Have a crack on the gearbox housing  of a 140 hp yamaha  "95 " two stroke outboard motor and have tried welding it but it keeps cracking and losing oil. Interested in obtaining a second hand one . Can anyone help.

I have a Honda BF15A 15hp 4 Stroke and was about to do an engine oil change and realised I have SAE 10W-40 but the owners manual recommends SAE 10W-30.

Its an old outboard nearly 10 years now, and noticed that 10W-30 oil is hard to come buy, is this because to new stuff is better for the engine?

Any advice before I go ahead and drain and refill it would be appreciated.

Just to get a bit of a picture on what seems to be the popular outboard and Horsepower rating for tinnies less than 4 mtrs.

What is your favourite outboard to power yours?

Mine 18HP (Tohatsu) but use 8HP (Mariner) for trolling in the pressed alli skin tinny.

Like to know what top sp[eed it achieves.

I'm going to replace the rego numbers on the side of the boat but it looks like there will be a fair bit of sticky gunk left over once they come off.  Anyone done this before and if so what did you use to get it off? 

I assume some of that Orange Power gear or turps will probably work but when I used some on my car a few years ago I found it took off a small amount of paint so I'm a bit paranoid about using it now.

Also I'm thinking about getting a single sticker made up that has all five characters on it instead of using five individual stickers. Has anyone tried this?

I have a 5.6 quinnie classic runabout with a 90hp honda on the back and was wondering what speed I should be getting from it?

I just saw this thread http://fishwrecked.com/forum/trailcraft-540-profish-sale and he's getting 30-35knts from his 90hp at 5000rpm but I'm sure I don't come close to this.

Is there something you can do to get more speed?

Also how many rpms should you run your motor at to use less fuel and give the motor more life?

 has anyone brought in spares for Mercruiser motors and legs before?

I have a few leads through websites with some suppliers having replacement non-Mercruiser spares for a third of the price of gen items.

Time to do my U-joint knuckle unies and bearings when I replace the bellows soon.

Also trim rams are stiff and seals stuffed from salt buld up, so may repalce them with aftermarket units.

May as well look at doing manifolds and waterpump at the same time, then she is spic&span till it needs a full rebuild in the far far future ( I hope lol) 

Compressions where still good, so not worried about iternals.

http://www.sterndrive.info/sterndriveparts/

http://www.sterndrivesaustralia.com.au/hydraulic_rams_&_parts.html

http://www.marinepartsexpress.com

http://www.wholesalemarine.com/c/110004/Mercruiser+Sterndrive.html

 these are the ones I'm looking at, has anyone used any of these guys?

cheers

Tony

Hey Guys

Seriously looking at buying my own boat. But as I have never done it before, need some pointers.

How do you check to make sure nothing is owing on it? Do you need to make sure it has a HIN number etc - can you do this online?

How much is stamp duty etc on the trailer/transfer fees - is this expensive?

Obviously insurance

What else to look for if buying private? How do you know its not dodge is basically what I am checking.

Any other pointers?

Still undecided on what I want, whether centre console would be too cold/wet for Albany and should I get a runabout.

Also there is a boat with a 90hp honda, that says it has done 800 hours - that seems like a lot - but is it? Like buying a second hand car your not really sure how good the engine is?

Thanks

David

 Hi guys 

Does anyone have any good info on how to change a water pump in a 60 hp merc 2 sqtroke, about a 2000 model. 

Cheers

Chris

Hi guys,

 We will be moving to Karratha about the 3rd Jan with a 4.7mtr kingfisher f/glasses with a 40hp motor.

