Had some upgrades done to my trailer recently as it was well overdue for some love. Was not a drive on trailer but with the new additions it all works like a dream. Single handed launch and retrieve and beach launching is easy now. 

Mate of mine did the upgrades. Is the 3rd he has done now. He is totally mobile and also has a workshop so if anyone is after any fab work I'm happy to pass the details on.

Mould for my marlin board is coming along -so its time to get some resin, cloth and gel coat
I usually by fibreglass resin and cloth out of NSW through an Ebay store as they are pretty well priced - anybody got any good suggestions for Perth suppliers? I know of Hawke Bro's in Osb Park (although never used them) any others?

cheers

Hey guys, my old man and I are looking at selling our Seafarer Vagabond and buying a Formula 233 from Victoria and while I am convinced that they are the best thing since sliced bread after having sea trialed a few my Dad is less convinced, I was wondering if anyone on here has one that they would be willing for us to come and have a look at? or if you know someone who has? Ideally we would love a sea trial which I know is a bit of an ask but I should be able to throw in a pretty hefty discount on a service on your outboard if your keen :) Send me a message if you could help us out

Thanks Guys!!

Jonny 

Does anyone here own or test driven the new navara, They are a nice looking rig, and 3500t towing capacity! But jesus on paper they are not so impressive. 2.3ltr T, 120kw, 405nm ??? that puts it at the bottom of its class, even the past generation of 4x4 utes.

Figures dont mean everything so would be great to hear from someone who has driven or towed with one

Cheers

Jarrod

 Over the last couple of months I have been slowly getting my boat ready and set up for me to be comfortable out on the water, I have added a no feed back helm and new steering cable, new Windows, new canopy with clears to keep nice and dry, furuno 582l sounder and new tranny a bait board and set up a 10 watt solar charger to keep dual batteries topped up, have put on all new lights and rewired throughout with a new switch panel new rollers on trailer now it is time to go and have some fun finding some new ground 

howdy
looking to repaint my deck but really only for cosmetic reasons - previous owner painted deck in a dark non skid (despite the deck having diamond non skid fibreglass)- it looks terrible and I have used citr-strip to get most of it off but cant get it all due to getting into the pores of the gel coat
So - looking to repaint in a non skid or similar (white) - have used phoenix paints non skid before and that was ok - like the fact that it is water based - just looking to see if there is anything else out there that anyone has used

 Hey guys not sure if this has been covered but AMSA are no longer as of sept 2015 sending out sticker for epribs with updated registration details. Its now up to owners to prove eprib is upto date and registered by either carrying a printed copy or copy of registration there phone.

Hey Guys, I just thought I would drop you a line and thank you for the amazing support that i have received since becoming a sponsor. In a short time I have been able to meet many of you and service/repair your engines and swap fishing stories. I have had jobs everywhere from Quinns to Middle swan and everywhere in between. As my business expands to meet demand I have been investing in specialist tools to allow me to service a wide range of engines. Currently I have Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude and Mercury/Mercruiser Diagnostics available and have just purchased Honda Diagnostics. This means that I am able to diagnose running faults, check engine history and operation hours and many other functions depending on your engine. In the coming months I will be completing my new mobile workshop complete with on board 240v power, compressed air, bench grinder and fridge haha. This means that I wil be able to service areas up and down the coast depending on demand etc. 

Currently I am equipped to service/repair outboards and sterndrives, repair fuel systems, upgrade electrical systems and fit GPS/Sonar systems. I also have a 200 square metre workshop for jobs where engines have to be removed and or trailer repairs/fabrication.

I have a couple of questions for you guys, please feel free to post a response or PM me if you prefer, once again thanks so much for the support and I look forward to meeting many more of you all in the coming months!!

Is there anything that you would like to see added to our services? 

Would you be interested in a extended drawbar system for beach launching, including spare wheel mount, supplied and fitted for under $650?

Thanks a bunch!

Jonny Stratfold

 Took the new.boat for a run. Very happy with it 

One of my actuator needs changing out.

Is it a straight swap bolt on bolt off or will the system require bleeding?

