Anyone here the owner or know the owner of the one at boat city?

 Hi

Can anyone recommend a Stainless Steel weilder to do repairs to a relatively small crack in my Targa pipework. Ideally north of the reiver - tried a couple of stainless steel fabricators but job to small and not intrested.

appreciate any help

thanks

 Hi all

I've got a Searay with a Mercruiser Bravo 3 leg. A while back I had an alarm go off because the power steering pump reservoir was empty. That's been filled up and the problem went away but the alarm has started going off again. The reservoir is filled to the correct level so I can't figure out why it's going off. If there was an airlock then why did it stop for quite a while? I can get my mechanic to look at it but thought I'd see if there was a simple fix first.

 I have to change my rollers but I am getting conflicting information.  I have a Dunbier trailer which has ribbed grey rollers [they have gone tacky]

I am wondering if the smooth rollers are better for a Glass boat than ribbed, and are red rollers better than blue, a couple of suppliers say smooth while others say ribbed.  Just wondering which are better.

Thanks in advance

DD

 hey guys im currently looking at a 2006 johnson 200hp 4 stroke  low hours really nice looking outboard , i cant seem to find much info on them just wondering if any one had owned one and what their exprience is with them ? im pretty sure the are just a suzuki with white decals as in owned a 2004 johnson 140hp 4 stroke befor and it was an outstanding motor im sure these will be just the same . also does any know what the 200hp compressions should be sitting at as ive ive only had a 140 that all cyinders sat around the 180psi mark is 200hp ment to sit around the 210psi mark all with in 10% of each other ?

thanks for all your help guys 

 One of my twin Suzy 70's has an intermittent issue and I am hoping someone can point me i- and the agents - in the right direction.

Today the motor started and ran well initially - freo to Rotto including the the odd drift when the motor was off. After a couple of drifts the motor refused to even turn over - sugesting no power or faulty neutral switch. So lifted the motor out of the water and started the limp back on one motor. After about 30 mins tried the motor again and this time it turned over, started and ran at 4000rpm for about 30 seconds before cutting out and once again not even turning over. This happened again after another 30 mins. After about 90 mins tried it again. All good running at 4000rpm loops off the sailing club for 15 mins.

Much the same happened  the previous trip. Took it to the Suzuki agents who changed the fuel pressure valve and tested it in a tank without error. Clearly this did not adress the real issue. Internittent issues can be difficult so no issue with the agents.

Any ideas as to what may be causing these symptons?

 Hi guys, i have a plate ali boat and want to fit a bilge pump in it. Would anyone have any tips or share how they have fixed a bilge  pump to their ali hulls? I do see the that bilge strainer that clips off the pump has mounting screw holes underneath it but that would be to fix to glass and obviously don't wanna screw into my hull.

Pretty sure I'm gonna have to make up a bracket of some kind to keep it up upright and secure at the back of my boat. Be interesting to hear what has worked for fellow members.

Cheers

 Fishos

I have a Yamaha 200 wih the older command link square guages and I want to get the engine information on my Simrad NNS12. Ive read a few forums and seems to be alot of opinions as to what is needed to get the information to the Simrad. Has anyone done this with this engine / sounder configuration. Is it as simple as getting a Yamaha to Simrad interface cabel and connecting it from the hub to the sounder? 

Anyone who knows this kinda stuff I would be interested to pick your brain

Cheers

Hi Folks, I'm in the process of finalising the purchase a new 8 M Sailfish cat. I am considering the option of purchasing either a Canyon Master (open cockpit layout) or an S8 (bi fold doors between the cock pit area and the cabin). The CM is 300mm longer in the hull than the S8. Other than the obvious openness of the Canyon Master, some advice has been offered that the bi fold doors bulkhead assembly creates some restriction to viewing the sonar and chart plotters while fishing in the cockpit. And can be a bit claustrophobic in hot summer climates. Given the boat will spend the bulk of its time in Exmouth, having a close able cabin to shelter from cold and inclement southern type weather is not really an issue. Also, lockable cabin security is not an issue as the boat will be on my jetty whilst being used and in a lockable garage when not being used. I know there are a number of Sailfish boats regularly in Exmouth and a number in the Bunbury/South West from U tube videos. Have any members faced this similar situation? I believe that either option will deliver a great outcome, but I'd welcome any advice on the pros and cons of each particular option before making a commitment. With Thanks

 Gday legends, mates boat was stolen in Dunsborough last night. 
6.2 seafarer vagabond, rego AZ307, give Pat a call if you see it please. 0409 136 675

 I would like to buy a Suzuki 15 hp outboard short shaft with electric start and power tilt and trim but my enquires to dealers have all said that power tilt and trim is not available on the 15 hp short shaft.

However on Suzuki Australia website it lists the DF15ATH as having power tilt and trim as an option. So before I go back to the dealers can any one tell me if it is available on the short shaft?

A number of portable models are now available with a power tilt system that provides smooth tilting of the outboard. The system offers greater convenience and improved easier operation.

Available on DF20AT, DF9.9BT, DF20ATH and DF15ATH.

We are taking the boat over to DHI in a couple of weeks and are camping at the main campground.

Am after some info on the anchorage out the front of the campground  as we plan to stern to from beach or swing from anchor  close enough so we can wade out.

6.5 glass boat with plenty chain sarca anchor and spare danforth with chain as well.

cheers
 

andrew

 Hi Guys and girls 

As the title says ,any experience or thoughts with blackdog cats .

After seeing some videos on youtube they are out in some lumpy seas.

