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i now added some rubber underneath the battery for impact, i also used a battery clamp to go on to 2 hook screws (full circle) to hold the clamp in place

thanks mate i haven't put anything yet to be honest but i will put something in the battery box and something under the battery box like foam or soft rubber to help with it, but my honest opinion is id rather replace them every 2nd year and have the space i want. i mean one of the batteries was already at the front and was just put under the floor and the third battery will be put int the box next to it. it doesn't seem to take to much of a beating where it is at the moment but i will put something to help minimize impact when i remember. cheers Rob

we would just fill your boat up with giant kill tanks! the amount of giants you catch! and paint it camo just to keep it authentic! and yes all equipment is marine but from what i here sony is no longer making any marine series stuff for the while. boat is so much more stable now its amazing and the floor is so solid now. went out 2 saturdays ago in 40 knot wind and decent swell and got hammered (ask my brother) but the boat and the floor and equipment took it perfectly! but we did get soaked like fire hose soaked!

thanks mate.... your selling your self short.

looking good mate makes a world of difference to the way you look at your boat aye?

thanks mate, it is better than it ever came out factory, its amazing to see the short cuts taken on some boats from factory.... but now i know everything in my boat from the hull up is perfect and re done. this is a boat that will be in this condition in years to come the marine ply was coated several times, there wasnt a short cut taken, it did cost abit its well worth it, to have it the way you want it and as practical and purposeful as you want it to be. i cant wait to get some fish on it! especially some offshore fun! its 2001 alleycraft 510 reef prince centre console

thanks for putting this up for me Arman i spent about 30 mins trying to do it! the boat is now perfect, its so good to see people like steve do what they do being a keen fisho he knew what to do, and what was needed to improve this boat. it looks like a lot of weight that was added but all in all id say about 40kg, we also moved alot of the weight under the water line to add some more stability to the boat, the floors are reinforced with alot less flex than factory. this is how the boat should of come from factory. i have all my stuff in the boat and the boat feels empty thats how much storage i have and it stays away from the elements which in a centre console is very important id like to thank steve for his time effort and workmanship, you truly are a freak. it truly is worth every cent my boat feels and looks brand new! thanks to my brother for all his help and recommending his mate steve to me also thanks to my old man for his help especially for doing the impossible with a ladder that was suppose to cost me over $500 including a berly bucket. it ended up costing me $130 and thanks to mani for the help with the electrical work a few more pics the removable ladder fro swimming and cruising this ladder is removable and will normally hold the berley bucket which is almost complete also slimey tubes fitted and wired up

thats my Nephew Keflapod first line gold! i wish you passed me the Rod bro! its great he doesnt realise how big these achievements are, he is just having fun! from catching 61cm kingfish at the age of 2 to record size 65cm trevally and 94cm flathead at 4 when asked how big the fish was he put his hands out to indicate a fish of about 20cm! so he fishes out of enjoyment of fishing. perfect in every aspect except for the old fisherman exageration stick!

you guys should post up what sponsorship would cost and what you guys require from the sponsor and what benefits the sponsor gets for there money. i think it will atract more companys and so on if they know what is involved id like to see it back even with out a prize its good fun

thats great awesome fish mate. i love snapper i wish there where more in the bay i havent caught one over 20 cm's for years! need to research me thinks

well well you have finally come to your senses.... thanks big bro...... now what have i told you about logging out of websites before you close them!

zoooo zoooo i got heaps of amo, just let me know when you need it. mum said we traded him for a cow! dad says we should of stuck with the cow..... so you bet against me? tisk tisk joey you should no me better, i tell you what though i did have to have a break for a sec, on full drag he was taking off so much line for about 15 seconds i was like great here it goes! that t curve rod took it way better than i did..... i cant wait to get back out there and do it again... hint hint nudge nudge big brother???

you had to go there hey bro! i got plenty of amo! you know that right unlike you i dont sleep through a marching band!!!!!! keep it up and i will reveal all! anyways back on to topic how great is that fish! did i mention i was the only one to catch a fish, come over arman i'l talk you through it. thanks for the comments guys i appreciate it.

here's hoping mate but i fish the bay almost weekly for the last month or 2 and i dont think ive seen more than 5 rats thrown back other than on my boat! pretty dissapointing really, even on the sunday we had a go at some one who was cleaning a couple of rats under the legal limit...... thanks for the comments guys im over the moon its one of my big three that i wanna get now i just want my big snapper and il be the happiest man ever. yeah ok il leave it at that..... i wouldnt want you to get on the roof again and shoot my remote control boat(xmas present) with a BB gun while im swimming in the pool with it on xmas day!!!!! like when we where kids thanks again bro im over the moon next time we go oout il show you how the pros do it i just realised you caught your biggest kingie on my boat and i caught my biggest one on yours...

Hey Raiders im pretty new here always loved to fish just found the time to get back out on the water just recently got my self a 5 metre centre console (BOATOX) which ive enjoyed taken around the bay, when weather permits (seems to be crappy weather every day off) anyways thats my story im also Mr Magoo's younger and much much more attractive brother.. SO went out on Mr Magoo on sunday he said he would take me out and chase some big boys. got some livies and went out lost a few livies and then bang my Rod went off then it was me holding on whilst getting sledged by my brother finally got this monster up i shouldnt of weighed it cause i was sure it was like 13 14kg lol but ended up being a tad over 11kg and 110cm but i was over the moon cheers Rob

nice work bro

wow thats a great catch was out there yesterday arvo for about an hour only got a little flattie. awesome catch man.

ha ha i can tell by your face in the photo your over the moon... bring the video when you bring my boat back or tell alex to bring it over and il put it up for you.... im sure the 800 people that have looked at this thread will have something to say then.... so when does family get a spot on a boat aye!!!! i had to buy my own to get a run ha ha. i look forward to hearing zoe say shhhhhaaark 300 times when we sit down and watch it. cheers Robbie

ha ha nice work bro you didnt tell me about this one! should of put up the bomb!

picked it up this afternoon did everything mentioned thanks guys made it all very easy for me i think a mod should make a guide a sticky to help people out with buying a boat as this info was awesome for a first time boat buyer. cheers Rob

thanks mate thats the info i was after any idea of waterways or maratime is open on saturdays it has passed the revs check so yeah just wanna make sure thats all cheers Rob

we know boats

gtoutwest? lol Andrew? thanks mate passed the revs check anything else i should check guys?

ring fair trading and explain the dilema. then speak to the boss of the place telling him you have logged it with fair trading and you want a full refund or a new boat! im pretty sure you do have the rights to that. you where sold a lemon and there has to be a no lemon clause and that many problems in 6 months mate thats not satisfactory or explainable. and yeah if not ring the news shows! good luck mate, be carm and tell them what you want and tell them this isnt what i was sold i was sold on the fact that i was getting a quality reliable boat at the right price and this isnt what you have given me so i expect it to be rectified. by A giving me a new boat or B giving me a full refund they should be the only 2 options you offer.

lol i do like the way you think! BUT im either gonna go for anchorman or snapperhead or diversity. anchorman cause i love the movie and it relates to boats so it works. diversity is also from anchorman here is the quote from the movie. ED HARKEN: A lot of you have been hearing the affiliates complaining about a lack of diversity on the news team. CHAMP KIND: What in the hell's diversity? RON BURGUNDY: Well, I could be wrong, but I believe diversity is an old, old wooden ship that was used during the Civil War era. or SNAPPERHEAD its my favourite fish and people tell me i have a temper so it may be fitting! i would love to call make my day but i would laugh every single time and probably sound like a tosser after a month or so of fishing time!