Hi,

After just cancelling another trip to the Abrolhos due to weather, I need to feel better about myself by buying something. Seriously thinking about installing camp covers to the boat for Rotto, Abrolhos and eventually Monties.

Anyone got any recommendations on design and things that I should incorporate or not bother with. Have searched and found a few guys for the trimming side of things that are recommended, and have gone to them for quotes already, including mesh sections as shown to let some air through.

Anyone got any thoughts on someone who could do the ali barwork? Rough design below, and not sure on the colour yet but will either be grey or blue (boat is largely unpainted ali).

Also, do you think it would be worth making it removable? I already have a small bimini that slides inside some oversized tube and is bolted through, was thinking of using that as a base and having the rear vertical pieces held by bolts top and bottom to allow them to be removed, and the top to slide out if required. I am estimating about 20kg of ali in the roof section so whould be managable.

 Can anybody assist me with why the max RPM on 75HP mercury 2/stroke is 5250.

I have a Stejcraft 2002 5.25 with 75 outboard.Propped with 13x17P 

RPM at 5500 and 32knots

Does anybody think I need to re pich prop and go up to 19P?

Any suggestions would be fantastic.

 I know this has been done several times- the search function does work...

However-

Current setup 2 bats with isolator- all electrics are wired to it so if you select 1 and drain it flat then flick to 2 as a back up. or link them. 

I am curious is this a standard with small trailer boats? or do they more tend to run the electronics off the 2nd battery.

The reason I ask is i am worried im getting interferance from the alternator/ engine on the finder etc ( easy fix by running either a third battery and installing solar as well  or running a set of wires from battery 2)

 Am i being too pedantic and just leave it be or is this a bodgy quick setup and should be changed? 

Thoughts and recommendations?

 Howdy

Another year older so I am considering a pot winch rather than pulling pots by hand this year. I want to permanently mount in the gunnel so capstan rather than something like a stress free. Only issue is the gunnels on my reef runner aren't that wide. Just wandering if anyone has installed a capstan style pot winch on a reef runner or similar without mods other than the install holes. Gunnels at best are about 115mm wide. I would expect to have to put some sort of reinforcing underneath but if I have to modify above I am not that iterested. I'll just get more deckies. 

I would appreciate any pics anyone can pm me of a similar install. I was looking at the Muir VC650 which strangely seems to have a smaller footprint that the VC500 unless thats a typo.

Cheers Mick

 Finally got my dinghy back today, had a floor put in, that's aluminium and carpeted, they so put a consul that I wanted, my Sounder and my electronics will be a part of that. The battery is built inside of the consul. Didn't need a large battery so gone with a small one that would normally be in a wheelchair or something similar. This can be recharged by the motor, I finished that part of that today. A couple of rod holders built into the rear quarters as well which was all done by Cameron at Flash Rat Boat Modifications, that part of what he does on the side. Really good price and a great job to boot, he has plenty of ideas if your building a dinghy and anything else made from aluminium, you'll find him here.

http://www.customboatloaders.com.au/boatmods.php

Hitech Marine are seeking a Fully Qualified Mercury Marine Technician for our premises in Wangara, NOR

The role requires a Qualified Marine technician to join our professional, experienced team repowering, repairing and servicing Mercury / Mercruiser engines. Mercury / Mercruiser Experience preferred. 
The successful applicant would be highly motivated, confident and able to show initiative towards problem solving and troubleshooting whilst maintaining a high level of communication. 
If you are a passionate boating person and confident in all areas of marine mechanics this position could be for you. 
Further in depth training is provided

Attractive package and great working conditions are waiting for the right candidate

Location Information here

http://fishwrecked.com/forum/hitech-marine-are-seeking-fully-qualified-marine-technician-our-new-premises-wangara-perth

Please email resume to or call 9309 2888

I'm looking for some assistance on best set up for this 1kw Airmar tranny. I've adjusted this thing a dozen times and not getting the results I should be. I've added / removed shims. Adjusted it up / down. Best so far is dropped down by at least a inch but have huge rooster into outboard cover. I'm thinking I'm getting a lot of aeration from the down scan tranny and live tank pump. Any advice most welcome.

Hi guys

I am wanting to get some storm covers made for my Reef Runner, looking at the same thing as in the pics. Can anyone recommend someone NOR who does a good job.
Cheers
Mick

Gday Guys and Gals,

Hopefully an easy one for you - I have a Westcoaster 48 foot fishing boat 1978 and want to repower her. I also want to go up in the horses range. The problem being that I am not sure how much the drive shaft can take or whether it is possible to upsize the hole in the hull to take a bigger one. 

