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  1. Dunaruna

    2 Piece crankshaft

    I own a 4.0L 6cyl petrol 1985 landcruiser (toyota call the 4.0L a 3F, earlier 4.2L were 2F). I believe in the 70's & 80's toyota & chev were in bed together and the 4.0L is from the chev stables, right? <br /><br />On the weekend the crankshaft snapped in half at 65 Mls an hour, bang!Pop...
  2. Dunaruna

    Depth finder transducer location

    I need to set up a depth finder so that it shows the contours of the lake bed at the FRONT of the boat, does it matter if the transducer is mounted on the side of the hull? Will it effect the readout? <br /><br />Aldo
  3. Dunaruna

    Marine prices - U.S. v everyone else

    A recent discussion has prompted me to ask this question, no particular reason, just interested.<br /><br />How much would you pay in the U.S. for a 2004 Merc. 50hp EFI bigfoot?<br /><br />I've just ordered one. $8800.00 including - fitting, 1st service, 12 months on water breakdown service...
  4. Dunaruna

    Fibreglassing a large area - Update

    I've just bought my first project boat, a 40ft houseboat. <br /><br />The sundeck (2nd story) needs a new floor, the old glass & gelcoat is weather beaten to death (some minor leaking inside). The roof area is 12ft x 30ft.<br />Its completely flat. The structure underneath the roof is steel...
  5. Dunaruna

    Calling Achris - mercruiser man!

    Hi Chris,<br /><br />Peter in Queensland (Kiwi Phil) is having some problems with his mercruiser, he would like to talk to you but he is still having problems with the internet (i-boats only). Can he have your e-mail address please? If you don't want to post it you can send it to me and I will...
  6. Dunaruna

    Broadband problems (Kiwi Phil)

    Hi guys, I recieved an e-mail from Kiwi Phil today asking if I could post this problem for him, if he replys to me via e-mail I will post accordingly, thanks. Aldo<br /><br />" I am unable to log onto i-boats maybe 75% of the time. I try first to log on by calling up favorites, then by putting...
  7. Dunaruna

    Twin or single - opinions please

    My wife and I have an opportunity to but a 45ft houseboat, the pontoons (steel rusted) and motor (died) need replacing but the structure is modern & solid, its an bargain at $5000.00. I estimate about $6000.00 for new pontoons. I need to factor the cost of a single or twin drive set up.<br /><br...
  8. Dunaruna

    Cloudless day/night

    <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Aldo
  9. Dunaruna

    VHF with or without DSC? UPDATE FOR AUST. & N.Z.

    The next toy :) I want is a VHF radio. I've been looking at the new Navman range and I'd appreciate a little advise concerning DSC.<br /><br />It will be mounted next to my GPS so my position will be readily available to broadcast if needed, do I need a unit with DSC? Is this becoming the...
  10. Dunaruna

    Greece 2004!

    Maybe there's not to many soccer fans on this site, but its worth mentioning.<br /><br />Greece has won the euro 2004 cup. They beat the best in the world. They started this competition at 200:1. Talk about underdogs!<br /><br />Congratulations!!<br /><br />Aldo (no, i'm not greek)
  11. Dunaruna

    Flying fish

    My wifes boss just returned from a yearly fishing trip to Broome, Western Australia. This was his prize:<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />4 guys and 3 hrs to land.<br />Just got to work out how to get an invitation next year :D <br /><br /><br />Aldo
  12. Dunaruna

    Vertigo

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  13. Dunaruna

    The REAL Steve Irwin

    Reported in the "Melbourne Herald Sun" April 7th, 2004. Not stupid, but other forums not appropriate.<br /><br />Cape York is the very northern tip of Australia.<br />A 3 metre croc is small on average.<br /><br />" When a 3m croc latched on to the arm of an 11 year old girl swimming behind his...
  14. Dunaruna

    L.P.G.

    Saw this recently at a local ramp on a popular skiing lake:<br /><br /> Gilflite Integra 21ft 350 inboard. Converted to L.P.G.<br /><br />One bottle under custom made bench seat. Two bottles (forklift type) mounted on boat trailer frame (spares I assume). Flexible filler hose connecting trailer...
  15. Dunaruna

    Closed cooling system

    I'm hoping for some advice on an overheating problem that I inherited a couple of years ago. 302w (1976), 280 vp, closed cooling system, 14" long X 5" diameter heatexchanger (oil cooler built in) with 3 gallon tank, Johnston 3/4" raw water pump. Up to 2000rpm runs constantly at 180F but as soon...
  16. Dunaruna

    Handheld G.P.S.

    Finally ready to purchase a handheld GPS but the choices are numerous and confusing. Entry level mapping with upgrade capabilities minimum requirement. Not interested in land maps. Any & all suggestions/remarks greatly appriciated. Thanks. Aldo<br />(accidentally posted on inboard/sterndrives)
  17. Dunaruna

    Handheld G.P.S.

    I am finally getting around to buying a handheld G.P.S. but I'm having trouble sifting through the different brands and range. Entry level mapping unit with upgrade capabilities is the minimum requirement. Any & all suggestions or remarks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  18. Dunaruna

    Handheld G.P.S.

    I am finally getting around to buying a handheld G.P.S. but I'm having trouble sifting through the different brands and range. Entry level mapping unit with upgrade capabilities is the minimum requirement. Any & all suggestions or remarks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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