Heading out into the sound tomorrow for a relaxing fish and it got me thinking

Has anyone ever suggested an unoffical channel for 27mhz and VHF for chatting with other Fishwrecked members (Making sure you have dual watch on the emergency channel)

Always nice to check in with others while you're burleying up for waiting for a bite

Been working on my Baron Sports since Oct 15 2013. Had to strip it, prep, sand, spray gel coat, sand some more, polish and refit. I finished about a month ago and still the wind hasn't stopped! Bottom pic is when I bought it 6 years ago

Afternoon guys, am finalising the refurb of my old '81 Evinrude outboard and am chasing a new set of coil packs for it. I have the part number, but would anyone be able to point me in the direction of a dealer who would stock parts for an outboard of this vintage?

Location not overly important as I am in Butler so everything is far away anyways!

Thanks

Jarryd 

Just thought some of you would find this interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/portaproducts

Sorry couldnt post into the thread
couple of pics of the tower for DoubleJ - been sat a little while mate - poor tree is going to cop a pruning to get it out!

Anyone know who the agent for barcrusher is in Perth?
I want to check them out tomorrow.
Doing the rounds of barcrusher, surtees and hopefully chivers in the next few days.

Thanks

 Hey guys 

So I ended up upgrading my boat, closed the deal on Saturday, trailcraft Trailblazer 580 with a 115 merc 2st. Got it for 17k. Trailer needs work, hence the low price, but hull is sound (built in 2000) and had the engine checked out by mick from marine masters, and he gave me the all clear big tick. 

So a friends family has a considerable size 35ft penned down in Mandurah, and they are headed to rotto for the weekend, and invited me to come along, relax in the luxury, go explore some bays then enjoy the night in one of their big double beds. 

My thoughtwould be to leave nice and early 6ish from hillarys (closest to me) head over, (get someone to tow the trailer home for the night so my car doesn't get trashed) , stay the night then head back in the morning before the wind swings around. 

My only reservation, being an inexperienced skipper in the ocean is seabreeze is showing a fair bit of wind all day on Saturday, about 20 knots, and I usually look for low wind to go out.

And the swell is saying about 1.5,which is in the old girl the upper limit ewhat I would go out in 

What are your  thoughts? 

Asvice/wisdom appreciated

 Picked a 20ft Bertram recently and tidying it up a bit.

slight problem I can't get steering wheel off despite 3 x bearing pullers and various options.

any ideas it suggestions from anyone?

G'day All,

Looking for current experience with boat storage that service the Woodies area.  Searches have identified a few around, but chasing some real life feedback.  Notice none are site sponsors.

Security is a key, I don't want to spend too long loading and unloading the boat outside of electronics and tackle. Want to be able to wash down in the area and access at odd hours (pre dawn or after dark).  Don't mind traveling a bit further, it's already a 40min trip from home. 

Boat and trailer is a touch over 7m. 

Thanks.

 Hi all im looking at replacing my perspex windows an frames on my trailcraft sportscab is there anyone north of river that does them, plenty do the windows but not frames

This morning I began the journey of installing a drum winch. I have the "Stressfree mini NG", the name is wrong, its anything but stress free.
The first problem is where and how to mount it. The winch located in the anchor well OK room wise, but I decided the anchor well as it is, is not strong enough to take the weight of the boat at anchor say in a rough sea.
So I needed to strengthen it. I looked at using stainless RHS bolted about it, but decided that was too hard, and ugly. I then settled on beefing up the floor of the well with epoxy/glass.
According to the suppliers of the winch, I had to have a minimum of 45 degrees angle on the anchor rope to the winch for it to wind on the drum correctly.
This meant building up the floor of the anchor well about 40mm. I went and saw the girls at "Fiberglass & resin sales", and they advised me to use epoxy resin and plywood sandwiched layers.
I cut out triangles of marine ply, and layers of course weave glass cloth to suit. Because I brought ply that was only 6mm, I ended up with 5 layers of ply, and seven layers of cloth.
The girls emphasised temperature as a criticl factor, and as you know we then have had some blistering hot days.
This mornings w report was to be cool, so the wife and I got up at sparrow fart to begin.
I packed the inside of the bow area (under the anchor well) with ice, and also had a tray of ice to keep the mixed resin cool. Following the girls instructions (they also advised using ice to delay the curing), I wet the inside of the anchor well, previously ground down and cleaned, the first layer of mat, then thickened resin them a layer of pre coated ply. The operation went well, four more layers of ply and seven layers of cloth later.
Because the ply have warped a little, I have sat 5 bars of lead on the last layer.
Doing it this way, I have a large bonded area to the hull sides, and a ridged platform to sit the winch. This part of the operation went well, now I have the drain hole to finish off, and the bot holes for the winch to plug with resin as per the "West system" instructions.
After that its designing and making a suitable bow sprit.

