Show us your boats

[V8Landy]

I am thinking of getting a boat so am keen to see what you all have. Cheers Brett

[Basil135]

Not sure what sort of boat you are after, but here is mine.

This was the reason I was allowed to buy the Disco in the first place...


And the reason for buying this particular boat was the name. Considering I have 3 daughters, SWMBO thought it appropriate.

[tas130]

here's ours.

[Jordos D2]

this was our illusion wake boarding boat in board 350chev cd/stereo with large speakers on the wake tower it was good fun but we just never used it enough and our previous td5

[V8Landy]

i'm looking at a fishing boat that can tow the kids around. I'm interested in pics of any boats all so far are very nice;)

[Bearman]

This is my pride and joy for reef fishing - its a 23' Shark cat

[d@rk51d3]

:(

She ain't much to look at............... but we've had some good times.

































https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I guess you don't want a shot with me in the pic?:D:p

[V8Landy]

:(

She ain't much to look at............... but we've had some good times.

































http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n422/r33c1eb0y/MyBoat.jpg

I guess you don't want a shot with me in the pic?:D:p


:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

[Basil135]

I guess you don't want a shot with me in the pic?:D:p

Your right - we don't..... :eek::(

[Pedro_The_Swift]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/879.jpg

sadly car nor boat no longer with us,,, :(

[bv73]

I bought a rotted out Cruisecraft reefranger shell ,replaced transom, stringers, floor, bulkhead, bunks, etc (all timber actually). New tandem, new electronics ,stainless 150 ltr tank , 140 hp suzuki .
6 months of hard work but was very happy of the result . I wish i had before pics as it was a forgotten boat out the back of a slipway last registered /launched in 1988!!
pics is of its maiden voyage about 4 months ago the windscreen wasn't ready but we couldn't wait any longer .Its a fish magnet :)

[gonfishen]

A muched loved old friend i go fishing as much as possible weather permiting and the kids love being towed on rubber inflatables

simon

[HBWC]

this thread is just a big tesse i want one all well its back of to the beach for me

[LandyAndy]

ONEDAY Johnno I shall have one.
I will take you out.
Andrew

[Disco44]

Here's my two
Cheers,
John

[Cannon]

This is mine & the reason I bought the Disco:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/668.jpg

[Tombie]

This is my pride and joy for reef fishing - its a 23' Shark cat

Woohoo... Another Shark Cat man.... :cool:

Nice boat mate...

We've got a 560 Sportsman...

[V8Landy]

This is mine & the reason I bought the Disco:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/668.jpg

very nice
:cool::cool::cool:

[Bearman]

Woohoo... Another Shark Cat man.... :cool:

Nice boat mate...

We've got a 560 Sportsman...

Thanks Tombie, It is a great boat and performs well with twin 200 4 stroke Yammies. I previously owned a 560 series and was so impressed that I bought this one (bigger and better). Definitely gives you a feeling of confidence when the weather turns nasty. We go approx 80 miles out to sea fishing the reef. Usually this takes 2-3 hours but it has taken me 4 -5 on a couple of occasions when its turned nasty. Great handling boat. Her is a photo of my old 560.......Brian

[gaz]

This was our boat, sold her to make way for the 130 and slide on camper, had a lot of fun in doing her up...still miss the old girl sometimes!!!

[V8Landy]

I'm going to have a look at a QUINTREX SEAMAN CUDDY CAB 14 FOOT With 50 HORSEPOWER EVINRUDE . Hope to look at it tuesday evening. Nothing as flash as what has been posted but should do me. I hope its as good as he says it is. Taking my old man and a mate of his who have both had boats to check all is good. they are both retired mechanics so should be able to tell if motor is good or not(its an oldie). Also waiting to get the number of mech that serviced it about a month ago so wish me luck i am a little excited:D:D:D.
Also can someone tell me the difference between a sounder and a fish finder. It has a sounder (BRAND NEW GARMIN DEPTH SOUNDER MODEL: S/F? 80). Can't find any info on it as i don't have all the details on it.
Cheers Brett

[Bearman]

Fish finder/sounder------Same thing mate..........The Quinnies are a great boat, especially the older ones with the original style flared bow. Also the OMC should give you little trouble, as they are a basically simple motor. I have owned Evinrude/Johnnos for many years and only thing I have been stuck with was a failed power pack. Since then I have always carried a spare when away on a remote trip ( and have never needed it-but it is good to have the extra security of knowing you have a spare if it does play up). Hope it goes ok....Brian

[V8Landy]

Well i bought the little boat. It needs some TLC but will do the job.
Its a 4.2 Quintrex with a 50hp evinrude. Here is a link to the add and i will put up a photo or 2 aswell.
QUINTREX SEAMAN 50HP EVINRUDE ALUMINUM FISHING BOAT - eBay Power, Boats, Boats, Watercraft, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 17-Feb-10 18:06:25 AEDST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260549598041&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