So the question is; has anyone done this to one of these? Or does anyone know someone who used to work for Westcoaster so I can get a feel for the structural integrity and what is up in the tube so I can work out if this is just a bad idea? What happens when you make one of these old hulls do 25 knots? I have heard they flop about on the keel a bit  - is this true? How much power would I need to make it go that quick?

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

regards

Ian

 G'day all,

im looking to install a new under floor fuel tank in my tinnie. I have a horizon 465 easy fisher pro side console. It didn't come with an under floor tank so looking to put one forward of the centre line to get some weight moved further forward to help the boat not drag its bum so much. Also to stop the front bouncing so much.

i have had a fair use of the search button, and I know I remember seeing some skilled metal workers helping other fishwrecked members out for something similar in here. Can anyone recommend someone in Perth who can knock up a relatively simple Ali fuel tank? I have the floor out of the boat and have taken all the exact measurements etc.

i did look into a poly tank for ease of fitting and convenience, however there are  one that really match the size of the area I need to fill. 

Cheers

scano

Has anyone had a poly fuel tank crack or puncture? I am getting some fuel in the hull mainly after I fill up and I've replaced the breather hoses and checked around the fittings after I fill up and there is no fuel around them so by the powers of deduction I am now assuming I have an issue with the tank itself and being 5mm poly I'm thinking there may be a small enough crack to let a bit of fuel out under the pressure of filling it up. It's not enough to stink the boat out but you can get a whiff of it and can definitely smell it when I wash out the bilge.

 Looking for a good strong Zinc paint for touch ups on a boat trailer. Anyone used a really good product they can recommend ?

 Anyone needs a good mobile outboard mechanic I've jut had my Honda 150hp done by Brad from Brad's Marine Service . He has just set up his business and knows his stuff. I was with him while he worked on it and he was very thorough and I highly recommend him. Pm me if you want his details.

 Need some new keel pads asap anyone no were i can get them in Australia by next Wednesday 

Hi guys,

was hoping somebody could give me an idea on an issue I have had with my Endeavour 35 2000.  It is the 3 cylinder and is one of the orginal VRO models.  The VRO has been disconected so it is being used as a standard 2 stroke.

Yesterday it overheated.  Badly.  After about 10-12 minutes of running it at low speed, the water temp alarm and lights came on.  It took as about 15min of run time at real slow speed to get back to the ramp.  When I got home I pulled out the thermostat and it was destroyed.  The vernatherm was in pieces and the plastic and rubber casing was destroyd.  The outer casing was cracked and the softer rubber parts were melted.  One of the springs has been 'fused' to the rubber diaphram and cup.

My question.  What could have casused this?  Is it as simple as a faulty vernatherm or entire thermostat unit, or is it likely to be more sinister like a water pump?

Thanks so much for your help. 

 My young bloke has put a Muir freefall winch on his boat with a Delta anchor and has a couple of problems with the setup that I am sure can be sorted with assistance from members.

The first thing is the anchor does not fall off properly. It goes about 150mm to about the D in the name and stops. We could probably tie a sinker on it to make it tip in but there may be a better solution. The chain is loose and not holding it back.

The other thing is when retrieving the anchor alot of the time the anchor is facing the wrong way and you have to manually turn it around otherwise it would come in up side down.

Any help appreciated.

 Does anybody know what thread size and type the wing nuts on Century MArine Pro battery are?

Want to change from having the accessories hanging off the main bolt and on to their own spot on the threads, but no wing nuts !

I have a new 27 Meg radio which appears to work intermittently. From Woodmans Point I can sometimes communicate with Rockingham Sea Rescue but not Cockburn Sea Rescue. I have also been able to get Cockburn from the south of the sound but not Rockingham. I have checked all the connections and don’t think a loose wire is the cause. Somebody has suggested that I get the antenna tuning checked. Could this be the problem? If so any recommendations on who I could ask to check this out. Any other advice greatly appreciated.

the windscreen in my plate ali is in need of replacement it is divided into two halves at the front section , each has scratches and crows feet in places on them on the two main front panels this can ake it difficult to see through at times on the water

it appears to be made from clear Perspex approx. size for each section is 750x 600 mm
the frame is metal , with a type of rubber/plastic cornice fitted on the front side to keep them in place the top of the frame has small screws into it at about 10cm apart

if I can get the old ones out , ill take them to the local plastic guys and get them recut using the old ones as templates

im thinking getting the old ones out is removing the top screws from the frame , life the top metal frame off and pulling each old Perspex section upwards to remove it ??

anyone have experience with these ?
sorry no pics either

hezzy

 Found a crack on my hose fittings where it joins on to the cylinder trying to find a replacement end but seems as tho you have to buy a whole new hose set up. From teleflex. Has anyone cut these ends off before and used different fittings

Can anyone confirm that a 300mm drum winch will fit in a 670 Barcrusher? I'm away with work and I want to order one so that it is ready for when I get home but obviously don't want to end up with the wrong one...

