Recent content by djaus

Hey thanks guys. Apparently my bro' couldn't find an ID tag, or hasn't looked. (I actually havn't asked him if he did). He simply told me there's no brand name on the rego papers. ...& yes, my brother is south of Perth, so no surprise to see that boat there. I did a quick google image...

My brother just bought this in Australia. He didn't know what make it was, I suggested it's a Bertram (18ft), possibly a Caribbean. Your thoughts please people.

Ok, thanks guys. I value the opinions on this forum. Ultimately you can't tell my sis' anything, she makes her own way through life. I know she's going to read this too, so hi Narelle !!! Apparently the boat looks good, I've told her that having a survey done would serve her well, although she...

PFD designs differ, depending on the environment it will be used in. Kayakers need freedom of movement, but an unconscious adult in rough seas needs a device that will ultimately keep their body in the correct position, & keep them face up. Imagine you're on the open ocean, your boat has sunk &...

Hi, I'm Dirk (from down under) So my sister is thinking about buying this 25ft Holland in Western Australia. She & her partner have been sailing with friends around Bunbury W.A for about a year, & they have yachty friends that should steer them in the right direction, regarding sound...

Would a gas burner do? Last winter I still had the boat out on a regular basis, although some fish species move to warmer waters & a stiff cold breeze can dampen the day a bit. The canopy & side panels will no doubt keep the wind at bay to a certain degree.

After using the boat for over a year now, we've figured out what works for us & what doesn't. Due to my stepdads size I shortened the rear seat & added 2 extra legs so he has the ability to move it forward & stay seated. (This also lets me stand up whilst yanking on the starter rope as...

Thanks Paul.

Bit of an update. I realized my phone came with the NAVIGON app' (made by Garmin) & it basically does what I wanted. Very accurate for offshore use, displays speed & lat' & long' info' too. Not a chartplotter in that sense as it doesn't show reefs, depths ect but it tracks me accurately so in...

Have you considered using a roller pole & a narrow roller? You'll get resin as far up inside the shell as you like.

A wind powered vessel would be by far the most efficient option but at some point you'll need to flee a horde of long bearded yellow toothed cannibals, & of course, on that particular day, there'll be no wind. So a wood fired steam engine would also be a must have item. Let's face it, with the...

Thanks for the positive comments. The cab happens to be just big enough, to the point where my son & I have actually slept in it for a couple of nights. Not the most comfortable room in the world but after half a bottle of rum, I'll sleep anywhere!!! You'll notice too with the photo below, I...

Correct, they're blacked out. The reality is that I don't spend any time in the cab, unless eating lunch at anchor. The perspex as it was when I got the boat was scratched & rather ugly plus the seal between window & timber was discoloured. Besides, the steering & motor controls are mounted on...