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Need some advice on buying a new boat. Or wanting to modify your existing one. Looking for comments or recommendations from other anglers.

  1. Tinny! were can I go

    Hi Ive got a small 3.5m tinny and I live on the Central Coast were can I go to get tailor ??? Thanks Dano

    Started by Dano‎, 12-04-2005 08:35 AM
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    terryd
    17-04-2005, 02:31 PM Go to last post

  2. So many choices,,,,,,,,

    I have been procrastinating for far too long and have decided to get a larger boat to get out to the nearby Islands within the Whitsundays off Mackay...

    Started by Brett_Hoskin‎, 12-04-2005 04:46 PM
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    dfox
    17-04-2005, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  3. offshore 6m favourites

    I will be looking at purchasing a fibreglass boat around the 6 metre range (40k-50k) in the next few months. Obviously with the price of boats at...

    Started by Buccan_Beauty‎, 13-04-2005 06:17 PM
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    reeldreamer
    17-04-2005, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  4. WHAT about........

    help.... has anyone got any info on the fuel burn of a 175hp merc. 1995 ..2.5 litre.... pushing a signature 650..???? what would be a good...

    Started by snappa‎, 15-04-2005 01:01 PM
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    skippa
    17-04-2005, 01:40 AM Go to last post

  5. battery chargers?   do you use them?

    while i'm on batteries, I've noticed these expensive battery charger units being advertised. Do people use them? I guess the purpose is to drip feed...

    Started by cooky‎, 15-04-2005 03:41 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    tonyp
    16-04-2005, 02:12 PM Go to last post

  6. Broaching

    Hi All, If your boat is in a broaching situation what advice would you give to help prevent/stop the boat capsizing? Is it more or less of a...

    Started by Robroy‎, 14-04-2005 09:11 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    mini696
    16-04-2005, 06:43 AM Go to last post

  7. Who's heard of JMC electronics??

    Gidday all, Has anybody heard of JMC (Japan Marina Corporation) electronics? I have just bought a GPS from them and am impressed. ;) What's other...

    Started by finga64‎, 16-04-2005 05:00 AM
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    finga64
    16-04-2005, 05:00 AM Go to last post

  8. Suzuki 50 Hp Tiller steer

    Anyone out there have one of these, if so, I would be interested in your thoughts. Thanks, Fletch

    Started by Fletch‎, 14-04-2005 02:50 PM
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    Bosunsmate
    15-04-2005, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  9. Axle placement on trailer

    Hi Guys, can anyone tell me how to measure how far back/forward my axel should be on the trailer ? Currently my trailer (for a 4.0m...

    Started by Richard‎, 14-04-2005 12:52 PM
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    mako_5.2
    15-04-2005, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  10. Dual battery set-up?

    Is setting up a dual battery set-up easy? what do I need? and how is it wired up? I have a second battery mount position available in boat. Don't...

    Started by cooky‎, 14-04-2005 11:25 AM
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    ribbit
    15-04-2005, 03:12 PM Go to last post

  11. 16ft cat or 18 mono

    after I sell my boat I will be getting another and these are the two I am looking at 18ft mono cuddy or 16ft cuddy cat this is due to towing weights...

    Started by krazyfisher‎, 14-04-2005 02:26 AM
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    billfisher
    15-04-2005, 04:52 AM Go to last post

  12. Buying/Selling boats

    Where on the internet is a good place to get an idea on market value for a 2nd hand boat. Thanks guys Sean :(

    Started by Sean‎, 12-04-2005 04:50 PM
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    QldKev
    15-04-2005, 04:52 AM Go to last post

  13. boat handling

    Ok this is for all you seasoned boat drivers out there. I recently went out around half tide rocks on easter sunday with a 2-3m se swell running...

    Started by familyman‎, 14-04-2005 02:17 AM
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    dfox
    14-04-2005, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  14. My new Cheese Cutting Board

    Sent the boat in for a few additions a week or so ago and this is what I got. It looks impressive, now all I have to do is catch some bloody fish...

    Started by madman1‎, 12-04-2005 07:28 AM
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    Bowser
    13-04-2005, 02:07 PM Go to last post

  15. How much does it cost?

    Hi fellas just wondering if anyone knows the round about price for an edgetracker tournament also is it better to get the tournament or to get the...

    Started by Borumba_boy‎, 13-04-2005 01:07 PM
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    Borumba_boy
    13-04-2005, 01:07 PM Go to last post

  16. cruise craft 575

    thinking of purchasing a cruiscraft 575 outsider form a yamaha dealer.. I prefer 4 stokes, however the yamaha only come in 115 or 150. looking for...

    Started by haze‎, 05-04-2005 10:16 AM
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    Wyoming
    13-04-2005, 04:12 AM Go to last post

  17. lucky phill please explain

    why make the australian 0f life lost you removed the rusted spark plugs because of cencorship now you have done it again. be equal phil do not just...

    Started by troy‎, 09-04-2005 03:16 PM
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    imported_admin
    12-04-2005, 04:14 PM Go to last post

  18. Inboard Chev 350

    Hey fellow fisherman im looking at purchasing a second hand vessel its fiberglass sundowner 5.3m long and is powered by a 350 chevy engine...

    Started by JASE1‎, 08-04-2005 02:25 PM
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    jimbo59
    12-04-2005, 01:44 PM Go to last post

  19. Top product for faded fibre glass

    Like everybody else I guess I have always looked for an easy to apply product that makes your boat look like new again. From polishes, waxes and all...

    Started by MulletMan‎, 07-04-2005 04:39 AM
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    skippa
    12-04-2005, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  20. Need help on a Hull

    Hi There, I have recently bought another boat, and its an old huntsman hull. Looks very similar to a bertram. its a 6.22m fibreglass half cabin....

    Started by Huntsman‎, 06-04-2005 12:01 PM
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    Huntsman
    12-04-2005, 09:29 AM Go to last post

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