Sea Ranger

if I could find a big name 115 2 stroke for 75% or less the cost of the 4 stroke I would seriously consider it. Not sure I'm willing to go Parsun ?

and found a Parsun too hahaha

Thanks,, I think I found a new Tohatsu 90 2 stroke but with my hull rated to 115 not sure I'd be happy down sizing

I've been advised my motor as is could be worth $1500 (could be the key word) if I rebuild at say $3500 I imagine it would be worth about 3 maybe 4. It runs now on the boat if anyone was interested to see. Maybe the dealers I've asked are in cohoots lol but give or take $1000 they are all the same including guages wires etc. 17k to 18k I originally was thinking of rebuilding the motor I have and whack it up for sale. If she sold I'd use as a downpayment on a new motor otherwise keep using her. I really wish I could find a one left 115 2stroke new somewhere close for a good price,.

The point 1 has a an electronic compass along with a GPS antenna. So unless your current antenna has an electronic compass as well that is unlikely. Bear

Thanks mate I don't think I can get a second kicker motor on the back as my transom has a pod like build with only a small section built for the motor. I attached a pic of how my transom looks. This is not my boat as I'm not home at the moment to take a pic. I appreciate you sharing your experience. I would want to replace all my hoses and electrics for the new motor. Bear btw Zoran I like your boat mate she looks like a weapon. I need (if I keep mine) to build a rocket launcher roof like yours. Mine has a bimini but I can't stand under it and can't see enough safely under power when sitting lol

I've been reading up as much as possible and it seems for a motor so old (95 lol as if that's old) that has lived in salt at all it is better to replace than rebuild. That said I have had 2 quotes to rebuild. A.$3500 my local mechanic B.$2500 mobile mechanic. 3 month warranty sort of scares me off that idea.. Heaps cheaper than new

Thanks Rick,, I remember your boat. I searched high and low for a decent Vsea and could not find one at the time. BTW who did you get to do your motor? PM if you don't want to post. If i remember right you went with Suzuki yeah? Bear

I like that idea but I take my family out and would rather a slightly more reliable motor.. Still could be fun lol

I can repower mine (yamaha 115hp) for around $17k I'd have to spend twice that plus 15k to even get close to my HH.. But the Mrs gave me the green light to look new ? Not sure if it's worth pouring money into a 23yo hull

Some of you here followed my threads over the last 2 years looking for a new (to me) boat. I shopped hi and low and had several boats looked at by mechanics, most of which failed horribly in some way or another. I did finally decide on a 1995 Haines Hunter 520SF . It had some minor issues of which I took care of immediately. I went out with her 12 or so times in the last year. Back in May I took her in for service and my mechanic told me she had low compression (60psi) in one cylinder. Devastation Despair I either did my motor in or bought her that way. Big Expensive lesson learned. So here I sit. I have shopped around at can get either a 4st 115hp Yamaha or 2st DI 115hp Tohatsu for about the same coin installed. I've had 3 boat mechanic's look at my transom and floor and think she is worth a repower. Still as far as I know the floor is original and so is the transom makes me wonder how long till a refloor is due. The boat handled great and even on three cylinders got us around no drama. I'm a fisherman and function outdoes looks any day however I'm tempted at this point with a 23 year old boat and trailer needing a new motor that maybe my money might be better spent on something new. Target species Flathead , Bream, Kingfish, Snapper Sydney area How many of you have repowered an old boat and liked it or wished you had bought something new? Bear

Thanks Donna Huey seemed to offer a lot of advice on here for a while and then stopped. I thought maybe he retired and sold the business Cheers Bear

Hi All,, I'm shopping around for a new donk for my boat. Huey used to post often but hast been on for a few years. Is he still around? Bear

Thanks for the replies. My father fell ill so we didn't go,,, but my son is still keen for crabbing so the information is very helpful Bear

Gday I haven't fished the Hawkesbury for a number of years. The last time I went I dropped crab pots at Mooney Mooney Creek. My father (and I) are both getting on in age a bit and he is visiting from Over Seas so we had a good chat and thought some crabs would be fun to chase. I was looking at the rules (which have changed since I last did it) and see that Mooney Mooney is closed as is Cowan creek to crabbing on the weekends.. At least that is how I'm reading it... Is there anywhere I can drop a few crab pots (2 per person lol) legally around Sydney on a weekend? Cheers Bear

Sorry you had to fork out mate. But now you start fresh and can keep the maintenance up

Update,, I got my trailer to pass the inspection,, though next year I will likely have to replace my fenders

I'm with the Oldfella,, Get fishin !!

Hi Jason My wife is keen to install solar to offset aircon use during the day. An 8kw aircon is pretty big. Our old non efficient one is 3.5kw and the new one in the bedroom is 1.5kw. How does your inverter handle the 8kw? Or is your aircon on the grid only? Do you save money in the end with the cost of the install vs power bills? Bear

My renewal papers state "Inspection required"

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

Nice catch mate. My son and I managed a feed of Flathead in the morning further up the arm. Bear

Hi All This is my first trailer for a boat that needs an inspection done. What exactly are they looking at or for in an inspection here in NSW? Thank you Bear

Well if (when) I'm making a fool of myself Rick Have a chuckle but I'll be asking for help lol Bear

nice looking vessel mate