Howdy all, I'm going to be looking for a new trailer to put under my UB in the next cuppla months and looking to see who you guys can recommend for the task.

Cheers
Dale

Hey Guys,

After a decent cover for my tinny. Want to be able to tow with it on for long distance trips (multiple points to tie from the cover to the trailer) and when its stored at home.

Potentially block out a majority of the UV rays and stop water/leaves etc entering the hull.

Live NOR so anywhere within reason would be good..

Thanks,

Sam

currently looking for a repower for a 5.9m cuddy cab and yam and honda (4 str) looks like the way to go, I've read all about them but looking for a opinion of someone who's owned a yam or honda between 50-150hp and recommend which one is better and why? also how are the etec, would loe to own one but still unsure of reliability, are optimaxes reliable

also just to put it out there, whats the thought on mercury engine, i've got one now and think they could be designed better

HI guys just after some advice and guidence.

Need to wire up to cigerrette lighter points in my boat.  One for the engel and one for spot light or kids dvd ipods etc..

can some one give me the basics or point me to a link to a good info site on the basics.

Some do's and don'ts etc

I am running duel batteries and also need to install a vhf radio as well...

Cheers

hey everyone just gonna tell how and why the new woodman point lauching ramp has p*&^^% me off.

i hate the new design of the woodman point boat ramp, first of the parking area, i absolutely hate how they have made "beautiful plants and gardens and a huge limstone wall just as you pull out of the ramp, and so many corners, it like a maze, this ramp was meant to improve traffic flow- YEAH right, everyone south of the river now coming to this ramp and its packed,

now what i am most angry about is these new rammps have on 2 ocassions caused me 2 flat tyres and each time a 3 hour delay. How, well coming out of the ramp has these concrete slabs that go right out to the end, and having a limestone wall there makes a tight turn and the boat trailer has clipped the slab and flat tyres, which caused stuffed wheel nuts, causing wheel to come off at 70km

question is why couldnt they just make a HUGE area of concrete, plenty of parking and cheap 

anyone else had trouble

Just looking for some experiences in regards to small motors up to 50hp for a mate that is looking at a repower. We have only used large horsepower so looking for feedback for him.

Boat is tiller handle on a 15 foot dinghy, what are people using, reliability and have you recently repowered and value for money.

Not trying to start a best motor debate, but rather a useful discussion so he can start looking.

Thanks

Would anybody like to recomend somewhere in the Rockingham area for me to take my Honda 4 to be serviced? I am fairly new to the area and a big beliver in that word of mouth is the best form of advertising. The last place I took it was very expencive and real poor customer service so hopefully you could sugest a friendly place that I could become a regular customer.

Cheers

Picked up a new (used) tinny for hitting up the barra this year.

Nice clean unit that's done very little work and doesn't have a plethora of holes drilled everywhere inside it. Gotta love the quokka, but you do have to be the early bird.;)

I have a 2008 175 Mercury Opti, and most times I use the boat I take the cowl off only to see salt build up on the powerhead. I have since bought a cover for my outboard which seems to improve the problem but doesn't entirely fix it. It would be great to hear from anybody that has experienced the same problem and how they have overcome it. I am not convinced whether the salt is coming from outside or internally. Any info would be most appreciated as it is a bit disheartening to see a newish outboard cop that sort of treatment.

i was wondering what all you think the 6.0M wild lizard longboat, not looking to buy yet, just curiois

also do longboats handle the rough weather well, thanks

hey all

having problems with my deckwash/livebait pump.

pump feeds to both , you just close tap on bait well and pressure then goes fully to deck wash

however , when using deck wash , it runs ok for a couple of minutes  before giving up and not working again for the rest of the day, no matter if you shut everything down and isolate battery's. it's shot for the day .

but next time you go out in the boat, hey presto , it's working again.

sick of it and just want to give it a drop kick into a bin and get something that works every time.

heard some bad things about johnson pumps so has anyone got any experiance with another pump they can recommend??? pref with a good warrantee.

(boat a 6 meter haines if that makes any diff and i'd rather something with plenty of pressure )

cheers 

Hi guys just wondering what is a good bimini to get for a tinnie thats not too invasive when your fishing and you can stand under.

 I have a 4.6m quintrex open tinnie with rear steered motor

 Cheers

im after some cutting polish for my boat  gone a bit yellow brown stain from where it sits in the water  whats   the best stuff out on the market for this job

Hi All

Just wanted to know if anyone can recommend a repairer for boat windows, I shattered my wind screen on my Haines Hunter, being a tempered glass (Taylor Custom Clear Curved) - ouch must be expense!, the boat has insurance so it will get fixed just wondering if there is a local guy that I can refer the insurance company to, also I am keen as mustard to head back out on the water, call them during the week just waiting for the next steps

Cheers

Johno

need some plugs changed for the power etc on my roof mounted navman 8120, so was wondering if anyone new of a repairer dealer etc i can get this done, needing plugs cut and a new one fitted as all the wiring goes thru the bar work and would be a hugeeeeeeeeeeeeee task getting them back in.

want it done pretty soon as im getting the boat ready for exmouth and need the navman working as a back up and to possibly run a radar unit with.

