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  1. Hey all thank you for your input!

    I just get off a very windy and choppy sydney harbour and problem is fixed!!

    Operator error! Started forst turn every turn today as I wasn't pushing the key primer in

  2. Yes I've been doing web searches and many are saying that primer is only when cold ,so it seems like operator error ! Whoops ! my older merc on a Haines ski boat would only start with the primer and I was starting this one like I would the old boat..

    Seems I need to get out and get used to the way she goes

    Thanks gazza, fab1 and Geoff I'll keep monitoring it and do some testing

    Cheers

  3. Ahh right so a float may need adjustment, float allowes fuel flow past the needles to the carbies? I just had a major service done also so it shouldn't be doing this

    I'm also thinking with the key primer I was pushing in to start once warm. This may come into account with the problem. If I can't sort it out in a week or two I'll be taking to Huey to have a hunt around. it needs a big run so I'll take it out on the weekend for a day trip.

  4. Hey guys

    I recently purchased a boat and it has a 95 model 135 hp merc on the back and it's having some issues so I'm after some feedback.

    First off On the maiden trip attempt I backed down the ramp and went to start the motor to drive off the trailer and she wouldn't start.. After five mins ( ramp was dead) I pulled it out to take the cowling off to check it out and noticed as I drove out there was a massive trail of fuel behind me , proceeded to Take the cowl off and fuel was coming straight out the carbies ! Phoned the dealer and I took it back that arvo and a few days later came back to pick it up with the verdict the needle and seat behind the carbie needed adjustment! So I thought that was it

    This afternoon on maiden trip attempt two I put in at oatley bay in the georges and it started after a few turns of the key but it was cold so expected for that motor! Parked the car and off I went up the river and she ran like a dream I couldn't believe how well it was pushing the boat along , anyway I got to capt cook bridge to drift so I turned it off then back on to see if it would kick and it was fine. 20 mins later I try to start and it wouldn't fire up at all! Took me a good ten mins to try start it and I could smell the fuel so it so still flooding itself every time to the point I pull the line off and drain the fuel .

    Once the needle and seat have been adjusted can there be more tweaking to try sort this problem out???? Or may there be more to the issue? After some feedback for myself

    I'll be ringing the dealer in the morning to see what they can do. They have been fantastic to deal with.

    Sorry for dribbling on!

    Cheers jake

  5. I don't know.

    A few years ago at Nowra I watched in amazement as a solo boatie drove on his boat, jumped off over the side, climbed in his car, and was about to drive off,when I yelled out to him that his boat hadn't been secured with the safety chain/strap.

    That boat was on a fully rollered trailer.

    I always check my winch strap,safety chain, transom straps, 3× on the way to the ramp and 3× on the way home without fail.

    Some would say i'm going overboard, but I'd rather that than be the one in the photo.

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    Mate I wouldn't say overboard with prep checks I'm similar! And touch wood no dramas at the ramp.. And hopefully none ever!

    I remember at drummoyne seeing a brand new boat and must have been maiden voyage slid half off the trailer and smack the rear and engine leg into the ramp but instead of whiching back on for less damage they reversed and pushed in into the water as is

  6. Hi Stanton44, it was running on channel One for a while but haven't seen it in ages; for a while it was taking up heaps of space on my IQ box. But I'm sure you can stream/download from online. Definitely worth the watch, I've never dreamed of using 70+cm Aussie salmon (carwine) to catch monster kings. They also catch other species like snapper and sharks. If there ever was a fishing show for catching monster kings this is it!!

    Cheers,

    Steve

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    Sounds like my sorta show!!! I'll be looking it up right now , thanks mate :)

  7. NZ show big angry fish for a good watch (actually a must watch for those who like their kingly fishing), for applicable stuff iFish & big fish small boats

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    Where would I find the nz shows? Online I'm assuming?

  8. Hey guys through tie put up a pick of my new boat !!

    Picked her up today finally woo

    17 foot seafarer viking with a 135 merc on the rear:)

    Upgrade from a stessco 4.1

    The name is Barney rubble and can't wait to hit the water

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  9. Headed to our place at lake Conjola on the weekend for a quick trip away.

    Thru the small tinny in the water to punt around and fish in the lake but after many locations I ended up with a big fat zero. Lake is dead at the moment but the enterence is open and absolutely racing in and waters crystal clear so a good sign!

    Sunday morning up at 530 for a beach session at first light which would only last an hour as my stomach had other plans to come back for brekky! Whilst I was on the beach it was flat and a run out tide about an hour off dead low so it was perfect to fish a gutter at my feet. Hooked up a Pilly and 5 seconds later hooked onto a nice and fat 32 cm bream.. 20 mins later the rod buckles and a few jumps and runs later I have a 50 cm salmon on the beach! Happy days! 630 back for a coffee and brekky!

    Head out around lunch time for more zeros! And back in sydney dreading work tomorrow :(

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  10. Thanks. Scratchie .

    I'll head to a tackleshop this week as I wouldn't mind looking onto bait runners

    4000 would be good size for what I do. I just wasn't sure with the rod being rated up to 10 kg

    Thanks

  11. Just just after some advice for a reel to match my 4-10 kg rod.

    It's a Jarvis walker tempest 2 pcs rod and I know it's an oldie but was my grandfathers given to me so I'd like to keep it and find a good size reel to fit for the perfect match as an all rounder

    Thanks in advance :)

  12. Today I had about half hour to kill so I hit gymea baths to try for some squid as I've never fished for them

    After about 15 mins I got my first hit and unfortunately my only in 30 mins but hey first squid so I'm happy

    When stretched out it was about 29 cm . It went back in the drink and swam off into the deep ,

    My question is as soon as I pulled it out it went a really deep red!

    Why would if have changed to a dark red ?

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  13. Well I didn't bother taking any photos of it because I found bigger issues. I lifted the plywood floor to find the actual fibreglass floor beneath with some holes in it, and through the holes I found the mushy strips that were once the stringers.

    Me and my friend that were planning to restore it aren't exactly happy as it was sold as a "solid hull", but we've learnt to inspect things before we buy them haha

    Next step I guess is to cut the wet cardboard floor out and assess the damage to the stringers, then decide wether to try and repair it or try and sell it to someone that wants a decent project. On the plus side the transom seems solid haha

    Thanks for the help guys, if anyone's still wanting to know what the boat is I don't mind trying to find out, let me know and I'll keep looking

    How'd you go finding the make mate?

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