My question is what is the best sort radio to buy VHF etc  

Thanks Mal

Hey wanting to put in a switch board in my tinny for a sounder and nav lights etc but have no clue about anything electrical could anyone give me any pointers or diagrams?
Cheers

 hey all i am searching perth hi and low for some new window rubbers for my project boat. the best way to explain is the rubber needs to be like a H section one side for 3mm perspex and other for the fiberglass they have it as a sample at jw rogers but ive now been waiting 3 weeks or more and still no return calls and when ive called them nobody knows what im talking about. so does anyone know any other place that stocks it??? also a gunwale rubber they have it at all boat business wangara but $250 for 12m sounds expensive to me when i was quoted $11 per meter from jw rogers just a shame they dont have stock or know when they will. any help would be great. i live NOR so this end of town would be better.

thanks all Dan 

I remember these guys turned onto the boat I was on from a couple miles off, then did a few laps of us, just to make sure they had the spot.

Anyway, I see its for sale so if it sells, the new owmers may not be the people that pinged you last time ;)

I'm looking at getting my first boat very early next year, just a basic 12-14ft aluminium dinghy & it will have to be second hand as I'm only going to have $1500-$2000 to spend on the initial purchase of boat, motor, trailer & basic safety gear. I'll save up for sounders, gps etc as I get around to it. What I'm after is any tips & advice you can give me on what good things to look for & what to beware of when buying a secondhand aluminium boat, motor & trailer.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

 Just wondering if anyone has bought and used an electric winch on their boat trailer? I have a 4.2m Stacer and currently have just a hand winch. My ideal is to create a situation where I can use my boat on my own and be able to get it back on the trailer. This would obviously be easier if I could winch it up remotely from the back while I keep it straight.

Can anyone comment on a brand that they have bought, where they bought it from and what I need to be looking out for. I am not sure what can go wrong and what I should be avoiding in this case.

Thanks very much!!!

Hi there,

Currently looking at different boats in the 5.2-5.5m range.

It will be my first boat, used for fishing ( out to rottnest when good conditions ) and family boating.

Some of the boats are runabouts, others cuddycab's.

Be grateful on opinions regarding runabout or cuddycab's for my uses...

Cheers,

Joycey

 Hey guys just recently bought a boat with my brother and went to all boats today and bought a epirb. Just wondering where the best suited place would be on the boat to mount the epirb. Any help will be greatly appreciated.  

Cheers Dave

Guys want to add a couple of deck lights to the rear of my 7 meter hard top ali..  Dual purpose for both illuminating the deck of a night and for use when docking alongside the jetty after dark..  what have people used what are good and what to stay away from...

Looking for something I can mount and rotate 360 degrees as well

Prefer led but not looking to blow a huge budget...

Should i use a spot or flood ?

Hi guy's , just picked up my new combo unit . Raymarine e7 D.

Cant wait to fit it to the boat. ( oops, i have to put my boat back togeather first lol )

I hope to get some work done on the rebuild over the next few weeks but its not looking good for the holidays, i will prob have to work thru the xmas break before i get it on the water.

I will post some pic's as i progress on the rebuild.

Cheers Grant ..

Anyone know where i can buy a water pump kit or any other mechanical part for a mariner outboard, not to far from the Bertram/Rockingham area?

What do people generally fill old holes in the hull with? Mine are below the water line and in the upper half, with white gel coat. Do I use some sort of white epoxy product, or will something softer like sika-flex or silicon be ok?

Hi all, I thought my chartplotter (2004/2005) had seen better days until I realized that after registering at their site, a bit late I know, it gave  me access to the very lastest Matrix 97 update d/load,  with the the unit not reading all of the detail in my Navionics Gold card I decided I had nothing to lose and go with the current update using the MMC/SD slot and it worked. Now seeing all the card detail and it added a new heading to part of the menu and changed something with the sounder too and gave more adjustment to the scroll speed. After setting the unit back to "Defaults setting" as instructed then powering down , powered up with the SD/update in the slot for successful update. It's like new again.
P/S Backup your Way-points first as I did lose mine but no problem as they where in HumminPC program, D/load to SD card and and into MMC/SD slot power-up and there they are back again. The main Humminbird D/load went straight from the desktop into the SD card to the 97 unit, no prob.

