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Thanks for the great reply. I will check it out next week when I am out. When I start it at home in neutral it is like a rumble at the back down low. Will do your checks and hopefully work it out. The leg is in brand new condition. Cheers

Hi all, question: Anyone had a gimble bearing replaced and how much did it cost you? Mercruiser Alpha 1. (50 hours use over 6 years!??) When in neutral (with flush water on) you can hear a rumble at the rear. Is this the noise a gimble bearing makes or could it be something else? Steve Sydney

Thanks fellas, some good fats there. I will use some 'Stabiliser' as well as keep tank full. Mine is only 70 litres. Many thanks

Thanks Juggs, I thought so. Forgot they have ice there. As for stabiliser, what sort of time (weeks/months) should you use stabiliser? I have thought about it, but have not been able to work out how much fuel I have left in the tank to add the required measurement Ie: 100 mls to 40 litres or whatever it is. I have been croof for 2 months after surgery and was looking at adding it. 2 months toooo long for fuel to sit?

Here is my 2006 Four Winns Horizon 180. Sadly sold my Quintrex 475 Coastrunner as my family wanted something more comfortable!!! Have setup for basic fishing still. Rod holders, bait table. Yet to install swim platform on rear so as to keep fish guts from seats etc.

Hi all, just wanted to put out there your opinion on putting your inboard/outboard to bed during winter months. For me I usually go out fishing in winter anyway. Maybe half a dozen times during winter. Definatley not as much as the warmer months. My questions are: 1/ How long is it before you should setup your engine for bedtime? 2/ How do you do it and what do you use etc? 3/ Is it really necessary? I have had boats for past 12 years and have never done it. I usually just start my motor every week (maybe twice) for 15 minutes just to keep seals in motor etc lubed. Few people say you should do it if sitting for a long period of time..... What are your opinions?

foxriver, I found these on online online shop shop. Pricey especially with the postage. Item number 300701441365 Or these which are not to bad, come with LED lights. Item number 230764720031 Also Cassel marine in Windsor (west of Sydney) They are even dearer. http://www.cassellmarine.com.au/p/5382519/guide-pole-set-aluminium-multi-fit.html To me they are expensive for what they are made of. Still beats damaging the boat. I tried to make them myself. Bit hard without proper equipment.

Hi fellas (and Gals), Any one know where to get boat trailer guide poles in Sydney? I have only found the odd one which sell for big $$$$ for what you get. Photos below showing similar ones. I have a skid trailer and want more protection when driving boat on trailer, especially in cross winds etc.