Cheers Brett

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1538.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1539.jpg

[LandyAndy]

Nice project.
You can get cheap Decal kits off Ebay to dress it up a bit.
Looking forward to reading the brag reports of all the fish you catch:cool::cool::cool:
ENJOY
Andrew

[Barra1]

The Quintrex Seaman enjoyed a good reputation for it's seaworthiness. You will be surprised just how well that "little" boat of yours handles a bit of the rough.;)

Enjoy it - you have a damned good boat there.:)

[V8Landy]

Thanks guy's I just need to book in for my license know and then do a few lake and river runs to get the feel. It has been over 15 yrs since i have done any boating(the old man sold his so now i can repay him the favor).
I am looking forward to catching and bragging about the fish:D:D. Cheers Brett

[SimonM]

This is my boat :)

[bblaze]

Well i bought the little boat. It needs some TLC but will do the job.
Its a 4.2 Quintrex with a 50hp evinrude. Here is a link to the add and i will put up a photo or 2 aswell.
QUINTREX SEAMAN 50HP EVINRUDE ALUMINUM FISHING BOAT - eBay Power, Boats, Boats, Watercraft, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 17-Feb-10 18:06:25 AEDST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260549598041&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

Cheers Brett

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1538.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/1539.jpg

Hi Brett
Just from an old saltie thats been around a few boats, take care with the extra height of the cab, these little boats ( great sea boat in standard trim) but by adding a cab of that height with the light weight of the hull could spell desaster in the hands of inexperence in the wrong conditions. Take care and enjoy your boat
cheers
blaze

[V8Landy]

Hi Brett
Just from an old saltie thats been around a few boats, take care with the extra height of the cab, these little boats ( great sea boat in standard trim) but by adding a cab of that height with the light weight of the hull could spell desaster in the hands of inexperence in the wrong conditions. Take care and enjoy your boat
cheers
blaze

Yeh i will be careful. Cheers Brett

[V8Landy]

This is my boat :)
Awesome Earvin. Do you game fish from it??

[robzilla]

This is a mates boat we take out a bit. Haines V17R with a Mercury 150 (Black Max?). I could listen to that idle all day :wub:

He has a boat and no tow car. I have a tow car and no boat. It's a good combo :D

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/188/dsc00067ye.th.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/188/dsc00067ye.jpg)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

The VR's are great boats,, a lot heavier than current haines,,
and in most waters,,
all the better for it,,;):cool:

[Bearman]

This is my boat :)

Shark bait!!!!!!!!!

[SimonM]

Awesome Earvin. Do you game fish from it??

Nah mate. It is purely for touring. This photo was taken on a trip we did last year from Byron Bay to Newcastle.

[SimonM]

Shark bait!!!!!!!!!

:D It's always a worry. We saw a few hammerheads on this trip but they were more scared of us.

[Stuck]

Here's my 12 footer. Stacer Riverra, 18 Tohatsu.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/365.jpg
I've also got an old Cruisecraft Seametre 600 and I'll get a pic up here when I get around to taking one.

[Searover]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/689.jpg


Trailcraft 4.75 profish

[Barra1]

Searover - what a fantastic looking outfit;):D:D

[Pilbara130]

540 Trailcraft profish 90hp Merc 4 stroke with all the fruit.

Made for the Pilbara in my opinion the best Barra -creek boat as well as alowing you to get out wide.

I love it and the 130 tows it like a dream....

23854
Disregard the rubish in front of it

[Tombie]

Our toy... 560 Sharkcat Sportsman with Twin 115 Yamaha V4s
http://gallery.mac.com/rovertech/100317/IMG_1100/web.jpg'ver=12724607580001

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Dwarfs the Disco, and the Disco is running 33s and 4" lift :cool:

[Spenboyd]

Nice one Earvin here is a pic of the child bride and myself on a rare inland sojourn from Pinjarra to Mandurah in our boats

[tas130]

nobody has posted here in awhile so thought i would show the new boat stopped on the way back from sydney to hobart

[BigJon]

Looks like a pretty serious fishing boat.

[d3syd]

Here's mine. Southwind SF17, 115HP Yammy. Used too infrequently:(

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/d3syd-albums-misc+pics-picture1471-101-0462.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/d3syd-albums-misc+pics-picture1472-101-0463.jpg

[LandyAndy]

STOP POSTING BOAT PICS!!!!
I now have my skippers ticket but not the $$$ to invest in a boat:mad::mad::mad:
I HATE seeing your pics:(:(:(:(
Keep posting I WANT I WANT I WANT:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[povman]

Heres mine, shes a Stabicraft. Very capable light to tow boat, good for the bays around Melb and even pretty good offshore also. Really safe boat.
Cheers :D

P.s, sorry, no pics hooked up to the Deefer yet!

