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Mrs was complaining for a while now that when she came out of the pool she had to go inside to rinse her hair in the shower.Well,I decided to go back in the shed and make her up a shower on a post so she doesn't have to far to go that she can use outside.
Works a treat.
Now,time for some volleyball and a bbq to ponder how the heck a man can keep his wife content by doing the next job on the list which is putting in a walk in pantry,a 4 burner bbq,a fold out table,toilet with shower and a sunlounger in wait for it............My 4.2meter tinny.??I should ask her if she forgot Niles from the nanny so she has the lot.
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1 hour ago, zmk1962 said:
I don’t know PaddyT - I know new cars have 3yrs inspection free period. But cars don’t get dunked in salt water - boat trailers do. You can get a fair amount of corrosion on trailer brakes that are not maintained in 12mths ... let alone 3yrs.
Cheers Z
Agree 1000%.But saying that even new cars it doesn't take much of a dill to wear out brake pads,handbrakes,clutches,tyres etc within 3yrs.But they do have to draw the line somewhere I guess.
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6 minutes ago, fragmeister said:
Another fine effort Fabian.
Cheers
Jim
Thanks mate.
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53 minutes ago, PaddyT said:
Simple- there are so many poorly maintained , crappy , rusted out boat trailers that the RMS wants them all inspected - I do think they could exempt ones less than 3 years old though.
If that was the case wouldn't every trailer regardless of weight be inspected?After all they all get wet and can be poorly maintained,crappy rusted out trailers yes?I think you'll find the main reason it's how it is know is to ensure that the braking system is in operable condition as that is the #1 safety item on a boat trailer/car being able to stop hence the brake test being done when renewing your rego on a car.
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4 hours ago, flatheadluke said:
You’re sitting on a goldmine. I saw a guy at Glebe markets with hardwood framed mirrors that he was selling for $200 a pop!
Yeah,you certainly don't find this hardwood at your local Bunnings.Hardwood is like many things and is becoming rarer with the cost of it going further north all the time.
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Thought I'd make myself this measuring stick to cover all the bream,whiting,flathead,etc sizes that I catch.
Just to confirm I really am hopeless.lol.
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An older, white haired man walked into a jewelry store one Friday
evening with a beautiful and very young woman at his side;
He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his
girlfriend.The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $36,000 ring and showed it to him -
The old man said, "I don't think you understand, I want something VERY special."At that statement, the jeweler went to his special stock and brought another ring over.
"Here's a stunning ring at only $50,000 ," the jeweler said.
The young lady's eyes sparkled and her whole body trembled with
excitement.......
The old man seeing this said, "We'll take it!"The jeweler asked how payment would be made and the old man stated, by cheque -
"I know you need to make sure my cheque is good -so I'll write it now and you can call the bank Monday to verify the funds and I'll pick the ring up Monday afternoon," he said.Monday morning, a very perplexed and disappointed jeweler phoned the old man; "There's no money in that account sir?."
"I know", said the old man, "but can you imagine the weekend I had!?"
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3 minutes ago, Fab1 said:
That's it!!! I'm waiting until winter to fill my car to get to work next week.
In all seriousness all tanks must have a breather/valve to prevent such things from happening.If he filled it to the brim and these are not working as they should(Clear/opening closing) what you experienced will occur.
Same thing with portable tanks.Fill them full and leave the breather slightly unscrewed and fuel will expand and leak out the breahet in hot weather.My tank blows up like a ballon in the stinking heat in the garage with a closed breather and it's never fully full.
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6 minutes ago, oldtown said:
Always fill your vessel or vehicles on a cold day. If fuel expands on hot days then the provider sells less for the price.
That's it!!! I'm waiting until winter to fill my car to get to work next week.
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1 hour ago, Noo2OzFish said:
Hello Thanks for all the replies. My trailer is rated for GVM 1.5 tonne. There is some surface rust here and there but all the lights work etc. I can't get it in until the day it is due so I will let you know how it goes.
Bear
Surface rust is fine.It's dirty big rusted through holes and rusted out cross members etc you don't want.
27 minutes ago, jeffb5.8 said:My guy does the same as Raging, quick look around, Test lights and a shake of the wheel.
95% of guys use this method.
In regards to rated shackles who has rated chain/s weld/s?I know I don't from factory.
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24 minutes ago, Hooked-Up said:
Easily pleased but really its true!
It is true.I mentioned somewhere else that if got upset every time I lucked out I would tie the anchor round my foot and fall overboard to the bottom of the depths with Davy Jones permanently.
