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Found this by accident when I was looking for some Brazilian music..Man, I would love this sort of get together down here in Sydney http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Sd3zy0S8s enjoy!!! oops I mean delicious delicious Ozzie

Not sure where this video was taken but it is definitely my sort of fishing..they just jump into your boat and they (fish) ain't small I had a good laugh http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=x3Bf0WhvsNk Ozzie

Hi All, was wondering if anyone has installed a rotavecta to a wind pod which then feeds the info to an st70. through seatalk ng I recently purchased a Rotavecta but Raymarine doesn't provide and install diagram nor does it provide it with the windpod. Everything that I find tells me to...

I was sent a pile of very large images of a flybridge cruiser coming into the inlet. Apparently, the skipper was thrown from the flybridge and ended up dying. we are taught down here that you stay on the back of a wave coming into an inlet don't overtake! here is a link to the story...

Hi all, Glad to hear you are all slowly getting out of your big cold..Common save your money and move down to Australia (LOL) Anyway was wondering if you can help..Just had oil analysis done on my Cummins 6bta 370hp and was wondering if anyone knows where I can compare the results. I have...

Hi All, wondering if I can get some info or your thoughts on a pair of CAT 3126b 450hp 1000hrs This is for a buddy of mine who is looking at purchasing his first boat (Riviera 43) This boat is a 2002 model LOA is around 48ft beam 16ft. The b series I understand are the electronic...

Hi All, funny reading about all this winterizing stuff... I can boat all year. No Tornadoes, hurricans, snow.. Anyway, I know you guys love your icemakers, I have one on my boat as well but haven't turned it on to make any ice. However, I tried this weekend just to kick this U-line unit...

Hi All, some sad news out of Australia over the weekend. Andrew Short the owner of a Sea Ray dealership died in a yacht race of our coast (Sydney, NSW, Australia) He had the largest dealership in NSW I believe There are a few articles on this but here is one...

we Ozzies like a bit of fun. nothing should stand in our way to get to our next destination. http://www.sail-world.com/cruising/index.cfm?nid=57162&rid=11

Hi All, was wondering what diesel engines you have and what HP. Also if you can remember what props diameter/ pitch I was heading down the road of repowering my 8.1 Gassers but ment I had to punch larger exhausts through the boat using the Cummins qsb. I have found that a pair of Yanmars...

Hi All Seen a lot of damaged boats on the news etc in Texas. What happens to most of these? is there a place they get dumped..wouldn't mind having a look for a cheap set of diesels for my 400db. Ozzie

I was wondering if anyone might know what the ram capacity is for the hydraulic steering system on a 400db I can't find any literature on it to verify what it is as I would like to fit an Autopilot to my boat. SmartPilot System for hydraulic steering systems with ram capacities between 4.9...

Hi ALL, was wondering if it was possible to convert my 8.1 Mercruiser to using LPG There are plenty of links on the subject here is one from the UK http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/35/ here in Ozz its very cheap a well but I guess filling would be an issue. I think nearly all...

Hi All, Was wondering where I could buy a new set of bed coverings (we call them quilts) for the Stateroom and 2nd cabin for a 400db. Mine are still in great condition but they look a little dated. Thanks Ozzie

Hi All, I am looking at purchasing an Autopilot for mY 2003 400db. All my gear is Raymarine so I will stick with them However, which one do I need?? I checked on Boemarine and there are a few there prices vary quite alot. one I am looking at is st 8002 or st 6002 both a touch over...

My wife and I were thinking of upgrading to the new 44 sundancer with the Zues rig and the skyhook Somethings that worries me about this is to be a guinny pig for all this electronic stuff With skyhook you just lock in the GPS position and the boat will stay in its position no mater what...

Hi All, was wondering what size shafts you guys are running with your diesels..I have decided to repower my boat abecause if i waited to sell (400db 2003 8.1) I might be to old and grey to have the energy.. Anyway, since I purchased my boat relatively cheap, I figure I can afford to buy...

Well a miserable easter (weather wise - Sydney Australia) Anyway, trying to do some homework on repowering my boat since I have the gassers.. Even if I spend $AUD100k I will still be priced very competitively to boats of my size and vintage. (2003) in my country..(mostly Riviera's) For...

Hi All, The other day I was at my marina and these guys were using a underwater breathing system to locate a few packing blocks out of the water.. here is a link to the system they were using (took me a little while to find it but I am sure you guys whould have it in the USA as well or...

ok I need a little help from you guys on top of the world Here in australia we use 240v not 110v..(BUgger) Anyway, since I imported my boat from the US its fitted out with 110v...My wife (The boss) has been upset with me because when I was in the US i didn't purchase an electric jug/kettle...