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Hi all,
I've just taken off my rego sticker and after a year it has baked onto the window which means I had to use a small blade to peel off and scratched the living crap out of the window.
Just wondering if anyone has other suggestions on placing the sticker on Perspex windows so as to avoid more scratching next year.
Many thanks in advance.
Stav
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Hi all,
Just wondering if I can get some advice on this. Starting to get into the SP fishing out at Peak. Hardware will be nitro magnum butt 3-6kg rod running 20lb braid on shimano twinpower 4000. What are some good plastics and jig head weights and what is the preferred leader weight that will work out there? Any suggestions would be great
Thanks,
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Hey mate,
I got the revival 5.25. Now, not a bad boat but I must say quality of finish remains questionable. I was at the launch last year and the show model looked superb,I am not confident that the same level of consistency would remain across every production unit. There is also one dealer in NSW of this brand and after sales care of this product is questionable as well. I would take the advice of others in this topic and look at other options especially if you are buying new and want quality.
Cheers,
Hooked on
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mate there is only one person i trust and he's a site sponser huett ask for craig
cheers gary
G'day Gary, thanks for that. Will definitely call
Cheers
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G'day everyone,
I took my opti 115 for its first annual service today and was somewhat surprised for the price I was charged. Before I get further into this, I am very new to boating so you will need to excuse my ignorance.
So, total price was $574 for first annual service with the motor having done 53 hours. What I want to find out from any opti 115 owners is if this price is fair and competitive in the Sydney market. The breakdown as per my invoice was:
Annual service $395 labour
Parts $ 149.70 (impeller kit, 3 drain plug washer, 1 fuel filter and gear oil)
Shop parts $30
Having inspected from the outside, I saw that anodes were original, no new grease in all the grease points both motor and trailer
The shop will remain nameless but I ask if this is a fair price? I am not convinced that there was $574 worth of work done. I was also told that trailer wheel bearings were inspected and okay; this was not stated on the invoice. I suppose another thing that has frustrated me is the fact that when I was purchasing the boat the salesman told me firmly that the standard annual service would not cost me more than $350-$450.
I would love to hear feedback and advice. Also to avoid breaching site policy, please pm me for any referrals to good mercury service shops or if I can call to get further advice.
Again, please excuse my ignorance as I am new and want to get good advice from you.
Many thanks in advance,
Hooked on.
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Thanks very much for the replies guys. I think I may go the magnum butt. Whilst there is no great single all rounder, it seems as though the magnum butt will serve the closest to this.
Thanks again
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Hi guys,
Was wondering if anyone has had much experience with these. I'm trying to decide on which stick to match up to my twinpower 4000 running 20lb braid and 30lb spools. Main use is to flick sp's up to 7" jerk shads for kings, Jewies, with the focus on kings. I suppose what I'm getting at is who has had experience with each in Sydney waters and which will be the better pick to maximize use? Also what would be the limits of the sticks; magnum butt in particular.
Thanks for your replies in advance
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Hello mate, I just did the same exercise and looked at Scotty's and cannon. Was introduced to Andy from the downrigger shop here is Sydney. Bought one off him and I just say it is fantastic. Better build quality and very well priced. Good luck with your search.
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Thanks heaps for the replies guys. Makes sense to give it a go myself. Cheers!
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Hi Sido,
You should be safe in the quinine. You should be okay in some spots. The bay can be a really uncomfortable when the westerlies pick up. Even if you go out past the heads and hang behind the cliffs you should be okay as it protects against the westerly.
At the end of the day safety comes first and only go where you feel comfortable. Goodmluckmif young out this weekend.
Cheers.
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G'day Raiders,
I have finally realized how difficult it is to clean the carpet after a day out of bait, fish blood etc
Can anyone refer me to someone that can remove carpet and restore the floor back to flow coat finish?
Many thanks in advance for your replies.
Stav
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Gday raiders,
Used a mates overhead for the first time and loved it yesterday.
Now need some advice on my first setup. I have decided to get a shimano tyrnos but can't choose between the 20/30 and whether or not I get single speed or two speed. Its use for now will be an initial all rounder to cater for live baiting, trolling and jigging. Running 30lb mono. I'm also looking at a 15kg tcurve rod to match. Targets would be small to medium game.
Need some help in making my decision from you by telling me the difference between sizes and if I need the 2 gears or not.
