Hi guys

While trying to help out a fellow FW member, I discovered that Scott Fury from Fury Boats has access to the following molds.

Penguin ultimate 23'

Pacemaker 23'   (2 deck molds to choose from)

Savage 24'

Some baron molds available

If you need further details or are interested in getting a boat built up, please contact Scott Fury directly. I wont post his number, but it can be found easily under Fury Boats.

I hope this helps someone out. Just be sure to post pics of your build if you decide to build one...would be awesome to see.

Cheers

Brad

we don't use our boat trailer very much as our boat is on the racks at Freo - so only for trips to Exxy.

Means the trailer is sitting around for long periods not being used. It's fine to spray steel parts etc of suspension etc with fish oil for rust protection; but does anyone have suggestions for what to treat brakes (disk rotors) with to protect them from rust ?

Dan

Hi guys,

I have been waiting for tax time for a while now - it's finally going to be time for me to upgrade my 4mtr tinny to a bigger rig to get out a little deeper.I've been waiting for this moment for about a year now and in that time the type of boat (and budget) I have been looking for has changed many times.

• Originally I was looking for something like a 6mtr+ cruisecraft / haines
• Then I figured I could go a little cheaper and get roughly the same thing with a trophy / key west
• And now I feel I can cut my budget even more and get an older hull with a new(ish) motor like a baron / fraser.

My price range is going to be around 15-20k and I'm looking for something in the 5-6mtr range. There are a few minor things that I am keeping an eye out for like access to the anchor, lots of deck space, preffering an outboard over an inboard, looking for nice wide gunnels with padding etc The main aim is to be able to head anywhere from 2 - 20 mile out on a reasonably good day (or even further weather and experience permitting).

I've kept my eye on gum tree for fraser/baron's/penguins and there have been some real gem's come and go amongst a lot of crap... so I'm going to have to be patient. But just keen to hear if anyone can recommend some other similar hulls in the price range ? Any info is good info... especially if you've had good / bad experiences purchasing a similar tub.

My first concerns would be the structural stringers in an older hull, the flooring/fibreglass work and hydrolic steering.

For some reason I am trying to avoid inboards... but I'm not actually sure why. Are they any more / less painful than an outboard ? I think the main reason I have been avoiding them is because they take up valuable deck space.

Cheers !

Was that any of you?

Well the boat trailer had no lights at all and it was pitch dark.  I tried to flash my lights as well as raise you on the UHF (ch 40).  

And then after overtaking you, and being overtaken by a BMW going at warp speed, I narrowly missed the 2 roos crossing the road.  It could have turned really ugly if the had jumped in front of the BMW, as then it would have caused a 4 car pile up.

If that was any of you, I just wanted to come here to explain why I braked suddenly in front of you, and to remind everyone to check your trailer lights and turn on your UHF when travelling.

Hi All

I have not been able to find anything on an Australian Site in reference to decarbonising a Two Stroke Motor. So question is.

1. Do any of you do it?

2. If so how?

The general idea seems to be to remove the spark plugs and spray something in, or do you put an additive into the fuel.

Cheers

Martin

 Does anyone know of a SOR shop that can roll and bend 31.8mm staino tube without crushing the tube? Cheers

Are reversing lights required on a boat trailer?

 Hi all,

This is my first post, been a long time reader but thought I'd sign up and join in the community (and banter!)

So, a little about me. Come over from the motherland and been here in Perth ever since, but after 2 years living here and getting into the land based fishing scene, I (not the mrs!) want to buy my first boat. The thing is I don't really know where to start on the whole boat front. I know what I roughly want in terms of size and type and how much I want to spend, but was just looking for some overall newbie basic boating advice from any of you experienced salty sea dogs!

I'm looking for things a first time buyer should/shouldn't do, and what to look out for on a second hand boat, trailer and engine/outboard, plus any experiences you guys have had along your boating years. Am I right in saying the only paperwork/licences I have to get is my skippers ticket, transfer of owner papers, and then re register the boat and trailer in my name?

My budget is pretty low as the mrs isn't so keen on the idea just yet and doesn't want to give me too much of her wedding fund away to it! But I reckon a summer on the water this year will change her tune. I've got $5-7,500 as my budget and would like something with a cuddy cab that I could go to rottnest in. Is my budget a little low for something like that?

Any and all feedback is appreciated. Look forward to hearing from you guys.

Peo

yes or no?

 Does anyone know where to buy black hull liner off the roll.

I have searched whitworths, Bias and google but can only come up with light shades of grey or tan.

Cant use marine carpet as it has to go around tight corners. Have had some alloy shelves made up to fit under the hardtop.

any ideas ??

cheers

 Hi guys trying to sell my 09 Yamaha 2 stoke,engine has done 63 hrs comes with control box and Yamaha electronic gauges great engine for someone looking to repower on a buget these motors are bulletproof still on boat chasing $ 5500 ono, ps engine is a long shaft

I am looking to change to Fully Synthetic Oil, do I need to empty the existing oil from the tank or can I just let it get low and then fill it up with the New Synthetic.

Thanks in Advance

Martin

http://www.fishwrecked-reeltime.com/Gallery1/thumbnails.php?album=25

You guys who have a 2tonne plus trailer, do you have any sort of handbrake fitted on it?

 Hi just wondering if anyone can recomd a Suzuki dealer in Perth looking to trade motor and buy a suzuki

gday was after opinions on a 75 hp 1999 hp mercury.

I have ordered new rollers and stainless split pins and is about to tackle the job this weekend. Am looking for other tips and tricks whilst I'm, doing this.

