Does anybody out there know if there are any fuel strainers on a volvo penta 6 cylinder 200 hp engine apart from the 2 fuel filters.

Hi guys,

Was in a boat yard the other day and saw this awesome beach launch setup.

Wanting to know if anyone has had something like this made up before or if they could make one for me for some beer and cash.

My trailer isnt as straight from the hitch but thought if a telescopic style might work??

 its for a 5.5m ali on a trailt trailer dual axle. if someone else has a good set-up could they post a pic to give me some ideas.

Cheers

Hi to all, first post on a forum so hopefully I will get it right. Have been reading comments here for a while now and seems to be plenty of people around with some good advise to share, so I will shoot off my first question and look forward to some good feedback.

I am looking at uprading my 600W transom mount transducer on our Furuno sounder, was considering a 1KW shoot through but after contacting the boat manufacturer they advised I best go with a through hull type. I have been to Taylors and they suggested a low profile 1KW bronze through hull 200/50 KHz. After receiving more info from the guys at Cruisecraft I found out that there is also a 200kHz only version in the same housing which is available in a narrow beam 6 degree or a wide beam format.

Being as I fish mainly in the 40-100m range targeting bottom dwellers what would you choose?

Thanks Michael

This is going to seem like a stupid question but how much (roughly) does it cost to register a 12-14ft tinny with a 6hp motor on it for a year & what's boat trailer rego worth as well? Please don't link me to the PDF on the department of transport site, my computer has a fit when I try to open a PDF so I've got to ask you guys instead. Looking at buying a tinny this week but want to make sure that the rego etc isn't some ridiculous amount first, thanks.

So I've been out a few times for a fish at night, I always drive slow and keep a watch out but I was
wondering if anyone had any stories/tips for the novices on here. I know there would be some
sea dogs on here that have a lot of experience at night and without relying on the gps

 Right, picked up the old 21ft Fraser 1986....  And now have a choice between 2 motors...

225 merc optimax 1999 model

Or

175 merc black max 1997 model...

I was going the opti BUT apparently the ones from this around 1999 are ticking time bombs..

Any help appreciated but I'll need a few quick replies as I'll pick 1 by tomorrow and go pay for it!!!!

 Anyone know of short time boat storage in Carnarvon?  Cheers nev

Guys, as many will know Im chasing an outboard for my new project being a 21 foot fraser...

Transom is suited to 20inch outboards... BUT 99% of the outboards Im interested in are bloody 25inch..

Has anyone had any experience in jacking plates that claim you can then put a 25" outboard on a 20" transom?

The one Im looking at claims to be rated up to 300hp outboards... Thats a LOT of weight...

I only want to mount between 150hp -200hp max..

Do you think I'll be ok with a jacking plate?

I'd hate to be 30 mile off the coast and have to make Carnarvonite put down his stubbie and come rescue my ass because my outboard is the start of a new artificial reef!!!!!

Hi

I been reading a lot on dual batteries setup and would really appreciate if someone could comment/ point out where i could go wrong with the attached plan.

Thanks

Hello, does anyone have advice or experience on a mercury verso 2008ish with 1000hours.

Servicing, bits that go wrong need replacing.

 Hi, I recently bought a second hand Alvey reefmaster boat winch and I know you can buy different mounting options. I prefer to get the flush mount one. It may be a long shot but, maybe someone has one and has no use for it.  I know you can get them for around $75 but if  someone has one lying around I would rather pay someone less then that and both of us would be happy.

Let me know what you have and how much you want for it.

Cheers

Hi Guys

I'd like to hear from any of you who have either one of these products that do the same job. I do know that Jarvis Walker supposedly produce a version of the product and their gear tends to be at most outlets but I haven't found anyone yet who stocks the product( neither Whitworths or Bias Boating seems to have the product listed)

What do you think of it?

How easy was it to fit?

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY

Where can you get them in Western Australia?

Your assistance is muchly appreciated!

Hi Guys,

New boatie here.

I am aware of the advice of not using fuel for the boat that contains any ethanol, as it can be damaging to fibreglass boats and the outboard.

Just wondering if any unleaded fuel in WA contains any ethanol in it ( other than those fuels that clearly state it ).

What unleaded do you use?

Thanks for the advice,

Michael.

Hi... been a while since iv been on and since then iv got a new boat, I was hoping someone might know a bit or anything about the make or makers of " Custom Cats ".. Made in far north Q.L.D so im told, Made in 98 / 99 and now the boat is living in tassie,

Its a glass boat, has 2, 140hp motors and gets along very well and is v stable... I would like to know more about it as it has such a diffrent shape to most cats..... Thanks for lookin !  Daz

I have purchased an unfinished 25ft steel hull cabin cruiser,with a catch,the catch is how do i get the boat which is just packed up with timber,and in a shed with a clearence of 100mm to the top of the shed,back on its trailer,please help/

Hi all

Bought a new sounder and tranny (Airmar 1KW) and will be installing it over winter when I get the chance . I have a lowrence combo on at the moment with the small 600kw trans on the transom and removing a Navman Sounder/tranny.

Will mainly be running the lowrance as a chart but also back up sounder if need be. Its an Ali boat.

Just wondering if I need to take anything into consideration when installing ? .

Am thinking more around interefernce between the two. Should I be installing one on port side and one on starboard or are they OK to run side by side? 

All help / thoughts appreciated.  