Also anyone care to help me decide from the following or offer any other options?? Must be power up/down, capable of 100m+ of 8mm rope, high quality and reliable without being crazy expensive and preferably australian made...

I think I want to go with the Stressfree as its the most popular and the BC already has the standard Stressfree fitting...

Lonestar GX3 1500w, 5 year waranty $1750

Stressfree MIDI 1400w 3 year waranty $1640

Savwinch 1500w 7 year waranty $2190

Micks Winch ????w 3 year waranty $1750

Tuff Winch 1000w 5 year waranty $1380

(ebay prices as they are easy to use for comparison)

Cheers

Winta

hi team, ( first post in boating)

Have just moved to Kalbarri from Townsville and was wondering if I could get a tip on where best to have my rig serviced?

At the moment it's a trip to Geraldton, but I have heard there are a crew that can travel to do routine servicing.

its a Mako Cat/ 2016EFI Merc Command Thrust 90 and will be due a service shortly.

cheers 

My current prop came with a couple of chunks missing and I have it repaired but I am now looking at replacing it.

I have an 2011 DF90 on a 5m Seafarer (600kg) which has a rev range between 5300-6300. The ali prop is 3x14x17 and pushes me at 33 knots @ 6200rpm at WOT and cruises at around 22knots @ 4500rpm.

I'd like to improve my crusing speeds and I know that increasing the pitch will give me lower revs reducing my hole shot and going to a 4 blade will improve my hole shot, crusing speed and handling but will reduce my top end speed. Another option thrown my way has been to slightly decrease the prop diameter and increase the pitch which would circumvent some of the RPM loss but I would lose some trim which doesn't bother me as much as she's pretty rear heavy and I like to get her nose down most the time.

I plan on doing a bit of trolling around reef for tailor and salmon and heading upriver in snag country with the kids etc so shying away from a SS prop in case I clip something.

I would like to see if anyone has gone down the same path and can give me some feedback.

 Hey I've got a 21ft glass boat that needs a birthday, looking gor recommendations in the mandurah area yo give it a good cut and Polish 

ThaThanks 

 Hi all looking at re power for my 21 offshore pacemaker had a 150 Johnson 2 stroke looking at 150 merc 4 stroke. Wondering what options others have gone for on similar size boats and any info I should be aware about would be appreciated. Cheers

 Hi guys

just brought a new barcrusher 615c and looking for a weatherproof cover to go over it and also some clears for the front. Does anyone have any recommendations on good quality and well priced marine trimmers in Perth?

Howdy,

I'm new to the forum and am hoping you can help a fellow boatie out.

I’m in the process of developing an online solution, MoorMe, as I believe searching for marina berth prices, locating facilities and booking a berth should be plain sailing (excuse the pun!).

I’ve had some great feedback along the way and would like to learn about your personal experiences on the water, specifically about how you book your marina stays.

If you'd like to help out, please copy and paste the Google survey link below into your browser to answer some really quick questions about how your moor your vessel and plan your boating adventures:

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If you have any further questions or feedback, just let me know.

Thanks all and much appreciated!

Cheers

Thought id give a shout out to Brennan at Allwest Marine. Previously had my boat serviced in Henderson at a place that shall not be named and was over the customer service and being treated like a number. Thought id try someone new and all i can say is wow....if anyone is after a mobile mechanic that knows his stuff on all brands and actually cares about what he does then Brennans your man. Hes got all the equipment  (including the $10,000 diagnostics for my verado) and is more than happy to show you and explain what hes doing while servicing the engine.

Within 2 minutes of being here he fixed a pretty big stuff up by the last mob. When i picked the boat up 12 months ago i couldnt understand why my prop was so loose, asked the mechanic what the go was and he came out and said its all good mate, its supposed to be that loose, we put a new sleeve in that helps reduce engine noise and clunking. Not being a mechanic myself i left a little confused but had no reason to doubt him. Turns out the 2cm of play in the prop was caused by a young lackey puting the rubber sleeve in the wrong way. Couldnt believe it, was pretty worn out/cracked aswell in just the 12 months and needed replacing. 

Anyway I dont normally do write ups but was stoked with the service and the price. If your after a mobile mechanic who uses genuine parts then give Brennan a call!

Hi Guyss...

Just about to renew the insurance. Any experience claiming with RAC Boat?  RAC are cheaper about $200 for my boat but don't know whether the cover would be the same as club marine.

Please PM me if you don't want to reply it on the forum

Cheers

Bono

 Hi guys.

My boat trailer is showing signs of surface rust in a few places. What methods and products do you recommend to get rid of the rust and also to aafeguard against future rust?

Thanks in advance!