So my Gimbal/Gimble bearing has spat the dummy

Has anybody got a Reversible Jaw Slide Hammer Puller NOR that I could borrow to pull the bastard out with?

 Went out Sunday and didn't even make it out of the harbour. Engine started fine, revs fine in neutral but once over 3000 revs in gear loses power under load. Has new plugs, fuel lines all seem ok, just seems it wants to kick on but splutters and drops back. Didn't stall at all just lack of power. Can't get it in for service until jan 2 either so anyone got any ideas that may solve my problem. My guesses are spark issue/ carb issue / fuel issue but a bit stuck now. Have 3 weeks off work starting today as well so spewin to say the least. Any ideas appreciated.

 G'day all having a few dramas with my 115 2 banger seems to be only firing on only 3 cylinders won't idle it's got 4 brand new plugs in it and only 3 seem to show any signs of use so what I am trying to work out is could it be a dodgy lead thats breaking down or could it be the cdi unit if anyone knows of any quick tests or tricks i could try and also I can't find any info on the particular model the numbers are 115 CETO  6E5 L 410823 R .

Cheers carry

Guys,

Quick question, are the portable fridges  such as Waeco CF/CFX, engels etc suitable to put in a boat?

how is the compressor handle with lots of movement, i imagined it be okay coz i never had any problems with it in my car 4wding.

without starting a debate, what would you guys recommend for the boat, it be in the cabin, so will be a fair bit of movement when transiting!

Need some recommendations of where I should get my 150HP 4 stroke Yamaha outboard on a 6.1 Quintrex serviced. Also happy to be advised of places to avoid due to past bad experiences.

It is my first boat so would rather not learn the hard way. I live near Darch.

Hi All

Just chasing some advice on new fuel tanks. I have a 6.4m ali and it currently has about a 120l tank in it. I would like to put a bigger tank in it so i can do a few extended trips like the Abrolhos and the likes.

I was thinking around 250-300l Tank. Does anyone have any recomendations on where to get one built?

 Hi guys

does anyone know of anyone that stocks lenco trim tab parts (actuators) would prefer south of river.

Lost the starboard side motor steering last night on the way home. No movement at all from the wheel but the engine swings free
Port is fine.
I would have thought one master would have driven both slaves.
Any thoughts before I start playing?

 hey guys, boats just about ready to hit the watertthinking of if I should get Insurance? I never worried on the tinnie as I could buy a new one with a few years of premiums, but the new one is worth a  fair few more coins. Advice? Best insurer? Also boat is custom built so going to need to get a valuation? 

Thanks guys for the help 

100 meters of 12mm anchor line.

Came with winch not used, with spliced eyelet $50.00
In Clarkson

Guys what do you recommend on your boat windscreens.

I have a quintrex-no wipers and the sticker on the screen advises just to use water but it still gets lots of water stains etc.

I have 6.1 Metre Quintrex ally (Ocean sport). It is currently fitted with 45 metres of what seems to be about 15mm nice soft Nylon anchor rope and 4 metres of anchor chain. The entire length seems to short for anchoring in 30 metres of water etc for fishing if going by the 3 to 1 ratio. The size of the existing rope also seems excessive??

Need recommendations for a suitable size/length and type of anchor rope for my boat. I will be using a anchor retrieval system in some instances as I got the retrieval system with my boat. It will mainly be for general use around Perth/Rottnest and Exmouth region.

Was think of splicing 50 metres of 12mm silver anchor rope from BCF into the existing line ($60 a roll) will splicing an anchor rope be ok, is 12mm to thick etc??

 Has anyone used a dewatering additive in their fuel?

I run a separator on the fuel filter but just want to be sure the fuel is 100% clean.

mike

 Anyone on site here a refrigerator mechanic?  I have a 40 l dometic 3 way fridge freezer that the motor runs but doesn't cool down.  I suspect it has a gas leak or needs re-gasing.   I would like someone to look at it, tell me what's wrong, give me a quote on fixing it, but then there is no hurry in actually fixing it, as long as it is done before May 2014 for my steep point trip.

Just hoping to gain some wisdom from the guys with a heap more experience than me.

Firstly the keel/centerline of the hull on my 2yo new first boat :) is getting a hammering from some contact with the trailer, a Dunbier. There are some deep scratches all through. I thoughth I had solved the problem thinking the hull was catching on one side of the mounting that holds the centre rear roller and so I filed the sharp 90 degree corner down a little, I'm thinking of taking more off. Also the centre rollers are what looks like the soft black cheapie ones.

