Time to consider a new trailer for my boat, had a quote for very specific type purpose built for a UB from Roadmaster boat trailers for around $7500. Anyone know of any others I can try for a quote also?

Cheers
Dale

Hi guys I have recently been having a problem with my Lowrance LMS 525c-df GPS/Fishfinder combo. It was working fine up until a couple of weeks ago where for some reason when i would turn it on a warning sign would come up saying "GPS module not responding." I have checked all the wiring between the GPS antenna and the actual unit about 100 times and i can not find any problems with it. Any help with this problem or any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Heading home from the ramp on Thursday I was involved in a rear ender with another car.

Glad I had the boat tied down, otherwise reacon it could have ended up a car toper !

The boat shifted just over half a meter and took paint off where the straps ran over the hull, but better than having it in the back of the car - and this was after breaking at only about 50 km.h !

No mater how big or small your boat is and how good it rides on the trailer, braking suddenly and coming to an abrupt stop means that boat has to go somewhere over your rollers, and that somewhere will be in a forward direction.

Every time from now on when the boat leaves the driveway, the strap will be on.

cheers,

Paul

I have a Lowrance sounder x107cdf sounder .I have no difficulty reading the bottom at any speed up to a depth of about 120mtrs. I went to the derwent a few weeks ago and the sounder lost bottom unless I was drifting and even then it was not holding bottom all the time. According to the srecs it should penetreate to 650mtrs. I know these figures are propably on the optomistic side but would have figured 200mts was well within range.
My question is , Does the angle of the transducer effect depth range? I have it set up level with the bottom of the hull as per instructions but am I better having the leading part higher than the back to angle the beam forward and driving over the return signal. Or anything else you can suggest to try and get better depth penetration. Doesn't even when using 50 khz all i get is a glack screen and says i'm in about 5 mtrs of water when i'm actualy in 200mtrs.
Performance Features from manual says following
Cheers
Paul
• Depth penetration to 2,500 feet (760 m)
• 4,000 watts peak-to-peak power
• Dual frequency 200/50 kHz Skimmer transducer with built-in temp/speed/distance readings
• Includes transom-mount sensor for precise trolling speed/distance log readings
• FlashGraf LCD flasher+sonar graph with COLORLINE
• Adjustable ping speed automatically engages HyperScroll for locating fish targets at higher boat
speeds
• FasTrack vertical flasher bar
• Overlay data
• Standard sonar features - Advanced Signal Processing (ASP), COLORLINE, Advanced Fish Symbol
I.D., FishTrack, multi-zoom options, sonar alarms, backup memory, and more

Can any of you guys recommend a good outboard mechanic?

I have a Johnson 140hp that has decided not to run. I was out all day Sat & it ran great, never missed a beat. Got home, washed the boat & went to flush the motor & it just wouldn't start.

Have tried new fuel, cleaned the carbys, have got a spark but it just wont go. Timing hasn't slipped so key way is good.

It's a total mystery, any help would be great.

Thanks guys.

Gang,

Quite some time ago, I bought one of these units - it was a Bosch Aquatak 115 - not a bottom of the range by any means. It was excellent for cleaning the boat - getting into crevices and for cleaning the non slip deck. We didn't use it that often, but it eventually died - I believe the coil burnt out. 

I was told by various parties that, unless you buy a top of the range unit, the coils are pretty rubbish and prone to failure.

I'd be interested in your thoughts and recomendations on a decent low cost unit (if such a thing exists!)?

Gang

Somewhere down the track, I'm going to be replacing my side and front clears.  I 'lost' my front clear some time ago (embarrasing story ) and the port side one ripped.

Having a look at Paul's boat and a couple of others, I've noticed that some have single and double D zip sections. Don't ask me why ('cause I don't know) but I prefer not to look through a front clear when underway - I guess it comes down to absolute clarity (with my anchient failing eyesight LOL).

I think (from memory) it was your boat Paul that had one D zip set up in such a way that it folded down (the curve of the D was at the top - if you know what I mean). Doing it the other requires straps to roll the uzipped section/s out of the way.

Wondering what peoples thoughts were on the pros and cons of front D zips - I guess they also good for air circulation and it means I don't have to take the clears off (unless 'lubricating' the studs etc or other maintenance).

Thoughts folks?

Can anyone tell me what log on is used in TwoRocks if there is one ?? or do we still call VJ6LQ for Ocean Reef log on.

Cheers

Tez

Hi all. I'm about to purchase a boat and was wondering which is the best way to go in regards to chart plotters and fish finders. Is a 2 in 1 unit better or am I better off with 2 separate units. I'm looking at something up to $2000. Any recommended models or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Ok guys and gals , im doing a complete refit on my centre console at the moment and just wondering if anyone had any ideas on what paint material i could use to save the hull under the floor from electolysis and the stray fish hooks that find their way through the sides into the hull . Was thinking about an anti foul or a rubberised paint or would this hold any moisture against the hull or not worry about it , any ideas would be great as im not really clued up on this , cheers feral

Just had some glass work done and was so impressed thought I'd give the guy a plug. He went way beyond the call of duty. Boat was taking on a bit of water that I couldn't trace. Called Frontline Custom Fibreglass. He came to my house to check the boat out then did some repairs to the keel area plus a few other mods. Gave me a garauntee that it would not take on more than 2 litres in 4 hours use. Well after a water test was still taking on water so I called him back. He spent about 4 hours on the water with me trying to sus out the problem, took it back to his factory and after quite a few hours discovered a small crack hidden under a trailer roller. Had to lift the boat with his crane to find it. More hours repairing the crack, now looks like new. After all this more hours adjusting the trailer, the cause of the problem. And for all this...... NO CHARGE.  