[Barra1]

Heres mine, shes a Stabicraft. Very capable light to tow boat, good for the bays around Melb and even pretty good offshore also. Really safe boat.
Cheers :D

P.s, sorry, no pics hooked up to the Deefer yet!

I've heard it said that these Stabicrafts are the Land Rovers of the sea:D

The blokes I've spoken to would probably disagree with the comment "even pretty good offshore" - they would say it is damned fantastic off-shore and is "even pretty good in the bays."

Like to see it hooked up to the Defender:D

[d3syd]

Yes Stabicrafts are virtually unsinkable as they have independant built in air chambers in the hull. Larger versions used for rescue work by lots of people. They are made in NZ.

[Cannon]

Thought I'd add one hooked up to the BattleTruck:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/125.jpg

[tas130]

STOP POSTING BOAT PICS!!!!
I now have my skippers ticket but not the $$$ to invest in a boat:mad::mad::mad:
I HATE seeing your pics:(:(:(:(
Keep posting I WANT I WANT I WANT:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew


shame you are on the other side of the country. i have 2 at the moment so need to sell a 22 footer at the bargin price of $18k ono would have done a better deal for an aulro member ;)

[povman]

Yes Stabicrafts are virtually unsinkable as they have independant built in air chambers in the hull. Larger versions used for rescue work by lots of people. They are made in NZ.

Yep, shes a ripper!!:D Snapper season will be in full flight by the time we get home from our trip. Can't wait....
Lifes good when you have a car to tow you boat with!!!:mad:

[LandyAndy]

shame you are on the other side of the country. i have 2 at the moment so need to sell a 22 footer at the bargin price of $18k ono would have done a better deal for an aulro member ;)

Does it handle big seas as well it does on the trailer:p:p:p:p
Andrew

[Bearman]

Hey Andrew, I'm heading out to the reef for a 2 day trip at lunch tomorrow, wanna come, I have a spare seat......Brian

[LandyAndy]

Ha Ha Ha:mad::mad::mad::mad:
Tell you what,if Im ever over there you best still have the boat and a spare seat:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Have a good trip.
Make sure you post some brag pics,IF YOU CATCH ANYTHING!!!
Andrew

[Bearman]

Ha Ha Ha:mad::mad::mad::mad:
Tell you what,if Im ever over there you best still have the boat and a spare seat:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Have a good trip.
Make sure you post some brag pics,IF YOU CATCH ANYTHING!!!
Andrew

You'd be most welcome Andrew. My home computer has been cactus for the last few weeks but is breathing again now so thought I had better post a few pics from the trip otherwise you might think I am full of sh##. Cheers:):)

[roverrescue]

Awww Brian, what you keep them poor baby reds for ;)
You really will have to come north some time!!!!
We went out last weekend and got amongst em too. Best reddie went 84cm and 10kg!!!!

I thought you were selling the cat? I see you decided to keep her... I am eyeing off a big cat for sale at the moment. 33ish feet, full cabin big deck - old and needs a repower. My evil plan is to rip off the pods and outboards and put it back to shaft drive (original configuration). If the seller drops the price to its realistic value Id just have to go for it - and then find a pair of 4BD1s :)

Steve

[Bearman]

Awww Brian, what you keep them poor baby reds for ;)
You really will have to come north some time!!!!
We went out last weekend and got amongst em too. Best reddie went 84cm and 10kg!!!!

I thought you were selling the cat? I see you decided to keep her... I am eyeing off a big cat for sale at the moment. 33ish feet, full cabin big deck - old and needs a repower. My evil plan is to rip off the pods and outboards and put it back to shaft drive (original configuration). If the seller drops the price to its realistic value Id just have to go for it - and then find a pair of 4BD1s :)

Steve

G'day Steve, Surprisingly both the reds in the pictures were over 55cm, I think one was 59 and the other 57. As usual dropped a few big ones, the 4 of us had a simultaneous hook up and only 1 got to the boat. The other 3 rubbed through the leaders. The fish particularly the reds weren't biting properly that weekend sort of just sucking the bait. If you hit too early you would miss and when you let them go long enough to hook them they had it down in their stomachs and gave the leaders hell on the way up. Even the big trout were hard to find. But we all got a good feed (63 keepers for the 4 of us for a day/nights fishing.
Still have the cat, keep saying I am going to sell it but it hasnt happened yet, maybe late next year. It goes so well I will really hate parting with it. But I am not getting any younger so it will happen one day. Would love to come up that way for a bit of reef fishing, my rig would be great up there where the reef is so close (and the reds are big and hungry) but it's a bit big to tow that far. A 33 footer would be great for overnighters and when the southerlies come up, as you say a couple of 4BD1T's would be excellent on the back. The cats are an awesome fishing platform.