I hope this might help anyone thinking of doing the same.
Cheers again

Highly recommended......

http://www.humminbird.com/Support/ProductRegistration.aspx

Hi all, I noticed this morning that my steering was a bit tight at certain angles.  Although it did free up after a bit of a shove it wasnt as smooth. Sometimes it did free up a bit.  Apart from hydraulics, are there any quick fixes, or if anyone can identify the problem? 

My outboard is a 100HP 4 stroke.

Thanks in advance

Chris

Hi Guys , I am just wondering if those of you who have had a new yammie fitted in the last few years can reccomend a good dealer who is SOR . So far I can tell you that prices and attitudes differ greatly but I am unsure of the quality of work . Any help or advice much appreciated .

Can anyone give any information on the Formosa Tomahawk 5.8 centre cab? I have a mate who is looking at them but wants to know as much as possible before the big purchase. If anyone has been in one or has one that he may be able to drop over for a squiz next time he's in Perth that would be great. Any info would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Jack

Hi guys,

Looking at getting a sounder/gps combo once i buy my boat 5-6m ali.

Looked at the Garmin and the Lowrance but open to suggestions. Used mainly for fishing and want to be able to go to 200m +. Budget in the $1500 range.

Whats good out there and where is the best place to buy and get GOOD advice?

 What is better. Gold or platinum.  I actually can't work it out by reading their website. Both description pretty muc say that they're the best. 

I want to see depth contours, wrecks, reefs, fishing spots (if possible), and everything else you need to get around safely. 

Cheers all. 

Hi all just had the new atomix hardtop fitted out with trim tabs and a hds8 but because of the tight space on the back of the boat the transducer doesn't have much room for adjustment and any speeds over 10knts the hds doesn't read bottom I'm looking at getting a new transducer fitted inside the hull while I'm away at work this stint but just looking for recommendations I don't think a wet box will fit in the hull as it's a tight squeez trying to work through the hatch door but what are some of my other options would a normal transducer stuck to the inside of the hull give as good a reading. Does the lowrance support a 1kw transducer or should I just get the original transducer fitted to inside of the hull. I've heard a lot of people talk of the airmar ??? Transducer would this suit the lowrance any advice is much appreciated as I am planning on spending a bit of coin on it and I want the best picture possible. Oh it's a fiberglass hull and I usually fish 40-100m but plan on fishing deeper later so I want something that I won't be needing to upgrade. Thanks

I'm got a bit of an issue when loading the boat with the squarish inside edge of the rear rollers binding on the strakes.

It eventually pulls over the strakes, but puts a fair strain on the rear rocker setup before letting go with a fair ol' ping.

I can stop it by getting the trailer deeper, but then it stuffs up the roller guidance, floats too much and doesn't touch the keel rollers until the boat's at least half way on.

This is a PITA if there's a cross wind or wave, where the keel can miss the keel rollers.

Extra PITA as I often launch & retrieve the by myself.

So I need to make it easier for the strake to cross over the roller.

I'm sure I've seen some rollers with bevelled edges before, but now I'm actually looking for them I'm stuffed if I can find any !

Called into a trailer mob in Wangara last week and they could't help either.

If anyone knows what I'm talking about and where I can get some it'd be great if you can help with some info.

Thanks,

Dizz.

 Hi Guys, 

We finally got our boat in the water today for its first propper run (charter called it off due to the conditions, so had the whole day) but it went fairly well, just a few questions about a couple of things,

firstly the depth of our leg on the outboard is set to just above level with the bottom of the boat, as you can see by the arrow in the picture when we are running it seems as though the cav plate is a bit over an inch under water, should we lift it by one hole?

Secondly on the prop that the outboard came with (2004 50 hp Etec) there are these lumps on the body of the prop in front of the blades? Does anybody know what these are for? We are thinking that they are just causing drag. It came off a dual setup if that aids in shedding any light onto the matter.

Cheers guys,

Josh