The new toy
Submitted by Vinesh87 on Sun, 2015-12-13 18:46
Finally got a new boat, didnt end up building one. Maybe next boat. Specs as follows
2012 Prestoncraft 7.5m
8.2m ish LOA
300 Yammy 350l Fuel soon to be 900L
Suspension seats
Inbuilt fridge
Triple battery setup with 200w solar
150L water
and yes towed by a JEEP!
Anything else you wanna know ?
Vinnie
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Percula
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Nice one
My question is what do you do for a job??!!
Vinesh87
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Lets be honest, i have a
Lets be honest, i have a hydrolab in my basement and i sell plants.....
Ninety Mile
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and a meth lab!
and a meth lab!
Ninety Mile
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nice boat!
like the rear entry, great dive rig!
Vinesh87
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Yeh she was built as a dive
Yeh she was built as a dive rig !
Rob H
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the seat at the back seems a
the seat at the back seems a bit low, and its not straight either
Give a man a mask, and he'll show you his true face...
The older you get the more you realize that no one has a f++king clue what they're doing.
Everyone's just winging it.
Vinesh87
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Yeh it's for putting your
Yeh it's for putting your dive gear on duh
Pete D
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That is the step up mate.
That is the step up mate. Its along way up to roll over the side...and an even longer drop on the wet side...I'm stepping off the back next time. Hurt my bloody ear.
Awesome rig Vinnie and thanks for the invite to christen her with a boat load of tasty crays.
Looking forward to catching some fish next.
Cheers Pete
Vinesh87
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Haha yep its a fair way too
Haha yep its a fair way too the water for sure!
Stevo81
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Impressive!
Very nice rig mate, and great way to christen her! Are you going to get the 900L under the floor? Sola panels are in my list too...
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Vinesh87
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Will be in the order of 3 new
Will be in the order of 3 new non plumbed tanks for big trips. under each gunnel and in the hugeee kill tank that i never use haha
Deleted
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what setup are you running
what setup are you running for the 3 batteries and solar
Vinesh87
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A typical 1/2/off with VSR
A typical 1/2/off with VSR with starting and house.
A ctek 250s dual for the 3rd battery with the solar and emergency parr
Deleted
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i like the ctek putting it
i like the ctek putting it in my ute, will probably do my boat aswell
Vinesh87
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I have been running ctek in
I have been running ctek in my car for 4 years no, happy as with it. if you wanted another option have a look at the enerdrive dcdc its pretty awesome but double the $$
quadfisher
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Bugger it!
Yep , thats what you said when signing the check aye?
Nice chunk of ali mate, thats going to be a coral bay red magnet I bet!
As for a job , you are either a very hard worker and save and scrimp every penny , ..................................................................bha bha
or are doing something borderline illegal , or quite possibly you are just simply not married ( anymore!) .
However if you work hard at a legal job , and are still married , then good luck to you buddy , you earnt it.
quadfisher
Vinesh87
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haha yeh all legal !
haha yeh all legal !
sandbar
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biggest boat at the ramp
YOU WIN!!! and towed by a Jeep! WTF!
mate you could run laps around the ramps just to impress us.
Vinesh87
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it's by no means the biggest
it's by no means the biggest boat at the ramp!
Ashen
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Nice new rig, mate. Happy
Nice new rig, mate. Happy for you... and fken envious!
So, when are you taking me and sea-kem out to see how she runs?? Lol
A fish in the hand is worth 10 in the water!
Vinesh87
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soon!
soon!
tiimmbo
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Nice looking rig mate, what
Nice looking rig mate, what electronics are you running ?
Vinesh87
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i dont wan't to talk about
i dont wan't to talk about the electronics haha
Has a hummingbird 1198, dont like it. but i have a 1kw for it so i will see how that plays out before ichange it haha
Guardy
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Change out that Hummingbird
quick quick Viney. Otherwise you will have Pete D bitching some more
Vinesh87
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Haha he wil get over it But
Haha he wil get over it
But furuno was always on the books
Browndog
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Huuuuuge!
She's a beast!
Let me know if you need a hand launching down mangles way! Actually come to think of it, might be a bit shallow down there for ya....
Enjoy the new toy.
Cheers,
BD.
