Hi guys.

up until now I have been able to keep my boat in the garage, but with a bigger boat this likely won’t be possible, or at the least a mega pain.

will be looking to keep it in the driveway, which unfortunately doesn’t have much shade, and angles slightly downwards. likely to be fibreglass. Apart from a good cover, is there anything else I need should be doing? Given Perth weather conditions how do you ensure your fuel stays ok? What about batteries/oil etc, or water getting in the hull? Any issues with fibreglass becoming brittle/discoloured?

i guess security is an obvious issue, so was thinking sensor lights, and maybe some cctv setup, and last resort there’s always insurance I guess.

any major issues if the bow is slightly down on a slope? 

Thanks heaps!

goat.

I have an old 1968 Quintrex champion aluminum dinghy that I use as

a car topper . I want to move the rear seat forward but can’t for the life of me figure out how to get the seat out .

There are no riverts  or bolts holding it in and I can tap it with a hammer and move it about an inch

back and forth but no further . Does anyone have any idea how these seats were fixed in place . There is foam under the seat

and no visible signs of how it is fixed in  . The front seat is bolted in and the middle one is welded .

only have one pic on my phone but gives you the idea of layout 

cheers Paul

 Can anyone recommend a boat detailer ( fibreglass ). South of the river thanks.

Hi

im chasing info on the Fraser 737 hulls. Fuel and water tank capacity. Any issues etc.

also does anyone know what happened to Fraser boat builders?

 Thanks  

 So today I got some compression tests done in a 2004 df 140  got 120 , 160 , 160 ,160 psi cylinder 1 failed  a leak down test.chucked a scope down the bore to inspect  and seems like there is a little damage to  piston ...... 

can an any one chuck a rough estimate at wat it would cost to fix it 

 As some of you no iv just moved back to Perth and are looking for some one to weld some plates onto my bar work on my hard top to mount my out rigger bases on. If anyone can help as I can’t find anyone able to do it for me. Can call on text me on 0427458510 I’m in yanchep but can bring the boat we’re everywhere cheers matt

 For those with an interest in aluminium boats, here is a selection of pics of a boat being built by a mate in Geraldton presently, 70 foot.

Hi guys.

was hoping to get some advice.

AM slowly starting to approach a time where i will be loking to upgrade my current stacer 5.39 sea runner. this has bene my first boat, and have been super happy, but will be looking to go a bit bigger given an expanding family, and also getting more experienced so hoping to push things a bit harder.

Hopefully will be looking at a plate aluminium as i want sometihing pretty tough that rides well, but may struggle to tow a fibreglass, and do a lot of boating myself, so need ot be able to habndle solo.

Problem is i dont really know where to start my research as am not familiar with many brands.

It will be primarily a fishing vessel.

solo launch and retrieve is a must.

will be brinign the wife and little one, so need ot be capable of doing occaisonal overnight stay at rotto etc.

towed by a prado with 2.5tonne towing capacity

ride well ( im starting to feel the knocks a bit)!

cuddy preffered

not intersted in the river, so needs to be an ocean going boat.

looking at something about 6.7m, anyhting bigger wont fit in the garage, and hardotps not really an option because of this.

rough budget or around 100k

so far looked at the barcrucsher 6.7c as will be able to fit in the garage which is also important. but not sure if they live up to the price tag?

have heard god things about razorline and surtees.

I am a year or so off, but want to take the opportunity of the boatshow to explore a few diffent names and get some info.

I was after some reccomendations of anything you more experience boaties think may fit the bill, and personal experiences, so i can do some digging!

Any advice greatly appreciated!!

cheers

goat

About to tackle the reefie with the polish prior to summer.  What are peoples preferred brands and why?  Also what are your thoughts on hand polishing v mechanical (electric) polishers particularly on the areas of glass that have non slip finish or do you just avoid these areas?  

Appreciate any thoughts youo have. 

Cheers 

Hi Guys,

I'm having an issue with my 2013 model suzuki 150hp outboard not feeding any water out of the tell tale when connected to the ear muffs and hose at home.  Tell tale has been fine when out on the ocean but will not pass any water though when at home wether it is in neutral or forward/reverse.  Any advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Mitch

really close at choosing a dealer to get my new 200 Suzuki (apx).

have heard good things and a lot of bad  things about hendo Suzuki in regards to there services and just workmanship quality. The other is Mandurah marine also but have not heard much about them in general.

would love some feedback and advice please. 

Thanks guys 

For people who keep their boats in the water - any products you have used on props that assist to reduce growth sticking?

