Boats and Motors :-((((

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24-12-2019, 07:18 AM
Sarvo

Boats and Motors :-((((

I give up
Bought a new Suzuki 140 11 months ago done 83 hours and major fault
Left yesterday for Nelson without diagnosis to why Low Oil pressure alarm activating but was not a sensor
Outboard shop (top guy) rang later in day and said found problem and some oil regulator thingi
A 1st in NZ for this model (which is actually same in 100hp and 115hp as the 140hp)

So no parts in NZ and part to come from Japan
I said tell them if they ever want to find a potential flaw or possible "rare" fault - lend motors to me as I will have it develop/occur for sure

Me and boats are just not meant to be
So mid Jan before up and running – good thing is I wont have to be dodging all the Xmas loopies that flood the Sounds over that period – or the Boat Police who I detest
24-12-2019, 07:34 AM
mikee

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Originally Posted by Sarvo

I give up
Bought a new Suzuki 140 11 months ago done 83 hours and major fault
Left yesterday for Nelson without diagnosis to why Low Oil pressure alarm activating but was not a sensor
Outboard shop (top guy) rang later in day and said found problem and some oil regulator thingi
A 1st in NZ for this model (which is actually same in 100hp and 115hp as the 140hp)

So no parts in NZ and part to come from Japan
I said tell them if they ever want to find a potential flaw or possible "rare" fault - lend motors to me as I will have it develop/occur for sure

Me and boats are just not meant to be
So mid Jan before up and running – good thing is I wont have to be dodging all the Xmas loopies that flood the Sounds over that period – or the Boat Police who I detest

On the positive side its not a $35 grand Xmas pressie to yourself for a new one. Rowing is not really an option nor is hitch hiking
24-12-2019, 07:43 AM
Sarvo

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Originally Posted by mikee

On the positive side its not a $35 grand Xmas pressie to yourself for a new one. Rowing is not really an option nor is hitch hiking

Yea - lucky with neighbors and I dont want to go near the mad house town next month anyways
But - shit I do not have luck Re motors
This will all be covered - but to not have indipendence out here with boat only access in & out - not to mention fishing
Dingy - watch the hooks on the inflatable sides
24-12-2019, 08:11 AM
veitnamcam

Bugger, I assume under warrenty tho.
Dennis will look after ya.
What you need is a spare boat or 2,whenever something must always work you have to have backups.
24-12-2019, 08:37 AM
Sarvo

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Bugger, I assume under warrenty tho.
Dennis will look after ya.
What you need is a spare boat or 2,whenever something must always work you have to have backups.

If I had better beach access/suround - I would have a tin 12" with 15hp - but our position is just not suited to such
Bloody nusence as be exc for quick earl morning fishing etc
Could have one as back up in shed in town I suppose - but they need using reg as you well know
I will be up an at-em when the masses go back to the rat race late Jan
Best time anyway as you know from then on

Have a good one Cam/Mike - dont drink to much
If you need a fix - have 10 crates of Wiakato in shed (the Quart bottles too)
That will put a shine on yr turds :-))

PS
Dennis upset - he dumbfounded over it as wer Suzuki NZ - I heard him talking to them yday before he towed her back to Stoke
Top guy - busy too - 2 staff now
25-12-2019, 11:05 AM
Sarvo

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@veitnamcam
Bought this yesterday - you might know of it??
Ex Okiwi and Nelson.

So I be up and running (hope motor #4 not shit itself) tomorrow
Back up boat - just got to work out a rail - davit - or sling set up on Warf
Will rename in “TaxCinda’s Refund”
No second thoughts - might even scare the Spiky Dogs away

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25-12-2019, 11:38 AM
R93

Nige and I might be steaming past your place again soon. I'll drop off some meat for some bread?

Just waiting on sneeze to motivate me.

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25-12-2019, 11:41 AM
veitnamcam

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Originally Posted by Sarvo

@veitnamcam
Bought this yesterday - you might know of it??
Ex Okiwi and Nelson.

So I be up and running (hope motor #4 not shit itself) tomorrow
Back up boat - just got to work out a rail - davit - or sling set up on Warf
Will rename in “TaxCinda’s Refund”
No second thoughts - might even scare the Spiky Dogs away

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No I don't recognize it sorry but im sure it should do the job for ya.[emoji106]

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25-12-2019, 11:51 AM
Sarvo

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Originally Posted by R93

Nige and I might be steaming past your place again soon. I'll drop off some meat for some bread?

Just waiting on sneeze to motivate me.

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Stope in for a feed - please - my mooring free till 20th by the sounds
Might even feel generous enough to give a bottle of Wiakato

@R93
Give a days notrice and you can have all the bread you like fresh out of da oven !
25-12-2019, 11:53 AM
Sarvo

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

No I don't recognize it sorry but im sure it should do the job for ya.[emoji106]

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3K
Value will depend on motor reliablity - with my luck I not holding to much hope
But they exc hull - had one b4
Even got a fish finder :-)
25-12-2019, 11:55 AM
R93

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Originally Posted by Sarvo

Stope in for a feed - please - my mooring free till 20th by the sounds
Might even feel generous enough to give a bottle of Wiakato

You can keep the swamp water for your self [emoji16]
I will let you know when we are heading up.

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25-12-2019, 11:56 AM
veitnamcam

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Originally Posted by Sarvo

3K
Value will depend on motor reliablity - with my luck I not holding to much hope
But they exc hull - had one b4
Even got a fish finder :-)

How many horse is it?
Pretty sure all the 2t Mercs under 50hp are actually built by Tohatsu a bloody good Japanese outboard brand.

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25-12-2019, 11:57 AM
Sarvo

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

How many horse is it?
Pretty sure all the 2t Mercs under 50hp are actually built by Tohatsu a bloody good Japanese outboard brand.

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15hp (1995 I think)

1st 12' Fyran I had - had a Yamaha 15hp
Never missed a beat and it was WOT full time
25-12-2019, 12:00 PM
veitnamcam

If it is going to take months to burn a tank just keep enough in it so you are requarly topping up with fresh mix[emoji106]

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25-12-2019, 12:05 PM
Ground Control

I’ll be honest and admit I enjoy fishing out of a tinny more than a “ Big Boat “ .
There is just something about it , maybe memories of my younger days and the Christmas Holiday freedom that a tinny with a full tank of fuel and a 10hp outboard gave a young fella .

Merry Christmas.

Ken
25-12-2019, 01:09 PM
Sarvo

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Originally Posted by Ground Control

I’ll be honest and admit I enjoy fishing out of a tinny more than a “ Big Boat “ .
There is just something about it , maybe memories of my younger days and the Christmas Holiday freedom that a tinny with a full tank of fuel and a 10hp outboard gave a young fella .

Merry Christmas.

Ken

I always like shallow fishing and they are good for that apart from noisy bloody things (whether that makes any diff - no sure)
Plus fish taste better without the 2.20$ per ltre cost of running a bigger boat :-)
Of if come home fish-less - dont feel so bad