Boats, bearings, bbq, and beers - 1st April

[bootyinblue]

Well the idea has been kicked around for a while now (like over 4 years) so I am putting on a beers and bbq day at my place where people can bring their boat around to do wheel bearings or whatever else needs doing on it. I am sure there will be someone who knows how to do whatever you need to do so here is your chance to learn or just lean and chat.

I have got plenty of grassed room where you can work, if its raining there is a 3 bay shed that you can back the boat in to work on.

I will put on some snags and bread for the hungry ones and an esky of ice to keep your drinks cold.

I am out just near Plainland so you might combine it with an early morning fish at a dam out that way.

And no, its not an April fools day joke like sone I texted about it yesterday thought it was and replied.

[Gary_C]

Sounds like a great idea Booty.

That is my anniversary though, so unless my wife gets me a boat as a gift, I'll have to give this one a miss

[shortie]

i will bring the boat. supply the bearings and the grease.

Who is volunteering to do the work for me

[bootyinblue]

Get if line Shorty, I am offering a case for someone to do mine.

[Manni79]

Great idea mate, will definitely look to come to gain some knowledge. Unfortunately mine need to be fixed now so better work out how to do it sooner lol

[Eug]

i dont mind showing you guys how to do it, but bugger me if i'm doing yours LOL.

[bootyinblue]

Not even for a case of that p@@fter beer you drink?

[Davo_Dinkum]

if I'm free on that day .

i can guide and advise .

i'm into beer ,leaning (i leaned on a stop bat for a while ,before i became a babysitter for the incompetent )and bbq i like .

have 16 and a bit years in the automotive industry over various fields so not a expert ,but a broad range of knowledge in many fields(jack of all and no trades )

i have heard the GREASE WHEEL BEARING PACKER...TOOL are a good and easy ,less waste.

i have never used one,do it the old way and end up with grease on my hands.

[tomca]

Maxi is keen and I will bring him and a hammer for him to use.

[bootyinblue]

Maxi is keen and I will bring him and a hammer for him to use.

I reckon he will go ok sitting on the bonnet of your car.

[Eug]

Not even for a case of that p@@fter beer you drink?

was going to say maybe for a bunch of bananas, but certainly not after that comment

[tomca]

Maxi is keen and I will bring him and a hammer for him to use.

I reckon he will go ok sitting on the bonnet of your car.

sold my car last night, all I got left is a cab over truck, so I'll just pop him on your bonnet then

[Davo_Dinkum]

Maxi is keen and I will bring him and a hammer for him to use.

I reckon he will go ok sitting on the bonnet of your car.

sold my car last night, all I got left is a cab over truck, so I'll just pop him on your bonnet then

the tray is his play area ,like a porta cot

[kmcrosby78]

Sounds like a great idea Booty.

That is my anniversary though, so unless my wife gets me a boat as a gift, I'll have to give this one a miss

Haha - that's my anniversary too!!! Was keen for this til I realised we'll be on holidays down the Coast. Great idea though Booty - hopefully next time.

[rayke1938]

Um anniversary?

I got married a day early my 50th is day before april fools day. :sick:

I get reminded frequently.

Cheers

Ray

[dassa]

i will bring the boat. supply the bearings and the grease.

Who is volunteering to do the work for me

$40 AN HR and it will be done

[madmullet]

if anyony wants new bearing, laxy hubs or disc hubs for this, i can provide them at an awesome cost....

holden bearings $10

ford bearings $10

gal lazy hubs complete $20

gal disc hubs complete $40

now you cant beat those prices

[shortie]

Kurt.

Can you help people identify if their trailers needs ford or holden bearings

[Do$tylz]

I'll pop round for a yarn and a beer anyone have any ideas on boat electrics? My recirculating pump died.

Dazza - 40 an hour??? Unless it takes over an hour to do bearings you're giving a discount over the carton. That's very nice of you

Edit -just realised it was booty offering the carton.

[madmullet]

Kurt.

Can you help people identify if their trailers needs ford or holden bearings

surely can.... give me acouple of mins, and i will get picks and measurements

[Do$tylz]

Um anniversary?

I got married a day early my 50th is day before april fools day. :sick:

I get reminded frequently.

Cheers

Ray

That's a great milestone Ray Congratulations mate.

.....condolences as well

[madmullet]

ok, we have slim line bearing which is ford. generally used on breaked trailers, but differant manufactures and dealers do it differanty.

ok slimline inner = 35mm round figure

outer = 22mm round figure

ok, standard holdenbearings are usually used on lazy none breaked trailer

std inner = 32mm

std outer = 20mm

if you are unsure, take the bearing out a measure it

now if their are any further question, fire away

[ellicat]

Greg, I make a habit/rule of not going near any other person on 1st April.....especially you blokes

[tomca]

Good idea Brian, its probably a sting with a full swat team ready to storm out of his ride on mower

[ellicat]

Really ! :ohmy: People could be cut down in the prime of their lives :silly:

[bootyinblue]

Good idea Brian, its probably a sting with a full swat team ready to storm out of his ride on mower

My doormen might take care of you at the perimeter gate :woohoo:

[rayke1938]

RBT bus at front gate?

Cheers

Ray

[Malcolm]

hey Kurt which ones are usually fitted to the little alloy trailer wheels?

[tomca]

just be careful of the silver mercedes vito van with the tinted windows parked next to the shed

[bootyinblue]

Just bumping it back to the top and despite public opinion there will be no RBT or speed van inside the gates.

Can't be too sure they won't stalk you once outside the gate though.

[madmullet]

hey Kurt which ones are usually fitted to the little alloy trailer wheels?

little hay holden/std bearings

[daveo17]

sounds like a good meet and greet day. but if you do decide to do someones bearings/brakes

be careful and make sure you know what you are doing. there safety is in your hands

[bootyinblue]

Just thought I would give it a quick plug again.

Will call for some numbers about Wednesday so I know how many bangers to buy ;-)

[Bi_polar]

Um anniversary?

I got married a day early my 50th is day before april fools day. :sick:

I get reminded frequently.

Cheers

Ray

Congrats Ray on 50 years... i am up for 20 years this year.

[shortie]

I had better go pickup some bearings from Kurt this week then

Depending on how many people are doing this I will buy enough grease for everyone

[bootyinblue]

Reminds me I need to check and see if I even bough the right bearings for my trailer, as I would hate to see Eug trying to squeeze something in where it aint suppose to go.

[Eug]

Reminds me I need to check and see if I even bough the right bearings for my trailer, as I would hate to see Eug trying to squeeze something in where it aint suppose to go.

Don't worry I'll be gentle and use plenty of grease.

[Do$tylz]

^^^ hahahaha. dry and bareback is what I hear Booty is usually into.

Hey shorty... can I have some grease to pack into my prop?? I went to replace mine the other day and didn't realise you pack the hell outta it with grease. It's not much... and I couldn't justify buying a whole tub of the stuff... and I'm too lazy as well.

[shortie]

no probs henrgy but i thought there would of been enough in your hair to use. lol

[Do$tylz]

the sh** I use stops stuff moving. It doesn't promote it