I will be doing this at the local ramp as it is very quiet there and only 900m from home. And I don't have tyres or suitable lawn to drop the boat off the trailer.

I have all new 28 rollers and new stainless split pins. Not the washers as I reckon I could re-use the old ones.

Questions are;

1. Should I hit the pins and washers with a wire wheel? If so, how hard? Just remove surface stuff or try to get it to shine?

2. Should I grease the pins? With Marine grease?

3. Should I spray cold gal on the pins?

4. Some surface rust on the frame as pictured. Should I just spray cold gal on them? Or INOX? or do they need more attention?

5. The axles and springs have heavy rust on them. Is there anything I should do? Should I smear them with grease, or just INOX, or just leave them be?

Any other suggestions? Thanks!

 Anyone looking for a piss easy way to clean fibreglass boats give magic erasers a go. Awesome!

 Its been the elephant in the room so to speak as regards my trailer, in that with the ADR's requiring a 120% capacity with non load sharing suspension, i couldnt get my trailer over the line for more than 2000kg rating.

The frame is in really good nick, so Ive been gathering up the bits to address this for a while, scored used Kodiak SS disc/calipers and Dexter unit.

I attacked the frames a couple of weeks back and sent them off for galvanising.

Setting up the brake flanges in the correct position and welding them on

Having got them back its all assembled into a rolling subframe. 

Off to Melbourne tonite for a couple of days and when i get back I'll drop the boat in the water, remove the old suspension and slide this under, u bolts, drop on the Dexter EOH unit and relicence it at 3000kg.

note-if you intend to give me a lecture, then dont bother commenting. If you want more detail then feel free to ask! Constructive comments more than welcome though

gday i have just purchased a boat with a v4 vro johnson 90.

the motor starts and runs fine but overheats with alarms going off.

it has water coming from telltale and lots of compression, any suggestions and what i could be up against

would be helpful. thnks.

Hi guys anyone know where to get a T503 solinoid for my anchor winch  and approx price live down Kwinana way 

thanks Colin

Hi All,

I was recently on a trip to the Abrolhos and my engine over heated.  Turned out is was due to blocked water passages in the risers.  I took them off and soaked in acid which cleared the blockage but also removed a lot of flaky material as well.  Through my research it seems that the manifolds and risers are pretty much consumable and fail with relatively little warning signs resulting in major engine damage.  AS a result I am almost to the point of replacing the manifolds and risers with these (http://www.hitekmarine.com.au/).  However, before I bite the bullet I thought I would ask if anyone one here knows if there is a more “scientific” approach to determine if the manifolds and risers really need replacing.  For info the engine in questions is a Mercruiser 5.0L MPI with dry joint exhausts

Cheers

Toby

Hi all,

I just got my hands on a haines hunter patriot 8m with twin 2007 model honda 225's

Is there anyone on the board with experience with this model of boat and engines... I am interested to know a bit more about the props your running and the rpm/knots/fuel use your getting.

Thanks for your time

Rob

 So I just bought a Haines Signature 610, but being less than 5' 3", I am having to stand on tiptoe to look over the windscreen.  A weekend on the boat standing on tiptoes have gotten me very sore toes 

I reckon I need something about 4 inches high and soft, yet firm to stand on.  The admiral would probably need 5 inches.

I need ideas (none overly costly ones).  Ideally the idea would have a practical use as well (like a box that is strong/shaped right that can double as a tool box).

Any ideas apprciated!  I will try and post a picture of the area later.

 I need to take my 150HP Etec of my boat to repair the transom. Does any one have a lifting eye I can buy/rent/borrow? The part no for it is 342672. Or is it possible to do it without a lifting eye?? Thanks in advance.

 Hello all, wondering if someone can help? The water separator warning alarm sounded when my boat was in neutral yesterday, only on the last start up of the day. Obviously a major concern especially since the boat was only serviced 15 hours ago. I have checked the separator on the motor and it is empty ( no sign of water), does anyone have a view? Could it be a fault? Can it be rectified without taking the boat to the shop? It didn't sound when I flushed the motor at home. Any advice would be appreciated

Thanks

 Has anybody got one or trialed one.

Looking at the 4.5m colt centre console.

I am new to boating and have been looking around at the dealerships but nothing has taken my fancy until now.

I just want to get out in Warnbro and Cockburn Sounds as I live in Rockingham. (not too adventerous at the moment)

The reverse chines look like it will be very stable at rest especially with a young family and the 4mm plate should take a bashing. 

I have searched the web and only found info on the Bullet welding website with little info anywhere else.

Any comments/feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Steve.

 Hi guys just a call to see if anyone on the forum could build me a full flotation pod out of alloy for my Barron sportsman happy to pay folding $ just don't want to get taken to the cleaners thanks 

Hi All,

A mate and I are thinking of heading to Lancelin for a weekend with his 23ft fibergalss boat.  Unfortunately, neither of us is confident to beach launch his boat.  I have seen a tractor launching bigger boats on previous trips up there.  Does anyone know if the tractor launch is a business (i.e. can get the bloke to launch and retrieve the boat) and, if so, what his contact details are?

Cheers

Toby

Hi guys I am having a bit of a dilema at the moment.

We are set to leave in 4 week to exmouth for 10 days with a few friends

I have a 2352 trophy that I would like to take to exmouth without any fuel she sits at just under 3t

problem is that my hilux although i feel is more than capable of doing this is actually illegal to tow this sort of weight.

any suggestions on what can be done?

The landcruisers from hire companys that I have called only have 2t towbars which kill that idea

Engineering the Hilux to increase towing capacity could be upwards of 3 grand?

Getting it trucked up there and back?

Hiring a boat up there?