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Framedtrash. Humsey has a 620 , you may wish to PM him for comments.
Also , this may be interest
Geoff
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Hi Leo, yes mate HB do also make a colour unit in this price bracket too and we stock these as well. The HB 858 is probably the best screen out of the three, is easy to use and only last week we rigged a SI version to a new boat and in the water it was a great unit. That said IMO in deeper water the Furuno and Lowrance still offer a bit more and as I say to people all the time budget will determine which brand you choose and what YOU want to do with it.
I can quote on all 3 and by the time money is factored in the Furuno being the cheapest of the three and probably the best in terms of deep water would still get my vote, unless you are wanting a combo which is what the other two offer, but are dearer.
Cheers,
Huey.
Huey If one was looking for a new sounder to operate in the 10 - 60mt range would you still suggest the Furuno or one of the others
Geoff
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Angels to the rescue when fishers' lives on the rocks
Several will be installed at black spots in the Royal National Park and Sutherland Shire, which ranks as the state's third highest local government area for rock fishing fatalities, a spokesman for the Minister for Primary Industries, Steve Whan, said.
This is a step in the right direction but unfortunatly become rather useless unless there is some one there to throw the ring.
Of the 15 deaths it would be interesting to know how many had people nearby , that could have thrown the ring.
Also , one ring is not going to be much help if there are 2 or more people in the water , eg the 5 that drowned recently.
There has been some interesting dicussion on Hitide over recent weeks. The general consensus at this time is, rock fisho's should wear a life jacket. This is not a difficult law to introduce. The issue is policing the law
Geoff
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I've been using a DST300 for about 10 years & it's had a lot of use. & until recently been trouble free.
It's now in need of a service but unable to find a local Agent.
Have E Mailed Omoto office / factory in Tawain. Currently awaiting a reply.
If unavailable locally , am considering purchasing a new DST 300 reel from an offshore supplier , approx $80.00 delivered
Geoff
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Marine shops sell the kits , they start around $200 for 15lt / minuite up to $350 for 19lt / minuite.
Whilst the volume is lower than a normal LBT pump (360 Rule pumps at 26lt / minuite) the pressure is a lot higher for DW pumps , 50 / 60psi. I use a 360 pump & find it more than adequate
Mine feeds off the water supply for the LBT & as such only requires a tap , "T" fitting , hose etc. All up , the cost would be less than $50 for the parts. It also provides water to the bait board if required.
"Is it worth it" Very handy for washing down the back of the boat during an outing to clean away any blood or bait splatter. Would not be without one
Geoff
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T-Dog Generally speaking I agree with the others regarding the bearings. You mention brakes in your post.
If they are the standard mechinal brakes the calipers need to be removed to enable the hubs to come off.
This is not a big job , each caliper is held on with 2 X 16mm bolts. These need to be removed & the brake cable disconnected.
When serviceing , ensure the 2 X 16mm bolts & sleves are cleaned & lubricated with marine grease.
Further information can be found in the forum section, "The Workshop" . There are 2 posts by Boofhead which are worth reading
The member responses to this post may also be of interest
http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=48157
If you decide to take it to a mechinic I suspect the job will cost around $200 - $250 as there is a fair bit of labour especially when brakes are involved.
Geoff
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Leo The box in the photo is made from aluminium but could easily be made from 12mm waterproof ply available from hardware stores. The plywood , hingers (stainless steel) paint etc are not expensive
They may not look all that big but they hold heaps of gear
The top is hinged for access
Pls PM me if you require more details
Geoff
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Hi,
I was just wondering how you guys clean your carpet after going out. The last few times ive been hosing it down. But after time will this cause the floor to rot? Do you guys hose it down or how do you clean the carpet.
Cheers
I'm the same as the others , hose down & leave to dry prior to fitting the cover.
For those who do not have under cover storage or , from a security aspect unable to leave the boat in the sun , consider purchasing marine carpet as an overlay. This could be removed after each trip & washed. The actual floor carpet does not get wet so the cover can be fitted without the worry of mildue etc.