[LandyAndy]

Finaly I am able to post MY BOAT here.
She is a great first timer,she is in BETTER nick than the pics in the add.A very low 147 hours from new.
I take delivery on about July 20.
NO,IM NOT COUNTING THE HOURS,IM COUNTING MINUTES:):):):)
Its a great boat.
Runabout Stacer 525 Seamaster Sports Boat (eBay item 160599507021 end time 16-Jun-11 21:32:09 AEST) : Cars, Bikes, Boats (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160599507021&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1031)
Andrew

[Chenz]

Stacer is a damn fine boat. The one my mate has is a 5.75 Ocean Runner Sports and we have been out in really foul conditions and while tin boats bounce a bit it handles the rough well.

Am in the market for a new boat myself to replace the old 16 foot Quintrex fishabout I have had for the past 20 years. Want to get a boat for outside work and am toying up with a Stacer myself so I will be keen to hear your report on the new tub.

[Tombie]

Congratulations Andy...

You'll love 'almost' every minute of owning a boat...

Just remember - BOAT
Bung
On
Another
Thousand

Other than that - it's all good ;-)

[Stuck]

Here's my 12 footer. Stacer Riverra, 18 Tohatsu.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/365.jpg
I've also got an old Cruisecraft Seametre 600 and I'll get a pic up here when I get around to taking one.
And heres my old Cruise Craft Seametre 600, boatings answer to the Valiant :p.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/366.jpg

Cheers,
Anthony.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

What a great old Cruise Craft:cool::cool:

[Chops]

Theres some mighty fine looking boats here. :D
A quick question for you Anthony, or anyone else with a large-ish fibreglass boat. What does your Cruise Craft weigh, and what do you tow it with?
We would like to get hold of a Whittley Cruisemaster in the near future, and just wondering how one would tow behind the Puma.

Cheers Chops.

Heres a pic of my current boat, 4mt Quinny,,

[Jojake]

Chops I have a 6m Signature (see pic) that loaded up comes to around 2 Ton and the old car - R51 2.5 TD Pathfinder towed it no worries.
Cheers Dave 43037

[Chops]

Thanks Dave,
We're looking now at other options to a Whittley, namely a Signature 700L. Looks very niccce,, ;) (an oldy, but a goodie)
Have had information given to us that the Whittley's not so crash hot in rougher waters/weather. Unsure if this is true or not, (but so many people cant be wrong ehh ??) but its been enough to make us start looking at others.
We want one thats got a stove etc in it so we can spend weekends on the water, but still have a decent boat for fishing. Cant do much till we sell the two Discos though,, so it could be a while before we're ready to buy, which gives us good oportunity to look around.

Cheers Chops
(Marcus)

[Jojake]

chops you'll be happy with the ride in the signature if you do go that way, good luck with getting into it
Dave

[CraigE]

Not sure what sort of boat you are after, but here is mine.

This was the reason I was allowed to buy the Disco in the first place...


And the reason for buying this particular boat was the name. Considering I have 3 daughters, SWMBO thought it appropriate.

Hey I hope you dont take that up to Murray Bridge and pollute the beautiful Muddy I mean Murray River.;) At least there is water in it now. I am from MB originally.
Cheers
CraigE

[DFNDR WP]

44179

44180

This is mine.
I spend far too much bloody time on it!
Commercial squid boat from South Africa, 22m Tallie Marine, 475hp MTU straight 6.
No tow vehicle needed. :D

[Stuck]

Hi Chops,
With apologies for my lateness :oops2:. Boat, motor and trailer is about 1600 kg.. Throw in other gear like fuel, water, eskies, safety gear, fishing gear etc. I reckon would bring it in at about 2 tonnes. I tow it with a 2000 Td5 auto Disco which does the job without too much bother.

Cheers,
Anthony.

[Aussie]

Couple pics of my little tinnie

[96 green disco]

ive got a 6.4m (21f) smartliner with a 115hp on it l love it ill get some pic up asap

[96 green disco]

this is my tub

[land864]

:D :o :eek:

[roverfj1200]

From this
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

To this
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Getting a bit rough again will freshen her up soon

Cheers

[d3syd]

From this
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss204/roverfj1200/boat/030408004.jpg

To this
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss204/roverfj1200/boat/130408008.jpg

Getting a bit rough again will freshen her up soon

Cheers

How did you do that? The coating on my boat is statring to look dull, tried putting wax on it but can't get it to shine. Did you pint it with some sort of clearcoat?

[roverfj1200]

The paint is a single part paint. Want go the distance like 2 pack. Lasts about 3 years with good prep. 250mls Weatherfast Gloss Enamel (http://www.biasboating.com.au/product_p/b0300y.htm)

My boat is only used for fishing. So a shine is not needed..

Cheers.

[Aussie]

Thats come up atreat!! Have you thought about putting a Bow railing on?

[roverfj1200]

Thats come up atreat!! Have you thought about putting a Bow railing on?

Bits come as cash flows..

