All set and ready to go
Since getting the new boat we have only had the chance to use it only a few times (due to work commitments and the weather) so thought I would spend some time setting it up to suit our needs.
Started off as just a re-carpeting job and ended up replacing all electronics (Pulled out the original Navman gear and replaced with GME 27mhz and VHF radios including new aerials). Installed Lowrance GPS and Eagle GPS/Sounder combo. Fitted FM/MP3 player and speakers. Installed 2nd battery and re-wired. Replaced rod holders and fitted extra's and a new bait board and rocket launcher. And had to fit the required extra drink holders 
. Name and new rego stickers fitted (Thanks to Tracey at Wet Ink Designs for the supply). Boat went in this week for fitting of clears.
Decided to do some trailer maintenance last weekend (bearings) and ended up replacing brake pads, brake cable and fitting submersible LED lights due to cracks in the original ones.
Probably missed a few things but only posting this as I am babysitting the grand daughter while mum and nanna are out partying and things are a bit boring (and just uploaded boat pics to my server) as grand daughter has been asleep for hours 
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Cheers,
David
Side View
New Clears
Clears and name fitted
Front View
Rear View
New clears and stickers
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
Faulkner Family
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sounds like you been busy
sounds like you been busy fitting her out. now you got to find time to put her in the water
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dagree
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Not wrong Russ
The "Blood, Sweat and Tears" have occurred... just have to blood her with something better than herring and squid
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
Faulkner Family
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our tub has been tucked away
our tub has been tucked away too long, it is at the docs at the moment so hopefully it wont be long before its in the drink again. last trip out was just before the rfbl came in
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
dagree
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Hopefully it gets back in
Hopefully it gets back in the water soon.... And I got to get up you way and try some of your and Sandy's famous fish, pizza and other home cooking.
Cheer's
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
Faulkner Family
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thanks Dave, your welcome
thanks Dave, your welcome any night or day apart from monday night and sunday during the day................................................... only because we wont be there. see you out there someday
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PJAY
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good effort there
good effort there Dave...nice looking rig...
The Kimberley....perfect one day and more perfect the next!!!
dagree
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Thanks PJAY Just have to get
Thanks PJAY
Just have to get to use it now!
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
Just1morecast
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Looks really good now dagree
Looks really good now dagree nice name too haha, by any chance how much did your new clears cost? I would like mine redone before we start making the long trips out behind rotto again. :)
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dagree
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Clears
Clears were $680 fitted plus an extra $100 to get the beading replaced around the original bimini to match.
Got them done at Just Covers in Balcatta and happy with the outcome.
I see you are also in Heathridge. If you want to pop around and have a look let me know and I'll PM you my details and details for Just Covers.
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps LOL)
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
Colin Hay
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Grumps I love it Dagree
The boat is looking good mate.
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dagree
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Grumps!!!!
Thanks Colin.
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
thesupervisor
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looks great mate who and how
looks great mate who and how much? did the bimini with rocket launchers cost
would look great on my boat
getting the bottom line final answer from a bunch of blokes that use false names and put smiley faces at the end of paragraphs is not the best place in the world to get the information you seek.
dagree
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Rocket launchers
Thesupervisor, the bimini is original and the launchers are an add on.
Bought them online from The Cover Guys over east. Click here for details.
Cost me $92 delivered. I have a small set that I purchased incorrectly that are to suit a 1.5 to 1.7mtr wide bimini which will be going up for sale soon for $90. I needed the 1.8 to 2.0mtr ones.
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
Tony Halliday
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looks real sweet now mate,
looks real sweet now mate, time to get another baby-sitter and go get some brain food for the kid...fresh from the sea.. :-)
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dagree
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That's the plan
Thanks Tony and luckily the little girl loves her fresh fish so "Grumps" will be in the good books with her as long as he catches some!!!!!
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps LOL)
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
rossco21
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Hey david mate that looks
Hey david mate that looks smicko. My clears set up is pretty much the same. when i pull it all out again i will get some pics up but may be a while with my work and nice weather. But otherwise mat it looks sweet. Love the name, i had wanted to name my next boat but this one already has a name on it and dont really want to go and rename it. Hope ya got it out this weekend
Cheers rossco
dagree
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Name
The name is what the grandkids call me (Long story and I'm not really a Grumpy Old Fart LOL).
Didn't get out due to some sore heads in the household this morning... Not mine this time!!! No Sympathy.
Got next Friday off so hopefully will be out then as we have family commitments on Sat and Sun.
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
dagree
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Renaming the boat
Rossco.... If you want to rename your boat and are worried about invoking the wrath of the gods
. Have a look here ... may help but might be easier buying a boat without a name LOL.
Funny thing is if you see a little orange runabout with the name "Dagree" it's because the buyer of our first boat was superstisious about removing the name. I offered to remove it before he picked it up but declined.
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
pale ale
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If you dont want the name,
If you dont want the name, can you just pull the stickers off and go nameless??
dagree
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Depends if you are
Depends if you are superstitious or not....
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.