boat tag
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Cigg lighter in rear ofbighorn to power boat winch hi i have a ciggertte lighter built into the rear of the 97 izuzu bighorn near the back doors and was wondering if i could plug into there to use on my winch for my boat, rather than running power wires directly to the battery it says 120watt12 volts writ... |
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Boat motor. Is there any difference between a 305 chev and a 350 as far as manifolds bolt holes and bellhousing is there any difference between a 305 chev and a 350 as far as manifolds bolt holes and bellhousing |
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Boat motor. I have a 305 chev in boardmotorsaltwater cooled just had heads crack tested and planed after about 3hrs runninghave i have a 305 chev in boardmotorsaltwater cooled just had heads crack tested and planed after about 3hrs runninghave water getting in to both rockers any sugestions |
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Boat transportation, Nelson to ChCh Hey I've bought a boat, its in Nelson, Im in Christchurch. Its about 27 foot, needs work, no motor. Its on a trailor which is old, rusty, has no suspension at all and has wheels and tyres unsuitable for a journey that far. I could try get hold of anot... |
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Boat trailer wanted wanting to buy a boat trailer for a 14foot boat. does anyone know of any for sale in the Dunedin Otago area! Thanks |
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Help please.. Can anyone tell me where i can import a cheap boat fromany idea on shipping costs too tks can anyone tell me where i can import a cheap boat from.any idea on shipping costs too ! tks |
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Boat motor problem i have a 1996 100hp mercury started it yesterday with 4 wheel drive battery and started and ran perfect then brought new marine battery now it turns over but wont fire and seems to be no spark at spark plugs.any suggestions appreciated as wont be able to ... |
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Phantom boat hull on trailer Ive listed a boat hull on trailer I wonder if it will sell.LOL |
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I wonder what this boat actually looks like! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/motorboats/auction-428713133.htm |
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Modifing wiring harness to run in a jet boat. Im putting a Nissan Rb 20 engine in a small jet boat, I have the full factory wiring harness and computer, im looking for someone to send the harness to, get it modified to make the engine start and run, any help would be great. Thanks. |
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Aluminum boat Would anybody know what paint and sealer to use under riveted aluminum boat ! |
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Boat motor flooding in 2nd cylinder! Water or overfuelling! If it's water, corrosion has taken over. Too much fuel, check the diapragm in the fuel pump, I've just replaced mine. |
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Free Boat Woohoo! Ha you couldn't resist looking could you!! I've inherited the family boat and need to find a tow vehicle. The boat is fibreglass over ply, about 20ft long with a 140hp johnson outboard, sitting on a tandem trailer. Problem is, I don't have a t... |
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2 stroke oil for boat or motorbike Can the 2 stroke oil for a motorbike be used in a boat motor as well! |
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Thinking of buying a Zodiac Inflatable RIB boat Hi, I am thinking of buying a Zodiac Inflatable RIB, what are your opinions on Zodiacs in general! ever owned one! Should I be looking at any other brands! Thanks |
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Which boat is a better hull CSB Huntsman Dorado or rayglass 520 |
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Would you buy a game fishing boat? Advice please. Thought i would ask the wise blokes in here. My husband wants to upgrade from his 14ft tinny to a game fishing boat. big jump i know. does anyone know anything about game fishing boats and is this one a good choice. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing... |
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Boat navigation computer gps I see on TME that there are lots of offerings for PC-based satnav systems at a good price. Way way cheaper than a new boat satnav.My current Eagle GPS screen has karked and I need to replace the system.I have a spare laptop around the house.What else do I... |
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Anyone looking for a cheap boat? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx!id=375372470 Read Q & A |
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4 x 4 for tow/launch small boat - are these OK ? 352786329 newer BUT high miles ! 368133738 - what are these like ! or do i get something like this and use as a car and tow vehicle-354989469 cheers. |
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Suzuki Boat Motor We have a 75hp suzuki 2 stroke self mixing, 3 cyl, the 2nd cyl has fuel squirting out of it and we cant seem to get the idle right, if I turn the revs up it starts ok but if I try to put it in gear it dies any suggestions, it did have a full service 5 mon... |
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Row boat wanted to buy willing to pay upto $300 for a row boat, no leaks and oars would be usefull |
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Car, Motorbike and Boat Show 5/11/2011 Inglewood Primary School are holding a Car, Motorbike and Boat show on saturday, November 05, 2011 from 10am to 4pm. There will be food , coffee, kids rides etc available on the day. Entry only for the Vehicles and public from the main gates on Kelly Stre... |
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Need help about buying a boat. This will be the first time that I have purchased a boat, but does anyone know how I can do a check on the craft to find out if any money or anything is owed on it. Cheers |
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2.2 Subaru engine for a jet boat? Yes.and low. |