Cheers

[vnx205]

I have one that is a bit more economical to run than most of those.

Transport is no problem either. At less than 11kg, I can put it on my shoulder and walk to the water. :)

It isn't much good for fishing from though.:D

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/16/2005444/K1.JPG

This one is much better for fishing, but I need my front paddler (2 year old granddaughter) to put a bit more effort into the paddling. :D

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/16/2005444/Charlee%20in%20NH.JPG

[LandyAndy]

Those canoes look AWESOME.
Andrew

[vnx205]

Those canoes kayaks look AWESOME.
Andrew

Thanks.

They are a bit plain compared with other kayaks in my fleet.

This one for example.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/16/2005444/TK1.jpg

And these three.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/16/2005444/Fleet.JPG

[LandyAndy]

NICE.
Andrew

[Aussie]

Bolt all 3 together and u'd have a stable fishing platform, strap a little electric on it and a deck chair job done :D

[vnx205]

Bolt all 3 together and u'd have a stable fishing platform, strap a little electric on it and a deck chair job done :D

I am saving the idea of a little electric outboard for when I become too decrepit to paddle my kayaks. :p I am hoping that will be a while yet. :D

[SimonM]

Hey mate I have been following your kayak building on the blue heron forum for a while. Top work. Inspirational in fact.

[Aussie]

me and my fish'n buddy coming out of the delatite arm.

[worane]

thought that was you in the pic Dark side!!

[Chops]

me and my fish'n buddy coming out of the delatite arm.


Looks good in the water :D

[smac]

VNX205 - those canoes are very nice. wish i could make something like that.

[vnx205]

VNX205 - those (canoes) kayaks are very nice. wish i could make something like that.

Thanks.

You could make something like that. You do need bit of spare time, though as it is quite a labour intensive way of building kayaks and canoes.

I keep telling people that to build one of them, patience is more important than skill.

All you need is some 19mm x 5mm strips, preferably Paulownia or WRC, PVA glue, some 125gsm fibreglass cloth, some epoxy to wet out the glass, some polyurethane to protect the epoxy from UV, a few tools, a lot of clamps, and about 200 hours.

This is my latest creation. I designed it for paddlers between 15kg and 25kg or about 4yrs to 10 yrs. The small child is my granddaughter who is not yet 3, but will grow into it in a year or so. The larger child is a tall 10 year old that I borrowed to take some photos about a month ago.

[Vern]

Vnx, that workmanship is amazing, well done.:)

[smac]

oops sorry - yes Kayaks :D

We have a store bought kayak (blow moulded thing), but i actually would like a Canoe - the traditional indian style as i think there is more room. BUT could be a bit difficult to transport

[LandyAndy]

oops sorry - yes Kayaks :D

We have a store bought kayak (blow moulded thing), but i actually would like a Canoe - the traditional indian style as i think there is more room. BUT could be a bit difficult to transport

I got in trouble for that too:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:.
I refer to all boats,including mine as canoes.
YES,the workmanship on them timber constructed water going devices is awesome:D:D:D:D:D
Andrew

[isuzuscott]

No one has posted here for a bit but I just had a look through the thread and there are some spunky looking boats.

First photo is a shot of the old mans boat, a 12ft stessco squire towed by isuzu county on our recent cape trip.

Second photo is of the best fish for the trip.

[roverrescue]

Nice barry scott - Im heading up north to play with old pink eyes and chase up some 'toga in a couple of weekends.

Is that a diff I spy under the boat trailer ?

S

[LandyAndy]

Nice barry scott - Im heading up north to play with old pink eyes and chase up some 'toga in a couple of weekends.

Is that a diff I spy under the boat trailer ?

S
Cheap way of matching wheels with the old girl???
Andrew

[Tombie]

Cheap way of matching wheels with the old girl???
Andrew

And if you keep oil in there you have spare oil, and a spare diff :)

[Ricey]

Here's mine that I've had for nearly a year. It mainly gets used exploring Sydney harbour with fishing and skiing a part of it. Taken it on a couple of 300 km trips inland behind the 90 for some camping weekends on lakes. It's been great fun.

[isuzuscott]

Nice barry scott - Im heading up north to play with old pink eyes and chase up some 'toga in a couple of weekends.

Is that a diff I spy under the boat trailer ?

S

Good luck mate, hope ya get some. I have the FNQ fever. I still haven't cleaned all the red dust out of the county because it reminds me :D

We built the trailer for the trip. All credit to Bundalene (Erich) who gave Dad and I the idea. No diff in the pumpkin. Just wheel bearings, springs and shocks, a frame and some RHS radius arms. All bolt on though so we didn't affect the gal on the original trailer.

I am putting a video on youtube of the boat trailer going down Palm Creek as we speak, I will put up a link soon.