Marine carpet cost about $20 / sq mt
Geoff
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There is a ramp at the boatshead off Carinya Rd Picnic Point. If I recall correctly there is a ramp fee involved but how secure it is at night is another question.
Finding a location with good lighting would be an advantagage , trailer wheel clamps would be another idea to consider.
Geoff
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hi raiders , heading down south in a couple of weeks (weather permitting) putting the boat in at ulladulla habour and want to travel further south and head towards crampton island , about 6-8 nautical miles,i have no epirb , might sound dumb but am i allowed by law to travel this if i stay within 2 kms off the mainland? cheers paul
Paul Suggest you ring or E Mail Maritime. The rule states 2 mile offshore but I have heard of people being being booked when they are more than 2 nm north or south of the heads but less than 2nm actually off the coast.
Geoff
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What bait were you using? What proved most successful on the kings?
Cheers
Peter
Peter. We had the normal mix , pillies , squid , prawns & Bonnie fillits. The kings were on the bite so they hit just about any thing we threw at them.
Geoff
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Top effort boys!!!!
Gotta love fishing Bate bay... How were you fishing, were you floating baits down the burley trail?
We had the pick down , running a burley trail with floating baits & bottom bashing. Overall , the result was about 50 / 50 however , the larger fish were caught on the floating baits.
Geoff
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On a 4.8mt boat you will most likely require a a motor around 80lb thrust. This size require 24V (2 X 12V) batteries
AGM deep cycle batteries are not cheap. Depending on use you could get away with 70 amp hour batteries but 100 - 105 amp hour is prefered.
2 X 12V , 100amp batteries + a 12 amp charger will cost around $850.00 - $900.00
As for the motor , suggest Minkota or Motorguide
Geoff
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Just wondering if there has been any reports down at Bermagui?
The links in this web site may be of interest.
Geoff
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Hi Guys
I need to get a spare cut for a Yamaha control box. I have tried a couple of locksmiths but they don't have the proper blank
. any suggestions? ( preferrably located in Sydney South and / or West)Ring a few Yamaha dealers. They should have keys or know where to purchase.
If no luck , contact Yamaha via this web site
http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/
Geoff
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Suggestions on 2 new batteries for my minn kota?
Have a look around this site ,lot's of interesting information even if you choose to purchase elsewhere.
FS are one of the few suppliers who offer a 2 year warranty.
http://www.firststartbatteries.com.au/
Geoff
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I use a normal double lip seal but I have a Stainless steel sleeve on my stubbs. I use marine grease and and bearing buddies ( B/B brand S/S made in USA not copies).
wrxhoon1 Could you advise further information on the stainless sleve. Was it supplied with the axle or fitted at a later date.?
If with the axle , who is the trailer manufacture.
Did the geniune B/B's come with the trailer or purchased later. If later , from whom? Just about every marine & trailer dealer sells "bearing buddies" but normally called "bearing protectors".
I had a look on the web & can only find one supplier on the Centeral Coast.
Tks,
Geoff
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Thanks everyone for your replies.
I now have an idea of what I can / can't do.
Cheers
Others have provided the 2 basic options available , ie , permenant & removable. If you choose to removable plastic holders are OK with 3/4" 10 gauge round (pan) head screws if used just for the bait board.
Metal holders are preferable if using the holders as actual rod holders.
Which ever way you choose , when installing , have the motor fully raised to ensure there is sufficient clearence between the board & the motor.
Geoff
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Geoff the product that I use is Valplex M I suppose if you look it up you might find the info that you are after
Cheers
Thanks for the feed back. Will check it out
Geoff
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Can you post a photo or two of the transom / rear deck. It would be would be of assistance seeing what you have to work with.
In the mean time this may be of interest
Geoff
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HI guys
As the others said grease selection is of importance as I bought grease in the past and saw the oils seperating from the grease and I quickly got rid of it. I have done great with a grease with a molybdinum content as it does not seperate
Cheers
Dorado. Could you expand on comment , " molybdenum content ". I had a look around the web , below are 3 extracts which appear to sumerise the options.
