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I have the best luck around the Drums, Posts, Container wall and the Oil wharf. Anchor, plenty of Burley, plenty of Burley, try different baits and if no bites move to the next location. Should be a reasonable amount of trevally about. But in saying this the weather and the amount of rain that we have had may have a thing or two to say about how the fish are on the bite. Good luck.

Hi fellow Raiders, Having been a member here for near 12 months, I would just like to say thankyou to the site Admin and fellow members. Being a member of other forums covering a range of topics, I am always amazed at how posts then become a S*** fight with abuse to other members criticising there post and points of view. I have not seen any instance of abuse or putting other members posts or opinions down on this site - ever. Well done Raiders. I wish all forums were like this one. Lets keep up the friendly nature and enjoy our boating and fishing. Also a big thank you to the sponsors, especially Huey for his helpful advice. Sydney South

Sounds on the higher side of pricing. Did they give you a detailed breakup of parts and labour?

Having owned a few tinnies over my time, I would buy a boat with either forward steer, centre console or side console. If the weather gets nasty, you can get home a lot easier. also makes for a smoother ride if you are just one up in the boat.

Just an update. Returned the boat to my dealer and it was diagnosed that the alternator had gone to God. All being fixed under Warranty. Thanks all, for your posts and thanks Huey for you input.

Thanks Huey, Just as I am thinking. plus I would much rather use the boat than work on it. Sorry I did not mention. The motor and boat are a 2007 model, but I purchased the boat in 2011 and are the first registered owner and I am under the belief that the 5 years warranty is from the date of purchase. I will call the dealer in the morning and get some information. As to the wing nuts. I will have a look and see if they are on the terminals, as nothing has changed from when I purchased the boat. But please advise why the wing nuts are not recommended?

Were out in the bay and down off Garrie.

Hi all, My 2007 175hp Mercury Optimax stopped charging yesterday. If ever I had a better lesson, as why I have two good batteries, that was It. I was able to flick from one battery to the other all day, still have a good day out and not require any assistance to get home. I doubt that I would have even made it home if I have one battery. As I did not notice the non charging until I was down to 11 volts on battery No1. Now the problem. Before I open the cowl, and start scratching around for problems. Is there anything that you all may offer as to where to start looking? Such as fuses, circuit Breakers, belts, leads etc? Thanks in advance. Sydney South

Went out from Port hacking yesterday with a not to bad result. 2 x flounder 12 x flatties - only 2 under 40cm. The main problem was with the jackets. After loosing four rigs in about 5 minutes, went for the wire rigs and after using the wire, we never lost a rig after that, but were then catching the buggers. Any one else have problems with the peskie jackets?

No Jackets or Toads around.

Worked hard in sloppy seas for 12 flatties and on flounder. Still a feed, after a not so bad a day.

Hi All, I have Lenco trim tabs fitted to my Trophy 2102. The Starboard tab has dicided to stop working. The tab is in the up or retracked position. the motor runs, but no movement happens. Any suggestions please!

Great catch mate, I fished sussex as a kid each school holidays for many with my Grandfather. Still dream about those days.

Hello, I have a Faria Fuel guage that was installed on my Trophy 2007 2002. The guage hase broken at the bezzle and I would like to purchase a new one. However I am unable to locate the guage from any suppliers. The FPN number id is GP7761A. Sorry I am unable to see any other numbers as the sticker is smudged. Can anyone please suggest, who could help in locating either, this model or an equilivant model guage, either here in Oz or in the USA./ As I would like to use the same connections under the dash and the current sender unit. Every corner I turn I run into a dead End. Thanks In Advance Sydney South

Lazy Sunday start. Hit the boat ramp at 9.00am. Travelled out the the container wall (Trevally Alley) and picked up 6 x 32cm plus trevelly and 1 x 30cm Bream. Moved all around the bay and up the Georges with no luck. Back tp Bare Island still no Luck. Then over to the Oil Wharf on the change of tide. Total 1 x Salmon 1 x Bream 38 x trevelly - bigest 42cm. Great day on the Bay and family and neighbours to get a feed of fish.

Went for a drive out to Kurnell last weekend and work is well underway on the new ramp. Loooks like it will be two lanes with a pontoon. Poles are in for the pontoon and some minor works are being carried out on the ramp itself. Sorry, did not have anything to take pictures with, but will do so next time. Should all be complete in a couple of months and will be a great ramp for a quick exit through the heads, if the drive to kurnell will not be that far for anyone.

Make the most of it while you can mate. I look back at all the failed casting, the line tangles and falling into the river with a smile. Then they hit the teens and discover other interests such as Girl's, surfing, girl's, XBox, Girl's, Parties and did I mention Girl's?

Yes, this the method that I use. If they go off the bite with the pillies try chicken, or peeled prawn or any other bait that you have. Also, sometimes they are at the back of the boat, just under the boat, to the side of the boat or 10 metres away. So you may need to cast around a little to find them.

Always go over with the rated capacity. For example, I previously had a Ford Territory AWD (One of the best cars that I have owned) Towing capacity 2250kgs. Up traded the Quintrex Tow weight 1800kgs to a Trophy 2102 - Approx 2100-2200kgs. Sold the Territory and bought a Nissan Navara - 3000kgs tow capacity. You want the ability to stay in control in case of an emergency.

Yes, My thoughts as well.

Yes Telwater is Stacer and Quintrex. Maybe drop Telwater a email. Or take a paint slither to a paint matching company.

I have always used the best fuel that I can buy in boats and cars over the last 20 odd years, have never had any engine or fuel issues. At the moment I have a 175 Mercury Opti on a 2102 Trophy and supply it with clean 98 oct from the major fuel dealers. Yes a little more expessive to run, but no problems and low cost servicing.

Seacow, Did Maritime come up to you and give you a warning? Or did you up anchour and move before they had a chance??

We left home at arounf 5.30am and ventured outside from the bay and drifted in around the 50 metres. The wind came up, was very sloppy and not pleasant for a what we wanted to be a casual days fishing. Pulled the plug and went back in the bay aroung the container wall and oil whalf and then up outside the Sailing club. Came home at around 1.00pm with a bag of;- 15 x Trevally. 3 x Oz Salmon & 2 x good sized flatties. Shame about the rain, but not a bad days fishing though. Next Time, I will upload some pictures, as my mate was a bit to quick in cleaning the fish.

I have always run the motor out of fuel for any of the premix outboards that i have owned. But any or the 2 stroke - oil injected or 4 strokes have just flushed and left the hose connected. The outboard that I have at the moment has a permently connected fuel line. I always use the higher grade 98 octane fuel as well.