Good to see a boat in some rough stuff .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDa0yYObD7U

Cheers

Wayne

 Does anyone own or has anyone been in a Cavalier mk 2? They're basically a smaller version of the reef runner, but I'm unsure how much smaller. They're listed as 6.22m overall, but I would like to get a better idea of the bunk and deck space. Cheers

Looking into doing a new 7m Ali, centre console build. Have got a few quotes from smaller builder. Wanting some input from you blokes of preferred builder and layout tips. Jumping up from a soft top 6m centre console. Just want a bit more waterline length and sleeping room.

Wanting to find out any info about above boat ! 

 looking at getting a new trailer built for my 6.2 m glass boat ........... any reccomendations in the perth southwest area ?

any good or bad experiences with boat insurers, or just shop around for best price?

i've noticed some insurers do not insure verge parking and others do, which is important for me and might narrow down the options a bit.

 I have an older Johson 30Hp outboard that I need to fit a voltage regulato/rectifier to so that it can charge a battery to run the bilge pump, sounder etc.

The engine does have a charging coil fitted But instead of just 2 yellow wires coming out of it like on the Yamaha engines this one has 3 wires, 2x yellow and a yellow/blue wire.

Anyone here know which wires go where , I am assuming that the 2x yellow wires are for the AC current But the yellow/blue wire has me stumped.

G'day all,

The steering on my boat has become increasingly stiff. Thought it was the cable so serviced that only to realise it's some corrosion in the pivot tube that's causing the issue.  Can't seem to find a marine mechanic who is interested in fixing this for some reason, so it's gonna be a DIY. 

Anyone on here ever attempted this and have any pointers or traps for a novice I should be aware of?  From what I can find so far on the trusty google looks like a complete strip down, leg off, power head off and then onto cleaning up the pivot tube. 

Appreciate any advice, even if the sage advice is "don't f******g do it" 

Motor is a 75hp Merc 2 banger 

cheers 

She's over and sitting perfect on trailer just to fab bow catch and the two forward beds. It was a good laugh flipping it. 5 mates, a few cartons and some good laughs.

Hoping some one can help with my engine fault

traveling out to the 70s last week and I lost power while at half throttle one gauge blacked out and the tachometer numbers  went hay wire on the other gauge

i returned the motor to idle and all returned to normal.had a look around and couldn't see anything wrong.put the throttle back into gear and throttled up at around 2500 the engine started to shake and miss and lost power and the gauges did the same thing again one blacked out and the tachometer went haywire.return to idle all good again

i did notice before the gauge blacked out that the battery voltage dropped to 8 volts when under revs but returned to 14.6 at idle

i swapped the battery's over and tried again and all was good.Reset the batteries to the original position and could get the fault back

turned and headed in and the fault never returned 

what's my next steps as the faults not there now and I don't want to head out thinking I may get stranded 

cheers for any sugestions 

Got a Karratha quote to fix and service my 05 prado with a few 4wd wear and tears. Anyone hazard to guess the price or tell me what they'd think Perth would cost vs Ktown? Closest to pin wins my other kidney.

 Hi FW Crew, does anybody have suggestions for who I can get to remove old anti foul from my 25' Powercat?

Boat is on a trailer so can tow NOR or SOR as needed. Will be going into a Hillarys pen with a Sea Pen so antifoul not needed. Intent is to remove and take it back to gelcoat and polish. Have tried a few places but nobody seems to do or have experience at comlete removal.

Cheers,

BD.

 Looking at a second hand Mercury for sale but can't seem to find much info online would be handy if someone can interpet the following

Model 1F10301BK

Seriel 1R043519

F9.9EH

and in a square box the letters BA

Is this an Austalian delivery and what year is it?

Thanks

 Hi does any one know of a 4 stroke short shaft outboard up to 15 hp that is available with both electric start and power tilt and trim?

 I have a Polycraft Tuffy fitted with a Parsun 9.8 hp short shaft (don't judge me it came with the boat) but I am finding it a bit hard on the back without power tilt and trim. So I thought that I would look for a 15 hp (maximum rate allowed) with electric start & power tilt & trim in a short shaft but all of the main manufacturer's only seem to make electric start & tilt & trim in their long shaft motors. So I have been toying with the idea of fitting a jack plate to lift the long shaft motor up.

Any way I did some measurements and I always thought that to have a short shaft your transom height from top of transom to lowest part of hull should be 15" but mine measures almost 18" The Parsun cavitation plate lines up with the bottom of the hull but from the cavitation plate 15" comes to the top mounting bolt hole again I thought that you measured from the cavitation plate to where the mounting bracket sits on the transom.

So are the Parsuns short motor actually longer that the standard 15"?

The present set up seems to cavitate under certain running conditions.

Any way I guess my question is would a long shaft Suzuki/Yamaha be suitable for my boat and if necessary I am happy to fit an adjustable  jack plate to raise up that extra 2" approximately. or if anyone knows of a short shat 4 stroke 15 hp outboard with electric start and power tilt & trim can you please let me know. 

Design fail. Leading edge good trailing edge no good. Will keep transom side pointed to gunwail.  

 Hi Guys,

Old man has a 20hp Honda 2 stroke short shaft he wants to bring up to Perth to get serviced as its a 3 month wait time in Albany. Any recommendations who to get it done by?

Cheers

Adam

 Does anyone have a serviceable electronic hydraulic trailer brake actuator for a trailer in their shed?

I just picked my boat up from insurance (salvage buy back) and the actuator pump is seized. 

I'm planning to tow it back to Albany from Perth tomorrow, and have spent the day trying to rebuild the actuator with no luck.

Long shot, but I thought I would pose the question.