Anyone had any experience with putting a 4 blade stainless prop on their Trophy? Mine is a 4.3 MPI V6 and has a 14.25 x 19p ally prop on it but it is sluggish as hell getting up on the plane and even more so if I have 4 people on board.... I have been talking to a few boating mates and all their reactions were- go the 4 blade prop.... as they aren't cheap I was going to keep an eye out for a second hand one but I have read conflicting write ups on which one to use ie drop to 18p to account for the 4th blade... I know the best thing to do would be go to a dealer but if I can get one second hand then it would be a bit cheeky asking them for the information and not buying it there so if anyone here has already done it I would be greatfull if you could tell me which prop you used and if you found it to make a big difference...

Thanks in advance... 

Am purchaing a new rig with Sens a Brake system fitted. It's not working at present and am wondering if I should resurect or replace. I've heard lost of good and bad about this system and would appreciate views on what's been found to be good braking systems. Boat and trailer is 2t.Thanks.

At the keep Aus fishing rally the other day , and someone (maybe on here) turned up towing a big glasscraft.

The hull shape was way different to anything else I've seen in the way the forefoot was really vertical , like a displacement hull.

Just looked like it would eat up a rough day no probs.

Looked a little further into it and some reports of them being quite bad in a following sea for broaching?

Anyone been on one? And if so , what did you think.

been getting some varied advice on the best way to go for a 1kw transducer...

the 2 options i have it short listed to are an in hull wet box type transducer and a through hull 20 degree transducer

the shipwright im going to use reccomends the through hull but when i speak to the dealers they are trying to talk me into the wet box in hull style. they both seem absolutely confident about there option being the best way to go....

the arguments so far consist of....

im told by my shipwright the wet box in hull transducer loses 15 - 20% power by having to shoot through the fibreglass hull and the possibility of any small air bubbles in the existing glasswork can cause issues....however the dealer assures me this isnt a concern and they work extremely well regardless...

the through hull transducer im told by the dealer can be a concern - obviously having broken the integrity of the hull by drilling a hole for it to go through...

( this is a 24 foot fibreglass trailer boat )

most of the time ill be fishing fairly shallow for demersals however i do want the capability to go deep 300+ when i get the itch...

opinions as always appreciated 

have attached photos of either option.... the through hull potrudes 6mm and the raymarine website says it is strong enough to sit on trailer rollers etc without hurting it....

Gday fellas,

I have just recently finished importing a 2005 Trophy pro 2502 walk around from America. I have converted everything to Aussie standards so everything is licensed, everything is running perfect and she is absolutely beautiful. Handles rough weather like a dream, cruises at 35 knots with ease, everything that you would want in a boat....... Apart from 1 thing..... It is way bigger than I expected.

I looked around at 25 foot boats in Perth before I baught it and the ones I checked out didnt seem anywhere nearly as big as the Trophy... The trips that I was planning to Exmouth, Kalbarri ect will take me a hell of alot longer to get there and alot more in fuel $$ towing the big rig. So now I am stuck in 2 minds whether to keep her and put up with the slow tow speeds and big fuel bill or trade her in on a smaller (probibly alluminium) 23 footer that I can tow easier. I have already been offered $65k trade in price on a new boat so thats a good start. You dont often hear about someone complaining that their boat is too big! haha

Anyway there is probibly not much point to this post but I did want to let everyone who is thinking about importing a boat know that it is pretty easy and safe to do and I would have no hesitation in doing it again! However it is important that you do your research and have some extra money put aside because there are little costs here and there that you dont budget for that you have to pay. Its only $100 here $100 there but it adds up!!

Also if anyone wants to buy a 25 foot trophy let me know!!

Cheers guys!

Hi, Looking at upgrading in the near future, i have been looking at couple of f/g centre console 24-25ft in length. Really like the 25ft trophy cc but it's beam width is putting me off I'd prefer the beam to be under 2.5m for towing, if you have one or been in a 24-25ft cc I would like to hear your opinion good or bad. ride quality and build etc Regards Justin

hi 

looking to get a wet box transducer installed in my fibreglass boat, can anyone reccomend and good shipwright to get this done

would hate to spend big money on this whizz bang electronics and not have it set up right.

ideally around hillarys, balcatta, wanneroo would be fantastic

cheers

hey guys im chasing somewon to re wire my 4.7m glass swiftcraft runabout

list of stuff to be wired in( unsure if i will need a dual batterie system?)

nav light

ancor light

new hds gen 2 sounder/chartplotter,

switch panel

acc adaptor

deck lights

if anywon knows somewon good oh there is anywon on here who can help please send me a message

thanks guys

I have a Bryant bowrider with a 5.7 Volvo Penta and Duo drive which I want to get serviced and checked prior to summer. I live south of the river and am lookng for recommendations for a good mechanic with suitable knowledge. I have used my local boat shop for a couple of minor issues, and they seem freindly enough but I thought I would just ask for any opinions before I book in anywhere.