Hi All

I am in a bit of a dilema at the moment (albeit not  bad one)  and chasing some opinions from others.

My current boat is a 6.4m ali hardtop made by either Penguin or Star im not entirely sure. It runs a 140 yamaha 2 stroke has a HDS 5 sounder and HDS 5 GPS and 120L fuel capacity. Its a great boat for what i paid for it and was great as a first boat. The ride is good and is fairly stable at rest and the deck room is massive compared to others in its class.

The problem is i am at a point where i want a bit more from the boat to do some longer trips and over nighters like Abrolhos Islands and maybe the Montes.

I am looking at the following things in a boat.

300+L of fuel.

4 Stroke Motor

Much better electronics

Anchor winch.

My question is would i be better off doing these upgrades to my boat or would it effect its balance and stability adding the extra weight?

Or should i start looking for a new boat that has all of these features already? I think i could get away with all the mods for roughly 25K.

If i sold my boat now i would probably get around 20K for it so between that and the money i would use for upgrades i would have roughly 50 to spend on new boat.

Every ones opinion welcome.

This is a pic of my boat now so you know what i have to work with.

Hey guys

I know someone who is retired and wants to sell his 3mtr ally dinghy/motor/trailer for a very cheap price (less than $500).  The dinghy seems to be in great condition and licensed, the motor is an Evinrude 6hp 2 stroker that is still running well and spits water etc.

The only thing is that the trailer is not licensed.  However, it seems to be in good condition as well.  Anyone know how much it'll cost to re-register?

Thanks

 G'day all,

Just chasing anyone's opinions who either have had or been on or have heard anything about a Fraser 590 cobia/all rounder. The boat in question is a 2004. I'm mainly curious to know what it's like as a sea going boat, and comparing the ride to my current boat, a Quintrex 480 coast runner.

Any opinions are appreciated!

cheers Paul 

hey guys im looking too go back too a dinghy from a fiberglass runabout... I love camping on the beach and beach launching in those remote areas that don't get fished heavily

ive been looking around at a few, after something around the 4.5m mark
does anywon have a stessco 450 im interested to hear peoples opions on different models, what to watch out for and any tips and advice would be awesome!

thanks heaps people!!

lynchy

 Blown a wheel bearing and need replacement urgently. Anyone know someone who can replace it like a trailer mechanic in Busselton. Need it fixed urgently!

Cheers

The question I have is whether to go with a Sportsman with a volvo inboard or a sharkcat with twin 130hp honda 4 strokes. I will be using the boat for fishing. I have heard good reports on the sportsmans as wll as the cats. I realize the cat will be harder on fuel but like the idea of the twin engines should one shut down. The sportsmans are legendary hulls according to the reports. I know its horses for courses but was wondering if anyone would care to give any reccomendations.

 G'day guys 

Had my offer acceted on a boat I'm looking at, pending a mechanical inspection and a sea trial, so I am looking for any recommendations for a mechanic to give it a once over and a thumbs up or down. Boat is located down near point Walter. 

Cheers,

Hi guys

Going to Rotto in March for a mini break.

Been over there for many years younger than I am now, and having lived in Mandurah and for the last 6yrs Karratha havent been over to Rotto in my boat for years ++. Also have lost/sold the mooring(s) we had at narrow neck and geordie.

Question is can you hire moorings or are they still all private. If not where and how do you "Park" the boat. Is the "lanes" to the Bathurst side off the jetty still there where you can tie off, can you still pull up and stay at the pub jetty.

Or what other options are there.

Hoping for some help.

Neels

I flushed the engine for approx 5 minutes yesterday before went out this morning at Leeuwin. The outboard was running fine yesterday.