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Looking to swap car for boat+car package - where? Hi all, im looking at swapping my car for a boat+car package. Where can this be done as TM has no swap category! Have a bit of cash to chuck in as well if needed. Current car has no tow bar. |
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Renaming a boat Get 12 legal virgins to run around it naked 6 times anticlockwise then post the pictures on here. |
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Garmin gps. Hi i was just wondering does anyone know if a car gps can be used in a boat can good fishing spots be saved and navi Hi i was just wondering does anyone know if a car gps can be used in a boat! Can good fishing spots be saved and navigated back to another time! Thanks |
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Boat trailor hire where can i hire a trailor to move a 23 foot launch. ! |
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Boat insurance Can any body recommend a good insurance company for boats. thanks. |
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Registration for Boat Trailer I have a boat with a trailer that was last registered in March 2008.I was of the belief that I would need to get the registration up to date before the two years passes.But a mate tells me that the 2 yr time lapse doesn't happen for trailers, and that... |
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Hydrolift boat Can anyone tell me diferance between hydrolift boat and one without? |
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Boat trailer rego no. on boat Yesterday at Lyttelton when launching our boat we were told we should have the trailer rego on the boat somewhere for ID purposes. I understood you could have a name on the boat which we do or the trailer rego. Unfortunately I was in the boat & the offici... |
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Need boat advise please About to retire and have about 20-25k saved for my lifetime dream of a boat. We live near Lake Dunstan and want to take it fishing and to provide water skiing and biscuit fun for the kids and grandies a couple of times a year. Don't want to ha |
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Boat I wouldn't want to go anything smaller than 3m if you are wanting to go into surf, but I would advise having a lot of boyancy in case you get swamped. 3m should be fine. My wife and I spent 10 days cruising the Abel Tasman in a Sunburst which |
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Adding brakes to boat trailer We tow a 17' boat weight all up is 1200kg. Not overly heavy but we have decided for added safety to have brakes installed any idea what the cost is involved in this? |
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Boat Wrapping Waikato/BOP Anybody here know who does boat decal wraps in the Waikato and or BOP TAI |
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Ownership of boat ? Hi guys looking at buying a boat off trademe is there anyway to check if said seller owns the boat or owes money on boat? thanks paul |
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Wooden boat? Will a 115hp evinrude be suitable for a 16 foot wooden runabout with a steel transom? |
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I want one of these, not so much for the boat but for the 2 accessories that come with it http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/dinghies-rowboats/inflatable/auction-888298955.htm |
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Old johnson V4 boat motor I have a late 80s 90hp Johnson V4. It runs reasonably well and once you get the throttle open out on the water, it goes great but I have issues at the boat ramp when cold (I know these two strokes are never great cold) and idling round. its got good compr... |
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Boat painting Wanting 2 paint my small boat 4 cheap ill be doing it myself at home is 2 pac epoxy paint my only option ? Anyone painted a boat with enamel before or somthing similar. pros cons of doing so ? Any helpfull info please |
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How can you check boat ownership? I want to purchase a secondhand trailer boat on TM, but how can I be sure that I'm buying from the true owner? Is it as simple as checking the boat trailer registration and how to you check this? |
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Petrol boat owners as sent to PM , Grant Robertson and Phill Tyford Dear Sir or Madam I wish to commend your governments wish to improve the roading in NZ Can I ask why the operators of petrol powered recreational boats cannot claim back |
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Transport 5m boat Auck to Wgtn Husband just bought a boat, is flying up to Auckland, we know stuff all about options for transporting boat back apart from hiring a large vehicle. Anyone got any knowledge of ways to do this. Anyone familiar with using a boat transporter and rough costs.... |
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In board boat motor how do you stop condensation in rocker cover which makes oil milky .there are breather pipes which connect to underside of aircleaner. its a 350 chev. |
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Boat transport any ideas of options for delivery of a 22 foot trailer sailer to Christ church from Rotorua ? would it go on a car transporter as its on a trailer or be towed down |
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Boat motor 350 chev motor started 2 weeks ago. went to start, wont fire, checked fuel ,spark all ok, found inlet manifould had being letting in water ,only being in salt water app 2 hrs since reconditioned. always run app every 2 weeks at home.to day had a compression test .... |
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Boat - wanting to convert the steering We have a scorpion dingy with a 25hp Mercury tiller controlled motor that i want to convert into steering wheel controlled. Can anyone advise me if this can be done and if so, what do i need to do ie: purchase |
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Name of part of boat Hi guys. I am going to sound really dumb here. Does anyone know what the square thing that you put on the prop (to hold hose?)when cleaning it after going out is called? My hubby wants me to go get one for our boat but I have no idea what it is called. Th... |
