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Guys thanks so much for all the opinions. You guys have talked me out of buying a cheap older glass boat, which im sure would have been something i would have regretted doing. So by the replies in thinking i need to go aliminium with a motor that isnt so old. Im really wanting something over 4m, and a runabout style boat. Is it realistic to think I can grab something decent s/h for under 3k? Ive seen a bunch online but dont know if for that price im again looking at something that will need work. Would the hull age be much of an issue with a tinny? And how old is too old for a motor to look at? Thanks again guys, if this site wasnt around id probably be cursing a bad purchase pretty soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

G'day guys, hope you're all well. Looking at FINALLY buying my first boat, and I could really use some help. I only have a budget of around $2500 to spend. Initially I figured I would probably be looking at a small tinnie for the price, but I see a lot of bigger runabouts and half cabs that are a little older. The majority of my trips would be with my wife and two young boys, or a few mates, I do think a runabout or half cab would suit my needs better. Just wondering, if people are letting them go at this price am I buying a hunk of junk? Or is it reasonable to think I could get a decent rig for that price? I have found one boat that I have become a little smitten with. It's a 15 foot half cabin with a 50 HP Mercury on the back. Had a chat to the guy and he said the motors a bit old but runs really well. It's advertised for $3500 but he has told me he would go down to $2500. I plan to have a look at it, but to be honest, not completely sure of what I need to check for. Can anyone help out with some advice on what to ask and what to look for? I've attached a few photos below. I'm so excited to be finally getting a boat, don't want to screw it up and get myself a lemon. Thanks in advance guys.

Thanks for the help guys. I ended up going to Davidson Park near Roseville bridge for a fish. Pulled up plenty of chopper tailor, some small bream, and a small whiting. I'm guessing it's not far from Echo Point? I'll definitely keep that info in mind for Bradley's Head, might have to go down for a solo fish at some point. Trying to look for a spot to get into some decent flathead with the kids, seem to have a tough time doing so. Easy finding the bream, the flatties not so much for me.

Hey guys. Looking to go for a fish in the morning and taking the little rugrats with me. After a bit of research looks like I might give bradleys head a crack. Just wondering if it's appropriate for little kids? An almost 4 year old and a one year old. Im also wondering what the fishing is like? I'd like to get stuck into a flatty or two, wondering if anyone's caught any of note there? Thanks in advance raiders

Such a great write up mate, really painted a picture. May not have landed it but half the pain in not landing a fish is not knowing what you had, at least you got to see the beauty. Congrats in hooking your first marlin. I'm going out to the fad on Wednesday, I'm really fired up after this post!

Hey guys, my Dad just bought a Lowrance Elite-5 Hdi Fishfinder/GPS combo. We're taking the boat out on Saturday and looking for somebody to install the unit hopefully tomorrow. We already have the fishfinder that came with the boat installed so figured it would be a simpler install then from scratch. The boat is a Quintrex Seabreeze 500 2000 model. We are located at Toongabbie (near blacktown) so we would need to find someone not to far away. We have rung a few places but are getting quoted minimum $200, I assume because its a small job they make it worth their time. We were hoping to find someone that would be able to do it for around $100. Do any fellow raiders know anyone that would charge about that amount? Tight lines

Gee mate I might need a few tips from you're 4 year old!!! Great effort Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

Good work dude! I'm sure they'll keep getting bigger! Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

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Thanks for the advice guys. So far the plan is to bring some chicken breast and pillies and gather some livebait and fish the Fads with the heavy gear and have a few small rods out. All I know is I can't wait to get out there!!! I'll let you guys know how I go. Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

Yea it'll be not this Saturday the one after Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

Is there any way to know ahead of when they take them out? Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

Hey guys, long time no post. Getting a handheld gps to go out to the Fads for the first time next Saturday. I have a few questions. First of all - anybody with experience with the handheld gps are they pretty much as good as an inbuilt unit? And gear wise, usually we go out with some light gear, about 8 pound line on light rods and a few heavy rods with 40 pound mono. Is this gear realistic to fish out there? Or should we just stick with the heavy stuff? Just not completely aware of what to expect. Thanks in advance fishraiders!!! Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

Mate that is awesome! Has to be a great feeling you guys getting into one by yourselves as well. I'm sure there's plenty more to come. Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk 2

Cheers mate! Has anyone fished under the bridge opposite the Drummoyne side??? Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk 2