I've no connection with Frontline, just thought he deserved a bloody big plug for all this. Frontline Custome Fibreglass, Maddington. 0412352291. Thoroughly nice bloke.

Jeff. 

Need to repower. Going optimax. Any reports on 135, 150 or anyone tried 2 x  75's

Considerations: fuel econ at cruise and trolling

Weight penalty for 2 motors, both at sea and on trailer

Boat is 5m Hydrofield Jaguar

Cheers

Gary

In the market for a few bit's and pieces... 50-75 hp 4 stroke outboard; Furuno 585 fish finder, transducer, gps/chart plotter, marine radio (maybe even an entire dinghy, lol)... my question is.... is it worthwhile getting all these at the upcoming Boatshow? Do all the suppliers have bargain deals only available at the show? Or is it all a bit of hype and the prices are normal (perhaps even inflated?)...

Opinions would be appreciated.

cheers,
damo

Had a search of a few places and had a very largish quote , but anyone here work with aliminium need a full set of rails and a motor well . Live in gosnells any help or numbers would be great  and payment will be in cash, cheers feral

Hi all found out today why my boat would not start last weekend took it over to a friend of a friend who is a atuo sparky he went all over the boat and found the manual override circut breaker (the one with the big red button) for a mercruiser is faulty going one min not the next.

my question is does anyone know where i might get one from ????

Russell

Hi guys, getting a 30hp suzuki outboard fitted to my boat this week...just wanting to hear from someone, on there views of suzuki..there experiences..cheers wade

GDAY,

  I HAVE A PROBLEM IVE GOT DUEL BATTERYS ON MY BOAT DOES ANYONE NO HOW TO SET THEM UP AS WHEN I SWITCH TWO BATTERY 1 OR 2 THEY WONT FIRE BUT WHEN ITS ON BOTH IT WILL FIRE PLZ EXPLAIN WHERE DO THE WIRES SURPOSE TO GO ????

CHEERS DIFF

I was just pondering how does on install an acnhor winch ... electrics are one thing but what about the attachment of th winch ... that would have to be re-enforced right ?  ;) anyone know anyone also who does rocket launcher mods/bimmis for a boat?

My dinghys paint job from the previous owner is starting to look a little bit scratched up and i was wondering what would be the best way to go about putting another paint job on it.

Hey Any one know a sparky that can work on a 350 chev inboard  preferably  one that is mobile . Went to go out today and wouldn't you know it the motor started then dies and could not start it again no power getting to the motor everything else has power even the new third sounder combo *lol*

Any help would be great

Russ

Hi guys! Made the mistake of buying a gps/sounder combo...and im now thinking of putting another sounder in my boat. I was wondering how close i could put the two transducers together...and if the they do effect  each other. Thanks Wade

Hey lads,Im loking to repower my boat and I've found a pair of 300HP 30" etecs. vvvgc. The bloke wont split them. I've done the numbers and its an extremely good deal. Send me a message if you're interested. Dont stuff around if you're keen cause they're prob gonna go in the next coupla days. Cheers, Waz

Just received DPI's Boating Communities newsletter. Thought it worth posting for those that have boats arelooking at getting one - especially new boats.

There's an article titled Registration stickers and numbers.

In the articles, and I quote (extracts):

Annual Registration Sticker

'...where on your boat should you put your annual registration sticker? The answer is on your port side adjacent to the registration number'

Registration Numbers

'It is in the interests of visibility that the location of the registration numbers must be amidships on both sides for power boats. ... The numbers must be 150mm high for a powerboat....and must contrast with the hull colour....

Hi,

interested in opinions and dealers for the Raymarine A65? Its a combo gps/chartplotter/fishfinder. Sure I'd also love the C80 with the ability to add in radar and radio, but its overkill for the intended application.

Cya,

till 

Does anyone happen to know if there are places that buy old boats?

We have a 17.6 Ft fibre which would be around 20 years old i spose.
The engine has had it and needs replacing, but the hull seems to be in perfect condition. The rest of the boat ie: canopy, interior seats etc have withered away over time, and would need restoration.

Just wondering if anyone knows of places that take these types of boats and does them up or something??

Bodie

Just flicking through a site in the US. Hows this for a machine?

Hye guys

Does anyone know of a good Ally boat repairer hopefully South of the river or even manndurah?

Got a rather large Hole in the Hull on the boat which needs urgent repairs and the 2 places i enquired to have said 2-3 week wait.

Cheers

Bodie

Hi
just doing up an old mercruiser leg and it has been painted with anti-foul. I thought I could get it off with a wire brush on a drill but it just seems to polish it. Has any one had any luck with other cleaning methods say chemicals etc.

laza

Guys,

For those of you concerned with possible petrol theft from your boat, you may want to have a look here. Looks really good and pretty easy installation !

Here's a pic:

The Mrs knew my magellan explorist gps wasn't up to the challenge & realised I needed an urgent upgrade so bought me a garmin gps 76.

Does anyone know if I can download and install charts on this?

How does this fair as an entry level GPS?