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NZ-new dealers missing the boat? There are a few late model used imports that I see on the roads quite frequently, that were never sold new here, but they seem to be more popular than the alternative models that our main new car dealer networks decided to bring in brand new. Ones that le... |
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Boat Dashboard new carpet Problem Hi, not sure if in right area but i have a boat question. I'm fitting marine carpet to my dash on my Mclay, how do i work out the internal "curve" so i can cut the carpet correctly. thanks Shane |
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Boat opinion ? looking for a small boat mainly lake use with occasional fish dive trip , keen on a Mac 420 or seaforce utility, any thoughts, limited budget 10/12k what hp range would be best for either of these are there any Seaforce utility,s out there ? |
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Registering a boat trailer for the first time Hi not really motoring, I have looked on the net and can't find how/cost to register our boat trailer for the first time. Can anyone point me in the right direction? |
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Airborne jet boat https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/other/up-and-over-gone-spectacular-jetsprint-crash |
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Boat question- Filling old mount holes in transom Hi, am wanting to repower my fathers old plylite compass 5m from mercury power to OMC V4 and was wondering what the best way to fill in the old 1/2 inch holes was? Bog and gelcoat? any tips? also have to move the bilge bowl drain due to wider footprint(ab... |
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Buying a fresh of the boat import from a dealer i would assume that because it has had to go through compliance etc that it would be a "safe" option to buy a newly imported vehicle, would this be accurate? would anyone have any advice re purchasing a new import from japan? thank you very much |
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Boat City - Paraparaumu Has any one bought a boat through these guys? Are they good to deal with, and not rip you off! Cheers |
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Next question - time from boat arriving to vehicle being ready to collect by purchaser (going through an car dealer) vehicle needs to go through compliance, rego, service, PPI and valet. I realize this is probably a "how long is a piece of string" type question, but it's worth asking right? |
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Boat question, Haines V198 Has anyone ever owned or had experience with a Haines Hunter V198 that has the outboard mounted on an external 'pod' off the back of the hull (with platform on either side) rather than the outboard mounted in between the 2 rear seats on the transo... |
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Boat brands? What to buy Advice please? Hiya, first time boat buyer, can spend around $20,000. prefer fiberglass. would like to know what brands are good and what brands to avoid. |
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Our boat was stolen on Saturday night If you could keep an eye out http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/261571910.jpg It's a Buccaneer |
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More hiace's on the boat to Iran They supposedly caught the thiefs but looks like all the vans themselves are probably long gone on the boats to iran.These people will probably get a slap on the wrist a short jail term and be back on the street ripping more vans off in the coming years. ... |
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Boat Trailers - Help please. Can anyone tell me what modifications are allowed, if any, for a boat trailer! For instance, can you legally cut a boat trailer down in order to fit a smaller boat on it! I'm talking a backyard DIY'er here. Also, does a boat trailer need both a wa... |
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Boat insurance (no Marine Survey) Also placed in General but this may be the place to ask. Do any boat owners (of yacht / sloop type vessels - older than 20/30 years ) know if there are any insurance companies that will insure without a Marine Survey.We are currently fixing the boat up an... |
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Ideas please? Engine/drive replacemet in boat. We have an old Hartley very similar to this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/motorboats/auction-548439469.htm Ours has a not working 165 Mercruiser Inboard with an in pieces old mercury stern leg. I was wondering if for about $6000 I could buy... |
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Fibreglass repair on Boat I have a small pin hole on my boat. Does anyone know where you can buy a fibreglass repair kit to fix it at this time of the year ! and do you know if you have to use a marine paint on boats ! the boat is fibreglass over wood |
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Sea nymph 1969 boat trailer leaf springs, need to replace my leaf springs but there 40mm wide and most people are selling 45 plus mm,anyone out west i could contact! |
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Boat Motors and Pricing - 4 Stroke - Whats best? I have cut and pasted this thread started in TradeMe Discussions to this Motoring category. Hope you petrolheads can assist this member. NIGHTBOSS PS: Merry Christmas to all. Hello, I was looking for some solid advice. I am after a brand new engine for my... |
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Boat Compass Expert- a ? please We need a compass for our boat which we are putting in to survey. Have found the right one but it's in the Sth Is. and we're in the Nth. Can they be safely shipped! eg. does it matter if it gets tipped over! Thanks |
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Anyone know about mtu/Mercedes boat diesels? We have a couple of 12l mtu engines in our boat one one blew up, we got a huge estimate to get the engine rebuilt, the engine is based in a Mercedes om447la, so we got a price for a brand new Mercedes long block that was way cheaper than the rebuild, was ... |
