Starting to think about winscreen replacement on the boat. Just wondering what if any are the reasons toughened glass is not used on smaller boats.

Hi guys, I have a 175hp outboard. I have installed a custom water catcher so when I reverse the water doesnt go back up. But the last few times reversing etc. There is no water

in the jar. Time to time, the engine dies, doesn't start. When I open the fuel cap there is a huge sucking feeling.

any help appreciated,

Gday folks, I have an 18' Penguin Phantom that needs the steering replaced, basically everything from the steering wheel back, even the unit the steering wheel attaches to is siezed , The cable and assembly looks to be the original equipment fitted when the boat was manufactured (kiekhaufer Mercury on the helm unit) ,does anyone know if the quick fit kits available are a suitable replacement.

As part of my boat service, I am checking the contents of my first aid kit. I was wondering what I really need to take in the boat, and what is unnessary clutter.

So to work on that question, what sort of injuries etc have people experienced while boating?

Typical would be fish hook and knife injuries, bites and stings from sea life and crew sickness.

howdy all

thanx for the input about wether to flush straight away or wait until you have finished fishing the next day. anyway i made up a set of these for flushing just wondering of peolples thoughts good or bad idea.

i used the flusher pipe that came with the boat and also used ear muff flushers at the same time .

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                                                          darryl 

Hi all,

My father and I are looking at doing an overnighter at Roto staying in one of the jetty pens and I was just wondering, what equipment will we require for mooring to the jetty?

Regards

Ben

 Guys,

Chasing some ideas or advice.

I have been trying to sell a brand new stainless Bravo 2 prop and Bravo 2 lower gearbox.

I've tried on fishwrecked, the newspapers, quokka etc but arent getting any bites (apart from the scammers!)

Does anyone know of any marine wreckers or similar that take on gear like that ?

cheers

Kev.

3 boats were trolling lures and livies over a well known wreck.

All was well, then another boat arrived and proceeded to anchor right on top of this wreck to dive on it.

One of the other boats was pretty argivated about this and a word or 2 seemed exchanged with a few hand/ finger signals.

What is the go with this sort of thing?

I for one could not be bothered with getting into an argument, but think it is a wee bit rude to just barge in irrespective of what other vessels are doing.  

Just need any opinions from people that have used a sarca "excel" anchor. i know the size i want (number 3 size) but not sure whether to get the "excel" model or the standard model? i would like to get the "excel" model in stainless but haven't found many reports on it and thought i'd check on here 1st to see if anyone has any opinions on it. i have a 23ft fibreglass boat, bit over 2tonne i'm guessing. the anchor will be mainly used for overnight stays at rottnest along with my current danforth/sand anchor (i use a drift/parachute anchor while out fishing so thats not too important). 

Yeah any feedback would be great. Cheers  

howdy all

              just wondering what most people do, if u went fishing tonight and were going to go out again tomorrow in your boat, do you flush the outboard when you get home at night or do leave it to you get back tomoz.

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                                                                    darryl

 Hey guys I will be up near Lancelin soon and haven't really been there for years.

Is there a proper ramp there now or is it still a beach launch?

If not is a solo beach launch possible there as I remember it being a calm beach with hard sand

Cheers

Hi guys, bit of advice please.

Looking at buying a used 2003 haines signature fibreglass boat that has a Mercury 90hp 2 stroke on it currently.

Boat is underpowered, so I would want to re-power with a new 115-130hp 4 stroke.

Would get it done through boat dealership.

Just wondering is this a problematic thing to do, or will it be an easy thing for the dealership mechanics to do without leading to any issues with the boat set-up etc...?

Cheers,

Michael.

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 ?