Got home from a fish the other day, put the muffs on and  turned the motor on while I started cleaning up the rest of the boat. After a few minutes the over heat alarm goes off, I look for the telltale and there's none so I shut down hastily to ponder what went wrong. I've never had that happen before and I couldn't find anything wrong with the hose or muffs or anything blocking the water intake. After shitting myself for a bit, as a test I fitted one of those collapsable flushing bags and filled it up to above where I think the impellor level is, fired it up and the telltale started again and no more overheating??

I've run it like that for 15 minutes or so and it didn't overheat BUT in my mind I reckon the telltale water isn't as hot as it usually is. So I'm looking for any opinions on a cause.I ordered a couple of new thermostats as a precaution I'm really hoping its going to be OK as I will only have a day or so to sort it out before we drag it up to Coral Bay in a couple of weeks.

 Hi there,

Does anyone have any experience with Teleflex baystar hydraulic steering? I was looking at buying a kit from ebay (aproxx $600 delivered) to replace my old push-pull steering. The current steering works it's just quite stiff and heavy and I would really like to upgrade to hydraulic. Is anyone aware of any problems with this brand of steering or any advantages or disadvanges?

Thanks!

After seeing a few comments on older motors with lower hours its got me wondering good or bad? What are some of the problems you can get ? E.g I have heard with low hours you can end up with salt scaling on the manifold that could over time cause a total block if not run / rinsed enough?

I just bought my 2008 boat (4.3MPI) with 60hrs on the clock that's only 15 hours a year,and it never occurred to me that it hasn't been used enough. I had a Full service done on the before i took it out. e.g new impeller, fuel filters, oil filters, alignment , fuel system, gear lube etc etc. I have done 20 hrs with it since then and its been outstanding.

Interested in your thoughts!!

Here we go again guys...

ETEC or 4 stroke??

I went through this forum to research answers before asking... Ive come to conclusion that, anything less than 150hp I should go etec... anything over go with 4 stroke....unfortunately 150hp is exact size motor Ill be chasing for the 21 foot fraser hull... 1986 model..

I dont need to go flat out... just cruising out around the islands and the shoals fishing with the odd trip down to Dirk Hartog.. (I live in Carnarvon)..

Mainly want a reliable, starts first go every time outboard, BUT... I dont want a thirsty outboard... Looking to save as much on fuel as I can..

Being an 86 model half cab fraser, it probably weighs abit...

Any educated ideas on what I should go?

I dont want the .. I heard a guy that had a .... type story...  I cant afford to buy something thats not up to scratch..

Took the tinney up north went over miles of really rough tracks travelling way slower than most other boats but still came back with some  cracks in the hull. Both are on the bottom of the hull where the rear of the back side skids meets the boat....the central rollers had dropped due to vibration / weight from load.  I figure they will need a 100mm patch on each side. Anyone have a rough idea of what i can expect repairs to cost

 I plan on redoing the finished surface on my boat floor.  At the moment I have a light grey colour flow coat with roller texture to give a bit of grip.  

What do others on this forum have on their boat or seen on others.

I don't want to go to carpet.

Have anyone here heard of tredgrip, it's painted on and has rubber particles in to provide grip.

Any help with info would be great.

Cheers

Hey guys,

looking at a new tub at the moment... having a close look at Trailcraft Tournaments/Profish between 475 and 510.

Just wondering how many hours of use on a 2stroke/4 stroke? is a safe amount to purchase? how many hours would be an outboards life span?

Any information regarding this/the Trailcraft hulls I would be very interested in, Iam looking at these so I can out my electric on the front and continue the breaming aswell as having a self draining deck.

Thanks in advance

Hi guys just looking for some info on older Baron Sportsman Boats 18ft 6  roughly 20 yrs +old  are  they a good rig and how do they handle in rough water and at stop any info on them would be greatly appreciated tight lines and stay safe on the water thanks

 Has any had any experience with these fibrelight boats? They seem to be made the same way as the Ocean Whaler with foam between the hull and one piece liner with a self draining deck. I'm looking at ordering a 6.25 (650kg) with a 115 Yammy. 

Cheers 

Stu

 Hi people where in perth W.A can i buy a sony cdx-h910ui cd player radio unit.

Thanks

Hello everyone

yes i am a newbi, i was told about this site and that the experience and knowledge here is very sound

so i thought i would join

i am not new to boating but i have never had to do any work on a fiberglass boat before and was wondering

if any one here would be interested in teaching me how to repair

my fiberglass boat hands on, i just cant spend all night watching online videos that miss out so much.

i have been told i need to flowcoat it and do some minor fiberglass work

there could be a carton in it

thanks

jim

Hi guys

Trying to het some informed opinion on this for z colleague of mine. Had a RAV4 and want to slightly venture more bush. Not serious stuff but at least 4x4 ability.

I have a Landcruiser and happy as larry, and I think I have heard some negatives from people on the Kluger.

I suggested he looks at a Prado instead, but stuck on this.

Any responsible comments, not the war Make vs Make, because he is stuck on Toyo.

Cheers

Neels

Im doing some DIY work and need some technical info in the trim/tilt system. If anyone has a manual i can borrow i'd be stoked! Garenteed it will be returned spotless.

Tony.

Hi there im just chasing recommendation for a boat in the dampier karratha area??Ive only been out wide once up here with the oldboy and got to wet!!