Fisherman36

Married with 2 kids.... I'll bet there is something else that isn't getting used a whole lot these days... You could always suggest she sells that! Hehe

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I'd be very wary of tying off to the back of the boat, swell or no swell, the back is more likely to go under than the front. I also use a ball to lift the anchor when I'm in deep water. I've never had the anchor get stuck though and I'm always cautious and keep an eye on the front of the boat incase it does dip when motoring forward to lift the anchor. Cheers

As well as clothing, make sure you have a good thermos (one that will stay hot overnight). Cuppa soups, and cuppa noodles are good. (oops pressed send by mistake). As for the fog, I've been sitting there and have it roll in at about 10pm, couldn't see the front of the boat, and ended up staying until 7:00am when it cleared enough to be safe. Thickest fog I've ever seen and I wasn't planning on staying overnight but luckily I always go prepared just incase so I had plenty of clothes and food. Still got bloody freezing though even with thermals and all the layers on, so if you're going, be prepared for overnight even if it's not planned.

Thanks for the tips. I also have mine in a box with a V sheet etc. now I'll be finding a better place for the air horn so it's within reach. Cheers

Hi mate. Apart from the obvious frequency differences, these are the basics... 27mhz is ok for inshore etc but has a limited range. It works best in line of sight conditions (not too good when there are hills / cliffs etc in the way). You don't need a license for 27mhz. It is also affected more by interference. Mine has an annoying whine whenever I use the tilt/trim. VHF has better distance as it isn't affected as much by obstacles getting in the way. If you're going offshore then you must have a VHF (i think it's a regulation but may be wrong). You also need (well, you're supposed to have) a license (think it's a certificate of proficiency) to use a VHF radio. I have both types on my boat. Hope this helps a little. Cheers

I'm sure you'll be fine unless you have a nasty habit of licking your gauges while waiting for the fish to bite. Oh, and I wouldn't suggest rolling one in paper and lighting it up! These days according to the "experts" nearly everything causes cancer.... Disclaimer This post may, or may not cause cancer. The author accepts no resposibility for the damage to persons or property that may occur while reading it.

Hehe I had similar. 72 model, straight 6, 3 speed manual, raised rear end. That thing went. Always thought about putting an 8 cyl in it, until it got written off...(not my fault). Ah, the good old days.

"....I would thoroughly enjoying listening to the ZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ..." I think it's gonna sound more like Zzzzz beep! Zzzzz beep! Zzzzzz beep!

If you're looking at new, the clutch problems have been fixed in the new model nissans. I was at a dealer last week looking at a Navara and raised this with them. They admitted the issues but assured me they changed design/components in the new models (if you can trust what they say!!!)

Awesome, now the fun begins. The boat is the cheap bit, wait 'til you start gathering all the extras that you "just have to have"....it's all good fun. What are you getting? Make sure you post up some pics. Cheers

This is as close as I can get...from the web. It is 1.4km to the East of the northern most point of Barrenjoey Headland, and 1km to the East-North-East of the Easter most point. GPS (for anyone with one) 330 34' 48" S 1510 20' 40"E The wreck sits at 27m deep, and faces west back into Broken bay. Hope it helps. Cheers

Good read and entertaining report, and I'm not going to say anything about the bit.... "He had his hands on my guinea pig the whole time he napped..." What you call it is up to you. Hehehehehehe. Cheers

Have a look in the articles section.. Here's a link.. http://www.fishraider.com.au/fishing-articles/how-to-catch-jewfish.php Cheers

I'm taking my 2 kids camping at Patonga for a week. This will be the 3rd year in a row. The kids have a ball with the same friends that meet up each year.