I was just having a conversation with a marine mechanic about why the old mans 09/10 200hp verado's batteries went flat the other week, when he started telling me about how "all new bigger motors are supposed to have a designated "starting battery", and that you are supposed to be switching batteries every time you start or cut off the motor". apparantly it is standard with all bigger motors, and that the motors are not supposed to be directly wired to an isolation switch, and would not be under warranty if they were.

has anyone heard of this???

its the first i have ever heard of it, and im not convinced it is true. if it were, it would mean i would have to change/switch batteries after every drift, which would be upwards of 50 times a day, on any standard drifting day.

I did question it, telling him its just not at all practical and that i dont know of any boat or person that does so, but his response was "yeah no-one knows how to use their batteries properly". i told him my '10 115 suzuki is not wired like that, and he replied saying its only the bigger motors that require it. i spoke of my mates 250 verado, which is by recolection not wired as he described, and he says it is wrong as well.

what do youse reckon???? does it sound right????

Hi Crew

I want to run a few antenna's on my boat I have 27meg, AM/Fm radio and am looking to get a VHF in the future.  At the moment I am running my radio and 27meg off the same antenna via a splitter box and find the reception to be average when both are plugged in.

As a solution and so I dont have 3 antennas I was thinking of keeping the 27 meg on its own antenna and when I get a VHF intall its own antenna and use one of these stealth antennas for my am/fm radio

http://www.nofrillscaraudio.com.au/axis-ma1-marine-stealth-antenna

Has anybody had any experience with these?  They are cheap enough just to buy one and see what happens but I thought I would ask first

cheers 

Seems at least one of their welders knows his stuff.

Hedland today. Seems old mate forgot the bungs.

Hey guys, thinking of adding another unit to the whittley. I have a Lowrance lcx 27c or similar Gps/sounder combo at the moment and was wondering whether to add a new Furuno 627 or network another Lowrance, say Hds 7/8 combo for a backup sounder aswell. I do take the navionics app and charger on the boat as a fail safe.
Would be great to get some different opinions or advise as Im 50/50 and I havent used Furuno before. Thanks

Does anyone know of someone with an evo 550 platinum in perth? Im considering one from over east as a replacement for my first boat, a cruisecraft spirit 470. As a cc man i was going to get an outsider 575 but after getting on one it wasn't the best fit. So before getting over to vic i'd be keen to get on one here if possible. 

 Hey Guys,

Just having some trouble starting my outboard and hoping to get some advice.

Bought the boat recently second hand (had its annual service in June) and took it out twice both days running all day with no problem. It was easy to start and ran perfectly all day. Washed it all down after and flushed it thoroughly each time. Then went to go for another run on Sunday and it just would not start. Still has plenty of fuel so I'll remove that factor straight away. Starter motor would crank engine fine but would not fire. After about 15 minutes of trying and changing out the plugs it finally started and ran ok for 10 minutes and then we stopped to have a fish and it wouldnt start again. 

Haven't been able to start it since. The spark plugs are all black and wet when I take them out even though they are brand new (not sure if that means anything). The fuel filter on the engine sits at about 1/3 full then we pump the fuel pump a few times and it firms up and the fuel filter fills to about 2/3. Then when we crank the engine we lose all pressure in the pump and the filter instantly goes down to 1/3 again.

Trying to think of anything else that might help diagnose the problem but just ask if you want more info.

Thanks in advance

Hey guys!trying to find a 19 Ft penguin in Perth ?Hull Only is OK,had one years ago Called Samantha Be good if could see her again.Also if anyone knows anything about the moulds from Penguin boats ,Where they went?

I know boats wieghts can vary alot but my car is rated to 1500kg and I want to buy a fibre glass boat the bigger the better can anyone tell me the estimated wieght of a 16-18 foot boat and also the the boat model

thanks for the help

Hi guys,

I am a newbie and have a query regarding rope set up for my boat ( I have a 5.3m cuddy cab.)

Just after advice on how to set up ropes/lines on the boat for launching and for returning to the boat ramp  ( I generally use Woodies ramp).

Cheers for the advice.

Michael.

Hi,

I have a Normal size Navionics SD card, Is there a programe i can use to transfer the infomation to a smaller Micro SD card.

I can load the large card onto my computer but cannot open the file with any program ive tryed...cheers. 

Hey all

I just bought a new boat with a 2006 115hp mercury optimax 2 stroke on the back. I haven't taken it for a spin yet but I've heard from a few people they are the same motor as a 135hp and are detuned and the air intake is restricted.

Is this true and can you open them up a bit more?