[isuzuscott]

Isuzu County @ Palm Creek - Cape York @2012 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjfrGO9D040&feature=youtu.be)

[RIN03]

shes not a huge boat but fits in the garage nicely :D

[bemm52]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/773.jpg 120410 003 (Medium).jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=64307&stc=1&d=1376647996)

[MR LR]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/773.jpg 120410 003 (Medium).jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=64307&stc=1&d=1376647996)
Go the mighty 2hp Zook!

I've got one on a 16' canadian and it gets the thing up on the plane and moving! :D

[bemm52]

They are pretty indestructible........... pushes the boat along nicely at about 4 knots......I'm in no hurry, drive a Defender after all:)

Cheers Paul

[HCPU130]

Allison 195 Vision with 200 Yamaha.
Sea Hunter 4m tinne with 30 Tohatsu.

[SGT.JOE]

Here is my old Stejcraft with 70 hp Evinrude, Plankton is it's name.




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Thats my oldest boy in the co-pilots seat.




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She was a wreck when I got her, they are the best family boat out there, is a missile at WOT and solid as a rock at rest :)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Pics of the "AquaDi-1"
shows how we fixed the "how do you get a 35year old wife back in the boat after a swim" problem,, a ladder over the bows;)
and the side console I built, if you look carefully you can see the throttle lever inside the smaller wheel, it had to be there as the steering cable ran through the normal space. Also the centre grab handle was added
A chippie friend finished it off with a front and side panel. looked good all varnished up.

[Brad110]

This is it.

and the Dinghy

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[Chops]

This is it.

and the Dinghy

(hope this worked)

Love the boat (small ship :cool:). How long is she?
What's with the car? A story perhaps ;)

[newhue]

Yeh Brad glad the big one's not on a trailer. You got to do better with the reversing :D

[Bluepippa]

Ok so it's not actually mine, but it was for the week we chartered it !!

If it ain't broke, don't mess with it.

[Brad110]

Just restored dinghy for father and on brand new trailer.....

Neighbour left off handbrake and car rolled accross Rd, over bins and rolled boat on trailer which lifted car off ground 1 m. Car remained suspended in air...

Neighbour, schoolteacher, built ramp with Bessel blocks?? To hold car up and then got under and cut away bins with angle grinder. Then- yes then drove car down ramp.

Boat was permanently deformed and stem and 2 planks were broken. It took me 60 hours to repair.

Just like the AAMI ADD. and they would only pay for 20 hours labour.

Regards.

[cjc_td5]

We have had our Quintrex 610 for about a year now. Its our first foray into boating and we love it.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Boat is a 2003 model and has been around a bit (Newcastle NSW, NW WA, then down to SW WA with previous owners) and has a few bumps and scrapes, but that means I am less precious about any new bumps etc.

With a 150 Yami, it can get up and move when needed, great for towing the kids on a biscuit. Lots of room for fishing or entertaining.

It was probably a bit bigger than I was initially looking for, but it came up locally at a good price and the extra length and high freeboard gives me some security should we get caught in some lumpy weather that can blow up on the west coast with little warning.

Cheers,

[LandyAndy]

We have had our Quintrex 610 for about a year now. Its our first foray into boating and we love it.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=70084&stc=1&d=1387200195

Boat is a 2003 model and has been around a bit (Newcastle NSW, NW WA, then down to SW WA with previous owners) and has a few bumps and scrapes, but that means I am less precious about any new bumps etc.

With a 150 Yami, it can get up and move when needed, great for towing the kids on a biscuit. Lots of room for fishing or entertaining.

It was probably a bit bigger than I was initially looking for, but it came up locally at a good price and the extra length and high freeboard gives me some security should we get caught in some lumpy weather that can blow up on the west coast with little warning.

Cheers,

Big Brother to mine.:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Mine is a 2003 525 Stacer.Same hull design,same production line;););););)
Love mine,a tad bigger would be awesome!!!
Andrew

[Disco Muppet]

Our little quintrex runabout :)
35HP Johnson, does the job for nice little fishing jaunts, hopefully getting out next thursday :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/12/314.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/DiscoMuppet/media/boatdisco_zps22c6d4fe.jpg.html)

[Chops]

Our little quintrex runabout :)
35HP Johnson, does the job for nice little fishing jaunts, hopefully getting out next thursday :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/12/314.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/DiscoMuppet/media/boatdisco_zps22c6d4fe.jpg.html)

Is that sticky tape I see on the rear bumper? :wasntme:

A blemish on an otherwise gorgeous, albeit dirty car ;) Looks just like my old girl,,,, I do miss her so :(

[LandyAndy]

I will update pics of my tub soon,when the ready for Xmas refit is done.
Andrew

[Chops]

I'm thinking I'll have to join the fray with a couple of pics of mine behind the Defer,,, a before and after shot. She's been sitting idle for almost four years now I think :eek:
Maybe I can get a day or two in on her over the coming break to clean her up, get some new juice,, see if I can start her even maybe.