Vinesh87
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haha cheers, nah should be
haha cheers, nah should be right at mangles. A 10m long trailer is a fair way into the water !
quest
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Killer boat
That's a killer boat Vinny. One day when i grow up, i'll own one like that. Lucky bugger.
opsrey
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How many beers fit into the fridge
thats probably the big question not asked yet
nice boat, all the best over the years ahead.
Vinesh87
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Have not tested it but it
Have not tested it but it would be around the carton mark!
sammy85
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Yes why a jeep?
Yes why a jeep?
Plumber and gas fitter- 0415489103
Vinesh87
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Because they are the best
Because they are the best tow vehicle on the market
Cruise Control
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I have to agree with that.
I have to agree with that.
sammy85
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Haha awesome boat mate I am
Haha awesome boat mate I am looking to move on my yank rig and move back to an Aussie ally
Plumber and gas fitter- 0415489103
bsir
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Ride
Hows the ride compare to the old Trophy?
It looks nice.
Vinesh87
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Hard to judge to be honest i
Hard to judge to be honest i havnt been in a glass boat for about 18 months now, the rides very good for a ally. Shes pretty heavy, deep vee etc etc
Uluabuster
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Nice Rig mate! Very roomy.
Nice Rig mate! Very roomy.
dumper
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Sweet rig. Watch out for
Sweet rig. Watch out for those shady neighbours of yours
Vinesh87
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Haha which one?
Haha which one?
dumper
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I'm the shadiest of them all
I'm the shadiest of them all
Vinesh87
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Sounds like i need a bigger
Sounds like i need a bigger gate or more dogs haha
Lastchance
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Looks good Vinesh, only thing
Looks good Vinesh, only thing is looks like you're about 25 rod holders short, haha! Id say you'll get better than 30l/100km @ 100kmh that I get towing mine!
Daisy
Vinesh87
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Yeh def short on rod
Yeh def short on rod holders, was a dive boat!
Yeh i expext about 18l/100 qas doing about 14 with my trophy!
Lastchance
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Boat looks great mate, many
Boat looks great mate, many years of 'Huntin' and a Killin' coming up! Ive got just under 2000 hours on the old girl now, and will be putting about 80-100 more on it this chrissie in Gerro/Exmouth!
Enjoy.
Daisy
jarrid
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Will get between 18 and 21
Will get between 18 and 21 L/100km. That's what I get on long runs depending on terrain, wind, road etc
Cruise Control
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That's a nice bit of kit
That's a nice bit of kit Vinnie, I see lots of long distance trips coming up for you. With 900l you'll be able to carry enough fuel for you and another boat LOL !
Vinesh87
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Cheers, nah i think ill need
Cheers, nah i think ill need 900 for some of the bigger trips. Normally take 700 in the smaller boats!
crasny1
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Big Beast
Called "Bugger It" because you thought bugger the finances, or the critters your going to catch???
"I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact!!" _ Elon Musk
Vinesh87
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Both haha
Both haha
Sambo84
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well done mate congrats.
well done mate congrats. great chrissy present
jarrid
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Awesome rig mate. Good to
Awesome rig mate. Good to hear you are finally out again
tot
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wow great boat!
should see you through for a while, what did you do rob a bank? haha
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Bradg10
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Kick ass boat mate. Finally
Kick ass boat mate. Finally there will be someone on one of our trips who is going to use more fuel than me.
Vinesh87
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Haha thats still yet to be
Haha thats still yet to be seen! What are your figures loaded/unloaded?
Bradg10
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Worst when fully loaded on a
Worst when fully loaded on a Kimberley trip, 750l fuel etc and rough weather is 0.9km/l. Smooth water and loaded 1.0km/l. Standard setup is at best 1.4 km/l. It wouldn't be hard to be much better, but the big V makes it ride awesome so you cant have everything.
Vinesh87
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Yeh cool, nah ill be worse
Yeh cool, nah ill be worse haha around .7km/l loaded i rekon. Shes a deep vee too so yeh fair bit to push with the 300!
Should ge a better idea of economy over christmas i hope!
crowie
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Il be
Keepin an eye out for ya around mangles be hard to miss that beast. Awesome rig
Vinesh87
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Cheers, she will be there
Cheers, she will be there after xmas!