chuncho

Hi, I own a 50 etec on a 4.6m stabicraft. It gets onto the plane easy, wot at 5700rpm does 28.5 knots and uses about 12l of fuel for 2 hours of run time on a day out, with varing rpms, idle to wot. IT doesn't vary much when fully loaded. It also uses stuff all oil, put about an egg cup in after every trip.. Have 65 hours on the motor and used about 3/4 of a gallon bottle of xd100, with the engine oil bottle still full.

Glenn, dont wont to get off topic, What is the plan if it is over??? I am in a similar situation. can you rerofit brakes or is it a new trailer? Charlie

Here is my 2005 Stabicraft 459 Fisher with 50hp ETEC

Chopper, I have a 50 hp etec on a tinny and have the same problem. Bloody annoying. From what I can gather it still broadcasts and receives ok though. I have trolled the web for answers for years but no luck. The big question, how did it go???????

congratulations, looks fantastic, sure you will love it. The gauges look tops ! What does the lcd window in the tacho tell you?

I have one pic, of the first fish caught.

Hi, managed to spend a day on the nepean today with a result of two bass 39cm and 40cm on spinner bait. Got the first one at the wallacia end near the near the weed boom with the second about 500 metres back down. All in all got a few bites, but had a fantastic day on the water.

Mate I tow my boat, about 650kg with a 99 hilux 2.7l 4x4, dual cab. So If the motor can pull around mine with the xtra weight of the car a 2.7l 4x2 will be fine. Just make sure you ae comfortable stopping in a hurry if you have to!

I have two, an 80L and a 40 L. I originally bought the 80 L for the boat, but it is a little bigger than I found I needed, so I found the 40 at the right price. Check their site, sometimes they have specials and are cheaper than ebay.

Just what I wanted to hear! I fell in love when I saw it. My BMT is only 65okg so I thought that it should do it on its ear. And the prices on the 2.7's are too hard to resist

Hi guys, I know this is the boating area but I will be towing a boat with the car. I am looking for a bit of info on the toyota hilux 2.7l 4 cyl 99 models. This is a sr5 dual cab. Has anyone got one, are there any common faults with them? I am looking at this rig to tow a light aluminium (600kg) boat, and have found one in my price range with 170k on the clock. It has been continually (and recently) serviced and is in good knick. I thought that the 2.7 might be an economical ( or more econimical) regular driver than the V6, and I cant afford a good diesel. Any one got any advice? Thanks Charlie

Thanks for the tips. Taking my 4.6m stabicraft. Have a mixture of light gear, and some heavier overhead outfits for the bigger stuff up to about 20kg. I will be putting the boat in at Murrays and probably staying at greenpatch, or Huskisson.

G'day, I am taking my young bloke camping and fishing down Jervis Bay. I will be taking the boat. Anyone got any good tips for inside the bay. I don't expect secret spots Just after any info about good baits, what is around e.t.c. Also might have a go inside st georges basin if the bay is a bit rough, so anything for their would be appreciatted as well. Charlie

Thanks for the info, I will give it a run and see how it goes. I can always lower it a hole if needed so nothing to lose. Although after feeling proud of myself and raising the motor I had thoughts of it falling in the drink and the saying "I told you not to touch the motor". I guess I can never say I had a quiet life! thanks again for the info

Sorry, I have just read what I wrote and it doesn't make much sense. I did raise my outboard using the bolt 'holes'. I moved two holes down on the motor. This brings the cavitation plate about 2mm above the bottom of the hull. 'lugs'. On the outboard, the top of the mount looks like an inverted U. With a horizontal bend (that appears to rest on the transom) and two vertical 'lugs' that appear to hang onto the transom. After raising the outboard, the horizontal section doesnt rest on top of the transom and the lugs don't come in contact with the transom. After having a further look I dont think the lugs were in contact with the transom prior to raising the motor anyway, the gap is too large. thanks for your reply chuncho