INVESTIGATOR 563

Thanks guys, It will be great to put your tips into practice and its good to known about what paint to use also. I really appreciate it! :D I can't wait to have a beautiful boat interior, I have just done up new interior cushions with a posturepedic top so it should be comfy to sleep out on, I will...

Hi, I am hoping someone may have some tips as to how to remove paint from that has been painted on the interior fiberglass of the boat (walls and ceilings). I have tried paint scrappers, wire brushes and thinners to no avail, the white flakes just keep coming back and covering all interior seats and...

Thanks Ozzie,

I do like the sound of setting up some-kind of extension for the motor controls.

Cheers,

Alisha

I think I am going to go with the 2 stroke 6hp tohatsu, only ~20kg. Its a shame though because I really wanted the gears on the tiller control so I didn't have to lean off the back to bang it into forward or reverse. Unfortunately it seems only the ~10hp 4strokes have this option and weigh ~28kg, wh...

Thanks everyone, all good points.
I will probably have a bit of a go making a boom tent. I will post a pic of it in action

Hi Guys, I would like to get a boom tent on my Investigator 563 to keep the sun off us while we are sitting on the back of the boat while anchored or under power. Would any body know where I might get one from or had one made? Do you have any pictures of yours or suggestions if I had to get one cust...

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts. Especially Peters comments on weight, power and portability: good points. A bit wary about the Chinese offerings, have heard missed reports. No 5 to 6 knot tidal streams in Moreton Bay luckily. Now the Whitsundays may be a bit more forceful! Thrust props are th...

Thanks Ian!

Excellent, I will definitely take that advice on board (excuse the bad pun). Yes, weight really is an issue, its great to know that a long shaft 5 hp with sailboat prop will do the job.

Cheers,

Alisha

Hi, I love this group! :) I have recently purchased an investigator and seem to be on an infinite path to spend all my time and money on her, but I love this boat! My next purchase will be a new outboard for reliability. I have a motor on her at the moment, but it possibly dates back to the industri...