I looked at an etec for my boat. Power to weight was ~0.5 HP/kg for the etec vs ~0.6 HP/kg for a yamaha F70.
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I looked at an etec for my boat. Power to weight was ~0.5 HP/kg for the etec vs ~0.6 HP/kg for a yamaha F70.
Chenz
Dont keep us hanging mate :cool:
WHERES THE PICS??
:rulez:
You would not believe it. I have been waiting for a property settlement for two months now and it is finally through on Tuesday next week. The boat has been ready for the past 4 weeks and the guys at Blakes Marine have been very good and understanding.
Went out on the sea trial a couple of weeks ago. What a boat. The ballast tank that fills when you stop is unreal. We went to Bluefish in the slop chop and tested the difference between the ballast full and then closed the flap and tried it empty. The stability with the ballast full has to be seen to be believed. 4 of us on one side of the boat in slop chop and it hardly moved.]
I also upgraded to the Lowrance HDS 7 plotter sounder combo. I also put on trim tabs.
When I hook it up next week I will send through heaps of photos.
Anyone interested in my old Quintrex 16 foot Fishabout. You can check it out on Boatsales at this link
Used 1973 QUINTREX FISHABOUT Boat For Sale - boatsales.com.au
The wait is nearly over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to some pics.
ENJOY
I have only had my toy out in crap weather sofar,bugger all fish,but did I enjoy myself.;););););););)
Andrew
Well finally got the settlement and went and picked up the new boat.
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/4963/pb250145.jpg
Picked it up from Blakes at McGraths Hill near Windsor and went with the dealer down to the river to get the hang of putting on and off the trailer using the Barcatch system that allows you to drive the boat up on the trailer and catch it on your own.
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9130/pb250154.jpg
Drives up onto the trailer with no problems at all even if you don't get it a hundred percent straight in a wind or current.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...2011/11/18.jpg
Took it out on Sunday and went offshore. The wind was blowing 30 knots NW and there was a 1.5m SE swell. Very pleasant conditions indeed but a great test for the new unit.
I have been out in many boats but the speed at which I was able to travel and the comfort of the ride as well as being dry was beyond my expectations.
On the fish side we did very poorly. Possibly due to the atrocious conditions. My son hooked up a good fish and fought it for 20 minutes before it got him down on the reef and cut him off.
Anyway very happy camper looking forward to doing many more hours in Taylor Maid - our name for the new unit
Nice looking unit!
But that tow vehicle doesn't look very "Landy like" :p
Noice Chenz.
I'm sure the Pord handles it with ease, but I look forward to seeing it hooked up behind the Red Terror.
Have to organise a fishing trip and see if I can stay undrowned ;)
The Ford is a work vehicle and they kindly donate the fuel so I am happy to use it.
The landy will get its go at towing the new tub in due course.
Numpty,
Happy to have you aboard as long as you observe the rules as No.2 Cabin Boy:o
Is that the one who has to inspect the golden rivet:p:p:p:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Chenz
Havent subjected my 2 deckies to that YET;);););)
Andrew
Oooohhh Chenz.......you are awful! But I like you :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Chenz
And how come I've been demoted??????:(