I have used propspeed in the past - I understand you can now buy it retail along with a few other brands (prop one/gold) - to be honest I find prop speed to be ok -but at ~300 bucks a pop (to pay someone to do props) I don't think its worth it
It retails at 250 and the process of applying it is not easy
lanoguard works -just not for long!

hey guys,

has anyone installed a tuna door on a plate boat at all.

can only find them on glass boats and not much on the net about installation on plate boats. 

  Yesterday while returning from the D9 I noticed my 4 yr old Mercury 90 4stroke surge a bit (occationally missing a beat, about three or four times )The engine was sitting at around 4000 rpm so reduced throttle to about 3000/ 3500 and the engine settled down. I did add some Penrite fuel stabilizer to the tank last week and was wondering if this had anything to do with it?

hey guys,

after a local well respected business around Rockingham region that manufactures and repairs

marine windscreens. Currently have a hard top that’s not fully enclosed and would like to make it so.

 Thanks guys. 

Happy fishing

hi guys I’m looking at a pacemaker 21 offshore  would a Suzuki df 140 be enough to power it  or will it just not be enough ?  

 Evening all

Anyone know someone around Bunbury that is good at making a boat cover

Cheers

Just a quick question, has anybody used Diamond Deck on the floor of their boat? We have just removed the very old and according to some very smelly carpet that has been there since new (14 years) and even though Diamond Deck is rather expensive if it's a reliable product I might say bugger the expence.

Hey guys,

just after some info Bout the strength of the quintrex 610  offshore series hulls.

i believe mine to be an 610 ocean sport, 5mm bottom and 3mm presses sides.

with all the talk about pressed ally vs plate boat, I was just curious if anyone has  got a similar boat and if they are still going strong. I got out regularly to the 120’s and fads jigging and never had as of yet. 

Has anyone successfully wired up their Icom DSC to their HDS GPS and can let me know which wires they spliced together? Cheers JF

 Hey All,

I need to have some adjustment made to my trailer to balance weight properly - probably by moving my axles back. Any recommendations ? 

Cheers

Dave

Hi, just asking if the blisters under paint are just salt reaction. Should I soda blast paint back to aluminium and leave raw.  Is it actually doing any long term damage to leave as is. It doesn’t look like corrosion.

thanks

 Just a quick question, can you use a 27meg arial on a VHF?

 Chasing some information on which make of bilge pumps people recommend for reliability. Price is not a great concern,just want something that will last. I`ll be getting 2, 1500GPH and 2000GPH with float switch.

Thanks in advance

 Last minute decision to go for a fish tomorrow.. low on oil  does anyone know where I can get evinrude xd100

ar short notice  north of river. Reside near Malaga 

Hey guys am going halves in my first boat with dad and was wondering if anyone on here knows much about Wave blazers as I can’t find much about them and have put an offer in for one a 2010 580

Cheers

Tim 

hey guys,

took the project boatbot out on the water this morning, went well but a few thing I need to get my head around.

stability: the boat is pretty much empty. No fuel

tank in it or anything. Just engine and me and my othe rmate who came out this morning with me prob 150kg combine. We found that the boat is a good sea riding hull but I think it’s lacking in the stability region.

not sure that it’s pretry much a empty hull with a 170kg engine on the back only wouldn’t help it’s cause.

would love to get people thoughts and experiences on this and if they think when I add the 250l fuel tank in it that it all. The hullnis 6.2m 7.3LOA. 6mm bottom, 5mm side and transom with steel bar rolled keel

help 

In preparation for our Exmouth trip next week, I changed all of my bearings and brake pads last weekend and noticed that my brake lines were quit badly corroded. I actually decided to crank up the pressure on the handbrake and surprise surprise, identified a leak/weep inside the drawbar.

I went to Martins 1hr before closing yesterday and picked up a stainless braided hose kit. Unfortunately the fittings/nuts on the kit are too short. The treads on the fittings I removed seem about 3-4mm longer so the hose flair is 3-4mm from seating. The thread is the same although there is a slight difference in the female cone of the nut.

I’m not going to be able to return the hoses as new given some of the “trials” to get it working so do you know of anywhere who could re-crimp the correct fittings? Photo of the old fitting that fits the master cylinder and calipers.

or should I just drop the hoses and start again with copper tubing?

either way, this is now going to be a late night project only days before we leave for Exmouth

 Can anyone reccomend a resonably priced fiberglass boat builder?

My penguin phantom is locted in hamilton hill but im happy to drive. Wanting to out in a new floor up the front of the boat.

Cheers