Thanks once again! I appreciate your patience and knowledge. There is no tacho fitted - none of the gauges are currently functional but there is...
Yeah, it looks like someone cared for it most of it's life. Yeah the prop is painted...what prop should I get? Stainless 5 blade...any thoughts on...
Oh...I'll check that too...maybe it is a stainless prop. Yes, the mechanic is happy with the motor - it's tricky to start cold and not having a...
Oh and yes, Aluminium Prop...it had a big 90 degree bend on one blade when we got it but our mechanic (whom suits the nickname Mr Miyagi - as I...
Thanks a lot for your input...thats useful info. I do think we need to look more into the engine and prop set up. I don't recall where the...
I don't really know what to look for (listen to?) to identify cavitation or ventilation. When there was 4 adults in the boat, there were times...
Hi, when you say "old veterans" do you mean salty old boaties or actually returned military men? We launched today with a very experienced...
OK guys....tomorrow is the day...0930 Brisbane time (GMT+10) the Hickman will be relaunched for the first time for sea trials. I'll try to get...
We are getting super close to sea trials! Here's an update: [MEDIA]
Not only do I know almost nothing about boating, but I have no clues on what any of what you just said, BlueBell, means so I'm no help there. I...
Thanks DogCavalry, I'll have a look at those plans you suggest - I don't want to build another one (at least until I see how well the one I have...
Hi Again, Actually, I just tried to buy the plans and, frustratingly, they don't ship to Australia and the seller doesn't accept messages. I was...
Hi DogCalvary, While I was researching about my boat I found a set of full plans available on eBay - I'm still not 100% that mine comes from...
Hi Again, I don't know if I have captured what you were looking for but these are the photos I made
Oh and I should say I haven't had the boat in the water yet, still bringing it up to safely being able to....also I should mention that I was...
Hi Bluebell, I'll try and make that shot you have asked for before I upload this and I'll show you the new transom. I bought the boat then had...
G'Day. Thanks for your post. I'm really keen to try and track down some history on this hull or at least identify where it came from. The gauge...
Hi Tony, I hope you still have a connection to this forum because I am very keen to get your opinion on this boat I have just bought. I'm in...