Anyone changed one out?

Mitch

Guys,

After some first hand info on both motors. Looking to put an 80lb bow mount that must have anchor lock. 5.5mtr fibreglass centre console. Done all the google searches and the motor guide seems to be they way to go although have not used either so not sure on what is the better make. I have Simrad gear so neither will link up so will need a new unit also to link up and mount off the bow. Both seem to be about the same price and have no preference to brands.

I have used the cheaper watersnake on a foot peddle and remote and it works fine but really only putting one on for the anchor lock and to be able to navigate from spot to spot on the electric.

Cheers

 G'day everyone.

My first post but an important one.

Im boat shopping and I've come to the realisation that I actaully need two boats for what I need like a Barcrusher 670 or a 520 Renegade so to be realistic I'm looking for somthing in between like a 570 Topender but I'm being told a Renegade is better value and just as good?

im living in Port Hedland and have a small family that also wants to enjoy the boat so the space and sleeping room of a Barcrusher is great for the kiddies but I like my big river fishing and enjoy the open boat.

what are people's opinions for a mid to larger boat for say 3/4 time fishing 1/4 time kids/family time?

thanks in advance.

I have a dunbier single axle trailer rated to 1180kg which doesn't leave much weight for carrying camping gear extra for longer trips. I want to see whether I csn get it upgraded easily by a couple of hundred kilos..1450 would be good enough. It has a 45mil axle and ford hubs bearings and 13 inch wheels. From what I can think of the only thing that is stopping it from getting a higher ATM is the load weighting of the tyres which are 600ish each. Is it just a matter of getting some higher rating 13inch tyres or putting 14s on it and taking it throught the pits or am I missing something?

I'll find a local trailer place to take it to..Mandurah or Rockingham if anyone has any recommendations but thought I'd ask here first.

Cheers Pete

Hi Everybody,

I recently purcahsed a new 4.3m runabout and the motor is leaking oil out of the leg: where the prop meets it.  It was like it when I bought it, so no issue there as I was aware and got a great deal.

It is a Johnson Endeavour 35hp 2 stroke 2001.  One of the first auto mixing 2 strokes that came out.  That has been disconnected a long time ago as it caused dramas so just running it as a standard 2 stroke oil mix.

I do know there is only really two issues that could leak oil.  Either a bad fuel mix not burning off or a leaking gear box.  Originally we thought it was bad fuel mix (crap oil used and the mix was looking terrible when I disposed of it).  But what seems strange is that the oil leak seems to show up well after it was last used.  It isn't that afternoon or the next day.  In this case we took it out Sunday last week.  The leak has only shown up yesterday.  8 days later! 

Has anybody else seen this before or come across it?  I am thinking it is prob just the gear box: pretty easy to rebuild and seal.  But I am just stumped by it taking over a week to leak......

Thanks for any ideas.

after having a garage clear out I have a lot of free space and no project - so am going to make a new marlin board - yay
it will be approx. 195cm wide and 800mm deep (well that's not approx. but exact) and am thinking of a few large recesses across the board so I can inlay with my hoard of teak

I have done a bit of fibreglass repair before but not something this big - have started making a mould using melamine covered chipboard - looking for ideas to take the 90 degree edges/corners to 1/4 round

Was going to lay up a few coats of gelcoat/flowcoat first - then a few layers of cloth then drop in the marine ply for strength - glass the ply in with a few more layers of cloth

To those who have done a bit of glass work before

1)Would you use epoxy or glass resin?
2)gelcoat or flowcoat? (I am leaning towards coloured flowcoat - white yellows)
3)what matting/cloth thickness and type? - matting is strong but I am not good at getting it to go around bends! - have had some success by applying resin and as it is setting applying some wet matt - but its not easy - (much respect for those who have mastered!)
4)what release agent? - have seen an aersol spray but I think it is for epoxy only?

Was thinking of doing a thread on it from start to finish - wont post until its finished - just incase it comes out cr@p! haha
cheers

 Been offered this for free...

Thoughts?

Anyone able to tell me what hull it is?

