Hi guys, any of you tinny fishos out there seen or fitted one of these??

http://www.kaptenboatcollar.com/

I'm thinking about getting one for my 12 foot quinny tinny....be great for all the beach launches I do and make it so much more stable.

recently aquired a bow mounted minn kota second hand for my 3.8n savage snipe. I got the quick release bracket with it. The bloke i bought it off said you have to re-enforce the bow. He took his tinny to a boat yard and they did it  for a couple of hundred bucks. It looks simple to do(4 bolts) Just wondering how i re-enforce the bow... i have a mate who welds ally really well.  Has anyone out there done it and do you have any pics of it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers guys

 Anyone had any experience with a product called lanolin gold wax marine antifoul.sposed to be non toxic and long lasting. looking for suggestions or products that work well.

hi guys first off im new to the forums so hi to all. i have a 1998 mercury 115 2 stroke im looking to get rid of shortly. i was just wondering do people still buy these motors and what are they roughly worth. the motors done about 270 hrs. thanks guys

Hi All,

our boat has dual battery setup. Most times when using it, I set the manual switch to 'both' ie power comes from both batteries, and charge from outboards (in theory) should go to both.

Out of curiousity on my last run, I switched switch to battery 2 (after starting). and when I went to trim motor, all power dropped (radio went off, motor cut out) - as if battery 2 was totally dead !

I haven't gone back to check batteries with a voltmeter, but it has revealed a lesson, that you can't just assume that both batteries are getting charged. I'm planning on upgrading system to a redarc style management system that charges primary (cranking) battery first, then switches charge to auxillary. as well as a LED readout that shows both individual batterys charge. It's the same sort of setup that you have for you car when running dual batteries for a fridge or other auxillaries

Has anyone installed this type of setup ? - and more importantly - anyone know a good (preferably mobile) marine/auto electrician that I could get to help with install ?

cheers

Dan

I have a dual battery setup on my boat. Do you have to disconnect the batteries before charging them? I have just been leaving the back of the boat open for heaps of ventilation and switching both batteries to the off position.
I also happened to notice that I was getting a shock from the prop while on charge, I cant understand why. I'm not that clued up on boat electronics so some advice would be gold... thanks

 A mate has to replace some rollers on his boat trailer. It's a 7.6 jackman, and it actually crushed 2 rollers on our way to denham last weekend.

Is there any difference between ribbed and smooth rollers?? As in, is one for ally, and on for fibreglass? 

I think the ribbed ones are a bit cheaper, but he wants to make sure he's getting the right type.

Before i bin it,

I got a nearly new Garmin 540s sounder with external gps with my boat, as i didn't want it i pulled it out and put in a a ray. Thought i would check it before i put in in another boat went to power it up starts off perfectly at full brightness and after 2 seconds drops to max dimmed (everything else works perfectly ). No matter what i do ( Factory reset with software + Firmware upgrade ) put the unit on full brightness it just stays dim. ? But works at full brightness every time i power it up. Have spoken to garmin no answers.

Just a stab in the dark but any ideas ?

Cheers

Vinnie

Hi guys

I'm currently running a Furuno FCV620 sounder alongside an HDS 8m plotter in the Trailblazer and as part of the planning process for a Kimberley boat trip, I'm interested in running a backup sounder & plotter from the runabout....an HDS 5x and a Northstar Explorer 567.

I'm worried about the potential for interference that could occur if I mount the Lowrance transducer next the Furuno transducer on the transom....or would their only be interference if I ran both units powered up at the same time.

I suppose the other option would be to mount the Lowrance transducer on the other side of the transom....although there's no mounting plate installed there; not that it's a big job to get a mounting plate added. 

Does anyone currently run more than 1 sounder in their boat and how have you step them up? Your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

regards
rusty...

hi guys,

i have a hds 7 that i run as a gps and it seems every time i turn my unit on. the gps fires up and everything works but i have no detail like running the gps with out a card! if i remove the card then insert it again the detail pops up! has anyone had this problem and what have they done to fix it??

cheers jeff

 hi guys i have an old school evinrude 6 hp that runs a treat but is in need of a new prop.  can anyone tell me of a good place to get a new one. any idea of price.  cheers

gday i am wondering whether or not to put a hydrofoil on my boat.

have heard good things and bad things.

GOOD THINGS: fuel consumption up on the plane a bit better and levels out quicker.?

BADTHINGS:not as stable when anchored or just sitting there.?

is any of this true?.

cheers

 can anybody offer any advice on a hydrofoil stabilizer for volvo stern drive duoprop i have seen plenty on internet but cant get any info on whether or not they fit stern drive.

interested to know if anyone has ever bought a boat over from another state?

and what would the costs be  (6m boat)

Hi have a copy of the said manual, to big for email PM me if wanting D/L link

Cheers

Just querying if there is a general trend for people to leave their motors fully tilted up or tilted down when sitting in the driveway waiting for the next use.

Is either of the above good/bad for the hydraulics??

