if anyone else has had trouble with there e-tec. A mates dad has a 2006 225hp e-tec with 100 hrs on it and pretty much has just blown it up has anybody else had the same trouble. 

Cheers

 Gents, found a 2003 5.3 trail craft for 12k...motor is a 2003 Yamaha 4 stroke with just over 600 hrs...last service 2010 July 40 running hours ago....mechanic report good motor...views on these motors good and bad....looked at it today...hull is very sound a bit of paint bubble in the usual places...trailer good nick...

 Hi guys,

Have a bit of prop damage thanks to a keen deckie and shallow unchartered rocks in Augusta.

Prop is bent on two blades and has gouges on the leading edges. Does not seem to be unbalanced as such but Ned's to be reset, leading edges smoothed and then rebalanced. Can anyone suggest where they would take it. Found a couple of sites in Perth but would prefer some references.

BTW it did not stop us catching Dues, black arse and the most amazing harlequin I Hev seen. Pics soon from the delinquent deckie!

Ross