Many thanks in advance for your advice.
Cheers,
Stav
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Thanks everyone for your responses. Really has helped me form a list and I suppose time to go shopping on the weekend.
Cheers
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That's easy, the simplest thing to do is buy another identical boat. All bases covered !! Murphy's law operates on steroids for boating.
What sort of areas will you be operating in? Are you kitting out for survival or just to minimize inconvenience? Adults only or kids along too? How mechanically adept are you? How is the boat configured? All this will help get you the right advice.
Lol! Love to do that however mrs will have my head on a platter. Operating outside Sydney heads. I have a general mechanical knowledge and kitting for inconvenience not so much survival. The boat has general setup got all the good navigational bits and pieces, smart craft guages, dual batt setup etc. I am more concerned around the motor although new, I agree with Murphy's law.
Cheers,
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Hi everyone.
I was wondering if anyone has a list or over time and experience developed a kit that is kept on board to deal with potential problems. I have a brand new glass boat with a merc Optimax 115 and want to have all the bits and pieces on standby in case anything ever went wrong.
Cheers,
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Hi Geoff,
Looks really good, now need to consider my options. Getting a little concerned about holes in glass boats after reading other posts and the mention of "glass rot". The deck wash is a fantastic idea, thanks for suggestion and definitely will add that to the list.
Really appreciate yours and Gary's input to this.
Stav
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Gday Gents
I can see you are both busy with ideas, really appreciate this.
I'm really keen to see what the end result will be so we can see what I can do with the LBT.
Cheers,
Stav
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at a glance you need about $150.00worth off pump and fittings and air hose and some one who is willing to drill holes in fiberglass i try to getout off drilling holes in boats as it affects there resale price
if you ask geoff nicely he may be willing to help you out
and i'll make up any brackets he needs for the pump and so on for a bottle off jd very handy fella geoff cheers gary
sounds good with the JD. I will be sure to ask nicely. I too am a bit cautious about holes in glass boats, but this is something that I need. I will contact you to discuss how we can do this during the week.
Thanks again
Stav
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Hi Geoff.
Thanks for the reply. I have attached pics of the rear where the tank is located. Dealer said that this can easily be plumbed but as i mentioned, I found $770 sounds weird. The price i would assume includes all electrics, pump etc. I was not told the specifics.
Any guidance would be appreciated
Cheers,
Stav
By the way, I am located in Chipping Norton.
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abit more info would be good regarding what boat and why it would cost so much give me a ring on 0438264377 cheers gary
Thanks Gary.
I attached some pics below to Geoff's reply. The boat is a Revivial 5.25 cuddy. Do not know why it costs so much.
Cheers,
Stav
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Definitely need more info. Can you post some pic's of the rear of the boat.
$770 is ridiculous , even half that is expensive.
What did the quote include , tank , plumbing components , electrics etc ???
Where are you located ??
Geoff
Hi Geoff.
Thanks for the reply. I have attached pics of the rear where the tank is located. Dealer said that this can easily be plumbed but as i mentioned, I found $770 sounds weird. The price i would assume includes all electrics, pump etc. I was not told the specifics.
Any guidance would be appreciated
Cheers,
Stav
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Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone can refer me to someone that can plumb bait tanks?
I got quoted $770 to plumb the tank which seems high?
Cheers,
Stav
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Gday all.
Anyone have suggestions around securing rods in the rocket launcher while underway? Recently hit rough water and had to take rods down before they flew out.
Cheers,
Hooked On
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Hi Guys,
Thansk very much for your replies, very informative and made a lot of sense. First time on and trying to work out individual replies.
I ventured out yesterday and picked up a Nitro Godzilla Spin 10-15kg for a pretty good price at $265. Yes, I will be running 50lb braid and will also order another spool (top Idea).
We'll break in next week (if weather is good on water)
Thanks again and happy fishing.
Hooked On.
and i'll make up any brackets he needs for the pump and so on for a bottle off jd very handy fella geoff 
sounds good with the JD. I will be sure to ask nicely. I too am a bit cautious about holes in glass boats, but this is something that I need. 
abit more info would be good regarding what boat and why it would cost so much give me a ring on 0438264377 cheers gary
Removing Rego sticker on Perspex window
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Hi all.
Thanks so much for your feedback. Really good points to know for next rego label.
Thanks again!