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I did mine about 10 years ago. Hardest thing was to prove the 3600 hours sea time. The system and requirements have changed. I would start by looking at the Maritime website for commercial licensing at this page http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/cv/safe_crew.html There is also Qualifications to be obtained via OTEN (TAFE) this page http://www.oten.edu.au/oten/core/showpage....p;cofferid=8934 As you will read not an easy process. I recomend to anybody that owns a boat to start gathering evidence of your time at sea or on the water, you never know when you may require it. I still have a Record of service book that I fill in every time I set foot on a vessel and most importantly get it witnessed. Pete

Earlier this year I had the misfortune of parking on the street around the waters edge, upon returning to the car I found a dirty letter under the wiper telling me in no uncertain terms that the next time I parked in that spot I could expect some sort of retribution either to my car or trailer, I can only sumise it was from a disgruntled resident. If the author of this letter had the courage of writing they should have the same fortitude in providing their name and address so I could have right of reply and I could have told them that yes I would have parked in the correct area allocated for cars with trailers if there were sufficient numbers provided. I feel that what will happen is that parking will be improved but at a cost to those that use it. I am a little disappointed that there is no provision for the small boat market in either the new facilities at Rozelle or Waverton in the way of ramp and parking that is my gripe for the year. Pete

It has happened to me, cable snapped at the swage block right at the hook. lucky all it made was a loud twang. thinking of this happening again I installed a strap instead of a cable. It has been on for about 6 years now so while it is fresh in my mind might be a good time for some preventative maintenance and have a look at it.

I launched at Taplin Park this morning for duties with the World masters games open water swim at Clifton Gardens got back to the car and found this document under the wipers, concept sound great 3 ramps with pontoon, but no talk of more parking.

you always catch fish when I am not with you not happy I am still waiting for that phone call I will drop the rope in on sunday see you Pete

Does your Biscayne have the camper seat?? My brother did one up 10 years ago painted Candy Apple Red had a reverse opening bonnet where the bonet and gards welded together hinged on the front under the bumper. The project lasted about 9 years 2 wives and 4 kids finally got to him and he parted with it under duress.

The Bucket List Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman Pete

This is Wolli Ck in Flood at Bexley RD just down from Bexley North railway Station. The chap on the left is a Rescue Helicopter crewman.

I have purchase several small buckets with lids they fit neatly in the side pockets and the handles make it easy to lift out if required

My old Haines V17L / 140hp Johnson as in my avatar, 3 up with gear and full 120lts fuel according to the GPS cruise 20 knots comfortable in 1/2 mt outside, flat water flat out 45 knots Pete

Please add me to the list for 2 GPS style Pete

Try Bass Straight Boats in Victoria I think it was Bairnsdale they use to make the Jet Rescue Boats. Buit like the proverbial brick outhouse bullet proof and unsinkable. The early ones used a Ford 351 to a Hamilton Jet later models had a 250hp Yanma Diesel /Hamilton Jet. Great machines to play with but like all jets no steering at low speed.

Last year my mate went on a Charter out to the Ribbons and was telling me about the penn outfits they were catching Sails on and that he was impressed with the performance with them, after some investigative work and research I purchased the same outfit a Penn package SS950m and matched 950 rod about 2 months ago for $250. About 4 weeks ago I went to Pt Stephens and we were out at the fads chasing Dollies up to about 6kgs and I was impressed with the way the outfit went, that afternoon I used my mates Tcure fitted with a Stellar 20000, both rods spooled with 20kg braid and yes you can tell the difference the Stellar is a lot smoother but for me I cant justify the $1k difference. Pete

I use to plait but having spent some time on several charter boats changed to the Bimini purely because of time it takes to tie it. As was mentioned use the same line and tie all the knots in the combinations you think might work and process of elimination you will come up with a combination you are comfortable tying in a reasonable amount of time. For me bimini takes about 1.5 mins to tie and for terminal tackle I use the Palomar knot again simple to tie and takes virtually 5 - 10seconds to tie and is very strong. Pete

I have them as Jpegs on my computer at work if you PM me your email address I will send them when I get to work on Monday Pete

I have been reading the comments on sizing of fish. while it is not an exact science best guestimate rules but these are the charts that the boats use as a rule of thumb when competing in the Lizard Island GF Tournament. I have laminated these and keep copies in the boat as a guide. I hope this helps those that are targetting these species. Pete

Great story but as I remembered it we only went to the Terrigal Fad. Great picture of the dollie but I liked this one better

I once had a problem where my motor was starving for fuel similar to yours, squeeze the primer rock solid boat gets up on plane then dies several mins later , turned out to be fuel pump problem, the rubber hose from the crank case to the fuel pump had a crack in it and once replaced solve problem. Pete

Boat name Pirate Pete Call Sign Sierra Yankee 204 Boat Haines Hunter V17L White with yellow Stripe Both 27mhz and VHF

last night I had just returned home from an urgent trip up the coast to find my cert 82% I would like to thank Bob and Harry again for their patience experience and help in getting us all through it Peter

Looks like an old Monark Pete

this is straight out of the Waterways hand book and it does not specify fixed or handheld it just says radios Marine Radios Marine radios are compulsory for all vessels operating more than 2 nautical miles out to sea, and are recommended for anyone proceeding offshore. They provide a means of advising shore stations of your itinerary, checking boating weather and navigational warnings and making distress calls. Marine radios using 27 MHz are relatively cheap and available for general use. A mobile phone does not replace the requirement to carry a marine radio. What radio you require will be determined by the location you are fishing and the the room available for mounting a radio. A mate of mine has a 14ft tinnie and we mounted a fixed unit up under the foredeck with a 6 ft aerial he has great reception up to 10 klms and will not go any further. But common sense would tell you that a handheld radio would be useless 10 klms from a land station and this would limit you to about 3- 5 klms. If you are only fishing inside the Harbour or Botany Bay a hand held would be fine but up in the Hawksbury with the terrain it would be next to useless. If you have the available space go for a fixed mounted radio with the largest aerial you can safely fit to the hull for your style of fishing, I personally have a 27mhz and VHF radio fixed both with 8ft aerials and I have no problems up to 30 klms off shore. Pete

I would like to echo the thoughts of those above. I would like to commend both Bob and Harry with the manner in which the course has been structured and presented and with their collective life and operational experiences with the Coast Guard and some comedic relief (no names mentioned) has made this a memorable occasion. Pete

I was researching Port Stephens fishing spots 3 years ago before entering the Trailer Boat Tournament and found a website run by John "Stinker" Clarke. http://www.stinker.com.au Stinker writes articles for NSW Fishing Monthly, he also has produced a map with GPS co-ord for spots in and around Port Stephens and Broughton Island. The map sells for $5. I got in touch with John who directed me to the Tourist Info people and they posted one to me all done over the phone. In the 3 years I have been attending the Tournament these marks have produced every time. I have not been to all the marks but I will get around to them one day Pete

Please add my name to the list Regards Pete