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Hi stacer, Looking at current prices,my boat is worth about 4k less than what I bought it for 10 years back. I have really considered the issue of 'overcapitalising' but I can't find anything else I like (read suits family, tows behind my car, fits in garage etc) for less than 30k. I quite like the boat and i've spent a lot of time getting the boat the way I want it. I just want easy and completely reliable boating for the next 5-7 years. I'm only young but my body (joints) is giving out and I don't think i'll be able to trailer boat for much longer than this. I just want to make my boating comfortable and easy. I want a quiet, fuel efficient engine and a trailer that is easy to get the boat on or off. I'm going to do as you say and arrange to test a few engines before purchase. Cheers Anthony PS If anyone can suggest good trailer brands or anything to avoid, please PM me. I'm still a bit stuck in this regard.

Better fuel economy and quieter would be nice. Also, it's a bit like owning a ten year old car. You start to look at the options and think that something newer with more comfort wouldn't be bad. On this topic. Are the new gen of injected two strokes as quiet as the four strokes?

Arrgh, Now I'm more confused than ever. Two stroke vs four stroke. Injection vs carb. HD gearcase vs standard. Holden vs Ford vs Mercedes. By the sound of it I need to sit back and do more homework. Cheers, Anthony

Thanks mate, Just had a look at their website. I'll add them to the shortlist! Cheers Anthony

Hi all, I am looking at repowering my 15ft stejcraft sportsfisher. It has a reliable 60hp merc at the moment but now that the kids are starting to come out with me I figure a new engine with warranty would be good. I am looking at the Suzuki and Yamaha foustrokes, both 60hp efi. Any thoughts on this selection? Also I am looking at replacing the trailer. The boat currently sits on a brooker, but I have always found I've been chasing corrosion. Similar aged boat trailers always tend to appear in better condition. hmmm Any suggestions re brand and model would be greatly appreciated. Anything to suit 4.7m glass. Thanks Anthony

Sorry for not getting back sooner. Put traps in around the basin. Caught 3 crabs and one large octopus in about 2 hours. I tend to check traps every 20-30 mins as unwanted guests like octopus shred nets. Might try again this weekend

Traps must be tagged with name address phone or boat name and rego. 5 witches hats per person. Take the kids (there worth another 5 traps ).I'm going to try tomorrow. Let U know how i go.