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2 hours ago, rickmarlin62 said:
if you cant take carbies off.take out drain plugs on carbies and pump some fresh fuel thru once u put new line and bulb in..definetly spray small amount of fuel into cylinders to lubricate rings then turn over slowly...even tired your on the ball Fabian...rick
Thanks Rick,but I did forget to mention a few things.
13 minutes ago, Sigma said:Thanks Fab.
Sorry, I forgot to mention that she's a half cabin and therefore she doesn't have a pull start as she is ignition switch/key turn only. Battery is capult but I will be using my battery off my big boat to start her up. That battery is new and starts my 115Hp with ease (760cca). I told my mate what I will be doing to the boat as I don't want to spend any more money on her as she has cost me a fortune already. The battery and impeller will be his responsibility once she is up and running. After all, he is getting it at a bargain.
No worries mate.I meant to mention last night to just go over the operation of all the controls.
Check that the helm is free to turn,the same with the gear selector (after it's running on the muffs),check the condition of the anodes,lights,wheel bearings etc.
Hope your mate enjoys her more than the tree did because if it say there much longer it would of grown it's own roots.
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On 04/12/2017 at 4:36 PM, flatheadluke said:
Curious to know what your number one goal everyone has for this summer season of fishing. We all fish differently and are at different levels of experience.
Me personally I’d be stoked to catch a a feed of blue swimmer crabs. I’ve never targeted them before in my local system. I’d like to catch/eat enough so that I might have gout in time for winter 2018!
I'll be happy if I catch a fish,any fish,any size,any type.Ohh and if I can lose more than one bait every 2hrs.?
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26 minutes ago, Sigma said:
Hello Raiders,
I have a question for the outboard experts.
I have another boat that I have had in storage at my in laws for the past 6yrs.
This was my first boat that I purchased about 10yrs ago and she's an old 4.6mtr Ally Craft (I think 80's model) with a 50Hp Johnson 2 stroke.
I started to do her up an spent quite a bit on her....new trailer (used only twice since purchase) , new custom bimini, new seats, new pedestals, new bait board, new steering cable set up, etc.....you get the gist.
Anyway, the time has come for me to move the boat due to the fact that the in laws have started to build a Granny Flat and its in the way now. As it won't be returning there anymore and as I have a newer larger boat that I use these days, I need to get rid of it. As its been sitting under a tree, it was quite run down. Last weekend, I spent two days cleaning her up and shes starting to look good again.
To cut the long story short, my mate is really keen to buy her from me but I haven't started the engine in 6yrs. So, I bought new spark plugs, new leads and replaced the old ones. Also, I took the prop off...cleaned it, re-greased it and re-fitted. I drained the gear oil and replaced it with new oil. I have ordered a new primer bulb (as the old one you could use as a cricket ball
) with hose and connectors which should be delivered tomorrow. Will replace that tomorrow after work. Took the fuel tank out and drained the the 6yr old fuel. Cleaned the tank and re-fueled with fresh fuel. Added 2 stroke oil mixture to the fuel (50:1).
The only thing I can see is to try and kick her over.
Before I do......did I miss something OR should I do something else before turning that key????
My mate wants to buy the boat but wants to see the outboard running first.
Thanks for the help in advance guys....
Cheers
Dave
You don't mention the carby,battery etc.I would take the Bowl/s off the Carburettor/s and drain them at a bare minimum and clean the fuel filter or replace and check all the lines etc.I would remove the plugs and squirt some pre-mix down the cylinders then turn her over by the flywheel or a quick burst of the pullstart or ignition switch with the safety off before firing her up for real.An impellor check/replacement wouldn't go a stray either.Im tired and can't think to clearly right now but these things I mentioned should help and of course make sure you have a good,charged battery.
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25 minutes ago, jimg1au said:
HI
my trailer dose not have brakes but it still needed inspection as the weight on the rego is 750kg the rule for brakes is 751kg and over
its a bit over kill as my boat is a 4.5 quninne fish raider c/c
i go to a guy who knows the rules and it passed ok
jim
I bet you it is either lighter or heavier than exactly 750 kg.Just think if it's 749kg you don't need to worry about it.
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4 minutes ago, zmk1962 said:
Just checking Fab! Checks of trailers with mechanical override brakes are pretty much as you say - the only thing I'd add is the D-shackles need to be the load rated/certified ones (usually dipped with yellow paint) - some inspectors will pick you up on that.
If the trailer is electric/hydraulic braked ... or has break away braking system - then the inspection may also include the charging, in car monitoring of the breakaway battery condition. These are mandatory for rigs over 2T and you have to go to a HVIS for the rego inspection. If you have less then 2T rig but have this breaking system then its a grey area I guess - best to call RMS and see what they want.