Any tips on a start-up after sitting for so long out of water? Up at home in Albury, I used to keep the Prop in a garbage bucket with water covering it.

[101 Ron]

6.2 mtr Haines sigiture with mercrusier and chev bent 8.
It is a does everything thing boat.
Can Ski behind it, fish and and will sleep 4.
most important it has a 110 litre fridge.
220 litre fuel tank
I have owned it for more than 10 years now.
Only has 220 hrs on the hour meter,
metho stove, fresh water system, sink, toilet, sound system, depth sounder,I built the deck on it, twin batteries, 240volt inverter ,etc
Its getting on a bit in age , but still can keep its own.
Will do displacement speed all day and use very little fuel, but when you need speed it will deliver enough to keep most others in check but at a cost to the hip pocket.......but some times its worth it.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/12/301.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/101stuff2017.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/12/302.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/101stuff2016.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/04/274.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/101stuff2014.jpg.html)

[sinistr]

Our Savage Envoy with a 40hp Parsun 2 stroke.

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Bought the boat last year with a running Johnson 50hp but upon launching we discovered it would cut out when shifted into drive (ran ok out of water). Had it tested and tuned but the mechanic said he wouldn't guarantee it and recommended a new motor.. Next test saw us in the middle of the river with a shot motor and a puddle of premix around the boat.

Ended up getting a brand new Parsun - great motor so far!

Did some work on her - been fun. Wouldn't mind upgrading to something around 5-5.5m but will have to see.

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[Disco Muppet]

Is that sticky tape I see on the rear bumper? :wasntme:

A blemish on an otherwise gorgeous, albeit dirty car ;) Looks just like my old girl,,,, I do miss her so :(

Nope, now it's duct tape and you can't see it unless you look reeeeeeeeal close :p
linky to piccies of said D2? I know it was a V8 but it's still part of the D2 master-race :p

Had a nice day out on the water today, caught nothing but weed, drowned my jeans (they needed a wash), got sunburnt to buggery and I'll sure be sleeping well tonight but had a nice time.
We need a bigger boat though :D

[LandyAndy]

BlackBetty is sitting paitiently awaiting her task of draging the boat to Albany for our biannual holiday down there.
Cant wait to christen the new Lowrance gear.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/01/1536.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/002_zpsa93ce7f0.jpg.html)

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Andrew

[sinistr]

Nice boat Andy!

*edit - i saw your signature and answered my question - 5.25m for the boat size*

[vnx205]

I thought it was time I replaced some of the images that vanished from my earlier posts.
These are a few of the kayaks and a canoe I have built over the last 15 years. All except the double are my own design.
I have caught fish from almost all of them. :) My last catch (and release) was a good size bream caught from the canoe.

[loanrangie]

Better pic of my new 16ft 3 seater canoe.

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[S3ute]

Hello from Brisbane.

Just a quick note that the S3boat (Savage Ranger 455/70HP Yamaha) is listed in the markets section.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/12/526.jpg (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/Tilly011/media/P1010005_zpsf1a5e713.jpg.html)

Photo taken a few years back when the S3 juniors were a bit younger.

Cheers,

Neil

[trout1105]

Here is my Trailcraft 5.4m boat all ready to hook up and go [thumbsupbig]

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[Gordie]

Here is my Trailcraft 5.4m boat all ready to hook up and go
[thumbsupbig]

141451141452141453Very nice mate :BigThumb:

[Ricrose]

Well we have had something very different for many years. On the Gippsland Lakes (300 odd sq km’s) there are some really classic wooden cruises and yachts.
Ours is a 1922 fantail launch built for the Belle Vue guest house in Lakes Entrance.
Has run a 3 cyl Perkins cast iron motor since at least 1965 and we are not sure how long before that. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180622/0cc36c60e80e676f5ef888d1608e8119.jpg

[trout1105]

Well we have had something very different for many years. On the Gippsland Lakes (300 odd sq km’s) there are some really classic wooden cruises and yachts.
Ours is a 1922 fantail launch built for the Belle Vue guest house in Lakes Entrance.
Has run a 3 cyl Perkins cast iron motor since at least 1965 and we are not sure how long before that. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180622/0cc36c60e80e676f5ef888d1608e8119.jpg

That is a beautiful looking old boat, Love it[thumbsupbig]

[trout1105]

The size and weight of my 5.4m Trailcraft has restricted my fishing options and it is heavy and bulky to tow so I have bought a 16ft Quintrex which is Much lighter and easier to tow and launch/retrieve to replace it[thumbsupbig]
The Quintrex wont be as comfortable/luxurious as the Trailcraft but it will allow me to get into the fishing spots that require a fair bit of soft sand driving and the various bush ramps I haven't been able to use lately because of the size/weight of the bigger boat.
I only paid $12,000 for this 2006 boat and motor and the engine has only done 202hrs[thumbsupbig][bigrolf]

My D2a tows this with absolute ease and the trailer has the added bonus of the beach launch extension which will keep the disco's bum dry which is nice[biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]

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[Chops]

On the drive down to Sorrento today, I was pondering my boating exploits,, asked, or mused the question I should say, to Leeanne, “I wonder if I’ll get to use my boat this summer?”.
Considering we’re only minutes away from a boat ramp on the Hume Weir,, 🙄

[trout1105]

I will be spending a couple of weeks up in Sharks Bay soon so I have done a fair bit of work on the new (new to Me) boat in preparation for the trip.