 Hi all

Getting to old (and lazy) to climb up front and pulling the anchor.

What do you suggest to help my aging back?

Have a 5.4m Trailcraft and wondering about a drum winch or windlass (or other suggestions). Just hitting a button and up comes the anchor is so appealing.

Any suggestions welcome as I have always just pulled them??

Cheers

Neels

Hi Guys....

Anyone know trusted mobile trailer mech?

Thanks and have a good weekend

Bono

just wondering if there are any tips/traps in fitting a tekonsha break away unit? (going in a 200 series). To be honest I would rather get someone to do it but the 2 guys close to me that I have rung want a lot of money for a few hours work. (I have no objection paying someone I just don't like getting ripped)

cheers

Hi lads

just trying to work out which wires go where on analog honda fuel gauge

It has black wire, black/pink wire, red/white wire and black/yellow wire 

Any info would be handy

cheers

Tim

 I finally got around to changing my rectifyer on my 1990 90hp v4 Evinrude 2 stroke but now it won't start just cranks over.  I checked all 4 spark plugs and it seems I have no spark in any of them. I hope I haven't complicated things now, any thoughts as to new problem cheers 

Darryl 

 Howdy all

I want too replace the old windscreen panels on my boat there are 5 seperate panels to do any recommendations down Rockingham way on who can do this,  if anyone has used someone please let us know cheers 

DARRYL 

 Does anyone one know of an engendering shop in the Rockingham area that can bend Alluminium I beam for me. To make a boat trailer. Also a suplier in Rockingham Area. ?

 Looking at a new anchor and am pretty keen on a Sarca. There is a bit of contradictory info on the sizing of what I ay need, so chasing any practical experience from someone who hopefully has something similar to what I am chasing. I have a 7.5m Westerberg hardtop and am wondering if the #3 size anchor will be big enough. I will also chuck on about 8m of chain. The boat is about 3.2T on a ali trailer with all gear and about 100l of fuel (can take up to 500l).

 Hi, looking at getting a raw deck wash installed and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good company in the fremantle area. 

thanks

Rob 

I bought a Porta-Jump MAX from Repco a few years ago to get me out of trouble on remote area camping trips but never actually used it so it's been sitting untouched for at least three years. It claims a five year shelf life. Anyway my girlfriend's car got caught with a flat battery the other day so I gave it a shot before using the normal jumper leads. I used it direct to the battery rather than through the cigarette lighter and it worked a treat. (I un-characteristically followed the instruction to the letter). The MAX is the bigger unit recommended for 4x4's and boats. It wont fix a defective battery, but I reckon it's well worth having on board to get yourself out of trouble, particularly for longer trips away. It only weighs about a kilo and doesn't take up much room. I'd be keen to hear what success others may have had. Regards, John

 I have an area in the top hull about the size of my palm that I noticed had been bogged up at some stage when I was polishing it.

I've now noticed some fine cracked in the bogged area and I have looked on the other side of the hull and there is no sign of damage so I assume the area had a small amount of damage so I have two options. Get some gelcoat repair filler and push it into the cracks or remove all the bog with a grinder and patch it up properly with fibreglass and paint with flowcoat.

Is it even worth trying the gelcoat repair option?

 Anyone know where there might a Suzi DF90-115-140 being wrecked?

Looking for an IAC valve (idle air control)

Will chuck up a pic and part number a little later as pics and copy/paste is a pain on iphone

Part is 18137-77E00

 I have a 1990 90 hp v4 2 stroke evinrude on my western craft 525 fibreglass boat.  When i change over to a 4 stroke motor what hp should i be looking at going too.  The same or is 4 stroke power better than 2 stroke so can go lower hp any input would be greatly appreciated thanks.

 Hey guys.just a question about my boat  trailer.

The crossmembers near the keel  rollers have got some rust on them bad enough  that  the  steel is flaking.

They are still solid nontheless  . trailer is ten yrs old ,washed properly every time.

Is it possible  to slow it down at all.?

What  have people done ?

Is it worth cleaning it up and painting or is it a waste of time?