Gday guys thought i may aswell throw this in as its easy forgotten about till it starts warming up.
GET UR BOAT SERVICE DONE NOW
It avoids long waits when ur ready to hit the water as it starts to warm up!

cheers OS

Don't forget the trailer wheel bearings and brakes, ect.

Done mine a couple of weeks ago, including the water pump impeller.

Just needs a polish now.

Very wise advice!

Spring every year is the time when you can find all the boat owners at the ramp scratching their heads and looking at their motors, and people looking for jump starts.

After sitting idle all winter boats and trailers need a little love too!

yes maggy ur right the big check over of everything! good time to do it mine goes in today. It sux when its a 3 week wait in summer. Any big trips planned this year??

OLD SALTY wrote:


So far just a few trips to Pt Hughes and a week at Titty Witty Beach.

Seen a few boat trailers on the side of Pt. Waikefield Rd with shot wheel bearings over the years.

Moggy23 wrote:
[quote]OLD SALTY wrote:


yes mate yrs ago i was bringing my tinny back from yorks and had it go on sunday nite in pt wake. drove from there back at 40km/hr and only just made it! lesson learned

what is it about pt wakefield, i recon the mechanic there has a deal with the bearing gods i have had 2 sets let go as im going through pt wake and both times he has been sitting there looking for something to do as i pulled in hahahaha

but nice guy though always a few good stories to tell ya

Moggy23 wrote:


Dunno if Moggy knows his T's from his D's

afishyfish wrote:


Must of had something else on the brain

Tiddy Widdy Beach, happy now AFF

G'day all
just replaced my wheel bearing the other day found that there were chinese ones in the hubs when i took em off. replaced them with some american timkin bearings i'll feel happier towing now!
checked the brakes couple of the bolts had loosened up since the last service I'll be checking those more often. checked all the trailer nuts were tight as well as outboard securing fitments.
also changed the fuel filter (water separator) in the boat, that'll keep the nasties outa the E-TEC.
Checked heaps of other bits & pieces i'm all ready to go all i need is some decent bloody weather! then

projoe wrote:


Agreed mate im starting to get REALLY itchy feet just saw the last day of winter will be 20! the warmest day since may!

very verry wise advice...

Very good advice Old Salty, there nothing worse than leaving everything until the last minute.


Cheers
MJ

OLD SALTY wrote:


Already have a three week wait.

Never mind good things come to those who wait apparently, but yes trailer bearings are one of the must do's also.

Just wont be this weekend though

no matter about this weekend CK its those balmy day/nights you don't wanna be missing out on!