Hotbite Fishing Forum Western Australia - Boating http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/ A discussion forum for all you boaties out there! en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:28:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/images/misc/rss.png Hotbite Fishing Forum Western Australia - Boating http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/ rip 40 hp yamaha- cause of death -no bung http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8494-rip-40-hp-yamaha-cause-of-death-no-bung&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:01:54 GMT on mates boat sunday, planned to pull crab pots oil in carby was to strong couldnt idle and pull pots, macgyvered that problem then helped this boat... on mates boat sunday, planned to pull crab pots oil in carby was to strong couldnt idle and pull pots, macgyvered that problem then helped this boat tow off wall to ramp , had to keep our motor idling while towing, haha bit of a sideshow 4 ppl at pub i guess, spewn for the skipper,
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]]> Boating wrasso(razzo) http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8494-rip-40-hp-yamaha-cause-of-death-no-bung Thoughts On Bar Crusher http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8478-Thoughts-On-Bar-Crusher&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:41:49 GMT Looking at purchasing a 560C Bar Crusher. Be interested in knowing peoples thoughts on the following; The suggestion is to team it up with a... Looking at purchasing a 560C Bar Crusher.

Be interested in knowing peoples thoughts on the following;

The suggestion is to team it up with a Yamaha 115hp 4 stroke. Since the kids are keen to go skurfing, wondering if I am better off putting a 150hp on it. It will primarily be used for fishing (4 people)

Any ideas on the ease of beach launching with tandem axle on hard packed sand. Will need to disconnect trailer and push trailer out to get the depth. Planning to put the spare on a stub axle at the front to assist.

General comments about the Bar Crusher.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Boating mack http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8478-Thoughts-On-Bar-Crusher <![CDATA[70 HP Merc lost power then won't start]]> http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8476-70-HP-Merc-lost-power-then-won-t-start&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:39:06 GMT Hi All
out today - coming back from marmion Marine park - caught a few herring- the 70HP slowed down to an idle then stopped and wouldn't start again -had to get a tow from Whit-fords sea rescue - any one got an idea on what it could be > also the number of a great mobile mech to come and have a look cheers :) ]]> Boating dinkanesh http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8476-70-HP-Merc-lost-power-then-won-t-start lowrance hds sounder/gps http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8475-lowrance-hds-sounder-gps&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:02:25 GMT has anyone used one of these units yet as i was just thinking of buying one and i need some encouragement to pry the dollars out of my back pocket! has anyone used one of these units yet as i was just thinking of buying one and i need some encouragement to pry the dollars out of my back pocket! ]]> Boating roscopico http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8475-lowrance-hds-sounder-gps Boat seats for a dingy http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8469-Boat-seats-for-a-dingy&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:38:37 GMT I have a 3.7mtr ali dingy which has been quite nice and just bought a folding seat with a clamp on style mount and swivel to make it more... I have a 3.7mtr ali dingy which has been quite nice and just bought a folding seat with a clamp on style mount and swivel to make it more comfortable. Promblem I had found is that it has raised the person up a fair amount, almost to the point that it make you higher than the boat.
Was wondering if someone had come across this problem in the past and how they solved it? When I got the chair, the sales person had said not to srew the swivel onto the bench seat unless I was using bolts. ]]> Boating deltafish http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8469-Boat-seats-for-a-dingy Dingy hulls - what to stay away from / look for http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8434-Dingy-hulls-what-to-stay-away-from-look-for&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:07:24 GMT G'day guys,

Im in the market for a dingy (my first boat), porbably an ali.

Im looking at spending around 3-5k and have a fair idea of what I am after. I am in no rush at all so i have been looking around to see what I could expect for that price and you can get some rippers! Im mainly interested in the hull and the motor, extra's can be added later.

I know I am looking for a newish 20-30hp motor. I'd prefer a four stroke over a 2 stroke and I know that I should aiming to get a yamaha, a honda, a evinrude or a mariner if possible.

But I am having some trouble identifing the hulls. There are so many hull brands around that I have never heard of and I'm just wondering if anyone can give any advice on what sort of hull(s) have good/bad reputations. For example I think i remember being told that Savage hulls arn't too good, but I can't really remember.

I have done some searches and not coming up with much. I have learnt that it is important to check all the welds for any stress cracks as these can be very hard to fix.

Im mainly going to be doing inshore fishing so won't be anything to stressful on the hull...

Any advice is really appreciated! Hopefully i have given a good overview of my position haha.

Cheers guys ]]> Boating Francis http://www.hotbite.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8434-Dingy-hulls-what-to-stay-away-from-look-for