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Sv6 vs xr6 sedan or crewman for towing 2.0t boat around 2005,does anyone have any opinions on whats better for whatever reason,i havent looked the tow ratings up yet,i know fords used to have a bit higher tow rating,are the alloytech engines good.thanks |
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NOT MOTORING, BUT A BOAT QUESTION Does anybody know where I could purchase some Rubbing or Bump strip (Whatever you call it) for the edge of F/Glass boat!A shark ripped off a few meters and I can't locate any at all.No one seems to know.Any help appreciated.Cheers. |
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Boat trailer springs? My boat trailer has seized/rusted dura toque suspension. Im going to replace the suspension. What is best, stick with the dura toques or change to leaf springs! the boat weighs 350kg on the axle. thanks |
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Damaged boat prop can a boat prop that has tips of blades broken off due to hitting rocks be repaired! thanks |
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Holley carb. Have put a rebuilt holley 600 on my 350 boat enginecant get it to idle properlyif you rev up to 1500rpmslowley decr Have put a rebuilt holley 600 on my 350 boat engine.cant get it to idle properly,if you rev up to 1500rpm,slowley decrece surges a bit then idles.If you decelerate rappidly it cuts out,have sent it back and being told it should be alright.any ideas,cheers... |
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How to link up two batterys as one in my boat hi i have a boat with a v140 yamaha and want to run two century 660ccaidentical batterys together to help the starting ,not because one on it self wont start it but because i think linked they will both charge at the same time and just give it the xtra li... |
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Transporting small boat on trailer auck to chch hi, any ideas on cheapest way to transport small boat have tried Jeffs and Tolls they quoted 750-950 plus gst, thanks in advance. |
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Nitro/glow engine in rc boat tuning help hi there, have recently taken on a project, scratch building a radio controlled boat with a nitro engine. i brought a 2nd hand ASP .40 off trade me and i can get it too start and idle but i cant increase rpm without it stalling, i think the needles are ou... |
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Corvette crashes into boat (NZ herald on line). Reporter got it wrong as so often happens. reported as a 1984 convertible (no convertible C4 until 1986). Also says it's a classic corvette. The 1984 year is probably the least desirable of all the corvettes ever made (and the che... |
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Boat moored beside SH16 Hobsonville bridge. I know its not REALLY motoring related, but it is beside the motorway, so I thought I would ask here, also coz this is the only place on the MBs that I hang out too. Does anyone know anything about the boat that has been moored beside the Hobsonville brid... |
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BOAT FOR FREE sorry wrong place |
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Help onwith a repair and paint please of me boat Hi there the F@#$.moment happened yesterday !Yup you wouldnt read about it til now.Heading out with me mate for a beaut days fishing over in Akaroa!All set bud yip so off i goes reversing the trailor down the ramp just going over the top for the downward ... |
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Boat owners if you were going to buy another boat would you go private or trade ya other boat at a dealer an save any hassles of selling your! |
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Boat transport anyone know of a good reputable transport firm to transport a 7.6mtr boat from nelson to southland, or a flat bed truck coming south wanting a back load |
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Ferry crossing with boat Hi all, I'm thinking of buying a boat in Picton, have priced up getting it brought up, but its about $1600. So was thinking about a roadtrip and bringing it home myself. I heard somewhere that its cheaper on the ferry if you are willing to just rock u... |
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Boat experts Looking to sell this on TM, deceased estate, kind of a heap but an alright trailer with winch n rollers so someone might be able to use it but can't figure out what it is. Looked all over it, bolt on canopy thing, 16ft-ish at a guess. Anyone got a clu... |
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CONFUSED! What sort of wagon can tow our boat!? how do we know what sort of wagon is strong enough to tow our boat its 400kg bare boat, 150kg motor and not sure on trailor - plus when we go camping its fully loaded down with more weight! |
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$400 to tow a 5.5 boat from Auckland to Wely Would anyone tow a 5.5 boat that has a trailer with Wof and rego from Auckland to Wellington for $400 cash - I need it done this saturday! feel free to call me on zero - two - one one two seven one three seven nine. Cheers |
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Boat building n stuff i know its not a motoring thread, but its worth a try. im looking for reliable info on how to repair my boat. ive asked several other people and im getting different information. its a ply 16ft hartley. the local boat builders didnt help much either, they... |
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Boat selling help um do boats have ownership papers or do you just change ownership of the trailer and thats it! |
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Vinyl stickers / boat name,,,, Where is the cheapest place to get these made up ! Im in Auck. Do just any sign places do it ! Thanks |
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Boat buying If you buy a boat privately, and the trailer has never been registered (or so the seller claims), what proof is there that he actually owns the boat! Pulled out of a deal yesterday as the seller (amongst other things) refused to provide any ID and did not... |
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