My question is has anyone had the same issue?

And also I think I will change the centre roller to a harder? type.. not sure so looking for some advice. Can do pics later if needed.

Thanks

I have just brought this little half cab and was wandering whether anyone could tell me what it is, I've been told it's a Mustang 1500 and on the rego it's got Stebercraft. By any chance does anyone actually know what make, year and model it actually is?

Any help at all would be much appreciated.

Happy boating and fishing!

Cheers,
Lawrie

Got a mate who has recently bought a commodore 670 and it leaks water in through the seal around the window.Has anyone here replaced this before and who supplies it? Cheers

 Dear friends,

 I have just purchased a new MAKO craft, made by the stessl company. There was no warranty on the paint job on the boat as the company used a so called pre-primer mixed in with the paint and it didnt work.Hence the paint has started to peel off in patches, this doesnt worry me as got the boat $3k chaeaper.

What I would like to know from all you wise men is if I use a paint stripper to get the rest off,will this effect the aluminium?

Many thanks.

Ralph

 G'day, does anyone have smartcraft gauges on their boat? Is the litres used accurate? I took my boat out for the first time on Sunday and the fuel used on the tripmeter is way different to what's left in the tank. Bit worrying when the fuel level gauge says 70 litres used but tripmeter says 37 used!

Gents, i have myself a little 14ft glass runabout, shes old but sturdy and does the job. However I am sick and tired of sitting on flipping wodden plank seats! I want to remove them and either not run any seating or replace with a more arse friendly seating arrangement.

The only quesiton i have before ripping these abominations out is, would they contribute at all the the structural rigidity of the craft itself? There are only 2 of these 'seats' which span the width of the boat and they appear to have been fixed and glassed in.

Could I simply attack them with the circular saw to remove and clean up where they attached to the sides or is there more to it?

Thanks in advance

Jarryd 

Hey, i would like to install a few handrails on my haines 565c, but the gunwale's are round, not flat. The only ones I can find for sale have a flat base, so won't conform to the gunale. Any ideas?

Cheers,

 To all you barcrusher owners with a c model and has had problems with signal dropping out with a lowrance then fit a powered external antenna and solve your problems best thing i have done .

Hi Guy....

Yesterday we have done the first launch . just wondering is it normal to have accumulate water near bilge pump ( probably around 1- 2 liters), the previous owner said it is normal because of the water from swell . we turn the bilge pump on twice ( 30 second)  just to empy the water for  boating for 4 hours . The deck still dry.

i will post the pict

Thanks

 I have a slight twist in my dingy can some one advise me the best way to straighten it. Do I just lose. The seats straighten the boat and re tak the seats ??

please help!

The screens in my boat are getting hazy, I've tried polishing out but think I'm up for new ones. Is it "special" perspex or normal and is it just cheaper and easier to get them done? Anyone done their own and where do you get it from? cheers dave

Hey,

I'm looking at buying a new trailer for my 565C Haines, will only be towing for short trips may up to half an hour from home (Rockingham area) so doesn't have to be built too strong, but legal of course and I also drive like a nanna (really slow, not the cutting off part).

Do not want to go over the 5k - looking at either Papas or Seatrail? what are your thoughts? 

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/east-fremantle/other-boats-jet-skis/seatrail-trailer/1014553432

fib5.7m14t $4150 suit fib boat upto 5.7m tandem walkway - This seems like a good price........but too good to be true?

Thanks for your help/advice! 

Hey guys, 

I picked this up earlier this year but haven't had time to put it on the water yet, it's made by Alutech and the guy I got it from claimed it was previously used by an AB diver. I don't know how true that is but it looks to me like it would handle the water well and be very stable at rest. 

Just wondering if any one knows anything about these as I can't find any info on them.

 hey there

Ive got an old 1974 70hp 2 stroke evinrude that im wanting to get a service, does anyboad know of a good place SOR (pref around fremantle area) i can take her to,she maybe old but shes never let me down yet starts first pop everytime but im not sure the last time she had a service so think she deserves a bit of a pompering!! 

cheers 

who has removed antifoul from their fibreglass boats, and via what method? Sodablasting I believe leaves pitting in gelcoat and will need recoating? Peelaway and similar products seem to only remove the antifoul and leave the epoxy barrier coat? Any other suggestions or success/horror stories?

 hi guys , just wondering as i am after a good grip paint for my new deck on my douglascraft runabout. any ideas would be appreciated.