But when I tried to start the engine this morning, the outboard didnt start. It did try to start but couldnt wake up the outboard.

Luckily we were still at the ramp. We tried choking, checking the fuel line and everything seems to be in order.

As we really wanted to go out, we waited for 20 minutes and the outboard finally started and running fine for the whole day.

Other boaties adviced me to warm up the outboard for at least 10 mins on the ramp. If I do this at the furthest end of the ramp, I may held other people up and risk getting shout at.

I hadnt use the boat for at least a month but I did warm up the engine for 5 mins the day before we went out though.

My outboard is a honda 90hp( done 546 hrs) and last service was in Nov.

Any idea what went wrong?

Cheers mate

 Hey FW crew. Just removed the old stainless tank from my tinny, and gone to twin Scepter 25L plastic tanks. The plastic tanks have a composite 1/4 npt female fitting, to which I have added a brass 1/4 npt 90 degree m/f elbow, and a brass Yamaha quick connect fitting. What's people's opinion on the best way to seal these?

A quick check shows fuel seeping between the brass/composite join and also the brass/brass. I don't want to over tighten and crack the composite part. Will Teflon tape (like plumbers use) be OK, or some type of loctite product?

Cheers,

BD

Looking for someone to make 2 stainless steel poles to go in the rear rod holders on my 6.1 mtre ally boat and a particular hook near the top. I am going to attach shade cloth to it -Portable Shade taken from the Bimini. Who do you guys recommend to make these?

 Gday all, have a df 90 Suzuki unfortunately has only clocked up 10 hrs since service this time last year, do I need to get it serviced regardless or will I get away with hopefully clocking up another 50 hrs or so before requiring service, it has just clicked over 300 hrs.

 Hi guys Looking at a Trailblazer 580

Price is about 20k

Single owner 

Built in 2000

Trailer has some rust

115 mec 2 St with 970 hours 

Anybody had one? Been on one? 

Recomend? Steer clear? II'm a little concerned with the hours, but doesn't mean it's a bad motor. It's also at the top of my budget. Looking for something to fish Upto 4, sleep a couple on the deck

Cheers 

 Hey guys on my boat I have built in stabilizers they each have there own bung are they ment to be filled b4 I head out

 Hi there just seeking some advice on which outboard to get I am looking at either a 225hp optimax or a 225hp Suzuki. It will be going on the back of a 19ft center console and the way I drive is as fast as conditions allow and I don't worry about getting wet. 

Looking for ideas and some photos on ideas on a cheap but practical solution to provide shade from my Bimini to the Back of the boat on a 6.1 metre Cuddy Cabin Boat (Quintrex).
This is to keep sun off the family when over mainly in rotto swimming and sitting around in the back of the boat having a few drinks etc as the Bimini is not sufficient for that.

I was thinking it has to be some thing I can attach to the back of the Bimini and pull to the Transom but suspend in the ait via poles at the back possibly in the rod holders. I am sure someone out there has set up something on this??

Hoping someone can help me with some info 

im currently in the market for a new boat and I have found one that ticks all the boxes but want some info on the outboard.  

Can someone please give me an idea of what sort of oil consumption a 2011 200 hp optimax will use. As I was hoping to get a 4 st but this boat is exactly what I'm after and just want to be aware of all ongoing costs before committing 

please don't turn this into a don't buy a 2st thread. 

Thanks 

rod. 

I have lost my freedom and now the grommets want to come fishing too.

The t top gives a bit of shade but I want to add more so the kids don't get toasted.

Any ideas on how to achieve this with something that can be installed and removed easily and doesn't hinder deck/fishing space? 

My boat is 5m, flat floor, basically all open, low rails back and front, centre console and T top bimini of course.

Any ideas greatly appreciated..

Steve

I am in need of some help to locate a deck hatch locking lever set like the one in the picture below.
There are 2 of these that secure the access hatch thru from the cabin to the anchor but I cant locate them anywhere.

I did source some locally a few years ago from a place that was recommended on here but buggered if I can remember where it was.
I think it was a small factory unit up malaga way from memory but who know it could have been oconnor.

If anyone knows of a place that carrys all sorts of window hardware your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks