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Sent this by a friend it was moored apparently in Shoal Bay.
looks like a decent boat to such a shame
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What's the ballpark $$ to get a rod rebuilt?
My Dad has a few that are complete but either rusty guides or missing the tip by 10mm.
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I thought there was No fishing at Rhodes / Wentworth point or is that just in the bay where the signs are.
i would be staying up towards Gladesville.
Catch and release around Rydalmere wharf seems good lately with some descent Bream spotted when launching my boat two weeks ago.
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Poor buggar, looks nasty
I got bitten / stung by something in the foot (Not a stingray) over Xmas in a Shoalbay and by the 2nd day I could hardly walk, went to the hospital on day 3 and got tablets and was sorted two days later.
weird thing was the colder the water the better it felt when it was swollen.
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Some of my best motors have been 2nd hand and my worst is brand new.
Its unfortunately a little bit of luck of the draw, if buying 2nd hand I would be looking for the newest engine with the lowest hours with documented service history and factor in a full service as peace of mind.
eg
2014 60hp with 80hrs and full service history is better than a
2016 60hp with full service history and 400hrs in my opinion
P.s also price in fuel line and tank upgrades, batteries, wiring, motor fitting and controls being set up along with gauges.
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All the Outboards (6hp - 25hp) I have ever owned we always disconnected the fuel line when finished flushing and let it run out of fuel.
never had a issue, just harder to start if i used the next day, in the sense I had to pull the cord one or two more times.
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Will have to have a read
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I So need to learn how to target squid, the only time I catch them is when with a mate and the squid are prolific, otherwise I never find them or know which colour Jig to use.
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My understanding from reading is that when planning the bottom plate should just be under the water and the top one should be just above the water.
so in my case I think the engine should be one hole up, which will put the Cav plate in the right position when planning and trimed correctly.
i also may need to change props as I hit 5,950rpm when WOT in good to glass conditions with 2 Adults and 2 kids. So if raising it up increases the top RPM I will be over reving it
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This is the motor at it’s lowest level and when planning I am at between 28 and 40 on the trim gauge.
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Yep Lower Cav plate is level with the bottom of the hull.
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When my boat is on the trailer the Outboard looks to be at the correct height with the plate level with the bottom of my boat.
But!
When I am at full revs and planning along at 68km/h I decided to see what it looked like and I cannot see either the lower plate or the upper plate. This is with the motor trimmed up so the front is up and the motor is in the sweet spot.
will try and upload the video
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We usually fish with peeled bait prawns and have food fun with Bream and Flatheads.
kids like the fight of a good bream on their little rods.
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Cheers
i thought it was just for draining the kill tank but wasn’t sure.
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This is on my wife’s cousins boat, it is a storage area under the floor but when you open the bungs in the storage area you can see the ground.(When on the trailer)
Is it just a storage area and you remove the bungs when washing out to drain it or is it a self flooding live bait tank or will it sink the boat if you open it while sitting.
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I would also check the weight difference of the 9.9hp vs 15hp.
Usually a 9.9hp is a destroked or restricted by exhaust / injection.
but the performance difference is massive.
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Don't forget the before and after pics
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I fished off Chowder Bay the other day, had two big hits the kids spent 10mins fighting before being busted off, always on the kids lighter rods (8lb with 10lb) leader.
had a heavy rod out but no hits on that before the security came and told me to move from the big white buoy.
Burleyes hard with Pilchards and used fresh mullet strips for bait.
the into Chowder Bay for a swim and grab a hot chocolate and then home by lunch.
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My tips
1. Lift the leg of the outboard and shake while someone is in the boat looking for movement or cracks.
2. tow the boat to a ramp and let it sit in the water and look for water leaks
3. While in the water install fresh battery and fuel and see if you can get the engine to fire up, give the spark plugs a clean and if carby take a can of Start you bastard.
4. With the boat tied up, check over the trailer for rust, lights, stuck rollers, brakes and bear issues
If your happy after that, then purchase and tow it straight home, clean it out, then onto mechanic and get it serviced and have a great time.
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I have sent it to Al Maglashen as well, since he is a Proffessional and appears in the video, I thought it would be good to get his opinion.
i can also ask him as he walks past my place.
even if it’s 50% true it’s a scary prospect and would be worse than the carp themselves.
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Just saw this come up
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3 hours ago, Scratchie said:
Nice work rev! Kings at any size give a good account of themselves. Your floor looks how mine does after I’ve taken the kids out for the day! Haha!
cheers scratchie!!!
I was thinking the same thing, except my kids think going in the boat is all about eating, so I have chips and biscuits crumbs all over the floor.
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Vintage Len Butterworth Glassmaster
in Tackle Talk
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That’s a lot cheaper than I thought, might have to dust the off and get the beach rod redone.
i have great memory of playing in the sand with him while he soaked some baits.