Cheers

shaun

Hi all,

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the fcv 620 vs the 627.

At an extra $400 is the 627 that much better. The funds will stretch the extra but if I don't have to thats money I can spend elsewhere.

I'm not fishing in too deep water as I'm out of Dampier and don't think I've got to 40m in my boat but I would like to go a bit deeper if I make it down to Exmouth

Keen to hear any comments and experiences.

Cheers Nath

My 60hp 2 strk hard to start on the water, starts and runs well from the ramp sit out and drift for a while and its reluctant to start, get home to flush no probs, it shits me! Any ideas on the problem would be appreciated. Cheers

Looking at rebuilding this Pacemaker Contessa 21ft.

I would love to know anything people know about the hull?

Approximate age?

Is it the same hull as a 21ft offshore?

Anyone have one, or been in one offshore?

The previous owner had chopped down the stern and chopped off the cabin. I plan to replace the cabin, undecided what I will do with the stern :)

Also it is planned to be a 1-2 year project (I know I have a lot of work to do!) 

Pic related.

Thanks heaps :)

Just ripped out the floor.

Sold :)

 Hi just wondering what sounders you guys are using for fishing the deep water past 100m.

I've started fishing the shelf and my sounder just doesn't cut it past 100 metres..Obviously need to hook up a 1kw transducer as well I have been looking at the lowrance hds10 or the furuno  fcv585 am I on the right path or is there a better one out there? 

gday seafarers,thanks to all who gave me a wide range of ideas to remove boat from shed,as advised i did it slowly and carefully,no damage to me or boat,thanks again.Now i know there are decades of knowledge and experience out there i have a few questions.This is what i do know,the boat was built in 1962 in karratha to a hartley design,it is 25 ft long and 3.1 mtrs at it widest,it has had all the rust proffesionally removed and re-plated,it has been rustproofed and primered,originally it had a chrysler nissan diesel engine which has stamped 73h.p max and 53h.p"cont" complete with leg both of which were obviously discarded, for what the previous owner mounted in there which was a VOLVO 165hp AQAD40B with a duoprop leg,he was forced to sell this and  told me that the new engine frame and mounts were to accomadate a volvo engine with a duoprop sterndrive 280 or 290 leg as this would fit the rear plate and match the bolt pattern at the back of the stern,Q1 could i get a 350 turbo cummings in there?the only reason i ask is i can get one of my father very cheap,i would then have to get that maronised and i have no idea what that could cost,secondly would i be able to get a compatable leg for it.Q.what would be the best option?.the boat is now sitting back on its heavy duty trailer and before i build another shed to put it in i was looking at some sort of ballpark figure on what it would cost to finish this project off,ie,decks,windows,electrics,cables,paint,ect,ect,ect,and if the price is out of my reach,i would no doubt talk myself into reluctantly selling it off as i have 580 freedom sport 150 4 stroke yamaha to poke around in.It really is a nice looking strong boat,unfortunatley the previous owner was forced to get rid of it due to personal reasons and at the time i couldnt say no,i am now wondering  if i have bitten off more than i can chew,so if theres any good advice out there,and i know there is it would be sincerely appreciated,i still have the old chrysler nissan motor and leg plus the flybridge attachments,canopy and a couple of boxes of cables and chrome.thanks again...

Hi Guys, after some advice from those that have been there & done that. Time to upgrade the tinny (5m Ally Runabout) with some lights to hit the sound when things warm up. I remember seeing "Boatlightfishing" come on board as a sponsor, but now they are Korr Lighting, and no longer a sponsor? Anyone used these, are they as good as they say? Was planning on using these for decklights, will I need the 4m kit or 8m? Also need to sort out nav lights and wanted to go LED again for the low power draw. The boat already has side marker lights, but I think they were wired by a mad woman with PMS! Gonna start fresh, and will add masthead and hopefully a LED spot for the front, again any suggestions?

Cheers,

Browndog.

Have been very happy with the performance of my 93 Johnson 150hp.A few months ago, I disconnected the VRO from the engine as I was initially having a misfire problem which ended up being a faulty temp sensor. What I want to do, is reconnect the VRO. I was wondering if anybody has done this and whether they had any issues I should be aware of. Thankyou in advance.

Hi,

mostly just a nosy question, but can someone on FW with one of these I-beam trailers measure me a couple of sections please?

What do they use for the main arms, the cross-braces and the drawbar? Just mm accuracy will do.

TC mention on their website that it is exclusive and it just bugs me - how do you get an exclusive section?

TIA,

till

Hi guys,

Can you recommend the best/easiest boat ramp on the Swan river for a relative beginner.

I live south of the river.

Cheers,

Joycey.

Im confused are they a normal thread or like a gas bottle (reversed) if normal it,s bloody insanely tight!!!