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Quick update guys. I had Steve put on a Bracket and mount my 80lb 72in Motorguide. He was reasonably priced and did a great job! While he had my boat he also noticed there was a big Crack in the hull! . I had only had it out once. Lucky he noticed it! Taking it to him again next week to be fixed.

I bought the boat but haven't done the casting deck yet. I've had a 80lb 72in Motorguide mounted but haven't hooked it up yet. Only managed to get it out once. Long story short, found out it has a big crack right in the center of the hull. Getting it fixed next week so hopefully can get it out soon.

Thats good to know thanks!. This guy said he just does the bracket and no motor mounting. He was recommended to me by Mikes Marine. I'll call Steve on Friday

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll get in touch with Steve. Anyone have a ballpark price I should expect ? I called one place today and they said $750. I thought that was a bit on the high side but not sure

Hi guys. Picking up a Savage Beachcomber 5m Bow Rider next week. I want to put an electric motor on it soon. Probably an 80lb 72in Mororguide but not 100% sure yet. 2 questions - Should I get a bracket welded on before I buy the electric or get the motor first ? Are the brackets pretty generic or best to make one suited to the exact motor ? Also does anyone know anywhere in Redlands area that can make/weld a bracket ? Preferably in cleveland/capalaba area.

It's a 2006 hull with a 2020 90hp Merc on the back

Hi guys. I'm about to buy a 5m Savage Beachcomer Bowrider. Does anyone have any opinions on these? Will primarily be for fishing and family days. The bowrider was a compromise for the family. First thing I want to do is get a trolling motor. Anyone know what size bow mount electric motor I'd require for this boat?

Thanks for the responses guys. I have mounted it per the second option below. I've put marine ply under the hatch itself so that is strong. These things have been around a long time and the option for the hatch mount is still in the instructions so they must think it's ok. I'll have to think about it and come up with a way to strengthen it all. I usually only fish estuaries' and rivers in 2-10m . Another option might be to just remove the hatch completely and mount the windlass on a bracket over top of the anchor well. Something like this

Hi guys. I have an old 5.2m Half Cab. I've just bought a South Pacific 710 Pro WIndlass. Couple of questions #1 I will need to mount it directly onto the hatch. I don't have inside access to the anchor well so will need to keep the hatch as it is on hinges so I can still open it if need be to access the rope/chain. The instructions say that if you have access from inside then bolt the hatch down but if not then mount direct on the hatch. I have replaced the hatch hinges with stainless steel (were plastic). Will this be strong enough ? I'm concerned it might rip my hatch off. The hinges are on the left of the hatch. I was thinking of installing a hatch latch or something on the back of the hatch that should help if there if force trying to pull the back of the hatch. Will this be enough or am I thinking too much into it ? #2 I was hoping that I wouldn't have to go to the Bow when I anchor now but I'm reading you need a chain lock for when the anchor is stowed and to tie the rope to a cleat or something when anchored to take the strain off the Windlass. So sounds like I do still need to go to the Bow when the anchor is set and after retrieval. Does that sound right ? Are there any ways around this ? anything I can do to avoid having to go up through the hatch each time ? If anyone has any advice or pictures of a similar set up it would be greatly appreciated Thanks

Update - Took the boat to Birkdale Waste Station on Sunday. Pulled up with the boat and they told us they dont allow it on weekends coz its too busy. They told us we could see the weight of the car and boat together because we were on the weighbridge at the window. Said we would need to come back during the week to weigh just the boat...... So we took note of that.... 3400kg Drove a couple of minutes away.. unhitched the boat and drove back in with just the car.. This time was 2450kg. So the boat weighs approx 950kg! just a bit over the 750 for a non braked trailer. ! I'll have to look into getting a braked trailer now or adding Brakes to mine. It's annoying as I specifically asked the guy I bought it off if the trailer need a roadworthy and he assured me it was fine as it was under 750kg. I asked him about the weight of the boat when it was raised here. He said he had owned the boat 15 year or something and had it registered in NSW for 10 years and then transferred to QLD reg 5 years ago. He said he remembers having it all inspected for the rego transfer and they didnt say anything.... Anyway not much I can do about it now. Still happy with the boat. Disappointed I'll have to spend money on the trailer now instead of boat mods.!

Thanks guys, I got 2 quotes to get it weighed. 1 from a mobile guy who comes to you for $200. And another local place for $90. But now found out the Birkdale Waste Station has a weighbridge you can use for free. I'll give that a go at the weekend. Thanks

Thanks Ray. Thats an interesting though. Someone else said they though it might be over the 750kg... I live in Birkdale. Are there any public places I can take it to get weighed ? What would be the cost do you think to get brakes put on the trailer ? Thanks

Thanks everyone. So far I'm really happy. Only taken it out once so far. Now to start on some Mods! Need to put some more storage in it. Going to get it buffed. Add a second battery and LED lighting for night fishing. I'm sure the list will be endless. Biggest thing though is learning how to reverse it properly and launch / retrieve myself! Brother in law is an experienced boatie and will come out with me while I learn the ropes.

I finally got a boat! 17ft Mustang. Transom and floor rock solid. Motor pretty old but seems good. Took it out Saturday and it ran awesome. Caught a few fish as a bonus. Needs a bit of a tidy up but I'm really happy with it :)s

Thanks Drop Bear. Much appreciated