leigh123

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. 

1 hour ago, Another Wazza said:

Wow!, $750 is more than double what I paid to have one fitted, I’d be dodging that bloke 

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.

20 hours ago, Junky said:

What engine is in the back? 

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. 

Thanks Drop Bear. Much appreciated 

Hi Drop Bear,

Thanks for the response.

I would mainly just want to use it out in Moreton Bay. Fishing areas like Peel Is etc.

Would mostly just be me and a mate fishing . occasionally 2 mates. And every so often take the wife and 3 young kids for a day to Coochie or Horseshoe bay or something like that.

Would be good if it could get across to Moreton Island but guessing I might not get something good enough for the money I have.

Hi guys.

Firstly thanks for the replies to this thread and apologies for not replying. Things changed just after this post and the hope of getting a boat went out the window.

Now it's looking good again. Only have between 3 and 5k to spend though.

I am now thinking of a fiberglass half cab. I'm thinking would be better suited to when I take the kids out with me. .

I'm looking at these 2 at the moment. Would anyone have any thoughts on either of them ?

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-details.html?adId=1211086952

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-details.html?adId=1217569493

Hi all. I'm new here. After some advice/ recommendations.

I'm wanting to get my first boat. There are so many options out there it's overwhelming.

Will be looking at spending between 5k and 15k. (Mrs wants me to spend 5k. I want to spend 15k. Hopefully we can meet in the middle )

I will mainly be fishing places like Moreton Bay, Brisbane river. occasional trip to Moreton Island.

I'm thinking I would need a tinny or similar around 4m minimum..

Most of the time it would just me me and a mate fishing but need to be able to take wife and kids for fun as well occasionally.

Being able to get in and out easily is essential.

stable / Safe for kids.

Would like Electric Start /Trim and Tilt.

Comes with or able to bow mount an Electric Motor.

Easy to fish from / Stable.

Not sure if Tiller or Side Console or Center Console.?? Pros / Cons ?

Easy to launch / retrieve.

Is there any brands to steer clear of ? 

How old is too old ? Whats the maximum age of a boat/motor that you would steer clear of ?

Any recommendations or starting points on what I should be looking at that meets the above would be much appreciated.