Cheers,

Browny.

Am planning my next trip to Exmouth with the boat. Last year was the first trip up there with the boat and I was struggling with the sea anchor set up. Because of the tides the boat drifts toward the anchor rather than away from it as it does in Perth local waters. Is it worth using it at all! What is the preferred set up for tidal areas, or is it just a case of fishing the slack water on the drift either side of the tide change and anchoring the rest of the time, bearing in mind that the boat is only a 4.75 Quintrex.  

I have a navionics SD card, but my plotter takes CF ( or is it CR, I can't remember) I have tried a SD to CF adaptor but it doesn't work, Has anyone tried this before, the unit is a raymarine A65

Hey guys,

thought I'd put up a couple of pictures of how I have put in a cheap and effective flooring in my tinny.

Firstly, went to Bunnings and bought some light weight metal bars that drill into the ribs which act as support for the Marine Ply. Also got some 9mm AA Marine Grade Ply which was cut down to size through a bit of trial and error until it slotted in nicely. Couple of galvanised screws and it's done.

Off to BCF and grabbed some blue carpet. Drilled in 2 screws into the ply to hold it in place while I cut it to size. It really is as easy as that! A couple of extra bits like cleats, rod holders and cup holders and it's all good.

All up, about 3 hours work, and you have yourself a sturdy deck, which is light weight and strong without adding too much weight to the dinghy, and not costing too much either.

(Some pics from before, during and after)

Hi all

Just come back from Darwin and after we came back from a fishing trip, the brother-in-law (or his nephew, depending on who's boat we fished from) would flush their outboards for at least 15 mins...sometimes longer. When I flush mine, it's for approx. 5 mins and when I asked them about why they flush theirs for so long, they told me that it takes that long to get all the salt out.

With that in mind, I was wondering how long you guys flush your outboards for? Am I short changing myself and doing damage if I only flush for 5 mins or is 15 mins just overkill??

regards
rusty...

I'm toying with the idea of selling my current boat which is a 2006 Trailcraft Profish 475 with a 60hp four stroke Yammie to purchase an ali around the 6 meter mark. 

One of the boats on the short list is Westerberg’s 6.1m “Eclipse”. 

The question is does anyone own one or been a regular user/passenger of this model Westerberg.  Are they a good rig, what is the ride like and how do they handle both underway and at rest.  Any additional info on build quality overall finish etc would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Hi all, I'm chasing someone that makes boat seats as mine have seen better days.

I assume all it is is some marine ply, foam and then the material to cover it.

Does anyone know of or can reccommend anyone that would do this,  I'm chasing 4 to be made.

I'm in Karratha but willing to get from Perth and get them sent up if needed.

Cheers Nath

 Hi all, im just about to buy a new GPS, im looking at the new FURUNO navnet 3D with the 12 inch screen, does any one have one or know how they go, or any other recomendations?

What's the best timber to make a set of bunks from? I've got possibly the worst designed tinny trailer on the planet & loading single handed is a nightmare. The metal fab side of rebuilding the trailer is easy for me but I don't know jack about timber & I don't want to fork out for a set of ready made bunks, it's not worth the expense just for a tinny.

Need to see about getting the springs replaced on the boat trailer and wireing re done anyone got a name and number for anyone that does it south side of Perth

Cheers

The missus went to Perth recently and I asked her to get some two stroke oil for me boat........she came back with quality stuff except it doesnt say anything about using it for an outboard.....says its for brush cutters,chainsaws, go karts,jet skies etc etc..... Will it go alright in me outboard or nay??.....says its for water or air cooled motors....

Hi guys,

I am a new boat owner ( 5.3m boat ) and planning to head out in Cockburn Sound this Saturday for the first time after some squid.

I'd be grateful for your opinions on whether the forecast conditions look good, they seem ok to me.

I notice there is a reasonable swell but I presume this is not so much an issue within the Sound.

Any tips on how and where to go squidding much appreciated!

Cheers.

Anyone out there han any experience with these Ezi Guide rollers that are spring loaded that help you get the boat lined up putting it back on the trailer.
I have a 4.5m ali that Im wanting to make it easier when getting in and out of the water when going solo.

Would appreciate any comment before investing $ 140.00 and they dont work.

cheers

coley

Hi all

I went to change out my alternator yesterday and i didn't unhook the batteries.

I arced one wire on the alternator case. A little spark but that was about it.

When I had finished and went to start the motor I had no ignition , completly dead.

All my radio's, trim, lights, bildge pumps & everything else works.

Just nothing when I turn the key.

I have checked all the engine fuses and all seem to be good.

Any idea's on what damage I might have done and how to rectify.

Engine is a 4.3ltr V6 mercruiser 2010 model.

All help appriciated

Cheers

 Hi

Got a friend who trying to sell his Navionics Gold Australia Map V1.19.  Can anyone confirm what is the current version and is it worth paying addition $100++ to get the latest version as compared to V1.19?

Thanks