Been toying with the options of getting one of those latches that makes it easier for single handed launch and retrieve.

most times i go out its not too hard though find its getting a bit of a pain climbing thru the screen to secure the boat then go back to turn the engine off and lift it up then get back out the boat and drive the car away,

i know theres a few brands and styles out there so what would people recommend.

also remembering my boat is 6.7m

Hello all,

I`ve just changed the brake pads on my trailer. Driving today, its grinding a bit too much, so a couple of questions spring to mind:
1. How much does the tensioning nut at the front of the draw bar need to be adjusted?
2. The result of 1. will determine the amount the piston will move before pushing on the brake lever.
3. There is a small handle near the calliper. How much free play should there be?

I know that there should be a bit of grinding on wheel rotation but when you can hear it whilst driving, I think thats abnormal.

Regards

Chris

Anyone seen the new Yamaha V Max SHO (200/225/250) in action yet? Came across it while comparing outboards for the old man and his new boat.

Looks like yamaha are going to take on the e-tecs dominance in the bass fishing arena (lower weight, better holeshot, better economy etc) with a 4 stroke.

It is a really nice looking unit.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/vmax_micro/

Well after a long, long wait she is finally parked up on the driveway. This photo is one when it was for sale in the yard, but I hope to get some in water shots soon.

It is a Southwind SF20 with a 200hp Yamaha 2 Stroke. Goes crazy fast by my standards.

A bit stuck on a name for her. Any ideas?

Hey all, took the boat out saturday and noticed the outboard pod has a large crack in it. Seeing as the boat is quite older and glass I was thinking i should probably get a new one put on. Does anyone know a contact of someone who builds these? Also i was thinking of maybe getting an ally pod instead of glass as the bow rides quite high, any suggestions?

Cheers,

Pete

hi there anyone know how much damage you can do to a prop before its u/s ive got a 4 blade stainless steel prop its got some minor chips and marks taken of the edge and scuff marks across the front of the blades are they repairable its a 141/4x17 if they are not repairable whats the cost of a new 1 thanks

just wondering who sells deck hatches i have been to witworth but they are to small any info much appreciated

The old man has asked me what I would recommend as far as an ali boat goes. To be honest, all the boats I have been out in have been f/g so other than a few generic ones I was at a bit of a loss as to what I should recommend him! One thing though, I have advised him to get plate ali rather than pressed ali and he is happy to head down that path. I've tried to steer him towards a f/g, but he is pretty adamant he wants ali for some reason or another (wont tell me why?). I'll continue to push him f/g way, but in the meantime I need something to get him going on with his plate ali's.

Basics are between 5m and 6m long, must be brand new and have a cabin up front (no island cabs or c/c). Budget is reasonably flexible, but I reckon he'll max out @ $70k.

Hi Guys

What a way to have to end the stay in Exxy. Transmission on the car wont according to the mechanics in Exxy make it back to Kcity with the boat in tow. Plan ats to leave the boat in Exxy with Adds and drive to Kcity, get the trannie fixed and drive back to get the boat next weekend.

However if there is any members in Exxy heading back to Kcity that could possibly assist it would be great. Good reward.

Mullows is up here and I will try him but if anyone can help great.

Cheers and a Happy New Year. (Happier than mine atm).

Neels

hey everyone i was looking for opinions on southwind centre consoles in the 5-7M range, they look like theyd cut through the waves and be a good ride in a rough sea like wa conditions, not looking to buy yet just looking for opinions

well just ordered my new light truck tyres 4 my trailer  and getting them fitted 2morrow now question is should i run them tubeless or with tubes?

I just returned from a trip to Esperance with my tinny where I ventured out several time. I washed the outboard down but as I had no way of flushing the motor I left it until I returned home.

I am looking at taking a trip over East for several weeks with the boat and I would like to know how do I flush the motor when I don't have my wheelie bin?(Not enough room in the camper).

I have a Johnson 8hp outboard but looking upgrading to maybe a 15hp.

 Thanks...Mark

I"ve got an older 6m cat and find it a pain anchoring. I attach a bouy  to the anchor rope and tie off at the front of the boat. when i want to move i have to get the ball away so as it does not go between the hulls, then i have to gaff the rope and tie it off to a special cleat i have on the rear starboard side. Once thats done its a matter of going around and pull the rope in before it can sinks again.

Pardon my ignorance but is there an easier way as a winch cannot be fitted, i have had 3 operation and i'll have another the way i'm going.

Hope someone can give an old dog a new trick.

hey everyone i have a problem, i get seasick but, i fish around perth and when good weather head past garden-outside, funny thing is i dont get seasick no matter what in the roughest chop and cockburn sound conditions, but a swell will have me running to the side of the boat, anyone been like this before, anyone got any cures and remedy

hey everyone i was wondering what you all think of the carribbean reef runner, also any other good glass boats you could reccomned in the 20-24ft range