Hi folks Jono from Aussieland all right can't spell Australia.
Went to USA June 2013 for 5 weeks, great country, met some great people there. Went back in Nov/Dec to buy a boat, traveled from LA to a John Denver song on the east coast (can't remember the song) drove back towards Houston to clearlake where we saw" 5 o"clock somewhere" then onto somewhere close to Sacramento to look at another 396 carver but she had 2 shot engines and they were 280hp they had hyped up the fuel pumps to perform. instead of 370s as advertised. Owners wouldn't come to repair agreement so I guess they still own the craft.
We purchased it's" 5'oclock Somewhere" and arranged local Houston people to do the mechanical and hull surveys.
The hull survey written report I quote "bilge pumps working , air conditioners working,engine oil removal system working,fuel transfer pump working.
Bilge pumps burnt out casings cracked wires cut, air conditioners seawater pump rusted out seized, engine oil removal system not working, fuel transfer pump not working.
Mechanical survey, written report both engines for age working all normal, port motor seized when arrived at Fremantle (port for Perth).
We have repaired all and put new clears and shade, still have to replace roof with new heavey weight canvas as black USA canvas too light, it leaks, happening soon. All good, craft is very well built with plenty of room for our needs and motors well in our seas. we love the craft it will be our last one as we are both 69.
Well thats all folks take care from Aussie John (Jono)
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Willy Wagtail
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willywagtail
Topic author - Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: willywagtail formerly (5' oclock some where ) from Texas now Hillarys Marina West Australia.
396 carver 2001 - Location: Perth West Australia
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willywagtail
Topic author - Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 6
- Joined: April 21st, 2016, 9:43 am
- Vessel Info: willywagtail formerly (5' oclock some where ) from Texas now Hillarys Marina West Australia.
396 carver 2001 - Location: Perth West Australia
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Re: Willy Wagtail
Not a reply as such we also installed a bow thruster would recomend this . Jono
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Viper
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Re: Willy Wagtail
Welcome aboard mate. Great to have someone around from Down Under.
Sounds like the survey was a typical Drive-By or the seller had the surveyor in his pocket. Oh well, sounds like you've moved on and will get to enjoy for many years, and that's what matters.
Cheers Mate.
Sounds like the survey was a typical Drive-By or the seller had the surveyor in his pocket. Oh well, sounds like you've moved on and will get to enjoy for many years, and that's what matters.
Cheers Mate.
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willywagtail
Topic author - Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 6
- Joined: April 21st, 2016, 9:43 am
- Vessel Info: willywagtail formerly (5' oclock some where ) from Texas now Hillarys Marina West Australia.
396 carver 2001 - Location: Perth West Australia
- Been thanked: 2 times
Re: Willy Wagtail
Viper thanks mate, wanted to post a photo of the craft. Where do I do that.Jono-
waybomb
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- Vessel Info: 1995 Boston Whaler Rage15
1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1996 Boston Whaler Rage 15 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: Willy Wagtail
Welcome aboard!
Was the surveyor a SAMS surveyor - if so, report him.
Was the surveyor a SAMS surveyor - if so, report him.
Thanks
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
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