I have replaced all the deck carpet
Replaced the front deck as it was a bit "Tardy"
Installed an auxiliary motor, 15hp
Installed a dual battery system with an isolator switch, The boat only came with 1 battery.
Installed a second GPS/Sounder
Installed a new Lowrance VHF radio, The old radio was a bit "Iffy"
I have serviced both outboards.
New anchor ropes, chain and anchors are now onboard, Reef anchor, sand anchor and a sarca anchor.
Fitted an extra wheel carrier so that I now have 2x spares for the boat trailer.
Fitted new brake pads and cable for the trailer brakes.
Fitted new wheel bearings and seals to the trailer.
I have tided up all the wiring on the boat and have removed ALL the "Redundant" wires.

I am toying with the idea of fitting an anchor winch to this boat But the bulkhead in the anchor well isn't very robust and as I will only be fishing in fairly shallow water I am finding it hard to justify the extra $1,500 as it isn't that tough a job to pull the small anchors on this boat.

I still need to find a suitable spot for the deck wash pump and fit it, I also have to wait for the water pickup for the pump to arrive.

[Chops]

You’ve been a tad busy then 👍

[trout1105]

You’ve been a tad busy then 👍

Boats are like 4WD's, You have to put the time and effort in to make them your OWN [bigwhistle][biggrin]

[trout1105]

I have fitted and tested out the anchor winch on a trip to Sharks Bay and all works perfectly, $1500 well spent [thumbsupbig]
I found a spot for the deckwash pump tucked in and just above the port battery as well.[biggrin]

[trout1105]

I wanted to fit a sterio system in the boat But i realy didnt want to cut out big holes in the dash so i used some clear perspex that i had leftover from making the missus a glass bottomed bucket to mount it without having to cut into the dash [biggrin]
It came out pretty well [thumbsupbig]

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My next project is to replace the old cable type steering with a hydraulic system, This should arrive in 7-10 days and it will take the entire day to fit.
I Hate the cable steering as you cant take your hand off the helm and keep on a straight course like you can with the hydraulic steering.

[Tombie]

I was a parts supplier to Hydrive, so when I got the Cat it was a no brainer [emoji41]

[trout1105]

I was a parts supplier to Hydrive, so when I got the Cat it was a no brainer [emoji41]

Yes the hydraulic steering is FAR superior to cable steering [thumbsupbig]
The Quintrex has only got a 70HP 4 stroke on it but But at anything above idle it is pretty hard going trying to steer it with the current steering system on the boat.
Like you said changing over to hydraulics is definitely a "No Brainer" [thumbsupbig]

[trout1105]

The Hydraulic steering has been fitted and tested and it is a HUGE improvement on the old steering [thumbsupbig]

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I have also installed some deck/anchor lighting along with an underwater light.

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[Barraman]

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Here is my boat!

[ozscott]

Don't know where to begin on my summary of customisation and refirb. Completely stripped and rewired. Electric motor. Dual bilge pumps with water sensor. Dual batteries. Dual fuel tanks with separate fuel lines to the water separator. Sliding and rotating seat. I converted the tiller to side console with the ultra slippery Teleflex premium control cables. I fabricated the side console - pipe bender, TIG welder and 4 inch grinder/cutter. Very strong and has copped many poundings. Standing and sitting helm set up with fold up windscreen . Full LED set up including spottie. Rear squid lights. Etc etc.

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[Barraman]

How do make picture appear large? I don’t seem to be able to get past thumbnails!

[whitedisco]

My boats, the big and small.

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[Saitch]

My boats, the big and small.

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Perfect Murray cruiser, I would think!

[Melbourne Park]

This is not mine, but much the same. Mine launched 2016. Setup for singled handed ocean racing. Only 32 feet, overall a bit longer.

This guy is racing / sailing single handed, on the way to Fastnet Rock. And then back to Cowes, in the England.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/the-boating-and-fishing-shack/186968d1694684544t-show-us-your-boats-image-30-8-2023-23.54.jpg

[Dagilmo]

Sharing some before and after (but not yet complete) Formula 233 - Extended to 26'



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[Saitch]

That's looking schmick, Dagilmo! What electronics are you using?

Edit: Ooops. Just zoomed in on screen cover. [biggrin]