Cheers
Zoran
Well said mate.It's got me thinking now about how many little boats and trailers like mine under the 750kg wouldn't pass if they where tested?Judging by some of the rigs you see at the Ramps I'm guessing more than a handful.
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I don't experience any of those two issues as I don't get mist or fog in the garage.But yes,like the guys said the cloth,chamois trick with rain x or head outside with a balaclava and woollen beanie on if your allergic to the cold.
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1 hour ago, zmk1962 said:
Bear....Braked or unbraked trailer?
Cheers
Zoran
I'm guessing he'd. have a braked trailer with his rig mate.
What raging said is pretty much what they all do mate and some check for rust.
If your trailer is neat and tidy with working brakes, lights,good tyres and bearings,Appropiate hitch,chains and minimal rust you'll be right.
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Phew,for a minute there I thought I was on one of those sites again when I started reading.Good solution to solve your dilemma.
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2 hours ago, Rah said:
Fab that is fantastic.
Have you come across something you couldn't do yet?
Thanks Tara.As a matter of fact there's 2 main things I can't do,One is catch fish like Yowie and secondly is understanding Women.Just kidding on the second thing.Ive worked out that if you give women these 3 things they are happy as larry.
The first is these home grown of course.
None of that Woolies rubbish.
Secondly they like someone that can cook for them.Especially anything meat like these schnitzels,mash and home grown veggies of course.
and if she's an animal lover and wants a Rag doll kitten it's a must you by it for them.lol.and lastly,Being a good listener goes a long way to enjoying 24yrs as a partnership like I have with my wife and supporting each other through the good times and the bad.
I hope I have you young blokes some tips on getting that dream girl.
Oh I nearly forgot,Being able to fix,make,dismantle,install,and do nearly anything goes a long way too.
Hows that for an answer Tara?
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7 minutes ago, flatheadluke said:
That beautiful old hardwood is too good to be used outdoors as a compost bin IMO. The best ones swivel so you can turn it and turbo charge the compost process (3 months). I would have thought you’d break out the welder and take to a steel 44 gallon drum and a few hinges and brackets.
I have a lifetime supply of hardwood I've gathered mate and then some. 3 months!I get usable compost in about a month turning it every 3-4days hence the Popeye forearms.Those 44 gallon steel drums or barrels don't hold enough to be useful.
I also have wheelie bin compost bins I made scattered about.
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Great result mate.If you can count on someone bringing home the bacon it would be you.If someone relied on me they'd starve.
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51 minutes ago, Omally said:
Can you send me some wouldn't mind get my neighbour a couple ?
No dramas,I'll give you some rusty nails to give to them too.Im told they make good tyre plugs.?
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3 hours ago, Omally said:
Looks awesome it'll hold alot of compost.... Could be a termite farm but.
When they mature I'll shovel them over the fence to share with the neighbour.
1 hour ago, nutsaboutfishing said:Just wondering how big's you shed!! LOL
It's only 12x8 but I should put a sign on the door calling it the black Hole because I always seem to find what I'm looking for.
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) with hose and connectors which should be delivered tomorrow. Will replace that tomorrow after work. Took the fuel tank out and drained the the 6yr old fuel. Cleaned the tank and re-fueled with fresh fuel. Added 2 stroke oil mixture to the fuel (50:1).
Starting an old outboard
in The Workshop
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Sounds like a classic case of a stuck needle and seat.If your spraying pre-mix into the carburettor and its trying to start your not getting fuel into the carburettor.I would diagnosed it by a process of illimination.when you pump the primer bulb is fuel filling the fuel filter?if yes,then the problem lies between there and the carby.
Pump the primer bulb until hard and remove the carby fuel bowl drain screw with a rag held underneath to capture spillages.Fuel should come out.If not,remove the carby and pull the fuel bowl off to check that the fuel float is not stuck in the horizontal position.With no fuel in the bowl the float should be sunken into its housing meaning the fuel needle is lifted in its bore leaving it's seat passage open to allow fuel into the bowl.If the bowl is horizontal it means the needle and seat are closed which won't allow fuel into the fuel bowl.Sometimes lifting the float or pushing it down ever so gently will free the needle and seat up,other times it will need replacing.If you remove the bowl and there's debris in there you may have clogged jets too.
Personally I would pull the carby off and give it a good clean at the minimum anyway as it's been sitting for a number of years.Again I'm tired and can't think too straight but if you have compression and spark you are missing fuel in the equation.Hope i made sense.