Am I correct is saying your useing the first one , Lithium / Moly Grease
Lithium / Moly Grease
Lithium is the base material in the grease, moly is an additive in the grease, and synthetic tells about the type of oil held in the base.
The base is the thickener. Lithium or lithium complex is probably the most popular grease base material. The base is something like a sponge. It holds oil in its pores, and the oil does the lubricating. The oil can be conventional or synthetic.
Lithium Grease
Lithium based, high melting point grease, specifically designed as a wheel bearing grease for use over a wide range of temperatures. Also suitable for general purpose applications
Moly Grease
High melting point, lithium based grease containing molybdenum, providing dry lubrication under extreme operating conditions.
Ideally suited for the following applications; King pins and bushes, shackles and suspension trunnions, bevel worm and peg steering boxes
Tks
Geoff
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Tks to all for your replys & informative information.
Chrisg The grease is a well known brand. I dought it was a grease problem. I think the water ingress would have caused any grease to fail.
A clean surface on the stub where the seal sits is a must.
Yes , I agree. Whilst the piting is only minor it is still a weak spot , so to speak. I guess what I was looking for was a product like silicon that could be applied to the axle than slide the seal on thereby sealing the area between the two surfaces.
If this worked it would it would avoid replacing the axle.
Another cause is putting the trailer in after a bit of a run.
Good point , will keep this in mind
Holmesis I always put a few pumps of grease into the bearing buddies prior to dunking the trailer
I did this but suspect the bearings may have already been on their last legs & the extra grease was too little , too late.
The annual inspection is now on the "to do list"
Bill S Durahubs are certinally an option. Unlike Bearing Buddies , am I correct in saying , there is no positive pressure with the oil filled system. Not that this is of major concern but I still need to stop the water from entering.
Jewgaffer. It's high time that all trailer bearing manufacturers took more care in regard to the design
One would like to think , with todays technology , someone could design a water proff sealing system.
billfisher In fact I don't think bearing buddies actually work.
After this experience the same thought crossed my mind.
David purchase the hub seals that sit stationary on the axle.
This is the type that were installed. But as mentioned above , I think the challenge is to ensure a good seal between the rubber seal & the stub axle.
I think the bottom line is ,
Provide as best as possible , a good seal around the stub axle.
Avoid dunking the wheels where ever possible
Remove & check & repack at least every 12 months or prior to long highway trips
Geoff
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Coming home from PT Stevens last Sunday , about 1/2 K North of Ourimbah , a car pulled along side with the passenger pointing at the trailer wheel. I pulled over to find smoke coming from the wheel & on closer inspection the inner & outer bearings had all but disappeared leaving only the cones & the race housing & basically , the hub running on the stub axle.
I had a spare set of bearings with me but replacing bearings on the side of a freeway was not an appealing thought. Other than having the trailer trucked back to Sydney there was really no other option.
Moved a few hundred meters to a safer spot & an hour or so later , with new bearings fitted , was on my way.
On Monday , I removed the bearing buddies from the other side to find water dripping from the hub & the bearings with perhaps only 50 - 100 k or so before they to collapsed.
In both cases , the water had entered through the rear seal.
For interest , the original set of bearings on a new trailer were replaced after 4 years & were still in good condition when replaced.
This set only lasted 2 years even though they were good quality purchased from a bearing company.
I noticed a small amount of rust with some minor pitting on the stub axle where the seal sits , perhaps this is the source of the problem.
I would be interested to hear from raiders who have had a similar problem & found a solution , other than not getting the seals wet when launching / retrieving , to prevent or minimise water entering into the hub.
Thanks ,
Geoff
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I would not be going anywhere near the place mate if you dont have a sounder and have never been in the area before.
Agree. It is not the place to be without a depth sounder & even then approach the area with caution.
If I recall correctly , there was an accident out there last year & 1 or 2 on board did not come home
Geoff
. any suggestions? ( preferrably located in Sydney South and / or West)
Tides For The Social On Sunday
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For interest , the tides for Sunday at Picnic Point are,
Low 9.55am , .4mt
High 4.25pm , 1.6mt
Geoff